Vancouver's Celebrity, Charity Gala, Restaurant, Party and Society Column by Catherine Barr

What’s Really Driving U.S. Presidential Candidates?

As U.S. election fever grows, so does the need to know more and more about the candidates. Each boasts a long list of the Yankee-Doodle Dandiest of qualities, but what is the real driving force behind the seats of power.
Forbes Auto seems to have the most accurate traffic report to date stating that Barack Obama [...]

Brad Pitt and Classic Cars make the Scene

Brad Pitt’s mere presence at any location is reason enough for a traffic jam and even a few car crashes. Not wanting to miss out, fans at the Toronto Film Festival proved they too were willing to go the distance for a glimpse of greatness.
Screaming star-seekers jammed the streets as Pitt and posse [...]

Sex and the City – and New York Fashion Week

December 21, 2008 by Cat Barr (admin)  
Filed under Canadian Auto Press, Celebrities, News

Glitterati have flocked to the Big Apple this week as New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week runs from September 5-12, 2008. But some still wonder if it’s all for real.
Well social-climbers and panicky debutants can put their Percocet back in their Pradas because the real deal is in full swing and the cars and stars [...]

World AIDS Day at Cioppino’s in Yaletown

December 21, 2008 by Cat Barr (admin)  
Filed under Articles (published), Metro News

 
For the last 10 years, Lesley and Mike Rogers have hosted a World AIDS Day luncheon in support of Vancouver based charity – A Loving Spoonful. This year, they celebrated the anniversary with the help of friends and super chef Pino Posteraro at the stylish Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill and Enoteca in Vancouver’s Yaletown district. Decadent [...]

The 45th Annual Scottish Ball

It was a Christmas delight to behold at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on December 14th as West Vancouver’s Gleneagles Scottish Counry Dance group played host to guests from near and far at the 45th Annual Scottish Ball. Close to 200 guests, some of them coming from as far away as Washington state, took to the [...]

Pandora’s Vox and Espiritu Vocal Christmas

I’ve been a HUGE fan of the lovely ladies of West Vancouver’s Pandora’s Vox for close to 15 years now and I can’t say enough. Performing this past week at the Kay Meek Centre in “Gifted” with their partner vocal ensemble Espiritu, the group has grown into one of the most entertaining and professional choir [...]

AllWest Insurance gives its best for Christmas

With the state of the economy this year, and everyone counting their pennies more closely, it could be an unexpectedly tough holiday season for some. But the good folks at AllWest Insurance refused to give in to the bah-humbugs and not only decided to celebrate the season in style, but also did a little fundraising [...]

Lumiere Daniel Boulud Bistro Opening and Shut Up and Shoot Movie Launch

When you make a movie with the likes of Gary Busey, Tom Sizemore and Daniel Baldwin, it’s definitely time to celebrate. That’s what Vancouver’s talented Silvio Pollio did at the DVD launch of his “Shut Up and Shoot” movie. Pollio and several other cast members, including Joe Cortese, toasted the occasion at the Can-Am Importique studios [...]

The Nutcracker – BC Ballet

December 4, 2008 by Cat Barr (admin)  
Filed under Events

Title: The Nutcracker – BC Ballet
Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre
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Description: The response of our fans, audience and friends has been terrific. Your ticket purchases at Ticketmaster and through our website are building fast.
We appreciate your patience over the next few days while we transition into high gear and get ready to handle [...]

James Bond, Scotches and Watches and 100.5 The Peak Radio Vancouver

This week’s wrap has something for the spy in all of us. On Saturday, the Vancouver Club played hos to the Jet Set Crew and their James Bond 007 Martini Party. DJ Timka, direct from New York’s Buddha Bar, put down the sounds as Octopussy, Odd Job and other sexy villans strutted their stuff. A [...]

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