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

Great Canadian Landscaping 10 Year Celebration for ALS

August 24, 2010 by Cat Barr (admin)  
Filed under Events, News, North Shore Outlook

It’s a story of local boy does good – real good in fact when you consider that 10 years ago Chris O’Donohue started out with not much more than a wheelbarrow and a dream. Last week, the gang at The Great Canadian Landscaping Company broke out the bubbly and the beer in a somewhat bittersweet [...]

Lonsdale Quay Summer Fest 2010 for Lions Gate Hospital

August 23, 2010 by Cat Barr (admin)  
Filed under Events, News, North Shore Outlook

It’s been fun in the sun all summer long at North Vancouver’s Lonsdale Quay. Summer Fest 2010, proudly sponsored by the North Shore Outlook, has been the scene of song and dance, food and fun every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Live concerts, market displays and more have kept the crowds coming, and all in support [...]

Vancity Richard Brodeur Golf Tourney at Seymour Country Club

The greens were groomed and the sun was shining at North Vancouver’s stunning Seymour Golf and Country Club as the First Annual Vancity Golf & Boogie Tournament teed off for charity. Headed up by famous North Shore resident and legendary Vancouver Canucks keeper “King” Richard Brodeur, players were driving for show and putting to raise [...]

Rossini’s in Kits Closes Doors – Charity Event Planned

August 11, 2010 by Cat Barr (admin)  
Filed under Events, News, Restaurants

After 18 years, the May family has formally announced the closing of their iconic jazz restaurant Rossini’s on Kits beach.
“You have all meant more to us than you realize as so many of you were not just our customers . . . you truly became family,” writes the family in a recent press release confirming [...]

Odlum Brown Vancouver Open Tennis Tournament at Hollyburn

August 8, 2010 by Cat Barr (admin)  
Filed under Events, News, North Shore Outlook

West Vancouver’s Hollyburn Country Club looked a little like Wimbledon this last week as pro athletes and tennis fans alike gathered for the 2010 Odlum Brown Vancouver Open. With a prize purse of over $175,000, this year’s tournament managed to draw several of the up-and-coming major names in professional tennis. A super sunny Tuesday night [...]

West Vancouver Harmony Arts Festival 2010

August 2, 2010 by Cat Barr (admin)  
Filed under Events, News, North Shore Outlook

It’s a milestone year in West Vancouver as the Harmony Arts Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary. Held in various locations, including John Lawson Park, Ambleside Landing, The Ferry Building Gallery and more, the festival is famous for its art displays, live concerts, lectures and outdoor movies. This year, an outdoor wine garden adds some spice [...]

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 [...]

Urban Improv’s 11th Annual Charity Gala with Special Guest Will Sasso

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

Title: Urban Improv’s 11th Annual Charity Gala with Special Guest Will Sasso
Location: Chivana, 2340 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Description: Event: Eleven Years of Urban Improv
Urban Improv’s 11th Annual Charity Gala with Special Guest Will Sasso
Date: Monday, December 22, 2008
Time: 8 pm
Venue: Chivana, 2340 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Tickets: $7.00 – Available at [...]

Carol Ships Launch

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

Title: Carol Ships Launch
Location: Foot of Lonsdale in North Vancouver
Description: The Lower Lonsdale Business Association is excited to present North Vancouver’s Festival of Lights Carol Ship Celebration, at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue on Saturday December 6, 2008 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. This event combines the Carol Ship Celebration that has been held at [...]

Annie Get Your Nun

December 1, 2008 by Cat Barr (admin)  
Filed under Events

Title: Annie Get Your Nun
Location: Roundhouse Community Centre at Davie and Pacific
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Description: The Broadway Chorus is thrilled to present its latest musical mashup, as the nuns of the Convent of the Token Part send young orphan Annie off to join the Von Trapp family. She arrives to find a motherless family, and [...]