THEY say a picture is worth a thousand words - and goodness knows I'm all about pictures - but for many struggling with literacy, those words sometimes don't come so easily. Thankfully, the folks at Literacy BC are there to support those trying to learn to read and write. Their Literacy and Beyond gala event took place last week with a spectacular wine and dine evening that included fabulous food by Beyond Restaurant and Lounge, live auction items and vino, vino, vino. Senator Larry Campbell took to the podium as auctioneer and, with a song in his heart, even managed to coax guests into outbidding themselves for this very worthwhile cause. Meanwhile, the sun continues to shine on one of Vancouver's favourite foodie institutions. Joe Fortes restaurant opened its fabulous new rooftop deck earlier this month. Despite some harsh new bylaws, the four-star service by some of this city's best staffers continues to make this THE place to be seen to stare at the stars.
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Up on the rooftop - Beverage Manager Wendy McMichael teams up with Joe Fortes' most famous Maitre d’ and partner, Frenchy Gagné. |
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Hey ladies, as if we need any more reasons to sit on the patio at Fortes. Big kisses for Sean Oldham, left, Oscar Galdamez and Jarret Gruban. |
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Ric Moore, father of the late Indy driver Greg Moore and owner of Maple Ridge Chrysler, enjoys Joe Fortes sunshine with birthday girl and wife Donna. |
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Lteracy BC staff members Diana Twiss, left, and Whitney Borowko attend the big party. |
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Beyond's Marina Henao and Craig McNair ensure guests are well fed and taken care of at Literacy BC. |
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Wannabe Vancouver mayor Peter Ladner, left, jokes with former mayor turned senator Larry Campbell at Literacy BC. |
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Mission Hill event manager Jami Christie pours the good stuff at Literacy and Beyond. |
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Your hosts for the evening at Literacy and Beyond - media personalities Vicki Gabereau and Rick Cluff. |
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Ali McCrae, left, joins Dave and Gail Owen, her aunt and uncle, to sip and sample at Literacy BC. |
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Always a star attraction, blues musician Jim Byrnes is among the VIPs at Literacy and Beyond. |
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Andrew Peller wines are poured at Literacy and Beyond thanks to Sherry Adams, left, and Annette Skeath. |
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