Month: June 2011
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Jimi Hendrix-Pat O’Day monument unveiled
A gala affair to unveil a bronze statue depicting Jimi Hendrix and Pat O’Day, called the “Hendrix-O’Day Music Matters Monument” was hosted by Gunnar Nordstrom Art Gallery in Bellevue, Washington this weekend. The event brought out many iconic Seattle rock music legends, including O’Day, who in the ’60s was the top rock-n-roll DJ in Seattle…
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The Real Face of Vancouver
Photographer Andy Fang on Facebook: “I was so taken aback by the amount of positive spirit in the city today, it inspired me to put together this little project. I grabbed every volunteer I could see and took their portrait. Since seeing international coverage of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final riots, my goal was to…
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Newton Community Festival
I was emcee for the 16th annual Newton Community Festival in Surrey. It was a wonderful experience and gave me the opportunity to spend some time with a great group of car collectors. It was my pleasure to introduce some of the VIP’s. On hand to officially open the event were Mayor Dianne Watts, Surrey…
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Galloping Gourmet Cooks In Vancouver
I had the pleasure of interviewing Graham Kerr, the Galloping Gourmet, at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre. Graham was in town to give cooking instructions over the length of the event. He now lives in Washington state with his wife Treena. They have been married for over half a century. He is a most…
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Jeff Ross At “The Red”
Jeff Ross is known as The Roastmaster General. He has hosted many Comedy Central specials roasting Donald Trump, Joan Rivers, William Shatner, Pamela Anderson, Bob Saget and many more. Jeff is the official Roastmaster of the famous Friar’s Club in New York City. Jeff has been a student of comedy for years. He was mentored…
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Reditorial: Canucks 1, Mayor 0
Help identify the people behind the Vancouver riots at identifyrioters.com Vancouver should be proud of the effort of the Vancouver Canucks. The war zone created by drunken, doped-up clowns after the game is typical of the mindset of goons. The Mayor of Vancouver is partially responsible for this mayhem as he did not provide a…
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Burton Cummings at The “Rock”
Carole and I went to see Burton Cummings at the River Rock Show Theatre. I had the pleasure of introducing Burton from the stage. This Canadian icon will soon get a star on the Canada Walk of Fame in Toronto this year. Word leaked out as it has not been officially announced. Burton is in…
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Canucks On The Big Screen At The “Red”!
Catch the Vancouver Canucks in Game 7 of their historic Stanley Cup run Wednesday (6/15) on the 40-foot HD screen at the Red Robinson Show Theatre. Doors open 4pm and best of all, it’s FREE! Come on out and support your team in air-conditioned comfort! The “Red” is at the Boulevard Casino, 2080 United Boulevard…