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Your trip to Vancouver this summer won’t be complete until you attend Shakespeare Festival. 2011 Season runs from June 2nd to September 24th. As you like it, The Merchant of Venice, Robert 3, Henry 6 are four main plays for the season and you can see them all for one ticket price of $145/person.

Other Bard on the Beach specials include: Bard B-Q and Firworks, Celebration Red and White and various discussions andlectures. So, if you like Shakespeare than this one is for you.  For more information, prices and schedules, visit: Bard On The Beach.

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BC Farmers do an incredible job and the least we can do is thank them for their fresh produce. This year BC farmers appreciation week will be celebrated from July 31st to August 6th and is a wonderful opportunity for us all to thank farmers across BC

Did you know that farmers make up only 1.5% of BC’s population? Yet, this small percentage of the population produces an estimated 48% of all foods consumed in B.C. Whether or not we are aware of it, British Columbians depend on BC farmers and BC farmland.

So come out and show your support by buying local produce.

Silverstar mountain resort has come up with an exciting new weekend getaway 2011  for all vacation lovers and I absolutely love it. Trust me, you can spoil someone special with this little breather in Silver Star’s outstanding setting.Check out the deal details below:
 

Saturday August 20

Food & Wine Pairing Seminar 4 – 6 p.m. Prepare to be entertained and learn how to cook like a chef! Have fun with guest chef Martin Laprise as he guides you through making delicious food and wine pairings.Gourmet at the Grand Café 6:30 – till late
Allow us to make your dinner reservation at the Bulldog Hotel’s Grand Café where a special ‘Indulgence’ menu will be sure to spoil you.

Movie Night at Club Snowbird
Enjoy a screening of Chocolat…sure to set the scene for Sunday’s seminar.

Sunday August 21

‘Everything Chocolate’ Seminar 11a.m. – 1 p.m. Join chocolatier Barrita Durward for an entertaining introduction to the art of chocolate making. This hands on seminar will teach you how to properly dip, make sweet treats, and create some chocolates to take home.Finish your weekend on a high!
Enjoy the spectacular view of the Monashee Mountains and Okanagan and Kalamalka Lakes from the view point at the top of Silver Star Mountain. Take a relaxing ride to the top on the Summit Chairlift and either hike or ride back down. Lift is available from Noon to 4 p.m. on either Saturday or Sunday.

1 Night Indulgence Package - $215 per person Includes 1 night accommodation in a 2 bedroom Executive unit at luxurious Snowbird Lodge (based on double occupancy), Food & Wine Pairing Seminar, Chocolate Seminar, Movie Night, and a Chairlift & Hiking Pass. 12% HST additional. Some restrictions apply. This special cannot be booked in conjunction with any other special offers.

For more information or to book please call Silver Star Holidays at 1-800-663-4431

 Wondering what is Performing Arts BC? Well, it’s an association of 34 BC Regional Festivals which was established in 1964. It’s interesting to know that over 80,000 young musicians, dancers and speech artists, ranging in age from 3 to 60 plus, participate annually in these regional festivals.  Adjudicators at the Regional Festivals recommend outstanding performing artists from each age category and discipline to compete in the provincial competition, held in a different city annually.

This year this annual provincial competition called Performing Arts BC will be held in Kamloops, British Columbia from June 5th to 9th, 2011. Join us along with other music enthusiasts to discover local talent. 

We highly recommend making accommodation arrangements in advance. To make your travel arrangements, visit:  Kamloops Lodging and book today!

If you are visiting British Columbia, do try some of our classic beers besides world class wines. In case you missed Canadian Brewing awards, here is the complete list of BC’s award winning beers:

 North American Style Premium Lager
 Bronze Island Lager, Vancouver Island Brewing (BC)

European Style Lager (Pilsner)
Bronze: Okanagan Spring 1516, Okanagan Spring Brewery (BC)

North American Style Dark Lager
Bronze: Hermann’s Dark Lager, Vancouver Island Brewery (BC)

Bock – Traditional German Style
Gold: Captivator Doppelbock, Tree Brewing Co. (BC)

Kellerbier
Bronze: Bohemian Pilsner, R&B Brewing Co. (BC)

Strong Porter (Baltic)
Silver: Brewmaster’s Black Lager, Okanagan Spring Brewing Co. (BC)

Kolsch
Silver: High County Kolsch, Mt. Begbie Brewing Co. (BC)
Bronze: Harvest Moon Organic Hemp Ale, Nelson Brewing Co. (BC)

Brown Ale
Silver: Naramata Nut Brown, The Cannery Brewing Co. (BC)

Scotch Ale
Gold: Squire Scotch Ale, The Cannery Brewing Co. (BC)
Silver: Wee Angry Scotch Ale, Russell Brewing (BC)

English Style Pale Ale (Bitter)
Silver: Red Devil Pale Ale, R&B Brewing Co. (BC)

Wheat Beer – Belgian Style White/Wit
Silver: White Bark, Driftwood Brewing Co. (BC)

Wheat Beer – German Style Hefeweizen
Gold: Hefeweizen, Tree Brewing Co. (BC)

Wheat Beer – North American Style
Gold: Sungod Wheat Ale, R&B Brewing Co. (BC)

Barley Wine
Gold: Thor’s Hammer, Central City Brewery (BC)

Stout
Gold: Dark Star Oatmeal Stout, R&B Brewing Co. (BC)

English Style India Pale Ale
Gold: Nasty Habit IPA, Mt. Begbie Brewing Co. (BC)
Silver: Brockton IPA, Granville Island Brewing (BC)

American Style India Pale Ale
Gold: Red Racer IPA, Central City Brewery (BC)

Imperial India Pale Ale
Gold: Red Racer Imperial, Central City Brewery (BC)

French and Belgian Style Saison
Gold: Farmhand Ale, Driftwood Brewing Co. (BC)

Fruit & Vegetable
Gold: Coconut Porter, Swans Buckerfields (BC)

Brewery of the Year – Central City Brewery (BC)
Beer of the Year – Thor’s Hammer Barley Wine, Central City Brewery (BC)

Total medal count:
Vancouver Island: 2 Bronze
Okanagan Spring: 1 Bronze
Tree: 2 Gold
R & B: 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
Mt Begbie: 1 Gold, 1 Silver
Nelson: 1 Bronze
Cannery: 1 Gold, 1 Silver
Russell: 1 Silver
Driftwood: 1 Gold 1 Silver
Central City: 3 Gold
Granville Island: 1 Silver
Swans Buckerfield: 1 Gold

Now, that’s what we call an impressive list of awards. So, come visit British Columbia and try our excellent Beers.

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The British Columbia Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) will host a new fundraising event and cocktail competition called Dish and Dazzle Fundraiser in Vancouver on Monday, Oct. 25th 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The admission for the event is $250/person. All funds raised will benefit BCHF.

The evening will be one full of fun and energy featuring an exciting Cocktail contest, food and wine bars, live music from “lesismore” and a celebration honouring unsung Hospitality Industry heroes.

For more information, visit: BC hospitality foundation

Get ready for Autumn Bounty Festival which will be held from October 8 - 10, 2010 at Sun Peaks Resort.

Wondering what Autumn Bounty Festival is all about? Well, this festival at the Delta Sun Peaks Resort hotel celebrates the great local offerings in the Thompson Okanagan Valley. It’s about great food and wine. Enjoy the Fall colours, crisp air, Turkey Sale ski deals, and a selection of divine culinary events throughout the weekend at Sun Peaks.

Also, children can enjoy magic shows, art workshops and a movie night while their parents are in the next room taking part in a Whisky tasting or culinary luncheon. Autumn Bounty kicks off on Friday, October 8 with the Okanagan Spring’s Rocktoberfest, which will showcase a selection of seasonal tapas and regional brews from Okanagan Spring.

The Winemaker and The Farmer returns once more to Autumn Bounty, as organic farmer Dieter Dudy of Thistle Farms and Jamie Cockerill of Prospect Winery host an entertaining lunch featuring organic produce. The Autumn Bounty Festival will also feature a special Farmers’ Market with a live Iron Chef Competition.

To round it all up, have dinner at Delta Sun Peaks on saturday evening. This multi-course dinner will be an ode to the season featuring local producers paired with top regional Chefs.

Ticket prices start from $25 per person. Celebrate your 2010 thanksgiving in style by visiting Sun Peaks Resort.

For more information, visit: Sun Peaks Resort.

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Tomorrow (i.e. September 9th, 2010) is the last day for the competitors to submit their entry for British Columbia Wine Awards 2010.

The BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop is presenting these awards. The competition is open to all restaurants in the province. Entrants will be evaluated on their commitment to the promotion of British Columbia wines, on the quality of their wine selections, and on the overall philosophy behind their wine and food program. A panel of judges will weigh-in on this year’s crop of entries and will select their choices for the winners of the British Columbia Wine List Competition.

Winners will be announced on October 8th 2010 in Penticton as part of the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival 2010. 

For more information, visit: British Columbia VQA Wine Shop

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Nelson Arts and Heritage Festival 2010 which focusses on celebrating local culture and talent will be held this year for a two-and-a-half week starting September 29th and will include a weekend of storytelling, plus concerts and the world premiere of an original Lucas Myers play.

Tentative schedule for the Nelson festival is as follows:

It’s set to open September 29 with a variety show at the Capitol Theatre featuring local musicians. The next night will see storyteller James Murray and singer-songwriter Blu Hopkins team up at the TNT playhouse, and then on October 1 and 2, local funnyman Lucas Myers will premiere his latest one-man opus at the Capitol .

On the weekend of October 2 and 3, storytelling events will be held at TNT, Self Design High School, and a third venue, possibly Central School.

On Oct. 3, Self Design High will host a spoken word event involving students, while musical performances have been pencilled in for the weekend of Oct. 8 and 9 at TNT, along with a yet-to-be-determined theatre production opening on Oct. 15.

Volunteers are needed for the festival so if you are interested, call : 825-0069 or e-mail histerian@hotmail.com

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We celebrate fall in British Columbia with hot festivals like Pentastic Jazz Festival which is  being held in Penticton for the 14th year from September 10-12, 2010. Get ready for three days of amazing Jazz at Penticton, British columbia following Labour Day.  A leading Jazz Festival in the Pacific Northwest, Penticton Jazz Festival is the largest event of its kind throughout the region.

Wondering what to expect? The great sounds of Dixieland, Swing, Blues and Zydeco, dance lessons and demo and the ever-popular Gospel music .

For more information, contact:

113-437 Martin Street, Box 386,
Penticton, BC V2A 5L1
250.4770.3494
Toll Free 1.866.599.3494
www.pentasticjazz.com

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