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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!

Gong Xi Fa Cai!  I mean Happy New Year of the Rabbit. Chinese New Year has just begun so let’s have a look at Canada’s largest Chinatown located in Vancouver. Vancouver’s Chinatown has always been a great tourist attraction. I personally find it very captivating because of its colorful sights and exotic products.

Did you know that Vancouver is also home to North America’s third largest Chinatown? It provides us an interesting glimpse of Chinese culture and strong Chinese community. The easiest way to get to Chinatown from downtown Vancouver is to go east on Pender Street to Carrall Street and find parking on the street. You can also park in the International Village Parkade at the corner of Pender and Abbott and walk east on Pender and into Chinatown. 

 You know you are in Chinatown when you see paper lanterns, pagoda-style arches, and Chinese dragons. Great restaurants, food stalls and countless shops with imported goods will inspire you to explore this part of Vancouver on foot. 

The Chinese Cultural Centre at 50 West Pender Street, Vancouver, is the heart and soul of the China Town as it hosts variety of cultural programs ranging from lectures, exhibitions on carvings, paintings, ceramics and historical photographs as well as offers language courses in Mandarin, Cantonese and English.

One of the most fascinating part of Chinatown in Vancouver is Bamboo Village which carries an extraordinary array of items that you won’t find elsewhere, from vintage wind-up clocks, vacuum-tube radios, authentic antique oriental furniture, and genuine Chinese. Stop by old- fashioned Garden Villa Seafood restaurant for the best dim sum in town. When you get tired exploring the Chinatown don’t forget to try some Chinese tea which is very refreshing.

Chinatown Night Market which will be held this year from May 20th 2011 to September 11th, 2011 (every friday, saturday and sunday) from 6.30 pm to 11.00 pm on Keefer street/Main street is a must for all tourists. Besides hundred booths for gifts items, fashion and modern electronics it will feature multicultural performances like folk dancing, singing, magic shows, martial arts, lion dance, bands as well as games and prizes.

So, next time in Vancouver, stop by Chinatown.

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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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BC’s summer wouldn’t be exciting without these interesting summer festivals which are held in the month of July in various cities of British Columbia. We would highly recommend attending some of these summer festivals, if you can to get true taste of BC’s culture and to make your 2010 summer special. You can also plan a summer weekend getaway and have fun at these BC events.

4th Annual North Vancouver Party-at-the-Pier : Celebrating the North Shore’s maritime community, featuring marine-themed activities, displays, entertainment and the Seaspan Tugboat Ballet. - Foot of Lonsdale and the adjacent piers, North Vancouver - July 17 and 18

More info: www.lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com

Nanaimo Marine Festival : Features the world-famous Bathtub Race. - Nanaimo Harbour, Nanaimo, B.C. - July 22-25 - Free entrance

More info: www.bath-tubbing.com

23rd Annual Mission Folk Music Festival : Diverse and eclectic lineup of music from across Canada and around the world. - Fraser River Heritage Park, Mission, B.C - July 23-25

More info: www.missionfolkmusicfestival.ca

6th Annual Bonfire Music Festival : A three-day, hassle-free, art-infused weekend of exceptional music, camping and fun. - The Moon Farm, 9506 Pemberton Portage Rd., Birken, B.C. - July 23-25

More info: www.bonfirefestival.com

Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest : Family oriented, and agriculturally educational annual event.  Maple ridge, BC- July 24 and 25 

More info: www.mrpmcountryfest.com

Caribbean Days Festival : A weekend of tropical rhythm, cuisine, carnival and culture as only the Caribbean can offer. - Waterfront Park, North Vancouver - July 24 and 25

More info: www.caribbeandays.ca

6th Annual Honeybee Festival : Celebrates honeybees and our community with a host of amazing exhibits and fun activities. - Honeybee Centre, 176th St. and Fraser Hwy., Surrey, BC- July 24 and 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Free,

More info:  www.honeybeecentre.com

Vancouver Early Music Festival : This early-music festival celebrates 40 years with a concert series dedicated to Monteverdi. - UBC Campus - July 25-Aug. 14

More info: www.earlymusic.bc.ca

Kamloops PowWow : One of the largest celebrations of First Nations’ culture in Western Canada. - Kamloops, B.C.-July 30-Aug. 1

More info: www.tourismkamloops.com

Komasket Music Festival : Okanagan’s cultural family music celebration features music and dance by more than 150 performers. - Komaskey Park, Vernon, B.C-July 30-Aug. 1

Kaslo Jazz Etc. Summer Music Festival : A great variety and lineup of groups performing on the unique floating stage that rests just offshore the sandy beach of Kootenay Lake. - Kaslo, B.C - July 30-Aug. 1

More info: www.kaslojazzfest.com

Centre of Gravity Festival : Concert series, DJ and fashion shows, after parties and over 150 pro athletes competing in six different sports. - City Park, Kelowna, B.C - July 30-Aug. 1

More info: www.centerofgravity.ca

The Filberg Festival : More than 120 artisans, great food and lively entertainment for all ages. - Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park, Comox, B.C - July 30-Aug. 2 

More info: www.filbergfestival.com

Spirit of the Sea Festival : Weekend full of free fun, including a children’s carnival and parade, beach games and races, fireworks and continuous live entertainment.  White Rock, B.C - July 30-Aug. 2

More info: www.spiritofthesea.ca

20th Annual Harmony Arts Festival : Brings programs, events and concerts along the West Vancouver’s waterfront– all free of charge. July 30-Aug. 8 

More info: www.harmonyarts.net

7th Annual Vancouver Dyke March and Festival: Afternoon of celebration, music and fun. - March from McSpadden Park to Victoria Park, Commercial Drive area - July 31, march at 12 p.m., festival at 1 p.m. 

More info: www.vancouverdykemarch.com

Tsawwassen Sun Festival : Features a parade, children’s midway, antique fair, marketplace, slow pitch tournament, BMX air show, main stage entertainment, fireworks and food. - Winskill Park, Tsawwassen - July 31-Aug. 2

More info: www.sunfestival.ca

 If you don’t have any plans for mid July weekend then why not head up to Prince George to watch Elton John perform live ?

On Friday, July 16th 2010 Elton John will be performing at the CN Centre (located on 2187 Ospika Road) in Prince George, British Columbia. The tickets for the show are priced between: $215-$575

Various websites online are selling tickets so hurry otherwise they might get sold.

To plan your next BC trip, visit: BC Travel Guide

Springtime in British Columbia is beautiful and we welcome it with open arms. To celebrate Spring in Victoria, British Columbia, Spinnakers Gastrobrewpub and Guesthouse (located on 308 Catherine St., Victoria, BC) invites craft beer lovers to share a day of extraordinary cask conditioned beers in its third Cask Festival, to be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010. 

The guests will be able to sample at least 20 different one-of-a-kind cask-conditioned beers made by brewers from Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, Washington and Oregon at this event.

Place: Spinnakers Gastrobrewpub

Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010

Time: 11:30am - 5pm

Price: $35/person and  $30 for CAMRA members*
*Get a $5 discount on admission by joining the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) at their website and click on “join”
Ticket price includes souvenir glass and first 3 drink tickets (drink tickets $1 afterwards)

For Ticket info. call: 250- 384-2739

WRA Wildlife Rescue Association of BC is hosting free Earth Fest family nature festival on Sunday, April 25^th 2010 at the Burnaby Lake Pavilion in Burnaby, BC located on 6871 Roberts St, from 11am to 3pm. This is Wildlife Rescue Association of BC’s 2nd annual free, fun-filled nature event where families can come and enjoy without worrying about admission fee. The Earth Festival 2010 will offer unique opportunities to people of all ages to have fun while learning about the local environment.

You can really look forward to: - chickadee and mason bee nest boxes to make and take home - local stewardship booths- snacks and refreshments- invasive plant removal ideas- exciting wildlife-themed games and crafts- community group exhibits - nature tours (with scavenger hunts!) - Mukutano drumming and singing group performers/ live music by local artists- raffle draws and much moreSo, connect with nature during Earth Festival 2010 in Burnaby! For more information, visit: Wild Life Rescue Association Events

LifeSciences, British Columbia supports and represents the biopharmaceutical, medical device, bioproducts & bioenergy, and greater life sciences community of British Columbia through leadership, advocacy and promotion of our world-class science and industry. This year they are hosting their annual Salmon BBQ on: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (PST) at  Cecil Green Park House located:

6251 Cecil Green Park Road
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia

Held each June at the scenic Cecil Green House, LifeSciences British Columbia’s Annual Salmon Barbeque offers members of  life sciences community the chance to come out and enjoy a great meal in the company of peers in a breathtaking setting - and without the formality of a sit-down banquet. The tickets are priced at $65-$130/person.

For more information, visit: 14th Annual Lifesciences British Columbia Salmon BBQ

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