Urban Mixer Blog

Work it all week January 29th - February 4th, 2007

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Flaunt, flash and flirt all this week. The Urban Mixer has cast aside polyester and converted to cashmere. This week, we’re all about the luxe, all about the looks, all about the luv, baby.

Look this way, babe. Give us a smile…that’s it, that’s it. Show me some teeth! Oh my god, you’re so hot Gianni has fainted clean away. [read on to hear more of Gianni, Gina, and their little terrier Gepetto. Or not. Rocco doesn’t like it when I talk about them too much.]

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Please join the Urban Mixers for a very special taste of Milan. The luxury capital of Italy inspires our unique evening experience. The Versace dinnerware, Italian-inspired canapés and the catwalk up top the bar in Connor Butler’s Gothic crypt are only the start.

Voga Italia is causing a sensation in the wine world with their radical approach to presentation and flavour, and their wines will be our first pour of the night.

The sleek fashions you’ll see take their authentic inspiration from the land of Versace, Armani, and Gucci and Italy’s mastery of engineering will be ably represented by two of the Ducati superbikes from John Valk BMW Ducati.

We confidently expect this event to be completely subscribed very shortly, so to ensure your place on the guest list, please RSVP today.

$10 by reservation, $25 at the door.

Click HERE to RSVP.

What: «This is Milano: the fashion experience»

Where: Restaurant Connor Butler, 2145 Granville Street

When: Friday, February 16th, 2007
Doors Open: 6PM - 11PM

Who: Models catwalking the bar, Voga Italia pouring their unique Italian whites, Connor Butler in the kitchen, Our DJ delivering the beats, John Valk BMW Ducati displaying Ducati superbikes, and the Urban Mixers supplying the sheer star power.

Dress: Semi-Formal

Partial proceeds from this event will be donated to the BC Women’s Hospital & Health Care Foundation.

Saturday, January 20th, 2007, the Orpheum Theatre hosted the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration (VIBC).

(From Wikipedia) Bhangra (Punjabi: ਭੰਗੜਾ, بھنگڑا, bhaṅgṛā) is a lively dance originating from the region of Punjab, now divided between North India and Pakistan. Bhangra has developed from a variety of popular music while rooted in the region’s traditions and has a strong youth following around the world. (read more on Wikipedia HERE).

Urban Mixer members, Raj Taneja and Nina Sohi were there to catch the action. The results of the competition were as follows:

3rd Place – VCU Bhangra (Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia)
2nd Place – United Bhangra (Vancouver, BC)
1st Place – UBC Girlz (University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC)

Peoples Choice: United Bhangra (Vancouver, BC)

Sadly, other teams which did really well such as Duniya Allstars Boys (Surrey, BC) didn’t place.

Some photos from the compeition:

Click HERE to see all the photos we took at the compeition.

Some video from the competition:

… and the finale, Juggy D and his ‘bubble gum’ style of bhangra…

Highlights from the event:

• MC’s Jessica Reddy from 969/Razer and Riaz Meghdi from Sun TV take a pledge to learn how to speak Punjabi after mis-pronouncing both ‘Bhangra’ and ‘Dhol’
• A sold-out show at the Orpheum and subsequent sold-out afterparty at the Croatian Cultural Centre
• Awesome performances from all the teams and musical guests

Stay tuned for Bhangra Nation which makes its debut appearance May 2007 in Vancouver after ten successful years in Toronto. More details are forthcoming and shall be available HERE but expect no less than world class teams coming from as far as India to participate in this event.

See you there!

Thursday, January the 19th, 2007, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? celebrated the opening of their new offices, the Junktion, located at 1055 West Hastings. Urban Mixer members, Nina Sohi and Raj Taneja, were present for the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Media, luminaries, glitterati and the likes were present to watch President and Co-founder, Brian Scudamore cut the ribbon.

1-800-GOT-JUNK? is unique in many ways and we encourage you to take a free tour of their offices - especially if you’re an aspiring entrepreneur looking for unique ideas on how to kickstart your company. Contact 1-800-GOT-JUNK at customerservice@1800gotjunk.com or on their website, www.1800gotjunk.com.

Bundle up for the week of January 22nd - 28th, 2007

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With enough Gore-tex and whiskey, we can get through anything!

Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the noonday sun, but what kind of an eedjut would you have to be to go out in some of this? We’re suggesting you stay in, if by “in” you mean inside the best clubs, restaurants, and special venues that this city has to offer. When the city’s as well-frosted as the beer mugs at your favorite pub, it pays to layer: start with silk next to the skin, then add Eau Sauvage or Chanel No.5. To shake things up a little, reverse the order. Or omit the silk layer. Throw on a coat, throw yourself in a cab, and we’ll see you at these events, where you’re sure to raise the temperature a little just by showing up!.

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PARTITION
Two Faiths.  Two Worlds. One Love.

Opens at Fifth Avenue Cinema February 2nd, 2007

The cast includes Jimi Mistry (”Blood Diamond”, “Touch of Pink”), Kirsten Kreuk (”Smallville”) and Neve Campbell.

Urban Mixer had the opportunity to check Partition out at the Ridge Theatre for a very special advance screening on Tuesday, January 17th where members of the media were invited.

In attendance was Vic Sarin, the filmmaker, who gave a nice speech prior to the commencement of the movie:

Fred Lee (Vancouver Courier, CBC) and Alison Walker (formerly Metro News) handled putting the press people in their seats,

.. we were lucky enough to catch a seat beside Sudha Krishna, Ziya Tong and friends.

Here’s more information on the film, which opens February 2nd, 2007.

First Weekend Club is proud to promote PARTITION, a beautiful film by local filmmaker Vic Sarin.  In an interview with the director, we have learned that PARTITION is a personal story for Vic Sarin, one that he has wanted to bring to life for many years.The Partition was a major event in history yet very few people know about it,says Vic Sarin.  But his interest in the telling of this story is not in the political realm of the time, but more importantly he set out to tell a story that touches us all on the most human level a story about love and belonging. Our world provides so many man made divisions and barriers,he says. Religious, political, physical, economical, its endless.  What matters is how our lives have touched others, and that the footsteps we leave behind are worth celebrating. This is what Partition is about.”

Vic Sarin’s PARTITION is an epic love story played out against a backdrop of political and religious upheaval. At the end of the Second World War, 38 year-old soldier Gian Singh resigns his commission with the British Indian Army and returns to his childhood village, near the border with Pakistan. Haunted by the memories of war, he seeks a quiet life of farming, solitude and prayer. His peace is shattered however, when India is granted independence. A new border is drawn between Hindu- dominated India and Muslim-dominated Pakistan, and the region is torn apart by massacres fueled by ancient animosities. In the midst of one such massacre, Gian finds Naseem, a 17-year-old Muslim girl, and takes her under his protection. They gradually find themselves drawn to each other but, as their remarkable story plays out, the obstacles to their happiness prove all but insurmountable.

PARTITION is distributed by Seville.

View the official trailer at: www.partitionthemovie.ca

Sync at Canvas Lounge, sponsored by Citizens Bank of Canada with proceeds going to MATCH International.

Canvas Lounge is the new incarnation of what used to be sugarandsugar in Gastown on Powell Street.

More details about the event, HERE.

What Citizens Bank has to say about the event:

Join us at the Arts Affair 2007

It’s our way of shining the spotlight on some up coming talent in Vancouver’s pop-rock music scene and introduce you to the work of some extraordinary local artists at the same time. Join us for performances by The Higgins; Jessica Beach, Parlour Steps and Star Collector and view the work of artists in the Coast Mental Health Foundation’s Art Program.

Space is limited so buy your tickets soon. Licensed premises, 19 years and over. All proceeds from ticket sales go to our beneficiary for the evening, MATCH International.

The official release:

Citizens Bank of Canada is proud to present Arts Affair 2007 a showcase of music and visual arts @ Canvas Lounge. Join us for performances by The Higgins; Parlour Steps; Jessica Beach and Star Collector and view the work of artists in the Coast Mental Health Foundation’s Art Program.

It’s our way of shining the spotlight on some up coming talent in Vancouver’s pop-rock music scene and introduce you to the work of some extraordinary local artists at the same time.

Space is limited so buy your tickets soon. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at SYNC or at the Citizens Bank branch at 815 West Hastings in Vancouver. Citizens Bank members can order online through their online banking account.

Licensed premises, 19 years and over. All proceeds from ticket sales go to our beneficiary for the evening, MATCH International.

You can find out more about Canvas Lounge, HERE.

Urban Mixer is proud to announce the advent of ‘This is Milan’, a high-profile fashion show and social mixer to be held on February 16th, 2007.

Urban Mixer is seeking consideration for support and sponsorship of the event and fashion show.

In order to make ‘This is Milan’ a success, we are hereby requesting sponsorship for the event.
The producers of the event propose the following in return:

Platinum Sponsorship from $10,000.00 and up

• Name will appear in all promotional materials as well as in all media appearances in connection with the event.
• Your company logo will appear on all billboards produced for the event.
• Your company logo will appear on all online/web advertising.
• Name and logo will appear in all film, video, and photographic products derived from the event.
• Name and logo will appear in any program guide.
• Name and logo will appear on a passport stamp which will be used to gain entry to the event.

Gold Sponsorship from $5,000.00 to $9,999.99

• Name will appear in all promotional materials as well as in all media appearances in connection with the event.
• Your company logo will appear on all online/web advertising.
• Name will appear in any program guide.

Silver Sponsorship from $3,000.00 to $4,999.99

• Name will appear in all promotional materials as well as in all media appearances in connection with the event.
• Your company name will appear on all online/web advertising.
• Name will appear in any program guide.

Friends of Urban Mixer Sponsorship from $2,999.99 or less

• Name will appear in all promotional materials as well as in all media appearances in connection with the event.
• Name will appear in any program guide.

Reference to your name and/or of that of your institution, products, and services by any of the participating artists and celebrities is invaluable.

Deadline:
Urban Mixer requests that all sponsors’ data be submitted as soon as possible.

Contact:
For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Nina Sohi, Publicist for the Urban Mixer.

Email: nina@urbanmixer.com
Telephone: 1-800-688-1868 x 912

For lovers of wine and things fine, what a way to start the New Year’s tasting season. Succulent fresh oysters and fantastic wine to wash them down with! A beautiful match made in heaven… or in this case, BC!

Showcasing top-notch BC wines and delicious BC oysters served by the folks at some of Vancouver’s best seafood joints. Congrats to Rodney’s Oyster Bar whose dexterity and prowess won them the Oyster shucking competition. Keep those oysters coming!

It was great to see offerings by some of the smaller guys a hit with the savvy crowd. Along with big boys, Tantalus, Winchester, and Garry Oaks were stars that shined bright that night.

Tuesday night photos at the Hyatt Regency Hotel:

Thanks for another stellar event organized by our friends at Liberty Wine Merchants, with all proceeds benefiting the Children’s Hospital Oak Clinic. Like the wine this event showcases, this event just gets better and better each year.

Week of January 15th - 21st, 2007

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The Urban Mixer will drive you to straight to Paradise by the neon light with this week’s social calendar!

Though it’s cold and lonely in the deep dark night
I can see Urban Mixers by the candlelight.

Ain’t no doubt about it
We’re wearing double-breasted,
Cause when we’re out upon the town
We must be that well-dressed.

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