Congrats to The Beaumont Studios! Four years later, the art studio, stage and gallery is going strong.
On Friday night, the Beaumont Studios celebrated four years of success with a huge celebratory event with loads of beverages, a stunning art exhibition by Jude Kusnierz and live music on the Beaumont Stage. Find out more about the Beaumont Studios on their website, HERE.
On Friday night, promoters Igor Tea and Savio filled the room at Crush Lounge for the third installment of the Downtown Russian Party.
For one night, the on-Granville nightclub was transformed into a Russian Diskoteka featuring the beats of DJ Sina, Sugar and Spice go go dancers, and people from all walks and cultures.
On Friday night, JC Studio was transformed into a casino for the Dealers and Dolls Affair.
The event, a fundraiser for the Aboriginal Mother Centre Society, featured a JC fashion showcase, shopping, food catered by Nu Restaurant and more. Find out more about JC Studio on their website, HERE.
photos by Raj Taneja and Davis Chu Photography
The Urban Mixer Gallery Series III event is officially a wrap!
Hundreds of attendees arrived at TRUNK gallery on Wednesday night to check out fine art, European automobiles and to support imagine1day, a groundbreaking charity created by Lululemon founder, Chip Wilson and his wife, Shannon, that is working to provide primary education to all children in Ethiopia.
Special thanks to our sponsors – Bright Ideas Events, TRUNK gallery, affinity auto, auto/ONE, Pacific Western Brewery, CKNW Radio, Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Handmade Whisky, U’Luvka Vodka, ShowMAX Event Services, School of Mix, Revel Room, Designer Cocktail Company, Fuzion Wines, Figmint Restaurant, Lonsdale Event Rentals, Bang & Olufsen Burrard Street, Davis Chu Photography, INFAMOUS Magazine, UltraXpress and SSID Inc.
You can see all of the photos in a special set we’ve posted on flickr, HERE.
Urban Mixer Gallery Series III – the Sound
The words ‘music to my ears’ will finally have meaning when you step foot into TRUNK gallery for THE event of the season.
Bang & Olufsen Burrard Street are supplying a masterpiece in sound as well as in electroacoustic theory – the much coveted Beolab 5 speakers that, even when cranked to the max, won’t make you sound shout. You’ll just have to hear it to believe it.
DJ Eric Allen will be taking the first step to creating utter harmony between the rooms at affinity auto, auto/ONE and TRUNK gallery with the first set. Check him out on Facebook HERE and on MySpace, HERE.
DJ Eric Carver, a favourite around town and, especially at OPUS Bar, takes the second set with his remakes of popular mashups and more. Check him out on MySpace, HERE.
Finally, the world renown Cliff John – best known for rocking the Tokyo Circuit hard, hits the decks. What more is there to say other than check him out on MySpace HERE and see you Wednesday night.
To find out more about the Urban Mixer Gallery Series III event and to book your ticket before the event sells out, click HERE.
Urban Mixer Gallery Series III – the Drink
For this event, look around, you’ll be mystified by the decor but we haven’t stopped there. Fine art on the walls, fine cars on the floor and even a bottle service lounge to serve your every desire.
U’Luvka Vodka is the pinnacle of ultra premium vodka – made with three grains, rye, wheat and barley, and then distilled three times, this vodka is likely the smoothest white spirit you’ve ever tasted.
For this event, we’re tasting two cocktails – a signature cocktail, the Red Lion and a special Ginger-infused creation created by Danielle Tatarin from the Designer Cocktail Company.
Bottles of U’Luvka will be available in the bottle service lounge.
Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon is made in small batches and bottled by taste, not age and is exquisite either on its own or mixed as part of a cocktail.
On Wednesday, you’ll be tasting both the Manhattan made with Maker’s Mark and the Maker’s Mark Peach Tea, both featuring the magical touch of brand ambassador, Ron Oliver.
Bottles of Maker’s Mark will be available in the bottle service lounge.
Fuzion Wines, originating from Argentina, will be tasted for the first time in Canada at our event on Wednesday. Fuzion comes in two varieties – the Shiraz Malbec, 70% Syrah – 30% Malbec, and the Chenin Torrontes, 70% Chenin Blanc and 30% Torrontes.
Pacific Western brewery has been bottling beer since 1957 and is now BC’s largest independent Canadian-owned brewery. For this event, we’ll be sampling the brewery’s Pacific Pilsner which is brewed with natural spring water.
As a bonus, the brewery has also provided us with a limited quantity of their Pureian Mango Soda, Pureian Cranberry Soda and Pureian Natural Soda which will be available to sample.
To find out more about the Urban Mixer Gallery Series III event and to book your ticket before the event sells out, click HERE.
Urban Mixer Gallery Series III – the Food
At Urban Mixer, we think great events are about the people, the location, the food, the entertainment and the drinks. Without these elements, it just isn’t as memorable as it could be. On top of all that, we’re supporting charity by giving 100% of net proceeds to imagine1day.
In this spirit, our next event on Wednesday, November 26th, is featuring exquisite food provided by two of our favourite places.
Revel Room, located in Gastown, is set to tantalize you with two fablulous canapes:
Figmint, located on Cambie Street, is set to dazzle you with four delightful canapes:
To top it all off, we’re holding the afterparty at Revel Room where we’ll be reveling until last call which they always signal with fresh baked cookies. More information on Wednesday.
To find out more about Urban Mixer Gallery Series III, and to get your ticket online before the event is sold out, check out the details, HERE.
On Friday evening, TRUNK gallery hosted a private showing of the ‘people + places’ exhibition featuring the works of David Ellingsen, Heidi Conrod and Stirling Ward.
On on Wednesday, November 26th, Urban Mixer’s Gallery Series III will feature the same works with artists Ward and Ellingsen in attendance and a few more surprises. Find out more about the event, HERE.
On Friday night, the 3-day Eastside Culture Crawl featuring over 300 artists who work and/or reside in the East Side bound by Terminal Avenue and the Waterfront on one side and Main Street and Commercial Drive on the other, kicked off. The event also featured the Echo Chamber afterparties on the evening of the 21st and 22nd at the Chapel on Dunlevy Street. Find out more about this annual event on their website, HERE.
On Thursday mornings, Raj Taneja appears on TALK 1410AM’s Jenn and Joe show to fill the listening audience in on what’s hot and happening in Vancouver.
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In this episode Raj Taneja talks about previous events, Jennifer Thomson shucking oysters for charity at Joe Fortes, the belated grand opening party for Holt Renfrew’s Spa and Salon, Sparkle for Starlight Starbright Foundation at TRUNK gallery, an Arran Malt tasting at the Shebeen, Chief Justice Donald Brenner at Metro Restaurant, the Grand Opening of Miku Restaurant, Scotches and Watches at Montecristo Jewlers and upcoming events, the release of Beaujolais Nouveau, the Eastside Culture Crawl and Urban Mixer Gallery Series III at auto/ONE and affinity auto.
Check out TALK 1410AM, The Buzz of Vancouver online, HERE and don’t forget to tune in Thursday mornings at 9:15 am.