Archive for October, 2009

Visions 180 Fundraiser

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Leave it to Paul Pigeon, lead broker at TD, to host a fashion show in his home to raise money for a worthy cause.

Benefit for Grandview School and 180 Generation Charity

On Saturday, October 24th, Mr. Pigeon, known for hosting a good party, invited friends to raise money for Visions 180. The event featured a fashion show with clothing provided by JC Studio and Malena European Lingerie.

This isn’t the first time Mr. Pigeon has done this – in previous years, he’s had such noteables as Noot Seear and Sarinda Swan walk the deck by his pool for charity – always involking the philanthropic side of those in attendance.

To find out more about Visions 180, read the release, after the jump. (more…)

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A Night of Miracles Gala Dinner

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

On Saturday, October 24th, more than 300 community and business leaders from Vancouver’s South Asian community came together to help purchase an urgently-needed heart-lunch machine for the BC Children’s Hospital.

A Night of Miracles Gala Dinner

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Attendees who attended enjoyed cocktails while bidding on the silent auction, a programme including speeches from Robin Dhir, Robin Gill and Kash Heed as well as plenty of opportunities to raise money in the live auction. In the end, the event raised over $78,000 and for a first-time gala event being held for the South Asian community, it was a huge success.

Catch the release and see more photos, after the jump. (more…)

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Live it Up with Los Muertos

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

On Monday, October 19th, Zocalo Restaurant on Main Street hosted a private tasting of the restaurant’s Dia de Los Muertos Celebrations Menu.

Live it Up with Los Muertos

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The menu will be available to guests from November 1st thru 15th with the first day being kicked off with live entertainment and a mariachi band.

Catch the original release, after the jump. (more…)

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Raj Taneja on the Buzz with Joe Leary – October 22, 2009

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Every Thursday afternoon, Raj Taneja appears on Vancouver’s TALK 1410 to fill the listening audience of the Joe Leary Show in on what’s hot and happening in Vancouver.

Joe Leary on Talk 1410

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In this episode, Raj spoke of last week’s “mischievous” Hornitos Tequila tasting, a reception for a U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ship, USCGC Mellon, which was docked at Canada Place in Vancouver, and a media dinner at the modern Mexican Restaurant Zocalo on Main Street.

Upcoming events cited included a Windows 7 Launch Party, held at SSID Inc.’s Offices in the West End, OPUS Bar’s “mischevious” event with Hornitos Tequila, the Vancouver Short Film Festival at the Vancity Theater, and the opening of the Glowbal Restaurant Group’s newest venue, Society (Dining Lounge) on Hamilton Street.

Check out the Joe Leary Show on TALK1410 online, HERE and don’t forget to tune in Thursday afternoons at 4:15 pm.

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Windows 7 Launch Party

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

On Thursday, October 22nd, Microsoft launched their latest operating system, Windows 7.

Windows 7 Launch Party

As part of the launch, various individuals were chosen to host a Windows 7 launch party in their own offices or homes – Urban Mixer did so at their Vancouver West End Office. Thus far, details of the debauchery event are limited but you can find out more about Windows 7 on Microsoft’s website, HERE.

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Raj Taneja on the Buzz with Joe Leary – October 15, 2009

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Every Thursday afternoon, Raj Taneja appears on Vancouver’s TALK 1410 to fill the listening audience of the Joe Leary Show in on what’s hot and happening in Vancouver.

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In this episode, Raj commented on past events including the reopening of Agent Provocateur on Alberni Street, the Talelight Night at the Opus Hotel, bidding farewell to Kate Gajdosik at Kiehls on Robson, a tasty tour through Yaletown to mark the commencement of Taste of Yaletown and the launch of Vancouver Cooks at the Dirty Apron Cooking School on Beatty Street.

Current and future events cited included the Hornitos Tequila event in Yaletown, Boys’Cos 25th Anniversary Party and a wine event with Stuart Blackwell of St. Hallett Barossa Valley at the Coast Restaurant.

In discussion, Raj revealed details of his six week quest for Vancouver’s finest and undiscovered bacon which has been featured in 24hrs news every Friday for the last couple of weeks.

Check out the Joe Leary Show on TALK1410 online, HERE and don’t forget to tune in Thursday afternoons at 4:15 pm. On October 22nd, Raj will be appearing on TALK1410 at a special time, tune in at 3:45PM and listen.

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Misbehaving with Hornitos

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Mischieve\mis-’chev\verb mischieved: mischieving: 1. To achieve mischief 2. To embrace spontaneous actions of a flirtatious nature noun 3. A philosophy of life that prescribes playfulness in the form of pranks, trickery and other good-natured misbehaviour syn see MISCHIEF–mischev-able adj–mischeiv-er

Hornitos Mischieve

Take some Hornitos Tequila, add a couple of warm bodies and that’s all you need. On Thursday, October 15th, a select few were invited to a nondescript location in Yaletown to try out the new lineup of Hornitos signature tequila cocktails, designed to bring out the inner Mischiever.

Hornitos Mischieve

Shoana Jensen, Beam Global Canada’s National Mixxit Trainer, concocted some of the most mischievous cocktails we’ve ever had the pleasure of sipping. The Burlesque Beauties also came out and started their own scandal with some bad-ass burlesque.

Hornitos Mischieve

Feeling Mischievous? Come try Hornitos Tequila, listen to DJ Lisa and dance the night away at OPUS Bar Thursday, October 22, 9:30 – 12:30 am. You gotta know someone to get on the list. Maybe we’ll see you there.

Photo credit: Shinsuke ‘JJ’ Ikegame

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An evening at Kiehls

Monday, October 19th, 2009

On Tuesday, October 12th, CTVglobemedia’s former radio host, Kate Gajdosik, bid friends farewell from one of her favourite places in the whole city, Kiehls on Robson.

A night of fun at Kiehls

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Guests tried out assorted skin and hair products while nibbling on little bites and sipping on Kate-mopolitans. Gajdosik has hit the road to follow the Olympic torch relay team from Greece to Vancouver. She’ll be gone for almost four months.

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The Talelight Night

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Jeff Richards and James Upton have done it again!

Talelight Night at OPUS

Another year, another legendary Talelight night celebrating Vancouver International Film Festival at the OPUS Hotel. On Thursday, October 8th, the Richards and Upton hosted one of the more notorious VIFF events – featuring one of Vancouver’s most beautiful crowds and plenty of Grey Goose to be consumed. Find out more about Talelight Films on their website, HERE.

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Raj Taneja on the Buzz with Joe Leary – October 9, 2009

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Every Thursday afternoon, Raj Taneja appears on Vancouver’s TALK 1410 to fill the listening audience of the Joe Leary Show in on what’s hot and happening in Vancouver.

Joe Leary on Talk 1410

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In this episode, Raj Taneja regaled the audience with accounts of happenings around town: the Bright Light Pictures’ Annual party for VIFF at Cin Cin Ristorante, the premiere viewing of the brand new Jaguar XJ by MCL Motors at Monk McQueens, the Warner Home Entertainment Quarterly Release party hosted at the Bau-Xi Gallery and English Beat playing their hearts out at the Commodore Ballroom.

Upcoming events cited included the notorious Talelight Night to be held at the Opus Hotel, the always hearty Oktoberfest at the Vancouver Alpen Hall in East Vancouver, and Kate Gajdosik’s farewell at Kiehls on Robson Street.

Check out the Joe Leary Show on TALK1410 online, HERE and don’t forget to tune in Thursday afternoons at 4:15 pm.

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