Okay – not entirely true.  Last weekend (Saturday, September 19th, to be exact), Steve Nash particpated in the ‘Showdown in Downtown’ event at David Lam Park.

What is this thing called Showdown?

NBA stars.  Soccer’s best.  An urban field.  A sweet 8-a-side game of futbol in the middle of a city benefiting children’s programs on three continents.

On Friday, September 18th, as part of the weekend’s festivities, Nash attended a $1500-a-head dinner, organized and hosted by David and Manjy Sidoo at DB Bistro Moderne.

The sumptuous 4 course dinner, with proceeds going to the Steve Nash Foundation, was prepared by Stephane Istel and Daniel Boulud. Guests mingled with the likes of Nash, Trevor Linden, the Aquilinis and others. Attendees also received a $1400 tax receipt.

Community Sponsored Agriculture is an opportunity for consumers to receive seasonal produce direct from the producer each week during farming season.

In most cases, the recipient receives a mystery box of ultra-fresh vegetables in their delivery and from there, the games begin.

On Tuesday, June 23rd, three local farmers, Donna Stokoe and David Catzell from Fraser Common Farm and Ward Teulon from City Farm Boy, delivered two mystery boxes of seasonal vegetables at their peak to Chef Andrea Carlson at Bishop’s. The subsequent event was the second dinner in the Producer’s Dinner Series at the acclaimed restaurant.

To find out what we ate, sipped and savoured, plus to find out more about the Producer’s  Dinner Series, read more, after the jump. (more…)

On Monday, June 1st, Daniel Wesley, the Canadian singer from White Rock, took over the rooftop of Lululemon to sing his heart out.

The impromptu concert was arranged as a promotion for the upcoming Chip’s Not Dead Yet race which will take place on Saturday, June 20th. Attendees not only got to register for the funnest charity race alive, but they were entertained the whole time while doing it.

For more information about Chip’s Not Dead Yet, stay tuned, or check out the official website, HERE. All proceeds matched by the event will be matched by Chip Wilson and then donated to BC’s Children’s Hospital.

Urban Mixer is stepping in this year and sponsoring the post-race LifeLid Gala on June 27th, 2009, which will occur in lieu of Lululemon’s Flip Flop Soiree.

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You are cordially invited to:
LifeLid Art Gala – A celebration of life
Saturday, June 27th
7:00pm – 11:00pm live Auction starts at 8:00pm
Dress to impress

10 artists have created their interpretations celebrating life on a life-size coffin lid made from BC denim pine as the canvas for their inspiration (www.LifeLidGala.com).  The LifeLid Gala is the showing, fundraising auction and party celebrating this art.

These 10 unique masterpieces along with a Nita Lake Lodge Spa vacation will be auctioned off at the LifeLid Gala June 27th at Winsor Gallery. Proceeds benefit BC Children’s Hospital.

Find out more about this event, 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.

This week we’ll be revealing some additional details about the upcoming Gallery Series III event. Stay tuned to this blog for information on our event sponsors and what you can expect on WEDNESDAY, November 26th, 2008.

Registration is $35 in advance, $50 at the door. You can register for this event through our secure online registration system, HERE.

PS – if you’re a fan of bottle service, get in touch with us and reserve your seat in the affinity auto VIP lounge.

On Saturday night, Starlight Children’s Foundation hosted the fourth annual signature fundraising event, Sparkle!, at TRUNK gallery.

Attendees enjoyed cocktails, a fashion show featuring the latest by JC Studio and Dunhill London, sensational sounds by Lesismore and a spectacular auction.

To find out more about Sparkle! and the Starlight Children’s Foundation, check out their website, HERE.

On Monday, November 10th, Piaoto Estatorio – an authentic Greek restaurant on West 4th near Burrard opened their doors to friends and family for an evening of sampling food and drinks.

The evening commenced with a blessing of the restaurant followed by mingling, drinks and some light appetizers. Owners Lee Kerasiotis, Alex Graffos, Stacy Kerasiotis and Taso Likouras received served as the event’s hosts as they accolades and gifts from those who attended.

Piato is located at 1835 West 4th Avenue. To find out more, visit their website, HERE.

Urban Mixer proudly presents the long-awaited Gallery Series III at TRUNK Gallery within the auto/ONE and affinity auto showrooms.

Location: TRUNK Gallery, 1755 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver
Doors Open: 6:30PM – 10:30PM
Dress: Semi-formal
Cost: $35 in advance, $50 at the door
Early bird rate of $25 until November 17th

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$35 in advance. Net proceeds to imagine1day.

Click HERE to register online securely.

This unmissable event features the art of Stirling Ward, David Ellingsen and Heidi Conrod with net proceeds going to imagine1day, a groundbreaking charity created by Lululemon founder, Chip Wilson and his wife, Shannon.

Imagine1day provides an opportunity for donors to be directly connected to projects that provide primary education for all children in Ethiopia.  Every dollar donated goes directly to the project of your choice and all administration costs are covered by the founders.

Come join Vancouver’s most sensuous crowd for a night of cocktails and the finest Canadian art alongside luxurious European automobiles.

What: Urban Mixer Gallery Series III
Where: TRUNK gallery at auto/ONE and affinity auto, 1755 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver
When: WEDNESDAY, November 26th, 2008
Doors Open: 6:30PM – 10:30PM
Dress: Semi-formal

Urban Mixer is the Cure for the Common Social Life, the stylish source for Vancouver’s most comprehensive events calendar, coverage of the must-do events in town and the hottest social soirées in the city.

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

Tickets are $25 with net proceeds going to imagine1day – providing complete quality primary education to all children in Ethiopia by 2020. Click HERE to register online securely.