Posts Tagged ‘Richmond’

Chinese Restaurant Awards v2 Launched

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

The Chinese Restaurant Awards, now in its second year, have launched!

Second Annual Edgewater Casino Chinese Restaurant Awards

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On Wednesday, September 30th, members of the media were invited to Jade Seafood Restaurant in Richmond to hear about the upcoming the Second Annual Edgewater Casino Chinese Restaurant Awards (CRA).

Attendees learned of changes to this year’s format from organizers, Craig Stowe, Stephanie Yuen, Michelle Dunn and Jocelyn Hsiung, mingled with the event’s distinguished judges and even got an opportunity to take in some dim sum including Jade Seafood Restaurant’s Clay Pot Chicken which won the ‘Critics’ Choice Signature Dish – Chicken’ Award at the Edgewater Casino Chinese Restaurant Awards in 2009.

To find out more about the CRA or to vote, check out their website, HERE.

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New footage from the Variety Concert Series

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

The Variety Summer Concert Series on July 18th, 2009 was a raging success! Here’s some additional footage from the event.

At soundcheck we caught a glimpse of Emmalyn Estrada’s upcoming single, Y-O-Y. Enjoy!

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Variety Summer Concert Series

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

On Saturday, July 18th, Variety – the Children’s Charity hosted the Summer Concert Series Vol. 1, Pop Culture Exclusive at the River Rock Show Theatre in Richmond.

Makeup, Sound Check and Rehearsal - Variety Summer Concert Serie

Makeup, Sound Check and Rehearsal - Variety Summer Concert Serie

Variety Summer Concert Series - Vol. 1 POP Culture Exclusive

Danny Fernandes, Jake White, Emmalyn Estrada, Di’Ja and Elise Estrada all took the stage and performed to live fashion by Bedo, Parasuco, The Penniless Fashionista and Jolie Couture. Over 450 people attended including Vancouver’s own Faber Drive and Dog the Bounty Hunter, and all proceeds from the event benefitted Variety  – the Children’s Charity.

The event’s itinerary also included a VIP-only reception with the performers, a silent and live auction with one-of-a-kind items and an after party in the Resort’s Whistler Ballroom.

Variety is getting set for their next-in-series event during the summer of 2010. Stay tuned to the Urban Mixer weekly newsletter for more information and click HERE to check out all the photos we took at the event, from sound check and makeup to the afterparty.

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Variety Summer Concert Series Vol. 1

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Announcing the Vol. 1 POP Culture Exclusive – July 18th, 2009

Variety Summer Concert Series - Vol. 1 Pop Culture Exclusive

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WHAT: Exclusive and Intimate Comcert featuring award winning Music + Fashion
WHERE: River Rock Show Theatre, Richmond, BC
WHO: Elise Estrada, Danny Fernandes, Di’ja, Jake White and Emmalyn Estrada. Plus an exclusive fashion show featuring the hottest styles from Bedo, Jolie Couture and Alicia Ebbels
WHEN: Saturday, July 18th, 2009 – 6:30PM (General Admission)
HOW (MUCH): $100 for General Admission, $150 for VIP Tickets

Featuring Elise Estrada and Danny Fernandes, this exclusive experience will be a dazzling display of music and fashion.

The event will showcase two of today’s hottest, MMVA nominated pop acts along with the fresh faced talent of Di’ja, Jake White and Emmalyn Estrada.

You will also be treated to a fashion show of  the season’s hottest styles from Bedo, Jolie Couture and Alicia Ebbels.

Don’t miss out, as this event will prove to be one of the most exciting charity fundraisers of the season, with a live auction showcasing fabulous, one-of-a-kind items and experiences.

VIP tickets are $150, and guests are invited to a red carpet meet and greet at 6:00pm, where complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

The VIP ticket also includes table service, and of course, VIP seating.  VIP tickets will be available through the Variety office.

There is only limited VIP seating available, so call 604.320.0505 to get yours today!

General tickets are $100, and we invite you to join us at 6:30pm for entry to the fashion show and concert, a complimentary cocktail and admission to the after party where you will get the chance to mix and mingle with the performers.

Hosted in the intimate setting of River Rock Show Theatre, tickets go on sale June 13th and are available by calling Ticketmaster at 604.280.4444 or online at www.varietyconcertseries.com.

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Waterboy Breakfast at the Richmond Oval

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

On Friday, February 20th, the Waterboys held their biggest-ever breakfast at the newly-minted 380,000 sq.ft Olympic Speed Skating Oval in Richmond.

Waterboy Breakfast at the Richmond Olympic Speedskating Oval

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Attendees including the Mayor of Richmond and new Waterboy inductee, Malcolm Brodie, along with players Angus Reid and Jason Jimenez enjoyed the speeches, finding out about upcoming BC Lions events and breakfast, generously provided by the evetn’s sponsors.

Check out exclusive video, and find out more about the upcoming Orange Helmet Awards, after the jump. (more…)

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