http://www.discovervancouver.com/ en lynndee45@hotmail.com Copyright 2008 2008-11-11T23:00:00-08:00 http://www.discovervancouver.com/festivals/vancouvers-hopscotch-festival/ http://www.discovervancouver.com/festivals/vancouvers-hopscotch-festival/#When:22:00:00Z This is Vancouver's premium Scotch, Whisky and Beer festival. As it enters it's eleventh year, Vancouver's Hopscotch festival continues to be the superior premium Scotch, Whiskey and Beer festival on the west coast. The number of Scotch, Whiskey and Premium Beer admirers grows every year, which is why the festival includes an educational component to the event by giving enthusiasts an opportunity to learn, sip, and taste the highest quality of liquors. Patrons are provided with the best selection of products, and offered opportunities to be informed and enlightened at a variety of dinners and events. Don't miss the opportunity to experience some of your favorite brands of liquor and their world renowned brand ambassadors. Vancouver's Hopscotch festival will have more than 200 products available to taste, sample and discover. Grand Tasting Hall - The Main Event.  This will be the first year that the Hopscotch Festival will include a 2-day tasting event, instead of 1.  As the event sells out consistently every year, the decision was made to open up tasting for a 2nd night. You can’t imagine the experience of the Grand Tasting in the Grand Tasting Hall until you do just that, experience it.  In 2008 there will be 50 exhibitors including such other premium spirits as Tequila, Vodka, Sake, and Liqueurs.  Enjoy the new premium spirits with the already present single malts, bourbons, rye, blended whiskies and premium beers.  Just go from booth to booth to sample your way around the world. 2008-11-11T22:00:00-08:00 http://www.discovervancouver.com/festivals/harrison-festival-of-the-arts-john-reischmann-the-jaybirds/ http://www.discovervancouver.com/festivals/harrison-festival-of-the-arts-john-reischmann-the-jaybirds/#When:02:00:00Z Performing at Harrison Hall, the Jaybirds give their elegant bluegrass sounds new meaning. They have had two Canadian folk music nominations and have toured extensively with their original songs and traditional material. They are an acoustical power house. Together, their 5 piece ensemble makes for one of the freshest, band sounds on the folk and bluegrass circuit. The buzz around this group continues to grow as people flock to hear their music. Like the mandolist at it’s head, the group has a style and elegance, old fashioned yet new. Throw in a little humour, and their entertaining presence is hard to beat. 2008-10-26T02:00:00-08:00 http://www.discovervancouver.com/festivals/vancouver-international-writers-festival-writing-contest1/ http://www.discovervancouver.com/festivals/vancouver-international-writers-festival-writing-contest1/#When:20:36:00Z ATTENTION WRITERS; We invite you to submit your best stories and poetry to the annual Writers Festival Poetry & Short Story Contest. This event has been celebrated for 21 years, in October, on Granville Island. So all you talented writers, submit your compelling words for us to read and good luck one and all. Deadline for this contest is 5 pm, October 26th.  Drop off your entries at Book Warehouse locations, or delivered by hand or mail to the Writers Festival office. All entries will be professionally judged . All winners will be informed no later than January 12, 2009. 1st prize is $350 2nd prize is $250.00 There will be awards for the top two two entries in both poetry and creative short fiction.  The winners will be published in subTERRAIN magazine. Use your imagination, be original, let your emotions flow, use a fluid writing style and be organized. That’s what the judges are looking for. The contest is open to all writers.Only entries for previously unpublished work in each category will be accepted. Poetry, in any style,:has a limit of 500 words. There is a limit of 1500 words on the Creative Short Story Fiction: Do not put your name on your story or poem to ensure unbiased judging. Do include your name, address and phone number and the word count of your piece on a seperate piece of paper. There is a $10 entry fee, Canadian money only, All cheques should be payable to the Vancouver International Writers Festival.  Drop off your entries at your local Book Warehouse store or at the Vancouver International Writers Festival, 202–1398 Cartwright St., Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8. All entries should be typed, double spaced for short stories, on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper. Submit two copies of each entry, do not send originals as they will not be returned to you. Winners will be judged by publishing and writing professionals who are experienced in this field. Keep an eye on the date, October 26th, 2008, at 5:oclock, all entries must be submitted, either postmarked by that time, or hand delivered. Good luck. 2008-10-21T20:36:00-08:00 http://www.discovervancouver.com/festivals/international-fringe-festival-hank-pine-and-lily-fawn-vaudeville-rock/ http://www.discovervancouver.com/festivals/international-fringe-festival-hank-pine-and-lily-fawn-vaudeville-rock/#When:04:30:00Z Hank Pine, a tall dark stranger in a mask and goggles and Lily Fawn, the half deer forest creature, are a vaudeville inspired duo from Victoria. This act is based upon the tragic and hilarious adventures of their comic book series. Like the great acts of old, the music covers many genres and is always a bit crazy. The festival is now in full swing and we invite you to participate in the fun. At the Grolsch Fringe Club you can dance, drink and have fun with your friends and enjoy the show too. 2008-09-17T04:30:00-08:00 http://www.discovervancouver.com/festivals/international-fringe-festival-shes-my-sister/ http://www.discovervancouver.com/festivals/international-fringe-festival-shes-my-sister/#When:04:30:01Z Grolsch Fringe Club presents Brendan McLeod and Barbara Adler as a storytelling duo. Canada's performance poets are hilarious, irreverent, passionate and deeply moving. Five international tours in two years have established these two great storytellers as great entertainers. If you want to have fun, laugh and relax, come and join us at the Grolsch and hear them weave their magic. 2008-09-16T04:30:01-08:00 http://www.discovervancouver.com/festivals/music-without-borders-jacqueline-au-friends/ http://www.discovervancouver.com/festivals/music-without-borders-jacqueline-au-friends/#When:01:30:00Z Experimental, alternative jazz describes Jacqueline Au. She has said that the world is the canvas of her imagination. If you like jazz, “World Without Borders”, is a performance you will enjoy.  It is jazz, yet it has a flavour all its own. Her world touring brings an international flair into the beat. Come and see for yourself what Jacqueline has to offer in new beat jazz. (Convenient button below to purchase tickets) 2008-09-16T01:30:00-08:00 http://www.discovervancouver.com/festivals/international-fringe-festival-the-painted-birds-rock-christer-pop/ http://www.discovervancouver.com/festivals/international-fringe-festival-the-painted-birds-rock-christer-pop/#When:16:30:00Z The Painted Birds take the stage at 10:30PM. They are on the verge of a breakthrough in the Canadian rock scene. At 12PM Christer, known for electronic pop will entertain you. The Painted Birds have just released their first album, “So Much For The Rain”. They are just starting out and have been well received by audiences across Canada. Christer is a solo electro-pop diva based in Vancouver. She writes and produces all her music herself. Festival fun for all. 2008-09-14T16:30:00-08:00 http://www.discovervancouver.com/festivals/harrison-festival-of-the-arts-sand-sculptures/ http://www.discovervancouver.com/festivals/harrison-festival-of-the-arts-sand-sculptures/#When:17:00:00Z Harrison Memorial Hall presents Castles and Crafts. After you enjoy the beautifully sculpted sand dislays on the beach, take in the annual hand crafted items exhibited by local artists. Admission is FREE A good time to start your holiday shopping. All the items are hand crafted and there is a wide range to choose from. 2008-09-13T17:00:00-08:00 http://www.discovervancouver.com/festivals/international-fringe-festival-the-great-orbax-sideshow-comedy-stunt-show1/ http://www.discovervancouver.com/festivals/international-fringe-festival-the-great-orbax-sideshow-comedy-stunt-show1/#When:03:30:00Z Touring coast to coast, Canada's Orbax Sideshow is a roller-coaster of jokes that may disgust and amaze, but bring a smile to your face. They take the stage at 9:30PM. Known for their bizarre jokes and wierd sense of humour, the Orbax sideshow leaves you laughing. This is Canada’s freakshow and the audience loves them. 2008-09-13T03:30:00-08:00 http://www.discovervancouver.com/festivals/international-fringe-festival-addus-tolly-weathered-pines/ http://www.discovervancouver.com/festivals/international-fringe-festival-addus-tolly-weathered-pines/#When:03:00:00Z And the beat goes on with Addus Tolly, the one man band. Onstage at 9PM.(Pop, electro folk) He is followed by Weathered Pines, bottom of the bottle country. They take the stage at 10:30PM. This is a festival folks, come and be merry. Addus Tolly, known as the lonely one man band.  He always feels sorry for himself and thinks you are a better person than he is. His music is the spirit of little bits of feeling sorry for himself. Poor guy, full of self loathing and laziness.  Makes me feel like a prince. Along comes Weathered Pines, folk music with a hint of rock and roll. This female fronted, four piece band is great. 2008-09-10T03:00:00-08:00