Punxsutawney Phil may be calling for six more weeks of winter, but lucky for us at LBMG it looks like clear skies ahead as we gear up for the 2012 Vancouver International Boat Show, taking place this February 8th -12th at two new locations: BC Place and Granville Island.
This year marks the Boat Show’s 50th anniversary as BC’s largest showcase for the recreational boating industry and will feature over 250 exhibitors, offering the latest and greatest luxury boats and boating accessories of the season. Veteran crabber, Russell Newberry from the Discovery Channel’s hit reality/documentary series Deadliest Catch, will be taking the stage throughout the 5 day show – as will Duma the Wakeboarding and Boat Driving Dog and Derek Hatfield, Canada’s premiere solo ocean racer and the only Canadian to sail around the world alone twice.
Check out this article in the Asian Pacific Post for more info on Russell’s Boat Show debut and visit http://www.vancouverboatshow.ca/ for discounted tickets, schedules and Show updates.
LBMG is excited to be part of the 2012 Maple Leaf Monster Jam Tour returning to BC Place February 4th and Rexall Place February 10th and 11th. With an all-star line-up including Canadian drivers Cam McQueen and Barry Parkin, this is one show that cannot be missed! Cam McQueen, the first person to ever complete a back flip in the Nitro Circus truck during a scored freestyle competition, will be driving the first ever Canadian-themed monster truck Northern Nightmare and Barry Parkin will be driving the world renowned Western Renegade. These drivers as well as everyone on the Monster Jam Tour are geared up and ready to perform! With a twelve truck lineup, you will not want to miss this ultimate event of intense speed, racing and destruction. The jaw-dropping stunts will leave you awestruck and wanting more!
This past weekend in Surrey, mayor Dianne Watts unveiled Sophie’s Place, a centre for physically, mentally, and sexually abused children up to age 12. Sophie’s Place is set to open February 1st at Surrey’s Child Development Centre, which provides services for over 2,000 children with developmental disabilities each year. Watts made the announcement alongside Sophie Tweed-Simmons (as patron of the centre, it was named for her) and her father – KISS rocker Gene. The pair even brought along a camera crew from their hit reality show, Gene Simmons: Family Jewels.
When Sophie’s Place opens, it will make it easier for children to recount their abuse, without the need to repeat their stories over and over to multiple agencies. Organizers hope this will also lead to higher conviction rates for offenders.
The Simmons family is no stranger to the Lower Mainland – the rocker’s model wife, Shannon Tweed, is Canadian, and during the Canucks’ playoff run last spring the family was spotted often inside Rogers Arena to cheer on the home team!
Whether you enjoy sailing, that new car smell, travelling with the comfort of home or driving on two wheels – there’s a Show in Vancouver that LBMG helps organize.
2012 Vancouver Motorcycle Show
First up in January is the 2012 Vancouver Motorcycle Show – running Jan 19-22 at TRADEX in Abbotsford. Enjoy ‘4 Days of Non-Stop Action’, including stunt shows, Enduro-X, Mini Races, Scooter School and more! Information is online at www.VancouverMotorcycleShow.ca. Keep up to date by following @VanMotoShow.
2012 Earlybird RV Show
Also coming to TRADEX is the 2012 Earlybird RV Show & Sale – running from Feb 2-5. See the newest models of 2012 and enjoy hearing from seasoned travellers at the Seminar Stage. More information is online at www.RVShowsBC.com. Follow both the Snowbird and Earlybird RV Shows on @RVShowsBC.
2012 Vancouver International Boat Show
The week after is the 2012 Vancouver International Boat Show – the first tradeshow in the newly renovated BC Place Stadium. Both Granville Island and BC Place will be showing off the latest and greatest boats from all the big manufacturers. Information is online at www.VancouverBoatShow.ca and on Twitter @VanBoatShow2012.
2012 Vancouver International Auto Show
In April, the 2012 Vancouver International Auto Show returns to it’s home at the new BC Place Stadium from April 3-8. New features include CEV Nation, Truck City and the Redline Stage. All the latest information on the Vancouver International Auto Show can be found online at www.VancouverInternationalAutoShow.ca and through Twitter @VanAutoShow.
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Santa hasn’t popped down the chimney quite yet, but if you like to plan ahead, consider ringing in La Festa di San Silvestro at Federico’s Supper Club on Commercial Drive – recently voted among Vancouver’s best Italian restaurants in OpenTable.com’s Diners’ Choice Awards.
There is only one caveat to ringing in 2012 in traditional Italian style – wear red underwear! Italians believe it brings good luck for the new year.
Dinner reservations start at 7pm with live music performed by local guitarist Sandro Camerin. Dancing with a live band kicks off at 10pm until 1am. The $150 ticket gets you a five-course dinner prepared by award-winning Chef Romy Prasad, dancing, live entertainment, and a complimentary glass of Prosecco!
Reserve your kids-free night out at Federico’s Supper Club by calling 604.251.3473, or go online at FedericosSupperClub.com.
Christmas Eve is just three days away, which means there are just three days to go before the Vancouver Christmas Market shuts the gates for another year. If you’re still on the hunt for last minute Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers, the artisan products available onsite at the Queen Elizabeth Plaza will satisfy almost anyone on your list!
And if you have family in from out of town for the holidays and want to share with them a unique holiday experience, the traditional German-style market is the perfect place to spend an afternoon or evening! Last year, local residents Peter Kohl and Ellen Kreutz took their family to the Vancouver Christmas Market, and were disappointed to find that German-style waffles, like the ones they remember from their childhood, were not on offer at any of the booths. Fast forward a year and their Das Waffelhaus booth, serving up waffles and other German sweet treats, is one of the big hits of this year’s market.
Check out this feature on the couple from today’s Province:
YVR_UrbanRush_DecChristmas is less than ten days away and Chanukah starts even sooner! Fortunately, there’s no place better to find the perfect present for everyone on your gift-giving list this holiday season than the Vancouver International Airport (YVR).Whether you’re budget bound or looking to splurge, with over 160 shops, services and restaurants, you might even indulge in something for yourself!
Along with playing host to some of Vancouver’s most popular local and international retailers, including Virgin Books & Entertainment, Sunglass Hut, Lacoste, Taraxca Jewelry, and PGA Tour Shop, YVR is also home to the world’s first airport 7-11! The recent addition of B.C.’s only Victoria’s Secret Beauty & Accessories Store, means YVR is no longer just an airport—it’s also a prime shopping destination.
Check out YVR Manager of Retail and Passenger Services, Chris Gilland’s recent interview on Urban Rush for more great gift ideas from the Vancouver International Airport:
The Christmas season is upon us! If you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift idea then look no further – Rogers’ Chocolates has you covered. Whether you prefer milk, vanilla or dark chocolate, Rogers’ has something for everyone!
What’s more – Rogers’ has an assortment of new and tasty recipe ideas. If you’re a traditional holiday cook, Rogers’ has classic recipes for delicious chocolate cupcakes, truffles and ice cream sauce. But if you’re feeling a little more adventurous, Rogers’ has some unique recipes perfect for the Christmas season. A chocolate covered jalapeno stuffed with cream cheese makes the perfect appetizer, while beef brisket and mashed potatoes covered with dark chocolate sauce is a tasty holiday meal. Hungry yet? Check out Rogers’ Chocolates recent visit to Global TV and visit rogerchocolates.com for more details. Enjoy!
The Sydney Olympics was the first time that an Olympic games organized an unaccredited media centre. During the 2010 Games, LBMG built and organized The BC International Media Centre (BCMC) for unaccredited media in partnership with the Province of British Columbia. Not only did the BCMC see upwards of 6,000 visits from domestic and international media within the month of February 2010, it also set a benchmark for future unaccredited media centres at other games with its focus on driving tourism goals.
Media outlets from all over the world were stationed at the BCMC, using it for live hits, video and still images, press conferences, and events. Organizers from upcoming Olympics have looked to this centre on how to build their own unaccredited media centres to be just as successful and functional.
With the 2012 Games in London just around the corner, and fear that tourism may be down, London will look to its unaccredited media centre to enhance its tourism reputation and hopefully help drive revenue from the Games. Most certainly, they will use the success of the BCMC to build their own London Media Centre.
This past weekend in Surrey, mayor Dianne Watts unveiled Sophie’s Place, a centre for physically, mentally, and sexually abused children up to age 12. Sophie’s Place is set to open February 1st at Surrey’s Child Development Centre, which provides services for over 2,000 children with developmental disabilities each year. Watts made the announcement alongside Sophie Tweed-Simmons (as patron of the centre, it was named for her) and her father – KISS rocker Gene. The pair even brought along a camera crew from their hit reality show, Gene Simmons: Family Jewels.
Santa hasn’t popped down the chimney quite yet, but if you like to plan ahead, consider ringing in La Festa di San Silvestro at Federico’s Supper Club on Commercial Drive – recently voted among Vancouver’s best Italian restaurants in OpenTable.com’s Diners’ Choice Awards.
