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I grew up with Bryan Adams. We never shared a classroom or a conversation.

But I, like other Vancouverites of my generation, listened to his countless hits at school dances, on the car radio, at the beach and at the movies. I like to think of the rocker as a hometown boy, even though he’s lived primarily in England for the past two decades, and was thrilled when he agreed to shoot his self-portrait for the cover of our Holiday issue.

Look regular contributor Tom Zillich caught up with Bryan Adams this fall while the star was criss-crossing the globe on tour. The tour coincides with the launch of his new live album Bare Bones, a collection of stripped down hits that spans the singer’s illustrious three-decade career. Turn to page 25 for our cover story The Life of Bryan to share in their email conversation.

For me, The Nutcracker is as much a holiday tradition as trimming the tree.

The Goh Ballet Academy’s production at the Centre for Performing Arts in Vancouver will feature dozens of students from dance schools throughout the Lower Mainland. Helping to make these young dancers’ holiday dreams come true is Chan Hon Goh, the academy’s new director who retired last year from the National Ballet of Canada to devote herself more fully to the most important role of her life: motherhood. Read her inspiring story on page 6.

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he innate perfectionism of the prima ballerina is difficult to apply to the chaos of ordinary life, especially when it comes to children. So it’s not surprising that Chan Hon Goh finds it a challenge to refrain from tweaking the dance performances of her 4½-year-old son, Aveary.

Luckily, she’s used to exercising extraordinary self-discipline. “I try to stand back and just enjoy,” Goh says, chuckling. She does admit that last summer she told Aveary to “smile more” in his role as a lamb in Little Bo Peep.

Goh’s self-control, drive, and a gift for dance passed down by her parents, landed her some of the most coveted roles in the repertoire of both the National Ballet of Canada and Washington, D.C.,’s Suzanne Farrell Ballet. Before she retired from the stage in May 2009, after 20 years with the Toronto-based company, reviewers praised “Canada’s ballet superstar” in the grandest of terms.

“To watch her dance is to understand something of the essence of flight,” said Dance International Magazine.

“To experience her purity of musical expression (is) to know something about the way poetry makes movement into metaphor.”

“In short, Goh is everything that makes the ballet beautiful,” said Nuvo magazine.

Fortunately, at his tender age, Aveary can’t be intimidated by such raves. Goh and her husband Chun Che — a former principal dancer with the National Ballet of China — don’t just have big shoes for him to fill. The West Vancouver couple actually owns a ballet shoe-making business, called Principal Shoes by Chan

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Hon Goh. In addition, Goh is director and Che is vice-principal of the 30-year-old Goh Ballet Academy.

Nevertheless, Goh, 41, doesn’t concern herself with Aveary’s career trajectory, and whether it will include jetés. “First and foremost, as a parent, you just want your kids to be happy, and loving what they do,” she says. “Having been privileged to love dance most of my life, if that is going to give him the same kind of satisfaction and love, then, as a parent, I would, of course, support that.”

As a matter of fact, her own parents didn’t particularly encourage her to get into dance as a profession — but look how she showed them. She soared to the top of the heap internationally and now runs the school founded in 1978 by Choo Chiat Goh and Lin Yee Goh, former dancers with the Central Ballet of China.

Choo Chiat and Lin Yee remain on staff at the academy as artistic director and principal, respectively.

Their only child first got the bug when she saw her parents dance in China. She remembers being impressed by “how the performers moved, and the beauty of the dance onstage.”

As a newcomer to Canada at the age of eight, Goh couldn’t speak a word of English. She feels that at the time, part of the power of dance for her lay in the fact that “In the dance studio, we were all equal, we were all doing the same vocabulary and learning it. The sense of achieving there, in the studio, really (lured) me.”

Of course, turning that initial interest into your life’s work isn’t for everybody.

As Goh tells the more ambitious parents

of students at the academy, “Dance is a profession that has to come from that individual.”

Kids who want to turn this demanding pastime into their bread-and-butter have to be passionate. In addition to natural aptitude, they must “overcome the obstacles, the sore muscles, the challenges, the criticisms, the rejections. Your love for it has to be so strong in order to survive in the business.”

Nurturing a child’s appreciation of dance is a responsibility Goh takes seriously. She sees a great deal of talent at the Goh Ballet Academy — it has 450 students enrolled this year — and wants the kids’ time to be well spent.

“Really, you know, I’m helping them in building their future in pursuit of their passions,” she explains. “I love to see them grow, whether they’re 10 and they have that sparkle in their eyes and that little bit of awe when they experience, or are taught, a new step for the first time, (or are) a bit more advanced and they’re 16 or 17 and preparing for an international competition.”

Whether the student’s objective is to excel or simply have fun, Goh believes that dance is a life-changing pursuit.

Due to demand, the academy recently tripled the number of classes it offers for adults who feel called to the barre.

Goh sees ballet as a useful tool for males and females of any age, enhancing their cultural and musical appreciation, coordination, physical alignment, sense of discipline, and ability to function as part of a team.

She describes a dancer’s way of thinking as “more diligent and persistent

Chan Hon Goh shares her love of dance with son Aveary.

Right In a career spanning 20 years the prima ballerina danced all her favourite roles including Swan Lake’s Odette/Odile with the National Ballet of Canada.

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and responsible.

“And the work ethic — there’s a lot of self-motivation in a dance class. You have to push yourself and it’s reciprocated energy from the teacher that you can carry to every walk of life. (Ballet is) a wonderful way to come into a different world and for an hour and a half you are training and toning your muscles and dancing to music and doing something wonderful for your body.”

Maybe the increased interest in ballet classes is partly due to the popularity of television contest shows like So You Think You Can Dance and Battle of the Blades, which pairs up figure skaters and hockey players. Goh, who has the typical working mother’s guilt when she’s not home early enough to play with Aveary, doesn’t watch a lot of TV. She has seen a few of these shows, however, and appreciates the freshly widespread enthusiasm for dance.

“To have that kind of media attention and outreach to the general public is wonderful for our art form and to further create an audience base for the live performances.”

Whatever the reason, awareness of dance appears to be strong. When the Goh Ballet held open auditions for this year’s production of The Nutcracker last May, between 200 and 300 people, from age six to senior citizens, turned out for it.

The production’s cast of 218 also includes principals from the National Ballet of Canada and Pacific Northwest Ballet.

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>was its artistic co-ordinator. In addition to corralling the dancers, she hired the orchestra and children’s choir, the lighting designer, and the technical people, and co-ordinated their schedules.

As a ballerina, she confesses, all those aspects of a performance were always handled for her. “Knowing this part of it now, I have so much more appreciation and respect for all of the people who work behind the scenes to make the show happen.”

Goh’s first role with the National Ballet was as The Nutcracker’s Sugar Plum Fairy. She says frankly that she herself has danced enough Nutcrackers for one lifetime. Still, she sees The Nutcracker as a ballet that everybody ought to see at least once. This year, young Aveary will attend the Goh Ballet’s production of it for the second time; he’s also seen the National Ballet’s version.

“The music and the storyline — it’s the ballet of the season,” Goh says simply.

“December wouldn’t feel the same without Nutcracker.”l

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These North Shore dancers will share in the magic of The Nutcracker from the stage.

They are among the many ballet students from dance academies across the Lower Mainland who will take part in the holiday classic, Dec. 16-19 at The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts.

Four tickets to the Dec. 19 matinee performance of Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker, with principal dancers from The National Ballet of Canada and Pacific Northwest Ballet, and live music by members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra.

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Chan Hon Goh, who retired from the stage when son Aveary was three, has made the transition to teaching and is enjoying her new role as director of her family’s Goh Ballet Academy.

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cocktail party Red lips are on-trend for the holidays.

Makeup artist LucyAnne Botham likes MAC lipstick in Dubonnet.

Use a lip brush to apply colour then blot with powder for the new-look matte finish, she advises.

theia tunic dress $420 at Blush Boutique (Ambleside) and Phoenix (Park Royal) North Shore label Girly Girls headbands $100 each at take Me Home Decor (North Vancouver) and shopgirlygirls.com Small bracelets $14 each at Zig Zag (Edgemont Village) Wide bracelet $15 at H&M (Park Royal & Pacific Centre)

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A sleek pony or ballet bun looks right this holiday season. Straighten hair with a flat iron, pull back with a fine tooth comb, spritz with hairspray to hold and smooth with wax to tame flyaways.

Vancouver designer Jason Matlo sequin evening gown $1,540 at jasonmatlo.com and Wear Else (Park Royal, oakridge Centre & Kitsilano) earrings $195 at Wear Else Whiting & Davis clutch $200 at Blush Boutique (Ambleside) Red Carpet Collection heels $150 at town Shoes (Metropolis at Metrotown & Pacific Centre) wINtEr

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night out Kitten heels are super stylish and oh-so-easy on the feet for a night on the dance floor, says stylist Deanna Palkowski.

Fifteen twenty off-the-shoulder top $230 at Pilar’s Boutique (The Village at Park Royal) Beta’s Choice faux fur wrap $118 at Phoenix (Park Royal) Zuka gold rose mesh necklace $255 at Get Dressed (Westview Centre & Parkgate Village) Gold split drop earrings $28 at Zig Zag (Edgemont Village) Milly jacquard print skirt $300 at Wear Else (Kitsilano, oakridge Centre & Park Royal) BCBG Max Azria evening bag $154 at BCBG (oakridge Centre, Park Royal & Metrotown) and Marilyn’s (Caulfeild Village) Steve Madden kitten heels $110 at town Shoes (Metropolis at Metrotown & Pacific Centre) CC Skye bracelets $295 each at Blush Boutique (Ambleside)

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BCBG Max Azria sequin top $502 at BCBG (Park Royal & Metrotown) and Marilyn’s (Caulfeild Village) tangerine Jill palazzo pants $210 at Pilar’s Boutique (The Village at Park Royal) Chain fringe clutch $55 at Zig Zag (Edgemont Village) Vianni Collection silver platform slingback shoes $90 at Joneve (Capilano Mall & Metrotown) Zuka oval filigree earrings $45 and filigree bracelet $125 both at Get Dressed (Westview Centre & Parkgate Village)

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hen you are invited over for dinner, a bottle of wine for the hosts is a welcome gesture. Make it extra special by telling them the story behind the wine. Remember, it is not guaranteed that the bottle will be opened that night; pick a wine that will give immediate pleasure yet will also stand the test of time.

2009 Telmo Rodriguez Basa, Rueda DO Spain $19

Introduce your host to the virtues of Spain’s Verdejo grape. This unique white displays vibrant flavours of lemon, gooseberry and hint of laurel.

2008 ring.bolt, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River Australia $20

Generous ripe flavours of red plum and cassis with a hint of sweet tobacco and green bell pepper. Firm tannins balance it out. Drinking well now, especially with beef stew but has what it takes to age a few years.

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he turkey feast is tricky to pair with wine. It isn’t the bird that presents a challenge, rather the diverse assortment of trimmings.

What wine will complement bitter brussels sprouts, sweet yams, savoury stuffing and tart cranberry sauce? We have options in both colours.

When it comes to white, choose aromatic and fruity wines that are uncluttered by oak. Grape varieties like Riesling, Gewürztraminer, GrünerVeltliner, Torrontés, Viognier and Albariño fit the bill. Specific regions?

Alsace, Austria and Germany are treasure troves of food friendly gems. As many traditional holiday side dishes have a bit of sweetness, a slightly offdry wine is also totally appropriate.

2009 Susana Balbo, Crios Torrontes Argentina $18

Beautiful floral aromas and flavours. It simply explodes with vibrant lime zest, orange blossom and a dollop of peach. A crowd pleaser.

2008 Selbach-Oster, Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Spätlese, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Germany $39

Amazing precision and fantastic balance of sweetness and acidity. Delicate white flowers, slate and lime flavours will win over everyone at the table.

The friendliest reds for turkey dinner are lighter bodied with soft tannin, bright fruit and good acidity. We would happily sip on Pinot Noir, Gamay, Grenache or Barbera. Look out for wines from the regions of Rioja, Chianti, Valpolicella, Beaujolais and the Southern Rhône.

2008 Gabbiano, Chianti DOCG Italy $15

Bright cherry and red plum flavours delight the palate while refreshing acidity and a pleasant bitterness will stimulate your appetite.

2009 Mud House, Pinot Noir, Central Otago New Zealand $23

Appealing cherry and truffles aromas that repeat on the palate. Crunchy red fruits and bright acidity make it a natural with turkey dinner.

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alf bottles are the perfect size to tuck into a Christmas stocking.

Whether you choose a frivolous, drink-now tipple or a mini version of the recipient’s favourite sip, the gesture is sure to be appreciated.

Innocent Bystander, Moscato, Yarra Valley Australia $14

Fizzy and sweet in the best possible ways. Think candied apple and pink grapefruit sorbet. And, at less than 6% alcohol, it is the ideal breakfast wine.

What could be better on Christmas morning?

For the serious wine-lovers on your list, treat them to something they wouldn’t buy for themselves. If you know someone who drinks Sauvignon Blanc, spoil them with a bottle of Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé. These two Loire Valley appellations provide the reference for Sauvignon Blanc. Similarly, white and red Burgundy are the ultimate expressions of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir respectively. (We’d be happy with either, thank you!) Other classic upgrades include Côtes-du-Rhône to Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Chianti to Brunello.

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This full-bodied, powerful red needs some time. Whomever you give it to will be toasting you 10 years from now.

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Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs 10 each medium figs (approx 1 lb) 50 g walnuts, coarsely chopped 120 g goat cheese 100 mL honey 5 g lemon zest 5 g flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Score the tops of the figs in quarters, but do not cut all the way through to the bottom. Mix the goat cheese and walnuts together. Stuff figs with a dollop of cheese and place in an oven-proof dish. Drizzle with honey and bake in a 350˚C oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until figs are warm and cheese has slightly softened.

Remove from oven and arrange on a serving platter.

Sprinkle with lemon zest and parsley.

“A great sharing plate for a holiday gathering.”

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100 g cream cheese 60 g sour cream 250 g soft blue cheese (recommend Gorgonzola) 1 g ground cardamom 1 g chili flakes Salt and pepper to taste 100 g pecans, toasted and chopped 100 g Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced 1 baguette, sliced

Lay saran wrap in the inside of a terrine dish or a small loaf pan. Mix cream cheese and sour cream together well in a bowl. Lay half of the mixture in the bottom of the terrine dish. Evenly sprinkle half the blue cheese on top and half of the seasonings (cardamom, salt, pepper and chili flakes). Sprinkle in half the pecans and apples. Repeat layers. Wrap tightly with saran wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours. Unmould terrine and slice with a knife dipped in hot water. Serve with lightly toasted baguette slices.

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5 lb baby white nugget potatoes Pinch of saffron

Mix the citrus zest, salt and sugar thoroughly together in a mixing bowl. Lay the salmon with the flesh side up on a baking sheet. Coat the flesh with the citrus cure, packing it until about 1/8 to ¼ inch thick. Cover with saran wrap and leave in the refrigerator for 12 hours only. After 12 hours (no longer), rinse the cure off, pat salmon dry and store covered in refrigerator.

Using a sharp knife, slice the salmon into one-inch thick slices on an angle and set aside.

Horseradish Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette

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Cheese Fondue ½ cup white wine 1 cup fontina cheese, shredded 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded 2 Tbsp cornstarch 2 Tbsp water Apples, sliced Pears, sliced 1 loaf sourdough bread, cubed Heat white wine in a sauce pot over medium heat. Add both cheeses and mix well. Dissolve cornstarch and water together.

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Mix together until ingredients meld together. Pour into a fondue pot or a heated ceramic bowl.

Serve with slices of pears, apples and cubed sourdough bread.

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¾ Tbsp grainy mustard 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 50 mL red wine vinegar 50 mL horseradish ½ Tbsp lemon juice 5 mL honey 250 mL sunflower or canola oil 2 mL salt Black pepper to taste

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Citrus Cured Salmon with Warm Potato Salad and Horseradish Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette Make a “saffron tea” by pouring 1 cup of hot boiling water over saffron. Set aside and allow saffron to steep. Wash potatoes well and cut into 3/8 inch thick rounds. Place in a pot with enough chicken stock or water to cover potatoes.

Add saffron tea. Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer until tender. Check doneness; there should be a little resistance when pierced with a paring knife.

Strain and cool on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.

Plating – 4 servings 12 slices citrus cured salmon – sliced 3/8 inch thick 320 g baby white nugget potatoes – cut into 3/8 inch rounds and cooked 50 mL horseradish grainy mustard vinaigrette 60 mL Dijon dill mayonnaise 20 g micro cilantro 10 mL freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 mL Maldon sea salt

Combine all ingredients together, except for the oil, and salt and pepper.

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Dijon Dill Mayonnaise 125 mL mayonnaise 10 mL chopped dill 10 mL Dijon mustard Mix until well combined.

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Dress potatoes with horseradish grainy mustard vinaigrette and place in the centre of a plate. Place salmon on top and drizzle with Dijon dill mayo. Lightly toss micro cilantro with freshly squeezed lemon juice and place on top to garnish dish.

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OLD-SCHOOL COOL Canadian Club is cool again thanks to the hard-drinking casts of HBO’s Prohibition-era Boardwalk Empire and AMC’s Mad Men. Boardwalk’s Nucky Thompson may take his rye neat, but modern mixologists like Chris Funnel, manager of West Vancouver’s 16th Street Liquor Store, favour cocktails like the CC classic Manhattan. Be sure to stock your bar cart with plenty of vintage glassware.

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hen Look caught up with Adams for a Q&A via email, the rocker was eager to dish about some things (his new album, of course, and his award-winning photography) but not others (his veganism and his devotion to his beloved Chelsea soccer club back in London). He was also about to have his name etched on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood — a fitting tribute to a man whose music has appeared on more than 40 movie soundtracks.

INTERVIEW by TOM ZILLICH

LOOK Tell me about your new album,

which I understand is due out on Nov. 16. Does it follow the more acoustic path you’ve been on during recent concert dates?

ADAMS “Yes, it’s completely acoustic — in other words, just an acoustic guitar, piano, my voice and a bit of harmonica. The audience plays a big part in the recording too, they’re all over it.”

LOOK Have you chosen a first single and, if so, what is it and how do you describe the song, musically and lyrically?

ADAMS “At this moment in time, there is no single, it’s just an album. See, the whole thing about this album was it was born from people asking for a copy of the show after they left the concert hall. My record company in the U.K. heard it and wanted to release it worldwide. These songs have never sounded so raw.”

LOOK Re: playing acoustic shows/tours.

What thrills do you get from doing those as opposed to full-on band gigs?

ADAMS “I love them both equally, but the intimacy of the acoustic shows is kind of unbeatable. I’ve never been so stripped down, if it was any more stripped down I’d be naked.”

LOOK I found it poetic that at the PNE, you were on stage at Empire Field facing the mountains of the North Shore, your old stomping grounds. Did that cross your mind? Was it a special gig for you, in that “homecoming” kind of way? (By the way, the show truly rocked).

ADAMS “Thanks, I loved that show. Yes, seeing the mountains and coming back is always sweet. I spent as many years in Kits as I did in North Van, so both have sentimental value. I wrote my first songs sitting in a basement in Kitsilano.”

LOOK I believe you live most of the time in London now — true? How often do you get back to Vancouver and where do you reside when here? Do you have family in the area still?

ADAMS “London has been my home for 20 years. I get back to Vancouver all the

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time, mostly because I have this amazing studio in Gastown called the Warehouse Studio. It was a dream in the ’80s to build a facility to record in, and in the process I saved a building from being demolished.

It’s such a pretty building, too. My mum and dad live in West Van and Nanaimo.”

LOOK Is Christmas a big deal in your life?

How do you typically spend the holidays — any traditions followed yearly?

ADAMS “It’s family time, and we aren’t religious at all. We love to get together and find out what the heck has been going on, but we don’t celebrate Christmas in the traditional prayer sense, we celebrate love.”

LOOK You turned 50 last year. What did you do for your birthday — huge party somewhere or was it a relatively quiet event?

ADAMS “I went to Italy with some friends and ate too much.”

LOOK Have you made any lifestyle

changes to keep yourself so fit and youthful looking?

ADAMS “I try to fast once in awhile, and I started running again after I went to a physiotherapist who told me what shoes to buy.”

LOOK Ever been mistaken for Larry Mullen Jr. of U2? (Because, sir, you two look more alike as time marches on!)

ADAMS “Poor him! I mostly get mistaken for the fella from Trailer Park Boys with the glasses, but I also get Robert Redford, but not for awhile.”

LOOK You take some amazing photos.

When did you get into photography, and why?

ADAMS “Thanks. I started early, I suppose. Someone asked me recently about the Beach Boys opening for me at the PNE, and that jogged my memory. I found some photos I’d taken of them live at the Coliseum back in the early ’70s. I can’t believe I actually did that because I

didn’t have two pennies to rub together so how I afforded it was thanks to a small camera which came from my uncle, who worked for Ilford, and he must have given it to my mum and I’d pinched it for the night.”

LOOK What are some of your favourite photo shoots/subjects over the years (and perhaps looking forward)?

ADAMS “Oh, I don’t know, everyone is a good subject. The worst subject is doing self-portraits; I promise you, he’s a nightmare.”

LOOK I’m told that all money made with your photographic work is donated to your foundation. True?

ADAMS “Yes, it is true. I always put whatever has come in back into something worthy. I’ve asked some companies I’ve worked with to back certain campaigns we’ve worked on, and tied it into the deal.”

LOOK Did you start your foundation as a result of your involvement in Live Aid and Conspiracy of Hope tour in the mid1980s? In other words, did those kinds of landmark events trigger social activism in you, or was it in you all along?

ADAMS “I decided to start a foundation after the tsunami happened. I had friends in that damn wave, and one of them died.

He was the guy that did some work on my house in Vancouver. Anyway, I wanted to do something and I contacted the embassies of all the countries in the region and found one or two things that I could help with directly, thus the foundation was born. I raised money from a guitar signed by as many of my colleagues as possible and auctioned it off in Qatar. It now holds the record [$2.8 million] for the most expensive guitar in the world, according to Guinness book of records.”

LOOK OK, back to the music. What was it like jamming with Stephen Harper last May? Was he pretty good?

ADAMS “Yes, he’s actually an OK pianist.

I went to see the PM and we discussed the copyright situation in Canada, which is so behind the times it doesn’t bear thinking about. I want Canada to be a leader in the area of the abuses of downloaded and pilfered music on the Internet, so that there is a future for young musicians.

At the rate it’s going, there won’t be any reason for young people to make music, because they will never make a living from it. iTunes is just a platform to sell iPods, and all the record companies have to tow the line instead of going after the ISPs (Internet service providers) who are allowing the robbery to persist.”

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Adams “There is nothing more fun than hanging with Pam.” LOOK In concert, you’re known for playing all of your (many) hits. Ever get the urge to do shows of more obscure songs to get away from the familiar, like some other artists do?

Adams “I always give a balance of songs in my show, hits and misses. It’s just that the hits overshadow the misses, so you forget the misses and only remember the hits. I think that explains it.”

LOOK Any song that you absolutely love to perform, above all others?

Adams “I like the songs that everyone else likes, and of course doing new ones is always good.”

LOOK Any you loathe playing?

Adams “I don’t loathe any of my music.”

LOOK Ever had stage fright? When, where and how bad?

Adams “Every night. I’ve never vomited or anything like that, but usually I get a bit jittery before singing. It’s the fear of things not working, mostly. I can remember gigs in clubs, going out on stage and the mic would be dead. There is nothing more embarrassing.”

LOOK If you had to choose one or the other, would you be writing and recording songs or working as a photographer?

Adams “Music first…”

LOOK If you didn’t become a musician, what career path were you on back then?

Adams “I’ve never known anything else, it was music or bust. I didn’t even consider another path. I always wanted to do music, even if I’d worked in a record shop.”

LOOK Of your many awards over the years, what do you consider the greatest honour/achievement?

Adams “Being able to pay my rent from doing what I love.”

LOOK Was it a huge thrill for you to be in South Africa for the World Cup? Adams “Incredible. I begged my manager to get me some gigs in S.A. after the cup.

That way, I would fly down there and see the final then get to work. My plan over the past 12 years of touring is, if I’m going to go somewhere for whatever reason, I’m going to do a gig there, too.”

LOOK How did it compare to the Winter Olympics experience in Vancouver?

Adams “That was really fun. Jim Vallance and I wrote this song called Bang The Drum and the best bit for me was the Olympics using that song for the Canadian athletes to march out on. Not only that, it was also the theme for the largest gathering of young First Nations people ever. It was amazing.”

LOOK Will you be in London for the 2012 Games?

Adams “I hope so.” l

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$38 Encase that special vintage in this unique carrying case that doubles as a purse.

Assorted colours. Picnic Gift, Inc. At Pharmasave Caulfeild.

$35 Cheery stripes in hand-knit wool give this cosy toque homespun charm. One size. Barts.

At North Shore Girl.

holiday gift guide

$48 Elegant candles infuse the air with a festive fragrance. Burning time up to 45 hours. Barbara Barry Home Fragrance Collection. At Dominique Primeau Decor.

Gift ideas under $100 all on the North Shore

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$100 Pet lovers will cherish this hand-hooked pillow. Assorted patterns. Designed by Laura Megroz. At Country Furniture.

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$95 A chain-fringe, hand-beaded leather evening bag will be treasured. At Plum.

$42 Kitchen chores get playful with this grater that’s a slice above the rest. Pylones of Paris Lady Grater.

At Pizazz.

$53 Trendy bamboo turns this sculptural wine holder into an eco-friendly home accent. Accents De Ville.

At Pharmasave Caulfeild. $60 Look stylish while reading the fine print in these readers.

Part proceeds donated to ONEXONE First Nations breakfast programs.

AYA Accessories. At Spirit Gallery.

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$12 For the little princess, sweet -smelling Super Spritz hair detangler and body mist.

AllyKats. At Sofiabella.

$64 Filigree earrings with crystal and gemstone drops add elegance to holiday attire.

Zuka. At Get Dressed.

$48 For the yogi on your list, a cotton terry sport towel with inspirational saying.

Fits perfectly over yoga mats. Six colours.

Baktuli. At Yoga Pod.

$15 Grow a garden when you give eco-friendly pocket notebooks made from plantable paper embedded with wildflower seeds. Set of three.

At botanicalpaperworks.com

$60 Swarovski crystal-studded earbuds dress up the music lover’s iPod. Four colours. Panasonic Couture.

At London Drugs.

$20 For the young, and young at heart, an action egg crasher is a fun way to start the day.

Willy Mia Fred. At Pizazz.

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$8-$45 Seasonally bold colours and delicious scents accent this limited edition body care and home fragrance collection. At Crabtree & Evelyn.

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$19 Inspired by the rustic charm of France, a ceramic brie baker is a perfect hostess gift. Petite Maison by Wildly Delicious Fine Foods.

At Giftworks.

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Gift ideas under $100

$45 For your little Cindy Lou or Sam-I-am, limited edition Converse sneakers. Chuck Taylor Dr. Seuss Collection.

Sizes 2-10.

At Jack & Lola. $81 The foodie on your list will appreciate this meat thermometer with belt-mounted receiver and audible display in a choice of five languages. Weber. At Johnstone’s Barbecues and Parts.

$23 Display a favourite book (here, Barbara-Jo Macintosh’s Cooking For Me & Sometimes For You, $30) in this fleurde-lis stand and let it be a reminder to visit Paris in the spring. At Country Furniture.

$60 A spoon rest is a kitchen solution that’s as stylish as it is functional.

Curtis Stone Keep It Clean Series. At The Bay.

$5 Cupcakes go super colourful with this silicone bake set. Set of six.

Various colours. At Nood.

$25 Family movie night gets fancy with a ’50s style hot air popcorn maker.

Nostalgia Electrics Retro Series.

At The Bay.

$30 Soft and snug behind-the-head ear warmers are as fashionable as they are functional. One size. 180s. At Sears.

$39 A solid perfume blending palette is a fun way to create a unique custom fragrance blend.

Melange. At Kiss & Makeup.

$8 For the little stylisto with a Justin Bieber ’do, Sculpting Paste and Spiking Glue makes the perfect stocking stuffer. göt2b from Schwarzkopf.

At Shoppers Drug Mart.

$100 For the fashionista on your list, a cordless steam iron with auto shut-off and a cool carrying case. Panasonic 1500W. At The Bay.

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fall fêtes

Fashionistas, socialites and athletes owned the party podium at the fall season’s biggest fundraisers and openers.

Hoop star Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns attended a $1,000-a-plate-dinner at La Terrazza hosted by David and Manjy Sido to benefit his foundation for underserved kids.

Vancouver International Writers Festival GM Camilla Tibbs fêted authors Anosh Irani, Kevin Sylvester and Paolo Giordano at Literati. Proceeds went to Spreading the Word, reading and writing programs for kids K-12.

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At Home with Chor Leoni gala chairwoman Jennifer Gaze welcomed special guest, opera sensation mezzo-soprano Judith Forst, who sang with the 45-member men’s choir.

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Artists Ross Penhall and Gabryel Harrison donated paintings to Arts Umbrella Splash in support of opportunities for kids to experience the positive impact of the performing arts.

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WINE IN THE SKY Raise your glass to celebrate adoption and help find families for waiting children. Join Adaptive Families Association of BC for their premiere wine wingding, at Vancouver Lookout. bcadoption.com

North Van, Delta, Vancouver and Richmond firefighters Jag, Kerry, Mike and Mitch’s culinary talents in the kitchen garnered $7,500 at auction at Shirley Young’s Dr .Peter Centre Passions Gala in support of the HIV/AIDS 24-hour care facility.

BC Sports Hall of Fame CEO Sue Griffin welcomed hockey great Joe Sakic, the newest inductee, at the Banquet of Champions Gala. Burnaby Joe along with North Van’s Sean Millington of the BC Lions and seven others were cited.

Leading man Zak Santiago (Amazon Falls) and leading lady Rebecca Marshall (Saw 3D) paraded the Brightlight Pictures VIFF Red Carpet Party at CinCin.

Crooner Michael Bublé activated his super powers, donating proceeds from his Aug. 20 concert to B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Superheroes campaign.

Is there an event in your community that you would like Fred to drop in on? Email editor@lookmag.ca Follow Fred on Twitter at FredAboutTown.

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MINERVA FOUNDATION LUNCHEON A luncheon luau at the Four Seasons Hotel.

THE NON-pROFIT salutes THIS YEAR the leadership and excellence of women in the Natural Resources industry. theminervafoundation.com

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Newest Canuck Jeff Tambellini attended Axis Hair Salon stylist Nicole Eastman’s Naughty But Nice cut-a-thon and lingerie luau benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation.

DEC

Global TV’s Kristie Gordon MC’ed and Karen Chaisson fronted the Once Upon a Time-themed Ronald McDonald House B.C. Gala, raising $185,000 for “the house that love built.”

CRYSTAL BALL the third jewel of the Social Set’s Triple Crown, AT Four Seasons Hotel. Diane Norton fronts the 24th annual black-tie fundraising gala in support of BC Children’s Hospital. bcchf.ca

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MERCEDES-BENZ EVENT

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In addition, receive 25% off installed Genuine Accessories**.

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Lockable utility bar

Navigation media system

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The Bring Home a Mercedes-Benz Event is the best time for you to save on a new 2011 GLK-Class and C-Class. You‘ll receive your first three months payment waived* and 25% off installed Genuine Mercedes-Benz accessories**.

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© 2010 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. *Lease and finance offers based on a new 2011 C 250/GLK 350 4MATIC™ available only through Mercedes-Benz Financial on approved credit for a limited time. Lease example based on $358/$458 per month for 48/48 months. Down payment or equivalent trade of $4,275/$4,875 plus security deposit of $400/$500 and applicable taxes due at lease inception. Receive the value of three months payments (up to a maximum of $1,350/$1,650 including tax) for lease and finance programs. Payment waivers are only applicable on new 2011 B/C/E (wagon/sedan only) ML/GLK models. Not applicable to AMG models. MSRP starting at $35,900/$43,500. A.P.R. of 3.9%/4.9% applies. Total obligation is $20,509/$25,709. 18,000 km/year allowance ($0.20/$0.20/km for excess kilometres applies). Finance examples are all based on 60/60 month terms at an annual rate of 1.9%/2.9% and an MSRP of $35,900/$43,500. Freight/PDI (up to $1,995 - dealer may charge less), license, insurance, registration, taxes, EHF Tire, Filter and Battery fees, “green levy” and similar taxes levied on the manufacturer (if charged by the dealer) and PPSA are extra. Additional provincial specific fees, taxes and charges may be extra. Dealer may lease or finance for less. **Payment examples do not include vehicle accessories.

25% off incentive is based on manufacturer suggested list price including installation charges. Applicable sales taxes are extra. Some accessory applications may require additional parts and charges. Discount applies only to Genuine Mercedes-Benz Vehicle Accessories, excluding all winter wheel packages, Mercedes-Benz Collection products, tires, and regular maintenance parts. Accessory selection at time of purchase is subject to availability. Incentive only applies to new vehicles model(s) listed above, and cannot be used for other model purchases. Offers may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. Some vehicles are shown with optional equipment available at extra cost. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for details or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Relations Centre at 1-800-387-0100. Available accessories vary by model. Offers end November 30, 2010.

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A/V Receiver

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SONOS

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ZP90 Zone Player The Sonos ZonePlayer 90 lets you play all the music you want, all over your house, on all the audio equipment you already own, just connect the ZP90 to any amplified audio device in any room and it’s instantly part of the wireless Sonos system.

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RTI

A/V System Controller

Sleek and modern. Color touchscreen with frequently used hard buttons.

Rechargable Lithium Ion Battery.

Can control A/V equipment, lights, blinds, and much more. Easy to use no matter how small or large your system is.

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