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AUGUST 2015

Rock This Way With a BC tour under their wing, Steven Tyler and his Aerosmith bandmates remind us that in the changing face of music, even the classics just get better with age

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AUGUST 2015

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Page Six Fanning the Flames

“Delta side. Attack one.”

“Copy that command.”

“It looks like that fire is going to run the whole roof.”

“Let’s get those guys out of there.”

“Copy that. Backup has arrived. Stand by.”

The battle went on for what seemed like forever. The storyline went up and down. And when it was over, the men and women of both North Vancouver and West Vancouver’s fire department services had done everything in their power to save the lives and property of people they barely knew.

The sirens screaming down the street at 4am woke me up. They kept coming and coming and it was then I realized that something very big was happening.

For them it’s all in a days work.

Thanks to modern technology, listening to police, fire and emergency scanners is as simple as going on the internet. It was as easy as dialing up a music station.

What followed though was dramatic and tragic and exciting all at the same time.

Thankfully no one was hurt.

This particular multi-alarm fire on Bellevue last month however did cause millions in damage and was deemed suspicious. It all but

For me it was a rare glimpse into a dangerous job that we, as members of this community, sometimes forget to acknowledge.

It made me a fan all over again.

And if they’ll let me, I hope to come by some day and hear more stories about what it takes to fill such big boots and risk so much.

It’s called a fire fight for a reason. And while thankfully they are not called into service on such big events every day, it’s something I think about more often now as I realize that a battle with a furious and ferocious enemy is potentially possible at any moment.

destroyed two West Vancouver waterfront homes and took hours to get under control.

One tossed cigarette. One careless campfire. That’s all it takes. And

The writer in me felt like I was listening to an old-style radio adventure

For what it’s worth, I just wanted to say thank you.

complete with a plot that seemed to thicken with the smoke and flames I saw so vividly in my mind. When will the fire boat get here?

Can they save that third house?

The citizen in me worried about the firefighters on scene as I heard

with our tinder dry conditions, it’s already been a very busy summer.

Please know you are in our thoughts. Your service has not gone unnoticed. We are grateful for all you do.

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them redeploy teams and maneuver equipment around the homes involved. Are they going to get hurt? Will everything be alright?

The friend in me listened with pride as I recognized the commanding yet calm voices of the brave people I’ve gotten to know over the years. How lucky I am to have met our heroes in person.

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With high energy performances and undeniable style, it’s hard to believe that they’re technically all senior citizens.

But as Aerosmith’s latest Blue Army Tour ripped it’s way through small town BC, we are again reminded of how much the music industry has changed - and just how hungry fans are for a good live show driven by nothing but pure sweet emotion.

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler on stage with guitarist Joe Perry and drummer Joey Kramer.

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From zero to sixty - without missing a beat

As Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler walks out on stage, the stadium erupts. Thousands of fans are on their feet cheering all the way from the front rows to the rafters. The familiar chords of a song written long ago ring out as girls, of all ages, scream and reach out to touch their idol.

A consummate showman that would make PT Barnam proud, Tyler is the ultimate front man. Hair, makeup, lights, costumes. Over the top, but still on the mark, no stone is left unturned.

Partnering with the best in the business, this “survivor” band includes seasoned veterans that know every trick in the book. Reinventing the past with lead guitarist Joe Perry, these former “Toxic Twins” still head up one of the most solid and economically viable live acts on tour today.

With over 40 years experience under their studded leather belts, is it still all about the music? Are sequins, and sixty year-olds, sexy? In an industry dominated by downloads and digitization, are people desperate to keep in touch with Mama Kin? Vancouver music mogul Bruce Allen says yes - but he’s also quick to point out that the changes in the music biz, as a whole, are not quite as glamorous as all that.

With electronic DJ beats and pre-mixed mashups all but extinguishing the live music club scene, the odds of a new band finding a voice are quickly diminishing.

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NorthVancouver.com | WestVancouver.com “Album sales are way down - and the big money is in touring,” says Allen. “However the problem we have now with the young bands is twofold because they can’t sell enough albums to make touring viable.”

Calling online streaming “cheap and disposable” Allen says it all doesn’t really work for bands on a touring cycle.

“It’s become a song business rather than an album business,” he says.

Ironically, older groups, some of whom have long disbanded but who have a large repertoire of hit songs, are the ones making more money than ever.

And while they’ll never get radio play on anything other than the golden oldies station, Allen says they’re regrouping and touring to both record audiences and record profits.

Names like Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, AC/DC and U2 are among the top grossing tours of the year. The Rolling Stones, each of whom are over 70 years-old, are also top of the list.

And what’s the two things they all have in common? Big hits that everyone knows - and a big past that they’re glad has come back to haunt them.

Exceptions to the rule include American sweetheart Taylor Swift and Vancouver’s own Michael Buble.

Considered to be highly successful crossover artists in their respective genres, Allen says both Swift and Buble managed to beat the heat by starting out early enough in the cycle. They also managed to win the hearts of audiences by recording familiar standard songs that fans recognize as album favourites. This is especially true for Buble who has re-introduced practically all of Frank Sinatra’s hits to a new and younger audience.

And while people of all ages and generations flock to hear their rock idols one more time, it also appears that smaller towns and venues are also back in vogue. Bigger isn’t necessarily better.

In fact, the current Aerosmith Blue Army Tour has only hit three smaller Canadian cities thus far - Kelowna, Victoria and Fort McMurray none of which anyone would consider big time trading posts. Their roster of US towns fares the same - but it is yet to be seen whether that trend will hold as future dates and destinations may still be in the works.

However, thanks to the proliferation of newfangled luxury casino resorts and theatres, formerly famous groups like Culture Club, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner are selling out within minutes of tickets going on sale. And even with an average price tag of $80 - $125 per seat, and no guarantee of the original band members even being present, people seem happy to pay to re-live the music they still know and love.

Some groups are so devoid of original members that they truly amount to nothing more than a tribute band in name only. Yet still the people pay to come.

“It’s all about having that one great live music experience over again,” says Allen.

And it’s a theme that cover band leaders like Jason Bonham, son of late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, know very well. Playing to sold-out audiences all over the world with his Led Zeppelin Experience tour band, Bonham represents a kind of magical musical genesplicing that gives audiences more than enough to grab onto to keep it real.

Meanwhile, as some people yearn for a blastfrom-the-past live show, a divergent group of beat makers are turning the tables in a different direction.

Drone like in substance, and often appropriately called “trance” music, clubs all over the world are courting a new kind of live performance.

Often armed with nothing more than a computer and digital CD player, famous house music DJs, like Deadmau5, Steve Aoki and Skrillex, are commanding big crowds and even bigger contracts.

Playing at events, like the Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas, these disc divas can draw over 150,000 people a day to a three-day festival.

But unlike arena rock, these events are geared almost exclusively to the twenty-something masses. You’ll find very few father / son moments here, and absolutely no live guitars.

Due in part to its “rave” party roots, the shows are often criticized for their association with the drug ecstasy and have also raised controversy among traditional musicians who feel it doesn’t deserve to be classified as live music.

Tom Petty took issue with the whole scene in a 2014 USA Today article calling it “stupid” and saying it was nothing more than a “drug party”.

“Watch people play records? You couldn’t pay me to go,” Petty said bluntly.

But love it or hate it, you can’t argue with the economics of it - or the fact that people want to experience it.

More importantly, whether you long for guitars or Guetta, there’s no denying that the music industry is going through a new kind of identity crisis.

And with a quick fix internet industry gunning even harder for that lucrative 16 to 25 year-old bracket, you have to ask - are we running a tortoise and hare race that will be rewarded over time, or are we simply waiting for the day the music dies.

It all amounts to a strange twist of fate that has put the entire industry on it’s ear, while still managing to turn a deaf ear to the near exploitation of young musicians who now must literally pay to play in clubs - instead of the other way around.

This dangerous devaluation in live music is what we should fear most. Without cultivating something new, we will have nowhere to turn but to the past. In another 15 years, who will have stood the test of time?

It’s a question many are still trying to answer.

Until then, bands like Aerosmith, and others of their same generation, have found a niche market full of fans still dreaming on.

“I think the most important thing for an artist right now is they’ve got to have good songs and that’s hard enough,” says Allen. “But they have to spend time presenting themselves and people who can’t present themselves are doomed.”

But without the survival of more local live music clubs, will we ever again see the rise of a Bryan Adams, Loverboy or even an Aerosmith?

Without albums and records, will we ever again see a successful B-side?

To borrow a page from the Beatles, perhaps it’s time to take a look on the flip side and hold a little “revolution” in support. Then, you can start, to make it better.

- Catherine Barr cbarr@westvancouver.com

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Walking the red carpet never felt so good, especially when you have to share it with one of the world’s best movie star cars. Champagne and canapes were served as invited guests got a glimpse at the Aston Martin cars of the past and present. Special VIPs included Aston Martin President Julian Jenkins.

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1. Aston Martin’s Roberto Garcia and wife Olivera post in front of a classic Aston DB MK3.

2. Artist Athena Bax, left and Elpie Marinakis Jackson, of Wedgewood Hotel fame.

3. Aston Martin president Julian Jenkins has a true passion for the brand. Read his full story in next month’s issue.

4. Dilawri’s Kristina Shier, left, Kristian Guilfoyle, Jennifer Chomick and Brad Laviolette.

5. Dilawri Group of Companies / Aston Martin dealership owner Ajay Dilawri, left, with Turner Media’s Craig Turner.

6. Luxury Supercar’s Nadia Iadisernia, left, and friend Kim Lockhart walk the “green” carpet with the Aston Martin cars.

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There’s so much talent in town that it takes three gala nights to hand out all the awards. Celebrating the best in their biz, the Leo Awards has always been like BC’s Oscars and Emmy awards. Glamorous gowns, sparkling stars and champagne for everyone. Glitter and glam were the order of the night at the big finale Sunday Gala Awards ceremony where lead actors, actresses and directors were honoured with one of the most envied and elegant statues around. Congrats to all Leo Award winners and thank you for doing us proud.

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1. For over a decade, Leo Awards president Walter Daroshin and wife Tina have helped bring attention to all the talent we have here in BC. 2. Producer, director, stunt coordinator, animal trainer and industry mentor Danny Virtue takes home one of the evening’s top honours as the Outstanding Achievement Award winner for 2015. Born in BC, and with over 300 TV and film credits to his name, he also founded the Virtue Studio Ranch and the not-for-profit Virtue Foundation, whose primary objective is to raise awareness for children who are physically, mentally or financially challenged.

3. It’s a Leo landslide win for the amazing and talented husband and wife team of Peter DeLuise (Best Director / Best Movie) and Anne Marie DeLuise (Best Supporting Female Dramatic Series) for their work in Zapped and Strange Empire, respectively.

4. Sisters Asia and Ariana join Leo Awards producer and dad Sonny Wong in the lobby after the big show.

5. North Vancouver’s Mischa Daroshin and Melanie Stevens walk the red carpet.

6. Entertainment agents Michelle Gauvin and Kori dePauw wait to hear who the winners will be.

7. Holding the secret envelope and presenting the Leo for Best Direction in a Short Drama are actors Chelah Horsdal and John Cassini.

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Cat’s Meow - August 2015

By Catherine (Cat) Barr

A hot summer means lots of outdoor fun and fundraising. Ambleside Live helped bring big name country star Kenny Chesney to town. BMW dealer Brian Jessel wrapped up his best ever Cabriolet gala event with a big cheque presentation party. And everyone is buzzing about the new Vancouver Nordstrom store opening (Sep 18). See who you recognize and be sure to invite us to your next fundraising event.

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Looking beautiful in summer colours and counting the days until the big Nordstrom store opening are fashionistas Cara McLeay, left, TV’s Bachelorette Jillian Harris and Justine Vigneau.

Marketing execs Kristen Lamey, left, and Beth Orr celebrate the pending gala event and the opening of the new Nordstrom store.

Nordstrom Vancouver’s new GM Chris Wanlass, seen here with CTV’s Coleen Christie at the pre-gala event, says he’s excited about making this city his new home.

Dynamic, smart and stylish, Nordstrom Canada President Karen McKibbon spoke to invited guests about the upcoming VIP opening event.

Taking care of the opening details are Nordstrom’s Desha Sekhon, left, Garth Jackson and Fereshteh Zeineddin.

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After a wildly successful Cabriolet gala event, Brian Jessel, left, and Jim Murray, right, present a cheque for $77,500 to Pancreatic Cancer Canada’s Paul Lerocque.

Left Bank owner John Blakely and Brian Jessel BMW’s Susanna Stewart host guests at a special cheque presentation night.

Playing cowboy in the VIP lounge at Ambleside Live is George Taubenfligel, left, BJ MacDonald, Devina Zalesky, Ro Lal and Paul Zalesky.

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Do you do the two-step? Dancing in the VIP lounge with Canadian Breast Cancer’s Lenora Gates and Bob Repchuk.

Ottawa’s gain is our loss as community leader / lawyer David Thomas moves east to take on new challenges as Chair of Canada’s Human Rights Tribunal. Congrats.

Enjoying a night of country music with West Vancouver’s Bob and Lily Lee at Ambleside Live and Kenny Chesney.

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Social Seen — Zajac Nights Gala EvEnt A Year in a Night - Zajac Nights Gala Location Terminal City Club Vancouver WEb www.zajacnights.com thEmE Experience all the holidays in one night.

Put on by the Mel Jr & Marty Zajac Foundation Young Professionals in support of the Zajac Ranch for Children. notEs One of the city’s best themed galas of the year. Every room held a different surprise complete with food, drinks and live entertainment. Acrobats in the lobby, live music in the Mardi Gras room and scotch tastings for Robbie Burns Day. Invited guests experienced everything from the Christmas jazz lounge, to the New Year’s dance band to the chocolate fountain for Valentine’s Day and more. Congratulations to all involved.

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1. Toasting the occasion in the Mardi Gras room are VIP guests Caroline Tkatschow, left, Jacqueline Lotzkar, Stephanie de Groot and Rachel Orr. 2. Young Professionals committee member David Rutledge and wife Abby are new parents and successful business leaders who helped organize the Zajac Nights event.

3. Wendy and Mel Zajac welcome guests to this spectacular gala night.

4. Jazz singer and mom-to-be Amanda Wood, left, joins Zajac supporters Don and Leslie Rutledge.

5. Corinne Zajac and Travel Guys TV star Darren Parkman ring in the New Year in the ballroom complete with martini ice bar and live dance band.

6. Heading up the best private club in Vancouver, Terminal City Club GM Peter Jackman catches up on the patio with West Vancouver realtor and guest Jesse Dean Cook.

7. Lady Lampshade and Dr Disco, from Chameleon Entertainment, are just one of many roaming acts helping add glam to the big night.

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Social Seen — Technicolour Lawn Bowling EvEnt West Vancouver Foundation Mayor’s Technicolour Lawn Bowling Social Location West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club WEb www.westvanfoundation.com

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thEmE Fundraiser and social event with proceeds going to the West Vancouver Nature House. notEs Wearing anything but white, it was a day to play and team up for a good cause with the great people at the West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club. A fun afternoon of competition and costumes included an outdoor BBQ by the Lions Club, silent auction items, refreshments and socializing. Prizes for best costume and top team were awarded but the real winners are the great people of the community who came out in support. The event raised $10,000, partial proceeds go to the West Vancouver Naavy Jack Nature House Society.

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1. It’s all in the Aloha for team “Chamber Champs” from the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. From left: Virginia Bird, Kevin Manning, Joffrey Koeman, Gabrielle Loren.

2. Three cheers for our heroes from the West Vancouver Fire and Rescue and “The Axe Men” team. Lawn bowling may not be their thing, but they are still hot stuff.

3. Pretty in pink, and blue, the “Incredibowls” team representing the West Vancouver School District took home this year’s cup. From left: Julia Leiterman, Nicole Brown and Carolyn Broady.

4. They may look “gansta”, but something tells me there’s big smiles behind those glasses. Team “Zoots Us” from left: Hugh Swan, Nina Leemings, Gary Seedhouse, Jan Pezarro, Andy Schimmel, Chick Spohn.

5. Iain Bell hugs wife Delaina who worked tirelessly at the West Vancouver Foundation to help put on this great event.

6. West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club’s own Tim Mason, left, who is also a Canadian champion, chats with Joanna Baxter and Mark Sager during a game break.

7. West Vancouver Foundation’s Mark Ballard, left, poses with last year’s champions, and this year’s social soiree food sponsors, Mike Mitchell and Jo Hognestad of The Beach House restaurant.

Your Member of Parliament

JOHN WESTON West Vancouver– Sunshine Coast– Sea to Sky Country As your Member of Parliament, my mission is to serve the people of West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country passionately and effectively, without fear or favour, in accordance with my values.

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PUTTING OUR COMMUNITY FIRST: Thanks to input from you, I’ve made progress on a variety of fronts: • • • •

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Good leaders listen. It’s your energy and ideas that combine with my work to make progress on these things. I invite you to arrange a gathering with me through my office among you and your friends, so I can learn more about your concerns and initiatives.

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Heritage Law | 220 - 545 Clyde Avenue | 778-786-0615 www.bcheritagelaw.com At Heritage Law, we help clients protect their families, their assets and their legacies. We specialize in family law, wills and estate matters.

Veritas Law | 203 - 815 Main St Park Royal | 604-925-9260 www.veritaslaw.ca Lawyers at Veritas Law are known for providing high quality, personalized legal service. Through our commitment to strong client relationships and our practical experience, we strive to provide successful and cost-effective legal services.

Janine Guenther | CIBC Wood Gundy | 604-661-2336 www.janineguenther.com I offer my clients a unique, all-inclusive wealth management experience that includes: in-depth investment research, disciplined portfolio management, practical financial planning and access to the comprehensive banking services of CIBC, one of Canada’s oldest financial institutions.

Joanne Thomas | Dominion Lending | 604-960-9600 www.thomasfinancial.ca Joanne’s mission is to deliver professional, personalized residential and commercial mortgage brokerage and advisory services to her clients while staying actively involved in every step of each transaction. Her goal is to build strong lasting relationships to ensure long-term success.

Silver Law | 203 - 145 W. 15th Street | 604-986-2522 www.silverlaw.ca At Silver & Associates Law Corp. our goal is to provide our clients with personal, professional legal service that is innovative and cost effective. We specialize in the areas of real estate law, wills and estates, corporate law and family law.

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Real Estate Professionals - Directory Listings Welcome to our Directory Listings page for the Real Estate Category. Here you’ll find recommended real estate agents and Enhanced Listings for your local area. These pages are a sampling of what you’ll find online via our websites and our social media channels where we tweet out your messages every day. For a complete list of all our featured categories please go to www.WestVancouver.com and/or www.NorthVancouver.com and join us for free today.

Aimee Middleton | Angell Hasman and Associates | 604-805-5383 www.luxurywestvancouverhomes.com Aimee specializes in West Vancouver properties. Her focus is providing clients with a successful and rewarding real estate experience through integrity and dedication. Uniting truly special properties with discerning buyers locally and globally, Aimee strives in offering exceptional client service.

DJ Denner | Angell Hasman and Associates | 604-773-5204 www.djdenner.ca My clients are very important to me and I take seriously the expression and level of confidence they place in me. I spare no effort to ensure they receive the utmost in professional service. It would be my pleasure to meet with you and discuss how I can help you achieve your real estate goals.

Karim Bhatia & Kasha Rudner | Angell Hasman and Assoc. | 604-506-2751 www.karimbhatia.com TEAM WORK, NO STONE UNTURNED. Whether you are buying or selling your first home or investment property, we have the marketing knowledge, proven skills and extraordinary quality of service to make your purchase both enjoyable and successful.

Geoff Taylor | Angell Hasman and Associates | 604-908-0800 www.geoffrealestate.com Blending his extensive background anchored in the advertising and marketing industry, Geoff brings a creative, results-driven approach to buying and selling real estate in Vancouver. This unique mix ensures his clients stand out in a cluttered real estate market.

Sean Hulscher | Angell Hasman and Associates | 604-671-5313 www.seanhulscher.com Twenty-eight years of helping people move has given me an excellent understanding of what it takes to make the selling of your home a pleasant and profitable experience. When selling, marketing via the internet and print media, plus setting the right price is paramount to getting you the best price.

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EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & RENOVATIONS 2423 Dundarave Lane, West Vancouver, BC | 604-913-0630 | www.woodrosehomes.com

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Restaurants - Directory Listings Welcome to our Directory Listings page for the Restaurants Category. Here you’ll find recommended businesses and Enhanced Listings for your local area. These pages are a sampling of what you’ll find online via our websites and our social media channels where we tweet out your messages every day. For a complete list of all our featured categories please go to www.WestVancouver.com and/or www.NorthVancouver.com and join us for free today.

Zen Sushi Restaurant | 2232 Marine Drive | 604-925-0667 www.zensushi.ca The philosophy at Zen has always been to provide the highest quality of service and to provide our clients with a traditional Japanese culinary experience with a touch of West Coast flair. We believe that Japanese cuisine is an art.

Thai House Restaurant | 116 West Esplanade | 604-987-9911 www.thaihouse.com The Thai House Restaurant Group has evolved into one of Vancouver’s most recognizable and reputable restaurant chains by offering award winning authentic Thai cuisine and innovative Thai fusion entrees and tapas plates.

The Beach House at Dundarave Pier | 150 – 25th Street | 604-922-1414 www.thebeachhouserestaurant.ca This lovingly restored heritage building sits on the shores of Dundarave Beach in West Vancouver.

Large heated oceanfront patio, cozy dinner seating, or just relax in the bar. You won’t want to miss our upper deck, hand-crafted cocktails and west coast inspired menus.

Olive & Anchor | 6418 Bay Street | 604-921-8848 www.oliveandanchor.com Olive & Anchor offers a unique dining experience in a relaxed and friendly setting, with a focus on great food and great service. Chef Lisa Kim has created a menu that elevates old favourites while offering something different owing to her background in fine dining.

Pier 7 Restaurant + Bar | 25 Wallace Mews | 604-929-7437 www.pierseven.ca Pier 7 restaurant + bar is open 7 days a week for lunch, brunch, and dinner. We feature ocean views and city views. The year round heated patio dining is on two levels, the menu is seafood focused with seasonal offerings of meat and poultry.

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August 2015 Events Calendar For a full list of events please visit www.WestVancouver.com and www.NorthVancouver.com

Odlum Brown Van Open AUGUST 15 - 23

2015 marks the 14th year of the $200,000 Odlum Brown VanOpen. A dual sanctioned USTA Pro Circuit and Tennis Canada championship. The event has an equal balance of prize money for men and women and provides players with the opportunity to gain valuable world ranking points on both the respective ATP and WTA tours.

The VanOpen attracts 140 international and professional players to Vancouver annually from over 40 countries. Past participating competitors have included Maria Sharapova, Andy Murray, Marion Bartoli, Eugenie Bouchard, Jelena Dokic, Milos Raonic, Nicole Vaidisova and Vasek Pospisil. These are are among today’s top stars who began their careers at the Odlum Brown VanOpen. www.vanopen.com

Pacific Polo Cup

AUGUST 16, 11:30AM - 5PM

9th Annual Boat Show at the Creek

The Fair at the PNE

AUGUST 22 - SEPTEMBER 7

SEPTEMBER 17 - 20

Mosquito Creek Marina, owned and operated by the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumix (Squamish Nation) proudly hosts the 9th Annual Boat Show at The Creek – Western Canada’s Largest Floating Boat Show!

Our 2014 show had 165 boats displayed along 2,500 feet of dock space, 70 display booths, plus broker hospitality tents and demonstration slips for sea trials.

Boarding Pass: $12 per day, Kids 12 and under are free www.mosquitocreekmarina.com/boat-show

Beer by the Pier

SEPTEMBER 12, 6PM - 10PM

Come celebrate at BC’s legendary Fair at the PNE! With hundreds of NEW performances and exhibits and more than 50 thrilling rides & attractions, and all that food, this year’s fresh new Fair at the PNE is definitely the best part of summer!

NEW AND ONLY THIS YEAR • The Broadway Musical, Peter Pan, Starring Cathy Rigby • The Beatles Memorabilia Exhibition • Superhero Discovery Centre: The Hall of Heroes Exhibit • Dinosaurs Alive! A Jurassic Experience • Mermaid Tales in ToonCity Other NEW Attractions • Craft Beer Fest presented by VCBW • PNE Donut Dash- 5K Run

A day at the Pacific Polo Cup includes two exciting polo matches, ongoing entertainment in the Polo Lounge and VIP Polo Dining Pavilion, shopping, music, wine and spirits.

VIP guests dine field-side in the exclusive VIP Polo Dining Pavilion catered by Hawksworth Restaurant or socialize in the Polo Lounge sponsored by Veuve Clicquot Champagne.

General admission spectators are welcome to bring their own chairs, blankets and picnic fare. General admission will be situated on the north side of the field. www.pacificpolocup.com

Book your tickets to our 1st Annual Beer By The Pier, presented by BlueShore Financial.

You won’t want to miss this night of local craft beer tasting, great live music from the Adam Woodall band and a delicious BBQ. This event will raise much needed funds for mental health outreach and support, as well as critical counselling for families, individuals, children and youth on the North Shore.

Tickets are two for $100 or $60 each. Book now to guarantee your access to this exciting new event! The event will be held at the Pipe Shop at Shipbuilders’ Square (adjacent to the Lonsdale Quay) Any unsold tickets remaining will be $75 at the door.

RSVP online at www.familyservices.bc.ca Or call/email Frederica at 604-988-5281 ext.

242 or ngf@familyservices.bc.ca

RETURNING FAVOURITES • Summer Night Concerts • Mosaic Music Series • SuperDogs • ToonCity • Duelling Pianos in the Plaza Beer Garden • 5th Annual Vancouver Rib Festival • Kidz Discovery Farm SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERTS • Colin James - Aug 22 • Beach Boys - Aug 26 • Tom Cochrane - Aug 29 • Pat Benatar - Sep 2 • Daryl Hall and John Oats - Sep 4 • Loverboy - Sep 7 www.pne.ca/thefair

Submit your events online anytime at www.WestVancouver.com www.NorthVancouver.com or call (604) 926-9293 to inquire about event sponsorship

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