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Mariachi's on Granville Street

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Thu, 06 May 2010 17:31:00 +0000

Its just another day in multicultural Vancouver. Walking down the street on Cinco de Mayo I saw a Mariachi band performing by the Canada Line Station.

Watch the Canucks FREE in Vancouvers Largest Living Room.

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Thu, 06 May 2010 15:59:00 +0000

The Commodore Ballroom is hosting a FREE Canucks Fan Event with FOX at the Commodore Ballroom this sunday.

Watch the Chicago game with thousands of crazy Canuck fans on what is being dubbed Vancouvers biggest living room.

The event is free but you must register: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/422219

Have a great time.

Meet Canadian Figure skating Legends at Sears Downtown Vancouver

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:55:00 +0000

The Sears Stars on Ice presented by Samsung will be performing in Vancouver on Friday May 14, 7:30pm at GM place (buy tickets)... but more importantly you can meet the stars before they go on ice, in Sears - Granville Street Downtown for an in-store autograph session.

When: May 13, 2010, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Sears, Downtown Vancouver, 701 Granville Street

Who:

Tessa Virtue
Scott Moir
Joannie Rochette
Jamie Salé
Cynthia Phaneuf
Shawn Sawyer
Marie-France Dubreuil
Patrice Lauzon
Jeffrey Buttle
Kurt Browning

Here is a spectators view of the legendary olympic skate. Shaky but fun to see an unprofessional version where the glee from the home crowd is contagious

Enter to win 2 tickets to Smirnoff Experience

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:36:00 +0000

From the Tourism Vancouver Website:

This retro-futuristic party fuses the technology of tomorrow with the vision of yesterday creating a surreal time-warp into a world of fantastical possibility. Electro beats. Laser lights. Robot chic. The Future never looked so bright.

THE SMIRNOFF EXPERIENCE featuring KLEVER and KILL THE NOISE with guests MATTY C, GROUP HUG, C-STYLEZ, and JIAL 14 on May 20th at Republic.

Enter to win two tickets by visiting: http://bit.ly/aUoHpO

Good luck!

Dine Out Vancouver Menus Announced.

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:39:00 +0000

Granville Street Restaurants will be represented. With some of the best restaurants in the downtown core, this is your chance to sample what you've been missing!

HIM Plus Special Guests @ Commodore Ballroom

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:47:00 +0000

Finnish Rockband HIM comes to the Commodore Ballroom on Granville Street. Friday April 16 at 8:00 pm.

Vintage Furniture, Jewellery and Costumes

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:56:00 +0000

Have you visited the new Carriage House Estate Shop inside the Bay? It's on the 6th floor and sells vintage furniture, lamps, carpets, costume and estate jewellery. 604-681-6211 x2707. I didn't even know it was there, but I'm eager to check it out.

http://www.carriagehouse505.com

Att: So you think you can dance fans, Ashleigh Di Lello is tougher than she looks.

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:28:00 +0000

The inspiring story behind Ashleigh Di Lello star from SYTYCD. Overcoming illness, public opinion, and injury, Ashleigh and partner Ryan break with convention to deliver a dazzling performance.

See her at Burn the Dance Floor @ Vogue until April 18. Granville Street, Downtown Vancouver

Read the Straight's article: One day when she was 13 years old, Ashleigh Di Lello woke up and could barely get out of bed. Pain coursed through every joint and muscle, and she was so weak she couldn’t even hold a book. It took more than two years for doctors to determine she had a rare parasitic infection and another two for her to recover. http://ow.ly/1yA5E

Jive

Contemporary - Cute outfits. They look weightless, don't they?

OUR LADY PEACE

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:46:00 +0000

OUR LADY PEACE

The Georgia Straight presents two shows by Toronto guitar-rock quartet (“Starseed”, “Superman’s Dead”), which, along with a set of hits, will perform its entire Clumsy album the first night and its entire Spiritual Machines album the second night. May 14-15, doors 7 pm, show 8 pm, Vogue Theatre (918 Granville). Tix $49.50/39.50 (plus service charges and fees) at www.livenation.com/.

Balkan Beat Box

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:44:00 +0000

Balkan Beat Box
March 18 @ 8pm.
Venue - 881 Granville

The ultimate party and dance band, Balkan Beat Box weaves the exotic sounds of the middle east with urban electronic grooves and hip hop beats at their infectious circus-like concerts.

HAMMERFALL

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:44:00 +0000

HAMMERFALL

Melodic metal band from

Sweden

plays tunes from latest CD No Sacrifice, No Victory, with guests Powerglove. March 23, 8 pm, Venue (881 Granville). Tix $25.50 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/.

MARTHA WAINWRIGHT & JORANE

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:43:00 +0000

MARTHA WAINWRIGHT & JORANE

Can-Am fork-rock singer-songwriter and French-Canadian singer-cellist. March 18, Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). Tix $35 (plus service charges and fees) at www.livenation.com/.

adidas 50% sale - All Canadian Apparel

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:03:00 +0000

Calling all Canucks and Team Canada Fans, adidas originals at 848 Granville is blowing out there Canadian apparel this week only... 50% off!

Sponteneous Street Hockey Showdowns on Granville Street

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:37:00 +0000

Citycaucus.com is reporting spontaneous street hockey games on Granville.

Cool pic from citycaucus, courtesy of John

Are you seeing this?

Bedo Sale - 50% off

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:17:00 +0000

You can’t pass up this deal if you’re looking for a piece to add to your wardrobe: Bedo unisex clothing store at 977 Granville Street has most of the store on sale. For example, everything is 50% off; buy two items, get an additional 15%, buy three items, get 20% off etc. And, now that winter is over (!), winter coats are an additional 15% off.

Win Tickets to Molson Canadian Hockey House @ The Edge

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:14:00 +0000

Come find out what everyone is talking about! Dine at The Edge Social Grille and Lounge on Granville Street @ Helmcken and sample the mouth-watering new menu in either the restaurant or heated patio.

Super popular location to watch the games while you get a bite to eat.

While there, enter a chance to win tickets to Molson Canadian Hockey House. Call 604-681-EDGE (3343) for reservations or drop by.

What? No line ups for Olympic Swag Downtown

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:12:00 +0000

Depending on what you’re looking for, there’s lots of official Olympic gear for sale at locations without line-ups. For example, the London Drugs on Granville @ West Georgia is awash with mascots, knapsacks and other souvenirs, Staples on Burrard @ Melville has mascots, Canada Post locations have postcards and stamps, Sleep Country Canada on Granville Street near Robson has umbrellas, mascots and hats and Sears has some of the clothing line.

(note: you can also take a picture inside a Bobsled at Sleep Country Canada without the line up you'd have to wait in at VAG)

Colbert coming to Granbille Street

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:01:00 +0000

Calling all Iceholes - Stephen Colbert learns how to pour a Guiness @ Irish house @ 4pm today.

photo: Seattle times.

THE BIG PINK

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:41:00 +0000

THE BIG PINK
Experimental pop duo from London, England, composed of Robbie Furza and Milo Cordell, performs tunes from debut CD A Brief History of Love, with guests A Place to Bury Strangers. March 13, 7:30 pm, Venue (881 Granville). Tix $1750 (plus service charges and fees) at www.livenation.com/.

Don't let your feet touch down...

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:17:00 +0000

Was walking down Granville street when all of a sudden I came across 2 people dancing.. then 4.. then 8... and before I could close my stunned mouth there was atleast 40 dancers. It was awesome!

Tonight - Activities on Granville for Lunarfest

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:42:00 +0000

Feb 13
12:00-6:00 - Lantern DIY
02:45-3:15 - Vietnamese music by Khac Chi Bamboo Music
03:30-4:00 - Chinese Lion Dancing by Lok’s Martial Arts Studio
04:15-4:45 - Japanese Taiko by Chibi Taiko
05:00-5:30 - Lighting Ceremony
05:45-6:15 - Korean Traditional Performance by Korean Traditional Art Society
06:30-7:00 - Taiwanese Ten Drum Art Percussion Group, Taiwan
07:15-8:00 - Lantern Procession by Public Dreams Society

Feb 14
12:00-6:00 - Lantern DIY
06:30-7:00 - Taiwanese Ten Drum Art Percussion Group, Taiwan
07:15-8:00 - Lantern Procession by Public Dreams Society

Circa Resto-Lounge welcomes International visitors

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:21:00 +0000

Enjoy live music, international cuisine, beverages, and watch the games at Circa Lounge on Granville Street.

Saturday February 13th, 2010

12:00pm – Ice Hockey Women’s Pre-Lim SWE vs SWZ
5:00pm – Ice Hockey Womens’ Pre-Lim CDN vs SLOVAKIA
7:30pm – Freestyle skiing Women’s moguls Final Medal Event

Sunday February 14th, 2010

VALENTINES PARTY

12:00pm – Ice Hockey Women’s Pre-Lim USA vs CHINA
4:30pm – Ice Hockey Womens’ Pre-Lim FIN vs RUS
5:30pm – Freestyle skiing Men’s moguls Medal Event

Monday February 15th, 2010

2:30pm – Ice Hockey Women’s Pre-Lim CDN vs SWZ
5:30pm – Speed Skating Mens 500m-Medal Event
7:00pm – Ice Hockey Women’s Pre-Lim SWE vs SLOVAKIA

Tuesday February 16th, 2010

LATIN/SPANISH FLAVA

12:00pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Pre-Lim USA vs SWZ
4:30pm – Ice Hockey Mens’ Pre-Lim CDN vs NORWAY
9:00pm – Ice Hockey Women’s Pre-Lim RUS vs LATVIA

Wednesday February 17th, 2010

SNOWBOARDING PARTY

2:30pm – Ice Hockey Women’s Pre-Lim CDN vs SWE
5:15pm – Snowboard Men’s Halfpipe Semifinals
7:15pm – Snowboard Men’s Halfpipe Finals Medal Event

Thursday February 18th, 2010

INDIAN LUGE PARTY

12:00pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Pre-Lim USA vs NORWAY
4:30pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Pre-Lim SWZ vs CDN
7:00pm – Ice Hockey Women’s Pre-Lim CHINA vs RUSSIA

Friday February 19th, 2010

SCANDINAVIAN NIGHT

11:30am – Alpine Skiing Men’s Super G-Medal Event
4:30pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Pre-Lim CZH vs LATVIA
7:30pm – Skeleton Men’s Heat 4 –Medal Event

Saturday February 20th, 2010

12:00pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Pre-Lim NOR vs SWZ
2:00pm – Curling Women’s Round Robin DEN vs SWZ
4:15pm – Speed Skating Men’s 1500m-Medal Event
7:00pm – Ice Hockey Women’s Classifications GAME 14

Sunday February 21st, 2010

INTERNATIONAL SUPPER CLUB

12:00pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Pre-Lim RUS vs CZH
1:45pm – Alpine Skiing Men’s Giant Slalom 2nd Run –Medal Event
4:40pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Pre-Lim CDN vs USA

Monday February 22nd, 2010

12:00pm –5:00pm Ice Hockey Women’s Payoff Semi Finals
2:00pm – Ice Hockey Women’s Classifications

Tuesday February 23rd, 2010

APRES SKI ALPINE PARTY

2:00pm – Freestyle Skiing Women’s Ski Cross Finals
4:30pm –7:00pm Ice Hockey Men’s Playoffs

Wednesday February 24th, 2010
12:00pm,4:30pm,7:00pm Ice Hockey Men’s Playoffs QuarterFinals

Thursday February 25th, 2010

11:00am – Ice Hockey Women’s Playoffs BRONZE Medal Game
3:30pm – Ice Hockey Women’s GOLD Medal Game
6:00pm – Freestyle skiing Men’s Aerials Final

Friday February 26th, 2010

MEN’S ICE HOCKEY SEMI-FINALS PARTY
12:00pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Playoffs SEMIFINALS
3:00pm – Curling Women’s GOLD Medal Game
6:30pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Playoffs SEMIFINALS

Saturday February 27th, 2010

COMMONWEALTH PARTY

1:45pm – Alpine Skiing Men’s Slalom Finals
3:00pm – Curling Men’s GOLD Medal Game
7:00pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Playoffs BRONZE Medal Game

Sunday February 28th, 2010

CLOSING PARTY – HOCKEY DAY IN CANADA

12:15pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Playoffs GOLD medal Game
5:30pm – CLOSING CEREMONY

Get a Free Gift @ Parasuco Jeans

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:28:00 +0000

Get a free gift with $150 purchase only at Parasuco Denim 630 Granville St, Downtown Vancouver. (Valid only during the Olympic Period)

Take 5 Café T Collector Pins

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:33:00 +0000

Uniting Canadians and Visitors to Vancouver Alike this Winter with Delicious Coffee, Gourmet Food and Collectors Pins!

Visit Take 5 Café Granville or Pacific Centre locations and purchase a Collector Pin. Uniquely shaped like a coffee cup featuring latte art this metal keepsake pin is individually priced at $5 (includes tax).

Enjoy a Maple Chai Latte while you visit!

Take 5 Café ™ - 429 Granville Street 604.697.9090
Take 5 Café ™ - Pacific Centre 604.697.9060

www.take5cafe.com
Follow us on Twitter: @Take5CafeBC

I saw Trevor Linden at the Royal Canadian Mint Pavillion. Oh and BLING BLING!

noreply@blogger.com (ShopGranville) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:14:00 +0000

SFU is transformed into a gorgeous exhibit for Canadian Coins. See the Olympic Medals (and touch them with white gloves), learn how coins are made, collect the Vancouver 2010 circulation coins ( a new one every day) and see the Mint's World famous 1 million dollar gold coin.

Cute kids showing off their photos and lucky loonies at the Royal Mint Grand Opening today. Trade in your dirty old loonies for a shiny new lucky one. Also get your photograph taken in the booth on the 1st floor (free).

There was also a hockey shoot out with Trevon Linden, the winner received tickets to the Gold Medal Men's Hockey Game. (my photo ops were poor sorry!)

See more pictures at my Twitpics: http://twitpic.com/photos/downtownvan