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Sheri Radford

Hot Dates: Fleetwood Mac in Vancouver

Fleetwood Mac circa 1970s, with the “classic” line-up of Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, John McVie, Christine McVie and Lindsey Buckingham. Photo courtesy Warner Music Group Canada

Fleetwood Mac circa 1970s, with the “classic” line-up of Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, John McVie, Christine McVie and Lindsey Buckingham. Photo courtesy Warner Music Group Canada

May 19, 2013

Those aren’t just rumours: Fleetwood Mac really is going on tour. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Rumours, the rockers are issuing a deluxe new version of their hit album, including previously unreleased tracks, and hitting the arena circuit, making a one-night stop at Rogers Arena. Get ready to sing along to timeless hits such as “Go Your Own Way” and “You Make Loving Fun,” and party like it’s the ’70s again.—Sheri Radford

Hot Entertainment: All British Classic Car Show in Vancouver

This Austin-Healey 3000 is sure to turn heads

This Austin-Healey 3000 is sure to turn heads

Gentlemen, start your engines. The All British Classic Car Show rolls into VanDusen Botanical Garden on May 18, bringing more than 600 classic cars and motorcycles and attracting thousands of automobile enthusiasts. A swap meet, artists’ gallery, brass band and pipe band rev up the excitement level even more.—Sheri Radford

Hot Dates: Celebrating Mother’s Day in Vancouver

Treat mom with tea at The Urban Tea Merchant

Treat mom with tea at The Urban Tea Merchant

May 12, 2013

Mom may have appreciated gifts crafted out of macaroni and glitter at some point, but now? Trust us: she’d prefer a fragrance from the new L’Occitane Collection de Grasse, launching this month at L’Occitane en Provence, or a bangle from Frey Wille. And she shouldn’t have to cook: treat her to a Mother’s Day tea service, complete with sandwiches, savouries and sweets, May 10 to 12 at The Urban Tea Merchant. If she’s not the hot-tea type, she can order a tea-infused cocktail. And please, leave the macaroni art at home.—Sheri Radford

Hot Shopping: Get Jazzed Up at Tiffany & Co.

The Daisy Locket is a throwback to the Jazz Age. Photo ©Tiffany & Co.

The Daisy Locket is a throwback to the Jazz Age. Photo ©Tiffany & Co.

Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby hits the silver screen this month, and it’s not the only thing hearkening back to the roaring ’20s. Timed to coincide with the film, the new Ziegfeld collection from Tiffany & Co. celebrates the elegance and exuberance of the Jazz Age. Favourite pieces: the medium-sized Daisy locket (pictured) and the tassel necklace of freshwater cultured pearls. For the gents, top picks include cufflinks of black enamel and a Daisy signet ring of black onyx. All of the pieces are based on archival Tiffany designs, but they feel fresh and contemporary. It’s true: everything old is new again.—Sheri Radford

Hot Dining: Upscale Food-Cart Fare at Diva at the Met

Unlike any corndog you've seen before? Us too. Find it at Diva at the Met

Unlike any corndog you’ve seen? Us too. Find it at Diva at the Met

Pity the poor corndog, getting no respect—except at Diva at the Met, that is. The downtown restaurant, long known for elegant, innovative fare, recently added a selection of food-cart-inspired $17 lunch items to its menu. The lowly corndog, now elevated to gourmet status with a batter of buttermilk and cornmeal and toppings of truffle mayo, grainy mustard and homemade sauerkraut, has proven such a popular item that it remains one of the stalwarts on an otherwise weekly changing selection of food-cart fare. You’ll never ignore a simple corndog again.—Sheri Radford

Hot Shopping: Jewellery by Shereen de Rousseau

Designer jewellery by Shereen de Rousseau

Eye-catching jewellery by Shereen de Rousseau

Shereen de Rousseau acknowledges that for many women, the process of falling in love with a piece of her handmade silver jewellery is a gradual one. “They go back and visit it a few times,” she says with a laugh. “They date it before making a commitment.” But soon they’re smitten, purchasing the piece, contacting de Rousseau to find out where to buy others that match, and becoming avid collectors of her rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces. De Rousseau travels the world looking for inspiration, scouring antiques shops, flea markets and vintage stores, then returns to her Vancouver workshop to craft new objects of wearable art. See them for yourself at Provide and Violet, and be prepared to fall head over heels. Visit www.shereenderousseau.com for more info.—Sheri Radford

Made in Vancouver: Eco-Friendly Claims to Fame

David Suzuki catches some waves. Photo courtesy David Suzuki Foundation

David Suzuki catches some waves. Photo courtesy David Suzuki Foundation

By Sheri Radford

Here on the West Coast, we started working to protect the environment long before it was fashionable, and Vancouver has developed an action plan to be the world’s greenest city by 2020. Here are just a few of our eco-friendly claims to fame.

David Suzuki
Tireless local scientist, activist and broadcaster David Suzuki has been sounding the alarm about climate change for decades. In 1990, he teamed up with Tara Cullis to create the David Suzuki Foundation as a catalyst for social change in light of the world’s environmental problems. Its goals include protecting our climate, protecting and reconnecting with nature, building community and transforming the economy through efficient resource use. Sounds dry? Not when Suzuki is doing the talking. (more…)

Hot Entertainment: Farming Fun at Science World

The Ken Spencer Science Park at Science World

The Ken Spencer Science Park at Science World

No green thumb? No problem. The new Ken Spencer Science Park at Science World takes a playful approach to teaching kids (adults, too) about sustainability and food security. Learn all about city farming while visiting Milky, Downie and Gourd in the chicken coop. See different types of gardens, such as vertical (pictured), raised and scent. Most importantly, discover the path that food takes from the ground to the table. Such fascinating stuff might make farmers of each of us.—Sheri Radford

Eco-Friendly Vancouver

In honour of Earth Day (Apr. 22), we highlight the city’s green scene

Art installation on the Cambie Street Bridge. Photo by KK Law

Art installation on the Cambie Street Bridge. Photo by KK Law

Troubled Water

If you’re afraid of getting your feet wet, this may not be the art installation for you. The bold graphic stripes of chromatic blue on the pilings of the Cambie Street Bridge and nearby lampposts aren’t just for decoration. “A False Creek” by Rhonda Weppler and Trevor Mahovsky marks the inlet’s future waterline if sea levels continue to rise. The warning holds water: melting ice sheets in the Antarctic and Greenland will have far-reaching consequences on our own coastlines. In effect, the colourful wraps of blue are akin to a wrap of string around your finger: a reminder that the future of our shores may look very different from the present. It’s no longer just water under the bridge.—Jill Von Sprecken

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Hot Entertainment: Fan Expo Vancouver

Mini Star Wars fans get gussied up for the event. Photo by Ed Lau

Mini Star Wars fans get gussied up for the event. Photo by Ed Lau

They came. They saw. They wore their geekiest costumes. At last year’s inaugural Fan Expo Vancouver, almost 17,000 fans descended on the Vancouver Convention Centre for a weekend of comics, sci-fi, horror, anime and video gaming adulation. This year’s event (Apr. 20 to 21) promises to be even bigger, with special guests including Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead), James Marsters and Juliet Landau (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), David Prowse (Star Wars), Tom Felton (Harry Potter), and Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings), plus the godfather of the comic-book industry, Stan Lee (Spider-Man, X-Men, The Hulk). Just don’t forget your costume.—Sheri Radford

Hot Dates: Poisson D’Avril at Provence

Finny fun at Provence

Finny fun at Provence

April 1 to 30

Is there something fishy going on at Provence? No, it’s just Poisson d’Avril, a month-long celebration of fish, from salmon to sablefish to tuna. Enjoy special three-course menus, fish decorations, prizes and even a practical joke or two. It’s definitely a laughing matter.—Sheri Radford

Hot Entertainment: Actor John Reardon

Actor John Reardon. Photo by Sacha Mullen

John Reardon of Arctic Air and Continuum. Photo by Sacha Mullen

From scuba diving to sports spectating, John Reardon on what he loves about Vancouver

By Sheri Radford

If you’re looking for John Reardon, chances are you’ll find him outside. “I love how accessible nature is in and around Vancouver,” the local actor says. “British Columbia takes a lot of pride and care in protecting the environment and recognizing the importance of it as a resource.” Reardon has been living here off and on for about a decade, during which time he’s indulged his passions for hiking, running, observing nature and, above all, scuba diving: “You can drive 15 or 20 minutes outside of Vancouver and be in some of the best diving in the world.” His favourite spots include Whytecliff Park, where he completed his rescue diver training, and Porteau Cove, with its spectacular night diving. (more…)

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