Check out the results of our fifth annual photo contest. Curtis Matwishyn, who shot the below picture of False Creek and downtown Vancouver, wins the grand prize provided by Pacific Sands Beach Resort Tofino.
Check out the results of our fifth annual photo contest. Curtis Matwishyn, who shot the below picture of False Creek and downtown Vancouver, wins the grand prize provided by Pacific Sands Beach Resort Tofino.
The always-popular Circle Craft Christmas Market returns for its 38th annual show from Nov. 9 to 13. You’ll find everything from eco-friendly clothing to handmade leather bags to gold and silver jewellery, thanks to the 280 vendors coming from across Canada. A conversation piece worth snatching up: the striking glass jellyfish (pictured) by Wayne Harjula of Mellon Glass Studios. After shopping, catch a glass-blowing demonstration then participate in a Ballz of Fire Workshop where you can design and create your own glass holiday ornament.—Jennifer Patterson
More information:
CIRCLE CRAFT CHRISTMAS MARKET W-F 10 am-9 pm, Sa 10 am-7 pm, Su 10 am-5 pm. $12, s/s $8, under 12 free. Save $2 if you buy tickets online. Vancouver Convention Centre West, 1055 Canada Place. 604-801-5220. www.circlecraft.net
September 29 to October 2
Searching for artistic inspiration? Head to the stunning Vancouver Convention Centre for the best in design, art and architecture during IDSwest. Sculptures by Brent Comber and furniture by Straight Line Designs (including the Hollow Chair, pictured) line the aisles alongside booths by popular shops such as Parliament, Provide and Örling & Wu.—Jennifer Patterson
Attention, future rock stars: could you be Canada’s next singing sensation? If you’re bursting with talent and no older than 15, YTV is looking for you. Auditions for season four of The Next Star take place in six cities across the country, including May 21 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, and the new season begins airing in July. Find out more at nextstar.ytv.com.—Sheri Radford
Check out the results of our fourth annual photo contest. John Bello wins the grand prize provided by Harbour Air. Have you taken a great picture? Enter our My Favourite Vancouver Photo Contest and you could win a fabulous prize package from Pacific Sands Beach Resort Tofino. We’re looking for iconic images that evoke Vancouver’s unique spirit and character.

Relax in this architectural wood Curvechair by Nico Spacecraft
Catch IDSwest, from Oct. 14 to 17, at the gorgeous Vancouver Convention Centre—a fitting venue for a show about inspired design. World-renowned designer Karim Rashid is sure to draw a huge crowd on Friday at 4:30 p.m., and HGTV’s Sarah Richardson provides decorating tips and answers audience questions Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m. Exhibitors include Martha Sturdy, Christian Woo and Nico Spacecraft—creators of the über cool Curvechair (pictured).—Jennifer Patterson