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River Rock Disco Ball, Bodog Gamblers, Joe Fortes' Oysters and Whistler Cornucopia

Nov 17, 2005

By Catherine Barr

 

It was a record week last week for lots of reasons. The River Rock Casino entered the Guiness Book of World Records with the unveiling of the world's largest disco ball. Then, last Thursday, Joe Fortes "Slurp and Swirl" and 20th Anniversary party challenged fellow oyster shuckers to beat each others records. Quay restaurant owner Calvin Ayre is hoping to break some records with his new risque Bodog web commercials, which he previewed last Wednesday at his "Moulin Rouge" party. And finally, Bearfoot Bistro owner Andre St. Jacques shattered records with his last ever "Masquerave" party at Whistler's Cornucopia where some 2,000 revelers took the trip north for some fun.


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Sandhill winemaker Howard Soon and Vincor's Megan Moyle sampled at Whistler's Cornucopia "Crush" event.
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Bearfoot Bistro's Andre St. Jacques, seen here with one of his painted ladies, was literally ringmaster of his own circus with over 2,000 guests attending his "Masquerave" in Whistler.
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In celebration of its 10th and last year ever, Andre St. Jacques' "Masquerave" party featured live music, free flowing champagne and over 60 body painted models.
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Bodog/Quay Restaurant owner Calvin Ayre was tickled pink thanks to Fawn Labrie and the many ladies in attendance at his Moulin Rouge commercial preview party.
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They're Joe Fortes' own sexy mollusk schuckers. Oyster Bob (left) and maitre'd Frenchie got the 20 year anniversary celebration started last week at the "Slurp and Swirl" event.

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River Rock Casino's Alex Lee (left) and Kelly Phelan helped unveil the worlds' largest disco ball which measures 33 ft. in circumference and weighs about 1,800 lbs.

 

     
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