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Tag: 54-40

  • Hard Rock Vancouver Casino Grand Opening Gala

    Are you ready to rock? That’s the question they asked as they swung open the doors to one of the newest and hippest entertainment facilities in town. The new Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, formerly known as the Boulevard Casino and Red Robinson Theatre, has been given a major facelift. There’s new bars, restaurants, gaming areas and more. The trip alone is worth it just to see the impressive collection of music and movie memorabilia which decorate the walls everywhere. At the opening night gala party, invited guests and VIPs walked the red carpet as a guitar player cranked out riffs suspended from the ceiling. As a long lined formed outside, guests were entertained with a guitar flash mob, fireworks and then two opening night concerts featuring Hedley and 54-40. Lots of North Shore faces and VIPs made the trip to help celebrate.

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    01 – Casino showgirls, dressed as Slots, Blackjack, Craps and Poker game glam, help add to the fun and festivities.

    02 – Aussie Jiwani, Molson sponsor rep, and Raj Mutti, executive director Hard Rock Casino Vancouver are among the VIPs in attendance at opening night.

    03 – Fellow Glacier Media man Tom Zillich, left, and JRFM radio exec Steven Young check out the new Asylum bar where Tom’s band, Jane’s Blonde, also rocked out this past weekend.

    04 – West Vancouver’s Ron and Val Orr, of Granville Entertainment, enjoy a tour of the new facilities.

    05 – Helping open the doors to all the new excitement are Rod Baker, president and CEO, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation and Peter Goudron, senior vice president, operations-west, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation.

    06 – Vancouver rock idol Biff Naked chats with all her fans before proceeding outside to smash up an electric guitar at the opening ceremonies, much to the delight of the large crowd waiting.

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    By Catherine Barr – Dec 20, 2013

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Jan 16, 2014

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  • All That Glitters Gala with 54-40, Canoe Diamond and Penthouse History

    Sometimes it’s hard to decide if we’re still in the gala season (end of November) or the start of holiday season (beginning of December). Either way, it really doesn’t matter because with Christmas just around the corner, there’s still so many events to talk about. And whether you’re raising money for your cause or remembering to donate for the season, please remember to give generously. Let’s take a look back at a few great faces from last week.

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    01 – Lugaro jewellery store owners Steve and Clara Agopian proudly show off the rare 28.96 carat “Canoe” necklace at their recent store event. Crafted of Canadian diamonds, the necklace was worn by actress Marcia Gay Harden at the 2012 Academy Awards. Hey Santa Baby …

    02 – Penthouse Nightclub owner Danny Filippone, left, and author/musician Aaron Chapman, both from North Vancouver, are all aglow at the star-studded book launch of “Liquor, Lust and The Law” (Arsenal Pulp Press). This history of the legendary lounge is not to be missed and would make a great stocking stuffer. Check out all the party action on video online on our website (www.northshoreoutlook.com).

    03 – North Vancouver’s Brett Manlove, left, joins Renaissance Hotel GM Roman St. Germain and the beautiful Shante Sidhu at the All That Glitters Gala in support of The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC).

    04 – Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada’s Maureen David, left, and Alison Obrecht deserve a round of applause for pulling off a spectacular gala night at the All That Glitters Gala.

    05 – Rock stars Dave Genn, left, Neil Osborne and the entire 54-40 band put on an amazing VIP concert for guests attending the All That Glitters gala. Thanks guys, you sound as good as ever!

    06 – Looking perfect in purple, North Vancouver’s Bridgitte Anderson attends the All That Glitters gala with the always debonair David Scott.

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    By Catherine Barr – Dec 1, 2012

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Dec 6, 2012

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