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  • Grand Opening of Ferrari Maserati Vancouver

    ferrari_girls.jpgThey’re the dream cars everyone wants, but few can afford. The opening of Vancouver’s new Ferrari Maserati store on Burrard was spectacular beyond belief. Nearly 600 people came to the party which featured three floors of car displays with a $600,000 Fazioli Piano lounge on the first floor and a nightclub type atmosphere on the top level complete with live jazz band, sketch artists, martini bar and food galore. Lobster grilled cheese, a Glowbal catering specialty, plus sushi, oysters and risotto ensured guests were duly pampered as they helped celebrate this luxurious night on the town.

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    01 – North Shore Outlook Publisher/Advertising Manager Aaron Van Pykstra, left, and wife Odessa chat with Vancouver event producer Craig Stowe who is already planning to bring a second supercars show to Vancouver late next summer.

    02 – One of West Vancouver’s top realtors, Malcolm Hasaman, gets to spend some guy time with son Michael as they stroll through the Maserati cars on the second level.

    03 – Breast cancer survivor and international rock star Bif (Beth) Naked and hubby Ian Walker are among the VIPs at the event.

    04 – Glowbal Restaurants’ GM Jack Lamont, left, takes time to joke with West Vancouver realtor Karim Virani who just also happens to drive a spectacular red Ferrari. I’m still waiting for a ride – hint!

    05 – He wants the black one, she wants the red. North Vancouver’s Peter Ruzyski and Sandy Salmon enjoy risotto and cocktails on the third floor while surrounded by pristine Maserati sports cars.

    06 – North Shore PR dynamo Laurie Cooper and her beautiful daughter Julie are a big part of the glam and elegance behind this evening’s gala affair.

    By Catherine Barr

    As seen in print in the North Shore Outlook newspaper on Dec 2, 2010

  • Year End Events 2009

    dec31aThis past year has been lots of fun, yet sadly it’s over and done. So it’s time to review, all those great things we do; but it’s hard just to focus on one. It’s the last of the holiday cheer. So remember, when midnight draws near; grab a glass, raise a toast, hug your friends, kiss the host; and yell it out . . Happy New Year!

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    01 – Helping “Light Up the Night” at the Capilano Suspension Bridge’s big holiday kick-off celebration were Kelsey Wapenaar and Chelsey Allen.

    02 – It was chocolate cake and champagne as Stittgen Fine Jewelry honoured their founder, Karl Stittgen, for his 80th birthday this year. From left: Selina Ladak, Karl Stittgen, Pamela Goldsmith-Jones and Mobeen Ladak.

    03 – Kay Meek Centre was the setting for an intimate fundraiser-reception which celebrated the partnership between Kay Meek Centre and The Mark Sager Foundation for the Arts. Sponsors Kathy and Mark Sager attended to see daughter Mikayla perform.

    04 – West Vancouver’s elegant Epicurean and restaurateur, Jack Evrensel, played host once again to the stars as he and PR gals Tammy Preast, left, and Sharon Chan welcomed VIPs to Araxi’s “white carpet” opening night party at the Whistler Film Fest.

    05 – Yes, it’s true. The North Shore Outlook newspaper celebrated their 10 year anniversary in 2009. The big party/celebration, that included faces from the past and more, was hosted by Le Bistro Chez Michel’s Philippe Segur, left, and Outlook publisher Aaron Van Pykstra.

    06 – Who ya gonna call? Well, if it’s comedy movie magic you want, then it’s this man. Famed producer Ivan Reitman, left, of “Ghostbusters” and “Animal House” fame, was honoured at this year’s Whistler Film Festival and celebrate the event with Brightlight Pictures’ Shawn Williamson and “Smallville” actress Kristin Kreuk.

    07 – There wouldn’t be a North Shore Outlook newspaper, yet alone a 10th anniversary year, without all the great people who work behind the scenes. And thanks to superstars like these gals, we’re looking forward to 10 more.

    By Catherine Barr

    – as published in print in the North Shore Outlook on Dec 31, 2009