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Vancouver BMW Store i8 Electric Car Launch Party

It’s an electric car star already, and it just hit the road. So what better way to welcome a celebrity vehicle than with an all-out, over the top, glamorous garage party. The BMW Store in Vancouver pulled out all the stops to turn their vehicle warehouse into a nightclub/ultra-lounge to welcome the new BMW i8 onto the scene. Guests were treated to food and libations as well as fun and frisky live entertainment and music – all in honour of the newest super car that everyone is talking about.

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01 – The glamorous Hayley Winter, party planner extraordinaire, sits beside the star of the show – the new BMW i8 electric car.

02 – BMW main men Dimitri Kotsalis, left, and Mark Belcourt welcome guests and VIPs to the launch event.

03 – Seymour Golf and Country Club pro Andrew “Rip” Ripley and wife Deb take a turn dancing to the live music.

04 – The lovely ladies of Sweet Soul Burlesque shake their tail feathers and more as they tease the crowd on stage.

05 – Guests Laura Eastveld, left, and Rebekah MacLaren enjoy the festivities.

06 – Singer Kuba Oms poses with the new star car before taking the stage.

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By Catherine Barr – June 7, 2014

Also as seen in the Vancouver Sun Newspaper

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By Catherine Barr

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June 24, 2014
Barenaked Ladies and Celebs at Brian Jessel BMW Cabriolet Fundraiser

What happens when you put high fashion, luxury sports cars and celebrities together in one room? The answer is the 6th annual Brian Jessel BMW Cabriolet Charity Gala. Supporting pancreatic cancer research at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), this night featured both silent and live auction items, food and beverage stations (provided by some of Vancouver’s best known restaurants) and a live performance by Canada’s own Barenaked Ladies who rocked the house till midnight. Some of the North Shore’s famous faces walked the red carpet alongside the city’s beautiful people who all came out to support this very worthwhile cause.

01 – Taking a look at the auction items up for grabs are Candace Alderson, left, Alan Gelfand and Lynn Wigen.

02 – Always wonderful to see CTV Vancouver’s Coleen Christie and Farhan Lalji take the stage. This dynamic duo helped MC at the live auction and also introduced the Barenaked Ladies for their performance.

03 – Sexy social gals Traci Myles, left, and Carla Temple get a chance to talk about cars, stars and Carla’s impressive former life as a Canadian bodybuilding champion.

04 – CTV news anchor and North Vancouverite Mike Killeen is all smiles as he gets a chance to cuddle up to his beautiful wife Jill, left, and talented West Vancouver estate lawyer Nicole Garton-Jones.

05 – Former Canucks hero and North Shore resident Dave Babych, seen here with wife Diana, was among the VIPs at the party.

06 – BMW sales executive Dave Griffiths, left, congratulates dealer/owner Brian Jessel on another fantastic gala fundraising night.

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By Catherine Barr – June 11, 2011

Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on June 23, 2011

June 20, 2011
BMW X1 Car Launch and Spring Fashion Show at West Vancouver’s Hollyburn Country Club

Cool cars and funky fashions seem to go hand in hand, especially last week when two great local events ensured a stylish look for all. First up, North Shore BMW, at the North Shore Auto Mall, introduced the newest members of their X Series line at a elegant dealership reception. The sparkling white BMW X1 SUV/crossover was the star of the show as guests got a chance to see it unveiled for the very first time. Next it was a full on girls night out at West Vancouver’s Hollyburn Country Club as Pilar’s held their Viva La Moda – West Vancouver Spring 2011 Fashion Show. Runway reveals had everyone thinking spring and no one went home empty handed thanks to a plethora of fabulous prize giveaways.

01 – This family knows cars. Rod Kopman, of Rod’s Exotic Auto Detail in North Vancouver, and his wife Chloe and daughter Simone check out the new offerings from BMW.

02 – Park Shore BMW operations manager Horst Duess, gets ready to ride in the new BMW X1 car.

03 – Taking in the fashion show at Hollyburn are friends Karen Deol, left, North Shore Outlook gal Maria Spitale-Leisk and Ivy McKee.

04 – Baby you can drive my car, especially if it’s a new BMW X1. Park Shore BMW boys Frank Rodriguez, left, Michael Regan and Amir Yusefi are ready for the new season.

05 – Breakfast TV host and weathergirl Dawn Chubai, left, gets ready to MC at Pilar Buse-Recavarren’s sensational spring fashion show.

06 – It’s a night out at Hollyburn for fashion forward guests Teresa Englmann, left, and Samantha Davidson.

07 – Fashions, friends and fun are all part of the night for Julie Englmann, left, Ashleigh Davidson and Natalie Englmann.

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By Catherine Barr – April 8, 2011

Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on April 14, 2011

April 11, 2011
Jay Leno BMW Cabriolet Gala

Late Night funny man Jay Leno was the headliner last week at Brian Jessel’s 5th Annual Cabriolet Charity Gala. The $500 VIP ticket event was held at the dealership which was transformed into a glittering lounge complete with live music and fabulous food and beverage provided by some of Vancouver’s finest restaurants. Proceeds from the night go to support the Canucks Autism Network, ArtsUmbrella and the VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation. Live and silent auction items galore helped raise funds, but no more so than the grand finale item – four tickets to the Tonight Show and a private tour of Jay’s own personal car collection.

01 – Jay Leno has still got it! Seen here with gala co-chair and pr gal Rhoda Rizkalla, the late night talk show host has the audience in stitches with jokes about Obama, US Politics and life in general.

02 – Travel Guys’ host Darren Parkman, left, joins Monk McQueens / Lift restaurateur Bob Lindsay and North Van’s CTV weatherman Marke Driesschen.

03 – North Vancouver’s Jill Kileen, left, cuddles up to hubby Mike Killeen and his CTV news anchor co-host Coleen Christie, both of whom would lead the crowd in a rousing round of “Heads-or-Tails” for charity.

04 – Looking elegant as always, West Vancouver’s Monica and Karim Virani join the VIP reception before the show.

05 – Sporting a new short chic hairdo, West Vancouver’s Sofia Somani and hubby Amin come out to support this great cause.

06 – Main man Brian Jessel has good reason to smile. Seen here with diamond twins Courtney and Kim Helman, this beaming “Bimmer” dealer has raised thousands for charity.

07 – West Vancouver’s stunning Devina Zalesky poses with son Stefan, left, and friend Omar Popat. Allwest Insurance is one of the evening’s major sponsors.

08 – West Vancouver Olympian Charmain Crooks, seen here with husband Anders, is finally finding some time to relax after helping head up the recent 2010 Winter Olympics.

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By Catherine Barr – May 8, 2010

Publishing in print in the North Shore Outlook newspaper on May 13, 2010

May 10, 2010
Brian Jessel BMW Cabriolet 2009

It was time for cocktails, cars and catwalks at the 4th Annual Brian Jessel BMW Cabriolet Charity Fashion Gala. Benefitting BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre Foundation and the VGH & UBC Hospital for prostate research, the evening featured fashions by Hugo Boss and Harry Rosen as well as a fabulous martini / wine bar, four-star food by some of Vancouver’s top restaurants and more beautiful accessories than you can imagine. Va Va Vroom! (more…)

May 18, 2009