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Brian Jessel 2014 Cabriolet Gala

Brian Jessel may be known for his luxury car dealerships, but he is also known for throwing some of Vancouver’s best charity parties. The Cabriolet Gala is one of the hottest parties of the year and in the past has featured names like Jay Leno, CeeLo Green, Colin James and the Barenaked Ladies. This year it was time for high fashion to take centre stage as designer Gianni Maanaki showed off his spectacular haute couture line. It was also a night to unveil the new BMW i8 car which was definitely a show stopper. Guests also enjoyed food and drinks courtesy of some of Vancouver’s top restaurants and a live and silent auction filled with super glamorous items. All donations received and fundraising activities in support of Pancreatic Cancer Canada.

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01 – Host Brian Jessel, seen here with staff member Catherine Jang, greets guests welcomes VIPs to Cabriolet 2014.

02 – AllWest Insurance’s Devina Zalesky and son Stefan. AllWest is one of this night’s major sponsors.

03 – Glam gals Tammy Moyer, left, from News1130 radio, and Dawn Chubai, of BT television are co-hosts of this evening’s festivities.

04 – Heidi Carton, left, husband Larry Rahn and Susie Bechler sip champagne in the Veuve Cliquot VIP lounge.

05 – Event organizer and PR gal Diana Zoppa, left, stands with Gianni Minaaki model in a tribute i8 dress made specially for this event.

06 – Also spotted in the VIP section, guests Lori Shea, left, Kirk Herrington and Cindi George.

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By Catherine Barr – May 23, 2014

Also as seen in the Vancouver Sun Newspaper

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By Catherine Barr

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June 8, 2014
Cavalia’s Odysseo Horses in Vancouver

Set your senses on stun because Cavalia’s Odysseo is a spectacle to behold. Dubbed a Cirque du Soleil with horses, this event is a must see for the holiday season. With scenes that shift from the magical and dreamy to high energy shows of strength, this is animal magnetism at its best. There’s also a finale that you have to see to believe. Last week marked the grand opening night and the tent was filled with the who’s who of the Vancouver scene. Actors, media personalities and dignitaries were treated to the VIP treatment inside the Rendez-Vous lounge complete with full dinner buffet, champagne, wine, dessert and more. It’s a night to remember that you too can partake in via the VIP package experience. And don’t forget to visit the stables after the show for a close-up meeting with Vancouver’s newest and fanciest “neigh”-bours.

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01 – CBC’s Miyoung Lee, left, is seen in the VIP tent with friend Heidi Carton.

02 – CTV movie critic and Travel Guys star Jim Gordon chats with Joti Samra before the start of the show.

03 – It’s a great show for families as Capilano University registrar Karen McCredie and husband/writer Andrew McCredie look forward to a tour of the stables with son Callum and daughter Grace.

04 – Global TV news anchor and North Vancouverite Anne Drewa brings along mom Terrie for a night of VIP treatment.

05 – I never miss a chance to horse around with the stars of the show. Cast members, riders and acrobats take photos with the crowd in the Rendez-Vous lounge.

06 – VIP hostess Julie Shaw makes sure everyone goes home with a souvenir.

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By Catherine Barr – Dec 10, 2013

Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Dec 19, 2013

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December 16, 2013
Deighton Cup Dresses Up Vancouver at Hasting Race Course

Champagne, hats, fascinators, cigars and horses. The Deighton Cup, held last weekend at Hastings Park, was truly the best looking event of the summer. Billed as a “good old fashioned day at the races”, this three-day event included a Friday night “Big Smoke” cigar lounge and Sunday afternoon “Julep” day. But the big Saturday event – entitled “Thoroughbred” – was a stylish feast for the eyes as Dapper Dans and pretty ladies everywhere went the extra mile to win, place and show off their best couture looks and millinery masterpieces. Thank you Deighton Cup for dressing up Vancouver – we’ve never looked sooooo good!

01 – Social Concierge’s Tyson Villeneuve, left, and Jordan Kallman team up with Mediatonic’s Heather Oliver to help make the magic happen behind the scenes at Deighton Cup.

02 – Looking chic in white and pink, Eileen Buck, left, and West Vancouver jazz singer Amanda Wood make the scene.

03 – Sipping Veuve Cliquot champagne in the tent by the track, Heidi Carton and hubby Larry Rahn toast the day.

04 – It’s matching red dresses for the win as AJ Woodworth, left, and West Vancouver’s Christine Baracos watch the post parade.

05 – Two of the most spectacular hats of the day! Kelsey Klassen, left, took over 10 hours to make her black ribbon bouffant while milliner Dominique Hanke’s garden topiary topper turns all heads.

06 – Flowing dresses and big fancy flowers were the order of the day as proven by West Vancouver talent agent Michelle Gauvin.

07 – Hoping for the inside track, Jeff Meurising, left, and West Vancouver realtor Jesse Dean Cook pick their winning ponies.

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By Catherine Barr – Aug 10 2013

Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Aug 22, 2013

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August 19, 2013