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  • Vancouver International Film Festival Red Carpet Opening Night Parties

    lochlyn_munro_actor.jpgThe Vancouver International Film Festival is among the top five film festivals in the world. And while it is not known for its’ big name Hollywood hype, it is however known for its’ international flair and diverse content. Still, parties and red carpet glam do happen and one of the biggest soirees is always held at Cin Cin restaurant on Robson. Owned by West Vancouver restaurateur Jack Evrensel, the evening is hosted by Brightlights Pictures and The Bridge Studios execs who always manage to invite the who’s who of the local scene and screen.

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    01 – He’s back and he’s just as cheeky as ever. A standing “O” for North Vancouver actor Jay Brazeau who’s looking fit as a fiddle after suffering a minor stroke earlier this year.

    02 – Blonde bombshell April Telek was born and raised on the North Shore. Look for her in the upcoming TV mini-series “Hell on Wheels” – a drama/adventure based on the construction of Union Pacific’s Transcontinental Railroad.

    03 – Shawn Williamson, president of Brightlight Pictures, cuddles up to his lady as he welcomes the glitterati to the first big film festival party.

    04 – Charles Zuckermann gets a chance to schmooze with director/producer Carl Bessai who is best known for his work on films like “Normal”, “Emile” and his newest – “Sisters and Brothers”.

    05 – West Vancouver entertainment lawyer Arthur Evrensel is always in demand – and yes, as a matter of fact, he does know the owner (brother Jack Evrensel).

    06 – Actress Gabrielle Rose and partner Hrothgar Mathews are truly a dynamic duo having worked with some of the biggest names in both Vancouver and Hollywood.

    07 – Stuntman/actor Mike Dopud, left, has broke a bone or two in movies with Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham and Vin Diesel, while actor Lochlyn Munro has co-starred alongside Hollywood heavies like Will Ferrell, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Clint Eastwood.

    08 – North Vancouver’s Tamara Daroshin is proud to have dad Walter as her date this evening for the Vancouver International Film Festival’s opening night gala.

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    By Catherine Barr – Oct 3, 2011

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Oct 13, 2011

  • Cory Monteith of Glee opens first Pinkberry store in Canada at West Vancouver’s Park Royal Village

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    I scream, you scream, we all scream for . . . Okay, it’s not ice cream exactly, but according to hundreds of teenage girls, it was definitely worth screaming about. Last week, Pinkberry frozen yogurt opened it’s first ever store in Canada in West Vancouver at The Village at Park Royal Shopping Centre. The hip West Hollywood treat, popular with movie stars like Lindsay Lohan, also caused a big stir by bringing along local actor and “Glee” TV heartthrob Cory Monteith. Monteith and his band Bonnie Dune played two sets and signed autographs to the squealing delight of star struck teens. Also last week, the North Vancouver Chamber held their Summer Soiree evening at Seymour Golf and Country Club. It was a chance to welcome new members, celebrate milestones and introduce new board members for the upcoming year.

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    01 – Paige Larson, of North Shore Sports Medicine, left, and chamber director Elizabeth Mah chat with North Vancouver City mayor Darrell Mussatto at Summer Soiree.

    02 – Crosby Property Management assistant GM Bruce Adanac, left, socializes with renovations/contractor businessman Joe Heilman at Summer Soiree.

    03 – North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce staffers Misha Wilson, left, Gail Pickrell and Tanya Brown greet guests at the front door for Summer Soiree.

    04 – North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce chair Mike Boehm, left, administrator Anne McMullin and event sponsor Digby Leigh celebrate summer at the Seymour Golf and Country Club soiree event.

    05 – Pouring the champagne at the Pinkberry/Cory Monteith opening are Jeff Hopkins, left, and Jason Perry.

    06 – Park Royal Shopping Centre marketing and events coordinator Alicia Fruhm gets a cuddle from Glee star Cory Monteith during the Pinkberry opening party.

    07 – Pinkberry girls Becky Caissie, left, Bobbi Stremel and Mallory Oudendag hand out samples of coconut, mango, chocolate and watermelon during the Pinkberry/Cory Monteith opening party.

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    By Catherine Barr – July 21, 2011

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on July 28, 2011