Catherine Barr – Events, Celebrities & Entertainment News

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  • Vancouver International Auto Show

    Porsche, Mercedes, Range Rover, Ferrari, Jaguar – all the big names are there. The Vancouver International Auto Show, the premier automotive showcase in Western Canada, is on all this week at BC Place Stadium. The event started last Monday night with a fabulous black-tie “sneak peek” gala in support of Special Olympics and featured a diamond draw, scavenger hunt and the “Salespersons of the Year” awards. The event continues until Sunday.

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    01 – Money man Michael Campbell, brother to BC Premiere Gordon Campbell and Chair of BC Special Olympics, delivers a gracious thank you speech to sponsors.

    02 – Carter Auto Family president Bill Mitchell, left, and the North Shore’s own James Carter are among the evening’s VIP guests.

    03 – Jeff Thiessen, left, congratulates New Car Dealers’ president and CEO Blair Qualey for doing a great job as gala host and awards MC.

    04 – CKNW sales manager John Saboe, left, and Corus Entertainment Vancouver Radio GM Jim (JJ) Johnson mingle with the award winners and hosts.

    05 – Christina Thompson takes a bow as top saleswoman for Aston Martin with MCL Motorcars’s John Chesman.

    06 – Meet celebrity power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in person at a private VIP autograph session this weekend by picking up some free tickets – simply email me at cbarr@westvancouver.com before 5pm today to reserve a pair (april fools).

    07 – Allwest Insurance’s North Shore gals Dana Voynovich, left, and Devina Zalesky join Carla Radiuk on the red carpet.

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    By Catherine Barr on March 29,2010

    Published in print by the North Shore Outlook on April 1, 2010

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  • Jay Leno to host Brian Jessel Cabriolet Gala party on May 8, 2010

    Known for his interviews with stars, and intense love of cars, Jay Leno is the perfect choice to host this event and makes no apologies for spending a large part of his multi-million dollar salary on his favourite hobby – his automobiles.

    Although the numbers often change, Leno owns something like 80 cars and 80 motorcycles at any given time. He stores them in three different warehouses around L.A. and employes a staff of four just to spit and polish – which is nice work if you can get it.

    Among the multi-million dollar collectables – Lamborghinis, Bughattis, muscle cars from the ‘50s and ‘60s, a 427 Cobra, several Bentleys, Jaguars, Deusenbergs, and a 627-horsepower McLaren Supercar valued at more than $1 million. Leno also owns an old fire truck.

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    The 5th annual fashion show event will be held at the Boundary Road dealership and usually attracts the who’s who of Vancouver’s society scene. Past hosts have included CTV’s Mike Kileen and Coleen Christie.

    Tickets are $200 or $500 for VIP seating. For more information, contact Brian Jessel BMW at 604-222-7788. Sponsors please call Rhoda Rizkalla 604 293 2523

    cabriolet2009See photos from Brian Jessel Cabriolet 2009 event – click here –

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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    January 14, 2010

    Brian Jessel BMW signs late night Host to headline charity Gala!
    Jay Leno secured to entertain BMW crowd on May 8th, 2010

    (Vancouver, BC) It is sure to be a late night indeed! The 5th Annual Brian Jessel BMW
    Gala Fundraiser, CABRIOLET is set to take centre stage with the master of late night
    television! On May 8th, 2010, revered car buff and comedian Jay Leno will be headlining
    with a full 60 minute stand up act. The Gala event, now in its fifth year, will announce
    benefiting charity in the coming weeks.

    BMW Principle Brian Jessel comments, “Cabriolet has been a way for us to show our
    support to our community. This is not only in terms of donating to charity but also to
    promote the many businesses who come together to sponsor and donate to the event.
    This year we are thrilled to have secured Jay Leno who will no doubt entertain us all and
    make for another successful sold out event.”

    Tickets to the event go on sale today at Brian Jessel BMW. Tickets will include:

    Complimentary Valet

    Complimentary Beverages

    Complimentary Appetizers provided by more than a dozen of Vancouver’s top
    eating establishments.

    A silent and live auction

    A chance to win and drive home in a new Brian Jessel BMW!
    General admission tickets are $200 while reserved seating VIP tickets are $500.

    Co-chairing this year for the first time is Jim Murray (Managing Director for Brian Jessel
    BMW) and for her 4th year Rhoda Rizkalla (PR & Marketing Manager for Brian Jessel
    BMW ) The annual event will start at 7 pm and will take place at Brian Jessel BMW (2311
    Boundary Rd.)

    For more information or to become a sponsor for CABRIOLET, please contact Michelle
    Sou at 604.222.7788

  • Vancouver Supercar Weekend / Kiss and Makeup Party

    Lamborghinis and lipstick helped round out August as two great events helped us remember all the luxurious little things in life. First up, party promoter Craig Stowe and friends were making heads turn in the street with a preview of their Luxury Supercar weekend.Come on out on Sep 12 and 13 to the Edgewater Casino to see a Palm Springs like show of “suber” cars like Ferrari, Roll Royce, Lamborghini, Porsche, Jaguar and more. Next, Heather Huntingford and her gal pals were celebrating the relocation of her fabulous Kiss and Makeup store in Park Royal village with a summer Patio Party that featured local celebs, makeovers, cocktails and cupcakes.

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