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  • 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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  • Lion King at QE Vancouver and Harrison Resort

    simba.jpgSpectacular – it’s the one word that best describes this week’s two fabulous features. First up, it was the premiere of Disney’s Broadway award winning musical “The Lion King”. Replete with elaborate costumes and stunning sets, not to mention the music/lyrics of Elton John and Tim Rice, this show is absolutely worth the price of admission and then some. A special opening night cast party revealed that these talented performers really do go the extra mile to bring it all to life. Performances run until Aug. 8 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Next, it was a warm welcome to summer thanks to the great folks out at Harrison Resort and Sandpiper Golf Club. All the romance of yesteryear at the Copper Room, plus some stunning new renovations to the pools and spa, make this a destination to die for. Add in some sturgeon fishing, and 18 holes at the nearby Sandpiper Resort and you have a holiday fit for a Hollywood star.

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    01 – It’s the three versions of Simba the Lion King. Ten year-olds Jerome Stephens Jr., left, and Kolton Stewart, right, take turns playing Young Simba while lead actor Adam Jacobs tackles the adult role.

    02 – Hakuna Matata – Actors Nick Cordileone, left, and Ben Lipitz play the meercat/warthog team of Timon and Pumbaa with the ease and expertise of old style comedy duos like Abbott and Costello.

    03 – Giving his best Zazu character face, actor Tony Freeman steals several scenes as the Lion King’s fair-feathered friend and advisor.

    04 – A former West Van gal and avid golfer, the very glamorous Betty-Anne Faulkner now owns the stunning Sandpiper Golf Resort in Harrison, BC and takes pride in her converted family homestead which now welcomes thousands of visitors each year.

    05 – With a motorized mask and an elaborate costume, understudy Nicholas Carriere gives everyone a reason to love the villain as he plays evil Uncle Scar in The Lion King.

    06 – A star on the stage already at the tender age of 11, Monique Lee, who plays Young Nala, attends the after cast party with her mom.

    07 – Sharing some sun before dinner at the famous Copper Room at Harrison Resort are Travel Guys Jim Gordon, left, Darren Parkman, Peak Communication’s Lindsay Marett and our most famous and gracious host, Mr. Ian Maw.

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    By Catherine Barr – July 15, 2010

    Also published in print by the North Shore Outlook newspaper on July 22, 2010