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  • All That Glitters Gala with 54-40, Canoe Diamond and Penthouse History

    Sometimes it’s hard to decide if we’re still in the gala season (end of November) or the start of holiday season (beginning of December). Either way, it really doesn’t matter because with Christmas just around the corner, there’s still so many events to talk about. And whether you’re raising money for your cause or remembering to donate for the season, please remember to give generously. Let’s take a look back at a few great faces from last week.

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    01 – Lugaro jewellery store owners Steve and Clara Agopian proudly show off the rare 28.96 carat “Canoe” necklace at their recent store event. Crafted of Canadian diamonds, the necklace was worn by actress Marcia Gay Harden at the 2012 Academy Awards. Hey Santa Baby …

    02 – Penthouse Nightclub owner Danny Filippone, left, and author/musician Aaron Chapman, both from North Vancouver, are all aglow at the star-studded book launch of “Liquor, Lust and The Law” (Arsenal Pulp Press). This history of the legendary lounge is not to be missed and would make a great stocking stuffer. Check out all the party action on video online on our website (www.northshoreoutlook.com).

    03 – North Vancouver’s Brett Manlove, left, joins Renaissance Hotel GM Roman St. Germain and the beautiful Shante Sidhu at the All That Glitters Gala in support of The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC).

    04 – Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada’s Maureen David, left, and Alison Obrecht deserve a round of applause for pulling off a spectacular gala night at the All That Glitters Gala.

    05 – Rock stars Dave Genn, left, Neil Osborne and the entire 54-40 band put on an amazing VIP concert for guests attending the All That Glitters gala. Thanks guys, you sound as good as ever!

    06 – Looking perfect in purple, North Vancouver’s Bridgitte Anderson attends the All That Glitters gala with the always debonair David Scott.

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    By Catherine Barr – Dec 1, 2012

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Dec 6, 2012

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  • Penthouse Vancouver Book Launch – Liquor, Lust and The Law

    The police have tried to shut it down. A fire almost burned it down. And harder economic times have certainly brought the pressure down. But like a prize fighter who refuses to stay down, The Penthouse nightclub has rolled with the punches and survived to tell the tale of what really happens after dark in Vancouver, over the last 65 years.

    That tale is called “Liquor, Lust and The Law” (Arsenal Pulp Press), and it is quickly becoming one of Vancouver’s best selling, secret telling, publications. From its heyday as a glamorous celebrity “rat pack” hangout,where regular big names like Frank Sinatra, Frankie Laine and Louis Armstrong hung out, to its present day status complete with somewhat seedier subplots, The Penthouse has nonetheless stood as a symbol of a bygone era where families did business together in the community amidst an atmosphere of tradition and respect.

    Last week, at a special invite only launch party, several of the who’s-who of Vancouver came out to celebrate with Penthouse owner Danny Filippone and his family at this historic occasion. The book’s author, Aaron Chapman, was also on hand to greet guests and sign copies for all the familiar faces in the crowd.

    Live music from Goby Catt kept the place hopping as did a steady stream of drinks and canapes. An emotional Danny Filippone was in his element as he spoke to the crowd from the stage about his father and uncles and the memories of days gone by. Never one to let melancholy ruin a good time, the always affable host glad-handed his way around the room welcoming each guest into the family fold. Still, the biggest sparkling star in the crowd this night was easily Danny’s wife Jacqueline who, dressed from head to toe in authentic pink Vegas showgirl style sequins and feathers, rocked the room with all the glitz and glam of a young hollywood starlet. Shake those feathers girl!

    Photos from Penthouse Vancouver Book Launch of Liquor Lust and The Law

     

  • Team Finn Cancer Ride, Penthouse Reopening and Mulgrave Kids for Canucks

    Jacqueline filliponeVarious events and fundraisers taking place this week have kept things busy across the North Shore. First up, friends, family and colleagues of North Vancouverites Pat and Sam Sullivan packed Seymour’s Pub on April 4 for the third annual Team Finn Wine Festival. The Sullivan’s three-year-old son Finn passed away in 2008 from a rare form of cancer called rhabdomyosarcoma. Since then, the North Shore community has rallied around the family, helping them raise $1.2 million for the BC Cancer Foundation and BC Children’s Hospital. Next, it was time to reopen a classic as North Vancouver’s Filippone family celebrated the re-opening of the legendary Penthouse lounge and club. And last, but not least, two Mulgrave students hit the books for a very good Canucks cause. Also big thank you to Maria for her contributions this week.

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    01 – North Vancouver’s Seymour’s Pub owners Ray and Teri Short – three-time hosts of the Team Finn Wine Festival – are staunch supporters of the Sullivan family.

    02 – BC Public Guardian and Trustee solicitor and Team Finn rider Kimberley Norris, left, and friend Marie-Claire Himschoot get caught up in the festive décor of the wine festival.

    03 – Finn’s parents, Pat and Sam Sullivan, are overwhelmed by the generosity shown by the community through the donation of wine, food and auction items for the Team Finn Wine Festival.

    04 – For the third year running, brother and sister Armaan and Ameeqa Ali have been the driving force behind large-scale book donations to the Canucks Family Education Centre. They are expected to bring in around 4,000 books this year alone.

    05 – Rock and roller Red Robinson, left, joins Penthouse proprietor Danny Filippone at the grand re-opening party of his legendary lounge.

    06 – Jacqueline Filippone looks glam among all the feathers and sequins as she poses with the showgirls of the Penthouse lounge at the grand re-opening party.

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    By Catherine Barr – April, 2012

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on April 12, 2012

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