It was called Luxury Supercar Weekend, but it has actually been a week long event consisting of parties, launches, dinners and more. Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ferrari and Rolls Royce were all part of the mix as the supercars rolled into town to show off their wheels. And car lovers everywhere were in heaven as they got a chance to choose and schmooze at events all over town. The week of excess came to close with the biggest party of them all at the Concours d’Elegance two-day affair where prizes were handed out for the best of the best. Congrats to everyone involved.
01 – You couldn’t possibly be blue in this. MCL Motorcars’ Tanis Sullivan and general sales manager Dean Rideout take the top down on the new Aston Martin 2014 Vanquish Volante – the only one in the world!
02 – Hosting a fabulous Ferrari dinner at Francesco’s Restaurant, William Urea welcomes VIPs like former Real Housewives of Vancouver cast member Reiko Mackenzie.
03 – Taking in all the glamour at the new Roll Royce “Wraith” launch party are David Alexander, left, of Dick’s Lumber and Craig Beere, of Beere Timber.
04 – Ferrari Maserati Vancouver general manager Mark Edmonds looks perfectly at home behind the wheel of this stunning new blue and white Maserati convertible.
05 – West Vancouver real estate pros Karim and Haneef Virani host one of the week’s best parties at Ferrari Maserati Vancouver.
06 – Congratulations to the amazing Hayley Fazli who puts on the ritz for a night of elegance at the Roll Royce “Wraith” launch. Seen here with M&P Yacht’s Joe Johnston, the night included vintage Roll Royce cars, ice sculptures, opera singers and more.
07 – AllWest Insurance’s Paul and Devina Zalesky are major sponsors of most of the week’s events, including the Roll Royce “Wraith” launch night.
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By Catherine Barr – Sep 6, 2013
Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Sep 12, 2013
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It was a night of full throttle glitz and glamour last weekend as the 7th Annual Brian Jessel BMW Charity Gala “Cabriolet” was held. Featuring a live performance by “The Voice” star and musician CeeLo Green, the evening helped raise funds for Arts Umbrella, Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation and the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation. Lots of North Shore folks were in attendance to lend their support as they enjoyed a night of food, cocktails, auction items and socializing.
It was a British invasion of sorts last week as Sir Richard Branson was back in Vancouver for the launch of Virgin Atlantic. Branson became one of the city’s most overexposed as he arrived in style on the jet early morning to greet Premier Christy Clark. Then it was lunch with the Board of Trade followed by a charity photo op with Glee star Cory Monteith. A private VIP evening reception was then followed by the party of all parties at the Commodore featuring young UK singer Conor Maynard. Also last week, it was the BC Centre for Ability’s Dining for Dreams gala. Chaired by CTV news anchor Tamara Taggart, the evening also featured Real Housewives of Vancouver star and West Vancouverite Ronnie Seterdahl Negus and her daughter Remington. Congrats to all involved. 