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Global Glitterati at Bar None Vancouver

There was glitter everywhere. But then again, that’s the point behind the Global Glitterati party night at Bar None. Last week the Yaletown hot spot was decorated with mirror balls hanging from the ceiling and unicorns standing guard at the door. There was even a throne fit for the queen of the party – birthday girl and celebrity stylish Crystal Carson. As a driving force behind the Global Glitterati company, she has helped style and fashion some of this city’s best known personalities. Local celebs were also on hand to party as the club was turned into a pseudo-themed Studio 54 champagne popping eye-candy extravaganza.

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01 – It’s all about the glitter and glam for Vancouver celebrity stylish Crystal Carson who was also celebrating her birthday this night.

02 – He’s even better than Beckham. Vancouver Whitecaps star Jay DeMerit and Olympic gold medal freestyle skier Ashleigh McIvor, who are also newlyweds, were among the local celebs.

03 – Fashionista and Vetrina clothing store owner Rachael Kapsalis, left, cuddles up to drag queen Pekka Boo North and her cotton candy hairdo.

04 – She’s one of Vancouver’s biggest and best drag personalities and it just isn’t a party without her. Ladies and gentlemen, the incomparable Conni Smudge.

05 – Simon Collinge, President of Your Logo Glove custom golf event branding, and guest Maria Velez.

06 – Helping celebrate in style are guests Tammy Preast, Love on a Leash dog care owner, left, David Campbell of Freedom Marine and real estate consultant Jill Sinclair.

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By Catherine Barr – March 29, 2014

Also as seen in the Vancouver Sun Newspaper

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By Catherine Barr

www.CatherineBarr.com | www.WestVancouver.com | www.NorthVancouver.com

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April 3, 2014
Diner en Blanc Vancouver Style

It’s from Paris. It’s white. And it’s all a big secret until an hour before it happens. Le Dîner en Blanc, a specialty dining extravaganza originally imported from France, is quickly becoming a world-wide phenomenon. But this members only invite celebration is a visually stunning spectacle to behold. Held in Vancouver this past week, this second annual gathering was the most perfect posh picnic in the history of Vancouver. The rules are strict; wear white, bring white tables and chairs, and pay attention to your team leader. And if you don’t show, you are persona non grata for next year. This year’s event attracted over 2,500 people who signalled the start of dinner by waving their napkins high in the air outside on the lawn at the Science World secret location. Then there was music, conversation, food and flirting. It all ended shortly after dark as guests lit their sparklers en masse to salute a perfect evening of swanky socializing. As for the after-party – we’ll that’s another story – wink.

01 – They’re West Vancouver’s amazing brother/sister team. Ania and Adam Taubenfligel represent two thirds of the Triarchy fashion label (along with other brother Mark – missing from photo) and have helped put Vancouver on the map with their designer denim pieces.

02 – West Vancouver’s David Campbell and Tammy Preast could have sailed right up to the door of Science World in one of his Freedom Marine yachts. But like everyone else, they didn’t know the location of the secret dinner until the last minute.

03 – Chris Breikss, of 6s Marketing fame, proposes a champagne toast to the occasion with wife Kyla, left, and group leader Kristen Schreiner.

04 – West Vancouver’s Lenora Gates and Bob Repchuck make it look elegant and easy by packing a custom trolly with their table, chairs, food and linens. Smart!

05 – Helping serve up custom dinner order options for those without picnic baskets, signature chef David Hawksworth keeps it fancy and al fresco.

06 – Social Concierge’s Tyson Villeneuve, left, and Jordan Kallman are known for their razzle dazzle style and larger-than-life events. They are credited with bringing Diner en Blanc to Vancouver.

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By Catherine Barr – Aug 22, 2013

Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Aug 29, 2013

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August 26, 2013
West Van Library Mallet Masters, Roxy Anniversary and Goldfish Summer Splash

As we say goodbye to June, it’s time for a look back at several great summer events. First up, the West Vancouver Library Mallet Masters Croquet Tournament was held at Ambleside Greens Golf Course where mulligans are not only allowed, they’re encouraged. Dressed in Hampton’s whites, teams took to the field to pound it out for glory and charity. Next, it was sexy swimwear by Anna Kosturova and art by Tiko Kerr at Bud and Dottie Kanke’s fashionable Goldfish Pacific Kitchen in Yaletown. Entitled “Summer Splash”, all funds raised to go support the Vancouver Native Health Society. Lastly, West Vancouver’s Ron Orr rolled out the red carpet at his Roxy nightclub for “Rockshow” a live heavy metal hair band night celebrating the establishment’s 22nd anniversary.

01 – The benevolent Bud Kanke, left, owner Goldifsh and Joe Fortes, teams up with the legendary Umberto Menghi to donate a dinner to die for at the Summer Splash event.

02 – Organizer Andrea Maglajlija greets guests to the Summer Splash event at Golfish with artist Tiko Kerr.

03 – Former West Vancouver mayor Mark Sager and his talented team made it all the way to the finals of the West Van Mallet Masters Croquet Tournament.

04 – West Vancouver’s Ron and Val Orr walk the red carpet amid mohawks and mullets at the 22nd Anniversary “Rockshow” party at their Roxy nightclub.

05 – West Vancouver Library Foundation coordinator Diana Matrick, left, and event chair Nicole Brown rally the teams for the big finals of the Mallet Master Croquet Tournament.

06 – There were big cheers for the gang from Saltaire restaurant who generously served up “Pearfect” pear flavoured martinis for the Mallet Masters Croquet Tournament cocktail hour.

07 – They’re the best in the biz. Event planners and PR gals extraordinaire Tammy Preast, left, and Sharon Chan-Knight made sure everything went off without a hitch at Mallet Master Croquet.

08 – West Vancouver mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones and her teammates took home the trophy for first place at the Mallet Masters Croquet (now how many mulligans was that again?)

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By Catherine Barr – June 17 and 18, 2010

As seen in print in the North Shore Outlook newspaper on July 1, 2010

June 27, 2010