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  • Vancouver’s Best 2014 Parties and Gala Events

    Get out your social calendar and let’s plan to party. As the new 2014 year begins there is lots of fun to be had. Many regulars are back, including wine festivals, art galleries and theatre openings. And there’s lots of places for live entertainment and food too. Pick the ones you like for dressing up, or down, but best of all, there are lots of chances to help give to charity. So let’s get the gala gears going and remember to stay in touch and save me a smile.

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    01 – Comedians Brett Butt, left, and wife Nancy joined Leo Awards producer and North Vancouverite Walter Daroshin on the red carpet this past spring. Look for Leos to be handed out again early June 2014.

    02 – Putting up a fight for kids in sport are Craig Knapton, left, and boxer Manny Sobral. The Athletics for Kids (A4K) gala will be held on May 2, 2014 at Hollyburn Country Club and includes live sanctioned boxing bouts.

    03 – Whistler’s Cornucopia is one of the year’s best food and wine events and now extends to two weekends starting the second week in November 2014. Notables like Olympian Ashleigh McIvor, hubby and Whitecaps star Jay DeMerit, Hy’s Steakhouse owner Neil Aisenstat and Foxtrot Vineyard’s Gustav Allander were all on hand at one of last year’s best dinners.

    04 – A toast to the Vancouver International Wine Festival by executive director Harry Hertscheg, left, and Bard on the Beach’s leading man, Christopher Gaze. This year France is the featured country and events run from February 24 – March 2, 2014.

    05 – West Vancouver’s Harmony Arts festival has grown in so many ways and now includes fun wine and food nights as well as the week long art show and live entertainment stages. Harmony Arts manager Christie Rosta, left, joined Marnie Wilson and House Wine hostesses Michaela Morris and Michelle Bouffard for a perfect night on the pier last year. Mark your calendars for August 1-10, 2014.

    06 – North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley Days is an amazing community day event and gala dinner evening held at the end of May 2014. Last year, Peter Haigh, left, from North Shore Rescue, Lynn Valley Days committee member Gillian Konst and Lynn Valley Community president and Lions Club member Eric Miura celebrated in style.

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    By Catherine Barr – Jan 6, 2013

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Jan 9, 2013

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  • Vancouver International Wine Festival Bacchanalia Gala 2013

    The players may have changed, but the celebration remains the same. The Vancouver International Wine Festival (previously known as the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival), held its Bacchanalia Gala Dinner last week. The magnificent ballroom at the Fairmont Vancouver Hotel was transformed into a magical setting as guests sipped on bubbly glasses of Mumm Napa DVX 2005 during the reception. Then it was time for dinner and a magical trip through the great state of California. Each course was accompanied by two select vintages including Painted Rock Estate Chardonnay, Schug Cameros Pinot Noir and special Cabernet Sauvignon from West Vancouver’s own Ray Signorello. After dinner it was time for the wine auction. Overall, the evening raised over $400,000 for its new beneficiary – Bard on the Beach.

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    01 – Vancouver International Wine Festival executive director Harry Hertscheg, left, raises a toast to open the festival alongside Bard on the Beach’s leading man, Christopher Gaze.

    02 – Bacchanalia Gala PR gal Megan Verchere, left, and West Vancouver real estate agent Alexis Palkowski set the fashion trend at the champagne reception.

    03 – North Shore residents and Bacchanalia gala board members Jim and Milena Robertson have both been part of this elegant affair for many years.

    04 – West Vancouver’s Darrell Ert, left, and businessman Gary Segal are among the VIPs at the gala event.

    05 – West Vancouver winemaker Ray Signorello is lucky enough to spend half his time down in Napa tending to his vines. He and girlfriend Tanya are also expecting their second child later this year.

    06 – Actor Paul Duchart cuddles up to the House Wine gals, aka Michaela Morris and Michelle Bouffard, who are always on hand to keep the glasses full.

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    By Catherine Barr – Feb 26, 2013

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Mar 7, 2013

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