Looking for a chance to enjoy from fabulous music and food all while supporting UBC’s Opera Program? The look no further! On Friday, you can do it all by attending the UBC Opera Ball at the Chan Centre.
I will be there singing a few tunes with the Dal Richards Orchestra - hope to see you at this GREAT event!
Dawn
Michel and I helped host the Sears Great Canadian Chill in English Bay this weekend. The weather was AWFUL. But the downpour didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits — as more than $20,000 was raised to help fund oncology units at hospitals across the country — including BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver.
For more information visit this website.
Congrats to everyone who took part in the Polar Bear Swim in English Bay. You’re much braver than we are!
Sears Great Canadian Chill in English Bay
Received this release about a great event happening next week!
Prepare to experience some of the newest and tastiest offerings on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 6 to 9 p.m. as Vancouver Foodster, Vancouver’s essential online food and drink guide, and Taste and Sip Magazine presents “Tasting Plates Vancouver”.
Participating restaurants will offer tasting plates of their food to the guests, thereby showcasing their restaurant and promoting their food and chefs.
The event is a roving tour that brings guests to the participating restaurants, cafes & food trucks, throughout the evening and they will walk, bike, transit or drive around the downtown area to the various participating restaurants.
Let your taste buds travel the city with Vancouver Foodster and Taste and Sip Magazine. Some of the participating restaurants include: Phat Deli Yaletown, Notturno Paninoteca, Cosca Restaurant, Juice Truck, Bonchaz, Soho Road and Footo Delights. More restaurants will be announced in the coming days.
Tickets: $25 per person (eventbrite fee extra) – ticket price includes tasting plates at each of the participating restaurants throughout the evening. A donation of $2 from each ticket purchased will go to support the Vancouver Food Bank. (Beverages are not included, you are welcome to purchase wine, beer, cocktails or mocktails at each of the participating restaurants).
Tickets are available for purchase ONLINE ONLY.
The first 300 people to purchase an advance ticket will receive a copy of the new book “Vancouver Foodster’s guide to dining and drinking in Vancouver “ written by Richard Wolak (value $21.95), approx 200 pages, publishing February 2012.
“When I first started Vancouver Foodster over 2-1/2 years ago, it was because I had a great passion for food and wanted to share it with the public,” explains Richard Wolak, Editor and Publisher of Vancouver Foodster. ‘Tasting Plates Vancouver’ is a chance for people to try something different, foods from restaurants, food trucks and cafés in Vancouver!” Richard Wolak
I’ll be there…will you?
Dawn
Had a roaring great time on the Live Eye today - and so this week’s Friday Fave is an event! Monster Jam taking place on Saturday, February 4 at BC Place Stadium!
I had a chance to ride in Cam McQueen’s Northern Nightmare - What a Rush!
with Cam McQueen!
If you missed the segements, please click HERE to watch!
Fun for the whole family – just be sure to bring your earplugs!
Have a great weekend!
Dawn
Had a great time celebrating Chinese New Year – the Year of the Water Dragon today at Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden ! We had Author and Cultural Educator Stephanie Yuen talking about food and some fabulous Lion Dancers!
Be sure to attend the Chinese New Year Parade this Sunday (you will see some of your favourite OMNI personalities ) , but please take the time to go to the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Garden for more festivities – admission is by donation on January 29th!
Gung Hay Fat Choi!
Dawn
I don’t think I’m up for skydiving…you know, that whole jumping out of a plane thing kind of freaks me out – but this MAY be the next best thing! It’s called Fly Zone , and you get to experience the part “after” the jump!
The instructors were awesome – here’s the VIDEO if you missed the segments on BT! They are only at the location until mid-February until they have to move to a different location (TBA) – so give them a call!
Highly recommend this experience!
with the instructors of Fly Zone
Have a great weekend!
Dawn
This year I am thrilled to be performing New Year’s Eve with the Dal Richards Orchestra at the River Rock Casino in Richmond! I will be one of Dal’s Gals (which also includes Diane Lines, Jennifer Hayes and the newest addition, Caroline Markos) as we ring in 2012 – how cool is that?!?
Just one of Dal's Gals! photo by Linsey Hulls
On January 5, 2012, Dal will turn 94 years old! To celebrate this BC Legend, Breakfast Television is devoting the Live Eye that day to host an on-air birthday party at his home during the broadcast (imagine having to get up at 6am on your birthday and have guests over? What a guy!). We will hear stories, see pictures and some of his memorabilia from his 7 decades of performing.
We are also expecting a few special guests to join us, so please tune in to BT on January 5 and celebrate with us!
I also encourage you to post your birthday greetings to Dal here on my blog…I would be happy to print them off for him and present your wishes that morning. I know he will be thrilled and grateful for your support!
Have a wonderful New Years Eve! Please be safe and don’t drive if you are drinking. We all deserve a great start to 2012!
Please be sure to check out my Official Website for upcoming gigs with Dal Richards as well as my own Jazz Stylings.
You may also follow me on TWITTER and FACEBOOK - thanks for keeping in touch!
Dawn
This week’s Friday Fave…Ucluelet!
My Husband, In-Laws and I had been to Tofino a few times, usually at Christmas which falls right into Storm Watching Season.
This time, we made our way to Ucluelet’s Black Rock Resort which can only be described as AMAZING. The weather was stormy coming in…Christmas brought some sunshine and Boxing day we were back to storms. All in all a PERFECT getaway.
the view from our balcony
I also have to give props to the Float Lounge for my new favourite (bonus Friday Fave!) warm drink: the Ukee Fog! It’s Steamed Milk with Navan Cognac and then you top it with some chai tea (you make a little pot and keep topping it off). Delish!!!!
Have a great Weekend!
Dawn
Spent a wonderful morning at Solly’s Bagelry as we celebrated the first day of Chanukah (last night was Chanukah eve). Leah was able to show us through her production kitchen, we made Jelly Donuts, Ragolah and Latkes and learned of the significance of each of these foods as well as the significance of lighting the Menorah.
If you get a chance to go to Solly’s – be sure to have a potato and onion Knish or the Borscht – they are my fave!!
Happy Channukah!
Dawn
I had the honour of speaking to the “Women of Substance” Entrepreneurial Group (founded by chanteuse Deborah Ledon) last night. They asked me to share my journey from childhood to today – how I got to where I am, where I see myself going, and how I balance my life as a TV Host and Singer as well as a “sometime” actress.
At the end of my “story’ I shared the 7 lessons I have learned so far….here they are - I have added my personal relationship to that lesson in italics – coles notes of the speech if you will:
1)Don’t be Afraid of Hard Work (I have been working since I was 14, often working multiple jobs)
2)Everything Is trainable except personality (it’s what was said to me when I was given my first TV gig – and if you didn’t think there was a STEEP learning curve…check out my AUDITION for that first TV gig!)
3) Don’t be afraid of stepping out of your comfort zone (had I not been prepared to move from Edmonton, where I was doing well, achieved success and had my family and friends close – I would not have the great opportunities I have here now in Vancouver)
4) If the situation is not to be changed…change your attitude. You have a choice. (this was my most recent lesson. When the format of the show changed (again) I had to make a choice about how how was going to react to changes not in my control)
5) have at least 1 person who believes in you (for those times you don’t believe in yourself) Someone who is your Biggest fan. (my hubby had the faith that the move to Vancouver would be a great one for me…I was uncertain I would have the same opportunities I had in Edmonton…I have surpassed any expectation)
6) Be that person for someone else…especially another woman. (women have a reputation for “hating other women” and not wanting our fellow females to do better than us…that we feel threatened by each other. Prove them wrong and pay it forward.)
7) be grateful and give back to the community…most of us live a blessed life beyond what much of the world could ever hope for. (I try to do this by the giving of my own personal time to as many charities as I can. To help them raise money. To use my profile to benefit others. )
Feel free to share your lessons by commenting on this post…I would love to hear them, and maybe “learn” a little more!
Dawn