Calling all Westside business owners and professionals. The newly rejuvenated Kitsilano Chamber of Commerce (KCC) is holding a Wine, Cheese and Cholocate Masquerade Oct. 27, at the Museum of Vancouver. As the title implies, guests can sip on old world …

© 2004-2011 Rebecca Bollwitt – Miss604.com. If you are not reading this via official Miss604 channels, this content is being reproduced without permission. ET Canada is in Vancouver this week doing three shows live from Jack Poole Plaza in Coal Harbour. The first day of the show was yesterday and they’ll be broadcasting again today [...]

Today in Toronto: head to a meeting to ask questions of the TTC’s chief customer service officer, a new exhibit opens and it’s all about engaging with your city, acclaimed musical FELA! starts a limited run in Toronto, and IFOA continues.

TALK: Do you have something to say about the TTC? A lot has been happening with the organization of late, so tonight’s your chance to have your voice heard and ask any questions that may be on your mind. Chris Upfold, the transit commission’s chief customer service officer, will be meeting with TTC riders to [...]

[ Friday, November 11, 2011; 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] WHAT: Raw Sugar Café 3rd Anniversary Party & Blog Launch
WHEN: Friday, November 11, 2011 / 9pm doors / 9:30pm start / til late
MUSIC: Andrew Vincent / Rouge / DJ Male Nurse
WHERE: Raw Sugar Café / 692 Somerset Street West
ADMISSION:$5

[ Thursday, November 3, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Book Release Party:
Thursday, November 3, 7:00 pm
Collected Works, 1242 Wellington Street, Ottawa
Excerpts from Mechanicsville Monologues 1 and 2 and a sneak preview of Mechanicsville Monologues 3 with the first installment of The Adventures of Loup-Garou.
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One of the most popular theatrical events of 2009 and 2010 – Performed by Chamber Theatre [...]

[ Thursday, November 10, 2011; 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] New York Saxophonist Don Braden to present Jazz Improvisation Workshop at Ottawa’ss Galerie240 on Thursday, November 10th. 7:30 to 11:30 pm. 240 Gigues Street, Ottawa.

Ottawa Byward Market’s Galerie240 will play host to an evening of listening, learning and jaming with Special Guest Clinician – New York based Saxophonist and Flutist and “High Note” Recording Artist [...]

[ Friday, October 28, 2011; 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] The Enriched Bread Artists Studios are pleased to present legendary performer Stoney Martins and his country and western combo The Outriders. This special one night only engagement will take place Friday October 28th at the Enriched Bread Artists Studios. 951 Gladstone Ave. Show time is 8PM Admission is Free. For more information visit

[ Sunday, November 13, 2011; 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] A foodie scavenger hunt aimed at raising awareness about community hunger. All proceeds donated to the Ottawa Food Bank.
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Ottawa has some fantastic nooks and crannies filled with wonderful restaurants, epicurean hideouts and simply great foodie destinations that many locals seek out with mouth watering anticipation. We are all fans of these places and its time [...]

On Wednesday, Nov. 9, I’ll be speaking to America’s Future Foundation (event link here) at the Ontourage in Chicago. Hope to see you there.

© 2004-2011 Rebecca Bollwitt – Miss604.com. If you are not reading this via official Miss604 channels, this content is being reproduced without permission. The Heart of the City Festival will host more than 100 events at over 30 locations in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside from Wednesday, October 26 to Sunday, November 6, 2011. I’ve been flipping [...]

© 2004-2011 Rebecca Bollwitt – Miss604.com. If you are not reading this via official Miss604 channels, this content is being reproduced without permission. The Women in Leadership Foundation is presenting the 4th annual Superwomen and Friends Gala the evening of November 5, 2011. The Women In Leadership Foundation (WIL) creates inspirational programs that bring women [...]

Book nerds had a great, great weekend. There was the venerable International Festival of Authors, and the indie fun at Canzine, and more to check out than time to spare. Choices must always be made, and here are three of ours—highlights from IFOA’s opening weekend that drew the most commentary and advanced chatter. Worth the [...]

© 2004-2011 Rebecca Bollwitt – Miss604.com. If you are not reading this via official Miss604 channels, this content is being reproduced without permission. The Vancouver Public Space Network (“VPSN”) presents the annual Halloween SkyTrain Party this Friday, October 28, 2011 at Waterfront Station. Photo credit: Miss Barabanov on Flickr The rules are simple: Show up [...]

The Everything To Do With Sex Show’s expected mix of adult-themed products and services, seminars, and workshops got a lift from quirky main-stage events.

Sex conventions have been somewhat stigmatized. Images of sweaty, overweight men rummaging through boxes of vintage pornography may come to mind. One might also imagine BDSM mistresses walking up and down booth aisles in tight leather. Part of the reason these stereotypes exist is because nobody really knows how to (nor probably wants to) define [...]

A couple of years ago, when I was looking for a pair of UGG boots in my size, I simply could not find them anywhere. Well, fast forward to this month, and lucky Torontonians now have an entire store dedicated to the comfy Australian boots, smack dab in…

In today’s Urban Planner: representatives from the ROM, AGO, and Ontario Science Centre talk tech upgrades; Dead Meadow bring psychedelic fuzz to Sonic Boom and Lee’s Palace; Kim Cattrall and Eugene Levy talk shop; and the IFOA continues.

DISCUSSION: With advances in technology—both hardware and software, particularly when it comes to social media—museums and public learning centres are under pressure to adapt and innovate. A panel of experts from the Art Gallery of Ontario, Ontario Science Centre, and Royal Ontario Museum will discuss how new technology is changing their institutions and others around [...]

[ Thursday, November 17, 2011; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Where is the Canadian publishing industry going? Are the best years behind us?
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Ten years ago, the Canadian publishing industry had no reason to envy publishing industries in other countries. Canadian literature and publishing houses were the finest jewels in Canada’s cultural life. During this period, Douglas Gibson published for McClelland & Stewart such authors as [...]

[ Friday, November 4, 2011; 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] OPEN HOUSE
School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa
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Friday, November 4th, 2011
15:00-21:00
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The School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa will be opening its doors to the public and you are invited!
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Tour the darkroom, computer lab, and studio spaces of SPAO.
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View displays, slide shows, and exhibitions of images by our students.
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Participate in demonstrations, live shoots and a print sale!
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Open [...]

[ Friday, October 28, 2011; 7:15 pm to 9:00 pm. ] It’s that most wonderful time of the year! Ghosts, goblins, ghouls and sexy nurses. Ah, we love Halloween. The October Once Upon A Slam is going down the spooky road. Have you ever had a ghostly encounter? Perhaps the ghost of great, great, great Uncle John haunts your family. Maybe you dream up scary stories [...]

[ Saturday, October 29, 2011; 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFP5pV2-YY4[/youtube]
HALLOWEEN HELLBENDER with EVIL FARM CHILDREN and GOOD2GO on Sat.October 29th at the Elmdale Tavern (1084 Wellington St…West) . $10 at the door. Doors at 9:00pm. Very scary tunes will be played. Check out the bands on YouTube:
EVIL FARM CHILDREN – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFP5pV2-YY4