Vancouver's best-kept restaurant secrets

Directly from the Provence Marinaside Press Release:

Drop by Provence Marinaside on Tuesday, March 8th for either breakfast or lunch and make a difference to a dog’s life.

That day, Provence Marinaside will be donating 20% of breakfast and lunch sales (including alcohol purchase) to A Better Life Dog Rescue. Better Life Dog Rescue rescues and re-homes neglected and abused dogs.This is an entirely volunteer-run organization with no administrative overhead. Every penny raised goes directly to the health and welfare of the dogs.

To learn more about A better Life Dog Rescue: http://www.abetterlifedogrescue.com

To make a reservation at Provence Marinaside: 604-682-4144 or www.provencevancouver.com

DB Bistro Moderne and Lumiere News

DB Bistro Moderne and Lumiere will be closing their doors on March 13th, 2011.

To read more information on this please go to the following links:

Scout Magazine
Urban Diner
Vancouver Sun

Directly from the Donnelly Group Press Release:

Oscars at Cinema

Entertainment Tonight Canada and Global TV reporter Erin Cebula are hosting the Donnelly Group Oscar party at Cinema on Sunday, February 27th. Our own red carpet walk starts at 4pm, with a prix-fixe dinner menu and host bar available until the ceremonies start. Pre-sale ticket required, available online. Or follow @DonnellyPubs #OscarsAtCinema and watch for our Twitter ticket give-away!

Coolio at Bar None

West coast rapper and pop icon Coolio makes his first Vancouver appearance in…maybe ever, now that we think about it… on Wednesday, March 30th for the 90’s Rewind Party with DJ Ana & Jay Swing at Bar None. We know his songs count among your guilty pleasures - Fantastic Voyage anyone? Peep some of his little-known pre-crazy braid, early work with WC & the Maad Circle. Early bird tickets are on sale online now, get em while they’re hot.

Repub-loud at Republic

LOUD Wednesdays at Republic started off with a bang last week. Thanks to all of the bands, especially Black Hat Villain who made the trip into town and gave an inspiring performance. Thanks to CFOX, and big shout to new sponsors the Georgia Straight and Molson M. Centrefold, Sparc and Bullets in Overdrive are next week’s lineup of local indie talent.

Directly from the Bistro 101 Press Release:

Bistro 101 Plays ‘Musical Chairs’

Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts’ (PICA) Bistro 101 is set to undergo an exciting transformation along with our ever popular bakeshop and café - Bakery 101.  With renovations slated to begin on February 28 thru to April we couldn’t bear to take the value off your table so, our united team of tomorrow’s chefs alongside our internationally trained culinary professionals will continue to offer PICA’s exceptional value 3-course lunch ($18) & dinners ($24), Monday to Friday; with a side of nostalgia.

During renovations Bistro 101 will relocate itself to its original location, beside our professional training kitchens inside the walls of our culinary institute.  So, consider your next dining experience with us a behind the scenes sneak peek into the hustle and bustle of our full-time culinary training programs.   You may even become privy to some of our new and unique design plans as we continue to raise our culinary bar.

Bistro 101 will continue to operate with our regular hours, Monday to Friday for both lunch and dinner.  Please note, our West Coast Buffet will be on hold until the new restaurant space is ready. Reservations are still available online at www.bistro101.com or by calling 604.734.0101.

As a special thanks, guests who dine with us during the renovation period will be invited to join us at our grand re-opening! (date and details to be confirmed).

PS:  Bakery 101 will continue to be your source for delicate pastries, lunch combos and dessert decadence just be prepared to take it to go.

Directly from The Sandbar Press Release:

On Wednesday, March 2nd, The Pacific Salmon Foundation and The Sandbar is proud to present The Stamp Collection.

This unique and delicious event will be promoting salmon restoration and regeneration, and will feature a Silent Auction showcasing a collection of limited edition hand signed lithographs from the private Salmon Conservation Stamp collection.

Tickets are $30 and include Ocean Wise salmon canapés as well as one host beverage, with all proceeds going towards salmon habitat and enhancement programs. Join us for this fantastic event for a great cause at 5:30pm on Wednesday, March 2nd.

GK Media Inc is pleased to present a new feature recipe:

Modest Miso Soba Salad from Simply West Coast Sauces.

To download all of the recipes please use the recipe iPod guide or go to the Recipes page.

Directly from the Blue Water Cafe Press Release:

Blue Water Cafe Hosts Ultimate California Wine Dinner

Thursday, March 10, 2011  •  6:00pm

Vancouver, B.C. - In 1976, Stephen Spurrier’s famous ‘Judgement of Paris’ shook the very firmament of the wine world. More than 30 years later, California wines have progressed through several iterations—from the over-oaked chardonnay of the 90s, and the jammy, fruit-forward cabernets of the last decade—to a place of nuance and inflection.

Together, Blue Water Cafe and Vintage Corks are delighted to present a selection of prestigious California wineries, whose style reflects that modern dialect of subtle craft, traditional methods, and sustainable growing practices.

Cast in Blue Water Cafe’s private wine room, executive chef Frank Pabst and his talented brigade have crafted an equally modern menu to marry with each of the wines carefully chosen for this evening.

“These producers have time and time again earned a place on our wine list,” says wine director Andrea Vescovi, Vancouver’s ‘2009 Sommelier of the Year’. “This is an unprecedented collection of premium estates coming together in one glorious evening.”

MENU

Reception
2009 Dry Creek Vineyards Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg

Nova Scotia Lobster Salad
coral lentils, guanciale and black truffles, smoked vichyssoise mousse
2008 Dutcher Crossing Winery Costello Vineyard Chardonnay, Alexander Valley

West Coast Sablefish
soy sake glazed, kohlrabi and mustard greens, tamarind reduction
2007 Goldeneye Vineyard Gowan Creek Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley

Herb Crusted Lamb Striploin
borlotti beans, cipollini onions, black trumpet mushrooms, tomato fondue
with kalamata olives and lemon, lamb jus infused with winter savory
2006 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley

Grilled Cote de Boeuf
dry aged rib steak and braised oxtail, pomme puree, brussels sprouts
reduced braising juices with fresh bay leaf and bone marrow
2007 Blackbird Illustration Proprietary Red, Napa Valley
2005 Heitz Cellar Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Chocolate Caramel Bar
bitter chocolate mousse, caramel fondant
brownie biscuit, coffee ice cream
2006 Dry Creek Vineyards Late Harvest Zinfandel, Sonoma County

Special Guests: Tim Duncan, Proprietor, Silver Oak Cellars; Paul Leary, President, Blackbird Vineyards; Debra Mathy, Proprietor, Dutcher Crossing; Kathy Oates, Export Director, Duckhorn Wine Co./Goldeneye Vineyards; Antonio Silvia, Export Director, Dry Creek Vineyards.

HOW TO PURCHASE

Tickets are $160 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Seating is limited.

For reservations, email Stephan Cachard at stephan@bluewatercafe.net.

Directly from the PICA Press Release:

Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts Welcomes Pastry Chef Toshitsuga Hara

Former two decade long Executive Pastry Chef for Vancouver’s illustrious Pan Pacific Hotel, Chef Toshitsuga (Ted) Hara is a welcome addition to Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts’ (PICA) Professional Baking & Pastry Arts program.  “We could not have found a better combination of experience, passion and prestige to complement our existing team of internationally trained faculty members” adds Executive Chef and newly elected Chefs’ Table Society of BC President, Julian Bond.

Chef Hara was born and apprenticed in Kyoto, Japan where for 15 years he successfully owned an acclaimed pastry & café.  Horizon before him Chef Hara relocated to Canada where soon after he graced the kitchens of Vancouver’s Pan Pacific Hotel to oversee the pastry operations for this 504-room Five Diamond Hotel and Five Diamond restaurant.  Successfully managing the pastry department of one of the largest hotel banquet facilities with 42,000 sq/ft of catering venues and 20 function rooms Chef Hara was still hungry for a challenge.

Chef Hara then went on to represent Canada in numerous international pastry competitions as well as, an appearance at the acclaimed James Beard House, NYC.  Competing aside, Chef Hara began to lend his industry prowess as a judge and mentor for the World Pastry Championship, the American Culinary Classic & the World Culinary Olympics as the Canadian National Team Pastry coach.

Passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience, Chef Hara recently joined PICA as a full-time Baking & Pastry Arts Instructor because in his words, “Pastry is a wonderful and creative art. Taste, aesthetic and overall wow factor can be achieved freely if you have the passion and proper foundation of skills.  Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts is your play ground to start creating your dream. I love contemporary art, fashion and architecture which is expressed in my artful pastry creations. With my expertise and experience working abroad; I am excited to move into this next phase of my pastry career to create and share my experiences with the next generation of chefs.”  With worldwide accolades and memberships under his well tempered toque Chef Hara’s knowledgeable expertise and gentle but firm appreciation for the pastry arts is most certainly welcome to the teaching kitchens of Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts.

Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA), founded in 1997, is one of Vancouver’s first accredited private culinary institutes to provide diploma programs in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts.  As a designated WSET provider PICA offers Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Wine Certificate programs.  PICA operates Bistro 101, an 80-seat on-site gourmet restaurant, a bustling bakeshop and café - Bakery 101 and a professional Catering Department. PICA is Vancouver’s original hands-on cooking class purveyor and winner for the 5th consecutive year of the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence.  PICA is of elite status among culinary institutions in Canada and in being such continues to raise the bar.

Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts is situated at the gateway to Granville Island at 1505 West Second Avenue, Vancouver, BC.

To contact PICA please call (604) 734-4488

Directly from the Opus Bar Press Release:

Oscars at OPUS Bar

Please join hosts Fred Lee and Fiona Forbes for Hollywood’s biggest night.

Sunday, February 27
Cocktail Reception: 4:30 PM
Showtime: 5:00 PM
OPUS Bar, 350 Davie Street, Vancouver B.C.

RSVP to Meghan Brush mbrush@opushotel.com

Directly from the Restaurant 62 Press Release:

CHEF JEFF MASSEY LANDS SPOT ON PRESTIGIOUS “40 FOODIES UNDER 40″ LIST

Jeff Massey, Executive Chef and co-owner of restaurant 62 has been named in the prestigious “Top 40 Foodies Under 40″ list for 2011. The annual listing published by Western Living Magazine ranks Chef Jeff among Western Canada’s top restauranteurs under the age of forty.

Chef Jeff Massey is featured on page 60 in the March issue of the magazine. A portion of the article is available for viewing on the restaurant 62 website.

“It’s a great honour to be chosen for the 2011 list, said Chef Jeff Massey. “I’ve followed this list of industry who’s-whos since its inception and I’m so proud to be a part of this year’s distinguished group.”

The Top 40 Foodies Under 40 list ranks not only Western Canada’s top restauranteurs but also the best chefs, food producers, activists, and wine and spirits experts. The list has helped to further the careers of those it ranks by raising their profiles to a large readership of more than 772,000 from Manitoba west.

Directly from the Foodportunity Press Release:

It is your exclusive chance to dine at the new Terry Avenue restaurants by the Tom Douglas Group.

Want to be an intimate part of developing these restaurants? The Tom Douglas Group chefs are in the recipe testing stage and are anxious to hear your feedback.
Over a series of 3 nights there will be a pop up test kitchen at the Palace Ballroom where they will prepare dishes under development.  The new chefs will be on hand as well as Tom to talk through the work behind the menu items. Stuart Lane chef at Cuoco, Brian Walczyk chef at Brave Horse and Deyki Thonden is chef de cuisine for Ting Momo.

There is a beautiful and historic 2 story brick building in the emerging South Lake Union neighborhood where they are building 3 new restaurants. All 3 spaces benefit from the gorgeous interior architectural bones of wood, brick and artfully restored generous windows. On the ground floor is a warm red and gold hued pasta kitchen called Cuoco, which means cook in Italian. The second floor has the bright and lively Brave Horse Tavern centered around a pretzel oven and 26 taps. On the eastern interior is a small Tibetan dumpling café called Ting Momo.

You are invited to taste and respond on a comment card. The architectural plans and early photos will be on display. Tastings will be held on 3 nights in March with each night dedicated to one restaurant.
Cost is $25.00 per person and includes 5 menu samples and a glass of wine.
Time:  6 pm
Where: Palace Ballroom at the corner of 5th and Lenora
2100 Fifth Avenue
When:   Thursday March 10th - Cuoco
Friday March 18th – Brave Horse Tavern
Saturday March 19th – Ting Momo
Reservations to be made with Amy Richardson at 206-448-2001 or amyr@tomdouglas.com
Limited to 60 guests per session

Directly from the Playhouse Wine Festival Press Release:

VINESTARS OF WINE CELEBRATE 33 YEARS AT PLAYHOUSE WINE FESTIVAL

Meet the industry’s top international trendsetters and principal vintners

To mark its 33rd year the 2011 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival will welcome some of the most progressive winemakers and winery leaders in the world. From pouring at the International Festival Tasting to hosting events, these vin-pioneers are set to satisfy curious neophytes and seasoned oenophiles with personal, one-on-one meet and greets. Appearances from the following wine world celebrities are just a few reasons to partake in the week long festivities.

DIVA(S) AT THE MET

What’s it like to be a woman in the grape trade? Vancouver-based sommelier and Playhouse Wine Festival host Daenna Van Mulligen (alias WineDiva), who has a decade-long list of wine tasting critiques in her purse, will be introducing an international group of female winemakers, proprietors and industry headmistresses at Diva(s) at the Met. Speakers include Ann Sperling, of British Columbia’s 86-year-old Sperling Vineyards; Mary Ann Yewen, Director of Freixenet, one of the top selling sparkling wines on the planet; and Mariola Varona, the North American Export Director of the multi-award-winning Bodegas Martín Códax, specializing in the Albariño grape. Among other dignitaries, these wine queens will dish on the coveted wines they represent, as well as the stories behind their successes as principal businesswomen in a traditionally male dominated industry.

With direction from the biggest wine diva of them all, attendees will also enjoy a selection of small bites prepared by Diva at the Met’s Executive Chef Quang Dang. Join this inspirational group of women on Tuesday, March 29th at the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver, 645 Howe Street, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

THE LEGACY OF A SPANISH VISIONARY: MIGUEL TORRES

When it comes to describing Spanish wine icon Miguel A. Torres, “legendary” is an understatement. Arguably one of the most important families in the history of Spanish wine, Legacy of a Visionary is the pièce de résistance of Festival week. Miguel is the fourth generation of Torres to preside over the acclaimed and centuries-old Miguel Torres Winery, a published author several times over, Decanter magazine’s 2002 Man of the Year and Wine International magazine’s 2005 Personality of the Year.

Moderator Anthony Gismondi will be discussing Miguel’s influence and the Penedès region winery, while guests are guided through a rare and diverse selection of wines from the Torres wineries in Spain, Chile and California.

One of the most anticipated events of the Festival, Legacy of a Visionary will held on Thursday, March 31st at VCC East, meeting room 8, 999 Canada Place Way, from 5:00 - 6:45 pm.

GOOD GRACIOUS GRENACHE!

Join house wine’s Michelle Bouffard and Michaela Morris as they explore the grandeur and the many guises of Grenache. This lesser known, but surprisingly common grape, was baptized as “Garnacha” by the Spaniards and has ties to cheerful rosés, fuller-bodied reds (think: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Priorato and Rioja), and lusciously sweet elixirs. Prepare to taste some of its finest expressions hailing from Spain, France, California and Australia. Good Gracious Grenache! will be held on Saturday, April 2nd, at VCC East, meeting room 1, 999 Canada Place Way, from 3:00 – 4:45 pm.

MEET YOUR MATCH

Finding the perfect wine is like finding the perfect partner, it takes the right introduction at the right time. Oeno-enthusiasts are promised that proverbial “spark” at this year’s much anticipated, Meet Your Match event. Chaperoned by master wine matchmaker and acclaimed wine writer, Anthony Gismondi, sippers will be invited to get up close and personal with the vinestars of the wine biz. These fascinating international winery principals are set to lead tasters first-hand through the intimate secrets of some of the world’s most outstanding wines and wineries. Presented in a format that allows small groups direct and personal interaction with Festival celebrities, each group will have about 6 minutes to taste the producer’s wine, hear their story and ask questions.

Included in the VIP list is proprietor Telmo Rodriguez, one of Spain’s most celebrated and animated winemakers. Telmo sought out forgotten vineyards for the purpose of recovery and cultivation of abandoned indigenous vines to rave reviews, consistently scoring 90+ points. Alvaro Palacios, widely considered to be propelling Spanish wine into the modern era, acquired his first vineyard, Finca Dofí, in 1990, and will be pouring cellared wines for Meet Your Match guests.

Known for his outstanding Syrahs and Cabernets, South African winemaker Marc Kent of Boekenhoutskloof will be returning to the Festival with his much lauded The Journeyman Franschhoek 2005. David Guimaraens, a sixth generation to Portugal’s Taylor Fladgate and Fonseca, is considered something of a winemaking genius at the international table. In December 2010, David released one of the world’s oldest ports, SCION, to a limited group of collectors and connoisseurs, which at 155 years old, may be one of the only wines to have survived the pre-Phylloxera era.

If these wine experts haven’t already satiated your taste buds, the event will also see Stefano Leone, International Export Director of Antinori; Louis Moreau, owner and winemaker of France’s Domaine Louis Moreau; British Colombia’s own Anthony von Mandl of Mission Hill Family Estate; Cristiano Van Zeller of Portugal’s Quinta do Vale Dona Maria; Californian winemaker Rick Sayre of Rodney Strong; Rupert Symington, Joint Managing Director of Symington Graham’s Port; and David Paterson of BC’s Tantalus Vineyards. Meet Your Match is scheduled on Saturday, April 2nd at VCC East, meeting room 8, 999 Canada Place Way, from 5:00 – 6:45 pm.

ABOUT THE PLAYHOUSE WINE FESTIVAL

The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, Canada’s premier wine show, runs from March 28th to April 3rd, 2011. The Playhouse Wine Festival is one of the biggest and oldest wine festival events in the world. In 2011, the theme region will be Spain and the global focus, Fortified Wine. The Festival features a week of special events including the Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, wine seminars, wine minglers, winery dinners, and lunches and brunches at fine restaurants and hotels. The Playhouse Wine Festival is produced by the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival Society, which has three mandates: provide an informative, educational and entertaining wine experience for public and trade; be a premier marketing opportunity for the wine industry and Festival partners; and raise funds for the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company. Since its inception in 1979, the Festival has raised over $7.2 million to enable Western Canada’s leading theatre company to mount 223 productions and develop extensive community outreach and educational programs.

The Shore Club generously presents the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival.

GK Media Inc is pleased to present a new feature cookbook recipe:

Grilled Vegetable Rolls from the New Sonoma Diet Cookbook.

To download all of the recipes please use the recipe iPod guide or go to the Recipes page.

Directly from the Glowbal Group Press Release:

Travel into Spring with The Glowbal Collection and Put a Fresh New Stamp on Your Culinary Quest

The ‘Glowbal Passport’ program returns to The Glowbal Collection of Restaurants, February 24 - March 23. Throughout the course of the month, diners to each of the six restaurants in the collection - glowbal grill, COAST Restaurant, Sanafir, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria and Society - will be issued a Glowbal Passport and will receive a stamp for each visit at lunch or dinner*.

After earning two stamps, diners will automatically receive 10% off the food portion of the bill at the remaining four restaurants visited within the collection**. Travel to all of the restaurants during the promotion to earn six stamps and receive a $100 gift certificate to use at a Glowbal Collection restaurant of your choice.

The Glowbal Collection will also reward a few lucky six-stamp-table-travellers with ultimate prizes that may just require real passports… Watch The Glowbal Collection Blog for all the details!

*For each entrée purchased per visit, per restaurant, limit one per person.
**Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.

Directly from the Hamilton Street Grill Press Release:

Hamilton Street Grill Monthly Wine Tasting Series Presents:

From the vineyards of British Columbia’s newest appellation, Fraser Valley VQA, we offer a tasting of the region’s best.

Neck of the Woods Winery/Backyard Vineyards
Vista D’oro Farms & Winery
Township 7 Vineyards and Winery

In keeping with our popular format, try a sampling of three new wines and have three savoury, wine-inspired food tasters while learning from a wine expert as they take you through a sit down yet casual style tasting. This month’s event also includes a reception wine, a stunning Blanc de Noir sparkling from Neck of the Woods Winery and Backyard Vineyards. At $25 per person, this tasting is one of the city’s best valued events – in other words, a bargain!

This month we are pouring from BC’s newest wine region, the Fraser Valley. But don’t let that fool you, the vineyards are mature, mostly over 10 years, and the wines made by some of the country’s best winemakers. All paired alongside Hamilton Street Grill’s Executive Chef Neil Wyles wine inspired appetizers.

Monday, March 7th or Tuesday March 8th
5:30 pm to 7:30pm
Hamilton Street Grill
1009 Hamilton Street, Yaletown, Vancouver
Tickets $25 per person
Reserve by credit card at: 604-331-1511 or hamiltonstreetgrill@telus.net

Directly from the Vancouver Symphony Press Release:

March Concerts at the VSO

Vancouver, BC - The month of March at the VSO features an exciting array of concerts for every musical taste, from Jazz classics to fun concerts for kids, and Celtic tunes to classical music stars.

The month begins with the popular afternoon series, Pacific Arbour Tea and Trumpets. VSO Concertmaster Dale Barltrop leads the orchestra, and Christopher Gaze narrates, in a concert featuring the beauty of the Baroque era with the music of Telemann and Corelli, and excerpts from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.

Next up is a VSO Pops concert with John McDermott and his unique and beloved blend of Celtic and folk genres. VSO Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik leads the orchestra in this very special presentation.

Children’s entertainers Dandi Productions bring Roald Dahl’s story of Little Red Riding Hood to life on the Orpheum stage in the March installment of the Spectra Energy VSO’s Kids Koncerts series.

Talented and versatile singer, songwriter and performer Simone celebrates the life and music of her mother, musical icon and pioneer Nina Simone. She will perform classic tunes such as My Way, Easy As Life, How Long Must I Wander, Child In Me, and Feelin’ Good, with the VSO.

Passionate Spanish music then takes centre stage as Canadian classical guitarist Daniel Bolshoy performs Rodrigo’s extraordinary Concierto de Aranjuez. Rodrigo’s concerto contains, in its second movement, one of the most recognized and spine-tingling melodies ever penned – audiences never fail to swoon when it is played, and there are none better in Canada to perform this work than Daniel Bolshoy.

In his highly anticipated return to Vancouver, top Canadian musician Louis Lortie will conduct and perform the magnificent music of Bach, Mozart and Mendelssohn. Mr. Lortie makes his long-awaited return with the VSO in a conduct/play concert that sees him at the keyboard for Bach’s Concerto No. 5 in F minor, and Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 – often referred to as ‘Elvira Madigan’ for the Swedish film that featured the concerto’s beautiful second movement.

Symphony at the Roundhouse sees the VSO and dance company Kokoro team up again for the Vancouver International Dance Festival.  This concert will feature the premiere of a collaborative work between Kokoro and Waterhole, a new Vancouver band with VSO Composer-in-Residence Scott Good.

The month comes to a close with the lush, brilliant melodies of Rachmaninoff’s magnificent Symphony No. 2 and an appearance by amazing young violinist Baiba Skride performing Prokofiev’s breathtaking Violin Concerto No. 1 in her VSO debut.

CONCERT INFO

Pacific Arbour Tea & Trumpets: Beautiful Baroque

THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2 PM, ORPHEUM THEATRE

Dale Barltrop leader/violin

Christopher Gaze host

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets: $38 (senior, student and subscriber discounts available)

Tickets available online at www.vancouversymphony.ca or by calling VSO customer service at 604.876.3434

Series Sponsor: Pacific Arbour

London Drugs VSO Pops: John McDermott

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MARCH 4 & 5, 8 PM, ORPHEUM THEATRE

Jeff Tyzik conductor

John McDermott vocalist

Jason Fowler acoustic guitar

Brian MacMillan acoustic guitar

George Koller acoustic bass

Gary Craig percussionist

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets: $26.75 - $84 (senior, student and subscriber discounts available)

Tickets available online at www.vancouversymphony.ca or by calling VSO customer service at 604.876.3434

Series Sponsor: London Drugs

Radio Sponsor: QM/FM

March 4TH Concert Sponsor: Jackson Triggs Okanagan Estate

Spectra Energy Kids’ Koncerts: Roald Dahl’s Little Red Riding Hood

Sunday, March 6, 2 pm, ORPHEUM THEATRE

Pierre Simard conductor

Dandi Productions

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets: Adult- $27.75 Child- $19 (senior, student and subscriber discounts available)

Tickets available online at www.vancouversymphony.ca or by calling VSO customer service at 604.876.3434

Kids’ Koncerts have been endowed by a generous gift from the William and Irene McEwen Fund

Concert Sponsor: McCarthy Tetrault

Series Co-Sponsor: Spectra Energy

Premier Education Partner: TELUS

Specials: Simone on Simone

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 8 PM, ORPHEUM THEATRE

Pierre Simard conductor

Simone vocalist

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets: $45-65 (senior, student and subscriber discounts available)

Tickets available online at www.vancouversymphony.ca or by calling VSO customer service at 604.876.3434

Musically Speaking

North Shore Classics

SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 8 PM, ORPHEUM THEATRE

Monday, March 14, 8 pm, centennial theatre

John Morris Russell conductor

Daniel Bolshoy guitar

Chapi                 La Revoltosa: Prelude

Rimsky-Korsakov       Capriccio Espagnole

Rodrigo               Concierto de Aranjuez

De Falla              Three Cornered Hat: Suites 1 and 2

Chabrier              España

TICKET INFORMATION

March 12th Tickets: $21.50 - $59 (senior, student and subscriber discounts available)

March 14th Tickets: $39 (senior, student and subscriber discounts available)

Tickets available online at www.vancouversymphony.ca or by calling VSO customer service at 604.876.3434

Video Screen Sponsor: TELUS

Special Video Screen Presentations Created and Produced by: Columbia Academy

Radio Sponsor: CHQM-FM

Bach & Beyond

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MARCH 18 & 19, 8 PM, CHAN CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Louis Lortie conductor/piano

Bach            Concerto No. 5 in F minor

Mozart          Piano Concerto No. 21

Mendelssohn     Symphony No. 5, Reformation

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets: $37.50- $66 (senior, student and subscriber discounts available)

Tickets available online at www.vancouversymphony.ca or by calling VSO customer service at 604.876.3434

The presentation of this series is made possible in part through the generous assistance of the Chan Centre for Performing Arts of the University of British Columbia.

Radio Sponsor: CHQM-FM

The Vancouver Sun Symphony at the Roundhouse

SATURDAY, March 19, 8 PM

Essence

Pierre Simard conductor

Co-production with Kokoro Dance

Michael Hynes        Essence

Joseph Schwantner    Music of Amber

WATERHOLE            VSO Commission

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets: $29 (senior, student and subscriber discounts available)

Tickets available online at www.vancouversymphony.ca or by calling VSO customer service at 604.876.3434

Series Sponsor: The Vancouver Sun

Financial support for the Roundhouse series provided by the SOCAN Foundation

PricewaterhouseCoopers Masterworks Silver

Symphony Sundays

SATURDAY & MONDAY, MARCH 26 & 28, 8 PM, ORPHEUM THEATRE

SUNDAY, March 27, 2 pm, ORPHEUM THEATRE

Roberto Minczuk conductor

Baiba Skride violin

Prokofiev                The Meeting of the Volga and the Don

Prokofiev                Violin Concerto No. 1

Rachmaninoff             Symphony No. 2

TICKET INFORMATION

March 26th & 28th Tickets: $26.75 - $84 (senior, student and subscriber discounts available)

March 27th Tickets: $21.50 - $59 (senior, student and subscriber discounts available)

Tickets available online at www.vancouversymphony.ca or by calling VSO customer service at 604.876.3434

Series Sponsor:  PwC

Video Screen Sponsor: TELUS

GK Media Inc is pleased to present a new feature recipe:

Sassy Sesame Tuna Steak from Simply West Coast Sauces.

To download all of the recipes please use the recipe iPod guide or go to the Recipes page.