The concert stars award winning singer/actress Jayme Armstrong most notably from the hit CBC television show “How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria” and currently the star of the US National Touring Production of “Camelot”. Ms. Armstrong is accompanied by celebrated pianist Sean Bayntun.

I welcome you all to join us as we take a musical journey together to celebrate the music of these two international icons.

Tickets on sale August 1, 2009 – Child, Student, Senior & Adult prices available and listed on the Gateway Theatre website. Open to all ages.

Your support in sharing this concert information with your friends, family and co-workers will ensure a wonderful evening for all in attendance.

For more concert details visit www.gatewaytheatre.com

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$275,000* No Limit Texas Hold’em

• Sunday Nov. 16 Noon
• $500 buy-in + $50 registration fee
• 550 players (maximum)
• Single day event

$275,000* Limit/ No Limit Mixed Texas Hold’em

• Monday, Nov. 17 Noon
• $500 buy-in + $50 registration fee
• 550 players (maximum)
• Single day event

$550,000* No Limit Texas Hold’em

• Day 1: Tuesday, Nov. 18 Noon
• Day 2: Wednesday, Nov. 19 3pm
• $1,000 buy-in + $100 registration fee
• 550 players (maximum)
• Play down to the money
• Resume in the money Nov. 19

$216,000* Shootout No Limit Short Handed

• $1,000 buy-in + $100 registration fee
• 216 players (maximum)
• Round 1: Friday, November 21 7pm
  • 36 players (winner of each table) move on to Round 2
• Round 2: Saturday, November 22 7pm
  • 6 players (winner of each table) move on to Final Table
• Round 3: Sunday, November 23 7pm
  • Final Table

$1,875,000* No Limit Texas Hold’em Main Event $2,500 buy-in + $200 registration fee

• $2,500 buy-in + $200 registration fee
• 750 players (maximum)
• Day 1: Thursday, November 20 Noon
  • Play down to end of Level 8
• Day 2: Friday, November 21 Noon
  • Play down to end of Level 16
• Day 3: Saturday, November 22 Noon
  • Play down to final table
• Day 4: Sunday, November 23 Noon
  • Final Table

Super Satellites

• Sunday, November 16 7pm: $200 Super Satellite
  • 330 players (maximum), no alternates
• Monday, November 17 7pm: $200 Super Satellite
  • 330 players (maximum), no alternates
• Wednesday, November 19 Noon: $200 Super Satellite
  • 550 players (maximum), no alternates
• Wednesday, November 19 7pm: $200 Super Satellite
  • 440 players (maximum), no alternates

Family pumpkin carving

Prepare for Halloween night at the family pumpkin carving at Sunset Community Centre, 6810 Main St., Wednesday, Oct. 29, 6 to 7:30 p.m. $1.50 per person. Pumpkins, tools and candles provided. Register by Oct. 22.

Barclay Manor Halloween

For bigger braver souls, there’s a haunted house at Barclay Manor, 1447 Barclay St., in Vancouver, on Thursday, Oct. 30, between 7 and 9 p.m. Suitable for ages six and up. Cost is $3 per person. Purchase your tickets in advance or at the door. Call 604-257-8333 or visit www.barclaymanor.ca.

Coal Harbour Halloween

Visit Coal Harbour Community Centre (480 Broughton St.) in Vancouver, for the Halloween Carnival and Trick-or-treat trek, Friday, Oct. 31, 3 to 6 p.m. Enjoy creepy crafts, terrifying treats, tombstone tumbling, eerie entertainment and much more! Don’t forget to wear your costume! Pre-registration is recommended, as space is limited. Cost is $5. Call to register at 604-718-8222 or www.coalharbourcc.ca.

Halloween preschool party

Put on your costume and enjoy play gym activities, face painting, cookie decorating, arts and crafts, drinks and more at Sunset Community Centre’s Halloween preschool party for children one to five, Friday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to noon. Call 604-718-6505 for tickets which are limited.

Carnival for the older kids

Also at Sunset Community Centre, there’s a Halloween Carnival for kids over three, Friday, Oct. 31, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Carnival games, fortuneteller, crafts, treats and more. Cost is $3 per child.

Halloween carnival

Drop by Killarney’s Halloween Carnival on Friday, Oct. 31, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Killarney Community Centre. Games, bouncy castles, haunted house, face painting, grab bags and more. Wear your costume for the Halloween parade. Geared for kids three to 12. Please register at the front desk – call 604-718-8201.

Roundhouse fun

Dress up in your creepiest costume and enjoy ghoulish games and creepy crafts, and explore the creepy hollow forest, at the Halloween Carnival, Friday, Oct. 31, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Roundhouse Community Centre, in Yaletown. Children must be supervised by an adult. Cost is $5 per child and pre-registration is required.

Yaletown Trick or Treat

Trick or treat at dozens of Yaletown businesses in Vancouver on Friday, Oct. 31, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Check online for a map and more event details.

Haunted fun at Metropolis

The Metropolis Mystery Manor returns to Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby for 14 days of scary fun from Saturday, Oct. 18 to Oct. 31. Kids are invited to the mall Oct. 25 for fun with the Metrokids Club or for trick-or-treating at 6 p.m. on Halloween Eve. The Metropolis Mystery Manor, a haunted house where kids and grown ups are dared to be scared, is located in the mall’s Grand Court with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to the Rotary Club of Burnaby-Deer Lake. This fun fright is recommended for children age seven and up. The Mystery Manor will be open Mondays through Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.

Halloween howl

Enjoy games, haunted house, candy and door prizes during the Halloween Howl at the C.G. Brown Pool, 3702 Kensington Ave., in Burnaby, on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost is $2.60 per person. Children under seven must be accompanied by an adult.

Halloween on the Heights

Burnaby Heights is the place to be on Halloween, Friday, Oct. 31, as they are once again putting on the very fun Halloween on the Heights. Check out the fun planned on their website at www.burnabyheights.com.

Halloween Howl

For children two to five, there’s a Halloween Howl at the Port Moody Recreation Complex, Friday, Oct. 31, noon to 1:30 p.m. Enjoy a lunch, games, songs and crafts (wear your costume too!). Parent participation and you need to pre-register.

Trick or treat train

Take a ride on the Bear Creek Park Train through the Friendly Spook Alley daily from Oct. 11 to 31. Children’s fare includes a Halloween craft, game, treat and a real pumpkin to take home. Bear Creek Park Train is located at 13750 88th Ave., Surrey. For those looking for a real scare, there’s the Haunted Forest Scream Train, Oct. 17 to 31, 6:30 to 10 p.m.

Family fun night

On Friday, Oct. 31, it’s Halloween family fun night in Langley. Enjoy a Halloween costume dance, apple bobbing, ring the pumpkin, crafts, and much more. Fun nights are scheduled at WC Blair Recreation centre, 4 to 6 p.m., and Willoughby Heights, 5 to 7 p.m. Call 604-533-6170 or 604-882-0408 for details.

Spooktacular fun

Douglas Recreation Centre in Langley is holding its own Halloween soiree for parent and tots on Friday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to noon. Enjoy games, a movie, prizes, and more. Wear your costumes! Cost is $3 per child or $3.50 for family. Call 604-514-2865 for more.

Haunted House and fireworks

Check out one of the Fraser Valley’s best haunted houses at the Ghost Ridge Haunted House at the fairgrounds on 105 Avenue off the Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge. Haunted house runs from Oct. 26 to 30.

Halloween House

The MSA Museum Society presents Hallowe’en House of History, Friday, Oct. 31, 4 to 8:15 p.m. Enjoy a costume contest at 4 p.m., crafts, games, prizes, and more. Then at 6:15 p.m., the house will reopen as the Halloween House, Horrors from History. For all the details, visit online.

babyeats goes Bonkers!!

As a small part of babyeats’ Halloween madness they will have Bonkers the fantastic, creative musical duo perform interactive, imaginative songs, Friday, Oct. 31, 1 p.m. Make sure your child wears a spooky costume! This will be a ticketed event but admission to babyeats is included with the concert ticket to Go Bonkers. babyeats is located in North Vancouver.

Pumpkin patch party

Highlands elementary, 3150 Colwood Dr. in North Vancouver is hosting their annual pumpkin patch party on Saturday, Oct. 25, from noon to 4 p.m. at. Rides, haunted house pumpkins for sale and more.

Spooky FX Tours

The Thomas FX Group in North Vancouver is offering Spooky FX Tours, Oct. 26 to Oct. 31, daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Get a behind the scenes view of movie special effects in a spooky themed environment. Check out their special Halloween effects and decorations for sale too. For more details, call 604-929-5455.

Fireworks

After a busy night of trick or treating, bring the family down for the Halloween Family Fireworks Spectacular, Oct. 31, 8:30 p.m., at the Inter River Park. Park for free at Capilano University and ride the free shuttle to the event.

Terror Hall

Take a terrifying trip through Terror Hall at the East Richmond Community Hall, 12360 Cambie Rd., Richmond, Oct. 28 to 31, 5 to 9 p.m.

Frights and delights

Aberdeen Centre in Richmond is hosting lots of Halloween fun on Friday, Oct. 31, 3 to 7 p.m. in the central atrium. Don’t miss out on the trick-or-treating. For all the details on the Halloween Frights and Delights at Aberdeen Centre, visit online.

Halloween fireworks

Minoru Park in Richmond is having an evening of fireworks and fun on Friday, Oct. 31. Entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m. music, magician, balloons, face painting, clowns, fire juggling and more.

More fireworks

Also on Friday, Oct. 31, there’s other fun fireworks scheduled for King George/Cambie Community Park, 7:45 to 8:15 p.m.; West Richmond Community Centre, 7:30 p.m.; and South Arm Community Centre, 8 p.m.

Annual pumpkin fest

Ladner Village is hosting their annual Pumpkin Fest on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the village of Ladner on 48th Avenue. Rain or shine.

Pumpkin Yard

Check out more than 100 works of pumpkin art Oct. 30 and 31, 5 to 9:30 p.m., at 2527 Fernwood Rd. (between Bay and Haultain) in Victoria.

Ogden Point art

The pumpkins are back with the Pumpkin Art at Ogden Point in Victoria, Oct. 29 to Nov. 2, 1 to 9 p.m. daily. For more details, visit www.pumpkinart.ca.

Pumpkin patches . . .

Laity Pumpkin Patch

Have lots of fun for the whole family at the Laity Pumpkin Patch, 21145 128th in Pitt Meadows. Patch features interactive displays, small tractor ride, animal farm, corn maze, and a huge pumpkin patch. Admission is $2 (children under 12 months are free) and pumpkin prices range from $2 and up. Visit www.laitypumpkinpatch.com for hours and directions. With the Golden Ears Mountains as the backdrop, the pumpkin patch makes for a great place for a family photo.

Willowview Farms

Head out to the country to the Willowview Farms, 288 McCallum Rd., in Abbotsford, to pick out the perfect pumpkin. Saturdays in October are Pumpkin Daze, featuring a hay maze, petting zoo, and a hayride to the pumpkin patch. In October, the farm is open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sundays. FYI: they also sell a tasty apple cider.

Apple Barn

Apple Barn, 333 Gladwin Rd. in Abbotsford is open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The Apple Barn has a play pass for kids for $6.50, which includes hayrides, hay maze, bin maze, slides and petting zoo. Adults are $3, which can be refunded for $3 worth of apples. Pony rides are available on weekends for $4.50, and hayrides are available sometimes on weekdays.

Aldor Acres

Venture out to Langley to check out Aldor Acres, 24990 84th Ave., Langley. Cost is $6 per person or $27 per family, includes hayride, petting farm with many baby animals including a baby horse, a colt named Blaze, and Lavender, the pig, had babies on Oct. 1. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, until Oct. 31.

Country Farms

Richmond is home to a great pumpkin patch at Country Farms, 12900 Steveston Hwy. Sing along hayrides, petting zoo, live entertainment, corn maze and much more. Hours are Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday (and holidays) 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free admission for children under two. Weekday admission is $7 and on weekends admission is $10, which includes a kid-size pumpkin.

Peteys Pumpkin Patch

In Chilliwack, check out Peteys Pumpkin Patch and the Kids Zone. Take a train out to the pumpkin patch, little goblins can play in a Dora pirate ship, and much more. For a scarier trek, check out Reapers and the Dark Maze.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention (VCon) – Author readings and autograph sessions, book launches, dance, masquerade, art auctions and shows, comics and animation, costuming, demos and workshops, music, gaming and literary events. – The Compass Point Inn, 9850 King George Hwy., Surrey – Today through Sunday – Website

Vancouver Home + Interior Design Show – BC Place Stadium, October 16-19, 2008 – Website – Fitness Town is pleased to announce its involvement at this year’s Vancouver Home & Design show. We’ll be showcasing simple, functional fitness equipment essential to starting your very own fitness room in your home, condo or apartment.

Expert fitness consultants will be on site at booth 938 for the 4 day show, taking into account all your fitness needs, and making professional recommendations perfectly fit to your exact health and fitness needs.

We look forward to meeting you at this year’s Vancouver Home and Design show!

PS – Visit our booth for amazing show specials and promotional fitness accessories.

Lolly Pop Fashion Show – Canvas Lounge – 99 Powell St, Vancouver – Website – Strawberry Nights invites you to an amazing night of entertainment, featuring Vancouver’s upcoming models. October 3rd’s show will see 10 girls modeling an array of clothing from high-end fashion, lingerie, and a further promotion of Vancouver’s talent by the incorporation of local designers.

5th Annual Vancouver Snow Show – Exhibitors from across the country will be on hand with the latest equipment and tips in styles, techniques and resort info. – B.C. Place – Saturday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. – Tickets at the door, Website

Vancouver International Film Festival (viff) is still on until Oct. 10th and the Summer Night Market in Richmond is running until Sunday!

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Press release from May 21st, ripped from the website:

Following a public hearing at Richmond City Hall last night, Paul Cheung of Lions Communications was granted a land-use permit to operate a Summer Night Market for the next two years. Cheung confirmed that his group is set to open the market on Friday, May 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Although the site was targeted by vandalism recently, Cheung says that the event will be powered by emergency generators while electrical repairs estimated at $100,000 are underway. The main service pole was cut down and the fuses and wiring were ripped out. The RCMP are currently investigating this incident.

Several Richmond business owners spoke at the public hearing, citing concerns such as parking and garbage. Cheung says his team of experienced event producers has consulted extensively with neighbourhood residents and businesses and will be able to effectively manage these issues with the hiring of professional traffic controllers, a large janitorial crew, and ongoing consultation with neighbours after every weekend.

“I’m thrilled that the City gave us approval, and I want to thank everyone who supported and helped us during this process,” says Cheung. “We are committed to making this year’s Night Market a safe, fun, family-friendly event and I’m so happy that we were given the opportunity to do so.”

Over 160 vendors are registered to set up shop. In addition, Lions Communications has donated two booths: one to the Tzu Chi Foundation to raise funds for China’s Sichuan earthquake victims, and the other to the Richmond Firefighters Union. Last year, Richmond Firefighters raised $33,000 for various charities.

Lions Communications plans to run the weekends-only Summer Night Market from May 30 through October 5 at 12631 Vulcan Way, a large site behind Home Depot. Event hours will be from 7:00 p.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday, and from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Sunday and holiday Monday. Admission is free, with a $4.00 fee for parking on site.

Previous night markets held at the site, with more than 300 vendors selling everything from clothing to food, have attracted from 12,000 to 14,000 visitors a night. Improvements to be made for this year’s night market include reduced parking costs, professional traffic management and additional buses to provide better access to the 400,000 square foot site.

I haven’t been to one of these markets in Richmond but I understand that the food is plentiful and cheap, the vendors are hawking “cheap” goods, and it gets quite busy and loud. Might appeal to the younger crowd but it may be worthwhile to atleast check it out once.

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