Events and Entertainment

So far the very best e-mail we've received in the year 2010 came from the Georgia Straight, and it began like this: "Congratulations, Vancouver Is Awesome was chosen #1 for Best local blog in our annual BEST of Vancouver reader's poll!" This.

Sarah and Aubrey.

Two VIP Passes to Eco-Fashion Week, $100 Gift Certificate to The Refinery , a Party with K-OS and oodles of AVEDA and SIGG Swag!!!! Elyse Levesque ( Stargate Universe ) photographed by Raphael Mazzucco.

“Comedy is tragedy plus time.” It’s been said many times by many comedians. I believe the original usage dates back to the great Carol Burnett.

Have you entered Vancouver is Awesome 's giveaway to win tickets to Tom Green (Friday) or Edge of the Fest (Saturday) featuring a slew of awesome talent including Tig Notaro and Neil Hamburger (Saturday)? There's still time! Go HERE and get 'er done.

Every day we share a single photo from our Flickr Pool shot by one of our faithful and talented readers (that’s you!). I spent a lot of time in the Grouse Mountain Skyride this past winter while working on a job.

It's a new dog twice a week! Click here to find out how to get your dog posted if you haven't sent in your photos yet! Today's dog featured in Dogtown Vancouver is Bunk, Patrick T's pup. Here's what he had to say about him... NAME: Bunk.

Have you entered Vancouver is Awesome 's giveaway for one copy of every album shortlisted for the Polaris Prize ? Go HERE to find out more and enter.

Welcome to The Playground, a place for Vancouver parents and their awesome kids. Every Wednesday I post a roundup of upcoming family-friendly events and activities.

Our first episode of Giants Of The Forest (click HERE to read about the project) is with our dear friend Savannah for her new project, Redbird.