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I Am . . .

Chris Farley, Steve McQueen, Evel Knievel and more. Discover how Vancouver based Network Entertainment is bringing these beloved legends back to life.

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Page Six Try to Remember It’s been 70 years since the end of World War II. Almost everyone who served in it is gone - but they will never ever be forgotten.

Fortunately, we have lots to remember them by. Lots of stories, songs and letters written to loved ones. There’s also lots of books with great photos, maps and drawings. And even though cameras were harder to come by, there’s lots of real film footage too.

One can only imagine what it would have been like if iPhones or

GoPro cameras had been available back then. There would have been so much more we could have seen and heard and learned - or would there?

Every day I hear of someone losing their smartphone or digital camera. Multiply that all over the world, and that means there’s literally millions of memories being lost every day.

Okay, so the lucky ones have everything backed up “somewhere”.

That’s good. Except what happens when those devices become old, or you forget to pay your cloud membership? As most of us who’ve lost a hard drive know - your digital life can be wiped out in less than

a millisecond - and you end up feeling pretty devastated when it can’t be restored.

And while we continue to store our lives on flash drives that can be wiped out in a flash - we also don’t seem to have a very good overall backup plan for tomorrow.

As we move more and more into the future - what happens to our past? How are people 70 years from now going to remember us when all of our history is stored on obsolete DVD discs? What useful remnants are we even capable of leaving behind? What will our greatgrandchildren have to hang onto when we can barely hang on to our own technology?

Maybe the most powerful thing about the past is that it didn’t require any power at all.

Pen, paper, printed photos and even parchment have all proven they can stand the test of time. No electricity or fancy gizmos needed. And

hats off to the ancients who got right down to it and carved things into stone. You guys rocked - literally.

And while I roll my eyes at my aunt who still carries around her ratty old dog-eared address book, I feel extra dumb as I reach for a phone

only to realize that, without my cell phone, I don’t really know anyone’s number anymore.

Then there’s the “digital laziness syndrome”. I have it. Most of us

I know nothing lasts forever, but I think the events in our lives are

sit on those little plastic memory cards that we throw in a drawer “somewhere”.

magazine so much. All these great photos and fun stories of people in our community. In a small way, it’s our way of telling people that yes, we were here - and yes, we all managed to do a few things “write”.

do. We take holiday photos of everything in sight, then let them

As for letter writing - it’s all but gone (no, email doesn’t count). When was the last time you sent or received a postcard? Instead we post

pictures to Instagram of our feet dangling in the pool. Not exactly something you can hold onto and put in a memory box for your kids.

definitely worth remembering. That’s why I enjoy publishing this

- Catherine Barr Send your comments to news@westvancouver.com

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But thanks to the talents of award-winning Vancouver producer/director Derik Murray, some of pop culture’s most iconic characters from the past are being brought back to life in a whole new way.

Backed by US based SpikeTV network, the super successful “I Am” series is, without a doubt, reexamining what it means to have a life well lived.

With names like Steve McQueen, Evel Knievel, Chris Farley and Johnny Cash on the list, you know it’s going to be a good ride.

And with the right balance of boldness and beauty, and a steadfast commitment to creativity, Murray and his Network Entertainment team are doing much more than just chasing legends - they’re capturing the hearts of heroes and re-introducing them to a whole new generation.

An interview with Derik Murray

Photo: Michael Grecco Photography

They don’t make them like they used to or so they say?

Q - How did you get started in this business - and how did you come up with the “I Am” series idea.

A - I was an advertising photographer and television commercial director and went into film and television from there. I produced and directed the Legends of Hockey series for several years, and focused on Canadian programming with names like Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe and focused mostly on sports. Then I created and produced Making the Cut. But at that stage of the game I realized that I had lot of interests outside of hockey. That there was a much bigger world out there. I started spending some time in the US and we got phenomenal response to our work. Our Facing Ali project attracted the attention of Lionsgate and SpikeTV, and was then shortlisted for an Academy Award, and that was the impetus for going ahead and focusing 100% in generating interest in our work and expanding opportunities in the US. That led to our deal with SpikeTV - and then that led to the “I Am” brand and the first episode which was with Bruce Lee. We have a slate deal with SpikeTV, so that led to our films on Steve McQueen, Evel Knievel, and Chris Farley.

Q - You seem to have chosen people who live on the edge? People who were pop-culture pioneers in a way. Any reason why?

A - It certainly starts with exciting characters who have great appeal to US, Canadian and International audiences. A little bit more of a male focus. The idea is to really come up with a series of films that are about personalities that have lived rich, full, dramatic, challenging lives. The idea is that we want to explore all different genres, whether that be within the Hollywood world or sports or music or comedy.

So you’ll see with the new ones that are coming up that again we’re crossing over into different genres. We use a cinematic and contemporary approach and we focus on authenticity and family and people they grew up with and worked with - but we also include current pop culture icons and personalities.

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NorthVancouver.com | WestVancouver.com Q - Every narrative seems to have a common theme of success to excess - sex, drugs, money and heartbreak. How do you break through that typical pattern to get to the real story within?

A - That’s the key. Depending on the individual, the reality is we all have our personal challenges, whatever scale they are. What I’ve always looked for is what it took for them to reach that status. What were their challenges. That’s a big part of the fascination. We’re focusing on who they really were and where they came from and on the excellence of their work. How they impacted their generation of the time. We don’t run away from the challenges they faced, we want to bring them into the storyline so that people can understand, but we want it to be an inspirational viewing experience. We’re looking for goosebumps, tears, laughter. We want the audience to have an emotional connection with the film. There’s nothing better for myself or my team than being in the theatre and hearing the audience laugh at the same time or catch their breath.

Q - You have filmed in some great locations, like Las Vegas, Texas, New York, and found some great sets. Which was your favourite?

A - We have some fabulous, creative and productive talent in Vancouver - and my background is lighting and photography, so I look for people that could translate what I like.

There is a certain signature to our films. The big thing is we’re looking to create intimacy.

We want there to be a sense that you are in the room with that person and they are telling that story to you and to make it a very visceral experience. People are very visual, and living in a visual world, we want high production values.

That’s something that’s always been a signature in my world. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring talent to the table - and that means using the light to shape and bring out the personalities and bring out the individual.

Q - Did you purposefully pick people to honour posthumously?

Photo of Steve McQueen, courtesy of Chad McQueen and The Terry McQueen Testamentary Trust

A - That has been the path that we’ve followed.

We have a brand - we have a style. It’s certainly our focus. Part of our mission was to create films that would become the definite legacy piece on that icon, so you pretty much have to have the story not changing. We definitely will do series on people who are still [living], but in a different way.

“We’re looking for goosebumps, tears, laughter.

We want the audience to have an emotional connection with the film.”

A - A huge part of the cinematic look is where we film. It’s not rocket science but we wanted to find great locations. Like with Evel Knievel, we went into motorcycle repair shops. We looked for locations that speak to the subject matter.

The gritty club and pool hall in Texas with Matthew McConaughey. It’s all about trying to layer the cinematic approach and give it some texture. It’s an element that gives the films something extra.

For the Chris Farley film, I interviewed a handful of the folks - but my favourite was with Lorne Michaels in his office on Saturday Night Live on an actual Saturday night two hours before rehearsal. In a way I felt like I had entered the iconic shrine of comedy.

Q - You use some beautiful camera angles in the interviews with the family members and friends. Tell us about the thinking that went into those scenes.

Q - You’ve avoided the use of a narrator in these bio-pics and have instead allowed the friends and family to tell the story. It makes the films very different and very intimate. How hard was that to script or storyboard?

A - The way we do it is we create a roadmap and we engage a writer, assemble a reading list, books, articles and other materials. What we are looking for is a document that takes the essence of the individual. We then derive our cast list and create draft questions for that interview. So we go into that interview very focused and researched. The real key to getting really excellent results in an interview is to listen.

At the end of the day, you end up with anywhere from 50 to 75 hours of interviews to create this 90 minute film. Then the magic happens in the edit suite. We have a good idea of where we want to go but there is a serendipitous element that we are open to - often more things can develop in the edit suite where you frame and reframe.

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Evel Knievel jumping on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Photo: K&K Promotions Inc.

A young Johnny Cash and his band.

Photo: John R. Cash Revocable Trust

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Derik Murray is the founder and creative force behind Network Entertainment.

Derik’s credits include producing the Academy Award shortlisted Facing Ali, a feature documentary released with Lionsgate Entertainment and Spike TV and I Am Bruce Lee, which made its US television premiere on Spike TV where it garnered the highest ratings for a documentary in the network’s history. Derik produced I Am Steve McQueen, produced and co-directed I Am Evel Knievel, I Am Chris Farley and Johnny Cash - American Rebel for CMT. Evel Knievel Photo: K&K Promotions Inc.

Johnny Cash Photo: John R. Cash Revocable Trust

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Q - What was your favourite film so far?

A - You know it’s interesting, and it’s a hard question to answer. You have such an intimate relationship with the families.

We work really closely with them. You are closely connected to the story and you’re emotional about it. Pieces that didn’t make the final cut that you’re still wounded about.

I love them all. I’m still very immersed in the Chris Farley film because it was a massive ratings success for SpikeTV. Then went onto iTunes and continues to be a leader. It’s very exciting. We got great reviews. Very fresh.

Q - What was it like collecting all that archived footage from the past?

A - It’s a process of discovery and extremely rewarding. It is very much like detective work because we’re looking for a number of things. Our team has access to their personal archives. Then you want to go look for content and footage from behind the scenes. You have to build relationships with a huge network of people. On Evel, there was fabulous footage of the Snake River Canyon jump, so we licensed that content, but in his personal world we found some home movies of the preparation and testing, so it made it more personal, more visceral.

That’s a really important part of it.

Q - What was one of the most emotional scenes you had to film in the series?

A - There’s a lot of those moments, to be honest. With a lot of these films at screenings I have trouble staying in the theatre for the last ten minutes, because that’s often when we learn about the end of their lives.

With Chris Farley, I had Q&A sessions with

audiences afterwards, but I had to walk out of the theatres to get into the head space to talk about it. It’s emotional, you get so close to the story, it’s not really a movie anymore. I see it on the audiences faces.

A moment that really made me go ‘wow’ was in Facing Ali. I was in New York, right before the film had just started to go into the festival circuit, and the fellas from SpikeTV told me to go to Times Square. So I went at midnight and there was a 40 ft. billboard of the film, just dominating times square. So I was just standing there, just me, looking at it - nobody’s taking notice of me and I’m just frozen. That was certainly something within the revolution of our success that I’ll never forget.

I’ve been in a number of occasions where family members are telling the story and they need to pause or stop. It’s emotional. There are tears. And quite frankly we are also in the emotion of that moment and we all stop. Yes these were icons. But these people were also somebody’s father, brother, friend. That’s all part of our films.

Growing up in Vancouver, Canada, Derik’s Canadian roots inspired a line-up of award winning programming both as a director and producer, including the ten part series Legends of Hockey, and several CBC Life and Times biographies on Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Anne Murray. Derik is the creator and executive producer of the ground-breaking reality sports series entitled Making the Cut and is the producer and director of Stanley’s Game Seven 3D, a theatrical 3D film on the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Publishing projects included large format pictorial biographies on Muhammad Ali, Arnold Palmer and Joe Montana.

Derik’s work has been recognized by the Academy Awards, Washington D.C. Silver Docs, the Los Angeles Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, Hawaii International Film Festival, Houston International Film Festival, the International Film and Television Festival of New York, Vancouver International Film Festival, Banff Television Festival and The Gemini’s.

Q - Who are you going to feature next in the series - or what is your next project?

A - Our team at Network is working on several projects in production and multiple productions in development, including a feature documentary on John Kennedy Jr., and a two part special on the mythical iconic figure The Cowboy. We have recently secured the rights for Peter Sellers and Dennis Hopper and will be announcing several new projects in the weeks ahead.

- Catherine Barr cbarr@westvancouver.com

Derik Murray Photo: Kimberly Lillyblad

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Social Seen—Canucks Autism Gala EvEnT LoCATion wEB noTES

Canucks Autism Network Reveal Gala Rogers Arena www.canucksautism.ca It was without a doubt, the most spectacular gala of the year. Producer Martin van Keken outdid himself with a night to remember that included the who’s who of Vancouver and beyond. An elegant cocktail reception, complete with handmixed feature cocktails by star mixologist David Wolowidnyk, was followed by the an evening of spectacular “reveals”.

Dining at tables on the ice, dinner was followed by a surprise concert by West Vancouver’s own Sarah McLachlan and member the autism network choir kids. Later, MC George Stroumboulopoulos teamed up with Olympic Gold Medalist and The Amazing Race Canada host Jon Montgomery for a lively dream auction that raised $785,000 for the charity.

Later guests enjoyed dancing and dessert in the pop-up ultra lounge until the wee hours. Amazing!

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1. Vancouver Canucks players Chris Tanev, left, Bo Horvat, Alexander Edler and Daniel Sedin are among the famous athletes this gala night.

2. Former Vancouver Canuck heroes Kirk McLean, left, and Geoff Courtnall join committee member Jill Killeen.

3. Co-chair Paolo Aquilini, left, with businessmen Harald Ludwig and Richard Coglon.

4. Naturo Group president and event sponsor Martino Ciambrelli, left, with Vancouver Canucks’ Trevor Linden.

5. Co-chair and parents Clara and Paolo Aquilini are known for their great work with the Canucks Autism Network.

6. Surprising everyone with a heartwarming live performance, Grammy-award winning songwriter/singer Sarah McLachlan, centre, poses with media personality Monika Deol, left, and event co-chair/Olympian Charmaine Crooks.

7. Committee member Saeedeh Salem, left, with guest Jill Lyall.

8. West Vancouver’s Monica Soprovich, left, with Christie King.

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Cat’s Meow - November 2015

By Catherine (Cat) Barr This month’s events include the opening of the new Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre at UBC, the Women’s Media Golf Classic, the one year anniversary party at Vancouver’s smoking hot TwelveWest nightclub and the launch of the sexy new 2016 QX50 crossover vehicle at Infiniti North Vancouver. Be sure to invite us to your next big event.

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Global TV gals Erin Cebula, left, and Kate Gajdosik, right, join Absolute Spa owner Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia at her 26th annual Women’s Media Golf Classic to help raise funds for the Pacific Autism Family Centre.

Proud grandson Alexander Lee and aunt Carol Lee at the opening of the new Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre at UBC.

Several years ago, as UBC chancellor, Dr. Robert Lee tapped me on the head for graduation. This night, he and wife Lily are honoured at the gala opening of the new Robert H. Lee UBC Alumni Centre.

Ecole Pauline Johnson’s Hemsa Fipke, left, and Eileen Huster join Whole Foods’ Suzanne Serwatuk to raise funds at the Taste of Thanksgiving store event.

Trying treats at Whole Foods’ Taste of Thanksgiving are Kyra Williams and son Luca.

Funds go to the new PJ Community Park.

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Time for champagne, cocktails and canapes, served by the beautiful TwleveWest ladies in white at the one year anniversary party of Granville’s hottest ultra lounge and club.

TwelveWest club owner Peter Girges, left, with Mike Morissette and Edgewater Casino owner Cameron Conn.

Regional Sales Operations Manager James Graff welcomes VIPs at the unveiling of the new 2016 QX50 crossover vehicle at Infiniti North Vancouver.

Travel Guys TV star Darren Parkman, left, with niece Brittany and CBC’s Gloria Macarenko with son Julian at TwelveWest.

Special guests Sara Rodriguez-Bowen and mom Martua Bowen attend the unveiling of the new 2016 Infiniti QX50 at the Northshore Automall.

Infiniti North Vancouver’s Frank Rodriguez, left, with regional manager Kevin Williston and GM Kofi Asante at the QX50 launch.

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Black Friday BLACK FRIDAY IS NOV 27 CYBER MONDAY IS NOV 30 It’s considered the official start of the holiday shopping season - and black is back! So get out your lists and take a look at some of this season’s hottest items.

Here’s some of our favourite fabulous finds and glam gift suggestions.

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1. Smart Gear Hoverbeats Two Wheel SelfBalancing Scooter www.smartgeartoys.com/c/hoverboards

Complete with Bluetooth speaker and LED lights, this electric people mover is bound to make people sit up and take notice. Gaining in popularity with celebs and sports stars, this gizmo would make Marty McFly proud. Coming soon to a sidewalk (or bike lane) near you. $699 - $1,199

2. Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Jewelled Pump www.manoloblahnik.com

Made famous by the Carrie Bradshaw character on Sex and the City, this bright satin pump is adorned with a sparkling crystal ornament just above the pointed toe. Made in Italy. Available at Nordstrom. $1,320

3. Steinway & Sons Spirio Player Piano www.steinwayspirio.com

Use your iPad to control this innovative player piano exclusively available from Steinway & Sons.

Producing the most accurate reproduction of live performances ever achieved, this is more of a “performance” piano that must be heard to be believed. Available at Tom Lee Music.

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Its style evokes the sophisticated design of legendary racing cars. The Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL watch in stainless steel is unmistakably charismatic. Available at Lugaro. $5,660

7. Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show www.victoriassecret.com

Go shopping online and on time, then tune in live on Dec 8th for the “Sexiest Night on Television” and the Victoria’s Secret fashion show featuring Rihanna, Selena Gomez and more.

8. Tom Ford - Black Orchid www.tomford.com

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The custom grown (and über rare) Tom Ford Black Orchid is the show-stopping note in this incredibly luxurious scent. Sultry woods and rich fruit accords help to bring out the skin’s natural perfume, and the jet-black, art-deco inspired bottle adds to the fragrances overall glamour.

Available at Sephora. $130

9. Christian Louboutin The Noirs Nail Colour www.christianlouboutin.com

The beautifully handcrafted glass bottle is inspired by historic European architecture. One coat gives a luxe, glossy finish while two coats give the effect of 20 layers of traditional nail lacquer.

Available at Nordstrom. $68

10. Dolce & Gabbana Small Miss Sicily Satchel

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4. Swarovski Shine Activity Tracking Crystal with Slake Bracelet www.misfit.com/products/swarovski-shine

Swarovski and Misfit have joined forces to bring the most advanced tracking technology into beautiful Swarovski jewelry. Glittering with dark crystals on black Alcantara® fabric, this wearable tech is beautiful as well as practical. Track your heart rate, exercise and sleep patterns in style.

Bracelet and Shine Activity Crystal sold separately. $169 for the set

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5. Burberry Baleena Dress for Little Girls

Covered dowels and a ladylike top handle detail the retro-revamp silhouette of a textured, metallicleather satchel finished with an understated logo plaque. An optional strap provides versatile carrying choices and sophisticated ease. $2,180

11. Porsche 911 Carrera Sports Car www.porsche.com

A true legendary sports car experience that keeps getting better. The ‘Black Edition’ includes all the best and is extra dressed up for the holidays.

Available at Dilawri Porsche Vancouver. $106,230

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A delicate crotchet overlay lends darling style to a sweet Empire-waist dress perfect for any event this season. Back button closure.

Available at Nordstrom. $889

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Social Seen — St. Paul’s Hospital Gala

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Commodore Ballroom WEb www.helpstpauls.com notEs Billed as a “whimsical journey through fashion and fairy tales”, this gala evening was pure eye candy for all. Close to 300 designers, hairstylists, make-up artists, dancers and musicians took to the stage to entertain invited guests and VIPs. Helping raise money for mental health and addiction, the evening also included creative food, cocktails, silent auction items, a live

auction event and more. An anonymous donation of $1 million dollars also helped kick the night into high gear which ended with a massive dance party that continued well into the early morning. Overall, a record breaking $1.45 million was raised for the foundation which will support more than 5,000 patients throughout the year. Congrats!

2. Brilliant co-chairs Jana and Bill Maclagan, left, also donated $25,000 to the foundation.

Here they join event founder Dean Thullner who, thanks to St. Paul’s, is an HIV/AIDS survivor, supporter and mental health program advocate.

3. Watch out for that poisoned apple. Helping with MC duties on stage is Shaw TV’s Fiona Forbes.

4. Auctioneer Howard Blank, left, chats with David Poole, board of director’s chair of Providence Health Care.

5. Stephen and Grace Kwok are among the VIPs in attendance at Brilliant!

6. Scene stealers - Vancouver’s most famous and fabulous drag queens are the belles of the ball depicting Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White and more.

7. Whimsical and imaginative - designers, costumes, hair and make-up artists worked all day to create the magical wonderland atmosphere.

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Restaurants - Directory Listings Welcome to our Directory Listings page for the Restaurants Category. Here you’ll find recommended businesses and Enhanced Listings for your local area. These pages are a sampling of what you’ll find online via our websites and our social media channels where we tweet out your messages every day. For a complete list of all our featured categories please go to www.WestVancouver.com and/or www.NorthVancouver.com and join us for free today.

Zen Sushi Restaurant | 2232 Marine Drive | 604-925-0667 www.zensushi.ca The philosophy at Zen has always been to provide the highest quality of service and to provide our clients with a traditional Japanese culinary experience with a touch of West Coast flair. We believe that Japanese cuisine is an art.

Thai House Restaurant | 116 West Esplanade | 604-987-9911 www.thaihouse.com The Thai House Restaurant Group has evolved into one of Vancouver’s most recognizable and reputable restaurant chains by offering award winning authentic Thai cuisine and innovative Thai fusion entrees and tapas plates.

The Beach House at Dundarave Pier | 150 – 25th Street | 604-922-1414 www.thebeachhouserestaurant.ca This lovingly restored heritage building sits on the shores of Dundarave Beach in West Vancouver.

Large heated oceanfront patio, cozy dinner seating, or just relax in the bar. You won’t want to miss our upper deck, hand-crafted cocktails and west coast inspired menus.

Olive & Anchor | 6418 Bay Street | 604-921-8848 www.oliveandanchor.com Olive & Anchor offers a unique dining experience in a relaxed and friendly setting, with a focus on great food and great service. Chef Lisa Kim has created a menu that elevates old favourites while offering something different owing to her background in fine dining.

Pier 7 Restaurant + Bar | 25 Wallace Mews | 604-929-7437 www.pierseven.ca Pier 7 restaurant + bar is open 7 days a week for lunch, brunch, and dinner. We feature ocean views and city views. The year round heated patio dining is on two levels, the menu is seafood focused with seasonal offerings of meat and poultry.

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Legal and Finance - Directory Listings Welcome to our Directory Listings page for the Legal and Finance Category. Here you’ll find recommended businesses and Enhanced Listings for your local area. These pages are a sampling of what you’ll find online via our websites and our social media channels where we tweet out your messages every day. For a complete list of all our featured categories please go to www.WestVancouver.com and/or www.NorthVancouver.com and join us for free today.

Heritage Law | 220 - 545 Clyde Avenue | 778-786-0615 www.bcheritagelaw.com At Heritage Law, we help clients protect their families, their assets and their legacies. We specialize in family law, wills and estate matters.

Veritas Law | 203 - 815 Main St Park Royal | 604-925-9260 www.veritaslaw.ca Lawyers at Veritas Law are known for providing high quality, personalized legal service. Through our commitment to strong client relationships and our practical experience, we strive to provide successful and cost-effective legal services.

Mines & Company Criminal Lawyers | 1550-355 Burrard | 604-688-1460 www.mineslaw.com Mines and Company is a criminal law firm that is dedicated to helping our clients achieve the very best possible results. We believe that communication is key to a successful defence and are committed to working with you during every stage of your case.

Joanne Thomas | Dominion Lending | 604-960-9600 www.thomasfinancial.ca Joanne’s mission is to deliver professional, personalized residential and commercial mortgage brokerage and advisory services to her clients while staying actively involved in every step of each transaction. Her goal is to build strong lasting relationships to ensure long-term success.

Silver Law | 203 - 145 W. 15th Street | 604-986-2522 www.silverlaw.ca At Silver & Associates Law Corp. our goal is to provide our clients with personal, professional legal service that is innovative and cost effective. We specialize in the areas of real estate law, wills and estates, corporate law and family law.

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Jazzing up a Classic When Max Zipursky sits down to play in the lobby of the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, it’s on a Fazoli.

And when OpenRoad Auto Group unveiled their $1 million Porsche 918 supercar at a recent invite-only event, again it was Max Zipursky and Fazioli that played along.

In fact, Max Zipursky is one of the best jazz piano players around - so it only makes sense that he plays on one of the best pianos ever made.

“As soon as you start playing, you’re immediately captured by the sound. Such a crisp and beautiful tone. It’s unlike any other piano,” says Zipursky as he sits thoughtfully at the keyboard. “I know it was created initially for classical players, however my idol Herbie Hancock plays jazz on a Fazioli. Anyone who sees one is immediately drawn to it. And now you see it more and more in the jazz world too.”

Playing since the age of 15, Zipursky graduated with a Major in Jazz Piano from Capilano University. He has made several albums and plays with various groups and trios in some of Vancouver’s most luxurious locations and at several of the city’s most exclusive VIP affairs.

As such, Max has had the privilege of playing on almost each and every style of Fazioli piano ever made, including the rare and stunningly beautiful 24 carat gold leaf Fazioli valued at $535,000.

And while the pianos themselves are visually beautiful, Max and his music are proof that a Fazioli is truly an amazing instrument of inspiration through and through.

“It allows me to take my music to places I never thought possible. It lets me express myself freely - and I find because of the extreme attention to detail, the outcome is beyond anything I could ever imagine.”

This shared passion is evident whenever, and wherever, Max plays.

There’s an inseparable and magical connection between musician and instrument which seems to cross all borders and speak all languages.

“I guess music and the piano have been two of the main things that have been a constant in my life.

I’ve made so many connections by speaking music. There’s no barriers, no real rules, - just raw passion.”

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Real Estate Professionals - Directory Listings Welcome to our Directory Listings page for the Real Estate Category. Here you’ll find recommended real estate agents and Enhanced Listings for your local area. These pages are a sampling of what you’ll find online via our websites and our social media channels where we tweet out your messages every day. For a complete list of all our featured categories please go to www.WestVancouver.com and/or www.NorthVancouver.com and join us for free today.

Karim Bhatia & Kasha Rudner | Angell Hasman and Assoc. | 604-506-2751 www.karimbhatia.com TEAM WORK, NO STONE UNTURNED. Whether you are buying or selling your first home or investment property, we have the marketing knowledge, proven skills and extraordinary quality of service to make your purchase both enjoyable and successful.

Sean Hulscher | Angell Hasman and Associates | 604-671-5313 www.seanhulscher.com Twenty-eight years of helping people move has given me an excellent understanding of what it takes to make the selling of your home a pleasant and profitable experience. When selling, marketing via the internet and print media, plus setting the right price is paramount to getting you the best price.

Gary Born | Royal LePage Sussex | 604-990-6464 www.garyborn.com Gary Born is fiercely committed to guiding his clients to achieve peace of mind knowing that every detail has been carefully looked after to ensure a smooth transition to their next home, while obtaining the best possible price. Thirty years of Real Estate experience translates into remarkable and consistent results.

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Jason Weinman | Sutton West Coast Realty | 778-242-4933 www.jasonweinman.com Your North Vancouver Community Realtor. I am a long term resident of North Vancouver, in fact I have lived here my entire life. I have a vast knowledge of all neighbourhoods throughout North and West Vancouver and look forward to talking with you about your Real Estate needs to reach your personal goals.

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Social Seen—Canuck Place Gala EvEnt Canuck Place Children’s Hospice - Gift of Time Gala Location Westin Bayshore WEb www.canuckplace.org notEs Donors, sponsors, supporters and friends dressed in their best to come out in support of the 11th annual Gift of Time Gala. A magical purple and pink room decorated with sparkling chandeliers awaited inside the ballroom doors as guests sipped champagne and bid on silent auction items. A gourmet dinner, live auction followed by live entertainment followed. All funds raised this night go towards specialized pediatric palliative care for over 600 children and families.

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1. Cheering for our hockey heroes. Vancouver Canucks alumni players Jyrki Lumme, left, and cliff Ronning are forever famous.

2. Looking glam during the champagne reception are sandra birnie, left, and Lynn Kemper.

3. West Vancouver’s Haneef and Zara virani arrive at the gala.

4. nick and Kate Furber join neil Duke and candace Yip in the lobby. Kate and Neil are both board members, that worked tirelessly to create this successful event.

5. Canuck Place staff members tristan Jagger, left, and Denise Praill.

6. carissa boudreau and husband Jason lend their support to a great cause.

7. Bidding on silent auction items are andrew and Jenn Kirker, left, with Dhar and Harv Dhanda.

8. Greeting guests during the reception are Canuck Place CEO Margaret Mcneil and Dr. Hal siden.

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November 2015 Events Calendar For a full list of events please visit www.WestVancouver.com and www.NorthVancouver.com

Remembrance Day Ceremony 2015 NOVEMBER 11 11 AM

The Royal Canadian Legion – West Vancouver Branch #60 holds the sacred trust of ensuring the tradition of Remembrance is observed by Canadians every year at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month.

This service is for the public to gather and honour our veterans and those currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. All members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend. The service is held at the West Vancouver Memorial Arch - 1900 Block Marine Drive.

Just for Laughs!

- Jerry Seinfeld NOVEMBER 13 -14 7 PM AND 9:30 PM

Just For Laughs and JS Touring are thrilled to announce that America’s premier comedian Jerry Seinfeld will perform his signature stand-up routine live at Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. He now sets his sights on performing both nationally and internationally in 2015. www.ticketmaster.ca

Fall 2015 Art Classes for Adults, Teens and Kids TO NOVEMBER 29Th VARIOUS TIMES

NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 31 DAILY This majestic community event will showcase over 150,000 lights displayed over three acres. Entry is by donation with proceeds supporting the North Vancouver Firefighters Charitable Societies. Fridays are Family Night, where Santa will make a special appearance so guests are encouraged to bring their own cameras. Join us for free hot chocolate, live entertainment, face painting, strolling characters and more! This annual event has been Park & Tilford merchant’s gift to the community for almost three decades. www.parkandtilford.com

NOVEMBER 19 - DECEMBER 19 DAILY NORTH VANCOUVER COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council and CityScape Community Art Space are very excited to announce the 11th Annual “Anonymous NOVEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 19, 2015 Art Show.” Get a head start on Christmas shopping and choose from hundreds of original art works from emerging and established artists. Each piece is $100 and the sales are divided 50/50 between the artist and NVCAC. This is a significant fundraiser for the many valuable programmes, projects and events of the Arts Council. For more information, visit: All Artwork $100

OPENING AND SALE: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 7-9:30 pm

CityScape Community Art Space| 335 Lonsdale Avenue | 604 988 6844

www.nvartscouncil.ca/events/anonymousart-show

It’s a Wonderful Life

NOVEMBER 19 - DECEMBER 26 VARIOUS TIMES

www.westvancouver.ca

Park & Tilford’s Annual Hi-Light Festival

Anonymous Art Show

We work with a wonderful group of talented artists who love creating and teaching art.

All classes are held at Maplewood House, located next to Maplewood Farm. You can read more about our programs, details and registration here; www.nvartscouncil.ca

Circle Craft Market NOVEMBER 11-15 VARIOUS TIMES

Circle Craft is proud to present its 42nd annual Christmas Craft Market. Generations of locals and visitors have attended and enjoyed a Market where they come face to face with fine BC and Canadian artisans and their work. Wood-turners, glassblowers, sculptors and potters, clothing and jewellery designers, toy-makers and many more.

Located in the Vancouver Convention Centre West, this has become a seasonal tradition for many. www.circlecraftmarket.net

The Holiday Heart-Warmer Returns...”Every time a bell rings, an angel gets it’s wings”.

The Arts Club’s acclaimed holiday production is back. George Bailey performs countless good deeds for friends and townsfolk in Bedford Falls, yet all that seems to count for naught when he faces financial adversity. At George’s most woeful moment, his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody, swoops in to remind him that faith, hope, and family make life truly wonderful. www.artsclub.com Submit your events online anytime at

www.WestVancouver.com www.NorthVancouver.com or call (604) 926-9293 to inquire about event sponsorship Event details may change at any time, always check with the event organizer when planning to attend an event or purchase tickets. Thank you.

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