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The Artist – movie review

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

The Artist

Going to the Movies

A Movie Review

Being used to movies in high-definition with surround sound on a wide-screen, I wondered in advance if it would be possible to follow and enjoy a movie without sound or colour.

I saw the movie in a quaint old-fashioned theatre in Sidney BC, with a small screen and a poor viewing angle. The tall man in front of me blocked part of the screen and I did not think I would be able to follow the plot that was so dependent upon facial expressions and the occasional words spread across the screen. ...read more on the artist

 

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Pardon My Striptease and Lilee-Jean

Friday, March 16th, 2012

Lilee-jean & Dad

This is a story that came to our attention. We just have to share it and  to make sure the cause is kept top-of-mind.

Lilee-Jean is a little girl diagnosed with Glioblastoma, a very aggressive brain cancer and has been undergoing surgery and chemo-therapy at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver.

Her loving family is there for support but this child is lucky to have one very special man in her life – her father. Andrew Putt is a singer with the band Pardon My Striptease. Not only is he a talented musician (see the video) but he and his band have help raise tens of thousands of dollars for BC Children’s hospital. They even managed to get support from the well-known band NickelBack! Accent Inns has worked with BC Children’s for many years and we have seen so many families get incredible help and support from this very special hospital. We all owe the Band a huge thank you for their efforts and let’s wish Lilee-Jean and the other children all the strength in the world to overcome their illness.

...read more and see the video's & music

 

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We Should All “Be A Tourist”

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

Sidney Mus Lego ExhibitVictoria BC along with several other jurisdictions puts on a great event every year called “Be A Tourist in your own Hometown”.

Here in British Columbia we are blessed with the most wonderful surroundings which comes with the fact that we can expect many visitors such as relatives, friends and tourists. Have you ever been challenged with thinking where do I take my cousins or where should I tell my Mother In-Law to go? (don’t answer that). Have you been walking somewhere in our city and a visitor has come up to you and asked for directions? Are you a front line employee who gets asked for suggestions of things to see? OK, time to do your research and visit some of those great attractions that you haven’t been to in years or perhaps you’ve never been before. The cool thing about this homework is that it’s actually fun! ...read more about being a tourist

 

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Susan Jacks Concert Supports Kidney Foundation

Monday, March 5th, 2012

Susan Jacks In Concert – Have you bought your tickets yet?

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March 10, 2012   7PM

University of Victoria Centre Farquhar Auditorium

Canadian singer/songwriter Susan Jacks received a kidney transplant in

February 2010.  Her new kidney was donated by her brother Billy whose name was used

for her first international hit “Which Way You Goin’ Billy?”.  Susan now devotes much of her time

working with the Kidney Foundation of Canada and will be performing a benefit concert

on March 10, 2012 to promote the need for organ donation. ..read more and see the video on Susan Jacks story

 

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Radical Reels is coming!

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

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Notice: This is the 2012 show announcement, for 2013 Radical Reels show click here

Faster, steeper, higher, deeper!

The best high adrenaline films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival are coming to Victoria on March 16th.

Epic big mountain ski and snowboard descents, nail-biting speed climbing, stomach turning kayaking drops – and you haven’t even seen the steepest and gnarliest lines yet! The Radical Reels Tour, now in its ninth year, continues to push boundaries with the best action sports films from the annual Banff Mountain Film Festival.

Experience more than half a dozen wild adrenaline-pumping sports as seen through the eyes of some of today’s top athletes. Join the party for a good cause. Profits of the presentation will go to the Garth Homer Society. Tickets are only $15 and you have a chance to win one of the $1000 in prizes from sponsors such as Deuter,   I/O Merino, Accent Inns, Capitol Iron, Robinsons, Ocean River Sports, Russ Hay’s, The Vancouver Island Outdoor Expo. Thanks also to sponsors such as SW Audio Visual, BE A FAN, CHEK News. See you there, adventure film lovers! ..read more and see the trailer!

 

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Kamloops Hotel joins with the local Symphony

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Kamloops hotel proud to support Kamloops Symphony

Kamloops symphony & Accent Inns join forces

For Immediate Release

Accent Inns has no “Treble” supporting the Kamloops Symphony

Kamloops B.C. January 25, 2012

Accent Inns, the small BC owned and operated hotel chain, and the Kamloops Symphony are excited to start 2012 off with the announcement that the Accent Inn Kamloops hotel will be supporting the symphony and the talented musicians brought in to perform for all the local music lovers.  Experience superb live orchestral and chamber music performed by the Kamloops Symphony and renowned guest artists.

Performances are scheduled every month from September to May in Kamloops. ...read more about the Kamloops Symphony

 

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Accent Inns and the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra in Harmony Together

Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Kelowna Hotel Sponsors Okanagan Symphony and first performance the falcons trumpet

The Falcon's trumpet, the first performance of the OSO season

For Immediate release: 

Accent Inns, the BC owned and operated hotel chain, and the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra are thrilled to announce that the OSO musicians now have a new official residence for the 2011/2012 season. The orchestra’s concert season opens with performances of The Falcon’s Trumpet, a unique collaborative presentation by the OSO and Ballet Kelowna, of a soaring work by celebrated Canadian composer R. Murray Schafer featuring renowned trumpet soloist Guy Few on October 21 in Kelowna and October 23 in Vernon.

...read more about the new partnership

 

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Terry Farmer Tours Okanagan Wineries!

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Terry Farmer likes a nice wine!

Well Leslie & I just completed our annual wine tasting (and purchases) and it was just as enjoyable as in previous years.
We only spent 2 nights this time and stayed of course at the Accent Inn Kelowna and enjoyed some really nice meals at the ABC Restaurant,  located at the hotel.

We did the art and specialty galleries in Kelowna, plus wine shops and then preceded to the Naramata Wineries on the second day, returning to Kelowna for the evening.
We did the Osoyoos and Oliver wineries on our 3rd day, on our way back to the coast. ...read more on taking an Okanagan Wine tour

 

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Poverty & Punchlines

Thursday, September 15th, 2011
Accent Inns supports Canada without Poverty

Let's have fun and help end poverty at the same time.

Two very different things that are rarely experienced together, kind of like housework and fun, but at the same time makes sense.  A night dedicated to helping raise awareness of an issue that is too often swept beneath the carpet and misunderstood will be brought out into the spotlight alongside some of the most hilarious comics Vancouver has to offer.

 

This stand-up comedy and live auction fundraiser held by  Canada Without Poverty (CWP) at the Waterfront Theatre, features hilarious comics Erica Sigurdson and Ivan Decker.  Hosted by Neil Robinson, the event promises to be an evening filled with entertainment for all those in attendance. read more about this fun event!

 

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In Tune

Friday, September 9th, 2011

Have you got your tickets yet???

Master of Ceremonies Stacy Ross of CHEK TV will guest host IN TUNE with KINOBE and The African Sensation, a benefit concert in support of The Rotary Club of Saanich. In keeping with Rotary International’s 2011-2012 theme “Reach Within to Embrace Humanity,” proceeds will fund domestic and international development projects including micro-lending, education, medical aid, and other humanitarian causes.

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The Rotary Club of Saanich presents:
IN TUNE WITH KINOBE
and The African Sensation
McPherson Playhouse
September 17, at 7:30pm; doors at 6:30pm
*Tickets are $37.00

 

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