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The ongoing pandemic has put a hold on live events, and with this being the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII, the Surrey City Orchestra wanted to produce a free concert that follows the traditional Remembrance Day service. 32 professional musicians from Surrey took part in creating this concert where they were broken down into three groups, string orchestra, concert band, and a jazz band, and recorded in person while remaining socially distant. The concert begins at the s...tart of the war with the string section playing solemn music, followed by readings from service members, moving to the concert band playing military marches and finishing up celebrating the end of the war with 1940’s jazz dance music. The performance is accompanied by archival images and film. Concert breakdown: String Orchestra Nimrod from Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar Air from Holberg Suite by Edvard Grieg Service Members In Flanders Fields read by Nick Watts Lieutenant-Colonel and Commanding Officer in the Canadian Army Reserves The Last Post played by Bryan Wielgasz, Surrey Fire Service Honour Guard Piper’s Lament, Jeff Sim, Pipe Major for the Surrey Firefighters Pipes and Drums Act of Remembrance & Commitment to Remember read by Anita Huberman, CEO of Surrey Board of Trade, H. Captain (Royal Canadian Navy) Concert Band Maple Leaf Forever by Alexander Muir Second Suite in F, 1st & 4th movement, by Gustav Holst Jazz Band - Lead by Miles Black Take the A Train by Duke Ellington featuring Maya Rae on vocals Little Brown Jug by Glenn Miller Stompin at the Savoy by Benny Goodman It Don’t Mean A Thing by Duke Ellington featuring Maya Rae on vocals Pennsylvania 6-5000 by Glenn Miller Quotes from Stuart Martin, Music Director of the Surrey City Orchestra We wanted to find a way to honour our veterans and all those who fought bravely to uphold our Canadian values. This year with concerts and ceremonies on hold, we decided we would produce a concert that would be free to the public so they can take the time on Nov. 11 to remember those incredible sacrifices and all those lives lost. We couldn’t have made this concert possible without generous donations from the public and support of the City of Surrey. The arts are an incredibly powerful tool to connect us when we are apart, and it’s more important than ever to feel that you are not alone. The full concert will be available at www.surreycityorchestra.org and will be shown across the Surrey School District.

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#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Kitsch Wines Kitsch Wines In this series we bring you our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions which we personally recommend... We welcome Kitsch Wines to our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions. This our list of wines we are recommending for holiday gift giving; for yourself or for your family and friends. @kitschwines for your sipping pleasure. Enjoy! 2018 11 BARREL CHARDONNAY Luscious, rich and sultry with a touch of sass, this sultry Chardonnay is a lady on the streets but a freak in the sheets. Cultivated with care on our family estate before being hand-harvested, whole cluster pressed, fermented wild and aged for 10 months in 11 French oak barrels, 40% of which were new. 2017 BLANC DE BLANCS Aged on lees for two years, this traditional method sparkling is DTF and ready for a good time. Unleash the untamed beast with a saber. Zippy bubbles lead to a full bodied, creamy and rich mousse. Celebrate all of life’s moments with this pure, ripe, complex bubbly. Full details on MyVanCity.ca Link in my bio Tasting notes, bottle shots and feature image all courtesy of the winery. I received one bottle of each of the wines to facilitate this feature. #sponsoredpost #BCwine #chardonnay, #OkanaganInAGlass #wine #11Barrel #11BarrelChardonnay #Chardonnay #BlancdeBlancs #Holiday #Holidays #Gift #Gifts #Suggestion #Suggsstions #KitschWines #sparkling #sparklingwine #sparklingbcwine #bubbly #bubbles

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#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Blue Grouse Estate Winery In this series we bring you our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions which we personally recommend We are pleased to bring you our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions from the @bluegrousewines a Vancouver Island winery set in the picturesque Cowichan Valley. If you haven’t visited yet you really must make it a priority. The fall weather has been ideal for enjoying the Wine Experience Grape to ...Glass, the behind-the-scenes tour and taste found only at Vancouver Island’s Best Island Winery. Available by reservation until December 20th (closed Nov 11) 2019 Estate Ortega This wine reflects the best that warm Cowichan Valley summers can deliver. Ortega is Vancouver Island’s signature grape and this wine is its perfect ambassador. The delicate floral and orange peel aromas are supported by a medium body, with lively acidity that finishes with buttery caramel notes. 2018 Quill Gamay Noir This wine is fresh and lively, sporting aromas of black currant, cherry, and red plum. On the palate, it is light and juicy with moderate to low tannins. For winter and early spring, we recommend you serve this wine at room temperature with roast chicken or charcuterie. In summer serve it slightly chilled with lighter fare such as grilled fish and vegetables. Winery image photo credit JacquelineDowney. I received one bottle of each wine to facilitate this feature. Any opinions are my own. #sponsoredpost #BCwine #grapetoglass #wine #winetouring #bluegrouse #estate #vineyard #winery #estate #ortega #gamaynoir #gamay #holiday #holidays #gift #gifts #suggestion #suggestions #quill #vancouverisland #cowichan #cowichanvalley

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#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Clos du Soleil Winery In this series we bring you our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions which we personally recommend Always on our list of #FavouriteThings today we feature two of what must be the most popular @closdusoleilwinery In our house we refer to these wines as his and hers. Both of these wines I personally recommend for your holiday shopping and sipping pleasure.... Capella 2018 Our flagship white wine is a classic Bordeaux blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. A wine of grace and elegance: light golden in the glass, displaying intense aromas of grapefruit, lemon curd and meadow grasses. Signature 2017 Signature is our flagship blend of red Bordeaux varieties, produced by hand, and aged for 15 months in French oak barrels. The 2017 vintage is the product of a long growing season of more moderate temperatures and was perfect for producing this classically styled iconic wine. FLAGSHIP WINES GIFT PACK A duo of Signature 2017 and Capella 2018 packaged in a branded wooden gift box. Clos du Soleil is a small artisan winery and estate vineyard on the Upper Bench of the South Similkameen Valley, in British Columbia, Canada. Feature image and tasting notes, courtesy of the winery. Bottle shots MyVanCity.ca. I received one complimentary bottle of each wine for facilitating this feature. All opinions are my own. Full details and additional tasting notes featured on MyVanCity.ca Link in my bio. #BCwine #Capella #Signature #wine #BCwinecountry #ClosduSoleil #Holiday #Holidays #Gift #Gifts #Suggestions #Similkameen #SimilkameenValley #winery #vineyard #winemaker #whitewine #redwine #his #hers #2017 #2018 #tastingnotes

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#TasteofThursday Provence Vancouver | CheckMate Artisanal Winery In this series I’ll share which B.C. wine pairs best with select recipes from the best chefs in B.C. This #TasteofThursday recipe is from @provencemarinaside Mohit Chauhan, Sous Chef. You can also experience this dish for yourself during the month of November as the first course at the Wine Dinner featuring the wines of @checkmatewinery crafted by winemaker Philip McGahan.... Full details of the November menu dinners and the recipe on MyVanCity.ca Photo credit: Emrys Horton, EPH Photography #merlot #chardonnay #Oliver #uncorkthesun #recipe #crab #crabsalad #salad #menu #November #dine #dining #wine #bcwine #winepairing #winedinner #winery #winemaker #vineyard

#TasteofThursday Italian Hunter’s Chicken Cacciatore recipe courtesy of Chef Patrick Gayler of Terrace Restaurant Mission Hill Family Estate Winery In this series I’ll share which B.C. wine pairs best with select recipes from the best chefs in B.C. This week we are excited to be able to share this hardy, fall recipe from Executive Chef Patrick Gayler of the Terrace Restaurant at Mission Hill Family Estate. @missionhillwinery... ITALIAN HUNTER’S CHICKEN CACCIATORE See the full recipe and chef's bio on MyVanCity.ca, link in my bio. Suggested wine pairing: TERROIR COLLECTION SPLITRAIL 2014 MERLOT Our Splitrail Merlot hails from the eastern region of Osoyoos where some of the longest hangtime occurs. This additional time on the vine gives the grapes a deep colour and intensity that translates into a robust wine. French oak barrel aging provided additional depth and complexity in the extended finish. This wine is enjoyable now, or cellar for the next 5-8 years. A splitrail denotes a fence or enclosure made from pieces of wood split lengthwise from the log. We named this wine, Splitrail Merlot, as a reminder of the many splitrail pieces used to create fences by the early pioneering farmers, especially the orchard growers. The label image illustrates the height aspect of this vineyard. Tasting Notes Black cherry, blueberries, and red plum fruit with dark chocolate and a touch of leather. Solid, refined tannins. Firm in texture with an impressive core of black cherry, cacao and baking spices along with savoury crushed rock and herb flavours. $50.00 available online Recipe courtesy of Executive Chef Patrick Gayler, Terrace Restaurant, Mission Hill Family Estate. Bottle shot, tasting notes and all images courtesy of Mission Hill Family Estate. #TerraceRestaurant #recipe #wine #bcwine #winepairing #merlot #splitrail #terroircollection #terroir #vineyard #osoyoos #winemaker #CACCIATORE #hunterschicken #chicken #chef #kitchen #cuisine #Italian #culinary #dine #dineathome

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Did you miss National Dessert Day. BC Blueberries No worries. Available now frozen BC Blueberries! From healthy treats to indulgent dishes, these berries add the perfect natural sweetness to any dessert. BC blueberries are available year-round frozen. Look for the "BC Grown" logo, and check the country of origin listed on the bag to make sure it says "Canada".... GIVEAWAY: Win 10lbs of Frozen BC Blueberries Abbotsford Rotary Clubs have teamed up with BC Blueberries to give away a 10lb box of premium BC Blueberries from Berryhill Foods! HOW TO ENTER:* Follow @bcblueberries and @fvblueberryblitz on Instagram. Like the contest post on @bcblueberries Instagram. Tag a friend that you'll share the frozen bluebs with (unlimited entries, must be tagged in separate comments). *Winner must be able to pick up the prize from Berryhill Foods at 2887 Mt. Lehman Rd., Abbotsford between 10am - 4pm on October 31st

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