It’s begun: the holiday season. First up? The delightful Santa Clause Parade, this Sunday (Nov 25) at 1pm.

And if wicked clothing/shoe sales are more to your liking, Wear Else is having their Biggest Warehouse Sale Ever!

28 West 7th Avenue (between Ontario and Manitoba)

Thursday November 22nd from 10am to 6pm
Friday November 23rd from 10am to 6pm
Saturday November 24th from 10am to 5pm

Friday, October 26, 2007 7:30pm
Pacific Baroque Orchestra

Delirio Amoroso: Handel’s Italian Years

St. James Church (Gore & Cordova)

Free admission

As a 20-year old musical hopeful, Georg Händel (he hadn’t anglicized his name yet) took a trip to Italy to find out what was going on in that musical world. The Italians were singing (what else?), and the young composer quickly adopted an exuberant operatic style. “Il Delirio Amoroso” was one of three cantatas he composed at that time. In this concert you’ll not only hear what Händel wrote, but also what he heard. Music by Handel interspersed with Stradella, Corelli, and Perti.

Mamma mia, bring on the pasta. You’ll love it!

Pacific Baroque Orchestra with Alexander Weimann, harpsichord and guest leader; Chloe Meyers, violin; and Washington McClain, oboe

Friday, October 26, 7.30 PM • Free Admission

If you need any top-quality waterproof gear for climbing, biking, hiking, whatever, this is your chance:

Acr’teryx Factory Store Sale
Details as follows:
Friday, Oct 26: 10am-8pm
Saturday, Oct 27: 9am-5pm
Sunday, Oct 28: 9am-5pm
Up to 70% off retail on discontinued and factory seconds only. No exchanges, no warranty, no returns, and all sales are final. Items on sale include outerwear, softshells, packs, skiwear, and technical tops & bottoms.
The factory outlet is located at 100-2155 Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver

Thanks to Steve for the intel!

Some steals and deals!

1. Just discovered: Laptops in Vancouver which sells cheap, refurbished laptops at wholesale prices. I’ve never used them so can’t endorse them, but it looks like a potential winner! (and mac users, if you look on the bottom right, you’ll see a steal on a widescreen macbook).

2. “My Mother’s Story”, as heard on CBC radio, is being performed at Unity of Vancouver church on Fri. Oct 12th at 8pm. By donation.

3. Need a real break from raining vancouver, at cheap, cheap prices?Drop Everything! Last second deals from $199

This is a good one!
WestJet.com Seat Sale Today Only!

Travel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday until December 15, 2007.

WestJet is holding a one-day 50% off sale for travel on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday in selected cities.

Book today on westjet.com. Fares are limited, and are only available for travel until December 15th.

Sample fares from:
Edmonton - Kelowna $79
Saint John - Calgary $189
Kitchener - Vancouver $179
Vancouver - Calgary $80
Winnipeg - Edmonton $99

Word on the street has Costco blowing out the last gen ipods: 2gb nanos $50, 4gb $100, 30gb video $150 and 80gb $225. Going fast though.

ooooo…. even our money coaches may need to succumb

Obakki, the gorgeous clothing boutique in gastown is discretely announcing a sale, up to 50% off.
And while you’re at it, why not visit the equally chic Inform?

oops - this got in just under the wire! If you’ve got kids and want to make sure they learn great money skills, I highly recommend this, delivered by a financial planner I totally respect (check him out on facebook):

Edward Jones:
A Piggy Bank is the First Step
Free seminar on how to raise a money smart child
Sept 12th, 7pm, Park Plaza Hotel
898 W. Broadway
Vanson Field
Pls RRSP to 604 730-5352

First - want to keep up to date with Free (or nearly) stuff in Vancouver? I post to my blog, www.nancyzimmerman.com every Wednesday. Check it out!

For anyone who wants to live large (does anyone say that anymore?) without busting the bank, you’ve got a great Thursday (tomorrow) in store:

First, from one of my business’ (Your Money by Design) first alumni, the exceptionally talented Marlene Dong, of “Assaulted Fish”, live at the Fringe Festival (editor’s note - I stole the image from the internet - ignore the ‘2005′!):

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Assaulted Fish kicks off its exciting Fringe run with a SPECIAL OFFER for our fans. Be one of the FIRST 50 people to attend our opening night performance on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 @ 6:45PM and catch our special “best of” show for free!

Just give the password (“JACKIE CHAN”) to the fine Fringe folks at the door. You can demonstrate some of your Jackie Chan “hoo-ha!” too. You won’t get any extra perks but you’ll be considered an uber fan by all in attendance.

Note: You still have to pay the one-time Fringe membership ($5) but you can use it to check out other great Fringe shows or even see our show again!

For those who can’t make it to opening night, we hope to see you at one of our other performances. Bring family! Invite friends! Gather an entourage!

ASSAULTED FISH FOR YOU 2
Directed by Shane Howarth
Pacific Theatre (1440 West 12th Avenue @ Hemlock)
50 minutes/14+

Thurs. Sept. 6 — 6:45pm
Sun. Sept. 9 — 4:00pm
Tues. Sept. 11 – 6:15pm
Wed. Sept. 12 – 8:45pm
Fri. Sept. 14 – 5:30pm
Sat. Sept. 15 – 1:30pm

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and if that weren’t enough, there’s an open-to-the-public gallery reception tomorrow (Thur) as well. The Jem Gallery, located on 225 E. Broadway, is one of the newest wicked-cool and eclectic galleries in the city. Tomorrow night features the work of Joanna Bullock. Reception is from 7-11pm. I’ll be there!

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Last but not least, I discovered a great little blog written by a young just-out-of-university family who write about arts and culture available on a starting-out budget. Check out their VanCal blog for intel and ideas!

All the people whose opinion we trust have said the current exhibit at the Vancouver Art Gallery is stunning.  Monet to Dali is there til Sept. 16th.  At any price, it’s a steal, but esp. so on Tuesdays from 5-9pm, when you can pay by donation.