Hey Vancouver !

Can you read me…am I coming in clear…? If this email is messed up, you can always check it out online at http://www.urbanmixer.com/newsletters and drop us a line about the problem. We’re here to serve, and we have to have something to do in the mornings when we're hungover.

Here’s your Urban Mixer events calendar for Monday, March 21st, 2005, a personalized list of Vancouver’s hottest events and hippest happenings. Our secret agents are always on the prowl for things to spice up your Daytimer. Drop me a line and let me know what you think…I know you’re not shy!

If you want to be an Urban Mixer Secret Agent, be the first to send us the 411 on a wild and/or wicked happening and win an all-cotton Urban Mixer T-Shirt. Here’s a list of my personal picks for this week, links included. And remember to always surf safe!

URBAN MIXER ROCK CLIMBING EVENT ANNOUNCED

On April 10th, we're back at Cliffhanger for another indoor rock climbing event. As always, you can sign up online here, and join one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Come on, you know that's your best angle! Put your own butt in a sling and show it off to a group of Vancouver's finest Urban Mixers! Who doesn't look hot in ropes!

CBC RADIO 3 Magazine Final Issue

CBC Radio 3 R.I.P. You can go online and check out the final issue of the CBC Radio 3 Magazine here. If you want to know what's happening with this program, you can read a well written FAQ here. No updates on Brave New Waves - if anyone out there has the scoop, let me know.

TALK TO ME, BABY! Email comments to raj@urbanmixer.com

Things change fast in this town, and you can always get the latest by checking out our calendar of events here. You can also click on the day of the week on the right hand side of this email (in green) to find out what fabulosity we've sourced for you on any particular day.

We don't stand still, and neither does our website, so be sure to visit us at http://www.urbanmixer.com often. And that's not all... you can email us anytime and let us know what you think of us. Now, really, when was the last time you heard that from anyone older than ten? Want more info about an event? Have a hot scoop on a great new restaurant? Need to know if brown shoes are over? Just email me! And if you know anyone who wants to buy some used shoes, that'd help, too.

Raj Taneja,
President, Urban Mixer

phone: (604) 313-7690
raj@urbanmixer.com
www.urbanmixer.com

... you just might want to stay single

UPCOMING URBAN MIXER EVENTS

Urban Mixer Rock Climbing Event, Sunday, April 10th, 2005

WHERE: Cliffhanger Rock Climbing Gym, 106 West 1st Ave., Vancouver
WHY: Hottest sport in North America, coolest group in Vancouver!
WHEN: 2005-04-10 04:00PM

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What’s Next? Our Posse:

The Social Empire's Spring Fling in Gastown 2005-03-30, Wednesday, March 30th, 2005

WHERE: Ah, if you were a member you'd already know! Membership has its privileges, and you can find out all about them on the Social Empire website at http://www.socialempire.com. Learn more about membership and become a member today!
WHY: Trade wicked words with some of Vancouver's most faciniating people in some of Vancouver's most beautiful rooms. Members are screened for fabulosity, so if you think you qualify, drop us an application! Bring out your inner Dorothy Parker/Robert Benchley and let them play!
WHEN: 2005-03-30 05:00PM

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS: RAJ'S PICKS

A random selection of things that made it into my Daytimer. The all-inclusive listing can always be found at http://www.urbanmixer.com/events.asp. Click back soon, y’all, because things change fast in this town!

Beringer Winery Dinner, Monday, March 21st, 2005

WHERE: Hamilton Street Grill, 1009 Hamilton Street, Yaletown, Vancouver
WHY: Join Hamilton Street Grill's chef and owner Neil Wyles and guest chef Jerry Comfort of Beringer Wines for an evening of "Comfort Food"-inspired by contemporary Mediterranean, Pacific Rim and seasonal American flavours, accompanied by fine wines and good company.
WHEN: 2005-03-21 05:30 PM

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Invitational Poetry Slam, Monday, March 21st, 2005

WHERE: Café Deux Soleil, 2096 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
WHY: Sista'Hood 2005 will hold the first Annual Sista'Hood Invitational Poetry Slam featuring competitors from all over the US and Canada who will compete for a $150 prize.
WHEN: 2005-03-21 08:00 PM

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Vancouver Recital Society: Murray Perahia, Tuesday, March 22nd, 2005

WHERE: Orpheum Theatre, 884 Granville Street, Vancouver
WHY: Sweeping aside any barrier between the listener and the music, superbly analytical, gorgeously romantic and full of spontaneous surprises, the legendary Murray Perahia is playing the series for the fourth time.
WHEN: 2005-03-22 08:00 PM

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Buffet Blowout, Wednesday, March 23rd, 2005

WHERE: Q1 Production Technologies, 3700 Keith Street, Burnaby, BC
WHY: Two of Vancouver's hottest caterers Culinary Capers and Lazy Gourmet combine their culinary expertise with the talents of the Display + Design students from Langara College to create an amazing Art Deco extravaganza!
WHEN: 2005-03-23 05:30 PM

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An intimate performance with Pacifica, Thursday, March 24th, 2005

WHERE: ginger sixtytwo, 1219 Granville Street, Vancouver
WHY: Get a taste of Vancouver-based band Pacifica, composed of vocalist Silvana Kane, from early ‘90s girl band West End Girls (remember them? Of course you don’t), and guitarist Adam Popowitz, formerly of Mollies Revenge and YveAdam.
WHEN: 2005-03-24 08:00 PM

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Spring Equinox Celebration, Friday, March 25th, 2005

WHERE: Waldorf Hotel, 1489 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
WHY: 2 Rooms, 4 Bands. Showcasing some of BC's finest live dance and groove music.
WHEN: 2005-03-25 07:00 PM

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China National Oriental Song & Dance Ensemble - Gorgeous Legend, Friday, March 25th, 2005

WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 600 block of Hamilton Street, Vancouver
WHY: 5,000 years of Chinese history and culture into their performances. They will share with us their triumphs and gladness through acrobatic feats, martial arts, dance, music, and by magic.
WHEN: 2005-03-25 08:00 PM

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THE BETTER WORLD HANDBOOK FESTIVAL, Saturday, March 26th, 2005

WHERE: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Gardens, 578 Carrall Street, Vancouver
WHY: Festival of Activism, Music & Sustainability!
WHEN: 2005-03-26 01:00 PM

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Dan Joffre, That Improv Guy Show, Saturday, March 26th, 2005

WHERE: Tom Lee Music Hall, 3rd floor, 929 Granville, Vancouver
WHY: Ninety-minute improv-comedy show with superstar Don Joffre and a weekly guest star! Hilarious! Unlike standup where everything is rehearsed, Dan & The Downtown Comedy Crew perform outrageous, high stakes comedy improv. The bigger the dare, the better! The higher the risk, the bigger the payoff! The scenes are fresh & exciting, fearless & free.
WHEN: 2005-03-26 08:00 PM

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African Film Festival World Tour Closing Party, Sunday, March 27th, 2005

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Rock Climbing, April 10th, 2005

Let it all hang out with Urban Mixer! Sunday April 10th, we’ll be hosting a Rock Climbing Session at Cliffhanger - 106 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver.

Come on, you just know that’s your best angle! Put your own butt in a sling and show it off to a group of Vancouver’s finest Urban Mixers, then rappel back down and watch while they try. Reach for the heights at Cliffhanger, the hottest rock wall this side of real lava. Safely scale an indoor climbing gym wall while meeting great new people. No experience necessary and all levels invited!

Indoor/outdoor is the Wet Coast version of AC/DC. Whether you grew up scrambling the Smoke Bluffs or your last bouldering experience was when you drove the Land Rover over the concrete barrier in the parking garage, you’ll sweat it out with Vancouver’s liveliest socializers. Don’t just sit there…do something!

The climbing session includes: all of your equipment, a 4:1 ratio of student to climbing instructor and 2 hours of climbing time with other great Urban Mixer members!

After the event, we'll hit the pub so hard it won’t even be able to give the cops a description!

When: January 30th, 3:30PM - 6PM.
Dress: Workout wear is fine, dress to climb. For the sake of the spectators, think about the view before donning your surf baggies.
Location: Cliffhanger Rock Climbing Gym, 106 West 1st Ave., Vancouver.
Cost: Sliding scale, $40 per person before April 1st, $50 thereafter.

RSVP and payment required prior to April 5th, 2005 to save your spot. Be a Cliffhanger and join one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Hey, who doesn’t look hot in ropes!

Get the full 411 at http://www.urbanmixer.com/eventlistings.asp.

Register in advance and get the Early Bird Price!

$40 before April 1st, $50 thereafter.

Admission cost covers the event, equipment rental and the attention of instructors who'll make sure you'll climb safe and don't pull a Humpty Dumpty.

Raj, Kent, Frances & Friends

www.urbanmixer.com
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phone: 604.313.7690