Elite Event @ Jacana Art Gallery

Here’s my thanksgiving thanks:
THANKS to Pennylaine for being the Curator of Jacana and lending us her gallery… and
THANKS to whoever’s idea it was to BAKE PUMPKIN TREATS… I’m still thinking about the pumpkin cake that Michael (THANKS) made… mmmMM… warrrmmmm cakkkeeee!
THANKS to Rachel — creator of CocoNymph — awesome pumpkin and raspberry truffles (separately).
THANKS to Reena’s pumpkin and vanilla goat cheese icing. holy smokes was that ever unique!
THANKS to Natasha for bringing the little cupcakes, THANKS to Spud for brining nachoes — including Vegan cheese which I got to try for the first time… and not to mention THANKS to the Pumpkin Cheesecake as well… and hopefully my pumpkin pecan candies were okay… and no upset tummies
THANKS to Make It and Jenna who gave me a glimpse of what the show was going to be like because it was wicked great! and THANKS to the awesome bartenders who made my super red all night!
THANKS to the many new people I met including: PIa, Pennylaine, Danielle… and many more!
lastly — THANKS to Crystal for another great Unilocal Event.
Happy THANKSgiving!

Jumping Unilocalers and +1’s ;) everywhere! This Jacana Art Gallery was full of Unilocalies eating pumkiny treats, drinking Mimosy drinks, and and having an Autumny good time meeting with new people who are laid back, stylish and fun. ;)
Had a great time meeting other Unilocalers and checking out the nice gallery adorned with paintings. The handcrafted necklaces and accessories table was also nice.
Thank you Crystal for organizing this event!

It was my first time at an Elite event and I had a really great time. A very interesting crowd of people from all walks of life. The food and drinks were amazing, I think there’s even evidence of my scarfing down a pumpkin cupcake. It was also great seeing work from local businesses. I won a cactus, and I normally never win anything.
I’ve been to Jacana many times for events (mostly cause I’m close friends with Penny) and the events are always fun there. The space is amazing and very versatile and the art work is always amazing. They’re also always very welcoming and accommodating team there.
All in all, writing cause I want to be an Elite!

Good times, good times. I’m not the most outgoing person in the world (that’s what Dave is for, hehe), but I enjoyed meeting the few Unilocalers I did and chatting with the few I already knew… my thoughts on the evening, condensed:
— Gallery was really nice. I think it’d be pretty sweet to be the curator of a gallery. Although the whole Red String exhibit would have been enjoyed a lot more by me if it was, I dunno, a few benches made out of some red string instead of a giant cat toy, maybe a few chairs… I’m lazy and like to sit :p
— Yay mimosas! (but boo no more raspberry liquer.)
— People’s pumpkin desserts were amazing. Reena’s cupcakes with the goat cheese frosting were, as I said, inspiring. And I think people liked the cheesecake I made. which makes me happy :)
— Why is Crystal so nice???
— Glass ornaments and hand-​made jewelry was cool. Really liked a necklace. I’m a craft person though so maybe I’m biased…
— The salsa verde was tasty. Vegan cheese doesn’t taste that bad after all…
— I think that’s it…
Other than my awkwardness clouding up the room, it was an awesome event! I hope to attend more.

I had an awesome time at this elite event! I was glad I had the chance to bake something. Sad that I didn’t win that super awesome necklace for the door prize.
I was happy to be introduced to Cocoa Nymph chocolates because I’ve been eying that place for a while and I finally got to taste it. I’m sure I’ll come in to the store now! Probably to study or something. Amazing chocolates.
My +1 and I were very happy to learn about Spud! The tomatillo salsa was delicious!
The mimosas were awesome! I was a bit sad they ran out of raspberry liqueur so soon. :(
Also there was a lot of eye candy at the event. :-D And I don’t just mean the paintings on the wall (which were amazing, btw)!
Jacana Art Gallery was an amazing venue for this type of event. I can see a lot of Holiday parties being successful here. Reminds me of the venue that was used for the Work Christmas Party in the Movie, «Love Actually» where the secretary was hitting on the boss. I would love to come to more events like this at art galleries… specifically at Jacana!
And, what everyone else said!

I didn’t stay for the full 2 hours but what I did catch was enjoyable. We loved the raspberry/​sparkling wine cocktail and were very impressed with the creative Guinness/​sparkling wine combo. Who woulda thunk? We admired each painting around the room and the artist’s beautiful use of colour and precision. It all made sense after chatting with Pennylane and learning more about the artist. It’s a cool little gallery. Our highlight was talking with Cocoa Nymph’s Rachel. I know where I’m getting all my stocking stuffers this year! ‘Make It’ looks like it’s going to be really cool to check out before Christmas as well. I thought it was very sweet how many Unilocalers brought their handmade goodies to share. That’s community spirit! Crystal — your dress was perfect!

Another awesome Elite Event! What a killer combo of art, yummy treats, bubbly drinks and awesome company. The Jacana Art Gallery lent itself superbly too with its clean, elegant yet funky vibe. It was very nice to meet some new Unilocalers and the Make It gang was happy to show off their wares. Crystal was smashing as always with her hot lil dress… meow!

Pretty cool space to have a Unilocal event, kudos to Crystal! As usual, disappointed that I didn’t get to meet/​talk to more Unilocalers (I am shy, really!). But to the ones I did get to talk to & meet again it was awesome.
The drinks were perfect. Not too boozy for a Thursday night ;)
Thanks to all the little treats and all the handmade goodies — I will for sure be attending Make It!

Who knew there were so many Unilocalers?!
A big thanks to Crystal and company for providing a great venue, tasty food, and bountiful drinks. If I can justify spending $ 2k, there is a particular painting even that caught my eye while we all munched nachos.
A fab event overall — I look forward to the next one!

I’m so glad I made it to my first Unilocal!event to meet and talk to other Unilocalers of whom I had only seen pictures on the site. An awesome event at a great venue with amazing art, food, drinks, and crafts.
Thanks again to Crystal and other organizers for putting the event together and I look forward to the next event.

Once upon a time, there was a beauty named Crystal H. Not only did she wear a lovely mustard-​coloured frock to meet and greet all Unilocalers with a smile, but she was known all across the land for putting on fantastic Unilocal Events. Alas, all people from near (Kits) and from far (Burnaby) came to know this one lovely evening that Crystal never disappoints.
Whence one walked into the white-​walled but beautifully art-​attired space, known as Jacana, they were greeted with the sweet and spicy aromas of home-​baked pumpkin goodies (thanks all contributors… let the horns sound in gratitude to you all!). And might I say, the pumpkin cake, so soft and pumpkiny in all its goodness, still calls to me from across the land (kudos to whomever made it — awesome… er, I mean ‘most glorious’). Chocolates from Cocoa Nymph (did you try the pumpkin ones? Yum!), and nachos from Spud (thine cheesy goodness kept me in close proximity for quite a time)…brought forth jolly laughs and satiated smiles from each corner of the room. And perhaps the lovely mimosas and Guinness and champagne cocktails brought forth even more jolly laughs.
And, given the wares from the upcoming ‘Make-​It’ Event, doust thou not think that beautiful gifts for all merry people in your life will be found Nov 20 – 22? Indeed! Thank you Crystal, and all Unilocalers alike, for a lovely evening.
The End (well…till next time anyway)

Amazing amazing is all I have to say.
Good drinks, good times and great art. How could I ask for more?
If I didn’t have to leave early I would’ve stayed all night.
Thanks to Crystal once again for throwing an amazing event.
I talked it up all the way home and I think I convinced a few strangers to join Unilocal now too.

Boy I was stoked to come out and meet my fellow Unilocalers last night! I would like to pay tribute to this great event with Britney Spears’ new single. Now now, don’t get me wrong, you may or may not like Britney, but she sure knows how to party, and it shows with her songs!
— — — — — — –
1, 2, 3
Not only Crystal H. and me
Got Unilocalers in 360 degrees
And I’m caught in between
Countin’ 1, 2, 3
All these different pumpkin treats
Wash it down with some bubbly
Everybody loves ooh
Unilocalin’
Unilocalers pick a night
To come out and play
Be my +1, what do you say?
Merrier the more
Lots of fun that way
Unilocalers on the floor, what do you say?
Are you in?
Partying Elite-​style is the new thing (yeah)
Are you in?
I am countin’!
[Chorus]
1, 2, 3
Daniella F. and me
Got Danielle R. at 180 degrees
And we’re caught in between countin’
1, 2, 3
5 bizzes burnt down this mornin’
Don’t remember what’s after 3
Must be the bubbly speakin’
1, 2, 3
Rachael T.‘s pecan pumpkin candy
Lovin’ Reena M.‘s mini cupcakes
And the pumpkin cake in between
Drinkin’ 1,2, 3
Black Velvet and Unilocal Fizz
Champagne Cooler or Buck’s Fizz
Celebratin’ the theme of plenty (ooh)
Raymond and Aileen O.
Loves Hong Kong style milk tea
I know how to make
So are you game?
Corunucopia theme
Dress in autumn things
Lovin’ the extreme
Now are you game?
Are you in?
Reviewin’ on Unilocal is the new thing (yeah)
Are you in?
I am countin’!
[Chorus]
What we do is innocent
Just writin’ up on businesses
How could you not like Unilocalers’ company,
and getting some free treats?
You and me
With the
Unilocalers
On the floor
[Chorus]

Kudos to Crystal for looking adorably cute in her mustard dress and using this lovely venue! The gallery was a great setting and the company and food was fabulous!
Not only do Unilocalers like to eat, but they bake too! Huge raves to everyone who made something — loved all the twists on pumpkin from cakes, to cheesecake, to cupcakes to squares.
I am especially happy to have been introduced to Le Petit Cupcakery. Their mini cupcakes were TDF — moist, tasty, and creamy frosting that’s not too sweet! I am not a fan of the Cupcakes chain, so I’m hoping to see more of these!

I am so glad I came to the event. My brother enjoyed being a +1 and chatting up with the other +1’s! I think I’m going to get him to start using Unilocal more often now. I certainly enjoyed meeting the other members of our little Elite 09’s. I didn’t get to meet everyone, but «Hi!» to everyone else!
Crystal and the other managers from the other regions who came up to help. THANK YOU!!!
After the event, we were going to go for something to eat in the area, but somehow ended up driving over to The Flying Tiger for a bit of grub. So in we walk with our Unilocal name tags and buttons and stuff talking about the event and food and service and Unilocaling! Then we started taking pictures of the food and Unilocaled some more! The staff were wondering what we were doing. and then I realized I had my Name tag on for everyone to see! OOOOPs!
I’ll have to do the writeup on the post event/​dining out at the Tiger later.
Thanks Everyone! Everyone was so pretty and handsome. Crystal you looked FABULOUS! (am I a suck up or what?).
GTG back to work, laters!