April 18, 2013

REAL ESTATE REVIEWDOWNTOWN, YALETOWN, GASTOWN, WESTEND, COAL HARBOUR, KITSILANO, SOUTH GRANVILLE, FALSE CREEK, FAIRVIEW, MOUNT PLEASANT.

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1101-1003 PACIFIC STREETTHE SEASTAR: $519,000

Westend gem, SE corner 966 sf sprawling 1 bdrm + 2 bathroom + breakfast nook (o� ce). Can be eas-ily converted back to 2nd bdrm • Huge open kitchen, views of F. Creek, marina & city. Steps to English Bay & seawall • Gas f/p, maple wood fl rs, generous for all entertaining needs, master ensuite, built-in surround system, pantry o� kitchen, 1 parking + 1 storage lock-er • Views from every room!

Westend gem, SE corner 966 sf sprawling 1 bdrm + 2 bathroom + breakfast

views of F. Creek, marina & city. Steps to English Bay & seawall • Gas f/p, maple wood fl rs, generous for all entertaining needs, master ensuite, built-in surround system, pantry o� kitchen,

er • Views from every room!

1105-1500 HOWE STREETTHE DISCOVERY: $699,900

Waterfront seaside SW corner 978 sq.ft. 2 bdrm, 1.5 baths w/ views of False Creek, marinas & Granville Island • This plan – rarely on the market • Completely renovated down to the studs – truly stunning design & quality w/ luxurious & tasteful fi nishings • Walnut h/w throughout, dream kitchen: Jenn-Air top of the line appl. w/ cooktop, D/W, built-in wall oven, microwave & espresso machine, Quartz countertops, wood cabinetry w/ sliding shelves; sur-round sound system in each room, rollerblinds, pocket lighting thruout, art niches, organized closet systems, kohler fi xtures, front-loading W/D, 90sf balcony for bbq’s, 1 parking, 1 locker & more • Water taxi & seawall at your doorstep.

Waterfront seaside SW corner 978 sq.ft. 2 bdrm, 1.5 baths w/ views of False Creek, marinas & Granville

market • Completely renovated down to the studs – truly stunning design & quality w/ luxurious & tasteful fi nishings • Walnut h/w throughout, dream kitchen: Jenn-Air top of the line appl. w/ cooktop, D/W, built-in wall oven, microwave & espresso machine, Quartz countertops, wood cabinetry w/ sliding shelves; sur-round sound system in each room, rollerblinds, pocket lighting thruout, art niches, organized closet systems, kohler fi xtures, front-loading W/D, 90sf balcony for bbq’s, 1 parking, 1 locker & more • Water taxi & seawall at your doorstep.

2201-1500 HOWE STREETTHE DISCOVERY: $849,000

Sprawling 1311sf NW corner 2 bdrm + 2bath in a waterfront seaside highly desirable location • Right on seawall, aquabus to Granville Island, mins. to beaches & parks • Generous rooms thruout, perfect for entertaining & house size furniture! • Reno’d kitchen w/ new S/S Fisher Paykel, Miele & Bosch appliances, lovely kitchen island & windows in kitch., h/w fl rs, gas f/p, king size bdrms, Master has 5pc. bath w/ sep. shower, jetted tub & W/I closet • Outdoor covered balcony for bbqs, real laundry room, 2 parking & stor-age locker • This is a jewel in the sky.Clubhouse, guest suite, sauna, hot-tub & gym • Exterior paint & sealant completed 2011.

Sprawling 1311sf NW corner 2 bdrm + 2bath in a waterfront seaside highly desirable location • Right on seawall, aquabus to Granville

Generous rooms thruout, perfect for entertaining & house size furniture! • Reno’d kitchen w/ new S/S Fisher

lovely kitchen island & windows in kitch., h/w fl rs, gas f/p, king size bdrms, Master has 5pc. bath w/ sep. shower, jetted tub & W/I closet • Outdoor covered balcony for bbqs, real laundry room, 2 parking & stor-age locker • This is a jewel in the sky.Clubhouse, guest suite, sauna, hot-tub & gym • Exterior paint & sealant completed 2011.

901-1501 HOWE ST.OCEAN TOWER @ 888 BEACH: $4,567,890

Unrivaled splendor. Vancouver’s premiere waterfront residences combining two suites and conceived over 2 years of design & construction • 270 degree views fl r-ceiling views of marinas, False Crk, Granville Island & cityscapes • House size 3255 sqft complimented by a 360 degree elliptical fl rplan centered around a glass wine room, 4 bdrms, 4 bathrms, 5 parking & 2 storage lckrs • Featuring: 12 piece Miele & Thermador S/S appliances, Capolavaro granite, Zebrano book-matched cabinetry, 2 home theatre systems, surround audio thruout, marble & onyx fl ooring thruout, T5 wired, video security system, Lutron one touch light & shades control, all rooms are a unique design & statement, Swarovski chandeliers, 6 piece master bath with 273 spray & steam shower, air jet tub, his/hers sinks; W/I closet, a ‘pink mosaic Bisazza’ bathroom, family room, great room, formal & informal dining areas, formal living room, dual entry, two balconies, two gas f/p, nanny quarters & much more • Simply spectacular!

SUB P/H: 1601-189 DAVIE ST.AQUARIUS III: $498,000

Perfect location – heart of Marinaside neighborhood! • Steps to seawall, marinas, Urban Fare, Canada Line Station & Yaletown • Masterplanned waterfront community by Concord Pacifi c • Spacious corner unit 720 sqft 1 bdrm+den with city & some water views • Granite countertops, gas stove, dining nook, balcony for bbq’s, marble counters in bathroom, insuite W/D, fl r-ceiling windows, 1prkg & more • Resort amenities: I/D pool, hot tub, sauna, gym, 24/7 concierge, theatre & clubhouse.

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9E-139 DRAKE ST.CONCORDIA II: $709,000

Beautiful fl oorplan N, E & S corner 1079sf 2 bdrm + 2bath + real den • Across the street from Elsie Roy Elementary, seawall, David Lam Park, Roundhouse Comm. Centre, Urban Fare, Canada Line & Yaletown • Generous rooms, master fi ts king bed, granite counters, window in kitchen, marble in bathrooms, H/W fl rs & new carpet in bdrms, views of False Creek, city & courtyard, Iarge insuite storage, excellent for entertaining w/ spacious living/dining, den w/ windows. Solid building, best managed in Yaletown w/ onsite Mgr. I/D pool, hot tub, gym, bike room.

Beautiful fl oorplan N, E & S corner 1079sf 2 bdrm + 2bath +

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604-53 W. HASTINGS STREETPARIS BLOCK: $729,000

2308-198 AQUARIUS MEWSAQUARIUS II: $758,000

702-1005 BEACH AVENUETHE ALVAR: $699,000

2202-1500 HORNBY STREET888 BEACH: $688,000

1607-1077 MARINASIDE CRESCENTMARINASIDE RESORT: $549,000

1808-4808 HAZEL STREETCENTREPOINT, BURNABY: $512,000

306-1367 ALBERNI STREETTHE LIONS: $458,000

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802-4333 CENTRAL BLVD.PRESIDIA BY BOSA: $419,000

Heart of Metrotown, superb Bosa quality, steps to Skytrain & Metrotown shopping! • NE corner 821 sqft 1 bdrm + large den (easy 2nd bedroom) with TWO x 4pc. bathrooms • Gran-ite counters, S/S appliances w/ gas stove, beautiful fl oorplan, electric f/p, 88 sf outdoor balcony, corner unit for plenty of windows, his/her closets in master bdrm with ensuite 4pc. bathroom, 2parking, storage locker & more.

& Metrotown shopping! • NE corner 821 sqft 1 bdrm + large den (easy 2nd bedroom) with TWO x 4pc. bathrooms • Gran-ite counters, S/S appliances w/ gas stove, beautiful fl oorplan, electric f/p, 88 sf outdoor

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SUB P/H: 1603-189 DAVIE ST.AQUARIUS III: $608,000

RARELY ON THE MARKET • Aff ordable 2 bdrms + 2 bath in the waterfront master planned Marinaside neighborhood • Everything at your doorstep: Urban Fare, seawall, Roundhouse Centre, Yaletown & marinas • NE Corner 787 sqft 2bdrm + 2 full baths w/ ensuite in master, beautiful views of marina from living /dining, overlooking lagoon & city views too • Fabulous fl oorplan, new stainless gas stove, granite countertops, marble in bathrooms, full 4pc. guest bathroom, large insuite storage, hardwood fl rs throughout, balcony for bbq’s, 1 prkg, excellent condition! • 24/7 concierge, I/D pool, hot tub, sauna, lagoon, club house, theatre, gym & more • Don’t miss this one!

RARELY ON THE MARKET • Aff ordable 2 bdrms + 2 bath in the

1108-198 AQUARIUS MEWSAQUARIUS II

Premium location & Fabulous 2 bedroom in the highly sought after Marinaside area • Resort style living right at the seawall with fi rst class marinas, Urban Fare, Canada Line, Yaletown & Roundhouse Community Centre • Picturesque views of False Creek, marina & English Style Courtyard w/ water gardens • 987 sqft, 2bdrm + 2 bathrms, sleek black granite kitchen counters, gas stove, limestone in bathrooms, spacious rooms, fl r to ceiling windows, 5pc. master ensuite w/ separate shower, walk-in closet, custom Murphy bed in 2nd bdrm, balcony for bbqs, insuite storage & excellent fl oorplan w/ gas fi replace in L/R • 1 parking & resort amenities: I/D pool, gym, 24/7 concierge, theatre, hot tub, sauna & more.

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3683 West 49th Ave • SOLD1/2 Duplex (1,570sf) in desirable Commercial Drive area. The main floor with overheight ceilings features an office/den at entrance, open kitchen, dining and livings rms look onto south yard. Upstairs offers 2 bdrms, lower level has 1 bdrm suite with private entrance.

This 700 sf one bdrm suite has original oak floors on living/dining rms & orginal fir in bdrm. Laundry & storage on same flr. Suite located on south side of bldg, heat & hot water included in maintenance fee. Cat OK with board approval.

Corner view suite in iconic “Electra” strata building over looking Court House/Robson Square. Beautiful upgrades include hardwood floors, stone counter tops, custom closets, 9 ft. ceilings, central air/con and heat. Extra large locker included.

5 bedroom custom built home over 3,300 sf on 3 floors (all above ground). Radiant in floor heat, 3 fireplaces, 4.5 baths, private setting on 66 ft. lot. 2 car garage plus workshop. Elegant living!

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leT The sun shIne In Spacious, immaculate SE corner strata invites you & Fido to enjoy worry-free west of Denman lifestyle just a stroll to Stanley Park, English Bay & seawall with all shops and services within a couple of blocks. Almost 700 sf of living space with great light & crossbreeze plus over 110 sf of southerly deck to enjoy urban gardening & relaxing. Home is spotless with extra large rooms, real oak floors, newer appliances, tile, counters & more. Insuite laundry can be installed. $359,900

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DUNBAR

3617 West 21st Avenue, $1,338,000 • Beautiful 4 bedroom bungalow

with basement• Corner lot – RS-1 (Laneway

House possible)• Build view home with 3 rental

income suite or live-in• Beautiful solid oak fl oor, in solid

home at quiet location• Close to UBC, Pacifi c Spirit Park,

shopping, tennis, swimming, hiking

• School catchment: Queen Elizabeth and Lord Byng Secondary

• Wonderful backyard with garden for growing fruits & vegetables!

• HUGE FRONTAGE - 102 FEET

BY APPOINTMENT

S.W. MARINE

1 WEEK CLOSE POSSIBLE!UBC STUDENT ALERT!

The SOHO, PH3-1503 West 65th Avenue,$192,000 • Probate Complete• The SOHO, cool, modern

design• 9 foot ceilings• Penthouse studio• Great location, walk to

everything• Close to UBC, downtown,

airport• One Bus Outside Your Door Directly to UBC!

BY APPOINTMENT

FRASER

302-868 Kingsway, $208,000 • Gorgeous, like-new designer

junior one bedroom• New laminate fl oors, paint &

bathroom• Quiet, sunny side of building with

balcony and views• Like “Yaletown in Fraser/Mount Pleasant”• Great coff ee shop in your building• Great condition, rainscreen, 14

years young!• Great insuite washer/dryer/

dishwasher/microwave• Walk to park, transit outside your

door, lots of parking• Rentals allowed, pets allowed• Welcome home!

NEW PRICE!

OPEN SAT & SUN 2PM-4PM

WEST END

405-1010 Chilco Street, $698,000 • West of Denman! Rarely

available large 2 bed 2 bath top fl oor

• Approx. 1000sf, designer renovation

• Corner suite with kitchen skylight

• Dog friendly! 2 dogs allowed

• Steps to Stanley Park• Rentals allowed, storage

locker, 2 parking• Strata lot

NEW PRICE!


CALVERHALL, NV

813 East 7th Street, NV, $868,000• Gardener’s paradise – nicest

off ering in North Van!• Immaculate bungalow with

cozy newer 1 bed suite• 50’x137’ view lot on quiet

street with lane• One car garage, Huge

25’x35’ undeveloped attic• New roof, windows,

bathrooms and more• Refurbished solid oak

hardwood – stunningly gorgeous

NEW LISTING!

OPENS THURS 5:30-7PM SAT & SUN 2PM-4PM

1010 chilco – New Price! $698,000Open Sat & Sun 2PM-4PM

821 Cambie – Open Sat & Sun 2PM-4PM

CALVERHALL, NV

809 East Keith Road, $748,000 • Fantastic view bungalow with full

basement near Grand Boulevard• 3 bedrooms, 2 full updated baths,

easily suitable downstairs• 50x137.9’ mildly sloped lot on

lane access• 302sf sun drenched deck with

covered carport & 3 parking total• Living, dining, kitchen all on quiet

view side!• Gorgeous original solid oak fl oors

& new carpets in bedrooms• Close to schools, shops, transit,

parks, hiking, rec centres, church!• Great price for family in lovely

solid starter. Welcome home!

NEW PRICE!

OPEN SAT & SUN 12PM-1:30PM

YALETOWN/DOWNTOWN

1603-821 Cambie Street, $468,000 • Welcome to “Raffl es” 5 years

young upper unit with view!• Stunning 700sf designer suite of

exceptional quality• Large living & dining & master

bedroom with walk-in closet• Offi ce den and large in-suite

storage/fl ex space could be second bedroom

• Robson and Cambie on edge of Yaletown

• Great gym, hot tub, parking, rentals & dogs allowed!

• Walk to library, Skytrain, IGA, HomeSense, Yaletown restaurants!



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R E T I R E O N E N G L I S H B AY

1225 BARCLAY $499,9002055 PENDRELL $1,100,000

•Close to IGA, Robson shops and Cineplex•Concrete 2 bedroom 2 bath strata, pet ok• Treed outlook to evergreens & cherry blossoms• Good size Living room opens to BBQ deck • Open plan kitchen with upgraded cabinets• Breakfast bar for 2 for coffee & crossword• Flex2ndBRformedia,office,guestaccom.• Both bathrooms updated, handy insuite W/D• Ensuite king size master bedroom, 2-closets• Well run building. Limited Rentals. 1 Parking

•Stainless Steel premium appliances• 13’ x 20’ living with stacked slate feature wall• Slidingwallclosestodefineguestaccom.• King size Master BR w/ ensuite w/ shower• New double glazed low e windows throughout

•Approx 1100 sq ft 2 BR 2 Bath Home•Stunning outlook over English Bay• View over Stanley Park to N Shore Mountains• Completelyreconfiguredtomaxspace&use• Solidcherrycabsinkitch,mapleHWfloors

S U N S E T S & C I T Y L I G H T S

2055 PENDRELL $579,900

• Spectacular 270O view over English Bay & City• Walls of new double glazed windows to the views• Oversize 19’ x 13’ living, separate dining area• King size bedroom looking to the beach• Outdoor balcony. Awesome common roofdeck• Style this one to your tase! 1 BR or 1+den area• Very well run building. 35% down. No rentals.

B Y S TA N L E Y PA R K

1050 CHILCO $249,000

•Great West of Denman location.• 2 Blocks to English Bay & Stanley Park•600 sq ft 1 Bedroom Concrete Co-op•Suite needs some TLC but worth it!•Make it your own! Quiet Building!

VANCOUVER GETAWAY

1330 HARWOOD $284,900

•Stylish 1 Bedroom 600 sq ft Davie Slopes•Solid Concrete & Steel construction•Good size balcony for morning sunshine• Large 12’ x 16’ LR + separate dining area• 1 Underground parking & storage, 20% down

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Overlooking the Pond

A Heritage Landmark

The Hampstead Kensington Place

$642,000

$1,650,000

$399,000 $1,179,000

513-888 Beach Avenue

52-1386 Nicola Street

102-1188 Cardero St 36-1386 Nicola St

Overlooking the pond and manicured courtyard, this 2 bdrm 2 bath spacious townhouse style apartment awaits. Enter from the California walkways to your own front door. Steps to the seawall and Granville Island ferry. Short walk to downtown, English Bay and Yaletown.

Across from the beach and park – one of Vancouver’s premier heritage buildings. 1600 sq.ft. of living in this completely rebuilt apartment. Featuring marble entry, gorgeous hardwood, open spaces, over the top kitchen, 2 ensuite bedrooms, coffered ceilings and an ocean view from the large dining room.

Step out to your private garden patio, from the large living room of this bright 2 bdrm. One of the West End’s most convenient locations with shopping and transportation right out your door. The ideal home for pet owners. Short walk to English Bay and the Park.

Elegant “London Flat,” beautifully restored retaining the architectural details of this fabulous heritage building. Featuring a large open � red living room, with hardwood � oors, 9’ ceilings, crown mouldings, the elegance you would expect of the era. One of a kind in Vancouver and seldom available.

Yacht Harbour Pointe West End Pied-A-Terre

$1,799,000 $235,000

706-1600 Hornby St 1204-1250 Burnaby StTrue waterfront living in this freehold boutique building with just 50 owners. The apartment has been totally renovated with an outstanding chef’s kitchen. Over 1600 sq.ft. Gorgeous hardwood � oors, spacious open plan. Large deck overlooking Granville Island and False Creek.

Fantastic pied-a-terre in the city, or a perfect bachelor pad. Completely redone with glass and stone bath, stainless appliances and granite kitchen. Step out your door to the roof deck with swimming pool and stunning view of English Bay.

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Real Estate Opens

wEst End1080 Broughton, 1 bdrm, $358,000, Fri 10:30-12:30, Sun 2-4 7

1225 Barclay, 2 bdrm, $499,900, Sun 2-4 8

1010 Chilco, 2 bdrm, $698,000, Sat/Sun 2-4 7

513-888 Beach, 2 bdrm, $642,000, Sun 2-4 8

102-1188 Cardero, 2 bdrm, $399,000, Sat/Sun 2-4 8

dOwntOwn1105-1500 Howe St, 2 bdrm, $699,000, Sat/Sun 2-4 2

PH5-833 Seymour, 3 bdrm, $2,799,000, Sat/Sun 2-4 9

833 Seymour, 5 units for sale $475,000-$1,049,000, Sat/Sun 2-4 9

yalEtOwn821 Cambie, 1 bdrm + den, $468,000, Sat/Sun 2-4 7 888 Homer, 1 bdrm, 3 units for sale, $379,000-$519,000, Sat 2-4 9

cREEksidE1010 W. 1st Ave, 2 bdrm, $799,000, Sat/Sun 2-4 9

East vancOuvER109-2033 Triumph, 1 bdrm $219,999, Sat/Sun 2-4 6 PH9-4868 Fraser St, 1 bdrm $284,000, Sat/Sun 2-4 6

fRasER302-868 Kingsway, Junior 1 bdrm, $208,000, Sat/Sun 2-4 7

calvERhall, nORth van809 E. Keith Road, 3 bdrm, $748,000, Sat/Sun 12-1:30 7 813 E. 7th Ave, 1 bdrm, $868,000, Thur 5:30-7, Sat/Sun 2-4 7

Ron Hamer-Jackson604.728.5631 • www.ronhj.com • [email protected]

Quality Seymour Riverfront home on one of the prettiest river front properties I have had the plea-sure to list for sale. The generous main floor is almost 1500 sq. ft. with formal living and dining rooms, gourmet kitchen with stainless and gran-ite. There are two cozy gas fireplaces, family room off the kitchen and step out access to the patio’s in the backyard. The heating is radiant hot water, the floors are a mix of hardwood and tile. Up has three carpeted bedrooms and two full bathrooms. This home is in excellent condition throughout. Seymour Boulevard is very quiet, local traffic only, close to recreation, shopping , transportation. it’s short hop to the bridge and 15 to 20 minutes to Bentall. Lot’s of storage in double garage. Spotless.

Central Lonsdale family home, spotless & cozy, three bedrooms, three levels. Lots of updates include, furnace, kitchen, wiring, plumbing, near new ‘Trex” deck with aluminum coverings over ½. Triple carport at lane access. Close toschools, shopping and transportation with great access to highway. Great location, nice property for the family home, excellent potential here. Call RON HAMER-JACKSON to view. Cell 604-728-5631

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ARIES (MARch 21-ApRIl 19): The writer Oliver Burkeman has some advice that would be helpful for you Aries folks to hear right now: “When you assume your current preferences won’t alter, you’ll make bad decisions: embarking on a career or mar-riage, say, not with a view to its durability, but solely based on how it makes you feel now.” I am most definitely not predicting that you are about to make the kind of bad decision Burkeman refers to. I’m sure my warning here in this horoscope will derail any temptation you might have to make short-sighted moves.

TAURUS (ApRIl 20-MAy 20): I’m happy to report that help from the invisible world is available to you right now. Of course you won’t be able to use it, let alone tune in to it, if you don’t believe there is any such thing as help from the invisible world. So if you are the type of person who is very sure that reality consists of nothing more than what your senses reveal, I suggest that you temporarily suspend that belief. And if you are someone who has had direct experiences with blessings that come from the unseen realm, be aware that the imminent deliv-ery is quite different from those you have known in the past.

GEMINI (MAy 21-JUNE 20): In her book A Monster’s Notes, Laurie Sheck describes the nuances of the term “ghost” in the German language. A mediocre wine may be called unghostly, she says. A witty, lively person is “Rich in Ghostliness,” whereas a dull, blank type “has no ghost in him.” In this spirit, Gemini, I suspect you will have some pretty fine ghostliness working for you in the coming weeks. And there’s a good chance that part of your extra-special mojo will arise from your creative engagement with energies that resemble the more traditional definition of “ghost.”

cANcER (JUNE 21-JUly 22): A one-min-ute video commercial for The Cosmopolitan luxury resort in Las Vegas shows an elegant woman at a sumptuous feast. She’s eagerly holding her dinner plate up to her face so she can lick it clean of its last delicious taste. The scene shifts to a well-dressed man who’s down on all fours serving as a chair for a chic woman. She applies her make-up while gazing into the shiny mirror-like surface of a high-heeled shoe. New scene: An 80-year-old woman pats the butt of a handsome young stud with whom she’s slow-dancing. At the end of the ad, a catchphrase appears: “Just the right amount of wrong.” I say, let that be your mantra in the coming week, Cancerian.

lEO (JUly 23-AUG. 22): Albert Einstein published his General Theory of Relativity in 1916. It had radical implications for the field of theoretical physics, but remained an unproven concept until 1919. Then a British physicist verified its accuracy with evidence gathered during a solar eclipse. The Times newspaper in London announced the event with the headline “Revolution in Science: New Theory of the Universe, Newtonian Theories Overthrown.” Not wanting to be left behind, The New York Times assigned one of its own journalists to cover the revolution. Unfortunately, the person they sent was a sports reporter whose specialty was golf. His article was less than illuminat-ing. The moral of the story, as far as you’re concerned, Leo: When big developments are underway, show up at full strength, with all your powers engaged.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEpT. 22): “Never to get lost is not to live,” writes Rebecca Solnit in her book A Field Guide to Getting Lost. In fact, she says that not knowing how to get lost is unhealthy. These are useful ideas to consider right now, Virgo. It will probably do you good to get at least semi-lost. As you wander around without a map or compass, I bet you will stumble upon important teach-ings. At the same time, I hope you will put some thought into how you’re going to get lost. Don’t just leave it to chance. Make sure there’s a method in your madness.

lIBRA (SEpT. 23-OcT. 22): In the English language, “low man on the totem pole” is an idiom that refers to a person who has the worst job or the least status. He or she is considered to be at the low end of the hierarchy. But it’s an incorrect metaphor. The creators of the original totem poles were indigenous Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest, and for them the figure at the bottom of the pole was the most impor-tant one. I foresee the possibility of a similar situation arising in your sphere, Libra. Be alert for a misapprehension that needs to be righted. It may be the case that what’s last should actually be first. Something that has been beneath or behind “more important” matters should perhaps get higher priority.

ScORpIO (OcT. 23-NOV. 21): In his book Karmic Traces, Eliot Weinberger describes the life story of naked mole rats. They’re animals that never leave their underground tunnels. Normally you Scorpios have nothing in common with them. But in the coming days, I’m hoping there will be one resemblance. According to Weinberger, the naked mole rats “change direction by som-ersaulting.” Metaphorically speaking, I think this would be an excellent strategy for you. There’s no need to mope cautiously as you alter your course. No need to be lackadaisi-cal and fitful and full of doubts. Just spring into action with a cheery bounce, and move on with a renewed sense of purpose.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEc. 21): The famous philosopher John Searle unleashed a witty dig about the famous philosopher Jacques Derrida, saying he is “the sort of philosopher who gives bullshit a bad name.” One of your fun assignments in the coming week, Sagittarius, is to do the opposite of what Derrida’s work does. In other words, give bullshit a good name. How? Well, you could engage in creative verbal expressions that boost morale and propagate delight and lubricate worthwhile connections. Make up noble fictions that are more accurate and useful that the literal truth. Spread uplifting gossip that heals and invigorates.

cApRIcORN (DEc. 22-JAN. 19): “The ideal piano player is the one who wants to be the piano,” says a character in Thomas Bernhard’s novel The Loser. He continues: “I say to myself every day when I wake up, I want to be the Steinway, I want to be the Steinway itself.” Your assignment, Capri-corn, is to apply this attitude to your own personal situation. In other words, merge with the tool you want to master. Immerse yourself in the skill you’re working to perfect — disappear into it. In your imagina-tion, become completely united with the thing or person or experience you desire.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18): “The trouble with our age is that it is all sign-post and no destination,” said writer Louis Kronenberger. I’m concerned that you may have fallen under the sway of this kind of myopia, Aquarius. A steady stream of use-ful tips and clues has been appearing, but you’re missing some of them. Your long-range goals aren’t sufficiently clear, so you don’t always recognize the significance of new revelations. Here’s the cure: In your imagination, create a vivid picture of your next big destination.

pIScES (FEB. 19-MARch 20): A group of bicyclists in Southern California challenged a blogger to a race. They said they could cover the 38.4 miles from North Hollywood to Long Beach faster on their bikes than the blogger could get there by plane. As it turned out, they were right. Their trip took an hour and 34 minutes. As for the blog-ger, he had to drive to the airport, wait for the plane to depart, fly to a different airport, then catch a cab to the designated destination. He arrived about an hour after the cyclists. Can you guess which of those two modes of travel is the preferred meta-phor for you this week, Pisces? The earthy, simple, stripped-down approach will get you where you need to go better than the big, elaborate, expensive method.

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By Rob Brezsny • Week of April 18

What the stars say about your week


Cory Weeds Jazz Club… on any night…

By Jean-Edouard de Marenches

A roll, a bomb, and then a crash. The thunderous drum solo is over.

Lifting both sticks high above his set, drummer Jesse Cahill swiftly wipes his brow while in the other corner of the illumi-nated stage, hunched over the keyboard, Miles Black resumes the riffs of the fast-paced number. Fac-ing the piano, upright bass player Jodi Proznick, her face impassive, � ngers moving swiftly, plucks the strings up and down the neck of the bodacious instrument, pro-ducing infectious “doom-doom-dooms”.

As loud applause jets out from the darkened room, the musicians exchange a complicit nod. Then, tenor saxman Cory Weeds steps forward and lifts his shimmering horn towards the mike. The end of the melodic story soars into the room.

All around, patrons lean back in their chairs, their heads bopping while their � ngers tap on their tables. Appreciative “Yeps!” and “Yeahs!” spur the band towards the � nal crescendo of Hank Mob-ley’s song.

A professional musician for more than 15 years, Cory Weeds is committed to bebop jazz. He � rst went into a deep search for his own voice, originally on alto sax, then tenor, listening to masters of styles from across the board. From Smooth Jazz’s David Sanborn to Hard Bop’s John Coltrane and back and forth from old to new, the choice was wide. He is now in� uenced by the likes of Mobley, Stanley Turrentine and Sonny

Rollins.When he resurfaced, having

shed the early years of doubt, his decision was made. Weeds sums it up: “I love straight-down-the-middle jazz. I need melody, I need groove, so while looking ahead, I went back to the old guys”.

The music world agrees with his

choice. Weeds is nominated for a Juno award for Traditional Jazz Album of the Year following the launch of his CD Up a Step: The Music of Hank Mobley.

A self-effacing man, he admits “You don’t play this music to be recognized, you play because you love it. But when you get recog-

nized, it’s really nice.”As owner of the Cory Weeds’

Cellar Jazz Club, trying to balance a family life with the demands of his business and his career as a musician, Weeds seems constantly preoccupied by a perpetual to-do list. On top of this, he still goes for weeks-long road tours across the

continent.On any night at the Cory

Weeds’ Cellar, Vancouver’s only all-jazz venue, music can be heard that harkens back to the heyday when clubs were smoky and boozy scenes frequented by legendary musicians such as Duke Ellington, Charlie Mingus and Dizzie Gil-lespie. Today, the spirit of these legends comes to life at the West Broadway venue.

Down a staircase off the street, reminiscent of New York’s “cel-lar” clubs of the 50s, patrons are welcomed through the door with posters of past and upcom-ing events. Once in the darkened space — which is lined with paintings of jazz greats such as Lester Young or Billie Holiday — one steps into a different world. A world where the energetic vibe of creativity awaits. Often, jazz musi-cians step off the page to compose on the go, as they play. This im-provisation creates unpredictable and often brilliant solos, to the delight of the audience.

Whether sitting at the bar or at one of the tables of the restaurant, the stage can be seen from every-where. Wait staff dance around the tables to take orders and deliver pub-style food. Patrons at the bar twist between watching the stage and their drinks.

Here, at the Cellar, Weeds has created a place that takes one right back to the essentials of “stepping out for the evening”. Get ready for uncontrollable toe tapping and � nger snapping. Groovy.

The Junos will be broadcast live on CTV on April 21 starting at 8pm. The host is Vancouver’s Michael Bublé.

Vancouver saxophonist (and club owner) is up for a Juno

On Sunday night, Cory Weeds is hoping to add Juno award-winner to his already packed CV, which includes being a touring saxophonist, jazz club owner and busy father. His album, Up A Step, showcases the composing chops of fellow saxman Hank Mobley.

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