Easy & Healthy Mediterranean Cooking: On Nov. 16, discover great flavours and improve your nutrition with recipes and tips for heart health, brain health and general well-being. This free class is led by registered dietitians.*
Top 10 Things to See & Do in Canary Wharf in November
The nights are drawing in but there’s plenty to light up life in Canary Wharf. As a sense of fun and festivity arrives on the Estate, from skating under the stars to bagging a Black Friday bargain, here are 10 of the top things to do in London this November.
Back by popular demand, the ice rink has returned to Canary Wharf, and with it comes the chance to dance the night away with themed music sessions to make the soul sing. From Poptastic evenings paying homage to 30 years of cheesy pop classics from The Pussycat Dolls and the Disney Channel kids, to a Soul Party harking back to the early days of Tamla Motown, Stax and Atlantic records, get your skates on and feel the beat before recovering with winter warmers and post-skate coolers at The Grandstand Bar.
2. Big Discounts on Black Friday
Get the best Christmas presents imaginable at bargain prices with big discounts from bigger brands, all in one place during the Black Friday sales in Canary Wharf. Explore the five malls and favourite brands ranging from Pandora to Zara, John Lewis to Maje, Kate Spade to Sweaty Betty and more. Download the Canary Wharf app to discover prizes to be won and special offers to be had. Don’t forget you can make the most of it with three hours of free parking on site at weekends and plenty of top foodie choices to refuel at lunchtime.
3. Party Planning
Book your Christmas party venues today at the likes of Fairgame Canary Wharf, Clays Canary Wharf, Electric Shuffle and Platform, all offering seasonal entertainment with a twist. Whether you’re celebrating with friends or colleagues, enjoy classic fairground games and cocktails, clay pigeon shooting without the winter chill and bottomless brunches with a little extra competition thrown in – the choice is yours.
Russ R. Robinson (Artist “R3”) Celebrated for Dedication to the Arts
By leveraging his background in marketing and brand building, he is now able to make a living as a creator and small business owner.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, November 07, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ — Russ R. Robinson (Artist “R3”) has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
A seasoned contemporary fine artist, fashion designer and brand expert with 20 years of marketing expertise, R3 endeavors to establish himself within the visual arts community while building his business, R3 Colorings (www.r3colorings.com.) Along with painting and designing fashions featuring his art, R3 will be joining the startup, MixLife, in early 2024. Mixlife’s mission is to provide a variety of arts-based curriculums to remote workers suffering from work traumas and remote work-related stress. R3 also freelances as a Paint n’ Sip Party host/instructor around the San Francisco Bay Area.
In 2019, R3 rekindled his passion for art after 20 years of neglect, through coloring books for mindfulness. By the end of a Bob Ross coloring book, he had discovered his style and felt he needed to turn his attention to creating and teaching art full time. By leveraging his background in marketing and brand building, he is now able to make a living as a creator and small business owner – doing what he loves and brightening the world with his unique “Colorings.”
Prior to embarking on his current journey, Mr. Robinson spent ten years working in client services roles for creative agencies such as Publicis, AKQA, and Y&R. For ten years after, he continued to build brands with in-house marketing teams at BlackRock, DocuSign, and UCSF Health. An expert in the field of brand marketing, Mr. Robinson earned degrees in Communications and Business from the Universities of Oregon and Washington, graduating from UW in 2000.
Since his shift to full-time artist and business owner, R3 has partnered with high-end clothing manufacturer, Le Galeriste (Montreal, Canada), designing several collections of garments featuring his artwork. In early 2023, he published a creative “hack” with UpTime.app, telling his story of “How Coloring Books for Mindfulness Changed my Life.” The story offers counsel to emerging artists seeking self-fulfillment and more creative peace of mind.
R3’s artistic achievements since rekindling his love of art, include having a painting featured at the Cannes Film Festival (2021), a solo show featuring 30 paintings in San Francisco (where he often goes to paint in public (Foreign Cinema, Mission District.) In Oct 2023, R3 was selected as one of 35 abstract artists worldwide, to showcase three paintings on the screens in Times Square. New York. Looking ahead, R3 is diving into the fashion world even more, having been invited to do his very first runway fashion show for Fashion Week SF (early 2024.)
Russ Robinson takes pride in the fact that he has found mindfulness and joy in art again. His main goal is to share this newfound passion in as many ways as possible and use his fluid pointillism style to brighten up the world – one Coloring at a time. Ultimately, Russ is on a creative mission to cement himself as an emerging talent in fine arts, while cultivating a reputation as an advocate for art therapy and mindfulness through creativity.
About Marquis Who’s Who®:
Since 1899, when A. N. Marquis printed the First Edition of Who’s Who in America®, Marquis Who’s Who® has chronicled the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant field of endeavor, including politics, business, medicine, law, education, art, religion and entertainment. Marquis celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2023, and Who’s Who in America® remains an essential biographical source for thousands of researchers, journalists, librarians and executive search firms around the world. Marquis® publications may be visited at the official Marquis Who’s Who® website at www.marquiswhoswho.com.
Where to eat and drink
Class Clown Hamburgers: This recently opened burger joint is not only affordable but delicious, too! There’s something for everyone.
Mr. Sun: A boba tea store known for its innovative drinks, Mr. Sun prides itself on bobas that are freshly made in-house every day. Yum!
Arirang Hotdog: This joint serves up delicious Korean-inspired handmade hotdogs that are a must-try for anyone looking for a unique and flavourful food experience. The full menu is simply to die for!
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Local specials
Cold Garden: Join Cold Garden for Crafty Mondays where you can participate in a crafty activity for just $20 to $25 with all supplies included and a pint of your favourite drink!
Blanco Cantina: Is there anything better than tacos? Well, that’s easy; ½ price of course! Offered all day and night on Tuesdays at Blanco Cantina, which has two locations.
Greta: Greta offers lots of deals but the best one just might be three hours of unlimited gaming for only $20 during happy hour on Tuesday to Saturday from 3 to 6pm.
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Things to do
️ Taylor Markets presents 2nd Annual CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA: Kick off the holiday season on Nov. 3 and 4 at this market featuring more than 100 local vendors while listening to the tunes at the Atco Energy Commons Building.
️ The Original Paint Night & Sip Party: Follow along with MrPaintyPants’ and paint the night away on Nov. 7 from 7-9pm at the Barlow Shark Club for $42.
️ U of C UFlourish: Until Nov. 15. de-stress, make new connections and build positive coping skills with two weeks of events and activities to support your well-being and resilience.
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One of our readers snapped this pic from Fish Creek Park this week. // Lori Jones
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