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Opening Night Reception: Urban Landscapes At The Cultch December 18th

17 Dec

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You are invited to the opening reception of a new exhibit at The Cultch Gallery this Wednesday, December 18th.   The Cultch Gallery, 1895 Venables Street, presents Urban Landscapes an exhibition of urban spaces and artifacts by Vanessa Lam, Valerie Arntzen, John Russell and Sharon Petty.  John Russell is a self taught photographer whose body of work is built on photographs of abandoned couches reclaimed by nature, creating untold tales of their history in the minds of viewers. Vanessa Lam’s contributions are mixed media paintings/collages. Taking inspiration from the texture and colour of city artifacts and incorporating unusual objects into the work, Vanessa paints a unique, abstract view of the city. Valerie Arntzen Lam has been a photographer and assemblage artist for over 20 years.  Sharon Petty is a trained photographer from York University and Langara College. Valerie and Sharon work together to present a series of photographs that examine urban landscapes shaped by the people who travel them. Their combined photographs depict the expressions of communities upon the spaces they live in. Everyone is welcome to attend the opening reception this Wednesday, December 18th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. If you miss the opening reception, you can visit the gallery from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and Saturdays from Noon – 4:00 p.m. The exhibit runs until January 23, 2014.

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Craftacular At Beehive Hair Lounge December 14 & 15

13 Dec

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You are invited to a different kind of craft fair this weekend. Craftacular which takes place at the Beehive Hair Lounge, 3904 Fraser Street, on December 14th and 15th from 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm each evening strives to be a showcase for the undiscovered and eclectic talent. Now in its 10 year, here you will find vendors and artisans who have never shown any of their work before and may never again. So it is truly an opportunity to find that one of a kind item.  To keep things lively, they will be offering a cash bar while you shop.  There will be different vendors on each day.  On Saturday, December 14th, you will find:

Chenoa LeBlanc: She makes unicorns and octopi.

Sarah Race Photography:   Will have a photo both set up ready for those Christmas photos with an 80s theme to boot.   You are encouraged to wear your craziest Christmas sweater and come down for some pics.  Note: Sarah will be on site Saturday and Sunday.

ZULA Jewelry + Design: Nature Inspired Metal Wear.  ZULA creates wearable pieces that incorporates objects from nature such as leaves, twigs, seeds, roots and bones.  Her jewellery is said to have a West Coast feel and is handcrafted in silver, copper, gold and bronze.

Britt: Creates air plants and terrariums.

vchy designs: Specializes in mirror art from large door hunt size to compact.

William & Jonathan: Handcrafted bath bombs and organic soy candles.

On Sunday, December 15th, you will find:

Sarah Race Photography: Will be back with her Christmas Photo Booth

Takohako Designs: Cute, nerdy, and pun-y paper goods and crafts from unique occasion cards to handmade felt coin purses to pinback buttons.

Andrea Hooge: Prepare some space on your fridge. Andrea will have a great selection of magnets for your fridge which include cats, dogs and other animals. She will also be bringing packs of Bill Murr-gnets and Big Lebowsk-gnets. Prints and original artwork will also be available.

Come check out this Craftacular event! 

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Holiday Craft Fair Kensington Community Centre December 7th

6 Dec

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You are invited to the 6th Annual Holiday Craft Fair this Saturday, December 7th at Kensington Community Centre, 5175 Dumfries Street. Kensington Community Centre is located at 37th Avenue & Knight Street and will host 58 vendors this Saturday.  You can expect to find lots of handmade and handcrafted items made by local residents. Some of many items available include jewellery, pottery, ceramics, cards, paintings, sculptures, bath and body products, Christmas décor as well as clothing, handbags, hair accessories and  much more.  There will be a food concession on site with soup, sandwiches, hot dogs, snacks and drinks. There will also be raffle and door prizes as well as a collection for the Vancouver Food Bank.   For your food bank donation, you will receive one free raffle ticket.  The craft fair gets under way at 10:00 a.m. and goes till 4:00 p.m. Free admission. 

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Cousin Harley & The Broken Mirrors At The Wise Hall Friday December 6th

5 Dec

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This Friday night, the Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac Street, is welcoming Vancouver’s high energy rockability/western swing/country tastic trio Cousin Harley along with their guests The Broken Mirrors.  You can expect classic honky tonk, Western swing and some blues from Cousin Harley.  The musical experts at the Wise are saying that  “The Broken Mirrors have the musicianship of Wilco, the energy of The Talking Heads, the style and humour of Beck, and the quirkiness of early Elvis Costello”.   Should be a great show all around.   Tickets for this show stomping good time are only $15 and available online at Brown Paper Tickets or in person at Ret Cat Records, Highlife Records or The Wise Hall & Lounge downstairs.  Doors open at 8:00 pm.

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Art Garage Sale At Hot Art Wet City Saturday November 30th

28 Nov

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Would you like an opportunity to purchase local art for under $100?  If so, this Saturday is your chance. Hot Art Wet City is hosting an Art Garage Sale, 2206 Main Street (at 6th Avenue) with the works of 13 local artists including:

Andrea Hooge
Howard Penning
Charlene Vickers
Char Hoyt
Katie Wilson
Karin Vengshoel
Viktor Barkar
Shary Contrary
Cherry Thompson
Sean Karemaker
Mark Illing
Jackie Dives
Asian Dick

There is an opportunity to preview the work that will be for sale November 28th to November 30th  from Noon – 5 pm. The actual Garage Sale gets under way at 7:00 p.m. on November 30th. No early birds. Cash only. All work is under $100.

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SayWha? With Sara Bynoe – Readings of Fifty Shades of Grey November 29th

27 Nov

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Funny lady, Sara Bynoe, is showcasing her next installment of Deliciously Rotten Writing this Friday, November 29th at Hot Art Wet City, 2206 Main Street. In honour of the upcoming filming of Fifty Shades of Grey in Vancouver, Sara will be highlighting the absurdity within the pages of this book as well as those following in the series, Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed. This promises to be an entertaining evening and then some. There is limited seating available. If you wish to attend this event, tickets are $10 available online at EventBrite. Doors open 7:30 pm. Show is 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.

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Ghost Light Projects presents Boys In The Band at Havana Theatre Nov. 21 – 30

20 Nov

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Ghost Light Projects presents a piece of classic theatre starting this Thursday at the Havana Theatre, 1212 Commercial Drive. This play which first premiered in 1968 off Broadway shocked many mainstream audiences. It is a show that broke down barriers nearly half a century ago and is as powerful and moving today as it was then.  The play at Havana Theatre is directed by Randie Parliament and Greg Bishop and will show you what happens when there is too much liquor, party games and a bitter Queen in attendance.   The Boys in the Band runs from November 21st – 23rd and November 26th – 30th.  Tickets range from $15 – $35 and are available online at Brown Paper Tickets.  

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3 Days, 431 Artists, 84 Buildings … This Is The Eastside Culture Crawl

13 Nov

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The Eastside Culture Crawl is a 3 day arts extravaganza that officially kicks off this Friday. Over 400 artists in and around the heart of East Vancouver open their studios to the public.  The Crawl comprises some 84 buildings from Main Street to Victoria Drive and First Avenue to Powell Street.  The mediums vary and include painters, jewelers, sculptors, textile artists, furniture makers,  weavers, potters, printmakers, wood carvers and photographers.  There is no set schedule for this event, you go where your mood and interests take you. To help guide you, the Eastside Culture Crawl has a great rundown of all the artists on their website including maps to help you find your way.   If you wish to get a head start, there are 105 artists participating in a Preview Show on Thursday, November 14th from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 pm.  Check the Eastside Culture Crawl’s website for the participating artists. The Crawl continues on Friday from 5:00 p.m.  – 10:00 p.m. and on both Saturday & Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  

If you wish to mix things up and do some side trips in and around the East Vancouver, there are so many wonderful stops on the way. Vancouver Urban Winery for a bit of wine tasting. Or you could make a stop at the new  Odd Society Spirits to give their East Van Vodka or Creme de Cassis a try. Then there is les amis du fromage, if you wish to do a little cheese taste testing.  While there this  weekend, take in the new Vista d’Oro’s Pop Up Shoppe starting November 16th featuring some delicious and creative preserves. Or if find yourself on Commercial Drive and craving something sweet, make a stop at the Licorice Parlour and try one of their 65 flavours. There will, of course, be many local restaurants and coffee shops at the ready to help you recharge your batteries before, during or after the Crawl.

See you on the Crawl. 

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The Cultch Gallery Presents The Annual Eastside Culture Crawl Preview: The Drawing Show November 6th

5 Nov

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The Cultch Gallery, 1895 Venables Street, invites you to a preview of the Eastside Culture Crawl this Wednesday, November 6th .  The Eastside Culture Crawl is an annual three day visual arts festival that showcases artistic talent from Vancouver’s Eastside.  During the 3 day event starting November 15th artists open up their studios to the public. You will find sculptors, potters, painters, photographers, printmakers, glass blowers, furniture markers, jewelers and more.  The Cultch Gallery will be exhibiting a selection of drawings from local artists, both rising and established artists, which work has been curated by the Eastside Culture Crawl.  A reception will take place at The Cultch showcasing the works of local illustrators. Reception starts at 6:00 p.m. and runs to 8:00 pm . Everyone is welcome to attend.  If you miss the opening reception, the exhibit will run till December 14, 2013.

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Tipper Restaurant Concert Series Continues Nov. 2nd With Dark Willow & Tom Rawson

30 Oct

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The Tipper Restaurant and Review Room continues their Saturday Concert Series November 2nd. On deck this Saturday are Dark Willow and Tom Rawson.  Dark Willow is the duo Ellen van der Hoeven and David Donaldson with traditional Canadian and British Isles music on penny whistle and guitar. You can expect some good toe-tapping fun. Joining them this Saturday is Tom Rawson who I hear has a talent for inspiring people to come together with his disarming manner and generous heart. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself in a house full of people united in song. Music begins at 8:00 p.m., but doors open at 7:15 p.m. Reservations are not available, so either come early for dinner and grab your seat, or come and have a drink while you watch the show.  Cost of show is $10 at the door.  The Tipper Restaurant and Review Room is located at 2066 Kingsway at Victoria Drive.

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