June Hunter Hosts Summer End’s Studio Sale September 12 & 13

4 Sep

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East Van artist June Hunter is having a Summer End’s Studio Sale September 12th & 13th. For those that aren’t familiar with June’s work, she has a way with nature that shows in all her pieces. Her work has been featured in Style at Home House and Home and Where Vancouver as well as on CBC’s Living Vancouver.

At next week’s Summer End’s Studio Sale, you can expect to find sale prices on art, jewellery, tiles, magnets and one of a kind mixed media miniatures. June will be featuring some new jewellery including her hummingbird series as well as some new bold colourful pieces. If you happen to follow June on Twitter or Instagram, you will have become very familiar with her cat, Edgar, and a visiting crow she’s named Eric. Edgar and Eric now have their own calendars which will be available at her Studio Sale. And from what we’ve heard, the calendars are flying off the shelves heading across the globe.   June Hunter’s Studio is located at 2785 Parker Street (one block west of Renfrew – between Hastings St. and First Avenue). The Studio Sale runs from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th.

If you are not able to make the Studio Sale, you can also visit her Shop Online or find some of her work at Doctor Vigari Gallery, 1816 Commercial Drive.

Photos Courtesy of June Hunter Images

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East Van Kitchen Choir Kicks Off September 10th

2 Sep

SheraKellyDo you love music and love to sing? Do you enjoy meeting others who have a love of music? Well Shera Kelly is looking for you. Shera Kelly is a singer and songwriter that is starting a community choir. Shera is a graduate of the Selkirk College of Music in Nelson. She teaches guitar and voice lessons in her East Van studio.  Her aim is to feature the local music scene so think The Be Good Tanyas, Mother Mother and Hannah Georgas. The inspiration for this choir came from one of her students who simply stated that they wished to be in a choir, but one that is ‘hip and urban’. Shera hopes that the music will inspire, connect and create community.  The East Van Kitchen Choir gets under way Thursday, September 10th at 1549 Kitchener Street (at Commercial Drive). No experience? No problem, you are invited to come check things out. There is a small fee of $5 per session with the first session being free. To register or for more information, you can contact Shera Kelly at sherakelly@hotmail.com or 604.600.9783.

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Social Yoga The Café Series Begins At Railtown Café Sept. 3rd

31 Aug

TheCafeSeriesIf you are an early bird and love yoga, an upcoming series of sessions with Social Yoga just might be for you.   The Café Series begins on September 3rd at Railtown Café, 397 Railway Street and runs for 4 weeks.   Classes run from 6:15 am – 8:15 am on Thursday, September 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th and yes coffee is included. The class does have a maximum of 8 people so if this appeals to you, best be quick, space is limited. Cost is $100

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Apple Ganza At Callister Park August 29th

28 Aug

AppleKrassimirStoichevYou are invited to Apple Ganza this Saturday, August 29th . This is a free apple themed community celebration hosted in Callister Park. There will be family friendly events taking place throughout the day from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. The morning starts off with Apple Kickstart an apple pancake breakfast, apple picking and art activities for the kids. From 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm there will be workshops teaching you about juicing and baking with apples. Note, you are asked to RSVP for the workshops at callisterapples@gmail.com. More events continue in the afternoon from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm with some apple games and an apple themed potluck dinner at 6:00 pm with local musicians joining in the fun at 7:00 pm. For more information or to donate apples from your trees, contact organizers at callisterapples@gmail.com.

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Rescue Me: Maggie A Sweet Tortoiseshell Cat Looking For Her Forever Home

26 Aug

MaggieCatWelcome to the next installment of Rescue Me in which we feature pets waiting for adoption at the Vancouver SPCA. Today we would like to introduce you to a beautiful tortoiseshell cat named Maggie. Maggie is 8 years old and is the true definition of a lap cat.  We hear that although Maggie might initially be a little shy, she enjoys every minute of love and puts on quite the purr.  Maggie does not have any of the typical “tortitude” like many other tortoiseshell cats.  She is an absolute sweetie and is looking for the same in her new guardian.  Maggie was devoted to an elderly person that she lived with, but that person had to go into a care home so she was brought to the Vancouver SPCA. As might be expected, she found life in the shelter a little overwhelming so Maggie is now happily residing in the comforts of a quiet foster home until she’s adopted. Maggie needs to be strictly indoors only and is looking for a home where she can be your one and only. You won’t need anybody else with this sweetie around.  Her foster parent reports that Maggie is pretty independent and low-maintenance. If you’re looking for a truly wonderful diamond in the rough, Maggie’s your girl.  If you think you can give Maggie a new home, the Vancouver SPCA Shelter, 1205 East 7th Avenue would love to hear from you. You can reach the Vancouver SPCA by telephone at 604-879-7721 or by email at vancouver@spca.bc.ca. As always, we are grateful for those that share this information.

UPDATED: October 20, 2015 Maggie has found her forever home.

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Les Amis Du Fromage Cheese Tasting Classes This Fall

24 Aug

BlueCheeseHalifaxIf you haven’t stopped in at les amis du FROMAGE on 843 East Hastings, you are missing out. If you love cheese or want to learn more about cheese, this is the place to go. This fall they will be sharing some of their vast knowledge of cheese and offering some great classes in store including:

Wine and Cheese 101 – September 15th 6:30 – 8:30 pm $60

One of the owners Allison Spurrell will provide you with a roadmap for matching various cheese types and the wines that best suit them. Allison will introduce cheese basics, including milk types, textures, flavours, how to care for and serve fine cheeses. You will learn how best to pair wine with cheese. And yes, of course, there will be samples so you can discover what is perfect for you.

Ole Espana – September 30th 6:30 – 8:30 pm $65

Allison will take you on a tour of taste with a selection of Spanish cheeses, charcuterie, preserves, olives and olive oils from Spain. We hear this tasting will again include some fantastic wine pairings including Cava and sherry.

Vive la Quebec – October 27th 6:30 – 8:30 pm $70

Allison is back to take you on a taste tour of Québec’s finest cheeses paired with some Canadian wines. You can expect to taste a range of cheeses including goat, firm, washed rind and triple cream, paired with some Eastern Canadian wines and we hear maybe a Québec beer or two. This event will finish up with a bite of their home made Tourtiere.

If you hadn’t heard les amis du FROMAGE has been voted “Best Cheese Shop” by readers of The Georgia Straight, The Westender and The Courier. They have another location in Kitsilano, but the tasting events are being held at the East Van location. Tickets for these are available online.

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East Van Short Film Showcase At The Rio Theatre August 23rd

21 Aug

east-van-short-film-300x169You are invited to come celebrate the creative culture in East Vancouver this Sunday at the Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway. The East Van Short Film Showcase presented by Hammer & Tong Picture Industries and Raindance Vancouver brings together filmmakers and audiences for a night of unique, independent cinema. This event will feature a selection of short films from some of Vancouver’s best young independent filmmakers. You can expect films by James Kingstone, Marshall Axani, Kelvin Redvers, Sean Ronan, Sinziana Corozel, Ross Munro, Kyle Samuels and Edson Castro. Doors open at 6:00 pm for the East Van Short Film Showcase and the event runs till 9:00 pm. Tickets are available in advance through Eventbrite for $5.50 or at the door for $6.00. For those interested in attending the after party, it will take place at Toby’s Pub & Grill, 2733 Commercial Drive.

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Great Line Up Of Cooking Classes At Gourmet Warehouse This Fall

19 Aug

GourmetWarehouseLogoThe Gourmet Warehouse has a great line up of cooking classes heading into the fall season. Attending one of these classes, is certainly a fun way to spend an afternoon. Of course, there is always shopping after the cooking class as participants are offered a 10% discount for purchases made the day of your class. For a full line up of all the classes Gourmet Warehouse is offering visit Cooking Classes. We have set out a sampling of some of the delicious classes they have lined up:

Chinese Takeout – Saturday, September 26th 11:00 am ($59)

Chef Cindy Low invites you to come out and learn how to make your favourite Chinese takeout dishes. She will fire up the wok and show you how to make some classic Chinese dishes. You will also learn some tips on making great stir-fries, cooking techniques, shopping and more. Some the items she will teach you how to cook include:

  • Prawn Wontons Soup
  • Lettuce Wraps with Minced Pork and Vegetables
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple
  • Beef with Broccoli
  • Soy Sauce Chow Mein with Bean Sprouts
  • Jasmine Rice

Hearty Vegetarian – Saturday, October 3rd 11:00 am ($59)

Chef Cindy Low will teach you how to make mouthwatering vegetarian dishes that appeal to vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Her inspiration for many of her meatless dishes come from various countries around the world including Turkey, West Africa and Mexico. Some of the dishes you will learn to make include:

  • Turkish Lentil Pies
  • Kale Salad with Red Cabbage, Ambrosia Apple and Vegan “Bacon”
  • West African Vegetable and Peanut Stew with Collard Greens
  • Quick Skillet Tostadas with Black Beans, Corn, Bell Peppers, Enchilada Sauce, Cheese
  • Triple Chocolate Bread Pudding

Turkish Kitchen – Saturday, October 24th 11:00 am ($59)

Chef Cindy Low is back in the Gourmet Warehouse kitchen with another culinary adventure this time it’s Turkey. You are invited to come learn how to make some delicious Turkish cuisine. Cindy will also teach you about some of the exotic ingredients ingredients in Turkish cuisine including sumac, pomegranate molasses, yufka (filo) and Aleppo pepper. Some of the dishes you will learn to make include:

  • •Sigara boregi – cheese ‘cigars’ wrapped in filo pastry
    •Muhammara – Turkish red pepper and walnut dip
    •Adana kebab – grilled spiced beef kebabs, served with grilled tomato, peppers, pita
    •Chicken and vegetable bulgur pilaf
    •Turkish coffee ice cream

If you are interested in any of the cooking classes, be sure to register early to avoid disappointment, classes do sell out. Bon Appetit!

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New In Town: BrewsNBikes – Free Cycling Brewery Tours

17 Aug

WireBikeMatthewTrowVancouver’s growing craft beer industry is certainly creating new businesses along side their beer. There are now options for behind the scene brewery tours like those offered by Vancouver Brewery Tours which does brewery tours on the weekends and has now added a Beer and Food Tour on Tuesday afternoons. Then there is Vine & Hops which also does brewery tours and on Thursdays, they do a “Hop & Sip And A Shuttle” service that travels between six East Van craft breweries on a set schedule.  Now there is a new tour in town and just in case you’ve been living in a bubble, Vancouver has a growing cycling population, so that’s where BrewsNBikes comes in. They are part of this cycling culture in Vancouver and they wish to take you on a tour of some of East Van’s local craft breweries on your bike. This is a passion project for those behind this idea. They love biking, biking, meeting new people and supporting local businesses. And yes, it really is free, but of course tips or rounds of beer are always appreciated. BrewsNBikes generally sticks to the East Vancouver area which includes heading up to Main Street where a number of local breweries are located as well. For more information or to set your cycling brewery tour, you can contact BrewNBikes by email at brewsnbike@gmail.com or you can you can follow them on Twitter @Brewsnbikestour or Instagram @brewsnbikes.  Cheers.

Photo Credit: Matthew Trow

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Say Hi To A Stranger – 3rd Edition August 21 – 23

14 Aug

SayHiToStranger2015PINKThe “Say Hi To A Stranger” Campaign returns August 21st – 23rd. We are pleased to see this event continue which was created by A Cue Creative Consulting. A large study conducted in 2012 by the Vancouver Foundation shows that socializing is challenging for many city residents. About one-third of respondents agree that it is difficult to make new friends in Vancouver, and that proportion jumps to half of respondents who have lived in Canada for fewer than five years.

For those unfamiliar with this campaign, the first Say Hi To A Stranger Weekend occurred on November 8 – 10, 2013 shortly after local writer Chelsea Pescitelli identified Vancouver as “anti-social” in her VancityBuzz article “Single in Vancouver: The Asocial Single Society.”  A Cue Creative Consulting responded with a video and blog post that spread online. They dared Vancouverites to say “Hi!” to strangers and tweet about their experience with the hashtag #sayhitoastranger. The A Cue Creative team discovered that Vancouver could be a social and open city, but needed a push to open up and start communicating. Along with the team being featured in mainstream media, approximately 200 people gathered at the checkpoints over the weekend, and more than 5,000 people engaged with the blog and on social media online. #sayhitoastranger trended on Twitter on Thursday, November 7, 2013.

We at IliveInEastVan.com were one of the many that participated in this initial campaign as we love the premise of encouraging social interaction on the streets of Vancouver. We fully support this great initiative and applaude Kaare Long and her team for keeping this discussion going. It’s easy to be complacent and just accept that ‘it is what it is’ or you can take steps to make a difference however small to make the City a better place. On August 21st, they kick off their 3rd edition of #SayHiToAStranger with an Opening Party at Grandview Park from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. You are invited to come down and say hi and learn more about the campaign. You will also receive information about their community partners who will be providing free food, drinks, gifts and other promotions to people who engage with street teams and receive a button and use the code phrase “Say Hi To A Stranger”. Their community partners in East Van include:

Bird on a Wire Creations, 2535 Main Street
Home on the Range Organics, 235 East Broadway
Magpie Vancouver , 3633 Main Street
Second Nature Home Boutique, 1827 Victoria Diversion
The Uncommon Café, 477 Powell Street

We ask you, will you say hi to a stranger?

Dr.SuessSometimes

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