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2nd Annual Parker Art Salon & Fine Art Exhibition

6 Apr

ParkerArtSalonDid you miss the Eastside Culture Crawl? Well you are in luck, as the 2nd Annual Parker Art Salon & Fine Art Exhibition happens April 22 – 24, 2016. The beautiful and historic 1000 Parker Street Studios, which is home to many artist studios, will open their doors to the public for this 3 day event.  57 artist studios will open their doors and transform the 2nd and 3rd floors which will feature painting, sculpture and installation pieces and much more.  This is a great opportunity not only to see some of the amazing creative talent that we have in our fair City, but to meet and chat with the artists.  This is a free event and open to everyone.  There is lots of free parking available in the area.  The event kicks off with an Opening Reception Friday, April 22nd from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  Workshops and live painting will be on display Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 4:00 pm.  If you wish to check out which artists will be participating, we invite you to check out the ‘Artists’ rundown on their site.

Of course, if you are in this area to check out some art, we can recommend many great spots close by for a drink, bite or beer.  There is of course coffee on Commercial Drive with a great array of choices including Moja’s Coffee as well as Uprising Breads on Venables Street. For something sweet there is ice cream at La Casa Gelato with a long list of flavours and only a hop skip and jump down the street. For brunch beforehand, Havana Restaurant on The Drive comes to mind as does Café Deux Soleils. These are only a couple of many great spots to choose from in the area. There are also lots of great craft breweries close by Strange Fellow Brewing being one of the closest, but there is also Parallel 49 Brewing, Bomber Brewing and at the foot of Victoria Drive, Odd Society Spirits for a cocktail. If you want a bite and beer, think Biercraft, Stateside Craft and St. Augustine’s.   Other great food choices include Mezcal for Mexican, Cabrito’s for tapas, Falconetti’s for sausages, Cannibal Café for burgers, JamJar for Lebanese, pizza at Via Tevere on Victoria, but heads up best to be there for their 5:00 pm opening and get in line. Other good pizza choices include Lombardo’s, Marcello’s and Famoso Pizzeria.  I mean if in the area, might as well take in all it has to offer right?!

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Bonnie & Clyde The Musical At Havana Theatre March 29 – April 9

31 Mar

bonnie-clydeA great passionate musical is now playing at the Havana Theatre. Bonnie & Clyde, the legendary outlaws of the Great Depression, are two of America’s biggest folk heros.  The show is based on the true story of these ill-fated lovers and is a fearless depiction of the couple’s wild passion and thirst for fame told through memorable music and relatable characters. From their very first meeting, Bonnie & Clyde are immediately connected by their desire to be bigger than their small town lives and they set off together to chase their dreams. When their reckless adventure goes awry, it sets them on a downward spiral with their friends and family following in tow. The musical also portrays the couple’s dark descent from dreams to destruction.  Bonnie & Cycle is now running at the Havana Theatre until April 9th.  Tickets are $25 and are available in advance from Eventbrite.

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Workshop – Rain Water Harvesting & Permaculture April 9 & 10

29 Mar

RainLast summer was certainly an eye opener for many of us living in Vancouver. With warmer weather and less rain, it had quite the impact on the green space we’ve come to love and call home. So this 2 day permaculture workshop at Homestead Junction coming April 9th and 10th caught our eye.   For those unfamiliar with the term permaculture, it means the development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.  The upcoming workshops will be led by Kim Del Valle Garcia of the Nettle’s Guild.  Kim will touch on the causes of drought in our region, climate change and how it affects us globally as well as locally and its effects on our ecosystems.   You will learn techniques found in permaculture to create resilient landscapes that are insulated from weather extremes.  The 2 day workshop will cover rain water harvesting and soil building within an urban environment. You will create a rainwater harvesting system and a hugelkulture bed at Briarpatch Community Garden.  The cost of the 2 day workshop is $110 and runs from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm on April 9th and 10th. To register, visit Homestead Junction.

Photo Credit: Valentina Degiorgis

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Vancouver’s 1st Pop Up Record Shop & Party March 31st

28 Mar

VinylRecordFairIn case you haven’t heard the news, record albums have made a resurgence in the last few years. I still have a personal collection stashed away with my first purchase ‘back in the day’ being Supertramp’s Breakfast in America’. An absolute classic of an album. Others tucked away in that box include Pat Benatar and The Cars both played at full volume and often. For those of a younger generation, this was in the days before everyone had a personal set of headphones and iPods.  If you played music on high volume, everyone in the house heard it.  Of course, hanging around listening to records with your friends as a group was a regular event. Not quite the solo endeavor it seems to be more now with the inception of iPods and smartphones.  There is an upcoming event that seeks to revive that passion for music and bringing people together who share a passion for albums and music. It’s called Vinyl, Art & Leisure and takes place March 31st from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at 1965 Main Street.  This event will also include art, records sales and/or swapping, affordable drinks, some DJs and well, of course, music.  Who knows what you might find.  Could be that album you’ve always been looking for and to attend, it’s free.

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The Original Bridal Swap At The Croatian Cultural Centre April 3rd

24 Mar

BridalSwapAre you planning on getting married anytime soon? If the answer is yes, you may wish to check out The Original Bridal Swap Wedding Dress Pop Up Shop on Saturday, April 2nd as well as The Original Bridal Swap on Sunday, April 3rd.  This weekend event brought to you by DreamGroup Productions brings together past brides, craft artisans, decorators and other vendors who have unique wedding related goods to help you plan the perfect wedding.  This is a fun event for brides to be who are looking for those perfect treasures and, of course, most importantly dresses.  These two back to back events take place at The Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive.   Tickets are available online for this event with general entry prices and early bird access for those that wish to get a jump on the selection.  For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Bridal Swap.com.

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Call For Artists 2016 – 2017 Showcase Your Art At The Cultch

17 Mar

TheCultchCallToArtistsThe Cultch, 1895 Venables Street, has put out a call to visual artists to submit applications to exhibit their work during their 2016/2017 gallery season. Each exhibition will run for 3 to 4 weeks between September 2016 and June 2017. Submissions can be single or multiple artists’ proposals.

The Cultch has built a reputation over the past 40 years as one of Western Canada’s most innovative and exciting presenting venues. The mandate of The Cultch is to contribute to the enrichment of the city and community’s social and cultural life through the presentation of innovative programs of contemporary music, theatre, dance and visual arts by established and emerging artists.

The Cultch Gallery is a multi-use space and not a traditional art gallery as it also serves as the lobby for performances and is occasionally used for meetings and other small events. Due to the diverse nature of their space, submissions that include sculptures or free standing art will not be accepted.

Submission Criteria for Artists:

  1. An artist statement
  2. Artist bio(s)
  3. Resume/CV
  4. A complete list of images you are submitting, which should include title, size, medium. These images do not have to be the work you will be showing. They want to get a good overview of your work.
  5. You can submit up to 10 images. Image files should be in .jpeg format. File names must include the artist name, title of artwork and size of the work when framed: (example: Yuri Arajs – Sunny Day -18 in x 30 in. jpg)

Deadline for applications is June 1, 2016. It is preferred that you email your submissions or any questions to Yuri Arajs, Gallery Coordinator at e: gallery@thecultch.com.

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Old School Dance Party At The Croatian Cultural Centre April 9

16 Mar

Old-School_Apr2016_instagram[1]Do you have lots of energy and love to dance? Maybe you wish to ‘get down tonight’?  Do you have some platform shoes that need to be dusted off?  If you answered yes to any of these, you may wish to check out the Old School Dance Party happening Saturday, April 9th at the Croatian Cultural Centre. This is a high energy, booty shakin’ evening which will take you down memory lane. OK well at least for for some of us it will be down memory lane. For music, think the Soul Train and grooving to Bob Marley & The Wailers, The Might Sparrow, Michael Jackson and our 3 personal favourites from that by gone era Earth, Wind & Fire, Marvin Gay & Donna Summer.   Tickets for this event are $15 and are available online via Ticket Web or at the following locations Salon Supreme, Rehanah’s Roti, Highlife, Patty Shop, Piassa’s Hair Salon, Zulu and the Caribbean Market. Heads up, if you want to boogie till the sun comes up, this is a popular event and sold out last go around, so boogie on down and get your tickets sooner vs. later.

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Blim Market Is Back At The Heritage Hall Sunday, March 20

15 Mar

BlimMarket2016Blim Market takes places this Sunday, March 20th at the Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street. There will be over 50 vendors on hand with an array of items including handmade accessories, jewellery, vintage items, pottery, cards and handmade soaps. Some of the vendors lined up for this Sunday’s market include first timer, Purple Cove, with one-of-a-kind handmade Polymer clay jewellery. Also on hand this year, will be Me & Monty Natural Dog Spa Products with natural dog soap, shampoo and nose-and-paw butter for your 4 legged friends, as well as Raincity Soaps with their handmade soaps using local ingredients.   If you are looking for jewellery, Kiln Ceramic Jewellery will be on hand with some original designs and Ghost Mountain Supply Co. will have one-of-a-kind handmade bowls and mugs. Entry for the Blim Market is by donation and the event runs from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Hot food will be on hand by Open Sesame.

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Photo Credit: Me & Monty Natural Dog Spa Products

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Ladies Against Humanity At The Rio Theatre March 23

10 Mar

ImprovAgainstHumanityThe ladies of our favourite improv group are planning to entertain you March 23rd  with Ladies Against Humanity!  You are invited to check out some of the funniest women in Vancouver at the Rio Theatre. We witnessed some of these ladies in action at a previous show, dam funny! The women stole the show at some points. For their upcoming show, the ladies will be doing Cards Against Humanity and crowning of the next Horrible Person in Vancouver.  Oh yes, and there will be prizes.  The ladies will also be featuring some special guests from Vancouver TheatreSports League, Instant Theatre and Phantom Signal. The show gets under way at 8:00 pm, doors open at 7:00 pm.  Tickets are available in advance for $10 at Rio Theatre or $12 at the door.

Photo Credit: The Fictionals

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