Timeraiser 2011 – the results are in
In September, the Vancouver Timeraiser had 275+ attendees at its 4th annual event. The event’s basic premise is that attendees bid on the work of local artists in a silent auction, but instead of spending dollars, they are to pledge volunteer hours over the next year to receive the artwork.
Cougar Boots – “for the world you walk on, love what you wear”
“For the world you walk on, love what you wear” – those were the first beautiful words I read when opened up my parcel from Canadian company, Cougar Boots. Written in a scrawled, painted font on the cardboard shoebox (which had a convertible green handle to turn it into a shopping bag), I thought it was […]
Dakota Group (Soia & Kyo, Mackage, etc.) – Fall Sample Sale (Oct 27 to 29, 2011)
The Dakota Group is having a fall sample sale from October 27 to 29 at Suit 102 – 256 West 7th Avenue (x Columbia). For both men and ladies, clothing and outerwear brands include Soia & Kyo (website is so cute and pretty, take a look!) and Mackage (best known for their leather jackets).
QUEENS get the money for breast cancer (Oct 17 to 31, 2011)
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, QUEENS boutique (12 E. Cordova) in Gastown is set to launch their ‘Queens Get The Money’ charity drive starting October 17th and running until October 31st. With proceeds from boutique sales, nails services as well as welcoming any and all donations, Queens aims to raise $3,500 for breast cancer research within the two-week event.
VINYL Retro Lounge – now open in Gastown
Replacing the former Lotus Sound Club, Vancouver’s newest club, the Vinyl Retro Dance Lounge, is now open in Gastown at 455 Abbott Street. See below for a list of their weekly features: BASIC Thursdays House | Electronic | Dance With Nestor Delano, Skla, Jay Klos and special guest DJ’s $4 Highballs and Domestic Beers Cover $10 […]
Raincoast Cookies – the newest addition to the Lesley Stowe Fine Foods Family
From the creator of the revolutionary Raincoast Crisps, comes the newest addition to the Lesley Stowe Fine Foods family; another all-natural snack: Raincoast Cookies.