Paul Croteau Confections – last day at Oakridge Center (September 12, 2010)

PCConfections_MacaronsDo you like macarons?  Paul Croteau Confections has been selling macarons, a French almond meringue sandwich cookie with flavoured ganache fillings of seasonal flavours, and other sweets, at a kiosk in Oakridge Shopping Centre since the beginning of August 2010. But at the end of this month, Paul Croteau will be relocating to 1020 Main Street, near Terminal Avenue. The new store will be located directly above Campagnolo Restaurant, where Paul Croteau oversees the bread and dessert program as Pastry Chef.  The final day of sales at  Oakridge will be Sunday, September 12, 2010.

Poke’m – Vancouver Street Vendor

 For $3.75 you can purchase a small dish of meat balls (chicken, beef, fish, fish tofu, fish fritters, or cuttlefish) and combine it with your preferred sauce style…

Timeraiser (September 23, 2010)

Have you always wanted to purchase artwork without having to pay cold, hard cash for it?  Now here’s your chance to “buy” artwork using volunteer hours as the currency!   The third annual Vancouver Timeraiser (at the Roundhouse Community Center in Yaletown) is part volunteer fair, part silent art auction and part night on the town. Throughout the evening meet with different organization (“agencies”) and match your skills to their needs.  Once you’ve chosen the appropriate agency, start bidding … in volunteer hours!! You have 12 months to fulfill your pledge to the agency … only then can you bring your artwork home as a reminder of your goodwill.  I’ll be at the Timeraiser media event next week so stay tuned for more information about the Timeraiser organization, the contributing artists and their artwork, the agencies, and the volunteers involved who make this happen!  In the meantime, entrance tickets for $20 can be purchased here for Timeraiser 2010.
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Adhesif Clothing – first fashion show (October 1, 2010)

Vancouver-based Adhesif Clothing Company is known for its reclaimed vintage designs. Join designer Melissa Ferreira as her fashion line debuts at its first solo catwalk show at Jacana Contemporary Art (2435 Granville Street) on October 1st.  According to Melissa, “Jacana is bright, beautiful and minimal – perfect for showcasing my own creations of art”.  Look forward to seeing Adhesif’s fall collection of 30s-inspired gems, ranging from drapy gowns made of reclaimed vintage silk scarves, to stretched wool suiting with leather appliqué detailing.
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Attendees can look forward to sipping on wine, taking in a special musical performance by Jackee Guillou, and reveling in Adhesif’s fantastic new fall collection.  So make sure to get your name on the guest list now and RSVP by emailing here.  For more information, see invitation details below.
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Plum – Mad Men inspired fall 2010 looks

Anyone been watching Mad Men this season?  If you’ve been inspired by their 1960’s workforce fashion, and want to recreate looks on your own, look not further than Plum Clothing for their Mad Men inspired fall 2010 looks.  From their press release:

Suits and separates are making a comeback this fall.  A more competitive workforce and influences such as the hit series Mad Men, are leading us into fall 2010 with more structured, classic looks. Let’s face it, we can’t all have a boss that looks like Don Draper but whether you want to mimic the Madison Avenue style of Mad Men or  are simply looking to revamp and restyle your office basics, Plum’s fall line helps you accomplish a look that is both office appropriate and will have people talking at the water cooler.

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