Make It – fashion, art & design market (May 1st to 3rd)

Make It is a shopping event that’s taking place at the Roundhouse Arts & Recreation Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews). The fashion, art and design market gives conscious Vancouverites the opportunity to buy unique, ethically made goods from top artisans from all over Western Canada. It is a retail show devoted to creating positive opportunities for local artists and designers. The vibe at the show is funky, hip and urban…very different from your traditional granny craft show! There will be music spun by local DJs and tasty eats to be enjoyed. Make It is about appreciating creativity, supporting entrepreneurs, and giving mindful shoppers an alternative to the mall. Over 60 exhibitors will be selling everything from clothing, art, home décor and accessories. Lastly, Make It will also be raising money for the BC Cancer Foundation through a silent auction with items donated by sponsors and exhibitors.

Date/Time: May 1st (4pm-9pm) | May 2nd (10am-5pm) | May 3rd (11am-5pm)

Baskin Robbins – 31 cent scoop night (Wednesday April 29, 2009)

The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation is pleased to announce a partnership with Baskin Robbins Canada to raise funds for the Foundation. On Wednesday April 29, from 5-10 p.m. all participating Canada wide Baskin Robbins Ice Cream stores will offer 31 cent ice cream scoops and encourage visitors to make a donation to the C.F.F.F. while there. Firefighters and fire trucks may visit some stores during this time to hand-out fire safety information and help as “celebrity scoopers”.

Holt Renfrew – Contemporary Correspondent search (until May 28)

Think you could do a great job blogging, photographing and interviewing the behind-the-scenes contemporary world of Holt Renfrew? Holt Renfrew is having a “Contemporary Correspondent” search running until May 28th, 2009. Tell them why you should be their Contemporary Correspondent and you could win a $1,000 Holt Renfrew Wardrobe and a Sony Vaio® notebook PC! To enter, submit a photo of yourself or short video, along with a 200 word blog on why it should be you. Two finalists from each city will be selected, at which point they will turn it over to their Facebook fans to select the three winners, based on a series of voting challenges.
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Speaking of Facebook, the official Holt Renfrew Facebook Page has just been launched. Become a fan and get the scoop on what’s happening at Holts!

Bike The Blossoms 2009

Modern Mix Vancouver hit Bike The Blossoms 2009, as the preferred way to spend a sunny Saturday after a morning of exams. This event, organized by the 2009 Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival and Slow Food Vancouver, offered bikers of all kinds a flower-laden bike route through the city, and many interesting stops along the way. Some of the unique events included an invitation to sample cherry blossom tea at Steep’s Tea, an out of the ordinary cow-milking presentation at Kits Community Centre, and tours through the inspiring urban farming demonstration at City Farmer Urban Agricultural Centre.

Keep reading for MMV’s “Top 6” for the day!

Holt Renfrew – Super Chic Shopping Event (Saturday April 25)

Sweet stuff, if you’ve been eyeing something at Holt Renfrew (737 Dunsmuir Street), maybe now is the time to buy! On Saturday April 25, “spend some, get some” by getting 10% back on your purchases through Holt Renfrew gift cards. Check out some of my past purchases from Holt Renfrew here and here.

“Main Street Swagger” – East Van Fashion Throughout the Ages (Thurs April 30, 2009)

The Main Street Swagger Fashion Show is a collaboration of local companies like Hotbox Accessories, Scout Boutique, Thriller Shop, Lace Embrace, and Pesky Peacocks. Head down to this event on Thursday, April 30 at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway). The doors open at 8PM and show begins at 9PM. Be inspired by East Vancouver fashion through the ages with the Main Street Swagger Fashion Show. Expect “decades of decadence” all in one night, with fashion styles involving hipsters, scenesters, retro vintage, pin up girls, 80’s pop, hip hope, skater boys, fetish wear and more. Tickets are $7 and are available at the door or in advance at Hotbox Accessories (2560 Main Street).