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Timeraiser (September 23, 2010)

Vanessa Choot September 9, 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)

Vanessa Choot September 8, 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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Judas Goat

Vanessa Choot June 22, 2010

When it comes to “concept dining”, my favourite way of eating food is definitely tapas style. Located in Blood Alley in Gastown, adjacent to Salt Tasting Room, Judas Goat Taberna is a 28-seat tapas bar which serves small plates influenced by Spain, Italy and France. Despite the foreign food pairings, the environment of Judas Goat reminds of me a family grocery store. A viewable food preparation station and high countertops close enough to make small talk with the patrons sitting beside you. Square yellow stools huddle around small tables.

Similar to its sister restaurant, The Salt Tasting Room, Judas Goat combines a variety of flavours and textures and teases the pallet with its small portions. I love the option of nibbling on a variety of food and sharing dishes. Between the two of us, we ordered 7 items, which included two “hot” dishes, two “pressed, potted, or cured” dishes and a salad. Agreeing with everyone I have spoken with, what you pay for the portions is not really worth the price; but then again, “concept dining” is about the experience of “trying something new”, right??

Adhesif Clothing – grand opening (May 29, 2010)

Vanessa Choot May 28, 2010

Adhesif Clothing is excited to announce the grand opening of its first store! Stop by 2202 Main Street (crossroad: East 6th Avenue) on Saturday, May 29^th between 6 to 11pm to enjoy some homemade nibbles, drinks, music, art by Anthony Wilson and “entertainment by a surprise guest”. With 20% off all Adhesif designs, this would be a great time to browse through “one of a kind” clothing pieces. See invitation details below.

Young Women in Business (YWiB) – Exploring Purple (May 14, 2010)

Vanessa Choot May 12, 2010

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Exploring Purple is a fresh and fiery take on an old debate – what are the different roles between men and women in the workplace. Are the stereotypes, obstacles and conventions that attribute to gaps in wages, promotions and job security still relevant in our modern work environment? Has equality in the workplace arrived or is it just a myth? Where do we go from here? Young Women in Business, a group of emerging female leaders in Vancouver, want to find out. On May 14 they will be hosting a panel discussing women in business.
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“Women make less because they’ll work for less,” said Ghost Ceo founder Chris Flett at the provocative All-Male Panel discussion at YWiB’s Beyond Pink conference in November. He will join some of Vancouver’s savviest and successful men and women including:
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· Bob Elton, BC Hydro
· Ken Sim, Nurse Next Door
· Tamara Vrooman, Vancity
· Cybele Negris, Webnames.ca
· Anne Giardini, Weyerhaeuser
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The teams of men and women will go head to head in this exclusive panel talk, moderated by Blo Blow Dry Bar Founder, Judy Brooks. This is Exploring Purple, where pink meets blue. The first of its kind, Exploring Purple creates a space to have an honest and collective dialogue involving generations of Vancouver’s business community. This honest and raw panel conversation hopes to empower young women and men to celebrate equality in business. This once in a lifetime experience promises to be provocative, energizing and compelling.
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When: May 14th, 2010
Where: UBC Robson Square
Time: 1 – 3:30 PM
Tickets: Get ‘em while they’re hot at www.ywib.ca

Nood Furniture & Design – Spring Sale (20% to 50% off)

Vanessa Choot April 20, 2010

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Last week I was walking through Gastown and came across the furniture and design store “nood” (new objects of desire). I loved the trendy but practical items available at the store and its focus on modern, contemporary design. From clocks with magnetic moveable numbers, to funky picture frames, to espresso cups with silicon angel wings, many of their household products look like they came straight out of The Cool Hunter!

Nood encompasses a range of fun and well designed products that permeate style, accessibility and affordability. Nood offers furniture, ceramics, gifts & gadgets, luggage, home textiles, and so much more! The eclectic product categories create retail environments that have an element of discovery for customers. With an emphasis on quiet style, simple functional design and good use of color, the products and merchandising work to increase the sensory experience of nood. While nood aims to satisfy the style requirements of discerning customers looking to surround themselves in little luxuries, the product nood offers will suit all customers. Giving a new level of accessibility and affordability to well designed beautiful lifestyle and homeware products.

Despite Nood’s level of trendiness, I would say that their price points are reasonable and affordable, unlike many of the furniture and design shops in the surrounding Gastown area. Shop soon, because Nood is in the midst of their spring sale with items between 20% and 50% off!

Timeraiser (September 23, 2010)

Adhesif Clothing – first fashion show (October 1, 2010)

Judas Goat

Adhesif Clothing – grand opening (May 29, 2010)

Young Women in Business (YWiB) – Exploring Purple (May 14, 2010)

Nood Furniture & Design – Spring Sale (20% to 50% off)

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