Archive for November, 2009

Having just relocated back to Vancouver, this was my very first Eastside Culture Crawl experience. My first impression was that the event was really cool and very well organized.

If you haven’t scoped out this event it basically works like this:
You get yourself an event map or go to the event web site where you have the opportunity to research the various art studios / artists that are participating. Then you hit the road and pick your own adventure…

This annual (free) visual arts festival allows the public a 3 day glimpse into the lives of 300+ local artists (disbursed throughout east Van) who transform their personal workspace into mini galleries.

I’m looking forward to seeing next years event!

Check out a few photos from day 2 (11.21.2009).

Heather Braun-Dahl, at her art studio located in The Mergatroid.

One of my favorite parts of the fashion industry is the crazy timelines and schedules for showing seasonal wear.

For example, yes it sure feels like Vancouver winter has arrived, it is getting damn cold outside and no one is excited for the many months of rain to come, but the fashion world is here as the light at the end of that gloomy tunnel!

When you can feel that annual seasonal depression comin on, just hit the internet, or any fashion event and see all the SPRING wear that is being previewed! Yes people, spring is NOT that far away, so hang in there and check out how great you’re going to look next year in all these new spring designs!

DACE had their Spring 2010 preview at the very lovely Opus Hotel and Bar last week and here are some pics of the line:

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Toque craft fair is this weekend at the Western Front. Stop by to see the many incredible items for sale, including my Crooked Walker stationary and illustrations! Friday night is especially great as there is wine and beer available for purchase. See you there.

http://front.bc.ca/exhibitions/events/3297

The chain wallet.

story!

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gonna be showing some of my concert photography at this hip hop night!

FROM SEAN CRANBURY:

If you’re down with wordless graphic novels crafted on finest paper, linocuts and transformative journeys then you should be kicking it at Lucky’s Comics on Main Street this Friday night at 7pm!

Friday, November 27th at Lucky’s Comics on Main Street is the date and time for your chance to meet the charming and talented artist/writer/linocutist Marta Chudolinska (that’s pronounced Hoo-doh-linska as in the Guess Who).

She’s in Vancouver from balmy Toronto to launch her new wordless graphic novel Back + Forth (A Novel in 90 Linocuts). It’s gorgeous, check the poster below to confirm.

It’s a story of emotional and physical journeys. Vancouver and Toronto landmarks are beautifully rendered in 90 blocks of sublime evocation. Her publisher, Porcupine’s Quill, have done an amazing job with the book. The paper and print quality are their usual high standard.

Marta has brought some of the blocks with her and will be doing something with them at Lucky’s that night. I’m not sure what she’s going to do but it’s probably gonna be magical.

So come check it out. This Friday @ 7. See you there.

- Sean Cranbury

We having a big ol Chrsitmas party and you’re all invited. VIA sponsored and supported so come down for some X-Mas cheer. Get at guest@fortunesoundclub.com

“Tens” teaser from Deer Head on Vimeo.

Well, here’s a skateboard film that you shouldn’t miss. Locally produced by Don’t Sleep Productions (David Ehrenreich and VIA’s Benny Stoddard), with some art direction work by VIA honcho Bob K, TENS brings you just that – 10 tricks from 42 of Canada’s finest wood-wheelers. Premieres will be held across Canada starting on December 10th in Vancouver at the Rickshaw. The DVD will be available for free in skateshops come early January 2010, and will also be available online shortly after that. Click here for an interview with Benny and Dave about TENS, and click the jump for the Vancouver premiere poster. Lookin’ forward to this one!

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