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Getting Around Gastown
Whether you’re just visiting or you’ve lived here all you’re life, there’s a lot of exploring to do in the streets and alleyways of Gastown. By foot or by pedal, check out these creative new ways to explore Vancouver’s most historical and unique neighbourhood.
Wink Beauty Lounge 2nd Year Anniversary
Wink Beauty is celebrating their 2 year anniversary, this weekend, on June 5th. Check out our post on Wink Beauty to learn why they are recognized as one of the best beauty lounges in Vancouver.
Word On The Street – Bike To Work
Bike to Work Week 2010 begins this Monday May 31st. We caught up with Nich Box, an avid biker who rides to work daily rain or shine and also serves up some of the city’s best coffee at JJ Bean in the Woodward’s complex.
Gastown’s Hidden Gems – VADA
Tucked away in the heart of Vancouver’s artistic scene – historic Gastown, The Vancouver Academy of Dramatic is one of city’s best when it comes to acting for film and television. Founded by Simon Longmore in 2000, who’s vision has always been to offer training by actors for actors with the purpose to Motivate & Inspire. All teachers at the Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts are highly trained working actors in the industry and offer guidance and support, along with real-world experience to students throughout their careers.
Word on The Street
We caught up with Adrian Fluevog along with his bike today outside the John Fluevog store on Water Street. Adrian is an avid biker and rides to work daily. He also does some distance and road cycling on weekends in his spare time.
Get Canucks Crazy Tonight at the Lamplighter – $50 gift card giveaway
Cheer on the Canucks this playoff season at one of Gastown’s best spots to watch a hockey game. The “Lamp” is an institution, housed in the historic Dominion Grand Hotel (est. 1899) and remains one of the busiest pubs in the neighborhood. Intact are the original tin stamped ceilings, exposed brick walls, stained glass windows and railings. The rest of this storied room was given a grand renovation in 2007 with flat screen TV’s, a roaring new sound system and a new patio.
Gallery Gachet: Blue Cloud Day & A Stitch in Time
On now until April 25th Gallery Gachet (88 E Cordova St.) showcases two diverse yet confluent artists, Larry Williams and Andria Matta Schaal. Williams is the quintessential outsider, creating visionary work stemming from his imagination that relates to his own personal inner sanctuary. On the other end of the spectrum, Schaal defines her art through her political ideology and speaks to the outer world in which we operate. Both artists offer disparate perspectives on internal and external human experiences but both surge with the same complex imagery, intricate penmanship and stunning beauty.
Profile: The Vancouver School of BodyWork and Massage in Gastown
Located in a beautiful heritage brick and timber loft in Gastown (Suite 450 – 220 Cambie Street), The Vancouver School of Bodywork & Massage is a boutique institution offering training in massage and spa therapy, continuing education courses and a comprehensive 200-hour Yoga teacher training program. With small class sizes the school provides an intimate and personal learning environment.
Moustache & Darling
If you’re not careful, you may easily pass right by the little wonder that is Moustache and Darling (Suite 110, 22 Cordova E Street). At just over 100 square feet, this is Vancouver’s tiniest hair salon and quite possibly the city’s most unique. Tucked away amongst the historic buildings of Gastown, the salon is a warm escape from the neighborhood noise and hustle.
Artspeak: Alex Morrison
Artspeak gallery presents Making Beer More Expensive, an exhibition by Vancouver-based artist Alex Morrison from March 27 to May 1, 2010. Artspeak will be having their opening reception on March 26 at 8pm on 233 Carral Street. Alex Morisson’s work has been widely exhibited in Canada, the United States, the UK, Germany, and is being included in the 17th Biennale of Sydney 2010. Checkout the details below!
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