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Hair Salons in Gastown
It’s true. There are many good looking people hanging out and living in Gastown. Why? Because this neighborhood has so many great hair salons that focus on trendy, well-styled cuts for both men and women. This week, the the Gastown Blog team checked out all the salons in the neighborhood. From the true barber style shop, to the the upscale, we’ve listed them here.
Gastown Blog Headquarters
The Gastown Blog is excited to announce the launch of the Gastown Blog HQ. Officially opening February 12th, the Gastown Blog HQ will be located within Koolhaus Designs at 1 Water Street. We will be open from 11am – 5pm, Monday – Sunday. Make sure you come visit us when you [...]
Welcome to the Biz!
If your looking to improve your craft whether it be in film, theatre or TV, there’s one destination in Vancouver that’s been recognized all over Canada – Biz Books. Located on 302 West Cordova Street, Biz Books is small yet integral in supporting local talent. Today, the Gastown Blog team met with actress and owner Catherine Lough Haggquist and store manager Bronwen Smith to give us the tour of the “Biz”.
Profile of the Week: Eliza Lau of Gentille Aloutte
Eliza Lau, a local known among many in the film and celeb circles, is using her business skills and eye for fashion to open up one of the most unique boutique shops in Gastown – Gentille Aloutte. In this week’s profile, the Gastown Blog team had the opportunity to meet with Eliza to have a short Q&A.
Gastown Blog joins Facebook!
Starting today, November 27th, the Gastown Blog will be launching it’s very own Facebook fan page! See all of our latest stories, events, and reviews under the Gastown Blog Facebook page. Become a fan and share our cool stories with your friends and family. GastownBlog – Vancouver Starts Here
Gastown Tech Cluster
There is no doubt Gastown has become a hub for technology and new media. Just ask the countless business and tech entrepreneurs who have setup their agencies and head offices in Gastown. Or ask any realtor and they’ll tell you the young, creative business professionals are taking over the new developments.
Gerry Sheena: Profile of the Week
Aboriginal totem poles have always been strong representations of first nations culture here in British Columbia. Do you ever wonder who designs these elaborate and often monumental pieces? This week, the GastownBlog team met up with native art-carver Gerry Sheena from the Hill’s Native Art to checkout his latest work.
Vampire a-la-mode
This week, the GastownBlog team had the opportunity to turn one of its members into a full fledged vampire. Up to the task was creative editor Tony Insua while Sarah Norris-Jones, a recent grad from John Casablanca, would be doing the makeup. “I have a general vision in mind, but today I’m just going with the flow and seeing where the look takes me”, Sarah told me as I sat down in-front of a mirror at the special effects studio at JCI.
Gastown Tech Scene
It was a packed room inside Gastown’s Landing Building on Friday night, as BootUp Entrepreneurial Society held its 9th Demo Camp event. Entrepreneurs, tech wizards, media masters, and early staged investors squished together to listen to Mike Lee with Rogers Ventures and others talk about technology and emerging companies out of Vancouver. It was an insightful and satisfying night that still has the GastownBlog team excited about Vancouver’s vibrant tech community.
Profile: Liz Park
With so much diversity in Gastown, it’s always interesting to be able to see how each individual makes up our great neighborhood. As we have done in the past, the GastownBlog profile the people who live, work, and study in the Gastown community. This time we feature Liz Park, a curator from Access Gallery.
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