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Word on the Street – Gastown
We caught up with Owen on this sunny afternoon in Gastown, hanging out in the new Woodwards courtyard. He runs a small film PR business called Spoke PR in a nearby neighborhood work/live space. Gastown is a great neighborhood to live and work in. For information on available office space for lease in the area or in a beautiful heritage building check out The Gastown Business Improvement Society.
Burke and Hair: Gastown’s Hidden Gem
Last week, the Gastown Blog listed the many hair salons located in this neighborhood. Well, we’ve missed out one hidden gem that many locals have been raving about – Burke and Hair. Rated second in “Best in Style” by the Georgia Straight in 2008, this salon offers everything from cuts to colours for both men and women. Located inside the beautiful 55 Water Street building, the Gastown Blog team was excited to check it out.
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.
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