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An Ordinary Object Fashioned Out of Extraordinary Circumstances
For this edition of From the Collection, Kim Luttich, curator and designer of Main Street watering hole, Hero's Welcome, continues mining through their extensive collection to share an innocuous yet inventive piece of history...
The View From Your Window #263
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
On Going Full Fash, Camping Out, and the Battle for the Soul of Vancouver
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr finds a smouldering, ashy mess, the end of the Black Dog Video legacy, and the perfect metaphor for Vancouver.
HEADS UP // Brand New ‘Bespoke Market’ Kicking Off in Squamish This Weekend
Unless you're superhuman, you've probably also felt those familiar restless urges for change, associated with the Spring season. Here are just a handful of vendors at the Bespoke spring market that are making us feel all tingly with shopping lust...
Tripping Further Afield in the Cowichan Valley, with Brent Rowland
HEADS UP // Get to Know Vancouver’s “Boulevard Gardens” With an Earth Day Weekend Walking Tour
Local landscape architect and arborist, Saba Farmand, is leading three tours through the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood this weekend.
The Scout List, Vol. 587
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from April 14 to April 20, 2022.
A Symbolic and Well-Traveled Piece of Luggage Uncovered from the MOV
Stanley Chia, Program Assistant and Museum Interpreter at the Museum of Vancouver, selects an item that triggers thoughts of his own personal journey and current place in the world...
On the Return of the Oughts and Desiree’s Skirt: A Conversation on Style, with Lauren Sundstrom
The Vancouver-based fashion, beauty and trans advocacy content creator gives us an injection of Spring inspiration, with her list of local faves and finds.
Five Not-To-Miss Shows at the 9th Annual Capture Photography Festival
You Should Know About the History of Vancouver’s Once Thriving Comic Book Industry
Local historian, Christine Hagemoen, discovers that Vancouver was once an integral part of the Golden Age of Canadian comics.
On Nourishing the Community and Raising the (Chocolate) Bar for Women, with Shelley Bolton
In light of recent news announcing the sale of local social enterprise, East Van Roasters, we checked in with its founder, Shelley Bolton, to discuss the changes, the future, and to reflect on her experience with EVR to date.
The Scout List, Vol. 586
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from April 7 to April 14, 2022.
The Incomplete Yet Informative Records of Lydia Okello
For this round, the local writer, model and overall style inspiration, accepts our Definitive Records challenge.
FROM THE COLLECTION // A Priceless, Lovingly Engraved Memento Preserved by Hero’s Welcome
In this edition of From the Collection, we once again hear from Kim Luttich, who continues to unearth interesting items from the former legion's growing collection of wartime artifacts.
On Distorting Realities and Exploring the Nature Within With Local Painter, Lukas Mouka
We recently chatted with the Campbell River based painter, ahead of his solo show at the Xchanges Gallery in Victoria, opening on Friday, April 1st.
From Hard-Hitting to Innovating: Rags Narine Names His ‘Definitive Records’
The DJ and co-owner of Rise Up Marketplace selects the three records that stand out in his music collection.
On Soaring Gas Prices, Neo-Authoritarianism, and the Return of Cruise Ship Tourism
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr ponders gas prices, war, the "for-profit affordable housing" oxymoron and underwater condos.
Talking About Artistic Collaboration with “Art Husbands” Atheana Picha and Hue Nguyen
The duo's upcoming show at the Slice of Life Gallery includes individual and collaborative pieces, and will be on display from March 17th to 22nd.
TRACK & FOOD // Three Local Entrepreneurs Discuss All Things Non-Alcoholic
In this episode, Nick Devine, Lane Matkovich and Kurtis Kolt give their unique sober insights about the new beverage trend currently taking off in Vancouver.
Scout List Vol. 585
An agenda of the cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from March 10th to 17th, 2022.
FROM THE COLLECTION // A Valuable Reminder of the Human Element Behind Every Artifact
Kim Luttich, curator and designer of Main Street's Hero's Welcome shares one in a collection of donated pins and the handwritten personal message that accompanied it.
Artist Alex Smyth on Being a “Sore Thumb” and Creating a More Colourful Community
We recently asked the illustrator, ceramist and curator of the Playground Pop-Up art market to tell us about her practice, inspirations, and the importance of communal art spaces.
The Eclectically Cool Musical Taste of Local Polymath, Amy Rafferty
This round of record picks rustles up memories of blacking out explicit language warnings, nostalgic walkman listens and a life-changing "found" record.
On Being Kind and Putting the ‘Fun’ in Fundraiser with Local Artist, Lisa Taniguchi
The artist behind the Be Kind Club tells us a bit more about the initiative she founded and her own practice of creating.
REVIEW // What We Saw at ‘Frieze Week’ Los Angeles, Feb 17-20th
Kristin Lim recaps a recent long weekend immersed in art, visiting art fairs and galleries for Frieze Week.
Tracing the Musical Milestones of Roger Collins
Co-owner of Strathcona's popular Rise Up Marketplace gives us the lowdown on the three most monumental records of his life, to date.
TRACK & FOOD // BBC Food Journalist Dan Saladino on His New Book, Eating To Extinction
In this episode, we get into the nitty gritty of the diversity of food we risk losing if we’re not careful.
