Culture
FROM THE COLLECTION // Irish Fight, Resolve and Determination Distilled Into a Whiskey Bottle
Restaurant owner, Seán Heather, teases our tastebuds with a handsome and delicious rarity that's definitely not on the menu at Irish Heather Shebeen...
On Gas Hoarding, House Hoarding and Finding A New Frequency.
Get Social for a Good Cause, at Eastside Studio’s ‘Thumbraiser’ Event on Nov. 28th
The night features a drag show, vendors' market and auction, plus a welcome opportunity to connect with other good-hearted people while supporting the local queer community...
Two Cool Closet Sales To Check Out in Gastown This Weekend
Kicking off Friday (Nov. 26th), One of a Few and The Block are hosting back-to-back used clothing shopping events - think discerningly cool and mostly small, independent brands (aka: the good stuff).
On Oneiric Visions, Dust-Covered Trinkets, and the Invention of ‘Post Folk’, with Dariush Alexander
The Vancouver-based artist creates paintings, etchings and tattoo designs that are rich in allegory, narrative and iconography.
TRACK & FOOD // Adam Henderson On Superflux {Cabana}, Opening a Brewery and Following Your Dreams
In discussion with Adam Henderson, co-owner of the much respected Superflux brand, on the heels of the opening the new Victoria restaurant.
Six Questions with Local Photographer, Dina Goldstein
Her latest series, OG Punk, is currently on display at the Polygon Gallery through January 2nd, 2022.
Scout List, Vol. 583
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do from November 17 to November 23, 2021
How to Do Victoria Deliciously Right This Winter Season
From Schnitzelhaus to Superflux, we've compiled a short list of essential eating and drinking around Victoria during the months ahead.
Five Reasons to Check Out the ‘Got Craft? Holiday Virtual Market’, Happening Until Nov. 28th
This year's online event features 75 local and Canadian vendors selling everything from animal-shaped treats to actual stuffed animals...plus less unusual suspects like handmade jewelry, art, clothing and more!
We Want This Ingenious Japanese Toilet-Sink Hybrid
Over a half-century after its inception, why aren't all Vancouver apartment bathrooms (at the very least) equipped with one of these space- and water-saving models?
Eight Reasons to Spend Shoulder-Season In and Around Whistler
For those seeking a different sort of Whistler experience, going against the flow definitely has its perks.
Squamish’s Refresh Market Returns for a Special Ten Year Anniversary Edition This Weekend
Plan on hitting the road to Squamish this weekend for a special three-day-long birthday market, featuring 65 local vendors, Nov. 12-14th.
COOL THINGS WE WANT // A Pair of Peated Whiskies from Odd Society Spirits
Count on the East Van distillery to keep our liquor cabinet well-stocked with irresistible - almost illicitly so - and out-of-the-ordinary bottles of booze.
Eight Questions with Multidisciplinary Artist, Bookmaker and Local Historian, Marlene Yuen
A brief but informative investigation into the thoughts and processes of the Vancouver-based artist and recipient of an honourable mention from the 2021 City of Vancouver Book Awards.
COOL THINGS WE WANT // Pacific Rhythm’s ‘Sipping Wine Feeling Fine!’ T-Shirt
Meet our new favourite t-shirt, designed by the local record label in conjunction with Open Ferment Natural Wine Fair's first event.
Glizzies, Nachos, Art and Sneakers: DownLow Team Takes on Convenience Store Culture On The Drive
The Chinatown Storytelling Centre Announces Their Much-Anticipated Opening Date
Years in the making, and offering over 100 different Chinese Canadian perspectives, the Centre will officially be open to the public on Saturday, November 6th.
COOL THINGS WE WANT // To Warm Up With a Sons of Vancouver ‘2021 Whisky Advent Calendar’
Each calendar includes two dozen miniature bottles of cask strength whiskies and liqueurs - the gray and rainy days are about to get a lot more interesting!
Tripping Further Afield In and Around the Similkameen Valley with Derek Gray
The Chef at Row Fourteen restaurant in Cawston takes us on an autumnal excursion of his Similkameen Valley locale.
Soak Up Summer Vibes at the Alternative Creations Gallery This Month
From October 22-24th check out “Endless, Numbered”, the new solo exhibit by Vancouver Island artist, Sally Podmore.
From Playing Hooky to Perfect Pearls: Ten Questions with Noon Jewellery
A brief but in-depth interview with Sophia Armstrong, the woman behind the locally made, quirky yet elegant jewellery brand.
CRAFT BEER ATLAS // The Quirky Family Brewery Providing Year-Round ‘Winter’ Flavours
The second brewing operation to establish itself in Whistler's Function Junction neighbourhood, Coast Mountain Brewing was opened by Kevin and Angie Winter in 2016.
FROM THE COLLECTION // Gleaning Hope from One Artist’s Depiction of an Everyday Activity
Mandy Choie, Collections Assistant at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, shares her interpretation of an illustrated relic of Vancouver's past.
The Eclectic Yet Definitive Records of Justin Cheung
The Chef & Co-Owner of Potluck Hawker Eatery shares the three very different, yet equally integral, albums defining his life and work experience thus far.
Tripping Further Afield in Summerland with Mike Harris
In this edition, the born-and-raised Summerlander and Dominion Cider Co-founder/Orchardist/Cidermaker, leads us on a tour of his native soil.
Catching Up with Local Artist, Thinker and Mover, Golnaz Kiany
A short yet insightful and inspiring interview with the Iranian-born, Vancouver-based painter and world citizen.
Four VIFF Flicks to Watch Online (and One In-Theatre Only) This Long Weekend
With the 40th annual Vancouver International Film Festival winding down on Monday, October 11th, we scrambled to put together this list of a handful of picks to watch whilst tripping out on tryptophan.
