Culture
The Scout List, Vol. 512
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from Feb. 27 to Mar. 5, 2019.
One of These Vancouver Alleys Is Not Like the Others
"The idea of a Potemkin Alley is entirely in keeping with our civic tradition of trying to hide our problems instead of fixing them."
On the Privileged Protesting Bus Lines and Banning Landlords Who Own Too Much
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr reacts to an NDP victory and wonders why people throw out their clothes.
Five Cool Art Shows We’re Looking Forward to Checking Out in Vancouver
Kristin Lim looks ahead to the month of March to see what good things are waiting for us in the local art scene.
The View From Your Window #177
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
On the Tyranny of Forms and the Inevitable Rise of the East Van NIMBY
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr applauds a 14 years old idea and takes a look inside the budget
How One of the World’s Most Spectacular Buildings Was Constructed
The B1M trains their engineering/construction eyes on Neuschwanstein, King Ludwig II of Bavaria's stunning mountaintop castle.
Local Artist Perrin Grauer’s Work-In-Progress at Upcoming ‘Magnet’
His installation sees hundreds of triangles angled in line to climb up the western wall of the beer-focused restaurant's entrance.
The Narrow Body of Water Where BC Ferries Terrify Tourists
"I accidentally stabbed my face with my vanilla soft serve when the ship's horn blew through Active Pass...'
On the Triumph of Ignorance and Remembering the Lazy Millennials of the 1970s
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr opines on opinions and imagines the new St. Paul's hospital under water.
We Want One of Scott Reinhard’s Topographic Maps
Reinhard - a freelance Multimedia and Graphics Editor at the New York Times - has been busy with an awesome side hustle.
The View From Your Window #176
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
On Leaders Fabricating Urgent Needs and Dreaming of Wealth Redistributed
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr mourns a music legend and sees the speculation tax working.
Short Film Details ‘How Punk Became Punk’
Trash Theory explains how the punk music scene got its start in the 1950s with the pushing of rock and roll boundaries.
Picking Grapes With Tiago de Souza Jensen of St. Lawrence
We asked a wine-savvy server at one of Vancouver's best restaurants to map out his affections for British Columbian wine.
We Want a Summer Subscription to Beautiful Flowers From Local Grower ‘Valley Buds’
Buying into this flower share is a brilliant way to pre-emptively ensure fresh, gorgeous, local blooms all summer long.
We Want One of Steven Brekelmans New Drawings
The local artist's new series of drawings is currently hanging on the walls of Chernoff Fine Art on East 2nd Avenue.
On Dashing Through the Snow and Elections That Aren’t Worth Hacking
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr smells old seafood sauce and applauds adverse weather ingenuity.
Artfully Pouring Concrete on a Cold Winter’s Night
We poked our heads into an industrial building to watch concrete pour as part of an upcoming art exhibition by Omer Arbel.
The View From Your Window #175
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
On Skytraining Vancouver’s Poor to Point Grey and the Gullibility of Medieval Conservatives
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean finds art gallery workers on strike and cabin owners paying their fair share of taxes.
Once Upon a Time, Street Photographers Worked Our Sidewalks Hard
In her latest essay, Christine Hagemoen reminds us of a disappeared facet of daily life in downtown Vancouver.
Tickets to the Western Front Gala Dinner & Art Auction Now Available
There are only 100 tickets available for this exclusive art party, dinner and fundraiser, happening on Saturday, March 2nd.
Floating Among, Around and Over the Public Housing Towers of Hong Kong
In filmmaker Toby Harriman's 'The Block Tower', the camera takes us on a trip through the Chinese city's forest of architectural ubiquity.
On Not Feeling Bad for House Flippers and Making Wagers on The Narrow’s Future
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr salutes a good Super Bowl ad and worries about fragile white dudes.
We Want to Customize Our Very Own Search and Rescue Denim Co. Apron
Regardless of your industry or hobby, the newly launched Custom Apron Builder by Search and Rescue Denim Co. is really f*cking fun!
Five Cool Art Shows to Check Out in Vancouver This February
Kristin Lim shares a page cut from her calendar of must-see art shows and openings across the Lower Mainland this month
The View From Your Window #174
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
