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Daydreaming with Local Artist, Paul Melo
Touching on food, inspiration, craft and stories of shots not taken, Vancouver's Paul Melo speaks volumes in this new interview.
Meet the Local Audiophile Who Wants to Put on a Show in Your Living Room
We chatted with the man behind the scenes of Vancouver's secret show series as he prepares for the next gig on February 24.
Gettin’ Body Positive and Having a Laugh with Local Graphic Designer, Linny Malin
We had a good chat with the talented British-born artist as she was preparing for her Eastside Flea debut on February 10th.
The Leather Lowdown with Local Designer and Craftswoman, Hannah Joan Newton
After falling in love with her vegetable-tanned bags, we just had to know more about this multi-talented Vancouverite.
Catching Up with Jim Meehan, Spiritual Leader of American Cocktail Culture
The polymath was in town last week. We chatted about his new book and bar, plus the importance of socio-political awareness.
Catching up With “H”, Another Talented Bartender Who Left Vancouver for Toronto
We're still a little sore that H abandoned us, but we still miss the hell out of him and the joy he brought to his craft.
On Sanity, Sweatin’ It Out and Early Feline Obsessions with Anna Farrant of All City Athletics
From anticipating marriage to waxing the benefits of certain curse words, this champ pulls no punches in an inspiring Q & A.
Getting “Skooled” by Ceramic Artist, Teacher and Illustrator Julia Chirka
The artist has come a long way since her ceramic potato days...she's one of 30 artisans participating in this year's TOQUE craft fair.
Crawl Artist David T. Cho on Resuscitating Portraiture and the Affordability of Art
From Iron Mike to Baywatch babes, the common denominator in these works are the artist's personal fascinations.
Documenting Decades with Vancouver Street Photographer Louise Francis-Smith
We pay a pre-Eastside Culture Crawl visit to learn what continues to drive the prolific local artist.
Artist/Wanderer Klee Larsen on Inspiration, Coffee in Bed and Whisky at Night
Klee's latest show opens at the Sugar Cube Cabin on November 9 in conjunction with The Pie Shoppe's 5th anniversary celebration.
Amelia Butcher on Wedding Dresses, Cake Decorating and the Joy of Drawing Death Rituals
Local ceramicist and illustrator, Amelia Butcher, conjures women with attitude from her Dusty Babes Collective studio.
Lobby Lounge Barman Sean McGuigan on Fine Rum and Heavenly Scented Distilleries
There’s no other way to put it but this: Sean McGuigan loves to tend bar. Get to know the Lobby Lounge fixture in this Q & A.
A Day in the Studio and a Bourbon Sour with Local Maker Nadia M’Seffar
Get to know the chicken-and-waffle loving Vancouver-via-Montreal maker behind the much loved EM'SAY line.
Catching Up Over a Few Pints with Local Beer Legend Nigel Springthorpe
Eight years after his first Big Interview, The Alibi Room & Brassneck co-owner talks branding, boxing...and pig brain beer
The Shop’s TJ Schneider Talks Denim, Five Years in Chinatown and Dining with Brad Pitt
Thalia Stopa has a lengthy chat with polymath TJ Schneider of The Shop on its 5th anniversary in Chinatown.
Five Minutes with Conrad Brown of Vancouver Design Firm, Knauf & Brown
From lamps to chairs, Conrad has his hand in elevating everyday home fixtures inspired by his background in photography.
Catching Up with Bartender Kelsey Ramage of Global Pop-Up ‘Trash Tiki’
Kelsey Ramage and Iain Griffiths are bringing their Trash Tiki bar pop-up to Gastown, Sept. 2-3.
Talking Alternate Realities and Homewrecker Halter Tops with Artist Nicola MacNeil
"Must Be This Tall To Ride" Runs August 17th to September 25th at Kafka's Coffee & Tea on Main Street
Nick Black of Strange Fellows Brewing Details His Three Favourite Albums
What do Tom Waits, The Rolling Stones and The Kills all have in common? They're loved by this guy.
Breaking Down Inspiration and Whistling Along with Local Artist Andrew Tavukciyan
Andrew Tavukciyan is the winner of the Vancouver Mural Festival's Independent Mural Contest, as voted by the public.
On Gerbil Whispering and Taking Jokes Too Seriously with Local Artist Jane Q Cheng
Jane Q. Cheng has made an art career out of imitation by immersing herself within the spaces, practices and lives of her chosen artists.
The Music Behind the Tastes of Campagnolo Upstairs Barman Peter Van de Reep
This fellow holds it down with great drinks (and tunes) at the much loved Camp Upstairs on Main Street.
The Diamond’s Adam Domet on Good Cheekies and Making You a Damn Fine Drink
Are you a Bartender or a Mixologist? "I'm a Bartender. I haven't lived at my Mom's house for 25 years."
Artist Tyler Keeton Robbins Talks Inspiration Before the Vancouver Mural Festival
The self-taught artist creates paintings and drawings that are full of energy and immediacy
Don’t Believe the Hype! Defining the Musical Tastes of Strathcona Beer Company’s Adrian McInnes
As I discovered on a recent visit to Strathcona Beer Company, where a killer playlist including PJ Harvey, Dinosaur Jr. and Iggy Pop was blaring out of the speakers, McInnes has close ties to the music industry, with a past life as a DJ.
David Vertesi Dishes on Everything You Need to Know About the 2017 Vancouver Mural Festival
In anticipation of the 2017 festival, Scout chatted up Founder and Executive Director, David Vertesi, to gain some insight on how the festival started, his opinions on the current state of Vancouver’s public art scene and VMF’s vision for Vancouver’s public art future.
Five Minutes With David Bowkett, Powell Brewery’s Co-Founder & Brewmaster
The original momentum that propelled David and Nicole from nano to micro and carried them west along Powell Street shows no signs of abating.
