Today is the day footwear fans look forward to all year as they flock to the Gastown Store for the Annual Fluevog Sample Sale. John Fluevog has always been famous for his “unique soles for unique souls” philosphy and this year was rumoured to be particularly creative for the designer. This may result in some…
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Fragrant Wood Gallery debuts new Balinese Collection
This week, Fragrant Wood Gallery debuts their latest collection, Western Canada’s largest curated collection of Balinese wood carvings is now on display in the clean, modern gallery. The unique combination of ancient Asian techniques and themes contrasts with cool Western modernity of the gallery. “We want to reframe the perceptions of ancient art forms,” says Fragrant Wood…
19th Annual Art For Life Vancouver Fine Art Auction
For 19 years, Vancouver’s galleries, artists, collectors and art fans come together to celebrate their mutual love of art while raising millions for charity. Art For Life is an annual Fine Art Auction benefiting Vancouver Friends For Life Society, an organization dedicated to assisting those living with cancer, AIDS and other life threatening diseases. This…
Gastown Shop Hop – Winter 2012
Just in time for the Holiday shopping season, Gastown Shop Hop returns for another edition tomorrow night. Whether you’re shopping for gifts or treating yourself there’s lots of great finds to find throughout the Gastown precinct. Gastown’s more than 50 merchants are opening their doors from 5-9pm on Thursday November 15, 2012 with special offers,…
Guys Night Out at The Bay Vancouver
After a multi-million dollar renovation The Hudson Bay store in downtown Vancouver debuted their new 6th Floor Men’s Department. After years of being relegated to the windowless crowded basement level, the new floor is a major step up, both figuratively and literally. Bright, spacious and beautifully presented the menswear collections are now given the status…
Purple Olive Grill – Vancouver
Newly opened at the corner of Thurlow & Haro, Purple Olive Grill is the latest restaurant to try out the West End corner. After Piccolo Mondo, Saveur and most recently Ensemble have all gone by the wayside, will this newcomer be the one to make the corner a success? The budget friendly menu, ranging from…
Christmas Markets & Holiday Fairs 2012
It’s that time of year, when our thoughts turn to the Holidays and gift shopping begins. More and more people are looking for unique and special gifts for their loved ones, Vancouver is blessed to have an abundance of great artisans and crafters who turn out to a growing number of annual Christmas & Winter…