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Poster by Vancouver design student shows the person behind “the homeless guy”

March 2, 2010
By Susan Main

Update: Mar. 7, 2010 – Due to concerns re: permission to use Jeff’s image for this poster, Jesi asked me to remove the image. A redesign is in the works… Emily Carr design student Jesi Carson had a school project to create a poster commenting on an issue facing Vancouver. She emailed me last...

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I won a book at Vancouver Real Writers’ Series

February 25, 2010
By Susan Main

I love the exciting feeling when you see your raffle ticket numbers correspond with the numbers spoken aloud. Yay! And now that I’m a mom, I can send my son to collect the prize, because I have a shy streak in such situations. Last night my son and I went to the Grand Finale...

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Public art adding colour to Vancouver

February 23, 2010
By Susan Main

This mural is one of the many great pieces of public art to enjoy in out city. It’s on Commercial Drive and East 5th Avenue, beside Cafe Deux Soleils. My son was intrigued with the artist who painted it and he asked lots of questions, as usual. That’s how he learned about Montana Spray...

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Check out Real Vancouver Writers and Culture Series

February 16, 2010
By Susan Main

Every Wednesday in February, starting at 7 p.m., a line-up of local writers will hit the stage at W2 (112 West Hastings. ) Organizer says: "These evenings are designed to show the city and the world real and diverse Vancouver culture and real creative individuals in the literary and publishing communities at a time...

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Not enough time to blog?

February 12, 2010
By Susan Main

"I don't have enough time!" That's the first thought that came to mind when I thought about writing this post.

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Mad Dog opens Big Can of City Dog Food in Vancouver

February 7, 2010
By Susan Main

On Friday, Feb 5, local artist Mad Dog welcomed fans to his first show in seven years - and, as parties go, everyone had a great time. People were loving (and buying) the art, drinking beer, and talking with old friends and new strangers. On til Feb 28...

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