A Tasting Dinner for 6-8 people on a Thursday night at Cactus Club Cafe on South Granville. One of the many great prizes to be won during the South Granville Mother's Day Celebration! Prize Value: Approximately $500

Handbag and watch from DKNY on South Granville. One of the many great prizes to be won during the South Granville Mother's Day Celebration! Prize Value: Approximately $500

Entering the contest is easy!

To receive eligible entries simply…

ON FACEBOOK:
Like South Granville and tell us why your mom deserves to win. Follow online links to the South Granville Facebook page, mention South Granville merchants and add your Likes and comments to eligible images and Facebook postings, plus share the content to receive eligible entries.

ON TWITTER:
Mention @SouthGranville Mother’s Day using the hashtag #SGmoms. Create tweets and retweets using the official contest hashtag. Each unique tweet receives an eligible entry for the day.

ON THE SG BLOG:
Share comments/stories about your mom via relevant South Granville neighbourhood blog posts.

ON PINTEREST:
Follow the South Granville Pinterest account. Re-pin, comment and favourite images on the South Granville Pinterest pinboards to receive an eligible entry. Each unique daily action receives an eligible entry.

The more times you… tweet, Like, comment, post, pin and share each day, the more chances you have to win! Additional entries are given to those with the most unique Comments, Likes, Tweets, RTs, Pins and Mentions. All entries qualify for the Grand Prize draw!
 
 

 

 

Baccarat Eye Vase, Tall from Atkinson's on South Granville. One of the many great prizes to be won during the South Granville Mother's Day Celebration! Prize Value: Approximately $500

Launch date for the contest is…

Saturday, May 5, 2012 and the contest goes until Saturday, May 12, 2012.
 

A Bra and Panty Set for Mother and Daughter and a Christine Silk chemise or gown from the Butterfly Collection from Dianes Lingerie on South Granville. One of the many great prizes to be won during the South Granville Mother's Day Celebration! Prize Value: Approximately $600

Read the Contest Rules and Regulations

The Arts Club Theatre Company presents the music and lyrics of Cole Porter in High Society at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage from May 10th to June 24th, 2012.

The Swellegant Screwball Musical
Snappy dialogue and Cole Porter tunes—such as “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” and “True Love”—abound in this sparklingly funny musical, based on The Philadelphia Story. Wealthy socialite Tracy Lord is planning a lavish second wedding, but which man will she marry? Her straight-arrow fiancé or the undercover reporter from the society pages or her dapper ex-husband? Needless to say, it’s complicated—and Tracy has only hours to sort it out!

For more information visit:

High Society
March 15 to April 15, 2012
The Stanley Theatre
on South Granville
2750 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J3
Phone 604-687-1644
www.artsclub.com

Special Performances
Sunday Coffee Talk May 20, 2 PM
Talk Back Tuesday May 29, 7:30 PM
VocalEye live audio description Sunday, June 3, 2 PM

Source: Arts Club Theatre Company

Sunday, May 6th, 2012 the South Granville neighbourhood welcomes the arrival of New York-­based Tracy Stern SALONTEA as it sets up its first ever Canadian boutique location at 3010 Granville Street in Vancouver, British Columbia. Not just your average cup of tea, SALONTEA is a sought-after sipping-must for Royals and celebrities such as Oprah and Rihanna, and attracts widespread global attention and demand from as far away as Dubai, Moscow, Guatemala and Cannes.

SALONTEA embraces the rich artistry of tea blending and tasting; fusing it with a unique, modern-day appeal that caught the attention of Vancouver-based Sarah Ambrose after seeing SALONTEA President Tracy Stern on an episode of Bravo Televisions, “Mad Fashion.”

See YouTube video here:

This chance viewing literally changed Ambrose’s life who states that, “she was instantly drawn to Stern’s style, outlook, story, SALONTEA product and concept.” This led to an evening of furious research to learn everything she could about SALONTEA—fuelled by her desire to see a lifelong dream to open a tea shop come to fruition. The following day, Ambrose decided to contact Tracy Stern directly sharing that, “I just went for it and called her up out of the blue to discuss the possibility of expanding SALONTEA into Canada, and found we shared an instant connection.”

That serendipitous conversation took place just three months ago, and since then this hard-working single mother has secured the rights to distribute SALONTEA throughout Canada, left a career in social work and mastered the art of starting a business from her iPhone.

Both Tracy Stern and Sarah Ambrose are excited to bring the special world of SALONTEA (themed tea parties included!) to Vancouver and look forward to introducing people to the extensive selection of teas, accessories and tea beauty care products all part of the SALONTEA line. In addition, Ambrose recognizes the importance of supporting local businesses and artisans alike and will feature locally-sourced, seasonal goods that echo the sentiment embodied by Tracy Stern herself, “Enjoy Life. Drink Tea. Celebrate Often.”

Not your traditional tea boutique, SALONTEA’s Vancouver location will offer a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere to patrons in search of a unique tea experience where they can connect, think, write and celebrate. In addition to more than a dozen tempting, estate blended teas, customers can partake in daily tea service while perusing a selection of baked offerings, sweets and other tea-worthy treats, courtesy of neighbour Meinhardt Fine Foods, as they take in the full spectrum of items the boutique will feature. Also available at the boutique: signed-copies of Tracy Stern’s popular book entitled Tea Party: 20 Themed Tea Parties with Recipes for Every Occasion, from Fabulous Showers to Intimate Gatherings.

Join Tracy Stern SALONTEA for their official Canadian launch and Grand Opening Celebration on Sunday, May 6th, 2012 from 10am – 5pm.

For more information visit:

Tracy Stern SALONTEA
3010 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J8
Phone 604-569-1198
www.salontea.com

Vancouver SALONTEA Hours:
Monday to Friday
10am – 7pm
Weekends & Holidays
10am – 5pm

Source: Tracy Stern SALONTEA

The Golden Age of Danish painting in the early 19th century brought renewed vitality, nationalistic pride and excitement to Danish art. The Masters of this period inspired a new generation of Danish artists to embrace their landscape showing the northern light that is both soft but allows for strong contrasts of colour and shadow. The young artists that followed in the second half of the 19th century embraced the traditional teachings of the Danish Academy and rebelled against these teachings by also studying in Paris, introducing elements of Impressionism to Danish Realist painting.

Works of this period, especially those of Peder Monsted, often regarded as the best artist of this period, seem to glow with an ambient light. His technique is precise and controlled but the details are often simply suggested by movement, colour and tonal variation.

This exhibition explores Danish paintings from the second half of the 19th century and early part of the 20th century including works by Peder Monsted, Carl Frederic Aagaard, Viggo Pedersen, Godfred Christensen, Frederik Winther, Fredrik Rohde, Mogens Vantore, and others.

The Langmann’s will be available to answer questions all day and a lecture of Danish Art in the Golden Age will take place at some point in the ArtWalk day. More details to be announced.

About Uno Langmann Limited
Uno Langmann Limited is Canada’s foremost dealer in the finest quality European and North American paintings from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. The elegant, neoclassical surroundings of the gallery also showcase a careful selection of furniture, silver and objets d’art. For more information browse the Uno Langmann Limited website at www.langmann.com.

Uno Langmann Limited
2117 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3E9
Email info@langmann.com
Phone 604-736-8825
www.langmann.com

Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday
10am-5pm
or by appointment
(Wheelchair accessible)

For the month of May 2012 Uno Langmann Limited presents the exhibition Savage Beauty: Visions of Canada.

Canadian painters used their medium to unify the vast nation by creating an identity based on the overwhelming influence of their natural surroundings. Artists reflect this theme throughout each diverse region of the country, thus creating a distinct identity to present to the rest of the world. This exhibition includes works by F.M. Bell-Smith, John Hammond, Charles H. Scott, Eric Riordon, John Innes, Henry Nesbitt McEvoy, Thomas William Fripp, and Thomas Bamford. Showing alongside this exhibition is a selection of fine antiques and objet d’art.

Pictured above:

By The Mulet River, Laurentian Mountains
Oil on board, 16” X 20”
Eric Riordon

About Uno Langmann Limited
Uno Langmann Limited is Canada’s foremost dealer in the finest quality European and North American paintings from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. The elegant, neoclassical surroundings of the gallery also showcase a careful selection of furniture, silver and objets d’art. For more information browse the Uno Langmann Limited website at www.langmann.com.

Uno Langmann Limited
2117 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3E9
Email info@langmann.com
Phone 604-736-8825
www.langmann.com

Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday
10am-5pm
or by appointment
(Wheelchair accessible)

Source: Uno Langmann Limited

Alvar Aalto is one of the most famous names in modern architecture and design. Born in Finland in 1898, his unique style was inspired by Finnish nature. He designed the Aalto vase in 1936 and unveiled the line at the 1937 Paris World Exhibition.

Each vase is mouth blown at the factory in Iittala Finland. The process requires seven crafts people working through twelve different stages. The vase’s unusual shape is said to be taken from the undulating shorelines of Finland’s thousands of lakes. Aalto has created a simplified, free and timeless form. We love the way the tulips dance their way into the various pockets of the vase. As modern today as it was in 1936, how would you use your Aalto vase?

Swing by Atkinson’s today to see the range of colours and sizes in the Alvar Aalto Vase Collection.

Atkinson’s
1501 West 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R1
Phone: 604-736-3378
www.atkinsonsofvancouver.com
Twitter
Facebook

Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday
10am – 5:30pm

Source: Atkinson’s

The Ian Tan Gallery on South Granville presents Petal Pushing, an exhibition of works by Artist Madeleine Wood from April 28th to May 24th, 2012.

Art has become Madeleine Wood’s lifelong passion. Her impulse to record her observations stems from a childhood of limited vision. Myopia, astigmatism, crossed and alternate vision—have all impacted the way Madeleine sees. Isolating her interests through a camera lens, helps her to translate them methodically with oil paint. Described as a meditative process, Madeleine builds each new series as she delves into the elements of its design.

This collection of paintings is inspired by the gardens in Madeleine’s neighbourhood on Ships Point, Vancouver Island, where she is fascinated with a certain chosen beauty against the backdrop of mountains and wetlands, with indigenous alder, cedar, maple and fir, creating a hybrid nature.

Opening Reception:
Saturday, April 28, 2012
2-4pm

For more information about this exhibition visit:

Ian Tan Gallery
2202 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC, V6H 4H7
Phone 604-738-1077
info@iantangallery.com
www.iantangallery.com

Gallery Hours:
Monday to Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 12-5pm

Pictured above:

Gwendolyn, 2012
Oil on canvas, 36″x48″
Madeleine Wood

Photograph of Madeleine Wood in her studio.

Sources:
Ian Tan Gallery
madeleinewood.com

Join JNBY for a celebration of their 3rd Year Anniversary on South Granville in Vancouver on Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 5-8pm.

Enjoy live music and refreshments, plus receive 15% off* JNBY’s Spring 2012 Collection. VIP’s will receive 25% off*. Receive a JNBY leather iPad case with purchase*.

For more information contact:

JNBY
2623 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3H2
Phone: 604-568-6262
Email: sales_granville@jnby.ca
http://www.jnby.ca

*While quantities last. Some restrictions may apply.

Source: JNBY Blog

Update: Space98

So we started it: a few intrepid urbanists and myself took on the task of bringing a little bit of life to an unused bus shelter. As people passed, many of them didn’t notice us hard at work but some stopped and asked what we were up to and gave us some words of encouragement. People who did stop, saw the potential for the space just as we did—many wanted to see some busker/music space added. What do you think? (See #space98 on Twitter if you want to add your thoughts there.)

Here are some photos of the proceedings:

We got to work putting up chalk board panels.

Decided to add some flair… with lanterns!

I added a bit of Jane Jacobs… an appropriate quote me thinks.

Some guys stop by to add some thoughts to the wall… the original ‘Social Network’.

More people stop by…

Seems that people really, really want a busker/music space. Can we make it happen?

More ideas!

Why not?

Thar she is!

See people waiting for the bus… no where near the old 98 B-Line Shelter.

More people waiting… just not in the stop… awaiting audience for some talented musicians?

See also:
Space98

Source:
Masters Planning Blogspot
Brandon Yan

Envision fresh blossoms and the soft luminosity of the vivid flower paintings and tranquil landscape abstracts by Marilyn S. Mylrea. Discover magnificent landscapes by Robert Jess Marshall with shimmering golden willow trees and rich textures. And explore the luscious green garden scenes by Katya Coad and the vibrant, bold brushstrokes of the beautiful West Coast arbutus trees by Julie Johnston.

Opening Reception
Saturday, April 14, 2012
2-6pm

For more information visit:

Marilyn S. Mylrea Art Gallery
2341 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3G4
Phone 604-736-2450
Email mmylrea@telus.net

Gallery Hours:
Wednesday to Sunday
12-5pm
or by appointment

Pictured above:

Sacred Skies, 3′ x 5′
Marilyn S. Mylrea

Source:
www.marilynmylrea.com