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Elfsar's Last Weekend (Sophia Books' 2nd Last)

Submitted by Ariane on May 22, 2010 - 2:18pm

Sad but true, my favourite comic book store in town, Elfsar, (who I first blogged about almost 2 years ago) is closing tomorrow. As you can read in the blog post, their rent got hiked over 250%, and that was that. They've got a big sale on, so if you're in town this weekend, show your support, get some cheap books, and bid your farewells.

After losing Duthie Books a few months ago, and hearing news of Sophia Books closing at the end of the month for the very same reason as Elfsar (more info on Cory Doctorow's blog), this comes as a huge blow to comic and book lovers alike. Duthie and Elfsar were my absolute favourites (and Sophia a place I'd poke around now and then because it's close to where I work), and I now find myself asking where I'm supposed to go for trusted stocks of interesting and hand curated books, comics, and graphic novels?

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Artist: Rachael Ashe (Vancouver, BC)

Submitted by Ariane on March 3, 2010 - 11:52am

One of my favourite people in Vancouver also happens to be one of my favourite artists. Rachael Ashe is an amazing, talented artist who gets inspired by the natural world and the materials she works with. She's a long time photographer, who has experimented with many different types of camera and film combinations to capture scenes and details in a way that makes you feel like you're seeing them for the first time. Her series of metal photo prints, are currently on display at the Waterfront Theater on Granville Island (details at end of post).

Setting up Rachael's show at Waterfront Theatre

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So Long Duthie Books

Submitted by Ariane on February 20, 2010 - 7:28pm

What better reason to give ol' SpendLocally.ca a little much-needed love than to memorialize one of my favourite local businesses. Sadly, my favourite bookstore in Vancouver, Duthie Books, has closed their final location in Kits, after 53 years in business.

Duthie Books pilgrimage. Sad to say goodbye.

From the press release posted on their website:

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Vancouver Car Free Day + Main St. Market at Blim = Awesome Sunday!

Submitted by Ariane on June 10, 2009 - 11:14pm
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Hey SL friends, do you know what Sunday is? That's right, it's Car Free Day! Check out their site for all the details - there are Car Free Days happening in the original location on Commercial Drive, as well as in the West End, Kits, and Main St. starting at noon and ending at 6pm, except Commercial Dr. which goes till 8pm.

Go go synchronicity!

Mystery reader Lisa also sent along some info on Main St.'s monthly community market at Blim, which coincides with Car Free Day this month. (Thanks Lisa!!!) Here are all the details:

Don't miss June's Jumbo Main Street Market!

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