Activating a Vacant Storefront
We are excited to unveil a community-led effort to help beautify a vacant downtown storefront (Spanky's at 9th & Main). The Vancouver's Downtown Association partnered with Aurora Gallery, Burnt Bridge Cellars, and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics to make this effort possible. Next time you are visiting our beautiful downtown, be sure to check it out! The origami pieces were folded
Kiggins Theatre
Happy Friday, Vancouver! It is a beautiful day to walk downtown and grab some popcorn from @kigginstheatre —available today from 5PM-7PM, and Saturday from 11AM-1PM. The Kiggins Theatre has been adapting and pivoting in unique ways during COVID. Dan Wyatt, owner of the Kiggins, has launched a virtual screening room to stream some of the latest hits from the comfort of your
UnderBar
In honor of small business month, we are celebrating our local speakeasy @underbarvancouver! Nestled in the basement of the Broadway Building at 1701 1⁄2 Broadway, UnderBar offers an intimate space paired with 14 Moscow Mule variations, classic old fashioned’s, and delicious but reasonably priced food. Owners Kurt & Kendra are celebrating UnderBar’s 2-year anniversary in the month of June. The
Most Everything Vintage
Alisa Powell Tetreault, owner of Most Everything Vintage, has pivoted her business model in unique ways to support our community during this challenging time. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Alisa modified a vintage muumuu (an oversized house dress) into a crop top, a nurses cap, and several masks. Alisa put these items on Instagram and overnight it exploded into
Niche Wine Bar
Leah Jackson, owner of @nichewinebar, has been hard at work adapting to our new normal. What does she miss most during this time
Art on the Boulevard
In honor of tomorrow’s First Friday Art Walk, we are featuring Art on the Boulevard! A project of Friends of the Arts, Art on the Boulevard is a non-profit art gallery whose mission is to establish a community environment in which the arts flourish. The work of over 50 Northwest artists allows the gallery to display a wide variety of media
Salon Moxie
This week we are featuring Celinda and Gina, owners of @salonmoxievancouverwa located at 1019 Main St in downtown Vancouver. On December 1st, it will be their 10-year anniversary on Main - stop by anytime during the month of December to enjoy treats, festive balloons and enter to win a basket full of wonderful products! Celinda & Gina go back over 30 years
NW Personal Training
Today we are featuring Sherri McMillan – owner of Northwest Personal Training! Sherri & her staff are celebrating their 20th year anniversary in downtown Vancouver. During this period, Northwest Personal Training has become a staple as a premier fitness studio in downtown. Sherri’s philosophy centers on educating her clients on a 360 approach that centers on a balanced fitness routine of
Believe Boutique
A warm welcome to Bryttani and Courtney, owners of Believe Boutique! Located on 6th street in downtown Vancouver, Believe sells women’s clothing, accessories, and home goods. Bryttani and Courtney started Believe Boutique as an online store with occasional popups. Their first store opened in downtown Camas, and they recently moved to downtown Vancouver last spring. They both absolutely love Vancouver’s sense of
Center Stage Clothiers
Meet Diana and Jim Kirkpatrick, owners of @centerstageclothiers! Located at 1400 Main Street, Center Stage Clothiers is Vancouver’s premier costume shop. The entire store is rentable, and Diana will put together an outfit to fit your unique needs for this Halloween season! Diana Kirkpatrick is a costume designer and seamstress who has worked as wardrobe and costume designer on eight independent feature