Author: Keefer
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RETAIL GEM OF THE LAKESHORE 2013 – YUP! THAT’S US
On Monday May 13 the 7th annual Gems of the Lakeshore ceremony was held to once again recognize and honour exemplary local business’, services and organizations for what they do, how they do it and their significant impact in the community of South Etobicoke. All who were nominated through the nomination process managed by MPP…
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“WALK THAT WALK” TO SIDEWALK SATURDAYS
Hello Sidewalk Saturdays! And finally!!!! some spring/summer like weather in the GTA. To celebrate the end of hibernation and the emergence of folks out on the sidewalks of the city we will be featuring our famous and formerly indoor 4 for 5 sidewalk sale all day long every Saturday (weather permitting). Sale items include Vinyl…
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‘DRAWN TO MUSIC’ ART EXHIBIT CONTINUES AT V V
Opening night of this exhibit and sale was very well attended and the response to Artist Mike James’s drawings of classic rock music makers was very enthusiastic. A number of his originals and prints sold but the originals remain on exhibit until it closes and we thank those who purchased them for graciously allowing us…
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‘DRAWN TO MUSIC’ ART EXHIBIT OPENING NIGHT THURSDAY APRIL 11
We are excited to announce that our second music themed art exhibit opens on Thursday evening April 11 at 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Please join us at Village Vinyl for opening night of ‘DRAWN TO MUSIC’ an exhibition and sale of original drawings and prints by local artist Mike James. Meet the artist, view…
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What A Beauty! And she sounds as good as she looks!
I can not deny it. I am a sucker for a jukebox. They evoke so many memories for me and were a signifigant factor in leading me into my lifelong love affair with music. I am somewhat of a purist though and so a great jukebox plays only vinyl. I am always surprised by how…
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Elvis’ Shirt has left the Building!
Elvis’ black leather shirt form his personal wardrobe, which was a very special collectable piece we were featuring at Village Vinyl, has found a home with a collector who purchased it to commemorate his mother who was a huge Elvis fan. He had been eyeing it for sometime and finally decided he must have it.…
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PHOTO EXHIBITION “PRIVATE MUSIC” OPEN THROUGH APRIL 7
We are excited by how fabulous this exhibition looks and how right this art event is for our store. It celebrates music performance and the power of words and music. Matthew Dupuis is an artist who has enjoyed the world through his lens. So much so that he is now currently studying Broadcast Television and…
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FEBRUARY INDOOR SIDEWALK SALE
Even though we can see the end of the long dark winter approaching and can even smell a bit of spring in the air occasionaly the sidewalks are still messy so we are bringing the sidewalk indoors for February. This month we celebrate spring on the way with our 4 for 5 event! Our sidewalk…
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Introducing Our First Art Event Opening March 5
Our first art event PRIVATE MUSIC opens March 5 and runs through April 7. Matthew Dupuis has photographed dozens of bands in concert and for editorial stories. In addition to being a regular contributor to BEATROUTE, some of his early video work was published online by SPIN Magazine. PRIVATE MUSIC balances two different yet harmonious…
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Elvis has entered the building!
Cher’s performance outfit and boots have been sold to a very delighted fan. We feel great that these pieces have made someone so happy and found a wonderful new home. This week our collectables gallery features a black leather shirt from Elvis’ personal wardrobe. This authentic piece has been in a private collection for many…