Category: Blog
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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…
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Welcome Home Eugene Smith
On Sunday January 13 we welcome home to the Lake Shore Village, and to Village Vinyl’s weekly ‘Sunday Session” a Canadian music icon! Eugene Smith was born on Sixth Street and cut his teeth in the music world playing at local establishments in the community. He was then known as Jay and the Majestics and…
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January! Cold Days = Hot Savings
To help warm up our cold January days and chase those blahs away come on out to our warm and welcoming music store where, for this month only, all 45’s both in 7″ and 12″ format are on sale for 50% off the sticker price! We have a huge and varied selection to choose from…
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Boxing Day Events Happening Now at Village Vinyl
Village Vinyl Music Emporium & Cafe has begun their first Boxing Days Event that runs today, Thursday, tomorrow, Friday and culminates on Saturday. Each of the three days features a recorded music format at the deeply discounted price of 25% off of our already sensational pricing. Thursday December 27 features music DVD’s, VHS tapes, Laser…