Verve Hair Lounge and Art Gallery is very excited to be showcasing the talent of urban artist Indigo in her first solo show, Towards the Light.  This talented young artist has seen much acclaim in the past year, having showcased her talent internationally in cities such as Toronto, San Francisco, London, Amsterdam, Berlin and of course her home base of Vancouver.

Known for her intricately cut and softly shaded stencils, Indigo has contributed to many beautiful and heartwarming murals at home and around the world.  Recent projects in Vancouver include the Paint Your Faith mural at Abbott and Hastings, the new Beatty Street Mural, Larger than Life at Ayden Gallery and a collaborative project at W2 Storeyum titled All Your Walls, her first foray into freehand work with spray paint.  Her hand-drawn method of stencil design has clearly developed this young artist’s eye and has made her recent evolution into other mediums seamless and strong.

Towards the Light consists of a series of oil paintings, drawings and prints that explore the experience of loss, grief, and regained hope.  It is a tribute to Jennifer Lynn Buhler, Indigo’s best friend throughout her youth, who passed away in a car crash in 2003.  All source images used in this exhibition were created in collaboration with photographer Miles de Courcy, with hair by Verve’s Amber George and makeup by Marlayna Pincott.

You found your wings, lift slow through charcoal skies.  Weighted, I remain.
Seven years later, I move forward, choose light.  Paint pictures not of you but for you – and even now I cannot find the words to write.  Still just a heartbeat, still just a breath away, goodbye seems too strong a word for an absence only as complete as I choose to believe.  Seven years later, I know that you would want to see me smile.

Artist Reception

Sunday August 29
5 – 9 pm
Verve Hair Lounge
227 Lonsdale Avenue
North Vancouver

Food Tasting by Nuba Restaurant
Wine Tasting by Cerelia Winery
Music Stylings by DJ Kilocee

ReachMag.ca would love to give away an awesome free basket of Spa Goodies donated to The Buzz by Wink Beauty Lounge.

All you have to do is Tweet the statement below..

- I entered to win a free basket of spa goodies from @Winkbeauty via @ReachMagazine http://bit.ly/c9eyMv RT to Enter.

Winner will be announced 12pm Tuesday 24th of August 2010

Wink Beauty Lounge

Founded by Vivian Ko Gooch, Wink Beauty Lounge has provided a solution to the increased demand for luscious and beautiful lashes. Wink’s licensed and certified aestheticians are considered to be the best in the business, offering a range of products and services dedicated solely to your eyes, including a large selection of over 200 varieties of false lashes and cosmetics. Wink Beauty Lounge also provides numerous Spa services. From mani’s to pedi’s, the Wink staff carefully take their time to ensure that every client leaves looking and feeling beautiful – on the outside as well as the inside, which leaves them coming back regularly.

“i brought 100 business cards, and i don’t have any left for the next event i am about to attend … ” Tina Baloochestany – Social Shopper

“It was awesome to put a face onto people i’ve got to know on twitter…” Eric Low – Terracotta Restaurant

“When is the next one? This was an awesome event …” Janine Janwoski – Freshout.ca

“Great speakers, i can’t wait for the next one …” The Socialist – BC Business Online

If you were not at The Buzz Entrepreneur Mixer that took place this past Friday at Joseph Richards Lounge then you missed an amazing event. Put together by Reach Magazine founder Dammy Og, the goal was to bring together entrepreneurs that had been featured in the magazine in the past, together with entrepreneurs Reach Magazine hopes to feature in the past. With speakers such as Ryan Holmes – Hootsuite, Michael Tao – askmeoutnow.com, Alisha Mann – Alisha Mann Ventures, and Devon Brookes – Blo Hair Dry, the event was always going to be special.

“I never thought that it would turn out this good… i certainly never expected this many people to show this much love.”  – organizer of the Buzz Mixer and founder of Reach Magazine Dammy Og when asked about how he felt about the Buzz Mixer event.”I’d like to thank all the sponsors, all the speakers, and everyone who came out. This is what the magazine is about and this is why we will continue to do what we have always done – support entrepreneurs.”He Added.

ReachMag.ca asked Dammy if we were going to witness another Buzz event in the near future. He smiled and simply said YES.

As we host the Buzz Entrepreneur Mixer. We’d love to continue highlighting entrepreneurs who are changing Vancouver’s business scene with their innovative ideas.

We are proud to present Chopstix Studios – a company that is dedicated to enhancing the wedding experience with make-up artistry and photography. The name came from the idea that you need both chopsticks to be able to eat. Just like you and your significant other, you are binded together with wedding rings – to grow and work with each other. We combine photo-journalism, unique-to-you compositions, make-up artistry and digital enhancements to help express YOU on your ‘Big Day…
We are happy to inform you that the Chopstix Studios website will be up soon, and you can catch both founders Christine and Hayley at the Buzz Entrepreneur Mixer.

ReachMag.ca is proud to announce that Violet Hill Fashion Boutique has joined the list of sponsors for the Buzz Entrepreneurship Mixer.

Taking place at Joseph Richards Boutique Lounge on the 13th of August 2010, ReachMag.ca is thrilled that Violet Hill Fashion Boutique will showcase all their products, offers, and services.

Violet Hill Fashion Boutique is a new fashion boutique opening up in Historic Steveston Village, just minutes outside of Vancouver. Violet Hill is dedicated to bringing stylish, modern, and feminine pieces into the store that will fit perfectly into any wardrobe.

A brand new boutique, with a young rookie at the helm can only result in fun experiences and a great atmosphere.

ReachMag.ca is pleased to announce that VancityBuzz.com has been confirmed as the Media Sponsor for The Buzz Entrepreneurship Mixer.

Bursting into the Vancouver blogosphere in the Summer of 2008, VancityBuzz.com has grown exponentially with increased content, solid business relationships, strong social media presence, and expanded readership. VancityBuzz.com has achieved success by highlighting how great Vancouver is as a city. By highlighting and showcasing different local events, news, small businesses, and models, VancityBuzz.com has become the leading online source for everything Vancouver.

The Buzz Entrepreneurship Mixer is taking place on the 13th of August 2010. At the Joseph Richards Boutique Club. Entrepreneurs such as Ryan Holmes (Invoke Media – Hootsuite), Michael Tao (AskMeOutNow.com), Alisha Mann (Alisha Mann Ventures), Devon Brooks (Blo Dry Bar) + many more will be speaking at the event.

Hope to see you on the night.

For more information about the event and to grab tickets, click here.

ReachMag.ca is proud and very happy to introduce Stephanie Sia’s new cupcake business Dolce Delights. We are also very excited to add that you will be able to try a sample of cupcakes made by Dolce Delights at The Buzz Entrepreneurship.

Taking place at Joseph Richards Boutique Lounge on the 13th of August 2010, ReachMag.ca is thrilled that Dolce Delights will showcase all their products, offers, and services.

Dolce Delights

Created by Student Entrepreneur Stephanie Sia, Dolce Delights is a company that caters to your cupcake needs. From normal size cupcakes to mini cupcakes, Dolce Delights has everything to make you coming back for more. Reach Magazine is excited to host Dolce Delights at The Buzz Entrepreneurship Mixer.

We hope to see you on the 13th of August 2010.

Click on any one of our sponsors to learn more about them. Click HERE to read more on The Buzz Entrepreneur Mixer!!

PRESENTED BY

ReachMag.ca is happy to announce that WINK BEAUTY LOUNGE will be sponsoring THE BUZZ Entrepreneur Mixer presented by Reach Magazine.

Taking place at Joseph Richards Boutique Lounge on the 13th of August 2010, ReachMag.ca is thrilled that WINK Beauty Lounge will showcase all their products, offers, and services.

Wink Beauty Lounge

Founded by Vivian Ko Gooch, Wink Beauty Lounge has provided a solution to the increased demand for luscious and beautiful lashes. Wink’s licensed and certified aestheticians are considered to be the best in the business, offering a range of products and services dedicated solely to your eyes, including a large selection of over 200 varieties of false lashes and cosmetics. Wink Beauty Lounge also provides numerous Spa services. From mani’s to pedi’s, the Wink staff carefully take their time to ensure that every client leaves looking and feeling beautiful – on the outside as well as the inside, which leaves them coming back regularly.

The Buzz Mixer

As mentioned earlier Wink Beauty Lounge will be on hand to showcase their offers and services. Which will include free prizes.

For more about The Buzz Entrepreneurship Mixer click HERE.

Tickets to THE BUZZ Entrepreneurship Mixer can be bought online at http://reachmagthebuzz.eventbrite.com/

Or you can pick up your tickets at

LYNNsteven Boutique

OR

Invito Couture

88 West Pender St, Vancouver

Phone: 604-681-3464

Toll-Free: 1-877-681-3464