Commercial Drive Passport:
To The Spirit of 2010 on The Drive!
February 10 - March 21, 2010 on The Drive. This show will visually exhibit the spirit of 2010 during the Olympics!
This multi-venue art show on Commercial Drive features 200 pieces of original art – all by individuals living with mental health disabilities. Many are celebrated artists in the community and have exhibited at events such as the Eastside Culture Crawl.
Themes reflect Olympic and Paralympic values of friendship, solidarity, peace, optimism, inspiration, fair play and empowerment.
All the art is for sale, with 100% of the proceeds going to the artists.
Pick up your free passport to The Spirit of 2010 on the Drive from any of the participating venues listed below. Have at least 10 participating venues initial their square.
Cut off the completed card, attach a stamp on the back where indicated and mail it no later than March 31, 2010 for a chance to win an original artwork and a $500 VISA voucher!
• Access Natural Healing: 101-1416 Commercial
• Arriva Ristorante Italiano: 1537 Commercial
• A Small World Shop & Gallery: 2120 Commercial
• Banshee Clothing: 1566 Commercial
• Best Falafel: 2013 Commercial
• Bikes on the Drive: 1530 Commercial
• CCEC Credit Union: 101-2250 Commercial
• Di Vino Wine Bar: 1590 Commercial
• Dolce Amore Gelateria: 1588 Commercial
• Dream Designs: 956 Commercial
• Dr. Vigari Gallery: 1312 Commercial
• Dutch Girl Chocolates: 1002 Commercial
• Federico's Supper Club: 1728 Commercial
• Fet's Bar & Grill: 1230 Commercial
• Full Bloom Flowers: 831 Commercial
• Googh Salon: 2001 Commercial
• Havana Restaurant: 1212 Commercial
• Jean Queen: 2277 Commercial
• Kalena's Shoes: 1526 Commercial
• La Rocca Ristorante Italiano: 1565 Commercial
• Lombardo's Pizzeria & Ristorante: 1641 Commercial
• Marcello's Pizzeria & Ristorante: 1404 Commercial
• Me & Julio Mexican Restaurant: 2095 Commercial
• Pane Vero Bakery & Cafe: 952 Commercial
• Pink Elephant Clothing: 1748 Commercial
• Robin's Pharmacy: 908 Commercial
• The Reef Restaurant: 1018 Commercial
• Starbucks Coffee: 1752 Commercial
• Sweet Cherubim: 1105 Commercial
• Ten Thousand Villages: 1204 Commercial
• Turks Coffee Exchange: 1276 Commercial
• Unity Yoga: 1672 E. 10th Ave
• Uprising Breads Bakery: 1697 Venables Street
• Vancity Credit Union: 1675 Commercial
• Womyns' Ware: 896 Commercial
About the Event Organizers:
Kettle Friendship Society Changing Lives, Building Community
The Kettle makes a difference in the lives of individuals living with mental illness in Metro Vancouver 365 days a year by providing supported housing, employment and training, advocacy and pport services. We help raise awareness of mental health issues in the workplace, on the streets and in our families by breaking down barriers to promote inclusion of all people living with mental illness in all aspects of life.
The Kettle began in 1976 when volunteers came together in a little storefront on Commercial Drive and now provides 3,500 individuals with 26 services, a transition house and over 200 units of supported housing. To learn more visit: www.thekettle.ca
Commercial Drive Business Society
This Business Improvement Area (BIA) helps promote Commercial Drive as the most unique, destination shopping district in the City. In addition to assisting merchants, this BIA sponsors and promotes many community initiatives such as Summer Cinema in the Parks, Parade of Lost Souls, Winter Festival, East Side Culture Crawl and Illuminaires.
We are proud to include the Spirit of 2010 on the Drive in our roster of cultural events that help make Commercial Drive Vancouver's Expressive Edge!
This event was organized by The Kettle Friendship Society with assistance and funding from the City of Vancouver and the Commercial Drive Business Society.
