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 Commercial Drive, known locally as "The Drive", is a unique neighbourhood situated on Vancouver’s east side.
This hip, dynamic area is packed with smaller, owner-operated businesses, over 400 in all, many of which are one-of-a kind. It is also ethnically and culturally diverse, with a bohemian vibe reminiscent of Greenwich Village, and the occasional flash of Venice Beach.
The culinary and pub scenes are robust and diverse, featuring a wide range of restaurants, bistros, cafes, pubs, bakeries and even fast food. Italian, Portuguese, Greek, Mexican, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Indian, and a few unexpected but delightful finds, such as a café serving fare from Kathmandu, are among the myriad of offerings. There are also numerous street-side patios, which are great places stop for a while and enjoy this fascinating part of town.
Events of many kinds take place year-round in the Commercial Drive district, including East Side Pride, which is an Official Pride Event, helping the VPS kick off Pride Season each year (end of June every year).
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Deb Chaney’s collection of paintings Pure Abstraction
Feb. 2 - Feb. 15
Havana Restaurant 1212 Commercial Drive
Pure Abstraction is a collection of large contemporary abstract paintings on canvas rich in texture with many layers of mixed media, acrylics, liquid metals, iridescent powders, sand, and collage elements. Each painting is inspired by nature and, using Feng Shui principles, created to contribute balance and vitality into its living space. My process involves ‘listening’ to the piece in progress and adding layer upon layer and removing parts of each layer. I add and take away paint with large sky flow brushes, palette knives, sea sponges, sturdy workshop rags, and even my sleeves. I relish the process of creating and am profoundly honored when others choose to collect my work.
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