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As Darin Graham of Boardwalk Café once said, describing his business’ relationship with local board game stores: “A rising tide …
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  • "Get out to local shows."⠀ Back in 2016, we sat down with James Kasper, then-organizer of the @civl_radio Fraser Valley Music Awards, to talk about the inaugural FVMAs, the local music community, and the future of the awards. Have a read of our July 2016 issue at issuu. com/raspberrymagazine, then see this year's show for yourself on December 19 @thestageinmission ⠀ ⠀ Submissions for the third annual Fraser Valley Music Awards, hosted and coordinated by Harry Doupe, are due by December 7. Visit civl .ca/fvma to enter a submission or to purchase tickets.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #fraservalley #fraservalleymusic #fvma #raspberryzine #raspberrymag
  • “I just saw music bring hope and relief and some peace in the midst of this chaos that people were living in.” Fraser Valley musician Tessa on her first solo album and the possibilities of music to effect change and inspire passion and compassion in the community. Link to full interview in our profile.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #music #addiction #community #localmusic #fraservalley #onekiss #Tessa #explorefraservalley #raspberrymagazine #raspberrymag #raspberryzine #amreading #beautifulbc #zine #callforsubmissions #eatplayloveabby #missionbc #chilliwackbc #abbotsford @teresatrask
  • It doesn't seem like so long ago that @boardwalkcafegames was just starting out, and it's now a busy staple of Downtown Abbotsford. Boardwalk was recently recognized with a New Business of the Year award from the @abbotsfordchamber, which has us reflecting back on our first of many friendly chats with Darin prior to opening. Congratulations, Boardwalk, and thanks for the fun and games! https://buff.ly/2r5luj6⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #fraservalley #eatliveplayabby #abbotsfordbc #raspberryzine #raspberrymag #throwbackthursday
  • Have you caught up on Sarah Sovereign's 24-hour portrait project yet? What are you waiting for! Featuring cake, twin nerds, beautiful babies and babies-to-be, family, friends, and all the humans who make the Fraser Valley into a gorgeous, zany, complete whole. Find coverage of this project in our newest issue -- full link in profile!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #explorefraservalley #raspberrymagazine #raspberrymag #raspberryzine #amreading #beautifulbc #zine #callforsubmissions #eatplayloveabby #missionbc #chilliwackbc #abbotsford @sarahsovereign
  • The art of the book: the possibilities of physical form and literary craft, and a travelling display of history, culture, and sheer book beauty. You can still catch this beautiful display at @goUFV until December 7! Link to full issue and article in our profile. ⠀ #bookhistory #bookart #amreading #explorefraservalley #raspberrymagazine #raspberrymag #raspberryzine #beautifulbc #zine #callforsubmissions #eatplayloveabby #missionbc #chilliwackbc #abbotsford
  • “Part of the reason I decided to start this project is because I kept seeing and hearing cyclical conversations that were beginning and ending with problems. As a therapist, and artist passionate about my community, I fully believe that there is healing in connection and community — and this project very much reflects that.” -- @sarahsovereign⠀ .⠀ .⠀ We're honoured to present another snapshot of Sarah Sovereign's 24-hour portrait project: wands, books, babies, and the heart of a community wrapped up in a lovely tangle of connections, acquaintances, and dear friends. Link to full story and more beautiful images in our profile!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #explorefraservalley #raspberrymagazine #raspberrymag #raspberryzine #amreading #beautifulbc #zine #callforsubmissions #eatplayloveabby #missionbc #chilliwackbc #abbotsford
  • The summer Josie was born: in three beautiful poems, @strongfemalelead_ writes about the birth of her niece, the terror of an extended hospital stay, and how joy and love are possible in even the most difficult times. Read her poems, interview, and more in our full issue -- link in profile. ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #instapoet #poetry #readlocal #jeneeceplace #explorefraservalley #raspberrymagazine #raspberrymag #raspberryzine #amreading #beautifulbc #zine #callforsubmissions #eatplayloveabby #missionbc #chilliwackbc #abbotsford
  • “These are people that don’t know me, but they pour their heart out to me. I’m just someone whose book they read. But maybe it’s unfair to say they don’t know me, because sharing is an intimate act.”⠀ . ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ On strength, compassion, empowerment; poet Harman Kaur on the richness and importance of cultural history, narrative, love. Link to the full article and issue in our profile!⠀ #instapoet #poetry #readlocal #fraservalley
  • Our fall issue is hot off the digital presses and ready for you! This issue is full of incredible women doing incredible things in our community. Inside you'll find an interview with Harman Kaur about her new book Phulkari, the latest selection from Sarah Sovereign's 24 photos in 24 hours project, poems by Jessica Milliken, a conversation with local musician TESSA on her new album One Kiss, and more fresh local arts and culture content.⠀ Link in bio.