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While the days might be slowly getting shorter, the list of exciting VOCAL happenings never does. As with every summer, our intentions to visit our homies scattered far and wide have gone largely unrealized, instead reprioritized by jetsetting for client engagement and the making of great projects.

While the days might be slowly getting shorter, the list of exciting VOCAL happenings never does. As with every summer, our intentions to visit our homies scattered far and wide have gone largely unrealized, instead reprioritized by jetsetting for client engagement and the making of great projects.

Luckily, if you’ve missed out there are still some good times to be had. And we hope to catch up over a few umbrella drinks before the sun decides to set on the summer.

 
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Unmoored (ending soon)

In partnership with Listen and Microsoft’s ongoing In Culture initiative, VOCAL recently supported the launch of Michael Chin’s Unmoored mixed-reality installation in Times Square. Stroll around the enormous animatronic sculpture and experience a virtual future where global warming raises the sea level to engulf the city. It’s truly terrific and terrifying, and there’s still a little time to check it out.

>> Download the app before you go: iPhone or Android.

 
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#SelfCare: Changing the Game of Meditation

It’s been a long day, and you just want to be at home. Luckily your personal space is now in your pocket; step inside to find your calm. #SelfCare allows you to reset in just a few quiet minutes, recharging your outlook from within. Developed by the team at TRU LUV, #SelfCare is currently available for iPhone and coming to Android later this month.

>> Download now & turn up your chill.

 
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WOMAN Show: September 15–17

If you want to know what’s up in the world of female fashion check out WOMAN Show. Returning to NYC, this seasonal event is an intelligently curated and widely trusted platform driving relationships between brands, buyers and retailers. Spring Studios, 50 Varick St NYC.

>> Resister Now

 
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Art Takes SoHo

The global art-curation platform SeeMe returns to NYC for a pop-up exhibition during this year’s Tribeca Art Night. Passionate artists are invited to join the SeeMe community and submit works for consideration to be part of the exclusive one-day Art Takes Soho exhibition on September 26, at 45 Lispenard Street. If you know a brilliant artist, get them involved.

>> Submit your work before September 16.

 
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13 Bonaparte NYC Store

Our dear friends at 13 Bonaparte are getting set to launch their second stateside store — the first in LA, this new one in NYC. Doors are set to open on September 6 in the lead-up to this year’s Fashion Week; be sure to check out their latest creations at 1 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002 (map).

 

Issue No.3

We’re currently sketching out the next issue of The VOCAL Times, focusing on the great creatives of Canada to celebrate the opening of our Toronto office. If you know of some amazing creative talent we should check out, shoot us a suggestion here.

As always, the classifieds section is for anywhere and everywhere, so if you’ve got a position you’d like filled email us here.

 

More details to follow on the next issue of The VOCAL Times and the print-edition launch event in Toronto. Peace out, with a piece of advice: it’s always good to be vocal.

 
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