I generally try not to use the word ‘interesting’ because it always seems like a euphemism for something else, but I’ll make an exception here because Interesting Vancouver needs a catch-all title to hold together so many kinds of stories, perspectives and musings in one evening. In a format that kept a quick pace, the audience shared laughter, wonder and even a tear as we were told stories of trials and triumphs as well as lessons and artful expressions.

“The plan is to have all sorts of speakers speak about all sorts of stuff. Not brands, advertising, blogging and twitter but interesting, unexpected, original things. I’m hoping to find fascinating people and to just ask them to speak about something they care about. I want to replicate the experience of clicking from one really good blog to another, ranging across sciences, arts, musics, jokes and whatever” – Russel Davies, founder of Interesting

The rebranded Museum Of Vancouver turned out to be a fantastic venue for this event, which meshed nicely with their visioning project to focus on Vancouver as a physical reality as well as an idea, engaging the community and addressing contemporary issues. Full access to the museum was included with the price of admission and actually encouraged with a scavenger hunt during intermission. Having the museum to ourselves really created an intimate experience. I highly recommend checking out the Neon Vancouver/Ugly Vancouver exhibit and just stand silently by yourself in the middle of all their glowing signs and let their buzzing fill your head.

I had never been to the MOV before but look forward to many more visits like this. Interesting Vancouver has already confirmed the MOV as next year’s venue partner! One of these year’s I’d love to get up there and speak about some of the projects I have worked on. I just hope I’m ‘interesting’ enough.