Monthly Archives: April 2012

Vegan Rice Crispy Treat Cupcakes

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Kerry Weber

Chicago Vegan Foods, makers of Dandies, Teese, and Temptations Vegan Ice Cream posted this awesome recipe for Vegan Rice Crispy Treat CupCakes. When you think about it, this is the perfect size for a rice crispy treat. The shape also … Continue reading →

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Macbeth Eliot Premium

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Kerry Weber

Macbeth Eliot Premium is an upgrade to the original low profile skate inspired sneaker. All the basic lines are preserved, but the materials on the Premium are going to improve what is already a very skate-able vegan shoe. The spring … Continue reading →

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Go Skate Occupy May Day!

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Kerry Weber

Eric Drooker most famed perhaps for “The New Yorker” covers, ( i know all of VSB readers are avid subscribers) and in some more radical circles for his politically inspirational illustrations, recently made a few large May Day posters.  International … Continue reading →

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Broad Shoulders Animal Rescue and Punk Rock Karaoke Chicago!

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Kerry Weber

Broad Shoulders Animal Rescue and Punk Rock Karaoke Chicago are teaming up this Saturday to host a night of singing and fundraising! If you have no clue about Punk Rock Karaoke Chicago, its a pretty easy concept. Its Karaoke, but … Continue reading →

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Dekline Paxton

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Kerry Weber

Dekline Paxton is a stylish and slim silhouette available in several Vegan colorways! For the Spring 2012 season, Matt Bennett’s exclusive colorway is Black Synthetic Nubuck with purple and tie dye detailing. The insole even features the Toy Machine Monster! … Continue reading →

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Barrier Kult – Range of Propaganda

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Kerry Weber

Concrete Magazine recently featured the Barrier Kult in a 13 page spread. Interviews with the entire cabal of ritual slashers and stabbers of abrupt transitions. Get the full history behind the names and the vocabulary of BA.KU. Then get out … Continue reading →

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Youth Employment Skateboarding

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Kerry Weber

Youth Employment Skateboarding (YES) is a program in Seattle WA that teaches teens valuable skills like CPR, Peer Mentoring, Skateboard Instruction and Event Production. Funded by the city of Seattle and administered by the Skate Like a Girl organization, YES … Continue reading →

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Supra Diablo

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Kerry Weber

Supra Diablo is still keeping it dark for spring time. Same as last season, its all Vegan with a serious heavy duty canvas upper, and a nice puffy collar and tongue. The insides are lined with terry (think bathroom towels) … Continue reading →

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Variflex – John Warren

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Kerry Weber

My buddy Chris was cleaning out his dads garage and found this Variflex John Warren deck from 1988. He offered it up to me in exchange for some vegan donuts. (As soon as I finish this semester dude, you’ll get … Continue reading →

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Emerica Reynolds Chiller

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Kerry Weber

Emerica Reynolds Chiller is the skate-inspired shoe you want for relaxing. This is a shoe for some light skating on the cruiser after a night of dropping hammers and breaking your regular board to bits. (Guess what i did last … Continue reading →

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