ANTIKKA CAFE (Shaunt and Raz Tchakmak): A CommUNITY Catchup to #SupportLocal

I caught up with Shaunt and Raz Tchakmak, owners of Antikka Cafe and Records in Toronto's Queen West neighbourhood and Kensington Market’s thThe Oud and the Fuzz, to hear about what has been keeping them inspired, how they're engaging with the community, reflecting on the value artists and creatives hold and why the meaning of #supportlocal will transcend time and space.

Interviews, Companies, CommunitiesOla MazzucaMay 5, 2020antikka cafe and records, antikka, Armenian, Canadian, Canada, Record Collection, Vinyl, Vinyl Collection, Cafes, Local Business, Support LocalComment

TREE OF STARS: Branching out

Jessica Compton is rooted. Her resources are the branches that extend to communities local and beyond. Tree Of Stars is her sandbox, where she builds programs that support mental health awareness and addictions recovery . We get into the Fold to discuss Tree of Stars’ active practice, collaboration and change needed for communities to thrive.

Communities, CompaniesOla MazzucaAugust 9, 2019Tree Of Stars, Jessica Compton, Hamilton, Ancaster, Mental Health Awareness, Addictions Recovery, Music Therapy, Cafes, Healing, The Arts