Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from Meow!

We will be closed January 1.
Meow! will re-open Saturday, January 2, at 11 am.

Our 25% Boxing Week Sale continues!

Meow! Boxing Week Sale

Get ready to knock-out the Holidays Blues with a fun Boxing Week Sale at Meow!

Meow! 25% OFF Boxing Week Event

Everything in the store is 1/4 price off.
Including all dresses, top, skirts, jeans, winter accessories (scarves, mitts, hats), bags, jewelry, records, posters, etc!

The sale starts Saturday morning (Boxing Day) and continues thru to New Year's Eve.

See the Facebook event listing here to RSVP

Holiday Hours

Meow! Holiday Hours

Thursday Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) open to 3pm
Friday Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) closed
Saturday Dec. 26 (Boxing Day) open 12 to 6
Sunday Dec. 27 open 12 to 5

Thursday Dec. 31 (New Year's Eve) open to 3pm
Friday Jan. 1 (New Year's Day) closed
Saturday Jan. 2 open 10am-6pm

Happy holidays!

Meow! Gift Certificates

Gift Certificates at MEOW!

Did you know that MEOW! has gift certificates?

Pressed for time? Can't find the perfect gift right now? Know somebody who loves MEOW?

MEOW Gift Certificates are available in any denomination and they don't have an expiry date!

Redeemable on all merchandise, including: clothing, accessories (hats, purses, etc), jewelry, record albums --anything in the store!

Good Luck with Exams!

Good Luck to those of our MEOW! customers who have end of semester exams and other projects due. Study hard, enjoy your time off and stay fabulous!

Downtown News and Events

1. Le Cyc @ Dublin St Church on Friday

The graphic novel bike opera returns to Guelph. If you like comics and you like music, check out this show.

2. New Store: Flaunt. Located just around the corner from Meow! on the corner of MacDonnell and Wilson St (behind Bin 23 restaurant), Flaunt is a new store dedicated to women's fashions from Canadian designers. Natalie Cavan's new store (she was previously located in Erin, Ontario) is full of beautiful clothes. Check it out!

Meow! Anniversary Coupon

Happy Birthday to Us!

25% Off Coupon

Today is Meow's anniversary and to celebrate we are giving a special deal to all of our friends on Facebook and the readers of this webpage.

Instructions: Simply print out the coupon below and bring it into Meow! on Friday, November 13 and get 25% off everything in the store!

MEOW!
25% OFF
expiration date: end of Friday, Nov 13

Snow!

That's right. We saw snow yesterday. Granted, it was only for about 2 minutes, and it was kind of sparse and wet, but it was still snow. (A customer came into the store and told us that she had just driven through hail, sleet, snow, and rain --all within the Guelph city limits!)

While there is no sign of flurries today, we thought we'd just issue this reminder that Meow! has started to stock up on all sorts of winter accessories like mittens, gloves, hats, toques, scarves, boots, jackets, sweaters, and coats. Neat new stuff arrives every day and we are expecting an extra big batch of new stuff to arrive late Friday night so we can have it on the floor for Saturday.

Stay warm! Be cool. Shop Meow! :)

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween from Meow!

Have an unsafe and horrific unholy-day!

Meow! still has some accessories and outfits for Halloween (hats, bags, and a few horns and tails), as well as our regular assortment of Fall clothing and spooky tunes!

Saturday: 350 Guelph Climate Festival

Saturday is the international day of climate action and there is a mini-festival in Guelph to celebrate!

350guelph.ca climate festival is this Sat at St Georges Anglican Church halls.It will be a FREE, fun event for your kids of all ages, with face painting ,puppets ,live music, art and the huge banner everyone can paint something on for the photo shoot(12 to 4pm).

There is a public talk and music from James Taylor and others.

You can check our web site at 350guelph.ca and for the world event 350.org Just by showing up you can send a strong message that you want our leaders to do something about global warming not just talk about it.

Also: an art show: your vision for a sustainable future.

Meow Voted Best Retro Store by Echo Weekly Readers!

Thanks Echo Readers!

Meow! in the Gold Winner of the 2009 Echo Weekly Reader's Choice Poll for Best Retro Store!

Thank you so much to all who voted and to everyone who has helped make Meow! a fun place to shop for the past two years. Guelph's best shopping secret is now a favourite of the whole Cambridge-Kitchener-Waterloo area!

Congrats also to our neighbours on Carden Street, Stigmata, who won for Best Tattoo Parlour, Best Piercings, and Best Tattoo Artist!

This Weekend: Taste the Downtown

Lots of food-related things to do downtown this month and luckily, some of the best restaurants in the city are located just steps aways from MEOW! Don't forget to check out great places like Atmosphere Cafe, Bin 23, Carden St. Cafe, Wok's Taste, and WOW Wild Organic Way.

Taste of Downtown is set to coincide with World Food Day, October 16!

Guelph, ON, October 5, 2009 - Taste is Guelph's newest culinary event celebrating the abundance and artistry of food created in the downtown core. Don't miss your chance to savour the season and meet the faces behind diverse local flavours.
October 16 through 25

Features of this 10 day event include:

1.0 Take a Taste Tour Downtown

Downtown is the hotspot for art on October 16-18 when both the Guelph Studio Tour and the Guelph Arts Festival open their artists' studios and exhibition spaces to the public. Take it all in on this beautiful fall weekend and don't forget your Passport to Taste, found at participating venues, your local library, City Hall, and perhaps even your mailbox. Collect 3 stamps between October 16 and 25 and you'll be eligible to win $200 Downtown Dollars!

2.0 The return of Prix-Fixe Dining!

As with Dig-In Downtown in past years, Taste will offer specialty prix-fixe meals at some of our finest downtown restaurants. Mark your calendars to indulge in these gastronomic delights...Reservations Highly Recommended.

3.0 Book Lovers Lunches

Take a friend out to lunch on the weekend of October 24-25 to celebrate the Friends of the Guelph Public Library Giant Book Sale. Nourish the mind.

4.0 2010 Downtown Dining Guide available

How better to prepare for your Downtown Taste Tour than slipping our handy little Dining Guide into your pocket? The colourful 2010 version is hot off the presses!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from Meow!

Wow, what a week. Irving Penn died. Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize. Meow went to Mississauga for a day. It rained. It shined. Leaves fell. Friends dropped by. We unpacked loads of fall and winter accessories, jewelry, and clothes.

And now its Thanksgiving! Enjoy your tofurkey! Please eat, drink, love, and drive responsibly. The planet thanks you, your loved ones thank you, and Meow! thanks you.

Meow! will be closed Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving. Maybe we'll see you at an auction or out for dinner someplace?

We will re-open Tuesday, October 13 at 11 am.

City Hall Grand Opening Party!

Party Downtown Guelph

Big News: Today is the Grand Opening of the new Guelph City Hall, located right across the street from Meow! All day long there is stuff going on on our street, including live music, food, art, dance, free tours, etc!


Get a free ride: Hop on the bus at your nearest stop and join in the fun downtown! Transit is FREE from 5:40 a.m. to 6 p.m. Carden Street will be closed to traffic.

Enjoy food & fun: Come and see community performances; music, dance and demonstrations. Farmers' Market vendors, BBQ lunch and treats!

Take a tour: Wander through the first floor to see Council Chambers, the ServiceGuelph counter and the living wall. See the plans for the Civic Square and the rink/water feature. Guided tours will start at 11 a.m. and will showcase the offices of the Mayor and City Councillors, and a view of the green roof.

Friday Half-Price Sale at Meow!

1/2 Price Sale at Meow!

First, the bad news: Summer holidays are almost over and its time to start thinking about jackets and sweaters and even (shudder) mittens.
The Good News: Meow! is clearing out our shop to make way for Fall!

MEOW!
50% Off SECRET SALE
FRIDAY, August 28
11 am to 9 pm
Half-Price
--One Day Only!
End of Summer Special!

50% Off All Clothing!
All Clothing in the Entire Store
-Dresses, Skirts, Tops, Pants, Jackets, etc

50% Off All Boots and Shoes
50% Off All Bags, Purses, Wallets
50% Off All Hats

plus:
20% Off All Vintage Jewelry
20% Off All Records/LPs

Doors open at 11 --don't miss out!
For the sale Meow! will be open extra hours --until 9pm Friday night.


Tell your friends!

Fashion Exhibit at Guelph Museum!

Some great vintage finds at the Guelph Civic Museum! We've met Ken and Jonathan, the charming gents behind the Fashion History Museum in Cambridge several times at Meow! and at Chat Noir, and we are thrilled to see parts of their collection in our town:

Open Drawers, 2009: Highlights from the Fashion History Museum's First Year of Acquisitions


Guelph Civic Museum hosts a very special exhibit from August 15 to September 6, 2009.

This special display from the collection of the Fashion History Museum includes items ranging from a late 18th century dressing table from the Liberty's of London family to fashions by Worth, Biba, Westwood and Versace. Also featured is a dress by Jessica Biffi, the young Canadian designer who appeared on Project Runway Canada. The dress was made from Biffi's design for the "Winners Challenge" on the television program and will inaugurate the Fashion History Museum's collection of contemporary Canadian clothing known as the History in the Making Collection.

The exhibit runs from August 15 to September 6, 2009. The Guelph Civic Museum is open daily from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Guelph News: Hanlon Creek Protest

So the big news in Guelph recently is the occupation at Hanlon Creek. The city wants to build a new business park (for factories and stuff) in an area of Guelph that is home to old growth forest and an endangered species of salamander. Some dedicated people have occupied the future construction site to raise awareness of this issue and try to get the city to change its plans. This is a very important cause that touches so many issues, including quality of life, our environment, business, and city government.

The city has gone to the police and to the courts to gets the protesters out. There is a long fight ahead and and it may be costly. It will also require people turning out to gatherings at City Hall and writing letters to the mayor and city council members. Here are some resources:

The Occupiers' blog
Adam Donaldson of Echo Weekly's Guelph blog
Daily Mercury Blog

email

The occupiers and their support network need food and other support. They will alos need legal money. Supporters are selling pins and bracelets made from dead vegetable life found at the site. We have some at Meow! but they are also available elsewhere.

Meow! wins Reader's Choice Award

Meow! has been chosen Favourite Consignment Shop in the Guelph Mercury's 2009 Reader's Choice Awards.

Thank you Guelph!

New Vintage Vinyl at Meow!

We just received two new giant crates of LP records at Meow, adding to our fine selection of vintage vinyl. Lots of pop, folk, country, reggae, and classic rock, including tons of Pink Floyd as well as choice records by Led Zeppelin, Neil Young, The Who, The Doors, The Byrds, The Mamas and the Papas, Cream, Crosby Stills and Nash, Atomic Rooster, The Beatles, John Lennon, The Rolling Stones, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Ricki Lee Jones, Van Morrison, David Bowie, Lou Reed, Stompin Tom, Johnny Cash, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, etc, etc. We also have added to our selection of 70s/80s pop-punk and new wave with records by Blondie, Elvis Costello, The Police, Jazz Butcher, The Cure, Morrissey, Devo etc etc. As well, we have a tiny but weird mix of compilations, soundtracks, picture discs, and selections of other genres like 50s-60s rock, blues, jazz.

Come check out what's new at Meow! --you're source for vintage vinyl in Guelph!

Chat Noir Now Open

Chat Noir

Vintage Chic
and Retro
Home Decor
Furnishings
Objets d'Art
&
Antiques

Meow's sister store, Chat Noir, is now open. Why not drop in and have a look?

Summer is Here!

Summer is here and Meow! has tons of new affordable, planet-friendly seasonal fashions, including lots of new arrivals. Come check out our summer dresses, skirts, jewelry, tops, and t-shirts! We also have a great collection of summer bags, as well as the usual assortment of vintage vinyl records, movie posters, and neat stuff!

Vintage Scarves at Meow! in Guelph

Meow! has just received a giant collection of over 100 vintage scarves. Adding to our already extensive selection, this new lot contains a scarf for everyone. Everything from vintage silk and rayon scarves from the 50s-60s-70s, to more recent productions, and representing designers and manufacturers from Europe, Japan, Canada and the U.S. We always have a selection of vintage designer scarves from the likes of Vera, ECHO, and others. Rge scarf is the perfect Summer accessory: use it as a belt, skirt, halter top, or tie. Use it on the wrist, in the hair, or to jazz up a bag. Most scarves are only $4 each or 3 for $10.

Happy Canada Day!

Happy Canada Day from Meow!

Once upon a time, the virginal Miss Canada was the symbol for our fair country. Here we see her, in a Confederation-era cartoon, being wooed by Uncle Sam while England's John Bull is caught napping. It was fear of the U.S. that in part led to the creation of the Dominion of Canada. Isn't Miss Canada exquisite? The height of fashion! I'd kill for that dress or hat!

Since Meow will be closed July 1, here's hoping you have a safe and happy holiday!

We will reopen July 2.

Half-Price Sale Friday

MEOW!
50% Off SECRET SALE
FRIDAY, June 26
11 am to 9 pm
Half-Price
--One Day Only!
Summer Special!

50% Off All Clothing!
All Clothing in the Entire Store
-Dresses, Skirts, Tops, Pants, Jackets, etc

50% Off All Boots and Shoes
50% Off All Bags, Purses, Wallets

plus:
20% Off All Vintage Jewelry
20% Off All Records/LPs

Doors open at 11 --don't miss out!
Meow! will be open extra hours --until 9pm Friday night.

Father's Day at Meow!

You wouldn't think Meow! --being a women's clothing store-- would have much in the way of gifts for Father's Day, and you'd generally be right. But one thing we do have is cufflinks. Cufflinks are the perfect gift for dad, even if he doesn't have any shirts with French cuffs. Cufflinks say, "you're a classy guy who deserves this symbol of masculinity" like almost no other gift. Meow! always has an assortment of cufflinks (and even the occasional matching tie pin or clip!) so take a look in one of our jewelry cases for that special fella in your life. Prices range from $10 to $20.

Other gift ideas: classic LPs with Frank Sinatra, Rolling Stones, etc, hats, ties.

What is Chat Noir?

Chat Noir is Opening Soon.

Meow! Nominated for Readers' Choice Award!

Meow! has just been nominated for the Guelph Mercury Readers' Choice Awards! Thanks Guelph!

We have been nominated in the category "Consignment Clothing Store".

Voting ends on Saturday, June 6. Please take a minute and vote for Meow!

We are on page 8, the last page of the ballot.

Click here to vote.

Pride Week

Guelph Pride

"a week long celebration"

Lots of fun stuff going on in Guelph this week for Pride Week.

From where we sit at Meow! on Carden Street, we can see the Rainbow Flag proudly flying outside City Hall!

Tonite: Meow is proud to contribute to an event at the Ebar above the Bookshelf, Pinch This Productions presents - "Pinch This Pride: an eclectic Queer Circus! "

10:00pm -2:00am - 19+, $5 PWYC +/- (fundraiser for the AIDS Committee of Guelph & Wellington County) This FANTASTICAL event is going to feature many forms and styles of live art performances....from drag, to spoken word, DJs and lots of other stupendous spectacles! So step right up folks and see one of the greatest shows on earth!

Friday: The good folks at Incarnate Clothing on Wyndham are hosting a "Sex Positivity Workshop" put on by Toronto's Good For Her sex toys. 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Enjoy this informal presentation on sexual awareness and safe sex practises followed with a Q&A period. 31 Wyndham St. N.

Saturday: Peace - Love - Rock'n Roll!

1. Songs of the 60s concert, 8:00pm at Harcourt United Church (87 Dean Ave., Guelph). Advance tickets: $15.00 / At the Door: $20.00 / Senior&Student: $15.00 / Children (under 12) $5.00. Tickets also available online at the Rainbow Chorus Website.

2. Pride Party & Dance
9:00pm - the Holiday Inn (Oakwood Ballroom) on Scottsdale Drive, Guelph (Stone Road and Hanlon) Music by Dancin' With The DJ - $10.00 tickets at the door **

Sunday: Guelph Pride Brunch at Red Brick Cafe (8 Douglas St., Guelph) 11:00am – 1:00pm - Wrap up this year's Pride events by meeting up for a light brunch at the Redbrick Cafe. With no set menu or reserved seating!

Check out full details for the week at Out on the Shelf.

Prom Dresses in Guelph

Meow! always has a fun selection of semi-formal, fancy, and even vintage dresses in a variety of styles and sizes --perfect for proms and end-of-year dances and celebrations. Make your special night even more special with Meow's help.

Also, don't forget our selection of hats, gloves, jewelry, shoes and evening bags, clutches and vintage handbags!

Village People Records in Guelph

We still have a few Village People LPs left at MEOW!

The big show is tonite!

The Original Village People Bring Disco Fever to River Run Centre


Guelph, ON, April 15, 2009 – River Run Centre is pleased to present the original Village People for one night only on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 8 p.m. The defining men of disco will combine their world famous hits with energetic choreography and outrageous fun, delivering a night of great entertainment not to be missed.

This electrifying show will feature the group's disco era anthems including Macho Man, Go West, San Francisco/In Hollywood, In the Navy, and their signature hit YMCA, as well as new material such as Trash Disco - a blend of over 70 dance favourites in one special performance number. Village People's enduring songs and one-of-a-kind performances bring smiles to audiences all over the world. Fans can't help themselves from singing and dancing along.

"They helped define a Pop era and they are back!" – Billboard

"Exuberant – a wildly entertaining performance!" – NY Daily News

Village People have sold over 85 million albums and singles and are still going strong after 30+ years. They have been honoured with multiple awards over the course of their career and recently received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. The six talented members of the group are: Filipe Rose, Alex Briley and David Hodo (all original to the band), Ray Simpson (since 1979), Jeff Olson (since 1980), and Eric Anzalone (since 1995). These men bring to life the group's often-imitated signature characters of the Native American, Soldier, Construction Worker, Cop, Cowboy and Biker, with the campy enthusiasm that have made Village People famous.

Village People are touring internationally, with stops in Canada, England, France, Peru, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and Germany. Their visit to Guelph is part of River Run Centre's 2008-2009 Blackmont Capital Music Series.

Tickets for Village People are on sale now through the River Run Centre box office. Adult ticket prices range from $47 - $57 with discounts available for students and seniors. As part of the eyeGO programme, high school students may purchase tickets at the box office for only $5 each. All tickets may be purchased online at www.riverrun.ca, by phone at 519-763-3000 or in person at the Box Office from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Secret Sale!

Meow! Secret Sale

Please join MEOW! for our secret sale on
Friday, April 24
12 noon to 9 pm

All clothing and footwear, and most bags and purses are
50% Off (Half Price!)
This is a One-Day Only event.
MEOW! is not advertising this sale anywhere except online.
Please spread the word!


MEOW! will be open late for this event --until nine at night.

Happy Earth Day, 2009

Love yourself. Love the Earth. Love Peace.

Cat Girl Adventures

Go Look! Cat Girl Adventures!

At Meow! we of course love any and all retro cat imagery. Imagine our surprise and excitement when we came across this British comic book from the 1970s featuring Sally, the Cat Girl. It's worth a look and lots of fun!

New Vinyl at Meow!

New Old Vinyl!

We just got in a new crate of records at the store for your listening and purchasing pleasure. Fans of coolness and classic rock n' roll goodness will be delighted to find copies of relatively rare albums in great condition by Led Zeppelin, John Lennon and Yoko Ono (one example above), George Harrison, Monty Python, Meatloaf, The Police, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, The Grateful Dead, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, and Lou Reed.

As well, we still have a very mixed selection of LPs by The Beatles, Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Johnny Cash, and tons of others, including favourite female performers like the Queen of Rock, Joan Jett, as well as Cyndi Lauper, the Go-Gos, Pat Benatar, etc etc etc.

Meow! where vinyl lives in Guelph.

Happy Easter Weekend

Happy Passover and Happy Easter! Meow will probably be closed on Good Friday and again on Easter Sunday, so that leaves only Saturday if you would like to visit with us. Be safe!

Holiday fun:

-Dressing for Easter, 1937

-Read about 60s Jewish designer Marilyn Lewis aka Cardinelli

-You can read President Obama's Passover greeting here.

-this youtube vid is a tour of Hollywood hats, for those thinking of Easter bonnets (we have lots at Meow!):

Good Luck with Exams!

To all our loyal customers from the University of Guelph (and those who may be attending school elsewhere), good luck with exams and congrats on reaching the end of the semester. Have a great summer and don't forget to join our facebook group to stay in the loop!

MEOW! Spring Fashion Photo Shoot

It looks like we may be in for a dose of Spring weather. Good thing, too. We just got a bunch of great Spring dresses and tops in, as you can see from this photo. The image is by See Photography, a wonderful local photographer studio in Guelph. The shots were for a magazine spread and featured clothes and accessories on loan from Meow! We'll keep you posted on details of the actual magazine when it comes out....

Secret Sale --50% Off Everything

Meow! Secret Sale

Please join MEOW! for our first secret sale on
Friday, March 6
12 noon to 9 pm

All clothing, footwear, winterwear, and most bags and purses are
50% Off (Half Price!)
This is a One-Day Only event.
MEOW! is not advertising this sale anywhere except online.
Please spread the word!

Details:
50% Off All Dresses, tops, skirts, coats, pants, sweaters, scarves, mitts, caps, shoes, and boots.
50% Off Bags and Purses (with the exception of all "Designer" Bags which are 30%)
30% Off vintage jewelry, records/LPs, "designer" bags

MEOW! will be open late for this event --until nine at night.

Reading Week Special: Sale

Since many of our loyal customers expressed disappointment that they missed out on our short sale last week, we've decided to revive it for this week. So for the next 3 days, everything in MEOW! is 25% off.

25 % OFF SALE

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

February 18, 19 & 20

11 am to 6 pm

everything in the store is only 3/4 price!

Save Ray's

City Council is still taking about knocking down Guelph institution The Family Thrift Store, a great old-fashioned junk shop combined with one of the most unique live music venues in Canada. The plan being proposed is a new public library.

There is a protest scheduled for later today, Tuesday February 17, before the City Council meeting at 7pm.

If you want to speak at the meeting, phone 519-822-1260 ext 2269 (city clerk's office) or email here.

Details of the proposed plans here.

There is a facebook group for the store, Friends of the Family Thrift Store.

Happy Family Day!

Happy Family Day everybody!

MEOW! will be closed Monday, February 15th for the provincial holiday.

We will re-open Tuesday, February 16th.

Kara and Bryan will probably be doing some antiques hunting and we might even phone our mothers!

RIP Lux Interior

The lead singer of one of MEOW!'s fave bands, The Cramps, has just passed away. The Cramps combined everything that's important in life: sexiness, style, old records, rock n' roll, and a lust for life. A sad day. Our hearts go out to his lady love, Poison Ivy Rorschach.

Here they are from back in the day, performing live at a mental hospital:

New Neighbours!

Meow! has new neighbours. We'd like to welcome The Guelph Civic League to the neighbourhood.

The Civic League is a non-profit organization devoted to better city planning, support of local businesses, heritage conservation, and ecology. They have new office space right above Meow!, in the upstairs part of our building where Beadazzled used to be. The office space is officially called "10 Carden" (our shared address) and is available for rental or use as meeting space for local groups. It's billed as "A Space for Change."

Just like Meow!, it is a beautiful heritage space, right across from City Hall and with lots of potential for our community. Check out the links above for a sneak peak and loads of background info. Photos here.

Vintage Fashion Parade

A great video of 1940s fashions!

Happy New Year to Everyone! Despite the deep freeze, MEOW! is still getting in fresh merch every week, including winterwear, cute contemporary dresses, and vintage chapeaus.