Chris Bentzen
@bentzen.bsky.social
Gallery Tech at Nanaimo Art Gallery. I’ve been an art, comedy, and tech event producer, a graphic designer, an artist, and art gallery owner. bentzen.ca
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Chris Bentzen
@bentzen.bsky.social
· Jan 3
I read a lot in 2024. Nearly 100 books. Some were re-reads but most new to me. I’m not going to rate them but I’d say I enjoyed 90%. Here’s the first part of the list (1/2)
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Nanaimo! We’re getting together to clear out a very overgrown boulevard. If you’re in town this long weekend, we’d love to see you. Tools provided!
This fall we’ll be planting out hundreds of beautiful and pollinator-supporting native plants at this site. #nanaimo #vancouverisland #snuneymuxw
This fall we’ll be planting out hundreds of beautiful and pollinator-supporting native plants at this site. #nanaimo #vancouverisland #snuneymuxw
August 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Nanaimo! We’re getting together to clear out a very overgrown boulevard. If you’re in town this long weekend, we’d love to see you. Tools provided!
This fall we’ll be planting out hundreds of beautiful and pollinator-supporting native plants at this site. #nanaimo #vancouverisland #snuneymuxw
This fall we’ll be planting out hundreds of beautiful and pollinator-supporting native plants at this site. #nanaimo #vancouverisland #snuneymuxw
80ft Nanaimo bar beating the previous world record of 8ft is a vibe.
May 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
80ft Nanaimo bar beating the previous world record of 8ft is a vibe.
I’m thankful people like Drew Young are still working hard to make art spaces and events happen in Vancouver despite the bureaucracy and cost of a place determined to be “no fun city” www.straight.com/city-culture...
Drew Young: How to survive opening an art studio
"Brown bag it."
www.straight.com
March 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I’m thankful people like Drew Young are still working hard to make art spaces and events happen in Vancouver despite the bureaucracy and cost of a place determined to be “no fun city” www.straight.com/city-culture...
This does make me wonder what basic reference info or imagery should I get as a tattoo? Ya know, just in case.
a full medicinal plants herbarium plants on Blanche, so you can carry the medicine on you at all times.
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#botanicaltattoo #queertattooartist #tattoos #tattoo #herbariumtattoo
February 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
This does make me wonder what basic reference info or imagery should I get as a tattoo? Ya know, just in case.
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THIS IS HUGE! Researchers have developed a nasal COVID-19 vaccine that BLOCKS transmission of the virus. This suggests vaccines delivered directly to the nose or mouth could play a CRITICAL role in containing the spread of respiratory infections. Phase I clinical trials HAVE BEEN APPROVED! 🧪🧵⬇️
February 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
THIS IS HUGE! Researchers have developed a nasal COVID-19 vaccine that BLOCKS transmission of the virus. This suggests vaccines delivered directly to the nose or mouth could play a CRITICAL role in containing the spread of respiratory infections. Phase I clinical trials HAVE BEEN APPROVED! 🧪🧵⬇️
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Congratulations to the wiener of the war on cars
February 3, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Congratulations to the wiener of the war on cars
If you like absurdist humour about goblins Vancouver comedian Aaron Read has a new stand-up special on YouTube called Soft Bug Ego-Jazz youtu.be/MM_DBlVO8N4?...
Soft Bug Ego - Jazz (Full Comedy Special) By Aaron Read
YouTube video by Aaron Read
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January 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
If you like absurdist humour about goblins Vancouver comedian Aaron Read has a new stand-up special on YouTube called Soft Bug Ego-Jazz youtu.be/MM_DBlVO8N4?...
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🚨BREAKING🚨
Leonard Peltier Granted Executive Clemency
After 50 years of unjust incarceration and the tireless efforts of intergenerational grassroots organizing and advocacy, our elder and relative Leonard Peltier has been granted executive clemency.
Leonard Peltier Granted Executive Clemency
After 50 years of unjust incarceration and the tireless efforts of intergenerational grassroots organizing and advocacy, our elder and relative Leonard Peltier has been granted executive clemency.
January 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🚨BREAKING🚨
Leonard Peltier Granted Executive Clemency
After 50 years of unjust incarceration and the tireless efforts of intergenerational grassroots organizing and advocacy, our elder and relative Leonard Peltier has been granted executive clemency.
Leonard Peltier Granted Executive Clemency
After 50 years of unjust incarceration and the tireless efforts of intergenerational grassroots organizing and advocacy, our elder and relative Leonard Peltier has been granted executive clemency.
Starting 2025 with these books on my bedside table
January 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Starting 2025 with these books on my bedside table
I read a lot in 2024. Nearly 100 books. Some were re-reads but most new to me. I’m not going to rate them but I’d say I enjoyed 90%. Here’s the first part of the list (1/2)
January 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I read a lot in 2024. Nearly 100 books. Some were re-reads but most new to me. I’m not going to rate them but I’d say I enjoyed 90%. Here’s the first part of the list (1/2)
Reposted by Chris Bentzen
I love the Dutch Championships Headwind Cycling, it is is one of the funniest parts of Dutch culture.
The race is done on a single-geared city bike (back-pedal brake), and you have to cross the Oosterschelde Dam. The race happens when there is a storm that gives you direct headwind.
The race is done on a single-geared city bike (back-pedal brake), and you have to cross the Oosterschelde Dam. The race happens when there is a storm that gives you direct headwind.
December 7, 2024 at 1:05 PM
I love the Dutch Championships Headwind Cycling, it is is one of the funniest parts of Dutch culture.
The race is done on a single-geared city bike (back-pedal brake), and you have to cross the Oosterschelde Dam. The race happens when there is a storm that gives you direct headwind.
The race is done on a single-geared city bike (back-pedal brake), and you have to cross the Oosterschelde Dam. The race happens when there is a storm that gives you direct headwind.
Found a Kodak Disc 6000 in a box of old cameras. Even if I can find film, where would I develop it? Also there’s a site that says it’s the 2nd worst camera of all time.
October 7, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Found a Kodak Disc 6000 in a box of old cameras. Even if I can find film, where would I develop it? Also there’s a site that says it’s the 2nd worst camera of all time.
Long time lurker, occasional poster, elder in more ways than one.
September 17, 2024 at 12:07 AM
Long time lurker, occasional poster, elder in more ways than one.
Me trying to look on the bright side
September 12, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Me trying to look on the bright side
I was lucky enough to learn from Russell Taylor at Emily Carr in the 90s. He was inspirational and will be deeply missed. vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/09/02/s...
SFU department delays classes after long-time professor dies
The sudden passing of an instructor at Simon Fraser University has prompted the school to cancel some first-week classes.
vancouver.citynews.ca
September 3, 2024 at 5:07 PM
I was lucky enough to learn from Russell Taylor at Emily Carr in the 90s. He was inspirational and will be deeply missed. vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/09/02/s...
One year since my first post on Bluesky. I wasn’t joking about this.
Do we say we Blue-it when we post?
January 18, 2024 at 5:17 PM
One year since my first post on Bluesky. I wasn’t joking about this.
Sounds like the premise for a body swap movie
January 17, 2024 at 11:52 PM
Sounds like the premise for a body swap movie
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ME: [trying to figure out if someone still wears a face mask in public] So... do you prefer your oxygen with or without pulp?
December 23, 2023 at 8:29 PM
ME: [trying to figure out if someone still wears a face mask in public] So... do you prefer your oxygen with or without pulp?
Had to send a pic of my passport when I checked into my Airbnb. My passport photo is almost 10 years old. My Airbnb profile pic is from last year. I may not be aging as well as I thought.
November 12, 2023 at 2:04 AM
Had to send a pic of my passport when I checked into my Airbnb. My passport photo is almost 10 years old. My Airbnb profile pic is from last year. I may not be aging as well as I thought.
I can’t stop thinking about how Flea and the rest of the Red Hot Chili Peppers are boomers.
November 1, 2023 at 10:56 PM
I can’t stop thinking about how Flea and the rest of the Red Hot Chili Peppers are boomers.
Presented without comment
July 15, 2023 at 5:21 AM
Presented without comment
I’m not afraid of spiders but there are definitely too many spiders in my house today.
May 16, 2023 at 2:45 PM
I’m not afraid of spiders but there are definitely too many spiders in my house today.