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Dallas Road tree removed on’t worry — it wasn’t a meteor, but the new pockmark on Dallas Road is hard to miss. Yet it’s not the gaping hole in the ground or the relocation of an old heritage building that has residents upset — it’s the removal of a faDANIELLE voured old elm tree, now just a POPE stump in front of that scar. news@ Despite neighbourhood pleas mondaymag.com and one woman who took the complaints all the way to city council, the 80-year-old elm tree situated on city property in front of 408 Dallas Road has been removed. Susan Enefer, who spearheaded a campaign to save the tree back in March, went before council a week ago to “beg” them to use their power to save one of the last trees on the strip. Early last month, Enefer tied the tree in yellow ribbons with a “Please Do Not Cut” sign and asked neighbours to write in their concerns to council. Then, five days later on April 30, the city’s chain saws came out and the tree came down. Enefer says she and neighbours watched from the sidelines with tears in their eyes as the tree was removed. Some, including Enefer, rolled slices of the trunk into their yards for memorial sake. “I feel really let down by what I thought could be a fair community process — and it really wasn’t like that,” she says. “All but one council member really just dismissed me and basically said it’s a done deal. To me, it seems like something is not being said here.” While there were no official requests to remove the tree when Monday covered the issue in April, Jarret Matanowitsch, acting assistant director to the City of Victoria’s Planning and Development department, says that the proposal was receive and approved at the end of last month. The applicant who owns the property, Don Mann Excavating Ltd., hired an arbourist who filed a report with the city stating that the tree was “unhealthy” and would not survive the construction needed. Council approved the application. Matanowitsch says the city did received compensation from the applicant to replant a tree in another location, as is usual with the removal process. He did not know if a tree would be planted in the same spot. “There are not many trees along that strip of Dallas Road. I’ve been told they have a history of disappearing, because the residents want their views,” says Matanowitsch, who added that was not a factor in the decision about the elm tree. “Removing the tree was the conclusion the city deemed to be the safest option in this case, and would aid in saving the house.” Don Mann President Steve Mann says the company has not yet received its building permit to create the proposed set of townhouses slated for the site. However, he says the decision to remove the tree was tied to getting the building safely off site so it could be salvaged instead of ending up in Hartland Landfill. “As far as we heard, only one woman was upset about the tree being removed, but a lot more are happy to see this house saved. Council said it was worth sacrificing the city’s one tree for this, and we

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This was the last residents would see of the old house and tree at 408 Dallas; both have now been removed.

agree,” says Mann. “We are planning on having some trees in our building proposal on the site as well.” The heritage building itself was removed from the site on Monday, May 7, by Nickel Bros Structural Movers, to be restored to a location up Island. A sign posted on the building boasted “40 trees were saved” by preserving the house. For those who missed the substantial feat, the move was filmed by the HGTV show Massive Moves to be aired on a future episode. At the removal, a representative from Nickel Bros said the company could have worked around the tree — they’ve navigated through worse. “It amazed me how well Nickel Bros was able to remove the house; it was quite something to see,” says Enefer. “They wove their way around lampposts and other trees without so much as a bump.”

WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE Oak Bay municipality is coming under some heat from residents after allowing a burst city water main to run all weekend long, draining an undetermined amount of city drinking water. The burst main was reported after hours at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 4. Oak Bay Superintendent of Public Works Phil Barnett says a worker immediately addressed the issue by turning down the water pressure of the main, but could not turn it off completely without affecting residents in the area. He says that the decision to allow the water to run all weekend was a conscious one. “Water’s cheap — it cost way less to let the burst pipe run all weekend than it did to have our workers come out on double overtime to fix it,” Barnett says. “Plus, it was draining into the beach, it wasn’t hurting anyone.” Barnett says the main took four hours to fix on Monday morning, and involved “a truck, backhoe and three workers.” The city does not have an estimate of how much water was lost. M

When trust is shattered lipping on a pair of women’s shoes for a milelong stroll through Victoria’s bustling downtown core may seem like an odd way to bring attention to such a serious message as sexualized violence, but the terrifying part is that the message is needed more now than ever. When we hear the term ‘sexualized violence’ we tend to picture the nightmare stereotype of a rapist in a black mask. And while those monsters do exist, women are GRANT much more likely to be raped not only by people they MCKENZIE know, but by people they trust. Despite decades of talk shows, rallies and hearteditor@ wrenching feature stories in magazines such as the one mondaymag.com you currently hold, what constitutes consent seems to have hit an all-time low. The message is still crystal clear: “No means No,” but some members of this new generation believe they’ve stumbled upon a loophole that allows men to violate a woman’s body and human rights with abandon. In the age of binge drinking and experimentation with dangerous, inhibition-loosening drugs such as GHB, Rohypnol and Ketamine, some men now believe that the inability to say ‘No’ is the same as giving consent. There are even XXX websites set up to glorify this drugged-and-raped phenomenon with calls for subscribers to send in their amateur videos as if it’s some sort of harmless game. So not only can a young woman (or man) wake up from a party to find that several people have used her for sex against her will, but the victimization can be spread worldwide in a digital nightmare that will haunt and follow her forever. The evolution of language can also be a barrier as young men find it easy to dismiss sex as “hooking up” rather than having any kind of emotional connection. And if there’s no emotion involved then what does it matter if he just takes what he wants when a woman is at her most vulnerable? In Britain recently, a woman came forward to charge her husband with rape on their wedding night when, after a boozy reception, she told him she was too exhausted for sex. The husband, however, believed that since they were married he no longer needed her consent. While sadly in some cultures this may still hold true, it is definitely not the case in our Western Civilization. Women have fought so hard to protect their rights and their bodies, but the fact remains that men are usually physically larger and stronger. That means it’s up to men to step up and raise voice to tell their brothers of all ages that every human being, regardless of sex, has the right to decline consent. We are all individuals and our bodies are our own. Respect us when we decline to share and rejoice when we open our arms and invite you in. I’ll be donning my kilt and red heels to march with my enlightened brothers and sisters on Saturday at 2 p.m. in Centennial Square. See you there. M

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GOOD NEWS DELIVERED TO OUR MIDWIVES We can’t take credit for awareness, but we were thrilled that the UBC midwives received a multi-million dollar grant last week. Yay babies!

NOW, WHO CAN TRAIN THOSE PARENTS? Horrific that VicPD announced a toddler was found sitting beside a large stash of cocaine in the backseat of a car last week. More evidence to add to the “childbearing should require a permit” file?

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Despite neighbourhood pleas and one woman who took the complaints all the way to city council, the 80-year-old elm tree situated on city property in front of 408 Dallas Road has been chopped down to make way for a new townhouse development.

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Re: Readers angry at meters, Amy 3-9: I want to thank our BC Hydro customers for their patience as we move to modernize our electrical system so we can better meet the growing demand for safe, reliable power. Over one million Smart Meters have been installed. With a project of this size, it’s not going to be perfect; we acknowledge that and appreciate your patience. The new meters provide a lot of beneﬁts: faster power restoration when there’s an outage, new tools to help save energy and money, and reduced costs with savings passed to our customers. Customer feedback is very important to us, including the tough questions. A colder winter coupled with a rate increase at the time new meters were installed caused some to ask if the higher bill is a result of the new meter. All concerns brought to our attention are investigated. What we are ﬁnding is that bills are often consistent with past use; or there has been a manual misread of the meter. If neither of those are the cause,

Don’t just sit there and fume, write to us. Snail: 818 Broughton, V8W-1E4 E-mail: letters@mondaymag.com Click mondaymag.com to comment directly Not every letter makes it to print, but we do read everything we receive.

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lis listen to robots. So I wr wrote to BC Hydro and als withheld a portion also of my bill because a 500 per cent increase was just too much. The answer to my letter came yesterday: a reminder to pay the amount withheld! Not one word acknowledging my inquiry. Arrogance Par Excellence! RICHARD REITER, VICTORIA

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we look at every other possible source, including the meter. Over half of the inquiries regarding high bills this year have come from customers with the old meters, not new Smart Meters. Out of over a million new meters installed to date, a very small number experienced any problems. The beauty of the new meters is that the vast majority of these problems are being caught by system checks and do not affect customer bills. When our Smart Grid is operational, it will be easier to detect problems and ﬁx them much faster. TED OLYNYK, MGR. COMMUNITY RELATIONS BC HYDRO

Bills double A friend and I were discussing this matter before I saw your article. Both our hydro bills have doubled, with no increase of energy usage. One of my Facebook friends is in danger of becoming homeless because of it. He says that if they become homeless, they'll be moving into Christy Clark's ofﬁce. I think we all deserve an apology and a rebate. GENEVA HAGEN VICTORIA

Arrogance I have given up telephoning large corporations because of my aversion to speak and

Thank you for getting some momentum going in respect to these ridiculous “Smart” Meters. Hydro bills have gotten out of control even before these stupid meters. These ministers, executives, etc., in power are getting out of touch. People have to get a lot louder and angrier. Keep up the good work, we need a voice to be heard. DAVE DICKIE, VICTORIA

Rate hike plus I wonder if enough people just paid the sum of last year’s bill, plus the 8.5 per cent rate hike, plus 5 per cent to allow for errors, would Hydro make an effort to address our concerns? GEOFF BARNARD, VICTORIA

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STREET SMARTS Have you ever walked in someone else’s shoes?

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Liberal legislative log jam is shameful fter being slapped down last August, the Liberals have had eight months to draft legislation to rescind the HST and faciliBRIAN tate the return to KIERAN the PST/GST, and bkieran@ they’re managing to mondaymag.com screw it up. After the political grief that the HST fiasco has caused, you’d think the Liberals would want to get the burial ceremony right. But, with just a handful of debating days remaining before the spring session of the legislature wraps up, the government has exposed itself to legitimate suspicion that meaningful debate on this complex and vital piece of tax law will be stifled by closure measures. As of my deadline this week, the legislation had not been introduced. The Liberals are no strangers to the ploy of limiting debate in the dying hours of a session. Getting their sorry butts out of the limelight in Victoria has often trumped thorough debate with the opposition and the corresponding

glare of media scrutiny. This spring, with the May 31 adjournment looming, the legislative log jam is nothing short of shameful. There are more than 20 pieces of legislation still sitting on the order paper waiting to be debated. Some are housekeeping matters that can pass quickly, but others need fulsome debate. On Monday, the government introduced six pieces of legislation. It was a staggering eleventh hour legislative dump. All of the bills are substantive, including: Bill 51, which deals with TransLink accountability; Bill 44, which establishes a new civil dispute tribunal to unburden the courts; and Bill 52, which streamlines the resolution of lingering traffic fine disputes. This log jam is not the consequence of mere stupidity and bad scheduling. It is worse. It is contrived mismanagement of the public policy agenda in a bid to get these bills passed into law with the least amount of accountability possible. Last August, 1.6 million people cast ballots on the HST question and 55 per cent voted to return to the PST status quo. The government had argued that the 12 per cent pro-business HST streamlined the tax system. Opponents argued it was a $2-billion shift from business to consumers.

Probably. They say not to criticize until you’ve done just that.

After the vote, Premier Christy Clark vowed the PST/GST system would be restored in March 2013 “with the exemptions that existed prior to the HST.” Now the opposition isn’t so sure. NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston says the legislation will be “massive” and will be dropped in the opposition’s lap without regard to the time needed to adequately examine its complexity. The problem is the old PST system dates back to 1948. Through the years, exemptions have been tacked on and idiosyncrasies have piled up. As well, through the years, committees struck to examine the PST have travelled the province and produced volumes of recommendations aimed at restoring the tax to a semblance of consistency and fairness. Of necessity, the enabling legislation will embrace these much needed updates. However, the NDP knows that it will be in that fine print that the detail devils are lurking. Ralston and company do not trust the Liberals and they need time to dissect the bill with precision. I believe it is fair to observe that cramming due diligence on the HST bill into two weeks of debate alongside 20 other pieces of legislation will be a breach of parliamentary stewardship on the part of the scrutiny-shy Liberals. M

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All the time — it’s a good way to live life. GEORGIA SITARA, Montreal

Yes. I’m a writer, so every time I write I ﬁnd myself in someone else’s shoes. RICK THOMAS, Victoria

Figuratively, yes. When you’re a parent you have to do that a lot: recall what it’s like to be a kid.

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Closed door opens eyes to odd behaviour s a rule, I try to avoid political speculation, but when Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin abruptly closed last Thursday’s council meeting to the public in the middle of a debate, curiosity won out over prudence. The meeting was closed in response to Councillor Ben Isitt’s motion to create an independent oversight body for the Johnson SIMON Street Bridge project, tasked with ensurNATTRASS ing that the project’s design and budget snattrass@ are sound. Upon returning, Isitt — who mondaymag.com has been pushing for changes to the JSB project for months — promptly withdrew his motion, citing new information received behind closed doors. The Community Charter allows municipal councils to close their meetings to the public to protect the privacy of individuals or the financial interests of the city, but also says council must give a specific reason for closing its doors. Asked by members of council why the public had to be excluded from the meeting, Fortin cited a personnel issue despite council’s discussion centring on the JSB project charter.

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The mayor only added to the confusion when he later justified his actions to the Times Colonist, where he was quoted as saying “The Johnson Street project is the biggest project we have and there’s a high level of risk. It’s appropriate always for us to understand that some of that risk is political interference.” While personal privacy and labour relations are listed in the charter as valid reasons to close a meeting, admonishing a political opponent — alluded to in Fortin’s explanation after the fact — is not. This isn’t the first time red flags have been raised about Victoria City Council’s apparent disdain for the public eye. Shortly after being elected, councillors Lisa Helps and Ben Isitt began to push for tighter rules around when and how council can exclude the public. Prior to the election, Councillor Geoff Young voiced doubts about the neccessity of closing several meetings, again related to the Johnson Street Bridge. While it’s unreasonable to assume that council is hiding from the public every time it speaks behind closed doors, last week’s events and the pattern of behaviour leading up to them could easily lead someone to speculate about the willingness among The capital’s political class to bend the law in order to stifle debate over sensitive issues. M

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t’s for the eight-year-old girl who was instructed not to tell. For the young woman who won’t say anything because she blames herself for getting drunk. For the wife, the husband, the transgendered person whose partner wouldn’t take “no” for an answer.

This is Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, and on Saturday, May 12, hundreds of residents around the city will gather in Centennial Square to strut unfamiliar footwear in an effort to say: enough. Whether or not we know what it’s like, we’re no DANIELLE POPE longer willing to news@mondaymag.com be a society that accepts sexualized violence — and our men will walk in stilettos to prove it. “This is a fun event, but not a funny one,” says Tracy Lubick, resource development manager at the Victoria Women’s Sexual Assault Centre, the group that hosts the walk every year. “Sexualized violence is difficult enough to talk about, and it can make people uncomfortable. The idea of wearing someone else’s shoes is a physical way to get through that: ‘yes, we’re uncomfortable, but we’re going to talk about it anyway’ … and we want everyone involved.” The event is in its sixth year in Victoria. As of press time, 20 teams and 101 individuals have signed up to be part of the walk — including our own “Manic Monday” team for the second year running — which is up from last year’s 12 teams and 57 registered participants. But the real turnout happens on walk day. Last year, over 500 people

attended the walk, and even prominent members of the community (like Mayor Dean Fortin) showed up in wedge platforms to prove a point. This year promises an even larger turnout with members of VicPD rumoured to be showing up in patent leather heels. But while the shoes grab everyone’s attention, it’s not meant as an opportunity to poke fun — hence why the centre has re-branded the walk to include not just heels, but all types of shoes. This year’s mission is to up the educational aspect of the walk and be sure that people understand why we are all there. “We know it takes a lot of courage to cross that threshold and come into a centre to ask for help,” says Lubick. “Events like Walk a Mile are a safe and accessible way to learn about the resources available to all survivors — and everyone is there to support you.” As of 2012, an estimated one out of three women has experienced sexual assault. Those numbers increase when including all forms of sexualized violence. That means in every cluster of friends you see walking down the street, chances are at least one of them is a survivor. However, only six out of 100 women report cases, and the VWSAC sees about five people a week — which means an estimated 100 women in Victoria stay silent every seven days. “This is not just a women’s issue — this is a social crisis,” says Quetzo Herejk, volunteer coordinator and prevention educator at VWSAC and Project Respect, the group’s youth division. “People hear the stats and think, ‘Oh that’s terrible, but thank God it doesn’t happen here.’ Hey Victoria, this isn’t Sleepy Hollow. It’s happening to us.” In B.C., there is no statute of limitations on filing a sexualized violence case. Lubick says intakes do increase after the event each year, and the crisis line gets busier as survivors find themselves ready to access resources — some, decades after an instance has taken place. But whether the survivor is looking to report a case, access counselling or find their own

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‘We have to create a society that is intolerant of violence’ form of closure, the centre can offer assistance. “Of course no one can really put on a pair of shoes and know what it’s like to be a woman, but that hook is the beauty of the event — it gets everyone talking. It helps shift this issue into something we can discuss as opposed to something women should be shamed by,” says Herejk. “We still rely on the justice system to fix our problems instead of making this a community issue, but how will you feel safe walking to your car at night? We have to create a society that is intolerant of violence.” When it comes to that intolerance, VicPD media spokesperson Cst. Michael Russell says the police department is grateful for the work that VWSAC does. “We support the walk and the centre, 100 per cent. We’re in the business of getting perpetrators off the street, but that support is a crucial part of the process,” says Russell. “The Women’s Sexual Assault Centre plays an integral role in that, and we wouldn’t have the success rate we do without them.” As in years past, organizers will have a playful array of large shoes on hand for anyone interested in walking in unfamiliar heels. Dr. Allan Wade, a Victoria-based family therapist, will give a keynote speech, and the Project Respect youths will perform spoken word. There will also be a festival of fun and fundraising opportunities in the square, aimed at the whole family: a kids zone, a placard-making station, educational booths, T-shirts, foot massages, treats and counsellors for anyone triggered or ready to talk. The organizers admit plenty of people still see “rape” as something that happens when a stranger pounces out of the bushes. However, the modern definition of sexual assault as defined by federal law is “any unwanted sexual contact,” while sexualized violence is “anything that disrespects a person’s sexual being.”

While the definitions may sound vague, Lubick says that in itself speaks to the complexity of cases. And while we have definitely made improvements as a society, she says, centres like VWSAC are, unfortunately, still needed. “Thirty years ago, we were still dealing with what counts as assault. Slowly, we’re getting away from ‘victim blaming,’ and this belief that women should just be able to ‘get over it’ and move on quietly,” says Lubick. “And we’re seeing more support for men to get together and ‘man-up’ against violence. We need that support, and men also need our support to show how valuable their role in this truly is.” Over the years, various campaigns like the “No Means No” slogan have been changed to “Only Yes Means Yes” as societal beliefs continue to develop. There have even been catchy campaigns aimed at perpetrators: “If you think you may assault someone, have a friend walk you to your car.” But a lot of the work still comes down to the less-obvious messages we are sending men, and the messages we are accepting as a society, says Herejk. “We have to think about how our sons are being told to treat and view women, and the impact that can have,” says Herejk. “Someone can be saying ‘no’ in a million different ways — they’re avoiding eye contact, they’re quiet, they’re resisting — which means they are not saying ‘yes’ in a million ways. We need to teach our sons and daughters that only an explicit, enthusiastic ‘yes’ is acceptable. Coming out to an event like Walk a Mile is a great way to start that conversation.” M Join Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (walk at 3 p.m.) at Centennial Square on Saturday, May 12. More information can be found at the Victoria Women’s Sexual Assault Centre’s website: vwsac.com. Their crisis and info line can be accessed 24-hours-a-day at: 250-383-3232.

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RON JAMES here are few Canadians who know our great country as intimately as stand-up comic Ron James. After touring the great expanse from coast to coast for more than 15 years, stopping in every nook and cranny, James knows better than most just what makes the country tick. And he’s ready to sound off Sunday, May 13 in Victoria. “I really did glean a sense of country in my travels,” says James. “That’s the boon of this work — besides the good fortune of being able to make a living doing comedy. I’ve learned to tip the apple cart according to region and to tackle any sacred cows I can.” Like Tim Hortons: “I hit my limit with Timmy’s. I said that to someone and they looked at me like I shit on the flag,”

says James. “Bilge water from a Russian tanker filtered through a prostitute’s pantyhose would taste good with a double-double.” James has a fondness for the “wild, woolly and idyllic” Vancouver Island, and is heading back to the Royal Theatre, where they filmed his third regional comedy special West Coast Wild. “I just love that room,” says James. “It’s one of the nicest rooms in the country. I’ve got a whole new show from when I was there last time. .. let’s just say that if the ushers aren’t wiping the seats afterwards I haven’t done my job.” Tickets for the Victoria show start at $52.50 and are available at rmts.bc.ca and by phone at 250-386-6121. M

icola Cavendish is back in Victoria to present her award-winning performance of Willy Russell’s international hit Shirley Valentine. Cavendish has thrilled Canadian audiences from coast-to-coast for more than 20 years in this remarkable one woman tour-deforce about a neglected housewife that “has enough,” packs her bags and takes off on a journey of self-discovery. This role earned Cavendish wins for best actress in both Vancouver’s prestigious Jessie Richardson and Toronto’s Dora Mavor Moore Awards. Shirley Valentine runs May 15-20 at the McPherson Playhouse. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or by phone at 250-386-6121. M

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et out your best herringbone twill and Harris tweed and get classy on the streets of Victoria in the second annual Tweed Ride, kicking off at 11 a.m. from the lawns of the Fairmont Empress. The all-ages ride will make stops at various locations across town, even stopping for a spot of tea at Craigdarroch Castle. Space is limited. Sign up at tweedridevictoria.com. M

rt made by tenants of Pacifica Housing’s four supported complexes is on display for the month of May at Island Blue Art Store (Quadra and Fort). The art was made as part of Pacifica’s art program for residents, which adorns the walls of Clover Place, where David Small (right) has lived since December 2011. David has one artwork in the show and sale, titled Solace in Recovery which depicts a cityscape on a jungle sun. “It’s about getting back to your animal roots rather than living in a concrete jungle,” says Small. A special after hours exhibition and art sale will take place May 10 at 5:30 p.m.. Tickets are $10 and proceeds will support Pacifica Housing’s art program. M

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It's not just about jazz, the Victoria Jazz Society is also bringing Blues, R&B/Soul, Groove, Roots, World music and more to ing in tthe th e 28th Annual TD Victoria International JazzFest running June 2 to July 1. 22 This year's festival features more than 425 musicians in 95 performances on 13 stages, including free concerts at 95 Centennial Square, the Bay Centre and Canoe Brewpub. Ce C e Music fans will be treated to such headlining acts as Dianne Reeves, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Trombone Shorty and Re Orleans Avenue, George Benson, Chris Rotti, Wayne Shorter Or r Quartet, Janelle Monae, Jill Barber, and Robert Randolph and Q Qu u The Family Band. T Th Launch party was held at Vista 18 on April 25.

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Big year ahead for male choir HISTORIC VOCAL GROUP SEEKING NEW MEMBERS — NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED By Mary Ellen Green arts@mondaymag.com

anada’s longest established male choir has been raising the rafters in Victoria since 1892. The Arion (pronounced a-RYE-on) Male Voice Choir predates the British Columbia legislature (1897) and the Empress Hotel (1908), and has included such prominent members as justice Matthew Begbie, Ira Dilworth and Beverly Fyfe. The 35-member, four-part (tenor 1 and 2, baritone and bass) choir is also known as the “Lieutenant Governor’s Choir” after being adopted by Iona Campagnolo, the 27th lieutenant governor of B.C. Led by music director, jazz pianist and choral arranger Peter Dent since August 2011, the Arion Male Voice Choir is getting ready for its spring concert, This Land of Ours, Friday May 11 at Centennial United Church (David at Gorge) at 7:30 p.m. Repertoire for the concert includes Canadian classics from crooners Ian Tyson, Stan Rogers and Rita McNeil, plus other traditional tunes. The concert is a fundraiser for awards the choir hands out annually to two promising male vocalists. The Ursual Thomas bursary goes to a student at the post-secondary level (2011 winner Paul Luongo). The bursary was named after Arion’s long-time accompanist Ursula Thomas,

who retired last year. Singers, Ekoos and Choro Galiano are The Arion Choir Harold Treloar also heading to New York for the invitaMemorial Prize (2011 winner Paul tion only performance next May. Winkelmans) goes to the most promisJust before they leave, they have a ing senior male vocalist at the Greater concert planned featuring some famous Victoria Performing Arts Festival (Ken Canadian folk musicians. Lavigne is a former winner). Treloar was “This is unofficially the first of two conthe music director from 1980 to 2000. certs where we’ll be focusing on Canadian “One of the unique things about the folk music,” says Dent. “We’ve got Shari Arion choir is the mulUlrich, Barney Bentall tifaceted membership,” and Allison Crowe on says current choir presiboard in our tribute to ARION MALE dent John MacDonald. Canadian folk.” VOICE CHOIR “We come from all walks The choir will also be This Land of Ours of life. There are teachrecording a CD. Spring Concert ers, scientists and funer“We’re not an audiFriday, May 11, 7:30 pm al directors in the group. tioned choir,” says Centennial United We rehearse every MacDonald. “We always Church (612 David) Monday, but we’re not have room for anyone $20 door/$15 advance so rigid that you can’t who can carry a tune in miss a practice.” the shower.” The membership of “And you don’t need the choir has fluctuatto know how to read ed from more than 70 music,” adds Ramsay. members down to its current 35, and The choir has a new members’ night although the membership is on the low Sept. 3 after they return from summer side right now, board member and tenor break. The choir rehearses every Monday Kevin Ramsay says the group is excited from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Centennial United at the chance to rebuild the membership. Church (David at Gorge). And they’ve got a few things up their Tickets for the concert are available for sleeves to entice new members to join. $15 in advance by contacting the choir The choir is gearing up for a big year at arionmvc@gmail.com or by phone at in 2013, with a trip planned to New York 250-472-8914. City to perform at the Avery Fisher Hall Donations to the bursary fund will be at Lincoln Centre. The three other choral given tax receipts. For more information ensembles that Dent directs, Newcombe visit arionchoir.ca. M

Studio yields fresh crop of local talent LEMON TREE LAUNCHES CONCERT SERIES AND PLANS FOR NEW FESTIVAL By Mary Ellen Green

Asked Questions; arts@mondaymag.com June 15 has Danton Jay and ictoria’s Lemon Tree rehearsal Six City Breakers; and recording studio is yielding and June 22 feasuch a fresh crop of local talent tures Piazza’s that it’s planning to launch a band National music festival in the summer of Tape and Cynical 2013 to showcase it all. Cypher. “I want to really push local talent,” “The bands says producer Colin Piazza. “Headliners will all be playsell tickets, but people will still come if ing showcase sets you have a stage that showcases 30 local with North Town bands.” in the middle slot And if all goes well, he hopes it will and the two supgrow. “We want to think long term and porting bands make it into something profitable because on either side,” if you can make a little money you can says Piazza. create sustainability for the business.” “And it’s an allMARY ELLEN GREEN To kick things off, Piazza has orga- ages event,” he Lemon Tree owner Colin Piazza is launching a concert series. nized a five-date concert series to show says. “It’s such off some of the hottest bands that call a great, famLemon Tree home. ily friendly venue that in and reserved rehearsal times, tour Starting Friday, May anyone can come and prep, pre-production and more. 11, the Intrepid Theatre feel comfortable in.” “There’s no ego here,” says Piazza, LEMON TREE Club (1609 Blanshard) Since it opened on engineer, producer and owner. CONCERT SERIES will host a series of allCook Street (above “Everyone just has fun. You can find Featuring North Town ages shows, featuring Logan’s Pub) in 2009, every kind of music rehearsing here May 11 and 18, June 8, North Town as a headLemon Tree has hosted that you can imagine: folk, hip hop, 15 and 22 at 8 pm liner and two other some of Victoria’s top rock, tons of indie and even some Intrepid Theatre Club local bands. Shows are talent for recording country.” (1609 Blanshard) $10 and tickets are only and rehearsal includAnd the space is available at an $10 advance available in advance ing Current Swell, affordable rate. “It’s hard for up-andat Lyle's Place (Lyle’s Place). Steph MacPherson, coming bands. Here, you’re getting the The May 11 show Mindil Beach Markets, studio experience and atmosphere. I will include Bully Boy Mike Edel, Quoia, was tired of playing in dingy rooms and The Grasstracks; May 18 will feature Open Relationship and Ivan Doroschuk and I thought it would be nice to have the Ghostbirds and Echo Trio; June 8 (Men Without Hats). a dedicated space to work in without brings Empire Monday and Frequently The studio is available for drop- spending $600 a day.” M

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t the beginning of the ebullient documentary The Girls in the Band the camera pours over the iconic “A Great Day in Harlem” photo taken in 1958 featuring 57 notable jazz musicians from Thelonious Monk to Count Basie. There are only two women included, and that extreme gender imbalance is the jumping off point for a fascinating look at just how hostile the jazz world used to be towards female musicians. Singers were welcome, and sometimes pianists, but if a talented gal wanted to blow a horn or beat the drums, good luck getting a gig with the boys. Despite such formidable barriers, there were a surprising number of women jazz artists who made some great music at the periphery of the jazz scene, either in all-girl bands or else on those rare occasions when forward-thinking band leaders hired instrumentalists like Billie Rogers or Melba Liston because they were superb players and not just “cute” novelties. As with Ken Burns’ more elaborate Jazz series, this is a mixture of talking heads with lots to say and incredible archival footage — but this time revealing a fascinating and little-known aspect of jazz. It is also a fine slice of social history, whether it involves the International Sweethearts of Rhythm bravely touring the Southern states where Jim Crow laws made it dangerous to be a racially integrated band, or how female jazz artists briefly came to prominence during the Second World War when so many men were fighting overseas. Sometimes the feminist cheerleading in Girls gets a bit earnest, but most of the commentary — whether it’s by articulate lesser-knowns or stars like Marion McPartland and Herbie Hancock — is informed and engaging and sometimes startling. So, here is a wellmade doc that will open lots of eyes . . . and ears. M

achel Weisz (Constant Gardener, The Whistleblower) is a great actress and she is in grand form in The Deep Blue Sea, which is adapted from a 60-year-old play by Terence Rattigan that is set in the England of 1950. Weisz plays Hester Collyer, an intelligent woman who has been mired in an emotionally sterile marriage to a High Court judge. When she meets a dashing but feckless RAF pilot named Freddie Page she finds herself electrified by an erotic connection so intense that it takes over her life. The film starts with an attempted suicide, and then lays on just enough flashbacks to understand why she was disappointed by marriage to a courtly but emotionally muted older man. (The sequence where they stay with his mother for a weekend has some quietly poisonous exchanges between the two women that are quite remarkable.) Before long Hester has moved in with Freddie. And even though she has long realized that she loves him much more than he does her, she is powerless to deny an irrational romantic obsession that her family and society regard with moralistic distaste. Aptly shot in sepia tones and with melodramatic violin music surging in the background, Blue has a convincingly drab period feel. But despite Weisz’s great ability to convey her character’s vulnerability and desperate unhappiness, the film can feel like a dated chamber piece. The question of whether Hester was a brave individualist or a selfish, immature fool hangs in the air when the story ends. M

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FILM AND MUSIC CALENDAR OPENING ★★★ THE DEEP BLUE SEA -(Odeon) The great Rachel Weisz (Whistleblower) plays a judge's wife who is caught in a self-destructive love affair with an air force pilot. Based on a play by Terence Rattigan. Starts Fri. See review. DARK SHADOWS -(Capitol/ SilverCity/Uni 4/Westshore) Tim Burton directs Johnny Depp in a big-screen adaptation of the campy 1980s soap opera that featured a family of dysfunctional vampires. Starts Fri. THINK LIKE A MAN -(Capitol) Four buddies decide to turn the tables on their women after they discover that the ladies have been using a "male psychology" book to get the better of their men. Starts Fri.

CONTINUING ★★ AMERICAN REUNION -(Odeon/Caprice) The original American Pie was a raunchy but sweet-natured comedy classic. The sequel is like week-old pastry: crude, crumbly, and tasteless. Note: leaves the Odeon next Tuesday. ★★★ THE AVENGERS -(Capitol/ SilverCity/Westshore/Uni 4) A mob of Marvel-ous superheroes comes together to help prevent a global apocalypse in a decent but uninspired orgy of one-liners and special effects. The galaxy of greatness includes Iron Man (Robert Downey), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and Captain America (Chris Evans). ★★★½ THE CABIN IN THE WOODS -(Capitol) Noted screenwriter Joss Wedon (Buffy) has a great deal of fun deconstructing the horror genre in this demented tale about five kids who go to party at a remote cabin and get way more than they bargained for. ★★½ DAMSELS IN DISTRESS -(Odeon) The latest "comedy of manners" from preppy-obsessed Whit Stillman (Last Days of Disco) is a weirdly mannered tale about a quartet of pretty young things who make some some waves at a thirdrate university. Funny, yes, but also strangely detached from any form of reality. ★★ DR. SEUSS' THE LORAX -(Caprice) This is an over-stuffed, garishly coloured eco-parable that is preachy and only fitfully engaging. Featuring the voices of Danny DeVito, Zac Efron and Taylor Swift. ★★½ THE FIVE–YEAR ENGAGEMENT -(Odeon/SilverCity/ Uni 4/Westshore) Emily Blunt and Jason Siegel star in a sweet but meandering rom-com about a couple who endure an unusually long engagement that causes stress for various family members. ★★½ THE HUNGER GAMES -(Capitol/SilverCity/Uni 4/Westshore) With Twilight fading fast, the latest teen sensation is undoubtedly this fantasy account of a future world where every year 24 young people are selected to fight to the death on live TV. Everyone else seems to love this movie, but other than for the great lead performance by Jennifer Lawrence I found this derivative and a bit cheesy. JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND -(Caprice) There's lots of action and adventure in this fantasy tale of a rescue mission to a mysterious island that is home to lots of strange -- and dangerous -critters. With Dwayne Johnson and Michael Caine. THE LUCKY ONE -(SilverCity/ Caprice) Sudsy novelist Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook) is back at it with this romantic drama about a young Marine just back from three tours of Iraq who goes looking for the woman he thinks was his "lucky charm" throughout the war. ★★½ MIRROR MIRROR -(Caprice/ Roxy) Here's an over-the-top but still entertaining retelling of the Snow White fairy tale starring Julia Roberts, Nathan Lane, and Armie Hammer. Directed by noted visual stylist Tarsem Singh (The Cell). ★★★ THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS -(Odeon/SilverCity/ Westshore) The Aardman Studios crew (of Wallace and Gromit fame) set sail with this rollicking -- and extremely silly -- spoof of all things piratical. Featuring the vocal talents of Hugh Grant, Salma Hayak and Jeremy Piven.

★★ SAFE -(Odeon) British bruiser Jason Statham plays a disgraced cop who is protecting a young Chinese girl from most of the mobsters (and corrupt cops) in New York City. With more dead bodies than living brain cells, this crazily-plotted actioner delivers turbo-charged thrills for the hard of thinking. ★★★ SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN -(Odeon) Lasse Hallström (Chocolat) directs Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt in a whimsical tale, part satire and part romantic comedy, about a fisheries expert who becomes a consultant to a sheik who wants to bring the sport of fly fishing to the desert. ★★★ 21 JUMP STREET -(Capitol/ Caprice) The TV show about undercover cops in high school jumps to the silver screen, getting a spoofy and raunchy makeover in the process. As guilty pleasures go, this one is pretty darned funny. Starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum.

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IMAX AFRICAN ADVENTURE: SAFARI IN THE OKAVANGO -(noon, 3 pm, 6 pm) ★★★½ MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL -(8 pm, Fri. and 7 pm Sat.) Tom Cruise is back for a fourth outing with the IMF crew, in a particularly turbo-charged action flick with good performances, a tricky plot and amazing stunts. This is great in IMAX! ★★★½ ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXPRESS -(10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm, & 7 pm Sun.-Fri.) Here's a patriotic account of the many daunting challenges behind building the CPR railway: part history lesson, part glorious travelogue. NOTE: no 10 am show on May 14; no 7 pm show on May 15. ★★★★ PULSE: A STOMP ODYSSEY -(May 10, 10 am only) TORNADO ALLEY -(11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm, 8 pm Sun.-Thurs.) Take an incredible trip into the violent heart of tornadoes via never-before-seen footage collected by a fearless (crazy?) storm chaser. NOTE: no 8 pm show on May 15.

SCREENINGS MOVIE MONDAY - Screening Wish Me Away. In honour of anti-homophobia day, check out this drama about a female country and western star -- and Christian -- who is struggling with whether to come out as a gay woman, despite the huge backlash she can expect from her conservative fans. 6:30pm MONDAY in the 1900-block Fort. By donation. 595FLIC. moviemonday.ca. QUOTE–ALONG CLASSICS -is showing Dumb and Dumber, the painfully funny moron-fest starring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels. SATURDAY, 8 pm, 808 Douglas. Cash only!

CINECENTA Cinecenta at UVic screens its films in the Student Union Building. Info: 721-8365. cinecenta.com. ★★★ DESERT OF FORBIDDEN ART -(Wed.-Thurs., May 9-10: 7:20, 9:00) Art (and history) lovers should embrace this fascinating documentary about a Russian man who saved literally tens of thousands of pieces of "decadent" art during the decades of Stalinist opppression. ★★★ THE WOMAN IN BLACK -(Fri.-Sat., May 11-12: 7:00, 9:00) The post-Hogwarts Daniel Radcliffe is glumly effective in this deliberately old-fashioned and eminently English ghost story that's full of gothic mood and eerie goings on in a small village. TYRANNOSAUR -(Sun.-Mon., May 13-14: 7:10, 9:00) You'll need a strong stomach to watch this award-winning British film which is a character study of a cruel and thuggish man. ★★★½ THE GIRLS IN THE BAND -(Tues.-Fri., May 15-18: 7:15, 9:00) Jazz fans will love this smart and engaging documentary chronicling the little-known history of female jazz musicians and the struggle they had to achieve recognition in a maledominated realm. See review.

MUSIC THURS. MAY 10 TIM CUTHBERT- Singer-songwriter. 7pm at the Well (821 Fort). $TBA. SYN{A}PSE- Hard rock. With All Else Fails and Two Years and Counting. 9:30pm. Logan's Pub. $10. ADULTS - featuring Geoff Lundstrom and Jason Cook. Canoe Brewpub. 9 pm. $5. THE DUDES - Return with Barbers, Thieves and Bartenders, a six-track album that serves as the first of a trilogy of albums to be released this year. With Poor Young Things. 8pm at Club 9ONE9. $17.50. AURORA SCOTT -Live jazz, blues and R&B. 8:30pm at the Office Lounge (758 Yates). Free.

FRI. MAY 11 ROCK OF AGES - Classic rock. 9pm. Bartholomew's (777 Douglas). Also Saturday. Free. BLACK VALLEY GOSPEL- With guests. 9:30pm at Logan's. $TBA. LA BOMBA!- Featuring live music from Hector Ferrales and Cuban Party. 9pm at Svelte Lounge (737 Goldstream). $12. ANNA LYMANN- Live jazz. 8pm at Hermann's Jazz Club. $10. MICHAEL JEROME BROWNEJoin him for an acoustic blues road trip as he relases his new CD The Road is Dark at the Orange Hall (1620 Fernwood). 8pm. $12. SLEEPY SUN - San Francisco psych rock with unique riffs and personality. With Meatdraw. 10:30pm at Lucky Bar. $10. THE GREATER VICTORIA PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVALStrings Honours Concert. 7pm at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, MacLaurin Bldg, UVic $12 / $8 seniors and students. JACK STEVENSON - With May Brown. Bringing unique humour to originals and well-chosen covers. After open stage at 8pm. James Bay Coffee and Books (143 Menzies). By Donation. THE KONSORADOS- The Music in your eyes Tour with Allen Dobb. 7:30pm at Solstice Cafe. By donation. MAUREEN WASHINGTON Featuring Karel Roessingh at the piano. 6pm at Delta Ocean Pointe (45 Songhees). $TBA.

SAT. MAY 12 THE GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS- A delicate combination of voice and acoustic guitar — lightly coloured by piano, accordion, lap steel and a low, choral hum of crickets. With Cold Specks. 7:30pm at Alix Goolden Hall. $24 at Ditch Records, Lyle's Place and ticketweb.com. See story Page 11. HANDSOME DISTRACTION- Fourpiece Victoria rock band release new EP Fight or Flight alongside The June Fiasco and Pardon my Striptease, burlesque by Cherry Poppins and Bambi Boudoir. 8pm at Lucky Bar (517 Yates). $12. MIRANDA SAGE- Performing "Strayhorn, Mancini and Me" at Hermann's Jazz Club (753 View) with pianist Tony Genge, Ken Lister on bass, Kelby MacNayr on drums and Steve Kaldestad on saxophone. 8pm. $18/15/12. DEKOZE - Tribal, house, tech house, progressive and techno. With Kailem Bishop. 10pm at Hush Nightclub (1325 Government). $TBA. LONNIE GLASS- Brings gritty powerful vocals and quirky guitar picking and original tunes including well written historical sagas of the American Civil War to James Bay Coffee and Books (143 Menzies) after the open stage at 8pm. By donation. LEAH AND THE GROOVEDIGGERS - Dig their grooves. 9pm at the Office Lounge (758 Yates). Free. LINDEN SINGERS- A Spring Potpourri. Under the direction of Garry Froese, the Linden Singers will take you to Venice, Italy and The Russian Venice of the North. 7:30pm at First Metropolitan Church (Quadra and Balmoral). $20/17 at Ivy's and Long and McQuade. SCHOOL DISTRICT 61 HONOUR CHOIR- Presents Circle of Friends annual spring concert. 7pm at St. Aidan's Church (3703 St. Aidan's). $10/5. THE GREATER VICTORIA PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVALFestival's finale juried concert for a $5000 scholarship. Top musicians from several instrumental and vocal sections will be performing. 7pm at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, MacLaurin Bldg, UVic $20 / $10 seniors and students.

DIEMAHLER STRING QUARTETA Wonderful Music Trip to the New World led by Maestro Pablo Diemecke. 2:30pm at St. Mary the Virgin Church (1701 Elgin). $25. BILL MULLEY - Jazz piano. 6pm at Delta Ocean Pointe (45 Songhees). $TBA. DANIEL LAPP - Joy of Life Concert — An evening of joyful toe tapping, knee slapping and music. 8pm at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (680 Courtney). $20/15/10.

SUN. MAY 13 HAMPTON CONCERT ORCHESTRA - Spring convert featuring the works of Mozart, Haydn, Stamitz flute concerto with Carolyn Fumalle. Under the direction of Joe Hatherill. Includes Mother's Day tea. 2:30pm at Les Passmore Centre (286 Hampton). By doantion. JIM ARMSTRONG - Mother's Day special with heavy weight champion Armstrong and friends. 4pm at Hermann's Jazz Club (753 View). $12. WENDELL CLANTON - Faculty recital Four Saxophones with Gordon Clements, Erik Abbink and Ross Ingsrup. 2:30pm at Philip T. Young Recital Hall (MacLarin Building, UVic). By donation. NEWCOMBE SINGERS CHOIR - Present Here’s To Song — A celebration of Canadians in music with Coro Galiano. 2pm at St. Mary's Church (1701 Elgin). $15/12. VICTORIA FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY: REUBEN WEIR AND THE RED HOT STRING SET - Repertoire moves mostly between Europe, New York and New Orleans and includes the best of the Swing Era standards, Gypsy swing, waltzes and ballads. After open stage. 7:30pm. 6:45 open jam. At Norway House (1110 Hillside). $5. victoriafolkmusic.ca.

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ONGOING THURSDAY BLEND JAM - Any and all string players welcome. Hosted by Rick Van Krugel. THURSDAYS 7pm at the Well. Free. OPEN MIC - Scott Longworth hosts an open forum for original tunes. All ages. THURSDAYS 8pm at the Fernwood Inn. Free. KARAOKE - Hosted by Brandon. THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS & SUNDAYS 8pm at Upper Deck. Free. THEORY - Dubstep. THURSDAYS 10pm at Hush. THIRSTY THURSDAYS - With DJ $RITCH$. THURSDAYS 10pm at Paparazzi. Free. KARAOKE - With Stacey and Fran. THURSDAYS 9pm at Felicita's. Free. NYPD - A lethal dance party with Kenzie Clarke. THURSDAYS 10pm at Lucky. $TBA. OPEN JAM - FRIDAYS 8pm at the Langford Legion (761 Station). $TBA JAZZ IN THE PACIFIC - Hosted by the Victoria Jazz Society. FRIDAY and SATURDAYS 8pm at The Pacific Lounge at the Hotel Grand Pacific. Free. SATURDAY AFTERNOON JAM Hosted by Ian & Carolynn McDowell. SATURDAYS 2pm at V-Lounge. Free. BLUEGRASS BRUNCH - Hosted by the Stowaways. SATURDAYS 2pm at Logan’s. Free. ACOUSTIC JAM - With Dylan Stone. 6pm SATURDAYS at The Cambie. Free. BLUES JAM - Hosted by Summer and the Sinners. SATURDAYS 3pm at My Bar and Grill. Free. SOLID! - Dance your ass off with DJ Longshanks. SATURDAYS 10pm at Lucky. $TBA. HOOTENANNY - Join Carolyn Mark for some first-rate hootenannin'. SUNDAYS 4:30pm-midnight at Logan's. Free. JACK’S OPEN MIC SUNDAYS Welcoming atmosphere. SUNDAYS 7pm at Serious Coffee (230 Cook). Free. BLUEGRASS SUNDAY - Hosted by The Stowaways Duo. SUNDAYS 8pm at Ocean Island Café. Free. OPEN MIC - Hosted by Steve Barries. MONDAYS 9pm at Logan’s. Free. MONDAY MAGAZINE MAY 10 - 16, 2012 mondaymag.com

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ll Signs: This playfully so. Meanwhile, week, let’s back in the counting put the voices house where the King is together. First counting out his money, we have fiery, financial opportunities sexy Mars, which visits exist for you this sumVirgo once every two years mer. You can easily borfor about six weeks — a relrow money and you atively rare and brief occurmight need to do this rence. However, through a GEORGIA because you are certaincelestial fluke, Mars is now NICOLS ly shopping for in Virgo for seven months. beautiful, lav(Holy Cannelloni!) And ish goodies. here is fair Venus, which makes its (You do love to collect annual visit to Gemini for about three your treasures.) weeks but instead (another celestial fluke) Venus is in Gemini from GEMINI MAY 21-JUNE 20 April until August. Sheesh! (This, There’s good news and there’s incidentally, will never occur again bad news. The bad news is you might for 105 years.) So we are experienc- be aggressive at home or with faming a fresh and very rare symphony ily. Your impulse to fight with othfrom the heavens. Read your sign to ers is so instinctive (especially with discover what this means. (I’ve heard parents or partners), you might act it said that Wagner’s music is bet- downright silly. (And you’re not ter than it sounds. I’ve also heard a even embarrassed!) The best way gentleman is a man who can play the to use this energy is to tackle home accordion but doesn’t.) renovations or move your furniture

ARIES MARCH 21-APRIL 19 Here’s the scoop. You’re taking considerable pride in whatever you do this year. Because of this, it behooves you to find work and get down to it! You’ll definitely want the credit for whatever you do because you identify with your activities now. (You’re not exactly a team player at the moment.) Fortunately, fair Venus soothes your words, making your dealings with your everyday world pleasant and light. In fact, you’ll be surprised to discover how much love there is in your everyday surroundings. (Gosh.) Look for ways to make money from your writing and speech. Enjoy short drives or meandering walks because your appreciation of the beauty around you is heightened.

TAURUS APRIL 20-MAY 20 You’re highly energetic and ready to claim to the world “I am!” You want to do your own thing, especially in love, romance, sports and amusements. Sex is hot because your physical nature is aroused, but your selfdiscipline is a little slack because you don’t want to do what you don’t want to do. (Oh well.) You do, however, feel quite competitive but probably

around. Fortunately, the good news is stupendous. Fair Venus in your sign (for months) makes you charming and diplomatic, especially away from home. This is a great summer to enjoy friends, take a vacation and do whatever pleases you. Soon lucky Jupiter enters your sign, bringing you fabulous good fortune until the fall of 2013. (I wanna be a Gemini!)

CANCER JUNE 21-JULY 22 There’s no question everyone around you is surprised at how aggressive you are in all your communications. Your style is to be friendly and chatty, catching up on gossip over the neighbourhood fence, right? But this summer, you stand hands on hips, feet apart, ready to say what you mean and mean what you say! (Yikes.) Of course, the upside to this (aside from the arguments) is you’re beautifully prepared to defend yourself. If you soften your defiance, your ability to sell, promote, write, teach and act is fabulous. Meanwhile, Venus will soften your energy even further by giving you opportunities to discover the joy and satisfaction in charitably helping others. (It’s a Mother Teresa thang.)

LEO JULY 23-AUG 22 Fiery Mars is a mixed blessing for you, dear Leo. It’s making you spend money like it’s going out of style, which (let’s face it) is your style! But now you’re doing it without apology. (Up at dawn waiting for the stores to open.) Actually, this is fun because you have always seen spending as a way of exercising your prerogative in life. (Partly this is because you identify strongly with what you own now. But, of course, you’re not your bank account or your furniture; however, you are your car.) Ironically, the influence of Venus makes you want to socialize like mad, which spurs your drive to spend even more! Who lavishes more on their guests than you? (You’re having fun, but it ain’t cheap.)

VIRGO AUG 23-SEPT 22 You have never before in your lifetime felt Mars in your sign for so long. Mars rules your muscles and your blood (as well as your aggressive and sexual energy). This is why you feel so passionate! You might even literally quiver or tremble with passion. (No kidding.) Guard against coming on too strong with others or steamrolling over people. “Outta my way!” Instead, use this influence to work because your physical energy is high. You’ll also benefit from outdoor exercise or working out in a gym. Meanwhile, Venus attracts romance with bosses and VIPs. You might also be asked for your creative take on things: design, layout, redecorating or PR matters. (You’re so clever.)

SCORPIO OCT 23-NOV 21 This Venus/Mars combo works well for you. (Did you phone in a request?) Although Mars makes you competitive, it gives you lots of energy to work co-operatively in groups. Yes, things can be touchy with friends but you’re also a dynamo in classes, meetings or conferences. Everyone wants to be on your team. Do remember that you can easily achieve your goals now by working with others. Meanwhile, in another part of the forest, fair Venus sweetens your intimate personal relationships. (“Is that Opium you’re wearing?”) Sex goes beyond sex and becomes a vehicle for self-transformation. (This is so you.) Plus, gifts, goodies and favours from others will come your way all summer! Sweet!

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TUES. MAY 15 HAVENWOOD - Ken Faulks new works on display at Coast Collective (3221 Heatherbell) until May 27.

STAGE THURS. MAY 10 THE WIZARD OF OZ - Claremont Secondary presents The Wizard of Oz. May 9-12 at 7pm. Matinee May 12 at 2pm. At Claremont Secondary (4980 Wesley) $12.50.

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Call 310-MYTV (6988). Go to telus.com/optiktv. Or visit an authorized dealer.

Sidney 9810 7th St. Offer available until May 22, 2012, to new clients who have not subscribed to TELUS TV or Internet in the past 90 days. *3 year TELUS TV and Internet service agreement required. Regular bundle rate of $65/month starts on month 7. †Offer available while quantities last. New TELUS TV and Internet clients receive an HP Pavilion g6 laptop. Manufacturer’s suggested retail price of the HP Pavilion g6 laptop is $569.99. TELUS and Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. reserve the right to substitute an equivalent or better laptop without notice. A cancellation fee of $15 per month for the remainder of the 3 year term applies to early cancellation of the TELUS Internet service agreement. Minimum system requirements apply. Final eligibility will be determined by a TELUS representative at point of installation. HDTV input equipped television is required to watch HD. TELUS, the TELUS logo, Optik, Optik TV, Optik Internet and the future is friendly are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under licence. HP and the HP logo are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. © 2012 TELUS.

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