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CITY NEWS:

What women thought about Oprah’s talk at CUC P. 16

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WINE WORLD:

Release your inner rock star with Pelee Island find P. 19

SHARP EATS:

A foodie’s view of Bangalore culinary culture P. 20

A STARPH O E N I X co m m u n i t y ne ws pa p e r

Hard Rock lessons winning is nice but a juno award isn’t a ticket to easy street, says past winner stacey hoskin P. 8

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Brynn Krysa: Bassist finds comfort in clothing

By Michelle Berg When Brynn Krysa’s not working her day job she focuses on her passion, which is music.

She plays the bass with local bands Pirate Fridays, Young Benjamins, and the Graham Tilsley group. As a performer, fashion plays an important role, especially while on stage — her outfits need to be comfortable to play in while still being interesting to look at.

Krysa always wears something bright or patterned and a piece of jewelry to spice it up. “My closet is pretty colourful because I’m always attracted to patterns and things. I like to wear comfortable clothes while playing shows so I guess I like comfort and clothes that have character.”

Most of Krysa’s wardrobe comes from Value Village, her favourite place to shop. “I do a lot of thrift shopping because it’s affordable and I like finding one of a kind pieces.”

Some of her other go-to stores are Winners, Aldo Accessories in Edmonton and Superstore. “Winners has some good finds, the Aldo Accessories store in Edmonton is full of sparkly jewelry and Superstore has some nice affordable clothing.”

Krysa isn’t afraid to wear quirky pieces. “I have some floral printed pants that are quite flashy and I have this gold collar necklace that’s also quite flashy. If I like something, no matter how weird, I’ll wear it.”

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FASHION — 2 Saskatoon rocker not afraid to experiment with her style

WINE WORLD — 19 Release your inner rock star with Pelee Island’s Gewurztraminer

INVENTORY — 4 Leather moneybelts made by Kenyan artists at StashBelt

SHARP EATS — 20 A foodie’s view of Bangalore food culture

IN THE CITY — 5, 6 Author’s favourite place connects him to Broadway community PARENT TO PARENT — 7 Parents share their favourite go-to meals COVER — 8 Winning a Juno isn’t necessarily a recipe for success READ MY BOOK — 13 CITY FACES — 15 Local glass artists Robert and Elisabeth Miller CITY NEWS — 16 What Saskatoon women had to say about Oprah at CUC

EVENTS — 22 OUTSIDE THE LINES — 25 Artist Stephanie McKay’s weekly colouring creation ON THE SCENE — 27, 29 Bridges’s best shots from Oprah and the sixth annual Glass Slipper Benefit for Princesses CROSSWORD AND SUDOKU — 28 MEET MY PET — 30 Fostering cats a natural for this SK woman ASK ELLIE — 31

Wes Funk visits the Vinyl Diner on Broadway, his favourite place in Saskatoon, at least once a week. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg CORRECTION: Last week’s event listing incorrectly stated the location for the Ride the Cyclone production.

It should have read at the Broadway Theatre. Bridges regrets the error.

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StashBelt belts are genuine leather moneybelts handcrafted by local artisans in Kenya. The leather comes from natural, fine quality Kenyan droughtresistant Boran cows, which are organically grass fed.

Stashbelts are a great way to keep small and valuable things safe from the perils of international travel.

“It saved me a number of times including once when I was robbed in Laos, and the $100 I had stashed got me back to civilization,” said Saskatoon’s Jeff Davis, one of StashBelts’s founders.

The 18-inch zipper pocket is large enough to hold more than $500 in folded bills and other small items.

The StashBelt has a built-in data storage solution: a hidden 4 GB micro USB stick which you can use to store digital scans of passports, travel insurance, documents and emergency contact info.

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Record shop connects author to vinyl culture

By Jenn Sharp When multi-tasking Wes Funk isn’t working at his day job in recreation therapy and long-term care, he’s an author and radio talk show host for CBC. The record-lover’s favourite place in Saskatoon is Vinyl Diner but not just because he’s addicted to buying vinyl.

For Funk, the longtime standby on Saskatoon’s famous street, forms the heart of the Broadway community.

It’s a place where he can relax and unwind, while he catches up with old friends.

It’s even where he decided to make a major lifestyle change to sell his house and move to a Broadway-area condo. His favourite place speaks volumes for the power of community in giving people a sense of belonging in their city.

Q: Why is Vinyl Diner your favourite place in Saskatoon?

A: I was a vinyl store junkie my whole life. About a decade ago I had an epiphany that I had to write a story about a man who owned a vinyl shop – which I did! I just felt that vinyl culture had to be put out there a little more. It’s a big thing.

Some of us find a lot of comfort in sifting through old vinyl, soaking up the atmosphere.

Q: What is vinyl culture?

A: It’s those of us that really appreciate the nostalgia behind rock ‘n roll and other genres of music.

Downloads are great, they really are, but I’m the guy who likes to hold the album in his hand and look at the artwork, read the credits and just have it present while I’m listening to the music. That’s vinyl culture in a nutshell.

Q: This is something similar to what book lovers would say about books as opposed to downloading text for e-readers. Would you agree?

A: Yes. Sometimes you just want to hold the product in your hand.

Wes Funk visits the Vinyl Diner on Broadway, his favourite place in Saskatoon, at least once a week. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg

Q: Vinyl sounds a lot different too right?

A: People diss vinyl because they don’t like that scratched, muffled sound but I think it’s part of the charm.

Q: How many records do you have?

A: Up until recently, hundreds.

Maybe even thousands. A few years ago we did a downsize and I purged.

When you move from a big house to a 1,000 square foot condo it’s the end of that. I still have my collection though.

Q: How often do you come here?

A: At least once a week. It helps that I live across the street. It’s a good place to relax. I have my day job and all the other crazy things that I do so it’s a good place to just get centred again. It’s all part of the vibrancy of Broadway.

Q: Have you made any favourite finds at Vinyl Diner?

A: I’m an ’80s guy so anything ’80s totally rocks my little world. Right now I’m going through a Pet Shop Boys phase. I just rediscovered Rick Astley. And hanging out here was

when I decided I wanted to move to Broadway. We had a big house, a beautiful house on the west side in suburbia. I had an epiphany one day that it was time for a lifestyle change.

Q: What do you think sparked that realization?

A: There’s something about being around like-minded people. A lot of the creative types conglomerate to the Nutana area or the city core.

There’s something really comforting about being around like-minded people.

Q: And Vinyl Diner is the heart of that for you?

A: Yes. It’s nothing to walk in here and see a local, well-known musician, like Stephen Maguire or one of the Karpinka Brothers hanging around in here. It’s kinda cool. Stu Cousins (the owner) is amazing — all the staff are great here.

Q: What do you appreciate the most about the Broadway area?

A: I can’t go anywhere on Broadway without running into someone I know which is nice. It’s like one, big happy family atmosphere.

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Each week Bridges, in connection with SaskatoonMoms.com, gathers advice from parents to share with other moms and dads. This week we asked:

What is your go-to meal when you’re pressed for time?

“Saskatoon berries with sugar sprinkled on top.” — Paul McNeil “Take out? Seriously though, goulash-ground beef, pasta or rice, onions, peas and either mushroom or tomato soup.” — Kari Frydenlund Soroski “Veggie and cheese quesadilla. My two-year-old loves them!” — Stacey Morgenstern “Snack plates — a random assortment of foods on a plate, like cheese, crakers, fruits, veggies, humus and hard boiled eggs. It’s easy, fast, kids love them and you get all four food groups. You can also do all the prep ahead of time and just pull it out when someone gets hungry.” — Sara Gowing “Slow cooker chili! My slow cooker comes in handy when we are rushed.” — Tina Farthing “My kids love quesadillas, wraps or even grilled wraps with just turkey and cheese.” — Melissa R Reed “Egg sandwiches. The meat and cheese is optional depending on what’s in the fridge. We always have frozen peas or corn (the organic Co-op brand is the best) on hand or cut up carrots to get a veg. Quesadillas or perogies also popular fast favourites.”

— Erin Kabatoff

“My go-to meal is soup and sandwiches or eggs and toast. I don’t know that my kids love it but they eat it and it’s quick.” — Nikki Melnyk “Soup and sandwich … if they’re hungry, they like it!” — Terri Leniuk “Spaghetti and meatsauce. Yes, my kids love it!” — Chera Miller

“I have a list on the inside of my cupboard to peek at when I get supper block if I haven’t planned anything and we’re in a rush — toasted tomato sandwiches, steamed edamame beans, pancakes and yogurt, soup and toast, etc. It saves me from copping out and ordering in (usually).” — Erica Piché Smith

“We have several go to meals! Anything with ground beef, i.e. spaghetti and goulash. Pita pizzas are quick and toasted bagels with cream cheese are super simple. The kids are usually happy with the quick meals. Often on weekends, I will cook enough to have leftovers that I’ll freeze and pull out during the week.” — Carla Contreras

“Our go to meal is definitely crockpot chicken with roasted vegetables. The crockpot gets turned on that morning and I don’t have to think about it until we eat. Quickly cubing the veggies and putting them in the oven doesn’t take any longer than ordering fast food and it’s something the kids will always eat.” — Alysia Czmuchalek

“Besides drive-thru? Spaghettini and meat sauce.

Fifteen minutes from the counter it’s on the table.

I’m over it, but they’ll still eat it.” — Dar, via Twitter

“I pick up a roasted chicken at Sobeys and cook sweet potato fries and peas when you get home — quick, easy and delicious! When feeling lazy — Earl’s it is.” — Angela O.

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A Juno Award isn’t useful in your real life.

— Stacey Hoskin

S A S K AT C H E WA N M U S I C

How one winner views true value of Juno hardware

Stacey Hoskin, who won a Juno Award in 1995 as a member of the rock band Monster Voodoo Machine, works at Home Depot on Rochdale Boulevard in Regina. BRIDGES Photo by BRYAN SCHLOSSER

Winning Canadian music award didn’t translate to long-term success

By Andrew Matte Life as a Juno Award-winner suits Regina’s Stacey Hoskin just fine, even though he works at Home Depot and isn’t living the rock ‘n’ roll

lifestyle he enjoyed as a young musician.

Canada’s coveted music prize remains a source of pride for the twicedivorced father, but the sleek, acrylic trophy also reminds him of fleeting success in the entertainment world.

The award, which he won in 1995 as a member of the Canadian rock band Monster Voodoo Machine, illustrates

how artistic rewards rarely have anything to do with commercial success.

As Regina and Moose Jaw play host to parties, dinners and concerts as part of Juno Week, which began April 15 and culminates in the awards show on April 21 at the Brandt Centre, Hoskin has no plans to celebrate, even though he’s one of the few Reginans to actually own a coveted Juno.

“On one hand, winning a Juno was an amazing thing. To be singled out and told that the music you are creating is worthy, is great, especially for a young musician,” says Hoskin, who turned 44 on April 15. “And it puts a spotlight on Regina. And there are lots of great bands playing and I hope that as many people as possible get out to see them.

“But winning a Juno is not a guarantee. A Juno Award isn’t useful in your real life. And musicians realize this when the two worlds collide,” says Hoskin, who left his band a year after the Juno win. He hasn’t worked full-time in music since.

“A Juno is not currency. It’s not a job. And those are the things that are needed to sustain a career.”

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It isn’t like winning a Grammy. If you win a Grammy Award, then you have reached a level of American success which is tenfold what it is in Canada. — Jason Plumb

Nearly two decades after his Juno win, the man responsible for Monster Voodoo Machine’s computer-generated sounds won’t be taking a break from his shifts in the tool-rental department at the north Regina Home Depot. He’ll keep an eye on Juno Week from his basement, where he writes music on his computer for his own enjoyment while contributing to part-time music projects, just as he’s done for years.

“I go to work at Home Depot so that I can support my music. And if nobody has ever heard of me, that’s fine,” he says. “But to go out to these events for the Junos and meet people and that kind of thing, that’s just not my scene.”

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Hoskin isn’t the only Regina resident who understands the irony of a Juno win. Jason Plumb, founder of the The Waltons, saw his 1994 win

for best new band as a reason to hope for fortune and fame in the recording industry. And while The Waltons enjoyed commercial success and Plumb continues to earn a living with music, he acknowledges today that he had hoped for more back then. While winning a Juno boosted his confidence and remains a highlight for the band, the Juno didn’t help his career in ways fans assume.

“I was over the moon. It was a fun night,” says Plumb. “But winning a Juno isn’t what people think. It isn’t like winning a Grammy. If you win a Grammy Award, then you have reached a level of American success which is tenfold what it is in Canada.”

He learned that commercial success is often out of an artist’s control, determined by radio airplay, support from record companies and concert promoters, as well as the unpredictability of the music-buying public.

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It’s a great honour to be judged by your peers to be worthwhile and to be told that you are doing a good job.

But it’s really just a music convention. — Jack Semple

Meet three Saskatchewan musicians with Juno Awards — Stacey Hoskin, Jack Semple and Jason Plumb. Bridges Photo by BRYAN SCHLOSSER

“We were the darlings at the time.

We had just done a national tour with the Barenaked Ladies, our record had gone gold, we had three singles that were charting on radio and we had videos that were playing on MuchMusic. So everything was as it should be for a young, successful band,” says Plumb.

“Now, the dream of being a pop star is sort of fading behind me.

So now I am into working with pop stars, and that is great, too.”

Plumb supports the Juno Awards because music industry connections can be made there, but he’s less interested in the awards themselves.

“I wind up going to the Junos every year so I can possibly hook up with younger artists I can work in the studio with and do songwriting with. That is where my career is heading. Working in the studio and

songwriting takes up about 90 per cent of my time,” says Plumb, who recently set up a recording studio in CBC’s Broad Street facility.

Similarly, Regina guitarist Jack Semple is pleased his hometown will be the focus for music fans during Juno Week, but he sees the event more as a business opportunity.

“It’s a great honour to be judged by your peers to be worthwhile and to be told that you are doing a good job. But it’s really just a music convention,” says Semple, who won in 1991 for his contribution to a blues recording.

“When you win a Juno Award, it’s a great thing. But after a week or two, people forget about it. It doesn’t guarantee any sort of success.”

Semple has some performances scheduled during the festivities, but he’ll be working harder at selling his music.

“I might meet somebody who wants to licence one of my CDs. I am going to be out with my business cards and my CDs flogging them shamelessly,” he says. “I have a couple of small gigs. But actually, I do better financially when the Brier comes to town.”

■ ■ ■ ■ A more tangible boost to a musician’s career comes from public policy. The provincial government is supporting the Junos, but its decision to eliminate the film employment tax credit hurt a lot of local musicians.

“When the tax credit was eliminated, it hit hard. About 60 or 70 per cent of my income is based on film and television production,” says Plumb.

Making deals with producers outside Saskatchewan is difficult

because other provinces have incentives for producers to hire local musicians.

“I can’t find work in Winnipeg or Calgary,” says Plumb. “You can’t really get work out of province because all of the provinces support their own industry. That’s the big drag in all of this.”

Semple is in the same predicament. “It’s a bit of a sore point for me. My income dropped about 20 per cent with that announcement.”

Hoskin believes Premier Brad Wall is being hypocritical whenever he speaks favourably about Saskatchewan’s artistic community.

“Brad Wall did a crappy thing. He left a lot of people hanging,” Hoskin says. “He forced a lot of creative people out of the province and killed an industry. And now with the Junos in town, he talks about how wonderful

the Junos are and how he supports the arts.

“When people who make a living in the arts move away from your city, you aren’t supporting the arts.”

■ ■ ■ ■ Born in the southern Ontario city of Woodstock, Hoskin grew up in the nearby community of Windfall where he discovered an appreciation for music at an early age. His mother, Gail, played records from Bobby Vinton and the Bay City Rollers. His dad, Jack, would listen to AC/DC and Judas Priest after shifts at a machinist’s shop. Hoskin took to it all.

Using money he earned working on local tobacco farms, he bought a set of drums at age 13 and immersed himself in all kinds of music — disco, the music played at the local record store, or banjo-picked country.

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I go to work at Home Depot so that I can support my music. And if nobody has ever heard of me, that’s fine.

— Hoskin

He believes his intense attraction to music was the result of being an emotional child, which he today attributes to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and social anxiety. He was always introverted and was often uncomfortable in social situations.

“When I was in school I always did very well. But emotionally, I was much younger than my years. When I was sad, I was really sad. But when I was happy, I was really happy. I always had an intense connection to my mother,” he says. “But today, at my age, I’m able to talk about it and understand it all in ways I couldn’t even 10 years ago.”

After high school, he moved to Oakville to take a media studies course in hopes of becoming a writer. During classes at Sheridan College, his appreciation of music grew. He also was attracted to technology and learned how to use early computers, drum machines and sampling to create music. Then he met Adam Sewell, an ambitious rock musician who would later form Monster Voodoo Machine.

“Adam had a real vision for what he wanted. He was a talented guy and he was the organizer of everything,” says Hoskin, who was asked to operate lights and sound at Voodoo shows and drive the band to gigs.

“Adam was curious about what I was doing on the computer. What I was doing by making drum loops and triggering sounds, that was the sort of thing he was into as well. After a while, I was made a member of the band.”

Hoskin contributed to early Voodoo recordings and helped the band reach its greatest success in 1994 with Suffersystem, the album that earned the band a Juno for best hard rock album. The band spent three months in Chicago recording the album, then toured North America for nearly two years with the likes of Marilyn Manson and Rob Halford.

The fame, the Juno and artistic reward were dreams come true for Hoskin.

“I remember when I was kid listening to music and being so moved by it that I decided that I wanted to make music,” says Hoskin.

“Being a member of a band like that and touring was amazing. All of those guys were like my brothers. They were my family.”

One of Hoskin’s most difficult moments came at a tour stop in Edmonton. During a call home to Windfall, he learned that his mother had been diagnosed with breast cancer and had had surgery while he was travelling.

“They kept this news from me because they didn’t want me to stay home. They wanted me to go on tour. They knew this was my dream.

And I would have stayed had I known,” Hoskin says, adding his mother’s death in 2000

took many years to put into perspective.

“I get choked up when I talk about her even today. And two years ago, I am not sure I could have talked about her,” Hoskin says. “I was a momma’s boy. And I always was. And I have no trouble admitting that. She meant everything to me.”

By 1996, Hoskin reluctantly decided to leave the band, in part because he didn’t reap the financial reward he hoped for.

“I hold no animosity today. And Adam and I are friends, but at the time, I was staying with my sister and taking the subway to see Adam at his place to work on music. It didn’t sit well with me. And I couldn’t argue with the deal that we had, so I left.”

Today, Sewell works in the music business in Toronto.

“I love the guy,” he says of Hoskin. “And I understand completely why he left the band.

Stacey was the epitome of the computer nerd and a nerd of computer culture long before anyone knew what that was.”

Over the years, Hoskin had become friends with a Regina fan; they’d visit during shows at the now-closed Channel One or the Ex-

change. They reconnected in Vancouver after she’d moved there, not long before Hoskin left Monster Voodoo Machine.

“It was the first time we felt there was something romantic. And I moved to Vancouver because we thought we could make it work.

So I shipped everything I owned to Vancouver and that was it,” he says.

Over the years, Hoskin remained true to his music: experimenting with software, contributing to other artists’ projects and helping musician friends whenever they asked.

He earned his living at various jobs — a Vancouver music store, Ticketmaster and a B.C. airline. He even helped operate a daycare with his first wife.

The couple married and had a son before moving to Regina in 2001 to be near her family. The marriage ended and she returned to B.C. with their son, now 15. He remarried and has since divorced, but Hoskin doesn’t see a reason to leave Regina.

“In a way, Regina is a lot like Woodstock.

It’s not too big and not too small,” he says.

“It’s my home now. And why leave home, especially if I don’t have a reason to?”

The more Juno

■ The Juno Awards are named after Pierre Juneau, the first president of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission.

■ The first Juno Awards ceremony was held in 1970, under the name the Gold Leaf Awards. In 1971 the name Juno was adopted.

■ The Junos were not awarded in 1988 due to restructuring the schedule so the ceremony would take place in the spring instead of the fall.

■ Until 1990, the awards ceremony was held in Toronto. In 1991 it moved to Vancouver; in 1995 to Hamilton. It alternated between those three cities until 2002.

■ In 2007 the Junos were held in Saskatchewan for the first time, at Saskatoon’s Credit Union Centre. Nelly Furtado was the host.

■ Notable Juno hosts over the years have included Andrea Martin, Rick Moranis, Celine Dion, Howie Mandel and Burton Cummings.

■ This year’s Juno Awards are being hosted by Michael Buble at Regina’s Brandt Centre on April 21.

Performers include Billy Talent, Carly Rae Jepsen, Serena Ryder and Saskatoon’s The Sheepdogs.

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Get an Even Bigger Wagon When I asked my husband why people should life. While writing Get a Bigger Wagon and Get an Even Bigger Wagon I have relived his read my book, he said, “because it’s funny.”

In Get a Bigger Wagon and the newly re- boyhood with him. Now, I recognize the signs of his style of entrepreneurism leased Get an Even Bigger Wagon, I in some of the spirited children I have written dozens of true stories meet. When children struggle with about my husband’s misadventures their daily grind, I often wonder if growing up in small town Saskatchit could be because they know exewan. At the end of every story, actly what they’d rather be doing.

I share what I think a child might Parenting such a child requires take away from the incident. Then, finding a balance between disciI ask my husband what he learned pline and freedom. My husband was from the experience, and he anblessed with the perfect mother for swers in his own inimitable way. If his spirit. it’s funny, it’s because he marches As you read these stories, I hope obliviously to his own beat.

Maureen Haddock you remember some of the emoMy husband is the type of entretional moments of your own childpreneur who uses instinct to choose his path; decisions have to feel right. I met hood. You may even come to understand him when we were 12, and at the time I didn’t some of the more colourful members of your fully understand his need to create his own family. At the very least, if you lived on the

Canadian Prairies during the 1950s and ’60s, you will relate to the boy as he longs for a television, lies to get a job, sneaks into the pool hall, drives underage, and learns that actions have consequences. Small towns have eyes … everywhere.

Today, in our house, we teasingly tell each other to get a bigger wagon. It is our way of saying, “tough it up, try again, stop whining, or get over it.” We love the idea of the get a bigger wagon philosophy. We are currently developing criteria for our Get a Bigger Wagon Awards, which will be presented to spirited, entrepreneurial youngsters. You will find information about these awards and more on our soon to be re-launched website at www.getabiggerwagon.com. Please join us at McNally Robinson Booksellers in Saskatoon on the evening of April 25 for a reading and book signing.

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Local couple promote glass art’s mystique

By Edna Manning Beautiful and elegant, glass is a difficult medium to master. Once artists have learned the technique of working with it though, the malleable glass is a stunning showcase of their talent.

Some of this province’s finest hand-crafted contemporary and traditional glasswork will be featured at GlassArt ’13, an annual exhibition presented by the Saskatoon Glassworkers’ Guild this weekend.

Robert Miller, president of the guild, along with his wife Elisabeth, joined the organization about two years ago. He said joining the guild was a great way to meet other members, exchange ideas and information, and expand their knowledge through workshops.

The Millers began pursuing their interest in glass art shortly after they were married, but put it on hold while their children were small.

“Once the children were older, we had more space and started taking classes at the university and from Lee Brady through the USCAD (University of Saskatchewan Certificate in Art & Design) program,” said Elisabeth.

The couple enjoyed learning a variety of techniques including glass cutting, leading, copper foiling and fusing. Intrigued by the possibilities and the challenges, they began to experiment.

Purchasing a small kiln was the next step.

“I’ve always been fascinated with the colour and beauty of glass and how, through different techniques, you can marry the colours and moods to create the desired effects,” Elisabeth said.

Both enjoy working with frit powder and other glass forms to create painterly works in glass.

Glass is an easily-manipulated medium that can be combined with different elements. It’s perfect for creating landscape scenes like the ones the Millers are currently producing.

Inspiration for their work comes from nature.

They love to recreate scenes of Saskatchewan landscapes, sunsets, and favourite places they’ve visited.

“I like the works of Monet and the Group of Seven. I’m trying to move into borderline abstract scenes and incorporate the emotions and the colours of winter, which is so much a part of our lives here,” she said.

The couple does some collaborative work but generally they work independently. Robert enjoys experimenting and pushing the limits of what he can create.

The Millers are juried members of the Saskatchewan Craft Council. Their work has been displayed in several galleries including the Black Spruce Gallery at Christopher Lake, The Mix Artist Collective, the Affinity Gallery and the Delmar Gallery before it closed. Robert’s work recently won several awards at the Saskatchewan Wildlife Art Association’s Reflections of Nature show.

Founded in 1987 by a group of glass art enthusiasts, the Saskatoon Glassworkers’ Guild is a non-profit organization that encompasses all forms of glass-working.

Celebrating its 25-year anniversary this year, the 30-member group meets monthly from September through May. The guild provides numerous educational opportunities for members.

High-profile glass artists from across North America are brought in regularly to conduct workshops in various disciplines as a way to enhance members’ knowledge and expertise.

GlassArt ’13 is a chance for visitors to check out the works of talented artists, talk to them about their art and see demonstrations. The event runs April 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and April 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Galleria, 15 Innovation Blvd. on the U of S campus. A reception and silent auction of members’ original work will be held in the evening on April 19, with hors d’oeuvres and music by harpist Chris Lindgren. There is no admission charge, but a silver collection will be taken up to offset costs.

For more information, visit www.saskatoonglassworkersguild.org. To contact Robert and Elisabeth Miller about their work, email robertmiller@sasktel.net.

Local artists Robert and Elisabeth Miller are members of the Saskatoon Glassworkers’ Guild (Robert is the current president) and will be exhibiting their work this weekend at GlassArt ‘13.

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Oprah appearance inspires Saskatoon audience

By Jenn Sharp It was a night for the ladies.

Women came with their mothers, their grandmothers, their daughters, sisters and friends to see Oprah Winfrey at Credit Union Centre on April 14. Winfrey was in Saskatoon during a seven-city Canadian tour to deliver advice many found motivational and inspiring.

Learned through 25 years of hosting the Oprah Winfrey Show and interviewing everyone from celebrities to ordinary people with extraordinary stories, Oprah’s “life lessons”

ranged from learning how to listen to your inner voice to preparing for a moment of opportunity. Funny and engaging, Winfrey’s conversational speaking style resonated with the mostly female audience. She brought many to tears at times, but more often incited laughter, smiles and appreciative applause.

“She was much more (than I expected),” said audience member Zeba Ahmad. “She was very real and you could relate to her. She wasn’t forcing you to relate — it just happened. You could see that she went through the same things you may have gone through or you

are even going through.

“You feel like she could be your friend and you could talk to her about anything.”

Self-deprecating, yet also proud of her accomplishments, Winfrey brought up several embarrassing mistakes she’s made in the past. She encouraged the audience to think differently about failure, saying it is life’s way of saying “get up and try something new.

“Failure is just life in its most poignant moment pushing us in a new direction,” she said.

Maura Davies thought Winfrey was “fabulous.

These women who attended Oprah Winfrey’s sold-out show in Saskatoon on April 14 all found the famous talk show host “inspiring.” From left, Zeba Ahmad, Maura Davies, Rhonda Speiss and Arla Gustafson. BRIDGES PHOTO BY JENN SHARP

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Davies, who is the president and CEO of the Saskatoon Health Region, said she’s fortunate to have discovered her purpose in life through her career choice. Purpose was something Winfrey encouraged audience members to find.

“I think I know the purpose that I have and I believe really strongly in it. That was very affirming for me,” said Davies.

At times Winfrey’s advice made her seem more of a spiritual leader. And judging by the audience’s reaction to her, many accept her guidance as divine teachings.

“Gratitude is the most powerful spiritual practice,” said Winfrey, and advocated keeping a gratitude journal.

Rhonda Speiss, PotashCorp’s manager of corporate philanthropy, has been a fan of Winfrey’s for years. Several of Winfrey’s life lessons were things Speiss already knew about herself but she said it solidified that knowledge to hear Winfrey speak it. One of those lessons was to learn to listen to your intuition.

“Life always comes speaking in a whisper at first,” Winfrey told the audience.

“There’s been times when you’ve looked back on your life and say ‘I should have seen it, I should have known, I should have listened.’

As you get older, it makes you have more trust in yourself. That’s one thing I’ve learned over my life is to trust my instincts,” Speiss said.

Part of Winfrey’s power, and the reason behind her immense popularity, is the ability to resonate in one form or another with so many.

No matter where you came from or where you’re going, there was something for everyone in her knowledge.

For Ahmad, who is a business development executive at Ernst & Young, Winfrey’s advice to let go of the hope that the past could have been different, was incredibly powerful.

“Forgetting the past and not letting that dictate who you are — I think that’s really important. We all go through things and have struggles at different points in our lives. It’s the past and it shouldn’t dictate who you are. As long as you’re true to yourself and you have that passion, you’re doing OK,” she said.

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By Jenn Sharp Indian food is the antithesis to everything I’ve known and loved about cuisine on the Prairies. There are no simple flavours and no simple dishes.

I recently spent a month in India, mainly in the southern city (and information technology capital) of Bangalore. Along with four others, I was sponsored by Rotary International to take part in a vocational and cultural exchange program. Hosted by various Rotary groups in Bangalore, every week I stayed with a different family. Through numerous homemade dishes, restaurant meals and a few trips to the street food market, I got to know the cuisine of that region very well.

Every state in India is completely different; the language, the culture and the food. So to say that I experienced Indian food would not be accurate as that would take months, if not years. I understand Bangalore’s food culture pretty well though.

It was hard to get a handle on what I was eating at the beginning. Things that looked hot were surprisingly mild while the most innocent-looking chutney burned to the core.

Most vegetable and meat dishes came in a curry sauce. Vegetarian food is the norm; so much so that restaurants would advertise if they had “non-veg” options. Chicken and mutton were common but I rarely saw beef on the menu (80 per cent of the population is Hindu and doesn’t eat it for religious reasons.)

People rarely use a knife and fork — they’ve mastered the right-handed eating technique.

The left hand is traditionally reserved for toilet activities and is unclean. Watching someone mould a soupy sambal curry and rice into balls which are pushed into the mouth using the thumb and three fingers is a sight to behold. I think it’s more difficult to master than chop sticks. I succeeded mostly in getting food all over my chin. An Indian friend watching me eat one night remarked that he wished he had brought his video camera.

The flavours are more complex than anything I’ve tasted, from pungent, astringent, sweet, spicy and everything in between. The copious amounts of garlic (street vendors sell it by the grocery bag) and spice also leave a taste in your mouth that lingers long after the last bite. I often smelled of curry spices; it seemed to come out through my pores.

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Watching someone mould a soupy sambal curry and rice into balls which are pushed into the mouth using the thumb and three fingers is a sight to behold. . . . I succeeded mostly in getting food all over my chin.

Sweets seem to be a diet staple and are sweeter than anything I’ve tasted. Often made with ghee (clarified butter) and flavoured with some type of fruit, nut paste or spice, they’re sometimes served at the beginning and the end of a meal (all good things start with a sweet I’ve been told).

There’s even “breakfast dessert.”

The chai and masala tea is legendary.

If I could have one milky, spiced hot cup of chai everyday for the rest of my life I would be a happy woman. So too are the roadside food trucks. Anyone that’s travelled in South Asia knows the joy of an unexpected street food stop. You’re never sure what you’re going to get but you can guarantee it’ll be delicious.

The eating times were hard to adapt to. Lunch is generally late — around 2 or 3 p.m. Thus many eat a heavy breakfast of dhosas (rice pancake generally with a potato masala stuffing and coconut chutney for dipping), a variety of fried breads, curries, rice and toast.

Vadas (a deep fried lentil flour dough-

Chai tea made with hot, steamed milk is a morning and afternoon staple. Chai wallah stands become crowded with people at about 5 p.m.

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nut) are a special breakfast treat at roadside food stalls. A typical Bangalore breakfast was much too heavy — fruit and curds is enough for me in the morning.

This often upset my hosts who pushed

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more food, not convinced I’d be able to survive on such a light breakfast. I was also told more than once to take food to my room with me at bedtime in case I woke up hungry and in need of a snack.

Dinner is late. Eating before 8 or 9 p.m. is unheard of in Bangalore. We were at a hotel for a Rotary event one night. The dinner buffet had been laid out for an hour but hardly anyone was eating so I dived in. An Indian friend approached. In a concerned voice he asked if everything was OK and if I was feeling all right because I was eating dinner so early.

“I’m fine,” I said. “It’s 9 p.m. and I’m hungry!”

Overall, I loved the food — the good and the bad, it’s all part of the experience.

Food is a huge part of a culture. If you don’t explore the cuisine, you haven’t really experienced the culture. In Bangalore, food plays such an integral role in daily lives that ghee is even used in religious ceremonies. In my foodie books, it would be a sin not to try it all at least once.

Deep fried food is a street food staple in Bangalore. Here a vendor slices pre-cooked bell peppers, chili peppers and bananas open. They’re then stuffed with a varietyty of spices and dropped in the hot oil once more before serving.

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Sean Burns Trio Lydia’s Pub, 650 Broadway Ave.

Steve Brockley Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

Whiskey on a Sunday Crackers Restaurant and Lounge, #1-227 Pinehouse Dr.

Spring Fever Cabaret w/ George Leach The Fez, 834B Broadway Ave.

BC Read Piggy’s Pub & Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N.

Roots Series: Rosie and the Riveters The Bassment, B3-202 Fourth Ave. N.

Right to Skate Fundraiser w/ Shooting Guns, The Classy Chasis and Lady Deathstryke Louis’ Pub, 93 Campus Dr.

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Slypstream Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Acres of Lions w/ Old Time Machine and Fisticuffs Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Friday, April 19

BC Read Piggy’s Pub & Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. Down with Webster Afterparty w/ D!ggy the DJ Tequila Nightclub, 1201 Albert Ave.

Marianas Trench w/ Down with Webster and Anami Vice Credit Union Centre, 101-3515 Thatcher Ave.

Rusty Men Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E.

Piano Fridays w/ Sheldon Corbett Roots Series: Rosie and the Riveters The Bassment, B3-202 Fourth Ave. N.

The Worst Pop Band Ever w/ Luke and Tess Pretty The Bassment, B3-202 Fourth Ave. N.

One Bad Son Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. 4 Front Army & Navy Veterans Club, 359 First Ave. N. Peter Katz and Emma-Lee The Refinery, 609 Dufferin Ave. Lounge Lizzards Toon Town Tavern, 1630 Fairlight Dr.

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Riff Raff Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Presidio Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St. 4 Front Army & Navy Veterans Club, 359 First Ave. N. Simon Walls McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

Ralph’s Rhythm Kings Fairfield Seniors’ Centre, 103 Fairmont Cres.

Mo Marley 4/20 Party w/ Misterfire Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E.

Neil Roston McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

Hooley w/ Johnny Don’t Lydia’s Pub, 650 Broadway Ave.

Library Voices w/ The Pistolwhips Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E.

Spring Fever Cabaret w/ Black Rain The Fez, 834B Broadway Ave.

Rusty Men Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E. Sunday, April 21 Presidio Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St. Jazz Diva Series: Véronique Eberhart Trio The Bassment, B3-202 Fourth Ave. N. Blues Jam Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Tonight It’s Poetry Lydia’s Pub, 650 Broadway Ave. Monday, April 22 Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Tuesday, April 23 The Arntzen Brothers The Bassment, B3-202 Fourth Ave. N. Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Open Mic Lydia’s Pub, 650 Broadway Ave. Wednesday, April 24 Holly Cole Broadway Theatre, 715 Broadway Ave. Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Open Mic The Fez, 834B Broadway Ave.

Johnny Broadway Record Club Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Souled Out Lydia’s Pub, 650 Broadway Ave.

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Mendel Art Gallery At 950 Spadina Cres. E. Staff members helped curate The Home Show, choosing works from the permanent collection relating to “home.” I Know You By Heart: Portrait Miniatures is an exhibition of 35 portraits from the late 18th to early 20th centuries. Jason Baerg: Returning is a multimedia exhibition featuring recent works by the Toronto artist. School Art, sponsored

by PotashCorp, is an annual juried exhibition showcasing art by Saskatoon students.

Artists by Artists features photographs by Barbara Reimer. Her mentor is Bart Gazzola. Blue, an exhibition organized by Mendel Youth Council, continues until April 24. On April 21 at 2 p.m., the CSawers musicians offer a free concert at the Mendel. The group includes music teachers who offer the Saskatoon Suzuki String Program for children.

The Gallery, Frances Morrison Library Until April 18 at 311 23rd St. E. The Toy Collector, by Jessica Edwards. A series of paintings and drawings both whimsical and sinister, exploring the idea of toys being collected and displayed in unexpected ways.

The Gallery/Art Placement Until April 18 at 228 Third Ave. S. An Independent View, watercolour landscapes by Canadian artist Reta Summers Cowley.

Affinity Gallery (Saskatchewan Craft Council) Until April 19 at 813 Broadway Ave. Insite Insight. The 330 Design Group showcases work that has evolved over two

years of shared dialogue and receptive making.

Gordon Snelgrove Gallery Until April 19 at 191 Murray Building, U of S. Commingling, new works by students in Advanced Photography.

Featuring Jordon Berry, Kate Blackport, Michelle Crockcroft, Kaitlyn Frolek, Aminah Jomha, Chiaka McNaughton, Brett Smith, Maia Stark, Ashton Turner and Jireh Wong.

Western Development Museum Until Sept. 2 at 2610 Lorne Ave. S. Kim Adams: Love Birds.

Scultures that re-imagine everyday materials. A collaborative exhibition presented by the Mendel Art Gallery and the Western Development Museum. An opening reception will be held April 19 at 7 p.m.

Big Sky Artists’ Annual Art Show and Sale April 19, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; April 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and April 21, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Grace-Westminster United Church Auditorium, 505 10th St. E. Refreshments are available.

Paved Arts/AKA Gallery Until April 20 at 424 20th St. W. The Performative Lens, photography by Evergon and Bart Gazzola. Toon’s Kitchen: The Saskatoon Project Space call for submissions. Deadline is April 26. Into the Woods, by Tammy Salzl, runs until May 24. Oil paintings and works on mylar in mixed media.

Visit www.pavedarts.ca and akagallery.org.

Parkridge Centre Until April 25 at 110 Gropper Cres. Dorothy Knowles: Prairie Pictures, an OSAC show.

SCYAP Gallery Until April 26 at 253 Third Ave. S. Celebration of Old Skin, by Andy Zimmerman. It is roughly based on the stability of the mental mind and the destruction it causes to the environment. Tribute is given to the fallen nature aspects of life.

The Mix Artist Collective Reopening for the spring season on April 27. With the works of 16 local artists. The gallery is located at 529 24th St. E. Hours are Saturday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

St. Thomas More Gallery Until April 27 at 1437 College Dr. Art for Arts’ Sake: Eighth Annual USCAD Instructors’ and Certificate Students’ art show.

Void Gallery Until April 28 at 2-1006 Eighth St. E. Studio 4417: Joanne Bolen and Randi Lalonde. Works from their print collective Studio 4417.

Station Arts Centre, Rosthern Until April 30 at 701 Railway Ave. in Rosthern. Prairie People, Joys and Challenges, acrylic paintings by Doreen Kalmakoff.

Watrous Library Through April in Watrous.

Photography by Marie. Images of nature and of local interest

by Marie Brumwell.

Art at Will (Formerly Willow Studio) Relocating in May to a new surprise location. Home, a collection of about 20 works from Saskatchewan and Alberta artists. The moving show will be replenished as art is sold. Visit artatwill.ca.

The Gallery at Clay Studio Three May 3, 7 p.m., at 3-527 Main St. The annual anniversary reception and open house.

Visit www.claystudiothree. org.

Luna & Hill Until May 4 at 208 Third Ave. S. New works by figurative/ symbolist painter Carol Wylie as she completes her MFA. The Mix Artist Collective Reopening for the spring season on May 4. With the works of 16 local artists.

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by Leane King of Spell It Photo Art, work by Ryan Schmidt, a display for the Vesna Festival, a display by the Mennonite Central Committee, a display from the Mendel ART for LIFE program, and displays from the Saskatoon Public School Board.

Saskatoon City Hospital Gallery on the Bridges Until May 30 on the third floor at Saskatoon City Hospital. Northern Dimensions, acrylic paintings of northern Saskatchewan by Joy Mendel. Works in oil, acrylic and watercolour by Saskatoon artist Irene Strochein, on the fourth floor.

Pacific Framing Gallery Through May at 204-2750 Faithfull Ave. Prairie landscape watercolours

by Jim Brager. Spring and retirement sale of art and framing. All items must go by the end of May. Handmade House Showcase Gallery Until June 1 at 710 Broadway Ave. Eclectic Birdhouses by Mary Romanuck. It features birdhouses made from naturally hollowed out poplar.

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See the Change — Be the Change April 18-21 at The Roxy Theatre.

Saskatchewan Eco Network’s Eighth Annual Environmental Film Festival.

Featuring a number of powerful international and local films on the environment. This year’s theme is water. Includes Lost Rivers, Chasing Ice, Blue Gold: the Tsilhqot’in Fight for Teztan Biny (fish lake), Carbon Rush and a variety of water film shorts.

With workshops and presentations.

“Second Look” Fashion Show April 19, 7 p.m., at St. Anne’s Fr. Donlevy Hall. The Fashion Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds will be donated to the Saskatoon Food Bank. Sponsored by St. Anne’s CWL and Clothing by CWL Clothing Depot.

For tickets call 242-7213.

Steam Punk Sketchy April 19, 7 p.m., at Free Flow Dance Centre, 224 25th St. W. Hosted by Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School Saskatoon. Art class meets cabaret. With steam punk inspired live models,

performances, sketch contests and steam punk related music. Drawing experience is not required. Age 19+.

Prairie Brass Band Festival April 19 and 20 at Third Avenue Centre. The Austrian brass septet Mnozil Brass performs on April 19. The festival gala, with Saskatoon Brass Band and Bridge City Brass Band from Saskatoon, Queen City Brass Band from Regina, Mission Hill Brass from Edmonton, and soloists from England, Glyn and Helen Williams, is on April 20.

Springtime Handmade Market April 19, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and April 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 535 Eighth St. E. Presented

by Flock and Gather Craft Collective.

Bigger Picture April 19-21 at The Centre. A Saskatchewan Cerebral Palsy Association fundraiser. Drop by and buy one of the 864 boxes and watch the Bigger Picture unfold. Sponsored by WestJet, Saskatoon Media Group and Pelican signs.

Living Well with Lupus Spring Symposium April 20, 12:30 p.m., at Smiley’s Buffet & Catering, 702 Circle Dr. E. Designed to address the needs of youth and adults with lupus. Blaine Mackie B.Sc.P.T presents “Physiotherapy, Lupus Treatment & Exercise,” a practical session of exercises. Admission is free of charge. Visit www.lupussk.com.

Jeans & Jewels Gala April 20, 5:30 p.m., at TCU Place. An evening of food and silent and live auctions, including a 2013 Harley Davidson donated by FFUN Motor Group. With entertainment by Junonominated country singer Dallas Smith. In support of Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan.

Music Through the Ages April 20, 7:30 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 323 Fourth Ave. S. An evening of choral music with The Cecilian Singers. Visit www.ceciliansingers.ca.

Saskatoon Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast April 20, 7:30 a.m., at Prairieland Park. With guest of honour, Mayor Donald Atchison. The Honorable

Lynne Yelich Minister of State and MP Kelly Block are pleased to present His Worship Mayor Donald Atchison with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal on the dedicated contributions and service to his peers, community and nation. With keynote speaker Michael “Pinball” Clemons on “Winning Against All Odds.”

The Silk Road April 20, 8 p.m., at The Refinery, 609 Dufferin Ave. Presented by Desert Beats Belly Dance. A dance journey down the silk road. Students, guest dancers and the troupe perform oriental, tribal, flamenco and Indian dance.

SYO Spring Concert April 20 and 21, at Quance Theatre in the Education Building at the U of S. Works by Tchaikovsky, Dvorak and Copland.

Our Kinda Country April 21, 2 p.m., at Grosvenor Park United Church, 407 Cumberland Ave. S. Kids of Note & The Notations’ eighth annual spring concert.

Featuring songs from country music radio, from old-time to Anne Murray and Johnny Reid. With special guest, Canadian country music star Brad Johner and the Cowpoke Band.

Refreshments and a silent auction follow the show.

Players’ Choice: Transcontinental Impressions April 21, 2:30 p.m., at the Bessborough Hotel. Featuring the Principal Players of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra with works by Maurice Dela, Manuel Oltra and Claude Debussy.

Resurrection Dance Theatre April 21, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at The Refinery, 609 Dufferin Ave. Presented by Broken Wings Missions.

The Resurrections Dance Theatre is from Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. The internationally recognized dance troupe is made up of orphans, former street children and child slaves from Haiti. Funds will be raised for Broken Wings Missions social and housing programs in Haiti.

Saskatoon Bahá’í Anniversary and Ridvan Festival April 21, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at The Willows, 382 Cartwright St. The

Saskatoon Bahá’í community celebrates the 60th anniversary of its formal incorporation in Saskatoon.

This is also the first day of the Ridvan Festival commemorating 150 years since the Bahá’í founder’s public declaration of mission dedicated to uniting humanity based on a global perspective informed by religion and science. Bahá’í activities are inclusive and the public is welcome to join in this anniversary and commemoration. Refrehments will be served.

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Ride the Cyclone Runs to April 21, 8 p.m. nightly, except Mondays, at the Broadway Theatre.

By Jacob Richmond. Music and Lyrics by Brooke Maxwell and Jacob Richmond. An Atomic Vaudeville Production. In this twisted cabaret, emceed by a fortune-telling machine named Karnack, small-town choir teens meet their demise in a freak roller coaster accident and are called back from the grave to perform one last time. With eerie tunes and outrageous storytelling, six teenagers explore their fears, triumphs, dreams and defeats, culminating in a showstopping ride at a carnival in Uranium City. Adult content and language.

Café Daughter April 18-28 at La Troupe du Jour, 914 20th St. W. Written by Kenneth T. Williams. Presented by SNTC. A onewoman show about a young CreeChinese girl, Yvette Wong, growing up in Saskatchewan during the ’50s and ’60s. It’s a story about a girl fighting loneliness, isolation and racism as she carves out her own place in the world. Inspired by the life of Dr. Lilian E. Quan Dyck, a well-known neuropsychiatrist and current member of Canada’s Senate.

Sexy Laundry Runs to May 5 at the Remai Arts Centre. Nightly at 8 p.m., except Mondays, as well as Sundays and April 24 at 2 p.m. By Michele Riml.

After 25 years of marriage, Alice and Henry have fallen into a predictable rut. In hopes of rekindling the flames of passion and unearthing her inner vixen, Alice whisks Henry away for a weekend. A touching and delightful comedy that strikes a chord in all of us. Adult content and language.

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Oprah made Saskatoon her last stop in a seven-city Canadian tour on April 14. A crowd of 13,000 flocked to Credit Union Centre to hear the famous talk show host’s inspirational lessons that guide her life. The event sold out quickly and the company putting on the event, tinePublic Inc., released 400 more tickets the week before after redoing the stage placement in CUC to create more seats. Oprah spent well over two hours addressing the audience in a humourous and motivational speech that at times brought many to tears. She was later joined on stage by Canadian journalist George Stroumboulopoulos who interviewed her before ending the night.

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GLASS SLIPPER BENEFIT FOR PRINCESSES

Saskatoon residents came out dressed in their finest to TCU Place on April 10 to support The Princess Shop. The sixth annual Glass Slipper Benefit for Princesses raised $24,000. The benefit (which was sold out for the first time in its six-year history) allowed the 375 guests to learn more about the impact The Princess Shop has on the lives of young women in the community.

Keynote speaker Eva Nepoose, a 2012 Princess Graduate, delivered a moving speech about her life and how The Princess Shop has changed it for the better.

Co-founders Chantal Moloney and Ainsley Robertson started the non-profit organization in order to give female graduates an enhanced graduation experience. Donations of dresses, shoes, purses and accessories are loaned to graduates who would not otherwise be able to purchase the items.

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Fostering cats is Elliott’s life’s work

By Ashley Martin The pitter-patter of little feet is a constant sound in Jaimie Elliott’s house. For the past four years, the Regina woman has fostered cats for the non-profit animal rescue group People For Animals (PFA). When she found a stray in her back yard but knew she couldn’t afford to support another cat, her neighbour told her about fostering. She hasn’t looked back.

Elliott has fostered 128 cats in the past four years. She also has three cats of her own, and a big dog named Sebastian. She adopted him six years ago from the Humane Society.

“Anybody that says dogs and cats can’t get along needs to meet Sebastian. He has won over every foster I’ve had,” said Elliott.

Elliott recently took on a mother cat named Rosie and her six kittens.

When two more newborns were found outside the city, Rosie adopted the orphans as well. That brought Elliott’s household total to 15 cats in March, before Rosie’s six kittens were adopted out.

“When you’re feeding as many cats as I am around here you go through a lot of bags of food. Superstore usually looks at me crazy when I go in and buy four big nine-kilogram bags. I usually get asked how many cats I have.”

Q: Tell me about Rosie.

A: She started hanging around as a stray/feral outside (her owners’) house about two years ago and they started feeding her. At the end of October when the snow hit, she showed up on their back deck the one day making quite a bit of ruckus. When they went out to check what was going on, she had a litter of four babies sitting on their deck.

Before she was done weening the first litter, not realizing that she could get pregnant while she was nursing, she ended up pregnant again with this litter.

Q: How did she come to adopt the two new kittens?

A: They were found by a concerned citizen out on a farm outside the city.

I guess mama had decided to give birth in a cow stall and, after giving birth to these two little munchkins, got trampled. These guys were a couple of hours old and when they showed up here I didn’t think they’d make it the night. They were so very cold.

Megan was 103 grams and Brigid was only 92 grams, so we’re talking two chocolate bars by comparative weight. But all of Rosie’s kittens piled on top of them and warmed them up.

Rosie took over and did all the heavy lifting and it’s just been the last couple of days that she’s decided if I’m home I have to take care of them.

Q: Do you ever wish you could have some peace between bottle feedings and caring for so many cats?

A: There are the occasional moments when I wish my house wasn’t a zoo, but honestly I love what I do.

Not everybody’s cut out for it and that’s OK ... but for me, this works.

This is my life.

I’ve gotten so used to it now that anything less than 10 just feels empty. That’s a sad statement to make; I realize that. (laughs) Q: How does it feel when you have to give up your foster cats?

A: I got into it knowing that they’re temporary residents. The ones that are skittish or have been in less than desirable situations, my job is to let them know that humans can be affectionate and loving and what pet ownership is supposed to be.

And then when they’re ready to go and the right home comes along, I feel gratified that they’re going to a good, loving home. It’s kind of nice when you watch somebody come and meet them and the connection being made, the bond being formed already.

Jaimie Elliott of People for Animals with a litter of kittens she has been fostering in her home in Regina.

Bridges photo by Bryan Schlosser

Q: How do you know if it’s the right fit between a pet and a person?

A: The running joke is humans pick their dogs, but cats pick their humans. If you’re looking for a goodfit cat, you’re looking for a cat that wants to be interacting with you.

And that’s the advantage to fostering. In the foster home you get a better sense of their personality. A cat that might be bouncing off the walls in a cage might not be all that energetic when they have free run

of a house.

I want them to go to the best home, not just a home. And sometimes that means they hang around for a while.

My longest foster so far is nine months. The longest foster that we have currently with PFA has been with us for two years.

Q: Do you ever see a day where you won’t foster cats?

A: No, never. Can’t imagine it. I’ll be 90 years old in my rocking chair and

I’ll still be fostering. And if I keep fostering the numbers I’ve been fostering, I’ll be well into the thousands by then.

Last summer PFA had 149 cats in its care, and only euthanizes pets if there’s a medical reason to do so. PFA is always looking for foster homes.

If you can’t foster, you can otherwise volunteer. Visit pfasask.com to learn more, and to view the animals up for adoption.

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Husband’s ‘appreciation’ of women crosses line Q: I’ve heard my husband use words like “hot,” “sexy,” and “babe” when he sees a pretty female. Some of these girls have been younger than our daughters. This happens when he thinks I can’t hear him or he thinks I’m not around.

We’ve been married for 30 years.

I understand that men, married or not, will look at women they find attractive. What I don’t like is when my husband takes a second look when he’s with me and thinks I’m unaware, or not hearing the comments he makes.

He says that none of these actions have to do with his love for me. I feel disrespected. My husband says all men do it and to get over it. Is he right?

Not Just Looking A: A long-married partner can be Right and Wrong at the same time. Yes, men look at pretty young females just as women notice attractive males, even much younger ones. It’s generally harmless, just appreciation of beauty and/or style

Ask Ellie

… especially when there’s been 30 years together, if the basic relationship is good.

What’s wrong is not “getting” how the other person feels. Since you’ve been clear that it offends you, he should be hearing signals … perhaps even some personal insecurity, or feelings about aging, or missing when he looked at you that way.

More important, he should understand the comparison to your own daughters and young women’s vulnerability. It makes you uneasy about how young women are leered at, what that can lead to, etc. It’s a sensitivity he, as a father, should feel too.

Despite his age or generational at-

titudes, he needs to be “educated” by you and his daughters about the risks to women even in civil society, based on some men’s attitudes about how they dress, where they’re walking, etc. Explain that you will NOT get over any sexualized commentary.

On your husband’s visual appreciation alone, cut him some slack. But talk to him about his verbal reaction, and why it hurts/upsets you.

If nothing else works, show him a buff young male on the cover of a fitness magazine and comment on his sexy six-pack.

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Q: My fiancé cheated on his ex, with me. I thought we’d just happened to fall in love because we worked together, and that she’d changed, gotten fat, was a nag, all just like he said.

However, his sister-in-law has let it slip that he’d also cheated before, on his first wife (which he never told me) and she hinted he’d been quite the player in his single days.

I got worried, snooped and caught him recently, through his emails.

He’s been having an affair for two months already.

He cried, said it was a terrible mistake, he was drunk, he wants me to forgive him. He insists I’m his true love. Is it possible for a repeat cheater to reform?

Last to Know

A: Possibly possible, but probably not. And definitely not if you just stay together, and get married, with no consequences to his cheating.

Walk away. If he wants to reform, he’ll have to admit to you that he’s a serial cheater. He must see a therapist to figure out why, then apologize and explain it to you without tears, just truth.

He also must agree to a trial period if you ever re-connect, with limits e.g. not contacting old flames, shared open email accounts, etc.

NOTE: Your separation should be for a year. IF he can last that long

without cheating, you may have a chance ….

Q: My friend, mid-30s and separated, has kids, as do I, but I’ve remarried and she hasn’t. She asks a lot of favours.

She’s a very good friend and I like doing things with her. How do I tell her what I’m feeling without hurting her feelings and our friendship?

There’s an event soon, selling objects at a trade show she asked me to sell for her. I agreed. She said she can’t pay me, so I suggested a 5 per cent commission if I sell an object.

Now, just before the event, she says if she gives me a commission she won’t make a profit.

I should just feel good about giving my time but I have too much on my plate.

Feeling Used A: If you want to stay friends, do this one last “favour.” Next time she requests something, be firm ahead, e.g. “I’ll take a small commission or I can’t give my time.”

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