Bridges - June 25, 2014

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ON THE SCENE: Jazz Fest signals the start of summer festival season P. 14

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Garnish galore! Five Caesars that drink like a meal P. 26

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KEEPING CAMPERS HAPPY THERE’S A CAMP FOR EVERY KID, LIKE JAMIE FRERICHS, WHO LOOKS FORWARD TO SHOWING OFF HIS ABILITIES THIS SUMMER P. 7

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Arabian horse Flash Alert, aka ‘Sox’ was in downtown Saskatoon over the lunch hour letting people know that he’s performing at an Arabian Horse Showcase on the weekend. BRIDGES PHOTO BY MICHELLE BERG

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IN THE CITY — 2 A moment in time: Photographer Michelle Berg’s shot that defines the week

ON THE SCENE — 14 Summer festival season has begun as the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival opening weekend kicks off

SPACES — 4 Architect’s dream home connects family to nature

OUTSIDE THE LINES — 18

GARDENING — 6 Passion flowers surprisingly easy to grow on the Prairies

EVENTS — 20

CROSSWORD/SUDOKO — 19

READ MY BOOK — 25 Pauline Minevich’s Art of Immersive Soundscapes

ON THE COVER — 7 The summer camp round-up of the best spots for your kids in Saskatoon and Saskatchewan

SHARP EATS — 26 Five Caesars that drink like a meal

ASK ELLIE — 13 Use caution when online dating

WINE WORLD — 28 Refreshing fruit wine made close to home

The Caesar is a truly Canadian treat. But is the modern version a cocktail or a meal?

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Architect’s dream home connects family to nature

By Jenn Sharp An environmentally-conscious home north of Saskatoon was designed with the natural world in mind. By creating a space that honours its surroundings, the owners have made a home that reflects their own gentle souls.

WHAT?: An expansive home designed with architectural principles in mind. Clean lines combined with huge windows on all sides make it seem like one is a guest of nature, rather than a conqueror. The home was designed to blend in, rather than compete with the natural surroundings. Deer and fox frequently run through the yard, and feeders near many of the windows attract a range of birds. Air conditioning isn’t necessary because the screened windows are placed to allow for cross breezes in the hottest summer months.

WHO?: Gwen and Heney Klypak, along with their son Kaelen.

WHERE?: North of Saskatoon near Wanuskewin Heritage Park.

WHEN?: The build started four years ago but the land was purchased long before. It was a lengthy process to get approval from various government bodies to build on the spot. Two provincial archeologists had to approve the project and ensure the house would not disturb anything of historic value. The house is also situated on a bluff overlooking a creek, so the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority had to approve the building plans.

The Klypaks are stewards of nature, however, and want nothing more than to preserve their surroundings.

“We want to keep it as natural as we can,” says Gwen. “The whole idea was to sit the house on the hill very gently without disturbing too much of the natural environment.”

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SPACES HOW?: Heney, an architect in Saskatoon, took his time designing the house, pouring over case studies, while incorporating Gwen’s ideas. Her requests were few: A walk-in pantry, walk-in closet, white bath tub (the one in their old house was red) and an inspiring place to work (she’s a textile artist).

Besides that, she gave him creative rein to do as he pleased.

“He asked my opinion a lot so that was good,” she says.

WHY?: The family lived a mile north of their current spot for 13 years. Heney would go for runs along the creek the new house overlooks.

“He would come home and say, ‘We need to build a house (there).’ I thought he was nuts but … he would just dream about it.”

One day he approached the owner about purchasing the land. The rest is history, and Gwen loves the spot just as much as Heney.

“It’s a peaceful, calming, creative place to be,” she says.

That’s mainly due to huge windows that provide an unobstructed view of the creek valley. The house itself is as open as the prairie around it, perfect for a couple that loves to entertain.

Pieces by local artists and some of Gwen’s grace the walls, a few of which house two-way gas fireplaces that bring warmth to the space.

The house is designed to accommodate the couple in their later years and can be made wheelchair accessible. There’s even space for an elevator.

Gwen’s workspace on the lower level is any artist’s dream. A huge room, flanked on one side by a fireplace, and lined with windows, contains her loom, books and art supplies.

“Down here, I feel like I’m immersed in the creek.

Upstairs you look on to it but here you’re level with it. It’s just a dream come true.”

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Passionate about passion flowers

By Lyndon Penner A few years ago, people started putting tropical-looking plants in their gardens. Far from dying down, this trend continues to gain momentum.

All the chic and stylish gardeners — even on the Prairies — are riding the wave. Hibiscus, oleander, castor beans, plumbago, citrus trees and the like are all making their way onto patios and decks. Depending on what kind of a summer we have, the results can be thrilling or underwhelming. Among the most determined of gardeners, Prairie people have not let the harsh climate and short season slow them down. More and more often, I’m being asked about the use of tropicals as seasonal interest plants or how to overwinter them properly indoors.

One of the most exciting groups of tropical plants is the passion flower (Passiflora). These are appearing with surprising regularity at local garden centres. One of the most diverse groups of herbaceous plants in the world, they have an exciting history to go along with their exotic and other worldly flowers.

Have you ever been to Ikea? You purchase a book shelf or a table, it comes in a box and you go home to assemble it yourself. A passion flower looks rather like someone went to Ikea, purchased a variety of floral parts, and took them home and assembled them into a blossom as best as they could. There is nothing else like them on Earth. They would not have been out of place in the film Avatar and having one in your garden is magical. There is no other word for it.

Growing passion flowers in a prairie garden is a challenge, but certainly not something out of reach. I first started growing passion flowers when I was a teenager and though I killed quite a number of them, I eventually figured out how I could make them (reasonably) happy.

The first time one flowered for me I was 18. I was fairly sure that I had just accomplished something outside the realm of possibility. It was one of the most empowering gardening experiences I ever had.

Since that time, I have grown many of them. Some were easy and rewarding, others were challenging and difficult. All have added interest to my gardening journey.

They grow extremely quickly and, in the right setting, can produce their stunning flowers all summer long. They come in white, red, yellow, blue, violet, purple, pink and rose. Some are easier to grow than others, many can be overwintered indoors fairly easily and a few are richly scented.

Getting them to produce fruit (yes, the famous passion fruit) is not something you should count on, but it’s not quite impossible either.

It’s an easy group of plants to fall in love with. Having a passion flower in bloom in a prairie garden is like finding a diamond while digging your carrots.

To keep a passion flower happy and flowering madly, you’ll need to feed and water them well. Plant them in well-draining potting media. Because they are tropical, they basically need to think they’re in South America: a sheltered, sunny spot protected from the wind and cold suits them best. Also, as vines, provide support for them to wrap their tendrils around and climb up and over!

I have seen passion flowers naturalized in Hawaii. When I lived in Australia, I pulled them out of my garden as weeds. I never fail to be astounded and perplexed by these gorgeous and extremely distinctive plants.

Lyndon Penner, author of The Prairie Short Season Yard, will be teaching an especially smashing introduction to passion flowers at the U of SK Hort week, July 5-11. http:// ccde.usask.ca/gardening/hortweek, 306-966-5546 or master.gardeners@

Passion flowers are capable of blooming and thriving on the Prairies if given proper care.

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usask.ca for more information on courses and registration.

Have a gardening question? Contact GardenLine, 306-966-5865 or gardenline@usask.ca.

This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial.ca; hortscene@yahoo.com). Check out our bulletin board or calendar for upcoming horticulture events (Labour & Learn at the Forestry Farm; garden tour on July 13).

The passion flower fruit is known as lilikoi in Hawaii.

PHOTO COURTESY LYNDON PENNER

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It’s fun to get the chance to hang out with friends. – Jamie Frerichs

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

The summer camp guide

By Bridges staff For a week every summer, Jamie Frerichs gets to escape to a place made just for kids like him.

Jamie, who has cerebral palsy, is getting ready for his third year at Camp Easter Seal, which specializes in children with physical disabilities and adults with both mental and physical disabilities.

“I’m pumped,” Jamie says. He is scheduled to head out to camp, which is located near Watrous, near the end of July.

“It’s fun to get the chance to hang out with friends.”

Jamie’s favourite activities out at camp are wheelchair basketball and swimming.

Normally, he isn’t able to swim.

“I do swim, although when I jump in a pool on my own I sink like a rock,” he says.

At camp, the counsellors are trained to help the kids out, allowing them to try new things. Jamie is already excited for wheelchair tennis, a new activity for him.

“For Jamie, I think it’s a really safe place for him to do things he can’t do elsewhere,” his father Darrel says. Jamie has had to undergo numerous surgeries, and uses a walker to get around.

“He’s elated to go (and) not really happy to come back,” Darrel jokes.

This year, Jamie has had the chance to spread the word about the place he loves.

Easter Seal selected him as their Saskatchewan ambassador.

“I was shocked — out of all the other kids in Saskatchewan,” he says.

On top of media appearances, which he enjoys, Jamie got a signed Ben Heenan Roughriders jersey and tickets to an upcoming game. When asked if he was a big Riders fan, his response was simply, “Heck yeah!”

He seems excited about spreading the word. It’s an easy job when you love the thing you’re promoting.

“There’s a flyer that says, ‘You can put ability in disability.’ I see that,” he says, describing a friend who learned to get in and out of his wheelchair on his own.

Ability aside, Jamie’s enthusiasm is rooted in the same thing that makes summer camp magical for all types of kids, wherever they go.

“It’s a chance to get out there and have fun.”

Saskatoon Camp Easter Seal’s ambassador Jamie Frerichs, right, with his father Darrel.

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SUMMER CAMPS

Students in the Sci-Fi Science Camp, instructed by University of Saskatchewan students, watch their model rockets blast off in a field on campus during the 2013 camp. BRIDGES FILE PHOTO BY GREG PENDER

Saskatoon camps: SCI-FI SCIENCE CAMPS Week long camps, July through August at the U of S Age groups range from Grades 1 to 9 Availability and registration online: http:// scifi.usask.ca/summer_camps.php The University of Saskatchewan’s summer science camps offer a wide range of topics for

inquiring young minds.

Topics include biology, chemistry, dinosaurs, computer science, robotics and more. Kids will also work on special projects that are different every year to ensure a unique experience every summer.

There’s also a “Girl Power” camp designed to foster the next generation of female scientists.

Kids outside Saskatoon can take part in satellite camps in Prince Albert, Yorkton, Kindersley and North Battleford.

SASKATOON ZOO SOCIETY SUMMER CAMPS Week long camps, July through August at the Forestry Farm Separate age groups for seven to 10, 11 to 14 Availability and registration online: http:// www.saskatoonzoosociety.ca/programs/ camps.html Young animal lovers have a chance to spend a week with wildlife at the Forestry Farm and

other areas around Saskatoon.

Younger campers spend their days at the zoo playing games, doing crafts and learning about the animals.

On top of zoo time, the older group also heads out to explore Pike Lake, the Saskatoon Natural Grasslands and Beaver Creek. They’ll even take a canoe trip and have a sleepover at the zoo.

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Girls Rock Camp Some of Saskatoon’s most prominent female musicians are hoping to inspire young girls to balance the gender scale in rock and roll.

“If you go to see a band perform live, the instances where female musicians outnumber male musicians are rare,” says Mairin Loewen, one of the organizers of Saskatoon’s first Girls Rock Camp. Before becoming a city councillor she was a member of successful Saskatoon rock collective Carbon Dating Service.

“I always had a positive experience being a musician in Saskatoon. It’s a supportive music community.

“But I also think you don’t see many bands with lots of girls, or all girls, and when they do occur it’s somewhat of a novelty,” Loewen says.

From Aug. 18 to 22, girls aged seven to 13 will learn to play instruments, form bands, and eventually write and perform their own songs at a public show.

The idea came from similar camps run in other cities around North America.

“That (age) is the time when girls are starting to see the influences of media and pop culture on their

life. We thought it would be a good age range to provide some positive role modelling of women in music,” Loewen says.

The instructors lined up for the camp are a who’s-who of Saskatoon’s rock scene. We Were Lovers, The Moas, Powder Blue, Jeans Boots and Slow Down Molasses are just some of the acts contributing. Loewen says the women were very excited to teach a younger generation.

“The uptake for this camp, both from the perspective of campers and volunteers, has been incredible.”

The idea was so popular that this year’s camp sold out fast.

“The camp filled up in less than two hours, so we know there’s a lot of demand out there for this.

We’re hoping to expand in future years,” Loewen says.

Those who couldn’t get a spot can still enjoy the results when the newly formed bands perform their songs at Village Guitar and Amp on Aug. 22.

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SUMMER CAMPS LIVING HISTORY YOUNG PIONEER CAMP July 21 to 25 or July 28 to Aug. 1 at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon Availability and registration information online: http://www. wdm.ca/stoon/pioneer_camp. htm Young’uns can get a taste of what life was like for the early immigrant pioneers on the prairies.

Each camp consists of five afternoon sessions, where kids will learn the old ways to bake bread, wash clothes and more.

They’ll hear stories of pioneer life, see the kind of games people played back in the day, and even learn to milk a cow.

What better way to appreciate the technology we have today than try to live without it?

MENDEL GALLERY SUMMER ART CAMPS Week-long camps, Monday to Friday, July 7 to Aug. 22 Age groups ranging from six to 12 Availability and registration information online: http:// www.mendel.ca/summer-artcamps/ Young talents have a chance to shine at the Mendel Art Gallery. Week-long sessions, led by professional artists in a small studio environment, are tailored to the kids’ age groups.

Campers will be exposed to a wide range of visual media such as drawing, painting and sculpting.

Supplies are provided by the gallery. Beginners are welcome, but experienced young artists will have plenty to do and create.

MAKING A SCENE DRAMA CAMPS Four separate camps between July 7 and Aug. 1 at the U of S Ages 10 to 17 Availability and registration information online: www.arts. usask.ca.drama/ Aspiring young thespians can

get some stage time at the University of Saskatchewan.

Run by the school’s drama department, the camp is taught by senior students in the faculty.

Kids will learn to be quick on their feet in improvisation sessions. They’ll see how to build a believable persona through characterization. And none of that would matter if they couldn’t be seen and heard, so they are taught voice and movement lessons.

Other topics include monologues, mime, theatre and improv games. They’ll also get to hang out on a set and learn about props and costuming.

PROVINCIAL CAMPS: CAMP FYREFLY August 1-4, 2014 at Lumsden Beach Camp Age range between 14 and 24 Applications close June 30: usask.ca/education/fyrefly/ Express yourself this summer at a fun, social retreat. Founded in 2004 as a university-community project, Camp fYrefly is designed for sexual minority and gender variant youth.

J. Maze is the artist in residence for this year’s camp. The selfdescribed “black/trans/queer/ rowdy-as-hell poet with a capital P” is based in New York City.

Maze will lead workshops that encourage creative expression and solidarity. Other workshops focus on aboriginal/two-spirit and transgender issues, plus a variety of other topics.

Camp fYrefly is a safe place where youth can build leadership skills, self-esteem, life and personal understanding while enjoying the great outdoors.

Camp programming is developed in part by a youth advisory committee, and older youth help to mentor and support the younger campers.

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SUMMER CAMP ESSENTIALS

Got your bags packed for camp? Don’t leave home without these essentials:

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1. HAT: Look and stay cool while you protect those precious peepers from the sun. Bonus for parents — hats are hardier than sunglasses.

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2. FLASHLIGHT: Afraid of the dark? Nobody has to know about it — just sleep with your handly flashlight close by for nighttime bathroom excursions.

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3. SLEEPING BAG: If it’s your first time away from home, a sleeping bag is the perfect place to hide your favourite teddy bear or blankie without looking like a chump in front of your cabin mates.

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4. BAG OF CANDY: A great bargaining chip especially if you want to score the top bunk or get out of doing dishes.

5. SUNSCREEN AND BUGSPRAY: Nobody likes the lobster look so lather up! And keep the pesky skeeters at bay too. Tip to the wise: Aerosol bugsray can double as bear mace if you can spray it in his eyes.

6. WEENIE ROASTING STICK: Most camps should supply this essential but just in case they don’t it’s always good to come armed. Just don’t get kicked out of camp for treating the stick like a sword.

Siblings Sacha, 11, and Mila Ruecker, 10, are armed and ready for summer camp.

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SUMMER CAMPS

Can-Ta-Ka-Ye is one of two Girl Guide-operated camps in Saskatchewan. Girls learn valuable outdoor camping skills in the woods near Lake Diefenbaker while making new friends. SUBMITTED PHOTO DALLAS VALLEY RANCH CAMP Camps run June 24 to Aug. 28 southwest of Lumsden Ages nine to teenagers Applications accepted in February on a first-come, first-served basis. There’s still room in the 2014 camps: dallasvalley.com If you have a horse-crazy child in the house, the Dallas Valley Ranch camp is one of your best bets in the province.

The ranch caters to a range of ages and skill levels, including a barrel racing camp for girls. The western riding camp includes an overnight trail ride through the Boggy Creek Valley.

They offer a variety of other camps, without a riding focus, for children and teens. All camps include a spiritual aspect. There are even adventure

and firearms safety camps. Sports camps are held southwest of Regina in partnership with Millar College of the Bible. In September, an adult retreat is offered BLACKSTRAP YOUTH CAMP Camps run July 6 to August 8 at Lake Blackstrap Age range between eight and 13 There’s still room available in many camps: campblackstrap.wix.com/ blackstrap-camp Blackstrap Youth Camp started in 1972 to offer kids a week of swimming, camp fires, canoeing, archery, cooking classes and craft projects. The camp is reasonably priced and features different themes each week, like Blast from the Past and Welcome to the Jungle.

Don’t forget to bring your marshmallows either — you can expect nightly camp fires and ghost stories.

CAMP CAN-TA-KA-YE AND HERITAGE LAKE CAMP GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA Can-ta-ka-ye: Three camps in July and August for girls aged five to 18, on Lake Diefenbaker near Birsay.

Heritage Lake: Available for Girl Guide or Scouts campers and their affiliates until October, north of Candle Lake.

Register for both with Girl Guides of Canada Saskatchewan Council: girlguides.sk.ca Can-ta-ka-ye is open to all girls, both members and non-members that want to meet new friends while

learning valuable outdoor camping skills in the peaceful woods near Lake Diefenbaker. A mother/daughter camp in July is aimed at younger girls, while an outdoor skills camp in August is aimed at older youth. The camp opened in 1969.

The first Girl Guide camps were held at Little Sandy Lake in 1960, which was renamed Heritage Lake in 1966.

Designed for wilderness stewardship programs and self-planned programs, campers and their leaders often take overnight canoe trips.

D-CAMPS: SASKATCHEWAN CHILDREN’S CAMP July 27 to August 1 at Camp Easter Seal in Manitou Beach. Family camps run in Regina, Saskatoon and Arlington Beach.

Age range between seven and 14 Registration at: dcamps.ca/camp/ saskatchewan-family-camp Operated by the Canadian Diabetes Association, D-Camps began in 1953 and are now in nine provinces. Children living with Type 1 diabetes can enjoy a week at camp and parents can rest assured their needs will be monitored by a team of trained medical professionals. Apart from the usual camp activities, kids also learn about managing diabetes while benefiting from others’ experiences. Empowering kids to manage diabetes is a big part of the camp; many alumni say the camp was the first time they administered their own insulin. A three-tiered pricing program, plus limited fee subsidies make the camp affordable for all families.

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ASK ELLIE

When online dating, let instinct be your guide Q. I’ve been divorced for a couple of years and decided to try online dating. I’m a fairly confident woman, so I was very careful in deciding which profiles I’d respond to.

One man passed my scrutiny and we had several pleasant online chats. I agreed to our first personal meeting over coffee in a public place.

That day, I received a rambling email about how excited he was to meet me, how wellsuited we were, and urging me to come to his place as it was better to be alone to really get to know each other.

I didn’t even reply. I know some online meetings have led to happy results, but I’m sure there are plenty of predatory types, like this guy, who are able to hook someone’s interest and lure them into an unsafe situation such as he was doing.

I offer this as a warning to online daters: Don’t let your guard down and agree to anything your gut knows is possibly dangerous.

Trust Your Gut A. Thanks for the alert. It’s good to remind others from your personal experience that despite hearing about successful online connections, far more turn out to be a waste of time, misleading fantasy, a downright scam or potentially harmful.

Q. My son married earlier than planned due to an unexpected pregnancy. The quickly scaled-down wedding was organized and turned out lovely.

All went well until after the baby was born, and her mother came to visit and stayed for the baby’s first month. Soon after, I felt increasingly unwelcome and uncomfortable, but attributed it to hormonal or post-natal issues.

Suddenly, my daughter-in-law stated that she’s not attending a family function due to all the “tension” between us! I was shocked, especially when my son turned on me as well.

When asked to clarify, she mentioned “things” that happened during the wedding and a baby shower I’d hosted, that have no true basis in fact.

She threatened me with not seeing my grandson. My son says there’s nothing he can do!

My husband visits unexpectedly and is welcomed. We’ve all been to counselling and were advised to leave them alone, that they’ll turn around when ready. That was six months ago.

I now feel angry with my son for not standing up for his family. He’s also rejected his sister, who was always there for him, and he warned her that he didn’t think he could at-

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Q. I’m a man, 55, and married over 25 years.

When my wife and I make love, which isn’t very often, she always turns her head away when I go to kiss her.

I tell her I love her even after we come home from work but she just responds, “yes.”

Why would she turn her head away when I go to kiss her? I know she’s not obligated to say she loves me.

Rejected Kiss A. This must be a different response from that of the past, to cause you to write. Try to think of what’s changed around the time she started turning her head away.

If it’s related to the timing or infrequency of lovemaking, perhaps there’s been a hormonal change, or even depression associated with menopause.

Talk to her instead of seeking a kiss. Ask her how she’s feeling, and show a desire to understand about her well being; you may learn more.

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What can I do if she’s not willing to see or talk to me and my son has turned his back on me?

Devastated Grandmother A. It’s a tough situation since you don’t know what caused this sudden, severe breach.

The counselling only addressed the immediate divide.

Perhaps your husband could have a casual chat alone with your son, and ask if he knows the true origins of her reaction to you.

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The opening weekend kicked off with Colin James on Friday night. Ben Harper hit the stage on the summer solstice (Saturday night), while John Legend closed out the Sunday show, both playing to sold-out crowds.

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Wed. , Ju ne 25 Kelly Read Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Little King and Grounded: Ryan Davis and Matthew Kopperud Village Guitar & Amp, 432 20th St. W.

SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Charles Lloyd Quartet and Jon Ballantyne Broadway Theatre, 715 Broadway Ave.

Fri., June 27 Absofunkinlutely Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Lorraine Klaasen The Bassment, 202 Fourth Ave. N.

SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Brandi Disterheft Quartet, The Jam w/ The Outer Bridge Ensemble The Bassment, 202 Fourth Ave. N.

Skratch Bastid & The Gaff w/ Charly Hustle and Kidalgo O’Brians Events Centre, 241 Second Ave. S.

Band Wagon Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N.

SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Mac Demarco w/ Calvin Love and Meatbodies Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E.

The Standards Trio McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

DJ Cam Watson Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Condition One, Percussion Syndicate Experience Downtown Free Stage, 21st St. E. and First Ave. S.

The Rhythmaires Fairfield Senior Citizens’ Centre, 103 Fairmont Ct.

Even if you missed out on tickets to the mainstage events at the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, you can still get in on the fun and music at the Spadina Freehouse Free Stage at 608 Spadina Cres. E. BRIDGES FILE PHOTO BY GORD WALDNER

SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Earnest Ernie’s Pan Fried Blues, Joel Grundahl Trio, Brett Balon Sextet: Brecker Brothers Tribute, The Blue Mules, 24th Street Wailers PotashCorp Club Jazz, Friendship Park SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Phoenix Lauren and The Strengths Spadina Freehouse Free Stage, 608 Spadina Cres. E. SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: The Lost Keys Second Avenue Grill Free Stage, 123 Second Ave. S.

T h u rs . , Ju n e 2 6 Wires ‘n Wood Crackers Restaurant & Lounge, 1-227 Pinehouse Dr. Soul Picnic Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: The Jam w/ The Outer Bridge Ensemble The Bassment, 202 Fourth Ave. N. Cousins w/ Caves Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Delhi 2 Dublin w/ Tim Vaughn Band Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E. SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Royal Canoe, Young Benjamins Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N. SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Misterfire, Jim Balfour and the Outer Rings Experience Downtown Free Stage, 21st St. E. and First Ave. S. SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Jim Balfour and the

Outer Rings, Dave Nelson w/ Gillian Snider, Joel Miller SWIM, Parab Poet, Nomadic Massive PotashCorp Club Jazz, Friendship Park SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Crestwood The James Hotel Free Stage, 620 Spadina Cres. E. SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: 24th Street Wailers Spadina Freehouse Free Stage, 608 Spadina Cres. E. SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Neil Currie Quartet Second Avenue Grill Free

Midnight Luv Toon Town Tavern, 1630 Fairlight Dr. Evil Ebenezer and Factor Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N. SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Nomadic Massive w/ Aaron Adair & SK Soul Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E. SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Galactic/Maceo Parker TD Mainstage Bessborough Gardens, 601 Spadina Cres. E. SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Earnest Ernie’s Pan Fried Blues Experience Downtown Free Stage, 21st St. E. and First Ave. S.

SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Apollo Cruz, Ellen Kolenick and Jessica Robinson, 3M2C, Indigo Joseph, Delhi 2 Dublin PotashCorp Club Jazz, Friendship Park SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Don Griffith Trio The James Hotel Free Stage, 620 Spadina Cres. E. SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Indigo Joseph Spadina Freehouse Free Stage, 608 Spadina Cres. E. Band Wars X Semi Finals w/ The Dirty Show Rock Bottom, 834B Broadway Ave. Darwin and the Boys Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E. Whiteboy Slim Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. Sat., June 28 The 100th Meridian Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Changing Seasons: Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra w/ Phil Dwyer, Kelly Jefferson and Mark Fewer Broadway Theatre, 715 Broadway Ave. SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: TD Jazz Intensive, Nels Cline & Julian Lage, The Jam w/ The Outer Bridge Ensemble The Bassment, 202 Fourth Ave. N. Band Wagon Army and Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N. Lady Hawke Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St. Len Gadica Downtown Legion, 606 Spadina Cres. W.

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EVENTS Wayne Bargen McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

SUMMER PROGRAMS AT THE MARR JULY 2014 Tuesday, July 1 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Dominion Day Celebration.

Young and old alike are invited to the Marr Residence for an old-fashioned Dominion Day Celebration Stop by for games, entertainment and refreshments.

SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Five Alarm Funk Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E.

Sunday, July 6 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Open House and Garden Concert The house will be open for tours and a musical program will take place in the garden at 2 p.m.

Sunday, July 13 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Teddy Bears’ Picnic Bring a special stuffed animal and join in on songs, stories and games as we celebrate teddies! (nut-free refreshments will be served). Suitable for children under six and their families.

SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: The Gaff, Shad, Common TD Mainstage Bessborough Gardens, 601 Spadina Cres. E. SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Leeroy Stagger, John Antoniuk Village Guitar & Amp, 432 20th St. W. SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Shelley Ewing Quintet w/ Malcolm Travis, Toon Town Big Band, The VeXations, Misterfire, We Were Lovers PotashCorp Club Jazz, Friendship Park SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Hot Club Saskatoon The James Hotel Free Stage, 620 Spadina Cres. E. SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Aaron Adair & SK Soul Spadina Freehouse Free Stage, 608 Spadina Cres. E. Dead City Dolls Rock Bottom, 834B Broadway Ave. Darwin and the Boys Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E. Whiteboy Slim Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. S un., Jun e 29 Tim Vaughn Wild Tea and The Spirits Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Lady Hawke Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St.

Sunday July 20 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Open House Join us for a tour of the house and enjoy the ambience of the lovely Marr Garden.

Sunday July 27 1:00-4:00 pm Family Chores in Pioneer Times Interpreters will give you an opportunity to experience the type of work done by family members in the 1880’s.adults and children alike!

Rainbow Danceland by David Thauberger is on display at the Mendel Art Gallery.

SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Five Alarm Funk, Dr. Don & The Black Mambas, The Legendary Downchild Blues Band TD Mainstage Bessborough Gardens, 601 Spadina Cres. E. SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: King Street Station Jazz, Andino Suns, Absofunkinlutely, Five Alarm Funk PotashCorp Club Jazz, Friendship Park SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival: Absofunkinlutely Spadina Freehouse Free Stage, 608 Spadina Cres. E. Mon., June 30 Wild Tea and The Spirits Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Greys, Silent Era, The Wizards and The Artsy Chicks Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Tues., July 1 Darwin and the Boys Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E.

# ART Mendel Art Gallery June 26 at 950 Spadina Cres.

E. Performance by Berlinbased artist Thomas Zipp, in connection with the exhibition Convoluted Beauty. Sum-

mer exhibitions open June 27: Convoluted Beauty: In the Company of Emily Carr; Sympathetic Magic, examining the Canadian northland from diverse perspectives; A Vital Force, works from 193353 by the Canadian Group of Painters. The Artists by Artists Mentorship Program reflects Sean Weisgerber’s work with his mentor, Marie Lannoo.

Mendel Chief Curator Lisa Baldissera gives a talk/tour June 27, 7 p.m., and opening reception, 8 p.m. Curator Alicia Boutilier leads a talk/tour June 29, 1 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer Puppets at the Marr : Saskatoon Stories 1883 to 1908- A Puppet Show The year is 1883 and it is an exciting time full of adventures. Watch Saskatoon grow, starting from a wide open prairie to the hustle of bridges, buildings, and business.

Join us on the lawn at the Marr Residence. Free admission.

Tuesdays: 10:30 - 11:30 am. on July 8, 22, 29 and August 12, 19.

Thursdays: 1:30-2:30 – July 10, 24, 31 and August 14, 21.

For more information about this program contact Andrew Whiting at the MVA306-665-6887, awhiting@meewasin.com.

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The Gallery/Art Placement Until June 26 at 228 Third Ave. S. Jonathan Forrest’s Field Notes. New acrylic paintings as “notes” from the “painting trenches.”

Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery Until June 28 at 601 Main St. in Humboldt. Elevators, photography by Greg Raskob.

Station Arts Centre, Rosthern Until June 28 at 701 Railway Ave., Rosthern. Mennonite Women and Mennonite Men Evolving. Artwork by Bev Friesen and Gail Sawatzky. Northern Landscapes by Men Who Paint, Cam Forrester, Greg Hargarten, Paul Trottier, Roger Trottier, Ken Van Rees, July 1 until Aug. 30. Opening reception July 5 after the opening night of the summer theatre production of Hilda’s Yard.

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EVENTS Le Relais Until June 26 at 103-308 Fourth Ave. N., in the Le Rendez-vous Francophone building. Adèle’s Tiny Art Show. Paintings by Adèle Suveges.

inson School in the Lavender Gallery; display by the Saskatoon Public School in the Magenta and Indigo Galleries.

The Gallery at Frances Morrison Central Library Until July 11 at Frances Morrison Library. Dead Rock Stars

by Kevin Hastings. Drawings of images represented in Wes Funk’s novel Dead Rock Stars.

Gordon Snelgrove Gallery Until June 27 in Room 191 of the University of Saskatchewan’s Murray Building. The Transformation of Matter.

Soil Science and Fine Arts students collaborate to create paint from soil with Ken Van Rees, Allyson Glenn and Chris van Donkelaar.

WaterFront Craft Art Market June 28, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Kiwanis Park North. Hosted by the Saskatchewan Craft Council. A one-day outdoor sale of fine craft and original art. With works by more than 40 Saskatchewan artists, craft demonstrations, children’s activities, workshops with the Saskatoon Juggling Club and Saskatoon Lindy Hop, and live local music.

SCYAP Gallery Until July 11 at 253 Third Ave. S. The Journey … Eco Justice Class. A Grade Eight environmental and social justice program comprised of 26 students from across Saskatoon.

Reception June 28, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Void Gallery Until July 5 at 2-1006 Eighth St. E. New paintings by Chris Wikman, Hilary Hlagy, and Jocelyn Pidskalny. Reception June 28, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Re-stART Art Sale Until June 29 at the Mendel Art Gallery, 950 Spadina Cres.

E. Hosted by Mendel Gallery Group Volunteers. An opportunity to buy a new piece of art that belongs to someone else. Visit mendel.ca.

Trio Gallery Until June 29 at Market Mall.

Invented Memory, paintings

by Aralia Maxwell. Land-

scapes by Gerald Murray run from June 30 until July 13. Photographs by Alex Se-

Affinity Gallery Until July 12 at 813 Broadway Ave. Art of the Book. A juried exhibition by the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild for their 30th anniversary.

Heading Into the Storm by Chris Wikman is on display at Void Gallery. menoff, Scott Prokop, David Basiove and Jan Semenoff.

Paintings by Lesley Kerpan.

Hues Gallery Until June 30 at 1818 Lorne Ave. Northern Heir. The first showing of the works of the late F. May KenderdineBeamish, daughter of Gus Kenderdine.

Riverhouse Studio & Art Gallery Through June at 308 Spadina Cres. W. Spring Into Spring by Cecelia Elizabeth.

Black Spruce Gallery Until July 3 in Northside Antiques, on Highway 2.

Abstract’s the Thing, a group show.

The Storefront Until June 30 in the Two Twenty. Local Furniture Design, the first shows. The new design gallery celebrates local furniture makers.

AKA Gallery Until July 4 at 424 20th St. W. I laughed, I cried, I split my side. Works by Kyle Beal, Erica Eyres, Christine Negus and Shanell Papp.

Meewasin Valley Centre Gallery Through June at 402 Third Ave. S. Along the Riverbank

by Connie Schuler. A collection of new paintings of the Meewasin Valley. Take a Walk With Me, views of Saskatchewan by Patricia L. Clarke, runs through July and August.

Original watercolours inspired by walks and travels along the Meewasin Valley and beyond.

Hand Wave Gallery

Jasper Centre Gallery July 1-15 in Maple Creek. A show and display of works by late artist Archie Eichhorn. Opening reception July 1, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., with Alice Eichhorn.

July 4 to Aug. 14 at 409 Third Ave., Meacham. The Bones of It, ceramic sculptures by Anita Rocamora.

Opening reception July 6, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Centre East Galleries Until July 6 at The Centre.

Display by the Summer Festivals in the Royal Gallery; art by Different Strokes in the Jade Gallery; display by The Saskatchewan Norwegian Cultural Society in the Amber Gallery; display by Thickwood Hills Studio in the Sienna and Crimson Galleries; display by the students of Father Rob-

St. Thomas More Gallery Until July 25 at 1437 College Dr. Sharon Ceslak: Ruins and Refinements. Photography by Sharon Ceslak.

Wild in the City Until July 25 at Unreal City Comics & Toys, 139 Second Ave. N. Urban Wildlife: Hybrids & Mythological Beasts. A group art exhibition by 30 Saskatoon artists.

Handmade House Showcase Until July 26 at 710 Broadway Ave. Heart to Hand. Featuring new works by Saskatoon fibre artist Monika Kinner-Whalen.

The Stall Gallery Until Aug. 1 at City Perks, 801 Seventh Ave. N. New works

by Henry van Seters. New works by Jory Simpson are on display until Aug. 15 at Collective Coffee, 220 20th St. W. An artist reception and show, with works by Cindy Pellerin, Iris Hauser and Jackie Miller, runs until Aug. 20 at Area, 249 Second Ave. N. Reception June 19, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., with music

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Parent and Tot Yoga Wednesdays at the Farmers’ Market at 10 a.m. Led

by Dianna Stampe and her grandson. For parents with children ages 16 months to three-and-a-half years old.

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gested donation to Vinyasa Yoga for Youth. Bring a mat and snacks.

Stars and Strollers Wednesdays, 1 p.m., at Centre Cinemas in The Centre.

Choice of two movies each week. A baby-friendly environments with lowered volume, dimmed lighting, a changing table and stroller parking in select theatres.

Newborn Knowledge: Breastfeeding Class June 25, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Taught by lactation educators and mothers, Martha Neovard and Fred Berry. Learn how to get off to a good start with breastfeeding in the first few weeks. Partners and other support people are encouraged to attend.

Fun Factory Indoor Playground Daily at 1633C Quebec Ave. A giant indoor playground for young children. Adults and children under one year are free. There is a separate fenced in area for children under two.

Children’s Play Centre Daily at Lawson Heights Mall.

A fun, safe, environment for preschool children to play.

Please note this is an unsupervised play area, and adults must stay with and supervise children at all times.

Market Mall Children’s Play Centre Daily just off the food court at Market Mall. This play area is free and has different level slides. Children must wear socks in the play area.

Breastfeeding Cafe Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Westwinds Primary Health Centre, 3311 Fairlight Dr. A drop-in support group for breastfeeding women.

Sessions will be facilitated by a lactation consultant with a brief educational presentation, and time for interaction with the other mothers.

Movies for Mommies Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Rainbow Cinemas in The Centre. An infant-friendly environment with reduced sound, change tables, bottle warming and stroller parking.

Canadian Light Source (CLS) Public Tours Thursdays, 1:30 p.m., at the Canadian Light Source, 44 Innovation Blvd. The synchrotron research facility is open for the public. Preregistration is required. Call 306-6573644, email outreach@lightsource.ca or visit lightsource. ca/education/public_tours. php.

Shop ‘n Stroll Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., meet in front of Customer Service at The Mall at Lawson Heights. Classes consist of power-walking, body-sculpting moves using exercise tubing and a socializing for parents and babies.

Preregister at runnersandbootiesfitness.com. No classes on stat holidays.

Coffee Time for Mom Fridays, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo, 11-705 Central Ave. Moms enjoy a free cup of coffee while children play in the playroom.

Baby Talk at SPL Fridays, 10:30 a.m., at Alice Turner Branch; Mondays, 10:30 a.m., at Carlyle King Branch and JS Wood Branch; and Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., at Cliff Wright Branch. Half-hour singing and rhymes, then mingle with other parents.

Salvation Army Beaver Creek Camps June 28 to July 5 and Mondays to Fridays, July 14 to Aug. 22 at Beaver Creek. Includes music camp, adventure camps, mom’s and kids camps, teen camp and family camp. Visit beavercreekcamp.ca.

Craft and Story Time Saturdays, 11 a.m., at Indigo Books, 3322 Eighth St. E. in the kids’ section. Call 306244-5317.

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EVENTS Mom and Baby June 30, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at St. Paul’s United Church, 454 Egbert Ave. Learn, share and connect with other moms and babies in your community. Learn from local experts about a variety of topics for modern moms.

Visit mommyconnections.ca/ saskatoon.

Postnatal Yoga Mondays, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Beginner to intermediate yoga designed to help with postpartum recovery. Baby friendly class with a certified yoga teacher. Suitable for four weeks to two years postpartum. Register at msjpriestley. wix.com/pureenergy. No class on stat holidays.

Prenatal Yoga Mondays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.,

at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Taught by a doula and certified yoga teacher. Informative and safe for any stage in pregnancy. Call 306-2510443 or email msjpriestley@ gmail.com. No class on stat holidays.

AYAP Summer Camps Mondays to Fridays, June 30 to Aug. 1 at Williams Studio in the U of S Williams Building.

Art camps for kids ages five to 14. Week-long day camps where kids learn techniques in drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture and photography.

Visit ccde.usask.ca/kids-artcamps. To register call 306966-5539.

4Cats Summer Camps Mondays to Fridays, June 30 to Aug. 21, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 4Cats

Saskatoon, 50-2105 Eighth St. E. Various art camps for kids ages five to 12. Visit 4cats.com.

AgBio Discover Day Camps Mondays to Fridays, June 30 to Aug. 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the U of S College of Agriculture and Bioresources, 51 Campus Dr. Five-day camps, one four-day camp, campers must bring a lunch. Register at agbio.usask.ca/community-resources/discoveryprogram.php.

Sci-Fi Science Summer Camps Mondays to Fridays, June 30 to Aug. 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the U of S. Science camps, technology camps, computer science camps, medical science camps and veterinary medicine camps. Visit scifi. usask.ca/summer_camps. php.

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Playroom Mondays to Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and late night Thursdays, at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo, 11-705 Central Ave. With a vet area, kitchen and shopping centre, puppet theatre, stage and crafts. To book groups, or to check for availability, call 306-3844791 or email bbbprincess@ sasktel.net.

Living History Young Pioneer Camp Mondays to Fridays, July 21 to Aug. 1, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Western Development Museum. Experience the work and play of the pioneers.

Bake bread, make butter and ice cream, grind wheat, wash clothes, milk a cow, games, stories, crafts, and learn about different kinds of transportation. Pre-register

by June 30. Visit wdm.ca/

Catch Free Flow Dance Theatre’s WIP Dance Series June 28, 7:30 p.m., at 224 25th St. W. SUPPLIED PHOTO stoon/pioneer_camp.htm.

Playgroup Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Grace-Westminster United Church. Hosted by

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EVENTS Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. For children ages three to five in the Circle of Trees. Call 306-955-1477.

Mom and Baby Outdoor Stroller Fitness Classes Tuesday and Thursdays until Aug. 28, 10:30am, along the Meewasin Trail. Meet new moms and get a whole body workout. To register and for starting location call 306370-2838 or email SaskatoonStrongMoms@gmail. com. More information on Facebook.

BRICKS 4 KIDZ® Saskatoon Regular after-school programs, preschool classes and camps for kids of all ages at various locations in Saskatoon. An atmosphere for students to build unique creations, play games, and have fun using LEGO® bricks.

Visit bricks4kidz.com or call 306-979-2749.

Saskatoon Public Library Programs Ongoing daily programs for children and families. Find the calendar at saskatoonlibrary. ca/node/1016.

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Saskatoon Yellow Jackets Home Game June 25, 7 p.m., at Cairns Field, 1202 Ave. P S. Playing against the Swift Current Indians.

Visit saskatoonyellowjackets. com.

Saskatoon Police Pipes and Drums Band June 25, 7:30 p.m., at the River Landing Amphitheatre. Their annual summer concert. Featuring the Glenlily Highland Dancers. Free to the public.

Subaru Saskatoon Triathlon June 28, 12 p.m. registration and June 29, 5:45 a.m. meet at River Landing. Swim in Pike Lake, ride into Saskatoon on country roads, and run along the Saskatoon river valley. Register by June 25 at

Walking Tour and Open House June 29, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Superintendent’s Residence at The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Hosted by Friends of the Forestry Farm. A tour of this National Historical Site of Canada. Walking tour begins at 2 p.m. Refreshments are available.

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Le Relais Until June 26 at 103-308 Fourth Ave. N., in the Le Rendez-vous Francophone building. Adèle’s Tiny Art Show. Paintings by Adèle Suveges.

The Gallery/Art Placement Until June 26 at 228 Third Ave. S. Jonathan Forrest’s Field Notes. New acrylic paintings as “notes” from the “painting trenches.”

SKBC - SYPE Silver Spades Entrepreneurship Awards Gala June 26, 6:30 p.m., at the Sheraton Cavalier. An awards presentation and dinner.

Awards include the Saskatchewan Business Challenge, the Young Professional of the Year and the Volta Award. Tickets at saskbc.ca, picatic.com.

SIFC Dances Thursdays in June, July and August, 7 p.m., by the Jeux Canada Games monument in Kiwanis Park. Saskatoon International Folkdance Club (SIFC) dances. Learn dances from many countries around the world. No admission. Visit sifc.awardspace.com.

Saskatoon Yellow Jackets Home Game June 27, 6 p.m., at Cairns Field, 1202 Ave. P S. Playing against the Okatoks Dawgs. Visit saskatoonyellowjackets.com.

Saint Jean Baptiste Day Celebration June 27, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Ecole canadienne-française, 1407 Albert Ave. A day filled with French culture. Featuring live entertainment by Indigo Joseph and local young artists.

Live Thoroughbred Racing June 27-28, 7 p.m., at Marquis Downs. Live horse racing in true sporting style.

Culture Shock June 27, 7 p.m., at Third Avenue United Church. Presented by Del Mundo Dance

SIGA Dakota Dunes Open June 30 to July 6 at Dakota Dunes Golf Links. Presented

by SaskTel. Watch professional golf up close. Tickets at dakotadunesopen.com or at the gate.

The Spring Sprint Fun Run, June 28, 9 a.m., at Archibald Arena, supports the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. SUPPLIED PHOTO Academy. A dinner show with contemporary, folk and traditional dance styles from around the world. Featuring Del Mundo’s Performing Arts Program students, Nubla, Estrelas Do Samba, Rebecca Cardenas, Khan El Khalili Troupe, and Azura. Tickets at delmundodanceacademy. com or picatic.com.

River Landing Market Saturdays until Oct. 4, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 120 Sonnenshein Way. Saturday markets alongside the Farmers’ Market. A wide variety of art, imports, home furnishings, fashion and décor.

2014 Spring Sprint Fun Run June 28, 9 a.m., at Archibald Arena. 2.5km and 5km walk/ run in support of the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada.

Food and beverages after the run. Register at springsprint. ca, 1-800-265-5106.

Saskatoon Yellow Jackets Home Game June 28, 2 p.m., at Cairns Field, 1202 Ave. P S. Playing against the Okatoks Dawgs. Visit saskatoonyellowjackets.com.

WIP New Dance Series June 28, 7:30 p.m., at Free Flow Dance Centre, 224 25th St. W. The first installment of the Works in Progress New Dance Series. Featuring Erica Jacks, Deanne Underwood and Kyle Syverson. Tickets at the door.

Subaru Saskatoon Triathlon June 28, 12 p.m. registration and June 29, 5:45 a.m. meet at River Landing. Swim in Pike Lake, ride into Saskatoon on country roads, and run along the Saskatoon river valley. Enjoy the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival after the event.

Visit triseries.ca/Saskatoon.

The Broken Whole Fundraising Barbecue June 28, 4 p.m., at Holy Covenant Church, 1427 Alexandra Ave. A documentary on poverty and homelessness being made in Saskatoon.

The buffet barbecue features Swedish chef Jakob Palm at the grill. Tickets include professional photos and a digital copy of the finished movie. For tickets call 306-261-2808, or get them from Rosanna at the

Saskatoon Farmers’ Market.

28th SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival Until June 29 at venues around Saskatoon. Featuring Charles Lloyd; Tegan and Sara; Medeski, Scofield, Martin and Wood; Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra with Phil Dwyer. Kelly Jefferson and Mark Fewer; and Nels Cline and Julian Lage.

Tickets at 306-652-4700, saskjazz.com.

Contemporary Dance Workshop June 29, 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., at Free Flow Dance Centre, 224 25th St. W. With choreographer Deanne Underwood.

Open to the public. Admission at the door.

SIA 50th Anniversary Barbecue June 29, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Meewasin Park. In celebration of the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association’s 50th Anniversary. Food, live cultural entertainment, and family activities. Shuttle service available from the Mall at Lawson Heights. Admission is free.

Visit saskintercultural.org.

Optimist Canada Day Celebrations July 1, 10 a.m. to dusk, at Diefenbaker Park. Buffet breakfast, opening ceremonies, celebration cake, entertainment, displays, food vendors, a marketplace, beer gardens, and fireworks at 10:30 p.m.

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HMS Pinafore or Alas, Who Loved a Sailor June 27 to July 6 at Remai Arts Centre. By Gilbert and Sullivan. A classic operetta aboard the British ship HMS Pinafore during the reign of Queen Victoria in England. Imbued with mirth and silliness, the opera’s humour focuses on love between members of different social classes and lampoons the British class system in general. Tickets at 306-384-7727, persephonetheatre.org.

The Cemetery Club Until June 29 at the Barn Playhouse on Highway 12.

Three widows meet once a month for tea before visiting their husbands’ graves. Their camaraderie gets turned upside down when a widower enters the scene. Call 306239-4600.

Event listings are a free, community service offered by Bridges. Listings will be printed if space permits.

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Art of Immersive Soundscapes Ever since I was a child, I’ve loved listening to radio dramas. I still do. I like to close my eyes and be swept along by the narration, but I’m also fascinated by the sound effects.

Whether it’s a ship at sea in a storm, someone walking along a busy city street in the rain, or the wind swishing through trees in a quiet forest, sound creates vivid mental images that are all the more free because there’s no set picture to go with them. Your imagination can run wild.

I think that’s what gave me an interest in soundscapes, the subject of this book of collected essays, Art of Immersive Soundscapes.

crunch of the snow beneath your feet. Or perhaps it’s an imaginary world created with sampled sounds.

Either way, you’re immersed in the interior world of the artist, so that’s where the term ‘immersive’ comes from. We try to listen more closely to the world around us.

What might a soundscape of Regina sound like? You’d have to have the distinctive sound that signals the coming winter, the geese honking as they start their annual journey south.

I think you’d also have to include the roar of the crowd at a Riders game!

Several years ago, the University of Regina hosted a workshop

Co-editor Pauline Minevich

What is a soundscape? Anything you want it to be. Perhaps it’s a recording made while walking through a park in the winter, when all you hear is the crisp

and a conference on immersive soundscapes, and they generated this book.

My co-editor, Ellen Waterman, and I wanted to capture not just academic writing, but also artists’ statements and samples of their work, so the book includes a DVD that you can enjoy in 5.1 surround sound.

We hope that after reading the book, people will think more deeply about their personal soundscapes and enjoy finding new sounds.

Art of Immersive Soundscapes is available from McNally-Robinson Booksellers, university bookstores and online at www. uofrpress.ca.

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Five Caesars that drink like a meal

By Bridges staff The Caesar is the king of Canadian cocktails. Virtually unknown outside of our country, it’s a spicy concoction of vodka, Clamato juice, Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce. It’s served in a saltrimmed glass and topped with a lime; you’ll often find a celery stick, jalepeno, asparagus or spicy bean for something to nibble on as well.

Clamato is what really makes the Caesar unique.

The American version, a Bloody Mary, uses tomato juice — a too thick libation that hasn’t really caught on in Canada. It’s not just for Caesars either. Clam is to beer as what Ranch dressing is to hot wings.

According to Wikipedia, Walter Chell, a restaurant manager at what was then the Calgary Inn, invented the Caesar in 1969 for the hotel’s new Italian restaurant. Chell’s Italian ancestry inspired the drink’s ingredients and the name (from a Venetian pasta dish uses a mixture of clams and tomato sauce). Chell mashed clams to add to spiced tomato juice and the Caesar was born.

Caesars aren’t something most drink all night. Rather, it’s a perfect drink to have while you wait for your meal to come because you get a little snack right in the glass!

Lately though, industrious bartenders have been making Caesars to rival the appetizer plates on their menus. Where the trend started is unknown, but the over-the-top garnish has arrived in Saskatchewan.

Read on for our five favourite Caesars that drink like a meal.

The Colossal Caesar at the Bell ‘n Whistle in Saskatoon.

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SHARP EATS FLIP EATERY & DRINK 1970 Hamilton St., Regina WHAT’S IN IT?: Their homemade “Clamato” is made of tomato juice, Clamato, Worcestershire, celery salt and lemon juice.

Get it with traditional vodka or tequila, which pairs well with the housemade tomato juice. Garnished with pickled jalapenos, a wedge of lime and their housemade beef jerky.

PRICE: $8.50

Flip Eatery & Drink. BRIDGES PHOTO BY ASHLEY MARTIN

The Caesar at the Cathedral Village Freehouse in Regina.

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6TWELVE LOUNGE 612 Spadina Cres., Saskatoon (In the Sheraton)

CATHEDRAL VILLAGE FREEHOUSE 2062 Albert St., Regina

PRICE: $10

WHAT’S IN IT?: The juice: Clamato, vodka, pickle juice, Franks Red Hot (instead of Tabasco).

The garnish: Pickle, lemon wedge, lime wedge, olives, pepperoncini, dill.

The rim (yes, even the rim gets a mention, it’s that good): A mix of Montreal Steak Spice, celery salt, Frank’s Red Hot seasoning and lemon pepper seasoning.

WORTH THE PRICE?: Yes! If you like a garnish, this one’s for you. But even once you get through the antipasti-ina-glass, the drink is worth it. The pickle juice and hot sauce give the traditional Clam a nice kick — as does the citrus garnish, when squeezed.

Unfortunately for Caesar lovers, the usual Sunday brunch is on hiatus for the summer.

But make a point of revisiting the Freehouse for the special brunch Caesar, which is garnished with bacon (mmmm, bacon).

BIRMINGHAM’S VODKA AND ALE HOUSE 2635 E. Starlite St., Regina

The Crazy Mary from 6Twelve Lounge in the Sheraton Cavalier in Saskatoon. BRIDGES PHOTO BY SEAN TREMBATH

WORTH THE PRICE?: Maybe — if you can get a drink anywhere these days for less than $6, that’s a decent deal.

They call this Caesar “world famous,” which we think is a stretch. But if you’re looking for a no-frills classic Caesar, this is probably it. There’s nothing out of the ordinary, from the plain ol’ celery salt rim to the good ol’ Clamato. The place touts vodka in its name, so you can snazz up your Caesar with citrus or infused vodka.

WORTH THE PRICE?: If you really want a Caesar, then yes. If you’re open to a different beverage, we can think of others they do better (the old fashioned, for one).

The spice doesn’t overtake the smooth tomato flavour (except when you bite into the pickled jalapeno, which loses none of its kick despite being pickled). The highlight is the smoky sweet beef jerky, made around the corner at Salt.

PRICE: $6.75, or $5 on Sunday

Birmingham’s Vodka and Ale House in Regina serves Caesars in mason jars. BRIDGES PHOTO BY ASHLEY MARTIN

PRICE: $5.75

WHAT’S IN IT?: Vodka, Clamato, Worcestershire and Tabasco. Garnished with a pickle, pepperoncini and lime wedge.

Rimmed in simple celery salt.

WHAT’S IN IT?: Their signature Crazy Mary, made of bacon-infused vodka and bourbon with Clamato and spice, is rimmed with sea salt and pepper, and garnished with cheese, beef jerky, a pickle, an olive and a picked onion.

WORTH THE PRICE?: As long as the thought of a $10 cocktail doesn’t turn you off on principle, this one is worth taking on.

There’s plenty for the price. The garnish alone is an undertaking, with each element playing off the drink itself in a different way. The cocktail itself is quite boozy (something we’d call a plus) with a distinct smokey flavour, from the bacon infusion, the bourbon or both.

BELL ‘N WHISTLE 243 Second Ave. S., Saskatoon WHAT’S IN IT?: The not quite aptly named Colossal Caesar has Lucky Bastard vodka, signature spices, mango-red pepper spice rimmer, asparagus, and a skewer of shrimp, pickled garlic and smoked cheese.

PRICE: $6.75 WORTH THE PRICE?: Yes. The best part about the Colossal is the mango-red pepper spice rimmer. It’s like a dry version of Thai sweet chili sauce except it packs way more of a punch. Once all the rimmer is gone though, it’s just another Caesar.

While the skewer can’t quite be classified as “colossal,” it is a nice touch, especially the smoked cheese and pickled garlic.

However, the oversized shrimp was rather flavourless.

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Refreshing fruit wine from the Prairies

By James Romanow If you’re fond of supporting local industries and perhaps attempting to eat locally, you should make a point of trying the Living Sky Winery products . They’re a fruit winery from Perdue.

People have been making booze out of absolutely everything for easily 5,000 years without a trace. These days most fruit wine has a grape juice base but Living Sky‘s wine is all local fruits.

Their primary product is a rhubarb wine.

They also make a nice black currant wine. I’m predisposed to the rhubarb, as all of the homemade products I’ve had in my life, the only two non-grape wines that were any good — prior to drinking from Living Sky — were dandelion and rhubarb.

The rhubarb wine is a nice refreshing drink made from German wine rhubarb stock. (I must confess to ignorance. I had no idea you didn’t use garden variety red rhubarb.) They harvest up to 40 tons of the stuff in three batches between July and the first frost. The August harvest has the most sugar so the juice from the three harvests is blended together.

The juice is fermented and left in the tank for about eight months before bottling. (This year’s wine is from 2013.) Sue Echlin, the owner, tells me she prefers it young. They’ve aged a small

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It makes a great summer drink and accompanies seafood beautifully. I like it chilled but warmer than fridge temperature. You can get Living Sky wines at the Regina and Saskatoon Farmers’ Market and direct from the winery by mail. Door to door wine… now that’s a concept I can endorse.

Living Sky Rhubarb Wine. $20 **** More drinks and wine in Monday’s paper and @drbooze.com.

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