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WINE WORLD:

Why it’s worth your time to chase old wine P. 27

KEEP ON FOLKIN’ IN THE FREE WORLD A PRODUCT OF VISION AND PERSEVERANCE, THE REGINA FOLK FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 45 YEARS THANKS TO PEOPLE LIKE NORM WALKER P. 4

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LOCA L AUT HO RS: Writers tell us what makes their book worth reading

GLADYS MCELREA

Dying To Live: Death May Be a Second Chance I believe that my book was conceived the morning I awoke from a rather weird dream involving, strangely enough, immortals.

For several weeks, images from this dream continued to replay in my mind, causing me to wonder what if ?

What if the person transformed into an immortal was a 30-something wife and mother and someone with baggage?

Most stories of this genre are about single 20-something women with no family ties. How would she reconcile this new existence with her past human one, and how would her family react to the new version of her? Would she willingly choose this, and if so, what would compel her to do so? My imagination burst into flames with the possibilities.

Gladys McElrea

While the theme of Dying to Live is a dark one, I feel that I have achieved a blending of light and dark with this book. Many situations that come up for the main character and her family can’t help but end in humour; life is just like that.

She desperately wants to keep her transformation a secret, but secrets have a way of stepping out into the light when you least expect. Her new existence brings about drastic changes in her body, mind, and spirit — changes that affect how she interacts with others and deals with issues of an ethical nature.

In order for Cherri to find lasting love and joy, she must learn what to hold onto and what to let go of. She must discover that real love is unconditional.

At the time this story came to me, I was writing and performing music in the Sudbury, Ont., region, with no intention of publishing a novel. But like the songs I composed, this story refused to be denied. Writing a novel is a different process than composing and producing music, so I was grateful for the classes in journalism arts I had taken. I worked at it on and off over a three year period and through two major moves, first to Manitoba, then Saskatchewan.

Dying to Live: Death May Be a Second Chance, can be purchased at Coles Book Sellers in the Midtown Plaza and McNally Robinson in Saskatoon, or ordered online and from other local book stores: ISBN 978-162516-281-6 www.gladymcelrea.com

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READ MY BOOK — 2 Gladys McElrea’s Dying to Live conceived from a strange dream

BEST OF: OUTSIDE THE LINES — 18 One of our favourite colouring creations from artist Stephanie McKay, made for kids of all ages

ON THE COVER — 4 A product of vision and perseverance, our folk festival celebrates 45 years

CROSSWORD/SUDOKU — 19

GARDENING — 10 A tale of two Spanish gardens IN THE CITY — 12 A moment in time: Photographer Don Healy captures a unique shot SPACES — 16 Escape into an artist’s European dream garden

EVENTS — 20 What you need to know to plan your week Send listings to: qc@leaderpost.com SHARP EATS — 24 Regina and Saskatoon are full of new food trucks — which one is your favourite?

WINE WORLD — 27 Why it’s worth your time to chase old wine

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Back then, we were just happy to play.

– Ken Chesko

R E G I N A F O L K F E S T I VA L H I S T O R Y

Keeping the RFF alive has been a group effort

By Ashley Martin It was no Woodstock, but that wasn’t the plan anyway.

When the Regina Folk Festival debuted 45 years ago as Newman’s First Annual Folk Festival, hosted by the newly minted Regina Guild of Folk Music, its purpose was simple: To give local folk musicians an opportunity to play.

Over three days in 1969, an audience of 1,400 heard “35 modern Canadian groups” in the Campion College cafeteria.

The music has changed over the years; so have the venues. Until 1985, when the RFF found its permanent home in Victoria Park, the festival bounced around five different locations, all of them indoors.

Gradually, the festival we’ve come to know has taken shape, due to the perseverance of countless people. In celebration of this gem of a festival, let’s hear from a few of them.

We all work together with a giggle and a grin Getting involved

Ken Chesko, co-founder of the Regina Guild of Folk Music and an organizer of the first festival in 1969.

I had a good friend who was a doctor who’s now deceased (Dick Jack) ... We started just jamming at his place (which) kind of developed into, ‘Hey, we should do something.’ So we formed the first folk guild.

Norm Walker, past festival coordinator, artistic director, volunteer for two decades.

I have a couple of siblings that were around Regina in the late ’60s, early ’70s, and they were both interested in folk music and what was

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called the Folk Guild at the time. I came to Regina and got interested and involved in it as well.

Jim Elliott, volunteer since 1978.

I basically just showed up one year. I’d gone to one of the regular coffee houses or concerts beforehand ... and that’s where it started. That would have been the 10th festival.

Colleen Covert, volunteer since 1985.

A friend of mine who had been volunteering said, ‘You really have to get involved next year,’ and then when they moved it to the park I went, ‘Oh, cool, I will.’

Norma Cyr, artistic director 1990-91 (22nd and 23rd RFF).

At the time I was just finishing up a year contract with CBC Radio and (the Guild) asked me if I would be interested in doing the folk festival. It was something that happens like once in a lifetime, being able to put on a three-day event.

Warren McCall, festivalgoer for 20-some years (many of those as a volunteer).

We used to run around at the folk fest when we were in high school and I did a few (volunteer) stints at the beer tent in the mid ’90s, early ’90s.

This will be 13 years, 12 years (as a volunteer on electrical crew).

Al Simmons, children’s entertainer/MC from Winnipeg.

I’m pretty sure (1996) was the first time I was there. This year will be my third year in a row.

Sandra Butel, artistic direc-

Colleen Covert has volunteered for the Regina Folk Festival since 1985. QC PHOTO BY MICHAEL BELL tor since 1999.

I came as spectator with my parents. At one point there was a friend of mine, his girlfriend was involved somehow and I thought she was in charge so I decided, ‘Well I

could do that.’ Now I’m here.

Erin Passmore, performer, Rah Rah. My parents go pretty much every year so I would go with them. We as Rah Rah played

right before we self-released our first EP (2006, and in years since).

Melanie Hankewich, RFF volunteer/performer (Belle Plaine)/employee since

2008.

(2008) was the first year that they hired my piano player Jeremy Sauer to be their stage manager and he got all of his buddies to volunteer.

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Initially, the city people were very protective of Victoria Park ... They believed the trees and the grass were way too fragile for a mass event. — Norm Walker And feed them on your dreams

Turn with the times, change your mind

Dick Jack, father of the RFF

Norm Walker The original founder of the Guild was a guy named Dr. Dick Jack ... He was a pretty fascinating guy.

The folk festival as we know it really originates from Mariposa, so he had seen what that was like and had started to imagine, ‘Well yeah, we could do something like that in Regina,’ so he did.

Ken Chesko He was a force. To know Dick, it’s whatever he got involved in, it was up to the neck.

But as we were all younger people, he was the one with the wherewithal at the time.

Everywhere there was song and celebration The first RFF

Ken Chesko It was just to get it happening. There were people coming out of the woodwork to play; there was no place to play (folk) before that.

Back then, we were just happy to play.

RFF evolution

Jim Elliott We used to build the mainstage, where now it’s basically one of those kind of popup trailer type of things. We used to put all the fence up around the mainstage; now there’s paid crew that does that.

Norm Walker They were much smaller, more intimate events (in the early years). On the not-sogood nights there would maybe only be 100 people or so. On the better nights, maybe 300 or 400.

Norma Cyr We tried something new for the first time and we had a beer garden. There had never been one. And we went to different venues to put on different things, like we used the Plains and we had blues-type folky performance going on there all afternoon, and (at the Club on Broad) we put on a French workshop.

Even furry friends have participated in the Regina Folk Festival, like this cat who attended on June 25, 1995. QC FILE PHOTO BY DON HEALY

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FOLK FACT: Regina’s very first folk festival took place 85 years ago at Darke Hall. The Great-West Canadian Folkdance-Folksong Handicrafts Festival was held March 20 to 23, 1929, and was hosted by Canadian Pacific Railway.

Back then, each concert ended by singing “God Save the Queen.” How times have changed.

Sandra Butel (In 1999) I got paid very little. $4,500. It was like, ‘Well OK, I’m willing to try this out and grow with the organization and have the organization grow with me.’ I would have done it for nothing, basically, I guess.

Norm Walker It was in 1985 that we moved out to Victoria Park. Initially, the city people were very protective of Victoria Park; they were afraid to bring any public event down there because they believed the trees and the grass were way too fragile for a mass event and it took them a few years to get used to that.

Al Simmons It’s a challenge performing outdoors because, for even a regular musician, musical instruments don’t stay in tune as well when temperature and the humidity’s changing all the time, and you’re hustled on and off the stage with hardly any sound check and there’s so many obstacles in the way of doing a good show.

Warren McCall I think the one sort of consideration is you really want to put somebody that can get ’em dancing on the Saturday night, because usually that’s when it’s going to pour rain if it’s going to pour rain.

Pay me, oh pay me, pay me my money down Festival finances

Until 1985, the festival was ticketed. In 1969, a weekend pass was $2.50. In 1981, $20.

With the help of grants in a provincial heritage year, in 1985 the festival dropped the admission fee. It kept out of debt until 1991. In 1994, the decision to cancel the festival was the result of a $14,000 deficit. “If there had been a festival this year, it probably would have been our last,” festival general manager Kar-

Children’s entertainer Al Simmons keeps a peacock tail tucked into his tuxedo jacket. That prop figures into his favourite memory from the 2012 Regina Folk Festival. QC FILE PHOTO

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en Haggman told the LeaderPost.

Norma Cyr The festival was free and it ran on a lot of grants through the federal government, but when I got on board, those grants were slowly dwindling away. It put a real strain on the festival. I had suggested at the time that it might be time to think about starting to charge an admission fee.

Colleen Covert We’d gotten rained out (in 1993) and ... we had enough to pay performers but we didn’t have enough for anything else.

Jim Elliott Basically, we were fund-

raising one year to pay off the bills from last year so it was just a thought that, ‘Well, let’s quit for one year and fundraise the same way we did before and then start off with a clean slate,’ essentially.

Colleen Covert In some ways it started the ball rolling in thinking about how could we do this and make it financially feasible with the charging for the concerts and stuff, because at that point there was no charge for anything.

Jim Elliott We still kept a sizable chunk of the festival free. Even when we had the free evening concerts, we did the usual bucket brigades out in the crowd and

all that, so people were in some respects paying for that part of it anyway, just as a voluntary donation.

Sandra Butel I remember the transition when they started charging (in 1995) because my partner (Francis Marchildon) is a musician; he started playing and I’m like, ‘I’m not paying 20 bucks to get in there.’ (I) understand more now that if people don’t pay, you can’t bring them artists that they want to hear.

I really love that we still have the free daytime ... Not everybody can afford to buy a ticket to a festival and it’s great that we can offer some free of charge.

Melanie Hankewich That’s really unheard of, that you can see the mainstage performers in a workshop. It’s unique and very special to this particular festival.

You better start swimmin’ or you’ll sink like a stone, for the times they are a-changin’ Folk music defined

“The question ‘what is folk music?’ is a difficult one to answer.” — Leader-Post reporter Don Niedermayer, 1969.

“An old folk festival does not become old by refusing to bend and sway with the wind of time. Instead it must be adaptable, as this one has been. ... It has not held to a rigid defini-

tion of ‘folk music,’ but has expanded the scope of music it presents.” — Norm Walker, 1988.

Ken Chesko Now, there’s a lot of other genres being played at the folk festival other than what you used to call ‘folk music,’ I hate those labels you know, but it’s all that. What’s folk music? Well, music of the people, whoever they are and whatever it is they like.

Norma Cyr The older crowd was dwindling, the old hippies so to speak. So it was a challenge to try to bring in younger people and more up-to-date acts, like it wasn’t just an acoustic guitar and a singer.

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It was a challenge to try to bring in younger people and more up-to-date acts, like it wasn’t just an acoustic guitar and a singer. — Norma Cyr

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Los De Abajo entertains the Regina Folk Festival crowd in 2007. QC File photo by Roy Antal Warren McCall I think if you were too dogmatic about it or too orthodox and purist, I think that to my way of thinking is sort of at odds with what I understand to be the spirit of folk music; it’s music for the people.

If you’re not playing harpsichord or something, or if you’re not doing the willow dance to somebody playing a guitar while being accompanied by a lute, I have no problem with Artistic director Sandra Butel. that.

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Colleen Covert I loved it before and I love it now. I have to convince people who kind of go, ‘Ugh, folk music,’ that the folk festival isn’t just the singersongwriter thing. But I think that word’s out, because we have such a huge draw of younger people now that I think everybody knows that the folk festival isn’t Peter, Paul and Mary and Celtic music.

Sandra Butel For the folk festivals in Canada, it’s this huge diversity; it’s recognizing that there are people of colour who live in Canada; it’s not all white

males playing guitars. We’re a whole diversity of population.

The part I love the most is bringing music nobody’s ever heard of and having them discover it.

Who knows where the time goes?

Fond festival memories

Melanie Hankewich In 2010, Patrick Watson, Little Miss Higgins and I ... got bumped (from the finale), so Jolene (Higgins) just rounded us all up and we went to the Cenotaph and we did this impromptu concert for everybody with her horn section and with her band, and Patrick and Little Miss Higgins and I singing in harmony.

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Colleen Covert (In 1996) the city had forgot to change the timers on the sprinklers, so the sprinklers kicked on in the middle of the night and they were spurting at the main stage on all the amps and everything else, so the brilliant security guys took the garbage cans and tipped them over top of the sprinkler heads to stop it from damaging the mainstage.

We had no power that morning ... so Moxy Fruvous and Arrogant Worms did the workshop stage Sunday morning a cappella. They were taking their drums through the park; it was just great, it was quite wonderful how people can improvise when they need to.

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We had no power ... so Moxy Fruvous and Arrogant Worms did the workshop stage Sunday morning a cappella. — Colleen Covert

People enjoy the Regina Folk Festival on June 9, 1991.

The crowd dances to the music during the 2010 folk festival. QC FILE PHOTO BY TROY FLEECE Al Simmons I have this huge peacock tail that I conceal in my tuxedo jacket and I just come out and just said that, ‘I’m so proud to introduce Mavis Staples, and you know how proud I am?

I’m this proud,’ and flipped out the tail. And she came out and saw me wearing that tail and just kicked over laughing. And then at the end of the show she said, ‘Let’s bring out the funny guy.’ It was amazing and I stayed there for two songs; she kept me there singing. I was right out front with her singing into her microphone too.

Erin Passmore (In 2006) I sang one of my own solo songs for the first time during a workshop, and this is before my parents even knew I was working on my own material, so I remember it quite clearly. I start singing the song and I’m like shaking, and then my parents afterwards are just like, ‘How come you didn’t tell us, we had no idea, you have a voice.’

Warren McCall (In 2008) Michael Franti carried on when the power went out and it was a massive thunderstorm and deluge and all that and I was on the electrical crew, so we got to scramble around trying to sort this out. Franti carried the show, lights out, just himself call and response with

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the audience. It was amazing.

See how brotherhood can grow, let the sun shine in your face, to everyone of every race What makes the RFF so special?

Norm Walker It’s the music and it’s the people you come into contact with. When you’re involved in activity like that, you get to meet these musicians from all over the place, mostly all over Canada but sometimes from all over the world ... In a way it’s a mechanism to allow you to grow and to learn things.

Al Simmons The mainstage, even though there’s a huge crowd watching, it just feels like a — not quite like a living room concert of course — but it just feels like one big family.

Warren McCall I think the folk fest really brings together this great sort of prairie dynamic, this great ethic of putting on your own show. There are hundreds if not thousands of volunteer hours that go into making the show go round.

Norm Walker

A band performs at the Regina Folk Festival on June 16, 1985. QC FILE PHOTO BY PAT PETTIT

The fact that it has kept going for so long really I think says a lot about what Regina can do in terms of putting an event together and keeping it going. It does take a special combination of individuals and interest and expertise and a number of other factors that keep

a city alive culturally, artistically. You can try to credit one person for being the saviour of it all but it very rarely ever is one person. It’s a lot of people. amartin@leaderpost.com Twitter.com/LPAshleyM

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You really want to put somebody that can get ’em dancing on the Saturday night, because usually that’s when it’s going to pour rain if it’s going to pour rain. — Warren McCall

WHERE AND WHEN? Campion College Newman Centre 1st March 14-16, 1969 Education Auditorium 2nd March 20-22, 1970 Centre of the Arts Jubilee Theatre 3rd March 12-14, 1971 4th March 24-26, 1972 Education Auditorium 5th March 16-18, 1973 Globe Theatre 6th March 16-18, 1974 Education Auditorium 7th March 21-23, 1975

A few of Norm Walker’s past RFF programs. QC PHOTO BY DON HEALY

Fine Arts Building 8th April 23-25, 1976 9th April 22-24, 1977 10th April 28-30, 1978 11th April 20-22, 1979 12th May 2-4, 1980 Education Auditorium 13th May 1-3, 1981 14th May 21-23, 1982 15th May 13-15, 1983 16th June 8-10, 1984 Victoria Park 17th June 14-16, 1985 18th June 13-15, 1986 19th June 12-14, 1987 20th June 10-12, 1988 21st June 9-11, 1989 22nd June 8-10, 1990 23rd June 7-9, 1991 24th June 12-14, 1992 25th June 11-13, 1993

Feb. 9, 1994 — cancellation announced 26th June 24-25, 1995 27th June 21-23, 1996 28th June 20-22, 1997 29th Aug. 14-16, 1998 30th Aug. 13-15, 1999 31st Aug. 18-20, 2000 32nd Aug. 17-19, 2001 33rd Aug. 16-18, 2002 34th Aug. 15-17, 2003 35th Aug. 13-15, 2004 36th July 29-31, 2005 37th Aug. 11-13, 2006 38th Aug. 10-12, 2007 39th Aug. 8-10, 2008 40th Aug. 7-9, 2009 41st Aug. 6-8, 2010 42nd Aug. 5-7, 2011 43rd Aug. 10-12, 2012 44th Aug. 9-11, 2013 45th Aug. 8-10, 2014

Roberta Nichol, shown singing at the 1991 Regina Folk Festival, performed at many of the early festivals, including the first in 1969. QC FILE PHOTO BY BRYAN SCHLOSSER

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A tale of two Spanish gardens

The plaza in Park Güell, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built in the 1300s. PHOTO COURTESY MARVICSEBA One of the picturesque courtyards in Alhambra. PHOTO COURTESY TUXYSO

By Sara Williams Many Canadians escape to the lake to avoid the heat of summer. In Spain, there are gardens, built hundreds of years ago and many miles apart, that provide the same kind of relief, along with a balm for the soul.

In Granada, in the south of Spain, you’ll find the Alhambra and Generalife gardens, built for the Moorish sultans in the 1300s. In these two, water holds pride of place.

Water had both practical and ornamental value. For the Moors of the North African desert, water in an oasis could mean the difference between life and death. When incorporated into a garden, it was used sparingly, often in shallow pools or narrow canals, and in fountains to enhance the ambience and to give the illusion of more when there was less.

Shelter for protection from the

relentless desert winds and enclosure to ensure privacy were equal and important elements of these gardens. Thus arose the patio or inner courtyard garden, open to the air above but removed from the street and bustle of the surrounding city.

Within these gardens is a sense of geometry and repetition in the tiles, ornamentation and the planting. The plants (prominent are roses, oranges and myrtles) included not only those brought by the Moors but also the exotic beauty from the New World introduced by Spanish explorers.

The Alhambra is a large palace and fortress complex with many buildings each with its own courtyard. The impact of the Patio de los Arrayanes (Courtyard of the Myrtles) is in the almost stark simplicity of the pool and plantings.

The Patio de los Leones (Courtyard of the Lions) exemplifies the

concept of the Persian garden: an enclosed space divided into four quadrants (representing earth, air, water and fire) by water channels, symbolizing the Koranic holy rivers of paradise. At the centre, twelve lions spill water from their mouths.

The nearby Generalife or “Architect’s Garden” was the summer palace and country estate of Muhammad III. In the inner courtyard is the Patio de la Acequia (Courtyard of the Canal), famous for its long narrow canal edged with potted plants with jets of water that arch over it on each side.

Nearby, the Patio de los Cipreses (Courtyard of the Cypresses) contains islands of oleander floating in its water channels. Not to be missed is the water staircase or Escalera del Aqua. The Paseo de los Cipreses (Promenade of the Cypresses) with pencil-thin Italian cypress trees provides both shade and architec-

tural elements in a formal setting.

The more recent Park Güell in Barcelona (northern Spain) was designed by Antoni Gaudi in the 1890s.

Gaudi began on a rocky slope with little vegetation, building grand entrances, unobtrusive roadways and irrigation channels. His intent was to emphasize the intrinsic beauty of the site with his architectural design, colour and mosaic patterns.

But where the gardens of Alhambra are all geometry, convention and symmetry, Park Güell is informal, imaginative and at times downright wacky with turrets, spires, dragons, benches and viaducts.

The plant choices are wide ranging: you’ll find carob, oak, pine, olive, eucalyptus, acacia, pistachio, tamarisk, privet, and surprisingly, Acer negundo, our own Manitoba maple!

The park was originally intended as a garden-like housing development for Barcelona’s affluent. But

the project eventually proved unsuccessful and was purchased by Barcelona in 1922. Park Güell is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Sara, author of the recently published Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo: A Photographic History, will be leading a garden tour to Spain this fall that includes these sites and many more. For additional information, email Sara: sara.williams@usask.ca or call Ruth tollfree at 1-888-778-2378.

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 tours; garden book launches).

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Cultural sharing through music at the Regina Folk Festival The lineup for the 2014 Regina Folk festival features a diverse blend of artists whose music represents a variety of cultural backgrounds and genres.

For musician QuiQue Escamilla, born and raised in a family of six in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, the diversity of the RFF’s lineup really stands out.

QuiQue was born with music in his blood. He wasted no time beginning his live performance career, singing in crowded restaurants by the time he was 6 years old.

In his music he includes musical roots and heritage of his country and culture mixed in with social commentary that supports positive movements around the world.. “With my lyrics, I can support those causes and other issues I am not satisfied seeing around the world within our societies,” says QuiQue. “I try to put political ABOUT THIS CONTENT: These stories were produced by the Leader-Post’s advertising department on behalf of Folk Fest for commercial purposes. The Leader-Post editorial department had no involvement in the creation of this content.

commentary in the things I write. I am hoping that maybe that will transform into a positive result in the future. I have a natural interest in people struggling in Mexico, we’re still struggling all together as a society with racism and discrimination. For me, it is the only way I can see making my art. It gives purpose to my music and to my life.”

Today, he is enjoying life in Toronto and is growing his reputation as an artist to watch. In 2012 he garnered national attention when his release concert for his self-titled debut EP was recorded for CBC’s Canada Live at Toronto’s Lula Lounge Arts Centre.

In 2012 QuiQue was delighted to be invited to open for Michael Franti & Spearhead at the Luminato Festival. This opening slot led to numerous other festival opportunities across Canada and a full cross-country tour opening for Danny Michel, ending with two sold out shows at Canada’s National Arts Centre in Ottawa.

“What makes my music and act different is that I am mixing and bringing many styles together from across the Americas. It is a combination of mainly Latin American rhythms with other

rhythms of the north and Caribbean’s mixed in. I take Mexican music, add a bit of the rock sound, playing electric instruments that aren’t traditionally played in Mexico, and then add a bit of Caribbean flavor,” he said passionately. “I play some Reggae, Ska, and a bit of Soca which are Caribbean traditional rhythms, but I don’t play them in pure form as you would normally hear them. I am confident that there are not many artists from Mexico that have performed in Regina. I like to bring a fresh flavor to the country.

I play a hybrid, modern combination of sound.”

As such a passionate soul, Canada has shown this musician what coming together as a society can be. Although this country still has its own social dilemmas and activism, Qui Que believes Canadians are moving in the right direction.

“I think that in the perspective of community, it is great to bring such a wide variety of artists together in one place at a folk festival. Canada is such a welcoming place, and that is obvious in this line-up. There is an openness about things here. Through music and performance, we share a lot of culture and get a chance to share our

heritage with Canadian audiences. I support all different cultures, languages and countries and these experiences help build many different ethnicities respect for each other,” he said. “It is a pleasure for me to share my music. I’ve received a lot of comments about people not being able to travel to my country to experience the culture, so it is a chance for everyone to taste some of our flavor and see how diverse our world is. That is the greatest satisfaction a musician or a person in general can get, to be the means of spreading out culture.”

Although she grew up with different roots than QuiQue, African- Canadian artist Saidah Baba Talibah shares the same passion for bringing people together through music.

“I think we are in and of this world, and this world is diverse. I think we all need to see each other on stage. We don’t all listen to one type of music, we don’t see one type of person,” she said.

“Across Canada can be very different from where I am in Toronto. I have noticed that travelling across Canada is very warm and enthusiastic. I love Saskatchewan, every time I have been there Continued on Page 14

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REGINA FOLK FESTIVAL 2014 August Cultural sharing through music at the Regina Folk Festival Continued from Page 13 it has been a party and people are open to new music.”

Saidah has a long performance history all across the country supporting a variety of performers but it was only recently that she decided to perform her own music. Her debut album, (S)cream, hit shelves in 2011. The genius of mixing rock and blues has paid off and Saidah won Toronto’s inaugural Soundclash Music Award defeating hundreds of artists for the title. She is at the point in her career where many music industry professionals are taking notice.

“I believe that by playing my own shows I am catering to

my specific audience. With a festival comes the benefit of being introduced to new audiences and connecting with other artists that I may already love or I may not even know of. I can end up being a consumer or audience member myself, discovering new things,” she concluded. “I did the Calgary Folk Festival last year and it was an incredible experience doing workshops and coming together with artists that I never knew of and may have never had the chance to collaborate with otherwise. These festivals open up a chance for my music, and for me personally. It is all about connecting people.”

If you are looking to discover new music and take in a weekend of arts and culture featuring unique musical stylings and great ambiance do not miss the 2014 RFF in Victoria Park August 8th to 10th,.

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Volunteers at the heart of the Regina Folk Festival experience Volunteers can make or a break a festival. For years the volunteers who dedicate their time to the Regina Folk Festival have proven just what it means to come together and work as a team.

“I have been volunteering since 2007 when I volunteered for the RFF’s concert series presentation of Stephen Fearing,” said Melissa Biro, Team Leader and Board member. “I continued volunteering for the concert series and then signed up to volunteer for the festival that summer.

I have always loved music and wanted to volunteer more, so when I saw his concert being advertised and that they were looking for volunteers I signed up, a combination of two things I love to do.”

The volunteering experience is open to anyone over the age of 15, with people from all walks of life on the team. Biro adds that people should be prepared to have the time of their life if taking on the challenge.

“Anyone who is interested in volunteering should go to the Regina Folk Festival website and apply online but if you have any questions give the office a call,” she added.

Recently Biro has become a team leader and is in charge of the sometimes hectic merchandise tent. She is happy to take on this task, as well as scheduling, setting up the tent and overseeing the area for the weekend. Team leaders are also a big reason for the return of volunteers year after year. The personal relationships built throughout festival weekend most often turn into long-term friendships. Volunteers will often return to spend time with each other. Melissa is

also happy to be a member of the Board of Directors and most recently has been appointed Vice-President.

“Being on the Board is important to me because of the opportunities it has given me,” she said. “I have made new friends who are wonderful, smart, interesting characters. I’ve also been able to learn a lot about what goes on in putting on a successful festival like the Regina Folk Festival and to be part of this team has been truly rewarding.”

If you are looking for an exciting volunteer experience then you should check out the RFF. Volunteers are an important part of the festival experience and their contributions add much to the overall event. By Sunday evening a shared sense of accomplishment and pride is felt by each team member.

In addition to a fabulous team experience volunteers earn a festival wristband allowing them to enjoy the festival shows and discover artists that they have never heard before.

“Of course I know I am going to enjoy every artist that is going to be performing but I am really looking forward to Geoff Berner, I really enjoy his music. It is different, interesting, intelligent and fun; he is so much fun to see live!,” Biro chimed in. “I am also excited to see Saidah Baba Talibah, DakhaBrakha, Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens and Los Lobos. I’m also looking forward to learning more about Mexican Institute of Sound, Clinton St. John, The Fretless, Leonard Sumner and Mo Kenney. And of course Al Simmons is always a joy to

see!”

Although the staff of the Regina Folk Festival work hard year-round to make the festival a success, none of it would be possible without the dedication of the 600+ plus volunteers who help to create and manage the festival experience on site.

“The volunteers are the ones who make the weekend come alive through their enthusiasm, professionalism and love of music and community!,” she concluded. “For me this experience is different just because of the size of the operation and the fact that this festival is about so much more than the music.

Regina Folk Festival creates a community and as a volunteer you are appreciated and can take pride in your contribution to making the weekend a success.”

The music may bring first time volunteers to the festival, but the friendships and community feel is what brings them back year after year.

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Indigo Girls excited to play for Canadian fans Of all the artists taking the stage at this year’s Folk Festival, award-winning duo the Indigo Girls are amongst the most excited. Dating back as far as 1985, Indigo Girls’ Amy Ray and Emily Saliers were gracing the stages of bars throughout the US. These talented artists have come a long way from their humble beginnings, but as Salier assures, they will never abandon their roots.

“There are things over the years that we just won’t do because of the values. They may have even made us more successful, made us more money, but we are a bar band at heart. We grew up in Georgia playing music in bars and we love it. We think that music is a sacred gift and we don’t take it for granted. We spend enough time apart; we work on a variety of other projects separate from Indigo Girls so we have very autonomous lives. When we come together to be Indigo Girls, we really still enjoy it,” said Salier. “We’re from Atlanta, which is in the southeast United States, there aren’t too many acts playing from that neck of the woods at the Regina Folk Festival. Our home and roots speak to our music and the way it is orientated in folk music. We just do what we do. We write songs and arrange them together. We sing lots of harmonies, play a few acoustic instruments and bring great energy. We certainly love playing live in Canada.”

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at home, these Americans recognize the value of playing Canadian Folk Festivals.

“Festivals are awesome in the way that everyone is there to really listen.

For us, the festivals are a great experience because it’s a chance for us to get our music heard by a large audience who may never hear it otherwise,” she continued. “It is a great environment because everyone is there for the music, there aren’t any distractions. The vibe is really good. We’ve played a few folk festivals in Canada in the past, and it has always been a great time.”

Although Emily Salier has been to Regina it has never been to play a show with the Indigo Girls.

“I was in Regina while the Juno’s were there, so it will just be great as a American from the southeast to be able to say I have been to Regina, Saskatchewan more than once. That is pretty rare out here. It will be so nice to be back just to play the Folk Festival. For me and Amy, after being together for so long, it’s really just an adventure

to be in a part of the world where we haven’t been before. We consider that really good fortune for us.”

Having been together for years, the duo has exceeded the expectations anyone had for their career. Their friendship and balanced personalities are what gets them through the test of time. Sharing the same commitment to values and activism has only added to the experience.

Both as a musician and spectator; the excitement in Salier’s voice shines through as she discusses the line-up at the Regina Folk Festival.

“There’s quite a mish mash of artists that I was really excited to see on the list. Some hip-hop, some Ukrainian musicians, some more rootsy bands, it seems to me this festival has great diversity,” she concluded. “I will say I love playing in Canada. We don’t get to do it as much as we would like, but every opportunity is great. This is a long way to come; it isn’t connected to any other tour. We have to get on a plane and fly to Philadelphia the next day, but regardless of that, we both decided it was worth it at all costs to get to the festival. We’re honestly excited to be there.”

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REGINA FOLK FESTIVAL 2014 August Cultural sharing through music at the Regina Folk Festival Continued from Page 13 it has been a party and people are open to new music.”

Saidah has a long performance history all across the country supporting a variety of performers but it was only recently that she decided to perform her own music. Her debut album, (S)cream, hit shelves in 2011. The genius of mixing rock and blues has paid off and Saidah won Toronto’s inaugural Soundclash Music Award defeating hundreds of artists for the title. She is at the point in her career where many music industry professionals are taking notice.

“I believe that by playing my own shows I am catering to

my specific audience. With a festival comes the benefit of being introduced to new audiences and connecting with other artists that I may already love or I may not even know of. I can end up being a consumer or audience member myself, discovering new things,” she concluded. “I did the Calgary Folk Festival last year and it was an incredible experience doing workshops and coming together with artists that I never knew of and may have never had the chance to collaborate with otherwise. These festivals open up a chance for my music, and for me personally. It is all about connecting people.”

If you are looking to discover new music and take in a weekend of arts and culture featuring unique musical stylings and great ambiance do not miss the 2014 RFF in Victoria Park August 8th to 10th,.

O'HANLON'S

•Lunch •Folk Festival •Date Night •Best Friends •Special Occasions

NO BLOODY COVER CHARGE EVER!

S E O D It Get

any better than THIS?

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1953 Scarth St • 306.525.3545

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Volunteers at the heart of the Regina Folk Festival experience Volunteers can make or a break a festival. For years the volunteers who dedicate their time to the Regina Folk Festival have proven just what it means to come together and work as a team.

“I have been volunteering since 2007 when I volunteered for the RFF’s concert series presentation of Stephen Fearing,” said Melissa Biro, Team Leader and Board member. “I continued volunteering for the concert series and then signed up to volunteer for the festival that summer.

I have always loved music and wanted to volunteer more, so when I saw his concert being advertised and that they were looking for volunteers I signed up, a combination of two things I love to do.”

The volunteering experience is open to anyone over the age of 15, with people from all walks of life on the team. Biro adds that people should be prepared to have the time of their life if taking on the challenge.

“Anyone who is interested in volunteering should go to the Regina Folk Festival website and apply online but if you have any questions give the office a call,” she added.

Recently Biro has become a team leader and is in charge of the sometimes hectic merchandise tent. She is happy to take on this task, as well as scheduling, setting up the tent and overseeing the area for the weekend. Team leaders are also a big reason for the return of volunteers year after year. The personal relationships built throughout festival weekend most often turn into long-term friendships. Volunteers will often return to spend time with each other. Melissa is

also happy to be a member of the Board of Directors and most recently has been appointed Vice-President.

“Being on the Board is important to me because of the opportunities it has given me,” she said. “I have made new friends who are wonderful, smart, interesting characters. I’ve also been able to learn a lot about what goes on in putting on a successful festival like the Regina Folk Festival and to be part of this team has been truly rewarding.”

If you are looking for an exciting volunteer experience then you should check out the RFF. Volunteers are an important part of the festival experience and their contributions add much to the overall event. By Sunday evening a shared sense of accomplishment and pride is felt by each team member.

In addition to a fabulous team experience volunteers earn a festival wristband allowing them to enjoy the festival shows and discover artists that they have never heard before.

“Of course I know I am going to enjoy every artist that is going to be performing but I am really looking forward to Geoff Berner, I really enjoy his music. It is different, interesting, intelligent and fun; he is so much fun to see live!,” Biro chimed in. “I am also excited to see Saidah Baba Talibah, DakhaBrakha, Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens and Los Lobos. I’m also looking forward to learning more about Mexican Institute of Sound, Clinton St. John, The Fretless, Leonard Sumner and Mo Kenney. And of course Al Simmons is always a joy to

see!”

Although the staff of the Regina Folk Festival work hard year-round to make the festival a success, none of it would be possible without the dedication of the 600+ plus volunteers who help to create and manage the festival experience on site.

“The volunteers are the ones who make the weekend come alive through their enthusiasm, professionalism and love of music and community!,” she concluded. “For me this experience is different just because of the size of the operation and the fact that this festival is about so much more than the music.

Regina Folk Festival creates a community and as a volunteer you are appreciated and can take pride in your contribution to making the weekend a success.”

The music may bring first time volunteers to the festival, but the friendships and community feel is what brings them back year after year.

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Indigo Girls excited to play for Canadian fans Of all the artists taking the stage at this year’s Folk Festival, award-winning duo the Indigo Girls are amongst the most excited. Dating back as far as 1985, Indigo Girls’ Amy Ray and Emily Saliers were gracing the stages of bars throughout the US. These talented artists have come a long way from their humble beginnings, but as Salier assures, they will never abandon their roots.

“There are things over the years that we just won’t do because of the values. They may have even made us more successful, made us more money, but we are a bar band at heart. We grew up in Georgia playing music in bars and we love it. We think that music is a sacred gift and we don’t take it for granted. We spend enough time apart; we work on a variety of other projects separate from Indigo Girls so we have very autonomous lives. When we come together to be Indigo Girls, we really still enjoy it,” said Salier. “We’re from Atlanta, which is in the southeast United States, there aren’t too many acts playing from that neck of the woods at the Regina Folk Festival. Our home and roots speak to our music and the way it is orientated in folk music. We just do what we do. We write songs and arrange them together. We sing lots of harmonies, play a few acoustic instruments and bring great energy. We certainly love playing live in Canada.”

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at home, these Americans recognize the value of playing Canadian Folk Festivals.

“Festivals are awesome in the way that everyone is there to really listen.

For us, the festivals are a great experience because it’s a chance for us to get our music heard by a large audience who may never hear it otherwise,” she continued. “It is a great environment because everyone is there for the music, there aren’t any distractions. The vibe is really good. We’ve played a few folk festivals in Canada in the past, and it has always been a great time.”

Although Emily Salier has been to Regina it has never been to play a show with the Indigo Girls.

“I was in Regina while the Juno’s were there, so it will just be great as a American from the southeast to be able to say I have been to Regina, Saskatchewan more than once. That is pretty rare out here. It will be so nice to be back just to play the Folk Festival. For me and Amy, after being together for so long, it’s really just an adventure

to be in a part of the world where we haven’t been before. We consider that really good fortune for us.”

Having been together for years, the duo has exceeded the expectations anyone had for their career. Their friendship and balanced personalities are what gets them through the test of time. Sharing the same commitment to values and activism has only added to the experience.

Both as a musician and spectator; the excitement in Salier’s voice shines through as she discusses the line-up at the Regina Folk Festival.

“There’s quite a mish mash of artists that I was really excited to see on the list. Some hip-hop, some Ukrainian musicians, some more rootsy bands, it seems to me this festival has great diversity,” she concluded. “I will say I love playing in Canada. We don’t get to do it as much as we would like, but every opportunity is great. This is a long way to come; it isn’t connected to any other tour. We have to get on a plane and fly to Philadelphia the next day, but regardless of that, we both decided it was worth it at all costs to get to the festival. We’re honestly excited to be there.”

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Escape into an artist’s dream garden

By Jenn Sharp WHO: Cecelia and Mel Jurgens.

Cecelia has led art tours to Europe and South America for the past 13 years. Along with working on their painting and sketching at various locations on the tour, the group always visits wineries too, “because we’re artists,” laughs Cecelia.

An established artist, her watercolour and acrylic paintings sell to collectors all over the world.

WHERE: In the northern part of Saskatoon, just a few blocks from the river.

WHAT: An expansive backyard retreat that brings a European feel to the space shared by the couple. The artist’s touch is evident in the home, too. Cecelia’s large and colourful canvas paintings grace the walls, but step into the garden to get a real feel for this artist’s work.

The couple’s love for travel and entertaining is reflected in the garden. Framed by large trees, the eye flows easily from one element of the garden to the next, while the ear picks up the sound of water running softly through a fountain. A statue of blue heron, which Cecelia made from paper mache, strikes a pose in one area.

The back fence is the garden’s focal point – two succulent “living walls” hang next to Cecelia’s bright acrylic painting of lilies, befit the garden setting.

“I love succulents. They’re just so interesting. They’ve got character,” she says.

The painting comes out in the spring and goes away for the winter.

For it to withstand the rain, Cecelia first treated the board, and then weather proofed the finished painting several times.

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WHEN: The Jurgens bought the house 30 years ago. Six years ago, they began a renovation project which would eventually change the look of the entire house.

“Once you start, it takes over the whole house,” says Cecelia.

The garden has evolved a lot during that time too. A raised deck, common in so many backyards, was a feature Cecelia didn’t enjoy. She wanted a more grounded feel and a space that was easier to host guests.

WHY: When it came time for a change, the couple decided to renovate instead of buying a new home. They loved the area, their neighbours and the mature landscaping in their yard.

The large brick courtyard now allows for long tables to accommodate the frequent backyard parties the couple hosts. A stretch of open lawn was made for playing bocce ball.

An inspiring place for the creative mind, Cecelia often invites her artist friends to bring their easels and paint in the garden all afternoon.

HOW: Cecelia does all the planting, while Mel maintains and weeds the garden.

“Mel really enjoys the garden and yard. It’s a hobby,” she smiles. “We spend a lot of time out here. In the afternoon, we’ll sit and have a tapas and a glass of wine. Then in the evening, it’s nice to sit and enjoy or have someone over for a visit.” jksharp@thestarphoenix.com Twitter.com/JennKSharp

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Victoria Park, downtown Regina Folk Festival after dark carnival Featuring Royal Canoe and Mexican Institute of Sound.

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The German Club 1727 St. John St. Mother Groove The Pump, 641 Victoria Ave E. S u n day, Au g . 1 0 Regina Folk Festival free daytime stages 11:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Victoria Park, downtown Regina Folk Festival 6-11:30 p.m.

The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer, DakhaBrakha, Matt Andersen, Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens, Los Lobos and more.

Victoria Park, downtown M o n day, Au g . 1 1 Monday Night Jazz & Blues: Jeff Mertick & The Bluebeat Singers Bushwakker, 2206 Dewdney Weekly Drum Circle Instruments provided 7:30-9 p.m., The Living Spirit Centre, 3018 Doan Dr. Call Mike, 306-550-3911.

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Jean E. Sonmor: All Earth is Burial Ground Mandala-like paintings of natural materials speak to our physical and emotional intimacy with nature.

Until Aug. 21. Art Gallery of Regina, Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, 2420 Elphinstone St. Art in Bloom Works offer a variety of texture, colours, patterns, and materials.

Until Aug. 24. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St.

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Mary Pratt A five-decade retrospective which celebrates the renowned Newfoundland and Labrador artist.

Until Aug. 24. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. Emily Vey Duke and Cooper Battersby: Here is Everything Narrated by an animated cat and rabbit who claim to be speaking to us from the future, this is a bittersweet reflection on the inevitability of death, the existence of God, and the possibility of redemption. Part of Tragedy Plus Time.

Until Aug. 27. Dunlop Art Gallery Central Mediatheque, 2311 12th Ave. Comedy Is Tragedy Plus Time Canadian and international artists explore the relationship between the tragic and the comic.

Until Aug. 27.

Dunlop Gallery, RPL Central Branch, 2311 12th Ave. AND Dunlop Gallery, RPL Sherwood Village Branch, 6121 Rochdale Blvd.

Not Over You Mark Clintberg’s work uses text-based forms of public address. The phrase “not over you” looms over the building and over the individuals that pass through its doors, a clever pun on the dissonance between the physical and emotional spaces we simultaneously occupy.

Until Aug. 27. Central Library, 2311 12th Ave. Beat Nation: Art, Hip Hop and Aboriginal Culture Various artists juxtapose urban youth culture with Aboriginal identity to create innovative and unexpected new works — in painting, sculpture, installation, performance and video — that reflect the current realities of Aboriginal

Guaranteed you’ll be happier than Grumpy Cat if you attend the Just For Cats Film Festival this weekend. GETTY IMAGES FILE PHOTO peoples today.

Until Sept. 7. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. Contemporary Canadiana The Artists of Scott Nicholson Fine Arts. Features the works of Canadian fine artists who have creates works of art portraying the essence of contemporary Canadiana.

Until Oct. 31. Regina Centre Crossing, 1621 Albert St. --Assiniboia Gallery 2266 Smith St. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Mysteria Gallery 2706 13th Ave. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11

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Neutral Ground #203-1856 Scarth St. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Oakland Gift and Fine Arts Oil and ink paintings by Chinese artists Lingtao Jiang and Huaiyi Tian.

2312 Smith St. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

TAE Contemporary Gallery 1621 11th Ave. Open daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

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How to Give Feedback Workshop for poets and performers Every Thursday, 7-9 p.m.

Creative City Centre, 1843 Hamilton St.

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Salsa on the Plaza with Regina Salseros Aug. 7, 7-11 p.m.

City Square Plaza Retro Dance Party Every Sunday McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave.

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Stars and Strollers Wednesday, 1 p.m.

Cineplex Odeon Southland Mall, 3025 Gordon Rd. Bake A Difference Combat bullying through baking; spread kindness with a cookie.

Wednesday, 5-7 p.m.

Sweet Ambrosia Bakeshoppe, 230 Winnipeg St. N. Cinema Under the Stars Bring your own blankets, chairs, etc., for a familyfriendly film screening. Children’s music and activities before the film, which screens at dusk. Wednesday, 8 p.m.

Victoria Park, downtown

Drop In Indoor Playground Friday, 9-11:45 a.m.

South Leisure Centre, 170 Sunset Dr. Mom and Tot Bored Meetings Hosted by Kate Murray, 306216-2511.

Friday, 10-11:30 a.m. Early Learning Family Centre, Scott Collegiate, 3350 7th Ave. Build and Grow Clinics Build a special feature project.

For children age 5 and up.

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Lowes, 4555 Gordon Rd. Michaels Kids Club Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon 2088 Prince of Wales Dr.

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RCMP “Depot” Division, 5907 Dewdney Ave.

Megamunch’s Birthday Bash Aug. 9, noon Royal Sask Museum, 2445 Albert St.

The Animal Project Comedy/Drama Leo (Aaron Poole), a mid-30’s widower, is finding it difficult to parent Sam (Jacob Switzer), his teenage son. After an unusual dream, Leo decides to shake off his daily realities by turning to what he believes is the source of his inspiration — the classroom where he teaches a group of young actors — and takes them out of their comfort zone.

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Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Dr. Family Studio Sundays Sunday, 2-4 p.m.

MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. Parent and Preschooler Jungle Gym Monday, 9:30-11 a.m.

Al Ritchie Family Wellness Centre, 445 14th Ave. Exploration Days in the Park for Kids For kids ages 3 to 12. Call 306359-7547 to register.

Crafts and Activities with Government House Aug. 12, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Victoria Park.

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Alex Youck School Museum 1600 Fourth Ave. Tours by appointment only (306-523-3000).

Civic Museum of Regina 1375 Broad St. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday noon-4 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Government House Museum & Heritage Property 4607 Dewdney Ave. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

RCMP Heritage Centre 5907 Dewdney Ave. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Regina Firefighters Museum 1205 Ross Ave. Tours by appointment (306777-7714).

Royal Saskatchewan Museum 2445 Albert St. Open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

Saskatchewan Military Museum 1600 Elphinstone St. Open Monday and Thursday, 7-9 p.m., or by appointment (306-347-9349).

Saskatchewan Science Centre 2903 Powerhouse Dr. Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday and holidays, noon-6 p.m.

Closed Mondays.

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RCMP Sergeant Major’s Parade Weekdays, 12:45 p.m.

RCMP Depot Division, 5600 11th Ave.

Pints & Prose Trivia Sunday, 8:30 p.m.

O’Hanlon’s, 1947 Scarth St.

Regina Folk Festival Aug. 8-10 Victoria Park Victorian Tea Hosted by the Government House Historical Society.

Aug. 9-10, sittings at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Reserve a seat at 639-571-7123.

Government House, 4607 Dewdney Ave. Roller Derby Pile O’ Bones Derby Club Aug. 9, 7 p.m.

Callie Curling Club, 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Heritage Regina Walk Downtown Regina: Past and Present Aug. 10, 6 p.m.

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Chess in the Park Chess games and lessons Aug. 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Victoria Park Ultimate Frisbee Drop-In Aug. 12, noon-1 p.m. Victoria Park ChewsDay Challenge Drop-in gathering of board game enthusiasts.

Every Tuesday, 6 p.m.-midnight.

Boston Pizza, 545 Albert St. N. RCMP Sunset Retreat Ceremony Each colourful, 60-minute ceremony includes the firing of the cannon, a troop drill display, the lowering of the flag with the playing of military music, followed by the March Past.

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The Future Comedy/Drama Sophie and Jason live in a small L.A. apartment, have jobs they hate, and in one month they’ll adopt a stray cat named Paw Paw. Like a newborn baby he’ll need round-the-clock care.

Despite their good intentions, Sophie and Jason are terrified of their looming loss of freedom. So with just one month left, they quit their jobs, and the Internet, to pursue their dreams — Sophie wants to create a dance, Jason wants simply to be guided by fate. But as the month slips away, they begin living two terrifyingly vacant and different realities.

Just For Cats Aug. 9-10, 2 p.m.

Aug. 9, 7 p.m.

A unique and fun opportunity to join fellow cat lovers in LOL-ing, crying, and aww-ing their way through old and new favourites. A masterful compilation of video highlights from the Walker Art Centre, Just for Cats includes some of the best clips the Internet has to offer. It’s not about watching cat videos — it’s about watching cat videos together!

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Try your hand at Ultimate Frisbee on Tuesday at noon. GETTY IMAGES FILE PHOTO Flight of the Butterflies Documentary Join hundreds of millions of butterflies on an amazing journey to a remote hideaway in the mountains of Mexico.

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Storm trackers are predicting that the worst is yet to come. While most seek shelter, a group of high school students, eager to document the tornado on video, run head first into the storm.

Kenya: Animal Kingdom Documentary Discover Kenya’s famous fauna in their natural habitat, including the Big Five — lions, African elephants, Cape buffalo, leopards and black rhinos — and giraffes, hippos and cheetahs.

Meet two fearless young Maasai and follow them on their ritual safari.

Step Up: All In Drama This fifth instalment in the Step Up series brings the return of previous stars including Briana Evigan, Ryan Guzman, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Alyson Stoner and Adam G. Sevani. Set in Las Vegas, this chapter shows the stars coming together to take part in a competition that will define their dreams and their careers.

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By Jenn Sharp There’s no denying it, summer in Saskatchewan rocks.

One of the best parts is the proliferation of mobile food vendors on the streets of Regina and Saskatoon.

The Queen City was ahead of the game last year and boasted more vendors than Saskatoon. The two cities have outdone themselves this year, though. New food trucks (and carts, bikes and trailers) are everywhere. The owners are really kicking it up a notch with gourmet treats, fresh locally sourced food and flavourful ethnic experiences.

To find out where your favourite truck is, follow them on Twitter or check out @yqrfoodtrucks in Regina and @yxestreetfood in Saskatoon. Visit www.snackmap.com for live GPS tracking of Saskatoon’s food trucks.

Read on for the 2014 round-up of Saskatchewan food trucks and let me know on Twitter @JennKSharp which ones are your favourite.

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SCOUT MEX HALL A newcomer to the food truck scene, the burritos, $8, sell out every day. Fillings like yam, beets, and vegan walnut and lentil, make them anything but ordinary. Bonus: The guy working the day I visited was really cute.

TRY: Spicy Diablo Chocolate Cookie. It’s easily the best $2 you’ll spend this summer. Ginger, cayenne and cinnamon are in the chewy cookie, that’s topped with sea salt. While your mouth says “yes, please” to the sweetness, a slow burn builds in the back of your throat from the cayenne.

Instead of the usual sugar-bomb and chemical laden popsicles, Sam Benesh’s ice pops consist of real fruit and a simple syrup made from organic cane syrup and water. She pedals around Saskatoon on her “icicle bicycle,” which came from the food truck capital of North America — Portland — setting up shop on street corners in Riversdale, Broadway and downtown. She makes the pops, with flavours like watermelon mint and chocolate sea salt, by hand every night. Benesh loves experimenting, too. Look for pops featuring beet or elderflower in the future.

TRY: Salted Caramel Rhubarb or Banana Cardamom, $3.

TWITTER: @drifticepops

ACE BURGER The folks at Congress Beer House know how to make a damn good burger. The lunchtime lineups at their new truck, Ace Burger, can stretch around the block.

TRY: Ace Style Burger, $7: Tomato, onion, arugula, siraracha, cheese and mayo, or the burger of the week.

TW ITTE R: @AceBu rgerYXE

F L AV O U R S O F I N D I A A mainstay at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market, the palak chicken and samosas frequently sell out so get there early! The milky, sweet Indian chai here is the real thing.

TRY: Shai Paneer, $9.95: Homemade cheese, cooked in ginger, garlic butter, cream and spices, served with naan bread, rice and salad (although the salad is nothing to write home about).

TWITTER: @ScoutFoodTruck

THRIVE JUICE CO.

Locally owned, and locally made, Thrive is Saskatoon’s first cold-pressed organic juice company. Juicing has become a big trend and Thrive is positioned to cash in — their juice costs upwards of $10 but is well worth the price when you consider how much fruit and veg is used to make a glass.

TRY: Know Your Roots is chock full of beets (great for flushing out the liver), while Clean Greens is a chlorophyllfilled detoxifier, perfect after a big night out.

TWITTER: @THRIVEJuiceCo

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MR. SPUDDS POUTINERIE The poutine here, all 35 varieties, is quickly becoming the stuff of legends at one of Regina’s newest food trucks. Indulge in classic squeaky-curd-topped fries, or venture into more unusual flavours.

In any case, the fries are perfectly crispy and the flavours are tasty.

Burgers, chicken strips and fish ‘n chips are also on the menu TRY: Caramelized Pineapple Poutine, $8. Pineapple is far from a traditional poutine topping, but it sure tastes good

TWITTER: @Poutinerie1995

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BEAK’S CHICKEN Chef Paul Rogers fries up delicious chicken out of this orange truck. Dipped in buttermilk, then in his house breading mixture, the chicken, from Pineview Farms, is served on its own or on top of waffles.

TRY: Chicken and Waffles, $8: A soft waffle topped with the namesake chicken, homemade bacon jam and gravy. It all melds together for a sweet, salty and somewhat strange combo. Eat it quick because this sinful dish gets soggy fast.

TWITTER: @beakschicken

Shelly Lambert’s soup is a Regina Farmers’ Market favourite and frequently sells out, so of course, a food truck was in order to share the wealth. Along with homemade soups, $5, like chilled cucumber, and tomato, squash and coconut bisque, there’s also a few summer salads. Soup is served with sourdough or birdseed bread from Orange Boot Bakery in Regina.

TRY: The dill pickle is mind-blowingly good; so good in fact that a picture wasn’t possible — it was gone too fast. The Rainbow Quinoa salad, $4 for a small, $7 for medium, is perfect for a hot day.

TWITTER: @SoupSimply

P R A I R I E D AW G C AT E R I N G The biggest diggity dawg in town, or so they claim. The dogs did in fact look generous and people came in a steady stream to get one of their own. Perhaps the most unique food truck, a huge hot dog graces the roof of the thing. Apparently it was converted from a prop used on a movie set.

TRY: Obviously, a Hot Diggity Dawg, $4.50, is in order, or get a gouda-stuffed smokie for a more gourmet twist. The wraps, particularly the Chicken Ranch, $7, are great too. And don’t forget about their pickle on a stick.

FA C E B O O K : P r a i r i e Dawg Catering

E AT H E A LT H Y FOODS The organic grocery store on 12th Ave. has a little food cart set up at the Regina Farmers’ Market. Friendly staff sell a range of ethnic and Canadian dishes, like peanut curry, beef chili, chana masala and red lentil dahl. They also sell kombucha tea and coconut water. TRY: The hearty Bison Stew.

N A C H O F I E S TA Owner Ken Chaplin sure knows nachos. The menu is full of options, from vegetarian to supreme, plus a daily special. All are chock full of toppings and cheese. He’s been operating the truck (technically a motorhome) for a few years now, mainly at festivals. This is the first year he’s set up shop at the Regina Farmers’ Market and so far, it’s been a success TRY: The daily special a few weeks back was Butter Chicken Naan’chos, $6: Pico, goat cheese, peppers and butter chicken on top of naan bread and nachos.

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