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Love, Shania and the Whispered Wish Do you have a dream tucked away in your heart that has never quite come to fruition? If so, my story Love, Shania and the Whispered Wish — one of 101 stories by Canadian authors affectionately recalling holiday season memories in Chicken Soup For the Soul: Christmas in Canada — will be an inspiration to you. Chicken Soup for the Soul stories are known to be delightfully heartwarming, and this newest volume in the series proves to be no exception. My story opens on my wedding day, and was inspired by my very first whispered wish as a newlywed. The story tells of a journey that has ebbed and flowed for almost 26 years: a passion that has survived through

and a testimony that the birth and raisperseverance will evening of two children, a tually be rewarded. move across the counOver the last two years, try, multiple careers, I have submitted about a third university dehalf a dozen stories to gree, disappointments, the Chicken Soup for health crises, and the the Soul editors; been pain of loss. It culmishortlisted twice; and nates in the release of finally, with Love, Shamy Christmas CD Red nia and the Whispered & White in 2013, more Wish have achieved than a quarter of a success. Although I century after I shared have written profesmy heart’s desire with sional papers and a my new husband that Sally Meadows number of newspaper snowy winter day. And as my piece so duly notes, it’s a story articles in the recent and distant past, this is my first short story ever that is still being written. Being published in Chicken Soup published. And what about the reference to for the Soul is part of this journey,

Shania in the title? Well, you’ll have to buy the book to find out all about it. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christmas in Canada (retail price: $16.95) and my Christmas CD Red & White (retail price: $13.99) are available at www.sallymeadows.com/store, McNally Robinson Booksellers, Indigo/ Coles bookstores, select gift stores, and through online retailers such as amazon.com and amazon.ca. You can learn more about my journey on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SallyMeadowsMusic and on my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/SallyMeadowsMusic. You can also contact me at sally@sallymeadows.com. I’d love to hear your feedback!

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Denis Rouleau, artistic director of La Troupe du Jour (Saskatchewan’s only French theatre), is elated his career allows him to be fully immersed in his francophone heritage. BRIDGES PHOTO BY MICHELLE BERG

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READ MY BOOK — 2 Why you should read Love, Shania and the Whispered Wish by Sally Meadows

GARDENING — 15 How to grow microgreens for an indoor winter garden

SHARP EATS — 4 The top six: What to buy the foodie on your Christmas list

EVENTS — 17 What you need to know to plan your week Send listings to: bridges@thestarphoenix.com

ON THE COVER — 7 A look at Saskatchewan’s Fransaskois heritage: Denis Rouleau has made La Troupe du Jour a cultural landmark

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Six gifts for the foodie on your Christmas list By Jenn Sharp It can be tough to buy gifts for foodies. They turn up their noses at drugstore chocolate and they don’t appreciate that franchise restaurant gift certificate you picked up waiting in line at the grocery store. I’m making foodies sound snobby but (most) of them are not. They just really care about food. Think about how excited you get when the Riders win — that’s what foodies feel like when a new restaurant opens and the food is GOOD. That could also be how excited they’ll be when you present one of these delectable gifts I’ve conveniently found for you.

1. LOCAL HONEY When you buy honey from local producers, the flavour options are endless. Plus you’re helping support Saskatchewan’s bee population. My favourites are Kitako Lake Borage Honey (sold at Ingredients Artisan Market in Saskatoon) and lavenderinfused ZeeBee Honey sold at the Regina Farmers’ Market.

2. UNCLE MIKE’S VANILLA OATMEAL FACE BAR Mike Zimmer launched his all-natural line of body products, made in Saskatoon, in 2009. Everything is made from cold pressed fruit, nut and vegetable oils, and steam-distilled therapeutic grade essential oils. Say good bye to synthetic, harmful chemicals and hello to happy skin. I’ve been using the $10 vanilla oatmeal face bar (which smells good enough to eat by the way) for a week now and have already noticed my skin is clearer, smoother and softer. Go to www.unclemikesnatural.com to find store locations.

3. A SET OF ASIAN BOWLS Fun and whimsical, these bowls will set a foodie’s heart afire. Yes, foodies love food, but they love the dishes food goes in almost as much. A cute little rice bowl or a big noodle soup bowl — any one of these (or all) will be a hit. Mix and match to find your own unique set at an Asian grocer or thrift store — this one was less than $20.

4. OUT OF OLD SASKATCHEWAN KITCHENS Saskatchewan author Amy Jo Ehman’s new book is part cookbook, part history book. She gives an introduction to the founding peoples’ cultures of Saskatchewan by describing their heritage through their traditional foods. Like a cup of tea on a cold night, Ehman’s writing welcomes you in like a comfortable embrace. It’s a book for those of us who were born and raised here; it’s a harkening back to a time when you anticipated grandma’s Sunday pot roast and mashed potatoes all week. It’s also a book for the newcomers we’re welcoming to Saskatchewan. The book is a way to share our culture and an invitation to share theirs, and perhaps even offers the opportunity to create new Saskatchewan kitchens.

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5. A REALLY NICE KNIFE

Because almost all foodies love to cook, this is probably the best gift you can get them (if your budget allows, of course). A high-quality knife to a foodie is pretty much like diamonds. Undoubtedly some of the finest knives to be found in Canada come from a shop in Calgary called Knife Wear. Owner Kevin Kent imports high performance chef knives made by professional blacksmiths in Japan. I’ve tried out one of his knives — it barely made a ripple while finely slicing a ripe tomato. Try the Tadafusa (top picture, $126), made in Niigata City by female designer Fumie Shibata, or the Fujiwara 180 mm (bottom picture, $384) made by fourth generation master blacksmith Fujiwara san. Both are guaranteed to impress. Prices range from the accessible to the diamond level, but trust me, these knives will last forever and are worth every cent. Knife Wear ships to Saskatchewan; order online at: www.knifewear.com

6. POMEGRANATE MOLASSES

This Turkish product has the consistency of syrup but tastes nothing like what you might expect. The smell is complex and earthy; the taste tangy and slightly sweet. I was at a dinner party recently where my friend (and chef) dee Hobsbawn-Smith had brought pickled eggplant marinated in pomegranate molasses. Manners were forgotten as we all dived into that bowl of eggplant. Hobsbawn-Smith loves the stuff and uses it to add roundness and depth to pots of beans and in marinades and braises (try it on your next roast). Her favourite use is in a tomato salsa (see the recipe at right): “It rescues wan, out of season tomatoes and heightens the glorious in-season.” You can find it at any Middle Eastern grocery store; the bottle I picked up was $4. jksharp@thestarphoenix.com Twitter.com/JennKSharp

Based loosely on muhammara, a classic Turkish relish, this spread is spectacular on simple grilled bread, as a lunch, or an appetizer. It works equally well as a sauce for grilled or roasted fish. In corn season, add a handful of grilled or roasted corn kernels to the mixture. Yum! INGREDIENTS: > 1 c. (250 mL) fresh walnut halves > 2 c. (500 mL) diced ripe tomato > 2 tbsp. (30 mL) pomegranate molasses > 1 tsp. (5 mL) toasted and ground cumin > 1/2 tsp. (2.5 mL) sumac, optional > Juice of 1 lemon > 1 garlic clove, minced > 1/4 c. (60 mL) extra virgin olive oil > 1 tbsp. (15 mL) walnut oil > 2 tbsp. (30 mL) minced cilantro > Kosher salt and hot chili flakes to taste

> Crusty sliced bread for the grill > Olive oil for drizzling

METHOD: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. 2. Put the walnuts on a baking sheet in a shallow layer and toast them for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool thoroughly, then chop with a knife. Set aside. 3. Whisk together the tomato and pomegranate molasses, then stir in the cumin, sumac, lemon juice and garlic clove. Add the oils, whisking well. Stir in the cilantro, walnuts, salt and hot chili flakes. Set aside. 4. Brush the sliced bread with olive oil. Grill. Remove from heat, garnish with sauce and serve immediately. Serves 4 Recipe reproduced with permission from Foodshed: An Edible Alberta Alphabet by dee Hobsbawn-Smith.

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A lot of them are very quick to identify themselves to the Fransaskois community, which I think is very good. – Laurier Gareau

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Theatre, history passions for Gareau By Ashley Martin Luckily for theatre lovers in Saskatchewan, Laurier Gareau’s career as a radio journalist was short-lived. The Fransaskois playwright has written 40 plays in the past three decades. But after completing his bachelor of arts degree in history at College Saint-Jean in Edmonton, 24-year-old Gareau shuttled to Quebec City to begin a four-year journalism course at Universite Laval in 1974. He wanted to be a reporter for Radio-Canada. His Quebec residency didn’t last long. He dropped out after one semester and lined up a job interview. He was hired for Jan. 2 in Regina, but not for on-air work: He was told his “mid-western American” accent wouldn’t fly with listeners. But eventually, after plugging away as a researcher, writer, translator and — finally — reporter, he realized journalism wasn’t for him: The aspiring playwright changed paths again and didn’t look back. In 1986, with a fresh master’s of fine arts from the University of Alberta, Gareau was hired to run theatre workshops in Saskatchewan schools through the Conseil Culturel Fransaskois. He retired last September. In addition to prolifically writing on the side, a quarter century ago Gareau founded an amateur theatre troupe, Theatre Oskana. But his focus wasn’t entirely theatrical. As a historian, he has produced a history magazine for 25 years. To boot, he’s done it all in his native language. “I’ve worked all my life in French here in Saskatchewan, which just goes to show that it is possible to live your life pretty much in French in the province,” said Gareau, 65. “You’ll be using English when you go get gas or go to the store or something like that, but if the main language at your work is French, then you tend to associate with the French community.” ■ ■ ■ ■ Gareau’s great-grandfather Azarie arrived in the Batoche area in 1882 and settled on a farm. His brother Ludger built the church, the rectory, stores and houses in the community of St. Isidore-de-Bellevue, 100 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon. The church and rectory are still standing. In the early 1900s, Azarie was hired to return to Quebec and recruit new settlers to the prairies. But not all of them came from Quebec. Some hailed from France, Belgium and Switzerland. Father Louis-Pierre Gravel, for whom Gravelbourg is named, came from New York. Other Americans, from Minnesota and the Dakotas, resettled here in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Continued on Page 8

Laurier Gareau founded an amateur theatre troupe, Theatre Oskana, over 25 years ago. BRIDGES PHOTO BY TROY FLEECE

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The more we can get people to understand the value of the different cultures is, to me, very important. — Gareau

They established a life here. By the 1950s, two French radio stations were running. A secret society, L’Ordre de Jacques-Cartier (also known as La Patente), had expanded to the province after its foundation in Ontario in 1926. Gareau’s father Pierre was a part of La Patente, whose purpose was to advance French Catholics in society, in politics and business. But as Saskatchewan saw progress, isolated communities fell victim to urbanization and the culture began to suffer. Until the late 1950s, “They had their small country schools where they could keep their languages going,” said Gareau. But by the 1960s, schools were centralized and “suddenly English is becoming the dominant language.” With technology downsizing farm labourers, small towns disappeared and people assimilated into urban life.

“If you leave a small town like Bellevue or Bonne or Edam or even Gravelbourg and you move into the city, chances are you won’t use your French all that much. You’ll become just part of the massive English community that is the cities,” said Gareau. Mixed marriages — francophones to Anglophones — further impacted the culture. But it did survive, with help from the Trudeau government and the Official Languages Act in 1969, and with the work of youth who began to fight back. In the 1970s, the Saskatchewan Franco-Canadiens adopted the name Fransaskois, with a push by provincial French newspaper L’eau vive. In 1977, the Association Jeunesse Fransaskoise was among the first organizations to incorporate the new identifier into its name.

A scene from La Troupe du Jour’s 2005 production Le Maraige d’la fille Gareau. Background (l-r): Brigitte Chasse, Re’jeanne Briere, Adrienne Sawchuk. Front: Genevieve Messier, Myrian Goyette and Julien Thibeault FILE PHOTO BY GORD WALDNER

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We’re not in our little corner by ourselves. The company, it’s one of the major theatre companies in Saskatoon, so we’re part of the game. We’re part of the tapestry of the culture. — Denis Rouleau

A flag was launched in 1978. Large-scale cultural and historic festivals followed. Cultural organizations were formed. Then in the mid-1990s, “The term Fransaskois became a dirty word,” said Gareau, “just as the English community was starting to really accept the term.” Some people argued the term excluded French-speaking anglophones or recent immigrants. “Now it’s starting to turn again back the other way where a large new French immigration (is coming) into the province,” said Gareau. “A lot of them are very quick to identify themselves to the Fransaskois community, which I think is very good.” Cultural preservation must begin “at home in the family,” said Gareau, who has two children with wife Simone Verville, a French teacher and principal. Son Sebastien, 21, and daughter Cassandra, 16, attended the French Ecole Monseigneur de Laval in Regina — Cassandra is still there in Grade 11. Though the two are more apt to live in English, said Gareau: “I think it’s a question of the time, like when you’re a teenager, French is not all that important. So they’re going through that now, too.” ■ ■ ■ ■ Growing up in a French-speaking community, it wasn’t until he entered Grade 9 at College Mathieu in Gravelbourg in 1965 that Gareau really learned English, as half his classmates spoke the language. Due to a childhood case of polio, Gareau was never expected to follow in his dad’s footsteps and become a farmer. But farm life did influence his work, in a way. Pierre’s farmhands were Metis men from Batoche, 16 kilometres west of Bellevue, who would share stories about their history and heritage. Working summers as a tour guide at Batoche National Historic Site allowed him to learn more. “Growing up I always had a very close link to what had happened in Batoche in the 1880s and the rebellion and so forth,” said Gareau. In 1979, he wrote La Nation Provisoire, which traces Louis Riel’s year in Saskatchewan in 1884-85. Theatre Oskana performed it in 2011. La Trahison — his “best play,” in his esteem — evolved thanks to Batoche, from a French radio drama to an English play (The Betrayal) that debuted at the Edmonton Fringe Festival in 1985, the 100th anniversary of the resistance. A few years later, at the request of a University of Saskatchewan French instructor, he reworked the French version. It was twice produced by Saskatchewan’s only professional French theatre company, La Troupe du Jour, in 1995 and 1997. ■ ■ ■ ■ Among the 100-or-so plays La Troupe du Jour has produced in his time as artistic director, La Trahison is one that stands out for Denis Rouleau. Continued on Page 10

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I’ve worked all my life in French here in Saskatchewan, which just goes to show that it is possible to live your life pretty much in French in the province. — Gareau

La Troupe du Jour’s play rehearsal Bonneau and Bellehumeur in 2009. The players are, from left, Bruce McKay, Ian C. Nelson, Marie-Claire Marcotte and David Granger. FILE PHOTO BY RICHARD MARJAN

“It was really well received,” said Rouleau. But he couldn’t call it a favourite — he can’t narrow down one absolute favourite. “There’s different things, different shows, different adventures. Some I direct myself, some I hire other directors.” Since Rouleau began his term as artistic director in 1989, four years into the company’s existence, things have changed a lot. From a staffless volunteer organization with no office, it grew. Rouleau’s first year was focused on promotion and trying to build a season that consisted of more than one show. In the years that followed, the company received grant money and was able to hire an administrator and other staff. It opened an office.

Then, three years ago, La Troupe Du Jour opened its own theatre. “It was lots of work,” said Rouleau. But the work is the result of a lifelong passion. Growing up in Stoneham, Que., Rouleau always loved theatre in school. He pursued drama in Montreal at the Universite de Quebec and imagined he would be an actor or designer. The theatre took him to work in Edmonton for two years. Then he saw an ad for a job in Saskatoon; the Conseil Culturel Fransaskois was hiring a drama workshop leader for students of all ages — the same job Gareau held throughout his career. In Saskatoon, he found La Troupe du Jour. Saskatchewan’s francophone com-

munity is small; its francophone theatre community is even smaller. Rouleau tries to hire as many local people as he can, but “professional actors who speak French, they’re not a lot, so that’s why every year we bring artists from outside of the province … from Winnipeg or Montreal or Quebec City,” he said. That presents a financial challenge, “because when you bring an actor from a different province it’s add on the budget,” in terms of travel costs, a per diem and accommodation. But Rouleau doesn’t see La Troupe du Jour’s financial situation as any more challenging, really, than other professional theatre companies in the province. “It’s like everybody, like every company. You can ask that question to the Globe Theatre too. It’s not just because we’re French.”

About 500 people attend a twoweek run at La Troupe du Jour. To draw a larger audience, for the past five years the company has projected English surtitles above the set. The idea came from a French theatre company in Toronto, though surtitles are used in opera a lot, he said. The scheme has resulted in more English speakers attending the shows, said Rouleau. “You’re French, your husband’s not, so with the surtitles that’s allowed those two people to come, to do an activity together in another language than English. “For us, it was a way to getting new audience and to make sure we give access to the French culture to different people. “We’re not in our little corner by ourselves. The company, it’s one of the major theatre companies in Saskatoon, so we’re part of the game,”

he said. “We’re part of the tapestry of the culture.” And why should non-francophones attend a play to read English projections? “Because it’s good,” he said, laughing. “Because if you love theatre, you’ll love it. It’s a different way to do it. The energy’s not the same and of course the language; it’s always an experience to see a piece of art in a different language. Sometimes it’s not just a question of understanding the words, but it’s to feel the mood, to feel the atmosphere.” Gareau shares that sentiment. “The more we can get people to understand the value of the different cultures is, to me, very important,” said Gareau. amartin@leaderpost.com Twitter.com/LPAshleyM

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Growing microgreens for an indoor winter garden By Jackie Bantle Microgreens, like the sprouts discussed in last week’s column, make for a good winter gardening project. Microgreens are thin, delicate plants of herbs or salad greens that can provide fresh greenery to your meal and are especially appreciated in the winter. Microgreens are often made up of the same plants that are found in salad greens, but they are harvested at a much earlier stage than salad greens. Some people think of microgreens as a cross between sprouts and salad mixes: the greens provide texture and colour as a garnish or unique and exciting flavours along with high nutritional value when part of a salad. Growing

microgreens in your home is easy. Choose a large enough container or tray so that the seeds are only one layer deep and have some space between seeds (at least 2-3 mm). The container or tray should be 3-4 cm deep and have some holes for drainage. If the tray or container has large drainage holes that allow the soil mix to drain out, line the tray with paper towel or newspaper. In order to avoid harmful bacteria (e.g. salmonella) or disease contamination in your microgreens, purchase and use only seeds recommended and sold for sprouting. You can grow microgreens in a variety of potting media: peat-based potting mix, coir (coconut peat), sieved compost or worm castings from your vermiculture. Fill the tray with lightly

moistened (not wet) potting medium to a depth of 2-3 cm. Soak the seeds in water overnight. In the morning, drain the seed and sprinkle seeds evenly on top of the mix. For best germination and growth, seeds should not overlap in the tray. Lightly cover the seeds with 0.5 cm of potting medium, pressing seeds and mix firmly into the tray. Cover the container/tray with plastic wrap or clear lid. Place the tray in a warm room, 20-25 C. Using a mister or light sprayer, ensure that the surface of the tray remains moist. As soon as germinated greens are visible, remove the cover. Continue to water the greens; ensure that the tray remains moist but is never left in standing water. Continued on Page 16

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Microgreens are usually harvested when there are four or more leaves. Cut the shoots just above ground level with scissors. Plan to use your microgreens fresh. However, they can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for several days. Roots and potting medium can be composted after harvest. One of the best resources that I have found for information and recipes on sprouting and microgreens is Growing and Using Sprouts by Richard Helweg, an excellent Christmas present for a sprouting microgreener. See last week’s article about growing sprouts for seed sources. Bantle is a horticulturist living in Saskatoon. 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 garden information sessions.

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Old Joe and the Truth Hurts w/ The Whiskey Jerks Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N.

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Wed., D ec. 3 Black Rain Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Idle Rains Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E.

Machine Gun Kelly O’Brians Event Centre, 241 Second Ave. S.

Freemont Street Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N.

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Hung Jury Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Daybreak Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Piano Saturdays: Maurice Drouin Jazz Singers Series: Elizabeth Shepherd Quintet The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N.

Rosie and the Riveters The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N. An Evening for Tom Waits Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

4-Front Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N.

The Tea Party O’Brians Event Centre 241 Second Ave. S.

William and the Shadows Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St.

Sway: A Tribute to Michael Bublé Dakota Dunes Casino, 204 Dakota Dunes Way, Whitecap

Phoenix Downtown Legion, 606 Spadina Cres. W.

Capitol Club Student Night: DJ Jaguarmeister and DJ Cougarbourbon Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N.

Rhonda Gallant-Morari McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. Asking Alexandria w/ Bless The Fall, Chelsea Grin, Upon A Burning Body, and The Family Ruin O’Brians Event Centre 241 Second Ave. S.

Fr i., D ec . 5 Screamer Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Piano Friday: Fred Ballantyne Rosie and the Riveters The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N. 4-Front Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N. Forever Young Toon Town Tavern, 3330 Fairlight Dr.

Rapper Machine Gun Kelly will be at O’Brians Events Centre tonight. GETTY IMAGES Mabaleka McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. September Long w/ Apollo Cruz and Soft Cotton Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E.

Rocket Man: The Very Best of Elton John Dakota Dunes Casino, 204 Dakota Dunes Way, Whitecap Smoky Tiger w/ Wizard Boots, Susan & Quiltin

Heavens Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Vigilant Decision w/ Wrathed and Grimace Rock Bottom, 834B Broadway Ave.

Idle Rains Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E. Freemont Street Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. Brian McAreavey Bugsy’s Bar & Grill, 134 Primrose Dr. Bill Durst

Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Friends of Foes w/ Laska and Anna Haverstock Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N. Sun . , D ec. 7 Acoustic Night: Jack Miller Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. The Crooked Brothers The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N. Zachary Lucky w/ Karpinka Brothers and Little Criminals Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E. Tues. , D ec. 9 Bad Dog Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Alvvays Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E. Alanna Gurr w/ Friends of Foes Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

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Hues Art Supplies Until Dec. 31 at 1818 Lorne Ave. Artwork by Kathleen Slavin. Reception Dec. 6, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Gallery at Frances Morrison Central Library Dec. 3 to Jan. 2 at 311 23rd St. E. Across the Ocean by Jean Bosco. Paintings inspired by the nature of Africa and urban Saskatoon. Reception Dec. 4, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Artists Drawn Together Dec. 5, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Dec. 13, 10 am. to 3 p.m.; Dec. 14, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Dec. 19, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; and Dec. 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Le Relais, Federation des Francophone, 212-308 Fourth Ave. N. An art show and sale of recent paintings by Viola Woodhouse and Diccon Olivier. Artists’ reception Dec. 5, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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EVENTS Mendel Art Gallery Until Jan. 4 at 950 Spadina Cres. E. Modern Visions: The 50th anniversary exhibition, Modern Visions, presents about 150 works from the permanent collection. The Members’ Sale in the Gallery Shop is Dec. 11-24, with selected works up to 30 per cent off. Memoir writing workshop presented by Saskatoon Public Library writer-in-residence John Donlan, Dec. 14, 2 p.m. All skill levels welcome. Register at 306-975-8144.

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.

Green Ark Collected Home Dec. 3 to Feb. 2 at 212 20th St. W. Works by Geoffrey Wooller. Silence Dec. 5, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at Gordon Snelgrove Gallery, Room 191 of the University of Saskatchewan’s Murray Building. The 16th annual student art show and silent auction. With art, music, food and drinks. Affinity Gallery Dec. 5 to Jan. 10 at 813 Broadway Ave. Imaginary Architects. Imaginative handmade toys and games in a variety of mediums. Fantasy adventure card game workshop Dec. 6, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Reception Jan. 9, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. AKA Gallery Until Dec. 5 at 424 20th St. W. Warrior Woman: Stop the Silence by Mary Longman. An installation in AKA’s new project space. Transformation by Joi T. Arcand and Shelley Niro runs until Dec. 5. Gallery 616 Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 616 10th St. E. A show and sale featuring mixed media pieces by local artist Betty Aasen. The artist will be in attendance. SCYAP Gallery Until Jan. 2 at 253 Third Ave. S. Apparitions by Amanda Heisler. Highly textured acrylic paintings in both abstract and portraiture. Reception Dec. 6, 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Black Spruce Gallery Dec. 6-7 on Hwy 2 at North-

Untitled by David Dyck is on display at the St. Thomas More Gallery. side. Christmas in the Country. Treats and refreshments with new art and unique gifts. Rouge Gallery Until Dec. 7 at 200-245 Third Ave. S. The Silence of Stone by Blake Ward. An exhibition of figurative sculpture in marble and bronze. St. Thomas More Gallery Until Dec. 10 at 1437 College Dr. Everyday… by David Dyck. The Gallery at Art Placement Until Dec. 10 at 228 Third Ave. S. Thick & Thin. Abstract paintings by Robert Christie, Jonathan Forrest and William Perehudoff. Paved Arts Until Dec. 12 at 424 20th St. W. Testimony by K.C. Adams and Terrance Houle. Art in the Centre Through December at Parkridge Centre, 110 Gropper Cres. Art to Inspire. Eye Gallery Until Jan. 2 at 117-1132 College Dr. Ink Slab Printmakers. Funky Petals Until Jan. 31 at 212 Third Ave. S. A collection of framed pho-

tographic artworks by Sharon Ceslak. Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery Until Dec. 31 at 601 Main St., in Humboldt. A Local Perspective by Marian Vidotto. An exhibit of wildlife paintings. Ukrainian Museum of Canada Until Jan. 31 at 910 Spadina Cres. E. Dreaming in Ukrainian. Travel photography by Andrea Kopylech and Karen Pidskalny. Western Development Museum Through April 2015 at 2610 Lorne Ave. Big Bert Travelling Exhibit. In partnership with the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. A 92 million-year-old crocodile skeleton brought back to life through 3D imaging.

FA M I LY

Stay and Play Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., through April. For children up to age five. Semi-structured, crafts, snacks, story time, toys, activities. Email stayandplaysaskatoon@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page.

Sign, Play and Explore Workshop First Wednesday of each month through December, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Parents and their babies/ toddlers explore their world, develop skills and engage in developmental learning experiences. Monthly registration is required. Email tanyamw@ mysmarthands.com, visit mysmarthands.com. 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. CJ’s Climb and Play Daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., in Bay 4 of 619 South Railway St. W. in Warman. Saskatchewan’s newest indoor playground. For children up to age 12. Visit cjsclimbandplay.com or their Facebook page. Fun Factory Indoor Playground Daily at 1633C Quebec Ave. A giant indoor playground

Scooters Indoor Playgroup Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., through May, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1636 Acadia Dr. Parent-supervised playgroup for kids up to age five. A bounce house and toys for kids, designated infant play area, coffee/tea for parents. Registration on arrival. Information at scooters@ebap.ca or their Facebook page. 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. 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. 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. Mommy and Me The first Friday each month, 6:30 p.m., at Wet Paint Pottery, 5-3110 Eighth St. E. a oneproject, one-evening class designed for one parent with one child. Painting techniques, tips and ideas. This month’s project is a milk and cookies for Santa set. To register call 306-373-3219. 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. Canadian Light Source (CLS) Public Tours Mondays, 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 306-657-3644, email outreach@lightsource. ca or visit lightsource.ca/education/public_tours.php. Disney Live: Mickey’s Music Festival Dec. 8, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., at SaskTel Centre. Mickey Mouse and friends rock the world with the stars from The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Disney/ Pixar’s Toy Story. Disney songs are remixed to the sounds of today, featuring hip hop, pop, swing, reggae, rock, and country. Tickets at 855-985-5000, disneylive.ca, ticketmaster.ca. 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.

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EVENTS 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. Playgroup Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Grace-Westminster United Church. Hosted by Prairie Hearts Learning Community, a group of families inspired by Waldorf philosophies. Programming is aimed at children ages two to five, but all ages are welcome. 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. My Smart Hands Saskatoon: Baby and Toddler Sign Language Starting Jan. 13 and 15. Baby sign language provides the skills to communicate with your pre-verbal baby, accelerates verbal development and strengthens cognitive skills. Registration is now open. For information contact Tanya Myrfield-Wolfe BSW, RSW, Certified Baby Sign Instructor at tanyamw@mysmarthands.com. 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 Farmers’ Market Open year round. Wednesday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday 8

a.m. to 2 p.m., farmers are in attendance. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday during market hours, food service and specialty shops are open. Information at saskatoonfarmersmarket.com. Contact 306-384-6262, skfarm@sasktel.net. St. George’s Senior Citizen’s Club Activities Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 1235 20th St. W. Bingo and Kaiser, billiards, darts and random monthly socials. New members ages 55+ are welcome. Information at 306-384-4344, 306716-0204. Mayfair Carpet Bowling Wednesdays, 1:15 p.m., at Mayfair United Church. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. For information call 306-651-2151. An Intimate Evening with Frank Mills Dec. 3, 7 p.m., at TCU Place. The pianist shares music, memories, and some humour from over 40 years at the piano and on stages around the world. Tickets at 306975-7799, tcutickets.ca. NHL Legends Prairie Tour Fundraiser Dec. 3, 7 p.m., at the new Legends Centre in Warman. A family-friendly hockey game. For the Love of Animation Dec. 3, 7 p.m., at Frances Morrison Central Library. An evening of film with Andrei Feheregyhazi. Co-hosted by the Yorkton Film Festival. Discussion and coffee. Chamber Music Concert Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m., at Lutheran Theological Seminary Chapel, 114 Seminary Cres., at the U of S. Works by Vivaldi, Milhaud, Sain-Saens, Wailly and Holst. Admission is by donation. West Coast Swing Dancing Every second Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., at Louis’ Pub, 93 Campus Dr. Learn to swing dance.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 5 The 19th annual Elim Church Christmas Celebration runs Dec. 5-8 at Elim Tabernacle. SUBMITTED PHOTO Free Noon-Hour Concerts Dec. 4, 11 and 18, 12 p.m., at Third Avenue United Church. Coffee and tea are provided. Bring a bagged lunch. Dec. 4 is Prairie Virtuosi string quartet. Donations are appreciated. Information at 306-652-6812. Evening Market Dec. 4, 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market. SIFC Dances Thursdays, 7 p.m., in room 13 at Albert Community Centre, 610 Clarence Ave. S. Saskatoon International Folkdance Club. Learn dances from many countries around the world. First night is free. Visit sifc.awardspace. com. Silver Snowfallies Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., at Broadway Theatre. Saskatchewan Express’s 25th anniversary Christmas show. Le Choeur des Plaines Rehearsals Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., at L’École canadienne française, 1407 Albert Ave. Sing and socialize in French. With choir director Michael Harris and accompaniment by Rachel Fraser. Information

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40th Sundog Arts & Entertainment Faire Dec. 5, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at SaskTel Centre. Artisans and specialty food producers from across Canada, live stage entertainment, children’s area entertainment, ethnic food court, demonstrations and information, and door prizes. Admission at the door. Visit sundoghandcraftfaire.com.

Winter Wonders Handmade Market Dec. 5, 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; and Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 535 Eighth St. E. Presented by Flock and Gather Craft Collective. Admission is free. Information at flockandgather.blogspot.com.

Fall Semester Concert Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., at Quance Theatre in the U of S Education Building. The U of S Concert Band performs. Works by Allan Gilliland, Frank Ticheli, Scott McAllister, Pieter Leemans/John Bourgeous, Edward Elgar/Alfred Reed, Naohiro Iwai and John N. Klohr. Admission by silver collection. Get Your Cheer On! Christmas Edition of Dr. Sketchy’s Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., at Free Flow Dance Centre, 224 25th St. W. Celebrate the holiday season with themed models and holiday beverages. Contest, prizes, concession, performances and live models. Bring sketch pads and art

19th annual Elim Church Christmas Celebration Dec. 5-8 at 419 Slimmon Rd. A blend of traditional and contemporary Christmas music. Performed by the Elim Choir, singers and a professional 30-piece orchestra. Featuring soloists Leon Leontaridis and soprano Chelsea Mahan. Tickets at 306-374-1700, elimchristmas.com. Trades and Treasures Marketplace Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Cosmopolitan Senior Citizens’ Centre, 614 11th St. E. Shop for all your Christmas needs. Food, home decor, jewellery, clothes, sporting goods, health and beauty. With door prizes. Admission is free. Funds raised support the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre.

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EVENTS Holiday Market Dec. 6 at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market. Santa will be there from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Drumming Circle First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m., at The Unitarian Centre, 213 Second St. E. Beginners are welcome.

Knights of Columbus Carol Festival Dec. 8-9, 7:30 p.m., at TCU Place. Tickets at 306-975-7799, tcutickets. ca.

Kizomba Workshop, Performances and Fiesta Dec. 6, Workshop 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Oskayak High School, 919 Broadway Ave.; performances and fiesta 9:30 p.m. at Specklebelly’s, 900 Central Ave. Tickets at picatic.com, danzamorena.com.

Kids of Note and The Notations Dec. 7, 2 p.m., at Grosvenor Park United Church, 407 Cumberland Ave. Their 10th annual concert. Featuring Joy of Vox. Guest musicians include Doug Gilmore on bass, Lukas Newman on percussion and Michaela DeMong on trombone. With accompanists Ken Neitz and Sheldon Corbett. A free concert followed by a public reception.

Off-Broadway Farmers’ Market, International Bazaar, and Bistro Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the basement of Grace-Westminster United Church, 505 10th St. E. Offering a variety of locally produced food, clothing and accessories from India, pet products, baking, and bistro dishes. New vendors welcome. Call 306664-2940 or email gerald.l.harrison@ shaw.ca.

A Holly, Jolly Christmas Dec. 7, 3 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 323 Fourth Ave. S. The Cecilian Singers’ holiday concert. Classical, contemporary and holiday music. With a silent auction. Tickets at McNally Robinson, tickets@ceciliansingers.ca or at the door.

Cued Old Time Dancing Second and fourth Tuesday of the month, through April, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at Grace-Westminster United Church, 505 10th St. E. Hosted by Saskatoon Pattern Dance Club. Easier dances for the first hour. Call 306-374-9383 or 306-382-5107.

Annual Barn Service on the Lawn Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m., at Third Avenue United Church. Live animals, sleigh rides, hot chocolate and cookies. Everyone is welcome.

Comedy Night Dec. 9, 9 p.m., at Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. With Dez Reed.

Borden Farmers’ Market Christmas Sale Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Borden Community Centre. Free admission. For information call 306-997-2159. Heritage Christmas Decorations Dec. 6-7, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Meewasin Valley Centre, 402 Third Ave. S. Create an old-fashioned Christmas craft to use in your Christmas decorating. For ages five to 12. Annual Street Cat Rescue Bake Sale Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., next to Smitty’s at Lawson Heights Mall. Hosted by SCAT Street Cat Rescue. All baking items are donated by supporters and can be dropped off that morning. Meet and Greet with Artist Adrian Golban Dec. 6, 1 p.m., at Wet Paint Pottery, 3110 Eighth St. E. Meet the new artist instructor. He will teach clay art classes for children and adults. All ages welcome. Christmas Tea & Bake Sale Dec. 6, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church Auditorium, 2616 Louise St. Sponsored by the Ukrainian Women’s Association Hanka Romanchych Branch. Baking, varenyky, kolachi, cabbage rolls, borsch, raffles and door prizes. Admission at the door. Christmas Tea & Bake Sale Dec. 6, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at St. Martin’s United Church, 2617 Clarence Ave. S. Homemade mincemeat pies for sale. Admission by freewill offering. Symphony Holiday Spectacular: A Ukrainian Christmas Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., at TCU Place. The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra performs. Featuring Lastiwka Choir and Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble.

Tonight It’s Poetry Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., at The Woods Ale House, 148 Second Ave. N. Community Stage featuring Sabrina Benaim. Winter Melodies Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., at Grace-Westminster United Church, 505 10th St. E. Saskatoon Auxiliary Band performs a variety of music, from Beethoven to tunes from the Christmas season. Tickets at McNally Robinson, from members or at the door. Orpheus 60 Chorus Dec. 8, 7 p.m., at Cosmo Senior Citizen’s Centre, 614 11th St. E. Sacred, secular and Christmas music with sing-alongs. Refreshments will follow the concert. Admission by freewill offering. Funds support the Salvation Army Christmas Campaign. InterFaith Conversation on Climate Change Dec. 8, 7 p.m., at Albert Community Centre, 610 Clarence Ave. S. Speakers include Paul Hanley and JoAnn Jaffe. This forum is a continuation of discussions relating the Religion in the Public Sphere. Tea and cookies will be served. Bring a mug. Admission by freewill donation at the door. Information at 306-664-3331.

Gingerbread House Contest Dec. 13 at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market. Judging at 12 p.m. Auction proceeds will be donated to Adopt a Family. Jingle Bucks Until Dec. 18 on Broadway Ave. Enter to win from $100 to $500 in jingle bucks at participating Broadway Avenue merchants. Jingle bucks can then be spent at Broadway stores. BHP Billiton Enchanted Forest Holiday Lights Tour Until Jan. 10, 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Light walk Jan. 11, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The drive-through Christmas display celebrates its 16th anniversary. Tickets and passes at Safeway, Shoppers Drugmart, Midtown Plaza or at the gate. Funds raised support the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation and the Saskatoon Hospital Foundation.

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Anybody Out There? Dec. 3-7, 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. show, at Mayfair United Church, 902 33rd St. W. When his doctor mistakenly informs him he has six months to live, Oliver starts performing feats of dazzling bravery, only to learn of the error at the most inopportune time. Tickets at 306-382-6446.

Mark Burgess, left, and David Leyshon in a scene from Perspehone Theatre’s production It’s a Wonderful Life. BRIDGES PHOTO BY GREG PENDER The Christmas Express Dec. 3-7, 10-14, and 17-21 at the Barn Playhouse on Highway 12. Unexplainable things begin to happen when two strangers arrive at the train station in the small town of Holly on Dec. 24, 1950. Tickets at 306-239-4600. Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Until Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., at the Marr Residence, 326 11th St. E. A one-man show presented by John Huston. Experience a Victorian House Concert in a Victorian home. Featuring seasonal music, coffee, cider and Christmas dainties. Tickets at 306652-1201. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Dec. 4-6 at Bishop James Mahoney High School. Presented by BJM students. A mother struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most awful kids in history. Tickets at the door. The Haunted Man Dec. 5-21 at Dancing Sky Theatre in Meacham. Charles Dickens’ other Christmas story – the true ghost story. Tickets at 306-376-4445. Information at dancingskytheatre.com.

The No-No’s Improv Comedy Dec. 6, 9:30 p.m., at Le Relais, 103-308 Fourth Ave. N. The improv comedy troupe performs. Admission at the door. Where the Wild Things Are Dec. 6-14 at The Refinery. Written by Maurice Sendak. A Presentation House Theatre production. The incorrigible Max, sent to bed without his supper, embarks on imaginary travels to a land of wild animals and extraordinary adventures, where he is ultimately crowned ruler. Tickets at 306-384-7727, persephonetheatre.org. It’s a Wonderful Life Until Dec. 21 at Persephone Theatre. Based on the Frank Capra Film and the Original Story by Philip Van Doren Stern. George Bailey is facing financial adversity and in his moment of greatest despair, is saved by a guardian angel named Clarence Oddbody. Tickets at 306-384-7727, persephonetheatre.org. Event listings are a free, community service offered by Bridges. Listings will be printed if space permits. Submission deadline is two weeks before the event date.

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Upcycling creates eco-friendly streetwear By Jenn Sharp Life can be a wild ride and no one knows that better than Saskatoon designer Stevie Crowne. Last year, Crowne was enrolled in the prestigious Blanche Macdonald Centre in Vancouver but dropped out of the fashion school after the first semester. He attributes it to being “a bad kid” and struggling with some of the classes. He came home to Saskatoon, knowing he wasn’t cut out for fashion academia. Instead, he wanted to jump-start a career several years in the making (he began designing clothing in high school in 2011). War Paint by Stevie Crowne is a bit grunge, with a heavy dose of punk and a dash of glamour. For the people that wear Crowne’s clothing, made from vintage thrift pieces that he reworks and embellishes with his own touches (the cool kids call it up-cycling), it’s all about originality. These pieces are not a style for the faint of heart — or for those over a certain age. Crowne likes to take formerly ugly or dated pieces and instill his bold look. His inspiration comes from a dark period in his life. Crowne has had plenty of struggles, but says his design inspiration now comes from God. “I know it’s a bit like a pendulum — that’s what my work is. From the dark side and from the light side, it’s a yin and yang because I think we should all embrace the good and the bad. Both… have the potential to change us in different ways and can make us better if we want it to.” November was a traumatic month for the 20-year-old. He recently came out to a family member who wasn’t entirely supportive. Crowne and his boyfriend broke up soon after. “Sometimes you latch on to people and they latch on to you and you have a very good connection and people tell you many things. You have to go with what you know Stevie Crowne creates new pieces using vintage finds from how the two of you connected, not he sources in thrift stores what everyone else on the outside says and from friends. BRIDGES (about the two of you).” PHOTOS BY MICHELLE BERG He’s rising above the drama though and throwing himself into his work. “War Paint has saved my life. Without War Paint I would be nowhere. It’s all I got. So wear your stripes and be proud of who you are.” Friends of Crowne’s and models Brooke Cross and Courtney Lawrence donned their favourite pieces, mixing in their own clothing for a showstopping look. The question remains: Is Saskatoon ready? jksharp@thestarphoenix.com Twitter.com/JennKSharp

Courtney Lawrence HAT: Upcycled. “That’s a big thing (in Saskatchewan) now; there’s a bunch of people doing it,” explains Crowne of his favourite environmentally conscious way to re-work clothing. BLAZER: Vintage tuxedo blazer. “It’s a more subtle, black on black look… and easy to wear.” TANK: Garage. PANTS: Mavi. RING: The Rock Shop in Vancouver. SHOES: A now-closed store in Saskatoon.

Brooke Cross HAT: Store in Midtown Plaza. VEST: “It was a big old frumpy leathersleeved jacket. I saw it and thought ‘that’s disgusting. I’m going to make it beautiful,’” says Crowne. To beautify it, Crowne cut off the sleeves, chopped the bottom off, added fringe and a crown crest logo. SHIRT: Garage. LEGGINGS: Ardene’s. SHOES: Dutch Growers. SKULL RING: From a store on Robson Street in Vancouver.

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Expand your wine palate with an Italian pick By James Romanow It’s cold. It’s dark. And the first thing you’re going to do when you get home is open a bottle of red. Unfortunately, the most popular red wine grapes come from France, specifically from the Bordeaux. They are old people grapes. Everyone in France knows that when you’re old, you’ll drink Bordeaux. It is expensive and rather harsh, but when you reach my age your taste buds need more stimulation to wake up. Popular vintners in Australia and America get around this in various ways, mostly by picking ultra-ripe grapes and leaving a lot of residual sugar in the wine. If you want to take a more natural approach you need to think outside the Malbec. There are at least a thousand grape varietals in the world and you’re above average if you drink 20 of them. Wine from countries that was undrinkable as little as two decades ago, is now world class. You can actually dial in the profile that you like with different grapes. Like a touch of mineral, iron specifically, in your wine? Try Chianti. Dislike tannin? Then give Chianti and Valpolicella a go. Want more tannin to get along with your steak but not as much as Cabernet Sauvignon? Try Barbaresco. This is a wine made from the Nebbiolo grape,

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a sort of junior Barolo. Quite dry with some tannin, it has the kind of crisp acidity that makes for a very nice food wine. It’s also made with different yeast strains from French grapes, and released fairly old. If you have an allergic response to red wine you need to switch to another country’s grapes. I suggest this is a great place to start. Batasiolo Barbaresco, Italy, 2010. $29.97 ***** There. A red column at last. Wine gifts in Monday’s paper and wine on Twitter @drbooze.

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