Volume 1 Issue 7

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Photo by Juli Harland Dominique of Diverse Designs, an Active Living People in Motion program, showing off her class’s designs at a recent Christmas craft fair.

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WHERE WE’VE BEEN

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Chatterbox rocked the house at their recent show at The Space in Kamloops.

A quiet nook at The Art we Are on a sunny afternoon.

Morrigan shows off the Christmas at the Square sign, full shopping ahead!

Spikey Mike gets the crowd jumping at November’s Art Battle, at CJ’s Nightclub.

Andrew Cooper keeps the pace at the All Star Improv games.

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Where we’re going T’is the season to be crafty!

There is something about the long winter nights that brings out the creative spirit in me. It makes me want to build, write, sew, knit, paint (albeit terribly), and bust out the glue gun and glitter, like no other time of the year.

It’s hard to get outside and play as much when the sun is setting by the end of the work day, and there is something meditative and soothing about the very act of putting needle through fabric,

creating something new.

It’s also the season for hibernating, withdrawing, cocooning, and generally isolating. Which can sometimes lead to depression, lethargy, and general feelings of unwellness if you’re not careful.

We are going to talk about both sides of the coin in this issue.

And whether you’re wanting to connect to other creatives or curl up in a corner and wait for spring, know that you’re not alone. There

are others right here in Kamloops, feeling the same way.

We are also going to have a look into the wacky world of dating, take a sneak peek at a big theatre performance, and give you some news on some new happenings right here in The Mix! You asked, we answered! Let’s keep the conversation flowing.

And to everyone out there — all the very best of the season to you, whatever that may look like.

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COMMUNITY

Planning your holiday craft fair binge

BY JULI HARLAND There are literally dozens of recognized holidays between now and the New Year that you could be celebrating. Be it Kwanzaa, Christmas, Ramadan, Saturnalia, or Yule, the one thing that many of us are hungry for this time of year is the Craft Fair.

With good reason.

The craft fair brings the focus back to the local community. It celebrates the creative spirit, gives personality to the everyday, and supports the artisans, mothers, sons, sisters, uncles, friends, and families that spend their time and love to bring you fabulous offerings for the holiday season and beyond.

And they sometimes have great bake sales.

The season is in swing, and there are still loads of events to spend your time and money at. The sheer number of sales can be overwhelming. But there is hope. And with good prep and patience you can usually get through the majority of your shopping list (for yourself or others) without ever having to hit up a box store.

So how do you prepare?

Make a list of people you want to buy for. You don’t want to forget Little Sally after the season is done and those really cool faerie skirts are nowhere to be seen. Seriously, have you seen those skirts? I wonder if they make them in

Hitting up the goods, one craft fair at a time.

overgrown adult size...But I digress. Lists are vital!

Know where the sales are! Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered for a fair amount of them, but there

are always some hidden gems out there that only the chosen few know about.

Don’t be afraid to put out the feelers.

Bring cash. Craft fairs

are one of the few places left where your debit / credit card is no good! Cash reigns supreme. Know what you’re wanting to spend, and then bring a little more.

That said, always keep your cash secure. Shoved into the shallow pocket of your skinny jeans is not a good place to transport a few red bills.

Take your time. There is so much to see, and smell, and touch, and browse through, you don’t want to be rushed. Go early, pick things up, ask questions.

Part of the beauty of the craft fair is that more often than not the artist/crafter is standing right in front of you, and happy to give you some answers.

Have fun. Bring friends, go alone, eat gooey treats, hit up a whole bunch in one day, or pick one and stay for hours. Take a look around and really notice the passion that is being put into the goods in front of you. Strike up conversations. Learn a little bit more about your creative community. Who knows, you might be inspired to go home and make some wonderful creations of your own.

Put your money where your heart is; shop local crafts and support the people in your neighborhood.

Where are the sales, already?

November 26 @ Kamloops Arts and Crafts Club, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm: KACC members Christmas

Craft Sale at the upper floor of the Heritage House on Lorne.

November 26 @ Center for Seniors’ Information at Northhills Mall: Christmas Handmade Market and bake sale. Also a pancake breakfast at this one - come early!

November 26 @ Pacific Way Elementary School, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Pacific Way Holiday Craft Fair with a huge mix of home based and hand made selections November 27 @ TRU Campus Activity Center, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm: SPCA Christmas Craft Fair with over 100 vendors December 3 - 4 @ The Old Courthouse: Christmas at the Courthouse with local artists, artisans, and even a cafe December 4 @ St Andrews on the Square: 3:00 - 5:30 pm: Women’s Winter Festival and Bazaar.

This one is for the ladies and children only. Local artisans, performers, and goodies. Save cash with advance tickets - find them on Facebook.

December 7 @ Grindhouse Cafe: 5:00 9:00 pm: Holiday Pop Up Market featuring local artists goods.

December 10 @ Sun Meadows Equestrian Center in Barnhartvale, 2:00 8:00 pm: Christmas at the Barn, with local potters, glass workers, chocolatiers and even goodies for the equestrian in your life.

See you at the market!

Funky and festive jazz at its finest for Christmas SUBMITTED The B3 Kings were formed in 2002 for a Christmas concert at The Cellar Restaurant / Jazz Club in Vancouver, BC. The show was such a huge success the concert has become an annual event.

The shows sell out well in advance and their concerts are eagerly anticipated every year. In 2004 the B3 Kings went into the studio to record their first Christmas Album. The funky quartet shared the bill with The Bruno Hubert Trio and produced A Cellar Live Christmas. The album has received

rave reviews around the world. Jazzreview. com called it, “One of the greatest Christmas recordings ever.”

They followed it up in 2008 with You Better Watch Out! and this year the band has released their third Christmas CD called

Laughing All The Way. The quartet is anchored by Canadian vocal sensation Denzal Sinclaire.

Denzal also doubles as the drummer for this band. He is known internationally as a jazz star and has had

his praises sung by the likes of Diana Krall and Cassandra Wilson. In 2015 he was the guest artist with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and their Big Band For The Holidays Tour.

Hammond B3 Organist Chris Gestrin is responsible for making this group as funky as it is with his wicked organ grooves and creative arrangements of the Christmas classics.

Cory Weeds is a tenor saxophonist with an expressive sound rooted in Jazz tradition, a label owner tirelessly documenting unsung Jazz heroes, one

of Canada’s most important Jazz impresarios, and the hardest-working man in Jazz business. His recent release with The Jeff Hamilton Trio, This Happy Madness, peaked at #1 on the Jazz Week Charts for two weeks.

Guitarist Bill Coon is as funky as they come but brings with him a wonderful jazz sensibility that really completes the quartet.

Building on previous years’ successes, the B3 Kings has become an annual Christmas concert in Kamloops.

The B3 Kings perform every Christmas to sold out shows in Vancouver, Kamloops

and other cities. Their take on the classic holiday repertoire is super funky and makes Christmas tunes fun again!

Backed by the propulsive drumming and lush vocals of Denzal Sinclaire, the grooving bass and funky organ of Chris Gestrin, the tasty comping of guitarist Bill Coon, and punchy, funky horns of Cory Weeds, The B3 Kings are a must see over the holiday season.

This year’s concert is on December 20 at The Rex Theatre.

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When you’re fighting the battle of the blues

BY JULI HARLAND The first time I worked the Crisis Line support line I spent an hour talking to a young man who was so tired of feeling hopeless that he had come to the point where leaping from his 9th story balcony seemed like the best option to just make it stop. He had a good job. He had family close by. He was creative and smart.

He was respected in his field. And he was suffering a severe depression that devoured him winter after winter after winter.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a subcategory of severe depression (DSMIV) characterized by a recurring seasonal pattern, most often starting in the late fall and lasting through to the spring. And, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association, it affects close to 20% of the Canadian population.

So tell you something you didn’t know, right?

As it turns out, not even scientists can agree, completely, on what may be the big cause of SAD. Reduced sunlight, a tendency towards more heavy foods, reduced activity, or even a throwback to our prehistoric days when a lethargic winter, especially among women, may have helped regulate population, are all possible catalysts.

Whatever the cause, the effects are very, very real, and, in some cases, life threatening.

In fact, according to a study by Kirby, M. & Keon, W (mental health, mental illness, and addiction), suicide is the number one cause of violent death in the world at 49.1%. That’s roughly the same as homicide (31.3%) and war-related (18.6%) combined.

Someone commits suicide every 40 seconds (fact sheet, suicide statistics CMHA).

Now everyone gets

down sometimes.

We all have days where we want to crawl under our fuzzy blankets, wearing our batman onesie, with a bowl of cheesy popcorn, and a bottle of Coke Zero, while binge watching Once Upon a Time on Shaw on Demand. Too specific? Maybe that’s just me, but you get the point. We’ve all got those blah days.

But what about when those blah days turn into weeks, turn into months…

What about if you have difficulty waking up in the morning, nausea, a tendency to go to bed early and sleep till noon, the desire to eat everything in the house, especially those heavy carby delights that pack on pounds and self loathing? What about if you’re suffering a complete lack of energy, you can’t concentrate or finish simple tasks, you start to pull away from friends, family, and social activities, and let’s not even discuss the dive in the sex drive.

These are all common symptoms of seasonal depression.

No wonder it can cause a person to lose a sense of pleasure, feel pessimistic, moody, hopeless.

But it’s not a death sentence. And you don’t have to suffer.

And you are not alone. There is hope.

There are ways to get through the dark. And there can be relief, and dare I say it, joy.

It starts with you. If

any of the things I’ve been talking about are hitting home, or may be affecting someone you love, I urge you to reach out. Especially if your sleep patterns and appetite have changed or if you feel hopeless, think about suicide, or are selfmedicating.

The treatments are varied, and dependant on case-by-case factors.

Treatment for seasonal affective disorder may include light therapy, medications and psychotherapy.

Sometimes it really is just making your environment brighter. Going outside. Exercising a little more in your day. Perhaps a little yoga (at least you’ll be hitting up your

chakras), meditation, guided imagery, or good old massage therapy.

Oh, and the fella from the crisis line?

He made it. We made a plan, together, for him to go into mental health in the morning after a very lengthy conversation, and a promise to stay alive until he went into the office the next day. Which he did.

He called back to report his progress.

And at last check is embracing the life he knew was there for him. Sometimes you just have to see past the clouds.

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VISUAL ARTS

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Viva la Revolution!

Or, more than one way to ink a paper

BY JULI HARLAND PHOTOS BY JULI HARLAND The Kamloops Printmakers’ Society is a non-profit organization providing beautifully equipped studio facilities for print media artists, including screen printing, etching, collagraph, relief, intaglio, and much more.

In other words, a happy place for those who like to explore and get creative with ink.

Formed back in or around 2009, the KPS was created out of a group of Arnica collective members, mostly TRU Arts grads, who were hungry for a studio to work and create from.

“We’ve been here for a number of years,” says KPS member Ila Crawford, “essentially it’s an opportunity. I teach at TRU as well, so when our students graduate, there’s really no place for them to go and work because it’s expensive to set up. So what we’ve done is members here have pooled their resources and we rent the studio, and provide equipment that all of us use.”

Simple, really, but invaluable to the some 10 members who are currently sharing the space. The high cost, and even the massive floor space, that some of the printing machines can take is a huge deterrent for many artists. The KPS studio is a simple answer to a very basic need.

Though the machinery is anything but simple.

Members need to have some education or background in printmaking, simply for the running of the machines, themselves. But the KPS is looking to break out and show the community a little

more about what, and how, they do things.

Currently, the group has an exhibition at Arnica Studios downtown Kamloops, at 232 Victoria Street.

The October Revolution exhibition speaks of social consciousness and protest, and can be seen through to December 10.

If you want to get a little more personal and hands on, the KSP is putting on a printmaking workshop this Sunday, November 27, at the KPS studio, 102B-925 McMaster Way from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

There you can check out the many varied print machines that are used, and make a print of your own!

“On Sunday we have these words of protest,” says Ila, “and we’re going to provide paper, and people can print a set of words on a press. They can roll it up with ink and print. They can watch that and take away some samples. And we’ll have some members’ work for show. Hopefully we’ll even get people signed up so we can do some workshops.”

You can even have a peek at their Vintage Letterpress.

“The Vintage Letterpress was used for Broadsheets or small publications in print shops,” Ila explains. “It was also used, or the technology was used, for handing out handbills in the streets.

Revolution. So this could very well have been, even though it’s North American, it would be similar to the kind of machines that the Russian revolution printed their handbills on. Or the Mexican revolution. So it has this attractive interest.”

It certainly made this writer’s eyes light up.

Ila Crawford, Kelly Perry, and Elizabeth Singelet show off their vintage letterpress - just part of the vast array of equipment at the Printmakers Society studio.

The group is looking to do more and more workshops in the coming year, open to the public, to foster interest and education on the art behind printwork.

“We’re a well kept secret,” Ila laughs.

They may be a well kept secret, but the Society is doing some very interesting things. Full of students and educators, the group members are constantly creating. One of their members, Linda Jules, has recently had an article published in British publication Printmaking Today, and has won exhibition awards in both the UK and Spain. Linda will also be on hand on Sunday to show off the Vintage Letterpress.

For those who want to delve deep, and have some history in printmaking,

The star of the show - the Vintage Letterpress.

the cost of membership is simply the divided cost of rent, and whoever owns the equipment shares with everybody. “It’s a good way to go,” says Ila. “We don’t have any government funding whatsoever. It’s completely funded by the membership. Which is good and bad, It’s good because nobody has to do

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managerial administrative kind of tasks, but it’s bad because we’re always short.”

One thing they are not short on is talent.

Check out these awesome artists on Sunday’s workshop, and be sure to check out their October Revolution exhibit before it’s too late.

Groove out on an emotional journey with Mamma Mia

BY TODD SULLIVAN Photo by Todd Sullivan You might not think that the music of disco supergroup Abba would make a fitting soundtrack for an emotional story set in the 1990s, but according to the folks bringing Western Canada Theatre’s production of Mamma Mia to the stage here in Kamloops, you’d be wrong.

“The plot of the show is often overlooked,” explains Katie Kerr, who plays Sophie Sheridan in the production, “because the music is so popular and people are so drawn to the music and are so entranced by the music, but I’m really excited to take people on the emotional journey that the story goes on.”

Cailin Stadnyk, who plays Sophie’s mother Donna, agrees. “For people that don’t know the story, or have never seen the movie, they will be surprised. It’s not just about coming and bopping along to some disco.

They’re going to be taken on an emotional journey.”

The play, which first appeared on the West End in London, comes to the Sagebrush Theatre through the hard work and dedication of a very talented cast and crew, all under the watchful eye of director Ron Ulrich.

Ron says that he knew from the moment he first saw it in London that he wanted to do the show himself.

“I came out of that theatre, I was so high, so pumped, and so full of energy, I thought, I have to do this show. And I went to Neptune theatre right after that, they’d hired me out there as artistic director, and I thought, I’ve got to get this show, I’ve got to do it here. And they

The cast of Mamma Mia were in final rehearsals last week. The Western Canada Theatre production opens Novemer 24.

told me, you’ll get it in 15 years.”

And 16 years later, he’s hard at work putting the finishing touches on the show here in Kamloops.

The play is set on a Greek island where Donna owns a small Taverna.

It is the night before her daughter is scheduled to be married, when out of the blue, chaos ensues.

“I never really like to give away the plot,” says Cailin, “because I know that many people know the show and are very familiar with it, they’ve seen the movie, but for people who don’t know, it starts with the surprise of what the story is.

“So I kind of like to go, no, no, I’m not going to really tell you why this is happening, why this chaos ensues. You’ve got to come see it.”

And, according to Katie, it’s a story that should speak powerfully to the women in the audience.

“I think, for me at least, the show is really about female independence, about women making decisions for themselves and living with the consequences, whenever that may end up tapping them on the shoulder.

And for Donna it’s been 20 years, and for me it’s been about a day and a half, and everything kind of culminates at the height of the wedding.

“It’s really a journey about self discovery and owning your mistakes and just finding your true identity, I suppose.”

All of this self discovery is happening with the accompaniment of some of Abba’s greatest hits.

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recognize the melodies and rhythms of those classic songs, this show provided an opportunity for the cast and crew to dig deeper into the music.

“There’s certain songs that, yes, you may have grown up knowing them,” says Cailin, “but now that I’ve grown up, I’m an older woman, I’ve had more life experience, the lyrics and the meaning behind those songs, they actually hit me or affect me, and not necessarily just about the story in the show, but affect me as a person.”

As for why the music still gets the play it does, and can still generate such a passionate response, even though the band behind the tunes essentially dissolved 35 years ago, Ron has a fairly simple answer.

“Part of it, I truly think today, is the nostalgia

we all have for a time when we were much, much more innocent, in a way, than we are today. And a time when we could just let loose with every uninhibited feeling and emotion and joy that we had, and not fear that we were either being politically correct or politically incorrect, or even trying to live a life that we now know is a better kind of a life to live.

“We just did stuff. And I think people are nostalgic for that.”

If you’re looking for stuff to just do in the days ahead, make sure that Western Canada Theatre’s production of Mamma Mia is on your agenda.

It runs from November 24 to December 6 at the Sagebrush Theatre and tickets are available from Kamloops Live Box Office.

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The Ethical Bastard is coming You have asked, dear readers, and we have answered your call. Coming in our next issue, right in time for the holidays, we will be presenting our very own love / sex / and relationship advice column.

This will not be your typical ‘Dear Abby’ kind of advice.

Our fella is trained and practiced in disciplined analytics.

He is committed to equality and fairness without being subject to either feminist or MRA dogma (although he understands it).

He’s an anomaly. A renaissance man. The modern male. Kink and sex-positive, and open for discussion.

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Finding love in eight minutes or less

BY CHELSIE HARLAND In a society filled with all this online dating jargon like Tinder, POF, and Match, it’s hard for an old soul to find a date when all you have to go off of is a shirtless chest picture.

Hello, my name is Chelsie, well at least that’s what my name tag said during Kamloops Love at First Sit speed dating event.

It’s a night where your matches are actually live, across your table, and, thankfully, have their shirts on when you meet them.

The night began for me, however, at least two hours before the event.

There’s the process of getting yourself ready, questioning how the night’s gonna go, maybe you’ll have a beer, you know, social lubrication (or maybe that’s just me). Then there is the drive to the event, with your guts twisting in knots … and as uncomfortable as it sounds, it’s also kind of exhilarating.

This is what I’m looking for. The uncomfortable feeling of going outside the box and meeting people, not just pictures. And meeting lots of them.

All in one evening.

The handy part of all of this event is that the ladies at LAFS have a pre-event questionnaire and try to match you up with people with the same interests as you. It’s not completely

blind. Thank the heavens, ‘cause I’m sure that would make for a very interesting time; or a very quiet one.

Now let’s talk about the atmosphere which was well worth it.

Shout out to Flavors of India for a beautiful environment, and delicious finger foods for intermission.

It was a closed, private event, so you

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didn’t have to watch a bunch of actual couples out to dinner while you’re sitting there trying to ‘find love’ as ten different men come across your table. It was nice being able to throw away that extra thought, as I’m sure it would have been filed into the overthinking department of my brain.

Now the fun part: the dates. It wasn’t

that bad. You get eight minutes per person, a little bell goes off, new person. That happens ten times, unless your list has the one dude who didn’t show up and you end up with one of the cute volunteer ladies who will come chat with you, or join you as you sneak out for a smoke.

Kudos to those awesome ladies who don’t just let you sit there alone. Trust me I would know.

Now eight minutes may not sound like a lot of time to ‘get to know’ some one. But it’s perfect. You have some people that can’t hold conversation and fumble about and that eight minutes feels like forever. And then there is the guy who you can maintain a good conversation with, but only because he’s super odd and seeing how his brain works is kind of intriguing. Then you end up with some decent ones and eight minutes has flown by and you kinda wish there was more time.

But you know what?

That’s when you can mark a little ‘heck yes’ note beside his name in your little list of dudes you get at the beginning of the night, hand that little list in after all is done, and hoped that you matched with each other. Cause it’s only at that point when numbers are exchanged via email from the woman who puts all these people together. You don’t have to feel obligated to the guy who wants all the numbers from all the ladies that you’re definitely not into. So handy for those of us who can’t tell them, flat out, “No.” Would I do it again, probably. Would I recommend it, definitely. If anything it’s a super cool experience, and at least you meet a bunch of new people you maybe wouldn’t have come in contact with. So get out there and step out of the millennial, online box. I hear there will be another one in January. Go check out loveatfirstsitbc.com for more information.

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Your lucky day this week will be Friday.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You may have the energy to clear up that mound of paperwork facing you. Female colleagues may be able to help you get the job done. Attend trade shows that will allow you to look at new products. Don't be too quick to judge those you live with.

Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Put your efforts into job advancement. Travel will be to your advantage; however, it might be expensive. You can meet new and exciting friends who will provide mental stimulation. Try not to say the wrong thing at the wrong time.

Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Don't try to hide your true feelings from your mate. Uncertainty regarding your mate may emerge; reevaluate what you see in each other. You are best not to nag or criticize. You should be doing something special with children.

Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You may be admired by colleagues and employers for your diplomatic way of handling your work and those you work with. It's a favorable time for real estate, investments, and moneymaking opportunities to be successful. You may want to tell someone how you really feel. If they're too demanding, reconsider this union.

Your lucky day this week will be Friday.

HOROSCOPE

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Be careful not to exaggerate when interacting with your lover. Your ability to come up with good solutions for problems related to work will no doubt help you in getting a promotion. You will have to make some changes regarding your direction if you wish to keep on top of your career expectations. You can surprise members of your family, which in turn will bring you a pat on the back.

Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Try to join groups of interest such as ballroom dance classes or perhaps an internet organization. Your outgoing nature will win hearts. Secret information will be eye opening. You must not allow them to force you to rush.

Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) If you're uncertain of your feelings, keep your opinions to yourself. Exercise programs will be effective. Romance will come through involvement with fundraising organizations. Opportunities for new partnerships will develop through the organizations you encounter.

Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Don't let your family put demands on you. Don't make any drastic changes or begin new projects this week. Go on business trips if at all possible. You will get along well in social situations.

Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Your health may have suffered due to neglect or abuse. You should put a little extra effort in at work. Complete those hobbies you started a long time ago. Your need to put great detail into everything you do may cause you to miss the overall picture.

Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Your willingness to help others can and will lead to fatigue if you don't learn to say no. Traffic will be busier than you anticipated, so try to get a head start if you have made plans to travel. You may find that getting together with colleagues after hours will be worthwhile. Travel may be confusing.

Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You will do well in social settings, and new and interesting individuals may spark a romantic curiosity. Mingle with those who have similar interests, and you should be able to start something. Be discreet about any information you uncover. Try not to attempt to do something unless you are fully intent on following through with the plans.

Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.

Communication in the age of information

It seems easy to Which was a radical take for granted many and exciting idea. of the conveniences At least until we all that are granted us remembered that people thanks to the Internet. are just the fucking This era of instant worst. We decided that communication and a species that couldn’t instant dissemination of be trusted to handle hot information has become coffee without a warning the norm and isn’t label should suddenly often recognized as the have the ability to

By Todd Sullivan technological marvel publish anything, and that it is. Which, I reach anybody, without guru@ a care for the accuracy of guess, makes me sound themixkamloops.com old. that information.

But it’s true. It’s so We’ve reached a point easy to sit down at where the Internet needs a digital device and to come with a label reach out to a friend or that reads: CAUTION: loved one that even my Contents may be mother can engage in factually incorrect.

Facebook video chats, sometimes Proceed with caution. entirely by accident. But how In case you missed it, there has many of you reading this remember been a lot of talk this last week about that wasn’t always the case? How the impact that fake news may have many of you remember the very had on the recent U.S. presidential first instant messaging platform – a election. And Facebook – that place little program called ICQ – that where everyone gets their un-factfirst opened the door to this kind of checked news these days – has been online chatter. right in the center of that discussion, Well, if you do, now it’s your turn with chairman and CEO Mark to feel old, because ICQ just turned Zuckerberg going so far as to argue 20 years old (which, pardon me for that Facebook’s propagation of fake saying so, was news that was met news did not have any impact on the with a shocked HOLY SHIT from election. yours truly).

I feel safe to say that this claim is ICQ was the go-to messaging app wrong, not only because I read it on for years, and probably remained Facebook, but because, holy crap, my primary chat application up did you notice how much fake news until it was replaced by Facebook there was on Facebook in the weeks Messenger. There were plenty of preceding the election? people who eventually strayed to The problem, in my opinion, is AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) and this. Most people aren’t actually as MSN Messenger (Microsoft Network interested in what the truth is as Messenger), but ICQ was the they are in confirmation. What they granddaddy of them all. It’s thanks, want is information that supports at least in part, to them that we have what they already believe. And that the kind of instant communication can be great if what you believe is that we have today. true, but I’ve seen plenty of people Oh, and in case you want to take trying to argue good and true points a walk down memory lane, ICQ with information that is just factually is actually still running, which is wrong. probably the most surprising thing For example, I’ve seen a lot of about this story. When so many of posts with this quote from Albert our old-school apps and systems Einstein on bees: “If the bee have either been shut down or disappeared off the surface of the bought up and dismantled, it’s rare globe then man would only have four to see something that’s still alive and years of life left.” kicking.

Now I think we all agree that Happy 20th Birthday, ICQ. I have things are looking bad for the bees, no idea who’s still using you or why, and that mankind might in fact be but here’s hoping you can somehow in trouble without those pollinating manage to squeak out another 20 little bastards. But, there is exactly years of life. zero evidence that Einstein said this.

And while we’re talking about And trying to make your argument the past, let’s remember that back sound super impressive by quoting in those naive, early days of the a smart guy doesn’t work when he Internet, we weren’t so worried didn’t actually say it. You actually about the information we were harm your argument in this way. receiving, either from friends on And yet, every time I point this chat apps like ICQ, or from the news out to someone, the answer I get back and information pages that were is, “It doesn’t matter if he actually presented to us. In fact, the way that said it. It’s true.” the Internet promised that it could What do you think? Does it democratize the flow of information matter? Am I too worked up about was exciting. Suddenly, everyone this? Should I just get off Facebook had access to the same audience. It and spend my time on Twitter? didn’t matter if you were the New Shoot me an email at guru@ York Times, or Timmy from Yorkton, themixkamloops.com and let me everyone could reach the same know, or follow my tweets at twitter. audience. Power to the people! com/lewzr

THE HANGOVER

ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your energy will be high. Your mate may not be too sure about your intentions. Get out and rub shoulders with people in high positions if possible. Don't let jealous friends put you down, making you insecure about your capabilities.

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Well, it’s late November and that consumerist crap-fest we euphemistically refer to as “the holiday season” is upon us in full force. There is almost exactly a month left to Christmas, and Black Friday is this weekend. The kids have already got their letters sent off to Santa, and you’ll soon find yourself scouring ToysRUs.com after they’ve gone to bed instead of PornHub. But have you given any thought as to what to put on your own list?

Well, there is one thing that’s on everyone’s list over here at The Mix office.

Pink Floyd’s Early Years 1965 – 1972 box set.

This 27-disc tome probably contains literally everything they created in those first seven years. Okay, probably not, but check this out: there’s over 11 hours of audio.

From previously unreleased tracks and recordings, to live BBC sessions and concert recordings, to remixes, to songs that were mixed for the first time ever just for this collection.

There’s also over 14 hours of video including TV appearances and over 5 hours of rare concert footage. On top of all that, it includes vinyl replicas of their first 5 UK singles. Um, you might wanna wipe your chin. I think you got a little drool there.

But seriously, no one is dropping $550 on anyone this Christmas, so this is

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probably gonna have to be that “one little gift to myself” this year. (Ha! Right! Right after I get that holiday bonus cheque from the boss.)

Thankfully the producers realized an arm and a leg and the other foot was a little much to pay for some dusty old recordings, and decided to give us a slightly more digestible morsel of history. CRE/ATION – The Early Years 1967 – 1972 is two discs, just under two hours and you can probably find a copy for under twenty bucks. There’s still 19 previously unreleased tracks on this one and all of these are pulled right from the box set.

My favourite is the live concert recording of “Atom Heart Mother” without the orchestra and brass.

When was the last time you saw a rock band perform a single 18 minute epic song live on stage? Incredible.

Yeah, they sure don’t make them like they used to.

And, sadly, this year we’re losing more and more of the ones that were made in that old-fashioned way. Leonard Cohen recently told the world he was ready to die, released his last album, and then peacefully left this life behind. Then, less than two weeks later, we lost Sharon Jones to cancer. May they both rest in peace while the world mourns their loss.

While we’re on the topic of lost artists, how about one last album from the classic, ever influential, A Tribe Called Quest, including the late Phife Dawg (whom we also lost earlier this year)?

It turns out that after they performed

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on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last fall, the same night of the Paris attacks, the group put aside differences enough to begin working on another record together. The album, We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service, wasn’t quite finished when Phife passed away but they finished it, and it debuted at # 1 on Billboard’s Hot 200 album chart.

It’s been 18 years since their last release and 20 years since their last # 1, making this the longest stretch between number ones for any hip hop act. That, right there, pretty much proves their timelessness.

This album is not to be missed.

But I really want

to tell you about the most brutal, most metal sounds I’ve ever heard. And it’s not metal at all; in fact it’s quite organic.

Back in September I mentioned Tanya Tagaq as a collaborator on A Tribe Called Red’s track, ‘Sia.’ Well I couldn’t ignore it when I noticed she just released an album called Retribution.

Tanya Tagaq is an Inuk throat singer from Nunavut and this is her fourth album.

That was about all I knew about her when I unwittingly pressed play on it late the other night.

Holy shit! I haven’t been this terrified listening to a piece of music since I was a 10 year old Christian boy and thought Ozzy

Osbourne was the devil himself, and I was going to Hell for seeing the ‘No More Tears’ music video on MuchMusic. Literally.

Terrifying.

I dare you to listen to this for the first time loudly, on headphones, in the dark. She conjures all the primal spirits of Mother Nature and unleashes them in a harmonious cacophony that is as entrancing as it is disturbing. As well it should be, for the theme of the album, she says, is rape.

“Rape of women, rape of the land, rape of children, despoiling of traditional lands without consent.” She even closes it with a softly sung version of Nirvana’s “Rape Me” that is arguably as unsettling as any of the primal sounds on this record.

2016’s been a rough year and we’ve got some rough music to prove it. Hang on. It’s almost over. Be good to each other out there this holiday season.

MUSICIANS * BANDS * ACTORS * DANCERS * VISUAL ARTISTS

NEED SOME SPACE? Looking for a place to practice? Having an art sale? Holding a meeting?

The Kamloops Arts Council has downtown space for artists and arts groups at Lansdowne Village! Available hourly or by the day. Call 250.372.7323 or email admin@kamloopsarts.ca to book.

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NIGHTLIFE

November 25, 7:00 pm - 2:00 am @ CJ’s Nightclub, 130 5th Ave: 98.3 CIFM and Molson Canada presents PRISM with special guests The VIdos! They’ve sold millions of albums, with songs that have become standards, Prism is a mustsee live attraction and they will be at CJ’s November 25th helping us celebrate 30 years! Tickets are $15 and are available at Life Ink Tattoo, 808 & Bench, Pizza Pi and online at cjskamoops. ca November 26, 9:00 pm - 1:00 am @ Pogue Mahone Irish Alehouse, 843 Desmond Street: Country Hoedown 2!

Round 2. Same deal.

Tickets are $10 bucks at the pub. Get them quick, they go fast!!!

November 29, 9:00 pm - 12:00 am @ Logan Lake Lodge: Canadian Playboyz, Magic Mike Style.

You have seen the amazing Hollywood Blockbuster Movie “ Magic Mike”. Now you have a chance to see some similar themed action, In your home town.

Come and have fun for our version of the ultimate ladies night.

Tix @ www.eventbrite. ca/o/canadianplayboyz-7943413372 November 30, 8:00 pm - 12:00 am @ The Dirty Jersey, 1200 8th Street: The Balconies w/Bobby Cleveland.

From The Balconies: The past two years have been a crazy roller coaster but we wouldn’t change a thing. We set out to make an album about our experiences as musicians; a vulnerable and honest piece about finding your creative voice, facing your insecurities, dealing with criticism, and staying true to yourself. Most importantly, this album is about hope and personal & creative growth.

RHONDA is the manifestation of all of this and we hope you can find a little bit of yourself in her. Tickets at kamtix.ca December 2 and 3, 8:00 pm @ The Dirty Jersey, 1200 8th

The Freudian Slips gets ready for a night of improv and mayhem at the All Star Improv games!

Street: Fresh is Best Comedy. Featuring Zoltan Kaszas (winner of Seattle Comedy Competition 2013) and Ed Hill. Ideal for group reservations, pick your night and contact kammerce@ gmail.com and we will help your group have a great time (bowling & food options as well)

MUSIC

November 25 and 26, 7:00 pm @ The Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Center, 1250 Rogers Way: Kamloops Men’s Chorus and Guests Annual Charity Concert. Proceeds support Rotary West Power Start Programs and Music Programs for disadvantaged children.

Music will range from Contemporary Popular, Show tunes, Folk, Doo-Wop, Vocal Jazz, Barbershop, Contemporary Standards, Cowboy Trail music, Traditional Spirituals, and many more.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Available at: Long and McQuade Music Store; Lee’s Music; Boy’s and Girl’s Club on Wood St. (N. Kam.); Chorus Members - Men’s Chorus or Honour Choir November 25, 7:00 - 9:00 pm @ The Grindhouse Cafe, 100 - 125 4th Ave: Open Mic Night. Join us for our second Open Mic night. The first one was a total blast! Come support local artists

sharing their music with us.

November 26, 7:00 - 9:00 pm @ The Art We Are, 246 Victoria Street: Lowell Friesen. $10 at the Door. Canadian contemporary singersongwriter and multiinstrumentalist Lowell Friesen combines a tender hearted sensitivity, an edgy simmering angst and a dash of tongue in cheek humour to his brand of modern/folk, alt/country music.

THEATRE

December 3, 8:00 - 10:00 pm @ The Stagehouse Theatre, 422 Tranquille Road: Star Wars Improv with the Freudian Slips. The Freudian Slips present a full length improvised show set within the Star Wars universe!

Featuring: Brooke Ballam, Jessica Buchanan, Evie Byrne, Jeff Daniels, Allandra Gardner, Maddison Hartloff, Brittany McCarthy, Peter Navratil. Doors and Bar open at 7:30 pm. Show starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $15 at the door or go to http://www. chimeratheatre.com/ tickets to purchase tickets online! Bring your tickets to Red Beard Cafe before the show and get access to a special dinner menu!

DANCE

December 2, 8:00 11:00 pm @ Akimbo Dance Studio, 409 Seymour St: Friday Night Dance Social.

Learn to swing dance, hang out, enjoy the music & meet new friends!

No partner required, no dance experience required!

Everyone is welcome!

1-hour beginner swing dance lesson begins at 8pm. Open dance floor with big band jazz and swing music Free food & drinks provided Wear your formal attire to this dance or wear whatever you feel most comfortable with! This is a fun, inclusive, & familyfriendly environment.

Alcohol will not be tolerated. Admission at the door: Club Members: $5; Nonmembers: $10 Enter through the gate and go down the stairs to find the door. Akimbo studio shares the same building as The Rex. For info email: justin@ lindyintheloops.com

VISUAL ARTS

November 28, 6:00 - 8:00 pm @ Zack’s Coffee, 377 Victoria Street: Drink and Draw. Join us at Zack’s Coffee on the last Monday of every month to contribute to largescale collaborative drawings, play surrealist drawing games and enjoy some of Kamloops’ best local coffee.

No experience is necessary. All supplies are provided. Free event.

November 29, 6:00 - 8:00 pm @ Denny’s, 570 Columbia Street: Drink and Draw.

Join us at Denny’s on the last Tuesday of every month to contribute to largescale collaborative drawings, play surrealist drawing games and feast on Denny’s delicious treats. Kids eat free!

No experience is necessary. All supplies are provided.

December 1, 6:00 - 9:00 pm @ Kamloops Art Gallery, 465 Victoria St: Arbour Original Art Collective Youth Project. Arbour Collective provides opportunities for youth and adults to create art, learn new creative methods and exhibit or perform in the Kamloops area.

By supporting work that confronts and challenges stereotypes, hidden histories and stolen voices, the Arbour Collective seeks to inspire and empower through creativity. Collective members will be working in the studios on select Thursdays.

Youth and adults of all nationalities are invited to drop in to participate.

No experience is necessary; all materials are provided. 12+ free.

December 2, 6:00 - 9:00 pm @ Barnacle Records, 290 3rd Ave: Chromesthesia/ Meloporia. Join P.A.T. the Portable Art Trailer at Barnacle Records on select Fridays to listen to records and make prints, drawings and zines. All materials are provided and no experience is necessary.

LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS

November 24, 6:30 - 9:00 pm @ Romeo’s Kitchen, 1250 Rogers Way: How it’s Made with Granville Island Brewing. ROMEOs Kitchen + Spirits is hosting their bi-monthly event “How It’s Made” with chef Romeo Oloresisimo. Call us at 250-372-3512 or email manager@ romeoskitchen.ca for reservations.

November 27, 1:00 - 4:00 pm @ Kamloops Printmakers Society, 102B-925 McMaster Way: October Revolution Printmaking Open

House. Presented by: Arnica Artist Run Centre and The Kamloops Printmakers Society.

For information email: kamloops printmakers@gmail. com. Participation is by donation. Drop-in and make a print. See the hundred-yearold Letterpress in operation. Members’ work will be for sale.

November 27, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm @ Academy of Dance, 910 Camosun Road: Acrobatic and Circus Workshop with Cameron Fraser. This six-hour long workshop is taught by Cameron Fraser, a certified instructor of Circus West in Vancouver, and is specifically designed for actors, dancers, singers and acrobats looking to diversify and grow as performers. Catering to all levels of abilities, the class will focus on tumbling, partner acrobatics and juggling. Students will also have the chance to explore choreography and development, learning how to use their new skills in creating a story. This hands-on workshop is suitable for beginners and those with limited experience in acrobatics and circus arts. Ages 15 and up, $80 per participant.

Full details can be found at: http://www. chimeratheatre.com

COMMUNITY

November 24, 4:00 - 6:30 pm @ The Art We Are, 246 Victoria Street: Holiday Shoebox Project for Women in Need. Join United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo Women’s Leadership CircleUWTNC in turning an empty shoebox into a beautiful gift for local women in need.

Families welcome!

We will provide the shoeboxes; you decorate and fill.

Suggested items to bring:Something warm to wear (socks, mitts, scarf or hat); Something sweet (nutfree chocolates and candy); Something to feel beautiful (cosmetics, toiletries etc). For more ideas, check out the website shoeboxproject.com

November 24, 6:30 pm @ Lansdowne Mall: Lumiere Lantern Parade! The parade assembles at Lansdowne Village, beautifully weaving its way through appreciative crowds. The procession concludes at the grounds of Stuart Wood for performances and awards. Participants are encouraged to carry on to St Andrews Square for the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association’s hot chocolate and the lighting of the Christmas tree.

Individuals and groups are also welcome to make a lantern at home and join the parade.

Lantern or not, come and be a part of this magical winter evening in Kamloops.

The Lumière Lantern Festival is unique to Kamloops, an inspiring celebration of light and creativity during the darkest time of year.

November 26, 11:00 am @ Victoria Drive: Kamloops’ Santa Parade!

November 26, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm @ Kamloops Arts and Crafts Club, 100 Lorne Street: Christmas Craft Sale. The Kamloops Arts and Crafts Club Christmas sale will be held in the upper floor of the Heritage House which is located at 100 Lorne Street in Riverside park.

Members of the club will be selling their fabulous hand made art, pottery, weaving, knitting, painting, drawing, cards, soap, jewelry, woodworking!

This is your one stop shopping for

And the Art Battle Winner is ...

Zach Abney! With finalists: Kate Gehring; Clement Yeh; and Dale Parkes

Christmas gifts, you won’t want to miss it!

November 26, 1:30 - 2:30 pm @ Aberdeen Mall, 1320 West TransCanada Hgwy: The Frozen Sisters Christmas Sing-aLong. Join Kamloops Princess Parties after the parade as we welcome Santa to Aberdeen Mall! Warm up to singing some favorite songs from the movie like “Do You Wanna Build a Snowman” and “Let it Go” plus a few Christmas favorites.

Feel free to wear your favorite dresses little princesses! After Santa arrives, our characters will have meet & greet photo opportunities beside Santa’s location. Cinderella will also be there to personally hand out invitations to her Royal Princess Ball, happening January 28th at the South

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Thompson Inn! November 26, 6:00 10:00 pm @ Hotel 540, 540 Victoria Street: 10th Annual Diamond Ladies Dinner. This year’s event will be hosted at Hotel 540 with all proceeds being donated to the BC Burn Fund.

Tickets are $80 and can be purchased at Kamloops Fire Rescue, Station 1, 1205 Summit Dr, Kamloops (cash only please).

November 26, 7:30 pm @ the Yacht Club, 1140 River Street: A Fun Raiser... not a Fund Raiser, a family event sponsored by the Council of Canadians Kamloops Chapter, featuring Doc & The Disorderlies and introducing The Yale

County Jug Band. $15 at the Smorgasbord and at Moviemart November 27, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm @ TRU Campus Activity Center, 900 McGill Road: Kamloops SPCA Christmas Craft fair. Find that perfect homemade happiness to complete your Christmas collections or to cross that special someone’s gift from your to-do list. With over 100 vendors we promise you won’t be disappointed!

Your attendance will be a Christmas gift to abandoned and neglected animals from our community.

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November 29, 7:00 - 9:00 pm @ Monte Creek Winery: Wine and Cheese Meet and Greet with BC Green leader Andrew Weaver. Join us at lovely Monte Creek Ranch Winery for an evening social.

Wine tasting, food, and conversation with Dan Hines and Donovan Cavers: candidates for the ridings of Kamloops North Thompson and Kamloops South Thompson respectively. The event is a fundraiser for the Kamloops

BC Green campaigns for the May 2017 provincial election.

For more information, please contact the local BC Greens campaigns at greensofkamloops@ gmail.com December 4, 3:00 5:30 pm @ St Andrews on the Square: Women’s Winter Festival and Bazaar.

Presented by Mosaic Fusion Bellydance and Fatamorgana Belly Dancers.

Your afternoon will be enriched with diverse bellydance performances, mesmerizing hoop dancing and the powerful warrior art of Buugeng (a type of S-Staffs) while enjoying the unique fares presented by vendors in the Bazaar: henna art; leather and feather accessories; woodland-style crafts; BC made bamboo clothing and bellydance apparel; upcycled art; facepainting; a variety of card readers; environmentally and body friendly body products; metaphysical fares; a chocolatier; preserves and baking; Kombucha tea, herbal tea, black tea and more! The afternoon will conclude with an open dance floor.

This is an event for women and children, male children under 12. Tickets: $5 in advance; $8 at the door; Children under 12: free. Contact Tammy for tickets: (250) 572-6967, tmorrisonbellydance@ gmail.com

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