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To me, the month of August is the peak of camp season. In Camp Vinyl, writer Tanya Gouthro reminisces about
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Editor-in-chief Darren McChristie
I love the Jane’s Addiction song Summertime Rolls. Even if I listen to it mid-winter, I think about summer, and as far as listening to it in the summer, it could be my daily anthem. It’s certainly a tune worthy of mention in our recommended summer driving tunes on page x. Sadly, it seems that as I get older and each year passes, summer seems to roll by faster and faster. With the long days and hot weather, I feel like there is so much I want to do but just not enough time. I want to read, linger and laze but also frolic in the water, dance, hike, and camp. And of course there are always new summer bevies and grilling recipes to try, and gardens to tend; so much to fit into such a short season! In this issue, sommelier Jeannie Dubois recommends summer drinks to go with grilling local fare and avid gardener Amy Vervoort profiles a community garden plot.
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Summertime Rolls
enjoying old vinyl “camp” records. And a local decorator gives us chic advice on camp decor. And of course, nothing says summer quite like great live music. There certainly was no shortage of live shows in Thunder Bay this July, and August promises to deliver even more. I was thrilled to put on my cowboy boots twice recently: once when I danced to the alternative urban country twang of The Wild Turkeys and twice when I went to see the very entertaining and the very funny Fred Eaglesmith, featuring the very aptly named The Fabulous Ginn Sisters who hail all the way from Texas. This month, good music continues with the Summer in the Parks concert series at Marina Park, featuring local roots musician Billy Manzik, also profiled in this month’s music section. Local folk/rock favourite The Auditor General, takes the stage at the Red Rock Folk Festival in August along with Indie darling The Wooden Sky.
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Hot summer nights earn us a cool treat… …so I’m off to get myself an ice cream cone (story on page 10) and then I think I’ll linger and laze on my back deck long into the summer evening, listening to summer tunes and letting summer roll all over me. -TJ
July cover omission: Derby Girl Hair and Makeup by: Vanessa Presenger
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The Auditor General’s Jamie Smith dukes it out at the grill with local musician Jean-Paul De Roover. Food provided by Maltese Groceries Photography: Shannon Lepere
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Contents
FEATURES
■ 6 CoverStory: The Grill ■ 8 Camp Décor ■ 14 Sauna 101
FOOD ■ 10 Ice Cream Parlours ■ 11 Outdoor Patios ■ 13 Drink of the Month
LIFESTYLE ■ 5 The Top 5 ■ 16 Local Fashions ■ 12 Camp Vinyl
LIVING GREEN ■ 9 Energy & the Sun ■ 14 Commuter Bikes ■ 15 Community Gardens
FILM/THEATRE ■ 24 Behind the Scenes ■ 24 Heart Strings MUSIC ■ 18 Olivia Korkola ■ 18 Billy Manzik ■ 18 The Auditor General ■ 21 Off the Wall Reviews
THE ARTS ■ 25 Michelle Coslet Goodman ■ 26 Elizabeth Buset ■ 27 Christian Chapman
■ 28 Close to Home ■ 29The Eye ■ 30 Events Calendar
TRAVEL ■ 16 Summer Driving Tunes ■ 16 Zip Lining
An overwhelming response to our first issue
The Walleye is a hit! Not only have we moved to top spot above Wikipedia on Google rankings (google “The Walleye”) we have over 500 fans on Facebook. We were also flooded by positive responses to our first issue. Here are a few of our favourite letters:
I just wanted to say I loved reading “The Walleye”! I just read it cover to cover and thoroughly enjoyed every article. It reminded me of all the reasons I love living in Thunder Bay and the alternative culture that it has to offer. I will definitely be looking forward to more issues! Picked up my copy at the Terry Fox Lookout. I am impressed!!!! Loved, loved, loved the cover. Hip magazine, just what a community like Thunder Bay needs. Great job Tiffany. Loved the article about Raw Food Cooking with Helen Liba. Lorraine from Two Spirits Retreat (from Facebook)
Thanks Walleye Staff for a refreshing & informative paper...this city needs more of your insights for the future. I thoroughly enjoyed reading all articles but especially Persian Dining (ingenius cover photo) as I am a relative of the Bennetts & also Tiffany Jarva’s articles. (I once met you many years ago). Nice to hear youthful appreciation to one’s heritage...kiitos! Keep up the great work...much appreciated. Linda Read through your magazine last weekend and couldn’t put it down. I’m sending a couple of copies to Finland and one to Japan! Congrats on a great magazine! Barb (from Facebook)
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Regarding your article about Neil Young. I do believe he was here playing as Neil Young and the Squires and he was at the 4D which was the Fourth Dimension coffee house (located on the south east corner of George St. and Simpson St.)and years previous was known as either the Club Seaway or Seaway Club.
I picked up a copy of your Magazine at Gargoyles tonight. Absolutely inspiring! I would pass mine on because it’s such a great read, but I want to keep it as a summer To Do list!! Shayna (from Facebook)
Thanks, LC What a fantastic publication! I love the positive perspective on relevant and interesting issues within the area. Makes me even more happy about living here! Thank you! Angie
We would love to hear from you. Contact us online: www.TheWalleye.ca or visit us on Facebook.
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Festa Italiana
August 1-2 Italian Cultural Centre (a.k.a. the “I-Tie”) 132 South Algoma St.
On the long weekend, join the Italian Society of Port Arthur in their 20th year celebration of Italian culture and tradition. The Festa is a family event that is known for its entertainment, cultural and art exhibitions and authentic Italian cuisine. Be sure to arrive hungry (and thirsty – there will be a beer garden) and don’t miss the chance to win a trip for two to Italy.
August 3-4 Board the Bounty at Pier 3, Port Arthur Marina, $3 per person
The Bounty’s visit to Thunder Bay is part of a campaign led by Great Lakes United to raise awareness of threats to the Great Lakes ecosystem. At the ship you’ll find information about what Great Lakes United and local organizations are doing to protect Lake Superior.
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August 6-8 “Live From the Rock” Red Rock Folk Festival
“Live From the Rock” is one of the best summer events in the region for lovers of music by the lakeshore. Enjoy family camping, a musical lineup, funky artisan vendors, a beer tent, and the best-attended campfire sing-a-long in the region. Don’t miss Indie darling The Wooden Sky, who are sure to be bringing guitars, a melodica, and maybe a string player or two. Add to the rhythm section with your foot-stomping.
Tandem Skydiving Comes to Thunder Bay August 10-12
If you are not convinced that the rides at the C.L.E. will provide the adrenaline rush you’re seeking, try skydiving! In the “Tandem Skydive” the skydiver is attached to an instructor and the two experience the skydive together. This enables the skydiver to experience the full magnitude of a skydive, including a 20-45 second freefall, reaching a terminal vertical velocity of roughly 200-240 kilometres per hour while hurling towards the ground. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary - call 1-888-339-JUMP or visit www.339jump.com for more information.
photography: Darren McChristie
Downtown Port Arthur will be overrun with miniature mutineers when the Heart of the Harbour business association celebrates the HMS Bounty’s visit to the marina. The Pirate’s Cove Children’s Festival will be held on Wednesday, August 4 from 12:00 – 8:00 pm. Activities include a pirate costume party, a treasure hunt and face painting. The event is free; however, donations for the Dew Drop Inn would be appreciated. Known for a maritime mutiny that took place over 200 years ago, you might recognize the replica from movies, such as Mutiny on the Bounty, starring Marlon Brando, Treasure Island, starring Charlton Heston and, more recently, Pirates of the Caribbean – Dead Man’s Chest, starring Johnny Depp.
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HMS Bounty to visit Thunder Bay
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The C.L.E.
August 11-15
The C.L.E. is a classic summer event that attracts everyone from thrill-seekers to bingo players. A little known fact: the first midway appeared at the C.L.E. in 1923 - the admission fee was 10 cents for adults and five cents for children. Eighty-seven years later, the midway remains the C.L.E.’s main attraction with ever-popular rides that will turn your stomach while you listen to some classic heavy metal (the apparent genre of choice for today’s carnies). Don’t miss the Northern Ontario Youth Talent Search from 6-8:00 pm on Sunday, August 15. You can save yourself some time and money by purchasing advance tickets at any Metro location.
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CoverStory
Girl Meets Grill:
By JeanAnne Dubois, Certified Sommelier Photos by Joanne Abraham
The season of the grill is upon us and there is no better way to beat the summer heat than to throw one down on the barbie while catching some rays on the back patio with a cool drink at hand. But before you sally forth to the nearest grocery store for a box of frozen burgers or package of hot dogs (what a misnomer!) might I recommend a trip down to our local market where farm fresh produce abounds and a delicious departure from USA grade awaits your palate? As a recent returnee to Thunder Bay after a decade in the suburban sprawl of the Southern Ontario nether regions, one of my first forays was to the Country Market for food found locally. Located in the CLE Dove Building and open Wednesday 3:30pm-7:00pm and Saturday 8:00am-1:00pm, I was immediately taken by the remarkable community and vast array of produce that awaited me there. Every veg under the (northern) sun you could imagine, fresh gouda of every flavour, ethnic delights of all assortment, fresh brewed coffee and the most fantastic variety of sconces, muffins, tarts, cakes, pies, squares and cookies you could dream of – with an inward sigh of relief I realized it really was good to be home!
Sommelier JeanAnne Dubois picks the best bevvies to have with inspiring grill worthy dishes like Elk Satay, Bison Burgers and Freshwater Walleye
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However, my raison d’être that day at the market was to suss out some new and inspiring grill worthy dishes to curb my carnivorous cravings and I certainly wasn’t disappointed. Stopping by the Rainy River Elk Co., I was entranced by their plethora of elk produce ranging from steaks, roasts, grilling sausages, burgers, jerky, summer sausage and smoked elk sticks. Since 1995, Bill Darby, Deb Cornell and their daughters Laura and Shannon have been operating their farm which encompasses 120 head of elk grazing on summer grass pastures and winter hay bales in their enclosed paddock. Their game is raised free of growth promoters and antibiotics and produces elk that is naturally low fat, flavourful and low in cholesterol.
Deb suggested this recipe for Elk Satay on the barbeque (serves 12 as an app): 750 g (1 ½ lb) Elk sirloin steak 150 ml (3/4 c) Soy sauce 125 ml (1/2 c) Packed brown sugar 30 ml (2 tbsp) Cooking oil 1 ml (1/4 tsp) Garlic powder or 1 clove minced 2 ml (1/2 tsp) Ginger powder
Wooden skewers soaked in water to prevent scorching. Slice steak into ½ cm (1/8 inch) thick strips to make long, thin slices. If meat is partially frozen, it is easier to slice. In a bowl with a tight fitting cover, mix soy sauce, sugar, oil, garlic and ginger. Add meat to bowl. Cover meat with marinade. Allow to marinate for at least ½ hour. Remove meat from marinade and thread on skewers in accordion fashion. Grill only until medium rare.
I recommend pairing this savoury grilled snack with a cold, frothy ale such as England’s Abbot Ale or a full bodied and fruity Zinfandel such as California’s Ravenswood Vintners Blend. Across the aisle is Northern Unique, whose heavenly scent of fresh baked bread drew me in by the end of my nose. Besides producing beautiful breads, baking, soups and prepared foods, they also specialize in bison and boar produce. Dealing directly with the Dawson Buffalo Ranch in Rainy River, who farm 250 head of bison on their 500 acres property, Northern Unique espouses the high protein, low fat and omega fatty acid rich qualities of their farmed bison. Try bison burgers
on the grill with a spicy Syrah blend made organically such as Perrin Nature Cote du Rhone or a rich and robust porter made in Ontario such as Mill Street Coffee Porter. In addition to bison, Northern Unique raises 76 head of wild boar on their 7 acre farm out onHighway 61. Fed a natural diet of hay, malt, oats, alfalfa and corn, the boars are free ranged in large rotational pens and happily have open access to fresh water, rooting ground, sunshine and as much mud as their little hearts’ desire. Producing a red meat unlike conventional grocer pork, the wild boar is high in iron, very flavourful and a great source of protein. Try boar sausage on the barbeque with any ole Kentucky Bourbon cocktail or indulge in a frosty mug of heady Bock beer. Finally, I swung by the Fish Shop, opened in 2004 by Liisa Karkkainen, who sources her freshwater fish from local licensed fishermen and who utilizes time honoured traditional Finnish techniques to produce her smoked fish products. Low in saturated fat, high in protein and a good source of vitamins and nutrients, sustainably sourced freshwater fish, such as our eponymous Walleye is the perfect protein for the summer grill. Try this simply savoury Walleye recipe with a crisp and fresh Riesling from Germany such as Armand’s or throw back a bottle (or two!) of a delicious and ice cold Pilsner such as Steam Whistle: Chopped red onion Garlic powder Ground pepper Salt to taste Paprika Fresh lemons Butter (the real stuff!)
Make a foil boat and place the walleye in it. Season to taste with spices. Slice the lemons and put them on the fillets. Add a pat of butter to each fillet. Garnish with red onions. Grill on medium for 8-10 minutes. Turn the fillets and cook for another 5 minutes. Done when fish flakes. Serve with lemon wedges. Salut!
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Dessert Grilling By Rachel Globensky
2 marshmallows 2 graham cracker squares 1 peanut butter cup
More chefs and foodies are trading maple syrup for birch syrup. Locally produced Boreal Birch Syrup is ideal as a tasty, earthy glaze on fish, especially salmon, or lightly drizzled on old fashion vanilla ice-cream.
Fold overhanging paper over fillets to form a “tent”. Bake in the oven at 350° approx. 60 minutes or until salmon flakes off with a fork.
Mary’s Birch-Dijon Salmon (Recipe by Mary Challen) 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
Note: Also use this sauce when cooking salmon on a cedar plank board in the BBQ. Delicious!
2 Tbsp Boreal Birch Syrup 1 clove minced garlic 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1/8 tsp black pepper
For the sauce, mix above ingredients together & set aside. Line a glass baking dish with parchment paper extending over the sides. photography: Darren McChristie
For the beginner, or for those backyard chefs who enjoy simplicity, I present to you a s’more, kicked up a notch with PB! I know, right? For this Peanutty S’more, all you need are:
Place salmon in centre of dish on paper. Coat the uncooked fillet with the sauce.
photography: Dave Challen
I enjoy living beyond the box; I take pleasure in doing things my own way, especially if they deviate from the norm. Culinarily speaking, serving some sort of grilled dessert does that just dandily. Almost anyone can grill up the perfect bleu cheese burgers, smoke the most decadent flank steak, or BBQ the most amazingly marinated kebabs, but I’m telling you now that grilled desserts – particularly those starring juicy pineapple or luscious stone fruits – will bring you to your knees, and you: you will seem like a wunderkind for preparing such a tasty treat. If your grill is already fired up, just brush it well (your brisket-laced bananas will be memorable, but probably not for their awesomeness), oil it up and away you go!
Summer Grilling with Local Birch Syrup
For the more experienced griller, or for those of you who love to take flying leaps of faith, I offer, Grilled Peaches with Raspberry Coulis and Vanilla Ice Cream: 2 ¼ cups lightly packed, fresh raspberries (approximately 13 ounces) 3 tablespoons water 3 tablespoons granulated (white) sugar
Easy-peasy. Just toast the marshmallows on a skewer over the BBQ flame and place them onto one of the graham cracker squares. Top with the peanut butter cup and follow that with the second graham square. Holy shnikeys! But, who can eat just one, so feel free to quadruple the recipe! Works every time.
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 ½ tablespoons packed brown sugar 6 medium-size ripe, but firm, peaches, halved and pitted
Puree raspberries and water in a food processor until smooth. Strain the raspberry mess through a fine sieve, pressing on the pulp to squeeze out as much moisture as you can. Compost the solids in the strainer. Stir in the granulated sugar and lemon juice until incorporated. You can make this a day ahead if you’d like. Over medium heat and in a heavy cast-iron skillet, melt the butter with the brown sugar. Brush peach halves with the melty goodness, and grill until tender (8 minutes-ish), turning occasionally. Serve it up with the raspberry coulis (sauce), a scoop of good vanilla ice cream and a shortbread cookie or two.
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Camp Décor
Interior decorator Celine Fisk takes inspiration from Old Fort William when conceptualizing chic décor for camp. By Celine Fisk You may find yourself looking around fondly at your rugged camp surroundings, thinking that this is the year that you will bring this place from hick to slick. Whether it’s a hundred year old hunting cabin, a camp up the road that still has an outhouse, or a state-of-the art lake cottage with stainless steel appliances, there are always projects we’d like to complete, big or small, to finish the place off. And because Northern Ontario certainly has a unique look, I decided to explore where this look may have originated, and on a sunny Saturday in July, I think I found the source. Old Fort William has been a tourist destination to so many of us for years, but have you ever looked around that place with interior design in mind? I can’t help myself, and (forgive me my friends and family) I can’t seem to go in to a place without sizing it up, wonder about the origins of pieces, and even venture to re-decorate mentally. And in among the sawdust and candles, I found a look that I fondly call Camp Chic. With that in mind, here are some easy ways that you too can take pieces of our Thunder Bay past, and infuse them in to your family’s camp future.
Kitch: Blankets as Curtains
photography: Celine Fisk
What could be more Canadian iconic than a snowshoe? At the Old Fort, imagine my surprise when we came in to the central court yard and I saw chairs with woven sinew for the seat.
photography: Celine Fisk
photography: Celine Fisk
One interesting and uniquely Northern way to spruce up, and even warm up your camp, is by adding new draperies, custom made, inspired by Hudson Bay blankets. Adding grommets gives them a utilitarian look, and slipping them on to a rustic styled rod, you can slide them over your windows to keep in the heat from your iron stoves in the winter months. And as these can be quite pricy, and also very hard to come by, you could get a similar look by using beige wool, and stitching on bands of colour. Try Waverly fabrics, in red, green, blue and gold, roughly cut and layered on a beige background, in a stripe pattern reminiscent of an HBC blanket. Add some ties to the top, and loop them over a piece of wood from your camp.
Rustic: Snow-shoe chairs
There were several different versions back in the day, as there are now, like this one from Camlen Furniture.
Classic cottage Slipcovered sofa
Now the past is lovely and all, but if you find that you’ve made the ‘outhouse-to-bathroom’ renovation leap, and have recently found yourself wanting to give that twenty (okay, thirty) year old sofa at your camp the boot, you might want to consider slip-covered furniture pieces. They’re easy to keep clean, and if the frames are as sturdy as your grandma’s hand-me-downs, the covers can be replaced way, way, way down the road. Incorporate your favourite items, preferably things that will remind you of the great times that you’ve had at camp, add a coat of paint, and voila, before you know it, the 2011 camp season will be upon you, and you’ll be anxious to show off your new/old camp to family and friends. And after all, spending time with family and friends at camp, no matter what it looks like, is what it’s all about.
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photography: Celine Fisk
photography: Shannon Lepere
photography: Celine Fisk
photography: Celine Fisk
For interior decorating info email: celine@barewoodfurniture.com
ENERGY AND THE SUN By Larry Hogard
The geographical location of Thunder Bay offers long daylight hours and high wind velocities off of Lake Superior. Alternative energy systems are dotted all across this region, particularly in rural areas. Take a drive down Devon Road and count how many solar panels you see. Or go for tea at the Silver Islet Store and gaze at the row of wind turbines along the shore. Sun and wind are the powers that service these communities. Energy that comes from the sun is solar radiation. All energy on earth is solar. This means all energy sources can be traced back to the sun at one time or another. Older, stored sun energy in the form of coal and fossil fuels drive our world’s economy and the global population relies heavily on its refined products. However, oil reserves are depleting and it is becoming more and more costly and unsustainable to tap into what remains. Fresh sun energy, such as sunlight and wind, is immediately available and combined together, almost always accessible. Solar and wind power are the fastest growing energy technologies in the world today. Small scale power production is viable, simple and relatively non-invasive with respect to the environment. However, making it happen takes effort. Take a minute and call up one of the local alternative energy retailers from the phone book. You will quickly discover putting together an energy system is more than a one step operation. The slow change that is happening among energy consumers is subtle, but it is real. It is real
because of increased awareness and education among the general public and this change will continue because of the desire and need to conserve energy and save money. Remember, the sun is the force for all life on earth and thus, it is the source for all the energy we use. How can we achieve the ability to harness its power efficiently, safely and sustainably and still service everyone’s needs? It can be done, but not without technological change and a mind-shift within government, industry and individuals. Our energy demands rely on readily available energy. There are many choices and combinations of energy sources we can take advantage of. The key to deciding what resources we tap into is education. What is the first rule of education? It is, ‘start from the beginning.’ Where is the beginning? It is at the sun.
photography: Larry Hogard
photography: Larry Hogard
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Food Growing up during the dog days of August there was nothing quite like sitting on a step with all the neighbourhood kids, sucking back freezies or savouring a popsicle or Creemix, stickiness flowing down my wrist. I have often revisited Creemix memories and have wondered what happened to them. Were they a Thunder Bay phenom? Because when I mention Creemix to anyone not from here, they often look at me like I have two heads. The freezies, popsicles and Creemix were certainly a treat, but an even bigger treat was when we got to go to an ice cream parlour in the evening. Back then, we traveled across the city to Scollie’s Ice Cream on Walsh Street. When I was a young kid I almost always ordered Blue Bubblegum and then when I was a “bigger” kid, I switched over to Tiger Paw. Today, Scollie’s is gone, but the evening ice cream trek continues to be a hot summer night indulgence.
Merla Mae
Hot Summer
photography: Darren McChristie
Nights Cool Ice Cream
346 Memorial St.
431 Cumberland Street
TJs
Next Stop Homemade Ice Cream
It doesn’t seem to matter what day of the week it is, once those Merla Mae doors open at the beginning of May (this year they opened a couple of weeks early because the weather was so agreeable) it’s hard to find an evening when the parking lot isn’t full. Golden oldies spill from the outdoor speakers. Known and loved for the “twin” cone, Merla Mae has been around since 1951. Milkshakes (available in flavours like root beer and cherry) and banana splits are also favourites.
Enjoying homemade ice cream at Next Stop Ice Cream
a selection of locally produced goods
500 W. Arthur (at James Street)
Come Join Us!
GRAND OPENING August 7th
offering fresh, seasonal fruits,vegetables and meat
quality organic products
Formerly located in the train station at Marina Park, Next Stop’s homemade ice cream and waffle cones are second to none. The ice cream is of premium quality - far from the “frozen dessert” available at the grocery store. We recommend Kahlua fudge and cherry cheesecake for mature taste buds and bubblegum for kids. For those with nut allergies, Next Stop has a wellstocked nut-free freezer. Milkshakes and take out litres are also available.
279 Bay Street Thunder Bay
807-345-4423
www.naturalhabit.ca
Rarely can you drive by the Shake Shoppe on a hot summer evening in Kakabeka Falls, without seeing some sort of line. On a rare day without a line (due to intermittent rain showers and cloud coverage), regular clientele still swing by the shack. After 35 years in the business, the regular soft serve cone continues to be a favourite as well as the gooey, chocolaty hot fudge sundae.
photography: Pat Pugh
fresh blueberries available now!!
Open Monday to Friday 10-5:30 & Saturday 10-5
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Highway 17, Kakabeka Falls
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A relatively new player in the ice cream scene, TJs is in its second year of operation and offers both hard (16 Breyers flavours) and soft ice cream. Made with full cream, TJs soft ice cream is extremely creamy and can definitely compete with local veterans. Signature items include the Hokey Pokey (hard ice cream that tastes like a Crunchy bar), Monster Cookies (chocolate chip cookies sandwiching soft ice cream) and the very colourful Ice Cream Explosions.
Another new ice cream player, the 50s style drive-in Chachi’s has been around for about a year. Located where the old A&W used to be, Beatles’ paintings hang on the wall, checkered details and bright colours give the place a retro feel. Offering good old fashion hard ice cream (vanilla, strawberry and chocolate), staid and true maple walnut continues to be a customer favourite as well as the chocolate shakes.
Shake Shoppe
Island Pottery and Dog River Pottery
to kids & adult clothing up 40% off
Chachi’s Drive-In
Enjoying Creemix back in the day
photography: Joanne Abraham
Seeking Outdoor Dining When summer comes to Thunder Bay, there is nothing better than enjoying a cool drink and a delicious meal on a sunny patio. Given that our summers are short and characterized by an omnipresent breeze from the air conditioner we call Lake Superior, patios are a rare gem. Here are a few of the city’s best!
The Neebing Roadhouse, 2121 Highway 61
A sunny addition to this south-side restaurant, the Neebing’s patio is accompanied by a beach volleyball court. Make like you’re on the beach while sipping Corona and enjoying a Neebing burger. Naxos Grill & Bar, 610 Arthur Street West
The Penalty Box, 916 Walsh St.
Hidden in an industrial part of town, The Penalty Box has a beach-like volleyball court. Whether you watch the action or play a couple of matches, the juxtaposition of sand and industry is an interesting way to kick back and enjoy a cold beer and nachos. The Bean Fiend, 194 S. Algoma St.
The ever-expanding Bay + Algoma district has more foot traffic and leisurely shoppers than ever before, thanks to new patios and establishments like The Bean Fiend. Coffee and fresh sandwiches like “The Diablo”, stuffed with meat from Maltese are a great people-watching treat.
DeLuca’s Family Restaurant
Emerald Greens, 2370 Dawson Rd.
Who doesn’t want a bite to eat after playing a few rounds of golf? Park your golf cart and spend the next hour chatting about your game while eating the popular quesadillas which everyone agrees are up to par.
Naxos Grill & Bar
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264 Bay St.
The Neebing Roadhouse
photography: Darren McChristie
Tucked away just off Arthur Street, Naxos’ patio is a quiet sanctuary in a busy neighbourhood. Enjoy authentic Greek dishes, such as souvlaki, tiropita or mousaka. Naxos’ patio gets prime sun just in time to sit back and dig in to a midday brunch.
A mouthful of gnocci, the sun on your face: close your eyes and picture yourself in Italy. Okay, so Lake Superior does not provide a Mediterranean breeze but, the patio is sheltered from the wind and beautiful.
photography: Darren McChristie
DeLuca’s Family Restaurant, 55 South Cumberland Street
photography: Darren McChristie
Patios
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The Bean Fiend
(807)345-6272 photography: Tiffany Jarva
Concert Series Givaway GRAND PRIZE: Tickets for any three concerts in 2010 Courtesy of Loffredo and Assosiates and CROCKS
PLUS
$100 Gift Certificate at Rainbow DVD
Consolation Prizes:
DON’T MISS THE ROCK AND ROLL PARTY August 19th DRAW at 4pm.
photography: Tiffany Jarva
Tickets for one concert at one of Thunder Bay’s Best Live Music Venues! $50 Gift Certificate at Rainbow DVD
BIG SALES Live DJ and ROCK 94’s STREET TEAM GIRLS live on site!
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Camp Vinyl By Tanya Gouthro
Ah…camp. These hot days make me long for a return to our family camp, located a 2 1/2 hour drive east of here on a small, spring-fed lake close to Jellicoe. The place where I became an excellent ‘stick picker-upper’. The place where I fell asleep gazing at the particle-board walls doing the equivalent of cloud-gazing, finding all sorts of creatures and images in those pieces of board with my sister, below shelves that housed everything from Nancy Drew novels to rocks to turtles over the years. The familiar path we raced down from the sauna, naked as the day we were born, to throw ourselves into chilly moonlit waters night after night, giggling like kids even into our only slightly more modest adulthood.
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The first visit to camp always felt like entering a different, but oh-so-familiar universe. The smell of the building welcomed us like an old blanket and a quick scan of the two main rooms always rewarded us with a lovely sense of relief. The camp stuff - the likes of which would never grace the inside of our home in town. The insulators from the train tracks making a little collection of glass on shelves. The collections from over the years of rocks, shells and sticks (all of the women in my family still seem to surround themselves with little piles of rocks in our homes). The horrifying collection of truckers’ hats, left there from the previous owners and added to by us over the years. My favourite spoon - one that reminded me always of my Nanny for some reason and therefore with which I had almost an emotional connection. The accordion doors to the bedrooms, later changing into curtains - the necessity for privacy never really being much of an issue at camp. Random objects up on wood-paneled walls, and photos and comic-strips from forever-ago pinned on our bulletin board. Clothing that had been rejected in town and embraced, year after year, at camp. I still have vivid memories of my mother’s threadbare blue floor-length housecoat and how amazing it felt, post-sauna, blissfully tired and sunned. Perfection. Technology was uninvited. We did have a telephone eventually, and someone contributed a getoblaster that looked wildly out-of-place with its uber-modern double cassette deck. But the favourite, and perhaps the most fondly-remembered thing in that building was the record player. Housed in the corner of the living room at the end of the wall-length mattresses, beside my father’s completely flattenedout medicine ball and our log-stump stools in front of the fireplace, it played all day. Every camp activity was accompanied by the ever-present ‘crackle-crackle, hum’… the thing was a dinosaur. We loved it. And the music we listened to - again, none of which would ever make it onto a mixed tape to be listened to at home. The favourites that come to mind - Zamfir, (pan flute?!) during supper preparation. Janis Ian’s ‘At Seventeen’ became a favourite when I was about that age. Melanie’s ‘Brand New Key’ had all of us singing along whenever it played. My father’s favourites - Joni Mitchell’s ‘Clouds’. John Denver and Neil Diamond. I am still in possession of a photo of a dear old friend of mine, barechested in a cowboy hat, singing into my epipen to ‘Forever in Blue Jeans’. It was there that we put on shows for the camp neighbours, dolled up and dancing to Olivia Newton John on the log-stumps. It was there I watched with a very light heart my parents dancing in the living room, twirling each other around and remembering why they liked each other. There we cut rug to the likes of The Oakridge Boys and fought over who would pick the next record to play. At camp, vinyl ruled. I have since met people who have held fast to their love
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of vinyl, and I have to say I get it: needle touches vinyl, and somewhere out of that pattern of lines on a record comes music, and memories, and magic.
Explore architecture, community, culture and heritage through a variety of self-guided and guided historical tours, exhibits, photos, and stories illuminating some of the many historical features of our City’s past.
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Creamosa at Calico Coffeehouse Blossoming up nostalgia of childhood, Calico Coffeehouse’s Creamosa tastes like the bottom of an ice cream float. A Creamosa is club soda, cream, and a shot of flavour (your choice). Its velvety appearance and strong but impeccable flavours ignite tastebuds. Perfect for a hot summer day; the chilled libation cools you down better than a cold shower after a sunburn.
Get it to go and walk around the bustling Bay St. area or calm Waverley Park, or sit in the relaxed atmosphere of Calico. Consider a size recommendation: small or medium. Add the flavours of raspberry/vanilla or coconut—delightful.
Melissa Gaudette
photography: Darren McChristie
Drink of the Month
Summer Driving Tunes
By Anthony Pedace
Time to roll down the window, drop the top, and in some cases, leave your car’s roof in the yard behind the garage. It’s summertime: the best excuse to race that topless (or at least partially nude) freedom machine into the feral forests of our great city. The only thing louder than the wind’s percussion gun thumping in your ears is the struggling speaker. There’s some kind of magic happening when we’re driving down some lost highway together; no one really talking to each other, but everyone belting the same song with the same missed notes and botched lyrics. Summer, the road trip and tunes: maybe that’s why so many of us rock out into the woods. If you’re not so sure about what I am saying, you may have never been on a rock ‘n roll road trip and I pity that. But I can get you halfway there. Here’s the formula for a summer-road groove-a-polooza. First thing you need is a heaping helping of songs that celebrate the sun, heat, popsicles, bikinis, and ditching work. Then mix that up with those that celebrate short summer nights. Add a dash of equal parts Indy with classic and the summer mixedtape, thought so long extinct, is born again; all things possible through a little bit of rock.
Californication by The Red Hot Chili Peppers Time to Pretend by MGMT Pretty Little Bird by Mark Berube Summertime by Sublime All My Friends by LCD Soundsystem Walcott by Vampire Weekend Date with the Night by Yeah Yeah Yeahs Mushaboom by Leslie Feist Lions for Scotty by Hey Rosetta Animal by Miike Snow Frank, AB by The Rural Alberta Experience Hospital Beds by Cold War Kids Young Folks by Peter Bjorn and John Last Night by The Strokes by TV on the Radio
Just remember that what you’re looking for are ‘Freedom Anthems’. After all, isn’t that what Canadian summers are all about: iceless roads and sleepless nights. Keep the windows down and the volume up.
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EVERYTHING in the store for the entire month of August Khukuri warrior knives from Nepal. Indian scarves, Wicked Thai designer clothes, Molecule cargo shorts and pants. All organic Jewelery and silver rings. Home Decor items including wall hangings, buddhist art and beaded curtains. Also, Nepali glass pipes, bongs and accesories. Classic international brands such as SURE, WEED, KUSTOM KULTURE, AND Junk. A huge assortment of kids clothes that will flash out your lil' ones. Also: free coffee or fresh tea drink from next door at the Bean Fiend with purchases over 100 bucks.
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Commuter Bikes
“On/Off-Road Commuter”
Kona Jake ($899)
Fresh Air Experience
Finding the Right Fit
The Kona Jake is a mid-range commuter bicycle designed specifically to handle large ride distances easily while maximizing rider comfort. It features a 7005 aluminum frame composition as well as a compact rear triangle for an excellent balance of power transfer and stability. Additionally, the Jake sports a taller head tube for a more comfortable ride.
By Adam Krupper Riding a bike is one of the healthiest, most economical, and environmentally friendly things you can do. Many people dream of making biking a part of their daily life. One of the biggest barriers is having the right bike. Dan Tremblay, Thunder Bay’s bike courier explains, “I rode a mountain bike my first week on the job and I thought I was going to die! Since I acquired a better tool for the job, it’s gotten a lot easier! It’s imperative to have the right bike.”
“The ‘Everyman’ (and woman) Bike”
Cannondale Quick 5($549)
Cyclepath
Rider-friendly saddles, grips and pedals combine with a versatile and attractive frame that’s an adept commuter, fitness bike, or introduction to the sport after some time away from cycling.
The right bike depends on what your goals are: Do you want to cruise or rip around town? Do you want to be chic or inconspicuous? Do you want the total-package commuter or barebones machine?
“European Chic Goes Commuting”
Electra Amsterdam 3i ($659.00) Petries
Most important factor is fit. Whatever bike you buy, it must fit you like a glove and feel natural beneath your feet. Try as many bikes as possible, get them fitted to you, and buy the one that feels like home. Here is a small sample of the bikes our excellent local shops carry:
With an elegant upright riding position, vintage styling, and features like matching fenders and a fully enclosed chain guard, you won’t be shy to throw on a skirt and heels to head out for a night on the town! The Amsterdam is also available in a Men’s version as well. “Simplicity in Being Single!”
Marin Inverness($589.00)
Petries
Strip away shifters, derailleurs, and cables, and what are you left with? A single gear and a lifetime of smooth pedalling,and maintenance-free enjoyment! This bike gives you the option of running either a freewheel or fixed gear.
“Fast, Versatile and Loads of Fun”
Giant Rapid 3/Dash 3($599) Fresh Air Experience
It’s versatile, it’s inviting, and most importantly, it’s a bike you’ll want to ride every day. With high-quality ALUXX SL aluminum tubing and comfortable, stretched-out, flat-bar geometry, Rapid is your ticket to improved fitness or a stress-free commute, or both.
“Burn Calories Not Gas!”
KHS Urban X ($489.00)
Petries
This bike comes equipped with everything you need for your daily commute - fenders, rear rack for cargo, ergonomic grips for comfort, air conditioning included! “Ride Longer”
Trek 7.3 FX ($749) Cyclepath
The 7.3 FX is a fast, efficient and budget-friendly bike perfect for a quick day trip, short commute or ride with the kids. It offers a lightweight Alpha Aluminum frame, also keeps the rust away from frame and parts. Aggressive, yet comfortable riding position with mounting for racks and fenders, giving easy and fast installation
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Bountiful Beautification Photo and story by Amy Vervoort The sky turns an azure blue over the lake as the evening sun sets itself behind me over the Port Arthur ridge. There is a warm glow on St. Joseph’s Hospital with the last of the day’s sunlight gleaming off the windows. Here, tucked in behind Jean Street and overlooking the Port Arthur waterfront grows one of Thunder Bay’s community gardens. Bordered by downtown backyards to the south, the stretch of garden plots run parallel to the east side of the back lane; beyond it new trees turn a once vacant city lot into parkland.
This is the Saint John Street Beautification Project Community Garden, which is more than a mouthful of words. Rows of potatoes and tomatoes, onions and squash plants, cabbages, and lettuces are planted to inspire the kitchen gardener. The garden provides space for ten families, and is currently undergoing expansion to include sixteen.
raised beds and containers are great ways to use spaces more effectively. With deep, rich, loamy soil vegetable plants here thrive in the warmth on the hill; each plot receiving ample sunlight from morning to evening. After tending to their beds gardeners can be found taking it all in from one of the park benches in the green space.
Built as a structure of connected raised beds the garden, now in its third year, boasts an incredible amount of growing space. Urban gardening is all about using space wisely and
The Saint John Street Beautification Project began in 2005 with Karen Saunders and some motivated community volunteers along with the help of local businesses.
Development continued into the summer of 2006, and in 2008 the community garden was added. Scott Pound is the man behind the spade. As for his motivation to initiate the community garden, it was “a combination of self-interest and community spirit. I love gardening and I especially love to see gardens spring up in public places; this project allowed me to indulge myself and create a place where people could come together, grow some food, make the neighbourhood a more interesting, vibrant place,” says Pound. He and his son, Euan (age 8), are caretakers of this expanding garden space, where they grow eggplants in buckets, and basil
Market Shopping/Market Hopping
‘Tis the season of abundance. In summer, thoughts turn to crisp greens, juicy red berries and all the other delights that crop up during a season of farm and garden harvesting. Local produce is available from a number of different sources, and market shopping in Thunder Bay is a scenic, satisfying and all-local one-stop shopping experience. Though fresh produce features heavily at the market this time of year, many markets offer a multi-season experience thanks to the talents of bakers, cooks and crafters. Without further ado, here is a quick survey of some central and neighbourhood markets in full swing right now.
Thunder Bay Country Market
The biggest and most central market, the Thunder Bay Country Market is host to 40 vendors that make, bake or grow their offerings. This market bustles with life twice a week. It serves as both a meeting place and a chance to fill your basket with local goodness. Customers come for coffee (locally roasted!), cheese, fresh produce, fish, meat and eggs. There’s a cozy corner for a sit-down breakfast, and some yummy takeout options for lunch or supper. Interspersed with all that food are stalls offering skin and baby care products, as well as crocheted, knitted and sewn items for your family and pets. Many shoppers come every week and make
sure they arrive first thing in the morning before all the popular vegetables are sold out. The market runs most of the year and is at its peak right now. Find it at the CLE Dove Building, Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Thunder Bay Farmer’s Market
The Thunder Bay Farmer’s Market exists as several small neighbourhood markets. Offering mostly produce, flowers and bedding plants, these markets ebb and flow along with the growing season. Currently, vendors can be found at Wilson Street Park and at Victoriaville. Incidentally, the Wilson Street Park site has hosted a market off and on since the 1940’s. The building at the park shelters just a few loyal vendors now, but was erected specifically as a market venue at a time when the Wilson Street Market was the big market in Port Arthur. As the season progresses, there is an “overflow” market at Westminster Church. Find them at Wilson St. Park, Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Victoriaville, Fridays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and at Westminster Church later in the summer, Saturday afternoons.
Bay Street Market
The Bay Street Market opened in 2009, and is a lovely complement to the Bay and Algoma shopping experience. You can stock your larder here with fresh bread, cheese, eggs, home cooking, local produce, and jams and jellies. Soap, jewelry and other handmade delights are showcased here as well, all in a cheerful, colourful space just down the street from the Hoito. Find it at 270 Bay Street, Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 3.pm
Empire Avenue Market
This Westfort neighbourhood market is new this summer. The Westfort Community Centre is a charming venue for this growing market. There are currently 12 crafters, artisans, growers and local businesses showcasing their products and produce. Starting mid-July, one vendor will feature their wares each week with a demonstration. Treats for your appetite, your skin, and your pets abound. Find it at the Westfort Community Centre, 397 Empire Ave, Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 12 noon.
in small half barrels between the plots. The urban agriculture movement is growing vigorously across our city giving back lanes and vacant lots new life. Curious neighbours watch as people stroll down streets carrying water cans in one direction, returning shortly after with an arm load of fresh produce. Before long people ask questions, become inspired, and get involved. For more information about the Saint John Street Beautification Project Community Garden Scott can be contacted by email at scott. pound@lakeheadu.ca.
By Marlene Wandel
True North Community Co-Operative
Also new this summer, True North Community Co-Operative is a nonprofit community co-operative selling local food and other regionally produced goods in order to improve the resilience of our community through a strong local food system. Food items range from boar to locally-harvested teas. Individual, Producer and Commercial Memberships are available. Find it at the Natural Habit Store, 279 Bay Street , Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m -5:00 pm.
Off the beaten path:
Neebing Marketplace. Local baking, produce and home business specials. Blake Hall, Hwy 61, Thursday 4 -8 p.m. South Gillies Market.Produce, meat and meat products, eggs, baking, art and photos. Outdoors, therefore weather dependent. Gillies Community Centre (Corner of Hwys 595 and 608),Tuesdays 5-7 p.m.
Open Air Marketplace.
Handmade and home grown. Nipigon Town Hall Court Yard. Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Walleye
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Local Fashion
by Tanya Gouthro - Photography by Shannon Lepere
Feeling at Home…and Dressing the Part I love to shop. I am made breathless by little punches of colour in an outfit, by accessories that tell a story about the person wearing them, and I am immediately envious of someone who tells me that what they’re wearing is one-of-a-kind. We have all of the necessary mall shops here in town, and while I appreciate those stores for what they offer, I love when people ask me about something I’m wearing and there is a related story I can provide. Who knew that a quick wander of one of our downtown cores could reveal that all of these things are readily available right here, in boutiques that are locally owned and operated, and that it is entirely possible to dress oneself head to (almost) toe in clothing and jewelry and accessories made by local people?
The skirt…
Northern Belle is a line of eco-friendly clothing designed by Tina Ahokas, a local woman whose clothing ranges from sexy, cutting edge evening wear to entirely wearable ‘comfy clothes’. Her clothing is all locally designed and sewn, and is fashioned with a quiet reverence for our natural world.
The legwarmers…
PAPER.PEOPLE. CLOTHING is a company started by a Thunder Bay girl, Jennifer Fukushima, who wanted to experience more than the ‘cookie-cutter’ styles that the mall so generously provides. She began, at the age of 17, to explore the world of design, and has since created quite an alternative for those of us who seek something just a little different. Experimenting with ecofriendly fabrics and creating fabulous new pieces out of vintage clothing and fabric, Fukushima seriously has a good thing going here. In photo: ‘Remade Vintage’ legwarmers. Check out her collections at www.paperpeopleclothing.com.
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The necklace and ring…
Helen Leaf Black’s work is truly that of an artist. Representing a ‘contemporary reinterpretation of global indigenous cultural art’, each design is intricately woven by hand and completely one-of-akind. Dragonseed handmade jewellery only uses the finest metals - copper, silver and gold, and combines these with crystals, semiprecious gemstones, precious gems and raw exotic materials to create spontaneous and individual works of body art. Helen’s creations are showcased on her website at www.dragonseedcave.com.
The bag…
A fun find, this bag and so many others are made locally, by Sari Jamsa-Babcock. Her bags are made mainly with Scandinavian fabric she picks up from all over Canada and the US, made using no formal design or pattern. She does purse organizers, handbags, yoga bags and reusable shopping bags, to name a few, and each of her pieces is individual. Sari will make a handbag out of just about anything you ask her to, one beautiful example being of one of her current projects: creating a handbag for sisters made out of their mother’s wedding dress. Sari also hosts Purse Parties, where she will display some finished work and also give clients the opportunity to choose their own fabric and style for their own custom bag. To contact Sari, you can find her on Facebook under Sari - Purses and Handbags or on her website at saripursecreations.com.
Travel
From Such Great Heights Melissa Gaudette
photography: Mike Bennett
“I didn’t want to destroy the elements too much,” says Herve Hamel, owner of Eagle Canyon Adventures, as he suits up his next victim who eagerly waits the zip line plunge. Hamel explains his concept for the zip line at Eagle Canyon: keeping it as close to nature as possible and the major focus on safety. Safety and nature spawns one breath-taking ride..
Eagle Canyon, located just outside of Dorion, ON, is home to Canada’s longest suspension bridge which spans 182.88m across and 46.33m in height. The Canyon has become host for the recently introduced zip line. It’s just shy of one kilometre long but it captures the curiosity of mild thrill seekers. Hamel and son, Jimmy, opened the zip line in the summer of 2009 and its popularity, contrary to the ride, rises. The majority of their business stems from American and non-local Canadian tourists, and with a few European tourists drifting in and out. With estimated 2200-2300 visitors last year, the season, although short, has been well received by out of town tourists. Surprisingly, locals are a rare sighting. Feeling nervous about the zip line? Well, that’s just. Walking across the suspension bridges on a blustery day evokes a sense that Superman hovers in the background
waiting to make his next daysaving catch. The zip line has none of that. There’s no pressure to jump, but the leap is entirely up to the rider. If the rider doesn’t go, Hamel gives the rider another chance. But don’t take this for granted-he will ask a person to leave and there aren’t refunds. It’s a business and realistically, it takes about five to ten minutes to set a person up with gear before jumping. As well, Jimmy, Hamel’s son, adjusts the line to each person’s body weight. Each rider is categorized and for those lightweights, extra weights are added to the harness. While strapping in, Hamel calmly explains the function of each harness and carabiner; his patience, friendly attitude, and exceptional safety knowledge dissipates any nerves that may linger. The beautiful and exhilarating 60 second ride ends too quickly. Hands down this is worth checking out. Well, not
hands-down, but hands on the handles, arms straight, legs straight, and head tilted back – it would hurt to smack into the gear. Be sensible. Eagle Canyon offers campsites-however, make a day trip to the Canyon and instead camp at the Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. Go for hikes and check out the slowly disintegrating, weather-worn cemetery at Silver Islet. Avoid the unhappily crowded waterfront views of the camping grounds (although gorgeous), and get a group of friends and forage to the remote area. There’s decent lake access and it’s isolated. For a less populated visit, go in the middle of the week. Just don’t forget water; there aren’t any pumps up there, and that would be unfortunate. It’s a short drive for some great fun at the zip line-grab your favourite road trip tunes and hit the road.
Grinning Belly A healthier addition to summer festival fare, Grinning Belly offers coney sauce and burgers made with organic beef and roasted sweet corn brushed with your choice of tasty gourmet butters: Chili-lime, Caesar, Lemon-Chive, and Sundried Tomato. For more information, check out Grinning Belly on Facebook.
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of the east coast community she had befriended, “else I’d hear about it.”
Oh, Olivia! By Nancy Ewachow
At 16, local fiddler Olivia Korkola is gaining international attention: Ashley McIsaac offered to play on her debut CD, world class fiddler Pierre Schryer took her under his wing and Russian classical teacher Olga Medvedeva helped honed her sense of musical responsibility.
Olivia Korkola is a very inspired and sure-footed youth. When I asked her what had brought her to the idea of making a CD at the seemingly young age of sixteen, she replied that in fact, the albummaking process started at fifteen, when she was looking for the next step in her journey as a musician. She had been trained by the best she had access to, had competed, workshopped, studied, performed, and was ready for what was
logically next. She looked forward to the new experience, and with Pierre Schryer as producer at Rob Nickerson’s studio, she learned about the work of arranging studio times, acquiring rights to play other musicians’ work, and especially, picking the best ‘sets’ of traditional Cape Breton music (it comes in sets of usually three tunes that meld one to the next). This last was time consuming: she needed to properly honour the music
Something along the way has always told this young woman to say yes to her inner gift. When I inquired how she came to have a violin in her hand at age four, she said she asked for it. Three years of classical training, then the Kam Valley fiddlers, and she was up and running. Good fortune brought world class fiddler Pierre Shryer to Thunder Bay, and he took her on as a pupil; Thunder Bay Symphony’s youth orchestra provided a professional atmosphere and the city’s music festivals gave her plenty of showcases and opportunities to hone her craft. Olga Medvedeva, her classical teacher, gave her the sense of responsibility to take seriously any skill, in a typically Russian –schooled fashion. Trips to Cape Breton began in 2006, where music and dancing is a way of life. Her talents have met a lot of inspiration along the way, including meeting groundbreaking Canadian Ashley McIsaac, whose 1995 hit album “Hi
How are You Today?” blended and broke genres with songs like Sleepy Maggie. He heard her in Cape Breton, and later in Vermont, and picked her out as a particularly deft player. Words like “awesome” and “really nice” four or five years ago led to an unsolicited offer to play on her album when he heard about it. For celtic music lovers, Olivia’s CD is joyful, (‘tho I’m a sucker for the sweet, almost mournful waltzes and aires, and the old-time Texas swing), and a perfectly stellar start to what promises to be a long career. Ashley McIsaac might have seen something in Olivia that he recognized in himself. She relishes many experiences, like going to high school with her uncle Bob’s 1980’s Vitals band t-shirt on, knowing that her peers just didn’t get it, and making it all the more fun. What she’ll bring to the world with her music is sure to follow in the same tradition. Olivia recently released her first CD, Playing in Traffic.
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Billy Manzik: A Juno performer with vaudeville family roots, local roots musician Billy Manzik sings about southern crop pickers, plays the reverberator guitar and has a growing fan base in the U.S. and the U.K. Twenty’ish years ago, I remember sitting with Billy Manzik and friends at his parents’ house, listening to him rock out the electric guitar standards of the day, jamming out Zeppelin, Guns N Roses, and Van Halen. So how does a Thunder Bay kid with a red department store electric guitar evolve into a critically acclaimed Roots musician? Manzik had always had music in his life thanks to a musical mom. However,
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By Bill Gross
it was a serendipitous meeting with an unlikely mentor at a L.A. music store that motivated Manzik to play professionally. Roots music is a genre that Manzik’s music is placed into by others, rather than as a conscious choice to write for a particular style. His music is honest storytelling that reflects his experiences and ideas with no pretension or motive. Manzik’s first album is one that immediately attracted the attention of the music industry with invitations to perform at the Juno Awards ceremony as well as airplay on many radio stations across Canada. “You Didn’t Know Me” from his first album was developed into an artistically animated video on YouTube. Manzik’s second album “All Together Now” showcases his musical talent with elaborate
instrumentation and sounds. This success allowed him to work on the album with Chris Wardman who has worked with The Tragically Hip and Randy Bachman. All Together Now has a lot of great nuances that Billy often explains in his live shows. The cover of the album actually comes from a photo that has always hung in his parents’ home reflecting the vaudeville history of the family. Manzik also often explains that, the song “Hannah” sounds like a love song but is actually reference to southern crop pickers who referred to the sun as Hannah. One of Billy’s unique sounds comes from his use of the reverberator guitar. The reverberator combines sounds of the banjo with acoustic guitar with a metallic pitch that is unique to Manzik. Billy’s passion is infectious when he pulls out his reverberator and his foot begins stomping out the beat.
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Billy Manzik “Live” Review
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As Billy considers his third album, he would like to attain middle ground between the simplicity of the first album and the big sounds of “All Together Now”. With his musical interests ranging from The Band to electronic music, his next recording will be highly anticipated. He says that his next recordings will likely be about his personal experiences, touring in the last few years, as well as returning to Thunder Bay. Manzik has a refreshingly
It’s Saturday night and I’m sitting in Crocks waiting for local singer-songwriter Billy Manzik to take the stage in support of his latest album release AllTogetherNow. I accidentally stumbled upon him the previous week at the Serendipity Cafe in Rossport and I’ve been looking forward to tonight’s show for days. In Rossport, the crowd was welcoming and eclectic with visitors from the southern United States, Bangladesh, Columbia and United Kingdom. With humour and forced modesty, Billy easily conversed with everyone. I was curious how he would handle the Blues Festival after party guests that would soon be filling the venue tonight. Shortly after 11pm Billy climbs onstage looking every bit the folk singer he is – complete with well-worn cowboy hat and plaid shirt. He smiles and introduces himself to the small group scattered throughout the bar. Blues Traveler has just finished their set less than a kilometre away at the annual Thunder Bay Blues Festival in Marina Park and the crowd here is now steadily growing. Billy greets us with a big smile and dives into his set. His performance seems effortless and he compliments his own compositions with traditional folk and blues
positive and optimistic outlook on the future of Thunder Bay.
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Billy Manzik is developing an ever growing fan base. His music is being played across Canada, the U.S. as well as the U.K. He has had other artists expressing interest in recording cover versions of his music.
“Best New Artist” Juno just doesn’t suffice to contain the many new recordings from the wide range of Canadian artists that come out every year. Just because an album sells a lot, or charts on Canadian radio, is it guaranteed that it’s the best? With access to satellite radio and infinite other gateways to music, the realm of talent to which we are exposed allows us to access our non-mainstream faves, regardless of genre.
Billy Manzik plays Wed. Aug. 18th at the Marina Park as part of the Summer in the Parks program.
standards along with cover tunes from the likes of Neil Young and JJ Cale. It’s clear he loves what he does and the energy and passion he feels for music translates into his crisp and clean guitar playing. He has an obvious appeal to the audience and fellow musicians, taking breaks from their own sets nearby, drop in to say hello and listen to a tune or two. Billy peppers his performance with stories and musings as the crowd grows larger. By the time he nears the end of his set the bar is almost full and the crowd is clearly enjoying what they hear. With a little help from the audience, he convinces the Warped 45s, who will be taking the stage after him, to join him for his last song. Now, flanked by drums, keyboard, telecaster, bass and mandolin, Billy seems to be in heaven. Having never played together before the makeshift band sounds like they’ve been a cohesive unit for years. Encouraging solos from the band members, Billy seems to be beaming as he ends the night’s performance on a very high note. Tonight’s show was everything I was hoping it would be, a talent-filled night of good old fashioned folky fun and I can’t wait to do it again!
By Nancy Ewachow
Five years ago, the illuminati of Canadian music journalism decided that the Junos weren’t enough, the East Coast Music Awards, and the Country Music Awards, etc, weren’t enough, and they decided that they would all get together and come up with a long list of contenders for a prize, and the criteria would be wide open—the music had to be put out in the calendar year, and it had to be Canadian. The journalists voted the long list down to ten, and then once a year the winning album is announced at a gala where the contenders will perform. And there’s cash too, originally $10,000 (one band used the winnings to repair a totalled touring van), and now $20,000. Any artist (old-timers or new regardless of genre) can throw their hat in the ring. Here’s a list of this year’s ten finalists, and readers can tell us what they think. Who would you vote for, or nominate? The winner is announced on September 20th. Enjoy some Polaris magic when The Wooden Sky plays at Nipigon’s “Live from the Rock” Folk Festival in August. You can also see another band from 2009’s longlist, the Arkells, playing with Tokyo Police Club at the new Crocks in September.
THIS YEAR’S SHORTLIST The Besnard Lakes
The Besnard Lakes are the Roaring Night (from Montreal)
Broken Social Scene
Forgiveness Rock Record (from Toronto)
Caribou
Swim (from Dundas, ON)
Karkwa
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PAST LONGLISTERS and SHORTLISTERS Blue Rodeo, K’naan, K-OS, Julie Doiron, Feist, the Stars, Basia Bulat, the New Pornographers, Neko Case, Plants and Animals, Elizabeth Sheppard, Yukon Blonde, Hey Rosetta, Elliot Brood, Great Lakes Swimmers, Lhasa, Joel Plaskett, Rae Spoon, Leonard Cohen, the Stills, Marthat Wainwright, Wolf Parade, Kathleen Edwards, Two Hours Traffic, the Weakerthans, Chad Van Gaalen, Black Mountain, Arcade Fire.
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by Tiffany Jarva
Recently I asked a friend of mine to come see The Auditor General with me. She answered with an enthusiastic, “Absolutely! What does one wear when going to meet the Auditor General?” I had to laugh. A lot. ~ “I’m pretty into politics,” explains Jamie Smith, when asked about the inspiration behind naming his local folk-rock band The Auditor General. “I think that the office of the Auditor General is one of the best watchdogs in our democratic society. It plays a really important role. It’s inspiring. Also, I couldn’t really name the band after me; I’m sure there are about eight million Jamie Smiths out there.” It’s just about midnight on a summer Friday night at the new Crock’s on Cumberland Street. Tables have been slowly filling up all evening. 20- and 30-somethings start to spill out onto the dance floor as soon as they see The Auditor General band members scrambling on the stage to set up after the opening act. Eager fans stand, sway and chat while they wait. As soon as The Auditor General starts playing their catchy folk-rock tunes, the dance floor pulsates and doesn’t stop until the final chord. I first noticed the keen following of the band this past
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spring during the Tokyo Pop Shock pub crawl: it was hard to find standing room when The Auditor General hit the stage, and many on the dance floor were singing along. With such a dedicated following it’s not surprising that the band was asked to play at this year’s Red Rock Folk Festival. “We are super excited about it,” says Smith. “Red Rock has become so popular over the years. The caliber of bands is pretty something: most playing are fulltime musicians.” Smith started penning songs in Nova Scotia “after following a girl” and upon returning to Thunder Bay he joined the heavier metal group Norris.
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(Norris has officially signed with Year of the Sun Records for the release of their upcoming new album later this year.) Today, all of The Auditor General band members are also part of Norris, except Smith. It was during “offtime” from Norris that Smith and drummer Josh Hogan began collaborating on Smith’s songs, and eventually The Auditor General was born. “Now that I’m getting a little older,” says Hogan, “it’s much more fun playing live when there are pretty girls and older people dancing in front of you, instead of sweating teenaged boys who are angry that come to the Norris shows. They are very different crowds.” With a high-sweet voice that is hard to pin down, some compare Smith to Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard. I think I hear more of a folkinfused version of Radiohead’s
Thom Yorke intermingled with Coldplay’s Chris Martin. Songs on the 2009 album Club Anthems for the Slightly Disenfranchised range from the sweet folksy lyrics and guitar of “Pour Melanie Allons Y” to the quick finger picking guitar on “The Ballad of New Mexico”. Ask him if he has a favourite song to play and Smith is pretty non-committal. “I like to play them all. I don’t have too much attachment to any specific song. I usually write down a phrase and then develop a theme around it with some sort of joke or pun.” But then after a thoughtful pause, he adds, “Okay. Maybe there’s one song about a girl that’s a little more emotional, more meaningful.” Admittedly not from a musical background, (“My grandpa had an organ,”) Smith was nevertheless drawn to music from a young age. “I used to go to my friend’s house and while they were playing hockey, I’d play the piano. Not that I didn’t ever play hockey,” he adds quickly. “Not that I was some creepy pale kid in a windowless basement.” When he was five or six, Smith started playing music by ear. He played violin for a little bit in grade three, and when he was eleven or twelve his parents bought him a bass guitar. Shortly after that he formed a garage band (actually a basement/shed band) and “played Nirvana covers badly.” He sang O’Canada at his mom’s wedding when he was seven and was 15 when he first played live at Harbourfest. Smith is penning new songs and hopes that come winter, a new album will be ready to record.
Check out The Auditor General at this year’s “Live from the Rock” Folk Festival in Red Rock, August 6-8.
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Blues Traveler By Angie Valente It took a while for the Blues Fest 2010 crowd to show their appreciation for New Jersey blues rock band Blues Traveler, but when they did a mighty roar swept across the shores of the Marina. Covering Radiohead’s Creep and Cheap Trick’s “I Want you to Want Me,” fans also heard a few timeless BT hits like Hook, and Run-Around. In a phone interview conducted prior to their Thunder Bay appearance, drummer Brendan Hill talked about the joy which Blues Traveler experiences from playing summer festivals. Their Blues Fest set was a sheer testament to their love of playing live music. Each member, including vocalist and harmonica great John Popper, guitarist Chan Kinchla, Bassist Tad Kinchla and keyboardist Ben Wilson were enthralled by the music and looked genuinely satisfied to be playing up North on the shores of Lake Superior, their sole Canadian Summer tour date. Said Hill, “There’s no thrill like playing together. It’s who we are. It’s the same feeling of playing with your brothers, on stage it’s a bond we have. And we’re able to make a living and have continued success, but we’ve got a lot of great fans that feel the connection with us.” A piece of advice given by Hill was to always maintain originality. “You need to sound like yourself. The only way you’re going to make a mark for yourself is to be your own player and not try to emulate a sound.” Hill stresses the importance of music in one’s life. “I encourage any of your readers to donate time, energy, or money to supporting the arts in school. I feel like without that music program I wouldn’t have been the person I am today. A word to the parents to support your kids.”
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Broken Social Scene Forgiveness Rock Record By Nancy Ewachow
This is the fifty-fourth release of Canadian independent label Arts and Craft, which was created by members of the band Broken Social Scene, and the fifth for the band. The cut “Meet me in the Basement” has two drummers playing, and I really like the phrasing of the lines, but the bombast makes me recall what a young friend said about BSS and Arcade Fire, “What’s with the Wagnerian attitude?” I think though that Broken Social Scene has more groove and more of a pop song idea than the old German coot. The song Sentimental X features the alumni of Leslie Feist, Amy Milan (of Stars), and Emily Haines (of Metric) playing again, and might show what I mean. I have another friend, who has always loved the band. Why? First, the free-form, ‘post-punk’ love of guitars, like New York’s Sonic Youth; secondly, the idea of a collective group, open and inviting; third, the girls are as in there as the guys are; and finally, the great live shows that are all about the feel and also reinforce that it’s all a party, and everyone’s invited onstage. With that recommendation, then, I’m looking forward to seeing the movie recently released called This Movie is Broken, combining concert footage with a scripted story line.
Stars By Nancy Ewachow Stars’ Amy Milan has a great voice, and it gets better every year (and bandmate Torquil Campbell can sing too). I heard a live version of the first track of this album not long ago. I couldn’t decide if it was the words or the singing that was making the impact. I believe now that it was the blending of the two: Dead hearts are everywhere/They were kids that I once knew as sung by angels. However, you have to like throbbing synth sounds, serious and artful, to like this album, otherwise go find some solo Amy Milan albums. The Five Ghosts is powerful, and inventive, especially lyrically.
The Yes Men Fix The World DVD By Michelle McChristie
The Yes Men, Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno, are gonzo political activists that bring “culture jamming” to a new level by posing as top executives at conferences. Their second film, The Yes Men Fix The World, chronicles their efforts to get corporations, governments and ordinary people to realize the inequities and, in some cases, lunacy of unchecked capitalistic growth. Taking jabs at Milton Friedman’s brand of economic policy, the Yes Men stage elaborate pranks, such as posing as a Dow Chemical spokesman for a live BBC interview. In the interview, Andy announces that Dow has accepted responsibility for the Bhopal disaster that occurred at a pesticides plant in 1984. The shareholder response to Dow’s commitment to do the right thing, results in an immediate $2 billion plunge.
Gord Downie and the Country of Miracles
The Grand Bounce By Nancy Ewachow I always gave the baseball-capped college boy fandom that brought the Tragically Hip mass appeal credit for allowing a poet to be their spokesman. I remember thinking the first time I saw Gord Downie on TV: Who was this writhing upward moving spiral of voice and word? It’s funny how the oddest characters can become Canadian institutions. How else to explain Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, Joni and KD? Gord Downie might make it there by going down the road this CD takes with a new band full of some very interesting players. It made me want to listen when I heard that Dave Clark, Julie Doiron and Dale Morningstar were on it. Now Julie “feeding your kids among all these pirates” Doiron has made it to the Juno stage, and been given some broader radio play with her last solo album (I Woke Myself Up), but she’s really known as a pioneer, for women, for early indie rock with Eric’s Trip, and she’s filled Thunder Bay’s The Apollo with adoring fans over the years. I love her voice: it’s so simple, and yet it’s like her heart has just escaped through her lips. Besides, she’s a wondrous thrasher on guitar and bass. Dale Morningstar is a Toronto guy, and I do remember him on the same Apollo stage, saying that even if his telecaster’s high end was ripping people’s ears off, he wasn’t going to be told to turn it down, because his art came first. The tele’s on this album, but it’s more slithery and quite delightful. Chalk one up to art. Now Dave Clark goes back a little further, to the stage of Crocks n’ Rolls, and to the days when the Rheostatics “drove a log car through the driving snow” and played here regularly, picking up the King of Thunder Bay along the way (Spencer M.). I think the last time Dave Clark finessed and bombasted his drum-kit for the band in Thunder Bay, it was 1997 at Coyotes, and you can hear it on their live album with a cover of Gordon Lightfoot’s Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Like the Tragically Hip, the Rheostatics were some kind of mutation of suburban white-boy rock, and maybe in the same way their poetics don’t translate well outside of the country: neither band broke into the States or abroad. Call them forerunners of the Canadian music explosion of the past decade; -I think they deserve it. And, funny too, Dave Clark left the band the year the Rheostatics were opening for the Tragically Hip on a stadium tour. To me the band was still often brilliant after he left, but Dave Clark’s Rush-inspired over the top command of the instrument just made the band sound, well, more fun (I guess it’s a matter of swing), and I missed him. Filled with oddball all-stars, I like the album. “Broadcast” is a great and pretty song and shows off all of the players’ strengths, as does “East Wind.” But I wouldn’t have looked twice if it weren’t for the company Gord Downie is keeping these days.
The Yes Men’s Jerky Boys meets Naomi Klein approach offers a hilarious and thoughtprovoking look at some of the world’s biggest dilemmas. Each prank will make you wonder how they manage to avoid lawsuits by the companies they cleverly misrepresent. The Walleye
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Most people in this region have experienced “sauna”, but often not to full effect. Sure, it’s a lot of fun at parties by the lake but there’s much more to it-the sauna holds a sacred place in Finnish culture.
What You Need in a Sauna
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The ritual begins with the lighting of the sauna. For a wood-burning stove without plumbing this is a pleasurable chore –stoking the fire and hauling water. Once the sauna is hot, anywhere between 60˚ and 120˚ Celsius (depending on your experience, preference, and age), it’s time to get started. The cleansing process begins with dry heat opening your pores and producing profuse sweating. The vihta, a leafy birch switch, can be used to stimulate circulation through gentle self-flagellation; a true pleasure when done with a proper vihta. Young birch branches are collected and held tightly together by a stripped and softened stem. The vihta is immersed in warm water prior to use to keep it supple, and a wet vihta can be placed momentarily on the hot rocks to produce a stimulating aroma that fills the sauna. Throwing water on the rocks (löyly) creates intense heat, and a relaxed feeling while driving away any chill lingering deep inside. After 10-15 minutes it’s time to cool down. If you’re lucky, this is achieved by a dip in a lake, river, or stream. It is vital to fully cool down before re-entering the sauna. While your pores are open and you are sweating there’s nothing more satisfying and cleansing than a full body scrub with a sauna brush. The dirt and toxins are scrubbed away, leaving you feeling a clean like no other. Shampoo, some soap and a final dip in the lake and you’re done. Enjoying a refreshing beer or cooler is a fine reward, but make sure to drink plenty of water as well. There’s nothing quite like a good sauna, as evidenced by the feeling of euphoria afterward. So whether it’s electric or wood-fired, in-house or at camp, enjoy the sauna experience whenever and as often as you can.
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It’s Day 15 of shooting Rodney Dwira’s action feature film 10-57. Extras are milling outside a local coffee shop, waiting for the scene to be set up. Lead actress Zoë Gamache who plays Leigh, hovers around a motorcycle, taking direction from Dwira. Lead actor and producer Mike Tallari who plays Casey, is originally a Thunder Bay boy; he now splits his time between L.A. and Vancouver and can be seen in re-runs like ABCs 8 Simple Rules with the late John Ritter and FX Channel Over There. “I left when I was 18 to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts because it felt like I had no other option,” says Tallari. “Now I’m so impressed with how much everything has changed. I think the film programs and expertise here can definitely compete with the quality of L.A.” Tallari explains that Dwira assembled a team of professionals from all over the world with connections to Thunder Bay. “And because of this he was able to convince cast and crew to take a pay cut because we want to be here and make a really good movie.” With just under a half-million dollar budget, 10-57 is the biggest budget movie to come to Thunder Bay. “It’s been going really, really well,” says Tallari. “When watching the dailies everyone is very excited; they’re surpassing our expectations.” 10-57 has filmed in locations across the city including City Hall doubling as the police station, the Farmer’s Market, Victoria Avenue, and more. “The city and local businesses have been really, really supportive.” Hopes are to release the film in time for the holidays.
The Big Finn Hall Kelly Saxberg’s new docu-drama The Big Finn Hall wrapped up filming in July. Saxberg’s new film is based on English and Finnish interviews with local Finnish-Canadians, immigration and labour experts, as well as archival documents, motion picture footage and dramatizations by actors including Jussi Nikkila and Elena Leeve who traveled to Thunder Bay from Finland to be in the film. IW The Big Finn Hall May_09_process_ML_MC will premier at this year’s Bay Street Film Festival.
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Theatre & Film
Local Duo Tour the Play Heart-Strings this Summer
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On the Fringe
Tanya Elchuk’s hands fly, flap or interlock as she talks about her summer Fringe Festival experience thus far in Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. “It’s been crazy, really fun and interesting getting to perform a piece so many times,” says Elchuk, a local performer who wrote Heart-Strings, “a surrealist romantic comedy about a girl and her heart”. Elchuk is performing Heart-Strings with fellow actress and musician Amy Crnkovic (who plays Elchuk’s heart), also originally from Thunder Bay, as part of a summer fringe festival tour. Home for only a day, Elchuk heads west for their final performances in Winnipeg and Saskatoon. “Each city has its own audience,” explains Elchuk. “We take a lot of influence from clowning and really like to be engaged with the audience. You get to try new things when you’re performing this much and sometimes the very best material happens spontaneously. That’s gold.” Created over a nine-month period and toured in Kenora, Atikokan and Sioux Lookout last summer, Heart-Strings is a play about the struggle between reason and emotion: part physical theatre, part slapstick comedy and part live
music “Physical Theatre is a weird intersection between theatre and dance, theatre and acrobatics,” explains Elchuk. “It’s informed more strongly by movement than dialogue.” The duo plays six shows in each of the cities visited. “We are seeing so much different work. It’s giving me ideas as to where I want to go next. I definitely want to do more training and possibly form a company.” Hands flying again, Elchuk reminisces about their first stop in Montreal running through a street fair in their “ridiculous” school girl costumes because they miscalculated the address and were going to be late for a preview show. “We made it in time but it was kinda fitting when we were running through the crowd with people pointing and staring; I felt like the muppets when they’re in a movie outside of muppet land,” Elchuk smiles. “It was perfect.” For more info visit: wwww.heartstringstheplay.blogspot.com -TJ
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An Unkindness of Ravens By Michelle Coslet Goodman, Dryden Thunder Bay Art Gallery - until Sept. 5 Part of the ALOFT: RAVENS AND OTHER FLYERS exhibit at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, Artist Michele Coslet Goodman’s life-size ravens are made from wood, wire, fiberfill, and rubber inner tubes. Goodman’s piece is currently under consideration for acquisition by the Gallery.
Animal Activism by Elizabeth Buset Oil on Canvas Painting At DefSup Art Gallery until August 14th As part of the Definitely Superior’s 22nd Annual Members Show, ELISABETH BUSET, one of our region’s premiere contemporary painters, shares her first solo exhibition. Through juxtaposition, Buset (HBFA Lakehead University) challenges viewers to examine contemporary issues by seeing mundane objects in different ways.
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Christian Chapman is a Thunder Bay artist who has recently completed a commissioned portrait of Elijah Harper, participated in a Banff Centre residency program, and is also starting to dabble in film, working on a piece about an obscure Aboriginal artist living in the 60s. It’s a great afternoon for a drive out towards Chippewa to Birch Point Road, home and studio of local artist, Christian Chapman. A long time resident of Fort William First Nation, Chapman has been making significant waves locally and nationally with his unique visionary pieces. Chapman is a ‘local boy’, born and bred in Thunder Bay. Raised on Fort William First Nation, Chapman attended Lakehead University Fine Arts program before finishing his education at Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD).
Some of Chapman’s most recent works include a portrait series of Aboriginal artists such as Benjamin CheeChoo, Jane Ash Poitras, Norval Morriseau and others. Funded through the Ontario Arts Council, each piece in the collection captures the featured artist’s essence. Chapman has also completed a commissioned portrait of Elijah Harper through the Chiefs of Ontario.
“Ever since I can remember, I’ve been creative,” Christian tells me in his home next door to his studio. A beautiful lakeshore location is also home to many memories. The studio where Christian works is actually the home in which he was raised. With the lake in the background, Christian talks about the things that compel him to stay in Thunder Bay. “I enjoyed living on the East Coast while I attended NSCAD. But while there, I realized I really loved Thunder Bay. Much of my inspiration comes from living in this beautiful place. I also draw on tales I have heard growing up, from my parents and siblings. As they talk, an image comes into my mind that forms the basis of the piece.” His style has recently begun to include elements that echo patterns and styles of Aboriginal fine crafts. “I’ve been influenced by my girlfriend, Jean Marshall, who currently has pieces showing at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. I love the use of colour and pattern in her beadwork and fine craftwork, and it has made its way into my work as well.” In January 2010, Chapman was selected as one of ten artists invited to attend a residency at the Banff Centre as part of an intensive experience meant to explore Aboriginal language. Led by photographer Greg Staats, Chapman met many other contemporary Aboriginal artists including Alex Janvier and Robert Houle.
Recently Chapman has started to expand his creative endeavours to include filmmaking. In his studio, he points out the set he created for this new project. “I took a introductory film course while at NSCAD, and I guess I got bit by the film bug then,” he explains. “The film I am making is influenced by the geography of Thunder Bay and is a timepiece about an Aboriginal artist living in obscurity in the late 60s. The idea began for the film was born as I worked on the artist series and had the opportunity to meet many of them.” Chapman is currently creating 25 new pieces for an upcoming show at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery in November 2010. The series will explore “Don’t” messages that tell people what not to do. He also has some pieces showing at the Definitely Superior Art Gallery Members Show from July 16 to August 14th. To learn more about Christian Chapman, and his work, visit www.christianchapman.ca The Walleye
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on Sunday night. This is the land of going to camp. A visitor might confuse camp with a cabin, or a cottage, or even with camping. It’s with a certain glee that people point out that here, there are no cottages or cabins. There is just camp.
The stay-at-home vacation
Marlene Wandel Camp encompasses bare land with dreams of The word staycation is irksome, though the condwellings etched nowhere but the owner’s minds, and cept is useful, timely, even charming. Not every houses with far more amenities than your average idea needs a gimmicky new word, unless of course house in town, and every kind of shack or camper you need to market said concept. It makes sense, if in between. While “cabin” or “cottage” conjures you’re marketing a city as a getaway destination, for up images of the actual physical structure, “camp” it to also be a great place to stay and enjoy. This is is more of a concept. Camp is away, but still here. particularly true if your city happens to lounge on the Camp is often the repository for loved items that shore of a lake astonishing for its breadth, depth and are not good enough for the beauty. With trees and rocks and nature in all its grandeur within city limits, and stretching to hundreds of kilometers in every direction without any real urban inEtymology of Staycation terruptions, why would you go anywhere? The orgin of staycation can be traced to an episode Isn’t the legendary Canadian vacation all of Corner Gas in which comedian Bren t Butt went about the sparkling water and the canoe? on The staycation here is almost a nobrainer. The town empties out every weekend in the summer, but everyone is back
a ‘staycation’ across the street from his gas station. The subsequent popularity of the conc ept is attributed to the recent financial crisis duri ng which time many families choose to vacation close r to home in an effort to save money. In 2009 the word ‘staycation’ was officially added to the leading US dictionary, Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictiona ry. Ironically, Lake Superior State University added it to its 2009 List of Banished Words stating that a vacation is not synonymous with travel.:
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house anymore, but too good to get rid of. Camp is the place you can go for a night or three weeks, and commute to work if necessary. Camp is almost always on the water, a license to eat chips and have popsicles before noon (and other sundry refreshments reserved for later hours in the urban setting). Camp is not a hellish Friday afternoon traffic gauntlet, and ideally, out of range of cellular and work-related types of intrusion. The only type of wardrobe camp requires is your own cast-offs from town. Having said all that, camp is not a prerequisite for sticking around here in the summer. There’s always the good old-fashioned camping version of away-buthere, at the host of provincial and national parks we have within a three hour radius. It’s pretty easy to stick around here in the summer, and still get away somewhere really beautiful, and eat chips before noon with your feet in the sand, or enjoy the sparkling water from some sort of watercraft. Now, if someone could just come up with a better word that captures the essence of both stay and vacation, life would be perfect.
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Paju Mountain Run 11.2k
Red Rock Legion The race is run up Paju Mountain, a climb of 715 feet. The fee includes a t-shirt and a luncheon after the race. This event is held in conjunction with the Live from the Rock Folk Festival. There is also a walk at 8:30am along the same course. www.livefromtherock.com/paju_run. htm 886-2284 August 10
27th Annual Alumni Scholarship Golf Classic Tournament
Whitewater Golf Club The Annual Alumni Scholarship Golf Classic Tournament is regarded as one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in Thunder Bay, and this year we are striving to make it better than ever before! www.lakeheadualumni.ca (800) 832-8155 alumni@lakeheadu.ca August 10th
Northwest Senior Games The Northwest Senior Games is a competition of many activities, and will appeal to men and women with a wide variety of interests and skills. It’s purpose is to promote, friendly competition, healthy physical and mental stimulation, a chance to meet new friends, renewal of past friendships and fun for all. This is an exciting year for the games, as it is an Actifest (Provincial Games) year. 807-625-2316 mking@thunderbay.ca Saturday, August 14 - 2010
Epic Adventures Mountain Festival
Nipigon Join Epic Adventures for an 8-Hour Endurance mountain bike race. http://www.epicadventures.ca 1-807-887-1008 michael@epicadventures.ca Saturday, August 14 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Giant Landscapes Photography Workshop
Join us at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park and learn to capture landscape images. A one day workshop for beginner and intermediate photo buffs featuring local professional photographer Barry Wojciechowski (LPPO, PPOC) hosted by Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. www.superiorvisits.com 807-344-9208 info@superiorvisits.com Sunday, August 15 10:00 a.m.
Bluebird Recovery Program & Nature Hike Hazelwood Lake Nature Centre
Susan Robinson (member of the Thunder Bay Field Naturalists) will be giving a hands on presentation of the Blue Bird Recovery Program. The presentation will be followed by a nature hike guided by Susan who will discuss and identify surrounding wildlife and shrubs. 807-344-5857 www.lakeheadca.com
Saturday August 21st
12th Annual Conquer the Dog Triathlon and Relay
Kaministiquia, Ontario This fun event will provide adults with a 5 km canoe/kayak paddle on the Dog River, 18 km cycle along the river and a 5 km run on the scenic country backroads. After the race we will all head to the Kaministiquia Community Centre for Presentations and Awards. The Children’s event is a shorter version of the paddle, bike and run. http://www.conquerthedog.ca/ 807-933-4147 August 11-15, noon-midnight daily
Canadian Lakehead Celebration (CLE)
425 Northern Avenue (Silvercity) The C.L.E. is an annual family fair. Come check out the rides, both fun and scary. There’s also a petting zoo, carney food, tribute bands and a hypnotist. www.cle.on.ca 807-622-6473 clex@tbaytel.net August 27-28
Sleeping Giant Writers Festival
Fort William Historical Park During the Writers Festival, award winning authors come to Thunder Bay to lead workshops. This year features: Miriam Toews - Advanced Fiction: What is a Novel? Jeanette Lynes - Historical Fiction, and more. Readings to be held at the Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel. www.sleepinggiantwriters.com
Until September 5
August 7, 10:00 am -5:00 pm
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Thunder Bay Art Gallery 1080 Keewatin Street Inspired by “An Unkindness of Ravens” by Dryden artist Michele Coslet Goodman, the gallery has created an exhibition concentrating on ravens and other birds. www.theag.ca 807-577-6427 info@theag.ca Watch in August
Open Call to Artists
There will be an open call to artists in August (date couldn’t be finalized before going to print) by the City of Thunder Bay. Opportunities for local artists are regularly posted on the City’s website and by searching for “Open Calls to Artists.” Navigate the website to view current and upcoming projects. www.thunderbay.ca/ Until August 20
Kids Art Classes
Painted Turtle Art Shop 204 Red River Road In August, Painted Turtle Art shop is continuing to offer art classes for kids. Choose from Life Remixed (mixed media and still life) or Collage Escapes (landscapes, seascapes and cityscapes), working with professional artists and art supplies. www.paintedturtleart.com 807-344-4636 info@paintedturtleart.com
Natural Habit, 279 Bay A grand opening celebration including local meat BBQ, live music, live art, kids activities, and local iced tea. Food producers will be there to eat and mingle. www.naturalhabit.ca 345-4423
MUSIC
August Music
Burnz in Hell (Hip-Hop)
Port Arthur Stadium, August 1 Hip-Hop; Part of World Junior Championships
Black Pirates Pub, August 2 Indie/Folk, $5
Jude Waldman (contemporary) The Apollo, August 3 Contemporary, $TBA
Hard Charger, Six Brew Bontha, d.e.a.d, Generals Gathered, Morbid Atrophy Kilroy’s, August 5 Metal, $6
Beardyman w/ Jean-Paul DeRoover (hip-hop/experimental)
August 1-2
“Live From the Rock” Folk Festival
Until August 14
22nd Anniversary Definitely Superior Members Exhibition
Definitely Superior Art Gallery 250 Park Ave./Suite 101 Exciting new works by over 50 diverse multi-disciplinary contemporary regional artists! www.definitelysuperior.com Until August 14
Comment/Critique-Elizabeth Buset-New Paintings
Definitely Superior Art Gallery 250 Park Ave./Suite 101 Large-scale paintings with high technical skill/cultural commentary, by one of the region’s premiere contemporary painters in her first solo exhibition! www.definitelysuperior.com Until August 14
Confederation College Film Grad Screenings-Best Of!
Definitely Superior Art Gallery 250 Park Ave./Suite 101 Enjoy a compilation screening of some of the best dynamic short graduate Conflix Films! www.definitelysuperior.com
Until August 22, 1:30-3:30
Sundays in the Park
Chippewa Park Local talent performs on the Family Stage at Chippewa Park every Sunday. 623-5111 chippewa@tbaytel.net August 4, 12:00 pm. – 8:00 p.m.
Pirate’s Cove Children’s Festival
Heart of the Harbour (St.Paul Street and Red River Road) It’s a Pirate Festival! Enjoy live entertainment, face-painters, kids’costume party and treasure hunt. Shuttle bus service to and from the Heart of the Harbour and The Marina. 343-9032 www.heartoftheharbour.ca heartoftheharbour@shaw.ca August 3-4; (Public Tours on the 4th, 12:00 p.m-8:00 p.m.)
Tall Ship Bounty
Pier 3, Marina Park Tall Ship Bounty, star of the silver screen and ports around the world, makes its first appearance in Thunder Bay. Admission is $3.00 per person. www.thunderbaytallships.com 807-627-7986 bounty@tbaytel.net
201 Concert Hall, Red Rock, August 6-8 Folk, $50 Early Bird Weekend Pass
Bad Fate, Birthday Cakes, Pop Winds, Grimes The Apollo, August 6 Alternative, $TBA
Faye Blais
Black Pirates Pub, August 6 Folk, $5
Bay of the Dead 2-Blood
Black Pirates Pub, August 7 Metal, $6
Kate Elliot, Jesse Hill, Sean Burns The Apollo, August 7 Folk, $TBA
The Afterparty, Blake Berglund The Apollo, August 8 Alternative, $TBA
Cop Shades, Shadowbox The Apollo, August 9 Rock, $TBA
Jean-Paul DeRoover
The Paramount Theater, August 10 Experimental/Alternative, Free
Mr. Something Something The Apollo, August 10 Folk/Alternative, $TBA
Kirby and Trevor Howard
Black Pirates Pub, August 10 Folk, $5
Holly Springs Disaster & The Architects The Office/Crocks, August 12 Metal/Hardcore, $15
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Wax Mannequin
Black Pirates Pub, August 14 Folk, $8
Celtic Women
Alistair Christl Band, Burlap D.Jack, Son
Until August 8
The Italian Cultural Centre 132 South Algoma Street Celebrate Italian culture through live entertainment, dance, and great authentic Italian food. Win a free trip to Italy.
The Office/Crocks, August 13 Blues, $5
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FESTIVALS
Ahnisnabae Art Gallery 7-1500 James Street S. View a large collection of rare First Nations Art recently made available from Amsterdam. Artists featured include Roy Thomas, Jane Ash Poitras, Susan A. Point and more. www.ahnisnabae-art.com 807-577-2656
Friday The 13th with Camden Blues
Community Auditorium, August 14 Celtic, $85
The Westfort Tavern, August 1 Free
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Delazzer Grove, August 13 - 15 Hip-Hop/Rap/Hardcore/Metal, $10 for Weekend Pass
The Westfort Wedding Crashers
The Rock House, August 5 Hip-Hop/Experimental, $20
The Amsterdam Collection
Dracofest
The Apollo, August 15 Rock, $TBA
Cancer Bats
The Office/Crocks, August 15 Metal/Punk, $10
Buckcherry
The Community Auditorium, August 16 Rock, $49
Punk Rock Night w/ The Business U.K.
The Office/Crocks, August 18 Punk, $8
Tom Fun Orchestra w/ Guests Black Pirates Pub, August 19 Soul, Western Swing, $8
Whiskeyface, His Country Chords The Apollo, August 20 Country/Folk, $TBA
Mark Ceaser, Fariden The Apollo, August 24 Country/Folk, $TBA
Sleep For the Nightlife The Apollo, August 25 Alternative, $TBA
Simon Walls
Black Pirates Pub, August 27 Acoustic Rock, $5
Doug Gorrie
The Madhouse, August 28 Folk/Acoustic/Alternative, Free
Skull Fist
Black Pirates Pub, August 28 Metal, $8
Dave Carmichael, Flora Poste The Apollo, August 29 Alternative, $TBA
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