August 2018 by The Walleye Magazine

FILM FREE ARTS Vol. 9 No. 8 MUSIC AUGUST FOOD 2018 CULTURE thewalleye.ca

Farm to Table Local Summer Eats

LOCAL FARE MAKES A PERFECT PAIR 22

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Senior Editor Tiffany Jarva

FOOD

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CoverStory: Fair Weather, Fresh Fare ■ 14 From Cow to Creamix ■ 16 Thunder Bay Outdoor Patios

Editor Adrian Lysenko adrian@thewalleye.ca

Assistant Editor Rebekah Skochinski

MUSIC

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Editor-in-chief Darren McChristie

Guest Editor Leah Ching

FEATURES

Copy Editors Amy Jones, Bonnie Schiedel

■ 18 Gimme S’more! ■ 21 Fatty’s Pizza ■ 22 Local Fare Makes A

Perfect Pair ■ 25 Brewing with Lake Superior Water ■ 26 Narrow Gate Foods

Marketing & Sales Manager Martina Benvegnu sales@thewalleye.ca

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Photographers Patrick Chondon, Bill Gross, Scott Hobbs, Chad Kirvan, Dave Koski, Shannon Lepere, Marty Mascarin, Darren McChristie, Laura Paxton

to Go With Them ■ 32 Downton Abbey Road

Art Directors Steve Coghill, R.G.D., Dave Koski, R.G.D. production@thewalleye.ca

■ 29 The Wizarding World ■ 30 Great Films, and Drinks

Reproduction of any article, photograph or artwork without written permission is strictly forbidden. Views expressed herein are those of the author exclusively.

■ 35 Trisha Wilson ■ 36 Balance: Aaron Veldstra ■ 39 Untitled [Caribou] CITYSCENE

■ 40 Doors Open Returns

Ad Designers Dave Koski Miranda van den Berg Paige Guzzell The Walleye is a free monthly publication distributed on racks throughout Thunder Bay and region.

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to Thunder Bay ■ 44 The Walleye Summer Street Style Guide ■ 47 Festa Italiana ■ 53 Shine Photo ■ 53 All the Pretty Horses

GETAWAY

■ 40 Music on the Streets

■ 63 James Boraski Clocks

the Miles Campfire Songs The Back Forty Along Comes a Spider Live on the Waterfront Winnipeg Folk Festival Android 16 A Mixed Bag of TBay Talent Peter and the Wolves

ARCHITECTURE

■ 86 Welcome Home HEALTH

■ 88 The Fresh Market

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GREEN

■ 89 10% Local Food Challenge WEATHER

■ 94 Weather and Small Biting

Creatures (Don’t Despair!)

■ 19 Drink of the Month ■ 48 Stuff We Like ■ 56 This is Thunder Bay ■ 84 Off the Wall Reviews ■ 90 Tbaytel August EVENTS ■ 92 Music EVENTS ■ 93 LU Radio's Monthly Top 20 ■ 96 The Wall ■ 97 The Beat ■ 98 The Eye

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love everything about summer: the radiant sunlight, the long days, the flowers in bloom. I hike, I spend long days chasing waterfalls, and I indulge in all the fresh seasonal eats I can get my hands on. I remember growing up in Trinidad, enjoying fresh bake and shark on the beach, or stopping to buy coconut water from street vendors on the way to school. Nowadays, living in Northwestern Ontario, I don’t get to pick mangoes or drink from coconuts as often. Instead, the Thunder Bay culinary scene has expanded my palate, introducing me to fresh fiddleheads, Lake Superior trout, and wild mushrooms to name a few. Sharing summer food in the Bay delivers fond memories beyond the flavour. From berry-picking at Belluz to smoking freshly caught salmon over a fire, few things connect us to our home, heritage, and culture like the foods that we’ve farmed, harvested, and shared with family and friends. With summer in full swing and farmers markets stands, produce aisles, and perhaps your own garden bursting with colour and flavour, there’s no better time to bring you The Walleye Farm to Table issue. As the old saying goes, “if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen,” and that’s exactly what we

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were thinking when we gathered 18 farm-to-table summer meals from Thunder Bay’s vibrant local restaurant scene, each paired with a drink or cocktail to give you that push you need to get out and give your stovetop a vacation of its own. Also in this issue, sommelier Jeannie Dubois offers a list of beverages to pair with our favorite local seasonal ingredients, perfect for your next trip to camp or backyard barbeque. The indulgence continues as Chef Rachel Globensky satiates our sweet tooth with a delicious frozen s’more recipe made with homemade toasted marshmallow ice cream. And because we know you’re itching to bask in the sunshine before the cold weather rolls around, we’ve compiled a list of local eateries with patios, including the additions made possible under the City’s Pop-up Patio Pilot Project. We’ve also compiled a summer street style spread to keep you looking good, Northwestern Ontario style. As you soak up the rest of the season and enjoy all that summer has to offer, we hope the weather encourages a sunny disposition, keeping you happy, light, and energized. We hope you enjoy this issue as much as we’ve enjoyed bringing it to you. - Leah Ching

Featured Contributor Graham Saunders Graham was born in Sydney, Australia and in recent decades has been living with his wife in rural Neebing, southwest of Thunder Bay. He has worked for the Australian Weather Bureau and Environment Canada, done fire weather forecasting for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, and teaches weather-related courses part-time at Lakehead University. He writes about weather, climate, Lake Superior, and northern gardening issues, including a book Gardening with Short Growing Seasons. He has volunteered with several groups and is currently president of Environment North. When the weather agrees, he can be spotted kayaking on Lake Superior. Check out Graham’s column, Weather Eye, on Page 94.

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Fair Weather, Fresh Fare Local farm-to-table food for the summer season

Photos by Maria Artiga, Patrick Chondon, Nik Fiorito, Damien Gilbert, Chad Kirvan, Kay Lee, Sarah McPherson and Lana Pribic

or a small and isolated northern city, Thunder Bay is home to a large, thriving local culinary scene that is diverse and constantly expanding, with new restaurants and eateries popping up regularly, seeking to satisfy cravings of any kind. And as people become more aware of the importance of choosing local food producers, more chefs and restaurant owners are opting to craft dishes using ingredients from local fishers, butchers, farms and gardens, delivering creative, boundary-pushing cuisine that showcases all the food that northern Ontario has to offer. As the end of summer draws nearer, The Walleye has rounded up 18 local restaurants offering mouthwatering meals made using fresh seasonal ingredients straight from the farm and garden to your table, paired with a cold drink or cocktail. Clink, cheers, bon appetit—and thank us later.

Eat the Fish’s Trout ▲ The Place: Bight Restaurant & Bar Address: 2210 Sleeping Giant Parkway, Unit 100 Phone: 622-4448 The Price: Market price The Basics: Eat the Fish pan-seared, skin-on lake trout, Belluz Farm cauliflower purée, baby carrots, miso brown butter, Veg·e·tate Market Garden pea shoots, and an apple gastrique The Lowdown: Savour freshly caught lake trout straight out of Lake Superior with this heavenly dish from Bight Restaurant & Bar. Eat the Fish’s trout is harvested regionally by experienced local fishermen

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and delivered to Bight’s kitchen the very next day. After being pan-seared in miso brown butter, it’s laid on a bed of flavourpacked cauliflower purée, courtesy of Belluz Farms. Topped with Veg·e·tate Market Garden pea shoots, it’s the perfect mix of sweet and savoury. On your first bite, the crunch of blackened trout skin will give way to juicy flavourful fish that melts in your mouth. Pair With: A refreshing glass of Toasted Head Chardonnay and the view of Lake Superior for the ultimate summer culinary experience. - Martina Benvegnu

Heartbeat & Honey Glazed Porchetta ▲ The Place: Blue Door Bistro Address: 116 South Syndicate Avenue Phone: 623-5001 The Price: $19 The Basics: Sliced porchetta in a housemade rosemary hoagie bun with Swiss cheese, sautéed garlic, local microgreens from Veg·e·tate Market Garden and DeBruin’s, served with chicken corn chowder soup (chicken from Haywire farms), a side potato salad with potatoes from B&B Farms, or oven-roasted B&B potatoes. The Lowdown: With a newly revamped menu featuring over 70% locally sourced

items dropping at the same time as this issue, Blue Door Bistro is bringing the heat (and flavour) with this melty, savoury sandwich. Heartbeat Hot Sauce and honey glaze the porchetta from Haywire Farm that competes (in the best of ways) with the rosemary-infused hoagie-style bun. Local microgreens from Veg·e·tate and DeBruin’s add crunch while the Swiss cheese works to glue everything together. Pair With: Owner/chef Craig Napper suggests pairing this dish with Blue Door’s signature Rye & Rhubarb Lemonade Smash. - Nik Fiorito

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Sous Vide Striploin with Chimichurri, Pommes Kennedy, and Heirloom Carrots ▲

Caprese Salad

The Place: Daytona’s Kitchen and Creative Catering Address: 965 Cobalt Crescent Phone: 622-2169 The Price: $26 The Basics: Sandy Acres Farm striploin cooked sous vide and served with Pommes Kennedy potatoes from B&B Farms, heirloom carrots, and house-made chimichurri. The Lowdown: This dish features a generous cut of Sandy Acres Farm striploin cooked sous vide and topped with a locally crafted chimichurri made with DeBruin’s

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The Place: Caribou Restaurant & Wine Bar Address: 727 Hewitson Street Phone: 628-8588 The Price: $14 The Basics: A caprese salad made with local DeBruin’s tomatoes and herbs, topped with bocconcini, and dressed with premium olive oil, red wine vinegar, sea salt, basil, shallots, and chives. The Lowdown: From the first bite, this dish delivers that familiar taste that everyone knows and loves from DeBruin’s heirloom, yellow, and cherry tomatoes. Caribou’s

fresh basil, Veg-e-tate Market Garden pea shoots, and Brule Creek canola oil. The side of the perfect mandolin-sliced and cubed Pommes Kennedy made with B&B Farms potatoes catch me by surprise—crispy and cleverly juxtaposed with cream and a hint of pepper. The striploin is buttery with an inflection of wild game, which is what I expect from a well-cooked, organic steak, and it has that slightly blackened char from the grill that seals the meat’s best flavour. Pair With: An ice-cold glass of Dawson Trail Border Run Cream Ale for a perfect summer meal. - Kim Latimer

take on the long established caprese salad is juicy and savoury all at the same time. Not only do you experience the juices from four different types of tomatoes, you are also brought to Italy with their luxurious bocconcini that falls apart instantaneously with each bite. Along with the familiar and fragrant dressing this salad is a perfect pick for those warm summer nights. Pair With: A glass of Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio, which has a vibrant, light, crisp taste. - Maria Artiga

Carne Asada ► The Place: El Tres Address: 269 Red River Road Phone: 344-3443 The Price: $52 The Basics: Grilled flank steak served with salsa de cilantro made with Veg·e·tate Market Garden’s cilantro and microgreens, refried beans, corn on the cob, jalapeños, onions, and tortillas. Served with an assortment of hot sauces, including Heartbeat’s Red Habanero, Jalapeño, and Signature El Tres blend. The Lowdown: Want to add some sizzle to a special evening with your señor or señorita? Then you’ve got to check out the

carne asada at El Tres. This magnificent meal is the perfect addition to any date night. It features mouth-watering ingredients in generous portions that are perfect for sharing. You’ll enjoy mixing and matching all the toppings in your tortilla to create your own personalized little tacos. Top things off by adding in a myriad of locally made hot sauces and you’ve got a seriously spicy evening on your hands. Pair With: A glass of Humberto Canale Estate Malbec, which is a smooth and complex Argentinian wine with surprising notes of red berries, eucalyptus spice, and black pepper. - Chad Kirvan

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Eat the Fish Pesce del Giorno ▲ The Place: Giorg cucina é barra Address: 114 North Syndicate Avenue Phone: 623-8052 The Price: $36 The Basics: Grilled Eat the Fish lake trout, B&B Farms potato torta, and grilled radicchio placed on a bed of sweet pea purée and Brule Creek extra virgin canola oil. The Lowdown: Inspired by the changing of the seasons, executive chef Neil Puzzella demonstrates a commitment to perfection with this meticulously crafted, mouthwatering dish. The lake trout is flawlessly prepared, melting in your mouth

alongside a torta that is as lovely to look at as it is delicious to devour. Grilled radicchio adds a smoky flavour, which is complemented by the sweetness of the pea purée. It’s hard not to rave about this dish, and you’ll find yourself savouring every last bite. Pair With: A glass of the full-bodied J. Lohr California Chardonnay, with rich and flavourful tropical fruit flavours balanced by a light smoky bouquet that make it the perfect companion for this fresh seafood dish. - Leah Ching

Charcuterie Board ▲ The Place: In Common Address: 40 South Cumberland Street Phone: 344-4450 The Price: $16 solo; $26 social The Basics: Prosciutto-style tiroler (a type of German lunch meat) and domace (cured sausage) from Brent Park Store, baconwrapped dates, Thunder Oak Cheese Farm gouda, bread, crackers made with Brule Creek flour, pickled local veggies, olives, bacon jam, chutney. The Lowdown: If you’re like me and love to sample a little bit of everything when dining out, In Common’s charcuterie board is for you. With such diverse and delicious

flavours as seasonal pickled vegetables (currently carrots, turnips, and garlic scapes), homemade spreads and crackers, Both Hands bread, thick slices of Thunder Oak gouda, sweet and savoury baconwrapped dates, and cured meats, this meal is a delight for both the eye and the palate. Veggie, vegan, gluten-free, and kids’ options are available. Pairs With: Co-owner Tara Lewis suggests Sleeping Giant Brewing Co.’s 360 Pale Ale, which is available on tap, as a good partner for this dish. - Pat Forrest

My-Pride Farm’s 12 Oz Grilled Veal Chop ◄ The Place: Lot 66 Address: 66 South Court Street Phone: 683-7708 The Price: $39 The Basics: Porcini-crusted grilled veal chop from My-Pride Farm served on a bed of truffle mushroom risotto with an assortment of grilled vegetables. The Lowdown: Mouthwatering doesn’t even begin to describe it—this dish is hands-down one of the best entrées I’ve ever had. Executive chef Mike Roulston serves up juicy, velvety-soft veal sourced from My-Pride Farm, expertly seasoned

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and cased in a tasty porcini crust then cooked to perfection. The truffle mushroom risotto is robust, fragrant, and bursting with flavours of fresh herbs. Served with fresh veggies such as peppers and zucchini, this meal is perfectly prepared and devilishly delicious to the last bite. Pair With: The refreshingly sweet and summery Rosy Ruby cocktail, which features a delicious blend of pineapple juice, lime juice, Havana rum, and cherry liqueur, and is garnished with fresh raspberries. - Leah Ching

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Pickerel Taco ▲ The Place: Local Motion by Pinetree Catering Address: Food truck locations posted daily on Local Motion’s app and Facebook page Phone: 621-4330 The Price: $15 The Basics: Fresh walleye topped with smoked Thunder Oak gouda, organic greens, salsa fresca, and sour cream wrapped in a bannock shell featuring local Brule Creek flour, with a side of deep fried pita chips and dip. The Lowdown: Our close proximity to fresh water means it’s hard to go wrong with a

fish dish, and Local Motion’s pickerel taco is a worthy showcase of one of the region’s favourite fish for catching and eating. Combining just the right amount of spices and savoury fried elements with lighter fare like the salsa fresca and organic greens, this handheld meal straddles the line between wrap and taco with its generous bannock shell. Pair With: The house-recommended Sanpellegrino sparkling water, to ensure your curbside visit will leave you satisfied long after your lunch break ends. - Nik Fiorito

Pork Belly Asian Sliders ▲ The Place: Prospector Steak House Address: 27 South Cumberland Street Phone: 345-5833 The Price: $11 The Basics: Crispy braised pork belly from Maltese Grocery, served with housemade kimchi slaw sandwiched between homemade steamer buns. The Lowdown: Prospector may be known for their succulent steaks and cuts of prime rib, but this new dish by Prospector C.O.O. Parker Smith transports you straight to the heart of Chinatown without ever having to board a plane. An ode to the

world famous pork belly buns created by David Chang at Momofuku, these buns put Smith’s unique spin on a famous Asian dish. They may seem small, but these buns are packed with flavour in every bite. With pork belly that’s crisp on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside, and kimchi slaw that packs flavour and spice, this colourful and eclectic meal is summer fun sandwiched between two buns. Pair With: A ginger martini, a simple, tasty cocktail with just the right amount of spicy-sweet. - Leah Ching

Prosciutto Pizza ◄ The Place: Nook Address: 271 Bay Street Phone: 285-7775 The Price: $20 The Basics: A thin-crust pizza topped with house-made tomato sauce cooked with mozzarella and roasted garlic and finished with arugula dressed in extra virgin olive oil, parmesan, and Pingue prosciutto. The Lowdown: Nook’s prosciutto pizza is a perfect rendition of a classic Italian recipe. Light, yet wildly satisfying, it features the complementary flavours of savoury

prosciutto and bitter arugula in every bite. The star of the dish, the prosciutto, is sourced from an Italian family farm in Niagara that uses local pigs. The prosciutto is made in a very traditional method, with no artificial preservatives, using just salt and time to produce a high-quality crudo that is packed with flavour, and is freshly sliced to order. Pair With: A glass of Schola Sarmenti Primitivo, a robust, full-bodied red wine with blackberry and dark cherry notes and a smooth, silky finish. - Leah Ching

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Pea Salad ◄ The Place: Red Lion Smokehouse Address: 28 South Cumberland Street Phone: 286-0045 The Price: $9 The Basics: Belluz Farms peas and red onions, olives, Slate River Dairy yogurt, Monforte Dairy goat cheese, mint and parsley from Red Lion’s patio planter, Veg·e·tate Market Garden pea shoots, and fennel fronds, topped with a lemon vinaigrette. The Lowdown: Sure, this is Thunder Bay’s go-to place for delicious smoked meat, but Red Lion also features an impressive array of

vegetable dishes, including some spectacular salads. This seasonal offering is up there with their very best. Tiny tender peas, pickled onions, and goat cheese are served over a yogurt sauce and pea purée and are topped with dehydrated black olives, crispy parsley, pea shoots, and fennel fronds. A lemon mint vinaigrette finishes the dish, cutting the fattiness of the cheese. Pair With: Chef John Murray recommends Lake of the Woods Thumbs Up pilsner, a light and summery session beer, to complement this beautiful salad’s creaminess. - Pat Forrest

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The Place: The Eddy Address: HWY 11/17, 4744 Kakabeka Falls Phone: 474-3339 The Price: $15 The Basics: Grilled cheese on sourdough bread stuffed with smoky pulled pork and creamy mac and cheese and topped with barbecue sauce. The Lowdown: The pulled pork grilled mac and cheese at The Eddy may seem like an odd combination to some, but upon tasting it for the first time, everything just works perfectly. The sandwich uses

The Place: The Foundry Pub Address: 242 Red River Road Phone: 285-3188 The Price: $10 The Basics: Curds from Thunder Oak Cheese Farm coated in Sleeping Giant Brewing Co. beer-infused batter, deep fried, seasoned with house seasoning, topped with green onions, and served with a homemade honey-sriracha aioli. The Lowdown: Filled with flavour, these beer-battered cheese curds are coated in a savoury crispy beer batter and ooze fresh

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all local ingredients. including fresh pork from Maltese, gouda from Thunder Oak Cheese Farm, and homemade barbecue sauce infused with Sleeping Giant Brewing Co.’s 360 Pale Ale. It’s served with hand cut french fries.Crunchy on the outside, packed with flavour in the middle, this is a sandwich that’s sure to satisfy. Pair With: A light and refreshing Lake of the Woods Brewing Company Lakeside Kolsch. - Anne Chondon

cheese from the centre. The Foundry owner Dane Newbold got the idea after sampling cheese curds in Wisconsin, and he came home determined to whip up a batch. We’re sure glad he did, because these bite-sized pieces are light, fluffy, and packed with warm, flavourful, cheesy goodness. Pair With: The Foundry’s ultra-refreshing sweet iced tea, which features Earl Greyinfused gin, simple syrup, iced tea, soda water, and an orange rind. - Leah Ching

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Venus Rice Bowl ▲ The Place: The Growing Season Juice Collective Address: 201 South Algoma Street Phone: 344-6869 The Price: $11 The Basics: Organic brown basmati rice, raw shredded beets, carrots, and spinach, roasted tofu, and sprouted lentils dressed in a delicious house-made tahini sauce, topped with sliced almonds. The Lowdown: The Growing Season has a solid reputation for good (and good for you) food; their Venus Rice Bowl is no exception. It’s vibrant in both colour and

texture, and is aptly named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty. Sweet, bright orange carrots, deep pinky-red beets, and lush green spinach (all locally sourced when available) sit atop a bed of earthy brown rice alongside a tangle of sprouted lentils and sliced almonds. Roasted tofu provides a nice protein boost as does the unforgettably creamy tahini dressing. Pair With: A stimulating, sultry squeeze like Big Red—an orange, carrot, and beet juice blend. - Rebekah Skochinski

The Bay Burger ▲ The Place: Madhouse Address: 295 Bay Street Phone: 344-6600 The Price: $15.50 The Basics: A locally processed 8 oz patty topped with aged Thunder Oak gouda, peameal bacon from Cornell Farms, DeBruin’s tomatoes, basil-pesto aioli (using basil from DeBruin’s), and fresh heritage greens on on a kaiser bun from Shaw Family Bakeshop. The Lowdown: The Bay Burger is generous in size and flavour. It’s also feel-good food because it supports half a dozen farms in

just one bite. Its various options for sides include potato salad, sweet potato fries, and fresh veggies, but chef’s pick is the thick-cut Belgian fries. Grab an extra stack of napkins and grab a table on the patio—this is the perfect combo while you take in all the Bay/ Algoma action. Pair With: A cucumber-mint mojito, Madhouse’s own twist on the classic: white rum, cucumber, lime, Superior Seltzer lime and mint syrup, and soda water. - Michelle Kolobutin

Ricotta Gnocchi ▼ The Place: The Sovereign Room Address: 220 Red River Road Phone: 343-9277 The Price: $20 The Basics: Homemade ricotta and B&B Farms potato gnocchi, served with grilled zucchini, grape tomatoes, and asparagus topped with fresh basil, Veg·e·tate Market Garden microgreens, and ricotta. The Lowdown: The Sov’s summer version of their seasonal gnocchi dish is bright, colourful, and delicious to the last bite. Made with potatoes from B&B Farms and homemade ricotta, these creamy gnocchi pieces are melt-in-your-mouth soft. The veggies are fresh, as if just out of the garden, and well seasoned with just the

right amount of crispiness. The housemade ricotta topping and microgreens from Veg·e·tate Market Garden bring the meal together so that every last morsel is bursting with flavour. Head chef Trystan Petrash says that The Sov’s seasonal gnocchi is always inspired by ingredients available during different seasons, and this dish is jam-packed with fresh summer goodness. Pair With: Marie’s Beaver Duck Sour, a refreshing cocktail featuring Sleeping Giant Brewing Co.’s Beaver Duck beer, lemon juice, pineapple shrub, pineapple juice, and rosemary-infused whiskey. - Leah Ching

Pickerel Noodle Bowl ▲ The Place: The Silver Birch Phone: 345-0597 Address: 28 North Cumberland Street Price: $28 The Basics: A wild-caught Lake of the Woods pickerel fillet crusted with white sesame and shredded seasonal garden vegetables from the Thunder Bay Country Market on a bed of brown rice vermicelli noodles made with rice from Canadian Pure Wild Rice in Wabigoon, served with locally grown and foraged wild oyster mushroom wontons, ginger pickled onions, Saskatoon berries from Windy Sunshine Farm, and a homemade mint lemon nuoc cham (a Vietnamese-inspired dipping sauce). The Lowdown: If you’re the kind of person who enjoys a well-prepared, fresh, healthy

meal, then the pickerel noodle bowl is perfect for you. This colourful, delectable dish features large cuts of tasty, sesamecrusted pickerel, crisp seasonal local veggies, and perfectly prepared brown rice vermicelli. The Silver Birch makes use of locally farmed, foraged, and fished ingredients from all across northern Ontario, incorporating seasonal vegetables in this dish based on what is available at the Country Market. The creative blend of mouth-watering flavours throughout this entrée makes every bite more enjoyable than the last. A unique meal that is sure to satisfy. Pair With: A cool and refreshing cucumber Gin Smash. - Chad Kirvan

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Fort William Creamery delivery sleigh, driven by Harold Goodfellow. Harold Goodfellow’s mother was a Scollie.

Scollie’s Dairy Divco truck. The driver was not seated but had to stand. It could be driven from four positions, front, rear, or either running board. Fred J. Scollie sold it to a Detroit automotive museum where it currently resides.

From Cow to Creamix

A Look Back at Scollie’s Dairy By Emma Christensen

or the better part of a century, nothing said “summer in Fort William” like Scollie’s Dairy. Known locally for its homemade ice cream, the dairy’s iconic Creamix bar was a summer staple many Thunder Bay residents will remember. What fewer folks may recall is its historic role in the region’s dairy distribution business. Bill Scollie is a former city councillor, owner of the Ski Haus, and a member of the third generation of Scollies to make ice cream. He recalls working alongside his uncle Fred to mix homemade syrup for their chocolate ice cream. “He knew when the formula was right—there was no measuring. Just like a grandmother with her favourite recipe, nothing’s ever been written down,” says Bill. He reveals that using quality, authentic ingredients contributed to the success of the family’s ice cream products, including favourite flavours like maple walnut and

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burgundy cherry. “We had a higher than average butterfat content, and the products that went in there were all genuine,” he says. Arguably, none of Scollie’s ice cream treats were as dearly loved— or are as sorely missed—as the legendary Creamix, created by Frederick Jr. and William Scollie. Made with a caramel-infused vanilla ice cream base, Creamixes were frozen onto sticks for easy eating. Although the Scollie family didn’t experiment with different flavours, Bill’s uncle Fred occasionally added a special ingredient to the Creamixes he whipped up for his curling club companions at the Branch Six Legion. “This was when the curling club didn’t have a liquor license,” says Bill. “So there you would see all the veterans from Branch Six curling at the Fort William Curling Club, eating Creamixes spiked with rum.” The locally famous ice cream

wasn’t always made in-house. When the enterprising Frederick Scollie— Bill’s grandfather—moved his family to Fort William to start his dairy business in 1905, he imported ice cream by boat from Duluth. And ice cream wasn’t the only thing he brought in. “He wanted a reliable supply of milk, so he imported the cows and subsidized them to the farmers,” Bill says. Frederick Scollie maintained good relationships with area farmers, and these connections paid off. By 1913, Scollie’s was supplying 50% of the district’s dairy products. The ice cream operation was housed in several Fort William locations over the years, beginning with space rented from the Fort William Creamery on Marks Street—a business which Frederick Scollie eventually purchased. Between 1914 and 1961, Scollie’s Dairy also operated out of the basement of the family’s home on Norah Street, in a storefront across from the C.P.R. station on Syndicate Avenue, and

in a plant in the backyard of the Scollie home on Catherine Street. In 1961, Scollie’s Dairy moved into a brand new manufacturing plant on Walsh and Waterloo Streets, where it remained for decades. The business was eventually sold out of the family when Frederick Sr.’s sons, Fred Jr. and William, retired in the mid-1970s. The plant remained in operation until late 1989. For several years after the plant closed its doors, Bill continued to sell Scollie’s Ice Cream out of his own business, the Ski Haus on Brodie Street. But the ice cream parlour, which now serves up products made in London, Ontario, was lacking one very important menu item. Disappointed customers asked for Creamixes daily—and sometimes still do. Although Creamixes are no longer available to the public, the favourite formula hasn’t been forgotten. “One of these days I’m going to make a batch for my grandkids,” says Bill.

Scollie ice cream parlor on Syndicate Avenue circa 1909–14. (The Union Jacks suggest that it was a public holiday.)

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Scollie’s Dairy refrigerated delivery truck photographed on Moodie Street facing east. The house at the right is the Tritt home at the corner of Moodie and Vickers Street. This was the family home of Adele Tritt, the wife of former Port Arthur and Thunder Bay mayor Saul Laskin.

Anne-Marie Calonego from Prime Gelato

Ice Cream Versus Gelato What’s the difference, you ask? “It’s a common question,” says Prime Gelato owner Anne-Marie Calonego. A stop at the scoop shop on a hot summer day served up both answers and cool, creamy gelato. Here’s what you need to know: Fat Content: Ice cream = 15–30% fat vs Gelato = 4–7% fat

Scollie’s Dairy at the rear of 600 Catherine Street, showing delivery cart and horses. The dairy was constructed the summer of 1914, so this photo dates from after 1914, likely prior to 1920.

Temperature: Ice cream = served at -22°C vs Gelato = served at -9°C “The nice thing about [gelato] is that there is about a third of the sugar and a third of the fat,” says Calonego. “You don’t need it because your palate’s not frozen.”

Air Content: Ice Cream = 5–100% overrun vs Gelato = 20–30% overrun Overrun refers to air whipped into the dessert during a fast churning process. “We don’t whip our gelato; it’s slowly churned,” says Calonego.

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Fred L. Scollie driving a McLaughlin truck filled with tubs.

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Thunder Bay Outdoor Patios

ummer is in full swing here in the Bay, which means longer days, warmer weather, and what we’ve all been waiting for—patio season. With temperatures rising and city-dwellers looking for any excuse to get outside, there’s no shortage of patios and outdoor seating in the city. We’ve compiled a list of spots where sun-seekers can go to share a meal and soak up the sun!

Red Lion Smokehouse

• Several restaurants have been approved for pop-up patio construction, where the sidewalk will be widened and a boardwalk will be created over the parking lane to accommodate pedestrians. The popups include Red Lion Smokehouse, which is already up and running, and Apple Chipotle’s and The Foundry, which are set to open in August.

• Several studies have indicated that being outside boosts mood, creativity, and brain function. • According to the Journal of Environmental Psychology, 20 minutes a day outside is all you may need in order to allow your brain to refresh, restore, and function at its optimum level. • Spending time in the sunlight provides the body with a natural source of vitamin D, which has a multitude of health benefits, including an immune system boost! (Just remember to use sunscreen.)

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• Over 20 of Thunder Bay’s food establishments offer seasonal patio or outdoor seating.

• Research suggests that eating outside instantly decreases cortisol, the hormone associated with stress and risks of illness.

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• This year, at the request of several local establishments, the City of Thunder Bay has launched a twoyear Pop-up Patio Pilot Project, allowing local businesses to build temporary, seasonal patios and seating areas using sidewalks and on-street parking spaces.

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Kelseys Original Roadhouse

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5 Forks Apple Chipotle’s BBQ & Grill House (Coming Soon) Beaux Daddy’s Grillhouse Bight Restaurant & Bar Bliss Cafe Cliffhanger Restaurant & Bar Kelseys Original Roadhouse La Casa Nostra Ristorante Mackenzie-Riverside Pizzeria & Lounge Madhouse Masala Grille Montana’s BBQ & Bar Naxos Grille & Bar Neebing Roadhouse Nook Paulucci’s Wayland Bar & Grill Red Lion Smokehouse Rooster’s Bistro Shoeless Joe’s Sports Grill Shooter’s Tavern Bean Fiend Cafe The Eddy Restaurant The Foundry (Coming Soon) The Growing Season Juice Collective The Peppered Bear Northern Eatery and Pub

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Open-Faced Frozen S’mores with Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream feeds: a small army Ice Cream: 2 cups mini marshmallows

Place marshmallows on a parchment-lined baking tray, and place under broiler until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.

3 cups cream 1 cup milk

In a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat cream and milk over medium-high heat until almost boiling, but not quite.

This is the “steeping” stage—stir toasted marshmallows into hot milkycream. Cover and allow to sit for about 15 minutes. You can either strain out the marshmallows for silky smooth ice cream, or pulse the mixture in a blender to break up the ‘mallows a bit. Your call.

Gimme S’more!

6 large egg yolks ¾ c sugar

By Chef Rachel Globensky

Whisk yolks and sugar together in a metal or glass bowl that fits over a pot with 2” simmering water (don’t let the bowl touch the surface of the water). Whisk in small amounts of the cream mixture, and continue to cook over water until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and cool completely. Place in ice cream maker, or freeze, whisking occasionally, until frozen. Store in an airtight container in the freezer.

S’more Base:

h, the s’more—the classic taste of summer in North America! These chocolatey-graham-mallow sweethearts have been gracing campfires for donkey’s years, thanks in no small part to the Girl Scouts, who published their “Some More” recipe in 1927. Since then, we’ve taken the idea and run with it, adding swanky twists such as peanut butter, fresh berries, and Irish cream. Here, you’ll find an incredibly delicious—but easy-enough-tomake—frozen version of a s’more

featuring my talented friend CJ’s ice cream recipe in all of its exceedingly rich and velvety glory. You can add any flavours in the “steeping” step; toasted sesame seeds are CJ’s favourite, but we’re adding toasted marshmallows for that s’more vibe. Once you’ve made the ice cream, the rest is a cinch to put together. You can even enlist the help of the army of kids that will invariably show up at your door when they hear what you’ve been up to!

14 – 16 sheets of graham crackers

Line an 11x15” baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange graham crackers on top in a single layer, touching on each side like yummy little tiles.

9 oz milk or semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 ½ tbsp butter

Melt chocolate and butter together carefully, stirring frequently, in the microwave (10 seconds at a time), or over very low heat on the stove. Pour over graham crackers, and spread evenly using a spatula. Let set and refrigerate until ready to use.

S’m’ice Cream Sammy: Cut or break apart chocolate graham base into desired size. Scoop on some toasted marshmallow ice cream and monch. You can try and top the ice cream with another piece of chocolatey graham, but because this ice cream is so soft and creamy, you may end up squeezing it all out the other side as you bite down. Feel free to slather on extras like Nutella, caramel sauce, strawberry jam, booze-soaked peach slices, or even a piece of leftover pumpkin pie! You really can’t go wrong.

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Maddox Mad Dog

Mackenzie-Riverside Pizzeria & Lounge Story by Rebekah Skochinski, Photo by Sarah McPherson Even in a city as laid-back as ours, things get considerably more chill once you cruise past the city limits. The Mackenzie Riverside Pizzeria & Lounge has been pleasing people who live in and visit Shuniah with their good food and friendly vibe. They’ve also been serving up some creative cocktails, like the Maddox Mad Dog. It’s essentially a strawberry daiquiri, though it will make you look twice. Half an ounce of vodka and half an ounce of Sour Puss raspberry liqueur (you know the one) is added to strawberry daiquiri mix and ice. Then they tip a bottle of Smirnoff Ice into the glass, letting it cheerily glug-glug-glug as they bring it to the table. They’re onto something here: the crisp citrus notes of grapefruit and lime from the cooler cut through the sweetness of the berries so it’s completely refreshing. It signifies all that is fun about summer with a capital F.

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Fatty’s Pizza

Late Night Pizza Joint Opens on South Side By Andrea Stach

ast September, three friends decided to bring their love of great food and dedication to hard work together to create Fatty’s Pizza. With many years of culinary experience under their belts, Cy Sponchia, James Dunn, and James Kean have been putting everything they have into making their dream of “giving you a big fat pizza for a decent price” come to life. The concept of Fatty’s Pizza arose when Sponchia, Dunn, and Kean realized it was a struggle to find good, quality food after midnight. Knowing Thunder Bay’s vibrant late-night scene includes many people who share their passion for great, tasty fare, the friends designed their pizzeria with them in mind. Located on the city’s south side, Fatty’s Pizza’s menu boasts a delectable array of pizzas, panzerottis, and salads. “We go to extreme

lengths to get the highest quality ingredients we can muster,” says Sponchia about how the trio designs their pizzas.”The result is restaurant-quality products that will satisfy the most discerning pizza aficionado.” Popular specialty pizzas include the cheeseburger deluxe, donair, fig and prosciutto, and Philly cheesesteak. Of course you can always build your own from the extensive list of toppings, which includes unique offerings such as chorizo sausage, pickles, fresh chives, and ten different

types of cheese. Pizzas come in two sizes and you can customize your crust (thin, thick or gluten free). Panzerottis come in one 12-inch size and they make sure to pile in as many fillings as they possibly can. And just in case your late night craving tickles your sweet tooth, they have created three different dessert pizzas. Of course, ordering your pizza is a breeze, over the phone or online. The team behind Fatty’s Pizza is thrilled with the support they have received from both their neighbourhood and the city as a whole. They

continually look for ways to promote their business and to reward their customers, and frequently give away free pizza to Facebook followers. With their one year anniversary just one month away, be sure to look out for some other unique promotions. Open from 4 pm to 4 am, you can find Fatty’s Pizza at 401 North May Street or online at fattyspizza.ca or on Facebook. Last delivery goes out at 3:30 am.

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Local Fare Makes A Perfect Pair By Jeannie Dubois, Certified Sommelier

uit holding your breath, Thunder Bay! It’s August, and the sun is shining, the thermostat is soaring and the Country Market is at its best. Time to round up some amazing local seasonal fare and pair it with some delicious refreshing drinks, whether you are on the patio at camp or on the deck at home.

Thunder Bay Country Market is open 3:30–6:30 pm Wednesdays and 8 am–1 pm Saturdays at 850 North May Street. Visit it to source the above producers and a plethora of other outstanding local vendors.

Brunch: Go grab a bag of freshly baked cinnamon raisin bagels from HomeSlice Bakery and a dozen free-run eggs from Tarrymore Farms and make the dreamiest French toast delight. Don’t forget a pot of creamy cultured butter from Slate River Dairy to make this breakfast extra rich.

Lunch: Pick up a bag of crispy arugula and a handful of gorgeous beets from Belluz Farms and make a handsome plate of carpaccio’ed veg feathered with tart greens. To make it extravagant, add cubed Grace’s Favourite Gouda from Thunder Oak Cheese Farm to the mix.

Aperitivo: Start with a beautiful demi-baguette from The Sapling Bakery and then add some slices of summer sausage from Rainy River Elk Company. To make it interesting throw in some sultry preserves—whether fruit or veg, jam or jelly—from Head Acre Farms.

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Dinner: Source some Superior-caught trout from Eat the Fish and dredge it in Brule Creek Farms fish batter for a “shore” thing. Create an elegant side dish with handmade saffron linguine from Big Lake Pasta.

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BREW IT YOURSELF

Brewing with Lake Superior Water Josh Armstrong, PhD, Certified Beer Judge

ater is vitally important in making beer. Not only is water 90–95% of what makes up beer, the qualities of the water used in brewing can have a large impact on the taste of a brew. In brewing, quality doesn’t simply mean the cleanliness or purity of the water. In fact, using only distilled water wouldn’t result in good beer at all. The qualities of water that matter most to brewers are the levels of minerals that exist in their local water sources. Around the world, there are several famous brewing cities. While the brewers, breweries, and beer culture in these cities are important

elements in producing world-renowned brews, the mineral qualities of their water source play a huge role in uniquely accenting the flavours of their ales or lagers. For example, the water found in Dublin is perfect for making stouts and other dark ales. The high bicarbonate and high alkalinity in Dublin’s water is what makes the dark beers like Guinness Draught and Porterhouse Plain Porter so special. These days, it would be challenging to find a brewery or a craft beer bar that didn’t serve a hoppy IPA. The IPA style was born in Burton upon Trent in central England. The water in Burton upon Trent is high

in sulfate content. This high level of sulfate allows for hop bitterness to really shine in a beer and highlights the dry finish in the beer. Homebrewers can add gypsum (calcium sulfate dihydrate – CaS042H20) to their beers to make their IPAs have that crisp dry bitterness that you want in the IPA style. The most widely produced beer style in the world is pilsner (also known as pilsener or pils). Born in the Bohemian city of Pilsen, pilsner is a pale lager style of beer that has truly spread around the globe. Pilsner Urquell Brewery has produced pilsners using the soft water found in this area of the Czech Republic since 1842. Soft indicates that the water is low in most minerals and in bicarbonates. This leads to a smooth, rounded character of the hop bitterness, making it extra refreshing and easy to drink on a hot summer’s day. Fortunately for brewers here in Thunder Bay, the water from Lake Superior is similar to the water

found in Pilsen. This softness of the water not only allows brewers to make delicious pale lagers, but it also very easy to add minerals to it if you want to mimic brewing water from other famous brewing centres or simply want to adjust the profile to match what style of beer you are brewing. For home brewers who haven’t yet tried adjusting their water chemistry, it can be fairly daunting. However, you can easily access the local water profile from the city and input that information into spreadsheets available online. Both Bru’n Water and EZ Water Calculator provide target ranges for minerals and general guidelines for making adjustments to your brewing water. We are truly lucky to have access to such a wonderful resource here on the north shore of Gichigami. Even though Lake Superior contains 10% of the world’s fresh water, we still need to work hard to preserve it and ensure that we can always have such beautiful water to make delicious beer. Cheers!

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Narrow Gate Foods’ current kombucha flavour offerings

believed to improve one’s digestive and overall health. Kukkee recommends that those new to fermented foods start slow. “I started with about 110ml of kombucha per day, then slowly increased it over time,” she says. “With kraut and kimchi, we recommend to start with twobite portions. This is best done with changing to a healthy diet rich in unprocessed foods.” Narrow Gate Foods products can be found at a variety of local spots: Bay Village Coffee, The Bean Fiend, Bliss Cafe, The Cheese Encounter, Kelly’s Nutrition, Bonobo’s Foods, Vitality Natural Food Market, The Sovereign Room, Signature Steer, and George’s Market. Their current focus is on expanding their retail partnerships, adding a booth at the Thunder Bay Country Market, and participating at outdoor events like August’s RibFest. For more information, visit narrowgatefoods.com.

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New Local Company Offers Kombucha, Sauerkraut and Kimchi Story by Nancy Saunders, Photos by Leah Ching

arrow Gate Foods produces kombucha—a tea-based fermented beverage— as well as raw fermented sauerkraut and kimchi. Co-owner Nadia Kukkee describes her newest venture as a labour of love. “Love is the first ingredient,’ she says. “We deeply care about the products we make, and we believe in bringing back the tradition and health benefits of fermentation.” Kukkee and her partner and sister-in-law, Amy Kukkee, have been fermenting foods for their families for years. I met with Kukkee a number of years ago when I first ventured into brewing my own kombucha. She generously shared recipes from Sally Fallon’s landmark book, Nourishing Traditions, as well as her own tips and preferences. Her passion was evident, as was her interest in sharing her knowledge. I wasn’t surprised to learn that she and

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Kukkee, a serial local entrepreneur, translated their experience into a business in February of this year. This experience includes understanding the fermentation process and honing it to deliver the best flavours. Their first kombucha ferment is done with a local blend of organic green and black tea, and is followed by a second ferment during which organic fruit is added to flavour the brew. The process takes several days, during which pH levels are monitored before bottling occurs. Narrow Gate currently offers eight different blends as part of their signature kombucha line, as well as four flavours of sauerkraut and two types of kimchi. The history of fermentation stretches back thousands of years. The process of fermentation not only produces pleasant flavours, it also makes foods easier to digest, providing probiotics that are

▲Founders Nadia Kukkee and Amy Kukkee ▼Early stages of Kombucha in the fermentation process

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Having our finger on the pulse. Tbaytel is in touch with customer needs. Meet Antonio, Manager – Sales Engineering By Janine Chiasson

fter 16 years with the same local company, Antonio Notarbartolo couldn’t be happier. “I love working for Tbaytel,” he says. “We’re like a family where everybody comes together and has a say in how the company moves forward. Even though we have differing opinions, they’re considered respectfully and once we’re on the same page our team is hard to beat.” After working his way through three roles, Antonio is now the Manager of Sales Engineering, a position created to better serve business customers because businesses often require customized solutions. “When this position came up, I felt it was a perfect fit for my skill set – I’m a graduate from the Computer Programmer Analyst program at Confederation College, I’ve been a network administrator, and I like to develop relationships with our customers.”

Good thing for Antonio that sales engineering is a hands-on operation. “Our team determines customer needs by meeting face to face,” Antonio says. “We’re committed to providing whatever level of service they need and sometimes this means a solution that we haven’t seen in Thunder Bay. We work with our engineering department to source solutions and costs, and along with the sales team, make sure that our customers are fully satisfied with the end result.” Antonio likes that Tbaytel thinks outside the box and that’s likely why research results show that people feel Tbaytel is in touch with their needs. “We’re not a static company. We continually seek cutting edge solutions to better improve our networks, our fibre builds, and how we provide service,” he says. “We make sure that all of our teams – from front line tech support to network operations – are trained in these new technologies and understand how they can benefit our customers.” When viewed by global standards, Tbaytel is a company that punches above its weight. “We’re a smaller company covering a smaller area but we take pride in making sure that our level of service is world

class,” Antonio says. “I think we’re more successful than our competition in a lot of areas because we can create customized solutions and modify and adapt our teams in real time. It makes us flexible and responsive to customer needs.” And it doesn’t hurt that Tbaytel employees have the same needs as the customers they serve. “We never forget that we’re serving our own neighbourhood. We all have relationships with customers outside of work, so when we’re out there they talk to us, and when they call they know who we are,” Antonio emphasizes. “When I was in tech support it wasn’t unusual for me to know who was on the other end of the line.” Antonio keeps his finger on the pulse of community needs not only by working directly with the business sales team, but by simply talking to people. Conversations could even happen at his kids’ soccer practices. “If I ever hear about issues with the level of service that a customer is receiving, I ask questions and determine how I might be able to help. Then, back at the office, we look at ways to do things better. I am proud of the way my team and I are able to serve our business customers on a daily basis.”

“We’re not a static company. We continually seek cutting edge solutions to better improve our networks, our fibre builds, and how we provide service.”

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The Wizarding World Harry Potter Festival Comes to Willow Springs By Bonnie Schiedel

f you’ve ever debated the correct pronunciation of wingardium leviosa, have firm opinions on which Hogwarts house you’d belong to, or teared up over Dobby the house-elf, then Willow Springs Creative Centre has got the event for you. On August 10 and 11, the non-profit is hosting its first-ever Harry Potter Festival, aimed at both young and grown-up fans of the books and films. The idea for the festival came from nine-year-old Ella, a regular at Willow Springs. Her big brother loved Harry Potter and introduced her to the series last summer. “Harry Potter offers so many of the things that Willow Springs stands for: inclusiveness, herbology, magic, adventure, great food, and creativity,” says coordinator Judi Vinni. “And we love dressing up!” The festival, which runs 3-7 pm on Friday August 10 and noon-7 pm on Saturday August 11, promises lots of magical fun at different stations scattered around the two-acre property. “You start off at

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the train station and then get sorted into your Hogwarts house by the Sorting Hat,” says Vinni. Next, pick up a passport to check off the different activities. There will be refreshments like “unicorn blood” punch and Butterbeer frosties at the Three Broomsticks, theme pizzas from the pizza oven, a Quidditch pitch in the side yard, a potions-making centre in the greenhouse, and a Forbidden Forest scavenger hunt. You can also visit Hagrid’s hut in the treehouse and Honeydukes Sweet Shop and Ollivander’s Wand Shop in the main front room. Vendors will be on site too, such as Harry Potter-inspired face-painting and temporary tattoos by illustrator Hanna Wainio, who created the Harry Potter image used for the festival logo. Costumes are, of course encouraged, and prizes will be awarded. Tickets are $5 for kids 14 and under and $15 for adults. Proceeds from the festival support Willow Springs programming that promotes growth through creative expression and community involvement.

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FilmTheatre The Second Most Pleasurable Thing We Do In the Dark. A Column About Movies

Great Films, and Drinks to Go With Them By Michael Sobota

I think I’ll call it a Vesper. Because of its bitter aftertaste? No, because once you’ve tasted it that’s all you want to drink. -James Bond (Daniel Craig) to Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) in Casino Royale.

rinking in movies—at least the adult ones—is about as common as breathing in movies. And while few movies feature drink and meal pairings, there are many examples where a drink is paired with a storyline or a specific character. Here are five special drinks you can make for yourself at home while you re-watch these terrific gems for your late summer pleasure.

Casablanca (1942) Some Like Director Michael Curtiz gave It Hot (1959) us Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in one of the greatest love stories of all time. The film is shot in black and white in wartime Morocco—mostly in a bar— and the special drink is the French 75, drunk by most of the patrons of the bar near the closing of the film. The drink is named after the WWI French 75 millimetre MI897 gun, and consists of ½ oz lemon juice, 1 oz gin, ½ oz Cointreau, and champagne to top up each glass.

This movie is ranked as one of the greatest comedies of all time. Director and co-writer Billy Wilder (who co-wrote the script with I. A. Diamond) gives us a Chicago gangster story with Jack Lemon (Jerry) and Tony Curtis (Joe) dressing in drag to hide out after having witnessed a back-alley slaughter. Throw in a vamping, stunning young Marilyn Monroe, a train, and a boat, and everybody is ready for drinks all around. The special drink is The Manhattan. I was first introduced to these in my university days made with brandy, but the ones in the movie consist of 2 oz rye whiskey, ½ oz sweet vermouth, and a couple dashes of Angostura bitters. You may or may not wish to throw in a maraschino cherry as garnish.

The Big Lebowski (1998) Co-directors and writers Joel and Ethan Cohen wrote—and actor Jeff Bridges brought to life—possibly the greatest existential philosopher for our time, The Dude. And indeed, two decades later, this cult film and The Dude abide. The silly plot involves mistaken identity, thugs who urinate on a rug, a Jewish bowler with anger issues, and porn empire tycoons. The Dude rolls smoothly through all of this while drinking White Russians. And he does so in almost every scene. His White Russian consists of 1 ½ oz vodka, ¾ oz Kahlua and ¾ oz cream (though The Dude uses half and half). As a summer treat, pour these over ice.

Sideways (2004) Alexander Payne (director and screenplay adapter from the novel by Rex Pickett) gives us a story that journeys through the rich and vibrant vineyards of California. Two despondent, middle-aged guys (Paul Giamatti and a brilliant Thomas Haden Church) lurch their way through a wine tasting tour while avoiding an impending wedding (for Church). It is a smart, insightful script that avoids slapstick yet is rich in wit and sassy dialogue. The special drink here is simply Pinot Noir. Giamatti’s character has a monologue describing why he is so “into Pinot” that will make you want to get up and uncork a bottle immediately. With the right year and at the right temperature (slightly chilled) this lightly fruity wine is a summer delight— as is this movie.

Casino Royale

(2006) The first of Ian Fleming’s James Bond stories and the 23rd Bond movie (and Daniel Craig’s first), Casino Royale is a caper story about Bond attempting to defeat a gambler who bankrolls terrorists, set in the lavish Casino in Montenegro. Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) is sent to accompany Bond, and thereby we get the special drink: The Vesper. It is, of course a variation on Bond’s classic martini. Take three measures of Gordon’s Gin, one measure of vodka, and ½ oz of Kina Lillet. Do not drop in an olive but rather garnish it with lemon peel.

And here are five more films and their special drinks to fill your summer beverage tray: A Clockwork Orange (1971) and the Moloko Plus, Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) and the Sidecar, Groundhog Day (1993) and sweet Vermouth on the rocks with a twist, American Psycho (2000) and J&B straight with a Corona side chaser, and Lost In Translation (2003) and Suntory whiskey.

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Downton Abbey Road

Summer Musical Blends Comedy, British Drama, and The Beatles By Leah Ching

resh new faces join the best of the best from across Thunder Bay in Badanai Theatre’s production of Downton Abbey Road, a feel-good musical crossover that features family drama, British accents, and Beatles tunes. The British-inspired play is anything but pomp and circumstance, however. Instead, this light-hearted musical presents two famous elements of British culture to audiences in a creative and playful way. “Downton Abbey takes place

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at the turn of the twentieth century in Britain, and tells the story of a wealthy aristocratic family and the servants who occupy their home,” explains actor Robert Perrier. “It’s the story of the upstairs and downstairs, and we get to infuse that story with the British Invasion through the music of The Beatles.” With a cast of experienced actors from various local acting troupes, Badanai Theatre is looking forward to putting on a fun summer musical that features humour for

the whole family. “This play brings together a strong cast of local actors from completely different walks of life, from different troupes,” says actor Spencer Hari. “It’s nice to come together—no pun intended— to act and sing on stage. It’s going to be a true delight.” “This play is special because the characters are already so well developed, so we are able to bring our own our own flair to the role,” adds actor Tara Rowe. “There’s nothing heavy about it, which allows us to

bring our personalities to the characters and it works well, in an very easy, fun, and playful way.” With several laugh-filled rehearsals under their belts, the directors and cast are excited to bring the energy to the stage, hoping audiences will enjoy the music, the ridiculous accents, the lightheartedness, and the tomfoolery of it all. “This script is so fun, and we’re able to play with it, and tailor it, finding comedy in it that relates to all of the actors,” explains director Lawrence Badanai. “They bring it all, they try new things, and they play off the audience. It gets crazy and farcical sometimes, and you never know where it’s going to end up!” “It’s a wonderfully entertaining summer musical with mystery and intrigue mixed throughout,” adds Perrier. “Best summer musical in town? Hashtag: winning!” Downton Abbey Road runs at Paramount Theatre from July 31 to August 16, with performances every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 and available at Maple Tops Activity Centre.

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Capturing the Art of Exploration Story by Kat Lyzun, Photos by Scott MacKay

lifelong resident of Northwestern Ontario, artist Trisha Wilson is at a loss for words when it comes to what she loves the most about the rugged, wild landscape. “I love the scenes that make you stop in silence and just observe how beautiful and peaceful it is,” she says. “Those are usually the scenes I capture and think, ‘I’m going to paint this.’” Fans of Wilson’s work often tell her that her paintings make them feel nostalgic for the north: scenes of forests opening up to a calm, perfect lake, birch trees in winter, the Sleeping Giant viewed from a quiet spot on the shore. That feeling is what drives her to capture the finest details and memories on the canvas. “It’s an incredible feeling to have someone express the emotion they felt when connecting with a

piece—the same emotion I felt when first deciding to paint it, when I first captured the scene,” she says. Wilson grew up in the Rainy River area and moved to Thunder Bay in 2005. She started painting at a young age and was first inspired by her grandmother Shirley, a talented oil painter. Wilson prefers acrylics but experiments with watercolours, oil, and graphite. She admires the work of artists who focus on simplicity and subtle colouring of nature scenes, highlighting the beauty of the smallest details. Conversely, she enjoys working on pieces that are outside of her comfort zone. She loves a good abstract painting and particularly admires another local artist, Sarah Dufresne. But ultimately it’s nature that draws her back. She loves spending time outdoors with her

brother and picking his brain about the characteristics of trees (“I’ve developed an almost annoying fixation on trees,” she says) and at any given moment she has a canvas on her easel, waiting for the next brushstroke. You can find Wilson’s work on Instagram @the.art.of.exploration and catch her pieces on display at galleries around town. She also does commissioned work and can be contacted through her Instagram account or at twils487@gmail.com.

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Balance: Aaron Veldstra Accountability, Complacency, and Understanding Through Environmental Artistry

Story by Savanah Tillberg, Photos by Micheal Wooley

nvironmental accountability meets art when artist Aaron Veldstra takes his brush to tar. A graduate from Lakehead University’s undergraduate program in visual art and University of Alberta’s Master of Fine Arts program, Veldstra has made a name for himself as an artist and instructor within the community. Both a labourer and an artist at heart, Veldstra explains that his life has always been about balancing the two and allowing each to work off the other. Tree planting was what initially brought Veldstra to Thunder Bay and he says that the intersection between labouring and environmentalism often inspires his work. One of the most jarring features of Veldstra’s work is his use of roofing tar as a medium. “We usually talk about paintings on canvas, but

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you don’t usually hear about people painting on tar,” he says. “I find it really interesting to work with because of its allure and the toxicness of it.” In lieu of using his art to criticize the aspects of life that adversely impact the environment, Veldstra instead aims to try to understand them. His work primarily concerns society’s complacent nature regarding environmental issues. “We can work together to help combat this problem while acknowledging that we ourselves are a part of the problem,” he says. Veldstra’s most recent show, Tarlacan, was on display this past spring at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. The series included several paintings that mimic a reflective surface, allowing viewers to see themselves behind an oily barrier. Veldstra explains that Tarlacan pressures viewers to recognize and

confront their own participation in petro culture and climate change. Currently, Veldstra says he is in a “transitionary period.” Although he has new ideas and is developing a new artistic project, Veldstra says the timeline for this new line of work is unknown.

“Can you actually cure the world of its addiction to oil? Probably not,” says Veldstra. However, he is excited to continue interacting with people and sharing stories in order to broaden his understanding of these topics—as well as fuel his art.

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Untitled [Caribou] By Andrea Terry, Acting Curator Artist: Benjamin Chee Chee Title: Untitled [Caribou] Date: 1975 Medium: Acrylic on canvas

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enjamin Chee Chee (1944– 1977) of Temagami First Nation worked as a full time professional artist in the later part of his life. Working in Montreal and then Ottawa, Chee Chee was prolific in his cultural production, generating what have come to be iconic drawings and prints of geese, as well as large, colourful, abstract paintings. While “Untitled [Caribou]” might be considered one of Chee Chee’s less familiar works, its technical sophistication speaks to his talent and artistic capabilities. This work is one of the artist’s “line paintings”—works predicated on what Saulteaux artist and curator Robert Houle calls “an economy of means.” In these, Chee Chee uses line as a compositional device. In other words, the line’s movement across the canvas in “Untitled [Caribou]” defines the form and

ultimately the image. Such skilled use of aquiline distinguished Chee Chee from his contemporaries active in the 1970s, artists such as Norval Morrisseau (1931–2007), Carl Ray (1943–1978), Jackson Beardy (1944–1984), and Daphne Odjig (1919–2016). This work was recently up in the gallery as part of the exhibition By Request: Collective Curation of the Permanent Collection (April–June 2018). Rebekah Skochinski, a freelance writer and assistant editor of The Walleye, selected this work to be included in the show. Of this work, she writes, “Art is personal. It’s personal for the artist who creates it and personal for the ones who experience it. For instance, I love […] the simplicity of the sweeping strokes of Benjamin Chee Chee’s caribou. Looking at Chee Chee’s painting fills me with calm.” Ongoing appreciation of Chee Chee’s art is also evidenced in the development of exhibitions such as Benjamin Chee Chee: Life and Legacy at Temiskaming Art Gallery (February 26–April 20, 2018).

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he first Doors Open Day (La Journée Portes Ouvertes) was held in France in 1984 to share unique cultural sites with the public. The idea soon spread to neighbouring countries and by 1991, the events had become known as European Heritage Days. In 2000, Toronto was the first city in North America to host a Doors Open event. In 2002, the Ontario Heritage Trust launched Doors Open Ontario, the first province-wide event of its kind in Canada. Since then, over 7.3 million visits have been made to the participating sites, making Doors Open Ontario a cultural phenomenon. A participant since 2003, Thunder Bay has 17 sites and events as part of Doors Open this year, including many newcomers, such as the Alexander Henry (the former Canadian Coast Guard ship that was brought home to Thunder Bay in 2017), the Blue Sky Community Healing Centre, the International Friendship Gardens, and the Centennial Botanical Conservatory. There will also be a walking tour of historical Fort William and screenings of the documentary film Long Walk Home: The Incredible Journey of Sheila Burnford. Four places of worship have also signed on this year: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, the

Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Transfiguration, and the Thunder Bay Masjid. “The Doors Open event provides the public an opportunity to look inside some of our historic buildings that they may not otherwise be able to access. There are also some buildings on the tour that, while not historic, play a significant role in Thunder Bay’s heritage and culture,” says Andrew Cotter, Doors Open Thunder Bay Planning Committee member and chair of the City of Thunder Bay Heritage Advisory Committee. Other doors waiting to be opened include those of the Regional Food Distribution Association, the Lakehead Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic, Paramount Theatre, the Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel and Suites, the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association (the former Court Street Fire Hall), the Brodie Resource Library, and the Carpenters Local 1669 Training Centre—a northern Ontario-inspired building of contemporary design. Visitors can look forward to visiting the participating sites and experiencing Thunder Bay’s architecture from both inside and out on September 8 from 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, visit thunderbay.ca/doorsopen or doorsopenontario.on.ca/thunderbay.

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ummer is in full swing here in TBay. By now you should have ditched those heavy flannels and Nipigon Nylons in favour of tank tops, shorts, and sunglasses. Whether you’re spending the season hiking, camping, or cooling down with some patio drinks, The Walleye is here to make sure you’re always stepping out in style. If you haven’t been keeping up with the latest trends, fear not. We’re here, and we’ve partnered with some fashion-forward local businesses to help you look good, and feel good, no matter what the occasion.

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#summercrush ▲ Standing out with light shades and playful prints Vuno wears the effortlessly beautiful Amuse Society Lost Paradise dress in rose dawn, a flowing satin tie-dye maxi-dress with ruffled off-the-shoulder details. Lucas wears a white and botanical print Japanese cotton short-sleeve shirt from Naked & Famous, paired with a neutral beige FairPlay jogger pant (quickly becoming a staple in men’s wardrobes). Light-coloured and patterned clothing with soft touches are the cornerstone of this trend that’s both simple to put together and incredibly chic. Paired with simple neutral-toned shoes and accessories, it’s perfect for date-night or summer parties on the patio. Available at Mars. Clothing 6 South Court Street 285-8644

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hen Festa Italiana first started 28 years ago, organizers had no idea it would become one of the most anticipated and widely attended cultural festivals on the Thunder Bay summer event calendar. “The idea was to have a weekend to get together and celebrate our Italian culture and share it with

our Thunder Bay community,” says Benny Melchiorre, one of the festival organizers. “Different regions within Italy have different cultures and traditions, and we want everyone to learn about the different regions.” Over the course of the two-day festival there are 20 hours of stage entertainment, several food booths

serving up authentic Italian cuisine, a beer garden, and fireworks nightly at 11 pm. When you go, make sure to visit the art and culture displays and enter the draw for your chance to win a trip for two to Italy. All booths that participate are non-profit and the money raised throughout the weekend goes back to the community.

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For a Backyard Oasis By Rebekah Skochinski

t’s so good to be outside at this time of year. Which is why sometimes the best vacation location is the one just steps from your door: your backyard. It’s there waiting for you if you have five minutes or five hours—no check in, no check out. Whether you long for a quiet place to retreat, or a more elaborate setup for entertaining (or a bit of both!) we’ve found a few things that will help you keep on keeping on with that summer state of mind, without ever having to leave the city. Here’s Stuff We Like for a Backyard Oasis.

894 Alloy Place We’re giving you permission to slack off! And this Therm-A-Rest Slacker single hammock will let you do it in style and comfort. A one-piece design boosts its durability, its seamless, supremely soft polyester construction makes it quick-drying, and it feels great against skin, so there will be nothing digging into you while you’re digging into a book, dozing off for an afternoon siesta, or drifting into dreamland between your two favourite trees.

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Firefly Solar Lantern Bill Martin’s Nurseryland

265 South Court Street Just because the sun goes down doesn’t mean that the backyard party has to let up. Keep things lit with this adorable bell-shaped Firefly solar lantern. An ecofriendly lighting option, the base is made of a practically indestructible silicone, which makes it lightweight and flexible. The top features a watertight seal and the solar-powered battery can last up to eight hours, plus it features an “SOS” setting to emulate the flickering of the real thing.

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Croquet Set

Bloomers and the Brownhouse

330 South Archibald Street Get up to some good old-fashioned backyard shenanigans with a classic lawn garden game like croquet, sure to be enjoyed by both kids and kids-atheart. This colourful set comes with everything you need for two to four players, including four wooden mallets, four wooden balls, six metal wickets, a stake, and a mesh bag to hold it all together. Invite some friends over, start a croquet tourney, take pictures, and tell us about it!

Kamado Joe

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Lockstone Yard and Patio Centre

561 Tenth Avenue Food just tastes better when it’s cooked outside on a grill—especially when it’s been cooked on a ceramic grill like a Kamado Joe. This ancient Asian-style grill has a thick-walled, heat-resistant shell that locks in smoke and moisture at any temperature. Using lump charcoal, it will impart a rich and smoky flavour (and mouthwatering aroma for miles) to any meat, fish, and vegetables you can throw its way. Comes with all the bells and whistles and a lifetime warranty on parts.

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Above the Old Birch Trees Norwegian Wit Beer Dawson Trail Craft Brewery

905 Copper Crescent What kind of outdoor paradise would it be without beer? Might we suggest a stop at suds heaven with a growler of Norwegian Wit IPA from Dawson Trail Craft Brewery. A perfect summer sipper, it has notes of pineapple and mango and a clean, smooth finish. Look closely and you’ll notice this brew is slightly hazy, but that’s only because it’s been dry-hopped twice, giving it a delicious and fruity flavour. Pairs well with sunshine and with shade.

$12 (plus a $5 deposit)

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Chapters Indigo

797 Memorial Avenue Summer wouldn’t be summer without a bit of soul-searching. Take an existential wander through the mind of local author Micah Pawluk in his third self-published book (and second collection of poetry), Above the Old Birch Trees. It explores themes of love, loss, pain, redemption, and acceptance, with strong ties to nature and to music. Once you’ve finished reading this moving collection perhaps you’ll be inspired to take pen to paper yourself.

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Chiminea

Thunder Bay Fireplaces 284 Queen Street We’re absolutely smitten with these gorgeous imported Mexican firepots. Handmade from volcanic clay, native to central Mexico, these terracotta chimineas are baked off in a kiln for durability and hand-painted with dye extracted from roots that have been collected and crushed. Not only are they stunning textural works of art, but they radiate an even heat in all directions and will blanket you with warmth on cool nights. Each one comes with an iron stand. Gather round!

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Shine Photo By Maria Artiga

ancy Tillberg is no stranger to the Thunder Bay Country Market. Soon after opening Shine Photo, Tillberg did her first specialty series of Santa photos at the market early December 2012. Since then, Tillberg enjoys socializing and having one-on-one interactions with clientele. Being at the market also gives her clients convenient access to receive their photos. Tillberg started learning photography at the young age of 17 and hasn’t stopped since. She is constantly learning and amplifying her photography skills. Starting out, she thought her path would lead to landscape photography, but it quickly changed. She learned much of her technical skill with a camera working at the police department, but the right side of her brain wanted to expand and push her art further. She joined the Professional Photographers of America Association and has attended many workshops in the United States. One workshop in New York held by Peter Hurley, a portrait photographer known for his ability to capture facial expressions, would propel her specialty photography into what we know and love. Shine Photo specializes in child and family portraits, which emcompasses everything from newborn

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photography to graduation portraits and beyond. All of the photos that Tillberg takes and produces tell a story, and post-production artwork turns them into one-of-a-kind images. Tillberg is constantly putting a creative spin on every type of shoot. Sports team photo? Tillberg will design graphics to create custom team photos. Even her graduation shoots are not traditional. She takes the interest of the graduate and channels it into their shoot. This creativity has led her to the world of dance.

Tillberg is incredible at capturing movement and emotion and turning it into a magical story. Every photo that comes out of Shine Photo definitely says more than a thousand words. This month, Tillberg will be starting her specialty series where children can be photographed and brought to her magical “summer fairies” theme. This, along with the rest of her photography, will leave you in awe and will always have you framing what you love.

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All the Pretty Horses

Chippewa Park Carousel Restoration Is Making Strides Story by Kate Beaulieu, Photos courtesy of the Thunder Bay Museum

he Chippewa Park Carousel Restoration Project—or, as it is often called, the Save Our Carousel Campaign—is off and running for this summer season. The Chippewa Park carousel has a long and treasured history here in Thunder Bay. It was originally manufactured by C.W. Parker in Leavenworth, Kansas in 1915. At this time, C.W. Parker was well established as “The Amusement King” and our carousel came from his third—and many say best—period of carousel production. In fact, Parker was so busy producing carousels during the 1910s that at one point there were seven jumping horse carry-us-alls in various stages of production—on the roof. It is possible that our carousel may have been one of those roof carousels. Sometime in the next 19 years, the carousel came under the ownership of Maude E. King of King’s

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Royal Canadian Shows from Fort Erie, Ontario. King brought the carousel to Chippewa Park in 1934 where—unfortunately for her, but rather fortunately for us—she went bankrupt. Coincidentally, the City of Fort William was at that time on the hunt for a new carousel for Chippewa Park, as the previous one had been recently retired due to mechanical wear and tear. When King went bankrupt, the City of Fort William purchased the carousel from her for $1750, paid in three installments—the equivalent of $38,241.80 today. Considering Parker was selling his carousels in 1915 for approximately double what the city paid, Fort William got quite the steal of a deal. Since 1934, the Chippewa Park carousel has entertained young and old alike. Riders will remember and appreciate the distinctive “jumping” movement the horses make as they

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CityScene move up and down, as it is certainly different from most other carousels. Today, the carousel is 103 years old and has been in operation at Chippewa Park for 83 years. While the park’s staff have been extremely diligent over the years, age and time have taken their toll, and it is imperative that the carousel get the help and TLC that it so desperately needs. Over the past few months, the Save Our Carousel Campaign has been making strides. On May 29, they hosted their Sneak Peek event at the Sleeping Giant Brewery where a restored horse was unveiled for the first time. To date, 14 of the 28 horses have been nearly fully restored and are currently on the carousel. But there are still many laps to go before the carousel is back to near-1915 condition. The rest of the horses, as well as the interior panels, rounding boards, roof, and mechanical and electrical systems also have to be restored. The organ was recently adopted by Joan Miller and family of Miller Precast and is being worked on this summer by a local organ expert, Herman Dost. The two chariots are also being restored and one will be modified to be wheelchair accessible so that everyone is able to enjoy this fantastic ride. The carousel began operations for this year’s summer season on June 3 at the Kite Festival, despite

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some rather soggy conditions. Thankfully, the carousel’s canvas roof kept riders from becoming soaked during those first rides of the 2018 season. The ride will be running on Wednesday to Sunday from noon to 8 pm in August (weather and crowds permitting). Riders can not only ride a newly restored horse but can also take a moment to compare the freshly restored horses to the horses that still require work and reflect on how absolutely incredible the carousel will look once restoration is complete. This summer is going to be a busy one for the Save Our Carousel Campaign and you can expect to see them out at loads of summer events including BrewHa! Craft Beer Festival. So far, the campaign has raised approximately half of its $900,000 price tag and while potential sponsors can certainly adopt a horse for $20,000 there are plenty of other ways to contribute and get involved, as volunteers are always needed and individual donations of any denomination are greatly appreciated. If you or someone you know would like to get involved, donate, tell your carousel story, or volunteer to help spread the word you can contact coordinator@saveourcarousel.ca. For more information check out saveourcarousel.ca or find them on Facebook or Instagram.

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▲ Horse getting shimmed and glued during restoration ▼ Karen Fukushima and granddaughter at the Save our Carousel Campaign’s Sneak Peak Reveal

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This month, The Walleye asked what you think of the upcoming changes to marijuana legislation.

Interviews by Nancy Saunders, Photos by Laura Paxton

Jen: I don’t think it should be run by the government. I think that it should be

privatized. It’s just one more money grab by the government. And I don’t believe that people who are already users or benefitting from it even in medicinal purposes should be paying more for it when you can get it the way that you’ve been getting it for much cheaper. I don’t think it’s going to be an issue…I mean, we have an opiod crisis that is way more of an issue than a plant. So I think that should be the focus of our government right now, rather than legalizing it.

Scott: Well, I think it’s a good thing that it’s not taboo anymore, that people don’t

have to hide it. But, I think it should be legal but it probably should be to the private sector, like Colorado etc. It’ll be too much overhead for the government. It also takes a lot of money away from the black market. There are a lot of jobs that depend on that. And also selection—the government might eff up on selection, like different types strands and whatever. So it’s great that it’s legal, it should be privatized, the government could make more money that way, a.k.a. us… It will create lots of jobs for the private sector, which is what we need.

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attracts upwards of 100,000 each night, it’s remarkably uncrowded and has a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. In addition to being a non-profit event, the Festival d’été is surprisingly green for such a huge event. They make it easy for festival-goers to take public transit or bike to the event and are carbon neutral, meaning they offset the event’s greenhouse gas emissions, including musicians’ travel, by buying carbon credits that are invested in green projects. It’s also very affordable compared to other multi-day festivals—a $100 pass provides access to 2,500 shows at 10 venues over 11 days. Soaking up the sun and sounds of the festival on the Plains of Abraham is in itself a unique

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An Iconic Festival in La Belle Province Story by Michelle McChristie, Photos by Darren McChristie

acations are about more than a destination—they are about the opportunity to appreciate local culture, including language, cuisine, music, and events. Steeped in history and the cradle of French culture in North America, la belle province is the place to visit for a potent reminder of how Québec came to be—and remains—a distinct society in our country. Music festivals are a perfect centrepiece for a vacation and one of Québec’s most iconic is the Festival d’été de Québec. The festival is Canada’s oldest music festival and has been going strong since 1968. With such a legacy, it comes as no surprise that this world-class event attracts an impressive lineup of talent each year. But the best part of this festival is the vibe created by the setting and the local arts and culture community—the city comes alive with arts de la rue, or street performers, and

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there is no escaping the celebratory atmosphere. The Festival d’été takes place at a series of outdoor stages in downtown Québec City, next to the walls of Old Québec—the only walled city north of Mexico. Headliners play the main stage on the Plains of Abraham and include an astounding and diverse array of acts, such as The Weeknd, Neil Young, Beck, The Chainsmokers, and Dave Matthews Band. With North America’s biggest self-supporting stage and two huge projection screens that provide close-up views of the musicians, there is no bad seat at this venue. When the gates open, fans vying for a front-row spot race to the stage, others stroll over to the grassy knolls to spread out a blanket or chairs, and those who are willing to pay a little extra for assigned seating take their place at the bleachers on the right side of the stage. Although the Plains of Abraham venue

Dave Matthews closing out the 51st edition of the Festival d’été

experience, as it was here that the British defeated the French to gain control of Upper Canada in the 1700s. The plains are also next to the Citadelle de Québec—a fortress that was built in stages starting in 1673 and forms part of the fortifications of Québec City. The citadel is an active base for the Canadian Armed Forces’ only Francophone infantry regiment and is the Governor General’s second official residence. A guided tour of the citadel provides insight into over 300 years of history and a spectacular panoramic view of the city and St. Lawrence River. One of Québec City’s newer historic sites (yes, there is such a thing) is the ruins of the SaintLouis Forts and Châteaux located under the Dufferin Terrace, near the iconic Château Frontenac. Samuel de Champlain built the original fort in 1620 and his successor built a series of four châteaus on the same site that were home to French and British governors for two centuries. In 1834, the

château was destroyed by fire and the remains were buried when the terrace was built and enlarged. Although three archeoscopes (glass prisms) on the terrace provide a view of the ruins, it’s worth the price of admission to head underground and explore the site. Since the most of the music at the Festival d’été starts after 5 pm, there is plenty of time to explore the city, brush up on your knowledge of Canadian history, and enjoy a crepe and a glass of wine on a terrace. A stroll through the narrow cobblestone streets will transport you back to New France and give pause for reflection on the city’s 400+ year history and Canada’s colonial past. And though it might sound cliché, the Festival d’été has something for everyone because it is not attached to a specific genre—it’s an epic event that matches that complements its setting just as Chardonnay complements Camembert. For a full review of the festival, visit thewalleye.ca/getaway

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A spectacular view of Québec City and the Saint Lawrence River from the Citadelle of Quebec

▼ Leo Pellegrino of the brass house band Too Many Zooz performing at the Montreal Jazz Festival

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James Boraski Clocks the Miles Thunder Bay Singer/Songwriter Brings His Music to the Region By Kris Ketonen The idea came to Boraski after he was invited to play at this year’s Lighthouse Blues Festival in Kincardine, Ontario. “That’s a long way for us to drive for one show,” Boraski says. “I asked my two bandmates that are going with me on the tour if they would be okay with throwing a bunch of dates together in succession and seeing what came out of it.” The first leg of the 4,000-kilometre tour ran June 28 to July 1, and saw Boraski play shows in Rossport, Sault Ste. Marie, and the Wawa Music Festival, and then mark Canada Day with a performance in Neebing. Boraski then returned

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ow do you make the long, often-lonely drive along the highways of Northwestern Ontario easier to handle? If you’re James Boraski, you turn to the blues. The Thunder Bay bluesman— along with bandmates Mike Carson and Brad Rusnak, together known as the MomentaryEvolution Trio— embarked on his first-ever Clockin’ the Miles Blues Tour earlier this summer. The tour served two purposes, Boraski says: not only did the gigs break up the 15-hour drive to a performance at a southwestern Ontario blues festival, but it also gave the trio a chance to show their stuff in some new places.

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to Thunder Bay so he could play at the Thunder Bay Blues Society tent at the local Bluesfest. Then the trio hit the road again for the second leg. Between July 11 and July 17, they played Shuniah, Sault Ste. Marie, Lavigne, the Lighthouse Blues Festival, and the Monarchs & Music event in Haliburton, then wrapped things up in Terrace Bay. “Many of those cities, I’ve never played before,” Boraski says, adding that some of the shows sold out, and others led to invitations for a return performance in the future. “This is an incredible opportunity to get my music and our band name out there.”

Boraski says he’s in a good position to embark on tours like this: he’s retired, so he can focus on his music full-time. His bandmates on the tour also make their living from music (playing and teaching). “We can do maybe what a lot of other bands in town can’t do,” Boraski says. “When you start stringing together seven or eight or nine shows, 10 shows, in 11 days, not everybody can get away to export the product of their talent. I feel very fortunate that I’m able to do that.” For more information, visit jamesboraski.com.

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BURNING TO THE SKY

Campfire Songs By Gord Ellis

n a hot August night, not much can beat a crackling fire, a cold beer, and someone playing really cool songs on a guitar. The great thing about summer campfires is that guitar playing—like food—tastes better outdoors. You don’t have to be Jimmy Page’s lovechild with Joni Mitchell to hold the crowd. Three chords and the truth will do. There are so many songs and genres that can be delivered well around a fire, but simple music coupled with memorable lines and powerful messages usually rules the day. Since picking a half dozen “must do” campfire songs to sing is basically impossible,

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I’m going with artists. I realize this list will skew Boomer but hey, when Kanye starts getting sung around the campfire the Lord can call me home. Here is my list. Neil Young Arguably the king of the campfire, Shakey’s songbook is tailor-made for wood smoke, beer, and moonlit nights. It’s hard to pick favourites, but “Sugar Mountain” is near the top of the list. The original recording has the snap of a fire in the background, and it is made up of nice, basic cowboy chords. Running a close second would be “Heart of Gold,” the best Bob Dylan song he never wrote. If someone

can negotiate the harmonica licks, the impact is even better. There are many other worthy Neil songs, but “Harvest Moon” sure sounds good under a full moon. Yes people, you need a few Neil songs in the repertoire. Bob Dylan Speaking of Bob, he is another cat whose songs have been banged out on smoke-infused flat tops since 1964. Dylan’s more anthemic, folky songs get the nod, with “Blowin’ in the Wind” being the obvious and most famous choice. It still sounds good, and can be played in a wide variety of styles and keys. Running a close second is “The Times They Are A Changin’,’” which is still relevant and potent 50-plus years on. Other staples include “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” and “Lay Lady Lay,” but bust out “Like a Rolling Stone” for a great late night singalong. Blue Rodeo So Canadian and so campfire-ready, Blue Rodeo is a band whose repertoire is built for lusty, beer-emboldened singing. This is a band that also structures its songs in such a way that most half-decent guitar players can sound pretty good. Once again, there are so many great songs to choose from, but for sheer singalong-ability “Hasn’t Hit Me Yet” must be considered at the top of the BR hit list. Fast, strummy guitars, (mostly) easy to remember words and a soaring chorus—yup, it’s a good one to bust out. A touch more downbeat but no less popular around the fire is “Bad Timing.” Everyone’s favourite if only song, and usually brings a few nostalgic

tears...or was that the wood smoke? Even darker—but perfect for a late night strum—is Greg Keelor’s “Dark Angel.” This haunting ballad sounds just as good on guitar as piano—but kids, you need to know the words. ALL the words. Joni Mitchell Yes, Joni’s songs are a bit more complicated musically, but they can be faked relatively well, and are always appreciated. Needless to say, “Big Yellow Taxi” is a singalong favourite, and not too hard to bang out from memory. Also super cool and fun is “This Flight Tonight”—no one will see that one coming. Finish off the Joni trilogy with “Woodstock” and you will have them eating s’mores out of your hand. Gordon Lightfoot Canada’s greatest storyteller is also a perennial favourite around the summer fire pit. I think we all know which song gets played the most, at least around Lake Superior: ”The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” ( just make sure to learn all the words in the right order—no easy task). The horny and slinky “Sundown” is a great one and works well with a couple guitars if you have that capability. That solo is a killer on acoustic. Finally, “If You Could Read My Mind” is not only one of the most beautiful songs ever written, but is familiar to almost everyone. Finger-picking is nice, but a soft strum will work. It pains me to leave artists like Sheryl Crow, Tom Petty and Johnny Cash off this list, but maybe they can be part of next year’s campfire list. Enjoy the rest of the summer.

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his coming August, Ribfest will be bringing a brand new musical act to Thunder Bay, coming to us all the way from Norfolk, Nebraska. The headliners of Ribfest, The Back Forty, are a four-piece band founded in 2011 who have garnered a great deal of success playing venues across northeast Nebraska. The Back Forty describe their style as “a mix of modern country, southern rock, and 80s and 90s rock,” with inspiration coming from the likes of both Eric Church and Blink-182, and throughout the night the audience can

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expect to hear some familiar tunes that The Back Forty make entirely their own. Not only does guitarist Nick Wieman have over 10 years of experience, but he doubles as a radio personality, and has a knack for engaging with the audience. Steve Wemhoff, the lead singer, brings colossal vocals and talent on multiple instruments throughout the set. Stewart Havranek, the percussionist, is a scholarship winner who has experience ranging from orchestras and ensembles to country and hard rock bands. Meanwhile, it only

took Steve Bierman two weeks on the bass before he joined his first band and started playing live; now with nine years of experience the audience can expect a dynamite performance from him. As an ensemble, The Back Forty are owners of their own production company and have experience setting up their own outdoor “street dance” style of venue, so Ribfest can expect a lot of energy coming from these seasoned performers. The Back Forty claim that the key to their success is in their ability to turn any crowd into immediate

fans, so consider yourself warned. Once you hear these guys play, you won’t be able to help but dance and sing along, mouthful of ribs or not! Thunder Bay might be a bit further north than The Back Forty are used to, but their headlining show is gearing up to be one you won’t want to miss. Good food and good music, what more can you ask for?

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Along Comes a Spider

Alice Cooper at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium By Justin Allec

hut the closet door tight. Is your night light on? Good. And don’t you dare peek under the bed. If you go looking for scares, you just might find them because rock’s original boogeyman, Alice Cooper, is coming to the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium on August 29. The iconic singer is touring in support of his 27th album, Paranormal. It’s a great collection of intricate, urgent rock songs—the perfect backdrop for Cooper’s grimy voice singing about damaged love, fast cars, and, of course, dead things. I’m betting that for you it doesn’t matter if Paranormal is good or

bad, though the singer has recorded much, much worse albums during his lengthy career. What does matter is how great a lot of Cooper’s music is, and the legendary live horror show, his own rock n’ roll Grand Guignol. Though we’ve become comfortable with the aging Cooper’s benign off-stage personality, his music and concerts have always been about insanity manifested—songs like “Halo of Flies,” “Snakebite,” and “Generation Landslide” illustrate the forces of addiction, obsession, violence, fear, and punishment. Cooper acts as his own executioner and along with a host of other identities, be

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he first official Live on the Waterfront of 2018 brought some funky sounds to the downtown core on July 11, attracting a sizeable crowd despite the chill in the air. The evening kicked off with Hunt and Gather, an original band that gives off classic rock vibes. They are born and bred Thunder Bayers, and know how to play to a crowd of the same. Their energetic presence welcomed and warmed up the audience as they arrived at the Marina. With a band of this calibre as an opening act, one could only assume you were in for a musical adventure. Following Hunt and Gather was a group of musicians who added to the musical diversity of the evening. Martin Blanchet Jazz Quintet: Café Paris transported us to the Seine

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with their French lyrics and catchy jazz tunes. These classically trained musicians brought in a feeling of sophistication and charm to the evening. Their sound was relaxing and cool, as well as upbeat and danceable. Closing the show was Junonominated, eight-person band Five Alarm Funk. As they took to the stage it became very clear that there is a large Funk fandom in Thunder Bay. The crowd thickened near the stage, and colourful outfits began to emerge. It is obvious why Five Alarm Funk has such a following, as well as a Juno nomination: they are bouncy, animated, and talented. From a conga player wearing a tutu to synchronized theatrics, Five Alarm Funk’s stage presence is enough entertainment even without

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the accompaniment of their wellhoned eccentric funk—but they have that, too. One song was introduced as being “named after a giant hot dog.” The previously tutu-ed conga player then donned a hot dog hat, and the band was off with more fun antics and superior sounds. Live on the Waterfront has thus far brought in a respectably diverse lineup of musicians to give Thunder Bay an evening of genre dabbling, all free of charge. They have more incredible acts coming to the waterfront every Wednesday for the rest of the summer, including the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, Jean-Paul De Roover, and Greenbank, to name a few. Take advantage of these free events, and bring a lawn chair!

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omewhere between singing your heart out, dancing your butt off, and lounging all day long, you’ll realize that the Winnipeg Folk Fest is much more than a standard musical event. First and foremost, the event is massive. We’re talking four days, seven stages, and over 70 performers. There are so many musical acts that if you can’t find a band you like, you probably don’t have ears. The festival also includes shows with translations for the hearing-impaired, which showcases their attempt to create enjoyable experiences for everyone. Among the many performers this year were heavy hitters such as John Butler Trio, Sheryl Crow,

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Five Alarm Funk, Valley Queen, Passenger, and Bahamas, just to name a few. Of course, with a lineup this good it seems redundant to discuss how amazing the shows were. Just reading the names should give you an idea of the festival’s musical awesomeness. Instead, let’s talk about some of the more innovative aspects of Winnipeg Folk Fest. For example, the festival gets closer and closer to being waste-free with each passing year. The food vendors at the park are encouraged to use compostable cups and other green packaging solutions. This is a truly awesome initiative, seeking to reduce the ecological impact of vendors and

festival-goers alike.Speaking of food, the festival offers many healthy food options and features countless free water stations, which is a real treat for anyone who plans on staying for the entire four-day event. You may also be interested to know that the Winnipeg Folk Fest hosts a young performer program which gives up-and-coming artists the chance to work with amazing musical mentors and share their talents with an enormous audience. The last major fact to note about the Winnipeg Folk Festival is its massive amount of volunteers. This year alone the festival received a helping hand from almost 3000

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Android 16 Instrumental Post-Rockers Reflect on Seven Years of Creating, Recording, and Performing By Stephanie Skavinski

ndroid 16 has been hitting the stage since 2011, saying everything they want to say with instruments alone—no lyrics. It’s one of the things that make them unique in the Thunder Bay scene. The band currently consists of Alex Grieg, Aaron Kainula, Dylan Maxwell, Josh Therriault, and Kai Leinonen. Leinonen joined after the release of the first album (The Language We All Want To Speak, 2014), and brought the

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guitarist Alex Grieg just had his last show with them at The Apollo. This was one of their most noteworthy performances, in their books. “Usually we’re pretty laid-back, but it was a really powerful set, with good energy and a great crowd. It didn’t really click until after the show that it was his last one with us. I think it would’ve had a totally different feel if we thought about that beforehand.” You can catch Android 16 at some of their favourite venues to play: The Apollo and Black Pirates Pub. “We like The Apollo for the sound in the space, but we feel like our musical careers have grown with the Pub because we started playing around the same time it opened. And Shaun Kelly is the best soundman in town.” After having just released their fourth album, JOSH (no reference to Therriault, but rather some cool graffiti found in a friend’s basement, which is also the cover art), the band is already looking forward to writing new material.

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Band: Phoebe the Feeb Hometown: Thunder Bay, ON Genre: Progressive Rock Recommended if you like: Red Hot Chili Peppers, No Doubt, Radiohead, Iron & Wine, Muse Online: @phoebethefeeb Next Show: August 10 at The Foundry

t’s a well-known fact that TBay has no shortage of musicians. For a city so far removed from other major centres, we have plenty of talented bands/acts of nearly every genre. As a promoter who works with many of these bands, I’m always fascinated by the way they come together. One band will break up only to form two or three or four new bands. It happens a lot, and it’s what keeps the scene alive. So when I first heard about Phoebe the Feeb I was immediately interested in who the players were, and was surprised that this particular

trio came together considering their very different musical backgrounds. Phoebe the Feeb is made up of Aaron Gee (drums), Will Trembley (bass), and Nathan “Nabo” Bortolon (guitar vocals). Gee comes primarily from a metal/rock background, and was in local bands Twins of Leda, As I Fall, Point North, and Fragments of Four; Trembley comes from local bands Solartide, Point North, and Amelia (a band that dominated the music scene back in the days of Kilroy’s); and Bortolon played in Vaya and took on the role of lead guitar in the original line up of Jordana And The Bastard Hammers (with yours truly on drums). Originally setting out to become a massive hip-hop live band with 10 members, Phoebe the Feeb ran into scheduling issues and soon became a prog-rock trio. “When Phoebe first started two and a half years ago, the hip hop intentions didn’t play out like we had hoped. So Nabo started

bringing his original material to the table, and we pretty much wrote around his offerings at first,” explains Gee. “Now we are so in tune with how we each play that we just build off of a riff, drum beat, or anything that one of us knuckleheads will spit out, then Nabo adds vocals after.” Musically, Phoebe the Feeb are all over the map with an eclectic mix of influences. They combine elements of everything from rock and metal to funk, reggae, and folk with a touch of dad jokes and a little Blue Dream to keep it interesting. The band name comes from the Ashley Banks character Phoebe “Feeb” Crenshaw in the 1987 horror comedy movie The Monster Squad. “I am obsessed with it,” explains Gee. “I used-car-salesmanned the other dudes into thinking it was a good band name.” For a band that’s only been around for a couple years, Phoebe the Feeb have had some pretty big

highlights in their musical career. In 2017 they released their debut EP, The Fire That Burns Against The Cold, and are currently in the studio recording the follow up EP, The Pink Album, the proceeds from which they plan to donate to several local charities. And in February of this year, Phoebe the Feeb were given the opportunity to perform as guests with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra for the sixth annual Brew & Beethoven event. “The biggest accomplishment by far as a band was when we were given the OK to play with the TBSO,” explains Gee. “In order for them to play to our songs we had to meet a crazy deadline of writing 48 pieces of music in just over a month. We were composing five days of the week, while working full time jobs, and juggling family life. It was a crazy hectic few months, with an end game that us three dudes will remember forever.”

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owlin’ Pete Cormier’s main motivation for forming his Calgary rockabilly band Peter and the Wolves was a straightforward one: get people out on the dance floor. “I love to make people want to get up and dance,” Cormier says. “It’s something people are often so shy about, but it’s just a really worthwhile feeling to make it happen.” “And all kinds of people,” he adds. “Sure, it’s fun to get the young kids up dancing, but it’s probably more rewarding to see the old ladies get up like they’re teenagers again.” Peter and the Wolves embrace

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Drop Down

Into The Cold Grey Dawn

The Now Now

The Waves, The Wake

Gorillaz

Drop Down may be a side project but it’s far from being an afterthought. Take a look at the cover of their third release since forming in 2016—that azure, washy album cover that melts sky to earth, a perfect advertisement for four songs of hazy dream pop. Now take a listen. The flush of aquamarine on the cover isn’t just a visual motif, because this music is all about losing definition in favour of feeling, well, blue. Not hopeless or despairing, but pleasantly melancholic, like realizing the leaves are turning. Jangly guitar melodies ring out over a backdrop of droning hums and clattering drums, and plaintive vocals ebb and flow. There’s power here, regardless of the volume: full blast could shake the window, but at barely a whisper they’re just as absorbing. Go on— judge this little EP by its cover. You’ll be glad that you did. - Justin Allec

REVIEWS

If I had to choose a contemporary band to perform the soundtrack to my day-to-day life it would undoubtedly be Gorillaz. With that disclosure aside, I am happy to be reviewing their latest album The Now Now, released on June 29, bringing their discography up to six in total. Something worth noting is that on this album there is substantially less collaboration than on their last record Humanz, which garnered a lot of criticism. The Now Now, is definitely a return to a purer Gorillaz. While some of the tracks are uplifting and poppy, I get a more subdued feeling overall after a few listens. Tracks like “Lake Zurich,” “Hollywood,” and the opener “Humility” are awesome feel-good tunes while “Souk Eye,” “Fire Flies,” and “Kansas” provide the typical melancholy Damon Albarn sound Gorillaz are known for. The album only has two gears, up and down, which is surprising given the diversity of past works but overall, I still like it and I bet you will too.

Great Lake Swimmers

Great Lake Swimmers’ new album was inspired by 1960s AM radio and boy, does it show. This record makes for easy listening and many of the melodies and instruments remind me of mid-century beach rock and roll. This is especially apparent on the single “Alone but Not Alone.” “Falling Apart” is another standout track for me. The vocals are dreamy, but the instrumentals really take you away—a mix of piano and gorgeous, plucky strings give you the sense of floating on a cloud. I appreciate Tony Dekker’s attempt to avoid a rut (he wrote the songs on the album without his trusty acoustic guitar), but I also can’t help but miss the folksy GSL I’m familiar with. Overall, I think they pulled off the departure. - Alex Kruse

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Transform

The Beach Boys & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Bringing together the original vocal recordings of the Beach Boys and new symphonic arrangements performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, this album offers a fun twist on familiar classics. Admittedly, it’s almost impossible to improve on the Beach Boys, as their harmonies are plenty intricate and orchestral to begin with, but the new orchestral arrangements manage to add a subtle complementary setting to the songs, creating something new and inspired to honour their artistry. Throughout the album, dreamy string sections and rumbles of brass precede and bolster vocal sections without weighing them down. It’s with “Sloop John B” that the orchestra takes the most liberties, adding an impressive intro, while “Disney Girls” stuns with perfect orchestration. Overall, this album is a risky venture, but it works—the collaboration comes off as respectful instead of gimmicky, making it a feel-good listen for older fans and newer listeners alike. - Leah Ching

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JOSH

Android 16 This new release from Android 16 has an almost hypnotic vibe with their evolving repetitive melodic motifs. They’re also notable on the Thunder Bay scene for the distinctly instrumental nature of their work, and for including the violin on most of their tracks. On JOSH, the violin takes more of an atmospheric backseat than on other albums. Song titles like “56 Burgers” and “White or Whole Wheat?” leave me thinking there are probably some good stories attached that we may never hear. Musically, I was taken a lot of different places: sometimes hearing bits of The Rheostatics, other times Ohbijou, and even “In the Hall of the Mountain King” by Edvard Greig. The completely mellowed-out cover of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is a surprising contrast to the original that fits in well with the rest of the album. - Stephanie Skavinski

Ben Hamm

Who doesn’t love hearing a good secret? Maybe even better for some is anonymously releasing their secret to the universe. This is the premise of The Secret Room, and it’s become my go-to for quick (30 minute-ish) listens. Every two weeks, host Ben Hamm guides brave souls through the process of telling their long-held secrets that few, if any, know about. The topics are wide-ranging, from tragic to funny to unbelievable. My all-time favourite episode, “My Secret Career,” spans the “funny” and “unbelievable” categories—in it, CJ (the secret-teller) lets listeners in on the kind of secret that you might think could only be found in the movies. And for those who crave just a little bit more out of every secret, photos are cleverly posted on the podcast’s social media. I’m still waiting for the day when I’m listening to a secret and think, “Hey I know that voice!” - Tara George

I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You

Flavours of Northwestern Ontario

After a stranger butts in front of the brown-skinned Chariandy in line, asserting that she has the right to because she “was born here,” the author has difficulty explaining the event to his then three-year-old daughter. I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You: A Letter to My Daughter is his attempt to do just that. The author works to unpack the colonial and racist history underpinning modern Canada—a history that allows casual, hateful ignorance to thrive in a country that has an international reputation for being enlightened. Within this collection of essays, Chariandy is cautious with his prose to the point of timidity, which serves to disconnect the author from the topic, making some parts feel impersonal. The writing does take on more feeling when discussion moves into specific thoughts and emotions linked to changing relationships within his family, just not in a way I found specifically enlightening with regard to the politics of race.

We may not all go to culinary school, but that doesn’t mean we can’t all aim for culinary excellence. For many of us that means looking to cookbooks for inspiration, and sometimes that also means coming across exotic ingredients that are hard to source locally. With Flavours of Northwestern Ontario, you should have no difficulty finding what you need to cook these scrumptious dishes. A common complaint about cookbooks is lack of clarity in the directions and ingredient lists, so I particularly appreciate that Matthews breaks each recipe down into elements—for example, the caramel cream rice pudding with ginger has a separate ingredient list for both the caramel and for the pudding. Another helpful component of the book is the inclusion of tips relating to the ingredients and recipes, such as how to use fresh lemongrass and information on different forms of chocolate. Flavours of Northwestern Ontario succeeds in being educational while also being a pleasure to read and cook from.

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Architecture

View from the main deck

Alexander Henry docked at the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes

Welcome Home The Alexander Henry By Laurie Abthorpe

he Alexander Henry, a decommissioned Canadian Coast Guard light ice breaker and buoy tender, returned home to its Thunder Bay roots late last year. The Port Arthur Shipbuilding Company Ltd. commenced construction on the 3000-tonne, 197.8-foot ship as hull #119 in 1957. Construction was completed in 1958. On July 1, 1959, the ship entered service as a Canadian Government Ship (CGS), named after the 18th-century British explorer and fur trader Alexander Henry the elder. Coincidence or not, within his journals, Alexander Henry wrote about the restrictions ice caused navigating waterways of the northwest, particularly in the Red River District. In 1962, the ship was transferred

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Ship funnel to the newly created Canadian Coast Guard, becoming CCGS Alexander Henry with its homeport at Canadian Coast Guard Station Parry Sound. Serving on the Great Lakes until 1984, the CCGS Alexander Henry performed many duties. The ship and its crew worked on maintaining the aids to navigation systemâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;fixed, floating, and electronic aids that help determine position and course, indicating best or preferred routes and warnings of danger. They also transported lighthouse keepers, along with supplies, to and from seasonal lighthouses. Though manned with a crew of 34, the ship had a sleeping capacity of 51. Locally, springtime was marked by the appearance of the CCGS Alexander Henry in Thunder Bay, arriving to break up the ice with its

specialized hull, bow, and engine, opening the harbour for shipping season. After its retirement from the CCG, the Alexander Henry spent 30 years as a museum ship for the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes in Kingston, Ontario. When the museum had to relocate in 2016, the Alexander Henry was left at risk of being scrapped or sunk. The Lakehead Transportation Museum Society purchased the ship for $2 and the City of Thunder Bay provided $125,000 towards its $250,000 towing costs. The Henry returned home to Thunder Bay on June 27, 2017. Now located in its permanent home at Pool 6 in Marina Park, the Alexander Henry has undergone restoration work and is ready to be showcased through public tours and

used for special events. Not only a stand-alone museum, the ship also houses mini-museums focused on transportation at the Lakehead. On Saturday, September 8, 2018 between 10 am and 4 pm the Alexander Henry will one of the sites taking part in Doors Open Thunder Bay. Visit doorsopenontario.on.ca for more info. Laurie Abthorpe is the heritage researcher for the Heritage Advisory Committee, which advises City Council on the conservation of heritage buildings, sites and resources, and their integration into development. For more information on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heritage resources, visit thunderbay.ca/living/ culture_and_heritage.

Architecture

Engine order (Chadburn) telegraph, used for communicating orders between the wheelhouse and the engine room

Anchor chains on the boat deck

Steering Equipment on the ship’s bridge

Bridge of the ship

Officer’s quarters

Evershed Bearing Indicator, used to communicate a target’s relative bearing

Galley of the ship

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Health

The Fresh Market at TBRHSC

Wednesday Markets Bring Fresh Food to Hospital Community By Katherine Mayer, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

f you visit the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on a Wednesday throughout the summer, you will see and hear the buzz of the Fresh Market. The farmers market is held in the Cafeteria Courtyard at the hospital. Hosted by Prevention & Screening Services, the Fresh Market is already in its sixth year of operation, bringing local, fresh, and healthy items to staff, volunteers, patients, families, and visitors, while featuring vendors who frequently sell at the Thunder Bay Country Market. Every week, over 200 people attend the Fresh Market, which offers many health benefits to those that attend. The market is also one of the initiatives in helping to create a healthy workplace environment, one of the hospital’s strategic goals. Staff consistently visit the market every Wednesday to purchase ingredients to use in their nightly or weekly meals. Shopping on site is a routine for many staff members who enjoy the convenience. “I am so appreciative of having easy access to fresh, tasty, local food at the hospital’s market,” says Michelle Addison, director of Health Professions &

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Collaborative Practice at the hospital. “After work is always a hectic time, so being able to shop for groceries at lunch on site is really helpful in getting a delicious meal on the table for supper for my family.” Another success of the Fresh Market is helping staff develop new cooking skills and interests. Prevention and Screening Services at the Hospital provide a variety of healthy recipes featuring seasonal products sold at the market. Elaine Edwards, regional stroke educator with the Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network at the hospital, shares that the recipes help to add creativity in her cooking. “All the recipes that I have picked up at the market have been delicious and allow me to try new produce or products. I look forward to trying more new recipes and local ingredients that I might not have tried if they were not provided here,” she says. The Fresh Market is an ideal place to educate staff, patients, and visitors about healthy eating. According to the Cancer Quality Council of Ontario, only 32% of adults in Northwestern Ontario

consume five or more vegetables and fruit per day, which makes the market’s role important in contributing to chronic disease prevention in our region. Engaging with vendors is a key selling point to attend and volunteer at the market for Krysta Logozzo Daniele, Information Services project lead at the hospital. “I always leave the Fresh Market feeling inspired to continue gardening and cooking after interacting with the vendors who sell their own products,” she says. Having Fresh Market farmers and vendors on site providing education on growing, planting, harvesting, storing, and preparing local produce and products encourages attendees to shop local and may even give them the confidence to grow their own gardens at home. The Fresh Market runs every Wednesday from June until the first week of October, and is open from 11 am to 1 pm at the hospital’s Cafeteria Courtyard. Stop by to witness the great impact the market has made on our staff, patients and families.

Green

10% Local Food Challenge

Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is By Karen Kerk, Coordinator, Thunder Bay & Area Food Strategy

e all know the benefits of eating locally grown/produced foods. But then why do we hardly follow through when it comes to actually spending our food dollars locally? If you really want to support local, you need to put your money where your mouth is. The 10% Local Food Challenge asks you to commit to spending 10% of your food budget on locally grown/produced foods. For a family of four, the average spend on groceries is about $250 per week. 10% of that food spend is $25. What can you get for about $25/week locally? I can get a pack of ground beef ($5), a dozen eggs ($5), a huge bunch of spinach ($5), potatoes ($3), carrots ($3) and a loaf of bread ($6) ($27). Not too shabby! Here are some tips to help get you started on the 10% Local Food Challenge: Find out what’s available: Do you really know what’s grown and produced in our region? Chances are there’s a lot more available here than you thought. A walk around the Thunder Bay Country Market will show you what’s in season here at any given time. Put your money to work: Think of spending your money as voting for the kind of world you want. If you want cheap imports, “vote” for that. If you want sustainable and environmentally and economically beneficial impacts, then “vote” for local. Switch out regular items for local versions: We don’t consume a lot of bread in our house, but when we do, it’s going to be a delicious sourdough loaf from Both Hands. I’m happy to

pay $6 for a loaf of quality bread that will get completely eaten. Have a weekly all-local meal: Make a point of letting kids or guests know what was grown or raised locally in each meal. Summer is a great time to start this tradition. Get to know your farmers: Get your butt down to one of the local markets in town. Talk to producers and ask questions. Take a tour. Pick your own. Join a CSA. And bring family and friends with you. Plan ahead: Meats and dairy products are available year round, and some produce is also available year round thanks to ingenious greenhouse growers, but the vast majority of produce is only available for a limited time. Learning how to freeze, preserve, or dehydrate foods when they are the freshest will preserve their flavour and allow you to enjoy the harvest throughout the year. Ask for more local: Does your favourite grocer or restaurant carry any local products? If they do, consider “voting” for those items when you are there. To have a really sustainable local food system, we all need to get on board and vote with our dollars. Start small (or start big!) and track your progress. Share ideas with family and friends. And enjoy each and every bite. Watch for EcoSuperior’s Hands On Sustainability workshop coming up September 19 at Waverley Library, with a recipe exchange and howto session on the 10% Local Food Challenge. tbfoodstrategy.com

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AugustEventsGuide August 1–5

Fisherman’s Picnic 2018 Downtown Harbor Park, Grand Marais

This is way more than just shore lunch! It’s the 88th annual Fisherman’s Picnic and downtown Grand Marais is filled with visitors checking out the crazy days sales, craft show, daily contests and prizes, live music, kids activities, and so much more!

visitcookcounty.com

August 1 & 8

Plant-Based (Vegan) Cooking Class Urban Abbey

These cooking classes will focus on vegan meals you can make at home, including breakfast, lunch, desserts, and snacks. Remember to bring a container as there are usually leftovers.

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August 1 & 9, 7:30–9 pm

Port Arthur Historical Walking Tour Port Arthur

Intrigue. Hidden tales. Lost history. Learn the stories behind the stories of downtown Port Arthur during this 90-minute walking tour.

thunderbaymuseum.com

August 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 7:30 pm

Downtown Abbey Road

Maple Tops Activity Centre

From the people that brought you last year’s summer theatre hit, Greased, comes a whole new story from Randy Apostle of Celebrations and Jubilations Dinner Theatres. See this month’s Film & Theatre section for more info.

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August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 1:30– 2:15 pm

Chair Yoga

Norwest Community Health Centres

Low-impact yoga facilitated by a certified yoga instructor. Free of charge, snack provided, accessible building on bus route and bus tickets upon request.

norwestchc.org

Love and Kindness Festival

Italian Cultural Centre

Fort William Historical Walking Tour Fort William

Intrigue. Hidden tales. Lost history. Learn about the “wild west” history of Fort William in this 90-minute walking tour.

It’s thousands of happy Harbourites, gathered on beautiful Lake of the Woods. Featuring epic performances by Moon Vs. Sun, Serena Ryder, Buckcherry, and Three Days Grace.

harbourfest.ca

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August 4, 11, 18, 25, 9:30 am–12:30 pm

Kakabeka Farmers’ Market Kakabeka Legion

During Crickets Comedy Show you will see a MC, opening acts, and a world-class headliner! Each show is 90 minutes or more and we play host to some of the best comedians in North America.

At Kakabeka Farmers’ Market you’ll find fresh locally grown produce, local meats, jams, breads, pies and treats, perennials and other plants, woodwork by local artisans, knitting and sewing, cosmetics and many other local products!

kakabekafarmersmarket.ca

Join us for the 28th annual Festa Italiana! See this month’s City Scene section for more info.

italiancc.com

August 7, 7:30–9 pm

Court Street Historical Walking Tour Court Street

Scandal. Justice. Recovery. Hear stories of wealth and tragedy from PA’s early suburb in this 90-minute walking tour.

thunderbaymuseum.com

August 7, 6:30 pm

Tarot Card Reading with Jared Hynnes Waverley Resource Library

Have you ever wanted to know how to read your own tarot cards but wanted something more in-depth than what the internet can give you? Jared Hynnes is a professional tarot card reader who can help guide you in accessing your own skills.

tbpl.ca

August 8, 10 am–4 pm

Seed Saving Workshop

Roots to Harvest

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Festa Italiana

If you are interested in learning how to grow and save your own seeds, then this free workshop is for you.

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August 4, 7:30–9 pm

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Exhibits featuring the work of artist Shaun Hedican and the Group of Stephen art collective.

August 5 & 6

Kenora

The name says it all! The festival’s mission is simple: to spread love and kindness. Located just outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario, The Love and Kindness Festival is a three-day celebration of love, life, music, art, and spirit!

Baggage Building Arts Centre

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Harbourfest

Crickets Comedy

General Food Art Sports Music

and intimate concert in a charming barn setting! Farm-based appetizers will be paired with Irish pipes, French Canadian fiddle, swinging guitar, and a few love songs. Local beer and refreshments will be available for purchase. Featuring Pierre Schryer, Clay Breiland, and Ireland’s Martin Nolan.

August 4 & 5

Swamp Road, Kaministiquia

August 4–26

Farm Tasters & Fiddle Shaun Hedican 1st Tunes Nation Art Exhibition & Group of Stephen Corbett Creek Farm, Murillo Corbett Creek Farm presents a unique Exhibition

thunderbaymuseum.com

August 3–5

August 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31

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August 4, 8–10:30 pm

August 8, 11–11:30 am

Japanese Knotweed Invasive Plant Pull Junot Park

Learn about the threat of this invasive species in the area and help control its spread. No experience necessary. Please be sure to wear sturdy footwear and bring a reusable water bottle. Gloves can be provided. Pre-registration is requested for this event.

ecosuperior.org

August 8–12

Canadian Lakehead Exhibition Annual Family Fair

Canadian Lakehead Exhibition Ride the midway at the annual CLE Family Fair. There is always a great entertainment lineup including a kids world, cooking demos, creative arts, a petting zoo, and plenty of food and merchandise booths.

cle.on.ca

August 9, 7:30–10 pm

TBSO Summer Fiddle Funraiser Urban Abbey

Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra is hosting a “funraiser” this summer featuring Pierre Schryer (fiddle, foot percussion), Clay Breiland (guitar, voice), and Ireland’s Martin Nolan (uilleann pipes, whistle). Three exceptional artists with a high energy performance that you won’t soon forget!

tbso.ca

August 10 & 11

Harry Potter Festival

Willow Springs Creative Centre Willow Springs Creative Centre is hosting its first-ever Harry Potter Festival, aimed at both young and grown-up fans of the books and films. See this month’s Film & Theatre section for more info.

willowsprings.ca

August 10 & 11, 5 pm-9 pm

BrewHa Craft Beer Festival Prince Arthur’s Landing

BrewHa! Craft Beer Festival is back! See this month’s Top Five for more info.

brewhafestival.com

August 10–12

Trout Forest Music Festival Waterfront Park, Ear Falls

The “Trout” features music, workshops, creative arts selection, great food, and the best in northern hospitality with the beautiful Trout Lake Forest as a pristine backdrop.

troutfest.com

August 10–12

Grand Portage Rendezvous Days and Celebration Pow Wow Grand Portage Monument Heritage Center

The annual gathering is the community’s biggest and most grand celebration of the year, a time when Grand Portage comes alive and reflects on its rich heritage.

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August 10–12

Live from the Rock Folk Festival Pull-A-Log Park, Red Rock

The Live from the Rock Folk Festival is an annual music and arts festival located on the beautiful shore of Lake Superior in Red Rock, Ontario. See this month’s Top Five for more info.

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August 11

Until August 11

Die Active Art Collective Photography Exhibition

Definitely Superior Art Gallery

This innovative art exhibition builds upon the growing strength/phenomena of the Die Active New Generation Art Collective, now celebrating its 10th year of contemporary art activities involving 700+ new generation artists. This year’s Die Active Art Exhibition will showcase 35 emerging photographers from Northwestern Ontario. Curated by Laura-Lynn Petrick, Chad Kirvan, and Sarah McPherson.

definitelysuperior.com August 11, 11 am–2 pm

Invasive Plant Yard Removal Workshop

Central Natural Environment Gardens

Do you have an invasive plant in your backyard? Do you want to learn about invasive plants that could impact your property? Come with questions or just come to learn! Learn how to identify invasive plants, how to best remove them, and more.

A trail run with a short course and a long course, and as always, a free kids’ mini-race! Cost is $5 per participant.

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August 17 & 18

Moose N’ Fiddle Music Festival Nestor Falls

The Moose N’ Fiddle summer music festival is centred around professional and emerging musicians, folk bands, country singer/songwriters on the outdoor stage with curated artisans, craft beer tent, music workshops, and food trucks on-site creating a villagelike atmosphere.

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August 17, 18, 24, 25, 31

Movie Nights on the Waterfront Marina Park

Come and get your zen on with Yoga & Beer at the Brewery! After the 90-minute yoga flow there will be snacks and appetizers available for everyone to enjoy and mingle with the class.

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Fort Under Siege

Fort William Historical Park

Experience the dramatic confrontation between two mighty rivals, the North West Company of Montreal and the Hudson’s Bay Company of England in this historical reenactment.

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August 18 & 19

Thunder at the Bay Car Show

Canadian Lakehead Exhibition

cle.on.ca

August 12 & 26, 10 am–11:20 am

August 18, 2–4 pm

August 18 & 19

Rooftop Pints and Poses Yoga

Voyageur Brewing Company, Grand Marais, MN

Brewery yoga is back! Relax and stretch on a rooftop and achieve serenity in the sunshine before treating yourself to food and drink refreshment afterwards in the taproom. Mat supplied, or feel free to bring your own.

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Garlic Mustard Invasive Plant Pull Come out for the third invasive plant pull of the season at McVicar Creek and pull any additional growth of garlic mustard along the recreation trail. This effort is vital in limiting the spring growth of this invasive plant next season.

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ecosuperior.org

Until August 11

August 14, 6–8pm

Sleeping Giant Beer and Local Food Pairing Nights Sleeping Giant Brewing Co.

The second Tuesday of every month is a featured SGBC brew and local food taste night! For a $5 donation towards Roots to Harvest, you can sample them together, then stick around and try a few other drinks from the brewery.

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Amazing Race Bike Challenge Boulevard Lake

A self-guided tour on one of the best multi-use trails in the city! Maps are provided. During your ride, you will compete in cycling related challenges for points. Have you ever ridden a bike while serving a table? This is your chance!

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August 18

Westfort Street Fair Frederica Street, Westfort

The Westfort merchants host the annual Westfort Street Fair, with the proceeds going towards neighbourhood beautification projects and improvements. See this month’s Top Five for more info.

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August 18, 10 am–3 pm

Little Trout Day on the Bay

Little Trout Bay Conservation Area Ontario Nature will be running an interactive booth and an interpretive program as part of the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority Family Fun Day. The program will highlight identification and where to find reptiles and amphibians, threats to these species around the Great Lakes and illustrate the Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas as a citizen science initiative.

August 20 & 21

Summer Flower, Fruit, and Vegetable Show 55 Plus Centre

Come and see all the exhibits, grown by members. Admission is free.

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August 24–26

Ribfest August 18 & 19, 10 am–5 pm

thunderbay.ca

EcoSuperior

The annual Members Exhibition offers the opportunity for 100+ new generation, emerging, and established professional artists to share exhibition space and is designed to encourage eclectic and experimental works in the region. This diverse annual exhibition artists always draws out the best and most vibrant of art and audiences.. Anything can happen!

Sleeping Giant Brewing Co.

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The Annual Paju Mountain Run provides runners and walkers alike with the opportunity to experience beautiful Paju Mountain. Participants will be challenged with a 715 foot climb up Paju’s Mountain after taking a scenic run through Red Rock and past How Mountain, before reaching Paju’s Mountain road.

Definitely Superior Art Gallery

Kamview Nordic Centre

Yoga on Tap

Movies start after sunset, once it is dark. See this month’s Film and Theatre section for more info.

August 14, 11 am–1pm

DefSup Members Exhibition

August 18, 11 am–1 pm

Fresh Air Trail Run

View classics, off-roaders, cars, trucks, racing bikes and sleds, imports, sports cars (new and old), work-in-progress vehicles and much, much more.

36th Annual Paju Mountain Run Township of Red Rock

August 14, 6–8 pm

Nipigon Blueberry Blast Festival Downtown Nipigon

Come out to the 17th annual Blueberry Blast. It’s a fun filled weekend celebrating 17 years of blueberry picking and family entertainment.

nipigonblueberryblast.com

August 19, 7 am–11 am

Park Avenue Gateway Parking lot

It’s the seventh anniversary of RibFest! See this month’s Top Five for more info.

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August 25

Xterra Sleeping Giant Off-Road Triathlon

Sleeping Giant Provincial Park XTERRA Sleeping Giant is worth the journey! See this month’s Top Five for more info.

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August 27, 6:30 pm

Potala Meditation Group Waverley Auditorium

Learn Tibetan meditation practices.

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August 28, 6–8 pm

Fresh Air Trail Run Kamview Nordic Centre

This trail run features a short course and a long course, and a kids’ mini-race! Cost is $5 per participant.

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Kakabeka Falls Legion Half Marathon and 8K

August 28

The second annual Kakabeka Falls Legion Half Marathon takes folks along a closed TransCanada Highway, down some gravel roads into the Provincial Park around the Poplar Point Trail, down by the Falls, and back the start/ finish line at the legion.

The Path of the Paddle, a 1200 km water trail that is part of the coast-tocoast Trans Canada Trail, is officially opening on August 26! Come out to celebrate and hike, bike, or paddle!

Kakabeka Falls

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Grand Opening: Animikii Trail

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Until November 25

Uprising:The Power of Northwood Hills Road Mother Earth Thunder Bay Art Gallery Race and Fun Run August 19, 10 am

Parkdale Recreational Trail

Open to everyone, this 5 km race replaces the former No Frills. Runners start on the black path opposite Sir Winston Churchill high school. This race is run entirely on the black path.

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This exhibition charts Christi Belcourt’s artistic career beginning with early works showcasing the natural world’s beauty and on to her large sweeping murals, including her collaborations with knowledge holder, storyteller, and emerging visual artist Isaac Murdoch.

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AugustMusicGuide AUG 1 Live at The Waterfront Shred Kelly, Nick Sherman, Jean-Paul De Roover Marina Park 5:30 pm / No Cover / AA

AUG 2 Jazzy Thursday Nights The Foundry 7 pm / No Cover / 19+

Pulse as Pink Floyd + more Black Pirates Pub 8 pm / $6 / AA

Open Stage Thursdays The Foundry 10 pm / No Cover / 19+

AUG 3 For A Life Unburdened + Commencing Human Desperation Black Pirates Pub 10p m / $5 / 19+

DJ Big D

The Foundry 10 pm / $5 / 19+

Pout + Holy Grinder The Apollo 9 pm / $TBA / 19+

AUG 7 Tuesday Night Jam

250 Park Ave 7:30 pm / No Cover / AA

AUG 8 Live at The Waterfront Breabach, Hillsburn, Pierre Schryer Trio

The Foundry 1 pm / No Cover / 19+

Lovers Touch w/ DJ Supa The Foundry 10 pm / $5 / 19+

Sunshine + The Blue Moon The Apollo Bar 9 pm / $TBA / 19+

AUG 5 Open Jam

Branch 5 Legion 8 pm / No Cover / AA

AUG 6 Pavilion Concert Series Jim ‘n I (Sherry Aldrich, band leader) and Gibson, Martin and I (Bob Balabuck, band leader) Waverley Park 6:30 pm / No Cover / AA

Every Folk’n Monday Night The Foundry 7 pm / No Cover / 19+

Waverley Park 6:30 pm / No Cover / AA

Every Folk’n Monday Night

Marina Park 5:30 pm / No Cover / AA

The Foundry 7 pm / No Cover / 19+

String Celebration

AUG 14 Tuesday Night Jam

Trinity United Church 7 pm / $25 / AA

AUG 9 Jazzy Thursday Nights The Foundry 7 pm / No Cover / 19+

Open Stage Thursdays The Foundry 10 pm / No Cover / 19+

Road Waves

The Apollo Bar 9 pm / $TBA / 19+

AUG 10 Inspired by Folk

Trinity United Church 7 pm / $25 / AA

Doug and the Slugs AUG 4 Folk’n Saturday Afternoons

AUG 13 Pavilion Concert Series Rodney Brown and Friends + Rage N Ruin (Chuck Sandford, band leader)

CLE Coliseum 8 pm / $TBA / AA

The Gin Tonics

Red Lion Smokehouse 9:30 pm / No Cover / 19+

BrewHa After Party Weekend The Foundry 10 pm / $5 / 19+

AUG 11 Folk’n Saturday Afternoons The Foundry 1 pm / No Cover / 19+

BrewHa After Party Weekend

250 Park Ave 7:30 pm / No Cover / AA

AUG 15 Live at The Waterfront Dan Davidson, Sykamore + Greenbank Marina Park 5:30 pm / No Cover / AA

AUG 16 Jazzy Thursday Nights The Foundry 7 pm / No Cover / 19+

Open Stage Thursdays The Foundry 10 pm / No Cover / 19+

Bloom + The Franquilizers The Apollo Bar 9 pm / $TBA / 19+

AUG 17 The Vilification Farewell Show Black Pirates Pub 10 pm / $5 / 19+

The Apollo Bar 9 pm / $TBA / 19+

AUG 18 Folk’n Saturday Afternoons The Foundry 1 pm / No Cover / 19+

The Marwills Release Tour The Foundry 10 pm / $5 / 19+

Houseboat + Burial Etiquette

Fantasy Haus Three-Year Dragiversary Party

AUG 12 Open Jam

Branch 5 Legion 8 pm / No Cover / AA

AUG 28 Tuesday Night Jam

AUG 21 Tuesday Night Jam

Peter and the Wolves

The Foundry 7 pm / No Cover / 19+

250 Park Ave 7:30 pm / No Cover / AA

Ellen Froese-Kooijenga + Dylan Cooper The Apollo Bar 9 pm / $TBA / 19+

AUG 22 Live at The Waterfront The Zolas, The Treble + Ocean City Defender Marina Park 5:30 pm / No Cover / AA

AUG 23 Jazzy Thursday Nights The Foundry 7 pm / No Cover / 19+

Open Stage Thursdays The Foundry 10 pm / No Cover / 19+

The Lucky Dutch

North Shore Music Association 7 pm / $TBA / AA

AUG 24 DJ Big D

The Foundry 10 pm / $5 / 19+

BPP Ribfest After Party Black Pirates Pub 10 pm / $5 / 19+

Mattie Leon

The Foundry 10 pm / $5 / 19+

The Apollo Bar 9 pm / $TBA / 19+

AUG 20 Every Folk’n Monday Night

Black Pirates Pub 10 pm / $10/ 19+

Peter Mayer

Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais 7:30 pm / $TBA / AA

Open Jam

Branch 5 Legion 8 pm / No Cover / AA

AUG 25 Folk’n Saturday Afternoons The Foundry 1 pm / No Cover / 19+

The Foundry 8 pm / $TBA / 19+

AUG 29 Live at The Waterfront DJ Shub, Iskwé + Siedd Marina Park 5:30 pm / No Cover / AA

Alice Cooper

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium 8 pm / $105–$135 / AA

AUG 30 Jazzy Thursday Nights The Foundry 7 pm / No Cover / 19+

Hard Rock / Metal Tribute Night Black Pirates Pub 8 pm / $6 / AA

Open Stage Thursdays The Foundry 10 pm / No Cover / 19+

The Paul Reddick Band The Apollo Bar 9 pm / $TBA / 19+

AUG 31 Future Islands Crocks 8 pm / $25 / 19+

Blast From the Sun w/ DJ Big D The Foundry 10 pm / $5 / 19+

EDLA

Branch 5 Legion 9:30 pm / $5 / 19+

BPP Ribfest After Party Black Pirates Pub 10 pm / $5 / 19+

AUG 26 Open Jam

Branch 5 Legion 8 pm / No Cover / AA

AUG 27 Every Folk’n Monday Night The Foundry 7 pm / No Cover / 19+

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LU RADIO’S MONTHLY TOP August Show Spotlight

Top 20 1

Music

Parquet Courts Wide Awake! Rough Trade

15 Tom Misch Geography AWAL 16 Tyson Ray Borsboom* Sinner Self-Released 17 Bahamas* Earthtones Barchords

CILU 102.7fm’s Monthly Charts for this issue reflect airplay for the month ending July 18, 2018. Check out our weekly charts online at luradio.ca or tune in to the weekly Top 20 Countdown Saturday from 5-7pm (or the rebroadcast Monday 4-6pm) on 102.7fm in Thunder Bay or stream us live world-wide at luradio.ca.

ChessClub* These Flowers Are For You Urbnet

Loud 1

Lithics Mating Surfaces Kill Rock Stars

Piggybank* Piggybank EP Self-Released

Ghost Prequelle Loma Vista

Iceage Beyondless Matador

Towanda* Freak of Nurture Deface The Music

International 1

Chancha Via Circuito Bienaventuranza Wonderwheel

18 Greenbank* Glory Days Self-Released

The Blend

Hosted by Mike Perry Fridays 11pm - 12am The Blend is a mix of some of the most talented artists from all genres of music including Hip-hop, Nu-Metal, E.D.M, and R&B. Host Mike Perry finds it important to share their musical talent with the world, so they may be appreciated for their gifts. On The Blend, Mike’s programming is set to speak the mind and the soul of both the listener and the artist. And he wants all who hear it to keep tuned in and feeling every beat and every word through their whole being. Mike works to be the voice for those with musical talent, and give them their chance to be heard on his show, so one day, they can know that someone heard them, gave them the credit they deserve, and shared their art with the world!”

Song of the moment: Five Finger Death Punch - “Sham Pain”

Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks Sparkle Hard Domino Courtney Barnett Tell Me How You Really Feel Milk!

Jo Passed* Their Prime Royal Mountain

Soccer Mommy Clea Fat Possum

Sloan* 12 Murderecords

Honest Heart Collective Grief Rights Self-Released Boniface* Phantom Limbs EP Self-Released Peach Kelli Pop Gentle Leader Mint

10 Calpurnia* Scout Royal Mountain 11 Michael Rault* It’s A New Day Tonight Sleepless

19 Nap Eyes* I’m Bad Now You’ve Changed 20 U.S. Girls In A Poem Unlimited Royal Mountain 2

Angelique Kidjo Remain In Light Kravenworks

Kiran Ahluwalia* 7 Billion Six Degrees

Bombino Deran Partisan

Adékoa* Illusions Portland Productions

Electronic 1

Peppermoth* Glimmer Tide Big Mind

Oneohtrix Point Never Age Of Warp

Liminal Drifter The Dreams Hidden Shoal

Makeness Loud Patterns Secretly Canadian

Jazz

M.M. CRONE* M.M. CRONE Self-Released

Thievery Corporation Treasure from the Temple ESL/Eighteenth Street Lounge

Hip Hop

Jerry Weldon Those Were The Days Cellar Live The Manhattan Transfer The Junction BMG Emmet Cohen Masters Legacy Series Vol 2: Featuring Ron Carter Cellar Live

12 Jennifer Castle* Angels of Death Idée Fixe

ChanHays The Creepy EP Droppin’ Science

13 SUUNS* Felt Secret City

The Library Steps* Rap Dad, Real Dad Hand’Solo

B’s Bees* Kanata Self-Released

14 Buck Meek Buck Meek Keeled Scales

Young RJ Detroit Project Self-Released

Melody Diachun* Get Back to the Groove Third Beach

Factor Chandelier* Wisdom Teeth Fake Four Inc

Folk•Roots•Blues 1

Conor Gains* Compass Vega

The Lifers* Honey Suite Self-Released

Donovan Woods* Both Ways Meant Well

Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar* Run To Me Gypsy Soul

Nova Scotiables* Nova Scotiables Self-Released

* Indicates Canadian Content

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Weather and Small Biting Creatures (Don’t Despair!) A Local Insect Overview for Summer 2018 By Graham Saunders

here are many delightful aspects of spring and summer in northern Ontario. Clear air, infrequent severe weather, and comfortable temperatures (most of the time) are some of the delights that our region provides. But this is not a perfect world or a tourism article, so I must disclose that there is a downside: the parade of insects that invade rural and wilderness areas in the warm season. The timing of the appearance of various insects depends on the weather in any given year. This spring and summer have featured somewhat different timing from typical insect patterns of past years— dare I say the biting insects have been more restrained than usual? The usual timetable begins with relatively large mosquitoes that are slow and few in number. The next

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round features black flies—a good and bad news story. The good news is only the female black flies require a meal of blood, to produce eggs, and most of the more than 100 species of black flies in Canada prefer birds to humans. The bad news is the mere four species interested in humans seem to always be in my garden in early spring, and irritation from their bites can cause swelling and itching in some people. Black flies seem to be most abundant on warm, humid spring days and are usually common from mid-May to late June. A serious invasion of mosquitoes usually begins in mid to late May and persists longer than black flies (usually well into July, but depends upon the weather). Females seek blood for development of their eggs. As with black flies, there is a

mix of good and bad news. Canada has over 80 species of mosquitoes but only a few species are interested in humans. Mosquitoes are attracted to heat and carbon dioxide from exhaling, plus visual cues. They prefer more than one meal of blood, which compounds their role in transmitting various diseases. Deer flies and horse flies appear in June and warmer temperatures hasten their arrival. Unlike the sucking of a mosquito, these insects have biting mouth parts that can feel like they are taking a chunk flesh. Alas, there is often a trace of blood after they depart. Sandflies (no-see-ums) are 1 to 4 mm in length and are difficult to see, especially at night. Females need blood to reproduce and the burning sensation we feel with a bite is because of the human body’s

reaction to the protein in their saliva. They are not found in all areas but if present, fine screening is essential to keep them out of tents and trailers. Like it or not, the above insects are native to the Thunder Bay area. There are also intruders. The American dog tick, often called the wood tick, has become quite common. Ticks are not insects but they do bite. At my place southwest of Thunder Bay, they made a noticeable entrance about 14 years ago. Blacklegged ticks are also in the area and are a major concern because they can transmit Lyme disease. They are much smaller than American dog ticks, which is part of the problem because they are less obvious. Many people who live in rural surroundings or routinely hike in wilderness settings have mentioned to me that American dog ticks and most biting insects are less numerous this spring and summer. I can report only one day with a major black fly infestation, fewer mossies, and only occasional dog ticks in late spring (although zero is preferred). Last winter was colder than average and may have had a minor impact on dog ticks, but I think it was the weather this spring had larger impact on insects. March was “normal” for temperatures but had little precipitation, April was colder than average but dry, and May was warm but also dryer than average. The delayed but relatively dry spring months perhaps have disrupted timing of insect emergence and available water and moisture. In any case, most of us welcome the further decline in insect numbers that typically occurs in August.

WTIP North Shore Community Radio presents

11th Annual

RADIO WAVES MUSIC FESTIVAL September 7 - 9

At Sweetheart’s Bluff in the Grand Marais Recreation Area on Lake SuperiorhGrand Marais, Minnesota 25 local and regional actshOnsite foodhKids’ activities Admission at gate: $10/dayh$20/wkndhAges 12 and under free

Full music lineup and schedule online:

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Funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the Grand Marais Area Tourism Association, and Visit Cook County.

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Persians and Politics By Paul Mickleburgh

ome years ago, I observed a boy prodding his brother to quickly choose between two versions of that Thunder Bay delicacy, the persian. One was decorated with white icing, the other pink. The boy blurted out, “C’mon, they’re both the same…just different!” Up here, we know that despite the icing colour, a persian is a persian—even when the colour of the icing might be different. Can the same thing be said of Ontarians, as well? During our recent provincial election, voters across the province, north and south alike, were clearly dissatisfied with Kathleen Wynne and the Liberals, resulting in the party’s stunning defeat. In many southern

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Ontario ridings outside of urban centres, voters chose to express this dissatisfaction by voting for the Tories. Doug Ford’s election pledge to make life easier for families and bring prosperity back to the province definitely struck a chord with many southern voters, especially in suburban and rural areas where job security has been on the decline. Ford’s promises of lower gas prices and utility rates also likely gained him a lot of voters—and let’s face it, the buck a beer pledge didn’t hurt him, either. Nevertheless, despite such enticing promises from the blue party, Northwestern Ontario chose alternative hues: orange and red. Judith Monteith-Farrell triumphed for the

NDP in Thunder Bay-Atikokan and popular Liberal incumbent Michael Gravelle was re-elected in Thunder Bay-Superior North for an astounding seventh time. Meanwhile, both the Conservative candidates had distant third place finishes. Local voters seem to be saying that the needs of the north are different from those of our neighbours to the south. But what accounts for this difference in colour? Are we really like those pink and white frosted persians, “the same, but different? Certainly, there are issues facing the south that are not as high of a priority in the north. Part of Ford’s popularity rose out of crippling housing prices and skyrocketing Hydro One utility rates. In the north,

while our housing prices do take big bites from our paycheques, homeownership is much more attainable and sustainable. And Thunder Bay Hydro buffers us somewhat from the financial behemoth of Hydro One. Another big difference is that in the south there is a daunting proliferation of private business conglomerates and financial enterprises. The Conservative campaign cry to “Make Ontario Open for Business Again” by slashing taxes and cutting red tape struck paydirt in the south. But in the north, our large, private, resource-driven operations have largely evaporated. Instead, Thunder Bay is deeply dependent on government funded operations. Our hospital, corrections facilities, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, both school boards, numerous social service agencies, and numerous government service offices employ thousands. While Ford’s plan to lower taxes might sound like a good idea for those reliant on the private sector in the south, we still remember the Mike Harris years and know first hand that reducing taxes leads to public sector job losses and collective agreement clawbacks. This memory surely haunts us enough to ensure continued poor placing for local Conservative candidates. The underwhelming performance of the Conservative party in the north might also signal a rejection of the party’s stance on social issues. It is nice to think that here in the north we voted to support political candidates committed to promoting Indigenous rights— something that Ford, as we know, has no interest in. Thunder Bay has a strong, unique history of progressive politics rooted in trade unionism and our working class culture. Our voting patterns speak to it. We flip-flop between centre and left but rarely turn right. And from what we’ve seen so far, it doesn’t seem as though Ford is going to be the one to change our minds. We might all be living in the same province, but as this election has shown, our differences, thankfully, run deeper than just the coloured icing adorning our precious persians.

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Glitter and Gold Lyrics by Emily Kohne Some people wonder why they can’t have it all When they’re caught up looking in the crystal ball Some people wonder how they can be so sad When they’re dancing round in that gold and drag Some people wonder why you’re still in this town When all it does is just bring you down So boy please run away when you’ve still got the time Cuz when you get back it’ll all be just fine In all that glitter and gold, glitter and gold You sell yourself until you can’t be sold glitter and gold, glitter and gold You sell yourself until you can’t be sold anymore So when I get back you’re behind bars And all you’ve earned are those shiny scars Well did you listen to the advice I gave Or did you sit around digging your own grave Now you’re left alone with nobody to hold And it was all for that glitter, glitter and gold Glitter and gold, glitter and gold You sell yourself until you can’t be sold All the glitter and gold, glitter and gold You sell yourself until you can’t be sold anymore

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