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FOR THE LOVE OF DIRT 43
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MY SON THE HURRICANE 63
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Editor-in-chief Darren McChristie Editor Adrian Lysenko adrian@thewalleye.ca Assistant Editor Rebekah Skochinski Senior Editor Tiffany Jarva Copy Editors Amy Jones, Bonnie Schiedel
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Marketing & Sales Manager Meagan Griffin sales@thewalleye.ca Photographers Patrick Chondon, Bill Gross, Scott Hobbs, Chad Kirvan, Dave Koski, Shannon Lepere, Marty Mascarin, Darren McChristie, Laura Paxton Art Directors Steve Coghill, R.G.D., Dave Koski, R.G.D. production@thewalleye.ca
CoverStory: Summer Festival & Events Guide ■ 8 Thunder Bay Blues Festival ■ 9 BrewHa! ■ 10 Live from the Rock Folk Festival ■ 11 Tumblestone 8th Annual Pigroast and Music Festival ■ 12 Events Guide ■ 16 Everything You Need To Know About the Live from the Rock Music Festival
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■ 18 Grown-Up Fruit Salad ■ 21 Pineapple Express Café
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and Catering ■ 22 Day of the Daiquiris ■ 25 The True Meaning of Hoppiness
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■ 27 Michelle Latimer ■ 29 Superior Theatre Festival ■ 30 Summer Movies ■ 32 The Adventures of
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of Contemporary Art ■ 36 Mossberry Moon ■ 39 View From the Canoe #2
■ 40 Festival Season ■ 43 For the Love of Dirt ■ 44 Hidden Gems
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■ 47 The Madio ■ 51 Rustic Beauty ■ 54 Giving Back While On the Greens ■ 57 Moon Money Vintage
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■ 58 The Blues ■ 60 Live on the Waterfront ■ 63 My Son the Hurricane ■ 64 A Flamenco Experience ■ 67 Backstage ■ 68 A Walk in Memories ■ 71 A Night of Blues ■ 73 Bridging the Gap
Between Heavy and Melody ■ 75 Fresh Annexations
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■ 19 Drink of the Month ■ 48 Stuff We Like ■ 52 This is Thunder Bay ■ 76 Off the Wall Reviews ■ 82 Tbaytel July EVENTS ■ 84 Music EVENTS ■ 85 LU Radio's Monthly Top 20 ■ 88 The Wall ■ 89 The Beat ■ 90 The Eye
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he feeling of bare feet on freshly cut grass, the smell of sunscreen, and the taste of an ice-cold pilsner on a sweltering day. Sorry Julie Andrews, but these are a few of my favourite things. More specifically, these are things that I often associate with festival and events of the summer season. As painful as it is to remind my fellow Northwestern Ontarians, our summers are short and it’s best to optimize your time off while the days are long and hot. And with that in mind, we present our annual Summer Festival and Event guide to help you make the most of the season. And it’s not just music festivals we’re talking about. From a street art festival to a paddle, pedal, and pound triathlon and even a festival celebrating blueberries, we showcase a variety of events that will appeal to everybody. In our guide, we provide useful information including where to stay and what not to miss—we even throw in some insider tips. And speaking of favourites and useful information, this
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year the Live From the Rock Folk festival celebrates 16 years. Whether you’ve been attending since its inaugural year or you’re planning on going for the first time, we’ve made an infographic with some essential info for festival-goers. Also in the issue, Alex Kruse chats with Thunder Bay native and Canadian folk music icon Ian Tamblyn, who will be returning to Red Rock this year, Chef Rachel Globensky serves up a fruit salad recipe for grownups (spoiler alert: it has booze in it), and Leah Ching gets a sneak peek at the Superior Theatre Festival. Plus, just in time for summer, Kat Lyzun lets the secret out about Greenstone’s little-known, yet excellent canoe routes. This July marks The Walleye’s eight year anniversary. Thank you to our dedicated team of contributors and staff, as well as our readers and advertisers; without you and Thunder Bay’s flourishing arts and culture scene, we wouldn’t exist. - Adrian Lysenko
On page 98 of our June issue (Vol. 9 No.6) Kay Lee’s name incorrectly appeared as Lee Kay.
Featured Contributor Sarah McPherson Born in Toronto and raised in Thunder Bay, Sarah is a local mixed Ojibway artist and freelance photographer. She works for Neechee Studio as their standing photographer, and has worked for two years as the multimedia manager of Lakehead University’s student newspaper The Argus. Specializing in environmental portraiture, Sarah’s passion lies in supporting community projects and local businesses, as well as improving the self-esteem of her clients. She is also driven by a passion for travel and exploring the beauty of Northwestern Ontario. Check out Sarah’s photos of A Flamenco Experience on page 64
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To recognize Definitely Superior’s contributions to artistic excellence in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario, the gallery is holding a 30th pearl anniversary birthday bash. This “arty” party and glittery gala opening reception will feature special musical guest performances, art, and a spectacular multimedia show. It will also launch the annual members exhibition, which brings together over 100 new generation, emerging, and established professionals to share a space. Catered summer refreshments will be provided as well as cake and champagne. Vibrant art + cool people = anything can happen! Stop by between 7–10 pm for the reception; the exhibition runs until August 11.
Choose your challenge! This fun, familyfriendly event is a climb from base camp to the summit of the Matterhorn at Mount Baldy that can either be completed solo or divvied up as a team. The goal is to scale the mountain 12 times in four hours with a total distance of 1600 metres, so you do the math. There will be chip timing for the competitive-minded, as well as a lot of great prizes on the line and drinks to keep everyone happily hydrated. Plus all the proceeds will support Roots to Harvest programming. Things kick off at 10 am. Registration forms can be dropped off at Fresh Air. It’s your move!
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Take a rollicking trip down memory lane and step Back in 59 with summer theatre at Magnus. Written and conceived by Magnus Theatre’s artistic director Thom Currie, this nostalgic revue is a celebration of the biggest Top Ten hits of the late 50s and early 60s. A runaway hit at theatres across Ontario and Quebec since premiering in 2011 at the Showboat Festival Theatre, Back in 59 is a showcase of incredible harmonies, hilarious mashups, and heart-stopping choreography that will have you singing, cheering, clapping, and begging for more! Tickets are available at the Magnus Theatre box office and online, with a pay-what-you-can performance on Sunday, July 22.
Calling all foodies! Don’t miss out on this special fundraiser for Roots to Harvest that will see 300 people sharing dinner at one (really, really, really) long table. Led by Steve Simpson, chef and owner of Tomlin Restaurant, a team of chefs has created five delicious courses featuring the best our region has to offer. Guests will dine on culinary delights like celeriac and carrot carpaccio, conchiglie and whitefish, tomato salad featuring fresh mint and peas, smoked pork loin with corn salsa and grilled sweet potato, and a lemon and ricotta cake for dessert. Cocktails and mingling begins at 5 pm, dinner is at 6 pm. Tickets are $125; cash bar only.
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While we may not be as demonstrative as our neighbours to the south when it comes to showing our national pride, we do know how to throw one heck of a party. Canada Day on the Waterfront is the city’s biggest annual oneday event and unless you’re out at camp, we expect to see you there! The event will celebrate our nation’s history and achievements, and feature live entertainment and a host of other activities. The evening’s festivities begin at 5 pm and end at 11 pm (when it actually gets dark out) with an impressive fireworks display over the lake. Admission is free and so are the good times.
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Thunder Bay Blues Festival
Story by Emma Christensen, Photos by Dave Koski
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ith the Thunder Bay Blues Festival on downtown Port Arthur’s doorstep, there’s no need to travel this summer to take in a big-city festival vibe. Affectionately titled Bluesfest, the annual event is a hit with Thunder Bay residents and visitors alike. Bluesfest never fails to reveal a lineup of eagerly anticipated bigname artists, and this year is no exception. A few of the headliners—like Sheryl Crow and Sarah McLachlan—have been on the organizers’ wish list for years. “2018 is going to be arguably the biggest lineup that we’ve ever had in the history of the festival in terms of the calibre of the artists,” says Trevor Hurtig, manager of marketing and
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development for the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. Leading up to each evening’s headlining act are musical names of nearly equal popularity. “People will recognize Big Wreck and Sass Jordan on Friday, and the Arkells certainly have a lot of buzz with people right now,” Hurtig says. He makes special mention of Mindi Abair & The Boneshakers and Mary Bridget Davies and The Blues Brotherhood as lesser-known names that are not to be missed. “We have excellent local bands as well,” he adds. “Friday kicks off with The Angies and Arley Hughes, Saturday has the Boardroom Gypsies, and Sunday has The Chain and Southern Comfort.” Hurtig hints that fans can expect improvements to the context of the
performances. “Get ready for a whole new stage [and] audio-visual component to this festival that hasn’t been there before.” Bluesfest’s central location— with Lake Superior on one side and Port Arthur on the other—also encourages visitors to take advantage of downtown’s shopping and dining options. “We are one of really not a lot of festivals that allow you to come and go as long as you leave your wristband on,” says Hurtig. It’s an experience that keeps fans coming back, and Bluesfest has sold out for several summers in a row. This year, VIP tickets were snapped up within 10 days of being made available. Hurtig expects that lineups at the gate will be longer than ever, and urges attendees to allow plenty of time to park and walk to the festival grounds. For those who aren’t keen on hunting for parking in downtown Port Arthur, shuttle service will run to and from the Auditorium parking lot and depart every 20 minutes. Hurtig reminds us to be aware of the needs of others and remember that Bluesfest is still a smoke-free event. “Have a good time, be respectful,” he says. The festival has attracted visitors from around the world, according to its guestbook, but Hurtig maintains
that the city itself is responsible for Bluesfest’s 17 years of success. “We couldn’t do this festival without Thunder Bay coming and supporting it,” he says. “People seem to be happy to kick off their summer with it, and we really appreciate that.”
July 6, 7, 8 Where: Marina Park Headliners: Melissa Etheridge, Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, Pat Benatar, and Neil Giraldo Cost: $169 for a weekend pass with single tickets TBA if available What not to miss: Be sure to check out the wide variety of food vendors on-site, including Thai Kitchen, Bay Meats, and George’s Market, to name a few The scene: Big-city music festival meets small-town jam—presided over, of course, by the Sleeping Giant Where to stay: Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel and Suites, within sight of the festival grounds Food: Looking for an indoor meal? Take in the best of Thunder Bay’s dining scene just a few short blocks from the festival grounds, including Red Lion Smokehouse, Bight, In Common, Silver Birch, and many more Insider tip: Sensitive ears? Visit the Superior Hearing Centre’s booth for free earplugs Memorable moments: Meeting up with friends you see every year at Bluesfest!
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BrewHa!
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hen the organizers behind BrewHa! were discussing the idea of starting the craft beer festival five years ago they were sure they had a recipe for good times, but were still surprised by the feedback. “I mean, it’s beer, on a hot day, in a beautiful park, paired with local music and food… what we didn’t expect was the overwhelmingly positive response to craft beer,” says Jon Hendel, the festival’s co-chair. “You don’t expect someone with their camo shorts, Polaris t-shirt, trucker hat, and Crystal tattoo to be commenting, ‘Wow, the bouquet on this IPA is so floral and the pairing with this slider is perfect!’” With the festival now entering its fourth year, Hendel says he can attribute its success to not changing much from year to year.
“The festival is intended to be an event celebrating craft beer with everything else being the supporting variables. We want to continue showcasing the brewing process, styles, and flavours while modifying those variables like food pairings, music, and activities,” he says. “We are keeping the capacity the same with limiting tickets to 2000 per session. We want it to be a beer festival, not a waiting-inline festival. There will be about 20 breweries from across Ontario participating making for close to 100 varieties of beer.” A portion of the proceeds from this year’s festival supports the Activities and Outings Program at the Thunder Bay March of Dimes. This program supports adults and seniors living with various disabilities to engage in a wide array of activities both
in-house and out in the community. Since day one, Hendel says they have had the goal of making BrewHa! the most environmentally friendly event in Thunder Bay. “We started with a ban on non-recyclable materials from our vendors. This dramatically cut down and almost eliminated event waste. We also have an amazing partnership with Thunder Bay Transit, which allows ticket holders to ride to and from the event on public transportation for free.” The organizers are proud of the community and visitors coming together in masses to respect the intention of this event, share the artisan craft of brewing, and their love for Thunder Bay. “The stereotype of northern beer drinkers has been crushed,” says Hendel.
August 10 & 11 Where: Prince Arthur’s Landing at Marina Park Cost: $20 includes entry, keepsake glass, and four sample tokens What not to miss: The bagpipes The scene: Uber relaxed—think picnic... with beer Where to stay: Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel and Suites—it’s literally across the street and a steal of a deal Food: Sweet North Bakery, Pinetree Catering, Daytona’s, Hot Paddle Pizza, Prospector Steak House, and Red Lion Smokehouse Insider tip: Bring an empty water bottle with you to fill up at the water stations
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Live from the Rock Folk Festival Story by Tiffany Jarva, Photos by Chad Kirvan
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ive from the Rock Folk Festival not only boasts a diverse lineup of emerging and seasoned musicians, but also stunning views of the rugged north shore of Lake Superior, and plenty to do for any type of festival fan. “This year, thanks to our artistic director Jean-Paul De Roover, who has his finger on the pulse of up-andcoming artists, we have something for everyone,” says festival director Laura Foulds. “We’re offering
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everything from funk to flamenco.” This will be the 16th year of getting “tangled up in folk,” and whether you come on your own, with friends, or with family, you will find something that suits you: from sunrise morning yoga for the early risers to late-night bonfire sing-alongs for the night owls. “We also have Canadian music icons like Lynn Miles and Ian Tamblyn and of course, local favourites Pierre Schryer, The Thirsty Monks,
Cold Lake Sun, Arley Hughes, and Emily Kohne,” adds Foulds, who has been attending the festival since its early days. Foulds suggests consider volunteering—it’s one of the best ways to meet new people and learn the ins and outs of the festival. “We love our volunteers and were even recognized as a recipient of the 2018 June Callwood Award for Outstanding Achievement in Voluntarism.”
Where: Pull-A-Log Park, Red Rock Headliners: Andrew Collins Trio, Ken Yates, Abigail Lapell, The Lonesome Ace Stringband Cost: Advanced weekend ticket prices available until August 7 at noon: adult $70, senior (65+)/youth (13–18) $60, child (5–12) $10, For non-advanced ticket prices go to livefromtherockfolkfestival.com What not to miss: Daytime workshops The scene: Laid-back atmosphere hosted on one of the most natural and spacious festival sites on the shore of Lake Superior, with something for everyone Where to stay: Set up camp for the weekend in the festival’s on-site unserviced campground in one of three designated areas: RV, quiet, or festival Food: On-site festival food court with vendors offering regional and international cuisine, including delicious vegetarian and gluten-free options. Or for quick and affordable, you can’t beat the Festival Café’s full breakfast—if you buy a festival travel mug, your first cup’s on the café! Insider tip: Buy a program at the main gate and plan your days accordingly – you can flip through performer bios and workshop schedules to keep yourself organized Memorable moments: Campfire jams. “Campfire jams are some of my favourite moments because you’re in an informal setting and you get to experience music in a really authentic way,” says Foulds
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Tumblestone 8th Annual Pigroast and Music Festival By Justin Allec
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umblestone started out as a birthday party, but every year it’s become more elaborate and involved. The location and pig roast/potluck is the constant, but everything else changes as they switch up to refine the flow of the event. Music was always a focus, although in the first couple of years it was mainly jam sessions. A small party became a bit bigger by the second year as more people attended. By the third year, Tumblestone was becoming an official event—a communal gathering of artists, musicians, and music lovers. It graduated beyond jam sessions into a proper festival with seven acts playing that year, including Sean Skillen and The Auditor General. From then the event gained its own momentum, as organizers
found that they had a location far different than anything else in the region, and an unrivaled atmosphere. Organizers got serious about putting on Tumblestone and investing in better sound systems and more diverse acts. The buzz grew exponentially, which eventually allowed them to add a second night of festivities and start to draw touring acts such as B.A. Johnston. For 2017’s festival they had almost 40 acts ranging from ambient to sludge metal, country to punk, all drawn from the best of Thunder Bay’s music community. The organizers also started holding regular fundraising shows to help offset the cost of Tumblestone. “Enveloped by music, love, magic, friends, family, art, and nature, [Tumblestone] is an
opportunity to live outside the moment and share that time in an open, receptive atmosphere,” says organizer Ed Blanchette. “Every year has blessed us with communal moments that can be cherished. Out here, there’s no difference between the performers and audience; we’re
all here for a good time.” In addition to offering a wide array of genres, Tumblestone will also feature some special surprises from both local and touring acts featured on both days. Bring some cash for the food vendors, artists, crafters, and band merchandise.
August 24 & 25 Where: Lappe Headliners: The best local acts along with a few surprises Cost: Tickets are $40, $50, or $60 depending when purchased; kids are free, but must be accompanied by an adult; dogs, if they must come, should be leashed What not to miss: Surprises for both Friday and Saturday—but for now, shhhh, it’s a secret! You won’t want to miss a thing, though
The vibe: A combination of warmth, love, and inspiration in a strange and beautiful setting. They operate with a safe spaces policy, so bring the love. If you want trouble, stay downtown Where to stay: Free onsite tenting space—more information about the facilities will be made available as the date approaches. Space for campers/trailers/RVs is more limited, so please contact us
Food: Pig roast and potluck dinner. All attendees are asked to bring something to add to the feast. No7 Grannies will be slinging and selling wood-fired pizzas both nights. This is a BYOB event Insider tip: Bring everything that you would need for a typical weekend of camping Memorable moments: Every year has been bigger and better than the previous one
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The 28th Annual Grand Marais Arts Festival July 14 & 15
Patrick Chondon
Where: Downtown Harbor Park Cost: Free What not to miss: Artist booths The vibe: A artsy gathering in the coolest small town in America Where to stay: Art House B&B, Best Western Plus Superior Inn, Bluefin Bay Resorts and many more Food: Grand Marais is the home of great food as well as art! Check out the Angry Trout, Dockside Fish Market, Harbor House Grille, Crooked Spoon Cafe, Alyce’s Food Truck, Blue Water Cafe, Gun Flint Tavern, and Wunderbar Eatery & Glampground Insider tip: If you’re looking for a grab-and-go option so you don’t miss out on art-making and booth-gazing, Cook County Whole Foods Co-op has great sandwiches, soup, and salad options in their deli Memorable moments: Stop by the Art Colony booth for the Clothesline Art Sale—there are some fantastic pieces for $35 and your purchase supports the Art Colony through the generosity of participating artists
The Lost & Found Street Art Festival (presented by Die Active & DefSup) July 14
Where: Cooke Street Cost: Free What not to miss: Four brand new murals and the 9th Annual Y-Art Sale with 50 artist vendors all on Cooke Street The scene: Urban art and live music for the young-blooded Where to stay: Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel and Suites Food: Think Prime Gelato, Milk & Water Baking Co., and St. Paul Roastery, plus special food booths from The Foundry and The Sovereign Room Insider tip: Get a map—download it from lostandfoundfest. com or grab one on the street the day of the festival! Explore over 25 art happenings on Cooke and St. Paul Street that day, including a live graffiti wall, screen printing booth, and free art workshops! Insider tip: Wear comfortable clothes, hat, and shoes, and don’t forget the sunscreen Memorable moments: Great music, interactive activities, berry-picking
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2018 Superior SUP Race and Expo July 15
Where: Silver Harbour Conservation Area/Lake Superior Headliners: Standup paddleboard race, SUP yoga, demos Cost: Race entry fee $25 What not to miss: Come participate or be a spectator for the SUP race The scene: Fun and relaxed atmosphere and vibe, all ages and skill levels welcome Food: Barbecue lunch Insider tip: Bring your life jacket and get ready to have a good time! Memorable moments: It’s amazing to see the SUP and watersports enthusiast community growing and having a good time on the water
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Bay & Algoma Buskers Festival July 28 & 29
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Where: Bay and Algoma District Headliners: Mental Floss, Vinyl Burns’ Rock ‘N’ Roll Circus Show, Spark Show, Creed Statuary, Karl & the Prodigy, The Bay Street Bastards Cost: Free What not to miss: Intrepid Grand DJ dance party finale in front of the Hoito July 29 at 4 pm The scene: Casual, pet-friendly, kid-friendly. Where to stay: Official Buskers residences: Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel and Suites and Haven Hostel Food: Fresh juice, French fries, Indian food, cotton candy, barbecue, and everything else you already find in the Bay & Algoma area. Insider tip: Come early. The Hoito does an outdoor pancake breakfast that turns into a beer garden for the afternoon Memorable moments: The Bay Street Bastards have played every Buskers Festival and bring in amazing crowds and good vibes whenever they play. Super sassy and high energy!
Fat Guys Auto Parts Seventh Annual Car Show
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Where: Fat Guys Auto Parts, 333 Memorial Avenue, and surrounding area Headliners: Thunder Bay’s best collector cars, street rods, antiques, customs, and special interest vehicles and motorcycles, with special guests Ryan Evans and Shannon Aikau from the TV series Counting Cars Cost: Free admission for the car show; $100 to attend a private one-on-one with Ryan and Shannon event (all proceeds to George Jeffrey Children’s Centre). Tickets available at Fat Guys Auto Parts What not to miss: Autograph and picture opportunity with Ryan and Shannon The scene: Cool cars, cool people Food: Some of Thunder Bay’s best, and a few up-andcoming food vendors: Barbecupid, Fox on the Run, Tim’s BBQ, Apple Chipotle’s BBQ Grillhouse, and Prime Gelato Insider tip: The “Nice Guys” at Fat Guys Auto Parts and the fine folks at the Buskers Festival will be joining forces this year to ensure everyone gets to enjoy both events Memorable moments: Announcing the $1,000 Best in Show winner—one car show registrant will walk away with a trophy and cash prize!
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The 89th Annual Grand Marais Lions Fisherman’s Picnic August 2, 3, 4, 5
Where: Downtown Grand Marais Headliners: Lumberjack show Cost: Free for most events. Various costs for food, competitions, or games What not to miss: Parade, fireworks, music performances, log rolling, etc. The scene: Small town, big party Where to stay: Local hotels and campgrounds Food: Fishburgers (cooked by Grand Marais Lions Club, homecooked buffet by the Lioness Club),local restaurant specials Insider tip: Stop by the info booth for schedule of events to plan ahead and not miss any of the fun activities Memorable moments: Sitting on the shores of Lake Superior watching fireworks over the harbour
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Trout Forest Music Festival
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Where: Waterfront Park, Ear Falls Headliners: Al Simmons, Ridley Bent, Crystal Shawanda, The Lonesome Ace Stringband, Murder Murder Cost: $20–$85 What not to miss: Everybody’s favorite entertainer Al Simmons, the hick-hop stylings of the full Ridley Bent band, Indigenous blues/country artist Crystal Shawanda, and so much more The scene: Relax, have a swim and enjoy the finest of Canadian music in the finest of Canadian places Where to stay: Festival camping on site (tent or RV), motels (Trillium Motel and Hotel 105), or the many lodges in the area Food: Bannock burgers, pizza, salads, breakfast, beer, wine, coolers, coffee, drinks, ice cream, etc. Insider tip: Friday’s kickoff in Frank’s Tavern will, as usual, be a chance to sample some of what’s to come over the weekend Memorable moments: In the 23 years that this festival has existed, there are simply too many to list and every year is a memorable moment!
Love and Kindness Festival August 3, 4, 5
Where: Swamp Road, Kaministiquia Headliners: Wokeup, Topplegänger, Davey Berkowitz, Fantasy Haus, Lysis, MeanGeek, Rhombi, Doran, and Icosa Cost: Weekend pass is $80 advance/$100 gate (includes camping) What not to miss: Crafting workshops, amazing stage acts, art installations, interactive performances The scene: Friendly and chill in the daytime, magical party all night Where to stay: At the festival Food: Bring your own, share with your neighbours, or check out their vendors Insider tip: Explore the variety of experiences available. Commune with nature. Build new relationships. Bring bug spray and sunscreen! Memorable moments: Projection mapping and light show, community kitchen, hammocks in the shade
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Moose N’ Fiddle Music Festival August 17 & 18
Where: Nestor Falls Headliners: Elliott Brood and The Perpetrators Cost: Festival Pass $70, Senior (55+) $60, kids (6-12) $35, Friday day pass $35, and Saturday day pass $45 What not to miss: The Retro Rhythm Review on Friday night The scene: A little folk, a little indie, a little rock, and a whole lot of fun! Where to stay: Caliper Lake Provincial Park, Sioux Narrows Provincial Park, or at one of the many lodges, camps, or resorts in the region Food: Street eats from Little Bones food truck and Black Oven pizza truck Insider tip: This cool little festival does not disappoint! Bring your lawn chair, enjoy a cold pint of craft beer from Lake of the Woods Brewing Company, and take in the sights and sounds of the Moose N’ Fiddle in the great outdoors Memorable moments: The kitchen party with The New Customs, Lost Dog Street Band, Nation of Two, and the Fu Fu Chi Chi Choir in 2017
Nipigon Blueberry Blast Festival
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Where: Nipigon downtown core (Front and Third Streets, adjacent to the Paddle-to-the-Sea Park) Headliners: Lake Superior Ladies Drum Group, Martin Wonderland’s Magic, Gibson, Martin and I, James Boraski Trio, Jim ‘n’ I, and Strait Up Cost: Free What not to miss: Guided berry picking, Ontario Nature, Parks Canada, and Confederation College’s “Let’s Talk Science” booths The scene: Celebrating blueberries in Nipigon with family, friends, fun, food, magic, and music Where to stay: Stillwater Campground, Beaver Motel, Locking Horns Motel, Travelers Motel, Northland Motel, Pine Crest Motel Food: Barbecued hamburgers (including vegan options), regular and blueberry perogies, and other food vendors, spaghetti supper at St Mary’s Anglican Church, pancake breakfast at the Nipigon Legion Insider tip: Wear comfortable clothes, hat, and shoes, and don’t forget the sunscreen Memorable moments: Great music, interactive activities, berry-picking
Ribfest 2018 August 24, 25, 26
Conquer the Dog Triathlon & Relay
Where: Park Avenue Gateway parking lot (all weekend) and Cumberland Street (Saturday and Sunday) Headliners: The Hoolies, Boardroom Gypsies, and more Cost: Free What not to miss: Red River Rumble, Taranis Excavator Rodeo, CrossFit and Strongman Challenges, Kub Kar Rally, Rib Contest The scene: Local artisans and food vendors, live music, beer gardens, and professional rib cooking teams competing for votes to win this years People’s Choice trophy Where to stay: Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel and Suites Food: Four professional ribbers and several local food vendors Insider tip: Keep an eye on the event’s Facebook page to see who this year’s special guest will be Memorable moments: Ribfest is always the place to be with activities and fun for all ages
August 18
Where: Peuramaki Bridge Loop Road off Silver Falls Road in Kaministiquia on the Dog River Headliners: Top local athletes, first time triathloners, awesome children’s event Cost: Adults: $25, children 5–16: $15, family (two adults and up to three children 5–16): $60 What not to miss: Your chance to paddle your canoe or kayak instead of swim along the beautiful, scenic racecourse on the meandering Dog River, and fantastic locally made and sport-related prizes The scene: Rural, relaxed, friendly, safe and a good time all around Food: An awesome lunch of Willow Springs wood-fired oven pizzas, summer salad, and beverages available for purchase after the event, excellent race food for all competitors Insider tip: Throughout the summer, everyone— especially children and those who are beginner paddlers—should practice getting out of their canoe or kayak quickly and pulling it up onto the shore Memorable moments: The joy the first-time competitors feel at the finish line, the beautiful coloured boats on the misty morning river, families participating together, folks of all ages (from 4-74) have taken part.
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What to bring: A reusable water bottle, sunscreen, clothing layers (the festival is right on the lake and temperatures can dip down at night), an instrument for the campfire jams or acoustic song circles, your dancing shoes, and cash for the festival food court, artisan market, and Music N’ More tent.
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What not to bring: Leave any glass containers, pets, and bicycles at home (unless you’re riding to Red Rock, in which case you can park your bike for the weekend at the main gate).
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Good environmentalism: There will be a dedicated environmental team to ensure the site stays clean and green (including recycling). Food vendors won’t be using Styrofoam and single-use plastic containers and the whole festival will also be plastic water bottle- and straw-free this year.
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Kid-friendly stuff: There will be free arts and crafts, children’s activities, splash pad, playground, face painting, and a children’s music parade led by festival performers.
How to get there: You can drive, cycle, sail and stay in the Red Rock Marina, or paddle from Rossport in the Naturally Superior Adventures voyageur canoe.
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Other fun stuff: Join in a SOCAN songwriting workshop, yoga, tai chi, evening campfire jams for campers and daytime acoustic song circles, or sign up for Red Rock’s 36th annual Paju Mountain run on Sunday morning.
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Food
Grown-Up Fruit Salad By Chef Rachel Globensky
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here was a time in my life when I watched The Simpsons three times a day; as a result, my first year of university wasn’t very productive. Although I haven’t seen the show in ages, there are many stand-out moments from it that still bounce around my brain, and I quote them often. One of these snippets on brain-loop has Bart, Homer, and Marge dancing in a conga line, mocking a newly vegetarian Lisa by chanting, “You don’t win friends with salad!” Well, this recipe will prove that
Boozy Papaya and Watermelon Salad
you DO win friends with salad—if these friends are of legal drinking age. The watermelon and tequila let everybody know that you’re here for a good time; the papaya and the spicy bits sing to your uptown funk. Pro tips: 1. If you hate papaya, or can’t find a good one, just cut up more watermelon. 2. Cut the fruit ahead of time, but don’t dress the salad until the last minute, or you’ll have a sloppy mess. 3. Don’t sample too much of the tequila beforehand, as all the fancy ingredients in the world won’t help if you’re a sloppy mess!
Serves 4-6
Dressing: 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 2 Tbsp tequila 1 Tbsp rice or white wine vinegar 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp honey
Measure all ingredients into a bowl and whisk together, or use a small Mason jar with a lid, and shake what your mama gave you! Set aside until just before you’re going to serve the salad.
Salad: 5 cups watermelon cubes* 4 cups papaya cubes** ½ red onion, thinly sliced 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional, but good!) 1 Hass avocado, cubed
*Buy a small 1.3 kg melon, slice off the rinds, and cut into 2cm chunks **Buy a 1 kg Maradol papaya, peel and seed it, and cut into the same sized chunks as the watermelon If you want to be really fancy, you can use a melon-baller, instead of cutting fruit into chunks. In a large bowl, gently mix the fruit, onion, jalapeño, and avocado together.
¼ c chopped cilantro ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground pepper
When you’re ready to eat, pour the dressing over the fruit, along with the cilantro, salt, and pepper. Fold everything together and serve it up! Decorative paper drink umbrellas encouraged.
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ooking for local, healthy food for a picnic, to take to camp, or because you just don’t feel like cooking? Pineapple Express, located in the former Harri Bakery at 223 South Algoma Street, offers a variety of take-out options, from meals to baking to house-made ice cream to gluten-free pizza on Friday nights. Owned and operated by Catherine Brophy, the spot got its name from Brophy’s love of pineapple and her interest in its history. The term “pineapple express” describes a particular tropical storm phenomenon that takes place in Hawaii. With this in mind, the establishment is decorated in a light, airy style that evokes the tropics. Brophy says the pineapple was once one of the most revered of fruits, being highly prized when brought back to Europe by explorers to South America. A sign of welcome and respect, it was also a common theme in home décor (one that is currently making a comeback). While in the culinary management program at Niagara College’s Canadian Food and Wine Institute, Brophy learned that the pineapple is the international symbol of
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Think Favourite: 4 oz light rum
Day of the Daiquiris
½ cup fresh strawberries ½ cup frozen strawberries Juice of 1 lime Sliced lime for garnish Add to a blender rum, fresh and frozen strawberries, and lime juice and blend until smooth. Pour into two chilled coupe glasses and garnish with a lime slice.
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eloved by such notably— shall we say vigorous—men such as John F. Kennedy and Ernest Hemingway, this distinctly refreshing and fruitful cocktail has its day in the sun on July 19 celebrating National Daiquiri Day. Originally simply sugar and fresh lime juice poured over ice with a generous helping of rum to top it off, the daiquiri has evolved into the quintessential shaved iced cocktail that we know today. Named for the Cuban beach and abutting iron mines that were owned by Americans during the SpanishAmerican war, this cool, long sip of summer made its way to New
York by the year 1900. Incidentally, its popularity and modern formula didn’t take shape until the onset of World War II, when vodka and whisky became hard to come by. However rum, which was still accessible through the “Good Neighbour” policy, proliferated, and what was once the common drink of sailors and down-at-heels became riotously fashionable. Strangely enough, the original daiquiri also echoed the original anti-scurvy drink known simply as grog consumed by the British Navy aboard ships in the Caribbean hailing back to the 1750s. Cheer to that, mateys!
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Think Exotic: 1/8 cup honey
2 cups crushed ice
¼ cup shredded coconut
2 oz light rum
3 cups ice
1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
1 cups orange juice ¼ cup cream of coconut
½ oz simple syrup
½ cup light rum
Place ice in cocktail shaker. Pour rum, lime juice, and simple syrup over the ice, cover, and shake well. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and serve immediately.
Pour the honey in a plate. Pour coconut shred in separate plate. Dip a glass in honey, then in the coconut to coat evenly. In a blender, mix ice, orange juice, rum, and cream of coconut and blend until smooth. Pour into the rimmed glass and top with a cherry.
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The True Meaning of Hoppiness More Than Just Bitterness
By Josh Armstrong, PhD, Certified Beer Judge
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or years now, I have loved to drink and brew hoppy beers. I’m not alone—hoppy beers are enormously popular in both the homebrewing and the commercial beer worlds. But what does “hoppy” even mean? For some, they think the description of “hoppy” equates aggressive bitterness. It’s true— some hoppy beers can be very bitter. However, not every hoppy beer has a bitterness that makes it feel like your taste buds are being ripped off your tongue. Hops can provide
so much more than just bitterness. Brewers often use hops to add bitterness in an effort to counteract the sweetness provided by the sugars in malted barley. The bitterness from hops comes from alpha acids found in the resin glands of the hop cones. When boiled in the brewing process, the alpha acids transform or isomerize into iso-alpha acids, which creates that bitter taste that some people love and others hate. These iso-alpha acids are what are measured in the calculation of IBUs (International Bitterness Units) that breweries will sometimes include in their beers’ descriptions. You can find beer like light lagers with a mellow to no bitterness around 10 IBUs, all the way to the massive double IPAs with 100+ IBUs. In addition to these bittering alpha acids, hops also contain a wide range of essential oils. These essential oils contribute to—and sometimes dominate—the aroma and flavour of a hoppy brew. Flavours and aromas like citrus, pine, floral, and a whole range of other delicious characteristics are derived from the essential oils. The types of oils found in hops include
but are not limited to: • Myrcene: Also found in thyme, lemon grass, and cannabis. Provides resinous and piney character. • Humulene: Also found in sage, pine trees, and ginger. Provides a woody and piney character. • Linalool: Also found in mint, cinnamon, and citrus fruits. Provides orange and floral character. These essential oil compounds are highly volatile and are the primary reason that hoppy beers should be drunk fresh. The individual essential oils provide specific and clearly identified aromas and flavours on their own. However, when used in combinations, many interactions can occur between the various oils to produce new compounds and exciting flavours. For those interested in learning more about hop oils and the cutting-edge research in this area, check out the work of Stan Hieronymus. Not only did Hieronymus write the book on hops (For the Love of Hops), he also publishes a blog at appellationbeer. com, where he shares the latest hops research findings along with
other beer-related articles. The perfect beer style to illustrate the excessive use of hops without bitterness is called Session IPA. With less bitterness and alcohol than standard IPAs, fresh Session IPAs should pack a huge amount of hop aroma and flavour without being overly bitter. They are easy to drink but still showcase hops. They are great for drinking in the summer while spending time outside in the sun (perhaps on a new pop-up sidewalk patio?). Tasty commercial examples available at the LCBO include Great Lakes Brewery Sunnyside Session IPA, Collective Arts State of Mind, and Bench Brewing Ball’s Falls. When brewing session IPAs at home, try to use as much hops as you can at the end of the boil. By adding a large amount of hops at flameout or using a whirlpool approach, you can infuse those hop oils directly into your brew without adding much bitterness. I often find session IPAs to be too thin, so I would also recommend increasing your mash temperature in order to have more body in your finished brew.
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Michelle Latimer Thunder Bay-Born Filmmaker Preps Adaptation of Award-Winning Novel By Kris Ketonen
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hunder Bay-born filmmaker Michelle Latimer has high hopes for her latest project. Latimer’s production company Streel Films recently teamed up with Sienna Films to secure the rights to adapt Eden Robinson’s award-winning novel Son of a Trickster and its two sequels. “My grandmother had passed away, I was going to her memorial service in Thunder Bay, and I bought the book to read over that weekend,” Latimer, now based in Toronto, says in a recent interview. “I read it from front to back when I was in Thunder Bay over three days, and when I finished it, I was just so blown away.” Latimer calls Son of a Trickster a healing story. The tale focuses on Jared, a teenager living in Kitimat, BC, who turns out to be the titular son of a trickster. “He starts having hallucinations, which in the beginning, we think are the results of drugs and alcohol,” Latimer says. “He’s always partying, and he’s making pot cookies…then we realize the hallucinations he’s having are actually affecting his reality, and that they really are happening.” The question for Jared, Latimer says, is whether he’ll reject who he really is, or accept it and learn to live with it. “I thought it was a
beautiful metaphor for colonization and assimilation in Canada,” Latimer says. “There’s so many people that were taught for so long to repress who they were, repress their heritage, in order to assimilate and be like everybody else.” Latimer says there was a “bit of a bidding war” over the rights, adding “what was really important to Robinson was putting together a strong Indigenous writing team.” Latimer, who is of Algonquin and Métis heritage, reached out to Indigenous contacts she has in the film industry. Robinson was “really excited” about the team Latimer assembled, and granted them the rights. “We’re pitching networks both in Canada and the United States, but we really feel that this story would be very well served on a streaming network like Amazon or Netflix,” Latimer says. “I think what’s really important is engaging Indigenous creative people in the tellings of their own stories.” “The thing that sets this project apart is it’s a majority Indigenous team, and I think that’s often not the case,” Latimer says. “That, for me, is something that we need to see more of in the industry, and I’m really proud that we’re able to do that.”
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Superior Theatre Festival Igniting Creativity in the North By Leah Ching
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ack for its third season this July, the Superior Theatre Festival is featuring its most ambitious lineup to date. The multidisciplinary arts festival, launched in 2016, seeks to advance appreciation of the arts through showcasing contemporary work, delivering programming that celebrates the northern voice, and creating opportunities for arts enrichment through education and dialogue. This year’s extensive lineup brings festival-goers together with local actors, national performers, and international directors for five days of engagement with arts and culture through theatre, music, dance, workshops, and postshow discussions. With a focus on
northern voices, the festival celebrates the work of local artists, giving local actors and creators an opportunity to work in a professional context. “This year, we’re creating a piece with local creators and a group of international directors. It will be centered on their preoccupations and stories from our region,” says artistic director and managing director Donna Marie Baratta. “This mixture of local creators and other professional artists who are not from Thunder Bay creates an interesting learning process that happens on both sides. People get to see what’s happening in our region, something that isn’t covered in the arts scene nationally.” In addition to featuring an
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outdoor musical production of James and the Giant Peach with a local cast, the festival is collaborating with the City of Thunder Bay’s Live at the Waterfront for their opening show, and with Lakehead University to house international directors from World Wide Lab. “I’m excited because we’re telling stories in ways that allow for a lot of creativity and ingenuity,” says Baratta. “With James and the Giant Peach for example, it will be really fantastical. I think people can look forward to seeing how we pull it off in a non-traditional setting—without wings and lighting—especially when the script calls for all these things. The audience will be able to be immersed in the story when they’re that close to the actors.” Also on the lineup is a visiting dance company from Toronto called
adelheid dance projects, performing dance theatre focusing on themes of brotherhood, connection, and the boundaries between people, both physical and tender. “In this work, the audience has a great deal of agency and ability to move within the space,” says Baratta. Superior Theatre Festival invites festival-goers to see the magic, and also to be a part of the magic. Encouraging interaction with the artists and participation in postshow discussions and workshops by the visiting national and international artists, this year’s festival offers an immersive artistic experience unlike any other in the region. A full list of programming can be found at superiortheatrefestival. com, with discounted advance and group tickets available through the Magnus Box Office.
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Summer Movies By Michael Sobota
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he lazy days of summer can sometimes be boring or filled with organized family outings (which might be the same thing). In the movies—the ones that are not full of thunderous villains and comic-book superheroes— summer is often the time for adventuring, exploring first loves, or testing the patience of your parents and the town police. Here are four summer adventures that rely on real characters and storytelling without any CGI or spectacular effects. You know, the way real life in summer really is. These four are adolescent stories, but there are more adult summer conflicts in the six additional titles at the bottom of the column.
We’re in love. We just want to be together. What’s wrong with that? -Suzy (Kara Hayward) in Moonrise Kingdom
Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
The Kings of Summer (2013)
Wes Anderson, director and co-writer (with Roman Coppola) gives us a story of two barely teenagers who run away from home. In the course of their adventure, they fall in love and get married, sort of. Their parents and their entire town gets involved searching for them in a serious and charmingly complicated way that only Wes Anderson could orchestrate. The script is loaded with personal “ah-has,” both for the kids and the searching adults.
Three teenage boys decide to spend their summer living in the woods, building a cabin and living off the grid (except for occasional cheating trips back into town for fast food takeout). Jordan Vogt-Roberts directs Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, and Moises Arias in one of those timeless stories that explores the summer that changes your life forever. Ross Riege’s cinematography captures a bland suburbia juxtaposed against a lush, green, and wet forest that makes one of the boys wish he could live there forever.
The Way Way Back
(2013) Duncan (Liam James) is just out of high school, listless and living with his mom (Toni Collette) and her boyfriend (Steve Carell). He is dragged reluctantly on a road trip to a seaside retreat. En route, the pseudo new dad, Carell, classifies him as a “three on the scale of one to ten,” telling him he has no ambition, guts, or drive. He then is befriended by the sort of guy he aspires to be, a wise-cracking and extroverted bro played by Sam Rockwell. This is yet another summer the characters will never forget, plunging into the depths of growing up in a way that only summer’s listlessness can foster.
And here are six more summer stories played out for your pleasure on the big screen: Body Heat (1981), The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), Stand By Me (1986), The Rookie (2002), Camp (2003), and The Spectacular Now (2013).
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Andrew Cividino puts his semiautobiographical story on the big screen, made right here in Thunder Bay. It is the quintessential summer badboys story, where three friends—Adam (Jackson Martin), Nate (Nick Serino), and Riley (Reece Moffett)—roll through those lazy, hot weeks of boredom with hyper-energized local mischief. Their activities include drinking, toking, cliff jumping. and constantly testing each other’s manhood (or what they perceive manhood to be). Cividino’s script (co-written with Blain Watters) is richly layered with secrets, both for the teenagers and the adults. In the best cinematic way, revelations occur by listening to what isn’t said and watching the characters’ eyes. Winner of numerous national and international awards, Sleeping Giant is a masterpiece.
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FilmTheatre great show) is a mix of satirical comedy, over-the-top drama, and music that includes many references to local landmarks, celebrities, and current events. Set in medieval times, the show features a cast of characters that will treat the audience to a royal wedding where the lovely daughter (or damsel in distress) of the King of the Persian Empire (the pastry, not the country) is forced into an arranged marriage with a despicable villain. With the encouragement of the audience, the hero, who sidelines as a parking lot attendant, will hopefully pull it all together to save the day. The story is the eighth installment written for the group by famed local melodrama playwright T. T. Lucky, and it pulls together comedy and satire in a way that makes the story appeal to audience members of all ages. To encourage children to get in the spirit, “boo balls” will be given out so they can
(L-R) John Welyki, Jennifer Jones, Colin Stewart, Jenny Costanzo, and Jordan Blaxill
throw them at the villain while they hiss out loud to help stop him in his tracks as he trudges along in an attempt to ruin the day. Producer Colin Stewart, who is also the co-founder of Rob MacLeod’s Capital Players, is thrilled to bring melodrama back to Chippewa and says that everyone in the cast “has a real passion for the reaction of the audience.” Supported by the City of Thunder Bay and the Friends of Chippewa Park, the one-hour show is a great reason for locals and visitors to the area to come out to Chippewa and spend a bit of time exploring its natural beauty while enjoying some great entertainment. Shows run Thursdays at 7 pm and Sundays at 4 pm in the Chippewa Pavilion. Tickets are $8 for adults and teens, $5 for seniors and children 12 and under, and free for kids 5 and under.
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Pushing the Boundaries of Contemporary Art Definitely Superior Art Gallery Celebrates 30 Years By Lindsay Campbell
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ince its inception, Definitely Superior Art Gallery has played a vital role in pushing the boundaries of contemporary art. The gallery, which marked its 30th anniversary this year, was founded by a powerhouse group of local artists who set out to create a space for progressive, multidisciplinary art forms. Definitely Superior’s development administrator Renée Terpstra says when the gallery opened its doors, it offered artistic perspectives that were not only uncommon for Thunder Bay, but even most Canadian galleries at the time. “It was new for Thunder Bay to be exposed to all different forms of art, but also to experience critical ideas that were related to socio-equity, the history of oppression, colonization and feminism,” she explains. “Our gallery
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definitely broadened the idea of what art is and how it can be expressed.” Definitely Superior continues to be an artist-run centre, which artistic director David Karasiewicz says is part of the reason to the gallery’s longstanding success. “We’re all about giving our artists the freedom and not have rules that will constrain them,” he adds. “We’re not about censorship. We allow artists to create something that will really push the limits. We’ve seen this overtime through generations.” The gallery has been the only arts organization from Thunder Bay and in all of Northwestern Ontario to be a Premier’s Awards’ Laureate winner. It was also a three-time finalist for the awards in 2010, 2011, and 2013. Another unique feature of Definitely Superior is that 45% of
its programming is conducted outside of the gallery—something that Terpstra says has also contributed to the growth of the local arts community. “Once outreach became a more pronounced focus for us over the past few years, it was a big turning point for us,” she says. “We’ve seen the results from engaging more artists and audiences. It’s just huge when you look back and say ‘wow we’ve really developed some high profile events.’” In its 30 years, the gallery has hosted over 1,000 exhibitions, events, and activities while supporting as many as 21,000 contemporary artists. And although Thunder Bay has traditionally been known for out-migration of younger demographics, both Terpstra and Karasiewicz have ensured that a mentorship program
is available for the next generation of artists. The youth program, Die Active, is geared towards those from 14 to 30 years of age. In conjunction with Definitely Superior’s 30th anniversary, Die Active reached its own 10-year milestone. Celebrations are in the works to commemorate both of these achievements. A 30th birthday gala to introduce the annual members exhibition will be held on Friday July 6 from 7 to 10 pm. In addition to the members’ exhibit, expect musical guest performances, a multimedia show, cake, champagne, and prizes. “You’ll get to see the cross-section of artists that are involved in the contemporary arts in Thunder Bay,” says Karasiewicz. “People have commented that it gets even better and better than it has been the previous year.”
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Mossberry Moon A Showcase for Artistry and Grace By Betty Carpick
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aking art can be a way of accessing a meditative state of mind to attain creative satisfaction and healing. Laura Paxton realizes the profound benefits of her practices. An accomplished professional photographer, card painter, and mother, Paxton’s natural narrative style is well-suited to the weddings and family photographs she enjoys shooting and the soft, dreamy palettes she’s inspired by. Three years ago, Paxton turned her imaginative talents to jewelry-making. The art form requires many of the same skills as photography: creativity, good hand-to-eye coordination, attention to detail, and practical skills for using tools and materials. In many ways, jewelry-making is a natural and complementary fit with Paxton’s passion for photography. Paxton’s mom was responsible for naming her new venture—Mossberry Moon—following her successful naming of the photography business, Flashback Photo. Paxton was initially attracted to beading and making earthy, bohemian wrap bracelets for the local craft market. Each of the finely constructed one-of-a-kind bracelets requires thoughtful consideration for a harmonious synthesis of
colour, design, and texture. Simple and elegant, the combination of lustrous rows of beads and leather cords transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Eventually, Paxton’s jewelry repertoire expanded as she learned the basics of silversmithing from a friend. They continue to build off each other’s creative ideas by working together regularly around a kitchen table. The mutual mentoring has become a method of professional learning, strengthening friendship, and catharsis. “I’m interested in geometrics. I replicate gem and mineral formations for the sterling silver facets, rings, and pendants I create,” says Paxton. “Every piece I craft is made with love.” She hopes that the positive and healthy processes of her jewelry-making and her appreciation of the natural world will give people the type of confidence that comes from feeling truly themselves, whether they wear Mossberry Moon creations as a style statement or as a way of energizing through adornment. Mossberry Moon creations are available on Etsy and on the local craft circuit.
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Date: 2007 Medium: Acrylic on canvas Dimensions: 102 x 152 cm Michif visual artist Christi Belcourt has always had a deep respect for Mother Earth. In the early 1990s, she began projecting this esteem in painted explorations of land and water. “View From the Canoe #2” is a prime example of the characteristic style for which Belcourt has become internationally known. Her ancestry originates from the Métis historic community of Manitou Sakhigan (Lac Ste. Anne) Alberta, Canada. Raised in Ontario, Belcourt is the first of three children born to Judith Pierce Martin and national Indigenous rights activist Tony Belcourt. “View From the Canoe #2” is a visually enticing artwork that showcases Belcourt’s painterly referencing of Indigenous and Métis
beadwork. She simulates the technique of beading by dipping the end of a paintbrush or knitting needle into acrylic paint and dotting the canvas, one “bead” at a time. In this work, the dots and the bright teal ovals evoke sunlight bouncing off the water. Interspersed amongst the horizontal bands of deep blues and algae green, tiny white beads suggest the appearance of bubbles. This work is currently on view at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery as part of the exhibition, UPRISING: The Power of Mother Earth—Christi Belcourt—A Retrospective with Isaac Murdoch. This mid-career retrospective of Belcourt’s work brings together more than 35 paintings, calling attention to her achievements in over 25 years of art-making. Notably, it’s complemented by the work of knowledge holder, storyteller, and artist Isaac Murdoch. His iconic images, such as “Thunderbird Woman–Water is Life,” have become symbolic of the Indigenous resistance movement against resource extraction.
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Festival Season By Northern Policy Institute staff
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estivals and fairs in Northwestern Ontario have always been a draw for tourists. And why wouldn’t they be? Celebrations like Kenora Harbourfest and the Sioux Narrows Arts Festival offer visitors a glimpse into the rich culture and history of the province’s “Sunset Country.” When it comes to marketing festivals to potential attendees—whether they be locals or visitors—organizers want to know who they are attracting, and where is there room to grow. NPI took a look at recent numbers from Statistics Canada (The Travel Survey of Residents of Canada and the
International Travel Survey) to get a better idea of how many people are attending festivals in Northwestern Ontario, where are they coming from—and how much money are pumping into local economies when they are here. Overall, the number of people who attended festivals or fairs in the Northwest Ontario Tourism Region has fluctuated slightly between 2013 and 2016, with 2013 having the largest showing at 46,614 and 2014 having the lowest at 33,791. Of those festival-goers in 2016, 54% came from within Ontario, 28% traveled from the rest of Canada, and 18% were considered international
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visitors. There was a sharp increase in the proportion of visitors attending festivals and fairs from the rest of the world, excluding the United States, of approximately 7 percentage points from 2014 to 2015. At the same time, there was a decrease in the same proportion of visitors
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For the Love of Dirt
20 Years of Blacksheep Mountain Bike Club By Justin Allec
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ountain biking was an innovation: people looked at the bicycle and saw opportunity for a different kind of fun. Blacksheep Mountain Bike Club was established 20 years ago for the same reasons, when a group of young riders wanted the thrill of racing trails in rocky, rooty Thunder Bay. With mountain biking in its infancy, the club provided the necessary organization for riders of all
stripes to get into the rogue spirit of fat tire fun. In the mid-90s, these obsessed riders tried other methods: they traveled to Minnesota in a large green bus to get their fix, and then pressed the Thunder Bay Cycling Club and the high school racing series for more off-road action. By 1998, these riders were ready to strike out on their own. Taking their name from an elite World War II flying squadron,
the Blacksheep Mountain Bike Club tried to provide races that would be frequent and challenging. It was ambitious, but Thunder Bay already had an ardent outdoors community ready for new activities. Given that the organizers were all teenagers, it was amazing that the series held together and has endured. Even those early races benefitted from great turnouts, with 80-plus riders at the starting line.
Organization wasn’t their strength but the club persevered, first one year, then a decade, then two, entirely run by volunteers who would do it all: plan the races, answer the hotline, flag trails, and always make it to the starting line. Venues changed over the years as areas like Candy Mountain and Kamview gave way to the more recent developments at Trowbridge Falls and Shuniah Mines. A level of legitimacy was achieved when the club joined the Ontario Cycling Association fold, though our northern locale limits that governing body’s influence. In recent years, municipal involvement is opening up new areas for trails and increasing access. A membership has never meant just racing, as the calendar is full of group rides, trail building, and skills clinics. That rogue spirit still permeates events, where winning is just one possible goal. Show up with your bike and helmet, and the rest is really up to you. For more information visit blacksheepmtb.com.
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Hidden Gems Greenstone’s Canoe Routes By Kat Lyzun
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eep in the heart of the Canadian Shield and only a few hours from Thunder Bay lie some of the province’s most spectacular canoe routes. Those who have experienced the unspoiled wilderness of the Greenstone area say it’s a must for avid canoeists, and well worth the trip up Highway 11 for both adventure and peaceful solitude. “If you enjoy the outdoors, paddling, sleeping under the stars, exploring, fishing, making memories, and getting away from the city, and if you want to feel free and move
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around by your own power, then make the trip,” says Brent Henley, tourism coordinator for Greenstone. “From wildlife to waterfalls to crystal blue water, the scenery is topnotch and untouched throughout most of our canoe routes.” There are about 15 to 30 documented canoe routes in the Greenstone area ranging from day trips to weeklong expeditions. The longer trips usually include challenging portages and rapids, so an intermediate level of canoeing experience is recommended. One of the easiest trails to
access can be found in the town of Longlac. The Steel River Canoe Trail is part of the Canadian Heritage Trail series, a challenging and rewarding trek along historic Indigenous and voyageur portage trails connecting a labyrinth of lakes and rivers. The glacier-carved landscape boasts incredible whitewater rapids and large, clear lakes that offer excellent fishing and wildlife viewing. There is also the added point of pride in completing the daunting “Diablo portage”—a famously tough trail known to hardcore canoeists. The Marshall Lake Loop north of Geraldton offers a similar level of remote adventure and superb fishing, but with less white water. Sharp-eyed canoeists can spot ancient pictographs along the steep rocky shores. From Geraldton or Beardmore you can also access the Namewaminikan River route, which you can tailor in length by starting at difference access points. Starting or finishing your route at
the Wildgoose Lake Beach gives you the added bonus of enjoying a great family campground. Trickier to get to—but no less outstanding—is the Wababimiga/ Drowning River route featured in the novel Trap Lines North by Stephen W. Meader, which follows the adventures of trapper/explorer Lindsay Vanderbeck in the early 1900s. The Drowning River is renowned for its speckled trout, and an abundance of great campsites and exciting rapids make this route a little-known favourite. Intrigued but not sure where to start? Wild Goose Lake Resort offers guided and self-guided tours, as well as outfitting, for routes in the Geraldton area. There are also endless options for day-trips from Nakina, Geraldton, and Longlac; some research and a good map are all you need. The municipality’s website has excellent route information and maps that show access points, portages, rapids, and recommended campsites. Check it out at greenstone.ca.
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iven the relative brevity of our Northwestern Ontario summers, most of us are on the lookout for every opportunity to enjoy the warmth and sunshine. Thunder Bay’s Madhouse is giving people a place to do that, with some tasty additional incentives to make the experience even nicer. Dubbed the “Madio,” Madhouse’s outdoor patio is now open for business in Thunder Bay’s popular Bay and Algoma District. Now in its 18th year, Madhouse has always been a go-to spot for a casual and relaxed pub atmosphere and tasty bar fare. Owner Jason Pearce says that the venue has always kept him and his partner as busy as they could handle. However, with competition growing and him and his wife Amy buying out his partner, he saw both the need and the opportunity for change. He hired two fulltime managers, including Raeghan Howard Judge on marketing and event planning duties. “We were looking for ways to drum up more business when Raeghan came to me the idea that we could run all the ads in the
world, but we really needed to look at our product offering and how we showcase it. She persuaded me that the best way to promote Madhouse was to set up an outdoor patio where people passing by could see firsthand what we offer.” With the City already inviting proposals for pop-up patios and promoting walking tourism more actively, Pearce says that the time was right. The biggest barrier was that they didn’t own the land to put the patio on. After jumping through a few hoops that included getting architects’ and engineered drawings and having a washroom inspection, the City’s realty department leased them the land. Pearce says that the process was not as onerous as he had anticipated. The Madio’s open now and it’s doing a great business, focusing on local beer, whisky tastings, and some new features like nachos and a bucket of beer, and a summer cocktail menu featuring local sodas. Unlike the pop-up patios that are only open for two months, the Madio will keep going for as long as the weather cooperates.
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the idea of showing others how to make their own signs. She started Rustic Beauty Sign Party Nights where a host brings together friends and family and Robertson brings the materials (wood boards, paint, stencils, etc.) for each person to create their own piece of unique art. As an artistic woman working towards her Bachelor of Interior Design from Algonquin College, Robertson takes pride in all the work she produces. “I love to help customers plan, design, and create their vision of ‘rustic beauty’ for their
beautiful homes,” she says. When asked what sets her apart from other local artists, she explains, “I think what makes my art different is I am a one-man show. Each sign I create I work on from start to finish, putting in the time to cut, stain, and paint everything by hand. No vinyl stickers—everything has my own writing and with that, each one is a little unique in their own way.” To learn more about Rustic Beauty, visit Robertson at the Country Market. You can also find more information at rusticbeauty.ca
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This is Thunder Bay
For our festival issue, we asked readers what type of festival or event they think Thunder Bay is missing.
Interviews by Nancy Saunders, Photos by Laura Paxton Alan: We
do have a lot of festivals. Something that I’d like to see would be a grant of some type that could support people from Thunder Bay to get to larger events that just won’t happen in a city our size. That would give us the best of both worlds.
(L-R: Pete, Ophia, and Lucas)
Pete: I’m from the East Coast and I like folk and Irish music; a music festival would
be good. I was just back in Newfoundland and there it seems there’s always a festival happening, and in each community: a blueberry festival, raspberry, lobster, crab...
Lucas: I’d like us to have an indoor skatepark, so people could have competitions with biking and scootering and stuff like that.
Max: With
my generation, I think music festivals would be our big focus. Any type of music—rock, EDM. Catering to a younger crowd.
Katherine: In the last five years the community has really stepped up and there’s a
huge variety of activities and events. For me, I’m a mountain biker, and I always like to see more mountain bike festivals. Like beer and bike festivals!
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CityScene volunteers and caddies in May, organizers are seeing numbers exceeding last year. That being said, volunteers are still invited to get involved and be part of the fun. Volunteering at the Open also provides a great opportunity to get a close-up glimpse of some celebrity golfers, join in the spirit of community, and be a part of a 500-plus team who will work together to achieve a memorable event. Another attractive aspect of the Open is that it provides entertainment for all. Participants do not have to be pro golfers or be even a golfer at all, as there are activities for families and adults alike. Tickets are $10 for daily passes, $30 for weekly passes, and passes are free for those 14 and under. Tickets are available for purchase at the Valhalla Inn, Intercity Shopping Centre, Fountain Tire, and Sleeping Giant Brewing Company. For more information, visit staalopen.ca or call 622-4643.
Giving Back While On the Greens The Staal Foundation Open, Mackenzie Tour - PGA TOUR Canada Story by Krista Power, Photos by Charis Mesic
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or five years, the Staal family has been giving back to their hometown of Thunder Bay through the Staal Foundation Open. The competition has become a classic summer event providing locals and visitors an opportunity to watch highly skilled golfers and celebrities drive, chip, and putt their way to success. In this case, success for the competitors is defined by doing well in the Open in order to achieve a top spot in the Mackenzie Tour - PGA TOUR Canada. A positive spin-off effect for Thunder Bay is realized through massive volunteer involvement and vital fundraising dollars spurred by an economic
driver that seems as effortless as that last tap-in. The mission of the Staal Foundation Open is to promote community, grow the sport of golf in Thunder Bay, highlight young golfers on the rise, and raise funds for local children’s charities, while at the same providing an enjoyable environment that is rewarding for all participants. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the event and it continues to grow as volunteers, supporters, and sponsors come together. Tournament director Ken Boshcoff says, “We are very encouraged that after five years we continue to see the level of excitement and
commitment at an all-time high.” This year’s event takes place July 9 to 15 at the Whitewater Golf Club. Tbaytel returns as the presenting sponsor. The impact of the event is significant. This year’s goal for the Staal Foundation Open is to reach a five-year total of one million dollars raised for children’s health charities, which is an incredible achievement. This year’s Open is providing support respectively for Camp Quality Northwestern Ontario, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation, and the Smilezone Foundation in addition to the Staal Family Foundation. After posting a call for
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Moon Money Vintage
Counterculture Clothing Company Lands in Port Arthur Story and Photo by Emma Christensen
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errick Thompson might be a father, husband, and business owner, but he’s still a rebel at heart. From an antique couch in the far corner of his spacious new store, with his young daughter playing nearby, he tells me about his latest business venture, Moon Money Vintage. For Derrick and his wife Marla, opening the vintage clothing store at 16 North Cumberland St. is a deliberate move away from commercial retail and toward the promotion of independent business and counterculture in their own neighborhood, downtown Port Arthur. Derrick—also known as “the
T-shirt Guru”—began to give the idea of store ownership some serious thought after the successful July 2017 launch of his clothing company, Alram Apparel. His handmade T-shirts and original designs were well received at the Buskers Festival and other events. “The main thing I kept getting asked by people was, ‘I bought this shirt from you, I really love it, where can I get your stuff on a regular basis?” he says. In answer to that question, Derrick launched Moon Money Vintage last June to offer a one-of-akind combination of Alram Apparel Co. products, previously loved band T-shirts, and quality vintage
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Marla and Derrick Thompson clothing. Derrick has purposely broadened the term “vintage” to include the ‘80s and ‘90s, appealing not only to customers born in those decades, but also to those in their teens and 20s who gravitate toward the style. The store’s gender-neutral atmosphere is equally purposeful. “We don’t carry men’s and women’s clothes,” says Derrick. “If it fits, it’s meant for you,” Marla adds. Beyond the racks of clothing, the store’s wall space is densely populated by the work of local artists Leah Morningstar and Merk. Moon Money Vintage also offers accessories, greeting cards, and specialty clothing patches. Other
features—by turns nostalgic and humorous—include a vintage arcade game and a “mystery socks” vending machine. Derrick hopes to attract customers who frequent downtown businesses and value the fact that he designs and selects his products carefully. “I want to invest in my own community,” he says. “This is where we live, this is where we work.” Want more Moon Money Vintage? Check it out on Instagram at @moonmoneyvintage, on Facebook at facebook.com/moonmoneyvintage, or call 344-5590 for store hours and information.
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BURNING TO THE SKY
The Blues
fancied-up take on blues. Country has its roots in blues music. As does folk. And obviously there would be no rock and roll without the blues. No Zeppelin. No Dylan. No Prince. Every year, when the Thunder Bay Blues Festival comes around, there is grousing about the lack of “blues acts.” I get it, as I love the basic musical form. Who doesn’t love a slick 12-bar blues, great harp playing, and slide guitar? There are few things better than a John Lee Hooker-style boogie or a Bo Diddley beat. These are the things that have inspired so many. George Thorogood and ZZ Top have tapped this high-octane blues form for decades. Colin James, at his root, is a blues player. Every musical act that is headlining this year owes some debt to the blues. Sheryl Crow is perhaps the most obvious example—songs like “If It Makes You Happy” mine some of the same emotional veins that Etta James or Koko Taylor might have tackled. Of course Melissa Etheridge has the blues in
her. You can hear it in her voice, in the emotion she sings with. She has been down, and she has been heartbroken. Yet she gets back up to tell the tale. The blues is about storytelling and Melissa Etheridge is a storyteller. Blues fest has brought us some amazing mainstream blues acts over the years, from Jimmie Vaughan to Walter Trout to Jack de Keyzer. These folks, and so many more, continue to carry the torch. However, when local bands like The Angies take the stage this year, they will be also playing the blues. Sure, it’s screened through the songs of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. But back in 1962, those two mop-haired lads wanted to play the blues like Muddy and BB and Chuck Berry. And they did the best they could and wrote classic, blues-based songs. The Angies play the Stones. The one constant? The blues. As the late great Muddy Waters once sang, “The blues had a baby and they called it rock and roll.”
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hat is “the blues”? Is it an attitude? A form of music based on 12 bars and three chords? A feeling that can only be properly put across in the rawest of forms? It is all these things, or course. Yet the blues can vary, depending on where you come from and what you have experienced. Not surprisingly, the blues as an art form brings out a lot of passion in people. Not everyone agrees on what the blues is or should be. The great thing is, none of that really matters. The blues just is. Like so many, I came to the blues via British guitar gods Eric Clapton and Keith Richards. Both of these artists were steeped in American blues, and despite their very best attempts to copy the sounds they were hearing, they turned it into quite something else. So Robert Johnson—a mysterious,
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haunted-sounding blues singer who was recorded for an abbreviated period in the 1930s—became nearly a household name via a recording of his song “Cross Road Blues” by Clapton and Cream. Muddy Waters, a blues singer and electric slide guitarist from Chicago, would be the inspiration for the name of the greatest rock and roll band in the world: the Rolling Stones. That band also turned Johnson’s “Love in Vain” into something of a slow burning rock and roll ballad. And so it went from there. For many of us, the blues is both a musical sound and a feeling inside. Blues is music that gets into your gut. Although there has been and always will be a traditional element to blues music, its influence has crept into nearly every genre of music. You really could not have hip hop without the blues or reggae. Jazz is just an exaggerated and
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Live on the Waterfront
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more additional event booked on July 28, when we will be able to see Machine de Cirque, a five-man circus group from Quebec. Established in 2015 as a collective of performers, the troupe has toured globally and their show Truck Stop is journeying across Canada this summer, echoing the show’s narrative of a road trip through America. For this performance, there will be two performances, at 5:30 pm and 9:30 pm. The rest of the lineup is equally exciting. Thunder Bay favourites Five Alarm Funk will play on July 11, along with the Martin Blanchet Jazz Quintet. “Performing outside at the
Marina is the most inspiring venue to hear jazz,” says Blanchet. “And my favourite.” Other performers include the Northern Pikes ( July 18), country singer-songwriter Dan Davidson (August 15), and Juno nominee The Zolas (August 22). Our local Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra
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t’s summer, and that means Live on the Waterfront is on at the Marina, showcasing local talent and bringing in artists from far and wide. The festival started in 2016, and last year 31,000 people attended—despite some very wet weather. It was recently named the Best New Festival/Event by Festivals and Events Ontario. This year, the festivities started a little early on June 29, with rapper Classified and Logan Staats as headliners. For the remainder of the festival, performances will take place every Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 pm from July 11 to Aug 29, with one
also have a set planned on July 25. For fans of Celtic music, August 8 is the date to mark on your calendars, with Scottish folk band Breabach and local Celtic group the Pierre Schryer Trio planned for that date. Wrapping up the festivities on August 29 will be this year’s Juno nominees for Indigenous Music Album of the Year, DJ Shub and Iskwé. Singer-songwriter Nick Sherman, who performed at the first Live on the Waterfront two years ago, is back this year on August 1. “It’s always great to see families out enjoying the music and waterfront,” he says. “This is a city that is growing and I’m glad that this event is still running for people to enjoy.” As always, festival goers can expect a good array of food vendors setting up shop at the Marina, including Sweet North Bakery, Prime Gelato, local mobile wood-fired pizza caterer Hot Paddle Pizza, and many others. For updates and details, go to thunderbay.ca/events and facebook. com/ThunderBayCultureandEvents.
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My Son the Hurricane
Funk/Hip Hop Band Returns to Thunder Bay By Kris Ketonen
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hether in a bar in front of a packed dance floor or in a classroom, the members of My Son the Hurricane really have one major goal: make sure it’s fun. The southern Ontario-based hip hop/funk/brass band has been together for nearly a decade, originally built on a foundation of 14 regular members. But there was a problem with that approach, drummer and band leader Danno O’Shea says: logistics. Getting all 14 people together for every show was a challenge. “I realized that I didn’t want to become an emotional band leader,” O’Shea says. “If someone told me they weren’t able to do a show, I didn’t want to have to put any pressure on them.” The band told those 14 members that if they weren’t able to play a show, the band would fill the spot with another musician, temporarily. Now they have a group of about 20 musicians they pull from, depending on the circumstances. That translates to a fluid stage presence. Sometimes, the full 14-piece band is there, but it’s never fewer than 10 members, O’Shea says. No matter how many people are with the band for a particular show,
however, the live act is a memorable one, O’Shea says. “We always say ‘no dance floor is safe. It’s just— start to finish—a huge dance party. You often hear of bands talking about leaving all of the energy on the stage. We feel like we actually live that.” The band’s live show has even opened up a new venue: the classroom. A teacher who saw them play earlier this year asked if the band would make an in-class appearance. They, of course, said yes, and things went so well it’s become a semi-regular thing for the band; O’Shea says they’ve done several more school appearances since. “We do like five songs, talk about the instruments. We’re trying to show some positive male and female role models,” he says. “The kids get a lot out of it, the parents and the teachers get a lot out of it, and it can inspire a kid who maybe wasn’t thinking trombone was cool to see it in a totally different context.”
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A Flamenco Experience Matt Sellick and Tamar Ilana
Story by Steph Skavinski, Photos by Sarah McPherson
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n the appropriately intimate charm of The Lounge at The Chanterelle, with its exposed brick and damask wall hangings, Thunder Bay flamenco guitarist Matt Sellick and Toronto-based singer and dancer Tamar Ilana treated their audience to a captivating night of music and dance. Sellick opened the performance on stage alone with a beautiful solo guitar introduction. After we were entranced by the gentle melody, Ilana made her dramatic entrance from stage right, at once surprising and enchanting the audience, singing in Spanish and wielding her black manton (shawl). Throughout the evening, Ilana was our storyteller. Singing entirely in Spanish and accompanied by Sellick on the guitar, she danced vocally with complex melismas, communicating pure emotion through her powerful voice. Though she was seated for many of the songs, she was a dancer throughout, and fully immersed in the music—improvising clapping and foot percussion and using hypnotic gestures that captivated the audience. Sellick’s well-honed flamenco guitar skills were highlighted in one
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solo piece,“Going Home.” He took the opportunity to give us some insight into his artistic process when it comes to songwriting, explaining that he creates the music first and then gives it a title based on the feeling it evokes. The background photo projection changed for every song, adding a visual element related to the piece, and for this number the photo was aptly chosen by Ilana. Without knowing what piece Sellick was going to play, she chose a gorgeous shot of the Sleeping Giant. Sellick said that no matter where he travels, it’s the unique feeling of coming back to the place that is home that this piece evokes in him. After a brief intermission, Ilana returned to the stage in a completely different outfit—much lighter and brighter colours—reflecting the shift in tone in the second half. The evening’s performance proved that flamenco is not for the faint of heart, requiring deep emotional intensity, energetic and percussive movement, and pure stamina on the part of the performers. Both Sellick and Ilana are truly professionals and masters of their respective arts, and the pair have an intense musical chemistry. Due to
the improvisational nature of much of their collaboration, so much needs to be said between the artists with just a glance or a nod, and Sellick and Ilana’s timing and dramatic flourishes were nearly flawless. They have a beautiful sense of coordination which will only get better and better with time.
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hen it comes to setting prices at Tbaytel, there’s a whole team of people working behind the scenes to make sure that the very large neighbourhood they serve – Northern Ontario – has telecommunication services that meet both customer needs and budget. One of those people is Stacy Giardetti, Manager of Product Marketing. “We spend a lot of time conducting primary and secondary research, we analyze what’s happening in the marketplace, and we look at industry trends,” Stacy says. “Then we develop pricing and promotional strategies that strike the right balance between the value
customers get from our products and the investments we need to make in our products.” Pricing is a sensitive topic, but Stacy points out “survey results show that people feel Tbaytel offers fair prices.” Plus, she notes, customers who choose Tbaytel support a local company that employs over 400 people, provides a significant annual dividend to the City of Thunder Bay, sponsors organizations in need, and supports many events that bring life to our communities. Stacy can see Tbaytel’s local commitment reflected wherever she goes, “on my kids’ soccer uniforms, in WiFi hotspots all over the region, and at many community events. It’s part of what makes Northern Ontario a great place to live.” While Stacy didn’t grow up in Thunder Bay, she and her husband are raising their family here and she has grown into a true northerner who understands what customers are looking for. “I look at myself not just as a Tbaytel employee” says Stacy, “but as a customer – a demanding customer – who has high expectations of services. As part of Product Marketing,
I can help shape features to enhance our products and make a difference in customers’ lives at prices that we both feel are fair.” Stacy points to Tbaytel’s loyal “customers who have been with us for decades and new customers that sign up for our services every day” as proof of the value people see in Tbaytel as a provider. “Our expert local Product Marketing team is not just part of a company delivering great services, we’re part of the neighbourhood,” Stacy emphasizes. “We have direct relationships with customers and we take their feedback seriously.” Having lived in much larger markets, Stacy is proud to work for a company in a small market that manages to be “one of the few telecommunications providers in North America that offers five services – Internet, TV, Phone, Security and Mobility. There is something very empowering about working for a unique organization like Tbaytel that provides an unparalleled depth of service in our region. I truly love what I do, the people I work with, and the company I get to represent.”
“I look at myself not just as a Tbaytel employee, but as a customer – a demanding customer – who has high expectations of services.”
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Backstage
Setting the Scene in Tbay By Steph Skavinski
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f you’re walking down Red River Road and you hear music coming from somewhere, there’s a good chance it’s being piped outside by Steve Lazar’s new music shop, Backstage. That’s how I found out about it—the music wafting down the street caught my attention and I had to check it out. With some of the other stores
in town closing their doors over the years, the market for a music shop was definitely there. The idea of opening his own shop had been in the back of Lazar’s mind for a few years, and with the burgeoning scene in the Waterfront District continuing to grow, he felt that the time was right. Walking into the shop, located
beside Milk & Water Baking Co., you can immediately see it’s different from other music shops. Instead of a large, bright, fluorescent-lit space, Backstage is more like a “music cave,” with a relaxed atmosphere, a couch to hang out on, and all kinds of cool things to browse through. At the back of the store, a large mural on the wall reads “You never know what you will find”—and how true that is. Lazar carries a lot of items you’d expect to find in a music shop— guitars, strings, mics, cables, and amps—and much more. He’s decided to specialize in carrying inventory that’s not found in very many other places—“boutique” brands
like Jet City amps, for instance. “We’re the only place in Canada that carries them right now,” Lazar says. He’s also selling vintage equipment on consignment, making for a varied and unique inventory. Lazar says he’s keeping his prices similar to what people will find online, so there’s no reason not to shop local. If you can’t find what you’re after, he’s also able to order in whatever you need and his inventory keeps getting bigger and bigger by the week. The next time you’re out and about downtown, stop in. For more information, visit backstageonline.ca or find them on Facebook.
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A Walk in Memories Q&A with Ian Tamblyn
Story by Alex Kruse, Photo by David Irving
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hunder Bay native and Canadian folk music icon Ian Tamblyn will be returning to the region to play the Live from the Rock Folk Festival in Red Rock this summer. We caught up with him just before he headed off to Scotland to check in on his plans for the future and also reminisce about his past. The Walleye: An easy one to start us off: how many times have you played the Live from the Rock Folk Festival? Ian Tamblyn: I think this might be about the seventh time I have played Live from the Rock, but I am not sure. I think this is also my
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fourth Voyageur Paddle to the festival from Rossport to Red Rock. It is a wonderful way to come to the festival, really a remarkable portal. TW: What brings you back to the festival? What do you enjoy about it? IT: I think the combination of meeting old friends, and that includes my family. David and Cherie [his brother and sister] live in Rossport, so I get to spend time with them. The festival is a wonderful event and demonstrates the resiliency and community spirit of Red Rock. It is also great to be on the lake again, I guess I feel I have to renew my license if I am going to sing about the north shore, and Superior.
TW: I’ve been told that you began your music career playing at the Fourth Dimension and the Folklore Centre in Port Arthur. What was like as a budding musician at that time in Thunder Bay? IT: I did play the Fourth Dimension but I would have to say that my real start was at the Far Out House at the Y in Port Arthur. I played there a lot—also The Last Spike in Fort William. I played at the Folklore Centre as well but most of the time it was jamming with Ken Hamm. There were many very good bands in Thunder Bay when I was teenager. Of course, Neil Young & The Squires were the shining light for me, but there was also Donnie B and the Bonnevilles every Saturday at the Fort William Y, there was Paul Shaffer’s band The Fugitives, and then The Vendettas with Keith McKie, which later became Kensington Market. They had a steady gig at the Fourth Dimension. It was a hothouse of activity and I think we were very lucky. The Fourth Dimension also brought in many acts and that really connected those interested to the outside world. TW: What is inspiring your work these days? IT: I have had a very creative year. I have just released two CDs: Te Na Gadino and Let It Go, as well as completing the third part of a series of plays with music set in the Gatineau Hills north of Ottawa, where I have lived for 50-some years. I just finished acting as musical director and band leader in a play, Up to Low, that just finished a run at the National Arts Centre. It has been a busy and creative time.
In the next year, I hope to write another play centered around the 1998 ice storm that affected this region so much. It is the 20th anniversary of the storm. The play will be about community. TW: What is your favourite thing about Thunder Bay? What do you miss most? IT: I don’t think I have one favourite thing about Thunder Bay. It can only be several things. I love the old elevators, Mount McKay, the train tracks, the industrial-ness of the place, the fact that it is an international seaport, the coming and going of ships. I love the Finnish district of Algoma Street, Kangas Sauna, the view of the Sleeping Giant from Hillcrest Park. I love the sadness of Simpson Street, the McKellar Confectionery, three sliders on the arm. I love the rivalry between the two towns—never mind Thunder Bay, it is still Fort William and Port Arthur to me. I love all the different ethnic communities and their respective halls, the Ukrainian, Italian, Polish communities. Perogies and cabbage rolls, Finnish pancakes. I love its isolation and yet its centeredness in Canada. And of course, I love what is around Thunder Bay, most of all: the big lake, the hills, the roughness of it all. It remains at the heart of what I think of as “north” and what I ultimately think of as home. When I return to Thunder Bay now, I mostly walk in memories. I walk the lanes of Fort William, I hear echoes, I see friends but they are now mostly in my imagination. This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
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IBC representatives, Arley Hughes (solo/duo) and The Angies (band), who related some of their IBC experiences, both memorable and comedic. Led by animated frontman Camden Tiura’s heartfelt, Tom Waits-inspired vocals and outstanding raw-boned guitar soloing, the Camden Blues Band opened the competition with a cover of Muddy Waters’ “Hoochie Coochie Man,” then segued into a hat trick of progressive originals. Up next was Thunder Bay’s “Deacon of the Delta,” Big Bad Bobby
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Atikokan native Sunday wilde closed out a wonderful afternoon of music. The Highway 11 recording artist’s sonorous growl and piano styling hearken back to the blues and jazz of the bygone era of Mamie Smith and Bessie Smith and their ilk. Many thanks to first class host The Foundry, soundman Will Reedpath, the official and audience judges, all of the fans who cheered on the performers, and lead hand Rob Croves and the Thunder Bay Blues Society executive for organizing the event. View the challenge results at thunderbaybluessociety.ca.
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Band: Railgun Hometown: Thunder Bay Genre: Heavy Metal Recommended if you like: Lamb of God, Killswitch Engage, Protest The Hero Online: Facebook @railgunmetal, Instagram and Twitter @ railgunband
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eciding on a name that best represents your music is a crucial part of being in a band. It’s how your music will be known and referred to by others, seen on gig posters and social media, announced at shows, and is often the group’s first impression to a potential fan. So when Zack Kangas-Sainsbury (vocals)
and Aaron Radford (guitar) needed a name to represent the power, aggression, and destruction of their sound the choice was simple. Railgun was formed in 2009 when two high school friends who shared an innate passion for heavy music began writing together. A few years later, after a lengthy hiatus and several member changes, the band would eventually become complete with the addition of Ray Milton (guitar), Mike Henderson (bass), and Jake Pechiwa (drums). Inspired by both heavy-hitters and guitar gods, Railgun take influences from the likes of Lamb of God, Protest The Hero, Steve Morse, and Jimi Hendrix (among others) to create a bone-crushing sound that
can effortlessly turn any crowd of onlookers into a ferocious mosh pit. They’ve opened for notable heavy acts like Colorado’s Havok, L.A.’s Act Of Defiance, Vancouver’s Archspire, and Montreal’s Cryptopsy. Over the years Railgun has released several recordings including their debut album, This Is War and Creature in the Night. “The goal of the band was, and still is to remain heavy and melodic; to bridge the gap between heavy, driving riffs, and beautiful melodic lines,” explains Milton. “Taking all of this into account, every song up to date has the signature Railgun sound.” The natural evolution of the band’s sound and changing of the members’ personal tastes and
influences have allowed Railgun avoid stagnancy. And they are ready to show the music world their progression with the unveiling of their second full-length studio album, Tension, set to be released in September. “Our upcoming release still has this signature sound, but coupled with it, you may run into a flamenco-inspired bridge, or classically influenced arpeggios that you won’t find in our older work,” says Milton. “Tension is our best attempt to amalgamate all of the things we hold true. This album will be our first real shot at making a ripple in the pond that is the music world. We put in the extra time and effort to make this album stand out.”
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he metal gods are taking their final strides. Judas Priest’s triumphant new album Firepower was soured by founding guitarist Glenn Tipton’s diagnosis of Parkinson’s. What’s left of Slayer embarked on a “final” world tour. Dio has been resurrected as a hologram. What better time to abandon assigned seating in favour of smaller stages? The metal bands visiting Thunder Bay in July are reliably road-hardened yet still young enough to be musically adventurous. Oftentimes this pressure-filled period leads to a band’s most illustrious output—something you could witness firsthand. Rivers of Nihil may be one of those bands that become something special. For the last decade the Pennsylvania five-piece have been playing decent death metal, but this year’s Where Owls Know My Name promises some deeper success. Owls neatly builds on the band’s established sound with slow subtly, freaky psychedelia, and a haunting ambiance. It’s ambitious and can be witnessed at Crocks on July 7. Italy’s Hideous Divinity destroys with style. They play crazy fast death metal—complex and demanding—but they also have a neo-classical vibe that emphasizes melody among the madness. Providing support is Montreal’s Depths of Hatred, who’ve perfected a frantic, awe-inspiring live show. The action might get weird though—the last time Depths played here, a fan interrupted the set to propose to his girlfriend. No promises of romance at Black Pirates Pub on July 26, only of headbanging galore. In the early-2000s The Acacia
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Fresh Annexations July’s Metal Onslaught By Justin Allec Depths of Hatred Strain helped usher deathcore into metal’s mainstream. The unholy end point of nu-metal, deathcore is entirely rhythm-focused, all chug-heavy workouts. Few bands can match The Acacia Strain’s commanding style and the physical response it demands. Touring to celebrate their seminal album Continent from 2008, The Acacia Strain is set to wreck necks on July 28 at Crocks. This roundup can’t neglect our own local metal bands and the fire they’re bringing. As always, they do much more than warm up stages, as they’ve garner their own followings both in town and online. Everyone is recording, too: lately we’ve had albums from VHS and Railgun, EPs from The Unbalanced and The Vilification, and an EP from A New Machine is on the way. TBay bands are proving they’re well worth your $5 as their live shows are becoming more ferocious and proficient. Mourn the passing of the gods as you will, but also remember where each band starts.
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Railgun
Locals Railgun play metalcore, but on Tension, the band’s second album, it shows that they get metalcore. The genre can be a tricky balancing act, but there’s plenty to like about combining classy Euro-style melodic death metal and American-bred chugging hardcore when it’s done correctly. Together since 2009, this five-piece show they’ve learned how to mix and match those elements. It’s all here: epically harmonized leads in spirit with the Swedish masters, the shuddering stomp of hardcore’s relentlessness, thrashy guitar solos aplenty, all sewn up with punishing vocals. Crucially, Railgun swing melody like a sledgehammer, which keeps you engaged even when the band downshifts from galloping chaos to a crawling whisper. Those transitions—so vital for metalcore’s power—demonstrate the band’s focus and improved ability to wrest emotion out of both the raging highs and the desperate lows. If you’ve seen Railgun live before then you should hear what they’ve done on Tension. It’s the best that they’ve ever sounded. - Justin Allec
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God’s Favorite Hell-On Customer Neko Case Father John Misty
The fourth studio album from singer-songwriter Josh Tillman’s alter ego Father John Misty sees the musician strip back his grandiose persona to reveal an unprecedented level of sincerity and vulnerability. A collection of songs without flourish, God’s Favorite Customer is Tillman eloquently laid bare in a time of personal crisis. The grandeur of previous albums like I Love You Honeybear and the nihilistic wit of Pure Comedy give way to Misty’s most honest and perhaps most captivating album yet. Inverting his often-contentious public persona on itself, the songs demonstrate talent in precise lyric and metaphor. Noteworthy are tracks such as the morose plea to love, “Please Don’t Die,” and “The Palace” for its haunting piano and soft minor key. The album’s title track, bolstered by the subtle vocals of Natalie Mering of Weyes Blood, exemplifies the heartache and anguish of the album. And Tillman’s vulnerability pays off—he has crafted a captivating album carried by smooth vocals and an unmistakable capacity for nuanced storytelling. - Leah Ching
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Neko Case’s seventh studio album, Hell-On, is a 12-track odyssey that, even at its most upbeat, leaves the listener with a sense of unrest and intrigue. Nearly every track on Hell-On begins with a simple, country-esque rhythm before layers of atypical instrumentation and ominous melodies unfold to reveal an alternative soundscape. Following this formula is the seven-minute epic “Curse of the I-5 Corridor,” which opens with a stripped-back acoustic base and eventually gives way to echoing pianos and crunchy guitars that add dramatic depth to the track. And while Hell-On features a song like “Halls of Sarah” that trades a traditionally placed chorus for distorted horns, Case’s hauntingly beautiful vocals still remain as striking as ever. Even Case’s songwriting reflects the musicality of each track—for instance, “Oracle of The Maritimes” tells a tale of nautical woe while incessant, pounding drums capture the essence of an unsettled sea. Whether you’re a loyal Neko Case fan or a newcomer, Hell-On is sure to pique your interest. - Melanie Larson
As Long As I Have You Roger Daltrey
Roger Daltrey is not dead yet. For people of a certain age, he was a cocky idol in one of the top ten rock bands ever. The Who were a voice for their generation, but inevitably the anger, rebelliousness, and arrogance has faded into bland mediocrity. The question of relevancy arises. Daltrey, unlike most rock singers, could sing powerfully and tunefully, and still does as on the title track. But I can’t shake the feeling that a desperate sunset industry is trying to cash out with an album of B-sides from a name act while the genre and generation is still alive. The only song I can recommend is “Always Heading Home,” a thoughtful, wistful tune swathed in strings that displays Daltrey’s softer side. Otherwise, the sound is smoothly gritty and borrows lavishly from clichés of the ‘60s, with loud drums and bass, brass, and backup singers. This product could turn someone’s crank, but not mine. - Peter Jabs
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Dave Matthews Band Few bands have as monumental support from their fans as Dave Matthews Band, and even those that don’t care for their music can accept that the band is capable and comprehensive. For over 25 years they have been recording and touring with massive success, and after some troubled waters they have now released their ninth and much anticipated album, Come Tomorrow. The album seems split down the centre between what is DMB and what has become something a bit too different to still be true to their sound. “Can’t Stop” and “Idea of You” are long-tested live favourites and will be easily received, but those tracks that try out a new sound, like “That Girl is You” and the lead-out track “Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin),” seem thin and overworked. It is still Dave Matthews Band so the album is good, but falls a bit short of what I was expecting.
Warlight
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Michael Ondaatje
If Mac DeMarco and Alvvays’ Molly Rankin had a younger sister it would be Lindsey Jordan. The American guitarist and singersongwriter leads Snail Mail and their album Lush is probably the best debut in recent memory. On the first listen, songs like “Speaking Terms” and “Pristine” seem a bit bubble-gummy, focusing on the melodrama of teenage heartbreak. But with lyrics like “I hope whoever it is/ Holds their breath around you/ ‘Cause I know I did,” Jordan demonstrates wisdom beyond her years. Musically, where most of her indie rock contemporaries rely on fuzzed-out distortion, Jordan trades in lo-fi for a clean melody. Having just turned 19, Jordan could very well be the future sound of the genre.
In Warlight, narrator Nathaniel looks back to his formative years in England immediately after World War II, when his parents, sent to Asia for a work position, left him and his older sister in the care of their secretive lodger. Through the lodger, the two are exposed to an underworld of smugglers and greyhound race-fixers, and the meat of the story involves Nathaniel’s attempts to piece together connections between his criminal role models and the secretive world of the British war effort. The writing is strong—what comes across is a vivid world in which the reader gets to walk in step with real people, all at the service of a mature narrative. Warlight is ultimately a thoughtful exploration of the things that frame our understanding of those around us and the things that shatter those preconceptions, alongside a discussion of the indelible marks that war campaigns and their reprisals have on the innocent.
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More Campfire Stories from Northern Ontario Shannon Robertson
Gathering around a roaring fire with family and friends to share songs and stories is a classic Canadian pastime. In her new book, More Campfire Stories from Northwestern Ontario, Shannon Robertson adds to this tradition with seven original tales. Longer and more complex than those found in her first installment of Campfire Stories, these are suited to both reading aloud with others or enjoying as a solo experience. The stories also include supernatural elements without being actually scary— perfect for more timid readers! Dinosaur fans will especially enjoy “Under the Volcano,” a thrilling time-traveling adventure starring an inquisitive and brave young hero. Eric Bowen, who also illustrated Robertson’s 2012 collection, demonstrates impressive artistic growth in detailed and lifelike illustrations of local wildlife in addition to more fantastic creatures like a pteranodon, triceratops, and even a T. rex. Both of Shannon Robertson’s collections of Campfire Stories are available to check out at the Thunder Bay Public Library. - Laura Prinselaar
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Thunder Bay Tourist Pagoda
By Sarah Jane Walker
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he Thunder Bay Tourist Pagoda holds a special place in many local residents’ hearts—and homes. The octagonal brick building, with its unique design and striking features, can be found in family photographs, on postcards mailed to loved ones, and in stories passed down through generations. A visit to the Pagoda is an authentic Thunder Bay experience, and the small ornamental structure continues to draw the attention of tourists and residents alike. In the spring of 1909, the City of Port Arthur launched a tourism campaign meant to engage visitors, investors, and industrialists who arrived at the city’s two railway stations and passenger shipping docks. The most publicly favoured idea during the campaign included a permanent “Publicity Pagoda,” so a
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group of local citizens launched an architectural design contest with a prize of $25. Architect H. Russell Halton won with a design inspired by an assortment of civilizations and cultures. The building features an Indian “chhatri”—an elevated, dome-shaped roof popular in nineteenth-century England—with overlapping green metal shingles that resemble fish scales. The open belvedere is six feet in diameter, and the curved finial over the gable is reminiscent of medieval structures in Finland and Norway and believed to be a Scandinavian good luck symbol. The entrance touts fluted Ionic pilasters (Roman), while the roof is supported by peristyle columns (Greek). The large panel above the entrance was carved in Indiana limestone by B. Jones of Stamworth
Company and features a beaver and maple leaf motif. The Pagoda officially opened in February 1910 and cost an estimated $2,500. Originally located in the middle of the intersection at Arthur Street (now Red River Road) and Water Street, the Pagoda sat across from the docks and between the Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National Railway stations. In 1977, the shape of the intersection was altered, and the Pagoda was moved approximately 10 feet to its present location at 170 Red River Road. Some readers may recall the infamous multi-coloured polka dots. The dots first appeared as a prank by the Port Arthur Jaycees in 1961, then reappeared in 1973 and 1985. Although the polka dots hold sentimental relevance for many local residents, they do not represent a designated feature of the 109-yearold federally protected building. The demolition of the Port Arthur Canadian Pacific Railway station in 1976 spurred concerned citizens to protect built heritage in the
community. A beloved landmark, the Pagoda still stands today because of the many people who fought to preserve a local treasure. The City of Thunder Bay designated the Pagoda under the Ontario Heritage Act in 1979, and the Ontario Heritage Trust secured a heritage easement to conserve the building in 1992. Recognized as a National Historical Site in 1986, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada held a commemorative ceremony with Parks Canada in 2017 to celebrate Canada’s oldest continuously operating tourist centre. -With notes from the Thunder Bay Archives Sarah Jane Walker is the Young Professional appointee on the City of Thunder Bay’s Heritage Advisory Committee, which advises council on the conservation of heritage buildings, sites, and resources, as well as their integration into development. For more information on the city’s heritage resources, visit thunderbay. ca/living/culture_and_heritage.
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Health Festival Hack #4: To save on money and calories, plan to bring your own healthy snacks from home to festivals that allow it. Just remember to keep safe food storage practices in mind!
Don’t Smoke Summertime can often turn casual cigarette smoking into a more regular occurrence, which can lead to an addiction to nicotine. Reduce your risk of chronic disease and protect others from second-hand smoke by not smoking during outdoor festivals.
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new smoke-free laws in place, you can now enjoy most summer festivals in Thunder Bay in clean air!
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t’s summertime, which means it’s festival season. Warm weather, festival foods, and cold drinks sound appealing, but they can all act as a perfect storm for unhealthy choices when not kept in check. Whether you’re at the Blues Festival, Live on the Waterfront, Teddy Bears Picnic, or BrewHa!, keep these tips in mind to have fun and be safe during festival season.
Hydrate The heat, greasy foods, long lines, dancing, and alcohol can take its toll on a summer day. Prevent fizzling out by drinking water to stay hydrated. Stick to drinking water frequently, especially when you are thirsty or sweating.
Festival Hack #1: Most festivals allow you to bring in your own water bottle, and some even have water refill stations.
Keep Cool If you are planning on spending most of your day outdoors at a summer festival, remember the old saying of slip, slop, slap. Slip into another layer of clothing for sun protection, slop on some broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, and slap on a hat to protect your face and head for ultimate protection against the sun.
Festival Hack #2: Sunburns or heatstroke can ruin your day, so if you forget to bring sun protection items look, for giveaways or prizes from in festivals, such as free sunscreen, hats, or shirts. Alternatively, seek shade when you can find it.
Limit Alcohol A cold drink on a hot summer day sounds refreshing, but remember that alcohol can quickly dehydrate
you. If you choose to drink, remember to pace yourself so you can make it to see the headliner. Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines suggests that for special occasions you should drink no more than three drinks (for women) or four drinks (for men).
Festival Hack #3: Alternate your drinks with non-alcoholic beverages throughout long days to avoid dehydration (and potentially a hangover).
Avoid a Food Frenzy The food options at summer festivals are often the main attraction, but try not to overindulge in deep-fried, sugary, processed foods. Choose to have a treat here and there, but focus on fueling up with healthy snacks to keep you energized throughout your day.
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A summer festival can be a fun day out for a family, but meltdowns can happen pretty easily if you’re not well prepared. Remember to keep snacks on hand, reapply sunscreen as needed, stay in the shade as much as possible, and keep hands clean. Encourage all members of the family to wash their hands before eating and drinking, and after petting animals, going on rides, using the bathroom, or changing diapers.
Festival Hack #6: Keep hand sanitizers or disposable wipes on hand for easy clean up. For young children who want to enjoy the live music, consider using hearing protection, such as kids’ noise-cancelling headphones. For more tips and information on summer health and safety, visit the Government of Canada’s website at canada.ca and search for “Summer Safety.”
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Summer is here, and with that comes an amazing selection of festivals and events here in Thunder Bay. Arts and culture, food and beverage, music, sports—whatever your pleasure, they all have something in common. They all generate a considerable amount of waste that is not only costly to manage, but also negatively impacts the environment. We have all attended an event and been dismayed at the sight of overflowing garbage cans and huge numbers of single-use plastic items and excess litter on the ground. But it doesn’t have to be this way. With a little effort, organizers of events large and small can take steps that significantly reduce the waste and litter produced. Waste management for events is often one of the last things considered in the planning process. It’s easy, right? A couple garbage cans, some bags, a few volunteers. Not so fast. Before you think about how to get the waste out, think about how it gets in. Where does it come from? What kind of packaging and service ware are food vendors using? Are exhibitors giving out flyers and disposable swag which will likely be thrown away? Do featured activities lead to garbage? Taking steps to limit waste in the first place will go a long way towards reducing litter, cost, and the negative impacts that waste has on our environment. Don’t be afraid to make some rules! Often the largest contributors to the waste stream are the food vendors. Consider creating a green procurement policy for vendors that outlines what is expected in terms
of products/materials they bring onsite. Make reusable, recyclable, or compostable food wares (cups, plates, bowls, cutlery, etc.) mandatory. There may be some initial pushback, but it can and has already been done here in Thunder Bay with great success. Local vendors are introducing reusable options and there is a growing local supply of environmentally friendly food service options. Once you’ve made the decision to go green, communicate your message clearly and often. Before the event, make sure your advertising encourages attendees to come prepared by bringing reusable water bottles, cutlery, and straws and reinforce your expectations with vendors and exhibitors. Prepare consistent and highly visible signage for the event to remind participants of what environmental initiatives are in place, and how they can help. Ensure waste, recycling, and composting receptacles are placed together in strategic, high traffic locations around the event with clear signage including pictures to help cross language barriers. Have volunteers monitor the receptacles for proper usage and maintenance. And last but not least, don’t forget to say thank you—to staff and volunteers, vendors, and participants for their contribution to the greening effort. Share widely your successes and lessons learned to encourage others to make the effort to keep their events green and litter-free! For more information on how to green your event, contact info@ ecosuperior.org.
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JulyEventsGuide July 1, 10 am–5 pm
Canada Day Celebration
Fort William Historical Park
Come dressed in your red and white patriotic best and show off your Canadian pride. Enjoy a day filled with family-friendly festivities, exciting activities, and fun contests.
fwhp.ca
July 1, 11 am–4 pm
Canada Day at West Thunder Community Centre West Thunder Community Centre
Celebrate Canada Day and enjoy music, a vendors’ market, bouncy castle, pony rides, and tons of fun, free activities for the whole family. All are welcome!
westthunder.wixsite.com/ westthunder-tbay
July 1, 5–11 pm
Canada Day on the Waterfront Marina Park
Come down to the Waterfront to join in celebrating Canada Day in Thunder Bay’s biggest annual one-day event and the area’s largest fireworks display. See this month’s Top Five for more info.
thunderbay.ca
July 1–31, 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Imagetrekkers Photo Exhibition
Baggage Building Arts Centre
A photography exhibit featuring the work of the Imagetrekkers.
imagetrekkers.club
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July 2, 6 pm
Paint Nite: Who Who Me? Sleeping Giant Brewing Co.
A local artist guides you and your friends through two hours of painting and a night of laughing and drinking.
July 4, 7 pm
Paint Nite: Island Naxos Grille & Bar
A local artist guides you and your friends through two hours of painting and a night of laughing and drinking.
paintnite.com
paintnite.com
July 3, 8 am-4 pm
Science North Summer Camp TBD
For 30 years, Science North has been offering fun and engaging summer science camp experiences to kids across Northern Ontario. Science North is proud to be delivering camps in over 30 locations this year. Science North’s highly trained camp staff spark an interest in science through fun engaging activities. Children will discover the world around them while participating in group activities, exploring subjects such as space, geology, physics, technology, robotics and more!
sciencenorth.ca/camps
July 4, 11 am–2 pm
Summer Company Staples Youth Entrepreneurship Day Staples Thunder Bay
July 5, 7 pm
Paint Nite: Misty Mountain Magic Beaux Daddy’s
A local artist guides you and your friends through two hours of painting and a night of laughing and drinking.
paintnite.com
July 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 & 29
The Adventures of Monty Pylon or Hockey Knight in Canada Chippewa Park
Summer is coming and it’s time for the 9th annual Chippewa Melodrama! This year T. T. Lucky sets Chippewa back 400 years for The Adventures of Mountie Pylon or Hockey Knight in Canada.
capitolplayers.com
The Summer Company program helps youth start their own businesses and gain the skills they need to succeed. Students receive training, mentoring, and awards of up to $3,000 to run their summer businesses. Come out the Summer Company Staples Youth Entrepreneurship Day Trade Show to meet the entrepreneurial leaders of tomorrow!
July 6, 8 am–noon
thunderbay.ca
622-8235
Free Dental Care
Norwest Community Health Centres
On the first Friday of July, free dental care will be provided by appointment for all children ages 0-17. Free fluoride varnish will also be provided for preschool children, and referrals are made for additional services.
July 6, 7–10 pm
July 7, 10 am–2 pm
DefSup 30th Matterhorn Madness Anniversary Members Mount Baldy The Matterhorn Madness event is Exhibition and a challenging, fun, family-friendly Appreciation Party Definitely Superior Art Gallery
30th Anniversary Members & Die Active Exhibition: This diverse annual exhibition always draws out the best and most vibrant eclectic/experimental art, by 100+ new generation, emerging, and established professional artists. The Event Of A Thread – Ann Hamilton (short film): Ann Hamilton is a critically acclaimed and awardwinning artist internationally recognized for the sensory surrounds of her large-scale multi-media/ interdisciplinary installations. Celebrate DefSup’s 30-year history of artistic excellence and support to over 21,000 contemporary artists in that time. At the gala, enjoy a ferocity of art, live music, specialty performances, bday cakes, artist talks, volunteer appreciation draws, and fabulous catered summer refreshments! All ages welcome. Admission is by donation. Exhibition continues until August 11.
definitelysuperior.com
July 7, 7 am-5 pm
Angler Young Angler Fish Derby McKellar Island Boat Launch
Started in 1998, Angler and Young Angler Fishing tournaments were established to enable youth with the opportunity to fish in a competitive tournament atmosphere. AYA’s main priority is to educate and introduce youth to competitive fishing with the help of friends and family. Teams consist of two young anglers and one adult angler. AYA Events consist of a full day of fishing followed by weigh-ins, prizes, awards, and of course a BBQ
lundboats.ca/experience/ayatournaments
event with all proceeds going towards supporting ongoing Roots to Harvest programming. See this month’s Top Five for more info.
rootstoharvest.org
July 7–8, 10 am–3pm
Hovland Arts Festival Hovland Community Centre
During this year’s Hovland Arts Festival, enjoy live music and tasty treats while participating in a wide variety of arts and crafts, including modern painting, First Nations art, jewelry, glass arts, wood carving and turning, photography, pottery, fibre arts, and more!
hovlandartsfestival.com
July 9, 9–11 am
Serving up Social for the Service Industry
Thunder Bay Country Market
Are you a restaurant, cafe, or food processor? Join us for a free workshop specifically tailored to help food service businesses beef up their social media marketing.
Servingupsocial.eventbrite.ca
July 9–15
Staal Open
Whitewater Golf Course
An annual summer event giving attendees the chance to watch professional golfers and celebrity guests vie for the top spot. See this month’s City Scene section for more info.
staalopen.ca
July 10, 6–8 pm
Fresh Air Trail Run Kamview Nordic Centre
Get ready to run the long and short courses at the Fresh Air Trail Run this July! The timed run begins at 6:30 pm, for a cost of $5 per participant. And as always, there will be a free kids’ mini-race!
tbnordictrails.com/trail-runs
July 11, noon
Teddy Bears Picnic Vickers Park
The City of Thunder Bay is proud to host the popular annual Teddy Bears Picnic. Children, parents and teddy bears are invited to enjoy an afternoon of free crafts, activities and entertainment!
thunderbay.ca
July 11, 18, 25, 1:30–2:30 pm
Chair Yoga
Northwest Community Health Centres Practice low-impact yoga facilitated by a certified yoga instructor at this free event. Snacks provided, and bus tickets are available upon request.
624-3449
July 12, 7–9 pm
Wish Benefit Show 2018 Variety Spectacular
Canadian Lakehead Exhibition This show features two of Canada’s top entertainment acts blending magic, comedy, and juggling. Featuring Craig Douglas and Dick Joiner, this show is presented in support of The Children’s Wish Foundation-Ontario Chapter.
1-888-777-9793
July 12–28
Back in 59
Magnus Theatre
Take a rollicking trip down memory lane and step Back in 59 with summer theatre at Magnus. See this month’s Top Five for more info.
magnustheatre.com
July 13–14
Huge Estate Sale
Corner of 5th St and 4th Ave., Grand Marais Come down to Grand Marais and don’t miss out on this amazing sale offering over 50 years of collections of vintage clothes, accessories, jewelry, enamelware, cast iron stove pieces, and much more.
218-387-2377
July 14, noon–5 pm
July 16, 6 pm
Cooke Street
Sleeping Giant Brewing Co.
Lost & Found Street Art Festival Die Active New Generation Art Collective presents a new street art festival on Cooke Street to celebrate its 10th anniversary and the completion of Thunder Bay’s first Graffiti Alley in the downtown Waterfront District! Featuring four new murals, workshops, the 9th Annual Die Active Y-Art Sale with 75 vendors featuring art/craft/ vintage items, hundreds of artists, music, dance, art pop-ups, a kids’ art/craft area, food/refreshments by downtown business vendors, all with a distinct youth voice. Free admission and art activities for all. Then attend the After Party from 7–11 pm at Definitely Superior Art Gallery to see Die Active’s new photographic show and more music! All ages welcome.
lostandfoundfest.com
Paint Nite: Bugs and Bees Tote Bag A local artist guides you and your friends through two hours of painting and a night of laughing and drinking.
paintnite.com
July 17, 7–10 pm
Who’s Crafty Heart and Stroke Fundraiser During this fun-filled night of socializing and crafting in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, you will be guided step-by-step throughout the evening while listening to great tunes with friends both new and old.
whoscrafty.com
July 14–15
Downtown Grand Marais
Shooters Tavern
Join in this festive celebration of the arts that features over 70 artist booths showcasing original artwork plus hands-on art-making activities, demonstrations, and more. It’s a weekend of fun for the whole family! See this month’s cover story for more info.
grandmaraisartcolony.com/artsfestival
July 14, 21, 28, 9:30 am–1 pm
Kakabeka Farmers’ Market Kakabeka Legion
At the Kakabeka Farmers’ Market you’ll find fresh locally grown produce, meats, fabulous nutritious jams with locally grown and wild ingredients, breads, pies and treats, perennials and other plants, woodwork by local artisans, knitting and sewing, cosmetics and many other local products!
kakabekafarmersmarket.ca
July 15
Superior SUP Race and Expo
Silver Harbour Conservation Area Come out for this standup paddleboard race and expo! See cover story for more info.
facebook.com/ superiorpaddleboarding
July 15, 6 pm
Poetry Night The Creative
Come out and enjoy a night with local poets and live acoustic music. Coffee, tea and birthday cake will be provided for the guests during intermission.
Northwestern Sports Hall of Fame Fred Bragnalo Memorial Golf Tournament Fort William Country Club
Enjoy a fun afternoon of nine holes of golf at one of Thunder Bay’s historic and premier courses, followed by a meal, prizes, silent auction, and an evening of socializing and celebrating Northwestern Ontario’s sports heritage.
nwosportshalloffame.com
Marostica Subaru
July 20, 7 pm
Grand Marais Arts Festival
July 23, 2 pm
Paint Nite: Midnight Reflections A local artist guides you and your friends through two hours of painting and a night of laughing and drinking.
paintnite.com
July 21, 1–3 pm
Drop in and Play Painted Turtle
Stop by the Painted Turtle on July 21st to drop in and play and save 20% on inks!
paintedturtleart.com
July 21, 3 pm
Festival of India Marina Park
Festival of India is an annual celebration of culture, arts, music, and food. Experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of India right here in Thunder Bay!
indiafesttbay.com
July 21, 5–10 pm
The Really, Really, Really Long Table St. Paul Street
The Really, Really, Really Long Table is an unforgettable event that brings 300 people together for dinner at the longest dinner table this city has ever seen! See this month’s Top Five for more info.
rootstoharvest.org
July 24, 6–8 pm
Fresh Air Trail Run Kamview Nordic Centre
Get ready to run the long and short courses at the Fresh Air Trail Run this July! The timed run begins at 6:30 pm, for a cost of $5 per participant. And as always, there will be a free kids’ mini-race!
tbnordictrails.com/trail-runs
July 25, 7 pm
Paint Nite: Magnificent Moon Naxos Grille and Bar
A local artist guides you and your friends through two hours of painting and a night of laughing and drinking.
paintnite.com
July 25–29
July 28–29
Buskers Festival
Bay & Algoma Neighbourhood
The Bay & Algoma Neighbourhood is excited to announce the sixth annual Bay & Algoma Buskers Festival. Featuring over 40 performers rotating through 10 performance pitches located on Upper Bay Street and Algoma, this year’s festival has familiar favourites as well as some new surprises. See this month’s cover story for more info.
bayalgoma.com
July 29, 10 am–4 pm
Thunder Bay Art Gallery Garden Tour
The Thunder Bay Art Gallery Garden Tour is a self-guided tour of local gardens. All proceeds support the gallery’s education and exhibition programs.
577-6427
Until November 25
Uprising:The Power of Mother Earth Thunder Bay Art Gallery
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.
theag.ca
Superior Theatre Festival Various Locations
Superior Theatre Festival advances the appreciation of the arts by showcasing high-calibre contemporary work, programming work that celebrates our northern voice and creating enriching opportunities through arts education and dialogue. See this month’s Film and Theatre section for more info.
superiortheatrefestival.com
July 27, 7 pm
Paint Nite: Whimsical Tiger Lily Shooter’s Tavern
A local artist guides you and your friends through two hours of painting and a night of laughing and drinking.
Paintnite.com
July 28
Fat Guys Auto Parts Seventh Annual Car Show Fat Guys Auto Parts
Thunder Bay’s best collector cars, street rods, antiques, and more. See this month’s cover story for more info.
fatguys.bestautoconnect.ca
facebook.com/ thecreativeonalgoma
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JulyMusicGuide JULY 1 Bevs
Dragon’s Den 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
11th Annual Canada Day Bash Black Pirates Pub 10 pm / $5 / 19+
JULY 2 Bevs
Dragon’s Den 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
JULY 3 Thunder Bay Community Band Jam Night 250 Park Ave 7:30 pm / No Cover / AA
Best Karaoke In TBay The Foundry 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
JULY 4 Best Karaoke In TBay The Foundry 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
JULY 5 Jazzy Thursday Nights The Foundry 7 pm / No Cover / 19+
Prime Time Karaoke PA Legion 8:30 pm / No Cover / 19+
Open Stage with Tiina Flank & Craig Smyth The Foundry 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
JULY 6 Thunder Bay Blues Festival Marina Park 4 pm / $169-$229 / AA
Bill Durst
The Apollo 8 pm / $TBA / 19+
Duelling Pianos with Danny Johnson & Richard Tribe NV Night Club 9 pm / $5 / 19+
Bluesfest After Party The Foundry 10 pm / $5 / 19+
Bluesfest After Party Black Pirates Pub 10 pm / $5 / 19+
JULY 7 Thunder Bay Blues Festival Marina Park noon / $169-$229 / AA
Folk’n Saturday Afternoons The Foundry 1 pm / No Cover / 19+
River of Nihil
Crocks 7:30 pm / $15 / 19+
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Bill Durst
The Apollo 8 pm / $TBA / 19+
Bluesfest After Party The Foundry 10 pm / $5 / 19+
Bluesfest After Party Black Pirates Pub 10 pm / $5 / 19+
JULY 8 Thunder Bay Blues Festival Marina Park 12 pm / $169-$229 / AA
JULY 13 Duelling Pianos with Danny Johnson & Richard Tribe
JULY 20 Duelling Pianos with Danny Johnson & Richard Tribe
Prime Time Karaoke
Hunt & Gather + Greenbank
The Thirsty Monks
The Foundry 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
NV Night Club 9 pm / $5 / 19+ The Foundry 10 pm / $5
JULY 14 Folk’n Saturday Afternoons The Foundry 1 pm / No Cover / 19+
The OM Sound w/ DJ Big D
NV Night Club 9 pm / $5 / 19+
The Foundry 10 pm / $5 / 19+
The Final “Support Your Locals” Black Pirates Pub 10 pm / $5 / 19+
JULY 21 Folk’n Saturday Afternoons
Bill Durst
The Foundry 10 pm / $5 / 19+
Open Jam Night
JULY 15 Open Jam Night
Rock Showcase
Bevs
JULY 22 Open Jam Night
The Apollo 8 pm / $TBA / 19+ PA Legion 8 pm / No Cover / AA
Bevs
Dragon’s Den 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
JULY 9 Every Folk’n Monday Night The Foundry 7 pm / No Cover / 19+
Bevs
Dragon’s Den 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
JULY 10 Thunder Bay Community Band Jam Night 250 Park Ave 7:30 pm / No Cover / AA
Best Karaoke In TBay The Foundry 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
JULY 11 Live on the Waterfront Five Alarm Funk, Martin Blanchet Jazz Quintet, Hunt & Gather Marina Park 6 pm / No Cover / AA
Best Karaoke In TBay The Foundry 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
JULY 12 Jazzy Thursday Nights The Foundry 7 pm / No Cover / 19+
Alder & Ash + DF Urban Abbey 8 pm / $10 / AA
Prime Time Karaoke PA Legion 8:30 pm / No Cover / 19+
Open Stage with Tiina Flank & Craig Smyth The Foundry 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
PA Legion 8 pm / No Cover / AA Dragon’s Den 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
The Foundry 1 pm / No Cover / 19+ Black Pirates Pub 10 pm / $5 /19+
PA Legion 8 pm / No Cover / AA
JULY 16 Every Folk’n Monday Night
Bevs
Bevs
JULY 23 Every Folk’n Monday Night
The Foundry 7 pm / No Cover / 19+
Dragon’s Den 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
JULY 17 Thunder Bay Community Band Jam Night 250 Park Ave 7:30 pm / No Cover / AA
Best Karaoke In TBay The Foundry 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
JULY 18 Live on the Waterfront - The Northern Pikes, Tourist Bureau, The Roosters Marina Park 6 pm / No Cover / AA
Best Karaoke In TBay The Foundry 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
JULY 19 Jazzy Thursday Nights The Foundry 7 pm / No Cover / 19+
Live & Unsigned Showcase Black Pirates Pub 8 pm / $6 / AA
Prime Time Karaoke PA Legion 8:30 pm / No Cover / 19+
Open Stage with Tiina Flank & Craig Smyth The Foundry 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
Dragon’s Den 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
PA Legion 8:30 pm / No Cover / 19+
Open Stage with Tiina Flank & Craig Smyth
JULY 27 Duelling Pianos with Danny Johnson & Richard Tribe NV Night Club 9 pm / $5 / 19+
Tea Time Drive
The Wayland 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
A New Machine Tour Kickoff Black Pirates Pub 10 pm / $5 / 19+
JULY 28 Folk’n Saturday Afternoons The Foundry 1 pm / No Cover / 19+
Live on the Waterfront Machine de Cirque
Marina Park 5:30 pm & 9:30 pm / No Cover / AA
The Acacia Strain
The Foundry 7 pm / No Cover / 19+
Bevs
Dragon’s Den 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
JULY 24 Thunder Bay Community Band Jam Night 250 Park Ave 7:30 pm / No Cover / AA
Rival Town w/ Calling All Captains + Action Cat Black Pirates Pub 9 pm / $10 / 19+
Best Karaoke In TBay The Foundry 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
JULY 25 Live on the Waterfront Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, Raine Hamilton String Trio, Zachary Lucky Marina Park 6 pm / No Cover / AA
Best Karaoke In TBay The Foundry 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
Crocks 8 pm / $20 / 19+
Fleetwood Mac Tribute The Foundry 10 pm / $5 / 19+
WERQ Drag & DJ Party
Black Pirates Pub & The Foundry 10 pm / $5 / 19+
Tea Time Drive
The Wayland 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
JULY 29 Open Jam Night
PA Legion 8 pm / No Cover / AA
Bevs
Dragon’s Den 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
JULY 30 Every Folk’n Monday Night The Foundry 7 pm / No Cover / 19+
My Son the Hurricane The Foundry 10 pm / $TBA / 19+
Bevs
Dragon’s Den 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
JULY 26 Jazzy Thursday Nights
JULY 31 Thunder Bay Community Band Jam Night
The Foundry 7 pm / No Cover / 19+
250 Park Ave 7:30 pm / No Cover / AA
Hideous Divinity
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Glam Roxx Hosted by Matt Prokopchuk Fridays 8-9 pm
Glam Roxx, hosted by Matt Prokopchuk, has been holding down the 8 pm Friday night time slot on LU Radio since January, 2007. The show helps start your weekend off with a loud, neon bang, playing 60 minutes of glam rock, power pop and hard rock from the early 1970s through the bighaired ‘80s to much more modern times; hits and rarities alike. Matt usually has a thing or two to share about the bands and artists as well. Tune into 102.7 FM, or check out www.luradio.ca, Friday evenings from 8-9 pm.
Song of the moment: T. Rex - “20th Century Boy”
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Charlotte Day Wilson* Stone Woman Self-Released Nap Eyes* I’m Bad Now You’ve Changed BONIFACE* Phantom Limbs EP Self-Released
CILU 102.7fm’s Monthly Charts for this issue reflect airplay for the month ending June 15, 2018. Check out our weekly charts online at luradio.ca or tune in to the weekly Top 20 Countdown Saturday from 5-7 pm (or the rebroadcast Monday 4-6 pm) on 102.7fm in Thunder Bay or stream us live world-wide at luradio.ca.
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ChanHays The Creepy EP Droppin’ Science
16 Tyson Ray Borsboom* Sinner Self-Released
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Young RJ The Detroit Project Self-Released
17 Bahamas* Earthtones Brushfire
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Duckwrth An Xtra Uugly Mixtape Republic
18 Born Ruffians Uncle. Duke & The Chief Paper Bag
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ChessClub* These Flowers Are For You Urbnet
19 Liza Anne Fine But Dying Arts & Crafts 20 Ought* Room Inside the World Royal Mountain
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Bellegarde* Anba Tonel Self-Released
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Maz* ID Self-Released
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Kiran Ahluwalia* 7 Billion Six Degrees
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Lightning and Thunderstorms Story by Graham Saunders, Photo by Dave Zahodnik
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hunderstorms are one of the confirmations that we are in the summer season. Thunderstorms come with various degrees of severity, from faint rumbles with light shows in the distance to events that cause flash flooding, forest fires, hail, and tornadoes. As well, being struck by lightning, while uncommon, has grave and often fatal results. It might seem odd that given this list of potential nasty consequences, most mythologies do not demonize lightning and thunder—in fact, in Indo-European ancient myths, the god responsible for thunder was the highest rank of the gods, for example Zeus in Greek mythology and Indra in Hindu mythology. In central North America, Animikii was a huge
mythological thunderbird, and thunder resulted from the beating of their immense wings. Animikii were very powerful creatures and respected by the Ojibway people, but thought to rarely bother humans. Heat is the actual cause of thunderstorms. The warmer the surface of the Earth, the greater the tendency for parcels of air to rise upwards through the atmosphere and initiate the towering cumulonimbus clouds, which spawn lightning and the thunder that follows in its wake. In addition to warmth, thunderstorms require a trigger to cause uplift, and these uplift processes can contribute to the range of severity. In our northwest region, daytime heating causes the uplift for many thunderstorms, which generally take place in
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the later afternoon and early evening. These storms are usually less intense and stop their activity as the sun descends in the western sky. Cold fronts also cause uplift as cooler and denser air undercuts warmer and more humid air. The severity of the resulting thunderstorms depends on the speed of the cold front (faster means more uplift), temperature, and moisture in the atmosphere. The most intense of these situations result in hail and even tornadoes—relatively uncommon in Thunder Bay, but more frequent in areas to the west like Atikokan and Fort Frances, and “tornado valley” to the south of Minnesota. The saying “what goes up must come down” can apply to thunderstorms, as updrafts create and
mature them. But a downdraft or “microburst”—a sudden, highly localised downward gush of air—can also be a side effect of a thunderstorm. Downdrafts typically end thunderstorms, but can also transport severe consequences, such as extreme amounts of rainfall and hail. Aircraft are especially vulnerable to dangers of downdrafts, and the sudden, unexpected wind shifts have been lethal for aircraft in the past. Modern forecasting and Doppler radar can “see” the wind and identify microbursts, allowing pilots to avoid the areas of danger. Severe thunderstorms often produce torrents of rain and/or damaging winds at ground level. Sometimes property damage is quite local in extent—shingles blown off or a few trees down. However, the consequences of extreme downdrafts are visible in the regional landscape. Powerful wind gusts and downdrafts of thunderstorms can produce derechos (Spanish for straight-line winds) and result in “blowdowns” where trees are snapped off or flattened in broad corridors hundreds of kilometres long. The blowdown on July 4, 1999 that extended from Fort Frances to near Thunder Bay is an example. This extended event, known as the “green sky storm,” brought down trees over 300,000 hectares. In Thunder Bay, there is an average of 25 days with thunder in a year. Occasionally there have been 40 or more days in a year, and occasionally two to four thunderstorms occur in a single day. Thunder is acknowledged in the place names in the region, but often when we mention “Thunder Bay” we forget the connection of the name of our city to the frequency of thunder in the area.
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An Ode to Thunder Bay in the Summer Story and photo by Marlene Wandel
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chool’s out for the summer, and while most us aren’t on that schedule anymore, there is something about the beginning of July that gives us itchy feet. Anything seems possible in 18 hours of daylight. It’s tempting to want to pack the car for an epic summer road trip—until you fuel up the vehicle. Watching the numbers on the gas pump click by, maybe you have second thoughts about filling that tank every day. Regardless of election promises on the distant horizon, if the price of fuel keeps you from an epic road trip this summer, be thankful. There’s no need to go anywhere farther away than the reach of that tank. In the summer, Northwestern Ontario is the best place on earth. Why go anywhere else? Sometimes it’s a tough sell; there’s a tendency to see our neck of the woods as a place locked in winter eight months of the year. It’s difficult to argue with that, and I know many a northern camper who brings a toque on summer camping trips. On the flip side, for those of us lucky enough to be here, the remaining four months are spectacular. We live our non-winter months in a fast forward of spring, summer, and fall. All the flowers, food, and summer adventure wash over us, fast and furious, and it’s unbearable
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to miss a second of it. From the first tentative unfurling of shoots and leaves in May, it’s a riot of growth. Rhubarb and tulips lead the charge, followed closely by lilacs and apple trees in June, and gardeners finally dare plant tender young plants outside. Five minutes later the strawberries are ripe, and just as you finish picking the last basket of those succulent jewels, it’s time for raspberries and Saskatoon berries. Suddenly it’s August and time to go to your secret patch and pick blueberries with the bears. At the end of the day, it’s still light enough to sit on your front stoop with a refreshing drink and chat with your neighbours. You might even have time to bike to Centennial Park and stick your feet (or more) in the river. It may seem boring to stick around in the summer, because you think you know all there is to do in Thunder Bay, but what if you don’t? Between the barn dances, hints of a new patio at an old haunt, and a trails app ready to launch soon, new adventures are on the horizon all the time. Some call it a staycation, some call it playing tourist in your own hometown. Don’t know where to start? Ask an expert—tourism operators aren’t just here to show strangers around our beautiful area. Take the time to see the city from a different vantage by taking a sailboat tour,
or by hiking up Mount McKay just makes it all clear: even with 18 hours of daylight, there’s not enough time in the summer to do it all. That road trip? It will still be there in October,
when you’ll be happy to go somewhere it’s not snowing. If you’re anything like me though, you’ll still be talking about squeezing in one last trip to Quetico.
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Kites may be unnecessary— their short lives devoted to choreographing earth’s music for those holding the strings. But they transform the sapphire sky into song, dusting those below in harmonies that only birds and children fully grasp. The rest of us cherish what’s left of our innocence that bubbles to the surface on warm lazy afternoons. Retreating in time to befriend old dreams, to feel pure joy in ducking in eddies under a bright sun, our wings outstretched.
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