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In This Issue Tiffany Jarva scratches an item off of her bucket list, celebrating a friend’s milestone birthday with a team of sled dogs.

On the Cover

Definitely Superior Art Gallery: David Karasiewicz, Lora Northway, Renee Terpstra Photo by Storm Carroll

Chef Rachel Globensky buries a bunch of booze in some delicious cupcakes that are destined to be a hit among the St. Paddy’s Day revelers. Kat Lyzun catches up with the multi-talented musician Danny Johnson, and Justyna Kondakow satisfies a yen for spring by accessorizing with local jewellery.

Art: Up Close and Personal

rom cave paintings to skyscrapers, we have been leaving our imprints on the world for thousands of years. There is an innate desire in all of us to find ways to interact creatively with our surroundings—something many of us experience as children. Think back to how it felt pushing slippery paint with your fingers across smooth paper, or sitting on the beach digging and mounding sand into stacked shapes with a pail, or building colourful worlds out of pieces of LEGO. Some of us go on to pursue and develop these skills and become artists, committing our life to visual expression in tangible form and sharing it with others to enjoy, to hopefully inspire, and to enrich the world. An artists’ vision of the world is completely unique to them. Their art is filtered through their life experiences and their imagination. It’s utterly fascinating to me. Every time I look at someone’s art I feel like I’ve been given an invitation to visit a very personal place, which is probably why I am one of those people who gets asked nicely at a gallery to “please step away from the art,” because I just can’t help but lean in for a closer look. I love seeing the gooey chunks of paint sitting on a canvas, or trying to figure out how they made that shade of green look like it’s glowing. Fortunately for me, my job allows me to get up close and personal with artists and their art and I couldn’t be happier about it. Something we can all be happy about is the fact that the arts community in our city has never been more vibrant. Roly Martin, Chair of the visual arts department at Lakehead University, has seen this first-hand. Everywhere we look there is an exciting form of art programming or initiative taking place. Definitely Superior Art Gallery celebrates their 25th year, and Community Arts and Heritage and Education Project (CAHEP) marks 10. We dedicate the opening pages of this issue to artists, to showcasing their creations, their imagination, and their inspiration. -RS The Walleye

Contents

FEATURES

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6 CoverStory: The Walleye Gallery

■ 12 Definitely Superior Art

Gallery Celebrates 25 Years

■ 13 CAHEP ■ 13 Ahnisnabae Art Gallery ■ 14 Lakehead University Fine Arts FOOD

■ 17 Boozy McSwiggins' Cupcakes ■ 18 North Shore Beer Tour ■ 19 Message on a bottle!

FILM&THEATRE

■ 22 Docs on Bay: Kumaré ■ 23 A Recipe for Fun ■ 24 Cinematography ■ 25 The Little Years THE ARTS

■ 26 Julie Cosgrove CITYSCENE

■ 28 Local Layering ■ 29 Duncan Weller ■ 30 Dale Shippam ■ 31 Boreal Journeys Sled Dog Kennel

■ 33 Danny Johnson, Music Man ■ 34 The Lost Fingers ■ 34 Danny Michel ■ 35 Diana Krall ■ 35 Matt Blais ■ 36 Mohammad Escrow ■ 37 Music and Art ■ 39 Albert J. Wrigglesworth ARCHITECTURE

■ 44 Wiley Estate/St. Joseph’s

■ 48 Flood Preparedness ■ 48 A Global Call for Action on Climate Change

■ 48 Planning the Planting ■ 20 Drink of the Month ■ 42 Off the Wall Reviews ■ 54 ZYGOTE bop ■ 50 March EVENTS ■ 52 The Wall ■ 53 The Eye

HEALTH

■ 46 Mindful Habits in a

■ 32 Late Night at The Foundry

■ 47 Life is a Banquet

LIVING GREEN

Heritage

■ 31 Interactive Exhibition Tells Story of Franco-Ontarians

MUSIC

Chaotic World

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Sleeping Giant Loppet Sleeping Giant Provincial Park March 2

If you’ve ever thought about trying the Loppet, this is your year! The popular mass-participation ski event is calling on all cross-country skiers to “Make 2013 Your Rookie Year,” encouraging everyone who skis but has never participated in the Loppet to give it a try, and for “re-rookies”—those who haven’t participated in a while—to come and check out the great changes. All skiers receive the Loppet’s famous chocolate medals, and Northwestern Ontario participants are eligible to win an attendance prize of a one-year lease of a Nissan Rogue. And don’t forget to dig out your vintage gear and clothing for a chance to win The Walleye’s Retro Clothing contest; we are also sponsoring the Woodymakeit Award for the first 50-kilometre finisher on wooden skis. sleepinggiantloppet.ca

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Gargoyles Grille & Ale March 3

One of North America’s most sought-after guitarists, Sean Ashby has played with many renowned musicians including Sarah McLachlan, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, Blind Boys of Alabama, and Delerium, and has appeared on shows like Conan, Ellen, and Saturday Night Live. But Ashby is also an accomplished solo artist, with three solo CDs under his belt—the latest, 24 Hours of Daylight, a blend of Americana and roots-rock that has been making waves in the Canadian music scene since its release in 2010. A relentless tourer, Ashby will be in Thunder Bay this month, bringing his eclectic live show to Gargoyles Grille and Ale—a performance that will likely be as high energy as the prolific singer/songwriter himself. seanashby.com

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Thunder Bay Community Auditorium March 9

Tchaikovsky’s classic Russian ballet will be brought to the stage at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium by the dancers of Ballet Jörgen, “Canada’s Local Ballet Company,” and the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra under the direction of conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser. This timeless tale of a beautiful princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer had its première in 1877 and has been enthralling audiences around the world with its simplicity and beauty ever since, and has made an indelible mark on popular culture, referenced in everything from video games to Billy Elliot to The Muppet Show. tbso.ca

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Raise the Woof Finlandia Club March 15

Get ready to laugh your tail off, all while supporting animal rescue in Thunder Bay. Raise the Woof, the national comedy tour raising money and spreading awareness for animal rescues, will be in Thunder Bay for one night only in support of New Hope Dog Rescue. Created by comedian and producer James Uloth, the tour, which also features the professional comedy stylings of Lamont Ferguson and Gabriel Rutledge, has already raised thousands of dollars for various Canadian and international animal rescue charities by giving a voice to animals through laughter. New Hope Dog Rescue relies on donations to fund their rescue efforts, so come on out and show them how much Thunder Bay appreciates everything they do—all while scratching that itch for a good laugh. woofraise.com

Urban Infill Various Locations March 30

This year, rediscover the Waterfront District through contemporary art and help celebrate the seventh year of Definitely Superior’s Urban Infill - Art in the Core at the downtown-wide gala reception and after-party. A multi-sensory experience of art and innovative live performances, Urban Infill features 350 regional, national, and international artists at 15 downtown locations, including Definitely Superior Art Gallery, Chenier Fine Arts, Local Colour Gallery, Painted Turtle Art Shop, Gallery 33, and Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, as well as three empty downtown retail spaces that will be converted into arts/cultural venues. The gala will feature live music, window performances, belly dancing by Dahab, drag queens/kings, catered refreshments by Sweet Pea’s Home Catering and Restaurant, and more. Stop by DefSup to pick up your art map, or have a performative tour guide show you the way. definitelysuperior.com The Walleye

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hunder Bay has a rich and varied arts community and the work of our visual artists can be found in art shops and galleries throughout the city. We've selected a sample of works that range from miniature watercolor magnets to pyrophyllite stone sculptures. We encourage you to take the time to visit local art vendors and learn about the artists behind the art. Perhaps you will discover a new artist, fall in love with a piece, or just appreciate the great talent that our northern shores have inspired. If we missed your favourite artist, please let us know as we always appreciate reader feedback, and you'll have a role in planning our next feature story on visual arts!

Roy Thomas Leadership

Derek Harper

Teachings of Two Grandfathers

printed with oil based us ink; Giclee print on canvas 22" x 16" $200.00 (unframed) Available at: Ahnisnabae Art Gallery

acrylic on canvas 16" x 20" (triptych) $1,200.00 Available at: Ahnisnabae Art Gallery

Randy Thomas

Waking Up in the Cold acrylic on paper 5Â˝" x 7Â˝" Randy Thomas $65.00 Available at: Ahnisnabae Art Gallery

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Ahmoo Angeconeb

I love you, I want to heal you linocut print 32" x 8" $750.00 Available at: Ahnisnabae Art Gallery

CoverStory Stephen Krasemann Flight Redux Bald Eagle oil original 28” x 28” $1,200.00 Available at: The Framing Post

Joan Kresack Untitled

stained glass 15” x 15” $225.00 Available at: Fireweed

Sue Wilson Watercolour magnets

2” X 3” $3.50 Available at: BBAC (Baggage Building Arts Centre)

Joanne Kelly

Clay Robins

clay $35.00 Available at: Fireweed (also at BBAC)

Doris Cyrette

The Gifts

signed print 14" x 17.75" $150 Available at: Ahnisnabae Art Gallery

Kristy Cameron Kingfisher

acrylic on canvas 14" x 11", $275.00 Available at: Ahnisnabae Art Gallery The Walleye

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Peter Humeniuk Rock of Ages

watercolour 40" x 8" $300.00 Available at: Lake Superior Art Gallery

William Currie Sleeping Giant

oil original 7” x 21” $325.00 Available at: The Framing Post

Eugene Vandal

Oliver Bay watercolour 6” x 6” $14.00 Available at: BBAC (also at Gallery 33)

Peter Lang

Owl Over the Giant porcelain carving 4” x 6” $18.00 (tile); $29.00 (mounted) Available at: Fireweed

Tracy Stieh Summer

pottery vase $60.00 Available at: BBAC

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Francis Esquega Turtle Clan

acrylic on birch bark 24" x 21" $200.00 (unframed) Available at: Lake Superior Art Gallery

Stephanie Siemeniuk Lace

oil painting 4” x 4” $44.00 Available at: BBAC

Jordan Danielsson

Paradise

print 12” x 18” $30.00 Available at: Gallery 33

Kathleen Baleja

Copper Nest

copper, stone $20.00 Available at: Gallery 33

Alison Kendall Friends

etching with hammered copper wire 6” x 7” $45.00 Available at: BBAC (also at Fireweed, Bloomers and the Brownhouse)

Biljana Baker

Untitled

watercolour and mat carving 12” x 12” $275.00 Available at: BBAC (also at Fireweed, Gallery 33 and her studio) The Walleye

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Old Man wax encaustic painting 12" x 13 1/2" $875.00 (custom framed) Available at: Chenier Fine Arts

Jason Nelson

Pippi Johnson Back Stage

mixed media on linen canvas 24" x 20" $450.00 Available at: Chenier Fine Arts

John Books

Study 20, 2012 bronze 3Â˝" x 3" x 2" $550.00 Available at: Chenier Fine Arts

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Infinitely Golden carved from one piece of Pyrophyllite stone 27" x 7" x 7" $2400.00 Available at: Chenier Fine Arts

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Eric Lahtinen

White Pine Island

metal 2" x 9" x 13" $150.00 Available at: Lake Superior Art Gallery

Robert Paterson

Northern Pines

watercolor 12" x 23" $1200.00 (conservation framed) Available at: Chenier Fine Arts

Brian Holden

prints (art cards) 5.5â&#x20AC;? x 4.5â&#x20AC;? $4.00 Available at: Fireweed

Ron Vilim Life Series

pencil and watercolour 13" x 7" $375.00 (conservation framed) Available at: Chenier Fine Arts The Walleye

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Definitely Superior Art Gallery Celebrates 25 Years Storm Carroll

By Nancy Saunders

rowing up, I loved my family’s annual visit to look at the holiday windows at the downtown Toronto Hudson’s Bay store. The animatronic scenes of seasonal activities— Santa’s workshop with busy elves, kids sledding joyously down snow-covered peaks—made me feel like I was witnessing a storybook come to life. I felt a similar thrill of excitement when Renee Terpstra, Development/Administrator at Definitely Superior Art Gallery, described the wearable art component of their Urban Infill – Art in the Core event. “You know when you go to large cities and they have different interesting window displays? Wearable art has that same sort of impact. There’s something happening in the window: a living person wearing a wearable art piece. People’s feedback said they felt like they were in a large city, but it also felt like our city. We

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are developing our own city.” Getting people engaged in the artistic growth of their own city is something that DefSup has been doing in Thunder Bay for 25 years. And this may be the secret to the longevity of this artist-run centre and gallery, which began as an alternative to mainstream and commercial art galleries and aims to support emerging artists, retain established artists, and help educate artists by exposing them to works from out of town. “Part of the reason we’re so much into outreach is because of the nature of Thunder Bay and the constant cycling of population. If you don’t keep up with your outreach, you may not survive,” says Terpstra. Much of this outreach involves artist development. “Our 25th anniversary year is all about us celebrating the artists who have been involved and who have maybe gone off to different places,” says David Karasiewicz, Gallery

Director. “We’re going to bring some back to show visual arts, music and performances. It’s exciting to see what people have gone on to do. Challenging artists is one of the big things the gallery does.” One of the ways in which they are able to see the direct results of their impact is through Die Active, the gallery’s youth collective, which offers peer mentoring for emerging artists between 14 and 30 (and is always looking for new members). “We’ve seen immediate success stories: artists who get their experience here, then in two years they’re teaching the workshops for us. You can watch the evolution of the individual careers, from emerging to established just with Die Active,” says Lora Northway, Community/Youth Outreach Director. Along with Urban Infill and Die Active, DefSup presents an impressive

calendar of over 50 varied projects and events that focus on outreach and exposure. The gallery currently has 200 members and supports over 950 artists in the region. It was selected as a finalist for the prestigious Ontario Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Arts in 2010 and 2011, awarded the City of Thunder Bay Arts and Heritage Organization Award in 2005, and Die Active won the 2012 City of Thunder Bay Youth Week Award. Almost half of the gallery’s projects are outside of its walls. Art installations in the Waterfront District have built the art character of the area, and helped it be recognized as Thunder Bay’s arts and entertainment hub. The use of spaces in addition to the gallery itself has contributed to DefSup’s success story, and has gone a long way towards making our city feel a little more ours.

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Arts and Heritage Education in Thunder Bay By Bonnie Schiedel

rom the construction-site murals at Marina Park to classrooms full of kids creating papier mâché sculptures to recent Festival Showcases held at venues like the Canada Games Complex and Magnus Theatre: it seems like there’s hardly a corner of Thunder Bay that the Community Arts and Heritage Education Project (CAHEP) hasn’t touched. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, CAHEP has two roles: to empower children and youth through fun, engaging arts education, and to promote arts and heritage programming in Thunder Bay. In other words, bring on the paint, glue, and CD player! Pam Cain, who joined CAHEP as executive director in 2011, says that the program’s mandate remains true to its original vision, but adds they’ve been working on engaging more with the community in the last couple years, like dropping in with art supplies at Evergreen Park’s weekly community night. And while you may be familiar with popular programs like Artists in the 5th (grade 4, 5 and 6 students work with “programmers”—aka artists, craftspeople, musicians and storytellers) or the Spirit of Anishnabae Celebration (students learn about local First Nations culture in a day-long event), some newer programs are gaining ground as well. “We’ve built good relationships with the libraries and have developed programs to ‘bring books to life’ and create art projects associated with books,” says Cain. Intergenerational projects are also a hit—for example, young people visited residents of Grandview Lodge to interview them and create art collages based on the residents’ stories in a process called “story-mapping.” At the Thunder Bay Indian Friendship Centre, young people and elders worked with local artists to retell the creation flood story, with workshops in performance, movement and mask-making, culminating with a presentation at the 55 Plus Centre. Next up: the 1812 Legacy Project in tandem with Fort William Historical Park, where grade 7 students dive into history with interactive projects; the Festival of Trees (returning to Thunder Bay after its first-ever visit in 2012) celebrating the best of Canadian children’s books; and partnering with residents of the Ogden-Victoriaville area in a neighbourhood focus group. “When you get people involved in their neighbourhood, learning about each other and looking at their city and community in a new way, using art as a medium—that’s very exciting,” says Cain. “And as one student said last year, ‘We’re not Picasso, but we’re really good!’”

Ahnisnabae Art Gallery Giving a Voice to First Nations Artists By Kim Latimer

visit to the Ahnisnabae Art Gallery is a cultural adventure. What’s more, this little gallery located in an unassuming strip mall in the heart of Westfort is giving a voice to First Nation work from our region. The artwork is bold and bright, and lives and breathes within the gallery’s walls, offering a glimpse into another world. Thousands of eyes peer out at you from various perspectives, and the connection to the spirit world is evident at every corner. And the collection just keeps on growing. Louise Thomas is the owner of the well-established gallery, and says she feels a strong sense of responsibility for the well-being of the work she selects and shelters. It is very personal to her. Thomas was married to the late Roy Thomas, a Woodland School artist from Long Lac 58 First Nation who rose to national fame in the late 70s, and who studied under Norval Morriseau. She opened the gallery after her husband passed away from cancer in 2004, leaving her a single mother with two young sons. Her reason was twofold. “I needed to honour his legacy, and it was survival,” she says. “We needed to eat.” There are over 200 First Nations artists represented in the gallery, many of whom are emerging artists. Artwork varies from very affordable prints to fully-framed limited editions. Other items for sale include traditional medicines, books, art

cards, moccasins, and beadwork. A trip to the gallery is also an opportunity to see some of Thomas’s personal collection. Roy’s paintings on birch bark hang above the desk at the back, treasured gifts from him to her. There is also large portrait of Roy painted by his son Randy, who inherited Roy’s paint brushes. Another must-see is his piece We’re All In the Same Boat, which highlights First Nation artists who influenced him. Thomas says the gallery has exceeded her wildest expectations. “I never dreamed I would have all of this work here. It’s the best place in the world to start my day in the morning. One of Roy’s aspirations was to inspire other artists and this gallery not only honours Roy, it offers a space to for our people.” It was also the original location of her husband’s personal studio. Thomas recalls him painting there with only a few long tables and partially completed canvases. “Roy was amazing at applying colour. It was not something he was taught, he just had the gift of knowing,” she says. “I would ask him how he knew how to do it and he would simply say: ‘Lovely, I just know.’” The Ahnisnabae Art Gallery is located in Mount McKay Place on James Street South. Visit the Ahnisnabae Art Gallery online at ahnisnabae-art.com

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Lakehead University Visual Arts In the Centre of a Great Space By Rebekah Skochinski

f you have ever thought there was something special about our northern surroundings, something that lends us our resilience and an unwavering commitment to carving out a creative life, you would be right. Roly Martin, Department Chair of the visual arts department at Lakehead University, says it’s all about the surroundings. “I find it interesting that during the swings in economic success, the desire for artists to continue exploring their ideas and materials doesn’t waiver,” he says. “Our geography places the university in the centre of a great space.” Martin has witnessed a significant growth in the program in the last fifteen years, as well as a significant change in the city of Thunder Bay itself, and says the program is crucial to the region. “Students of the program become citizens of the community,” he says. “The growing number of practicing artists bring with them a desire to create and to participate in all facets of the community. It has been a very positive and exciting transition.”

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The manifestation of this transition in its most current form can be seen at the LU Annual Juried and Major Studio Exhibition featured at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery every March. As gallery curator Nadia Kurd says, “The exhibitions showcase an array of compelling and outstanding works from emerging artists. The gallery is honoured to work with the students and the visual arts department annually for these impressive exhibits. There is always something for everyone.” The exhibition runs March 8–31 with an opening reception gala on March 15. Watch for coverage of the gala in an upcoming issue.

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Boozy McSwiggins' Cupcakes

By Chef Rachel Globensky, Songbird Catering

hen asked to submit a recipe for St. Patrick’s Day, I got pretty excited. Next to Halloween, St. Paddy’s Day is my favourite day to go out. I used to have an obnoxious shamrock shirt—an awesome Value Village find in university—that made its appearance once a year, but always managed to make it into random party pictures. These days, my outings are a little less dressy, and maybe a bit tamer, but it’s always a good time. Wikipedia says that “[Saint Patrick’s] day is generally characterized by the attendance of church services, wearing of green attire, public parades and processions, and the lifting of Lenten restrictions on eating, and drinking alcohol, which is often prescribed during the rest of the season.“ Leave it to the Irish to give a Hall Pass to the hardpartying Catholics in their country! Here’s a noholds-barred cupcake recipe that will more than make up for any sweets or booze you’ve missed during Lent, or if you’re like me, because it’s a Sunday and you just feel like baking—with the entire Irish contingent in your liquor cabinet.

1 cup Guinness® stout 1 cup butter ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Preheat oven to 350°F; line 24 muffin cups with paper liners and spray with baking release (Pam) spray. Bring Guinness and 1 cup of butter to a boil in a saucepan and set aside until butter has melted, stirring occasionally. Sift in cocoa powder and mix until smooth.

2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups white sugar 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda ¾ tsp salt

Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

2 large eggs 2/3 cup sour cream

Beat eggs with sour cream in a large bowl until well combined. Slowly add the beer mixture, then the flour mixture; beat until the batter is smooth. Divide batter between the prepared cupcake cups, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 17–20 minutes. Cool the cupcakes completely. Cut cores out of the center of each cupcake with a sharp paring knife. “Quality test” cupcake cores and/or save them for another use.

2/3 cup heavy whipping cream 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 2 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp Irish whiskey (like Jameson), or more to taste

Bring cream to a simmer in a saucepan over low heat; pour over chocolate chips and stir until melted. Mix in 2 tablespoons butter and Irish whiskey until butter is melted; let mixture cool to room temperature. Filling will thicken as it cools. Spoon the filling into the cored cupcakes (and don’t forget to try some with the saved cupcake cores…).

¾ cup butter, softened 4 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, or more as needed 1/3 cup Baileys Irish Cream

For frosting, whip 3/4 cup butter in a bowl with an electric or stand mixer until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Set mixer to low speed and beat in 1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar. Add in half of the Baileys and beat again. Repeat with 1 1/2 cups of icing sugar and Baileys, beating in between additions. End with remaining icing sugar. You may need extra Baileys to get a spreadable consistency. Spread frosting on filled cupcakes.

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North Shore Beer Tour A Crafty Bunch

Story and Photos By Chris Merkley

One bus. One weekend in the U.S. Four breweries. Thirty-three draftloving Canucks and a LOT of beer. A recipe for disaster or a delicious adventure?

ith a diverse group of mostly strangers (a 60-year span from youngest to oldest), it was fairly quiet as we crossed the border for a weekend long tour of North Shore breweries. That didn’t last long. Four breweries and 24 different craft beers were on the agenda, and they ran the gambit.

the new kid in town, with some serious ambition and brew to back it up.

The tour was the brainchild of Kerry Berlinquette of Sleeping Giant Breweries (TBay’s own delectable microbrewery). “Our local brewery supporters are craft beer lovers,” Berlinquette explains, “and they get limited exposure to fresh craft beer here in Thunder Bay. We thought it would be lots of fun, since we have so many amazing craft breweries in such close proximity, to show people the different types of breweries as well as the myriad of styles and flavours of craft beer available.”

The weekend was a sheer feast for the senses—the adventure was mighty, and the craft brews were a bounty of deliciousness. Beyond the brewery tours, Berlinquette organized Duluth accommodations, transportation, and every meal through the weekend. The group had nothing to worry about except having a good time, and Berlinquette’s enthusiasm was infectious, making that easy to do. The ride back to Thunder Bay was a little quieter, but you knew everyone was smiling and a little bit wiser, at least about craft beer anyway. Our livers would be shipped to Ryden’s the following week for pick up.

First stop was Castle Danger Brewery, the smallest of the tour, a charming, family-run business at Castle Haven Cabins Resort—an inspirational spot for inspirational beers. Following that was the Lake Superior Brewing Company. Brewing beer for nearly 20 years, they are a bigger operation but have retained that improvisational, adventurous homebrew spirit. Third up was Fitger’s Brewhouse. With a proud brewing history that reaches back over a century, they were the old pros of the group, bringing rich character and style to a diverse selection of very tasty beers. We ended the tour with Canal Park Brewing Company,

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Message on a bottle! By Jeannie Dubois, Certified Sommelier

ver a century and a half ago, the famous author of Treasure Island, Robert Louis Stevenson, was quoted as saying “Wine is bottled poetry.” Follow that quote to its logical conclusion and one could say that a wine’s label is akin to the cover of a book.

for me. Suffice it to say, as a good sommelier, it behooves me to recommend trying new wines based on recommendations, research, and ratings. But I’ll let you in on a little secret: I’m a sucker for a saucy label and artistic twists on traditional labelling will get me every time.

The title (grape variety), author (wine producer), publisher (country of origin), and edition (vintage) are all concisely stated on the cover of the book (bottle). But if you’re anything like me, five minutes in Chapters (or the LCBO) and I’m overwhelmed by the plethora of literature (wines) inundating my senses. Naturally, I’m drawn to authors (producers) that I’ve read (drunk) before and will try a new book (bottle) by them. However, creative cover art in both books and bottles is always a draw

Current labels showcase everything from the old world etchings of stony chateaux that have been around for centuries to new world tattoos that twist and twine around the label. Classic to edgy, smart to downright silly, wine labels are an exhibit of art meant to market an ethereal product. On occasion, one even encounters canvases on a label, the classic marriage of art and wine brought together on a bottle.

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Kumaré By Kelly Saxberg

merican pundit Stephen Colbert told Vikram Gandhi he would follow Kumaré anywhere.

both connects us and distances us. We outsource our teachers, our dreams, our identities. We need desperately to bond with others.”

Gandhi documented “the spiritual placebo effect” of Kumaré, a fake guru who is a manifestation of the New York director’s true self. The feature film is an elaborate hoax that’s entertaining and strangely enlightening. I saw it at Hot Docs with a friend whose life changed 20 years ago at an ashram in India and still follows a guru. I’m more of a believer in yoga classes, garam masala, and the comfort of Lululemon. Yet, we both loved this naughty and nice look at the quest for happiness.

People had no problem bonding with the false prophet and searching for the blue light of his wisdom. Along the way Kumaré realizes that his followers are not silly at all. Gandhi’s journey at the heart of this social experiment gives gripping tension to what becomes a humourous conversation about faith, belief and truth.

The film begins by poking fun at a few outrageous gurus and their followers, then transforms into a complicated personal journey for Vikram Gandhi. He says, “As Kumaré, I rediscovered my country. America is a lonely place. Technology

Docs on Bay followers may find their inner guru at the screening of Kumaré on Thursday, March 14. Bay Street Film Festival’s Docs on Bay are monthly screenings at 314 Bay Street. Tickets are $7 or pay what you can if you’re a student, senior or unemployed. Visit baystreetfilmfestival.ca for more information.

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magine you’re on a stage in a crowded theatre but there’s no script. Someone in the audience suggests a scenario to you. It’s a situation that, for most, could be pretty intimidating. But for the members of the Cambrian Players Improv Group, it’s a recipe for fun. Founding member Nicole Armstrong says that what they do onstage is always a surprise. “We are making up scenes or scenarios right on the spot based on audience suggestions, which is one of the best parts about it. It’s enjoyable for the audience and the players because they are seeing it unfold together and what happens is usually really funny and out there”, she says. The Cambrian Players Improv Group started in 2009 under the leadership of Dr. Bryan MacLeod, a veteran Cambrian Players actor and board member who had had previous experience with improv in Australia. Now 15 members strong, the group meets every Sunday from 7 to 9 pm to practice and they perform several times a year. The group does primarily short form improv, which is reminiscent of the old television comedy, Whose Line Is It Anyway? Armstrong has begun a push for more performances as she sees the talent the group has to offer and wants to give Thunder Bay residents another comedy experience. “The group is made up of people from all walks of life—like the Village People of improv—and through regular practice, I’ve seen them really establish themselves as performers,” she says.

The group is always scouting for new members and looking for another audience to entertain, with shows lined up for March 14, April 11, and May 16 at the Paramount Theatre. For more information, you can find the group on Facebook.

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The Second Most Pleasurable Thing We Do In The Dark: A Column About Movies

Cinematography By Michael Sobota

inematography is the art of photographing a screenplay. It is creating the visual content of a film. Together with the director, the cinematographer is the artist most responsible for the look of the film, for what you see on the screen. An example of a film featuring excellent cinematography is Denmark’s choice for their submission to the Academy Awards: A Royal Affair, which will screened in Thunder Bay this month. Made by the director of the original Girl With The Dragon Tattoo trilogy, Nikolaj Arcel, this is the true story “of an ordinary man who wins the Queen’s heart and starts a revolution.” A somewhat-dim king imports and marries an English princess, making her his queen, while befriending a local physician. They become best buds. The physician/ buddy encourages the king to exert more direct control over Danish law and government. This results in progressive, near-revolutionary change beginning to occur in Danish society. A Royal Affair’s cinematography, by Rasmus Videback, is stunning. Watch

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closely how he frames interior scenes, both for intimacy and grandeur. And outdoors, he finds wonderful flooding light in a country known for long, gloomy winters. Another asset of the film is that you will likely not recognize any of the Danish cast—all of them brilliant. So we get to engage the story as if we are watching real people, not Brad Pitt as Achilles or Daniel Day-Lewis as Abe Lincoln. For those who may be interested in learning more about the art of cinematography, there is a great movie called 3 that features most of the great cinematographers of the twentieth century. It is available on DVD. There are also several great cinematographers in Thunder Bay. One of them, Dave Clement, won the MFM (Music and Film) 2012 Northern Ontario Cinematographer of the year award. A Royal Affair will be shown by North Of Superior Film Association (NOSFA) on Thursday, March 7. There will be two screenings: at 6:30 and 9:00 pm.

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tarting February 28, Magnus Theatre presents The Little Years by celebrated Canadian playwright John Mighton. It is a story that deliberates on the entanglements of time and space—more precisely, the harshness of a time when a woman wasn't supposed to explore or expose her intelligence and the bitterness of a place where she is overshadowed by the growth of the men around her. Kate is a young woman of the 1950s, calculatingly seated in the shadow of her older brother William by their mother. Taking place over several decades, the play explores Kate’s lifelong struggles to uncover her true self, despite the confines and limitations placed upon her. She is fascinated by time and space, interests that are dismissed as unsuitable for a young woman in that day. As William attains acclaim in literature, her family struggles to reach the astute Kate as she grows from an ahead-of-her-time teen to anguished woman.

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Julie Cosgrove Exploring and Mapping the Meaning of Place

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ucked in a large, whitewashed building on May Street in Thunder Bay, abstract landscape artist Julie Cosgrove paints in her working studio, prepping pieces for three upcoming exhibits: a solo show at Toronto’s Harbour Gallery in April; her first international group show, “The Lure of the Local: Women Artists in the Canadian Landscape,” in Athens in September; and (lucky for us locals), a show at Definitely Superior Art Gallery in October. “My work has shifted since having children,” explains Cosgrove, who started creating smaller-scale, less abstract paintings in smaller chunks of time—including a

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series of paintings for a show at a southern Ontario winery, integrating photographs and finishing with an epoxy, giving the pieces more of a sheen—a departure from her earlier pieces. But the most exciting shift has been Cosgrove’s new series of “scatter plot” large-scale acrylic paintings, mostly based on her experiences as a wilderness canoe guide years ago in the remote and stunning Hudson and James Bay areas. “I never sketched during that time,” says Cosgrove “I was kind of too tired. The experience become more internalized—an intuitive landscaping. I am not so interested in depicting the specifics. It’s about place but not so much specific places.”

Cosgrove is now striving to incorporate her experiences along with technological advancements of guiding and mapping into her painting. At first, she used GPS mapping, and now she adds layers of her own personal mapping using a webcam that tracks her while she paints. “It’s creating a chronology of the process of painting—a layered complicated map of a map.” She laughs saying she started creating scatter plots, before knowing they were called scatter plots. “It is process-driven and not determined beforehand,” says Cosgrove, “And I just sort of know when it’s finished, when it’s complete.” As for her choice of colour, Cosgrove says it too is intuitive, and influenced by her travels throughout Asia.

Ultimately, Cosgrove is interested in exploring the contrast of ideas: the romantic notion of being with nature but doing so without giving up technology. “There is a shift of landscape,” says Cosgrove. “It’s not such a mysterious world anymore. Technology is entwined in our experience.” It’s a shift from conquering through experience alone. Now we rely on technology. We just need to look at our smartphones to see where the turn in the road takes us before actually going down that road. So how does this change our notion of place? And what will place, especially remote wilderness areas, look like in the future?

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Local Layering By Justyna Kondakow

Gallery 33 (33 South Cumberland, 286-4233) ■ Jane Kmill: amber necklace, copper tortilla earrings, choker necklace, copper cuffs, moon necklace ■ Anne Winkworth: lampwork bracelet, copper/lime green choker (shout out to the best art teacher ever!) ■ Janice Hilton: semi-precious stone necklace ■ Tine. M. Schrijvers: silver and glass pendant necklace

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ngrossed in reading Don Quixote, I arose from the threepound book in delight when I came across a term older than noses— “mutatio capparum,” an old Latin phrase that struck a chord for me. Cardinals used the change of seasons as a catalyst for a ceremonial garment change from fur capes to silk ones. This “mutatio capparum” has encouraged me to strip some layers of my own. Around February and March, I begin to think about the impending warm weather, and how it affects the way I dress now. The goal should be to achieve a balance of how you feel and how you dress, such as wearing earrings that look like tortilla chips and frills on your shoulders that mimic leaves, just because you want to. Simple as that. When I popped into Gallery 33, the selection of jewelry by local artists further fuelled my spring-inspired desire with their impressive manipulation of natural materials. And, since conjuring up springtime via voodoo dance has yet to be a success,

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this jewelry has helped me reflect the colours I wish to see in the months ahead—a time when I feel most alive. While inconspicuously sniffing a football-sized citrus in the Thunder Bay Conservatory, I become as exuberant about seasonal change as my outfit. My shoulder foliage and contrasting plaid against the artistically crafted jewelry demonstrate the breadth of variety from one season to the next. The jewels I wear display my personality by how I style around them. Purchasing local art of the wearable variety not only gives exposure to local artists, but is almost like being a part of a family: to love where you live and wear the work of the talented ones who live around you creates a special bond. And although Thunder Bay still taunts us with single digit temperatures, layering with locally crafted jewelry can be achieved regardless of your “mutatio capparum.” Find Justyna at facebook.com/ lamodeoperandi

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children’s book author and illustrator, novelist, poet, portrait and contemporary painter, as well as an active member of community art projects, local fine artist Duncan Weller’s talent and creativity seem to know no bounds.

“I always enjoyed telling stories when I was a kid” says Weller. “Along with drawing and painting through high school, I began to wonder if I could make a career of it.” In 2007, Weller won both the prestigious Governor’s General Award and Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award for his picture book The Boy From the Sun, a story that provides a delightful reminder of the importance nature and imagination within the heart and for the mind of every child. The medium of children’s picture books allows Weller to meld his joy of storytelling with his artistic talents. Igniting the imagination of our youth, Weller creates thought-provoking tales coupled with vibrant imagery, often outlandish worlds, and peculiar characters—stories that seem to beg conversation, ask questions, and provoke insight. His latest children’s book, The Love Ant, is a story of friendship, determination, and perseverance, and can be found along with Weller on Saturday mornings, on the second floor of our Thunder Bay Country Market. Find out more about this local market vendor at thunderbaycountrymarket.com

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Dale Shippam

Thunder Bay resident Dale Shippam is a survivor, an example, and an inspiration. As the recipient of a new heart in 1999 at the age of 47, he has not taken his new lease on life lightly. Under a program called Test Your Limits, coordinated through Toronto General Hospital, Shippam and a team of doctors have taken on some impressive worldly expeditions, all in an effort to highlight and promote the importance of organ donation, heart health, and cardiac research. I caught up with Shippam after his most recent trek to the South Pole.

By Tara George

(From l to r) Dale Shippam, Dr. Diego Delgado, Dr. Heather Ross, Dr. Michel White

Q: At what point did you meet the Test Your Limits Team? A: About 13 months after my transplant I returned to work as a fire fighter, and that had never been done before. I heard that Dr. Ross was planning a trip to raise awareness for organ donation. Heather Ross is a cardiologist that runs the program [Cardiac Transplant Program at Toronto General Hospital]—she looked after me before and after the transplant. As soon as I heard this, I approached her and said I was keen to go on a trip. She knew that I was physically active and said yes, and that’s how these trips started. Q: What trips have you done with Test Your Limits so far? A: The first trip in 2006 was climbing Mt. Vinson, which is the highest mountain in Antarctica. In 2008 we went to Mera Peak, which is a trekking mountain near Everest. It’s quite high and we walked for a few weeks to get in there. In 2010 we skied the last degree to the North Pole, which is the last 100 km. We just came back from the last trip from the last degree of the South Pole. Q: These trips are to raise awareness, but are they also

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personal goals? A: Definitely they are all personal challenges; we are doing things that the average person wouldn’t do. For the group, we are doing it to raise awareness and as a fundraiser—we’ve raised a million-plus dollars. We have a shortage of organs to transplant in Ontario, and this a way to get people to talk about organ donation. Q: Of all your trips, what was your worst day and best day? A: It was a great day when we got to the South Pole. One of the worst days was on Mt. Vinson. Dr. Ross had terrible altitude sickness and we had to get up at 2:30 am and head down the mountain to get her to better oxygen. Q: Compared to the rest of your Test Your Limits team, do you have any physical limitations? A: I have no limitations—that’s what’s interesting about this. I have the limitation of a 61-year-old. Q: On these expeditions do you ever think of your donor? A: Yes, I often do. Especially on the South Pole trip, or anytime you’re not talking to people [their faces were covered

with masks]. When you are doing this kind of adventure, you are thinking inward thoughts, about your donor, and the donor family that said yes. Q: What does your family think? A: Everybody is on board. My wife always says that once you go through the transplant, nothing is worse than that. They are confident in my ability, and they are not too worried. Q: What’s next? A: The next natural trip is Greenland, but I’m done with polar trips—it’s so cold. If we go on another, I would like to go somewhere in the mountains. No firm plans yet. Q: Anything you would like to share about organ donation? A: I’ve talked to so many donor families and every one of them takes so much away from the fact they have donated. It’s a terrible tragedy and they are not going to get over the loss, but at the same time there are as many as seven people who would have died otherwise, or certainly improved their life, and for four or five, it gave them life. They take so much strength away from that.

(From l to r) Dr. Michel White, Dr. Diego Delgado, Dr. Heather Ross, and Dale Shippam

For more information on Shippam’s excursions with Test Your Limits, check out testyourlimits.ca. To register to become an organ donor, or to check if you’ve already registered, go to beadonor.ca.

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The Bucket List

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Boreal Journeys Sled Dog Kennel Girls' Night Out By Tiffany Jarva

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“Gee!” We round the corner without falling off the sled—yes! “Haw!” Another corner conquered.

he birthday girl, who just turned 40 yesterday, is laughing. She’s still on the sled. So am I. Big, wet snowflakes flutter down lit by the stars. I am thrilled I haven’t rolled off into the snow-covered forest. The athletic dogs move on the trail like they were born to run.

tiny Eureka—“who may be small but running is in her blood,” it is evident these are sociable dogs with their own personalities, and full of licks and hugs. “My goals are to transfer the ownership of the experience to the guests by fostering a two-way relationship with the dogs,” explains Amano.

Last summer, a few of us were throwing around ideas on how to celebrate my friend Tanya’s 40th birthday in December. As soon as I said dog sledding, we knew. Being northern girls, it was a perfect fit—dog sledding, of course, is embedded into the history of this area. Seven women committed to a moonlight dog sledding adventure at Boreal Journeys Sled Dog Kennel, complete with a lesson on learning to drive a custom-designed two-man sled, a nighttime run, and locally sourced dinner afterwards.

With headlamps on, we venture onto the trail, gliding past the shadowed tress, snow at times flying in my face because I am at the front. it is actually more physical than I thought it would be—our bodies lean from side to side, we jump on and off the sled to help the dogs up a hill, we scoot fast down a hill. Birthday Girl and I continue to laugh, but also take moments to enjoy the silence, and the connectedness to the outdoor night. Not a bad way to celebrate turning 40. Not bad at all.

So here I am in Kaministiquia. As dusk slips into night, 40 dogs howl their greetings in unison. I admit I am a little nervous, but also very excited, and totally impressed with the friendly and powerful dogs, the trails, and our knowledgeable guide and musher Paul Amano. In 2008, Amano and his partner quit their jobs in Toronto with the intention of moving to Northwestern Ontario. They landed in Kam. “When we saw the trails available right from the back door, we decided it was the place for us.”

Boreal Journeys offers many different programs, including day, overnight, multi-day and other customized packages throughout the year. Amano is also currently training for the Beargrease Race in March. You can follow Amano and his dogs during the Beargrease Race at borealjourneys.com

Amano first tried dog sledding as an outdoor recreation student at Lakehead University. He worked and lived in dog sled kennels for ten years before starting his own company. “The dynamics of the dog-musher relationship fascinated me,” he says. “What keeps me going is my relationship with my dogs.” With names like Scruffy (a breast cancer survivor), Yukon, Dawson, and the very

Interactive Exhibition Tells Story of Franco-Ontarians By Donna Faye

he histories of many of Thunder Bay’s cultural groups are easy enough to find in public libraries and bookstores. But the same cannot be said of the Franco-Ontarians of this area. The Association des francophones du Nord-Ouest de l’Ontario (AFNOO) and Thunder Bay’s Club Canadien Français (CCF) came up with a creative solution. A newly unveiled travelling exhibition of 10 bilingual panels illustrates the history of Franco-Ontarians in Northwestern Ontario, from the arrival of French fur traders and missionaries in the 17th century to the creation of French-language schools and the role of francophones in the local mining and forestry industries. Jesse Roberts, Head of Reference Services at Thunder Bay Public Library, was at the public unveiling of the banners at Waverley Resource Library. “I think it’s great we’re able to highlight FrancoOntarians,” said Roberts. “It was very interesting to see some of the documents they were requesting for this project, documents that I hadn’t really come across before. I had no idea where the name ‘Duluth’ came from,” she said, referring to Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du Lhut, a French explorer who established fur trading posts at Lake Nipigon and at the mouth of the Kaministiquia River, where Thunder Bay is now located. The French presence in Northwestern Ontario dates back more than 400 years and French is still an important language in Geraldton, Longlac, Marathon, Manitouwadge, Beardmore, Nakina, Terrace Bay, and Ignace, not to mention Thunder Bay, where close to 3,000 identify French as their mother tongue. “Francophones of the Northwest: History and Heritage” will be at the École Catholique Franco-Supérieur on March 5, 6, and 7 before moving to the Thunder Bay International Airport during “Les rendez-vous de la francophonie,” March 8 to 28, and the Brodie Resource Library from April 2 to 29. The exhibition will eventually travel throughout Northwestern Ontario. The Walleye

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Late Night at The Foundry

Kris LaBelle to Host Ron Josol and Dr. Draw By Michelle McChristie

n March 12, join Kris LaBelle for a night of comedy and live music at The Foundry. Labelle, who was voted best comedian in our 2012 reader’s survey, will host the latenight talk show style evening that will feature one of Canada’s most experienced headliners, Filipino-Canadian comedy sensation Ron Josol. The musical guest will be electric violinist Eugene Draw (a.k.a. Dr. Draw). Toronto Life

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described Draw’s music as a “curious fusion of classical, disco, rock, blues and folk beats, with reggae and electronically mixed in.” He is known for his raw talent and frenetic style. The show will also have live DJ, and LaBelle is promising a few surprises. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door, and are available at The Foundry, The Bean Fiend, Wasabi, and The Salon.

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Danny Johnson, Music Man By Kat Lyzun

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“There’s something comforting about working on music during a snowstorm.”

t’s Sunday night, and Danny Johnson takes a break from working on one of his latest projects: producing and arranging the first album for local singer/songwriter Candace Twance. Johnson enjoys working with local talent like Twance. “She’s one who deserves more exposure and recognition as an artist,” he says.

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That’s a pretty solid endorsement. Danny Johnson is well known in the city for his breadth of musical talent, and it’s clear the seasoned musician, musical director, producer, and actor thrives on self-improvement and growth, lending his skills to a wide variety of projects and performances. He describes how as a

kid he would listen to his brother’s Elton John records and wear out the buttons rewinding songs over and over until he could match the chords on the piano. “I told myself, Elton John has 10 fingers, and there are 88 keys on the piano. Somewhere in there is the combination he’s playing, and I’m going to find it.” Over the years he has added guitar, bass, and drums to his repertoire, formed bands (like 21 Gun Fun), and forged on-stage partnerships with top Canadian blues artists like Paul James and Jack de Keyser. He’s opened for acclaimed acts like The Tragically Hip, Colin James, and George Jones. He’s even worked with two musical idols: Bo Diddley and Bob

Dylan. He opened for Dylan at the Fort William Gardens in 1992. Having one of his heroes listen to his music and give the thumbs up to joining him on stage was a huge moment for the singer/songwriter, as was the time he played with legendary bluesman Bo Diddley shortly before he passed. “That was a really special night,” Johnson says. “He’s such an original in terms of what he created.”

Glorious. He received major acclaim for his role as Hank Williams in the 2009 musical Hank Williams: The Show He Never Gave, a show so popular Magnus extended its run. And it doesn’t end at the stage—Johnson also scores music for and acts in local films. One, Kelly Saxberg’s Under the Red Star, was nominated for a Gemini. He also produced Rodney Brown’s Junonominated album, The Big Lonely.

Johnson often performs with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra and works in theatre both here and in southern Ontario. He’s a familiar face at Magnus, taking on both musical director and acting roles for productions like Forever Plaid and

Lately Johnson spends more time in the studio producing and arranging for other artists than working on his own album, but the he’s determined to complete it. “I’m a perfectionist,” he says with a laugh. “But it’s going to happen soon.”

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The Lost Fingers Gas Station Inspiration By Donna Faye

ccording to legend, The Lost Fingers began when a couple of conservatorytrained guitarists, Byron Mikaloff and Christian Roberge, were filling up at a gas station and heard “Touch Me” by Samantha Fox come on the radio. The friends, already starting to perform more Latin and jazz, added bassist Alex Morissette and recorded Lost in the 80s, reinventing hits like “Touch Me” and “Pump up the Jam” in a gypsy jazz style. The album sold more than 200,000 copies in less than a year and their popularity has since exploded far beyond the borders of their home province of Quebec. They’ve just returned from Moscow, where they plan to return this summer for a tour of Russia, Ukraine, and several former countries in the Eastern Bloc. But first, they’re gearing up to win over some new fans a little closer to home: English Canada. I caught up with The Lost Fingers as they stopped for gas on the way to a Valentine’s Day concert at the Neat Coffee Shop in Burnstown, Ontario. “There is a lot of demand coming out of Ontario,” says

Danny Michel Captivates Crowd

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he Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society welcomed the largest audience to date to the Finlandia Club for an amazing night with artist Danny Michel. It isn’t hard to understand why this songwriter makes fast fans. His energy and antics on stage between songs were well appreciated, but when the music began, the entire hall quieted with an awed respect, and you could hear every accented lyric he wove into each melodic phrase. His time on stage was captivating, his musical prowess undeniably present through his whole performance into his encore. Danny Michel matched his sale of every CD with a donation to the Danny Michel Ocean Academy Fund, which provides scholarships for a small high school in Belize, where he continues to volunteer. His visit to that country was also where he partially recorded his newest album. He is currently working to have the musicians he worked with there come to Canada and join him for some festivals. By request of one of the younger fans in the audience, he performed “Feather, Fur and Fin,” which made David Suzuki’s Playlist for the Planet. He also felt comfortable enough in front of the audience to sing a song not yet titled because of its newness. It was a very thought-provoking song that will surely stay with all the fortunate people who filled that wonderful hall.

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Mikaloff, pointing out that English-speaking audiences seem to appreciate the band’s original take on 80s and 90s hits, no matter which official language they’re hearing. “We go back and forth between English and French but the Toronto crowd actually seems to prefer our songs in French,” Mikaloff says. “French sounds cool in jazz music.” France also just happens to be the birthplace of their adopted musical style, created by the Belgianborn jazz guitarist, Django Reinhardt. The band’s name pays homage to Reinhardt, whose left hand was badly burned, leaving two fingers partially paralysed. In spite of the accident, Reinhardt became one of the world’s most influential jazz guitarists. The Lost Fingers will be at the Finlandia Club on Saturday, March 23. Tickets are available at Chaltrek, Fireweed, Hoito, Ostrom Outdoors, and at the door. The Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society is looking forward to presenting something different, says board member Brian Campbell. “They mix humour and phenomenal musicianship and they’re definitely a different take on folk and roots.”

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I Feel Like I’m Finally Home

Diana Krall Beguiles Sold-out Audience with Long-Awaited Debut in Thunder Bay By Kyle Poluyko

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att Blais’s sound is a blend of classic rock and alternative blues; a multi-talented musician based out of Calgary, he has managed to carve out a unique style that is truly his own. He produces, writes songs, and takes the audience on an emotional musical ride whenever he performs. With influences ranging from Sam Roberts to Ben Kweller, his music is passionate, lively, and full of fervor.

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His debut record, Let It Out, has been described as both personal and intimate. He followed this up by producing, on his own, one of his most creative projects yet. His newest album, The Heartbeat, was released in February and has been an amazing journey of self-discovery, bringing Blais’s live concerts into album form. Blais puts his heart and soul into his music, and has an incredible ability to command an audience with his impressive performing style and energy. Watch him rip up the stage at The Foundry on March 30.

line of ticket holders at the Community Auditorium stretched down the ramp of Paul Shaffer Drive, the foyer later cramped with those ticket holders anticipating admission, chilled by air drifting in from open doors. Nothing could sour the mood of the crowd, anxious to take their seats for Diana Krall’s sold out and debut performance in Thunder Bay on February 17.

Krall was delighted to share the evening with the audience, which couldn’t have been more evident when she thanked the crowd for finally having her in Thunder Bay. “I feel like I am finally home,” she passionately declared, alluding to how long it has taken her to grace the Auditorium stage.

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A true Canadian music icon, the Grammywinning Krall took to the stage and was met with a heartfelt embrace from the crowd. With soft lighting and colourful highlights, including a crescent moon and a video screen that revealed red drapes and old black and white cartoons, the venue was transformed into a vaudevillian theatre. The unique opening to the night had actor Steve Buscemi singing “When the Curtain Comes Down” on video. Krall made her triumphant entrance and took over with her stunning vocals. In a set laden with songs from her newest release, Glad Rag Doll, Krall made jazz songs of the 1920s and 1930s the focal piece of her show. That, however, did not stop the audience from clamouring for hits such as “Peel Me a Grape” and “East of the Sun,” to which she was generously obliging. Some light-hearted and often humorous banter complemented the evening; an evening that seemed far too short.

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Mohammad Escrow Dedicated to TBay Fans

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ohammad Escrow returned to Crocks on February 11 to rock a set for his dedicated fans in Thunder Bay as part of the opening line-up for the Heavy Metal Kings. The show being on a Monday night was no deterrent, as new and old fans flocked to the stage in good numbers.

American acts of various genres himself, Escrow continues to extend his support of the local Thunder Bay hip-hop scene. Currently affiliated with Def Kontrol Entertainment and Loffredo & Associates, he has been able to facilitate the appearances of many acts in Thunder Bay while maintaining his own career.

Despite a recent move to southern Ontario and having performed alongside many well-known North

Known to some as Maddpsyense, Escrow has been involved in the scene for more than ten years. He penned his

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by known up-and-comers like Andrew Michael (They.Media) and Classic Roots, the album is a good representation of the character of the grassroots emcee. A follow-up EP, Winter Blues, was released at the end of January. With a collection of music videos, performances and albums slated for the remainder of the year, it’s clear that Escrow’s season is not over just yet.

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Music and Art Burning to the Sky By Gord Ellis

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oth music and art are unique forms of expression, with as many variations and styles as there are stars in the sky. Yet not every artist can do both. And, it could be argued, few can do either very well. However, in the world of modern jazz, pop, and rock music, there are a few souls who have been richly blessed with a talent for both mediums. The wedding of art and pop has been underway for years, but the partnership really bloomed in the late 1960s and early 70s. Bob Dylan’s 1970 album Self Portrait featured exactly that. The predominantly blue watercolour painting looked, honestly, like it was done by a third grader. If this was what Dylan thought he looked like, then the motorcycle accident had been worse than we thought. However, the test of time has shown Dylan to have an easy way with a paintbrush, and his work has

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shown up on the inner sleeves of albums like 1983s Infidels. In the 2000s, Dylan’s works started to be regularly shown in galleries around the world. Considering the pace of his touring these days, it’s a wonder he has the energy to paint like he does. But clearly, even in his 70s, Dylan’s fire to make both music and art still burns. Another famous rocker who has forged a pretty good career in art as well is Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones. The rooster-haired guitarist, known as much for his love of a good time as he is for his sleazy licks, is an accomplished sketch artist and painter. Wood’s work has graced many of his own albums, and he’s done portraits of most of the people he’s played with over the years, including bandmate Keith Richards. But Wood also became pretty fond of impressionist style, with acrylic paints and bright

colours. In the mid-to-late 1980s, when the Stones were on hiatus and the bank account was dwindling (Wood didn‘t become a full member of the Stones until 1994), he’d sell his prints and paintings for a good buck and keep the rock and roll pirate ship afloat. He still has frequent shows of his work around the world. By the way, Stones bandmate Charlie Watts is also fond of pencil and charcoal. It’s said that Watts has sketched every hotel room he’s ever stayed in. Perhaps the most famous—and arguably the most accomplished—musician /visual artist is Canadian music icon Joni Mitchell. The Mitchell song canon includes “Circle Game,” “This Flight Tonight,” “River,” and “Woodstock,” to name a few. That alone should be enough. Yet Mitchell self-describes as “a painter derailed by circumstance,” no small claim

in light of her musical work. As you might expect, Mitchell’s paintings and music fit together like hand and glove. Her art, in all its freewheeling glory, can veer from pure abstraction to straight portrait. Mitchell is a technically accomplished painter, but is also free of rules. In the same way, Mitchell’s voice and guitar playing, especially in the 1970s and 80s, were both radical and perfectly executed. She used the colours of her open-tuned guitars to reinforce the incredible musical stories she told. Mitchell dabbled in jazz before it was cool for pop singers to do so, and played with the best. A gifted musician, songwriter, singer, guitarist, and painter, Joni Mitchell is the artist’s artist. There are more artist musicians of course, including the late John Lennon. But I think Lennon deserves his own column.

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Albert J. Wrigglesworth Luthier, Musician, Composer, Teacher By Pat Forrest

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orn in Toronto in 1952 to first generation Canadian parents with an Irish/English background, Thunder Bay luthier and musician Albert J. (“AJ”) Wrigglesworth can’t remember a time when he wasn’t interested in Celtic music. “My grandmother always sang Irish tunes to me and played Irish records. It was part of my life right from the beginning,” he says.

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Wrigglesworth followed his thengirlfriend (now his wife of 30+ years) to Thunder Bay in 1980, and this has been home ever since. After retiring from a career in the food service industry as a teaching chef, he was able to devote himself more fully to his music. He has been guest organist and pianist with several local churches in Thunder Bay, performs old-time and Irish/Celtic traditional folk music, often in seniors’ homes, and is the composer of numerous Celtic-style tunes, some of which have been recorded. For the last several years, he has also taught guitar, mandolin, banjo, and fiddle at Music Place.

He now teaches privately at his studio. “My passion in music is not so much performing although, mind you, performing is very important to me. But my greatest joy comes from teaching and sharing my years of experience with my students and watching them grow in their music,” he says. As a luthier (string instrument technician), Wrigglesworth repairs, rebuilds, and constructs instruments such as guitars, mandolins, and violins for of his company, Keltick Song. The name is a derivative of Duanacheilteach (pronounced doo-ahna keltick), an Irish word loosely meaning Celtic song. On St. Patrick’s Day this year, you’ll find Wigglesworth jamming with Pierre Schreyer and other local musicians as they celebrate St. Paddy and Celtic-style music in Little to the Left at Gargoyles Grille & Ale with harps, bodhráns, penny whistles, flutes, fiddles, and guitars.

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Two Hours of Traffic delivers on their third album, Foolish Blood, with their unique sound—the charming and energetic pop-rock acclaimed by critics and, of course, much loved by fans. Produced by Darryl Neudorf (New Pornographers, The Sadies), Foolish Blood offers tracks that flow smoothly into one another and the progress shows the band’s direction and sound

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If Gen-Y needs a soundtrack, this album is it. From the intro track, Some Nights fills one’s eardrums with an anthemic, inspired sound. Lead vocalist Nate Ruess kicks off the album, backed by an opera singer and an arrangement that is reminiscent of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Here is a band that takes its crescendos and diminuendos seriously, which adds an element of drama to some of their songs. With lyrics that are hopeful, despite undertones of angst, defiance, and self-deprecation, the album could easily be repurposed as a musical score to a Broadway production (it has already been used on Glee). Songs like “It Gets Better” and “All Alright” are bubblegum pop, but they are overshadowed by fantastic songs such as “Why Am I the One,” “Carry On,” and “We Are Young”—winner of Song of the Year at last month’s Grammy Awards. -Michelle McChristie

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while maintaining a distinct flavour. Without a doubt, it’s a hit. It’s the season of love with this album and it balances the wonderful mixed emotions that love brings: finding love with “Audrey;” losing love with “Last Star;” and being caught in that often-awkward friend-zone phase with “Amour than Amis”—which is the top track on the album and can be heard floating

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The best impersonators don’t strive for historical accuracy. Rather, they portray a character and bring out what is special in that character for them. Quality jazz vocalists like Jill Barber are no different—they look into the song and tease out new characteristics that we don’t always get to hear. In Barber’s new album, Chansons, she channels the Voice of the Sparrow, singing “Petite Fleur” in a manner that’s half French club and half Canadian club; at once modern and still capturing the smoky essence of Edith Piaf. Recording an entire CD in French is unusual for predominantly Anglo artists, and in cases where some artists try on alternate languages it’s fairly obvious they are doing so. That’s not the case here—the songs are beautiful, graceful interpretations of the material. If anything, I would’ve liked the arrangements a touch reduced in tempo, just to languish in the atmosphere a little more. -DMK

around on CBC Radio 3 airwaves. Foolish Blood is a very catchy and fun album that will be played on repeat. The only annoyance of this album is song track titles: what’s up with using numbers instead of prepositions and personal pronouns? Ah well. Much like love, it can’t be perfect. -Melissa Gaudette

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Martha Wainwright can sing a great song. Trouble is she doesn’t do that often enough on her latest release. She shines brightest when there’s little production and not a lot going on in the mix, as is the case with the song “Proserpina.” Written by her late mother Kate McGarrigle, it’s a hauntingly sparse and beautiful piece of music that showcases what Wainwright can do with a well-written song. There are a couple of other songs on the album that she does well, such as “All Your Clothes” and “ Four Black Sheep.” The remainder of the songs are overproduced electropop and don’t give Wainwright much vocal room; instead her voice comes across as shrill and loud. I’m sure her fans will buy the album but I don’t think it will bring many new fans into the fold. -Gerald Graham

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We cried and cried when the Stones put out Black and Blue, or when the remains of Joy Division hauled out synthesizers and drum machines to become New Order. How could they? But, after a few listens and, when we really thought about it, it wasn’t such a deviation. That is how I feel about this seventh album from the quintessential indie-pop twins. I can’t linger in the past with their guitar-driven, slightly neurotic restlessness. This album is polished and accentuates the pop. It’s Cyndi Lauper meets Prince meets Robyn meets La Roux. “Closer” is so catchy I’m singing it in my sleep. Every one of the tracks is slick with lots of synthesizers. I see videos with revolving crane camera work! I see extended remixes! I see singing at the top of our lungs on the dancefloor! Is this just a concept album? Everything about it is perfectly crafted to emulate an era and set them squarely in the mainstream on some teenager’s iPod. At least they will lend it a bit of soul.

This novella, a bestseller in Scandinavia and recently translated into English, initially seems, well, a little bit weird. There’s this guy (Doppler) who has recently lost his father and fallen off a bike and hit his head, who decides to abandon his family and live in the bush. With a baby moose. That he orphaned. He’s cranky (the guy, not the moose) and has zero filter, and is a bit of a thief, but before you know it, you’re rooting for him. Fable-like, there is an undercurrent social commentary that is thought-provoking and easy to swallow because of the naïve narrative voice. Loe focuses a critical eye on modern culture and consumerism and since it’s such a quick read it makes sense to pass it around among your friends so you can discuss (or argue as the case may be) its finer points. The stark inner monologue and the situational comedy is hilarious and will surely have you laughing and shaking your head at the same time. And maybe eyeing a clearing in the bush to stake out your own escape.

It’s March and St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching. What better time to celebrate our Irish history with a family saga? In Peter Behrens The O’Briens, we are invited to follow the story of Joe O’Brien starting in Pontiac, Quebec dancing with the parish priest in the early 1900s. Once this first scene draws the reader in there’s no resisting the book. We neither stay in Pontiac nor in the early 1900s. The story takes us through two world wars and into the 1960s. Of particular interest to me were the ephemera interspersed throughout the book. Behrens has created letters, the text of postcards, telegrams, and even a birth announcement. These details give the book such a feeling of being grounded in the eras he is writing about. A truly enjoyable read.

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Peter Behrens

-Ruth Hamlin-Douglas

-Rebekah Skochinski

Helvetica (2007)

Directed by Gary Hustwit

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Let’s just get this out of the way: yes, Helvetica is a film about a font. But it is also a film about perception, about the tools we use to communicate, and how design can influence our thoughts and emotions; it is about the battle between oppressive corporate culture and free expression. No, really, it is. “The visual disease is what we have around, and what we do is try to cure it, somehow, with design,” says Massimo Vignelli, designer and staunch modernist. The cure, for many designers, is the neutral, egalitarian Helvetica, invented in 1957 in Germany, and now found everywhere from New York subway system signage to brands like Target and Chevrolet to the dancing letters on Sesame Street—and anathema to postmodernists, who decry its uniformity as bordering on fascist. This film is not for everyone, and it’s true that many of the designers interviewed for the documentary are obsessive about the minutiae of typography to an almost comical degree, but if nothing else it will certainly make you reevaluate the way you think about the words around you. -Amy Jones

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Wiley Estate/ St. Joseph’s Heritage The Mansion on the Hill

Chris Merkley

By Gerald Graham

hen Franklin Wiley built his mansion in 1910, he chose the highest point of land in Port Arthur. A businessman who made his money in shipping and lumber, he was also a nephew of the city’s first mayor, Thomas Marks. Wiley had his fortune wiped out during the depression and the property was purchased for the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1939. The mansion is now known as the Manor House and is run by St. Joseph’s Care Group and is home to a day program for older adults with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia. The mansion contains a number interesting features and is a blend of architectural styles. One of the most prominent features is the grand entrance that includes a massive two-storey portico supported by Greek columns. The limestone exterior, quarried from the Dorion-Pass Lake area, contains the outlines of countless fossils. Inside the mansion, the staircase balustrades, the trim, and the walls are made from a variety of hardwoods imported from Britain at the turn of the century. The beautiful twin hand-carved oak staircase is another of the mansion’s prominent features. The bathrooms contain the first showers seen in city. Today the Manor House is in much the same shape as it was in 1910. Much of the interior unchanged—the woodwork is outstanding, and upstairs bathrooms have the original bathtubs and tiling. The third storey ballroom is a real gem. Gleaming hardwood floors and mahogany ceiling beams give it a nordic or alpine feel. A large fireplace at one end adds to its ambience as well. It’s not hard to imagine what the ballroom must have been like a hundred years ago with the fireplace blazing and a full band entertaining the invited guests.

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Gerald Graham is a member of Heritage Advisory Committee with the City of Thunder Bay which advises city council on the conservation of heritage buildings, sites and resources, and their integration into development. For more information on the city’s heritage resources, visit thunderbay.ca/living/culture_and_heritage.

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Mindful Habits in a Chaotic World By Paul Hemsworth, Strength and Wellness Coach

gnorance is bliss. Certainly we’ve all heard this before and for a lot of situations this is good advice. But, today more than ever, we seem to being filling our days with overload: tasks, commitments, work, etc. In essence, we are forced to be mindless. I say “forced” because when we are constantly rushing from one thing to the next, we have no choice but to be in a continuous, low-level anxiety about what we need to do next. We think, “I wish I had more time in the day.” Unfortunately, we are all given 24 hours and no more. Fortunately, we have the choice to fill it as we see fit. If you have told yourself and others that you “need” to do the things you do, you’ll never be able to slow down and be present. What is interesting is what happens when we start to be mindful of one thing and how it snowballs into the rest of our lives. Take exercise and nutrition. For most, working out and eating is more or less a mindless thing that we do because we need to and not because it is enjoyable. We stare at the TV while running on the treadmill to mask the awful pain that the torture chamber brings. We shovel food into our mouths faster than an F1 car and wonder why we can’t control our portions. Try a couple of exercises the next time you eat. Start by sitting down at the dinner table and try to lengthen the time you normally eat. If you normally take five minutes, try six or seven and be mindful of when you feel satisfied. Chances are that after a couple weeks, you will feel fuller

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sooner and thus not overeat. Also, begin to notice how something tastes, feels, smells, looks, and even sounds. Similarly, the next time you work out, think about exactly what you are doing. Feel the discomfort, stretching, muscle contractions, and your heart rate, and just be aware of these things. You will be more in touch with your body and will be able to better gauge how hard you are working, decide whether a pain is an injury or a mild tweak, and appreciate your accomplishment so much more. Being mindful slows you down and allows you to see the finer points in life while being in the now.

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Health

Life is a Banquet By Sheena Albanese

ere’s to a city that loves winter; to brilliant blue skies, endless fun activities, and friends with whom to raise a glass. When we get together to enjoy the good life, drinking is often part of the mix. But, how do you really know if you’ve overdone it, in relation to your health? If you’ve always thought of yourself as a moderate drinker, now you have a way to check. Canada recently got its first set of Low Risk Drinking Guidelines To protect yourself from injury or chronic disease, the recommended safe limit is 10 drinks a week for women, with no more than 2 drinks a day most days, and 15 drinks a week for men, with no more than 3 drinks a day most days. Happily, life throws us lots of reasons to celebrate, and March is no exception. St. Paddy’s Day is upon us, lighting up late winter with its promise of shamrocks and green beer. For special occasions like this, the guidelines recommend no more than 3 drinks for

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If you’re pregnant, planning to become pregnant or before breastfeeding, the safest choice is no alcohol at all.

women and 4 drinks for men on any single occasion. Just as important as being a moderate drinker is being a smart drinker. Here are some tips: • Have a designated driver • Stay with friends • Drink slowly: no more than 2 drinks every 3 hours • Eat before and while you are drinking • Alternate alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks • Leave out the energy drinks • Avoid drinking games • Don’t leave your drink unattended If life is a banquet, rise from it neither thirsty nor drunken (thank you, Aristotle). Good advice for people, and leprechauns too! For more information on low risk drinking check out tbdhu.com.

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LIVINGGREEN

Flood Preparedness

By Ellen Mortfield, Executive Director, EcoSuperior Environmental Programs

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Spring is coming and I am starting to worry about the possibility of another extreme rainstorm like we had last May. How can I protect my home against flooding? There are measures you can take to make your home less vulnerable to flooding. If you live in a flood-prone area, these measures are even more important. A simple first step is to look at your eavestroughs and downspouts. To ensure that rainwater is carried away from your home, make sure your eavestroughs are cleared of debris that could cause roof run-off to overflow the gutters and run down the sides of the house. Downspouts should be directed at least 6 feet (2 metres) away from the foundation. Downspout extensions and concrete or plastic splashpads can be used to help direct the flow away. Lot grading is another priority. Check that the ground is sloped away from the home on all sides, paying special attention to window wells. You may want to consider installing window well covers. From outside and inside, check the home’s foundation walls for cracks that could let water in, and repair where necessary. A sump pump and backwater valve are two important items to have properly installed in your home. Consult a plumbing contractor to arrange installation, or for a maintenance check if your home is already equipped. Both devices require regular maintenance in order to fully protect your home.

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In the city of Thunder Bay, by-laws require that a sump pump drain into a drywell or leaching pit. It is illegal to for a sump pump to drain into an existing ditch or simply flow across the surface of the yard. In some areas, a drainage system that meets the necessary requirements can be complicated and it is best to consult an expert. If you live in an area with sufficient soil drainage, you may want to consider stormwater retention measures on your property. This means ensuring that there are sufficient permeable surfaces to absorb at least the first inch of rainfall. Look at alternatives to paving the driveway, such as permeable pavers or gravel. You might want to install a rain garden—a depression planted with native plants designed to collect and absorb rainwater. More homeowners taking measures to protect their homes will ultimately help protect the entire community from extreme weather events. City of Thunder Bay residents may be eligible for financial assistance for some drainage measures through the Residential Drainage Rebate program currently being delivered by EcoSuperior.

A Global Call for Action on Climate Change

Earth Hour 2013: March 23, 8:30-9:30pm By Sarah Kerton

even years since its inception in Australia, Earth Hour is stronger than ever—and still very needed. Organized globally by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Earth Hour is an annual event in March that sees millions of citizens around the world turn off lights and other power sources for one hour. While this is a symbolic gesture chosen for its visibility, the real purpose of Earth Hour is to sound a global call for action on climate change. Conservation of energy and the costs associated with reducing peak demand and the educational programs necessary for changing behaviour are far cheaper than the cost of new generation. And that’s without beginning to consider hidden costs that come from the development of new sources, such as environmental, social, and related health impacts. The cheapest kwh is the one we don’t use! Here are some ideas to help you conserve energy and celebrate Earth Hour: • Organize a candlelight dinner of finger foods for your friends and family • Unplug all your screens and other electronic devices, and get outside • Lace up those skates for a turn at Prince Arthur’s Landing • Go offline with your family and break out the boardgames • Find other things you can do in the dark (wink!)

Use this Earth Hour to encourage your family, friends, and workplace to participate and reduce their use of energy. Then challenge them to make energy conservation part of their normal routine. Visit Thunder Bay Hydro’s website for great resources on programs and tips to reduce your energy use throughout the year.

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Planning the Planting Story and Photo By Marlene Wandel

arch. It is the month of equinox, which technically marks the beginning of spring; yet here, on the still frozen shores, it seems a bit abstract. For gardeners, it’s an act of faith to peruse seed catalogues and start planning gardens while the soil and air just outside the double-paned windows remains so inhospitable to delicate green tendrils. Planning ahead is exactly what it takes to maximize the growing season, and thankfully, there’s no need to reinvent the wheel. Seedy Sunday and Gardening Extravaganza, hosted by the Food Action Network, provides a onestop shopping opportunity to find heritage, open-pollinated, local seeds, and to learn what that mouthful of syllables means for garden success.

The event features workshops on planning your garden from the ground up (literally), seed saving, and pollinators, predators and protection run free of charge, as well as a seed exchange. Community gardening group displays are sure to provide some information about how their gardens do grow. For those interested in local food, it doesn’t get any more local than your own backyard. Seedy Sunday and Gardening Extravaganza takes place Sunday, March 3 at the Baggage Building, Prince Arthur’s Landing, 1–4 pm. Entrance is free, and donations are accepted. For a full agenda, visit nwofood.ca, or call Kim at 625-8813.

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MarchEventsGuide March 1, 7–9 pm

March 2, 10 am–2 pm

March 3

March 5–6

CSI: Science North Teen Event

Teen Challenge Second Annual Ice Fishing Tournament

Seedy Sunday and Gardening Extravaganza

Launching Customer Development Workshop

Thunder Bay Museum There has been a murder at the Thunder Bay Museum! Team up with Science North and the Thunder Bay Museum to investigate the crime scene and use your forensic science skills to find the culprit. Admission is $10 per teen and includes snacks and prizes.  sciencenorth.ca/thunderbay March 1, March 6–9

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily

Paramount Theatre Cambrian Players presents this mystery/ comedy play by K.J. Forgette. Tickets are $20 or $15 for students/seniors.  cambrianplayers.ca March 1 & 2, 8 pm & 10 pm

Rocky LaPorte

Finlandia Club Bob Lablaw presents stand-up comedy with headliner Rocky LaPorte and featuring Bobby Knauff, Chris Holland, and Moccasin Joe. Tickets for the 8 pm show are $20 advance and $23 at the door, and the late show tickets will be $15 advance and $18 at the door.  boblablawcomedy.net March 2, 9 am–9 pm

Sleeping Giant Loppet

Sleeping Giant Provincial Park The Sleeping Giant Loppet is a mass-participation cross-country ski event featuring both recreational and competitive categories and a variety of distances. World class grooming, exceptional organization and services, and stunning scenery make this the iconic winter event in Northwestern Ontario.  sleepinggiantloppet.ca

Whitefish Lake The annual Fishing Tournament is a popular event in support of Teen Challenge Thunder Bay that offers cash prizes and lots of fun, all to help those struggling with addiction in our community. Tickets are $100 each and includes participation in the event, one drilled hole, and a chance at great prizes.  teenchallenge.tc/fish March 2, 6 pm

TBSO’s Gala Ball Fundraiser – An Enchanting Evening

Valhalla Inn Grand Ballroom Come out and dance to the exceptional live music of the TBSO, while helping raise funds for TBSO’s Youth and Education Programs. Includes a fivecourse dinner, silent auction, a wine pull, and great door prize. Tickets are $125.  tbso.ca March 2, 5:30–11:30 pm

Black History Month Gala

Italian Cultural Centre This dinner and awards gala is an opportunity to celebrate past leaders and honour local Thunder Bay community members. Tickets available at Lakehead University Student Union and Thunder Bay Multicultural Association. * michellel@thunderbay.org Until March 3

Seen Through Native Eyes: A Celebration of Native Art

Grand Marais Art Colony In this collaboration between Art Colony and Spirit of the Wilderness Episcopal Church, artists Robert Two Bulls (Pine Ridge Oglala Lakota) and Johnson Loud (Red Lake, Chippewa) present a weekend of workshops, exhibitions, and a dinner and listening circle.  grandmaraisartcolony.org

Baggage Building Arts Centre Seedy Sunday is a place to find heritage, open-pollinated seeds from local gardeners, share your seeds or begin your collection of heritage seeds, and see displays from local gardening groups.  nwofood.ca March 3, 10 am–4 pm

Mosaic Window Workshop

Vintage Pixie Studio In this workshop you will create a basic design to hang in a window. We supply your frame, glass and adhesive. Students are required to bring wheeled glass nippers. A light lunch will be provided on the Sunday. You will return Tuesday evening to grout and polish your design. Cost is $95.  vintagepixiestudio.blogspot.com March 3, noon–4 pm

Ice Racing

Mission Bay Come out to Mission Bay to watch the Thunder Bay Autosport Club annual Ice Racing. Starting at noon, cars will be going toe-to-toe on the ice. Spectating is free, so come out and watch the last ice race for the 2013 season.  iceracingthunderbay.com March 3, 1–4 pm

Spaceship Earth Family Day

GENERAL FOOD ART SPORTS MUSIC

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March 7, 6–9 pm

Second Annual Shake Your Booty for Colon Cancer

Pope John Paul II School This three-hour Zumba/salsa event is set to be even bigger than last year, with great food and prizes along with high energy workout that anyone can do, all in support of colon cancer research. ) 577-1306 March 7, 7–9 pm

St. Thomas Anglican Church Food Cupboard Outreach Concert

St. Thomas Anglican Church Help support Westfort residents in need and come out to this fundraising concert featuring Flipper Flanagan. Tickets are $10 advance and $12 at the door, and all proceeds go towards the St. Thomas Anglican Church Food Cupboard. ) 622-2652

Bora Laskin Building, Lakehead University Join EarthWise Thunder Bay and Science North to celebrate science with the whole family! Spend some time in the portable planetarium learning about the stars, planets and moons, learn about the local environment and how to take care of our resources. Free admission.  sciencenorth.ca/thunderbay

March 8, 9 pm

March 5, 7 pm

March 8–31

Creating a Graphic Novel Workshop

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NWO Innovation Centre Entrepreneur’s Toolkit Workshops are experimental, hands-on workshops facilitated by experienced entrepreneurs that offer ventures the tools, mentoring and peer feedback to solve specific problems and develop essential business components. * info@nwoinnovation.ca

Waverley Library Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop presents a workshop with Chris Merkley and Kurt Martell, creators of the graphic novel Nowadays. This workshop is free and open to the public.  nowwwriters.org

The Time Traveler’s Ball

Finlandia Club Presented by the People’s Prom, this LU Radio and LU Music Association fundraiser will feature live music, DJ sets, and light shows by Illuminate that will send you through the ages. Tickets are $10 at the door.  finlandiaclub.ca

LU Annual Juried and Major Studio Exhibition

Thunder Bay Art Gallery An annual exhibition featuring the work of students in the Lakehead visual arts department.  theag.ca March 9, 1–4 pm

Seedy Saturday Social

Gillies Community Centre Bring seeds to share that you have saved from your garden and swap them for some varieties that have been saved locally and adapted to our growing

conditions. Also featuring displays, workshops, and a garden tool swap. ) 623-4778 March 9

Lakewoods Harness Club Sleigh and Cutter Rally

The Dell Farm, Murillo The Fourth Annual Lakewoods Harness Club Sleigh and Cutter Rally is an amazing spectator event for the public that will be held at The Dell Farm in Murillo. ) 627-3334 March 9, 7 pm

TBSO and Ballet Jörgen present Swan Lake

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium “Canada’s Local Ballet Company,” Ballet Jörgen Canada, and the TBSO unite to present the full ballet of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. Tickets: Adult $35, Student/ Child $15  tbca.com March 9, 7–9 pm

Kamview Classic

Kamview Nordic Centre Classic technique ski tour, part of the Thunder Bay City Championships.  nordictrails-tb.on.ca March 9, 8 pm

Craig Cardiff Benefit Show for Suicide Awareness And Prevention

Finlandia Club Juno-nominated folk artist Craig Cardiff will play a benefit concert in support of The Collateral Damage project, on organization devoted to starting a dialogue around suicide and eliminating the stigma surrounding it. Tickets are $20.  agentless.ca March 11, 7:30–9 pm

Jeremy Hotz Magical Misery Tour

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium One of the most unique stand-up comics working today, Just For Laughs is thrilled to announce the return of the hilariously miserable Canadian-born Jeremy Hotz. Tickets are $34–$41.  tbca.com March 12

Ron Josol and Dr. Draw

The Foundry Kris LaBelle hosts a night of comedy and live music featuring Filipino-Canadian comedy sensation Ron Josol and musical guest Dr. Draw. Tickets are $20 in

advance and $25 at the door, and are available at The Foundry, The Bean Fiend, Wasabi, and The Salon.  thefoundrypub.com March 15, 7 pm

Raise the Woof

Finlandia Club A comedy show in support of New Hope Dog Rescue, featuring Gabriel Rutledge, Lamont Ferguson, and James Uloth. Tickets are $20 and are available at ThunderPet, MadeFRESH and Calico Coffeehouse.  woofraise.com Until March 16

The Little Years

Magnus Theatre This play by John Mighton tells the story of a young math and science prodigy whose talents are dismissed as unbecoming for a young woman.  magnus.on.ca March 16, 8pm

Electronika-4!

Definitely Superior Art Gallery A premiere electronic music event that is part of Urban Infill. Stylistic fusions of traditional and electronic instruments collide in a live forum of massive video projections and innovative musical performances from experimental to dance, featuring Ocean City Defender, The Shallow Void, IGBC, Here Are The Young Men [Joy Division cover], DJ Sow’nd and more. Multi-sensory experience, refreshments, and fruitloops! $5/all ages/ID.  definitelysuperior.com March 18–19

e-Writer in Residence Launch

Brodie Library/Waverley Library Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop launches their 2013 e-Writer in Residence program with a free reading and poetry workshop with Marilyn Dumont. The reading will take place Monday, March 18 at 7 pm at the Brodie Fireside Room, and the workshop will take place Tuesday, March 19 at 7 pm at the Waverley Library Auditorium.  nowwwriters.org March 19, 5 pm & 8 pm

The Price is Right Live!

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium The hit interactive stage show that gives contestants pulled right from the audience the chance to “come on down” to win appliances, vacations, and even new cars by playing classic games from television’s longest running and most popular game show.  tbca.com March 23

GenNext Dodgeball Tournament

Lowreys Sports Dome The GenNext Dodgeball Tournament is a fundraising event for the 28 agencies and 67 local programs United Way supports. Team Registration is open and is available on the official tournament website. The fee to register a team is $150, due by March 8.  dodgeitforunitedway.com

March 23, 8am - 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast

Redwood Park Church Come for a Saturday morning breakfast that will help others around the globe! This pancake breakfast is hosted by Bicycles for Humanity. There is no charge but donations are welcome. Proceeds to both local and African projects.  B4Hthunderbay.org March 24, 10 am–1 pm

Math Kangaroo Contest

Lakehead University The Department of Mathematical Sciences is happy be a regional representative of the Canadian Math Kangaroo Contest, open to students in Grades 1 through 8. Registration should be completed online.  kangaroo.math.ca March 24, 10 am–4 pm

Mosaic Monogram Workshop

Vintage Pixie Studio In this workshop, you will learn basic mosaic skills. We supply your letter of choice, tiles and adhesive; students are required to bring glass nippers and safety glasses. A light lunch will be provided on Sunday. You will return Tuesday evening to grout and polish your design. Cost is $95.  vintagepixiestudio.blogspot.com March 30–April 27

Three Contemporary Art Exhibitions

Music Events

March 10

March 22

Craig Cardiff

March 1

The Study $15-$20 ∙ 7:30 pm ∙ AA

Kim Erickson and the Angelic Upstart Ensemble

LU Radio Fund Drive 2013 Kick Off (Night 1) Black Pirates Pub $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+

Southern Comfort

Beaux Daddy’s No Cover ∙ 8 pm ∙ AA March 2

David Smyth with Michael Abraham Beaux Daddy’s No Cover ∙ 8 pm ∙ AA

Bluegrass Guild

The Study $TBA ∙ 11 am ∙ AA

Robert Lem and the Westfort Wedding Crashers The Italian Culture Centre No Cover ∙ 7 pm ∙ 19+

LU Radio Fund Drive 2013 Kick Off (Night 2) Black Pirates Pub $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+

Barbara Jean and Chastity Brown Arrowhead Center for the Arts $5–$10 ∙ 7:30 pm ∙ AA

Definitely Superior Art Gallery Gallery 1: Flying School-[ecole d’ aviation]-Diane Landry-Quebec City-International: A kinetic/musical installation of 24 colourful umbrellas moving as a hybrid of light and sound, exhibited worldwide! Gallery 2: Canadian Contemporary 14-Dr. Bob Chaudhuri: A new collection of paintings/prints/drawings by critically acclaimed Canadian artists big on the international art scene/featured in major art magazines. Gallery 3: Life Is But A Dream-Ernest Daetwyler-Toronto-[Swiss/Canadian]International: An interactive sound installation/pop culture reference of Sputnik, communicating the sounds of children’s toys through 30 proximity sensors. Gala Opening Reception will be held Saturday, March 30, 7-10 pm - enjoy artist talks, live music and catered refreshments. Part of DefSup’s Urban Infill downtown-wide exhibition. All ages/by donation.  definitelysuperior.com

March 3

March 31, 10am-4pm

Bluegrass Guild

Elf Hatchling Workshop

Vintage Pixie Studio Create an adorable elf hatchling in polymer clay. All materials supplied, and a light lunch is included. Students are required to bring a stylus or metal knitting needle for sculpting. No experience required. Cost is $68.  vintagepixiestudio.blogspot.com

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Gargoyle’s Grille & Ale No Cover ∙ 7 pm ∙ AA March 6

Open Mic Night

The Study $TBA ∙ 7 pm ∙ AA

Thunder Bay’s Got Talent Live Auditions – Round 1 The Foundry $15–$20 ∙ 7 pm ∙ AA March 8

The Camden Blues Band The Foundry $5 ∙ 9 pm ∙ 19+

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Crocks $10 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+ March 9 The Study $TBA ∙ 11 am ∙ AA

Beheading of a King, The Afterimage, and Take the Earth Beneath Us with Tapout and Fragments Black Pirates Pub $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+

SYKE presents: YL Male Voice Choir Hilldale Lutheran Church $20–$30 ∙ 8 pm ∙ AA

Unitarian Hall $15-$20 ∙ 8 pm ∙ AA

Black Light Party featuring DJs Jaqi Iraqi, Danikus, and Zanski

March 13

Black Pirates Pub $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+

Open Mic Night

Anita Eccleston Trio

The Study $TBA ∙ 7 pm ∙ AA

Thunder Bay’s Got Talent Live Auditions – Round 2 The Foundry $15-$20 ∙ 7 pm ∙ AA

Slaughterhouse Crocks $25 ∙ 8 pm ∙ 19+ March 15

The Foundry $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+ March 23

Bluegrass Guild

The Study $TBA ∙ 11 am ∙ AA

TBSO presents For Michael: The Music of Michael Jackson

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium $20–$45 ∙ 8 pm ∙ AA

Don’t You(,) Mean People?, Tapout, Point North, and Noise Redemption

SGFMS presents The Lost Fingers

Flipper Flanagan’s Flat Footed Four St. Patrick’s Day Bash

The Bay Street Bastards, Zack & The Morrises, The Straight And Narrow, and Pedestrian Lifestyle

Black Pirates Pub $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+

The Foundry $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+ March 16

Bluegrass Guild

The Study $TBA ∙ 11 am ∙ AA

Us as Them

The Foundry $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+ March 17

Take Me To The Pilot and Living The Story with MacKenzie Heights and Isaac Matthews Finlandia Club $8–$10 ∙ 7 pm ∙ AA

St. Patrick’s Day Bash featuring Portage & Main and White Ash Falls with DJ Rogue Crocks $5 ∙ 8 pm ∙ 19+ March 18

Finlandia Club $20–$25 ∙ 8 pm ∙ AA

Black Pirates Pub $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+

Jean-Paul De Roover CD Release Party The Foundry $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+ March 25

Masta Ace, Stricklin, Wordsworth, The Bundies, and DJ Wurlwind Crocks $15 ∙ 9 pm ∙ 19+ March 27

Open Mic Night

The Study $TBA ∙ 7 pm ∙ AA March 28

Born Ruffians and The Elwins The Apollo $12-$15 ∙ 8 pm ∙ 19+

Heart

TBSO presents Triple Play

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium $84–$124 ∙ 8 pm ∙ AA

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium $20–$45 ∙ 8 pm ∙ AA

March 20

March 29

Open Mic Night

The Study $TBA ∙ 7 pm ∙ AA

Thunder Bay’s Got Talent Live Auditions – Round 3 The Foundry $15-$20 ∙ 7 pm ∙ AA

Welcome Back to Dweezland featuring The Dweezils, Rock Truck, and Uhussie Black Pirates Pub $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+ March 30

Bluegrass Guild

The Study $TBA ∙ 11 am ∙ AA

Matt Blais Brought to you by:

The Foundry $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+

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Cross-Border Hopping By Marlene Wandel

’m the first person to champion Thunder Bay. I can wax philosophic ad nauseum about the great neighbourhoods, recent proliferation of good eateries, and proximity to wild and beautiful nature. Yet, disloyal as it is, my favourite neighbourhood is actually on the other side of the border. There’s something about Grand Marais that draws us there. It’s a siren call that’s hard to resist, especially if a pick up at Ryden’s is on the agenda; you’re as likely to see someone you know in Grand Marais as you are to see their name on a package waiting in that tantalizing back room. It doesn’t really feel like cross-border shopping to go to Grand Marais. Following the Lake Superior shore, the landscape seems to change after you enter the big old U.S. of A., but the essential northern-ness remains the same, and becomes even more charming. Sweet little woodsy homes nestle in the shelter of the trees, right across the street from the tempestuous shores of Lake Superior. It’s almost infuriating that such charming paradise is in another country—that Grand Marais is part of a nation that we as Canadians sometimes love to deplore.

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Everyone seems a bit more relaxed in Grand Marais. Maybe it’s because it’s a vacation town. Maybe it’s because it’s an hour earlier there, making it feel like someone handed you a free hour in the day. Maybe it’s just that the stores and eateries are in such close proximity to each other, so you can park the car once and meander about without having to worry about getting a parking ticket, because parking meters are just not charming enough to get a foothold there. If your feet get sore, there are at least a gazillion new pairs at the Ben Franklin—the land of the narrow aisles, where Stanfield longjohns and Dale of Norway sweaters rub shoulders in a store that

is a strange and fascinating hybrid of dollar store and upscale clothing store, with a shoe warehouse thrown in for good measure. Every second car on the street is a Subaru with a roof box, giving the distinct impression that all these people do is eat, buy shoes, and go skiing, with the occasional foray into fine arts and hobbies, because they have an art colony, for heaven’s sake. The place is colonized by art; it practically grows there. For those not so artistically inclined, there is a mini-industry teaching crafty wizardry at the North House Folk School, including a course in building your own coffin, which does beg the question of how to get it across the border. There is a distinct absence of messy industry cluttering up the sightlines; the olfactory nerves are never assaulted by the exhaust of any factory, but rather bathed in the gentle scent of Lake Superior, and on a good day, donuts. The local industry is keeping people happy, relaxed, and coming back for lunch (and shoes) another day. The only stressful part of the day is deciding where to eat. At the end of the day, after finding that perfect balance between honesty and practicality at the border, you give back that free hour relaxed, and hungry for more.

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