Verb Issue S201 (Aug 3-9, 2012)

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Texting Crackdown

Police Mull Harsher Repercussions For Cell Use Behind The Wheel P2

Where It’s At

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Mendel Exhibit Offers Alternative View Of Province P12

FolkFest

Celebrate Our City’s Cultural Diversity P10

Total Recall

Sci-Fi Remake Disappointing P15

KASKADE DJ Talks Form, Critics, And Fans P11

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Texting Drivers May Face Car Impoundment

Police Eye Significant Repercussions For Habitual Phone Use Behind The Wheel Alex J MacPherson

Obst thinks stiffer and more immediate consequences might increase saskatoon, SK — Saskatoon compliance. police are floating the idea of The law, which came into force impounding cars belonging to in January 2010, prohibits drivers habitual distracted drivers, an from using handheld devices. The idea that is getting attention penalty is a $280 fine and four deacross the province. merit points. Last year Saskatoon “What you’re seeing right now Police issued about 1,300 tickets. is an additional tool that we are “The Saskatoon Police do not l o o k ing at to take lightly the once again try “The point here is that fact that we may to get people to the use of a cellphone take somebody’s understand that can cause life-ending motor vehicle,” texting and usObst states. ing a cellphone problems.” “ We under-Grant Obst stand that the while driving is extremely dangerous,” says Staff taking of a motor vehicle can cause Sergeant Grant Obst, Saskatoon lifestyle problems. The point here Police Service. Despite “aggres- is that the use of a cellphone can sive enforcement,” Obst explains, cause life-ending problems. We’re compliance with the law does not tying to weigh one against the appear to be increasing. other.”

The Traffic Safety Act permits Obst said some drivers have told police to seize vehicles driven dan- police that they don’t agree with gerously or against the law, but the the law and will continue to use provision has not yet been used their phones, even if it results in to target chronic cell phone users. a ticket. “We’re not talking about

first-time offenders,” he explains.

Sergeant Andrew Puglia, who is in charge of traffic at the Regina Police Service, says seizures should be used to limit danger to the public.

“It’s about a police officer doing what he feels is in the best interest of public safety,” Puglia explains.

“How would a reasonable person look at that situation and make a decision from it?”

According to Puglia, Regina Police made 28 Highway Traffic Board seizures in 2011, none of which were related to cell phone use.

Explaining that every situation is different, as well as the fact that driving history is important, he says, “I think it comes down to articulation of the danger that the public… face as a result of the driving actions of a motorist.”

Officials at the Highway Traffic Board, which determines how long a vehicle is kept in impound, are comfortable with the idea.

“I have no problem with it,” David Wilton, chair of the Highway

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Traffic Board, told the StarPhoenix. “Cellphone use [while driving] doesn’t seem to be dropping…

Maybe seizing the car will have the impact that’s needed.”

Representatives of the Prince Albert Police Service and the Moose Jaw Police Service say that while there are no plans for specific projects targeting cell phone users, they are not opposed to seizing vehicles belonging to dangerous drivers.

Kwei Quaye, assistant vice president of traffic safety services at SGI,

says police should be “judicious” in seizing vehicles.

“We believe [seizure] should be used more as an exception than the rule,” he explained, adding that the section was designed for instances of “extreme danger” to the public.

Quaye suggested that if the act is routinely used to seize vehicles belonging to chronic cell phone users, new legislation specifically targeting those drivers should be enacted.

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SK Weekly Wage Growth Best In Country

Though Earnings Are Increasing, Province Still Faces Issues With Affordability Alex J MacPherson

by a huge margin. However, as a government official explains, those Saskatoon, SK — Saskatch- numbers may be even better than ewan workers are riding a wave they seem. of average weekly earnings in“It’s linked with inflation,” says creases, new data from Statistics Alastair MacFadden, executive Canada shows. director labour Between May “[W]e also know that market policy and 2011 and May there are many expenses program develop2012, average associated with living in ment at Saskatchweekly earnings ewan Ministry of in the province Saskatchewan…” th e Eco n o my.

-Cam Broten “Wage growth is swelled by 5.4 percent, to $897.80. Saskatchewan’s important, but when a person is year-over-year growth tied with getting a paycheque, there is also Newfoundland and Labrador as cost growth.” the best in the country and eclipsed According to MacFadden, the the national rate, just 2.5 percent, inflation rate in Saskatchewan was

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1.5 percent last year, meaning the inflation-adjusted increase was 3.9 percent. By contrast, Newfoundland and Labrador experienced 2.5 percent inflation, which depressed their growth figure to just 2.9 percent.

“We’re staying ahead of inflation,” MacFadden says when asked what the numbers mean for Saskatchewan workers. “The dollar

power is being maintained. In fact, it’s even stronger. Your purchasing power as an employee is better than it was a year ago. Not only are you being paid more, but you’ve got more disposable [income], hopefully, because the increases are ahead of inflation.”

In raw dollars, Saskatchewan has the fourth-highest average weekly wage in the country, behind

Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, and the Yukon. Alberta employees earned a nationwide high $1,057.08 per week in May. In Saskatchewan, the highest wages were found in industries related to mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction. Employees in this sector earned an average of $1,940.10 each week in May. And although employees working in accommodation and food services earned a province-wide low of $358.03, their wages rose by 2.4 percent between May 2011 and May 2012.

Cam Broten, opposition critic for employment, notes that, “when people earn more money, that is a good thing.” However, he is concerned that the statistics do not accurately represent “the gap, which may be growing, between rich and poor.”

Pointing to the disparity between high and low wages — a difference of more than $1,500 per week — Broten states, “we also know that there are many expenses associated with living in Saskatchewan, whether it’s tuition for students or whether it’s housing, which continues to be a struggle for people.”

Broten suggested that addressing affordability issues, things that affect the bottom line, especially tuition, housing and utilities, could be an effective way to close the gap.

“In the places where government can have a role in ensuring that life remains as affordable as it can be, I think it’s important to take those steps,” he states.

Broten also pointed out that as of September 1st, Saskatchewan will have, at $9.50, the lowest minimum wage in the country.

“It might seem counterintuitive,” he says, pointing at the province’s prosperity.

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Modern Culture Much Older Than Thought Adam Hawboldt

Pretoria, south africa — Modern culture has been around for over 40,000 years — which is roughly 30,000 years earlier than previously thought.

A group of international

researchers recently excavated 44,000-year-old poison-tipped arrows and jewelry made of ostrich eggs at Border Cave, close to South Africa’s border with Swaziland.

Researchers say the Border Cave people used the poisoned arrows to hunt wild game and put spiral

engravings on their arrowheads to mark ownership. What’s more, a chemical analysis of residue on a wooden stick reveals it had been used to hold a poison containing ricinoleic acid — the earliest evidence for the use of poison.

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Lady Road Rage Women Angrier Behind Wheel Adam Hawboldt

toronto, on — Next time you’re driving down the street and someone starts honking their horn, screaming or giving you the finger, chances are it will be a woman.

Or at least that’s what new research suggests.

Conducted by Harris Interactive and sponsored by CareerBuilder. com, the study of more than 3,800 U.S. commuters found that 61 percent of women admitted to experiencing moments of road rage, compared to 56 percent of men.

The finding highlights what some psychologists have long held to be true.

“Women are much more ver- getting in fights with other drivers bal than men, so around them. they’re more likely “Women are much …

T h e s u r ve y to voice their frus- more likely to voice their also showed that tration,” Dr. Sam frustration.” younger driver K larreich tells were more prone -Sam Klarreich to road rage than Global News.

What’s more, the study also older, more seasoned drivers. found that drivers who have lonIn slightly better (and more seager commutes often have higher sonal) news, the survey indicates stress levels, which, in turn, can that incidents of road rage then to lead to more incidents of road rage. decrease during the hotter summer So much so that nine of 10 long- months. distance commuters admitted to Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.

Pop Music All Sounds The Same ADAM HAWBOLDT

and lyrical content into data, to map the course of pop music between Madrid, spain — You’ve prob- 1955 and 2010. ably heard someone from an older What they found was that while generation saying something along loudness has increased since the the lines of: “Holy crap, all this mod- 1950’s, the tone, timbre and types ern music sounds of sounds being the same!” “[T]he tone, timbre and used by musicians Well, as it turns types of sounds being has narrowed sigout, they’re right. used by musicians has nificantly.

A study, con“[There’s] eviducted by the narrowed significantly.” dence of a pro-Joan Serra gressive homogSpanish National Research Council, analyzed an ar- enization of the musical discourse,” chive known as the Million Song Joan Serra, who led the study, tells Dataset, which breaks down audio Reuters. “The diversity of transitions between note combinations — roughly speaking chords plus At A Glance melodies — has consistently diminColosseum tilt — Apparently the ished in the past 50 years.”

Tower of Pisa isn’t the only building The study was also the first to that’s leaning in Italy — Rome’s Colos- conduct a large-scale measurement seum has started to tilt, with its south of “intrinsic loudness” — the volside now 40 centimetres below the ume a song is recorded at. north. Officials are currently investigatThe study’s findings support the ing whether it needs urgent repairs. long-standing claim that the music The Colosseum, which hosted gladi- industry is engaged in a “loudness ator fights, is nearly 2,000 years old. war”.

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Offbeat

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Musician Forgets Priceless Stradivarius On Train Adam Hawboldt

Pray On The Go Many Faiths’ Prayers In Booth Adam Hawboldt

Oliver Sturm.

“Though the Pray-O-Mat is a bit Manchester, united king- tongue-in-cheek, there is a serious dom — Getting a little spiritual message to what we’re doing,” says guidance has gotten even more project leader and senior architecconvenient, now that a British ture lecturer Ralf Brand. research team “Successful ha s u nve i l e d “Successful multi-faith multi-faith spaces the Pray-O-Mat spaces do not need to be do not need to be booth. flashy or expenflashy or expensive.”

Picture a phosive.”

-Ralf Brand to booth you’d The booth feasee in the mall, one of the ones tures choices from Aborigine devowith the curtains. tional songs to Jewish prayers, so Now picture that instead of now Christians, Buddhists, Muslims a camera inside there is a touch or even just curious passers-by can screen with 300 pre-recorded stop by, touch the screen, draw the prayers in 65 different languages. curtain and immerse themselves in The machine, which is free to private contemplation. use, was designed by German artist Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.

Wife ‘Cooks’ Savings By Mistake Adam Hawboldt

sydney, australia — A Sydney, Australia man has lost his life savings after storing it in his oven.

After the unnamed man sold his Toyota Supra, he figured he’d hide the $15,000 in the oven. Unfortunately, his wife decided to

bake some chicken nuggets for the couple’s daughters and poof!

The savings went up in smoke. “[She] never used it,” the man told NineMSN.com, as to why he hid the money in the oven. After, the man attempted to deposit the money at his bank; they refused.

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Offbeat At A Glance Medieval thieves — Talk about the

perfect robbery outfit. A gang of thieves dressed as knights from the days of old armed themselves with swords and recently robbed a medieval

festival in Bitche, near the French-German border. The appropriately clad group made off with nearly $25,000 dollars. They are still at large. zFeedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.

bern, switzerland — And here’s yet another reason why you should be careful who you loan things to.

Not too long ago, an unnamed musician forgot a rare Stradivarius

violin on a train in Switzerland.

Lucky for him, a fellow passenger found the instrument and turned it in to the Bern train station’s lost and found.

While the actual value of the instrument has not been released, one thing is for darn sure — it is

wildly expensive.

See, the Stradivarius violin is very rare; only about 600 of the violins exist today.

As for a ballpark price, well, a well-preserved Stradivarius sold for $15.9 million at an auction in 2011.

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Food

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Mushrooms are neither plant nor animal — they’re fungi.

But, like animals, mushrooms take in oxygen for their digestion and metabolism, then “exhale” carbon monoxide as waste.

are made up of ■90Mushrooms percent water Ancient Romans called ■mushrooms “food of the gods” and served them on festive occasions

The earliest evidence of ■mushrooms being used as

food is a bowl of field mushrooms that was found in a Bronze Age home near Nola, Italy

preserve mushrooms, ■theyTo can be dried, canned, frozen or pickled

Small Town Love At Stan’s Place

Photos: Courtesy of Adam Hawboldt

From The Food To The Atmosphere, This Pub Is Cozy And Fun Adam Hawboldt

The sign above Stan’s Place says it’s a small town bar in a big city.

And that’s not just lip service.

The moment you walk through

the door of Stan’s, you can’t help priced. but get the feeling you’ve been Now I don’t know about you, but in a place like this before. Maybe for me, there are a few main staples in Assiniboia or Dalmeny or Da- of pub grub: chicken wings, burgvidson. There’s Big Buck Hunter in ers, steak and beer. Yes, obviously the corner, pool tables at the far there are other dishes common end, TVs stuck on to this cuisine, but sports channels, “Tossed in a minced garlic in pubs from here VLTs in the back sauce, these T-wings were to Ontario to Newroom, a small a finger-licking good…” foundland, you’ll stage for a band, always find wings, -Adam Hawboldt burgers, steak and and a couple of regulars at the bar enjoying a cool, beer. Guaranteed. So that’s what I afternoon pint. ordered at Stan’s.

Then there’s the menu.

For starters I went with the TIt’s not chic or metropolitan, wings. Now, unlike some small town but that wouldn’t work here. The pubs — where you’re served tiny, food at Stan’s is exactly what you’d overcooked wings that are more expect to find in a small town pub sauce than chicken — the wings at — filling, simple and reasonably Stan’s are plump and meaty. Tossed in a minced garlic sauce, these Twings were a finger-licking good meal in and of themselves.

But that was just the first course — up next was the burger.

Piled high with cheese, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce and pickles, Stan’s burgers are made in-house and served with a heaping portion of homemade, hand-sliced fries. The fries were full of down-home goodness, just like ma used to make. And the burger was pretty darn good,

too. Especially the bun, which was buttered and tossed on the grill.

For the finale, I ordered a steak and asked Stan to grab me a pint of draft. It didn’t matter to me what kind, his choice would be fine.

And boy was I surprised! The beer was a Mexican brew that’s made in-house. It was crisp and refined — a perfect pint for a warm summer’s day.

As for the steak, well, at Stan’s they just don’t throw it on a plate with some potatoes and veggies.

No. The potatoes, veggies and garlic toast come on one plate, and the steak is served sizzling to your table on a piping hot skillet. Lightly seasoned and topped with lemony mushrooms (yum!), my steak was grilled to delicious perfection.

When all was said and done, I took a look at the bill and realized I just got all that for around 30 bucks.

Turns out, even the prices at Stan’s are small town.

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Stan’s Place Address: 110 Ruth Street East Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9:30am2:00am

Reservations: 665-9000

Opinion

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SK Should Adopt The Practice Of BYOW

Bringing Your Own Wine To Restaurants Is Good For Customers, The Industry the Editors of Verb

And if you ask any restauranteur, the more butts they have in their seats, saskatoon, sk — Alberta, the better things generally are.

Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Ontario On the other hand, you have and Quebec: what do these five the customers. For them (for you), places have in common? a BYOW policy gives you the opporYes, they’re all Canadian provinc- tunity to match your dinner with a es and, yes, they all contain bodies nice bottle of wine at a lower cost. of water, trees, cities and buildings. Plus, should you not finish the enBut what else? tire bottle, you’d Well, in all of “[R]estaurants could be able to recork the aforemen- benefit by making a profit it and take the retioned provinces, from corking fees while mains home. it’s legal to bring In B.C ., Ian your own wine carrying less cost.”

Tostenson, presi-Verb’s editors dent of the British into restaurants, pay a corkage fee and have it with Columbia Restaurants and Food your meal.

Services Association, says the resNot a bad idea right? British taurant industry has welcomed the Columbia didn’t think so. That’s “common sense change” with open why, just last month, their provin- arms. And so should we. cial government passed legislation And since changing legislation, giving restaurants the choice to particularly when it comes to liquor, become BYOW establishments, and can be a complicated affair, we think we feel the same should be done this is something our government in Saskatchewan.

Don’t get us wrong. We’re not saying all restaurants in our province should be forced by policy to allow patrons to bring in their own wine. But what we are saying is they should have the choice.

In Montreal, the choice to go “Apportez Votre Vin” (Bring Your Own Wine) has made restaurant dining more attractive to many.

The same goes for restaurants in the United Kingdom, where The Guardian has described the BYOW movement as a “revolution” of the restaurant industry.

In fact, a BYOW policy could be win-win for all involved. On the one hand, participating restaurants could benefit by making a profit from corking fees while carrying less cost. A BYOW policy could also, like in Montreal and the UK, inspire more people to go out for dinner.

should tackle, post-haste.

The only question that remains is: how much should the corkage fee be?

In other provinces, the going rate is somewhere in the neighbourhood of $10 to $30. We feel Saskatchewan should try to operate somewhere in that range. But instead of having the price set by the government, we should let the restaurant owners set their fees appropriately to remain competitive and, eventually, a mutually beneficial corkage fee will emerge.

Not only would a BYOW policy of this nature help restaurant owners create a new type of dining experience, not only would it give wine lovers more options, but it would also show the voting public that our government is open and willing to change, particularly in an area where it has demonstrated archaic, heavy-handed behaviour

in the past.

And by our count, that’s a

win-win-win scenario.

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Celebrate Cultural Diversity At FolkFest Come Explore The Food, Drink And Entertainment Of Any Of The 16 Pavilions Adam Hawboldt

Laos’ national dish. That being said, however, mak hoong is still a very Saskatoon, SK — True or popular (and very delicious) treat false: Mak hoong (a spicy sal- from the land-locked Southeast ad made from Asian country. shredded papa- “We want keep adding And you can try it ya) is the nation- new things that make for yourself if you al dish of Laos. [FolkFest] interesting…” visit the Laos paYou have 15 vilion during the -Terri Rau 2012 Saskatoon seconds to decide. We’ll wait while you make FolkFest. You can also try Sien Sayour decision. vanh (succulent beef jerky) or their Waiting. Waiting. Still waiting. favourite beer, Beerlao.

And … time’s up!

New to the festival this year The answer is false. A sour, spicy (along with the Oromo and Central meat salad called larb is actually America & Mexico pavilions), the

Photo: courtesy of the Saskatoon Folk Festival

Laos pavilion will also introduce visitors to the unique sounds of

their bamboo pipes and elegantly costumed dancers gracefully performing the “lumvong.”

This is the kind of stuff most people in Saskatoon have never seen before. And that’s precisely what FolkFest organizers are aiming for.

“There’s a lot about FolkFest that we don’t want to change,” admits executive director, Terri Rau. “But, on the other hand, we always want to keep tweaking things. We want keep adding new things that make it interesting for our patrons.”

Since 1980, the FolkFest has put the multi-cultural mosaic of Saskatoon front and centre in the summer spotlight, providing people with a way to explore different cultures without ever having to leave the city.

“I think we should be proud of the diversity of this city,” says Rau. “It’s something to celebrate. And I think FolkFest highlights that.”

Featuring 16 pavilions spread across the city — each offering its own unique food, drinks, entertainment, cultural displays, and more — and with three bus routes that will take you to the front door of all them, FolkFest is an event that injects Saskatoon with a dose of deliciously diversified life.

“You can actually feel the buzz in the city,” says Rau. “People are out and about, traveling to different pavilions, enjoying themselves … People are making this a ‘must see’ event on their summer schedule.”

Most visitors select a handful of pavilions that they “must see” before the festival comes to an end.

Others, however, are a tad more ambitious.

“The average is about eight pavilions,” says Rau, “but some people try to get to them all. I don’t know how they do it. It’s a lot to take in.

But some make it their mission.”

The 2012 Saskatoon FolkFest runs from August 16th until the 18th.

Passports for the festival are $15, but children under 12 can get in free if accompanied by an adult.

Oh, and speaking of children, FolkFest is keen to cater to their needs as well.

“All the pavilions have interactive children areas where kids are showing other kids things about their cultures—how to write their name in a new language, how to say things, how to do new dance steps,” explains Rau. For more information, visit www. saskatoonfolkfest.ca Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.

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Kaskade: Producer Reveals The DJ’s Soul Photo: courtesy of the artist Caesar Sebastian

Electronic Dance Musician On The Form, The Critics, And Those Who Love It Alex J MacPherson

a glossy counterpoint to dubstep’s sandpaper rasp. And Kaskade has Saskatoon, SK — It’s difficult made perfecting it his life’s work. to overstate the impact of rock “I got involved with this music and roll. When it appeared, a re- and discovered it when only a few verberating shockwave of brash- people were paying attention to it, ness and swaggering overconfi- especially here in North America,” dence expanded h e e x p lain e d. outward with “I understand the “There were these dizzying speed confusion … [e]lectronic pioneer guys that from Chuck Ber- music is new…” were breaking out ry’s amplifier. It and doing some-Kaskade thing very differwas raw and it was real and it hasn’t dissipated. ent — this post-disco sound. It atElectronic dance music, on the tracted me and it always was about other hand, spent years incubat- the music. I always go back to that.” ing in grimy underground clubs Although Kaskade rode the and makeshift bedroom studios same wave that carried producbefore bursting, fully realized, ers like Deadmau5 and Skrillex to into the mainstream. commercial and critical success, his “I’m just in shock at the size significant body of work undercuts and the growth over the past few accusations of bandwagon jumpyears,” says Kaskade, whose real ing. He has recorded seven albums name is Ryan Raddon. “Over the last of original material, the most recent 20 years it’s been this slow steady of which, Fire & Ice, debuted inside build — and all of a sudden every- the Billboard top twenty. He has one’s paying attention.” done more remixes than he can Kaskade is a house DJ and pro- count, and has demonstrated his ducer, a respected voice and one versatility by reimagining the work of the brightest lights in the field of artists as diverse as Katy Perry of electronic dance music. He spe- and Hall & Oates. cializes in house music, a form that “For me,” he says, “sonically emerged in the ‘80s and is still be- and musically, I want it to be ining refined. It is smooth and soulful, teresting. I was into this music in

the beginning because it sounded different. The minute it starts to sound redundant…that’s when I need to start thinking outside the box.”

Kaskade is one of the most prolific electronic dance music (EDM) artists working today, but his talent is not enough to shield him from the form’s critics.

“I understand the confusion,” he says, after a pause. “I get it. Traditionally, you’re used to looking at somebody onstage and they have a microphone and they’re singing.

Electronic music is new, and a lot of the magic happens in the studio.”

This is the critical point, as the roots of EDM lead inexorably to the titans of classical music. The genius of classical music lies not in the individual performances, but in the arrangement — the way the composer manipulates sounds on a piece of paper. The modern electronic musician is just a composer with a laptop.

“I love that,” Kaskade laughed when I explained this theory. “That’s what it is, the electronic musician is the composer — he’s standing up there with all these elements to make a song, and then we break it down and reconstruct it onstage

with laptops.”

Kaskade’s performances are moments of collective euphoria stitched together with music and light and the indelible joy that accompanies any concert. It may not be conventional, but there’s no denying that Kaskade has soul. And that’s what music should be about.

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Where It’s At Offers Alternate View Of Province Alex J MacPherson

and contemplating some of the works, and thinking about this Saskatoon, SK — Saskatch- place as an outsider,” says Troy ewan has recently become one of Gronsdahl, who works as a curator the most affluent provinces in Can- at the Mendel. “She was conceiving ada, an idea that has been widely this as a sketch of a place.” proliferated. Sometimes, though, Gronsdahl says Fraser’s “fresh autobiography is perspective” is more fiction than “[I]t’s difficult to celebrate o b j e c t i v e y e t fact, and only an … your hometown if you sensitive. “I think outsider can re- are … connected to the when you’re from veal the truth. a place, it’s diffiThis is the idea problems of a place…” cult to celebrate, -Troy Gronsdahl in some ways, behind Where It’s At, a showcase of the Mendel Art your hometown if you are intimateGallery’s permanent collection. Cu- ly connected to the problems of a rated by Sandra Fraser, who is from place, which is often what happens Ontario, Where It’s At reflects our when you’re a young person,” he successes and our failures in a way says. “You sometimes don’t think no resident of the province could. about the really positive things “Sandra spent a lot of time re- about your community.” searching our recent acquisitions But this realization of self we are

experiencing can have a darker side.

David Garneau’s “Lost” depicts one of the most infamous photographs in the city’s history: an image of Neil Stonechild’s frozen corpse in a field north of the city. It is a pastiche of styles that is at once a reflection, a eulogy, and a hope for the future.

“We are a settler community,” Gronsdahl says. “We are also having to reconcile the colonial histories with moving forwards as a diverse, cosmopolitan place.”

Citing works by Garneau and Lori Blondeau, Gronsdahl says it’s often too convenient to create celebratory exhibitions that don’t address the hard parts of our history.

Innocence and experience are two sides of the same coin, and Where It’s At recognizes both.

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Five Qs With Mam

Actor Ethan Le Phong On ABBA’s L Alex J MacPherson

Mamma Mia! fuses the music of ABBA, one of the strangest and most wonderful pop acts of all time, to a moving story of love and

redemption. I caught up with Ethan Le Phong, who plays Pepper in the North American touring cast, to chat about the enduring popularity of the show. I reached Le Phong by phone in Cleveland.

Alex J MacPherson: How did you get involved in this production?

Ethan Le Phong: I’ve been with the show from the very beginning.

Two years with this cast. I auditioned in “I keep the au LA … [a]fter my first laughing, and initial audition they goal for the sh gave me a callback a year later, and then I finally got the part … And now I get to play Pepper, the one role I really wanted.

AJM: Why does Pepper, the bartender, appeal to you?

ELP: I think it’s a comedy role, it’s a great feature and I get some fun lines. And I get to play with a very attractive woman every night, so what’s not to like about it? And I keep the audience laughing, and that’s my goal for the show — I get a thrill out of that.

AJM: When you’re onstage can you relax a bit and have fun, or is it always like work?

ELP: I get up and I do my, I don’t want to say job because it is fun, and I’m proving my age. The role requires somebody to be early twenties. I’m in my thirties and I’m still kicking it, so I’m proud of what I’m able to do. I’m representing the older age category.

AJM: What does being a cast member of Mamma Mia! mean to you?

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Collective Soul Talks Touring, And 20 Years In The Business Alex J MacPherson

mma Mia!

Photo: courtesy of Joan Marcus

Lasting Popularity

ELP: My second year in London, I went over there to do The King and I in 2000, and a friend of mine from the States came over. I took two days off and we did a marathon of musicals that were in London.

M a m m a M i a ! , the London cast, was open. That was my first introduction to Mamma Mia! I thought it was one of the most hilarious, amazing shows I’d udience ever seen. I loved the catalogue of ABBA d that’s my music and the great how…” discovery there was, -Ethan Le Phong like, half the songs I didn’t realize ABBA even wrote. My journey started when I first saw it in London, I saw a friend of mine play it in the Vegas tour, and I thought one day my turn will come.

AJM: Given that audiences are so familiar with the show, how flexible can you be in terms of interpreting the character and the general feel of the production?

ELP: Most people who come see the show, they already know the show, so they’re expecting the same energy they saw before. I like to bring my own take, my own energy into my character, and make it as unique as possible. A musical like Mamma Mia!, a lot of people think it’s a lot of fluff and enjoyment, but I think what we have to do is be as sincere as possible and find the humour in that. Sometimes you can take it to slapstick, but our audiences are very smart — the more truthful you can be, the better.

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attributing the band’s success to a broad range of tastes. “You can’t Saskatoon, SK — If success in really pigeonhole us, to be honest.” the music business is gauged by beAlthough the band hasn’t reing ever-present, it’s difficult to top leased a record since Collective Soul Collective Soul. Now, after almost — which most people call Rabbit, 20 years of nonstop hit-making, to differentiate it from 1995’s ColEd Roland, Dean Roland, Will Tur- lective Soul — Turpin says that’s pin and Joel Kosche are mulling going to change: the past, the fu“We have plans ture, and the road “I think there’s some to record a record ahead for their strength in that, that we this year and reGeorgia-based are known for our music.” lease one in 2013,” rock outfit. he explains. “We -Will Turpin should be smat“I’d have to say the short answer is no,” Turpin says tering the public with all kinds of when I ask whether he ever expect- Collective Soul stuff to celebrate ed to be playing 20 years after Hints 20 years. Then we’ll probably chill Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid out for a little bit … and see what blew up in 1993. “I knew that as a we want to do next.” group we were one of the bands Before that milestone, however, that’s going to make one record, Turpin and company are taking the two records, and get better on the show on the road — again. Whether third record, the fourth record. I you’ve been following Collective knew we had a wealth of material. Soul since the very beginning or But 20 years? That’s a whole other not, he promises their show will question.” be a good time.

Collective Soul’s ability to stay relevant can be attributed to two things, I think. First, it’s all but impossible to find a bar band that can’t do a passable cover of “Shine” Where It’s At Mendel Art Gallery or “Hollywood.” Imitation is a sin- Where: Now ‘til Sept 16 cere form of flattery, and there’s When: Cost: Free! no question that Collective Soul have written some of the great bar Mamma Mia! rock anthems of our time. More Where: TCU Place August 11-12 importantly, however, is their broad When: Cost: $59-79 @ tcutickets.ca appeal. People who like alt-rock like them. People who like hard Collective Soul rock like them. And people who Where: Saskatoon Exhibition When: August 11 like pop like them.

Cost: Free with EX admission “[I]t is certainly an asset and it is Want some coverage for your upcoming part of longevity,” Turpin explains, event? Email layout@verbnews.com ASAP!

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“I think there’s some strength in that,” he says, “that we are known

for our music.”

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Safety An Endearing Sleeper Hit

Solid Ensemble Cast Bring Charming, Nuanced Performances Safety Not Guaranteed

Runtime: 86 Minutes Rated: PG Adam Hawboldt It’s nice to see Aubrey Plaza challenging herself.

Normally when you see her on screen — whether in Parks and Recreation, or in movies like Scott Pilgrim vs. the World — Plaza is in a supporting role, playing a quirky,

mopey, vaguely irritated character who always seems to be hiding a deep dark secret. But in the indie sleeper hit Safety Not Guaranteed, Plaza steps into the spotlight as a leading lady, and boy oh boy does she do a bang-up job.

As Darius, a disillusioned intern working at a trendy Seattle magazine, Plaza digs down deep and plays Darius with heart, soul and a subtle vulnerability that really lets the character shine. If she can put together a few more performances like this, and if she keeps choosing her movies wisely (so far she’s been spot on with Scott Pilgrim, Mystery Team, Funny People), one

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day Aubrey Plaza could very well be and Arnau (Karan Soni) — to help a household Hollywood name. And him track down the person who hopefully that happens. Because placed this ad. That person, it turns if nothing else, in her first starring out, is a guy named Kenneth Calrole, Plaza proves she has the cha- loway (The League’s Mark Duplass), a risma, screen presence and acting peculiar and paranoid grocery clerk chops to carry a who is convinced “Plaza steps into the movie. he’s figured out Not that Safety spotlight as a leading lady how time travel Not Guaranteed and, boy oh boy, does she works and longs needed her to do a bang-up job.” to go back to 2001 carry it. Because right a wrong.

-Adam Hawboldt to no matter how Duplass keeps the you slice it, Safety Not Guaranteed audience guessing as to just how is one helluva movie. batsh*t crazy Kenneth is and, while Directed by newcomer Colin you’re trying to figure it out, a budTrevorrow and written by Derek ding romance begins to blossom Connolly, Safety Not Guaranteed between him and Darius. begins in earnest with a strange Oh, and I forgot to mention, Safeclassified ad that reads “WANTED: ty Not Guaranteed won the Waldo Someone to go back in time with Scott Screenwriting Award and was me. This is not a joke. … Must bring nominated for the Grand Jury Prize your own weapons. … Safety not at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. guaranteed.”

Yep. It’s that good.

The ad is seen by a magazine Safety Not Guaranteed is curwriter named Jeff (Jake Johnson) rently being screened at the Roxy who, in need of a story, enlists the Theatre. aid of two interns — Darius (Plaza) Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.

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Remake Of Total Recall Disappointing

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Colin Farrell, Cool Special Effects Can’t Save Warmed Up Replay Of 1990 Film Total Recall

Runtime: 118 Minutes Rated: PG Adam Hawboldt In 1966, the American sci-fi writer Philip K. Dick penned the excellent, award-winning short story called “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale.”

In it, an ordinary everyman named Douglas Quail wants to go to Mars. Problem is, he can’t afford it. So Quail goes to a company called REKAL Inc. to get fake memories of Mars implanted in his mind. During the implant process it’s revealed that Quail is actually an undercover government assassin with a head full of dangerous secrets.

“We Can Remember It For You Wholesale” is a brilliant piece of scifi that was thought to be unfilmable because most of the story takes place in the character’s head.

Then, in 1990, along came director Paul Verhoeven, who turned Dick’s short story into a movie called Total Recall. And, if we’re being honest here, he did a pretty darn good job of it.

When the movie came out, its star, Arnold Schwarzenegger, was nearing the height of his popularity. Verhoeven understood this and gave Arnold the go-ahead to act, well, like Arnold. Which meant as the secret assassin Douglas Quaid (notice the subtle name change!) he kicked copious amounts of ass

and dropped one-liners like they Britain and the “Colony” — better were hot. known to you as Australia.

The movie went on to gross Quaid, a worker in the Colony, more than $250 million worldwide is plagued by a reoccurring dream and was well-received by fans and in which his life is in peril. So, one critics alike. day, Quaid goes to Rekall (just like Fast forward 22 years, and for in previous versions) to have happy some unknown, ungodly, unfath- memories implanted in order to get omable reason, some relief. director Len Wise- “[I]f you have seen the Q u a i d (a n d man (Underworld) first Total Recall, you others) come to decided it’d be a probably might want to realize there’s good idea to put more in his head his own spin on skip the remake…” than just dreams -Adam Hawboldt and, well, if you Total Recall.

This time around Quaid is played saw the Schwarzenegger flick, you

by Colin Farrell (Tigerland, In Bruges). have an idea of where the story And while the whole implant/real goes from here. vs. fake memories/unknown assasAnd if you have seen the first sin angle still remains, the biggest Total Recall, you probably might difference between Wiseman’s To- want to skip the remake — unless, tal Recall and the story that Dick of course, you like disappointment. and Verhoeven told is that in the Sure, the special effects are cool2012 there is no Mars. er in the new installment, and yes Instead, the remake of Total Re- Colin Farrell is a much better actor call takes place in a future where the than Arnold ever dreamt of being.

Earth is nearly uninhabitable. The But when you get past all that, only “livable” places left are Great the new Total Recall is nothing more

than a warmed up replay of the original.

What’s more, it suffers from a lack of Arnold and his cheesy, perfectly timed one liners.

I can’t believe I just wrote that,

but it’s true.

Okay, maybe that’s a tad harsh.

But, by and large, the new Total Recall isn’t what you’d call a “good” movie.”

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This Week: Trades For Teens Last week we asked what you thought about teens leaving high school early to enter the trades, and here’s what you had to say.

Next week’s topic: see page 9 — do you think Saskatchewan

On Topic Letting students opt out of a high school diploma seems ridiculous. It’s hard to do anything without having a high school

should adopt a Bring Your Own Wine policy? Text FEEDBACK and your thoughts about the topic (or anything else) to 306–881-VERB (8372) and you could see your text printed in next week’s issue! diploma these days.

Is it really a big deal if they stick around for an extra couple years, then go to trade school? Nope!

Ur opinion is way off base.

I don’t agree with much of what the Verb has to say. But I do agree with the high school change. I think we would even see less drop outs.

Giving kids the option to opt out of a traditional education is smart and would be better for everyone involved.

Totally disagree.

Keeping kids in school until Grade 12 is the best thing for them.

How many teens would beg off school but not go on to do something else? You’re giving them a way out where they don’t have to do anything. It’s irresponsible.

Off Topic Re: “City Eyes Intoxicating Pigeons, Deporting Them,” Offbeat page, July 27th issue

Deporting Pigeons: LOL, have they ever heard that pigeons are used to deliver messages over large distances, because they always find the way home?!

They might need a day longer though, because of the headache after the vine consumption!

Re: “Flying In Canada Costs Way Too Much,” Opinion page, July 20th issue

to people that fly.until canada has population of 200 million to keep cost down.just suffer paying more and get a brain Re: “Flying In Canada Costs Way Too Much,” Opinion page, July 20th issue

Stop complaining about airport fees already. It would be cheaper if you stayed home. Things are more costly these

days. It’s just a sign of the times.

Re: “Regina, Province Push On With Stadium,” Local page, July 27th issue

put the money of new stadium into roads for cars and bikes.and into housing.

Re: “Regina, Province Push On With Stadium,” Local page, July 27th issue

How about road repair before The Wall Fiacco Domeless The public should be allowed to calling people that text while driving. At least their license plates could be registered as people that violate the law. I realize that the police have to see them texting to issue a ticket but it really pisses me off when I see drivers on the wrong side of the road because of texting while driving.

Every person has a purpose in life, they just have to find it, it may take years to do so but they will find it, I discovered my purpose, my purpose is to take care of my pets, to help the animals that need help and to love all creatures great and small. To care about the environment and recycle that can be recycled and to hope for a better future for this world we live in.

We just need a lot more people to care for these things as much as I do. Think before you throw that paper in the garbage and that tin, plastick and other things that can be recycled and care for the animals that are not even your pet. I hope this message gets through to people! YB

Texts My pay as you go cell phone saved my life a few years ago when I was homeless. Found a job found a place to stay with it.

DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND SPRAY CHEESE? I’VE LOOKED EVERYWHERE. IF YOU KNOW LET ME KNOW THANKS! :-) Society should go back to having a day of rest. Seems like there is less and less time for people to spend with their families or taking time for themselves. We don’t always have to be so busy.

Having no winter this year sure screwed up the summer. It’s hotter than the lowest level of hell.

Horroscopes suck for everyone this week... even the news paper rack at the airport fell apart. It’s a sign.

Looking for a place.

Looked at some suites in a 100 yr old building.

Tiny! People didn’t have as much didn’t need as much a 100 yrs ago.

RE: “I seen so many grammer and spelling mistakes in the feedback section.

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Their driving me crazy!” Totally makes me laugh at the silly person who sent that in last week. It should say “they’re” maybe he/she should figure out his/her grammer before complaining.

Also, to everyone so “fed up” with poor g&s so what! Freedom of speech however anyone wants to express it.

Its so hot in Saskatoon I wasn’t even halfway done a Slurpee and it had melted! Let’s enjoy this amazing Summer heat while we can!

I’m tired of seeing commercials about nurses and how they can’t be in a profession without a passion for it. If it didn’t pay as well as it does, how many nurses would still be doing it because of their ‘passion’ for it?

It’s mostly about the money. I don’t think you would deny that fact.

It really amazes me that the people that park their cars in fire lanes (perfect example Lawson Mall) just to get their coffees or go to the bank. Are you people really that lazy?

To the person who texted humans are the only species who

kill their own...get out from under your rock!

Maybe watch some Nat Geo Wild! Jeeze

credit to buyers

HUMAN ARE ONLY SPIECIES TO HURT THIER OWN. This is not true many primates and other animals kill thier own read a book!

I can’t believe dollerama already has halloween stuff it’s only Augest

humans are NOT the only species that hurt or kill their own. have you ever seen a dog and cat fight? Crawl out from under your rock The writing in the verb is getting a bit contradictory and too biased. Think I’ll give the Metro a try.

Lana c+trevor I Forever Moving with shopping carts is DOWNtown!

Things will be great when you’re there!

Hey YB sorry to hear about your dog talk to the vet about medication it can take to stop/ease the seizures as a pet owner I feel your pain.

Two kinds of Gov’nt BS!! We here in this province Affordable housing and Safety in Uranium Mining!!

How about selling shares to raise funds Give a SK income tax

What do you guys look like?

I love reading St. Joseph’s church signs!

Keep it up!

Give peas a chance.

24 th Street east of 4th Avenue needs a good paving job right to Spadina. It’s way too bumpy!

Snoop Lionnnnnn!

SK should totally have an enormous music festival itd be so dope. We got Ness n Craven and a few other smaller ones but a Huge one would be the best so good for us and so fun! Lets do it Saskatchewan :D Kari No vehicles should be allowed to drive around n Kinsmen Park. I saw a vehicle drive around the concession booth and back around on the walkway. This should NOT be allowed! Any concession deliveries should be carted or wheeled from the parking lot. There were still kids around playing and having a

vehicle drive through the eating and play area is very unsafe!

Kids are always running around and one day they may get hit by a vehicle driving through. roads are for driving, not parks!

Please put up posts, fencing and signs to deter any driving through the area!

The City of Saskatoon needs to get on the ball and post 22nd St W street signs up on the northeast and southwest signal poles at the Diefenbaker Dr. intersection asap Hotdogs freak me out.

The opinions expressed on this page are not necessarily Verb’s.

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Friday @ Béily’s Venue

Béily’s UltraLounge on Friday, July 27th

Location Photos courtesy of Patrick Carley (feedback@verbnews.com)

2404 8th Street East

Playing on Arrival

“Sexy And I Know It” by LMFAO

Music Vibe

Top 40, country, rock and party

Regular Gigs

Outdoor DJs on Fridays, and DJ Sugar Daddy on Sundays

Feature Deal

$3.75 Smirnoff vodka drinks

Popular Drink Vodka

Food of Choice

Nachos — corn tortilla chips, baked cheese, homemade salsa and jalapeños

Wing Notes

$5 for 10 on Thursdays; of the 10+ flavours, Buffalo and hot are the favourites

Something New

DJs now on the deck, “Name That Tune” contest on Thursdays, and DJ Serafin will be performing on August 5th

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Saturday @ Winston’s Venue

Winston’s English Pub & Grill for Roofstock 2012 on Saturday, July 28th

Location

243 21st Street East

Playing on Arrival Live performance by Junior Pantherz

Music Vibe

Top 40s, but Roofstock hosts a bunch of local rock bands

Regular Gigs

DJs on Fridays and Saturdays

Feature Deals

“Perfect Pint Saturdays” — Carlsberg and Tankhouse Ales are on feature, as well as Great Western pints for $5.75, 2-ounce martinis for $7 (4 PM ‘til close), and $25 platters after 4 PM

Popular Drink

Pints of Guinness and Great Western, and Burt Reynolds shots

Food of Choice

Appetizer platters

Wing Notes

$4 a pound on Tuesdays (6 PM ‘til midnight); of the 9 flavours available, Buffalo is the most popular

Something New

New food and drink menus, and new rooftop deck with a bar

Photos courtesy of Michelle Berg (feedback@verbnews.com)

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Friday 3

House DJs — Funk, soul & lounge DJs liven up the atmosphere at 6Twelve. 9pm, 6Twelve Lounge. No cover.

Slates — Playing a gritty, in-yourface sound, this quartet from Edmonton are making waves in the punk-rock scene. Don’t miss the show. 10pm, Amigos Cantina. Tickets available at the door.

(NEXT WEEK) ERROL BLACKWOOD @ THE ODEON — Born in Jamaica, based

in Canada, this talented musician captures the essence of roots reggae. His songs speak to the themes of love, hope and redemption, and his throaty vocals are seductive and can adapt to anything from lover’s rock to roots

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reggae anthems. A former member of Messenjah — the first Canadian reggae band to be picked up by a major label — Blackwood will be playing Reggae Fest at the Odeon on August 11th; tickets $20+ (www.theodeon.ca).

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Austen Roadz — With over 25 years of DJ experience, Austen Roadz throws down a high-energy top 40 dance party along with DJ Ash Money every Friday night. Happy hour 4pm, Béily’s UltraLounge. $5 cover after 9pm.

Hung Jury — With a setlist that includes AC/DC, Skid Row, Michael Jackson and Fleetwood Mac, this local cover band has a little something for everyone. 10pm, Buds on Broadway. Cover $6.

Tanya Tucker — This country music legend has just released a new album, My Turn, in which she takes classic country songs originally recorded by male artists, and gives them a female’s spin. This is a show you don’t want to miss. 8pm, Dakota Dunes. SOLD OUT. DJ Aaron Paetsch — This local DJ will get your head bobbing, your feet moving and your butt up on the dance floor. 9pm, Divas Club. No cover.

DJ Eclectic — Local turntable whiz DJ Eclectic pumps snappy electronic

beats. 8pm, The Hose & Hydrant. No cover.

DJ Sugar Daddy & DJ J-Mats — Able to rock any party, these local crowd favourites have always been known to break the latest and greatest tracks in multiple genres. They are sure to have you on the dance floor in no time! 9pm, Jax Niteclub. $5 cover.

Slaughter Slashing, Exoskeleton, A Ghost in Drag —If you like your beer cold and your music heavy, you’re going to love this show.

9pm, Lepps Metal Bar. Cover $10.

Pirate Fridays, Gunner and Smith, High Wasted — Three great bands, one low price. Come check out these local bands and enjoy a night of seriously good indie/folk/ rock music. 9pm, Lydia’s Pub. Cover $5.

DJ Big Ayyy & DJ HENCHMAN — Round up your friends ‘cause there’s no better country rock party around!

8pm, Outlaws Country Rock Bar. $5 cover; ladies in free before 11pm.

Jenelle Orcherton — Fresh from Montreal, Orcherton is bringing a new jazz sound to Saskatoon with amazing saxophone music. 8pm, Prairie Ink. No cover.

Heirloom Cadillac — Come check out this local band playing some classic rock tunes. 9pm, Stan’s Place. No cover.

Dueling Pianos — Terry Hoknes, Neil Currie and Brad King belt out classic tunes and audience requests, from Sinatra to Lady Gaga. 10pm, Staqatto Piano Lounge. No cover until

8pm, $5 thereafter.

Shakey Elevators — This local band plays an enticing blend of bluegrass and folk rock. Not to be missed.

9pm, Vangelis Tavern. Cover $5.

Gutterdogs — These local, nononsense rock and rollers bring you down low and dirty guitar licks, rolling rhythm and a kickass live show.

Come check ‘em out for Broadway’s Live at Lunch series. 11:30am, Victoria School’s Little Stone Stage. No cover.

Saturday 4

House DJs — Resident DJs spin deep and soulful tunes all night. 9pm, 6Twelve Lounge. No cover.

Austen Roadz — With over 25 years of DJ experience, Austen Roadz throws down a high-energy top 40 dance party along with DJ CTRL every Saturday night. Drinks & appies 4pm, Béily’s UltraLounge. $5 cover after 9pm.

Hung Jury — With a setlist that includes AC/DC, Skid Row, Michael Jackson and Fleetwood Mac, this local cover band has a little something for everyone. 10pm, Buds on Broadway. Cover $6.

SaturGAY Night — Come join local DJ Aaron Paetsch as he spins the night way. 9pm, Divas Club. Free for member, $5 for non-members after 11pm.

H olic , A G host i n D rag , EchoSerenity, Kingdom of Ravens — If you like your music loud, heavy, and metal, you won’t want to miss this show. 10pm, The Fez on Broadway. Cover $10.

DJ Kade — Saskatoon’s own DJ lights it up with hot tunes. 8pm, The Hose & Hydrant. No cover.

Music

DJ J-Mats & DJ Sugar Daddy — Able to rock any party, these local crowd favourites have always been known to break the latest and greatest tracks in multiple genres. They are sure to have you on the dance floor in no time! 9pm, Jax Niteclub. $5 cover.

Boogie Patrol —Playing an infectious and eclectic blend of blues, funk and soul, this five-piece from Edmonton puts on a crazy good show.

9pm, Lydia’s Pub. Cover $5.

DJ Big Ayyy & DJ Henchman — Round up your friends ‘cause there’s no better country rock party around!

8pm, Outlaws Country Rock Bar. $5 cover.

F.E.R.N. — Playing a unique brand of folk/acoustic, this local musician is one you should see. 8pm, Prairie Ink. No cover.

Heirloom Cadillac — Come check out this local band playing some classic rock tunes. 9pm, Stan’s Place. No cover.

Dueling Pianos — Terry Hoknes, Neil Currie and Brad King belt out classic tunes and audience requests, from Sinatra to Lady Gaga. 10pm, Staqatto Piano Lounge. No cover until

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8pm, $5 thereafter.

Shakey Elevators — This local band plays an enticing blend of bluegrass and folk rock. Not to be missed.

9pm, Vangelis Tavern. Cover $5.

Sunday 5

Sask atoon’s original in dustry night — Hosted by DJ Sugar Daddy; this crowd favourite has always been known to break the latest and greatest tracks in multiple genres. Drinks & appies 4pm, Béily’s UltraLounge. $4 cover after 9pm; no cover for industry staff.

Seven Strait — Come check out this local trio do its progressive/grunge thing. 10pm, Buds on Broadway.

Cover $6.

DJ Aaron Paetsch — This local DJ will get your head bobbing, your feet moving and your butt up on the dance floor. 9pm, Divas Club. No cover.

DJ KADE — Saskatoon DJ lights it up with hot tunes. 8pm, The Hose & Hydrant. No cover.

Death Sentence, Kleins 96,

Kelton Doraty — Drop by and enjoy a night of heavy, in-your-face metal. 9pm, Lepps Metal Bar. Cover $10.

SUNDAY JAM — The Vangelis Sunday Jam is an institution, offering great tunes from blues to rock and beyond. 7:30pm, Vangelis Tavern. No cover.

Monday 6

Three String Fretless — Come out, give this local band a listen. You could hear anything from Elton John’s “Rocket Man” to “Layla” by Eric Clapton. 10pm, Buds on Broadway. Cover $6.

Hallows Die, Agony Spawn — Hailing from Toronto, Hallows Die play an awesome brand of melodic death metal. They’ll be joined by local act Agony Spawn. 9pm, Lepps Metal Bar. Cover $10.

Metal Mondays — If hard, heavy awesomeness is your thing, swing by, listen to some killer music and get in on some concert giveaways.

9pm, Lydia’s Pub.

(NEXT WEEK) WAX MANNEQUIN @ VANGELIS tavern — To say that Wax

Mannequin’s lyrics are incredibly good would be a gross understatement. His voice and his vision are very much his own, his melodies are engaging, and his live show is often a riotous affair that has been honed on the long hard

Photo: courtesy of Jaclyn Victoria

roads of Canada and beyond. Any way you slice it, this singer/songwriter (also known as Chris Adeney) from Hamilton, Ontario, is one of a kind. He’ll be bringing his wry wit and morose observations to Vangelis August 15th; cover $5. -Adam Hawboldt. Feedback?

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Open Mic — Come out to show your talent. 7pm, The Somewhere Else Pub. No cover.

Wednesday 8

(COMING UP) BOB DYLAN @ CREDIT UNION CENTRE — Simply put, the man

formerly known as Robert Allen Zimmerman is one of the most important cultural figures alive, and one of the finest poets of the 20th century. His body of work, which spans five decades, includes classics like “Mr. Tambourine

Tuesday 7

Three String Fretless — Come out, give this local band a listen. You could hear anything from Elton John’s “Rocket Man” to “Layla” by Eric Clapton. 10pm, Buds on Broadway. Cover $6.

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Man,” “Like a Rolling Stone,” and “Tangled Up in Blue.” And now he’s heading back on tour to promote his 35th studio album, Tempest. He’ll be stopping in Saskatoon on October 8th; tickets $52.50–137.50 (Ticketmaster).

-Adam Hawboldt. Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.

DJ SUGAR DADDY — Able to rock any party, this crowd favourite has always been known to break the latest and greatest tracks in multiple genres. 9:30pm, The Double Deuce. $4 cover.

VERB PRESENTS OPEN STAGE — The open stage at Lydia’s has hosted

HUMP WEDNESDAYS — Resident DJ Chris Knorr will be spinning all of your favourite songs and requests, every Wednesday night! Doors at 7pm, DJ takes requests at 9pm, 302 Lounge & Discotheque. No cover until 10pm, $3 thereafter.

The Mules — Come on down and enjoy the heck out of this talented local act as they play the night away.

10pm, Buds on Broadway. Cover $6.

D’Aoust Brothers — Consisting of left-handed fiddle whiz Ryan and his brother Clayton (vocals), Kevin Cockle (lead/rhythm guitar), Vaughan Poyser (bass/vocals) and Tom Dutiaume (steel guitar/vocals/ guitar) this band from Norway House is one of the top country/fiddle acts

in Manitoba. Dakota Dunes Casino, tickets TBD. The Avenue Recording Company presents Open Mic — Hosted

by Chad Reynolds. Sign up and play at this weekly event. 10pm, The Fez on Broadway. No cover.

DJ Kade — Saskatoon DJ lights it up with hot tunes. 8pm, The Hose & Hydrant. No cover.

Bridgeburner, Honour and Devour, Grimace, Violent Restitution — These four bands are sure to get down and dirty and rock your metal world. 9pm, Lepps Metal Bar. Cover $10.

Dr. J ‘Souled Out’ — Dr. J spins hot funk and soul every Wednesday night. Doors 9pm, Lydia’s Pub. No cover.

Brand New — Since beginning as a pop punk band, this six-piece from Long Island has undergone a transformation and these days is playing a brand of alt-rock/emo that fans adore. 6:30pm, The Odeon Events Centre. Tickets $40, available at www. ticketmaster.ca WILD WEST WEDNESDAY — This is Saskatoon’s top Industry Night, hosted by DJ Big Ayyy & DJ Henchman. 9pm, Outlaws Country Rock Bar. Saskatoon’s Most Wanted. $4 cover.

No cover for industry staff.

Dueling Pianos — Terry Hoknes, Neil Currie and Brad King belt out classic tunes and audience requests, from Sinatra to Lady Gaga. 10pm, Staqatto Piano Lounge. No cover.

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Vacation On Mars — This Edmonton-based trio plays rock music that’s large, loud and on the edge.

10pm, Buds on Broadway. Cover $6.

DJ Aaron Paetsch — This local DJ will get your head bobbing, your feet moving and your butt up on the dance floor. 9pm, Divas Club. No cover.

Throwback Thursdays — Come experience the best in retro funk, soul, reggae and rock provided

by Dr. J. 8pm, Earls. No cover.

DJ Kade — Saskatoon DJ lights it up with hot tunes. 8pm, The Hose & Hydrant. No cover.

DJ Sugar Daddy & DJ J-Mats — Local DJs J-Mats and Sugar Daddy will be rocking the turntables to get you dancing on the dance floor! Every Thursday night will be filled with passion parties, pole dancing, shadow dancers and much more! 8pm, Jax Niteclub. $5 cover, free cover with student ID before 11pm.

Elanie Gall and Bremner Duthie — Gall and Duthie will be presenting a concert of songs by Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel. 8pm, The Refinery. Tickets $10.

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Email layout@verbnews.com!

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According to the Dali Lama, “If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”

Compassion is the secret to a good life, so try to be more understanding than usual this week, dear Pisces.

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Pisces (Feb 20–Mar 20)

If you find yourself at odds with family or friends this week, remember what the Dalai Lama once advised: don’t bring up the past. Always focus on the now; bringing up old news won’t solve anything.

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Virgo (Aug 23–Sept 22)

“[I]f you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” That’s one of the staples of the Dalai Lama’s philosophy, so for this coming week, dear Aquarius, try to live by his words. Try to help others.

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Aquarius (Jan 20–Feb 19)

Have you been burning the candle at both ends? If so, take the Dalai Lama’s advice and “spend some time alone every day.” Even if it’s for just a few minutes, this bit of solitude will go a long way.

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Leo (Jul 23–Aug 22)

People define success in many ways, but try to, as the Dalai Lama says, “judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.” Sometimes, the things that come easy aren’t always the best.

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Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19)

“Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.” A very simple and pertinent message from the Dalai Lama.

This week opportunities will arise and change will be ushered in — if you let it.

Does it seem like no matter how hard you try, nothing seems to be working?

Here’s the thing about landing a lucky break — sometimes you’ve got to make your own opportunities.

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Cancer (Jun 21–Jul 22)

Some good advice, dear Gemini: “When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.”

That pearl comes from the Dalai Lama.

So if you make an error, right the wrong.

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Sagittarius (Nov 23–Dec 21)

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Gemini (May 21–Jun 20)

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“Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.” That’s a hint from the Dalai Lama, so why not take this week to adventure? Maybe that “somewhere” could be near you right now.

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Scorpio (Oct 24–Nov 22)

The Dalai Lama once said “remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.” If that be the case, dear Taurus, then you should have some luck this week.

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Taurus (Apr 20–May 20)

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”

The Dalai Lama said that, Libra, and it’s worth listening. Don’t sabotage yourself — do things that will make you happy.

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Libra (Sept 23–Oct 23)

“Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.”

That’s advice straight from the mouth of the Dalai Lama, dear Aries. Ask yourself “What is it that I truly want?”

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Aries (Mar 21–Apr 19)

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