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"There are 7.5 million children out of school, and two million children who've died as a result of the conflict." // 4

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"I feel it's my responsibility, with Canoe, in particular, to take risks on artists and to let them have a forum, and to not be so careful." // 8

FILM

"Mr. Turner brims with incident and colour, not unlike a Victorian page-turner." // 16

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"We can fit into a country gig, we can do a blues gig, fit into a rock 'n' roll gig—we played a hardcore metal show and we fit in." // 20

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With allies like these

Turkey's 820-km-long border with Syria needs to be better manned against IS

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Changing the captain Whenever the Premier talks about previous governments while referring to his own government, I wonder if he thinks the Oilers had to return those four Stanley Cups when they traded Gretzky back in ‘88. This idea Prentice is attempting to promote—that changing the captain erases the team’s record—might have been handy for the Oilers when it came to various ‘80s-era drug controversies and that time Steve Smith knocked them out of the ‘86 playoffs by accidentally scoring on his own net but is, otherwise, absurd. The four-and-a-half-months since Prentice was sworn in as Premier has given Albertans a pretty good idea of the way he does politics. He likes splashy press conferences and making announcements about projects we have no money to pay for and when it comes to the rare bit of policy talk to which we’ve been exposed, Prentice appears to have no problem with redundancy and seems to enjoy a healthy dose of irony as well. We saw this on display last

week when he gathered a rather large group of elected municipal officials together with MLAs and all of their respective entourages to sign a Memorandum of Understanding that sets out a timeline to review and amend the Municipal Government Act by 2016. This is impressive if one forgets that Ken Hughes made a similar announcement and commitment when he was Municipal Affairs minister in 2014, as did Doug Griffiths when he held the role two years before that. The love of irony enters the picture when you consider the cost of all of those public officials and staff travelling on the public dime to the Premier’s photo op, which he squeezed between media interviews about impending austerity measures. The Premier says he needs a mandate and will likely thrust us into an election a year early, which is unfortunate because all we’ve got to judge him on so far is how well he can handle a press conference with absolutely no evidence that he has any idea how to govern. V

not want the IS brand of radicalism to come to the kingdom. Indeed, Saudi Arabia has already started building a 900 km high-tech wall along its border with Iraq to stop IS activists from entering the country. But it is not a long way from the Wahhabi brand of Sunni Islam that is promoted by Saudi Arabia to the "takfiri-salafist" doctrines espoused by the IS militants. Saudi private individuals have been a major source of financing for IS and, until recently, Riyadh just turned a blind eye to it. Even now Saudi Arabia doesn't want Islamic State destroyed if that means Assad gets to stay in power in Syria. Then there's Iran. In Iraq, where Islamic State controls half the country's territory and threatens a Shiadominated regime, Iran and the United States are fighting almost side-by-side to defend Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi's government. (They don't actually talk to each other, but they each tell the Iraqis where Not one of the major outside powers that they are planis opposed to Islamic State in principle has a ning to bomb so there are clear strategy for fighting it, nor are they Turkey's Prime Minisno collisions willing to cooperate with one another. ter Ahmet Davutoğlu over the tarwas in London last get areas.) week, telling the WestBut next door, ern media how helpful Ankara was many machine guns, but it's not in Syria, it's different. Iran has sent being in the struggle against the a poor country and machine guns troops, weapons and money to terrorist "Islamic State" that has are quite cheap on the internation- defend Assad's regime, while the emerged in northern Syria and Iraq. al market. Or maybe it would pre- United States is still pledged to Turkey is doing everything it can, fer to use some other equipment overthrow it. They both see Ishe said—although, of course, "We instead: a good fence and some lamic State (which controls about cannot put troops everywhere on motion detectors would help. But a third of Syria's territory) as an the border." the main requirement is manpow- enemy, but Washington still beTurkey's open border has become er, and not very highly skilled man- lieves that it can create some otha sore point with its Western allies, power at that. The Turkish army er, more "moderate" army of Sunni who suspect that President Recep has a few other jobs, but not any rebels that will eventually take Tayyip Erdoğan is deliberately al- high-priority ones. Assad down. lowing a steady flow of recruits Even if you allow for frequent roAnd Russia, of course, still supplies and supplies to "Islamic State" tation of the soldiers manning the Assad with weapons, money and because he still wants the Sunni border, it would take much less diplomatic support, but despite its rebels, most of whom are jihadi than half the strength of the Turkish own difficulties with jihadi rebels extremists, to overthrow Bashar al- army to shut the border to foreign back home in the North Caucasus, Assad, Syria's Shia ruler. (Erdoğan fighters. Maybe a few jihadis would Moscow is not participating in the is no jihadi, but he is a devout and still get through, but the vast major- military campaign against Islamic militant Sunni Islamist.) ity wouldn't. The only reason Anka- State. Its quarrel with the United But Erdoğan's motives are ir- ra doesn't shut the border is that it States over Ukraine is too fierce to relevant, because Turkey simply doesn't really want to. permit that degree of cooperation cannot put troops everywhere on elsewhere. its 820 km border with Syria. Or Cutting off the flow of jihadi volAnd so on, and so forth. Not one so says Davutoğlu, and only an unteers to Syria would not greatly of the major outside powers that is enemy of Turkey (or somebody change the local military balance: IS opposed to Islamic State in principle with a grasp of basic mathematics) uses them mostly as mere cannon- has a clear strategy for fighting it, would say otherwise. fodder. The point is that Turkey is nor are they willing to cooperate I am no enemy of Turkey, but I not fully committed to the destruc- with one another. can do basic arithmetic. If you station of Islamic State, and indeed will So IS will survive, at least for some tioned Turkish troops along the en- give IS deniable help in order to fur- years to come, despite the horrors it tire length of the Syrian border at ther the goal of a Sunni victory in inflicts on the innocent people un10-metre intervals—that's enough Syria, despite being part of a "coali- der its control. It may even expand for a machine-gun nest every 50 tion of the willing" that is nominally a bit more, though the end of the metres—it would take about 82 dedicated to destroying IS. siege of Kobane shows that it is far 000 soldiers to cover the entire The same goes for Saudi Arabia, from unstoppable. V 820 km. The strength of the Turkish although it has sent some token airarmy (never mind the navy and air craft to bomb IS. Riyadh tries to pre- Gwynne Dyer is an independent jourforce) is 315 000 soldiers. vent any Saudi citizens from going nalist whose articles are published in Maybe Turkey doesn't have that to fight for IS, and it certainly does 45 countries. VUEWEEKLY.com | JAN 29 – FEB 4, 2015

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In the Kivu provinces of eastern DRC, 1.5 million people have been internally displaced by conflict. // Trina Moyles

or more than four years, *Hanna, a 33-year-old eastern Congolese woman, and her family have been living in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, a UNHCR-operated camp located in southern Uganda. She and her husband live in a semipermanent house, grow maize and beans on small, scattered plots surrounding Nakivale, and are raising three daughters who are enrolled in a primary school in the settlement. Hanna says life has stabilized in the refugee settlement, but it is impossible to forget the events that brought her to Nakivale. In May 2010, Hanna and her daughters were forced to flee after rebel groups attacked their home in Jomba, North Kivu of the Democratic Republic of Congo. "We were working the fields and when we came home, the rebels bound [my husband] and wanted to kill him. They accused him that he was the cause of the war because he's from the Tutsi tribe," Hanna recalls. Hanna's husband was kidnapped by one of the armed groups fighting for control of resources in the eastern Kivu provinces of the DRC, the Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda, and forced to work as a "mule," carrying ammunition and cargo. The FDLR is made up of former Hutu-Rwandese genocidaires and Interahamwe youth who were responsible for the 100-day slaughter of 900 000 Tutsi-Rwandan civilians in 1994.

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On that unforgettable day in Jomba, the FDLR rebels locked Hanna's parents, along with her eight- and nine-year-old sons, inside her family's house and set the building on fire. Desperately, Hanna watched the building burn and heard her children's screams from inside. The rebels ransacked their food storage and stole their cows and goats. Today, the UNHCR reports that 430 000 Congolese refugees are living in neighbouring countries, including Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and the United Republic of Tanzania. There are currently 64 000 refugees living in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, with Congolese refugees constituting for more than half of the total population. The majority, like Hanna and her family, fled from eastern DRC to Nakivale in the past 10 years alone. Refugees in Nakivale depend on small rations of maize, beans and cooking oil from the UNHCR and are given one parcel of land per household for growing staple food crops. Some international observers and scholars have labelled the 20-yearlong conflict in eastern DRC as, "Africa's World War." Nine countries in Central and East Africa, including Rwanda, Uganda, Angola and Zimbabwe, among others, have directly financed approximately 20 armed militia groups in the region over the past two decades. Militia groups have fought (and con-

tinue to fight) for political and economic control over heavily contested questions of land, resources, ethnicity and citizenship. According to political observer Jason Stearns, the conflict in Congo contains wars within wars. In his book, Dancing in the Glory of Monsters (2010) he wrote, "There was not one Congo war, or even two, but at least forty or fifty different, interlocking wars." As a result, the casualty rate from ongoing war and instability in eastern DRC has reached more than five million people, with the majority of deaths indirectly caused by disease, malnutrition and lack of access to healthcare. "The conflict in the Congo has been going on for so long, yet it often goes under the radar because it's such a complex conflict," says Nikki Whaites, Director of International Projects of War Child Canada, a Toronto-based non-profit organization. For the past eight years, War Child Canada has been working with local community-based organizations in South Kivu of eastern Congo to rebuild schools, address sexual and gender-based violence and provide access to education for 11 000 children and youth who have been displaced by fighting and instability. "There are 7.5 million children out of school and two million children who've died as a result of the conflict,"

Whaites says. "The numbers are just staggering." The most recent statistics indicate that nearly 700 000 people from South Kivu and more than 890 000 from North Kivu have been internally displaced by the conflict and are living in IDP camps under harsh conditions and the risk of being attacked by rebel groups. The UN reports that rebel and militia groups in the eastern DRC continue to fund their operations by the control, exploitation and smuggling of natural resources and minerals, including gold, timber, charcoal, cannabis and cash crops. "The level of natural resources in [eastern DRC] is very high. Eighty percent of the world's coltan supply is coming out of the Congo and that's what's in our smartphones and tablets," Whaites explains. "Though there are many other factors involved, [mining] definitely plays a strong role in fuelling the conflict." Whaites says she cannot comment on the relationship between the conflict and the operations of Canadian mining companies in eastern DRC. There are currently a handful of Canadian mining companies who are actively operating in eastern DRC, including Banro, a gold-mining company in South Kivu, along with Loncor Resources Ltd, a gold exploration company with projects in North Kivu. The Canadian government released

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a report in November 2014 stating they made a contribution of $21 million in humanitarian aid to projects in eastern DRC. The same report stated that Canada imported a total of $3.8 million worth of merchandise, including precious stones and metals, timber and wood from DRC. After meeting with local community groups in South Kivu in late 2013, KAIROS, a Canadian non-profit, began lobbying the Canadian government to create an independent extractive sector ombudsman for investigating and making recommendations on the conduct of Canadian companies in eastern DRC. For Hanna and other Congolese refugees living in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, the future hangs in uncertainty. They submit applications to relocate to other countries, including Norway, the US and Canada—and they wait. Since the day she fled her home and became a refugee, Hanna doesn't know what has happened to her land and property in Jomba, North Kivu, but she is confident that she will never go back to Congo. "[The rebels] did many things there. They tortured many people. We saw too much in Congo. For us, Congo remains a very dangerous place. We can never go back." TRINA MOYLES

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A desperately needed lifeline Canadian crisis line for trans* identified persons is open and active

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A toll-free crisis line opened in Can- higher for trans* youth. Recent media explaining the myriad complications ada for trans* people two weeks be- coverage of trans* suicides, like that and barriers that trans* people face. Operating the line is not without fore Christmas. Unlike other suicide of Leelah Alcorn, a teen who walked hotlines or the LGBT Youth Line, in front of a truck after being repeat- costs, and Banks is reaching out to Trans Lifeline is entirely staffed by edly rejected by her family, is shed- the community for help. She has trans* volunteers and caters to call- ding more light on the issue. (Please launched a crowdfunding campaign note: the astronomically high rates at Go Fund Me and is looking to raise ers of every age. Trans Lifeline was initially launched of suicide in the trans* community is $5000. As of this writing, the Lifeline in September 2014 in San Francisco not new or something that activists has received just over $3000. If you by Greta Martela and her partner haven't been trying desperately to would like to contribute, please visit gofundme.com/tllcanada. Nina Chaubal. In an interview with change for decades.) Entry deadline: If you are a trans* person who is Daily Xtra, Martela explains that it February 28, 2015 contemplating suiwas her own expecide, please know rience that demonSeventy-seven percent of trans* identified Contest rules: that the pain will strated the need www.albertaviews.ab.ca/contests people have considered suicide and 45 perend one day. Hold for Trans Lifeline. on for one more Before she began cent have attempted it. minute and give the transitioning, she Trans Lifeline a call: had called an AmeriTrans Lifeline really began to gain 1.877.330.6366. Even if you're not can national suicide crisis line. "I got a man on the phone and he did attention after some major media contemplating suicide, but you're in the normal suicide-hotline thing of coverage during November's Trans- crisis, are struggling with your gender asking me what's going on," Martela gender Day of Remembrance. It was identity or just need someone to talk says. "So I had to explain to this dude around that time that Sophia Banks, to, the Lifeline would like you to give what it means to be transgender, and a Toronto photographer, reached out them a call, too. And everyone: make sure to take it was so clear that it made him really to Martela to explore the possibility of bringing the crisis line to Canada. care of yourself and each other. uncomfortable." Later, Martela volunteered at a Shortly after, on December 12, the trans* organization in San Francisco Canadian line opened. It received that had a toll-free number. While more than 100 calls within the first 01 AV ad for vue weekly 2015.indd 1 not a crisis line, trans* people would two weeks of being live. During the frequently call in crisis, having no- entire month of December, operators where else to turn. These experiences on both the American and Canadian demonstrated to Martela that there lines talked to people for a total of was a need for a trans*-specific crisis 672 hours. The two lines now average between 40 to 60 calls per day line. Statistics support Martela's experi- and have a team of 40 operators. ence. An Ontario survey conducted There are nearly 400 more volunby the Canadian Mental Health As- teers waiting to receive training. All sociation noted that 77 percent of of the volunteers are members of the trans* identified people have con- trans* community so when someone sidered suicide and 45 percent have calls, they don't need to worry about attempted it. The numbers are even having the pronoun conversation or

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ome years into its tenure in the Boardwalk Building, Sabor Restaurant appears to be fine-tuning its brand. Note the disappearance of the modifying "Divino" formerly appended to its name and the temporarily ersatz state of its website. I hear tell a pizza-related side-venture is also in the offing. The restaurant's interior has also changed since my last visit, though this might not be a recent change. The room seems more open, even though the front was annexed by Bodega (Sabor's sister tapas bar) sometime last year. My co-diner said the exposed brick and ductwork, sturdy furniture and elegant lighting felt fancy, but the live piano player providing the evening's soundtrack may have had something to do with that as well. While Sabor's menu has tightened up since my last visit, they still do all kinds of small plates, seafood, grilled and roasted meats and dishes characteristic of the Iberian Peninsula—bacalhau, sardines, paella and grilled octopus, not to mention "the world's best dried ham." Entrées are priced to make one feel like it's a special occasion. Frustrated that no two dishes could satisfy the many cravings the menu provoked, we opted to take advantage of the weekday Family Dinner: for $49 a person, Sabor will lay on a shareable feast—but only if everyone at the table is partaking. This sounded very much like what we wanted. The food, similar to the room, first pleases esthetically before revealing more profound pleasures. Our opening platter held a lovely row each of scallops (on cucumber-green onion salsa) with a spray of microgreens, golden cod cake balls on red pepper

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purée and grilled, hot-sauced prawns on pimento aioli. The mouth-filling scallops and spicy prawns were succulent, the salsa as refreshing as the aioli was rich. I was surprised to find the cod cakes, made with the Portuguese salted cod called bacalhau, a touch bland, though appealingly formed with creamy, fluffy potato. The "side" of tomato-imbued lobster risotto, amply supplied with sweet nuggets of crustacean, would have made a satisfying meal on its own; we had to stay our hands to avoid filling up ahead of the main event, which arrived in a jiffy (by Iberian standards). A plank laden with beef tenderloin in a pool of port-peppercorn reduction, grilled Cornish hen with more aioli and grilled wild boar in a spicy-sweet glaze was set before us, with a bale of Caesar salad in the centre. Succulent seems to be the house specialty here—each meat had been elevated to a near-ideal state, with the beef the runaway highlight. I loved the crisp, suitably dressed Caesar salad for the very reason my co-diner didn't—a pungent hint of anchovy mixed in with the lemon, garlic and parmesan. A trio of desserts rounded out the meal—an Iberian crème brûlée variant, cheesecake in port-poached cherries and chocolate mousse with a pinch of cayenne. "Every time I take a bite of one, I think that's my favourite," co-diner remarked. Need I say more? By the end of the experience there was no reason to doubt we had chosen wisely. If Sabor is in some kind of chrysalis state right now, its full-fledged new identity can hardly disappoint. SCOTT LINGLEY

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Edmonton Resilience Festival

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urns out those dorm-room bullshit sessions about the zombie apocalypse were actually useful. "If you're planning for one catastrophe then you're preparing yourself for other ones, too," says Danielle Hiscock, director of the inaugural Edmonton Resilience Festival. "Sure, zombies aren't going to come—but then you have a preparedness kit, so if there's a fire in your building you grab your kit and you run; if a winter storm breaks down your power for a few weeks, you grab your kit and you survive in place. It really just brings a light, fun way to have that conversation with your friends, with your family, with your neighbourhood, with your community leagues." Hiscock was inspired to create the Edmonton analog of a festival she discovered in Guelph, ON, so she teamed up with the Local Good nonprofit group to put together a two-day series of hands-on workshops, focused around the somewhat nebulous concept of resilience. "Is Edmonton built, and does it have social structures in place, that if there was a change to any of the systems, could we bounce back?" Hiscock asks. "Can we still produce our own food? Can we still have an economy that employs people so we can still enjoy our lives?" Food is, unsurprisingly, a big part of the Edmonton Resilience Festival: food and drink are as much immediate concerns in mundane life as in a disaster. Plus, Hiscock notes, our city's pretty obsessed with food right now. "Edmonton is food crazy!" she says. "People want to garden; people want to eat local." Many of the workshop submissions Hiscock received were food based: the Resilience Festival features workshops in canning, pickling, making apple cider, beekeeping, cheese making, herbalism, permaculture, organic gardening and vermicomposting. Of course, Edmonton probably won't face a zombie apocalypse— though natural disasters are only a matter of time. Developing selfreliant individuals and communities isn't just for the sake of disaster

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preparedness, either: given the abysmal state of Alberta's current economy, it sure wouldn't hurt to have the sort of skills on offer at the festival. Who doesn't want a basement or closet full of homegrown cheese, jam, organic vegetables and honey? Moreover, who even knows how to properly sew a damn patch on to a pair of jeans? Sure, all these skills can be gleaned from YouTube videos—but it's sure easier learning from a live person who can troubleshoot your efforts. Plus, what if the power's out? "A lot of changes are going to be gradual," Hiscock says. "These are things we can do ourselves; they're not that far out there; we don't have to wait for the government to implement beekeeping in schools in 20 years. It's tangible; we have people in the community that want to share their skills." Hiscock hopes the festival will eventually be completely free and accessible to everyone, but this year they had to charge a fee to cover their costs. You can also purchase a full-day workshop stream; tickets to individual workshops that still have space available will be released about a week before the festival. Developing a healthy network of self-reliant people is simply a good idea, for any community in any place and time, Hiscock notes. "Even to just teach one person, maybe the next time they look at a processed food item they'll think, 'Perhaps I could make that myself?'"

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Workshop West's new artistic director sets a course with his first Canoe Theatre Festival

anoe Theatre Festival has always been a chance for Edmonton's theatre scene to prove its dynamism. This year, it's also a chance for Workshop West's new artistic director to reveal his particular vision for the company. Vern Thiessen was appointed artistic director of Workshop West last July, after the sudden departure of previous AD Michael Clark. A native of Winnipeg who went on to serve as a drama instructor at the University of Alberta and playwright-in-residence for both Workshop West and the Citadel, Thiessen had been living in New York for the past seven years before his return to Edmonton. "There's a whole new generation of artists that I'm interested in," Thiessen says, leaning back in his office chair in Workshop West's headquarters. "You wouldn't think things would have changed that much in seven years, but they have." Canoe is Thiessen's first bout of programming at the helm of the company, and he only had about two months to pull everything together. "I want to program stuff that's really interesting, that's unique, that's exciting, that's not too heady and that's really visceral, that are experiences," he says. "The festival is completely different from what we do the rest of the year. I like to think of every show that we're doing as being an experience of some kind, because I didn't want to put on something that was hugely dark or depressing in January in Edmonton." The Canoe Festival spans five days and features six productions, along with a set of salons: panel discussions on topics concerning

the festival performances and broader issues facing live theatre. Each night wraps up with an after-party at the Pourhouse on Whyte Avenue, where audience members can engage directly with the artists over a pint; it's something Thiessen hopes will continue into Workshop West's mainstage season. "I feel it's my responsibility, with Canoe, in particular, to take risks on artists and to let them have a forum, and to not be so careful," he says. "Almost every experience is in your face, to some degree. Many of these shows that I've programmed, I've never seen them— nobody's seen them." Experiential, immersive, site-based theatre is not a new concept to audiences in Edmonton, and certainly not to Workshop West, which partnered with Theatre Yes on the National Elevator Project for the past two years. "People want to have a more active experience in the narrative: they want to create their own narrative or their own experience. That is a direct result of video games, in particular; this is why board games are becoming more popular again—the analog version of Call of Duty," Thiessen says with a smirk. "Sometimes we also like to be voyeurs and watch other people go through an experience; there are these gaming things where there are, like, 15 000 people watching people play a game—which is why we're going to try to livestream some of our events." Canoe has also engaged the What It Is podcast to cover the festival Canoe's line-up of shows, in the words of their creators: HOW IRAN: THREE PLAYS FOR IPOD An audio installation set in the Strathcona Branch of the Edmonton Public library, audience members choose an iPod and follow its string of shuffled tracks—one of 10.6 million possible combinations—to a series of visual installations created by new Canadians, chiefly members of the Iranian dissident community; participants then meet with playwright Ken Cameron afterwards for a discussion. Cameron: "I hope audiences will take away the experience of seeing the world through the eyes of new immigrants to Canada. Even though there are no actors present at all, and you're looking at still, static installations, it's still surprisingly immersive because the audio plays on your imagina-

as well as local theatre blogger Jenna Marynowski. "I wanted to program at least two of the shows, How iRan and The Hierarchy of Lost Children, which are really shows where you are creating your own narrative; you're walking into an experience and you do what you want," Thiessen says. He also points out that not all of Canoe's plays upend usual theatre conventions—so if you just want to sit back and watch a show, there are certainly opportunities to do so. Thiessen directs such people to Alan Williams' The Girl with Two Voices, Gavin Crawford's Sh**ting Rainbows, and Toy Guns' Fortuitous Endings. Diversity in both form and content were key in Thiessen's mind while he was programming the festival; a glance at his selections certainly back this up. But a closer look reveals a glaring homogeneity: all of the shows are headed by white males. "Sadly, there's not enough women on the program," Thiessen acknowledges. "There's a lot of women performing in the shows and in the salons, but there are no women lead artists. I feel badly about that. Time was not on my side, in the scheduling of this. I'm having much bigger thoughts about women and diversity for next year's festival. You're going to see a season that is heavy on diversity and heavy on women and is going to be about plays connecting this theatre and the playwrights to community." Wherever theatre—in Edmonton, Canada, the world—may be headed, Thiessen can only guess. But he's confident this particular artistic genre will persist, as it has for thousands of years already. "We've always survived because we're the cockroaches of the artistic world," Thiessen says, with a laugh. "We will survive, along with painting, dance and music. We will survive because we're just one of those core, early art forms. As long as we keep talking to people about things that matter and creating theatre experiences that invite controversy: that's our job." MEL PRIESTLEY

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tion. The audience gets a deep empathetic connection to these characters, even though you never see them physically." SH**TING RAINBOWS Canadian television personality Gavin Crawford (This Hour Has 22 Minutes and The Gavin Crawford Hour) kicks off the festival with "a hilarious trip through the deranged, character-filled mind of a bent redhead from Southern Alberta." Crawford: "I was inspired by an overwhelming desire to pretend to be other people, coupled with the need to point out our collective failings as a species. The biggest challenge was trying to be truthful in a way that makes people smile and doesn't just piss them off. I hope people will take away sore sides and a newly-skewed perspective on modern life." THE HIERARCHY OF THE LOST CHILDREN Playwright Mark Harris has teamed up with members of Rapid Fire Theatre to present an immersive experience in which audience members can choose how far they delve into a mysterious new-age group, complete with soul readings, external influence adjustments and personal intraphysics testing. Harris: "I have always been fascinated by our deep need for religious experiences, especially when those experiences lie far outside the mainstream. Cults often have strange beliefs, but in reality no stranger than the beliefs of major religions. The experience is structured to put the audience through the emotional experience of joining a cult. I hope they come away with the understanding that any of us might be seduced, under the right circumstances."

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a camel on a busy street in San Francisco, but the performers don't spit—or at least they try not to. While shopping for an engagement ring, a bearded lady grabbed me by the shoulders and exclaimed 'Free the children!' Then I thought, 'Maybe I'm the children.' My relationship died a slow death in the months that followed as I explored Buddhism through a series of Netflix documentaries. The piece grew out of the graveyard that was my heart in the summer of 2010; actually, it mostly grew in my backyard, which was also instrumental in the naming of the piece. We hope the audience will react well, but some people still eat white bread ... " THE GIRL WITH TWO VOICES An autobiographical piece about the winter Alan Williams returned to his native England after living in Canada for 15 years, the show places 19 audience members at the same table alongside Williams, who presents his story simply and unadorned. Williams: "The biggest challenge has been to try to describe the remarkable and unexpected benefits of having had my biggest fears come true. That sense of failure I felt that first winter actually turned out to be really valuable. I'd like the audience to come away feeling like they're not alone and that happiness isn't such an implausible ideal." LAVINIA Surreal SoReal co-founder Jon Lachlan Stewart describes his show as "the Jian Ghomeshi story through the eyes of William Shakespeare." This world première delves into deep, dark and extremely topical territory, namely male appropriation of female voices. Stewart: "I was really concerned and alarmed by the story, a couple of years ago, about a woman being attacked by three men on the bus in Delhi. I started to question my own relationship with the opposite sex on a day-to-day basis, and I tried to figure out how I relate to those atrocities on a micro-cosmic level. I want to rethink the way we look at incidences and tragedies like this, and I want to have more straight-up conversations that don't involve yelling or ranting or lots of exclamation marks. Really, it's just a story: a story that ends in hope and looks for solutions."

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eople always say, 'Oh, you're a hockey writer,'" Kirstie McLellan Day reflects. "I say, 'No, I'm not—I'm a writer who tells people stories set in hockey.'" McLellan Day published Playing with Fire: The Theo Fleury Story, a biography co-written with NHL star Theoren Fleury, back in 2009. She notes that it was her son who suggested she turn the book into a script for live theatre—and she quickly learned that writing drama was entirely different from her previous work. "I thought writing's writing," McLellan Day says, calling from Arizona in between her three current book projects. "I thought, well: TV, books— I can write a play, what the heck, all cocky. Then I sat down and started working and I realized I know nothing! I realized I'm an idiot; I know nothing;

what was I thinking?" She goes on to describe how Vanessa Porteous, artistic director of Alberta Theatre Projects, and Playing with Fire director Ron Jenkins were invaluable in transforming her book to the stage. "They really schooled me; these angels helped me put together this play." A co-production between the Citadel Theatre and Winnipeg's Prairie Theatre Exchange, Playing with Fire is a one-man show that will be performed entirely on a hockey rink built on the Maclab stage. As in the book, the stage version of Playing with Fire tells Fleury's turbulent life story, marked by his scrappy on-ice presence and ongoing battle with drug and alcohol addiction. In the book, Fleury also revealed he had been sexually abused by West-

ern Hockey League coach Graham James, who went to jail for two years after Fleury and other minorleague players filed criminal complaints. The Citadel is working with the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton to promote the show and its call to end the stigma against victims of sexual assault. One-man shows are among McLellan Day's favourite forms of theatre, but she also couldn't see Fleury's story told in any other way. "He's such a strong character," she explains. "He has such a strong voice and so much presence that even if you put another actor in there, he would just dwarf them. It would be as if no one else was in the scene anyway—might as well make it a oneman play!" MEL PRIESTLEY

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Dance Motif "Orchesis was pretty much the centre of my universe when I was that age," Baker says. "It wasn't altogether clear when I was growing up in Edmonton that I was going to become a dancer. I'm 62 years old now, so I'm at the opposite end of this arc in my life. It's very beautiful to be going back there at this time." Orchesis invited Baker back this winter to create a new work for Dance Motif using the club's students as her cast. Baker also brought Yang, one of her classic works from 1998, to be performed by members of the Good Women Dance Collective.

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rchesis Dance Society has been a quiet fixture of Edmonton's arts scene for half a century now. The University of Alberta's contemporary dance group has stretched the feet of some of the city's biggest creative exports over the years, and now celebrates its golden anniversa-

ry with a special edition of its annual showcase, Dance Motif. The likes of Brian Webb, Bob Baker, Cori Caulfield and many a dancer— or anyone who wanted to try—can be counted as "alum" of Orchesis, which is an open-membership organization focusing on contemporary

and jazz technique classes. Perhaps most famously, Orchesis was the launching pad for dance legend Peggy Baker. She fondly remembers her time here, and how the club helped lay a path for her to become one of Canada's most appreciated dancers.

The new piece, four poems for body and breath, is inspired by a 12-hour installation Baker originally conceived for Toronto's Nuit Blanche in October 2014. She worked with 17 dancers speaking their mix of native languages—Swedish, Italian, French, Polish, Ukrainian and Spanish among them—to create a piece in four movements: flower, fire, speak and cloud, respectively. "When we see people dancing we have no idea what their family history might be or what part of the world their family might have originated in," she says. "Anywhere we go in Canada, people have come

from all over the world, so I thought it would be really beautiful to hear other languages." While she's excited to see a professional group like Good Women perform her work, Baker enjoyed working with dancers coming from all levels of experience. "People who dance for the pure joy of it are also a part of my creative life," she says. "I used everyone that offered themselves up for the piece; I wasn't auditioning dancers. I wanted to create an open door, because that's what I felt Orchesis has always been." Among the high points of her career, like working with Lar Lubovitch, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Mark Morris among others, Baker admits that even today, it's nice to simply be acknowledged as an artist. (The Canadian Encyclopedia notes that she is "one of the finest modern dancers Canada has ever produced.") "I'm very lucky. I've had fantastic, rich dance life," she adds. "When you're a young person you don't know—you might dream of being a dancer—and just to hear myself being described as a dancer even now, I'm totally thrilled."

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eldom is a "problem play"—if that's what we want to call Venus in Fur—a reliable source of sustained comedy. Certainly that's not often the case with ones that delve into the squirmy territory of society's endemic sexism. Therein lies the easy charm of the Citadel's absorbing, sexy one-act: it's pretty damn hilarious. A two-hander written by David Ives, Venus in Fur is an adaptation of 1870 Austrian novel Venus in Furs. The term masochism, as we are informed early in the script, comes from the last name of author, Leopold von Sacher-Masoch. Rest assured that masochism is contained only to the characters on stage and not conferred to the audience. This production is never once painful, but rather an artful, clever demonstration of the exact right way to do a play-within-a-play structure: never once is it wanky or in-jokey. The story is simple, unfolding in a single room in a shabby warehouse one dark and stormy night: a brazen young woman, Vanda (Alana Hawley) is auditioning for a role with director Thomas Novachek (Jamie Cavanagh), who's adapted the novel into a theatre show and is "directing it within an inch of its life." He's not having an easy time finding the right actress— and upon first blush this one, hours

late for her audition and barging into the room in flurry of profanity, appears like the absolute worst fit. Of course, she turns out to be perfect. In a delightfully jaw-dropping display of artistic dexterity, Hawley (who has never been better) spins 180 degrees from crass New York dame to poised Austrian lady with whip-cracking alacrity. Hawley is absolutely, irrevocably commanding, a tempest unto herself. Next to her, Cavanagh keeps his character from becoming wallpaper and captures surprising nuance in a role that could easily come off sounding like a sexist talking head. Sassy one-liners abound in Ives' script, delivered without missing a beat by this magnetic duo. James MacDonald's direction is energetic and a bit titillating: the pair circle each other in both script and stage; clothes are slipped on or stripped off with frank regularity. There's plenty to unpack in the play's underlying gender and sexual politics; it's got a few pointed things to say about the relationship between director and actor, too. But the script only flirts with this weightiness; its homework is optional. Bring a date. MEL PRIESTLEY

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very opera's epic," Bretta Gerecke says with an audible grin. "I've never worked on a kitchen-sink opera. They're all epic tales, of huge love stories, and betrayal and death." And with stories that reach for those sorts of heights, any given opera's design has to match the enormity of those emotions. Which is what Gerecke currently finds herself pondering: just back from setting up Catalyst Theatre's Nevermore in New York, she's at a rehearsal for Edmonton Opera's The Magic Flute, where she's been enlisted for lighting and set design. Over the phone, the acclaimed designer's voice, warm and conversational, is occasionally punctuated by powerful notes ringing out from somewhere behind her as the cast practices arias. Working on an operatic scale, she notes, offers opportunities and challenges of scope beyond what the theatre's somewhat svelter size usually provides. "Any topic you could possibly hit is full of drama and excitement; opera looks after that quite handily," she continues, before focusing in on design. "You are given a certain amount of license in the scale of work, the magnitude of work you bring to the stage, because you don't want to be under the music or over the music. You want to match the music." Which, in the case of the Magic Flute—the third most frequently performed opera in the world—finds Gerecke making sure an entire mythical world is up to snuff. The libretto's a sprawling tale of a prince and princess, whose blossoming romance is beleaguered by an evil queen, monstrous serpents and a series of trials that come between the young lovers. Approaching The Magic Flute, Gerecke notes, began in conversations

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with director Robert Herriot and costume designer Deanna Finnman: out of those talks arose inspirations of pop-up books, children's illustrations and Bollywood style, though Gerecke's quick to point out those were springboards, not goal posts. "Those are points of departure," she says. "You put them in a bowl, mix them up, and [laughs] somehow we got to where we are."

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Sat, Jan 31 (8 pm); Tue, Feb 3 & Thu, Feb 5 (7:30 pm) Directed by Robert Herriot Jubilee Auditorium, $40 – $175 "We got quite excited by using the notion of a pop-up book as a baseline, or a method of bringing pieces on and off, and playing with the 2D/3D quality that you get in a pop-up book," she continues. "It's flat, and then you do something and it magically becomes three-dimensional." PAUL BLINOV

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hough its stature as Edmonton's première offering of First Nations, Inuit and Métis art remains as sturdy as ever, the Rubaboo Arts Festival took a little extra time to get around to its sixth iteration. It skipped over 2014 altogether, actually, as the festival realigned its timing from a summer session to a new mid-winter slot, more attuned to the scheduling of other such art festivals in Canada. As festival co-founder Christine Frederick explains, it was a jump in timing that came on the behest of the artists themselves. "In 2013, we started the groundwork for that national network of aboriginal touring presenters," she begins. "We had a gathering of both aboriginal and non-aboriginal presenters and artists; one of the things that they said, pretty loud and clear, was that as touring artists it would be so helpful to be able to hop, skip and jump from one festival to the other— which means the festivals themselves should be more aligned." The sixth Rubaboo maintains a slate of intriguing and challenging indigenous art, pulling from across disciplines and styles: there's a film night, play readings, performances, music

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and more. This year also finds the festival partnering up like never before: Rubaboo's involved in joint presentations with the Canoe Theatre Festival, the Resilience Festival, Flying Canoe, and Pyretic Productions, to name a few. That level of shared presentation plays into a nation-wide momentum Frederick is starting to see: never before has there been such a re-emergence of indigenous art or so much structural support for it, from funding to administration to festivals to perform at. "It's always excellent to promote and work with the people within our own communities, but when you realize they're part of something much larger, it's very revealing with regards to Canadian identity," Frederick says. "It feels like there's this puz-

zle piece to Canada—which hasn't been shared through education, through historical admission—that the arts can reveal. So there's this momentum to add to that communal identity; with aboriginal people, we've had our identity so effectively stripped from us, our culture criminalized, which is still on the backs of aboriginal people today. Of course, our culture isn't criminalized anymore, but there's a lot of disparity about what people understand their culture to be; their access to elders, their access to artistry is still very limited. So we're working very hard to mitigate that, to allow people to understand what it is to be an aboriginal artist."

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The Tragicomic Destiny of Tubby and Nottubby / Thu, Jan 29 – Sat, Jan 31 (8 pm); Sun, Feb 1 (2 pm) The Tragicomic Destiny of Tubby and Nottubby arrives in the L'UniThéâtre season by way of Paris. Detailing the fated encounter of its two title characters as they both reach a breaking point one Christmas Eve. They embark on a trip from the river Thames that eventually leads them to "a place beyond reality." It's clown with a Shakespearean bent, a mix of high and lowbrow humour, and has wracked up an impressive cavalcade of awards all over the world. (La Cité Francophone, $17 – $26)

hotography is all around us—for better or worse—and has the capability to capture and express ideas in ostensibly infinite ways. Countless photos are taken every day, be it traditional film, a high-end digital SLR camera or a smartphone with a few strategic Instagram filters. Some of the best behind the lens will be showcasing their work at the 11th-annual Exposure Photography Festival. The event has been relegated to Calgary, Canmore and Banff in the past, but this marks the first year the festival has expanded up to Edmonton. The decision was driven by demand, as photography enthusiasts were making the trip down the QEII to take in the festival, and the goal is to continue expanding Exposure across Alberta. "It's been quite amazing, really, because 11 years ago I think there were six or seven venues for Exposure and now we're up to probably beyond 60—so 10 times growth in 10, 11 years is pretty amazing," says festival manager Wes Lafortune, who has been with Exposure for the past five years. "For me, though, I always tell people even more than the growth it's the quality of the work we've been able to showcase over the last decade, 11 years, because it touches on international work, it's Canadian, it's national work and then it's also local photographers. There's this collision of this incredible amount of photography that comes together during the festival." The Edmonton contingent at Exposure 2015

includes It's Natural at Block 1912; a showing ries that come and that happen and that's part of New York-based photographer Matthew of the incredible expression of creativity by the Pillsbury's latest series, TOKYO, at the Doug- photographers that come forward and are part las Udell Gallery (its first showing in Canada, of Exposure." no less); InFocus Edmonton And despite the advances at Harcourt House, curated Fri, Jan 30 – Sat, Feb 28 of digital photography, Lafortune has noticed a return to by local photographer Alexis Various venues more traditional methods— Marie Chute; Life on the Margins: The Manila and Mae Sot Official Edmonton opening on think labour-intensive and Projects at Louie Photogra- Sat, Feb 7 (6 pm – 9 pm) meticulous ones like 8x10 phy Gallery, a series by Larry Louie Photography Gallery view cameras and wet-plate processing. Some of these Louie that captures the lives inventive photographers are of those living in the Navo- Full schedule available at tas Cemetery in Manila and exposurephotofestival.com even coming up with ways Smokey Mountain dumpsite; to meld the traditional techas well as The Quiet Rebuild, niques with the contempoa new installment in Chute's series regarding rary counterparts to add another dimension to healing following difficult life events. their work. There's no particular theme the festival "They are quite precious now—I think they organizers were looking for—Lafortune notes are quite rare in some ways," Lafortune says of there were themes in the past, but they didn't the continued interest in old-school methods. find them useful in allowing photographers to "I think people are always looking back historicreate what they were truly interested in. The cally at some of the roots of photography and Exposure board also does not curate its sub- they're quite fascinated by that and they're unmissions: all are welcome. derstanding that, you know, photography didn't "That's the exciting part about the festival: I start with the camera phone. There's a long wait for people to come to me, and that's al- foundation of this art form; there's a long-standways exciting because every year I'll just get ing tradition of photography reaching back over things that just blow me away," Lafortune 200 years now. I think people are interested in says, noting the works of Pillsbury and Louie that history and what it means and how does it as examples, as well as the intellectual and integrate into the contemporary world." well-articulated quality of this year's batch of MEAGHAN BAXTER MEAGHAN@VUEWEEKLY.COM submissions overall. "There's these great sto-

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FROM BOOKS TO FILM • Stanley A. Milner, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.496.7000 • epl.ca • Films adapted from books every Fri afternoon at 2pm • The Phantom of the Opera (PG); Jan 30

GREAT DIGITAL FILM FESTIVAL • Scotiabank Theatre–West Edmonton Mall, 8882170 St • cineplex.com/Events/DigitalFilmFest • Your favourite sci-fi, fantasy and cult films back to the big screen, like X-Men, Kill Bill and Blade Runner • Jan 30-Feb 5

METRO • Metro at the Garneau Theatre, 8712109 St • 780.425.9212 • Canada's Top 10 Film Festival 2015; Jan 22-Feb 2 • REEL FAMILY CINEMA: Happy Feet (Feb 7)

GALLERIES + MUSEUMS ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL GALLERY • 10186-106 St • 780.488.6611 • albertacraft.ab.ca • FEATURE GALLERY: 15 ON 35: artwork and written

insights by a selection of 15 long-term, mid-career, emerging and new members; Jan 17-Mar 28 • The Recipients: Recipients of the 2014 Alberta Craft Awards, Anna Rasmussen, Shona Rae and Andrea Blais, three talented and passionate artists; Jan 10-Feb 14

ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA (AGA) • 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.422.6223 • youraga. ca • BMO World of Creativity: World of Boo: Jason Carter and Bridget Ryan; until Apr 16 • VIEW FROM A WINDOW: Photos by Edward Burtynsky, Robin Collyer, Eamon MacMahon, Laura St Pierre; Dec 6-Mar 1 • FUTURE STATION: 2015 ALBERTA BIENNIAL OF CONTEMPORARY ART: Jan 24-May 3 • Art For Lunch: With Ali Nickerson; Feb 19 • Open Studio Adult Drop-In; Wed, 7-9pm; $18/$16 (AGA member) • SUBURBIA: A MODEL LIFE (Photographs 1970s-80s); Dec 6-Mar 1 • RBC New Works Gallery: OBSCURE INVERSIONS: Colin Smith; Dec 6-Mar 1 • All Day Sundays: Art activities for all ages; Activities, 12-4pm; Tour; 2pm • Late Night Wednesdays: Every Wed, 6-9pm • FILMS: Double Feature: Kitchen Party & The Suburbanators; Feb 4

ART GALLERY OF ST ALBERT (AGSA) • 19 Perron St, St Albert • 780.460.4310 •

artgalleryofstalbert.ca • OUR LUMINOUS LAND: Paintings by Jim Visser; Dec 4-Jan 31, 2015 • PROXIMITIES: video installation works by Alysha Creighton; Feb 5-28; Opening reception: Feb 5, 7-9pm

BUGERA MATHESON GALLERY • 10345124 St • bugeramathesongallery.com • Every Room With A View; Jan 1-31

CENTRE D’ARTS VISUELS DE L’ALBERTA (CAVA) • 9103-95 Ave • 780.461.3427 • savacava.com • Exhibition of a selection of member's artwork; Jan 7-Feb

CREATIVE PRACTICES INSTITUTE • 10149-122 ST, 780.863.4040 • creativepracticesinstitute.com • Employeement: Meditations on Neoliberal Employment Outcomes; reception Jan 28, 7-9pm • Open Studios: Feb 7, 4-8pm

DAFFODIL GALLERY • 10412-124 St • 780.760.1278 • Not Your Parents' Watercolour; Jan 14-Feb 14; Opening reception: Jan 22, 5-8pm; Artist-in-Attendance Jan 31, 1-4pm

ENTERPRISE SQUARE GALLERIES • 10230 Jasper Ave • Open: Thu-Fri, 12-6pm, Sat 12-4pm • DISCOVERING DINOSAURS: until Jan 31 • DESIGN WALL: I-Week Photography Exhibit: Notions of Home and Belonging; Photographers near and far reveal what home and belonging mean to them; Jan 19-Feb 5

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MUSÉE HÉRITAGE MUSEUM–St Albert • 5 St Anne St, St Albert • 780.459.1528 • TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT: Explore St Albert through the lens of young photographers; Until Jan 18 • Wus’kwiy / Waskway: From Berry Baskets to Souvenirs; Jan 27-Apr 12

NAESS GALLERY • Paint Spot, 10032-81 Ave • 780.432.0240 • paintspot.ca • Growing Up, a series of oil paintings by Daphne Cote; Jan 5-Feb 17 • ARTISAN NOOK: What Can’t You Do with A Sketchbook!?!, a group exhibition of personal sketchbooks; Jan 5-Feb 17 • VERTICAL SPACE: Maximum Energy, a solo exhibition of Stephen Ferris’s visually complex paintings; Jan 6-Feb 16 • Opening reception: Feb 12, 6-9pm (all three exhibits)

28-Apr 12 • NOWHERE PEOPLE: Photos, giving a human face to the global issue of statelessness, by Greg Constantine; Dec 6-Mar 22 • QUESTIONS AND COLLECTIONS V: RESEARCH AT THE MUSEUM; Jan 28-Apr 8

RUTHERFORD LIBRARY SOUTH, GALLERIA • University of Alberta • Photographs from Palestine-Israel: Living in a Context of Conflict; Have a closer look at walls, snow, protests, olive trees, peace activists, checkpoints and World Cup Soccer in this context of seemingly unending conflict • Jan 20-Feb 9

U OF A MUSEUMS • Human Ecology Bldg

SNAP GALLERY • Society of Northern Alberta

VAA GALLERY • 3rd Fl, 10215-112 St •

Print-Artists, 10123-121 St • 780.423.1492 • snapartists.com • Eunkang Koh: The Human Shop; Jan 8-Feb 14 • Karen Cassidy: Daughter

BROWN BAG LUNCH READING SERIES: NAOMI FONTAINE • Student Lounge, Arts and Convocation Hall, University of Alberta • Feb 11, 12pm

CARROT COFFEEHOUSE • 9351-118 Ave • vzenari@gmail.com • Prose Creative Writing Group • Every Tue, 7-9pm

EDMONTON STORY SLAM • Mercury Room,10575-114 St • edmontonstoryslam.com • facebook.com/mercuryroomyeg • Great stories, interesting company, fabulous atmosphere • 3rd Wed each month • 7pm (sign-up); 7:30pm • $5 Donation to winner

THE KOFFEE CAFÉ • 6120-28 Ave • Glass Door Coffeehouse Reading Series: presents the February Glass Door Coffee House Reading Series with the following headlines: Authors: Astrid Blodgett, "You Haven't Changed a Bit"; Audrey Whitson, "The Glorious Mysteries"; and Bobbi Junior, "The Reluctant Caregiver". Musical act: Stawflowers with Genoa Porteous, Pamela Johnson and Bruce Ziff. Host: Writer, Donita Wiebe-Neufeld. Two-minute open mic. Books and CDs for sale • Jan 29, 7pm • Donations accepted

St, St Albert • 780.459.2525 • Lina Ma (oil medium); Jan 1-26 • Bev Bunker (embroidery); Jan 27-Feb 23

GALLERY AT MILNER • Stanley A. Milner Library Main Fl, Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.944.5383 • epl.ca/art-gallery • Serene Vistas: Paintings by Natasa Vretenar; Jan 2-31 • GALLERY DISPLAY CASES: Speaking with Second Nature: Small watercolor work created by Yong Fei Guan; Jan 2-31

NAKED CYBER CAFÉ • 10303-1008 St • The

GALLERIE PAVA • 9524-87 St, 780.461.3427 • As the Flowers Unfold: featuring Cheryl Feragen; Jan 17-Mar 3

Spoken Word: Featuring writers and an open mic for performances for short stories, book excerpts, poems • 1st Wed ea month, 7:30pm

HARCOURT HOUSE GALLERY • 3 Fl, 10215-

ROUGE LOUNGE • 10111-117 St • 780.902.5900 • Spoken Word Tuesdays: Weekly spoken word night presented by the Breath In Poetry Collective (BIP); info: E: breathinpoetry@ gmail.com

112 St • 780.426.4180 • Main Space: Navigating Boundaries: Jes McCoy and Kelsey Stevenson; Jan 29-Mar 5

JEFF ALLEN ART GALLERY (JAAG) • Strathcona Place Senior Centre, 10831 University Ave, 109 St, 78 Ave • 780.433.5807 • seniorcentre.org • LIFE IS MY MUSE: Artist Erin Cayley; Jan 5-Jan 29 • ARTIST ELEANOR LOHNER: Jan 29-Feb 25; opening reception: Feb 11, 6:30-8:30pm

SCRAMBLED YEG • Brittany's Lounge, 10225-97 St • 780.497.0011 • Open Genre Variety Stage: artists from all mediums are encouraged to occupy the stage and share their creations • Every Tue-Fri, 5-8pm SCRIPT SALON • Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Upper Arts Space, 10037-84 Ave • A Monthly Play Reading Series: 1st Sun ea month With A Different Play By A Different Playwright

JURASSIC FOREST/LEARNING CENTRE • 15 mins N of Edmonton off Hwy 28A, Township Rd 564 • Education-rich entertainment facility for all ages

STRATHCONA COUNTY LIBRARY • 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park • 780.467.8189 • sclibrary.ab.ca • LEARN @ YOUR LIBRARY – SYRIAN CIVIL WAR: Nermin Allam, PhD candidate in Political Science at the University of Alberta, will share her views and insights on the Middle East conflict; Feb 1, 2-4pm; $10 (adult), $5 (student) • LEARN @ YOUR LIBRARY – WOMEN OF THE “ARAB SPRING”: Surveying the roles of women and their political participation in the “Arab Spring” and its aftermath; Feb 8, 2-4pm; $10 (adults), $5 (students)

LANDO GALLERY • 103, 10310-124 St • 780.990.1161 • landogallery.com • January Exhibition and Sale: Featuring works by the artists and secondary market works; Jan 7-31 LATITUDE 53 • 10242-106 St • 780.423.5353 • Main Space: WE: Jan 10-Feb 15 • Parka Patio; this year's theme is FortYEG featuring installations from Edmonton's early heritage; Jan 31, 8pm LOFT GALLERY • AJ Ottewell Gallery, 590

TALES–Monthly Storytelling Circle •

Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park • 780.449.4443 • artstrathcona.com • Open: Fri-Sun 10-6pm • ARTWORK BY THE ARTISTS OF THE ART SOCIETY OF SRATHCONA COUNTY; Jan 31

Parkallen Community Hall, 6510-111 St • Monthly TELLAROUND: 2nd Wed each month • Sep-Jun, 7-9pm • Free • Info: 780.437.7736; talesedmonton@hotmail.com

LOUIE PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY ON 124 • 10634-124 St • louiephotogallery.

UPPER CRUST CAFÉ • 10909-86 Ave • 780.422.8174 • strollofpoets.com • The Poets’ Haven Reading Series: Every Mon, 7pm; presented by the Stroll of Poets Society • $5 (door)

com • Exposure Photo Festival 2015; Opening reception: Feb 7, 6-9pm • The Manila Project by Larry Louie/The Mae Sot Project by Gerry Yaum; Feb 7-28

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MACEWAN UNIVERSITY CAFÉ–City Centre Campus • Rm 7-266 • ARTIFACTS:

MULTICULTURAL CENTRE PUBLIC ART GALLERY (MCPAG)–Stony Plain • 5411-51 St, Stony Plain • multicentre.org • Cheryl and Brian Hepperle: Natural History Carving; Jan

YMCA (Don Wheaton) • 10211-102 Ave •

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GALLERY 7 • Bookstore on Perron, 7 Perron

8440-112 St • 780.407.7152 • The Iconic Alberta Rose: Cindy Barratt and Susan Casault. Mixed media of Alberta’s provincial flower including paintings, drawings, and collections of historical items; Dec 11-Feb 1 • LARISSA BLOKHUIS AND SYLVIA GRIST: Glassworks from artist Larissa Blokhuis and collaged landscapes from Sylvia Grist; Feb 7-Apr 5; Opening reception: Feb 12, 7-9pm

visualartsalberta.com • Modern Woman: Violet Owen; Dec 11-Jan 31

round exhibits • UNCANNY BREACH: Works by Lucille Frost • Until Jan

GALLERY@501 • 501 Festival Ave, Sherwood Park • 780.410.8585 • strathcona.ca/artgallery • HE ART OF NUI-DO, TRADITIONAL JAPANESE SILK EMBROIDERY: Bev Bunker: Japanese emroidery; Jan 30-Feb 21; reception: Jan 31, 1-4pm • Teresa Graham: watercolour; Feb 24-Mar 30 • Karen Blanchette: oil; Mar 31-May 4; reception: Apr 11, 1-4pm • Elsewhere; Jan 9-Feb 22

MCMULLEN GALLERY • U of A Hospital,

Gallery, Main Fl, 116 St, 89 Ave • LOIS HOLE: THE QUEEN OF HUGS; until Mar 22 • Discovering Dinosaurs: Sep 18-Jan 31 • Charles Stankievech: The Soniferous Æther of The Land Beyond The Land Beyond; Jan 22-Mar 21

YMCA Community Canvas wall: Rotating year

FAB GALLERY • 1-1 Fine Arts Bldg, 89 Ave, 112 St • 780.492.2081 • Jesse Thomas: Alcuin Awards for Book Design; Jan 20-Feb 14 • Book Design in Canada; Jan 20-Feb 14; Opening reception: Jan 22, 7-10pm • FAB 2-20: Artist talk with Jesse Thomas; Jan 29, 5:15pm

Paintings by Michelle Lavoie • Until Jan 28

technology, nature, and hidden treasure; until Jun 1 • INDIANA JONES™ AND THE ADVENTURE OF ARCHAEOLOGY: until Apr 6; $26.50 (adult)/$19.50 (child 3-12)/$23.50 (youth 13-17), student, senior) • Dinosaurs Unearthed: May 15-Oct 11; $26.50 (adult), $19.50 (child), $23.50 (youth/student/senior)

NINA HAGGERTY CENTRE STOLLERY GALLERY • 9225-118 Ave • 780.474.7611 • thenina.ca • CURIOSITY 2: ART FOR THE INQUISITIVE; Jan 15-Feb 7

PRINCE OF WALES ARMOURIES HERITAGE CENTRE • 10440-108 Ave • Project Heroes: The Faces and Stories of Sacrifice: Get to know the Canadian soldiers who died in the Afghanistan war through their eyes, in photographs, videos and letters • Nov 3-Mar 4 • info@projectheroes.ca • projectheroes.ca

ROYAL ALBERTA MUSEUM • 12845-102 Ave • 780.453.9100 • royalalbertamuseum.ca • WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR: Nov

of a Dead Father; Jan 8-Feb 14 • BIMPE VIII: Feb 26-Mar 28 • PRINTSHOP: Print Your Heart Out; Feb 7-8, 12-5pm

SPRUCE GROVE ART GALLERY • 35-5 Ave, Spruce Grove • 780.962.0664 • alliedartscouncil.com • Raw Humanity: Ashleigh Spence; Jan 27-Feb 21; Opening reception: Jan 31, 1-3pm STRATHCONA COUNTY MUSEUM & ARCHIVES • 913 Ash St, Sherwood Park • 780.467.8189 • strathconacountymuseum.ca • Celebrating Pioneer Women; Jan 20-Mar 21

THE 11 O'CLOCK NUMBER • Varscona Theatre, 10329-83 Ave • 90 minutes of improvised entertainment that unveils scenes, songs and choreographed numbers completely off the cuff based on audience suggestions • Every Fri, until Jun 26, 11pm • $15 (online, at the door) • grindstonetheatre.ca AMUZ-ING ADVENTURES • Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts, 4308-50 St, Leduc • A collection of short tales incorporating music and many different styles of puppetry • Jan 30, 10:30am • $10 (everyone), Free (under two years of age)

TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE • 11211-142 St • telusworldofscienceedmonton.com • GPS ADVENTURES CANADA EXHIBITION: Combining

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FILM

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Opens Friday Directed by Mike Leigh Princess Theatre  Oh, me? Just doing a little scribble, really.

his latest and visually loveliest film from Mike Leigh is a study of the English Romantic landscape painter J M W Turner (1775 – 1851), whose work functions as both subject and inspiration—an opening image of Turner at work in a Dutch meadow, the dusty dusk and still windmill, transports us to a sort of painted cinema. But the gorgeousness of such moments is balanced by the more quotidian world of ordinary-looking people with bodies vulnerable to sundry illnesses, and the grimier aspects of the places they inhabit—this is the terrain to which Leigh has always been devoted. Artistic splendour meets 19th-century England's daily grind in Mr. Turner. And it's magnificent. Our titular Turner is embodied by Timothy Spall—when you're this big, they call you Mister. A veteran of Leigh's work (Life is Sweet, Secrets & Lies, Topsy Turvy) and consistent force of emotional nuance, Spall delivers Turner's every grunt and groan from the gut, never ingratiating, always living in his character's skin without any sense of actorly judgment. His Turner is fascinating, witty, an aesthete. He's also deeply unsavoury, a deadbeat dad and a casual molester of his sickly housekeeper. The film, unsentimental yet rife with awe, follows Turner from middleage through to his death at 76; from

London, where he was born to a barber, to the town of Margate, where he seeks the sea and that Maritime light, which will come to blaze across some of his most startling canvasses. Margate is also where he meets and woos Sophia Booth (Marion Bailey), a good-humoured widow who rents him a room with a view. The slowness and humility that characterizes the development of their relationship is, for me, the most charming and moving element of this film. But there's so much more. Mr. Turner brims with incident and colour, not unlike a heavy Victorian page-turner. There's great fun to be had in scenes of Turner's social life in the London art scene, or having tea with patrons and critics. At one point he takes Sophia to pose for a photographic portrait and wonders if this strange new medium won't be the end of him, though his canvasses are already slipping away from photographic realism, becoming foggier, impressionistic, more mysterious. That over a century and a half after his death an artist of Leigh's calibre would use the medium of photography to bring Turner's life and work to a new generation of spectators feels appropriate, a great artist in one medium meeting a great artist in another.

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REVUE // DRAMA

Black or White

A custody drama that's a bit too simple in its moralizing

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n Black or White, New Orleans stands in for Los Angeles, and a folksy Southern-ness lingers throughout this custody-battle comedy-draOpens Friday ma. The cornpone has Directed by Mike Binder a slight aftertaste of  the ever-so-cringingly corny, though: sodden Elliot Anderson (Kevin Costner) is so liquor-addled that he gets in the wrong car; granddaughter Eloise (Jillian Estell) cutely insists he act strict with her about brushing her teeth; math tutor Duvan (Mpho Koaho), in his job interview with Elliot, proffers an academic paper for nearly every life subject—including the death of his grandfather, father and two brothers, "along with 300 others in my village." But it's the White Man's Burden of Grief that's foregrounded—Elliot's just lost his wife in a car accident

and soon Eloise's other grandmother, Rowena (Octavia Spencer), wants to share custody. Elliot resists because he blames his late daughter's ex-addict husband, Reggie, for her death in childbirth. It's made all the more complicated by Elliot being rich and white, while Rowena and her family are black and lower-middle-class. Elliot even, in a fit of pique, uses the n-word against Reggie, though he defends it later in a speechifying court scene. What's mildly interesting is the suggestion that modern American melting-pot life is understandably, even joyously messy for everyone—until attorneys get involved. Then identity politics, race cards and simplistic, antagonistic storylines get trotted out in order to win a legal battle. There are nice, fleeting moments: Duvan, black but from a very different background, finding

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himself among Rowena's tribe; the judge and Rowena in a strong-willed stare-down; Reggie being humiliated and doubted, even as Elliot, hypocritically, keeps drinking. Just as often, though, Duvan is slightly exotic comic relief ("What planet are you really from?") or the sappy score kicks in or Rowena's being the feisty black mom, slapping sense into her son. And the movie, as it keeps sanding down people's edges (it only gets the sweet-but-sad tone just right with Elliot's grief-driven drinking), barely scrapes at class differences. A plea-filled, soapish human-interest story that's just too sudsy, Black or White can't lather over its basic message-movie-ness, but its moral's hardly Shakespearean in its profundity: "What fools these adults be, bickering over a sweet little girl." BRIAN GIBSON

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PREVUE // WEB SERIES

Friends Without Benefits

Thu, Jan 29 (8 pm) Mercury Room, pay what you can

Friends forever!

dmonton, prepare to be on the Internet. Friends Without Benefits is a brandnew indie comedy web series created by local actors-writers-directors-jokers Andrea Beça, Trent Wilkie and Adam Rozenhart. Expect monthly sketch comedy in 10-minute bites featuring cameos from Edmonton locals and shots of the city itself. "We play with that idea of us being us: we play up how nerdy we are," Beça says, from across the table at

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a Jasper Avenue noodle house. "We have some pretty surreal stuff going on in episode one—and I would also say a lot of it is inspired by real life." The trio, in their late 20s to early 30s, are active in the Edmonton arts scene: Beça ran Cowardly Kiss Theatre, an indie theatre company, for nearly seven years, is a writer with a masters in playwriting and has more recently switched to filmmaking; Wilkie is a freelance journalist, member of sketch-comedy group

Mostly Water Theatre, has worked in short film and blogs about his adventures as a new stay-at-home dad; and Rozenhart is a cofounder of Nerd Nite Edmonton and Oilers Nation, hosts The Unknown Studio podcast and a weekly YouTube show called Just Adam Minute. With one episode nearly in the can and pre-production already rolling on episode two, Beça says the creativity and humour is flowing.

"We've collectively decided to keep going until we suck—which is hopefully never," Beça laughs. "I couldn't ask for two better people on this project; they're two of my best friends—at least until the diva battles begin, or one of us falls in love with the other and it gets super messy and super weird." Beça says the best way to keep up to date on episodes and such is to follow Friends Without Benefits on social media. But they're showing the first Friends Without Benefits episode

live—along with a song they prepared and a blooper reel—so they can capture some of the audience interaction that's impossible through a screen. "The one thing about releasing something through YouTube is you don't get to see people reacting," Beça adds. "So it's good to watch people react who aren't my mom. Like, is it really funny—or are you just humouring me?"

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Infinite rest

La Ciénaga immerses itself in a bourgeoisie world as it indicts such a culture It may be the most horizontal movie I have ever seen. The teeming populace of La Ciénaga (2001), Lucrecia Martel's beguiling feature debut, spend an inordinate amount of time lying down, usually awake, sometimes several to a bed, sometimes with limbs splayed in various positions. There are amazingly dynamic geometries composed of bodies just trying to get a little rest. The laziness on display in La Ciénaga is charming and funny, and maybe also appalling, emblematic of the liminal space La Ciénaga nimbly inhabits, as though suspended on a high-wire, scathing social commentary on one side, vivid, goofy, impressionistic sounds and images on the other. The film is idiosyncratic, utterly personal, yet riddled with the political, with class critiques suggested only in playful ways. It's a stunningly confident work. And the great news is that it's now available from Criterion. "La Ciénaga." "The Swamp." It's the name Martel gives to the place where

she grew up in northwestern Argentina. Part of this film's allure is also what makes it very difficult to summarize. It is about two families. It is about a summer home, with a pool, and bedrooms, and lots of wine drank with ice and an adjoining forest where the boys go to play with guns. It is very much about the bourgeoisie, but it's told from the inside: many of the characters are often drunk, and the camerawork is somehow brilliantly choreographed and also stumbling and tipsy, too; as rough-and-tumble as the cameras of John Cassavetes, but with a precision Cassavetes' beloved mania wasn't designed to take on. The film is autobiographical and the camera is never editorializing. The editing, of course, is another matter. It's elliptical, teasing. Those boys with the guns: one wants to shoot a dead, muddy cow; another stands in the way; we cut to a shot of the landscape, no figures in sight, and we hear the gunshot, not knowing if someone's been hit. If Martel made

conventional narrative films we'd call her a master manipulator. But there is nothing conventional and little that's narrative-forward about La Ciénaga. It begins thusly: following an atonal aria in which a chorus of the world's noisiest, cheapest-looking lawn chairs are dragged across tile, one of our two matriarchs, totally stinko, collapses, cutting herself badly. Her daughter comes to pull pieces of glass from her chest. A lazy assessment of La Ciénaga might say that nothing happens, but the film's gambit rests in the opposite camp: everything happens, though it happens in fragments, in shards, with scenes that start halfway-in and end before they're resolved; with more characters—family, friends and servants, victims of racial slurs—than we can be expected to keep track of. Martel is focused on immersing us in this world and that's exactly what she's so devastatingly good at. The film is so funny—the blitzed charac-

ters getting so animated about the idea of shopping for school supplies in Bolivia—the dialogue so curious, the images so transfixing, we might forget that this is also an oblique indictment of a culture of waste and sloth, snobbery and unjust disparity, of tackiness and unchecked Catholic neurosis. All these ingredients will come into play in Martel's subsequent films, The Holy Girl (2004) and The Headless Woman

(2008), each of which feature fewer characters, or at least feature central characters, and something close to what we might call a storyline. Paragons of the New Argentine Cinema, they feel sprung from the same swamp yet each are inventive, provocative variations. Seeing La Ciénaga reminds us of how vast Martel's powers are—and how long we've had to wait for more. V

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ince her "breakout performances" in 1997's Selena and Steven Soderbergh's romance-action-thriller Out of Sight (1998), Jennifer Lopez has mostly acted in much-less-good romances, action movies or romance-action movies (Gigli remains a stain on the CV). The Boy Next Door is more of a wonky eroticathriller—older high-school teacher has a fling with 19-year-old just before he becomes her obsessive student—where, despite Lopez's efforts and one deft sequence, many spinetingling or libido-vibrating scenes instead slip scantily towards comedy or B-movieness, while its sociopath's mentality gets way too 1987 Glenn Close-y for comfort.

Our first glimpse of hunk (of burnin' wacko love) Noah (Ryan Guzman) is his bulging left bicep. Much of the direction of early scenes seems most concerned with the best angles and lighting for Claire's (Lopez) curves and legs. After plenty of moments drearily reminiscent of late-night cable softcore, Noah, bent on making Claire his after they've slept together once, goes full-on Fatal Attraction: nasty graffiti, hidden-camera images of the one-night stand, manipulating Claire's son, calling her best friend a "c––t," etc. But this psycho's psychology makes little sense—the flip-side of romantic obsession isn't misogyny mixed with a dimestore-Freudian hatred of philandering fathers.

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A psychotic relationship

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And yet there's enough hefty-kitchen-knife keenness, to both the acting and the story—there's a stand-out sequence involving three apparent home invasions—to make The Boy Next Door more compelling than, say, The Stepfather (2009), seemingly shot in the same idyllic SoCal neighbourhood. But characters can't escape their type-ness (Claire isn't just a teacher but a Classics Teacher, with a deep love of Homer and a bust of Shakespeare on her desk). The movie flirts irritatingly with BlameThe-Woman—Claire, presumably out of some sort of pre-Internet-Age shame and the fear of losing her job (although Noah hadn't yet been her student when they slept together), discloses her one-night stand way too late, and then only to her viceprincipal and best friend. And the lurid barn-burner of a finale flames into unstoppable villain-ness, some helpless-Bond-girlishness and then Bmovie schlock before the creaky door on this movie abruptly closes.

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MUSIC

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hings are moving fast these days. The Internet has blessed and cursed us with near infinite novelty: new sounds, new cool, new styles. So how does an artist cut through the static and get people to tune into their signal? For Barrett Richards, the Los Angeles-based producer, DJ and label owner better known as Kastle, the answer is to do nothing—or at least not doing the things that distract from making quality music. "There's no more music genres anymore, there are only brands," Richards says from his LA home, working on music between tour dates. "The electronic world has become such a marketing world. I feel like there are people out there who say, 'I've got a great idea for a brand—I just need to write some

music.' For me, it's the [Taoist] philosophy of Wu Wei, which is nonaction. I just don't get involved in that branding." That Richards avoids hyper selfpromotion and posturing is counter-intuitive, considering the waters he swims in. But through his work as Kastle and with his record label, Symbols, he lets the music do the talking. He keeps an audience through steady streams of free music online, exclusive album content and live shows. He has to: to stop moving means getting left behind. "You've got to keep the vibe going because things are just moving so quickly now," Richards says. He's touring on a soon-to-bereleased EP called Hyperreality, a follow-up to his self-titled album from 2013. While his first record

was a chilled-out, half-time lounger—"home listening vibes," he says—Hyperreality is his DJ side: club-oriented tracks fusing his love for R&B, techno, house, garage and bass music. Richards says he went hunting in his past to find future sounds: for inspiration he revisited some old sample packs he used when he was a teenager back in the mid '90s. "I'm trying to channel my inner youth," he says. "And essentially trying new sounds that other people aren't using. It's kind of nostalgic and also very new." What Richards does musically is hard to classify. One man's techno is another man's house music. Is a certain song grime, dubstep—or does it even matter? Although he's

not keen on branding, he does have a koan to guide his work: "The feeling is the genre." Meaning, it's more about vibes than categories, he says. "There's that quote by [Jean-Luc] Godard: 'It's not where you take things from—it's where you take them to," Richards continues. "So you have to find the right elements and piece them together in the right way. It's fun that there's that challenge with electronic music." And electronic music is his passion. Richards is quick to talk about the artists he's excited to be working with on his Symbols label—like Seattle producer Kid Smpl, who Richards says makes "extremely emotional electronic music—it's abrasive with lots of distortion but not overwhelming ... ethereal at the same time." Or young New

York artist Kadahn, an experimental musician Richards says is like "[composer] Oneohtrix Point Never meets grime." With all the newness and possibility swirling around the digital galaxy, Richards adds it's important not to lose sight of who you are and get caught up in flavour-ofthe-week styles. "I'll enjoy certain trends—but I generally avoid them," he notes. "It's just very important for me and my label to keep a timeless nature. If you go too far in a trend, you just end up having to change all the time. Change isn't bad— I've changed a lot. But if you keep chasing trends, you always have to chase the next one, right?" JOSH MARCELLIN

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hich genre of music were you listening to when you were 10 years old? Chances are, it wasn't metal. "It started off with Metallica and Pantera and stuff like that," says Brandy Black with a slight chuckle. "My dad actually had this really cool metalhead roommate when I was growing up, and he introduced me to all that stuff. He gave me tapes." Black, who currently fronts local melodic metal band Monarch Sky, began singing with her first group at age 22. "I'm almost 32 now, so it was almost 10 years ago," says Black, in the midst of a break from her day job as an animal photographer. "The first band I sang in was a rock band, and we kind of just got heavier and heavier and Monarch Sky happened and then we became full-on metal. Our guitarist had a lot to do with it, too. He's a huge metalhead and he was like, 'We're going metal.'" Metal has more subgenres than

there's room to list, but Monarch Sky focuses on a variety reminiscent of Tool and Chevelle, with Black's soaring, emotive vocals drawing comparisons to Amy Lee of Evanescence, whom Black counts as a pivotal influence in her singing style. Monarch Sky released its first EP, Embryo, in June 2013 and is ready to release its second, Sound of Flight, which the group funded through a successful Indiegogo campaign. "We really wanted the album to be heavy and melodic; our last alum was more like hard rock," Black explains, noting the band decided to maintain a focus that leaned closer to metal after being nominated for a 2014 Edmonton Music Award for Best Metal Recording. "I think it's naturally how I sing. I have a melodic range, I guess you can say. Our guitarist does vocals too and his stuff is heavy. He does a lot of screaming, so there's the contrast between our two voices there, but I've always sung a little more melodic."

The five songs that make up Sound of Flight were penned prior to the Indiegogo campaign, and Black notes there are a few more in the bag to be recorded once Monarch Sky is done touring in support of the new EP. She wrote the lyrics— primarily based on personal expereinces—before bringing the ideas to her bandmates to flesh out. "If there's nothing going on in my life I have a hard time writing, so if I do write, I need to be alone, no interruptions." Black explains. "I lock myself in a room and don't let anyone in until the song's done. I'll write the lyrics, and I play guitar too—not in the band—but I use it as a writing tool for myself, to help write melodies. Then I'll record it and send it to my guitarist and he'll make it sound way cooler, and then we take it to the jam room and from there if it works, it works." MEAGHAN BAXTER

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've got a thing for cards," Sam Heine says, pulling up the sleeve of his shirt to show an ace-of-spades tattoo on his wrist. "I like the idea of chance and randomness, but still you can set up the game." Heine plays guitar and sings in Sam Spades, a three-piece Edmonton rockabilly band set to release its first record, Wolf. The EP is six songs of slinky echo guitars, Hammond organ and muscular stand-up bass. You've got your hurtin'drinkin' songs about living hard and the bottle, sure, but Heine also sings about existentialism and nuclear catastrophe witnessed by '50s-era teenagers out at the point to neck. The band embraces that film-noir cool: think Humphrey Bogart in The Maltese Falcon, curling smoke in blackand-white, and everyone is wearing a sharp suit. "I listened to the Reverend Horton Heat when I was 14 years old," Heine says, relaxing in a Jasper Avenue café. "I'd been stuck in the punk-rock mentality: you're only allowed one type of music in high school, you're not allowed to like everything. Then I started listening to Stray Cats, Brian Setzer, Charlie Feathers, Link Wray ... it basically

grabbed my heart and said, 'This is what you like, Sam.'" A true child of Highway 16—born in Pincher Creek, Heine was raised in Edson and lived in both Hinton and Jasper—he was literally born into his first band, the Heine Family Singers. "Check us out in Edson. We're a pretty big deal," he laughs. More recently, Heine was in Sam Hate & the Jackals, a Jasper-based band that dissolved after its bass player was scooped by world-famous Montréal psychobilly group the Brains. There were no hard feelings for the Brains' headhunting, though. In fact, the group invited Heine and his newly formed band Sam Spades to open for it—even though the band was so green it had yet to play a gig. "So our first show is at the Pawnshop for the Brains with a couple hundred people watching us," Heine says. "That was after only three rehearsals with no reputation or anything, and we really gelled that night." Sam Spades is rounded out by John Richards on bass and Greg Hann on skins—both are attending MacEwan University's music program. Richards, an old friend of Heine's, recorded an album with Edmonton surf-punk band Los Cremators. Hann, an East-Coast transplant, is a drummer that has worked with some of Eastern Canada's best talent. Heine had a boatload of help from local talent in the making of Wolf: Jon Christopherson from Edmonton psychobilly band Raygun Cowboys—and Heine's landlord—put his surfy guitar solos on two songs; Heine's sister Jessica lent backup vocals and local producer and musician Doug Organ played, fittingly, the Hammond organ. Heine says he feels both supported by and inspired by Edmonton—and the city has returned that love with acceptance of Sam Spades wherever the band plays. "We can fit into a country gig, we can do a blues gig, fit into a rock 'n' roll gig—we played a hardcore metal show and we fit in," he laughs. "There's this line in [his song] 'Last Call,' 'In this world, a man should take his chances to be heard.' That's what we're trying to do: be heard. Hopefully people listen."

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Shred Kelly

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t took Tim Newton maybe 12 seconds into our interview to say the word "stoked." What has this bloke stoked? Well, Newton is the lead singer and banjo clawer for Fernie, BC stoke-folk fivepiece Shred Kellyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and 1500 copies of its new album, Sing to the Night, just came through his door. Fernie is a party town, a magnet for snowboarders and Australians, so it's not a huge surprise that Shred Kelly is a party band. Think boot-stompin' 4/4 beats with acoustic instruments played with the ferocity of a thrash-metal band whipping crowds into a plank-spanking frenzy. But Sing to the Night, the band's third record since its 2010 debut, is a more reflective outing; there's still one helluva good party going on, but it at times mellows sweetly. "For the past two albums it feels like we've been driving, like, a foot beat at our audience," Newton says, sipping coffee in the kitchen of his Fernie home. "This time we experimented with some half-time tempos. It's fun to experiment and not just do the same thing over and over."

Shred Kelly was part of the Peak Performance Project, a contest and boot camp that awards an insane amount of moneyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;at least for western Canadian indie musiciansâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to bands from Alberta and BC. The band was paired with the Wet Secrets, Edmonton's favourite marching-band-themed rock outfit and the eventual winners of the $100 000 grand prize. The two bands hit it off. Together they wrote a song called "Kill the Lights," sharing ideas via email before recording at the contest boot camp. "We became absolute best friends with them, we love the Wet Secretsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; they're amazing, they're my favourite band," Newton says. "Through that I'm listening to [Edmonton bands] Shout Out Out Out Out, we also met Scenic Route to Alaska, Mitchmatic ... we probably made better friends with the Alberta crowd because we weren't competing against them." Shred Kelly didn't end up winning the contest, but you won't hear Newton complain about the experience. He says the group applied a lot of

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what was learned at Peak Performance to its new album. Sing to the Night has some '80s vibes, thanks to the addition of an analogue synthesizer. And Newton added a cello banjo, an almost comically large instrument with a body the size of a trash-can lid, working it into one of the album's slower tracks. "I haven't played it live yet ... but I'm going to bust it out this year," Newton adds. "I bought it as a challenge to do something different with my banjo playing, and I just fell in love with it. It's got this bassy sound that's almost sombre." But don't expect to come to a Shred Kelly show anticipating sit-down folk numbers: these guys are like Daft Punk with banjos and ukeleles. "There's usually a lot of sweat involved," Newton says. "I sweat like a sprinkler when I get on stage. There's lots of jumping around and screaming into a microphone."

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ethany and Jared Salte had no intention of forming a band. The couple met in November 2009 at a show for Jared's previous group, Junkyard Poets—he called dibs before his bandmates could as they saw Bethany walk up the front steps to the venue—and tied the knot in September 2013. They had begun casually writing songs together prior to the wedding, and it wasn't long before there was a whole album's worth ready to be recorded. "It was more just like, 'Hey, I've got

this cool song idea and hey, these lyrics sound cool' kind of thing," says Bethany, who sings and swaps guitar, keys and banjo with Jared, adding they wrote about 10 songs over the course of three weeks during the Christmas holiday in 2013 and were calling themselves a band by January 2014—they made it to the Top 12 at this year's Peak Performance Project and received a GMA nomination for Best Folk/Roots Song of the Year. "Through that entire process Jared and I never really had that conversation of like, 'Hey, do you want to be in a band and do you want to start this,' so it just kind of organically happened very naturally," Bethany continues. "Ever since then it's been quite fun, but kind of shocking to think back even a couple of years— being in a band never crossed our minds." It was the encouragement of others that finally led to the duo releasing the tracks—recorded at Jared's Salt Shaker Studios. The move seemed fitting in hindsight, considering Jared's musical background in Junkyard Poets and the prevalence of music in his family as well as Bethany's upbringing singing in church choirs. "My roots are in photography, so before I was a musician and became the Royal Foundry I was doing a lot of photography work," Bethany says, noting that her deft eye for visuals has helped her as a lyricist and the way she's able to conjure images with words. "With Jared being a producer, even before we got married, I started working under his studio as a designer for album artwork and

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shooting bands and stuff like that so, again, getting married was quite easy as we fit our careers together quite naturally." The Saltes seem right at home playing music together on Wherever We Go, their folk-Americana debut driven by Jared and Bethany's contrasting yet uplifting vocal harmonies. The songs also possess a palpable sense of new love and optimism attributed to that first blissful year of marriage. "It'll be really interesting to look back in 10 years and say, 'Man, we had no idea what was coming," Bethany laughs, adding that the title track was actually the song Jared sang to her right before popping the big question. "You can definitely hear the newness of this new marriage and the excitement of conquering the world, you know?" It doesn't hurt that those same sentiments can also be a useful tool in smoothing over mild disagreements, either. "It's really fun to actually sing these songs now, and even if Jared and I have been fighting, or whatever, we always have to hone in that same energy that we had," Bethany says. "We've found, a few times, before a show where we maybe had a disagreement, but then we have to go on and sing these songs that were written when we were first married and super excited and so in love— even though we're still so in love today—it's almost like a healing process after the show."

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Friday: with DJ Thomas Culture THE PROVINCIAL PUB Friday

SHERLOCK HOLMES–U OF A The SHERLOCK HOLMES–WEM Cody YARDBIRD SUITE Kyle Brenders

Quartet; 7pm (door), 8pm (show); $18 (guests), $22 (members)

Nights: Indie rock and dance with DJs Brad Wilkinson, the Hügonaut, and thomas Culture

Classical

RED STAR Movin’ on Up: indie,

JUBILEE AUDITORIUM Mozart's

rock, funk, soul, hip hop with DJ Gatto, DJ Mega Wattson; every Fri SOU KAWAII ZEN LOUNGE Amplified

Magic Flute: Featuring Edmonton Opera; 8pm; $50-$98.50 Jan 31, Feb 3, Feb 5

Fridays: Dubstep, house, trance, electro, hip hop breaks with DJ Aeiou, DJ Loose Beats, DJ Poindexter; 9:30pm (door)

MUTTART HALL Architek Percussion with Nicole Lizee and Steve Raegele; 7:30pm

UNION HALL Ladies Night every Fri • Later: Bombs Away & Peep This; 9pm

DJs

Y AFTERHOURS Foundation Fridays

SAT JAN 31

KRUSH ULTRA LOUNGE Open stage;

MERCURY ROOM/BLUE SKYS CAFÉ

APEX CASINO The Oddibles; 9pm

Monarch Sky CD Release Party Monarch Sky With Gravesend and Cultured By Fire And With Universe Machine; 8pm; $15 (adv)

ARTERY Ten Green Ladies Art Show; 8pm; $8 (adv), $10 (door)

Thu; dance lessons at 8pm; Cuban Salsa DJ to follow

Marine Dreams and Tyler Butler; 8pm; $15 (adv), $20 (door)

3-7pm; DJ every Sat, 9:30pm

BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Every

floor; 9:30pm

ON THE ROCKS Salsa Rocks: every

Mic with Nick Samoil and guests MERCURY ROOM Andy Shauf with

O’BYRNE’S Live band every Sat,

DJs

Thursdays 7pm; no cover

LEGENDS Sat 3pm Jam and Open

ATLANTIC TRAP & GILL Sweet

Vintage Rides; 8pm

BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor: The Menace Sessions: alt rock/Electro/Trash with Miss Mannered; Wooftop: Sound It Up!: classic Hip-Hop, R&B and Reggae with DJ Sonny Grimez & instigate; Underdog: Alternating DJs

THE BOWER For Those Who

Know...: Deep House and disco with Junior Brown, David Stone, Austin, and guests; every Sat

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THE COMMON Get Down It's

Saturday Night: House and disco and everything in between with resident Dane DRUID IRISH PUB DJ every Sat; 9pm ENCORE–WEM Every Sat:

Sound and Light show; We are Saturdays: Kindergarten

JAN/30 FEB/12

ALL AGES FEB/15 FEB/18

UBK & NIGHT VISION PRESENT

KASTLE LINDSAY LOWEND AUGUST BURNS RED: THEMISSFROZEN FLAME TOUR MAY I, NORTHLANE ERRA UNION EVENTS PRESENTS

AND

CONCERTWORKS.CA PRESENTS

NAPALM DEATH & VOIVOD ELLIOTT BROOD THE WILDERNESS OF MANITOBA

FEB/21

CRAZE, G JONES, DIMOND SAINTS FEB/ 22–23 BLACK VEIL BRIDES ALL AGES 1 SHOW THE BLACK MASS 2015 MEMPHIS MAY FIRE, GHOST TOWN UNION EVENTS PRESENTS

SOLD OUT W/

MAR/18

WXDREAMS PRESENTS

TURQUOISE JEEP P

FLYNT FLOSSY & YUNG HUMMA P

MAR/20

SFEAR MANAGEMENT AND STARLITE ROOM PRESENT

MAR/27

JCL PRODUCTIONS AND MRG CONCERTS PRESENTS

ELECTRIC SIX THE WHITE BUFFALO, W/

SPENCER BURTON

HOG'S DEN PUB Rockin' the Hog Jam: Hosted by Tony Ruffo; every Sun, 3:30-7pm MECURY ROOM Jeru The Damaja

MERCER TAVERN DJ Mikey Wong

NEWCASTLE PUB The Sunday Soul

every Sat PAWN SHOP Transmission

Saturdays: Indie rock, new wave, classic punk with DJ Blue Jay and Eddie Lunchpail; 9pm (door); free (before 10pm)/$5 (after 10pm); 1st Sat each month THE PROVINCIAL PUB Saturday

Nights: Indie rock and dance with DJs Maurice and Joses Martin RED STAR Indie rock, hip hop,

stage with Darrell Barr; 7-11pm

RICHARD'S PUB Sunday Jam

LEAF BAR AND GRILL Tue Open

hosted by Jim Dyck, Randy Forsberg and Mark Ammar; 4-8pm

MERCER TAVERN Alt Tuesday with

ROBERTSON WESLEY UNITED CHURCH Baroque Strings WINSPEAR CENTRE Rosanne

DJs Soul Sundays: A fantastic voyage through '60s and '70s funk, soul and R&B with DJ Zyppy

O’BYRNE’S Celtic jam every Tue; with Shannon Johnson and friends; 9:30pm

mic with host Duff Robison

mic every Tue RED PIANO Every Tue: the

BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor:

RICHARD'S PUB Tue Live Music

Blue Jay’s Messy Nest: Mod, Brit Pop, New Wave & British Rock with DJ Blue Jay; Wooftop: Metal Mon: with Metal Phil (fr CJSR’s Heavy Metal Lunch Box)

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ICEHOUSE

Showcase and Open Jam (blues) hosted by Mark Ammar; 7:30pm

BLUES ON WHYTE Johnny Mcquaig

Live music with the Icehouse Band and weekly guests; Every Tue, 9pm

DUGGAN'S BOUNDARY Monday

SANDS HOTEL Country music

MERCURY ROOM Music Magic

Hurtin Horsemen; 7pm PLEASANTVIEW COMMUNITY HALL

Acoustic instrumental old time fiddle jam every Mon; hosted by the Wild Rose Old Tyme Fiddlers Society; 7pm; contact Vi Kallio 780.456.8510 ROUGE RESTO-LOUNGE Open Mic

Night with Darrek Anderson from the Guaranteed; every Mon; 9pm

Jan 26-Feb 1

DJs

CITY HALL Swing 'n Skate:

BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor:

DUGGAN'S BOUNDARY Celtic

RIVER CREE CASINO 38 Special;

MON FEB 2

open mic

Blue Jay’s Messy Nest: mod, brit pop, new wave, British rock with DJ Blue Jay DV8 T.F.W.O. Mondays: Roots

industrial,Classic Punk, Rock, Electronic with Hair of the Dave TAVERN ON WHYTE Classic Hip

hop with DJ Creeazn every Mon; 9pm-2am

dancing every Tue, featuring Country Music Legend Bev Munro every Tue, 8-11pm YARDBIRD SUITE Tuesday Session:

ARTERY Carrie Elkin with Danny Schmidt; $12 (adv), $15 (door)

7pm (door), 9pm (show); $24.50 DUGGAN'S BOUNDARY Wed open NEW WEST HOTEL Doug & the Hurtin Horsemen; 7pm ORIGINAL JOE'S VARSITY ROW

Open mic Wed: Hosted by Jordan Strand; every Wed, 9-12 jordanfstrand@gmail.com / 780655-8520 OVERTIME–Sherwood Park Jason

Greeley (acoustic rock, country, Top 40); 9pm-2am every Wed; no cover PLEASANTVIEW COMMUNITY HALL

Acoustic Bluegrass jam presented by the Northern Bluegrass Circle Music Society; every Wed, 6:30-11pm; $2 (member)/$4 (non-member) RED PIANO BAR Wed Night Live: hosted by dueling piano players; 8pm-1am; $5

Hansen, Patterson, Wood; 7:30pm (door)/8pm (show); $5

ROSSDALE HALL Little Flower Open Stage with Brian Gregg; 7:30pm (door); no cover

Classical

ZEN LOUNGE Jazz Wednesdays: Kori Wray and Jeff Hendrick; every Wed; 7:30-10pm; no cover

JUBILEE AUDITORIUM Mozart's

Magic Flute: Featuring Edmonton Opera; 8pm; $50-$98.50 Jan 31, Feb 3, Feb 5 WINSPEAR CENTRE Laudis!

Gloria!: with the Concordia School Of Music Choirs, Concordia Symphony Orchestra and guest soloists Jolaine Kerley (soprano), Mireille Rijavec (mezzo-soprano), Caleb Nelson (tenor) Michael Kurschat, bass 7:30pm

Classical MCDOUGALL UNITED CHURCH

Music Wednesdays At Noon: this week with Yoko Wong and Sylvia Shadick-Taylor (violin and piano); 12-1pm; Free

DJs BILLIARD CLUB Why wait

DJs

Wednesdays: Wed night party with DJ Alize every Wed; no cover

BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor:

Brit Pop, Synthpop, Alternative 90’s, Glam Rock with DJ Chris Bruce; Wooftop: Substance: alt retro and not-so-retro electronic and dance with Eddie LunchPail BRIXX Metal night every Tue DV8 Creepy Tombsday:

TUE FEB 3

BRITTANY'S LOUNGE Scrambled YEG: Open Genre Variety Stage: artist from all mediums are encouraged to occupy the stage and share their creations • Every Tue- Fri, 5-8pm

Country Dance Lessons: 7-9pm • Doug & the Hurtin Horsemen; 7pm Feb 2-7

Nervous Flirts Jameoke Experience (sing-along with a live band); 7:30pm-12am; no cover; relaxed dress code

NEW WEST HOTEL Doug & the

DIVERSION LOUNGE Sun Night Live on the South Side: live bands; all ages; 7-10:30pm

NEW WEST HOTEL Tue

OVERTIME–Sherwood Park Open

SUN FEB 1

Features live swing, jazz and big band music in the City Room. If you enjoy the outdoors, the music will be broadcast directly outside or the enjoyment of ice skaters on City Hall Plaza. This week featuring: RCA Rhythm Gunners Big Band ; Every Sun until Feb 22, 1-4pm; Free

Jam: Trevor Mullen Kris Harvey and guests

Classical

Monday Nights: Capital City Jammers, host Blueberry Norm; seasoned musicians; 7-10pm; $4

Bossa; 9am-3pm; Donation

Wed with Trace Jordan; 8pm-12 BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor:

BLUES ON WHYTE Johnny Mcquaig

9:30pm-1am

Y AFTERHOURS Release Saturdays

BLUES ON WHYTE Taylor Scott

ALBERTA BEACH HOTEL Open stage

Tue; 9pm

BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor:

BLUE CHAIR CAFE Brunch with PM

WED FEB 4

L.B.'S PUB Tue Variety Night Open

SOU KAWAII ZEN LOUNGE

Open mic every Sun hosted by Tim Lovett

R&B, Rock&Roll and Electro/Disco sounds of the last 70 years with DJ Thomas Culture

O’BYRNE’S Open mic every Sun;

Cash; 8pm

BLACKJACK'S ROADHOUSE–Nisku

BRITTANY'S LOUNGE Scrambled YEG: Open Genre Variety Stage: artist from all mediums are encouraged to occupy the stage and share their creations • Every Tue- Fri, 5-8pm

RED STAR Swing, Funk, Soul,

Service: acoustic open stage every Sun

ROUGE LOUNGE Rouge Saturdays: global sound and Cosmopolitan Style Lounging with DJ Mkhai

BIG AL'S HOUSE OF BLUES Sun Electric Blues Jam and BBQ hosted by Marshall Lawrence and the Lazy Bastards; 4-8pm

BLUES ON WHYTE Johnny Mcquaig

every Tue

Alt '80s and '90s, Post Punk, New Wave, Garage, Brit, Mod, Rock and Roll witih LL Cool Joe and DJ Downtrodden on alternate Weds

Alberta Baroque Ensemble; 3pm

UNION HALL Celebrity Saturdays: every Sat hosted by DJ Johnny Infamous • Later: 12th Planet + Flinch + Infuze, Smog City Tour; 9pm

BIG AL'S HOUSE OF BLUES Big Dreamer Sound jam hosted by Harry Gregg and Geoff HamdenO'brien; this weeks guest: every Tue 8pm-12am

DRUID IRISH PUB Open Stage

and electro every Sat with DJ Hot Philly and guests

TAVERN ON WHYTE Soul, Motown, Funk, R&B and more with DJs Ben and Mitch; every Sat; 9pm-2am

UBK PRESENT THE BASS WEIGHT PROJECT 1.0 FT.

7:30pm; $32+ (adv)

with The Nasty Boys and Brothers Grim and with Roberto Demento and R Dot Woo; 7pm; $20 (adv)

SUGAR FOOT BALLROOM Swing Dance Party: Sugar Swing Dance Club every Sat, 8-12; no experience or partner needed, beginner lesson followed by social dance; sugarswing.com

FESTIVAL PLACE Marcus Roberts;

FLUID LOUNGE R&B, hip hop and dancehall with DJ Aiden Jamali; every Sat

Your Famous Saturday with Crewshtopher, Tyler M

JCL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

Music with Duggan's House Band 5-8pm

Psychobilly, Hallowe'en horrorpunk, deathrock with Abigail Asphixia and Mr Cadaver;

Alt '80s and '90s, Post Punk, New Wave, Garage, Brit, Mod, Rock and Roll witih LL Cool Joe and DJ Downtrodden on alternate Weds BRIXX BAR Eats and Beats THE COMMON The Wed Experience:

Classics on Vinyl with Dane RED STAR Guest DJs every Wed

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JAN/30 FEB/6

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THE STARLITE ROOM IS A PRIVATE VENUE FOR OUR MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS. IF YOU REQUIRE A MEMBERSHIP YOU CAN PURCHASE ONE AT THE VENUE PRIOR TO / OR AFTER THE DOOR TIMES FOR EACH SHOW.

ACCENT EUROPEAN LOUNGE 8223-104 St, 780.431.0179 ALE YARD TAP 13310-137 Ave ARTERY 9535 Jasper Ave "B" STREET BAR 11818-111 St BIG AL'S HOUSE OF BLUES 12402-118 Ave BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE 1042582 Ave, 780.439.1082 BLACKJACK'S ROADHOUSE– Nisku 2110 Sparrow Dr, Nisku, 780.986.8522 BLUE CHAIR CAFÉ 9624-76 Ave, 780.989.2861 BLUES ON WHYTE 10329-82 Ave, 780.439.3981 BOHEMIA 10217-97 St BOURBON ROOM 205 Carnegie Dr, St Albert THE BOWER 10538 Jasper Ave, 780.423.425; info@thebower.ca BRITTANY'S LOUNGE 10225-97 St, 780.497.0011 BRIXX BAR 10030-102 St (downstairs), 780.428.1099 THE BUCKINGHAM 10439 82 Ave, 780.761.1002 http://thebuckingham.ca BUDDY’S 11725B Jasper Ave, 780.488.6636 CAFÉ HAVEN 9 Sioux Rd, Sherwood Park, 780.417.5523, cafehaven.ca CAFFREY'S IN THE PARK 99, 23349 Wye Rd, Sherwood Park

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CARROT COFFEEHOUSE 9351118 Ave, 780.471.1580 CASINO EDMONTON 7055 Argylll Rd, 780.463.9467 CASINO YELLOWHEAD 12464153 St, 780.424 9467 CENTRAL SENIOR LIONS CENTRE 11113-113 St CENTURY CASINO 13103 Fort Rd, 780.643.4000 CHA ISLAND TEA CO 10332-81 Ave, 780.757.2482 COMMON 9910-109 St DARAVARA 10713 124 St, 587.520.4980 DENIZEN HALL 10311-103 Ave DIVERSION LOUNGE 3414 Gateway Blvd, 780.435.1922 DUGGAN'S BOUNDARY 9013-88 Ave, 780.465.4834 DRUID 11606 Jasper Ave, 780.454.9928 DUSTER’S PUB 6402-118 Ave, 780.474.5554 DV8 8130 Gateway Blvd EARLY STAGE SALOON– Stony Plain 4911-52 Ave, Stony Plain, 780.963.5998 ELECTRIC RODEO–Spruce Grove 121-1 Ave, Spruce Grove, 780.962.1411 ENCORE–WEM 2687, 8882-170 St EXPRESSIONZ CAFÉ 9938-70 Ave, 780.437.3667 FESTIVAL PLACE 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park,

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780.449.3378 FILTHY MCNASTY’S 10511-82 Ave, 780.916.1557 FLUID LOUNGE 10888 Jasper Ave, 780.429.0700 HILLTOP PUB 8220 106 Ave HOGS DEN PUB Yellow Head Tr, 142 St IRISH SPORTS CLUB 12546-126 St, 780.453.2249 J AND R 4003-106 St, 780.436.4403 JAVA XPRESS 110, 4300 South Park Dr, Stony Plain, 780.968.1860 KELLY'S PUB 10156-104 St L.B.’S PUB 23 Akins Dr, St Albert, 780.460.9100 LEAF BAR AND GRILL 9016-132 Ave, 780.757.2121 MKT FRESH FOOD AND BEER MARKET 8101 Gateway Blvd, 780.439.2337 MERCER TAVERN 10363 104 St, 587.521.1911 MERCURY ROOM 10575-114 St NAKED CYBERCAFÉ 10303-108 St, 780.425.9730 NEWCASTLE PUB 8170-50 St, 780.490.1999 NEW WEST HOTEL 15025-111 Ave NOORISH CAFÉ 8440-109 St NORTH GLENORA HALL 13535109A Ave O2'S–West 11066-156 St, 780.448.2255

O’BYRNE’S 10616-82 Ave, 780.414.6766 ORIGINAL JOE'S VARSITY ROW 8404-109 St O'MAILLES IRISH PUB 104, 398 St Albert Rd, St Albert ON THE ROCKS 11730 Jasper Ave, 780.482.4767 OVERTIME–Sherwood Park 100 Granada Blvd, Sherwood Park, 790.570.5588 PAWN SHOP 10551-82 Ave, Upstairs, 780.432.0814 PLEASANTVIEW COMMUNITY HALL 10860-57 Ave THE PROVINCIAL PUB 160, 4211-106 St RED PIANO BAR 1638 Bourbon St, WEM, 8882-170 St, 780.486.7722 RED STAR 10538 Jasper Ave, 780.428.0825 RENDEZVOUS 10108-149 St RICHARD'S PUB 12150-161 Ave, 780.457.3118 RIC’S GRILL 24 Perron Street, St Albert, 780.460.6602 ROBERTSON WESLEY UNITED CHURCH 10209-123 St ROCKY MOUNTAIN ICEHOUSE 10516 Jasper Ave, 780.424.3836 ROSEBOWL/ROUGE LOUNGE 10111-117 St, 780.482.5253 ROSE AND CROWN 10235-101 St SANDS HOTEL 12340 Fort Rd, 780.474.5476

SIDELINERS PUB 11018-127 St SMOKEHOUSE BBQ 10810-124 St, 587.521.6328 SOU KAWAII ZEN LOUNGE 1292397 St, 780.758.5924 ST. JOSAPHAT UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL 10825-97 St STARLITE ROOM 10030-102 St, 780.428.1099 STUDIO MUSIC FOUNDATION 10940-166 A St SUGAR FOOT BALLROOM 10545-81 Ave TAVERN ON WHYTE 10507-82 Ave, 780.521.4404 TIRAMISU 10750-124 St VEE LOUNGE, APEX CASINO–St Albert 24 Boudreau Rd, St Albert, 780.460.8092, 780.590.1128 WILD EARTH BAKERY 890299 St WINSPEAR CENTRE 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square; 780.28.1414 WUNDERBAR 8120-101 St, 780.436.2286 Y AFTERHOURS 10028-102 St, 780.994.3256, yafterhours.com YARDBIRD SUITE 11 Tommy Banks Way, 780.432.0428 YEG DANCE CLUB 11845 Wayne Gretzky Dr YESTERDAYS PUB 112, 205 Carnegie Dr, St Albert, 780.459.0295 ZEN LOUNGE 12923-97 St

EVENTS WEEKLY EMAIL YOUR FREE LISTINGS TO: LISTINGS@VUEWEEKLY.COM FAX: 780.426.2889 DEADLINE: FRIDAY AT 3PM

COMEDY Black Dog Freehouse • Underdog Comedy show: Alternating hosts • Every Thu, 8-11pm • No cover CENTURY CASINO • 13103 Fort Rd • 780.481.9857 • Open Mic Night: Every Thu; 7:30-9pm COMEDY FACTORY • Gateway Entertainment Centre, 34 Ave, Calgary Tr • Fri-Sat: 8:30pm • Bob Angeli; Jan 29-31 • Chris Heward; Feb 5-7

COMIC STRIP • Bourbon St, WEM • 780.483.5999 • Wed-Fri, Sun 8pm; Fri-Sat 10:30pm • Hit or Miss Mondays: Amateurs and Professionals every Mon, 7:30pm • Battle to the Funny Bone; last Tue each month, 7:30pm • Reno Collier; Jan 28-Feb 1 • Nikki Glaser Special Presentation; Feb 5-8

DRUID • 11606 Jasper Ave • 780.710.2119 • Comedy night open stage hosted by Lars Callieou • Every Sun, 9pm DJ to follow

EMPRESS ALE HOUSE • 9912-82 Ave • Empress Comedy Night: featuring a professional headliner every week Every Sun, 9pm

ROUGE LOUNGE • 10111-117 St • Comedy Groove every Wed; 9pm

GROUPS/CLUBS/MEETINGS AIKIKAI AIKIDO CLUB • 10139-87 Ave, Old Strathcona Community League • Japanese Martial Art of Aikido • Every Tue 7:30-9:30pm; Thu 6-8pm

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL EDMONTON • 8307-109 St • edmontonamnesty.org • Meet the 4th Tue each month, 7:30pm (no meetings in Jul, Aug) E: amnesty@edmontonamnesty.org for more info • Free

ARGENTINE TANGO DANCE AT FOOT NOTES STUDIO • Foot Notes Dance Studio (South side), 9708-45 Ave • 780.438.3207 • virenzi@shaw.ca • Argentine Tango with Tango Divino: beginners: 7-8pm; intermediate: 8-9pm; Tango Social Dance (Milonga): 9pm-12 • Every Fri, 7pm-midnight • $15

EDMONTON ATHEISTS • Stanley Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • Monthly roundtable discussion group. Topics change each month, please check the website for details, edmontonatheists.ca • 1st Tue, 7pm; each month

EDMONTON NEEDLECRAFT GUILD • Avonmore United Church Bsmt, 82 Ave, 79 St • edmNeedlecraftGuild.org • Classes/workshops, exhibitions, guest speakers, stitching groups for those interested in textile arts • Meet the 2nd Tue ea month, 7:30pm

EDMONTON OUTDOOR CLUB (EOC) • edmontonoutdoorclub.com • Offering a variety of fun activities in and around Edmonton • Free to join; info at info@edmontonoutdoorclub.com

FOOD ADDICTS • St Luke's Anglican Church, 8424-95 Ave • 780.465.2019, 780.634.5526 • Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA), free 12-Step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating, and bulimia • Meetings every Thu, 7pm

LOTUS QIGONG • 780.477.0683 • Downtown • Practice group meets every Thu

MADELEINE SANAM FOUNDATION • Faculté St Jean, Rm 3-18 • 780.490.7332 • madeleine-sanam.orgs/en • Program for HIV-AID’S prevention, treatment and harm reduction in French, English and other African languages • 3rd and 4th Sat, 9am-5pm each month • Free (member)/$10 (membership); pre-register NORTHERN ALBERTA WOOD CARVERS ASSOCIATION • Duggan Community Hall, 3728-106 St • 780.435.0845 • nawca.ca • Meet every Wed, 6:30pm

ORGANIZATION FOR BIPOLAR AFFECTIVE DISORDER (OBAD) • Grey

• Jan 29, 7-9pm

Nuns Hospital, Rm 0651, 780.451.1755; Group meets every Thu, 7-9pm • Free

POOR VOTE TURNOUT • Rossdale Hall, 10135-96 Ave • poorvoteturnout.ca • Public meetings: promoting voting by the poor • Every Wed, 7-8pm

SAWA 12-STEP SUPPORT GROUP •

ENNEAGRAM: ITS CONTRIBUTION TO COMPASSIONATE & COMMUNITY LIVES • Westwood Unitarian Congregation, 11135-65 Ave • compassion@westwoodunitarian.ca • westwoodunitarian.ca • Exploring a person's lens (how they view the world) • Feb 7, 9am4pm • $25 (includes lunch); pre-reg before Feb 5

Braeside Presbyterian Church bsmt, N. door, 6 Bernard Dr, St Albert • For adult children of alcoholic and dysfunctional families • Every Mon, 7:30pm

GREAT EXPEDITIONS TRAVEL SLIDE

SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY FAMILY SUPPORT DROP-IN GROUP • Schizophrenia

I-WEEK: KIM CAMPBELL - WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP IN PEACE AND SECURITY

• St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 8424-95 Ave • Spain by Sandra Konrad (Feb 2) • First Mon of the month, 7:30pm • Suggested donation of $3

Society of Alberta, 5215-87 St • schizophrenia. ab.ca • The Schizophrenia Society of AlbertaEdmonton branch provides a facilitated family support group for caregivers of a loved one living with schizophrenia. Free drop-in the 1st and 3rd Thu each month, 7-9pm

• ECHA L1 190 (Edmonton Clinic Health Academy), University of Alberta • globaled.ualberta. ca/InternationalWeek • A lecture with Canada's first and only female Prime Minister • Jan 30, 12-1:30pm • Free

SEVENTIES FOREVER MUSIC SOCIETY • Call 587.520.3833 for location • deepsoul.ca • Combining music, garage sales, nature, common sense, and kindred karma to revitalize the inward persona • Every Wed, 7-8:30pm

• University of Alberta, Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science 1-430 • A keynote presentation with Edward Burtynsky • Jan 28, 7-9pm

SHERWOOD PARK WALKING GROUP + 50 • Meet inside Millennium Place, Sherwood Place • Weekly outdoor walking group; starts with a 10-min discussion, followed by a 30 to 40-min walk through Centennial Park, a cool down and stretch • Every Tue, 8:30am • $2/ session (goes to the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta)

SUGAR FOOT BALLROOM • 10545-81 Ave • 587.786.6554 • sugarswing.com • Friday Night Stomp!: Swing and party music dance social every Fri; beginner lesson starts at 8pm. All ages and levels welcome. Occasional live music–check web; $10, $2 (lesson with entry) • Swing Dance Social every Sat; beginner lesson starts at 8pm. All ages and levels welcome. Occasional live music–check the Sugar Swing website for info • $10, $2 lesson with entry TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (TOPS) • Grace United Church annex, 6215-104 Ave • Low-cost, fun and friendly weight loss group • Every Mon, 6:30pm • Info: call Bob 780.479.5519

TIBETAN BUDDHIST MAHAMUDRA • Karma Tashi Ling Society, 10502-70 Ave • Tranquility and insight meditation based on Very Ven. Thrangu Rinpoche's teachings. Suitable for meditation practitioners with Buddhist leanings • Every Thu, 7-8:30pm • Donations; jamesk2004@hotmail.com TOASTMASTERS • Club Bilingue Toastmasters Meetings: Campus

St; Jean: Pavillion McMahon; 780.467.6013, l.witzke@shaw.ca; fabulousfacilitators. toastmastersclubs.org; Meet every Tue, 12:05-1pm • Fabulous Facilitators Toastmasters Club: 2nd Fl, Canada Place, 9700 Jasper Ave; 780.467.6013, l.witzke@shaw.ca; fabulousfacilitators. toastmastersclubs.org; Meet every Tue, 12:05-1pm • N'Orators Toastmasters Club: Lower Level, McClure United Church, 13708-74 St: meet every Thu, 6:45-8:30pm; contact bradscherger@hotmail.com, 780.863.1962, norators.com • Upward Bound Toastmaster Club: Rm 7, 6 Fl, Edmonton Public Library–DT: Meets every Wed, 7-8:45pm; Sep-May; upward. toastmastersclubs.org; reader1@shaw.ca • Y Toastmasters Club: Queen Alexandra Community League, 10425 University Ave (N door, stairs to the left); Meet every Tue, 7-9pm except last Tue ea month; Contact: Antonio Balce, 780.463.5331

WICCAN ASSEMBLY • Ritchie Hall, 7727-98 St • The Congregationalist Wiccan Assembly of Alberta meets the 2nd Sun each month (except Aug), 6pm • Info: contact cwaalberta@ gmail.com

WOMEN IN BLACK • In Front of the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market • Silent vigil the 1st and 3rd Sat, 10-11am, each month, stand in silence for a world without violence

LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS THE #BRINGBACKOURGIRLS CAMPAIGN AND HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY IN NIGERIA • University of Alberta, Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science 1-430 • A keynote presentation with Obiageli Ezekwesili

THE LANDSCAPE OF HUMAN SYSTEMS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SERIES • Creative Practices Institute, 10149-122 St • creativepracticesinstitute.com • 780.909.6045 • brittney.cpiyeg@gmail.com • A series that encourages artists to manage a professional art career • Every 2nd Mon until Apr 6, 6-8pm • $10

G.L.B.T. SPORTS AND RECREATION • teamedmonton.ca • Blazin' Bootcamp: Garneau Elementary School Gym, 10925-87 Ave; Every Mon and Thu, 7pm; $30/$15 (low income/ student); E: bootcamp@teamedmonton.ca • Mindful Meditation: Pride Centre: Every Thu, 6pm; free weekly drop-in • Swimming–Making Waves: NAIT pool, 11762-106 St; E: swimming@teamedmonton.ca; makingwavesswimclub.ca • Martial Arts–Kung Fu and Kick Boxing: Every Tue and Thu, 6-7pm; GLBTQ inclusive adult classes at Sil-Lum Kung Fu; kungfu@teamedmonton.ca, kickboxing@ teamedmonton.ca, sillum.ca G.L.B.T.Q SENIORS GROUP • S.A.G.E Bldg, Craftroom, 15 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.474.8240 • Meeting for gay seniors, and for any seniors who have gay family members and would like some guidance • Every Thu, 1-4pm • Info: E: Tuff69@telus.net

ILLUSIONS SOCIAL CLUB • Pride Centre, 10608-105 Ave • 780.387.3343 • edmontonillusions.ca • Crossdressers meet 2nd Fri each month, 7:30-9pm INSIDE/OUT • U of A Campus • Campusbased organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identified and queer (LGBTQ) faculty, graduate student, academic, straight allies and support staff • 3rd Thu each month (fall/winter terms): Speakers Series. E: kwells@ualberta.ca LIVING POSITIVE • #33, 9912-106 St •

Churchill Square • kshaw@crisissupportcentre. com • 780.732.6637 • crisissupportcentre. com/about-us/events/alhambresque-6th-annual-an-evening-to-support-presented-by-mnp • Guests will be treated to an evening of wine, spirits, food tasting stations, and 'Alhambresque' entertainment • Feb 5, 5-9pm

DEEPSOUL.CA • 587.520.3833; call or text for Sunday jam locations • Every Sun: Sunday Jams with no Stan (CCR to Metallica), starring Chuck Prins on Les Paul Standard guitars; Pink Floydish originals plus great Covers of Classics: some FREE; Twilight Zone Lively Up Yourself Tour (with DJ Cool Breeze); all ages

DINNER CABARET | BY REQUEST • Oliveto Trattoria, 500 Riverbend Square • operanuova.ca • 780.487.4844 • Join Opera NUOVA and the Pavarotti-of-the-Prairies, Henri Loiselle, with pianist Martin Janovsky for a night of music and food in the ways of a 4-course meal • Feb 1 • $90 (dinner, entertainment, taxes, soft drink, gratuity, and a $25 donation) E-VILLE ROLLER DERBY PRESENTS: NEW YEAR'S RETRIBUTION • Kingsway Hangar, 11410 Kingsway Ave • eville.publicrelations@gmail.com • The Slice Girls and Berzerkhers are going to be hitting the track • Jan 31, 7-9pm • $10 (adv), $15 (door), kids 10 and under are free

SEEING IS ABOVE ALL • Acacia Hall, 10433-83 Ave, upstairs • 780.554.6133 • Free instruction in meditation on the Inner Light • Every Sun, 5pm

780.424.2214 • livingpositivethroughpositiveliving.com • In office peer counseling, public speakers available for presentations, advocacy and resource materials available • Support group for gay men living with HIV: 2nd Mon each month, 7-9pm

GREEN & GLOW WINTERFEST • University of Alberta, North (main) campus • uab.ca/winterfest • Celebrate the University of Alberta Alumni Association’s 100th Anniversary, including lectures, a lantern parade & pyro show, snow play and so much more • Jan 29-Feb 1

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HUMAN LIBRARY: A PLACE FOR ALL OF US • University of Alberta, Rutherford Library

of Alberta Observatory, University of Alberta • Chat with astronomers who are currently undertaking research in astronomy, and look through telescopes to explore the universe. Free public talks during the first half of the observing session (should the sky not cooperate) • Weekly until Feb 26 • Free

WALKABLE, GREAT WINTER CITIES • Art Gallery of Alberta, Ledcor Theatre, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • A presentation about transforming a city into a place where people can walk, bike, access public transit and visit vibrant parks, streets and other public places • Jan 28, 7:30-9pm • Free QUEER AFFIRM SUNNYBROOK–Red Deer • Sunnybrook United Church, Red Deer • 403.347.6073 • Affirm welcome LGBTQ people and their friends, family, and allies meet the 2nd Tue, 7pm, each month

BEERS FOR QUEERS • Empress Ale House, 9912 Whyte Ave • Meet the last Thu each month

BISEXUAL WOMEN'S COFFEE GROUP • A social group for bi-curious and bisexual women every 2nd Tue each month, 8pm • groups. yahoo.com/group/bwedmonton

BUDDYS NITE CLUB • 11725 Jasper Ave • 780.488.6636 • Tue with DJ Arrow Chaser, free pool all night; 9pm (door); no cover • Wed with DJ Dust’n Time; 9pm (door); no cover • Thu: Men’s Wet Underwear Contest, win prizes, hosted by Drag Queen DJ Phon3 Hom3; 9pm (door); no cover before 10pm • Fri Dance Party with DJ Arrow Chaser; 8pm (door); no cover before 10pm • Sat: Feel the rhythm with DJ Phon3 Hom3; 8pm (door); no cover before 10pm

EPLC FELLOWSHIP PAGAN STUDY GROUP • Pride Centre of Edmonton, 10608105 Ave • 780.488.3234 • eplc.webs.com • Free year long course; Family circle 3rd Sat each month • Everyone welcome

EVOLUTION WONDERLOUNGE • 10220103 St • 780.424.0077 • yourgaybar.com • Community Tue: partner with various local GLBT groups for different events; see online for details • Happy Hour Wed-Fri: 4-8pm • Wed Karaoke: with the Mystery Song Contest; 7pm-2am • Fri: DJ Evictor • Sat: DJ Jazzy • Sun: Beer Bash

FRUIT LOOP • Yellowhead Brewing, 10229105 St • facebook.com/fruitloopedmonton • A silent auction, entertainment DJ Showboy and a drag superstars Teen Jesus Barbie, Chelsea Horrendous, Jon Benet Ramsmee, Tiara Misu, Fellatia Rimbottom and Roxie D’Cradle. All Tease All Shade Queer Cabaret starring Beau Creep and more will be joining them • Jan 24, 8pm • Reccomended donation of $5

geocities.com/makingwaves_edm • Recreational/competitive swimming. Socializing after practices • Every Tue/Thu

PRIDE CENTRE OF EDMONTON • Pride Centre of Edmonton, 10608-105 Ave • 780.488.3234 • A safe, welcoming, and non-judgemental drop-in space, support programs and resources offered for members of the GLBTQ community, their families and friends • Daily: Community drop-in; support and resources. Queer library: borrowing privileges: Tue-Fri 12-9pm, Sat 2-6:30pm, closed Sun-Mon; Queer HangOUT (a.k.a. QH) youth drop-in: Tue-Fri 3-8pm, Sat 2-6:30pm, youth@pridecentreofedmonton.org • Counselling: Free, short-term by registered counsellors every Wed, 5:30-8:30pm, info/ bookings: 780.488.3234 • Knotty Knitters: Knit and socialize in safe, accepting environment, all skill levels welcome; every Wed 6-8pm • QH Game Night: Meet people through board game fun; every Thu 6-8pm • QH Craft Night: every Wed, 6-8pm • QH Anime Night: Watch anime; every Fri, 6-8pm • Movie Night: Open to everyone; 2nd and 4th Fri each month, 6-9pm • Women’s Social Circle: Social support group for female-identified persons +18 years in the GLBT community; new members welcome; 2nd and 4th Thu, 7-9pm each month; andrea@ pridecentreofedmonton.org • Men Talking with Pride: Support and social group for gay and bisexual men; every Sun 7-9pm; robwells780@ hotmail.com • TTIQ: a support and information group for all those who fall under the transgender umbrella and their family/supporters; 3rd Mon, 7-9pm, each month • HIV Support Group: Support and discussion group for gay men; 2nd Mon, 7-9pm, each month; huges@shaw.ca

ST PAUL'S UNITED CHURCH • 11526-76 Ave • 780.436.1555 • People of all sexual orientations are welcome • Every Sun (10am worship)

WOMONSPACE • 780.482.1794 • womonspace.org, womonspace@gmail.com • A Non-profit lesbian social organization for Edmonton and surrounding area. Monthly activities, newsletter, reduced rates included with membership. Confidentiality assured

WOODYS VIDEO BAR • 11723 Jasper Ave • 780.488.6557 • Mon: Amateur Strip Contest; prizes with Shawana • Tue: Kitchen 3-11pm • Wed: Karaoke with Tizzy 7pm-1am; Kitchen 3-11pm • Thu: Free pool all night; kitchen 3-11pm • Fri: Mocho Nacho Fri: 3pm (door), kitchen open 3-11pm SPECIAL EVENTS ‘ALHAMBRESQUE’ 6TH ANNUAL, AN EVENING TO SUPPORT PRESENTED BY MNP • Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston

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South, Foyer • globaled.ualberta.ca/iweek • Visitors can speak one-on-one or in very small groups to “people on loan” or human “books.” The “books” are individuals from various demographics who have experienced stereotyping or prejudice or who have undergone a life experience that is often mischaracterized or misunderstood • Jan 28, 2-7pm • Free

ICE ON WHYTE • Whyte Ave, Old Strathcona • Outdoor fun, includes a giant ice slide, ice carving competition, music, movies, crafts, face painting, fire pits, hot chocolate, s'mores and so much more • Jan 23-Feb 1 INTERNATIONAL WEEK 2015 • University of Alberta • globaled.ualberta.ca/InternationalWeek • Trying to make sense of the world’s most current and pressing conflicts. Considering causes, consequences and possible solutions, and will devote special attention to the plight of refugees and displaced persons • Jan 26-30 IT TAKES TWO • Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel, 10155-105 St • ittakestwo2015.eventbrite.ca • 780.423.4102 ext. 245 • An evening of awareness raising, hope and healing. A fundraiser in support of those who have been impacted by sexual violence • Feb 11, 5:30-9pm

SCRAMBLED YEG • Brittany's Lounge, 1022597 St • 780.497.0011 • Open Genre Variety Stage: artist from all mediums are encouraged to occupy the stage and share their creations • Every Tue-Fri, 5-8pm SILVER SKATE FESTIVAL • Hawrelak Park, 9930 Groat Rd • silverskatefestival.org • An extravaganza of art, culture, recreation and sports programming • Feb 14-23 WINEFEST EDMONTON • Shaw Conference Centre, Hall D, 9797 Jasper Ave • 1-866.228.3555 • katie@celebratewinefest.com • celebratewinefest.com/edmonton.html • Sip different kinds of wine, a try-before-you-buy event. Wine experts will be on hand to share their knowledge as guests taste. A Sobey's Liquor will be on-site so visitors can purchase finds for home. A tasting notebook and a Riedel glass are included in the ticket price • Feb 13-14 • $80 (Fri), $75 (Feb 14), $80 (Sun) WINTERFETE • Alberta Legislature, 10800-97 Ave • 780.427.2826 • assembly.ab.ca/visitor/annualEvents.html • Spend family day with a scavenger hunt, magic & puppet show, crafts, autographs with local sports celebrities, snowman making contest, and so much more • Feb 17, 12-4pm

WINTER SHAKE-UP • Churchill Square, downtown Edmonton • Make the most of winter with a snow slide, an outdoor winter market with over 35 local vendors, hot drinks, a hot food tent with local food trucks, kick sledding, skating, a 20-foot light installation and fire dancers • Jan 30, 12-8pm

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WEEKLY BEARS • PCL Theatre, ATB Financial Arts Barns, 10330-84 Ave • A multi-media, comedic cabaret about the people and animals along the route of the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline • Feb 5-15

BIG FISH • John L Haar Theatre, Centre for the Arts and Communications, 10045-156 St • Edward Bloom is a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest. His larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him, especially his wife. But their son, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s tales • Feb 5-14, 7:30pm (matinee performance on Feb 8, 2pm). No show Feb 9 • $21.75, $16.75 (students/seniors)

11455-87 Ave • BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com • The classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity • Feb 10-15

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into their home, seeking refuge • Feb 5-15

PLAYING WITH FIRE: THE THEO FLEURY STORY • Maclab Stage, Citadel Theatre, 9828101A Ave • Based on the true story of NHL player Theo Fleury and the personal issues that haunted him, ultimately derailing his career • Jan 28-Feb 15

SHERLOCK HOLMES • Jubilations Dinner Theatre • The greatest detective in the world, Sherlock Holmes, is retiring and his old chum and confidant Dr. Watson is throwing a farewell dinner • Until Jan 31 THAT'S TERRIFIC • Varscona Theatre • last Sat ea month • Nov 29-Jul 25

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To celebrate 30 years of promoting visual art in Strathcona County, the The Art Society of Strathcona County Is Proud to Present A Special Open Art Show April 15 to 19, 2015 at the A. J. Ottewell Community Centre (Red Barn), 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park • Open Art Competition for All Alberta Residents • Cash Prizes, Gala Reception • Categories for Visual Art in Various Levels of Skill, including 3D, Photography and Digital • Entries will Close March 29, 2015 • Check our website for the Show Call: www.artstrathcona.com The members of the Society are looking forward to you joining us in celebrating our 30th Anniversary.

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Nanny needed to care for two children Hourly: $10.25 for 44.0 hours / week Permanent Full-Time Completion of high school and experience in childcare required Apply to Sarah & Chris By e-mail: sodolot@hotmail.com

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Crisis Line Volunteers Needed: The Sexual Assault Centre is recruiting volunteers for our 24 hours crisis line on an ongoing basis. We offer over 50 hours of crisis intervention training at no charge. If you are empathetic, caring, nonjudgmental, want to gain experience within the helping ﬁeld, and/or want to make change in your community this is an excellent opportunity for you! Please call Shannah at 780-423-4102 ext. 226 or email at shannahb@sace.ab.ca for more information.

Habitat for Humanity hosts Women Build Week March 10 – 14, 2015

February 7, 2015 9:00am to 3:00pm 10630-176 Street, Edmonton

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Volunteer with us on a Habitat build site to help build homes and hope with other women! Our expert staff provides training with a focus on safety in a fun and welcoming environment. Take home an inspiring sense of accomplishment. Tools, equipment and lunch are provided. Visit https://www.hfh.org/volunteer/ women-build/ or contact Kim at kdedeugd@hfh.org or by phone 780-451-3416 ext 232 Ofﬁce Volunteers Needed: Duties include: - Reception coverage (i.e. answering and transferring phone calls, greeting clients, etc) - General ofﬁce work (i.e. photocopying, data entry, etc) -

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ACRYLIC ARTISTS! Don’t miss GOLDEN Working Artist Samantha WilliamsChapelsky’s lecture/demo on the 1001 ways you can use GOLDEN acrylic paints, mediums, gels & pastes, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015, 7-9PM in the Studio at The Paint Spot (10032-81 Avenue, Edmonton). Admission, $10, conﬁrms your place and is refunded to you at the event as a coupon. Plus, GOLDEN gives a generous Just Paint goodies bag to all attending artists! Further information or RSVP: 780.432.0240; accounts@paintspot.ca; www.paintspot.ca.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: BUDAPEST The Open Call will begin on June 25, 2014, we have every months jury selection until April 15, 2015. Apply early! HMC International Artist Residency Program, a not-forproﬁt arts organization based in Dallas, TX / Budapest, Hungary – provides national and international artists to produce new work while engaging with the arts community in Budapest, Hungary. FOR APPLICATION FORM, questions please contact us. Email: bszechy@yahoo.com

Call For Exhibition Proposals: Red Deer, AB Harris-Warke Gallery, Red Deer Deadline: January 31 annually The gallery encourages exposure to a wide variety of Arts. In addition to painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, photography, ceramics, jewellery, textiles and all combinations of mixed and multi-media, They hope to feature some of the less often exhibited art forms, such as literary art, landscape art, culinary art and music. We are open to an eclectic deﬁnition of art. In concert with this mandate, the downtown location facilitates a viewing public from various walks of life. Questions and comments should be directed to: harriswarke@gmail.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL October 1-10, 2015 Call For Submissions is now OPEN! Categories include dramatic & documentary features, short films and movies made by Albertans. 30% off entry fees until March 15 (earlybird deadline). Submit NOW to Alberta’s longst running international film festival. www.edmontonfilmfest.com

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LOCAL ARTIST SEEKS REPRESENTATION Will pay accordingly $$$ . For more info contact BDC at monkeywrench@live.ca www.bdcdrawz.com

Loft Art Gallery and Gift Shop Workshops for January to April 2015 See www.artstrathcona.com for updates on workshops, comprehensive information, supply list and to register. Register early to avoid disappointment

Loft Art Gallery and Gift Shop – Opens January 31 with new artwork by the artists of the Art Society of Strathcona County. Ottewell Centre, 590 Broadmoor Blvd. Open Saturdays and Sundays 12 to 4 pm for your viewing and purchasing pleasure. Local artwork for your home, business or gift giving.

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UNFINISHED PAINTING CHALLENGE IV Hey artists, we all have at least one painting that we can’t seem to finish, don’t we? How about bringing yours to our Unfinished Painting Challenge IV, and choosing a work someone else couldn’t finish to try your hand at? After all, one person’s junk is another person’s inspiration! We will be exchanging work and accepting returned, finished work until Friday, February 13. An exhibition of all the finished works runs February 20 – April 20. Join in, or just come and see an exhibition of redeemed paintings and our archive of ‘before-and-after’ images. This is a super-fun event! Further information: The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Avenue, Edmonton; 780.432.0240; www.paintspot.ca; accounts@paintspot.ca.

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PRAIRIE TALES 17 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Currently accepting submissions by Albertan ﬁlm and video artists for the 17th edition of the Prairie Tales touring ﬁlm collection. Please email Joe at prairietales@amaas.ca for more information. Submit your works through http://amaas.ca/prairietales/prairie-tales-17-call-forsubmissions/

The Emmanuel College Art Department offers an eightweek artists residency to four artists each summer. The residency supports a diverse group of artists, providing time and space for established and emerging artists to develop their work. Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 residency. All applications must be received by Feb 1st, 2015. http://www.emmanuel.edu/aca demics/programs-of-studydepartments/art/artist-inresidence.html

Musicians Available

Well developed original Funk, Soul and Rock’n Blues band looking for a Manager. Looking for someone with experience in the industry to work hand in hand with the group in the efforts of the group reaching new heights in it’s career. Dan - 780-932-8159

2020. Opportunities for artists to exhibit in Budapest: Open call for book artists! Library Thoughts 5 :An exhibition of the Book as Art Artist’s Books and book-related art Deadline: March 1, 2015 fee: USD$ 35 Book as Art exhibition organized at MAMU Gallery, Budapest June 12 – July 3, 2015 . The exhibition curator Beata Szechy. Part of the AIR/HMC, Budapest, International Artists in Residency program. info, application form e-mail Beata Szechy bszechy@yahoo.com http://www.hungarianmulticultural-center.com Facebook: Budapest International Artist Residency

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Bassist, 53, needs lead guitarist for quiet blues in Leduc, backing tracks available. sirveggi@telus.net, 986-2940

Guitarists, bassists, vocalists, pianists and drummers needed for good paying teaching jobs. Please call 780-901-7677 Looking for players for blues rock Contact Derek at 780-577-0991

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For Sale - North 6 ft self latching quarter inch, 6 mm cable slings. Cable brand new product #ST271HR16 new style 5000lb, 22.18 n breaking visable connections $150 ea 587-520-9746

3100. Appliances/Furniture Old Appliance Removal Removal of unwanted appliances. Must be outside or in your garage. Rates start as low as $30. Call James @780.231.7511 for details

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ALBERTA-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS •• auctions •• ESTATE AUCTION. January 31 - Sand Hills Community Hall, 52032 Range Road 270, Spruce Grove. Firearms/militaria; furniture; collectibles; tools; household items. Details at: www. spectrumauctioneering.com. 780-960-3370 / 780-903-9393.

•• business •• opportunities ALBERTA LIQUOR STORE, restaurant with outdoor patio, bar with 10 V.L.T’s. Residential properties included. High Prairie has dynamic industrial growth, with 130 million in permits sold over two years; josephine.ms.chow@ gmail.com or 1-780-507-7999. THE DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on average). Covers: hip/knee replacements, back conditions & restrictions in walking and dressing. 1-844-453-5372. GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000. + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com.

•• career training •• MEDICAL BILLING Trainees needed! Learn to process & submit claims for hospitals and doctors! No experience needed! Local training gets you ready to work! 1-888-627-0297.

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