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"Bylaw officers were patient and respectful but were handcuffed to the rules: chickens don't fly here."

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"The cubed meats used to make the shish taouk and shawarma, both redolent of lemon and garlic, were likewise grilled to juicy perfection."

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"You interact with people from all over the world and languages aren't necessarily needed to communicate with them."

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"A woman with a weekend to convince co-workers to give up their bonuses so she can keep her job."

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"It's folk-rootsy, but not cutiepie folk-rootsy—I'm not a treehuggin' type."

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NEWS EDITOR : REBECCA MEDEL REBECCA@VUEWEEKLY.COM

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Neil's strong words Should we care about Neil Young's current back and forth with the government about the oil sands?

Yes, we should. In spite of the hyperbole of his words, the unfortunate comparison to Hiroshima, his choice of anecdotal evidence over scientific data, we should care that it's still necessary for someone of his stature to bring mainstream attention to issues like this. His status as a celebrity is irrelevant here, save the amount of attention it can attract, and he is using it to help the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, a group that would have a fraction of the reach otherwise.

We should care that environment minister Leona Aglukkaq admits that the Shell Jackpine Mine Expansion in question will assuredly cause adverse environmental damage, yet feels it's still justified enough to let a private company displace both the land and the

Protesting Leduc annexation

Edmonton's bid to annex 38 000 acres in Leduc County isn't sitting well with many of the locals who have formed the Leduc County Coalition in protest.

The LCC's co-chairman Clarence Shields says they are not against growth.

"Far from it. We want to work together with the City of Edmonton for a solution that is beneficial and fair for all the people within the municipality and its neighbours. Annexing huge tracts of productive farmland, prime commercial and Industrial land and our regional airport just isn't right."

Visit saveleduccounty.ca to see the group's next moves.

Parkland's airport problem goes to court

Parkland County's controversial new airport development—actually called an aerodrome until Transport Canada certifies it as an airport—was the focus of a Federal Court hearing on January 15 in Edmonton.

Residents of Parkland County have formed the Anti-Aerodrome Cooperative in protest of the airport. They say the development will have negative effects on nearby properties and that the project was rushed into without full community support, including that of the Enoch Cree Nation—less than a kilometre away— who were not consulted despite that being a requirement in the constitution.

Visit antiaerodromecoop.com for updates on the hearing.

We should care that oversight is often underpowered, a nice idea that doesn't carry the gravity the word implies. people living on it to further profit in a controversial area of the industry.

We should care that Shell and companies like it do attempt to put environmental measures in place, and that there was public consultation on this project, and that there are conditions being applied to the project if it ultimately goes forward. We should also care that—despite all of that—there is a lack of clear, transparent process in place to ensure those conditions are actually enforced and achieved.

We should care that oversight is often underpowered, a nice idea that doesn't carry the gravity the word implies. That not enough of us actually look into the data, know how and where to gain access to it, how to follow it carefully, how to analyze it. We should care that, instead, we rely on celebrities and company PR representatives to distill the points for the respective ends they're looking to argue.

We should care that old treaties are often treated like annoyances today, snags to be worked around, rather than honoured. That Fort Chipewyan is, yet again, finding more and more of its surrounding lands decimated, in a place that's only road-accessible in the winter.

So yes. We should care that Neil Young, at the end of the day, is helping a very marginalized group raise the finances to challenge all of this, that he's using his voice to let issues bigger than him find traction in the news. It's an important discussion that needs to be kept alive. V

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Unwelcome soot generators

Coal-fired power plants have the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment fired up. The group of doctors says pollution from these plants is a contributing factor in more than 100 deaths and 4000 asthma episodes in Alberta every year.

A panel discussion with speakers from each political party—Associate Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Donna Kennedy-Glans, Wildrose Environment and Utilities Critic Joe Anglin, NDP Environment Critic Rachel Notley and Liberal Health Critic David Swann—will take place at the Edmonton Clinic Health Academy at noon on January 16.

According to Alberta Energy approximately 41 percent of Alberta's installed electricity generation capacity comes from coal while about 40 percent comes from natural gas.

Light reading for high times

There seems to be a handbook for just about everything these days and now there's one more—the Cannabis Consumer Handbook.

Author Thomas A Nagy says he wrote this 420-page guide about all things pertaining to cannabis—how to cure it, grow it, recipes, activism and prohibition—as he claims its "derivatives are exceedingly good for human bodies, effective in treating many illnesses and that cannabis oil cures cancer yet this fact has been hidden for decades while millions have been persecuted for its use."

If this is your thing, the book is now available on Amazon.

Suing for privatization

Four years ago in January 2009, BC's Dr Brian Day—aka "Dr Profit," who owns the for-profit Cambie Surgery Centre—launched a lawsuit against the provincial government that will go to trial in the next few months. Day claims that limits on privatized health care go against the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms for those who can afford to pay for service.

A Medicare Services Commission report in 2012 showed he has been involved in double-billing (patients and province) and charging queue-jumping payments totalling more than half a million dollars.

Day is fighting against the Medical Protection Act for a US style of privatized health care as any health service covered by the province is now banned from being offered for profit.

VUEWEEKLY JAN 16 – JAN 22, 2014

NEWS // BACKYARD CHICKENS

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rystal Sherris never expected her house to be surrounded by officers demanding her to give up her loved ones. But she was harbouring illegals thought to be a danger and a nuisance to the public: chickens.

It started in the spring of 2011 when Sherris, a farm girl who grew up with animals, decided keeping hens in the backyard of her Edmonton home would be a fun and cheap way to raise her own food.

But like many people who get into urban chickens, she saw them as more than just discount omelette factories—they eat insects and kitchen scraps, make fertilizer for the garden and are a ticket off of the industrialfood-industry treadmill.

So she bought six birds—females only, no roosters to cock-a-doodledoo—from a local farmer, converted an old dog house into a coop, and quickly became fond of her little harem of backyard hens.

Her girls pecked the bugs and slugs in the yard, made some mighty tasty eggs and started following her around the yard like cooing puppies.

"I absolutely loved it," says the 44-year-old mother of two and local record-company employee. "They have personalities and I was actually surprised at how fun it was."

The only problem? Chickens have a bad reputation—noisy cluckers, stinky poopers, carriers of deadly disease and magnets for predators— and, unknown to Sherris when she bought her hens, are forbidden in Edmonton at residential addresses. After nearly one year of hassle-free urban farming, bylaw enforcement officers came knocking. Someone had tipped off the fuzz and her flock had to go.

She pleaded with the city for more time and asked for a special permit to let her keep the birds. Sherris says the bylaw officers were patient and respectful but were handcuffed to the rules: chickens don't fly here.

Ruffling feathers Sherris didn't go down quietly, keeping her birds for months in defiance of the city's bylaws. She did numerous interviews in local media, joined the Canadian Liberated Urban Chicken Klub (CLUCK) and filed a constitutional challenge with the city of Edmonton last September arguing the bylaw violates her charter rights—similar to a challenge her foodactivist friend Paul Hughes filed and lost with the city of Calgary in 2012.

For her, as soon as she realized the city could take away what she considered an important way to feed her family, the issue became bigger than chickens.

"When you're in a city and you have people saying you can't grow your own

food—that is such a serious problem.

All we need is one crisis for people to realize how serious it is and how backwards we are," Sherris says.

CLUCK, along with the River City Chickens Collective, are trying to change Edmonton's rules. River City Chickens first asked Edmonton City Council in 2010 to consider allowing a limited number of households to keep chickens for a year as a way to gather empirical evidence. But they got nowhere. They've made multiple presentations at city hall since and have a prochicken petition signed by more than 1000 people. Still nothing.

The birds and the bees There's a growing food-security movement in Alberta, indeed the world, attempting to transform cities from concrete bunkers into creative agriculture spaces. Supporters argue that egg-laying hens are an economic and safe way to guarantee good food for families. Picture cities full of earnest urban homesteaders trying their best to go back to the land, banging together coops next to their backyard beehives and potato patches.

There are 40 municipalities in Canada that allow urban hens—usually limited to four to six birds, no roosters—including Vancouver, Victoria, Guelph and Gatineau. And pretty much every major American city is chicken-friendly: New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle and dozens more. Back-tonature Portland allows hens, bees and even goats. Goats!

Fort Saskatchewan, a 15-minute drive up the highway, allows backyard chickens. Red Deer, a city that's never specifically banned urban poultry, is nine months into its one-year Urban Chicken Pilot Project and could soon vote to create new bylaws allowing households to keep a regulated number of hens.

Charity Briere, a member of CLUCK Red Deer and owner of six hens, says there's no reason not to update the rules.

"We have approximately 40 homes [in Red Deer] with chickens and there hasn't been a single complaint," Briere says. "My most wary neighbours are now my hen-sitters when my family goes out of town and they get a kick out of it—especially the fresh eggs!"

10 to 20 chicken-related complaints per year, usually when a rogue urban chicken or farmer's hen flaps over the fence into a neighbour's yard.

"There are a lot of myths out there as far as chickens go," Scott says. "It's not as glamorous as you think."

The veteran animal-control expert points out that chickens, like any animal, aren't reproductive forever. That means they'll eventually stop laying eggs. Scott is concerned that owners will tire of chickens that aren't contributing to breakfast and that his already overtaxed department will be tasked with rounding up abandoned hens.

"We don't have the processes in place or even the resources to deal with that," he says.

The Edmonton Humane Society, where stray chickens could end up, is busy enough housing the dozens of lost or unwanted cats and dogs without having to create new infrastructure to handle the birds.

"At the present we're not equipped to take in poultry ... we really aren't able to look after them here," says Travis Grant, spokesperson for the Edmonton Humane Society.

And Scott warns that chickens "aren't the cleanest animals around" and could carry diseases, including bird flu. But North America, in hundreds of years of keeping poultry, has had only one case of avian influenza ever—and that was a recent case of a young woman catching the deadly disease in China.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the national public health group in the US, has cautioned backyard chicken owners about the risk of salmonella after recent outbreaks of infections linked to chicks from a mail-order hatchery. However, a recent report by the Public Health Agency of Canada, Raising Chickens in City Backyards: The Public Health Role, suggests urban

poultry can be kept safely.

"Overall, the risk of pathogen transmission given backyard chicken keeping appears to be low and does not present a greater threat to the public's health compared with keeping other animals allowed by similar bylaws, such as dogs and cats," the report states.

Hatching hope Would-be Edmonton egg ranchers are rightly optimistic. Consider newlyelected mayor Don Iveson, who told the Edmonton Journal last September during the election that "noisy dogs are a bigger problem than chickens would be." He suggested licensing them like pets and said Edmontonians have kept backyards chickens for decades without bothering anyone.

"There are some properties in Garneau where ... hen keeping is grandfathered back to when it was the city of Strathcona," Iveson says. "I had friends who lived in a house next to a house that was grandfathered in and had chickens for 100 years. And unless someone points them out to you, you don't know they're there."

Then there's the new Edmonton Food Council, a group formed last year to work on local food issues.

Fresh, Edmonton's 2012 strategy for encouraging urban agriculture, recommends looking into backyard chickens.

Hell, there are even eggs right in the fresh logo.

But words in a report don't mean hens in the yard. Jennifer Fisk, the food council co-chair, said it's too soon to say if they'll be working on legalizing chickens in the near future.

"There are literally hundreds of opportunities that could be pur-

sued to advance food and urban agriculture within the city of Edmonton," Fisk says. "So we want to be smart and thoughtful about what we tackle first and what we look at in the longer-term strategy."

Hiding hens Members of CLUCK and the River City Chickens Collective are optimistic they'll hear some positive news on the chicken front early this year. But without a clear commitment to the cause from elected officials, many chicken lovers are going underground—hiding their hens like political radicals in a repressive regime.

Sherris, the rebellious and outspoken voice of the chicken fight in Edmonton, says she knows plenty of folks who defy Edmonton's bylaw.

"A lot of people keep chickens under the radar," she says. "They don't want to talk about it or have people find out about it. Because once the city finds out, you're a target and then it's harassment."

But she says she is tired of having to worry about the law peeking over her fence—she's looking to sell her house and move on.

"For me it's over for this city," Sherris says. "I want to live without having to worry about enforcement."

JOSH MARCELLIN

JOSH@VUEWEEKLY.COM

Bad eggs?

But there are concerns. Keith Scott, Edmonton's coordinator of animal control, says his department gets

When you're in a city and you have people saying you can't grow your own food—that is such a serious problem. //josh marcellin

VUEWEEKLY JAN 16 – JAN 22, 2014

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FRONT QUEERMONTON

TONY LUONG // TONY@VUEWEEKLY.COM

Gender inclusive bathroom a space of change Project at University of Alberta recognizes that not everyone fits into a gender stereotype I would like to start this column by sharing a little bit about myself: my name is Tony and I am currently a Women and Gender Studies student at the University of Alberta.

Something that I consider unique about myself is that I identify as gender creative, meaning that both my gender identity and expression do not easily fit within traditional gender norms and expectations. For instance, some days I like to dress more "feminine," then there are days I like to dress more "masculine," but most of the time I like to mix it up.

It is because of who I am that I am passionate about LGBT*Q issues and have become personally invested with the gender inclusive bathroom initiative on campus.

The first step of this project was

DYERSTRAIGHT

providing a map to help locate allgender bathrooms on campus. The next step is pushing for a gender inclusive washroom as a legitimate option for anyone who wishes to use it.

Why is this an issue at all? Although some of you may have never had to think twice about which bathroom to use, it is important to pay attention to those of us who do not always have the freedom to choose. Most bathrooms are gender-segregated: male and female. In addition, these options are illustrated by two distinctly gendered stick people that do not represent everyone. Gender-segregated bathrooms are most convenient for those whose gender identity and expression are aligned with their biological sex (known as cisgender)— enforcing a gender binary that fails to

capture all the unique differences of a gender norm have faced harass- into a place of safety and inclusion. ment and intolerance for being difI will end this column by sharing how we identify.

Not everyone is represented by a stick ferent when all they wanted to do the words of the U of A's Institute man or woman—those who are trans* was pee. This can lead to feelings of for Sexual Minority Studies and or gender nonconforming, those with a anxiety, and it has to stop because Services' education coordinator disability and/or with a caretaker of a it is a basic right to use a washroom Alexis Hillyard, who has been my biggest inspiration: different gender, parents a part of the In many cases, those who don't fit a gender norm "Being gender-inclusive with a child have faced harassment and intolerance for being washroom initiaof a different tive has opened gender, those different when all they wanted to do was pee. my head and heart who are facing a chronic to an equity issue that I've never had illness and so on. The point is that there can be soli- and, regardless of our identity, we to personally endure. This project darity with an issue that concerns the all deserve to feel safe as we take is one more way for us to open our safety of all of us. It addresses the con- care of ourselves. ears and listen, to take a walk in someone else's shoes, and to find stant fear toward one's personal safety when washroom segregation does not Ultimately, the gender-inclusive space for compassion and caring legitimize who they are. bathroom project's aim is to trans- that leads into sustained action and In many cases, those who don't fit form a space of fear and exclusion change." V

GWYNNE DYER // GWYNNE@VUEWEEKLY.COM

Egypt referendum

New constitution overtly favours military rule

General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi // Wikimedia Commons

General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who led the coup against Egypt's elected president last July, has one of the finest collections of military headgear in the entire Middle East. Perhaps that's why he has still not admitted that he plans to become the next president: he can't decide which hat to throw into the ring.

His own explanation for his shyness comes straight out of the Dictator's Handbook: "If I nominate myself, there must be a popular demand, and

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a mandate from my army," he told the state-owned paper Al-Ahram."When Egyptians say something, we obey, and I will never turn my back on Egypt."

Egyptian generals are deeply patriotic people, and three others before Sisi have sacrificed their own desire for a quiet life in order to rule Egypt: Gamal Abdel Nasser (1956 – '70), Anwar Sadat (1970 – '81) and Hosni Mubarak (1981 – 2011). In fact, the past three years have been the only

time in the life of the great majority caused such turbulence that many to 70 percent, and it probably has of Egyptians when a general has not people would find a return to the old gone on dropping.

Sisi and Morsi had almost equal supbeen running the country, and Sisi dictatorships almost comforting. It's seems ready to make the supreme true even in Syria, where some of the port in the country—46 percent for rebels are starting to talk about mak- Sisi, 44 percent for Morsi (who now sacrifice, too.

A mandate from the army shouldn't ing a deal with the Assad regime in faces trial for "inciting his supporters be hard to get, since he runs the order to isolate the Islamist extrem- to carry out premeditated murder" and various other alleged crimes). whole organization. And as far as ists and hasten the end of the war.

But Morsi's trial was postponed last "popular demand" is concerned, Sisi is clearly planning to use a "yes" vote There has been no war in Egypt, week from January 8 to February 1, alin this week's referendum on the new but approximately 1000 of Morsi's legedly because bad weather preventconstitution as proof that the people supporters were massacred in the ed him from being flown from his prisstreets of Cairo by the "security on in Alexandria to Cairo for the trial. want him for president.

The new constitution will be the forces" last summer, and the Muslim That's a rather long spell of bad weather, and besides, it's third in four years. It replac- The "Arab awakening" has caused such turbulence only two and a half hours by road from es the one that that many people would find a return to the old Alexandria to Cairo. was written and One suspects the adopted (also dictatorships almost comforting. military regime did by referendum) not want Morsi to during the brief, make his first public unhappy rule of President Mohamed Morsi, who took Brotherhood has been declared a ter- appearance since the coup just before office on June 30, 2012 and was over- rorist organization. There have been the referendum.

The Zogby poll also revealed that thrown on July 3, 2013. It removes many thousands of arrests, not only the "Islamic" changes that Morsi's of senior Muslim Brotherhood mem- an overwhelming majority of responMuslim Brotherhood wrote into the bers but recently of secular critics of dents blame the last military regime, under Hosni Mubarak, for the problast one, which should appeal to sec- the military regime as well. ular Egyptians, but that's not what Egyptians are frightened and ex- lems facing Egypt today. All in all, this hausted, and Sisi apparently thinks is hardly a firm foundation on which makes it attractive to Sisi.

The new clauses that only a soldier they will gratefully accept a return to complete the counter-revolution could love include one that gives the to army rule (behind a democratic and build a new military regime.

The likeliest outcome of the referEgyptian military the right to appoint facade). But his nervousness is the defence minister, and another showing: there's barely a wall in endum on the new constitution this that says the military budget will not Cairo that is not covered with "Yes" week (Tuesday and Wednesday) will be subject to civilian oversight. It also posters and pictures of Sisi, while be a modest majority for the "Yes," retains the much-criticized clause people trying to put up "No" posters but on a very low turnout. If it is that allows civilians to be tried in get arrested. Sisi is probably right to lower than the mere 33 percent who voted in the referendum on the last military courts. Sisi reckons enough be nervous.

In late September, three months constitution in 2012, then Sisi may civilians will vote for it anyway, some because they hate the Islamists and after the coup, Zogby Research Ser- have to reconsider his plan to run for some because they are just tired of vices carried out an extensive opin- the presidency. V ion poll in Egypt for the Sir Bani all the upheavals.

Maybe they will, because the whole Yas Forum in Abu Dhabi. It revealed Gwynne Dyer is an independent jourArab world is suffering from revolu- that confidence in the army had nalist whose articles are published in tion fatigue: the "Arab awakening" has already dropped from 93 percent 45 countries.

VUEWEEKLY JAN 16 – JAN 22, 2014

DISH

DISH EDITOR : MEAGHAN BAXTER MEAGHAN@VUEWEEKLY.COM

REVUE // LEBANESE

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// Meaghan Baxter

et me start this week with my first aromatic spices and fried onions) and public apology of 2014. I owe my mesakka'a (velvety stewed eggplant sincerest apologies to the fine folks with tomatoes and chickpeas), kibbe at Sabzy, which I wrongly identified (meatballs) and fattoush salad. as having closed their doors, leaving In another lapse of food-writer Edmonton eaters Persian-less. Sabzy rigour, I failed to ask what the K.A. has merely moved to 9314 - 34 Ave in in K.A. Café stood for. Otherwise, scenic Mill Woods, a fact which could the young man behind the counter have been quickly avouched with a was hospitable and good-natured in quick Google search (see for your- fielding what must have seemed like self at sabzy.net). See what happens a suspicious number of questions when your mind goes on vacation and about the restaurant's current ownyour mouth works overtime? ership and operation. He admitted One thing that's always set Persian that the addition of "Yemeni cuisine" food apart from other Middle Eastern to K.A.'s signage wasn't reflected in cuisine is its hearty, delicious stews, the current menu but would be availand Sabzy features one of my faves able as daily specials through the on its menu in fesenjoon—chicken warmer months. on the bone simmered in walnutIn case you've never been to Café pomegranate sauce—so be sure to K.A./Beirut, a good place to dip the put that on your "To Eat" list. And proverbial toe is the combo platter, while I'm glad I was which sated two hungry wrong about Sabzy's K.A. Café guys, especially chased status, health-wise, I 10812 - 82 Ave, with Lebanon's favourite won't recant my wish 587.524.2222 fruity non-alcoholic malt that more Persian beverage, Laziza. The restaurants hang out $21 asking price gets you their shingles in our environs so we a skewer each of kofta, chicken shish can all get to know the style of food taouk and beef shawarma, some a little better. crunchy falafel, mounds of hummus and baba ghanoush, an ample serving How are everyone's New Year's reso- of fattoush salad, a heap of magenta lutions holding up? The wheels on pickles and lots of pita, both toasted my resolution to eat out less have and in its natural state, for scooping fallen right off right out of the gate. it all up.

Since my last column, I've eaten at I Though garlic and onion are preLove Sushi downtown (twice!) and dominant flavours in Lebanese cookSushi Wasabi (still the best sushi ing, I love the complexity imparted around in my view) in Lendrum, had by the blending of cinnamon, alltwo big Castle Bake breakfasts and a spice, cloves and cumin in dishes like bowl of noodles with pork, pork and the aforementioned mujadra and the pork (and spring rolls) at Pagolac, ground-beef kebab known as kofta. and heavily abraded the roof of my The cubed meats used to make the mouth with a sopressata panini at the shish taouk and shawarma, both redItalian Centre's café. And somewhere olent of lemon and garlic, were likein there, I found time to drop by K.A. wise grilled to juicy perfection. The Café on Whyte. chickpea and eggplant dips likewise I confess to not knowing of K.A. evinced a bracing dose of garlic and Café's existence until 2014, having served as condiments, though the learned by the Internet that its pre- potent garlic paste known as toum, decessor in that space, Café Beirut, a regular component of such a plathad moved on to another venue ter, was conspicuous by its absence. (wherever you got to, Café Beirut, The fattoush salad was fresh and let us know!). The new owners took crunchy, with lots of crisped pita, over in May and, to be honest, it cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes doesn't look like they have changed tossed with the lettuce and lemon much. Or anything. red wine vinegar dressing.

Which is, in many regards, excellent.

In all, K.A.'s combo platter is a Sure the dining room, which was a credit to the form and a worthy touch under-illuminated on the night continuation of the quality estabof my visit, could use a little freshen- lished by its forebear. Or, to put it ing up. But almost the entirety of Café in a way I saw expressed again and Beirut's menu, including the prices, re- again as a marketing slogan as I travmains intact. That means you can get elled around the Middle East, "Same not just shawarma and shish taouk, same, but different." hummus and falafel, but also mu- SCOTT LINGLEY SCOTT@VUEWEEKLY.COM jadra (lentils and rice with plenty of

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DISH 7

DISH TO THE PINT

JASON FOSTER // JASON@VUEWEEKLY.COM

An out-there brew

Beer Here is an experimental blend from Denmark that actually works There are a handful of Beer Here beer on sale in the province. In many ways it was difficult to decide which of their interesting beer to pick.

Ultimately, I opted for their Morke Pumpernickel Porter. This is a porter with rye, pumpernickel and fennel seeds to create a pumpernickel rye bread quality.

The beer pours deep, dark brown verging on stout-like black. It forms a thick, dense tan head that provides good lacing. It also has good staying power through the tasting.

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There is something going on in Europe. There appears to be a proliferation of un-anchored, experimental breweries that thrive on pushing boundaries and creating beer that challenges traditional notions of beer styles. And, much to our advantage, these breweries seem intent on selling their beer in Alberta.

Mikkeller might be the prototype.

This Danish gypsy brewer is known worldwide as a brewery that offers up original— and sometimes outrageous—beer. But in recent years a number of similar breweries have opened; some replicating Mikkeller's "gypsy" model of not purchasing a brewery and instead creating partnerships with various existing breweries

Morke Pumpernickel Porter Beer Here, Køge, Denmark $9.50 for 500 ml bottle to make their beer.

Some include Denmark's Evil Twin, Nøgne Ø from Norway and Sweden's Närke Kulturbryggeri. Another is Beer Here, also from Denmark. Created by a pioneer of the Danish craftbeer scene, Christian Skovdal Andersen, Beer Here has been around since 2008, but for most of that time the brewery remained very small and focused on the local scene. Only in the past few months has the team felt the need to ship beer to Alberta.

Beer Here remains a brewery smaller than Alberta's Alley Kat or Wild Rose, yet we are fortunate to be able to sample their wares.

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The aroma offers dark caramel, light chocolate with some strong licorice notes as well as hints of coffee. I also pick up some rye bread quality. When you take a sip you first encounter chocolate, coffee, licorice and a grainy sweetness. The middle builds a stronger spice note that accents licorice and hints of pepper. The finish has an alcohol edge, some big fruit esters along with a touch of roast. Pumpernickel and the rye malt offer a subtle effect, edging towards earthy and a rye character without overpowering the overall beer impression.

This is an interesting beer. If Beer Here were not trying to create new and creative beer, we might never have discovered that pumpernickel, fennel and rye actually work well in beer.

Not all Beer Here beer are winners.

Such is the fate of being experimental. But they are all interesting, creative and boundary-pushing, which means they are worth trying. V Jason Foster is the creator of onbeer.org, a website devoted to news and views on beer from the prairies and beyond.

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STERLING-AWARD WINNING PLAY THE FREQUENCY OF WATER RETURNS TO EDMONTON

The party deity, um, parties

T

here's always been a certain theatricality to Hawksley Workman.

It's there in his music—sometimes shaped as frenetic pop-rock, sometimes as more-considered folk—and in his performances, live or otherwise—just YouTube the videos for "Jealous of Your Cigarette" or "We Will Still Need a Song" for proof. It's there the way he anchors on a stage (or traverses it untethered), and in the dynamism of his songs. But all that said, to hear Workman talk about his first foray into (almost) proper theatre, he sounds sincere in thinking he'd never end up here.

"I'm not really a theatre guy, per se," he admits, almost sheepishly, over the phone from his home in rural Ontario.

It's a confession he makes as a way of gently deflecting discussion of the acclaim The God That Comes has been earning across the country (and beyond—it spent the summer traversing Denmark and the Netherlands).

"I knew it was a quality thing we'd made," Workman clarifies. "But I didn't really understand it in terms of its relationship to the rest of what's going on in theatre."

So maybe he's not particularly versed in scripted stage-work; the world of it still seems a good fit for the guy. Perhaps it's best to consider The God That Comes as simply a refraction of his artistic essence into a slightly more blocked-out form. Created in collaboration with Halifax's 2b Theatre Company, The God finds Workman alone onstage, re-envision-

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"You turn on the news, and this is kind ing Euripides' The Bacchae as a rock cabaret of revelries. He plays every of where humans are at," he continues. character from the oppressive king to "We're struggling right now with the Bacchus, Greco-Roman god of wine. freeness of our expression, all beIn other words, it's about the ancient, cause of our security obsession, with enduring struggle between boozy fun our economic security obsession, with and a stick-in-the-mud: to the King's our social security obsession—not chagrin, Bacchus has taken up resi- social security in terms of return, but dence on a nearby mountain, throw- the security of our social mechanisms: ing the sorts of orchurch, school, gies that infuriate politics of the Until Sat, Jan 25 (8 pm) the rule-obsessed sexes. ... I grew up Directed by Christian Barry tyrant yet attract in a world where Citadel Theatre, $45 – $73.50 the people in drove. those things (The double-entenwere starting to dre of the show's title surely isn't be three-dimensional, nuanced points of conversation. And all of a sudden, coincidental.)

The tension between those two so- because of these austere modes, ... all cio-political extremes also marks out that wondrous depth, almost engagThe God's origins: Christian Barry, artis- ing with these more complex and nutic co-director of 2b, had been pressing anced elements of humanity—they've Workman for a decade on the idea of all been slapped back with this sad collaborating. But it was when Barry little whip, back to their little cage brought The Bacchae to his attention where they're withering again. At least that something clicked for Workman: that's how it feels to me." it connected with an anger he'd been mulling over, one he didn't feel could In that regard, Workman found that constructing a cabaret wasn't so diftranslate onto a pop record.

"I think I'd had quite enough of cer- ferent from building an album. (Actutain Canadian political leaders, and ally, The God That Comes has already their self-righteousness and their been released as an album, quietly finger wagging," Workman says. "The sitting on iTunes alongside the rest fact that so much of the Canada I of Workman's discography.) From the grew up in was being misrepresent- show's outset, Workman had some ed and being talked down to, which ground rules for taking to the stage. is something that makes me wildly No singing any dialogue was chief angry. And I'm becoming quite sick among them.

"I did not want the thing we were of it. The Canada I feel like I grew up in is not much in the way sometimes to make to be something that only existed within the context of itself," the Canada I see before me.

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Workman says. "I wanted to write songs, and removed from the play and sound just as strong, and just as contained outside of the context of the play. So I guess, in some ways, I didn't want to sacrifice the opportunity to use words and cadence and movement that would be too theatre-y or musical-y. I wanted it to be these desperately biting chunks of folk or pop music."

Workman admits that touring The God is keeping him from his more usual artistic endeavours; there are people on his team that would rather he be putting out Hawksley Workman albums and continuing to cultivate the album-tour-album structure that's buoyed him for most of his career. But this is where he's at, conveniently or not.

"I just don't have much governance over what I end up doing," he says.

"My body is so much in control of me that if there's something my body decides it's going to do that day when it wakes up, it's pretty hard for even me to stop it."

And though it's Workman alone up on stage, the collaborative element of creating it with Barry was one of the show's biggest appeals. Sharing the creative process seems to be a boon for Workman today. That includes even making more straightforward music: known best as a solo artist, Workman formed a jangly pop band called Mounties last year. With Hot Hot Heat's Steve Bays and Limblifter's Ryan Dahle, there's an album

due out in the spring called Thrash Rock Legacy, and a tour to follow.

"There's been times in my life when that collaboration has always sort of been there," he says, pointing to early collaborations with people like Doc Mckinney or A Tribe Called Quest's Ali Shaheed. "It impresses me to want to impress the person I'm in the room with, which for some reason feels like a more exciting challenge than trying to impress myself. Probably lots of artists feel that.

"Impressing yourself just doesn't hold the same mystique," he continues. "In some ways I feel quite comfortable with that. If you read music criticism, ... there's just a disdain for artists as they age, sometimes. And there's a wonderous honeymoon in the early phase of your creative life: when I first found my voice in my early 20s, it was erotic. Writing was erotic. I would have to pause in the middle of writing a song to masturbate in order to just cool and calm and refocus. It was so tumultuous, it was just so big. And I think you're in a constant state, as a person who makes stuff for a living, of renegotiating terms with that thing.

"Because that honeymoon, it doesn't last. It doesn't last for Dylan, it doesn't last for any of the greats, it doesn't last for anybody. It's the great ones who are able to renegotiate the terms of that marriage to that creative life."

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PREVUE // DANCE

Up Close

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lberta Ballet's Up Close features a rare circumstance for the ballet world: an (almost) all-male cast. Of the three pieces in the show, a lone female dancer (Reilly Bell) is slated to perform in ruin/time, a duet created by the company's ballet master, Alex Ballard.

The rest of the show presents Ballard's The Precise Nature of Catastrophe and Yukichi Hattori's Temple—both in world première showings—with the men of Alberta Ballet in an unusually proximal setting.

"We usually perform in the Jubilee.

It's big and the audience profile is a certain type," explains Hattori, who, as one of the company's oft-featured dancers (like the Elton Fan in Love Lies Bleeding), has been exploring the cho-

reographic side of things of late. "This what those mean," he says, citing their time we get to perform in a smaller, monastic origins. "Then I saw a ballet more intimate theatre, so it's definitely barre in the studio and thought, 'That's a different approach. You will see a a good starting point.'" different side Fri, Jan 17 – Sat, Jan 18 (8 pm) The result in Temple of dancers beTimms Centre for the Arts, cause of the is an examination of $25 – $35 theatre itself." the dancer's body as a spiritual structure.

The ideas for Temple started percolating when The barre, onstage throughout the Hattori found out there would be piece, in the end becomes a kind of no female dancers available dur- religious architecture. ing his rehearsal window. It's not a "The theme is about our body being statement, he notes, it's because the the art piece itself, and how we work female corps is occupied with prepa- on it every single day in training," Hatrations for Giselle in March. Budget tori explains. "Usually ballet dancers parameters then required his piece to start at the barre doing very simple use music from the public domain. warmups, but that's our foundation "That led me to Gregorian chants and of our art and how it builds a sacred

body per se—that body mediates what we want to express."

Hattori, who grew up in Japan before moving to Germany to perform with the Hamburg Ballet in 1999, sees ballet as a doorway to create exchange between the audience and artist beyond the restrictions of verbal language.

"Especially in dance, you interact with people from all over the world and languages aren't necessarily needed to communicate with them, so you kind of build a sense of being an earthling. The nations disappear because of language barriers not being there," he says. "I kind of want to convey that doing performing arts is, for me, like human education. " He also notes that theme of the sa-

cred body defies a stigma that dancers and their careers see here in North America. Dancers, he says, don't often receive the same reverence or respect for their profession that, say, lauded actors or visual artists may experience.

"You tell people that you're a ballet dancer and they say, 'So what's your day job?' I wanted to show that a lot of knowledge and intensity and discipline goes into our work," he adds. "For me, it's a religion, the daily work and how we work with our bodies. It's not something that we do just because we love it—we have a sense of duty. We have a sense of respect for this art that's been going on for 700 years."

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ARTS PREVUE // DANCE

Danse Lhasa Danse W

hen the world lost 37-year- wrote," says Pierre-Paul Savoie, old musician Lhasa De Sela founder and artistic director of PPS to cancer on January 1, 2010, art- Danse. "Even though she was really young, her ists in Montréal were particularly Thu, Jan 16 (7:30 pm) text shows the quality—the struck with grief. Arden Theatre, $25 – $38 deepness—of The AmericanMexican De Sela, someone with an better known simply as Lhasa, trav- old soul. And I think that's why it's elled extensively with her nomadic touched the world."

One year after her death, Savoie parents as a child, and had settled in Quebec with her sister, an artist rallied a group of choreographers, with Cirque du Soleil, in 1991. dancers, musicians and singers that Mixing musical influences from would help him create a tribute to Latin to gypsy to klezmer and Ara- Lhasa's legacy. Re-mounting 19 of bic, it was in Montréal where Lhasa her songs and fusing live music, vorecorded and released the three al- cals and dance, Danse Lhasa Danse bums that would mark her as one offers a sense of the woman behind of Canada's most treasured world- the music in a unique presentation music artists of the early 21st cen- that emulates the diversity in her tury. own approach to creating art.

"The dance gives a universal lan"What was really special about guage to her words, which her was that the sometimes are in Engtext she lish, sometimes in Spanish and some-

times are in French ... The show is trilingual, but because of the dance I think it creates a fourth language, the universal one," he says.

The show features a panorama of dance styles from seven different choreographers, with a dance accompaniment for each live-performed song. Of the 19 songs in the program, Savoie lent his choreographic hand to two, the rest seeing oversight from flamenco artist Myriam Allard, the fantastic neoclassical work of Hélène Blackburn, aspects of social dance by David Rancourt, Bharatanatyam influence from Roger Sinha, and ezDanza's Edgar Zendejas.

"It's an encounter between the music world and the dance world," Savoie says. "That's one of the strong points of the performance, you see the connections between the three; the singer is influenced by the dance, the dance is influenced by the singer and musicians, too. They are blending, it's not just one beside another."

Debuting in 2012, Danse Lhasa Danse has received intense response from audiences, francophone and anglophone alike.

"The show goes deeply into the spectator, many people have said to me it was the best show of their life. The deepness that Lhasa has, it's in the show. You go out of there with a better understanding of what is living, the show has this power," Savoie describes.

"We say that Lhasa's angel is with the show—many people who see the show don't know her at first, but they want to know after. They discover something quite special."

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REVUE // THEATRE

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Tappin' their troubles away

Mack and Mabel M

ack and Mabel is a polarizing job in capturing the exuberance and production, albeit one that's camp that makes these characters undeniably charming. It's not the so fun to watch. story that's divisive, as this is a thoroughly entertaining romp with Each actor displays clearly difthe larger-than-life characters of ferent levels of familiarity with the silent film era. the script and Rather, it's that Until Sat, Jan 18 (7:30 pm; 2 pm it's the few offPlain Jane The- Saturday matinees) book moments, atre's version of Directed by Kate Ryan chiefly delivered in the musical this lesser-known Varscona Theatre, $15 – $20 numbers, that 1974 Broadway provide a winmusical is mostly on-book: the company only had dow into the show's true potential. eight rehearsals before staging the Haslam is an excellent choice for show, so each cast member carries the character of Sennett, perfectly capturing the director's boorish their red script binder throughout.

Mack and Mabel is set during the charm; however, his performance is bygone era of film's early days at hindered by having his eyes mostly the beginning of the 20th century. turned down towards his script— We're following slapstick comedy meanwhile, his leading lady, director (and bad-tempered narcis- Zentilli, proves that eight rehearssist) Mack Sennett (Jeff Haslam), als is plenty of time to memorize his main starlet Mabel Normand a good chunk of the dialogue. The (Patricia Zentilli) and the rest of hands-down show stealer is the Sennett's cast at Keystone Studios, completely off-book number "Tap whose dramatic hallmarks include Your Troubles Away" delivered by falling over and taking pies in the the fantastic talents of Amber Bisface. The show opens with clips of sonnette, Jason Hardwick and Leah the two-reeler slapstick films that Paterson.

"I've only just learned the lines— made Sennett and his company famous, projections that are used I'll get better with practice," says throughout the show to flesh out Mabel in a phrase that perfectly its austere staging: by virtue of hav- encapsulates the essence of this ing to tote those binders around production. Here's hoping those the actors are very limited in their are prophetic words, and Plain Jane movements. This also mutes the gets the chance to bring us a fully show's energy somewhat, though off-book Mack and Mabel. the performers all do a very good MEL PRIESTLEY MEL@VUEWEEKLY.COM

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DANCE MILE ZERO DANCE–STATIC ELECTRIC • C-103 (Catalys), 8529 Gateway Blvd • Choreography by Gerry Morita; playing with concepts about nerves, synapses, and electrical currents that run through the body and travel at extreme speeds, versus the idea of stasis or non-movement, which is never really still • Jan 22, 24; Sat, Jan 25, 2pm (artist talk back) • $20/$18 MZD members • Part of the Canoe Festival

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Sir Winston Churchill Sq • With River City Review Burlesque, Capital City Burlesque, the Baretones (musical comedy act starring Blondie Bustier, Spank Williams Jr. and Sweet'n'Low), and local soloists • Jan 31, 8pm (door), 9pm (show) • $25 (adv at http://ebe-peekaboopointe.brownpapertickets.com)

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PPS DANSE • Arden Theatre • Danse Lhasa Danse • Jan 16

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ZUMBA BASHFIERY FRIDAYS • Central Senior Lions Centre, 11113-113 St • Shake your body to the Latin beat, and freestyle dance to live DJ music. Featuring Tamico Russell, Ike Henry, DJ Rocko and Zumba instructors Dru D, Manuella F-St, Michelle M, Sabrina D. and Cuban Salsa instructor Leo Gonzales • 3rd Fri each month • 7pm • $20 (online)/$25 (door)

FILM CINEMA AT THE CENTRE • Library Theatre, Stanley A. Milner Library basement, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq, 780.496.7000 • epl.ca • Centre for Reading and the Arts showcases little-known films every month • Frances Ha, 14A, USA, 2012; Wed, Jan 22 • Les 4 Soldats, G, Canada, 2011; Wed, Jan 29 FAVA FILM • 9722-102 St • Fava's Winter RollOut: Jan 16, 6:30-9:30; 7pm (announcements) • Screenwriting Class 2014: Jan 21, 6:30pm-Tue, Apr 8; $375; call 780.429.1671 to register

FILM FORUM • Stanley Milner Library, 6th Floor, Rm 5 • A series of film screenings followed by facilitated discussions; running through the summer for 18+ • Myra Breckinridge, 14A, USA, 1970; Sat, Jan 18, 1:30pm • Drop-in; no registration METRO CINEMA • Metro at the Garneau Theatre, 8712-109 St • Crime Watch: 2nd Tue each month • $10 (adult)/$8 (student/senior)/$6 (child 12 and under) • Graphic Content: A Comic Book Film Series: Road to Perdition; USA 2002; Jan 21, 7pm

U OF A • Telus Centre, 217/219: Documentary Screening of CBC’s the Fifth Estate’s Made in Bangladesh; Tue, Jan 21, 5-7pm

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MCMULLEN GALLERY • U of A Hospital, 8440112 St • 780.407.7152 • HOUSES/HOMES: Drawings of houses in the Garneau neighbourhood by Wendy Gervais with short stories by Shirley Serviss, and historical reference by Ken Tingley • Until Mar 16 • Opening reception: Thu, Jan 16, 7-9pm MULTICULTURAL CENTRE PUBLIC ART GALLERY (MCPAG)–Stony Plain • 5411-51 St, Stony Plain • 780.963.9935 • multicentre.org • PATTERNS OF CONSUMPTION: Works by C.W. Carson • Jan 16-Feb 14 • Opening reception: Sun, Jan 19, 1:00-3:30pm

MUSÉE HÉRITAGE MUSEUM–St Albert • 5 St Anne St, St Albert • 780.459.1528 • PIECE MAKERS (QUILTING)–HOW OUR GRANDMOTHERS RE-CYCLED • Jan 21-Mar 23 • Opening reception: Jan 23, 7pm

GALLERY 7 • Bookstore on Perron, 7 Perron St, St Albert • MY FAVOURITE PLACES: Paintings by Liz Meetsma • Until Jan 27 GALLERY AT MILNER • Stanley A. Milner Library Main Fl, Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.944.5383 • epl.ca/art-gallery • ALPHABETS EXPOSED: Edmonton Calligraphic Society: Selected works from the Edmonton Calligraphic Society membership on the gallery walls and in all of the display cases; until Jan 31 • Demonstrations and sale: Jan 18, and Jan 25, 12-4pm

HAPPY HARBOR COMICS V1 • 10729-104 Ave • happyharborcomics.com • COMIC JAM: Improv comic art making every 1st and 3rd Thu each month, 7pm • OPEN DOOR: Collective of independent comic creators meet the 2nd & 4th Thu each month; 7pm

HARRIS-WARKE GALLERY • 2nd Fl, Sunworks, 4924 Ross St, Red Deer • TINY MOMENTS: Paintings, a Book of Days by Paul Boultbee • Until Feb 15 • Opening reception: Feb 7, 6-8pm; part of Red

U OF A MUSEUMS • museums.ualberta.ca • Human Ecology Gallery: Main Fl, 116 St, 89 Ave: THE RE-BIRTH OF VENUS: Fashion & The Venus Kallipygos: Explores the influence of art on fashion through the study of Venus Kallipygos, and its pervasive influence on dress • Until Mar 2, 2014

per Ave • 780.455.7479 • probertsongallery.com • WINTER GROUP SHOWS: New work by gallery artists • Until Feb 8

Roper Rd • 780.427.1750 • culture.alberta.ca/paa • VICTORY ON THE FIELD EXHIBIT: Exploring the effects of the First and Second World Wars on sports in Alberta; until Jan 31 • Free

ROYAL ALBERTA MUSEUM • 12845-102 Ave • 780.453.9100 • royalalbertamuseum.ca • CHOP SUEY ON THE PRAIRIES: Until Apr 27 • Feature Gallery: PATTERN WIZARDRY: until Mar 9 • Orientation Gallery: SPECIES AT RISK: until Mar 16 • Spotlight Gallery: SEEDS IN DISGUISE: The Biology and Lore of Ornamental Seeds; until Feb 16 • Museum After Dark: Theatre presentation on the new Royal Alberta Museum with music by DJ Junior Brown; #MAD Bingo; Video booth; The Feature & Wild Alberta Galleries will be open; no minors; Jan 24, 6:30-9:30pm

SCOTT GALLERY • 10411-124 St • scottgallery. com • PANFORTE 2 • Extended though January SNAP GALLERY • Society of Northern Alberta Print-Artists, 10123-121 St • 780.423.1492 • snapartists.com • Main Gallery: POMPEII MMXII: Print works by Dominique Petrin • Community Gallery: THE ASSASSINATION OF THINKITEM: By The Coward Adriean Koleric • Jan 16-Mar 1 • Opening reception: Jan 16, 7-9pm

STRATHCONA COUNTY ART GALLERY@501 • 501 Festival Ave, Sherwood Park • BEATNIK GENERATION: Artworks created in the 1950s and 1960s

by Frank Stella, Jean-Paul Riopelle, Jules Olitski, Toni Onley, Marion Nicoll, Ted Godwin, and others; until Feb 16 • Beatnik café/poetry reading space with a 1950s feel. Music by P.J. Perry Quartet, Jan 24 • THE BEAT GENERATION & BEATNIK CAFÉ: until Feb 16 • Reception: Featuring the Jim Findlay Band and guests; Jan 30, 7pm; this is a jam session, so bring your instruments, poems and tunes. Everyone is welcome

TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE • 11211-142 St • telusworldofscienceedmonton.com • HARRY POTTER: THE EXHIBITION: Peer into the wizard’s

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THE CANOE THEATRE FESTIVAL • C103

VASA GALLERY • 25 Sir Winston Churchill Ave,

CHIMPROV • Zeidler Hall, Citadel Theatre,

St Albert • 780.460.5990 • vasa.ca • WET PAINT: VASA Members Show hold over through January

9828-101A Ave • rapidfiretheatre.com • Rapid Fire Theatre’s longform comedy show: improv formats, intricate narratives, and one-act plays • Every Sat, 10pm, until Jul • $12 (door or buy in adv at TIX on the Square) • Until Jun, 2014

VELVET OLIVE LOUNGE–Red Deer • Untitled works by Emily Thomson • Until Jan 30 • No First Friday information

LITERARY BLUE CHAIR CAFÉ • 9624-76 Ave • 780.989.2861 • Story Slam 2nd Wed each month @ the Chair: Share your story, sign-up at 7pm, 7-10pm • $5 (suggested, donations go to winners)

BOHEMIA • 10217-97 St • edmontonstoryslam. com • Edmonton Story Slam • 3rd Wed ea month • Wed, 7:30pm (7pm sign-up) • $5 (donatation)

CANADIAN LITERATURE CENTRE • Student Lounge, Convocation Hall, U of A • arts.ulberta. ca/clc • Brown Bag Lunch: Reading with Kimmy Beach, author of The Last Temptation of Bond • Jan 22, noon • Free

CARROT COFFEEHOUSE • 9351-118 Ave • vzenari@gmail.com • Prose Creative Writing Group • Every Tue, 7-9pm EDMONTON STORY SLAM • Bohemia, 10217-

KOFFEE CAFÉ • 6120-28 Ave • 780.863.4522 •

PETER ROBERTSON GALLERY • 12304 Jas-

A BRONTE BURLESQUE • Roxy Theatre •

By Ellen Chorley, presented by Send in the Girls Burlesque Theatre Network. Blood is thicker than ink. On the last night of her life, Charlotte Bronte – writher of Jane Eyre – is visited by her dead siblings, Emily Bronte, Anne Bronte, and Branwell Bronte. Merging burlesque with theatre to share the secret lives of these sister novelists • Jan 21-Feb 2

VAAA GALLERY • 3rd Fl, 10215-112 St • 780.421.1731 • Gallery A: #ICONICCANUCK: Artworks by Brandy Saturley • GAllErY B: INSTITUTE OF MORPHOID RESEARCH: Works by Jennifer Akkermans • Until Jan 25

NINA HAGGERTY CENTRE FOR THE ARTS • 9225-118 Ave • thenina.ca • FIFTY SHADES OF BROWN: A survey of the visual narratives of Leona Clawson, curated by Harold Pearse; Until Jan 30 • Community Arts Night: Learn techniques, become familiar with new mediums; Every Tue Jan 14-Jun 10, 6:30-8:30pm; Pre-register at 780.474.7611

vised Theatre: song, dance, and comedy presented

by Grindstone Theatre • Every Fri, 11pm

(Catalyst Theatre), 8529-103 St • 780.477.5955, ext 11 • Single tickets: $20 (adult)/$18 (student/ senior) at workshopwest.org; Festival Passes: Custom Canoe 4 Pass: $64 (adult)/$56 (student/senior); Voyageur Canoe 5 Pass: $89 (adult)/$71 (student/ senior)/; Expedition Canoe 6 Pass: $110 (adult)/$92 (student/senior) at 780.477.5955 • Jan 22-Feb 2

• 780.432.0240 • paintspot.ca • MEMORIES AND LIGHT: Paintings by Alison Service; until Feb 15

NAESS GALLERY • Paint Spot, 10032-81 Ave

PROVINCIAL ARCHIVES OF ALBERTA • 8555

GALLERIE PAVA • 9524-87 St, 780.461.3427 • THE TWO CONTRARY STATES OF THE HUMAN SOUL: Works by Father Douglas • Until Feb 3

world in an interactive exhibit featuring hundreds of authentic props and costumes from the Harry Potter films; until Mar 9; tickets start: $14 • Feature Exhibition: How to Make a Monster–The Art and Technology of Animatronics • Adults Only Night (18+): Explore the science centre without the kids; Thu, Jan 16, 7-10pm

97 St • Competitive story telling event. Up to 10 tellers have 5 minutes to tell their story. 5 audience judges pick the winner. Winner takes home the donations from the audience. 3rd Wed each month • Wed, 7:30pm • $5 Donation to winner

FAB GALLERY • 1-1 Fine Arts Bldg, 89 Ave, 112 St • 780.492.2081 • CURRENT AUSTRIAN POSITIONS IN PRINTMAKING: Grace Sippy (MFA Printmaking) Final visual presentation for Master of Fine Arts-Printmaking • ALCUIN AWARDS FOR BOOK DESIGN IN CANADA: including Children’s, Limited Editions, Pictorial, Poetry, Prose Fiction, Prose Non-fiction, Prose Non-fiction Illustrated, and reference books published in 2012 • Jan 21-Feb 15 • Opening Reception: Thu, Jan 23, 7-10pm

10186-106 St • 780.488.6611 • albertacraft.ab.ca • Feature Gallery: PAYCE: Celebrating Greg Payce's 2013 Saidye Bronfman Award for Excellence in Fine Craft; until Mar 29; artist reception: Sat, Mar 22,

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Strathcona Place Senior Centre, 10831 University Ave, 109 St, 78 Ave • 780.433.5807 • A TASTE OF EUROPE: Watercolours by Julie Drew • Until Jan 29

PROPAGANDA HAIR SALON • 10808-124 St • The Comrades: 11 new paintings by outro • Until Jan 31

ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL GALLERY •

• Spruce Grove Art Gallery, Spruce Grove Library, 35-5 Ave, Spruce Grove • 780.962.0664 • alliedartscouncil.com • MINI SHOW: Members show; through to Jan

JEFF ALLEN ART GALLERY (JAAG) •

780.760.1278 • LIFE'S TREASURES: Works by Saeed Hojjati • Until Jan 21 • Opening reception: Thu, Jan 16, 5-8pm

HARCOURT HOUSE GALLERY • 3 Fl, 10215112 St • Main Gallery: THE QUIET REBUILD: Alexis Marie Chute • Front Room: GEORGE BOTCHETT: CURTAIN CALL: A retrospective exhibition of the work of George Botchett; until Jan 17 • Main Gallery: REVERBERATION IV: Graphite on mylar by Jill Ho-Yous; until Jan 17

ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL OF SPRUCE GROVE

Deer’s First Fridays

Glass Door Coffee House Reading Series: Monthly readings with new headliner • Last Thu each month, 7-9pm; This week with Jennifer Quist (Love Letters of the Angels of Death), Trevor Duplessis (Blues Harp Sensation), and readers from the 40 Below Anthology including Dolly Dennis, Jannie Edwards, Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail, and Robin Young • Jan 30, 7-9pm,

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 STANLEY MILNER LIBRARY • 6th Floor, Rm 5 • Stroll of Poets Society: Public Speaking For Poets: Presented by: Rayanne Doucet • Sat, Jan 25, 9:30am-12pm • $25 STRATHCONA COUNTY LIBRARY • 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park • 780.410.8601 • sclibrary.ab.ca • How to Write About Your Family: Join writer in Residence Margaret Macpherson to discuss the pros and cons of truth-telling in memoir and creative nonfiction. Learn how and when to soften the facts, and what that means for both the writer and the subject • Pre-Register at 780.410.8600 • Jan 16, 7-8:30pm • Free T.A.L.E.S.–Strathcona • Strathcona Library, Willow Rm, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park • 780.400.3547 • Monthly Tellaround: 4th Wed, 7pm, each month, Sep-Apr • Free U OF A CAMPUS • Telus Centre Room 150 (corner of 87 Ave and 111 St) • Undoing Border Imperialism: Book launch and discussion with author and activist Harsha Walia • Jan 16, 7pm

UPPER CRUST CAFÉ • 10909-86 Ave • 780.422.8174 • Words of Our Own: Reading By Prairie Editors: Readers: Kerri Niblett, Roberta Laurie, Astrid Blodgett, Nancy Mackenzie, and Margaret Sadler. Presented by Editors' Association of Canada–Prairie Provinces Branch • Jan 21, 6:30pm (door) • $7.50 (adv, EAC members/affiliates)/$10 (door, EAC members/affiliates)/$10 (adv)/$12.50 (door) at https://wooo2014.eventbrite. ca until Jan 17, door

CLOSER • Arts Barns PCL Theatre, 10330-84 Ave • K.I.A. Productions presents this look at modern relationships through the eyes of four imperfect people searching for intimacy • Jan 29-Feb 2 • $20/$15 (student/senior) at TIX on the Square

CLYBOURNE PARK • Citadel Theatre • Contemporary Comedy by Bruce Norris; directed by James MacDonald • Jan 25-Feb 16 DATE NIGHT FUNDRAISER • Citadel Theatre, 9828-101A Ave • Rapid Fire Theatre • Come hook up with your favourite improv company for this suave evening of dates • Sat, Jan 18, 7:30pm • Tickets: $5 (door); proceeds to Improvaganza 2014, Edmonton's alternative comedy festival

DIE-NASTY • Varscona Theatre, 10329-83 Ave • varsconatheatre.com • Live improvised soap opera • Runs Every Mon, 7:30pm • Until May 26 ELVIS AND THE LAS VEGAS HANGOVER • Jubilations Dinner Theatre • The annual Elvis festival in sunny Las Vegas featuring hit songs by Elvis Presley, and more • Until Feb 14

THE FREQUENCY OF WATER • Arts At The Barns, Fringe Theatre PCL Stage, 10330-84 Ave • 780.409.1910 • fringetheatre.ca • A dramatic revelation of water and the true power it holds.

Does water hold emotion? Does it hold memory?

Michael is determined to convince you it does.

While defending his thesis about water’s memory to his Sonochemistry students, Michael is flooded by memoires from a childhood summer • Jan 17-26 • $20 (adult)/$18 (senior/student) at Fringe Theatre Adventures

THE GOD THAT COMES • Citadel Theatre– Behond the Stage • citadeltheatre.com/beyondthe-stage • Special presentation by 2b Theatre; a one-man-band cabaret rock 'n' roll show starring Hawksley Workman • Until Jan 25 • $45 (start)

THE HISTORY OF ROCK ‘N ROLL STARS & STRIPES • Mayfield Dinner Theatre, 16615-109

Ave • 780.483.4051 • mayfieldtheatre.ca • A musical evening all-American music review of the origins of rock ‘n roll from its infancy, highlighting Chuck Berry, Elvis, the Doo-Wop groups of the '50s, the Beach Boys, and R&B groups of the '60s • Until Feb 2

MACK AND MABEL • Varscona Theatre, 1032983 Ave • Music and lyrics by Jerry Herma; book

by Micheal Stewart, revised by Francine Pascal. A musical tale of the ill-fated romance between Hollywood director, Mack Sennett and waitress turned starlet, Mabel Normand. Starring Jeff Haslam, Patricia Zentilli, Mabel Normand, Amber Bissonnette, Frederick Zbryski, Jason Hardwick, Leah Paterson, Steven Angove; directed by Kate Ryan, choreography by Cindy Kerr • Until Jan 18, Thu-Sat 7:30pm; Sat 2pm matinees • Tickets at TIX on the Square (adv), or cash at door

MARIE ANTOINETTE: THE COLOR OF FLESH • Varscona Theatre 10329-83 Ave • By Joel Gross; presented by Shadow Theatre • A dramatic love triangle set during the years around the French Revolution • Jan 29-Feb 16

PETER AND THE WOLF • Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts, Leduc • By Sergei Prokofiev's story told through Figura Theatre's marionettes, with puppeteer, Bernd Ogrodnik • Sun, Jan 26, 7:30pm • $10 at TIX on the Square

THE WORKS GALLERY • 10635-95 St • BUNCH OF KIDS AND SOME FLOWERS: Photos by Eleanor Lazare, Grace Law, Giulliano Palladino, Borys Tarasenko; preview for a mural to be installed at the Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre) • Until Jan 31

SAPIENTIA • C103 • Out Of Line Theatre • Object Theatre, a form of puppetry–a performance style that uses the animation of ordinary, preexisting or ‘found’ objects rather than puppets to tell a story.theatre adaptation starring David Barnet, Kara Chamberlain, Nancy McAlear, Brendan Nearey; Mia van Leeuwen (direction and design); adaptated

by Joseph Shragge • Jan 22, 7:30; Jan 25, 6:30; Jan 26, 5pm • $20 (adult)/$18 (student/senior)

THEATRE

THEATRESPORTS • Zeidler Hall, Citadel Theatre,

THE 11 O'CLOCK NUMBER • Varscona Theatre, 10329-83 Ave • varsconatheatre.com • An Impro-

9828-101A Ave • rapidfiretheatre.com • Improv • Every Fri, 7:30pm and 10pm • Until June • $12/$10 (member) at TIX on the Square

PREVUE // FILM IN 2014

O

ur preview of the year to come in film continues with docs, what's-up-doc?s, Pynchon dicks and a painter's tics.

Documentaries Joshua Oppenheimer's astonishing The Act of Killing followed one of Indonesia's death-squad leaders of the '60s, but the director was also working on a victim's story. The Look of Silence, about one son determined to confront his father's killers, should be out this year. Joe Berlinger's Whitey: United States of America v. James J Bulger tracks the country's most notorious mobster-turned-informant and fugitive.

Prolific documentarian Alex Gibney considers Nigeria's most famous musician-activist in Finding Fela. Amir

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Bar-Lev drops into Happy Valley for the Penn State football sexualabuse scandal. Frederick Wiseman's college-portrait At Berkeley will hit disc and/or streaming-service, as will acclaimed Pakistan slice-of-life doc These Birds Walk.

Animation Ari Folman (Waltz with Bashir) meets up with The Congress, a futuristic satire of the movie industry and a reality head-trip that switches from liveaction to animation halfway through.

Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata transforms a 10th-century folktale about a bamboo cutter into The Tale of Princess Kaguya. And, come September, there's Boxtrolls, about a boy who finds himself among garbagecollecting cave-dwellers.

FILM EDITOR : PAUL BLINOV PAUL@VUEWEEKLY.COM

Any time now ...

Already released in Europe to strong reviews, Jean-Pierre Jeunet's (Amelie) The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet follows a 12-year-old map lover; it was shot mostly in Quebec and southern Alberta. Compatriot Michel Gondry puts us in Mood Indigo, from a 1947 novel about a woman (Audrey Tautou) surrounded by flowers to treat her illness. Iranian director Jafar Panahi's Closed Curtain is already his second work since the state decreed he not make films for 20 years. We Are The Best!, about three kids forming a punk band in 1982, sees Lukas Moodysson (Lilya 4-Ever) return to the teen-world of his best films.

Coming Soon Paul Thomas Anderson's unleashing

Inherent Vice, his adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's comic-noir novel (set in 1969 – 70 LA), starring Joaquin Phoenix as PI Larry "Doc" Sportello. An absurdist satire of Hollywood caught in development limbo for half-a-decade, David Cronenberg's Maps To The Stars will finally be unfolded.

The Dardenne brothers' Two Days, One Night features Marion Cotillard as a woman with a weekend to convince co-workers to give up their bonuses so she can keep her job. The Cut concludes Turkish-German director Fatih Akin's "love, death, and the devil" trilogy, after Head-On and The Edge of Heaven, with Tahar Rahim (A Prophet) in an exploration of evil.

Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon return for Michael Winterbottom's The Trip to Italy. Mike Leigh gives us a 19th-cen-

tury bio-pic with Mr. Turner, about the famous Romantic painter (played by Timothy Spall). And Ken Loach's likely last fiction feature, Jimmy's Hall, about a Communist returning to Ireland in the '30s, was only finished on celluloid with help from Pixar—the studio provided the director with rolls of "edge numbering" editing tape.

So, let's splice in four more that may or may not reel out in 2014: Christian Petzold's rising Phoenix; Todd Haynes' '50s drama Carol; Peter Strickland's The Duke of Burgundy; Terrence Malick's Knight of Cups. And some mainstream-ish fare with dates pencilled in: Bennett Miller's Foxcatcher; Darren Aronofsky's Noah; David Fincher's Gone Girl; Christopher Nolan's Interstellar.

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BRIAN@VUEWEEKLY.COM

REVUE // WAR

Lone Survivor B

ased on Marcus Luttrell's eponymous memoir, this recreation of 2005's failed Operation Red Wings, in which Navy SEALs got stuck on an Afghan mountain while attempting to capture or kill Taliban leader Ahmad Shah, is itself a failed attempt to honour those men who died, or nearly died, on said mountain. The closing montage displaying photos of Red Wings' (exclusively American) casualties is immensely moving. The problem is the preceding two hours, which begin like a recruitment video, build up to the war-movie equivalent of torture porn, and end with an oversimplified resolution that's willfully oblivious to any larger context.

During the opening teaser, Luttrell (Mark Wahlberg) explains in voiceover that "there is a storm inside" SEALs, "a burning, a river, a drive, an unrelenting desire," and a lot of other

stuff. Once the shit hits the fan, most of what's spoken in Lone Survivor varies between "Goddamn motherfuckers," "Fuck you," "Ow, fuck," "Fuckin' fuck," "Fucker," "Fuck" and "Fuuuuuck!"

Carnage, chaos and imminent death will stifle the poet in any of us, but such expletive-laden dialogue seems designed foremost as a way of bluntly heightening the rat-a-tat and crunch of bones, which seem to be the key point of interest for director Peter Berg and his collaborators, who strain verisimilitude not only by reportedly grossly exaggerating the number of Taliban involved in the film's central firefight, but also by hurling our already shot-up heroes down the mountain at high speed, smashing their torsos and skulls into pointy rocks, and having them continue to walk, talk and fight afterward.

Reverence for the dead shouldn't make this film bulletproof—it should make us that much more concerned with truth and consequence. This is a serious movie, ostensibly dealing with serious questions about war, strategy, policy and ethics. When discussing whether to eliminate or set free a trio of civilians who accidentally blow their cover, among the four SEALs (Wahlberg, Emile Hirsch, Taylor Kitsch Now playing and Ben Foster) only Directed by Peter Berg Luttrell speaks pas-  sionately about the imperative to be humane. Which leaves us with an uneasy feeling since—hardly a spoiler—he's by an entire Afghan village—though the only one who lives to tell the tale. in the closing voice-over he thanks And in the moral causality of Lone Sur- only his brothers. The issue isn't vivor he's rewarded for his humanity, about what Luttrell feels or says in by having his life fearlessly defended moments of trauma or mourning; it's

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On the run

what's said by this movie, which has the advantage of time and distance, and the burden of memory.

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JOSEF@VUEWEEKLY.COM

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FILM REVUE // SCI-FI

A digital relationship

Her B

efore Theodore Twombly (Joa- his job, Theodore seems lovable yet quin Phoenix) even meets the feels achingly unloved—he's in the operating system with whom he'll midst of a protracted divorce. We fall hopelessly in love, he is already see him go on a blind date that ends living in a world with no touching. badly. Perhaps all he needs is to stop limiting himself to ...

He spends his days well, people. The kind with a device in his Now playing with bodies. Someear that responds to Directed by Spike Jonze one you can hold his voice commands,  close. Someone who reading his email eats, snores, dances, to him or playing some melancholy song when the caresses, shits, breathes, kisses. mood hits. He speaks to his desktop Someone forced to choose to be in at work, where he composes "per- one place and not another. Theodore sonal" letters for consumers without needs Samantha, a voice in his head time or energy to express sentiment. whenever he wants one there, a disHe has few friends with whom he embodied other who sorts through rarely makes physical contact. He his files, organizes his agenda, laughs plays video games, interactive holo- at his jokes, listens to his woes, even grams that engulf his spacious high- moans with pleasure when he wants rise apartment and require only that to have sex that feels like more than he speak and make gestures in the masturbation. Samantha has personair—the near-future is a field day for ality, opinions and feelings. She has germaphobes. Mostly, we see Theo- an alluring, husky voice (Scarlett Jodore walk through Los Angeles (or hansson's, in fact). Like the ad says, rather, Shanghai, the film's ingenious what Theodore has purchased is "not stand-in for LA-to-come), hands in his just an operating system. It's a conpockets, chin tucked, conversing with sciousness." But who's programming that consciousness? Does Theodore the cloud.

Her is Spike Jonze's fourth feature and Samantha's relationship really and his first solo script credit. It brims place each party on equal footing? with wonder and wistful loneliness. Or is this a matter of taking love's Sweet and gentle, handsome in his projection to a whole other level, one dapper shirts and caterpillar mous- where you shape your companion tache, apparently quite talented at into whatever you want? Theodore

says he loves Samantha because she isn't just one thing, but when is someone so many things that they may as well be nothing? In so many places they may as well be nowhere? Her is a complicated love story, asking potent questions about choice and intimacy. The problem is that Her is also science fiction.

Phoenix gives a rich, heartfelt performance, instantly helping us to feel completely transported into this world Jonze renders in soft glows, warm oranges, and soothing quietude. Essentially, Theodore lives in a climate-controlled cocoon. And this is indicative of what proves to be the major shortcomings in an otherwise remarkable film. Nothing in Her seems fully thought-through. Jonze's near-future is a world without garbage, without homeless people, without visible contamination, despite the fact that people are consuming more energy than ever before—just think about the room-filling hologram. Everyone's well-dressed, well-behaved, and lives amidst tasteful décor. Even the market where Theodore buys his produce looks like an art gallery. Her is not only post-human but, apparently, post-capitalist, because who would make an operating system that doesn't try to sell you stuff, that doesn't just do what you want, that might get annoyed when you don't pay attention to it and decide to abandon you, leaving you without access to your work files, photos, games, mail or social media? This isn't just me nitpicking—if you're going to commit to telling a story whose novelty and resonance is wholly dependent on exploring the ever-changing role of technology in our lives, it is incumbent upon you to consider the consequences of that technology. I fear that Jonze has himself projected an ideal upon Samantha—and yes, this ideal includes her ultimate unattainability, since heartache is endemic to Jonze's favored mode of storytelling. He's blinkered himself, completely forgotten to set his story in a world that people who aren't rich and never have to step out of realms of tailored luxury can recognize.

See Her. It's a truly special film, one that generates a lot of thought and feeling. But it's also limited by the pampered dreaming of its maker, and too selective a reflection of our age.

JOSEF BRAUN

JOSEF@VUEWEEKLY.COM

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Updated conviction The Staircase 2 revisits a courtroom injustice

T

en years ago, Death on the Staircase aka The Staircase, JeanXavier de Lestrade's crime-doc epic, came out. It followed, with curves and curlicues and jigs and jags, the defence of Michael Peterson, accused of murdering his wife Kathleen, found at the foot of a staircase in their Durham, NC mansion in December 2001. Lestrade's access to the family was astonishing—interviews, trial coverage and around 600 hours of total footage. The twists and turns— sexual revelations, a similar death in Peterson's past, a missing weapon— were stranger than fiction (Peterson had been a novelist). It was the best film I saw in 2005, an utterly engrossing thriller about a man who faces a life sentence, a grief-stricken family divided (Kathleen's daughter decides Michael is guilty), and a horribly flawed trial-by-jury justice system which pretends to be insulated from cultural and social biases.

Last year, less a pseudo-sequel than a near-coda, The Staircase: Last Chance—or The Staircase 2—was released. It's two hours, though a 90-minute cut was shown on CBC (which aired The Staircase nearly a decade ago) and can still be seen there online.

It does recap some of the key moments of the 2003 trial, though it can't substitute for the full, elaborate drama of its predecessor. Still, this doc appalls in its presentation of the sheer incompetence of one "expert" and builds that rare feeling—of watching and waiting to see if, just maybe, a victim of injustice will be released from a virtual death-sentence. (In 2001, de Lestrade won an Oscar for his documentary Murder on a Sunday Morning, about a black Florida teen who almost went to jail for a murder he was blocks away from, but the French director's now offered one of the great American documentaries of the wrongfully accused, ranking up there with The Trials of Darryl Hunt and the Paradise Lost series about the West Memphis Three.) And what else emerges are people trapped within themselves—imprisoned by their own suffering and ways of coping with suffering—but also a portrait

of one man all-too-aware of love and its pain.

The "last chance" of the subtitle comes from the mouth of David Rudolf, one of Peterson's original lawyers, back again to demand a new trial in the wake of revelations that a heavily-relied-upon State Bureau of Investigation blood-spatter analyst in court in 2003 gave false testimony and offered invalid, unscientific results to the jury. The case of Greg Taylor, a North Carolina man in jail for 17 years for murder, was thrown out after the testimony and work of that analyst, Duane Deaver, was found to be spurious. Taylor's release—he's interviewed here—bleeds through de Lestrade's follow-up, adding to the anticipation that Peterson, too, will find himself free at last.

Peterson is notably feebler and more soft-spoken. He talks of locking up his emotions for the last eight years; Rudolf talks of wanting the weight of his greatest "professional disappointment"—Peterson's conviction—lifted. Everyone here—even Kathleen's daughter, notable in her absence—is

locked into necessary prisons of the self ... their own particular ways of coping, seeing and needing. Peterson says it's impossible for anyone to know, or for him to explain, what it's like to be in jail for almost 3000 days.

Yet he still talks of love—for his late wife, for his children, and of the love they give back to him. That is what (perhaps all that) seems to keep him going, even though the pain of grief, it's clear in the last shot, is tangled up forever now in his love for the woman he remains accused of killing for more a dozen years and counting. V

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FILM REVUE // NOIR

Road to Perdition A

fter directing Alan Ball's over- framing turn a murder-scene disrated stab at '90s suburban dra- covery into house-horror out of The ma, American Beauty, Sam Mendes Shining; a shot of a bike left behind took a shot at Tue, Jan 21 (7 pm) in the snow tooAmerican noir Directed by Sam Mendes obviously marks a with Road to Per- Metro Cinema at the Garneau youngster's cold dition, set in 1931. Originally released: 2002 drive off into maThis adaptation turity. And there's of Max Allan Colnot enough sense lins' graphic novel is crisply, starchily of that youngster—his adventurself-conscious in its efforts to be a ousness, his eagerness to break the gangster epic: slow tracking or por- restraints of a Catholic upbringing— tentous music in lieu of sharper dia- before his boy's-adventure-story logue or keener-edged character de- goes violently awry. velopment; hallway shots and static The boy is Michael Sullivan Jr (Ty-

ler Hoechlin), son of an enforcer for Irish-American mob boss John Rooney (Paul Newman) in Rock Island, Illinois. After Michael hides in a car and follows his father (Tom Hanks) and Rooney's son Connor (Daniel Craig), only to see them knock off some men, Connor tries to kill Michael Sr and his family. Father and son, the only survivors, go on the run to Capone's Chicago.

a decade before Bond in Mendes' Skyfall, is a pug-faced thug who only knows how to deal with life brutishly. The picture's basically a nicely shot, sharply lit style-showcase, though one chilling scene on the threshold of the Sullivans' home plays ingeniously with nighttime point-of-view and the finale has some tragic force. Amid some too-neat little plot turns involving a vampire-like hitman, the one new twist in this gangster tale is its brief blood-smearing of the line between mob-family loyalty and

being a wage-slave cog in a crime syndicate's grinding wheel. There are grace notes of a hard, cold, postCrash world, from Michael's own traumatic shocks to lines of people looking for jobs—but they remain just notes, not a signature tone or feel. As far as Prohibition-era dramas go, Perdition is a pretty-enough remote place, with its rain and snow and fedoras and trenchcoats, but it's still a long way from Boardwalk Empire and Miller's Crossing.

cal Arab Bureau Chief, but really, very ers all over the West think about what little is small about Lawrence of Arabia it might mean to be an Arab, at least (1962), David Lean's epic that aspired for a few hours. It's just that grandiosity to chronicle the has a way of quashhigh adventures Sat, Jan 18 – Mon, Jan 27 ing nuance, even in and devastating Directed by David Lean performances from disappointments Metro Cinema at the Garneau actors as abundantly of military officer Originally released: 1962 charismatic as Omar T E Lawrence in Sharif and the late, Arabia during the great Peter O'Toole, First World War, his allegiances caught in whose memory Metro Cinema has between his rather awful Great Britain scheduled these screenings. I'd argue and his adopted brothers within the that this is far from O'Toole's finest or most interesting screen-work—for Arab Revolt against the Turks.

I say "aspired," because any dozen of that try The Ruling Class (1972) or The the restored version's 228 minutes ex- Stunt Man (1980)—but it was the one udes a preference for myth over histori- that made him a star, which one can't cal fact. Which doesn't exactly mean a but think was something O'Toole was whitewash—even if there's something always meant to be. uneasy about seeing Obi-Wan Kenobi in brown-face. The film does not pander, If you haven't seen Lawrence before, nor is it disrespectful. Let's suppose that the biggest screen imaginable is defiback in the day Lawrence made filmgo- nitely the way to experience it—to

watch it at home is merely to study it.

And don't be put off by the runtime, which is suitably as vast as the deserts that our hero, the director and his brilliant cinematographer (Freddie Young) obviously love. Duration is key to entering the world of this film, to getting just a hint of the time it really takes to travel across formidable distances on a camel's back, or to identify a figure approaching from miles away, a dark blur quivering along a seemingly liquid horizon. But so is sound, which for so much of Lawrence's time in the desert is reserved to a limited palate. "The desert is an ocean," Lawrence says at one point, quoting the Koran, and moments later you can see those tents sway and hear them creak like masts on a galleon.

But let's get back to O'Toole. He is indeed the star, but I think his Lawrence is meant to remain a mystery. The film opens in flashback, with his death, and with characters describing him as poet, scholar, exhibitionist, or barmy. In the middle of the film a man on motorbike calls out, "Who are you?" to Lawrence from across the Suez Canal. He doesn't seem to know how to answer. And by now his baby blues are framed by the flowing white robes of another culture. The real Lawrence was famously ambiguous with regards to his sexuality, but I believe O'Toole the most here when he's with Sharif's Sherif Ali. Their meet-cute involves murder, but the film gives them plenty of time to make up and become great pals. I recently heard a radio interview in which O'Toole fondly recalled nights spent drinking and gambling away small fortunes with Sharif. It sounded like genuine love to me, from one bon vivant to another, and whether or not that love was meant to translate into something other than platonic on-screen doesn't seem to matter much. What matters is that it still reads as real, even when surrounded by so much expensive movie splendour. That alone makes Lawrence worth seeing.

It was Newman's last feature-film appearance and he's the usual presence and pleasure to watch. Craig,

BRIAN GIBSON

BRIAN@VUEWEEKLY.COM

REVUE // EPIC

Lawrence of Arabia

A blue-eyed Brit caught between worlds

A

snuffed-out match turns into a blazing desert floor. Later, a largescale slaughter involving a great many scimitars will be dwarfed by a Mau-

rice Jarre score and a sprawling landscape and cloaked in eddies of dust.

"Big things have small beginnings," says Claude Rains' memorably cyni-

JOSEF BRAUN

JOSEF@VUEWEEKLY.COM

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CHABA THEATRE–JASPER

LONE SURVIVOR (14A gory brutal violence, coarse

6094 Connaught Dr Jasper, 780.852.4749

AMERICAN HUSTLE (14A coarse language) FRI-SAT 6:50, 9:20; SUN-THU 8:00

JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT (PG violence, coarse language) FRI-SAT 7:00, 9:20; SUN-THU 8:00 DUGGAN CINEMA–CAMROSE 6601-48 Ave Camrose, 780.608.2144

THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (18A substance abuse, sexual content) DAILY 8:40

LONE SURVIVOR (14A gory brutal violence, coarse language) DAILY 7:00, 9:30; SAT-SUN 1:15

THE NUT JOB (G) DAILY 7:10, 9:00; SAT-SUN 1:00, 3:00 FROZEN (G) DAILY 6:30; SAT-SUN 1:30 JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT (PG violence, coarse language) DAILY 6:40, 9:10; SAT-SUN 1:45

RIDE ALONG (PG violence, coarse language) DAILY 6:50, 9:20; SAT-SUN 2:00

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DEVIL'S DUE (14A frightening scenes) Closed Cap-

language) ULTRAAVX FRI, SUN 1:50, 4:40, 7:40, 10:40; SAT 11:00, 1:50, 4:40, 7:40, 10:40; MON-THU 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:30

BOLSHOI BALLET: JEWELS (Classification not available) SUN 12:55

HER (14A sexual content, coarse language, mature

Closed Captioned FRI-SAT, MON-THU 12:50, 3:40, 6:40, 9:30; SUN 12:20, 3:55, 6:50, 9:40

THE GOLDEN COMPASS (PG not rec for young children) SAT 11:00 CINEPLEX ODEON SOUTH 1525-99 St 780.436.8585

47 RONIN 3D (PG violence, frightening scenes) Closed Captioned FRI-SAT, MON-WED 1:25, 4:15, 7:00, 10:05; SUN 7:00, 9:45; THU 1:25, 4:15, 7:00

FROZEN (G) Closed Captioned FRI-SAT 12:00; SUN-THU

ENDER'S GAME (PG violence, not rec for young

for young children, violence) Closed Captioned FRI 12:25, 3:35, 6:55, 10:20; SAT 3:35, 6:55, 10:20; SUN 1:20, 4:35, 8:00; MON-THU 1:20, 4:45, 7:55

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 (G) Closed Captioned FRI-SUN, TUE 1:45; 3D : DAILY 4:15, 6:55

RUSH (14A coarse language) Closed Captioned DAILY 9:15

LAST VEGAS (PG coarse language, sexual content) Closed Captioned FRI-SUN, TUE 1:35, 4:25, 7:10, 9:50; MON, WED-THU 4:25, 7:10, 9:50

FREE BIRDS (G) Closed Captioned FRI-SUN, TUE 1:40; 3D: DAILY 3:55, 7:20

THE BOOK THIEF (PG) Closed Captioned FRI-SUN, TUE 1:05, 3:45, 6:40, 9:25; MON, WED-THU 3:45, 6:40, 9:25

GRUDGE MATCH (14A) Closed Captioned FRI-SUN, TUE

THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY (PG) Closed Captioned FRI-SAT 10:50; SUN-THU 9:40

language, crude content, not rec for children) Closed Captioned DAILY 9:20

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE MARKED ONES

8:45; MON, WED-THU 4:45, 8:45

ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES (14A

GIRL, BOY, BAKLA, TOMBOY (PG) FRI-SUN, TUE 1:10,

language may offend, crude content) FRI-SAT 1:35, 4:25, 7:20, 10:45; SUN 12:55, 4:00, 6:50, 9:50; MON-THU 1:15, 4:05, 6:50, 9:50

CINEPLEX ODEON NORTH 14231-137 Ave 780.732.2236

47 RONIN 3D (PG violence, frightening scenes) Closed Captioned FRI-SAT 10:55; SUN-THU 10:20

FROZEN (G) Closed Captioned FRI, SUN 12:10, 1:15; Sat 11:30, 1:15; MON-THU 1:15; 3D : FRI, MON-THU 4:00, 6:50; SAT-SUN 4:00, 6:45

THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE (PG not rec

THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (18A substance abuse, sexual content) Closed Captioned FRI-SUN 12:45, 4:45, 8:45; MON-THU 1:05, 4:50, 8:45

AMERICAN HUSTLE (14A coarse language) Closed Captioned FRI-SAT 12:50, 4:00, 7:15, 10:15; SUN 12:50, 4:05, 7:15, 10:10; MON-WED 1:00, 4:00, 6:55, 9:55; THU 4:00, 6:55, 9:55; Star & Strollers: THU 1:00 THE NUT JOB (G) FRI-SUN 1:00; MON-THU 2:05; 3D :

for young children, violence) Closed Captioned DAILY 12:15, 3:30, 6:45, 10:00

FRI-SAT 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10:00; SUN 3:15, 5:30, 7:40, 10:00; MON-THU 4:35, 6:45, 9:15

I, FRANKENSTEIN 3D (PG frightening scenes, not

DEVIL'S DUE (14A frightening scenes) Closed Cap-

rec for young children, violence) Closed Captioned THU 10:00

JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT (PG violence, coarse language) No passes FRI 11:00; Closed Captioned SAT 11:10, 1:40, 4:20, 7:10, 9:50; FRI, SUN-THU 1:40, 4:20, 7:10, 9:50 THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG (PG

tioned, No passes FRI-SAT 1:30, 3:50, 6:10, 8:30, 10:50; SUN 1:00, 3:15, 5:30, 7:50, 10:05; MON-THU 1:15, 3:30, 5:45, 8:00, 10:15

LONE SURVIVOR (14A gory brutal violence, coarse language) Closed Captioned FRI-SAT 1:40, 4:40, 7:40, 10:40; SUN 1:25, 4:40, 7:25, 10:10; MON-THU 1:55, 4:40, 7:25, 10:15

violence, frightening scenes, not rec for young children) FRI 12:30; SAT 11:45; SUN-MON, WED-THU 1:00; TUE 12:15; 3D : FRI 4:00, 7:30; SAT 3:15, 6:50, 10:20; SUN-THU 4:30, 8:10

subject matter) FRI-SAT 1:35, 4:30, 7:25, 10:45; Sun 1:15, 4:15, 7:10, 10:00; MON-THU 1:10, 4:05, 7:10, 10:05

SAVING MR. BANKS (PG mature subject matter)

BOLSHOI BALLET: JEWELS (Classification not

Closed Captioned FRI-TUE, THU 1:10; Star & Strollers: WED 1:00

RIDE ALONG (PG violence, coarse language) Closed Captioned, No passes FRI-SUN 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 8:00, 10:40; MON-THU 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50, 10:25

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE MARKED ONES (14A, frightening scenes, coarse language) Closed Captioned FRI-SAT 4:10, 6:20, 8:30, 10:50; SUN 4:10, 6:20, 8:30, 10:45; MON-THU 4:00, 6:10, 8:20, 10:40

ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES (14A language may offend, crude content) Closed Captioned FRI-SAT 2:00, 4:50, 7:45, 10:35; SUN 5:15, 7:55, 10:45; MON-WED 2:00, 4:50, 7:40, 10:30; THU 2:00, 4:50, 7:40

THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (18A substance abuse, sexual content) Closed Captioned FRI 2:45, 6:30, 9:20, 10:15; SAT-SUN 2:45, 6:30, 9:20; MON-THU 2:30,

HER (14A sexual content, coarse language, mature

available) SUN 12:55

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: FALSTAFF–ENCORE (Classification not available) SAT 10:55 AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (14A coarse language) Closed Captioned FRI-SAT 1:20, 4:20, 7:10, 10:10; SUN 1:20, 4:25, 7:10, 9:55; MON-WED 1:40, 4:25, 7:20, 10:10; THU 4:25, 7:20, 10:10; Star & Strollers: THU 1:00

THE GOLDEN COMPASS (PG not rec for young children) SAT 11:00 CINEPLEX ODEON WINDERMERE CINEMAS

language) Digital FRI 6:50, 9:40; SAT-SUN 1:20, 4:00, 6:50, 9:40; MON, WED-THU 5:10, 7:50; TUE 2:30, 5:10, 7:50

tion, Dolby Stereo Digital SAT-SUN 2:55; 3D : Closed Captioned, Digital 3d, Dolby Stereo Digital FRI 6:45, 9:00; SAT-SUN 12:35, 6:45, 9:00; MON-THU 6:40, 8:50

FROZEN (G) Digital SAT-SUN 4:10; TUE 2:50; 3D: Reald

FROZEN (G) Closed Captioned, Digital Presentation, Dolby Stereo Digital SAT-SUN 3:15

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THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG (PG violence, frightening scenes, not rec for young children) Closed Captioned, Digital Presentation, Dolby Stereo Digital SAT-SUN 12:30

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PHILOMENA (PG language may offend) SAT-SUN 1:00, 7:00; MON-THU 7:00

7:40; MON-THU 7:20

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language) Closed Captioned FRI 3:50, 6:40, 9:40; SAT 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 10:40; SUN 1:00, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30; MON-THU 6:30, 9:20; VIP 18+: FRI 7:15, 10:30; SAT 2:00, 6:30, 10:45; SUN 12:45, 4:00, 7:15; MON-THU 7:30

THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE (PG not rec

INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS (14A coarse language) FRI

for young children, violence) Closed Captioned FRI 3:30, 6:50, 10:10; SAT-SUN 12:10, 3:30, 6:50, 10:10; MON-THU 6:40, 9:55

6:50, 9:10; SAT-SUN 2:00, 6:50, 9:10; MON-THU 6:50, 9:10

HER (14A sexual content, coarse language, mature

10:20; MON-THU 10:05

subject matter) Closed Captioned FRI 4:10, 7:05, 10:00; SAT 12:40, 3:50, 6:45, 9:45; SUN 12:45, 3:50, 6:45, 9:40; MON-THU 6:50, 9:40

LANDMARK CINEMAS 9 CITY CENTRE 10200-102 Ave, 780.421.7018

THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (18A substance abuse, sexual content) Digital Presentation, Dolby Stereo Digital FRI-SUN, TUE 12:00, 4:00, 8:00; MON, WED-THU 4:00, 7:45

LONE SURVIVOR (14A gory brutal violence, coarse

HER (14A sexual content, coarse language, mature subject matter) Closed Captioned, Digital Presentation, Dolby Stereo Digital FRI-SUN, TUE 12:40, 3:40, 6:55, 9:50; MON, WED-THU 3:30, 6:45, 9:40

DEVIL'S DUE (14A frightening scenes) Closed Captioned, Digital Presentation, Dolby Stereo Digital FRI-SUN, TUE 12:30, 3:00, 7:30, 10:00; MON, WED-THU 3:00, 7:15, 9:55

RIDE ALONG (PG violence, coarse language) Closed Captioned, Digital Presentation, Dolby Stereo Digital FRI-SUN, TUE 1:00, 3:30, 7:20, 9:55; MON, WED-THU 3:20, 7:20, 9:50

THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY (PG) FRI-SUN JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT (PG violence, coarse language) Closed Captioned, No passes FRI 5:05, 7:45, 10:30; SAT-SUN 11:45, 2:25, 5:05, 7:45, 10:30; MON-THU 7:35, 10:15 THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG (PG violence, frightening scenes, not rec for young children) Closed Captioned SAT-SUN 11:50; 3D : FRI-SUN 3:25, 7:00, 10:30; MON-THU 6:30, 10:00

SAVING MR. BANKS (PG mature subject matter) Closed Captioned FRI 3:40, 6:45, 9:50; Sat-Sun 12:40, 3:40, 6:45, 9:50; MON-THU 6:45, 9:40

ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES (14A language may offend, crude content) Closed Captioned FRI 4:35, 7:30, 10:25; SAT-SUN 1:40, 4:35, 7:30, 10:25; MON-THU 7:10, 10:10

THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (18A substance abuse, sexual content) Closed Captioned FRI 4:25, 8:20; SAT-SUN 12:30, 4:25, 8:20; MON-THU7:40

THE NUT JOB (G) SAT-SUN 12:20, 2:40; 3D : FRI-SUN 5:00, 7:20, 9:40; MON-THU 7:00, 9:15

DEVIL'S DUE (14A frightening scenes) Closed Captioned, No passes FRI 5:25, 7:50, 10:15; SAT-SUN 12:35, 3:00, 5:25, 7:50, 10:15; MON-THU 7:30, 9:50

LONE SURVIVOR (14A gory brutal violence, coarse language) Closed Captioned FRI 4:15, 7:10, 10:05; SATSUN 1:20, 4:15, 7:10, 10:05; MON-THU 6:50, 9:45

THE GOLDEN COMPASS (PG not rec for young children) SAT 11:00

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AMERICAN HUSTLE (14A coarse language) Closed

WALKING WITH DINOSAURS (PG) DAILY 1:20

Captioned, Digital Presentation, Dolby Stereo Digital FRISUN, TUE 12:55, 3:50, 7:00, 10:15; MON, WED 3:40, 7:00, 10:00; THU 3:40, 7:00

THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE (PG vio-

THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG (PG violence, frightening scenes, not rec for young children) Closed Captioned, Digital Presentation, Dolby Stereo Digital FRI-SUN, TUE 12:10, 4:10, 7:45; MON, WED-THU 3:50, 7:30

I, FRANKENSTEIN (PG frightening scenes, not rec for young children, violence) Digital 3d THU 10:00 LANDMARK CINEMAS 10 CLAREVIEW 4211-139 Ave, 780.472.7600

FROZEN 3D (G) Closed Captioned, Digital 3d, Dolby Stereo Digital FRI 7:00; SAT-SUN 12:15, 7:00; MON-THU 6:55

THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG 3D

lence, not rec for young children) DAILY 3:20, 6:15, 9:00

ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES (14A language may offend, crude content) DAILY 1:45, 4:15, 7:00, 9:20

FROZEN (G) DAILY 1:00, 3:10, 5:15, 7:20 THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY (PG) DAILY 9:25

THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG (PG violence, frightening scenes, not rec for young children) DAILY 1:15, 4:25, 7:55

AMERICAN HUSTLE (14A coarse language) DAILY 1:10, 3:45, 6:30, 9:10

METRO CINEMA AT THE GARNEAU Metro at the Garneau: 8712-109 St 780.425.9212

(PG violence, frightening scenes, not rec for young children) Closed Captioned, Digital 3d, Dolby Stereo Digital FRI 7:30; SAT-SUN 4:00, 7:30; MON-THU 7:15

THE ARMSTRONG LIE (14A) FRI 6:45; SAT 2:00; SUN

ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES (14A

SAT 4:30; SUN 7:15; MON 9:30

language may offend, crude content) Closed Captioned, Digital Presentation, Dolby Stereo Digital FRI, MON-THU 6:30; SAT-SUN 12:15, 3:20, 6:30

AN AMERICAN HIPPIE IN ISRAEL (STC) METRO BIZARRO: FRI 11:00

AMERICAN HUSTLE (14A coarse language) Closed

WED 9:00

Captioned, Digital Presentation, Dolby Stereo Digital FRI-SUN 9:20; MON-THU 9:10

THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (18A substance abuse, sexual content) Closed Captioned, Digital Presentation, Dolby Stereo Digital FRI 7:40; SAT-SUN 12:00, 3:50, 7:40; MON-THU 7:20

47 RONIN 3D (PG violence, frightening scenes) Closed Captioned, Digital 3d, Dolby Stereo Digital FRI-SUN 9:35; MON-THU 9:30

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE MARKED ONES (14A, frightening scenes, coarse language) Closed Captioned, Digital Presentation, Dolby Stereo Digital FRI 6:50, 9:25; SAT-SUN 12:40, 3:05, 6:50, 9:25; MON-THU 6:45, 9:00

LONE SURVIVOR (14A gory brutal violence, coarse

FROZEN (G) Closed Captioned SAT 12:20; SUN 12:30

language) Closed Captioned, Digital Presentation, Dolby Stereo Digital FRI 6:35, 9:30; SAT-SUN 12:05, 3:00, 6:35, 9:30; MON-THU 6:30, 9:25

3D : FRI 3:30, 6:20; Sat 3:00, 5:45; SUN 3:15, 6:00; MON-THU 6:50

JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT (PG violence, coarse language) Closed Captioned, Digital Presenta-

Cineplex Odeon Windermere, Vip Cinemas, 6151 Currents Dr, 780.822.4250

LONE SURVIVOR (14A gory brutal violence, coarse

LONE SURVIVOR (14A gory brutal violence, coarse

coarse language) Digital Presentation, Dolby Stereo Digital FRI-SUN, TUE 12:15, 3:10, 6:40, 9:40; MON, WEDTHU 3:10, 6:35, 9:25

Captioned, No passes FRI-SAT 12:40, 3:10, 5:40, 8:10, 10:40; SUN 12:30, 3:00, 5:25, 7:50, 10:15; MON-THU 2:10, 4:55, 7:30, 9:55

JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT (PG violence, coarse language) Digital FRI 7:00, 9:30; SAT-SUN 1:40, 4:20, 7:00, 9:30; MON, WED-THU 5:20, 8:00; TUE 2:40, 5:20, 8:00

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB (18A) FRI 9:00; SAT-SUN 3:00,

THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG (PG

RIDE ALONG (PG violence, coarse language) Closed

Closed Captioned, Digital Presentation, Dolby Stereo Digital FRI 6:55, 9:15; SAT-SUN 12:10, 2:45, 6:55, 9:15; MON-THU 6:50, 9:10

3D: Reald 3d FRI 7:10, 9:45; SAT-SUN 1:50, 7:10, 9:45; MON-THU 5:30, 7:45

FROZEN (G) SAT-SUN 11:40, 2:20; 3D : FRI-SUN 5:00,

JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT (PG violence,

violence, frightening scenes, not rec for young children) Closed Captioned FRI-SUN 12:05; MON-THU 2:30; 3D: FRI-SAT 3:30, 7:05, 10:35; SUN 3:30, 7:20; MON-THU 6:00, 9:35

DEVIL'S DUE (14A frightening scenes) No passes,

THE NUT JOB (G) Digital SAT-SUN 4:30; TUE 3:10;

Captioned, No passes FRI 3:40, 6:00, 8:30, 10:45; SAT 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00; SUN 1:30, 4:00, 6:30, 9:10; MON-THU 7:20, 9:40

Closed Captioned, Digital Presentation FRI-SUN, TUE 12:20, 3:20, 6:30, 9:30; MON, WED-THU 3:15, 6:30, 9:15

ALL IS LOST (PG coarse language) DAILY 9:35 4:05, 7:00, 9:40; MON, WED-THU 4:05, 7:00, 9:40

AMERICAN HUSTLE (14A coarse language) Closed

coarse language) Ultraavx, No passes FRI-SAT 12:10, 2:45, 5:20, 7:55, 10:30; SUN 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:45, 10:15; MON-THU 1:35, 4:10, 7:00, 9:45

(14A, frightening scenes, coarse language) Closed Captioned FRI 1:15, 3:40, 6:00, 8:20, 10:35; SAT 11:05, 1:15, 3:40, 6:00, 8:20, 10:35; SUN 1:10, 3:25, 5:45, 7:55, 10:05; MON-THU 1:05, 3:15, 5:25, 7:35, 10:00

DHOOM 3 (PG) Hindi W/E.S.T. FRI-SUN, TUE 1:00, 4:45,

sexual content) Closed Captioned FRI 6:00, 10:15; SAT 2:00, 6:15, 10:15; SUN 1:15, 5:15, 9:20; MON-THU 8:00; VIP 18+: FRI 6:30; SAT 12:30, 5:30, 9:45; SUN 3:00, 9:30; MON-THU 8:30

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (14A coarse language)

OUT OF THE FURNACE (14A coarse language, brutal

JACKASS PRESENTS: BAD GRANDPA (14A coarse

THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (18A substance abuse,

JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT (PG violence,

Closed Captioned FRI-SAT 1:45, 4:35, 7:30, 10:25; SUN 12:40, 3:35, 6:40, 9:35; MON-THU 1:30, 4:20, 7:15, 10:10

coarse language) FRI-SUN, TUE 1:20, 4:35, 7:25, 9:45; MON, WED-THU 4:35, 7:25, 9:45

THE NUT JOB (G) Closed Captioned, Digital Presenta-

language may offend, crude content) Closed Captioned FRI 9:15; SAT 8:30; SUN 9:00; MON-THU 9:30

for young children, violence) Closed Captioned THU 10:00

SAVING MR. BANKS (PG mature subject matter)

HOMEFRONT (14A substance abuse, brutal violence,

ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES (14A

language) Closed Captioned, Digital Presentation, Dolby Stereo Digital FRI-SUN, TUE 12:50, 3:55, 7:15, 10:10; MON, WED-THU 3:45, 6:50, 9:45

I, FRANKENSTEIN 3D (PG frightening scenes, not rec

12:55, 3:40, 6:45, 9:35; MON, WED-THU 3:40, 6:45, 9:35 violence) FRI-SUN, TUE 1:30, 4:30, 7:05, 9:55; MON, WEDTHU 4:30, 7:05, 9:55

RIDE ALONG (PG violence, coarse language) No passes, Closed Captioned, Digital Presentation, Dolby Stereo Digital FRI 6:40, 9:10; SAT-SUN 12:20, 2:50, 6:40, 9:10; MON-THU 6:35, 9:10

DEVIL'S DUE (14A frightening scenes) Closed

THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE (PG not rec

FRI-SUN, TUE 1:15, 4:10, 7:30; MON, WED-THU 4:10, 7:30

(PG violence, frightening scenes, not rec for young children) ULTRAAVX: FRI 3:30, 7:00, 10:30; SAT 12:00, 3:30, 7:00, 10:30; SUN 2:30, 6:10, 9:45; MON-THU 7:30

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (14A coarse language)

1:25; 3D : DAILY 3:50, 7:15

CAPTAIN PHILLIPS (PG violence) Closed Captioned

THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG 3D

Captioned FRI 3:45, 7:00, 10:20; SAT 12:30, 3:40, 6:55, 10:10; SUN 12:40, 3:45, 6:50, 9:50; MON-THU 6:40, 9:50

1:50; 3D : Closed Captioned FRI-SAT 2:35, 5:10, 8:00; SUN 4:30, 7:00; MON-THU 4:30, 7:05

children) Closed Captioned FRI-SUN, TUE 1:50, 4:20, 6:50, 9:30; MON, WED-THU 4:20, 6:50, 9:30

tion, Dolby Stereo Digital FRI 7:10, 9:45; SAT-SUN 12:25, 3:10, 7:10, 9:45; MON-THU 7:00, 9:30

subject matter) Closed Captioned FRI-TUE, THU 1:20, 4:15, 7:20, 10:15; WED 4:15, 7:20, 10:15; Star & Strollers: WED 1:00

DESPICABLE ME 2 (G) Closed Captioned FRI-SUN, TUE

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JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT (PG violence, coarse language) Closed Captioned, No passes FRI 4:00, 6:50, 9:30; SAT 12:10, 2:50, 5:25, 8:00, 10:45; SUN 12:50, 3:30, 6:10, 8:50; MON-THU 6:45, 9:30; VIP 18+: FRI 5:30, 9:00; SAT 1:15, 4:30, 7:30; SUN 1:55, 5:00, 8:00; MON-THU 6:30, 9:40

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4:45, 9:15; MON 7:00; TUE 9:30

WADJDA (PG) Arabic with English subtitles FRI 9:00;

LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (STC) SAT 7:00; SUN 12:30; THE ROAD TO PERDITION (14A violent scenes) GRAPHIC CONTENT: TUE 7:00

BIRDEMIC: SHOCK AND TERROR (14A) TURKEY SHOOT: WED 7:00

THE CULTURE COLLECTIVE (STC) LIVE COMEDY SHOW: THU 8:00

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THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (18A substance

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FROZEN (G) Closed Caption & Descriptive Video FRISUN 12:00; MON-WED 1:20; 3D : FRI-SUN 2:35, 5:10, 7:55; MON-THU 4:00, 6:55

THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE (PG not rec for young children, violence) Closed Caption & Descriptive Video FRI-WED 12:30, 3:40, 7:00, 10:15; THU 12:30, 3:40, 7:00

THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG (PG violence, frightening scenes, not rec for young children) FRI-SUN 12:00; MON-WED 1:00; 3D : FRI-SUN 3:25, 6:55, 10:20; MON-THU 4:40, 8:20

RIDE ALONG (PG violence, coarse language) Closed Caption & Descriptive Video, No passes FRI-SUN 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 8:00, 10:40; MON-THU 2:10, 5:00, 7:40, 10:15 PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE MARKED ONES (14A, frightening scenes, coarse language) Closed Caption & Descriptive Video FRI-SUN 1:10, 3:20, 5:50, 8:10, 10:45; MON-WED 1:50, 5:10, 8:00, 10:20; THU 1:15, 4:15, 10:20

ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES (14A language may offend, crude content) Closed Caption & Descriptive Video DAILY 1:15, 4:10, 7:20, 10:10 THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (18A substance abuse, sexual content) Closed Caption & Descriptive Video DAILY 12:50, 4:50, 8:45

AMERICAN HUSTLE (14A coarse language) Closed Captioned FRI-SUN 12:40, 3:50, 7:15, 10:25; MON-THU 12:40, 3:50, 7:15, 10:20 THE NUT JOB (G) FRI-SUN 1:00; MON-TUE, THU 2:00; Star & Strollers: WED 1:00; 3D : FRI-SUN 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10:00; MON-THU 4:15, 6:50, 9:15 DEVIL'S DUE (14A frightening scenes) Closed Caption & Descriptive Video, No passes FRI-SUN 1:20, 3:35, 6:00, 8:20, 10:35; MON-THU 1:10, 3:25, 5:45, 8:10, 10:30 LONE SURVIVOR (14A gory brutal violence, coarse language) ULTRAAVX FRI-SUN 1:40, 4:40, 7:40, 10:45; MON-THU 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:25

JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT–THE IMAX EXPERIENCE (PG violence, coarse language) No passes FRI-SUN 12:10, 2:45, 5:15, 7:50, 10:30; MONTHU 2:20, 5:15, 7:50, 10:30

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RIDE ALONG (PG violence, coarse language) DAILY 7:15, 9:15; SAT-SUN, TUE 2:00

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THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (18A substance abuse, sexual content) DAILY 7:15

RIDE ALONG (PG violence, coarse language) DAILY 7:05, 9:35; SAT-SUN 1:05, 3:35

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AMERICAN HUSTLE (14A coarse language) DAILY

DEVIL'S DUE (14A frightening scenes) Digital FRI 6:30,

THE NUT JOB (G) 3D: DAILY 7:00, 9:20; 2D: TUE 7:00; 2D: SAT-SUN 1:00; 3D: SAT-SUN 3:20

9:00; SAT-SUN 1:15, 3:40, 6:30, 9:00; MON, WED-THU 5:00, 7:10; TUE 2:45, 5:00, 7:10

THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG 3D (PG violence, frightening scenes, not rec for young children) Reald 3D FRI 7:30; SAT-SUN 4:15, 7:30; MON, WED-THU 7:00; TUE 3:30, 7:00

6:45, 9:40; SAT-SUN 12:45, 3:40

JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT (PG violence, coarse language) DAILY 7:00, 9:35; SAT-SUN 1:00, 3:35 DEVIL'S DUE (14A frightening scenes) DAILY 7:05, 9:30; SAT-SUN 1:10, 3:30

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2014 Jasper in January festival. . .

When

What

Where

8:00 PM

Live Band Mustard Smile

Athabasca Hotel

9:00 PM-CLOSE

Kokanee Kick-Off Party

Whistle Stop Pub

6:00-10:00 PM

Arts on Ice

Sawridge Inn – Walter’s Dining Room

11:00 AM-3:00 PM

WINTERSTRUCK A fun-filled day at Pyramid Lake where the whole family Pyramid Lake can enjoy all sorts of winter activities! Dogsledding rides from Cold Fire Creek Dogsledding, sleigh rides from Jasper Park Riding Stables, Learn to Snowshoe with Jasper Adventure Centre, ice skating, fire starting, bannock bake, winter bocce and much more!

10:30 AM-3:30 PM

FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE every 30 minutes from Jasper town site to Pyramid Lake, courtesy of SunDog Tours. Pick up locations: parking lot across from Amethyst Lodge and at Jasper Riding Stables.

6:00 PM

Robbie Burns Night

Royal Canadian Legion

8:00 PM

Live Band Mustard Smile

Athabasca Hotel

9:00 PM-CLOSE

Loud and Proud Party

Whistle Stop Pub

9:00 AM

Family Fun Ski Race

Marmot Basin

11:30 AM-CLOSE

Brewery Tours

Jasper Brewing Co.

TUESDAY JAN 21

7:00 PM-CLOSE

Open Mic Jam

De’d Dog Bar & Grill

WEDNESDAY JAN 22

10:00 AM-7:00 PM

Winter Wellness Day

Mountain Wellness Day Spa

7:00-10:00 PM

Winter Adventure Awareness Night

Royal Canadian Legion

6:00-9:30 PM

Ladies Night Passion Party & Live Band

De’d Dog Bar & Grill

10:00 PM

Comedy Show

Jasper Brewing Co.

6:00 PM-12:00 AM

Mountain Park Lodges’ Chili Cook Off

Jasper Activity Centre

8:00 PM

Live Band Mourning Wood

Athabasca Hotel

8:30-10:30PM

Live Band Willhorse

De’d Dog Bar & Grill

9:00 PM

Live Band Catherine MacLellan

Royal Canadian Legion

9:00 AM

Terrain Park Party Rail Jam

Marmot Basin

11:30 AM-CLOSE

Brewery Tours

Jasper Brewing Co.

5:00 PM

Pre-Theatre Dinner

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

7:00 PM

CBC’s Vinyl Cafe with Stuart McLean

6:00-9:00 PM

Patricia Street (from Elm Ave to Pyramid Lake Road)

9:00 PM 9:30 PM

ATCO Street Party Downtown Jasper becomes a magical, musical, activity-filled adventure during this signature event. Street performers, live music, food vendors, kids games, flashlight art, ice bar…don’t miss it!

Hockey for Hope Learn to Ski Demo Rail Jam Robson on the Rocks Winter Ice Bar ATCO Walk of Lights Fireworks

8:00 PM

Live Band Mourning Wood

Athabasca Hotel

FRIDAY JAN 17

SATURDAY JAN 18

SUNDAY JAN 19

THURSDAY JAN 23 FRIDAY JAN 24

SATURDAY JAN 25

6:00-10:00 PM

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Parking lot beside Source for Sports Info Centre Lawn Parking lot beside Source for Sports Robson House Start at ATCO Sound Stage Centennial Park

what’s happening !

When

What

Where

9:00 AM-2:00 PM

Scavenger Hunt

Marmot Basin

11:30 AM-CLOSE

Brewery Tours

Jasper Brewing Co.

5:00 PM

Pre-Theatre Dinner

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

7:00 PM

CBC’s Vinyl Cafe with Stuart McLean

MONDAY JAN 27

8:00 PM

Fitz Fest

De’d Dog Bar & Grill

TUESDAY JAN 28

12:30 PM

Senior’s Tea at the Top

Marmot Basin

WEDNESDAY JAN 29

7:00-9:00 PM

Liquor Lodge Beer & Cheese Tasting, featuring Mill St. Brewery

Liquor Lodge

THURSDAY JAN 30

9:00 PM

Live Band Tasman Jude

De’d Dog Bar & Grill

FRIDAY JAN 31

6:00-9:30 PM

Hops & Scotch

Sawridge Inn

7:00-10:00 PM

Wine in Winter

Chateau Jasper

8:00 PM

Live Band Tupelo Honey

Athabasca Hotel

9:00 PM

Hops & Scotch After Party

Jasper Brewing Co.

10:00 AM-4:30 PM

Avalanche Awareness Days

Marmot Basin

11:00 AM

Winter Pentathlon

Starts at the Aquatic Centre Parking Lot

11:30 AM-CLOSE

Brewery Tours

Jasper Brewing Co.

11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Tracks in the Snow

Marmot Basin – Lower Chalet

3:30 PM

Avalanche Awareness Days Après Party

Marmot Basin – Caribou Lounge

7:00-10:00 PM

Live Band Pascal Lecours and the Bad Characters – A Tribute to Les Colocs

De’d Dog Bar & Grill

8:00 PM

Live Band Tupelo Honey

Athabasca Hotel

8:00 PM

Fire in the Sky – Astronomy on the Island

Pyramid Island

11:30 AM-CLOSE

Brewery Tours

Jasper Brewing Co.

1:30 PM

Treehouse Toys & Gifts FREE Movie – Epic

Chaba Theatre

9:00-11:00 PM

Wrap Up Party

De’d Dog Bar & Grill

SUNDAY JAN 26

SATURDAY FEB 1

SUNDAY FEB 2

*Please note that the Schedule is subject to change and events are subject to availability

CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HOTTEST WINTER FESTIVAL IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES! TWO JAM-PACKED WEEKS OF TRULY CANADIAN WINTER FUN!

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D

aniel McKenna moved to Banff by following a familiar path: he came to ski for six weeks after graduating university and never looked back.

The mountains always captivated McKenna, but he stayed for the culture of learning in the bustling tourist town. Whether it's keeping space between a mama grizzly and her cub or staying out of the way of an avalanche path, Banff residents continue to learn—from past mistakes, from each other and from the environment.

"I think living out here in the mountains is a constant education.

Nothing is ever static," McKenna says. "If you're an outdoor enthusiast and you're going out to explore in the mountains, one thing you can never do is become complacent ...

It's just a continuous evolution of learning more about our environment. Because we're this resort town in the national park, I think everyone here from the taxi drivers through to the superintendent of the national park, everybody has a passion for it."

McKenna joined Brewster Travel Canada in 2006 after cultivating a penchant for ski and avalanche control. Eight years later, and he

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is now the interim president of the company.

Brewster hosts a handful of activities throughout the year to get a taste of the mountain air. The Banff Gondola, open year-round, offers a birds-eye view of the postcard-famous snow peaks at the height of ski and snowboard season. Open in the summertime, the Banff Lake Cruise takes guests around Lake Minnewanka. Daredevils on a mountain holiday can look forward to the Glacier Skywalk, scheduled to open in May 2014, which will give people the opportunity to walk on a glass skywalk and view the scenery from above.

But the best view of the Rockies' glaciers and the best learning opportunity, McKenna says, is Brewster's Icefield Glacier Tours, which opens every year in early April. After boarding a 56-person bus, guests make a five-minute trek up to the Columbia Icefield. Along the ride, Brewster's staff give a quick rundown on how glaciers are formed, a primer on the geology of the area and the changes the company has seen in its near-60 years of operating on the glacier. This experience, McKenna explains, is a world exclusive to the Rocky Mountains.

"Very few people on the planet

have the opportunity to actually walk on a glacier," he says. "Lots of people can see them driving along the roads in many different countries and in some places like Africa, you can climb to the top of Kilimanjaro and the remnants of the old ice fields are there. This is really the only experience of its type on the planet where you can, very safely, go out and experience a glacier first-hand."

Since glaciers are rarely seen from the passenger seats of cars or postcards, most guests don't realize the immensity of the experience until actually getting up on the peaks, McKenna says.

"The biggest thing that people have the hardest time grasping is just the sheer size of what they're dealing with out there," he adds.

Guests are "dealing with" approximately 280 metres deep of ice— nearly comparable to the height of the Eiffel Tower. Glaciers are also one of the most dangerous areas in nature, McKenna notes. Though there's "a bunch of crazy things that can happen to you" up on the glacier, such as the unpleasant prospect of falling into a crevasse (a deep crack) in the ice, McKenna says that Brewster does ample research and takes precautions

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to uphold its record of having no accidents occur on the glacier.

Size and danger aside, glaciers have become a point of attention for another reason: climate change.

Though the glaciers have been in retreat since the "Mini Ice Age" 200 years ago, the climate temperature has steadily risen since the '80s.

Icefields build as more snow falls upon the glaciers and "pushes out the glacier like a tube of toothpaste," McKenna explains. But, as the glacier becomes exposed, the sun and warmer temperatures melt the glacier faster than the snow can push it out. With this process in mind, the company has seen glaciers retreat at a steady three metres per year.

But what does this mean for Albertans? According to McKenna, probably not much for the near future, at least. Glaciers in the Arctic, Antarctic and in the Rocky Mountains, though, are the largest freshwater reservoirs in the world, and years down the road the glacial retreat could hit close to home, depleting freshwater reserves to rivers like the North Saskatchewan here in Edmonton.

"It's a big deal if you look at in a very long-term horizon, because

this is a major source of our freshwater," McKenna explains. "Without it, who knows what we're going to look like. Without that water being trapped there it's certainly going to be a lot different for people centuries from now."

The future doesn't necessarily have to be bleak, though. By getting out to the national parks and exploring their environment, McKenna says Albertans can become more mindful of how their everyday lives affect the delicate climate around them. And luckily, it can be fun. Getting in touch with Alberta's backcountry can be as easy as exploring it by foot, gondola or a sixwheel glacier explorer.

"There's a bit of a responsibility for Canadians to better understand their environment and try to get out of the city. More and more Canadians are urbanized now and I think our challenge is to try to get them out of the cities and see these wild places and appreciate them for what they are," McKenna says. "I think if they understand the glaciers, and appreciate them, then they will have a vested interest in them for what they are now."

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January 17 - January 26: Ice Magic Festival. 2014 marks the 20th

anniversary of this Banff National Park classic. Watch in amazement as internationally renowned professional ice carvers work to sculpt towering one-of-a-kind works of art from imposing blocks of solid ice on the shores of Lake Louise.

January 25: Photographing the Winter Landscape. Join National Geographic Traveler award-winning photographer Mark Unrau for a 6 hour workshop at The Lake Louise Ski Resort to learn how to capture the drama of the winter landscape.

January 25: Cardboard Sled Derby. Race down Mt. Norquay on your own homemade cardboard sled for a chance to win great prizes. Registration starts at 6:30pm.

January 31 - February 2: MEC Ice Climbing Festival. A 40ft ice

climbing wall on Banff Avenue will operate as the hub for this exciting new festival.

Watch a demo, try out the latest gear, learn about avalanche safety, take a clinic from skilled experts, or participate in a little friendly ice climbing competition.

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// Marmot Basin

Mother Nature smiles on Marmot Basin Last weekend I headed to Jasper for the annual media event. For the third year in a row, Mother Nature saved the best for the media who flocked in from all corners of Alberta's TV, radio and print outlets. Marmot Basin's operations team were still digging themselves out from a 48 cm dump when an additional 37 cm fell on Friday and Saturday. For anyone searching for a groomed run on Saturday, that just wasn't going to happen. There was boot-top powder everywhere, and if you ventured into the trees, staying upright was key, unless you were willing to spend several minutes digging yourself out. Riding up the chair with a Canadian Ski Patrol volunteer he mentioned these types of days were his absolute favourite because the injury count goes way down. With this much fresh snow, conditions don't favour high-speed skiing and boarding, and the landings are usually into soft, fluffy powder.

As we were riding up the chair we were serenaded by joyful hollers coming from the slopes below.

While I was having a blast skiing, down in the valley, my wife Glynnis and our friends Ronnie and Ric

headed into Maligne Canyon for an ice walk. Guided by Chris, a most likeable and knowledge guide from Maligne Adventure Tours, they too had an incredible day. I got to witness some amazing photos of the natural beauty and ice sculptures in the canyon. As well they had a chance to witness several ice climbers taking on some of the frozen waterfalls.

This trip we stayed at the Mount Robson Inn, which is located on Main Street at the western edge of town.

Many hotels in town are undergoing renovations and the Mount Robson Inn is one that recently updated most of its rooms. We slept so well we inquired where the beds and pillows were from because we want some for home. Two massive U-shaped hot tubs out back is where we ended our day in one of the two massive U-shaped hot tubs out back, and with the snow still falling, conditions were ideal for a playful snowball fight.

Avalanche Awareness Days This weekend on January 18 and 19, Avalanche Awareness Days will be taking place at Sunshine Village and Castle Mountain Resorts. If you're at either of these locations, go meet some of the guys and gals

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that keep you safe to learn a little about safety when venturing into the back country. I love watching the Avi dogs plowing through the snow in search of a buried article of clothing. The explosive demos aren't so bad either.

Jasper in January has arrived Once again, another Jasper in January festival is upon us. Through the years it has grown from nine days into a 16-day jam-packed series of events and parties in and around Jasper, and up at Marmot Basin. This year is the 25th anniversary of the festival. It was created to spur on what is a typically slow time of the season on the slopes, so lift tickets were slashed from $18 to $10.25 and hoteliers have jumped on board with a similar cut in their room rates. The impact was immediate as visitor numbers tripled during the same period in previous years.

Marmot Basin got its shot in the arm last week when more than 80 cm of snow fell, creating some pretty amazing conditions on the slopes.

A rail jam, scavenger hunt and Avalanche Awareness Days are just some of the scheduled events at Marmot.

In town there are too many events to mention, but I do have some highlights. The ATCO Family Street Party on January 25 followed by a walk of lights and fireworks should be pretty amazing. This year the bands performing at the De’d Dog and AthaB include Mustard Smile, Tupelo Honey, Mourning Wood, Tasman Jude and Pascal Lecours and the Bad Characters. The Jasper Brewing Company is hosting numerous brewpub tours. Last weekend I sampled their new blueberry and vanilla beer, and it was simply amazing. Finally, I have to mention the Hops & Scotch event at the Sawridge Inn on Friday, January 31. This one typically sells out so you better hurry and get your tickets to partake in the world’s finest artisan beers, scotch and wine matched by delicious hors d’oeuvres. One of my favourite creations made by Sawidge Inn head chef Sebastian Brand is the braised pork belly on pureed peas and potatoes accompanied by a syringe filled with a wine reduction.

All of the previously mentioned events and dozens more can be found on the net at jinj.ca

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ld man winter has made his presence known and it doesn't look like he'll be leaving anytime soon. While thoughts of traffic jams and time spent heating and brushing off your vehicle might come to mind, I think of mountains: imminent, snow covered, glorious mountains. What better way to shake off those winter blues than hitting some of the world's finest powdered slopes?

The drive from Edmonton to the mountains can be quite the trek, but nothing beats fresh mountain air on your face and white fluffy snow beneath your board or skis. It's roughly a four-hour drive from Edmonton to Marmot Basin, but if you're willing to drive an extra half hour, try taking the southwest route through Calgary to discover the Champagne slopes of Sunshine Village.

Sunshine Village Ski Resort sits on the continental divide at an elevation of 7200 ft above sea level, where the snow stays softer, drier and lasts longer. This means Sunshine Village not only has the best snow, but it also has the most. Have you ever wished you could be two places at once? At Sunshine you can ski British Columbia and Alberta in the same run.

But enough about mountain logistics—you've driven all this way, so you're going to want to stay a while and optimize your slope time.

You're going to want an experience. That's where the Sunshine Mountain Lodge comes in—the real gem of this premier ski resort.

After a full day of skiing, the thought of driving on the highway is daunting. Staying at Sunshine Mountain Lodge means you don't need to take the gondola or ski out to start your après ski activities. I have been to Sunshine many times, but had never actually taken advantage of Alberta's only on-hill accommodation.

But let me tell you, it's worth it.

I made the trip to Sunshine Village, accompanied by a beginner rider who had only ever ridden Ontario hills. Ready to experience what Alberta had to offer we checked our bags in

at the bottom of the hill, layered on our gear, then took the gondola up ourselves.

Sunshine's snow did not disappoint. With plenty of lifts, we barely had to wait in line.

We started off easy, taking a few runs off the Strawberry Express Quad to gain our bearings.

When the weather turned windy, we headed down to the Wolverine Express Quad to hit some longer runs nestled in trees that acted as wind barriers, and shredded powder until we were both exhausted.

Stoked about not having to head back to the car, we headed to the recently renovated Sunshine Mountain Lodge to pick up our luggage and check into our room.

We opened the door to our room and found ourselves in a cozy space complete with fireplace, two arm chairs, queen-sized bed, second Murphy bed, TV, stone shower with rain shower head, terry cloth robes, floor to ceiling windows and a balcony over looking the Mt Standish ski lift. With the lift directly outside our window, all the après ski amenities within walking distance and the nearest town kilometres away, I started to see the perks of staying on the mountain.

Impressed with the room, we couldn't wait to check out the outdoor hot tub. We heated our sore muscles and watched as snowflakes fell from the night sky and melt into the tub. It felt like being inside a snow globe.

Our Sunshine experience was a compilation of prime ski time, luxuriously comfortable rooms, delicious restaurant food, friendly customer service and fresh mountain air, none of which were the best part.

The cherry on top of this trip was waking up to mountain views and being the very first people on the run. No driving, no lines, no gondola, just untouched snow. It was surreal. Welcome Old Man Winter, so glad you could stay.

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Mike McDonald ties up loose musical ends and looks to the future

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ike McDonald is no stranger to Wilkinson and McDonald, who adthe Edmonton music scene. His mits that while he has been playing band Jr Gone Wild formed in 1983 on solo gigs for years, he had not conMcDonald's 20th birthday and, with sidered it a career path.

"Whatever I do at the show is what's a sound driven by the Beatles, Bob Dyan and Neil Young, plus a little going on tape, so I've got to be on the punk thrown into the mix, introduced ball," says McDonald, admitting the cowpunk to the masses. Long story thought of a live album is nerve-wrackshort, the group disbanded in 1995 ing due to its unpredictable nature.

Not to mention, before reforming there's more room this past spring. Sat, Jan 18 (8:30 pm) for noticeable erIn the meantime, Blue Chair Café, $15 rors in a solo show.

McDonald has "With the band continued with the career he committed himself to you get to peacock everything up and as a teenager with his power-pop trio you've got guys with you and you've Bunch of Marys and various solo gigs got backup sounds and things like around town—yet he has never re- that, and if you trip and fall it's not a major disaster—unless you're the bass corded a solo album.

That's about to change, though. Mc- player. If the bass player drops a note Donald's show at the Blue Chair Café the entire planet knows about it, and this weekend has a dual purpose. if a solo guys buggers up the planet Sure, it's a chance to see McDon- knows about it because there's nothald play, but he'll also be recording ing to cover it up, right? You've got to his first solo album with the help of be fleet-footed, I guess."

A self-professed perfectionist, McMiles Wilkinson, who had wanted to record some of McDonald's solo Donald acknowledges he needs to material for his radio show. The lighten up a little and go with whatidea to record an entire album came ever may come his way that evening, about during a conversation between joking that he may just be doomed to

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never be satisfied with the recording.

The material on the album will be a snapshot of McDonald's writing from its early days to more recent compositions—including a few tunes from his bands that he's stripped down for a solo set.

"It's folk-rootsy, but not cutie-pie folk-rootsy—I'm not a tree-huggin' type," he chuckles when describing what people are in for. "I try to be as gritty as I am with my bands. My subject matter doesn't change, my cynicism doesn't change and the way I do rhyming doesn't change. It's just the presentation, I guess, that's the fundamental difference between my solo gig and my band gig."

This album may be a first in McDonald's solo discography, but if all goes well—"and it won't," he laughs with a hint of cynicism—there may be a new Bunch of Marys EP and a new Jr Gone Wild album released by the end of 2014.

"This is my year of tying up loose ends and starting new things."

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PREVUE // DIXIELAND COUNTRY-BLUES

Devin Cuddy

Devin, son of Jim // Jen Squires

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t's actually my birthday today," says Devin Cuddy over the phone from Banff after a day on the ski slopes.

Cuddy's birthday (January 8, if you're wondering) falls in the midst of the second leg of Blue Rodeo's We Are Nature tour, for which the Devin Cuddy Band is the supporting act.

Of course, Cuddy is no stranger to a Blue Rodeo show, having grown up sitting on equipment cases backstage watching his dad, Jim, and the rest of the band do soundchecks. These days when soundcheck wraps up, it's Cuddy's turn to take the stage.

"For me and the band it creates an opening slot setting where you're

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very comfortable, because I know everyone in the band," says Cuddy, who's been doing after-show club gigs in a few cities on this tour, venues where he says his band is a little more at home in than ones with large stages—at this point at least. Unfortunately, there's not one in Edmonton, but we'll still get 25 minutes of Cuddy at the main show. "It's not that opening slot where you're worried about stepping on someone's toes or you're worried about the temperaments of the opening band or you hide out or you don't talk to them very much. It's super comfortable."

Cuddy adds that his dad has taught him to approach every show with

the same intensity, no matter how Cuddy's interest when he was a teentired he may be or what's gone on ager, and later classic country during throughout the day. That and he's his college days. He began playing a kept Cuddy's band going at a much Wednesday-night residency at the more energetic pre-show pace than storied Cameron House in Toronto they would if they were on the road before releasing his debut album Volby themselves—lots of "extracurricu- ume One in 2012. The disc managed lars" as Cuddy puts it. to seamlessly blend the three genres "It's mostly exercise, to be honest. into something that set Cuddy apart Like skiing today, and we played a little while showcasing his dexterity on the bit of hockey here and there. He's a big piano and penchant for storytelling exercise freak now, so you know, stay- tackling social issues, love and paying ing in shape on the road is very difficult homage to his influences. and this will be the one tour, maybe Right now, Cuddy's in the midst of ever for us, where we have an oppor- getting his second album ready to tunity to do that stuff," says Cuddy, go, which he recorded the majority of with Blue noting that while Rodeo guithe tour may tech- Fri, Jan 17 and Sat, Jan 18 (7:30 pm) nically be work, it With Blue Rodeo tarist Greg certainly doesn't Jubilee Auditorium, $55 – $75.50 Keelor (who produced Blue feel that way. "He buzzes around all Rodeo's latest day whereas maybe we'd sit in the ho- record, In Our Nature) prior to leavtel room or walk around town. He's got ing on tour. With eight songs in the lots of friends and hockey games and bag so far, Cuddy hopes to have the tennis games and he goes for runs and currently untitled album released stuff. It's good; it's inspiring to watch later this year.

"We tried a different approach: the a 58-year-old man do that and try to keep up with him." first record we had played all of these songs for a long time so we knew exIt's difficult to speak of Cuddy's actly how they were going to be armusic career without mentioning his ranged and sound and we went in and father, but the younger Cuddy has did it all live," Cuddy explains. "For carved out his own path, complete this record I went to the band withwith a sound that deviates from Blue out having shown them the songs Rodeo's country-rock vibe. Dixieland at all, right into the studio and was jazz and New Orleans blues caught like, 'OK, here's a song, now what do

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you guys want to do?' I tried to have things happen more organically and on the spot in terms of arranging as opposed to prepping and going in and just laying it out. I think there's a few things that are an evolution from the last record and few that are very much the same."

That evolution is the continued shaping of the Devin Cuddy Band sound. Cuddy says it's a matter of creating a style of music, or a blend of styles, that people can relate to and solidify the hybrid genre he works within. But the storytelling aspect has stayed the same.

"Different stories, different experiences, but that's definitely something I've kind of attached myself to. I'm a big fan of a lot of country artists like Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle— who's a great storyteller—and I've also really enjoyed Randy Newman, who's one of my favourite songwriters and there's kind of a satirical aspect to what he writes and a lot of thirdperson songs, and that's a lot of what I do," Cuddy explains. "I don't always write about personal experiences, although, you add it in a bit. For me a lot of the basis of my songwriting is fiction or stories I've heard from other people about other people, so that I think is similar to the first record. Hopefully some better rhymes, though."

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PREVUE // POP

Clara Venice

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specially if you're doing something that's a bit different, how do you get people to actually take a chance, and listen to what you have to say?"

Clara Venice pauses over the thought during a telephone call from Vancouver. The Toronto-based performer is there just days away from her first major tour—first proper tour ever, really—opening for the Barenaked Ladies on the band's Canadian sweep of shows.

And, a few days out, accessibility is on her mind: for Venice, "a bit different" means structuring the electropop of her Love Riddle EP around what might be the most misunderstood, brushed-off instrument available—the theremin.

The electronic box of Russian design was built in the 1920s, is played without being physically touched, and is burdened by a legacy almost exclusively attached to sci-fi sound effects. Venice has made it central to her floating-on-rainbow-clouds pop, making the case for the instrument in music dedicated exclusively to musing on love.

"It's one of those things," Venice says. "When you actually see it, it's like 'That's really cool.' But when you hear about it, it seems weird.

I think they think I'm just going to be doing sound effects, or some-

BNL won't hurt her cause. The theremin isn't the only part of Venice's act, either: solo on stage, she also packs classical training in violin, capable of singing while playing both instruments (not at the same time) in among triggered samples Mon, Jan 20 (7:30 pm) and other inWith Barenaked Ladies struments.

Jubilee Auditorium, Her play-ev$51.90 – $92.15 erything-herself approach to a solo show was born out of necessity, though now she seems to appreciate the drop-everything-and-go freedom it provides her with.

"I used to play in a band with some DJs, and I got a show," she says. "And I told them that we had this show, and then we showed up to this show—at least, I showed up to the show, and nobody else did. So, I was like, well, I have to be able to do it by myself, and I did. And then it was like, as long as I can do it on my own, I can add people. But the important thing like that." thing was that tomorrow I could be Of course, if just getting people asked to do a show anywhere, and I in front of the instrument to actu- can just go do it." ally experience what it can do is key, PAUL BLINOV PAUL@VUEWEEKLY.COM opening for an established act like

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Deeply confessional, slightly dark and meticulously crafted are just a few of the ways to describe Catherine MacLellan’s songs on her latest album, Silhouettes, which is driven home by her sweet yet strong vocals.

Prior to her show in Edmonton, the folk-roots musician shared her soundtrack picks with Vue. // Jule Malet-Veale

At home Morning: Joni Mitchell, Hejira If I had to pick one record by Joni Mitchell, today it would be Hejira . Tomorrow maybe Court and Spark , the day after that, Blue ?

Her imagery and melodies break my heart wide open.

Noon: Doc Watson, Trouble in

Mind

I have yet to find a single person who doesn't like this record. This is a collection of Doc Watson's country blues tunes recorded from 1964 to 1998.

Night: JJ Cale, Naturally This is Cale's first record and so introduces his understated, distinctive style. There is no better night music.

On the road Morning: Dennis Cahill & Martin Hayes, Live in Seattle Subtle, intimate, engaging, even heart-exploding at times. The intimate interplay of fiddler Hayes and guitarist Cahill will change your heart if you don't like fiddle music. Amazing.

Noon: Ana Egge, Road to my Love Ana Egge's sixth record has been on constant rotation in my car since its release in 2009. It is a soulful and rootsy album full of heartbreaking and inspiring songs.

Night: Bill Withers, Just As I Am This record will perhaps go down in history as my favourite all-time record. Known as the father of acoustic-soul, Withers combines folk, blues, soul and funk here for the first time. V

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Last concert

Jeff Stuart & the Hearts at the Artery, one of my favourites.

Favourite album

Thin Lizzy, Live and Dangerous has probably had more plays than any other in my lifetime.

Favourite pleasure

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ow can art elevate humanity?" found freedom in her performances muses Lascaux Proxy, a lo- since she is not weighed down by cal performance artist who will be instruments. among the lineup for Art's Birthday, "For me, the theatricality is coming a global event from a place where celebrating the Fri, Jan 17 (7 pm) I am no longer creating lyrics just presence of art Part of Art's Birthday in everyday life Brittany's Lounge, $10 (door), from my personal life but really bringthat's been held $5 (BEAMS members) ing in mythology or annually since it bringing in fantasy was proposed by or bringing in imagination, science ficFrench artist Robert Filliou in 1963.

"I think there's always been a relation- tion, and letting that kind of broaden," ship between society values and how says Lascaux Proxy, who is working on art both reflects that back at society a new piece choreographed by Alison and how artists can challenge that and really make people think about what they believe and examine what they believe and make sure that they know that it actually stands up to scrutiny," continues Lascaux Proxy, who melds electronic music (which she composes herself) with contemporary dance and live theatre and will be presenting performances she describes as full of emotion, yet fun for herself and the audience.

The theme of this year's event, which marks the 50th anniversary of Art's Birthday (although, Filliou claims Art is 1 000 051 years young), is Where is Utopia—a concept that leaves a great deal open to interpretation from the artists, who also include folk singer and activist Paula Eve Kirman, the avantgarde act agaperaygunexperiment and interactive software performer Skrunt Skrunt, to name a few.

"I don't really believe in a utopia or a utopian future, but for me, I know that art can be a challenge for us and an outlet for us as humans to really rise above and move forward," Lascaux Proxy says of the theme. "I don't think utopia is physically or scientifically possible. If I look at natural ecosystems there is no such thing as perfection and the ecosystem. It's always a move between balance and imbalance, so I think that's a natural state."

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over drummer Joe Stagliano. Both bands play with the intersection of '60s-influenced rock, pop and psychedelia, but the Betrayers' Let the Good Times Die offers a more stripped-down and primal sound, befitting Sargant's description of the group's sound as "caveman rock" in Calgary's FFWD Weekly. Terry Farfield's electronic organ adds a lot to the stoned-out, psychedelic freakouts that are "Born to Cry" and "Do You Smoke?" while the dual drummers of Stagliano and Scarlet Welling-Yiannakoulias drive head-shakers like "Hey Mary" and "Thin Gold Chain" forward.

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the sole songwriter, but for playing the majority of the instruments as well. This is a feat not unheard of, but often in such cases, one instrument finds its way to the forefront. Exactly what Kelly did and did not play remains a mystery due the impressive production that manages to transition seamlessly from one element to the other. "All These Lines," with its slow build, dawns like a beautiful autumn day. The softness of "The Best Years" (a duet with Coral Egan) is quite moving as it unravels. There are several sounds that bubble and twirl just under the surface, making the whole record shine. Sure these songs are tinged with heartbreak, but there is a positivity and strength behind Kelly's lines, as though he were broken, but never beyond repair.

The thing about comically tinged compositions is that if you fail to have really well-written songs backing up your one liners, the whole thing winds up being a joke. It's unlikely that bandleader Jason Medwid takes himself too seriously, and songs like "Time of the Great Apes" and "Shall We Rock?" prove that St Albert's Smile Syndicate has no problem being ridiculous and fun, but if goofy music isn't tight, it becomes strained. "Shout if You Want to Get Louder" has some pop potential, but Medwid's vocals fall a bit short and the album seems to trip around in a hodgepodge of styles: "Everybody Smile Now" is an allages family pleaser, while "Dinosaur God" takes a stab at hard rock but feels out of place with its flute solo and '90s guitars. The biggest hurdle is the keys, which hinder the whole record, and are a constant reminder of how vitally important a clean mix is. It's awesome that in this day an artist can create, produce and distribute work entirely from their home, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's ready to venture too far past the neighbourhood.

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HORIZON STAGE Ian Tyson; 7:30pm; $40 (adult)/$35 (student/senior) at 780.962.899; horizonstage. com

RED STAR Movin’ on Up: indie, rock, funk, soul, hip hop with DJ Gatto, DJ Mega Wattson; every Fri

J+H PUB Early show: Acoustic Open mic every Fri, 10-15 mins to perform; 5:30-8:30pm, no cover; Late show: Every Friday: Headwind (vintage rock ‘n’ roll), friends, 9:30pm, no minors, no cover

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

JUBILEE AUDITORIUM Blue Rodeo In Our Nature Tour, the Devin Cuddy Band; 7:30pm; all ages; $55.50, $75.50 L.B’S PUB Dahlia Wakefield LEVEL 2 LOUNGE DJ Cain.1, Mittz; 9:30pm

NEW WEST HOTEL Boots & Boogie

LEVEL 2 LOUNGE Funk Bunker Thursdays

OMAILLES IRISH PUB Newfie Weekend: Stan Gallant

LUCKY 13 Industry Night every Fri

ON THE ROCKS Huge Fakers with DJs

ON THE ROCKS Salsa Rocks: every Thu; dance lessons at 8pm; Cuban Salsa DJ to follow

OVERTIME Sherwood Park Dueling Pianos, all request live; 9pm-2am every Fri and Sat; no cover

SET NIGHTCLUB Pas Denom With Friends Vol 1 ft gLAdiator UNION HALL 3 Four All Thursdays: rock, dance, retro, top 40 with DJ Johnny Infamous

FRI JAN 17 APEX CASINO–Vee Lounge The Red Hotz ATLANTIC TRAP & GILL Dirty Pool BIG AL’S HOUSE OF BLUES Graham Guest; Open House; 7pm (door); no cover BLUE CHAIR CAFÉ Sean Brewer and the Switchmen; 8:30pm; $10 BLUES ON WHYTE Russell Jackson, Alex Zayas BOHEMIA Goodmorning Groove, the Haze, Ben Everyman (Vancouver), Civic Radio, the Stand-Ins BRITTANY’S Beams present: Arts birthday, Where is Utopia; AgaperaygunExperiment, Mon de Plume, Trevor Schmidtheads, Lascuaax Proxy, Skrunt Skrunt, Boosh, Motonogo, Paula E. Kirman, Kevin Solez, Tomas Marsh,Dale Ladouceur, Fashion by Cherie Howard and more; 7pm; $10/$5 (Beams member); no minors BRIXX Acoustic Review: Derek London, Deleite, Kevin Frey, Polyester Suicide, Kevin Frey; 9pm CAFÉ TIRAMISU Live music every Fri CAFFREY’S IN THE PARK Green Eyed Blonde CAMP HE HO HA Bluegrass Circle Music Society–Winter Jam Camp: a weekend dedicated to Jamming and fellowship; bluegrassnorth. com CARROT COFFEEHOUSE Live music every Fri; all ages; 7pm; $5 (door)

SHERLOCK HOLMES–WEM Party Hog

CASINO EDMONTON Nervous Flirts

SMOKEHOUSE BBQ Live Blues every Thu: Sugarfoot; rotating guests; 7-11pm

CASINO YELLOWHEAD The Blazers CENTRAL SENIOR LIONS CENTRE Zumba Bash Fiery Fri: Latin beat, live DJ music

LUCKY 13 Every Fri and Sat with resident DJ Chad Cook

HIGHRUN SPORTS PUB Lyle Hobbs; 9pm; no cover

KRUSH ULTRA LOUNGE Open stage; 7pm; no cover

RENDEZVOUS Metal night every Thu

DRUID IRISH PUB DJ every Fri; 9pm ELECTRIC RODEO–Spruce Grove DJ every Fri

LIZARD LOUNGE Rock ‘n’ roll open mic every Fri; 8:30pm; no cover

OUTLAWS ROADHOUSE Wild Life Thursdays

rotation plus residents Echo and Justin Foosh

CHICAGO JOE’S Rellik (single/ radio release party)

FILTHY MCNASTY’S Taking Back Thursdays

SHERLOCK HOLMES–U of A Derina Harvey

TAVERN ON WHYTE Open stage with Michael Gress (fr Self Evolution); every Thu;

with Tamico Russell, Ike Henry, DJ Rocko; 7pm; 3rd Friday each month; $20 (online)/$25 (door); info E: abodyfit@mail.com

PAWN SHOP Soul’d Out Entertainment and Wolfcastle: Funkanomics, guests; 9pm; $15 (adv) RED PIANO BAR Hottest dueling piano show featuring the Red Piano Players every Fri; 9pm-2am THE RIG South of Sanity ROSE & CROWN PUB Stu Bendall SHERLOCK HOLMES– Downtown Joanne Janzen SHERLOCK HOLMES–U of A Derina Harvey

STARLITE ROOM KLUB OMFG

SET NIGHTCLUB NEW Fridays: House and Electro with Peep This, Tyler Collns, Peep’n ToM, Dusty Grooves, Nudii and Bill, and specials SUITE 69 Release Your Inner Beast: Retro and Top 40 beats with DJ Suco; every Fri TEMPLE Rapture–Goth/Ind/alt; every Fri 9pm UNION HALL Ladies Night every Fri Y AFTERHOURS Foundation Fridays

SAT JAN 18 ARTERY Mark Elliotts Art Launch: featuring F&M (folk pop), Tyler Butler, Mark Elliot; 8pm; $10 (adv)/$12 (door) ATLANTIC TRAP & GILL Dirty Pool BIG AL’S HOUSE OF BLUES Rusty Reed Band; $10 BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Hair of the Dog: PandaCorn, Friends of Foes (live acoustic music every Sat); 4-6pm; no cover BLUE CHAIR CAFÉ Mike McDonald (live solo album recording); 8:30pm; $15 BLUES ON WHYTE Every Sat afternoon: Jam with Back Door Dan; Late show: Russell Jackson, Alex Zayas

SHERLOCK HOLMES–WEM Party Hog

“B” STREET BAR Rockin Big Blues and Roots Open Jam: Every Sat afternoon, 2-6pm

SIDELINERS PUB Amie Weymes; 9pm; no cover

BOHEMIA DARQ Saturday

STUDIO MUSIC FOUNDATION Canyon Rose Outfit, Los Calaveras, Van Funk, Suckers @ Life, Los Calaveras, Van Funk WILD EARTH BAKERY The Kyler Schogen Band; 8pm WUNDERBAR Mixtape Exchange: Book of Caverns, Banshee, the Chokeouts, Dead Sloth YARDBIRD SUITE International Jazz Series: From New York/ Vancouver: Jacam Manricks Trio featuring Clarence Penn; 8pm (door), 9pm (show); $20 (member)/$24 (guest)

Classical KING’S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE–Nicholas B. Knoppers Hall The King’s Music Alumni Concert: Lauren Dykstra (violin), David Dyskstra (piano), Charles Stolte (saxophone), vocal performance ensemble equiVocal; 7pm; reception to follow; free

DJs BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Every Friday DJs on all three levels THE BOWER Zukunft: Indie and alternative with Dusty Grooves, Fraser Olsen, Taz, and Josh Johnson

BOURBON ROOM Live Music every Saturday Night: Sophie and the Shufflehounds (blues and roots); 9:30pm; no cover CAMP HE HO HA Bluegrass Circle Music Society–Winter Jam Camp: a weekend dedicated to Jamming and fellowship; bluegrassnorth. com CARROT COFFEEHOUSE Sat Open mic; 7pm; $2 CASINO YELLOWHEAD The Blazers COOK COUNTY Keith Urban After-Party; Rexall Place concert sold out; after the show, catch the free party bus under the 118 Ave bridge; show your concert ticket before 11:30pm for no line, no cover DV8 Savage Henry and the Infamous One Pounders, Snakebite, Kroovy Rookers FESTIVAL PLACE Qualico Café Series: Catherine MacLellan (singer-songwriter); 7:30pm; $20 at Festival Place box office, TicketMaster FILTHY MCNASTY’S Free Afternoon Concerts: Carrie Day with guest Alex Vissia; 4pm; no cover GAS PUMP Saturday Homemade Jam: Mike Chenoweth HIGHRUN SPORTS PUB Lyle Hobbs; 9pm; no cover

CHICAGO JOES Colossal Flows: Live Hip Hop and open mic every Fri with DJs Xaolin, Dirty Needlz, guests; 8:30pm2am; no cover

HILLTOP PUB Open Stage, Jam every Sat; 3:30-7pm

THE COMMON Good Fridays: nu disco, hip hop, indie, electro, dance with weekly local and visiting DJs on

JEFFREY’S CAFÉ Paul Woida; 9pm; $10

IRISH SPORTS & SOCIAL SOCIETY Amie Weyme

JUBILEE AUDITORIUM Blue Rodeo In Our Nature Tour, the Devin Cuddy Band; 7:30pm; all ages; $55.50, $75.50 L.B’S PUB Oil City Sound Machine LEAF BAR AND GRILL Sat jam with Terry Evans, and featured guests; host Mark Ammar LOUISIANA PURCHASE Suchy Sister Saturdays: Amber, Renee or Stephanie with accompaniment; 9:3011:30pm; no cover NEWCASTLE PUB Boogie Patrol and Jenie Thai “SendOff to Memphis” Fundraiser NEW WEST HOTEL Country jam every Sat; 3-6pm; Evening: Boots & Boogie O’BYRNE’S Live band every Sat, 3-7pm; DJ every Sat, 9:30pm ON THE ROCKS Huge Fakers with DJs OVERTIME Sherwood Park Dueling Pianos, all request live; 9pm-2am every Fri and Sat; no cover PARKDALE CROMDALE COMMUNITY LEAGUE Heart of the City Music and Arts Festival: The Kimberley MacGregor Band, Sebastian Barrera, Lisi Sommer, Def-inIt, opening and closing tunes spun by DJ D-Pro; familyfriendly fundraiser; 6pm, 7pm (music); $3 (door); proceeds to support the Heart of the City Festival PAWN SHOP Failed Youth Clothing Official Launch Party: Snak the Ripper (rap), Brothers Grim, Suicide Kings; 8pm; $15 (adv) QUEEN ALEXANDRIA HALL Northern Lights Folk Club: 100 Mile House; 7pm (door), 8pm (music); $20 (adv at TIX on the Square, Acoustic Music Myhre’s Music)/ $25 (door)/1/2 price reimbursed at door (child 6-12); free child under 6 RED PIANO BAR Hottest dueling piano show featuring the Red Piano Players every Sat; 9pm-2am REXALL PLACE Keith Urban Light the Fuse Tour, Little Big Town, Brett Eldredge; 7:30pm (show); $39.50, $69.50, $89.50 RICHARDS PUB Self the Bluest Eye’s Birthday Bash: The Liberators, Jaide, Theft Unda 5, Venice and Toast, Irvine, Collective Conscious; 7pm (door), 8pm (show) THE RIG Potato Head ROSE & CROWN PUB Stu Bendall SHERLOCK HOLMES– Downtown Joanne Janzen SHERLOCK HOLMES–U of A Derina Harvey SHERLOCK HOLMES–WEM Party Hog WUNDERBAR Koyote, Bombproof the Horses YARDBIRD SUITE Canadian Jazz Series: From Toronto: Run Stop Run; 8pm (door), 9pm (show); $18 (member)/$22 (guest)

Classical CONCORDIA–Robert Tegler Student Centre Concordia Symphony Orchestra Evening of Dance; 7pm DOW–SHELL THEATRE Musica Intima: (8 person vocal ensemble); 7:30pm; $30 (adult)/$27 (senior/youth) at Ticketpro.ca, 780.992.6400, Dow Centennial Centre MUTTART HALL Mikokaj Warszynski (piano) in Recital: Presented by Polish Culture Society of Edmonton with Mazurka Music and Art; 7:30pm; $20 (adult)/$15 (senior)/$10 (student/TKP society member) at TIX on the Square, door; 780.438.3708

DJs BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor: The Menace Sessions:

FRI JAN 17

FUNKANOMICS

*GERMANY* GHETTO FUNK, MANMADE PRESENTED BY .. SOUL’D OUT ENTERTAINMENT & WOLFCASTLE

SAT JAN 18 SNAK THE RIPPER

W/ BROTHERS GRIMM & SUICIDE KINGS

FAILED YOUTH CLOTHING OFFICIAL LAUNCH PARTY

THU JAN 23 RANDY GRAVES (REUNION) W/ THESE COLOURS DON’T RUN, & AS IT STANDS

SAT JAN 25

WEDNESDAY NIGHT HEROES

(REUNION) W/ RAPID LOSS, E-TOWN BEATDOWN & PANIK ATTAK FRI JAN 31

SONIC BAND OF THE MONTH

KICKUPAFUSS

W/ MAYDAY & THE BEATCREEPS, THEM LOCALS & GUESTS

FOR TICKETS- PLEASE VISIT WWW.YEGLIVE.CA

Alt Rock/Electro/Trash with Miss Mannered; Wooftop: Sound It Up!: classic hip-hop

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and reggae with DJ Sonny Grimezz; Underdog: Dr Erick THE BOWER For Those Who Know...: House and disco with Junior Brown, David Stone, Austin, and guests

GUESTS VIET CONG JAN/24 METZ W/ (EX MEMBERS OF WOMEN) JAN/26 KASTLE СМЕРТИ FEB/1 ПОБЕДИТЕЛЬ LOVE & LIGHT | SERIAL KILLAZ | MRG PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

UBK, NIGHT VISION AND SOUNDSCAPES PRESENT

FEB/5 FEB/15 FEB/28 MAR/6 MAR/7

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

UBK & ZODIAC SERIES PRESENT (AGE OF AQUARIUS) FEATURING

ENCORE–WEM Every Sat: Sound and Light show; We are Saturdays: Kindergarten

G JONES | CMC & SILENTA

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

STARLITE ROOM PROUDLY PRESENTS THE RETURN OF W/TRAMP STAMPER & OCEANS ON FIRE TICKETS ONSALE JAN 2ND THROUGH TICKETFLY.COM

LEVEL 2 LOUNGE Collective Saturdays underground: House and Techno

SEPTEMBER STONE

LUCKY 13 Every Fri and Sat with resident DJ Chad Cook

SOULFLY W/ MARKET FORCES

THE UNION AND SONIC 102.9FM PRESENTS

THE PACK A.D. ROYAL CANOE WAKE OWL W/ LYON MAR/15 ELECTRIC SIX THE UNION PRESENTS

W/ CANYON ROSE OUTFIT

THE UNION PRESENTS

AND THE MOHRS AND GUESTS

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 RED STAR Indie rock, hip hop, and electro every Sat with DJ Hot Philly and guests ROUGE LOUNGE Rouge Saturdays: global sound and Cosmopolitan Style Lounging with DJ Mkhai

MAR/17 THE WONDER YEARS

SET NIGHTCLUB SET Saturday Night House Party: With DJ Twix, Johnny Infamous,

MAR/27 THE MOUNTIES MAR/29 ACT A FOOL APR/4 BOY AND BEAR

SOU KAWAII ZEN LOUNGE Your Famous Saturday with Crewshtopher, Tyler M

THE UNION PRESENTS

W/ DEFEATER, REAL FRIENDS, CITIZEN & MODERN BASEBALL THE UNION PRESENTS

W/ GUESTS

UBK PRESENTS

THE UNION PRESENTS

AND GUESTS

MRG PROSUCTIONS PRESENTS

SUITE 69 Stella Saturday: retro, old school, top 40 beats with DJ Lazy, guests

CONCERTWORKS PRESENTS

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

APR/8 STEVEN J MASKUS SEPT/21 SONATA ARTICA POLYESTER SUICIDE, DELEITE, DEREK LONDON, PAMELA DROVER AND KEVIN FREY

JAN/17 OUT CITY, INNERTWINE, JAN/24 MAKE THE UNIVERSE MACHINE & JESSICA DENISE SKY JAN/25 MONARCH JOE SOLO AND FICTION OF FATE JAN/30 ULTIMATE THURSDAYS LAUNCH JAN/31 UNBALANCED W/ OAK AND ELM AND GUESTS FEB/8 THE ELECTRIC REVIVAL FEB/15 ABERDEEN FEB/22 MATT STANLEY AND THE DECOYS FEAT COMEDY 7-9PM, OPEN STAGE JAM, FEATURED ACTS, DRINK SPECIALS AND GIVEAWAYS! ALL THIS FOR NO COVER...EVERY WEEK

W/ GUESTS

W/ GUESTS

W/ GUESTS

NEW WEEKLY METAL EVERY TUESDAY COMING SOON

EVERY EATS AND BEATS WEDNESDAY EVERY WEDNESDAY, $0.35 WINGS

EVERY THE ULTIMATE OPEN STAGE THURSDAY EVERY THURSDAY, OPEN TURNTABLES, OPEN STAGE

ATTENTION ALL LOCAL ACTS: STARLITE ROOM IS HUNTING FOR NEW TALENT FOR 2014 EMAIL YOUR EPK TO ART@STARLITEROOM.CA TO GET YOUR SHOT IN ONE OF THE BEST ROOMS IN THE CITY!

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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

TEMPLE Step’d Up Saturdays with Lolcatz, Yaznil, Badman Crooks, Ootz UNION HALL Celebrity Saturdays: every Sat hosted

by DJ Johnny Infamous Y AFTERHOURS Release Saturdays

SUN JAN 19 BLACKJACK’S ROADHOUSE– Nisku Open mic every Sun hosted by Tim Lovett BLUE CHAIR CAFÉ Sunday Brunch: Jazz Passages trio; 9am-3pm; donations BLUES ON WHYTE Russell

Jackson, Alex Zayas

$24-$69

CAMP HE HO HA Bluegrass Circle Music Society–Winter Jam Camp: a weekend dedicated to Jamming and fellowship; bluegrassnorth. com

DJs

CHA ISLAND TEA CO Open mic with March Music Inc; Every Sun 7pm DUGGAN’S IRISH PUB Celtic Music with Duggan’s House Band 5-8pm HOG’S DEN PUB Rockin’ the Hog Jam: Hosted by Tony Ruffo; every Sun, 3:30-7pm NEWCASTLE PUB The Sunday Soul Service: acoustic open stage every Sun O’BYRNE’S Open mic every Sun; 9:30pm-1am OLD STRATHCONA PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE Tree of Life (CD release, folk pop), Lisa Nicole Grace, guests; 7pm; $15 (adv) ON THE ROCKS Ruben Flex RICHARD’S PUB Sun Jam hosted by Andrew White and the Joint Chiefs; 4-8pm THE RIG Every Sun Jam hosted by Steve and Bob; 5-9pm SMOKEHOUSE BBQ Hair of the Dog acoustic Sun Jam with Bonedog and Bearcat; every Sun; 2-6pm WUNDERBAR Post-Namers, Mascara Hera, Bobby Hoffman

Classical CONVOCATION HALL On the path to Bach at MaCH: Windows into the Times, Teaching and Traditions: U of A Dept of Music: Marnie Giesbrecht (organ); Joseph Patrouch (narrator); Marnie Giesbrecht, Judy Loewen, Wendy Markosky, Joachim Segger, and Jeremy Spurgeon (Harpsichords); Guillaume Tardif, Yue Deng, and Josephine van Lier (strings); 2:30pm; $20 (adult)/$15 (senior)/$10 (student); all ages PETROLEUM CLUB– Leduc Dining Room Die Fledermaus, Opera Brunch: food and intimate recitals by the artists starring in the 2013/14 mainstage production; tickets at 780.429.1000, TIX on the Square

BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor: Soul Sundays: A fantastic voyage through ‘60s and ‘70s funk, soul and R&B with DJ Zyppy LEVEL 2 LOUNGE Stylus Industry Sundays: Invinceable, Tnt, Rocky, Rocko, Akademic, weekly guest DJs; 9pm-3am

MON JAN 20 BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Sleeman Mon: live music monthly; no cover BLUES ON WHYTE Taylor Scott

night every Tue hosted by Lorin Lynne; Everyone will have 10-15 minutes to play L.B.’S PUB Tue Variety Night Open stage with Darrell Barr; 7-11pm NEW WEST HOTEL Ghost Rider O’BYRNE’S Celtic jam every Tue; with Shannon Johnson and friends; 9:30pm OVERTIME Sherwood Park The Campfire Heros (acoustic rock, country, top 40); 9pm2am every Tue; no cover RICHARDS PUB Barsnbands open stage hosted by Mark Ammar; every Tue; 7:3011:30pm

DUGGAN’S IRISH PUB Singer/ songwriter open stage every Mon; 8pm; host changes weekly

SHERLOCK HOLMES– Downtown Andrew Scott

FIDDLER’S ROOST Monday Nights Open stage hosted

by Norm Sliter’s Capital City Jammers; all styles and skill levels welcome; 7:30pm; $3 cover

SHERLOCK HOLMES–WEM Stu Bendall

JUBILEE AUDITORIUM Barenaked Ladies, Ladies of the Canyon, Clara Venice; 7:30pm; $51.90-$92.15 at TicketMaster NEW WEST HOTEL Ghost Rider OVERTIME–Sherwood Park Monday Open Stage 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

DJs

SHERLOCK HOLMES–U of A Mike Letto

WUNDERBAR Wundi Trivia

Night YARDBIRD SUITE Tuesday Session: Modo Trio; 7:30pm (door), 8pm (show); $5

Classical WINSPEAR CENTRE Edmonton Recital Society: Gala performance with Sara Davis Buechner (piano); 7:30pm; $59-$39 (adult)/$20 (student)

DJs BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor: alternative retro and

not-so-retro, electronic and Euro with Eddie Lunchpail;

Wooftop: The Night with

No Name featuring DJs Rootbeard, Raebot, Wijit and guests playing tasteful, eclectic selections

BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor: Blue Jay’s Messy Nest: mod, brit pop, new wave, British rock with DJ Blue Jay

DV8 Creepy Tombsday: Psychobilly, Hallowe’en horrorpunk, deathrock with Abigail Asphixia and Mr Cadaver; every Tue

DV8 T.F.W.O. Mondays: Roots industrial,Classic Punk, Rock, Electronic with Hair of the Dave

RED STAR Experimental Indie rock, hip hop, electro with DJ Hot Philly; every Tue

TAVERN ON WHYTE Classic Hip hop with DJ Creeazn every Mon; 9pm-2am

SUITE 69 Rockstar Tuesdays: Mash up and Electro with DJ Tyco, DJ Omes with weekly guest DJs

TUE JAN 21 BIG AL’S HOUSE OF BLUES Big Dreamer Sound Tuesday Open Stage: every Tue with Moses Gregg and Grant Stoval; 8pm (show), 6pm (door)

WHITEMUD CROSSING LIBRARY Prussian Quartets III: Enterprise Quartet; 1-2pm; free

BLUES ON WHYTE Taylor Scott

WINSPEAR CENTRE Symphonic Celebration Sunday Showcase: Alexander Prior (conductor), Charlie Albright (piano), Julianne Scott (clarinet); 2pm;

FIDDLER’S ROOST Tuesday Nights fiddle circle jam; all levels of musicians welcome; 7:30pm; $3 cover

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 CHICAGO JOES 9604-111 Ave COMMON 9910-109 St CONCORDIA–Robert Tegler Student Centre 7128 Ada Blvd DOW–SHELL THEATRE 8700-84 St, Fort Saskatchewan DUGGAN'S IRISH PUB 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 ELECTRIC RODEO–Spruce Grove 121-1 Ave, Spruce Grove, 780.962.1411 ELEPHANT AND CASTLE–Whyte Ave 10314 Whyte Ave ENCORE–WEM 2687, 8882-170 St FESTIVAL PLACE 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park, 780.449.3378 FIDDLER'S ROOST 7308-76 Ave 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 HORIZON STAGE 1001 Calahoo Rd, Spruce Grove IRISH SPORTS & SOCIAL SOCIETY 12546 126 St, 780.453.2249 ISBE EDMONTON 9529 Jasper Ave, 587.521.7788 J+H PUB 1919-105 St J AND R 4003-106 St, 780.436.4403 JAVA XPRESS 110, 4300 South Park Dr, Stony Plain, 780.968.1860 JEFFREY’S CAFÉ 9640 142 St, 780.451.8890 KELLY'S PUB 10156-104 St KING’S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE– Nicholas B. Knoppers Hall 9125-50 St L.B.’S PUB 23 Akins Dr, St Albert, 780.460.9100 LEAF BAR AND GRILL 9016-132 Ave, 780.757.2121 LEGENDS SPORTS BAR AND TAP HOUSE 9221-34 Ave, 780.988.2599 LEVEL 2 LOUNGE 11607 Jasper Ave, 2nd Fl, 780.447.4495 LIT ITALIAN WINE BAR 10132104 St LIZARD LOUNGE 13160-118 Ave MERCURY ROOM 10575-114 St NAKED CYBERCAFÉ 10303-108 St, 780.425.9730

DRUID IRISH PUB Jamhouse Tues hosted by Chris Wynters, guest

J+H PUB Acoustic open mic

WED JAN 22 ALBERTA BEACH HOTEL Open stage Wed with Trace Jordan; 8pm-12 BIG AL’S HOUSE OF BLUES Juno Award winner Bill Bourne and his Trio with a different guest each week; $5 BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor: Glitter Gulch: live music once a month; On the Patio:

Funk and Soul with Doktor Erick every Wed; 9pm

BLUES ON WHYTE Taylor Scott BRITTANY’S LOUNGE PJ Perry

every Wed; 8-11pm; $10 DUGGAN’S IRISH PUB Wed open mic with host Duff Robison ELEPHANT AND CASTLE– Whyte Ave Open mic every Wed (unless there’s an Oilers game); no cover FIDDLER’S ROOST Wednesday Nights Folk and Roots Open Stage: amateur and professional musicians welcome; 7:30pm; $3 J+H PUB Acoustic open mic night hosted by Lorin Lynne LEAF BAR AND GRILL Wed variety night: with guitarist, Gord Matthews; every Wed, 8pm MERCURY ROOM Little Flower Open Stage every Wed with Brian Gregg; 8pm-12 NEW WEST HOTEL Free classic country dance lessons every Wed, 7-9pm; Ghost Rider 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 THE RIG Open jam every Wed hosted by Will Cole; 8pm -12am SHERLOCK HOLMES– Downtown Andrew Scott SHERLOCK HOLMES–U of A Mike Letto SHERLOCK HOLMES–WEM Stu Bendall WUNDERBAR Drake’s Theory, Fiction Smiles, Headcase; 9pm ZEN LOUNGE Jazz Wednesdays: Kori Wray and Jeff Hendrick; every Wed; 7:30-10pm; no cover

DJs BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor: RetroActive Radio: Alternative ‘80s and ‘90s, post punk, new wave, garage, Brit, mod, rock and roll with LL Cool Joe BRIXX BAR Really Good...

Eats and Beats: every Wed with DJ Degree and Friends THE COMMON The Wed Experience: Classics on Vinyl with Dane NIKKI DIAMONDS Punk and ‘80s metal every Wed RED STAR Guest DJs every Wed TEMPLE Wild Style Wed: Hip hop open mic hosted by Kaz and Orv; $5

VENUEGUIDE ACCENT EUROPEAN LOUNGE 8223-104 St, 780.431.0179 ALE YARD TAP 13310-137 Ave ARTERY 9535 Jasper Ave AVENUE THEATRE 9030-118 Ave, 780.477.2149 "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 BUDDY’S 11725B Jasper Ave, 780.488.6636 CAFÉ HAVEN 9 Sioux Rd, Sherwood Park, 780.417.5523, cafehaven.ca CAFÉ TIRAMISU 10750-124 St CAFFREY'S IN THE PARK 99, 23349 Wye Rd, Sherwood Park CARROT COFFEEHOUSE 9351118 Ave, 780.471.1580

VUEWEEKLY JAN 16 – JAN 22, 2014

NEW WEST HOTEL 15025-111 Ave NOORISH CAFÉ 8440-109 St NORTH GLENORA HALL 13535109A Ave O’BYRNE’S 10616-82 Ave, 780.414.6766 OLD STRATHCONA PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 8426 Gateway BLVD OMAILLES IRISH PUB 104, 398 St Albert Rd, St Albert ON THE ROCKS 11730 Jasper Ave, 780.482.4767 O2'S–West 11066-156 St, 780.448.2255 OVERTIME SHERWOOD PARK 100 Granada Blvd, Sherwood Park, 790.570.5588 PARKDALE CROMDALE COMMUNITY LEAGUE 1133585 St PAWN SHOP 10551-82 Ave, Upstairs, 780.432.0814 PETROLEUM CLUB–Leduc Dining Room 11110-108 St PLEASANTVIEW COMMUNITY HALL 10860-57 Ave QUEEN ALEXANDRIA HALL 10425 University Ave 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 THE RIG 15203 Stony Plain Rd, 780.756.0869 ROSEBOWL/ROUGE LOUNGE 10111-117 St, 780.482.5253 ROSE AND CROWN 10235-101 St SET NIGHTCLUB Next to Bourban St, 8882-170 St, WEM, Ph III SIDELINERS PUB 11018-127 St SMOKEHOUSE BBQ 10810-124 St, 587.521.6328 SOU KAWAII ZEN LOUNGE 1292397 St, 780.758.5924 STARLITE ROOM 10030-102 St, 780.428.1099 SUGAR FOOT BALLROOM 10545-81 Ave SUITE 69 2 Fl, 8232 Gateway Blvd, 780.439.6969 TAVERN ON WHYTE 10507-82 Ave, 780.521.4404 VEE LOUNGE, APEX CASINO–St Albert 24 Boudreau Rd, St Albert, 780.460.8092, 780.590.1128 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 YESTERDAYS PUB 112, 205 Carnegie Dr, St Albert, 780.459.0295 ZEN LOUNGE 12923-97 St

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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; 7:309pm • Mark Walker; Jan 17-18 • John Hastings; Jan 24-25 COMEDY FACTORY • Gateway Entertainment Centre, 34 Ave, Calgary Tr • Thu: 8:30pm; Fri: 8:30pm; Sat: 8pm and 10:30pm • Danny Acappella; Jan 16-18 • Brian Work; Jan 23-25 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 • Hannibal Buress Special; Jan 16-18 • Jake Johannsen; Jan 22-26 DRUID • 11606 Jasper Ave • 780.710.2119 • Comedy night open stage hosted by Lars Callieou • Every Sun, 9pm

ALBERTA (CIWAA) • Augustana Lutheran Church, 107 St, 99 Ave • canadianinjuredworkers.com • Meeting every 3rd Sat, 1-4pm • Injured Workers in Pursuit of Justice denied by WCB

Trail; hike from Laurier Park to Government House with hike leader Helen 780.468.4331 • Jan 19, 9:45am-3pm • $5 (carpool); $20 (annual membership)

Lung Association of Alberta explaining radon gas and how it gets into homes, affects us, and how we can 0protect ourselves • Jan 23, 7-8:30pm • Free; pre-register

EDMONTON NATURE CLUB • King’s University College, 9125-50 St • Monthly meeting featuring speaker Dr Kevin Timoney, (ecologist, researcher, writer) speaking about the Peace-Athabasca Delta: Portrait of a Dynamic Ecosystem. The Peace-Athabasca Delta in Northern Alberta (part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Jan 17, 7pm (refreshments), 7:30pm (meeting) • Admission by donation • Everyone Welcome

WASKAHEGAN TRAIL HIKE • waskahegantrail.ca • Meet: McDonalds, Argyll Rd, 81 St • 10 km guided hike on a portion of the 309 km Waskahegan Trail; hike the Fort Sakatchewan city trails with hike leader Bev 780 469-7948 • Jan 26, 9:45am-3pm • $5 (carpool); $20 (annual membership)

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EDEN EXOTIC NIGHTCLUB/ CONNIE'S COMEDY • Connie's Comedy is hosting Tit and Giggles 2 • Jan 22, 9pm • Call 780.914.8966 to get on roster

ORGANIZATION FOR BIPOLAR AFFECTIVE DISORDER (OBAD) • Grey Nuns Hospital, Rm 0651, 780.451.1755; Group meets every Thu, 7-9pm • Free

FILTHY MCNASTY'S • 10511-82 Ave • 780.996.1778 • Stand Up Sundays: Stand-up comedy night every Sun with a different headliner every week; 9-11pm; no cover

SAWA 12-STEP SUPPORT GROUP • Braeside Presbyterian Church bsmt, N. door, 6 Bernard Dr, St Albert • For adult children of alcoholic and dysfunctional families • Every Mon, 7:30pm

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OVERTIME PUB • 4211-106 St • Open mic comedy anchored by a professional MC, new headliner each week • Every Tue • Free

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)

RIVER CREE–The Venue • rivercreeresort.com/ the-venue • Scott Ward's fun-filled hypnotic stage show • Jan 25, 6pm, 8pm (show) • $19.50 ROUGE LOUNGE • 10111-117 St • Sterling Scott every Wed, 9pm RUMORS ULTRA LOUNGE • 8230 Gateway Blvd • Every Thu Neon Lights and Laughter with host Sterling Scott and five comedians and live DJ TNT; 8:30pm SIDELINERS PUB AND PANTRY/CONNIE'S COMEDY • Connie's Comedy presents Travelling Open Mic Comedy with Paul Sveen • Jan 21, 8pm • Call 780.914.8966 to get on roster VAULT PUB • 8214-175 St • Comedy with Liam Creswick and Steve Schulte • Every Thu, at 9:30pm ZEN LOUNGE • 12923-97 St • The Ca$h Prize comedy contest hosted by Matt Alaeddine and Andrew Iwanyk • Every Tue, 8pm • No cover

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 • 8307109 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 BRAIN TUMOUR PEER SUPPORT GROUP • Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 11533-135 St NW • braintumour.ca • 1.800.265.5106 ext. 234 • Support group for brain tumour survivors and their families and caregivers. Must be 18 or over • 3rd Mon every month; 7-8:45pm • Free CANADIAN INJURED WORKERS ASSOCIATION OF

SUGAR FOOT SWING DANCE • Sugar Swing, 10545-81 Ave • 587.786.6554 • sugarswing.com • 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 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); first event this year is on Jan 17 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 TEN KEYS TO HAPPIER LIVING • Strathcona County Library, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park • 780.410.8601 • sclibrary.ab.ca • What makes us happy has less to do with our money or possessions, and more to do with our attitudes and relationships with other people. Learn the ten factors that are important for happiness and wellbeing, and, what we can do about them • Jan 21, 7-8:30pm • Pre-register: 780.410.8600 • Free

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 WILD ROSE ANTIQUE COLLECTORS SOCIETY • Delwood Community Hall, 7515 Delwood Rd • wildroseantiquecollectors.ca • Collecting and researching items from various periods in the history of Edmonton. Presentations after club business.

Visitors welcome • Meets the 4th Mon of every month (except Jul & Dec), 7:30pm 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 YOGA MEDITATION-FITNESS • Rosslyn Community Centre, 11015-134 Ave • New year! New you!

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LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS ARTISTS QUARTERS EDMONTON LIVE/WORK RESIDENTIAL INFORMATION SESSION • Meeting Room, Boyle Street Plaza, 9538-103A Ave • Jan 25, 2-3:30pm; pre-register by Jan 21 E: jmayne@ artshab.com GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES • Boyle Street Community League, 9538-103A Ave • 780.422.5857 • An Open Workshop • Jan 18, 4pm ROOTS OF ROCK AND ROLL • Strathcona County Library, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park • 780.410.8600 • sclibrary.ab.ca • Part of Learn @ Your Library series: Presentation by Michael B. MacDonald on how musicians used words, guitars, and drums to help them make sense of their time and their lives • Jan 26, 2-4pm • $10 (adult)/$5 (student) at the Check Out Desk, door MACEWAN UNIVERSITY • City Centre Campus, Rm 6-212 • Humanities Speaker Series: Talk by Dr Paul Martin, author of Sanctioned Ignorance • Jan 17, 3:30-5pm NET ZERO ENERGY BUILDING DESIGN • Macewan University City Centre Campus, CN Theatre Rm 5-142 • solaralberta.ca • A Forum For Green Builders And Designers: Presentation and Panel Discussion by the leaders of Alberta's Green Building Movement, Peter Merongen, Dave Turnbull, moderated by Brandy Burdenuk • Jan 22, 7-9pm • Free SEEING IS ABOVE ALL • Acacia Hall, 10433-83 Ave, upstairs • 780.554.6133 • Free instruction into the meditation on the Inner Light • Every Sun, 5pm SOUTH EDMONTON GARDENING VEGETARIAN & VEGAN GROUP • 99 Street Super Market, 10768-99 St; meet at the front cash registers • reserve at 780.463.1626 • Learn how to shop vegetarian with Jefferson Chan in Chinatown • Jan 17, 5:30pm STARTUP EDMONTON • 10363-104 St • creativemornings.com/talks/jessie-beier • Part of a series on Childhood: Jessie Beier • Jan 17, 8:30am-10am

Jasper Ave; 780.467.6013, l.witzke@shaw.ca; fabulousfacilitators.toastmastersclubs.org; Meet every Tue, 12:05-1pm • 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

STUDENT SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 2014 • Calling all Alberta post-secondary students! Don’t miss this opportunity to build your skills and get involved in sustainable change. Meet leaders in renewable energy, climate change education, new media and community development. This year’s program gives you an in depth exploration of the challenges and opportunities resulting from fossil fuel production in our province and beyond • Jan 24, 5pm • $20 (incl three meals and attendance at all sessions); Pre-register by Jan 19; all Alberta post-secondary students of all levels of sustainability experience are welcome; info: http:// sustainability.ualberta.ca/summit

THE UNHEALTHY EFFECTS OF OCCUPATION • Telus Bldg Rm 217/219, Corner of 111 Street & 87 Avenue, U of A Campus • Presented by the Palestine Solidarity Network • Jan 27 (6-6:50pm

UNDOING BORDER IMPERIALISM–HARSHA WALIA • Telus Centre, Room 150 (corner of 87 Ave and 111 St), U of A • Book launch and discussion with author and activist Harsha Walia • Jan 16, 7pm

WASKAHEGAN TRAIL HIKE • waskahegantrail.ca • Meet: McDonalds, 14920-87 Ave • 10 km guided hike on a portion of the 309 km Waskahegan

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BEERS FOR QUEERS • Empress Ale House, 9912 Whyte Ave • Meet the last Thu each month 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, 10608-105 Ave • 780.488.3234 • eplc.webs.com • Free year long course; Family circle 3rd Sat each month • Everyone welcome EVOLUTION WONDERLOUNGE • 10220-103 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 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 • Bowling: Bonnie Doon Bowling Lanes: Every Tue, 6:30pm; until Apr 1, 2014; $15/week • Volleyball: St Matthew Elementary School (NE): Tue, until Mar 11, 8-10pm; Stratford Junior-Senior High School (west end): every Tue, Mar 18-Apr 29, 7-9pm, $65 (season), $35 (Half season), $5 (drop-in) • Curling: Granite Curling Club: Every Tue, until Mar 25, 7pm • 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: tuff @shaw.ca GREASE: THE DINNER THEATRE DRAGSTRAVAGANZA • Bellevue Community Hall, 7308-112 Ave • womonspace.ca • Dinner, then sing along with all the songs you know and love as performed by members of the Queer community in Dragstravaganza, hosted by the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose (ISCWR) and Womonspace • $25; proceeds to charities of the ISCWR. Following the show dance the night away with friends, cast, and crew • Jan 25, 6pm (door), 6:30pm (dinner) INSIDE/OUT • U of A Campus • Campus-based organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transidentified 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 • 404, 10408-124 St • edmlivingpositive.ca • 1.877.975.9448/780.488.5768 • Confidential peer support to people living with HIV • Tue, 7-9pm: Support group • Daily drop-in, peer counselling MAKING WAVES SWIMMING CLUB • 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 to discuss

current issues; 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 PRIMETIMERS/SAGE GAMES • Unitarian Church, 10804-119 St • 780.474.8240 • Every 2nd and last Fri each Month, 7-10:30pm 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.ca, 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

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Habitat for Humanity’s On-Tap volunteer program allows busy people to get out and volunteer when they can ON-TAP VOLUNTEERS This is a new volunteer program designed for busy volunteers who need to schedule shifts with very short notice. If you would like to volunteer but struggle to commit to a shift until the last minute because your schedule is so hectic, contact us to get more information about the On-Tap program. angela@hfh.org or 780-451-3416 ext 223.

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Call Valerie at P.A.L.S 780-424-5514 or email palsvol@shaw.ca Growing Facilitators Volunteer Opportunity Sustainable Food Edmonton offers a Little Green Thumbs indoor gardening program to schools and childcare agencies and we are looking for volunteers. A green thumb is not a pre-requisite. However, gardening experience and a passion for children and youth are an asset. For info and volunteer application form: www.sustainablefoodedmonton.o rg

Habitat for Humanity is building at Neufeld Landing!

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Habitat for Humanity requires volunteers for our ReStores We are recruiting customer service volunteers to help us at least one shift per week at store locations in north, south or west Edmonton. Customer service volunteers at our new and used building supplies stores help customers, load vehicles, clean items, stock shelves and many other tasks.

Help our community to recycle everything from furniture to building supplies!

Contact for more info about the event: Evan Hammer 780-451-3416 ehammer@hfh.org Habitat for Humanity requires volunteers for our prefab shop.

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Contact for more info about the event: Kim Sherwood 780-451-3416 ksherwood@hfh.org Help someone in crisis take those first steps towards a solution. The Support Network`s Crisis Support Centre is looking for volunteers for Edmonton`s 24-Hour Distress Line. Interested or want to learn more? Contact Lindsay at 780-732-6648 or visit our website: www.TheSupportNetwork.com Help the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation create a future without breast cancer through volunteerism.

Contact 1-866-302-2223 or ivolunteer@cbcf.org for current volunteer opportunities Needed for our Long Term Care residence, daytime volunteers for various activities or just for a friendly visit!

Please contact Janice at Extendicare Eaux Claires for more details jgraff@extendicare.com (780) 472 - 1106 Room to Read is changing children’s lives in Asia and Africa through literacy programs and gender equality.

Join our Edmonton team and help us plan events to support our work, and spread the word about our amazing results.

Edmonton@roomtoread.org www.roomtoread.org Volunteer for I-Week 2014 (January 27 - February 1, 2014) Many volunteers are needed to help make International Week possible. We always have a need for people to help with our publicity campaigns on and off campus during January, plus introduce guest speakers, and make sure the I-Week events run smoothly. We also look for good writers who are interested in global issues to contribute to the I-Week blog.

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It’s easy to sign up a group of volunteers to work on one of our builds. Volunteers from beginners to garage “putterers”, to trades people come out and help us to build homes for families in our community. We provide all tools, equipment, safety gear and lunch. Volunteers work in small crews under the direction of our site supervisors. Our primary focus is safety and we have a fun, welcoming environment that’s great for an employee group to experience giving back to community together.

For more information, go to our website at www.hfh.org or contact Kim at 780-451-3416 ext 232.

Volunteering - Improve the Lives of Children in the Developing World Room to Read is changing the lives of children in Asia and Africa through literacy programs and gender equality.

Join our Edmonton team and help us plan events to support our programs, and spread the word about the fantastic results we are achieving. Skills in event planning, PR, marketing, graphic design are needed, but not essential. We welcome all volunteers. If this sounds interesting, email us at Edmonton@roomtoread.org

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2013 Palaeo Arts Contest at the Royal Tyrrell Museum, Drumheller, AB. This year, our scientists have selected a Stygimoloch skull to discover and interpret through art. Our annual Palaeo Arts Contest is open to all grade levels, has prizes for every winner, including two $500 draw prizes that are awarded to schools, and offers the chance to have students’ winning artwork displayed at the Museum.

For more information, including topics for each grade level, visit: http://www.tyrrellmuseum.com/ Palaeo_Arts_Contest.htm.

Art Gallery of St Albert (AGSA), a contemporary public art gallery, seeks submissions from artists working in all styles and mediums for exhibition in the 2015 calendar year.

Submissions are adjudicated by a panel of visual art professionals who represent a spectrum of expertise in the visual arts.

The artists chosen to exhibit receive CARFAC fees.

Deadline for submissions: Saturday, March 1, 2014, 5 pm For more information: Jenny Willson-McGrath, Exhibition Curator 780.651.5741 I jennyw@artsheritage.ca ARTIST requires agent/manager to assist in selling ART. Commission is generous percentage % .

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27th Annual Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Mayor Don Iveson and the Professional Arts Coalition of Edmonton (PACE) are pleased to announce the 27th Annual Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts on Monday, April 28, 2014 at Winspear Centre.

The Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts showcases Edmonton’s vibrant arts and culture industry by bringing together the business community, artists, media and arts appreciators to honour the valuable contributions Edmonton artists and arts champions make to our city. A portion of the proceeds from this year’s event will be donated to the Music Enrichment Program, which provides quality, affordable, group instruction in violin, viola, cello and double bass, including the opportunity to play in Enrichment Orchestras, to students of the greater Edmonton area.

Nominations are now being accepted online. The top six nominations will be considered in each of the following categories: Mayor’s Award for Innovative Support by a Business for the Arts Mayor’s Award for Sustained Support of the Arts John Poole Award for Promotion of the Arts ACTO Gas Award for Outstanding Lifetime Achievement DIALOG Award for Excellence in Artistic Direction Syncrude Award for Excellence in Arts Management Northlands Emerging Artist Award Ambassador of the Arts Award Courage to Innovate Award Youth Award Nominations forms and applications information can be found online at:

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Call for Submissions : FAVA FEST FILM AND VIDEO ARTS FESTIVAL MARCH 25 – 29, 2014 FAVA FEST exposes the larger community to the artistic work of membership, stimulates new work, rewards past success and just generally makes a bigger noise about FAVA. Hosting a media art gear expo and BBQ, screen 30-40 films directed by Northern Alberta filmmakers, hold an Artist Talk or Panel ( 2013-brought in noted Art Director Todd Cherniawsky) and give away $20,000 worth of awards at FAVA GALA – a celebration of excellence in media arts and FAVA’s big fundraiser for the year.

Festival details and schedule to come in early 2014.

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Nomination deadline is 4:30pm on Friday, February 14, 2014.

ART SOCIETY OF STRATHCONA COUNTY WORKSHOPS HDR Photograph, Jan 17/18 (Deadline for Reg. Jan 5) Ron Wigglesworth, Drawing, Feb 8/9 (Deadline for Reg Jan 29) Joyce Boyer, Oils, Feb 10-Mar 17 (Deadline for Reg Feb 1) Leslie Degner, Photography, Feb28/Mar1 (Deadline for Reg Feb 12) Gregg Johnson, Watercolors Mar 15/16 (Deadline for Reg Mar 1) Visit www.artstrathcona.com for DVD workshops and DVD Paint Along Days, and more information and upcoming workshops!

Artists: The Third Annual Unfinished Painting Challenge is under way at The Paint Spot! Bring in the paintings (until January 31) you can’t or don’t want to finish. Take a painting away. Finish it, return it (by February 11) and we’ll exhibit it (February 17-April 17)! This event is popular and fun – and a good way to purge your studio of those haunting, never-finished works. Another person’s work may prove to be more inspiring than your own.

AND to keep up your resolution, why not join in the 12-hour Painting Challenge on Thursday, January 16, 9AM-9PM here at The Paint Spot? For more information, contact The Paint Spot (www.paintspot.ca; accounts@paintspot.ca; 780.432.0240) or drop by, 10032 81 Avenue, Edmonton.

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Canadian Film Centre – Call for Applicants Applications are now open for the 2014 Cineplex Entertainment Film Program: http://cfccreates.com/what_we _do/cfc_film/film_resident_prog ram/apply/index.php Application Deadline: January 24th, 2014 A complete immersion in the art and craft of dramatic filmmaking, the Cineplex Entertainment Film Program offers residents the opportunity to hone their talent, while building strategic relationships in the industry. Over five-anda-half months, producers, editors, writers and directors are joined by illustrious storytellers and industry professionals who inspire, question and challenge our filmmakers to elevate their craft.

One Year Acting Apprenticeship with Neil Schell Applications are being accepted for Jan. 2014 start.

Only 7 places remaining for this affordable and effective mentorship/training program to launch your acting career Email neil@neilschell.com for details

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ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 19): Whose enemy are you? Are you anyone's adversary or obstructionist or least favourite person? Answer honestly, please. Don't be in denial. Next question: do you derive anything useful from playing this oppositional role? If your answer is yes, that's fine. I won't try to talk you out of it. Continue to reap the benefits of being someone's obstacle. But if, on the other hand, you get little value out of this negative relationship, now would be a good time to change it. You have more power than usual to free yourself from being an antagonist.

TAURUS (Apr 20 – May 20): You Tauruses are customarily more grounded than the rest of us. But this week, I'm wondering if you will be tempted to escape the laws of gravity and rebel against the call of duty. I suspect that your dreams, at least, will feature uninhibited forays into the wild blue yonder. While you're sleeping you may float weightlessly in an interplanetary spaceship, become an eagle and soar over forests, wear a futuristic jet pack on your back and zip through the sky, sail across the Serengeti Plains in a hot-air balloon or have a picnic on a cloud with a feast of cotton candy and sponge cake and mint tea. Would you consider bringing this kind of fun into your waking life?

GEMINI (May 21 – Jun 20): What part of your life is too small and you want to make it bigger? Is there a situation that's overly intense and dramatic and you wish you could feel more lighthearted about it, less oppressed? Are you on a quest that has become claustrophobic and you'd love to find a way to make it more spacious and relaxed? If you answered yes to any of those questions, Gemini, there's good news.

Very soon now, you will have a close encounter with the magic you need to open what has been closed and expand what has been narrow. Be alert for it. Be crafty as you gather it in and harness it for your use.

CANCER (Jun 21 – Jul 22): In her poem "Catch a Body," Ilse Bendorf says she dislikes the advice "Don't ever tell anybody anything." On the other hand, "Tell everyone everything" isn't the right approach, either, she says. Judging from your astrological omens, Cancerian, I surmise that you're wavering between those two extremes. You're tempted to think you've got to do one or the other.

Should you cultivate the power that comes from being silent and keep people guessing about your true feelings? Or should you seek greater intimacy but risk giving away your power by confessing all your inner thoughts? I suggest you take a middle path. Tell the vivid truth, but carefully and incrementally.

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LEO (Jul 23 – Aug 22): If a substance has been burned, it can't be burned again. There's no flammable stuff left to feed a fire. That's simple physics. Now as for the question of whether a person can be burned more than once—we're speaking metaphorically here—the answer is, unfortunately, yes. Some folks don't learn from their mistakes and don't have enough emotional intelligence to avoid the bullies and manipulators who burn them again in the future. But I'm confident that you aren't one of these types, Leo, or that at least you won't be in the coming days.

You may have been burned before, but you won't be burned this time.

VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sep 22): "People who don't take risks generally make about two big mistakes a year," said author Peter Drucker.

"People who do take risks generally make about two big mistakes a year." In general I agree with that assessment. But I think it needs to be altered for your situation in the coming months. Here's the adjusted version of the formula: Virgos who don't take risks in 2014 will make an average of 3.1 big mistakes. Virgos who do take risks in 2014 will make, at most, a half a big mistake.

LIBRA (Sep 23 – Oct 22): "You know what the greatest tragedy is in the whole world?" asks novelist Terry Pratchett. "It's all the people who never find out what it is they really want to do or what it is they're really good at.

It's all the people who never get to know what it is that they can really be." If that description applies to you even a little, Libra— if you're still not completely sure what you're good at it and what you want to do—the coming months will be prime time to fix that problem. Start now!

How? Open your mind to the possibility that you don't know yourself as well as you someday will. Take vocational tests. Ask smart people you trust to tell you what they think about your special aptitudes and unique qualities. And one more thing: be wildly honest with yourself about what excites you.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 – Nov 21): In his book Schottenfreude: German Words for the Human Condition, Ben Schott dreams up new compound German words for use in English. Here's one that would serve you well in the coming week: Fingerspitzentanz, meaning "fingertips-dance." Schott says it refers to "tiny triumphs of nimble-fingered dexterity." His examples: fastening a bracelet, tightening a miniscule screw, unknotting, removing a recalcitrant sticker in one unbroken peel, rolling a joint, identifying an object by touch alone, slipping something off a high shelf. Both literally and metaphorically speaking, Scorpio, you now have an abun-

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dance of this capacity. Everything about you is more agile and deft and limber than usual. You'll be a master of Fingerspitzentanz.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21): The four elements that compose cocaine are the same as those that make up TNT, caffeine and nylon: hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen and oxygen. The combinations and proportions of elements are different in each substance, of course. But the point, for our purposes, is that the same raw materials lead to different results. I foresee a similar drama unfolding in your own life, Sagittarius. How you assemble the ingredients you currently have at your disposal could produce either a rough and ragged high, a volatile risk, a pleasant stimulation or a useful resource. Which will it be?

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19): Metaphorically speaking, you have recently come into possession of some new seeds. They are robust. They are hardy. They have the potential to grow into big, strong blooms. So when should you plant them, metaphorically speaking? I'm going to suggest that you wait a while longer. It wouldn't be bad for them if you sowed them right now, but I think their long-term vitality will be even greater if you postpone the planting for at least a week.

Two weeks might be better. Trust your intuition.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18): The Flemish artist Jan van Eyck (~1395 – 1441) was renowned for his innovative mastery of oil painting. He signed many of his works not just with his name but also with his motto: Als ich kan.

Its idiomatic translation is "The best I can do." What he meant was that he had pushed his talent and craft to the limit and then stopped and relaxed, content that he had given all he could. I invite you to have a similar attitude as you wrap up the projects you're currently involved in, Aquarius.

Summon all your passion and intelligence as you create the most excellent outcome possible, but also know when to quit. Don't try too hard; just try hard.

PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20): It's an excellent time to rise up and revolt against conventional wisdom. I urge you to immunize yourself against trendy groupthink as you outwit and outmaneuver the status quo. Have fun and activate your playful spirit to the max as you create workarounds to the way things have always been done. At the same time, Pisces, stay acutely attuned to your compassion and common sense. Don't be a quarrelsome intransigent. Don't be rebellious just to please your ego. If you follow these guidelines, you will be able to pull off a graceful insurrection that both soothes and stimulates your soul. V

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MILF'S MAN

My friend is in her late 20s and married and she has two little kids. Her husband had a rough childhood and has some issues.

Since their most recent child was conceived, they have not had sex.

He says he believes there is a difference between a lover and a mother, and he refuses to have sex with his wife now because he thinks of her as a mother to their children and not as a lover. She is struggling with this and doesn't know what to do. Any advice?

Miserable Undersexed Mom

Across

1 Salon cut?

5 More crafty 11 “Batman” fight scene word 14 1995 role for Kenneth Branagh 15 Jumpsuit hue 16 Chapter of history 17 House funding?

19 “Excitebike” gaming platform 20 Put some muscle into cleaning 21 No-wheel-drive vehicle 22 It may be used in a pinch 23 Occupation with its own category of jokes 25 Disloyal 26 Smoothie ingredient, often 29 On the agenda 30 Winter exclamation 31 Barely make it 35 Compete like Ted Ligety 36 “Her” star Joaquin 37 Meadow murmur 40 Stuffed animal of the ‘80s 42 Dix or Knox 43 First game 45 “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” author Sherman 47 Like pickle juice 48 Moved like a crowd, with “about” 51 “___ of Anarchy” 52 Strip in the news 53 Anthony Edwards, in “Top Gun” 57 Pet Shop Boys song “West ___ Girls” 58 Cause of subzero temperatures in the US in 2014 60 Fr. holy title 61 Cheese in some bagels 62 “Take ___ from me...”

63 “Red” or “White” team 64 Bond’s martini preference 65 Just meh

Down

1 Doesn’t throw back 2 Traffic cop?

3 “Frankenstein” assistant 4 Well-liked 5 “___ blimey!”

6 Quirkily creative 7 “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” singer Crystal 8 Latin for “between” 9 Posh exclamation 10 Harrison of “My Fair Lady”

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11 The sin bin 12 “Otherwise, I might do something you’ll regret!”

13 Trashed 18 “Electronics, Cars, Fashion, Collectibles, Coupons and More” website 22 Swedish car brand founded in 1945 24 Laundromat fixture 25 Show off “these bad boys” 26 “Frontline” network 27 Early boat 28 Economist’s average 29 Quarterback’s pass, hopefully 32 Corn-centric zone?

33 “Riddle-me-___” (line in a children’s rhyme) 34 Gasteyer of “Suburgatory” 36 The hunted 38 Onassis’ nickname 39 Took in take-out, e.g.

41 Curry and Wilson 42 Hipsters’ hats 43 Get way too into, with “over” 44 Now if not sooner 46 Block you don’t want to step on in bare feet 48 Radiance, to the Secret Service 49 “The Compleat Angler” author Walton 50 Onion rings option 52 “Heavens!”

54 “The Simpsons” character always shown wearing a walkman 55 Six of Juan?

56 Former Montreal baseball player 58 Faux ___ 59 Actor Max ___ Sydow ©2013 Jonesin' Crosswords

My advice? Don't make babies with crazy people. But if your friend doesn't have access to a time machine—or if she does but she's attached to her children— she should inform her husband that she didn't sign up for a sexless marriage. So he'll need to get his ass to a therapist and get over this new mother-of-my-children hang-up. (Why didn't he have this problem after the birth of his first child?) If counselling doesn't do the trick, MUM, your friend should tell her husband that the mother of his children intends to find a guy who will fuck her, a divorce attorney or a divorce attorney who will fuck her.

for-cock) uncle or fuck with your (well-meaning-but-patronizing) uncle. Likewise, the best way to communicate "knock it off" is by using your words, not your eyes.

CRACKING THE WHIP

I'm a 33-year-old straight woman, married for 10-plus years to an awesome guy. We have a great relationship. Our sex life wasn't always super. At first, he didn't want much sex and had a lot of inhibitions. But I've worked hard at bringing him out of his shell and he has willingly tried several toys and playful games and the last few years have been great. The problem is his most recent revelation. He told me he's interested in being dominated. By me. I asked him if it was mostly a visual thing or if he liked the idea of actually being dominated by a woman. He said it was both. I am so uncomfortable with this idea. He has always been somewhat passive in bed. I assumed that it's because he was shy and embarrassed about sex (which he was), but now I

I know that's not always true. Is there any way I can figure this out?

Guessing About Yearnings How on earth do you stick your hand in a guy's underpants—how do you go under a guy's underwear—without actually touching the guy's cock? Anyway, your new boyfriend did have a physical reaction when you were fooling around: his dick got hard. He didn't have the same over-the-top reaction to your bizarre moves that other guys had in the past, GAY, but getting an erection when a girl sticks her hand in your underpants is a pretty good indication that a guy isn't gay. It's also possible that he wanted to pant, writhe and beg, but he restrained himself because you had banned "anything below the belt" and your great new boyfriend didn't want you to feel pressured to go further than you were comfortable with.

THREE FOR ME

My wonderful boyfriend and I have been in a monogamish relationship for five years. We're both GGG, and we have had a few threesomes involving women, a fantasy both of us shared. My biggest fantasy, however, is to be with two men.

I've brought it up with my BF, but he just doesn't find men attractive and isn't into it. Now a former fling of mine (male) told me that he finds my BF attractive and would love to be with both of us. The two sexiest men I've ever known together with me would be an absolute wet dream come true!

I feel like my BF is a little nervous about being with another man because a) he has performance anxiety and/or b) he's not comfortable exploring his sexuality (he grew up in a small town and was teased a lot about being gay because he was in theatre). If he could get past his insecurities, I feel like he might enjoy himself. Should I just give up this dream?

Wishes He Were A Little Bi

It's also possible that he wanted to pant, writhe and beg, but he restrained himself because you had banned "anything below the belt".

NEPHEW'S GOT NERVE

I had an odd bit of awkwardness over the holidays. One of my wife's nephews recently came out as gay, which is no problem at all for us, but it created friction in his immediate family. We were at a big extended-family dinner together and after we sat down, I made a point of smiling warmly in his direction to let him know that my wife and I were allies. He responded with the Hot Steamy Eye-Fuck. And not just once: every time I looked at that end of the table, I got the HSEF. Mind you, he's a recently-out-ofthe-closet 19-year-old and I'm a 42-year-old straight guy who's married to his aunt. Maybe he was bored or perhaps trying to cause trouble. Is there a look that says, "I'm not interested," or better yet, "Knock it the fuck off"? We haven't seen him since, but we will run into him again eventually and want to be supportive without encouraging bad behaviour.

Unnerving Nephew Crosses Line The next time you want to tell a horny 19-year-old gay relative that you're an ally, UNCL, use your words: "If you need someone in your corner, kiddo, you can count on us." Because a warm smile from an uncle is likely to be misinterpreted as an invitation to fuck your (closeted-and-dying-

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think maybe it's more than that.

The problem with his passivity is that it totally kills my mood. I don't want to crack a whip (metaphorically or literally) and tell him what to do. The thought grosses me out. How can I give him what he wants here?

Dame Not Domme By sending him to see a pro-domme, DND. You dominate him by ordering him to submit to her, she cracks the literal whip and then orders him to show his gratitude to you—and his submission to you both—by going home and vanilla'ing the shit out of you afterward.

BELOW THE BELT

I am a 25-year-old woman and just started dating a great new guy.

My problem is that I am concerned he might be gay. I tend to be more conservative and although I have slept over, I banned anything below the belt. He "petted" me over the underwear, and then I did the same to him. I also went under his underwear and rubbed my hand around his penis without actually touching it. When I have done this to other guys, they tended to go crazy—writhing, panting and begging. But this elicited no reaction from him, though he was already hard. Am I reading too much into this? I know everyone is different, but something about this threw me off. I would like to think that this is the 21st century, and if he were gay, he would just be gay, but

Your boyfriend isn't bi, WHWALB, he's not even heteroflexible, and he's made it clear that he's turned off by the idea of a threesome with another male. Even if you could talk him into it, arranging a threesome with a dude who has expressed a sexual interest in your boyfriend would be disrespectful and potentially disastrous. Drop it.

Dan speaks with New York Times columnist Seth Stephens-Davidowitz on the true demographics of gays in the US: savagelovecast. com. V @fakedansavage on Twitter

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