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Wildcat safety The wildcat strike started by workers at the new Edmonton Remand Centre last weekend shouldn't earn special dismissal simply because these people are law enforcers, nor because it's illegal. Discussing what caused this strike and addressing the underlying problems rather than scrambling for excuses to take the easy way out—like slapping enormous fines on the AUPE—is what needs to happen. And as part of the agreement reached to put workers back on the job on May 1, a new investigation into the safety concerns will get underway.

Law enforcers breaking the law might appear hypocritical, but it's more important to be hypocritically right than to lend silent support to a broken system by doing nothing. If the health and safety concerns of striking workers at Edmonton's new Remand Centre are well-founded, and seeing how the corrections officers have had no luck having their concerns met before the strike began, then the ethical thing is not the lawful thing. A broken system can't be fixed by following its rules.

The strike didn't come out of nowhere. People don't normally walk flippantly off the job. The AUPE first presented the government with a specific list of safety concerns and, clearly, the response was inadequate. Some concerns are not being shared for fear that the information would create more danger, but the ones that have include overcrowding, a too-short time frame for opening the new centre, blind spots and easily shattered glass.

It all adds up to the government refusing to admit its mistakes and hoping the matter will go away if enough fines are thrown around.

They took this stance because Section 70 of the Public Service Employee Relations Act says the strike is illegal. But it's worth noting that it's not deemed illegal because there are some conditions that haven't been met or due process that hasn't been followed. It just flat out says that nobody to whom the act applies gets to strike.

What's dangerous isn't law enforcers breaking the law, but an act that denies them the right to strike.

These people had two options: first, they could do nothing and wait for some impending disaster to happen—Todd Ross, one of the suspended officers, claims that somebody, guard or inmate, would eventually die in the new Remand Centre.

Second, they could stand up and refuse to continue working until they've been listened to. We trust these people to put themselves in danger on our behalf, and they have assessed that their working conditions are not sufficiently safe. In response, we as a society should hear them out.

Not listening and demanding they go back to work was essentially saying we don't care, or that we think they're wrong and things are perfectly fine.

Rather than piddling over the illegality of the strike, we'd do ourselves and our collective safety a big favour by accepting that this was not a waste of time and union dues, but a sign that there is a problem—a problem that deserves attention, not fines thrown at the symptoms until they go away. V

NEWS // ACCESS TO INFORMATION

Freedom of the press

Canada is nowhere near the top of the list for press freedom

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ccording to a new report, the Conservative government has not created the "most transparent government in Canadian history."

Treasury Board president Tony Clement's words, spoken in response to criticisms of the access to information system, ring hollow when looking at the most recent world press freedom rankings released by Reporters Without Borders. Canada fell 10 spots to barely hang on to 20th place. The cause: greater obstruction of journalists in the field and a growing threat to the confidentiality of journalists' sources.

Unfortunately for Canada, the report states this year's rankings are a better indicator of "governments' attitudes and intentions towards the press" as there are fewer cases of political protest and instability worldwide, which contributed to a major crackdown on journalists in 2011.

The index measures the overall freedom of information allowed in the interaction between media and the government and takes into account visible problems such as violence against journalists, but also looks at less overt problems such as legislation impeding government information from getting to citizens—something the Supreme Court has designated a derivative right important to free expression and the functioning of democracy.

While Reporters Without Borders lists the introduction of Bill C-30, which threatens personal privacy on the Internet, as a key problem, the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression say it's the very legislation allowing access to government information that is creating the largest barrier to information.

"It's archaic," says Bob Carty in reference to the Access to Information legislation. Carty, a board member of CJFE, is concerned that the pervasive "culture of secrecy" in government is creating barriers for journalists and citizens.

"Information is seen as a problem," he adds. "You don't want citizens and the opposition parties and civil society and NGOs to have information."

Carty points to information on adverse drug reactions.

That information, which is collected by the federal government, is publicly accessible and released regularly by the US government, but the Canadian equivalent had to be fought for and took years for it to be released.

"There are many things that should be public as a matter of course," Carty says. "They shouldn't have to be requested."

This "culture of secrecy" as Carty describes it, has become worse under the Conservatives, but David McKie, a CBC journalist who uses ATI requests as a regular source for stories, points out the problem has always been there.

... the pervasive "culture of secrecy" in government is creating barriers for journalists and citizens.

CJFE has put out its own report for World Press Freedom Day (May 3), specifically on the access barriers journalists face when attempting to get government information.

The 30-year-old access legislation created by the Trudeau government was once considered an international standard for accessing government information. But consistent changes over the years have resulted in increased wait times for documents, an increased number of exemptions due to "international affairs or defense" and in some cases, a complete failure to provide any information at all.

Twelve years ago, 40 percent of access to information requests were fully answered. In 2011, just 21 percent of requests received a full response. In the United Kingdom, by comparison, 60 percent of requests are answered.

"It's just not in any government's interest to release this information," McKie says.

It's why he doesn't hold out much hope for the current review of the Access to Information legislation by Information Commissioner Suzanne Legault.

"Certainly you could spend the next year reading all the nicely worded reports about the need to reform the act, but the reality is the political will is just not there on the part of any government," McKie says.

But it's possible the political will may be there in the future. Citizen reaction to increasingly regulated information has been growing. Last July 2000 scientists showed up on Parliament Hill to protest growing government restraints on their ability to speak publicly.

"I've covered science stories for years and I've never seen scientists protest like that," Carty says.

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Similarly, the revelation of former International Development minister Bev Oda's spending habits, which came through an access to information request, helped to contribute to her eventual resignation.

McKie says it's a sign journalists need to keep using the tools available, and to get creative.

"It's hard to get information from this government on the best of days," McKie says. "And so using access to information becomes a way to do that as efficiently as one can."

It's part of the push and pull of information coming out of government. Currently, the Conservatives are working on a method of pushing more information out through a new Open Portal system, which would regularly release government documents. And though the CJFE is advocating that the default position of departments should be to release information, open data doesn't change the basic problem of a broken access system.

"They're using the open portal as a smoke screen," Carty says. The CJFE recommendations state the need of journalists to have information relating to the creation of policy and other politically sensitive topics such as spending. "For that kind of information the access system is vital," says the report. "If ATI is dysfunctional, no amount of 'pushed' data will set things straight."

"If government can only function if it's secret, then it's not democratic," Carty says.

Legault's recommended changes to the Act are slated to be released in the fall.

SAMANTHA POWER

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NEWS // RENTING

High price, low vacancy

Edmonton's short supply of apartments coupled with high demand leaves many renters lacking

City of renters // Meaghan Baxter

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uying a new home is not an affordable option for many Canadians due to the fact that in the decade leading up to 2010, the price of a new home nearly doubled, while incomes didn't even hit a double-digit increase.

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) Rental Market Report from October 2012 states that in 2001, the average price of a new home in Canada was $234 387, and by 2010 it rose to $454 154—$458 111 in Edmonton. To break it down even more: between 2006 and 2009, the average income for singles, couples and single parents only rose 5.5 percent, but the average cost of a new home increased 22 percent.

These housing increases inevitably lead to a great deal of debt. Canada's level of household debt-to-income is at 158 percent, and 68 percent of that is from mortgages. In its 2012 report "No Vacancy: Trends in Rental Housing in Canada," the Federation of Canadian Municipalities states that since 2005, the cost of owning a home has risen three times faster than income. For this reason, many people continue to rent— one-third of Canadians are renters—but since 2000, the number of rental units has declined while the cost of renting has increased more than 20 percent.

"Affordable rental housing is decreasing, and what we're seeing is an increase in the number of condos that are being built as opposed to rental construction," says FCM president and city councillor Karen Leibovici. She says that Edmonton has had an affordable-housing initiative for nearly 10 years, since the last economic boom happened and a lot of people were moving into the city.

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"It was very difficult to find accommodation and housing prices were increasing rapidly, but the number of rental units that were available were not increasing at the same rate as the level of need," Leibovici says.

But finding affordable rental units in Edmonton continues to be quite a challenge, as anyone who's been on an apartment search can attest to. CMHC states that rents are up and vacancy rates are down. The average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Edmonton in 2012 was $1071, up 3.7 percent from a year earlier. But the vacancy rate of apartments was at 1.7 percent, down from 3.3 percent the previous year. A balanced vacancy rate sits at about three percent and affordable rental housing—including utilities— should cost less than 30 percent of before-tax household income, according to the CMHC. "Rents have actually gone up," says John Kolkman, a public policy researcher with the Edmonton Social Planning Council, a research and advocacy organization that educates the public on social issues. "Between 2002 and 2012 they've gone up 51.1 percent, if you want to get technical. They haven't gone up as much as home prices and I think part of the reason for that is that home prices have doubled, and part of the reason for that is low interest rates that made home ownership more affordable."

Many of Edmonton's renters cannot even afford market rent and rely on rental subsidies or affordable-housing units. For example, the Capital Region Housing Commission (CRHC) offers rental units below market rent; tenants pay 10 to 20 percent less than the going

rate. In 2012, the CRHC served 21 000 people—the majority of whom made less than $30 000 in annual household income—managed and operated over 5000 units and provided over 4000 rent supplements from a rent supplement budget of $18.5 million. One thousand households moved on from the housing programs that year, which allowed for 1000 to take their places, but over 2000 remain on the wait list.

However, in the 2013 budget, the Alberta government cut funding to help low-income Albertans pay rent from $71.1 million in 2012 to $64.5 million in 2013.

"That's probably a recipe for financial hardship and for people at the very bottom end, possibly a bit of a recipe for increased homelessness despite the fact that the Alberta government says it's committed to a 10-year plan to end homelessness," Kolkman says. "Really, there's no question that in a rental market where rents are going up and vacancy rates have gone down substantially, the amount of funding for rent supplements should be going up rather than being cut."

For one segment of Edmonton's population—women and children leaving domestic-violence situations—finding affordable rentals is next to impossible.

"I know a lot of our women struggle because most of them are living well below poverty level," says CarrieLynn Mullin, an outreach worker with Edmonton's women's shelter, WIN House. "The rate at which they receive social services is well below the poverty level, so they're very limited in what's available to them, so they usu-

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ally end up having to look for rents that are in the very lowest price range available in the city, and they're often not suitable housing."

She says her clients often have to take dirty and run-down apartments in highcrime areas.

"The reason they're affordable is because landlords are having trouble renting them out," Mullin adds. "So we do see a lot of inner-city housing available, oftentimes in buildings not suitable for children. We have stories about people coming and going selling drugs, prostitution."

Mullin says many places discriminate against the women because they are receiving social assistance rather than working or don't have a letter of reference from a previous landlord—an absurd request when a woman and her children have been living with her partner up until that point. She says CRHC is a great program, but because the women are in immediate crisis, they don't have time to wait for months—or years—for an apartment to become available. Shelter time is 21 days only (three months for a special shelter for immigrant women) and then they're on their own.

"I know the City of Edmonton offers HomeEd. It's non-profit housing, so it's not the same as Capital Region Housing, which is low-income," Mullin says.

"They offer low-market rent and they have a certain number of subsidized units in each complex and the rest are just below market price, so it is more affordable than renting privately. But we've actually had women turned away because they're fleeing domestic violence and they told us that they will

not accept [these] women, and their reasoning is that women come from a domestic violence situation, then they'll move their partner back in and it causes damage and it causes fighting and they don't want that in their complexes. ... So that's the city providing a service which is saying, 'We're not going to help the people who are obviously in the most need because they're homeless and they're on a fixed income and they need immediate help.'"

When asked if this was true, Bill Bell, executive director of HomeEd, said he was unable to go into detail about situations where people are turned away, but said HomeEd does work with Wings of Providence, a secondary-stage shelter for women and children, if they request housing for their clients.

Affordable rentals will continue to be an issue for Edmonton's residents and for all Canadians in major centres. The FCM has suggested a number of things to make sure a good supply of rental units remain, including giving tax credits to developers who decide not to turn rentals into condos or giving tax credits for converting units into eco-energy rental housing. And since the federal government renewed its commitment to affordable housing programs in this year's budget—which would have ended in 2014—the FCM will also have an opportunity to sit down with the appropriate departments and come up with a plan for the future of rental housing.

In the meantime, wait lists are too long, rents are too high and vacancy rates remain too low.

REBECCA MEDEL

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COMMENT >> SYRIA

Syria: chemical fantasies and grim realities

Poison-gas use in Syria most likely untrue, and not a catalyst to send in foreign troops First of all, dismiss all those news dead or downed, because Syria's air stories saying that the Assad regime defences are modern, competent and has started using chemical weapons extensive. against its own citizens and that this US President Barack Obama may has crossed a "red line" that will trigtalk sternly about how the use of poiger foreign military intervention in son gas by the Syrian regime would Syria. It is conceivable, though highly be a "game-changer," but he doesn't unlikely, that Assad's troops have specify just how the game would used poison gas against the change. He also spends much rebels. It is not credible that more time talking about any foreign leader is going how shaky the evidence to order his troops to go is, because he has no idea m o .c weekly e@vue into Syria and stop the war. what he would actually gwynn e Gwynn The "evidence" for the do if it were true. The one Dyer thing we can be sure of is that Assad regime's use of sarin (nerve gas) is flimsy, and it's easy to he would never send American see why the opposition fighters might troops in. choose to fabricate it. Equally flimsy So if there is not going to be any forevidence about alleged "weapons of eign military intervention, when is the mass destruction" was used to justify Syrian civil war going to end? Not any the American invasion of Iraq. Why time soon. wouldn't the Syrian rebels have a go at the same game?

From time to time the rebels overMoreover, there is no plausible rearun an air base here or a frontier son why the Syrian regime would use post there. This is usually reported poison gas. It would confer no lastas proof that they are making proging military advantage on the governress, but half the time they lose their ment forces and the political costs of conquests back to the regime some being caught doing it would be sigweeks or months later. The front lines nificant. But even if the accusations have scarcely shifted at all in Aleppo were true, it would make no real difin the past six months and the regime ference. is even recapturing some of the DaPresident Bashar al-Assad's Rusmascus suburbs that fell to the rebels sian and Chinese supporters would last year. be embarrassed, but they would not The Syrian army lacks the numbers drop their vetoes at the UN Security to hold down large tracts of countryCouncil and authorize foreign military side permanently, but it has never let intervention in Syria. And even if they the rebels close the main north-south did authorize it, there would be no freeway that links Damascus, Homs,

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Meddling in a civil war is rarely a good idea and the Baathist regime's army could inflict very serious losses on an invader. volunteers for the job.

No Western government—nor any Arab government, either—is willing to put soldiers on the ground in Syria. Meddling in a civil war is rarely a good idea and the Baathist regime's army could inflict very serious losses on an invader. Even imposing a nofly zone would mean Western pilots

Hama and Aleppo. Assad's divisions even reopened the highway linking Damascus to Tartus and Latakia on the coast recently, after many months of closure. If they are not actually winning the war on the ground, they are certainly not losing it.

Saudi Arabia and Qatar continue to feed weapons to the rebels, but not

in quantities that would give them a chance of winning. This is probably because they have become increasingly nervous about the kind of regime that would replace Assad's dictatorship after a military victory. They wanted to replace Assad's secular regime with a government controlled by Sunni Muslims, but they do not want to put a fanatical Islamist regime in power.

That, at the moment, is precisely what an insurgent victory would produce, for the jihadi extremists of the al-Nusra brigades are by far the most effective fighters on the rebel side.

The prospect of a radical Islamist regime has also convinced many moderate Syrians that they must prevent the fall of the Assad regime, even though they loathe it.

A year ago, the battle for Syria seemed to be turning into a straightforward struggle between the Sunni Muslim majority, some 70 percent of the population, and the various minorities, Shia, Christian, Alawite and Druze, who backed the Assad regime because they feared Sunni domination. It's probably more like 50-50 now, because many Sunni Muslims are equally repelled by the alternative of a radical Islamist tyranny.

There are no opinion polls to confirm this shift in Sunni opinion, but the evidence is there in the loyalty and the combat effectiveness of the Syrian army, most of whose rankand-file troops are Sunni Muslims.

So what should we hope for, in this almost hopeless situation?

The least bad outcome, at this stage, would be a stealthy military take-over of the regime that discreetly removed Assad and his cronies without abandoning the principles of the secular state and then isolated the jihadis by reaching a generous peace settlement with the other elements of the rebel forces. How likely is that? Not very, unfortunately. V Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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COMIC STRIP • Bourbon St, WEM • 780.483.5999 • Wed-Fri, Sun 8pm; Fri-Sat 10:30pm • Robert Kelly; May 2-5 • Joe Derosa; May 8-12

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

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

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

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

ARGENTINE TANGO DANCE AT FOOT NOTES STUDIO • Foot Notes Dance Studio (South side), 970845 Ave • 780.438.3207 • virenzi@shaw.ca • Join Vincenzo and Ida Renzi every Friday at Foot Notes Dance Studio for an evening of authentic Argentine tango • Every Fri, 8pm-midnight • $15 (per person)

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INTRODUCTION TO FERMENTED FOODS • Earth’s General Store, 9605-82 Ave • May 6, Mon, 7-9pm • $25; pre-register

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HEALING CIRCLE • Call 780.570.0475 for location • spiritualawakeningcentre.com • Begins with a guided meditation moving into an affirmative state where healing on all levels occurs • Every Wed, 7-8pm

HOME–Energizing Spiritual Community for Passionate Living • Garneau/Ashbourne Assisted Living Place, 11148-84 Ave • Home: Blends music, drama, creativity and reflection on sacred texts to energize you for passionate living • Every Sun, 3-5pm

JANE'S WALKS • City Hall: for a selection of walks over the lunch hour; Fri, May 3, noon • Walks inspired by Jane Jacobs (1916-2006), an urbanist and activist whose writings championed a fresh, community-based approach to city building • Old Glenora: Now and Then: Meet: Old Glenora School; guide: Marianne Fedori; Sat, May 4, 9:30am • Central Downtown–the Politics of Preserving Downtown: Meet: Front Steps of City Hall; guide: Michael Phair; May 3, 12:30pm • Historic Newton: Meet: Corner of 119 Ave, 52 St; guide: Ryan Catena; May 4, 10am • Rossdale Power Plant: Meet: Rossdale Community League, 10135-96 Ave; guide: Catherine Cole and Allan Partridge; May 4, 11am • Riverdale's Community Walking Map: Meet: Riverdale House, 9231-100 Ave; guide: Allan Shute, with Dave Colburn; May 4, 1pm • Walkable Westmount: Meet: Westglen Elementary School, 10950-127 St; guide: Ian Hosler; May 4, 1pm • Old Strathcona Murals Tour: Meet: Gazebo, McIntyre Park, 104 St, 83 Ave; guide: Shannon Goralski; May 4, 2pm • University Campus 101– Secret Spots, History Galore and Ghosts: Meet: front of Student's Union Bldg; guide: Ellen Schoeck; May 4, 3pm • Valleyview: How Green was my Valley(view): Meet: Andy's Valleyview IGA, 9106-142 St; guide: Paula Simons; May 5, 11am • Church Street: Meet: Family Worship Centre, 10605-96 St; guide: Kathryn Ivany; May 5, 1pm• Alberta Avenue: The Ave We Had: An Alberta Avenue Exploration: Meet: Alberta Avenue Community League, 9210-118 Ave; guide: Jon Weller; May 5, 1pm• Griesbach–Innovative Urban Design and Military Heritage: Meet: Roundabout

at Griesbach Parade, Gault Blvd; guide: Tony Druett; May 5, 1:30pm • Old Strathcona Heritage Tour: Meet: Gazebo, McIntyre Park, 104 St, 83 Ave; guide: Shirley Lowe; May 5, 2pm • Belgravia Walk-ie Talk-ie: Meet: Belgravia Arts Park, 115 St, 74 Ave; guide: Susanne Rowe; family-friendly discovery of arts, culture, history and the "End of the World"; May 5, 2pm • Highlands: A Streetcar Suburb and New Urbanism: Meet: Mandolin Books, 6419-112 Ave; guide: Howard Lawrence; May 5, 2:30pm • Discover East Oliver: Meet: Oliver Community League Hall, 10326-118 St; guide: Hilda Sucre and Sally Burkell; May 6, 7pm

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

MEDITATION • Strathcona Library • meditationedmonton.org • Weekly meditation drop-in; every Tue, 7-8:30pm

MILL CREEK CLEAN UP • ritchiecl.com • Join the Keepers of Mill Creek and other surrounding communities to help keep Mill Creek Ravine beautiful • South Mill Creek: Meet at Point 1, Hazeldean Greenway Shelter, 68 Ave, 93 St; Meet at Point 2: Ritchie Stairs, 77 Ave E of 96 St; Post clean-up BBQ at Ritchie Hall, 7727-98 St • North Mill Creek: Meet at Point 3: Peace Mile Rock, Mill Creek Pool parking lot; Post clean up BBQ: in the ravine by Connors Rd • Sun, May 5, 10am-1pm

MILL CREEK MORNING AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP • Expressionz Café, 9938-70 Ave • Open to anyone who has been affected by somebody else's drinking • Meet every Wed 10-11am, admission by donation

NORTHERN ALBERTA WOOD CARVERS ASSOCIATION • Duggan Community Hall, 3728-106 St • 780.435.0845 • nawca.ca • Meet every Wed, 6:30pm

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

PERMACULTURE SPEAKER SERIES/ POTLUCK • Riverdale Rink House, 92 St, 100 Ave • edmontonpermaculture.ca • Presentation on ways to achieve food security and food sovereignty in Alberta today and in the future, by Susan Roberts; bring a dish to share, your own cup, plate, mug and cutlery • May 6, Mon, 6-9pm • Free

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

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

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)

SOCIETY OF EDMONTON ATHEISTS • Stanley A. Milner Library, Centennial Rm (bsmt); edmontonatheists.ca; E: info@edmontonatheists. ca; Monthly roundtable 1st Tue each month • May 7 featuring Kathleen George Smith aka Kikki Planet

SOL CAFÉ • Expressionz Café, 9938-70 Ave • thesolcafe.com • Meet Sundays 4:30-6:30pm SUGARSWING DANCE CLUB • Orange Hall, 10335-84 Ave or Pleasantview Hall, 10860-57 Ave • 780.604.7572 • Swing Dance at Sugar Foot Stomp: beginner lesson followed by dance every Sat, 8pm (door) at Orange Hall or Pleasantview Hall

WALKING ALBERTA–St Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club • Lacombe Park Shelter, McKenney Ave, St Albert • 5 and 10k walks in St. Albert • May 4, 10am-12:30pm; Sharon Tchir 780.458.5769

WALKING ALBERTA–St Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club • St Albert Place, 5 St Anne St,

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St. Albert: May 11, 6am-3pm; World Walking Day and Marathon. Distances of 5k-42k available; Joe Sombach, 780.458.4667

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

Y TOASTMASTERS CLUB • Queen Alexandra Community League, 10425 University Ave (north door, stairs to the left) • Meet every Tue, 7-9pm except last Tue each month. Help develop confidence in public speaking and leadership • Contact:

Antonio Balce, 780.463.5331

LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS AFTER U–DAN RISKIN LECTURE • 1-430 CCIS, U of A • Vampire bats, leeches, and celebrities. Oh, the dirty consequences of a degree from the U of A, lecture by Dan Riskin (host of the Discovery Channel's Daily Planet), talks about where your education can take you and reminds you to have fun along the way • Thu, May 2, 7pm, reception to follow • Free (U of A students w/ONEcard)/$5 (alumni and non-student guests); Preregister alumni. ualberta.ca/stay-connected/students/dan-riskin-lecture

BREWING IDEAS WITH AARON PAQUETTE, CREE8 SUCCESS • Citadel's The Club, 9828 101A Ave • 780.425.1820 • percolateyeg.tumblr.com • An exploration of sustainability in the fields of arts, heritage and cultural management. Aaron Paquette, Cree8 Success lecture • May 2, 7-10pm • Free; ticketed event

GREAT EXPEDITIONS • St Luke’s AnglicanChurch, 8424-95 Ave • 780.469.3270 • 1st Mon every month, 7:30pm • Suggested donation of $3 • Change For Children Projects In Central America and Africa: changeforchildren. org by Lorraine Swift: May 6 INTRODUCTION TO FERMENTED FOODS • Earth’s General Store, 9605-82 Ave • Presentation by Megan Miller • Mon, May 6, 7-9pm • $25, pre-register at eventbrite.com/event/6181498027

SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS ADVOCATE, SUSAN ROBERTS • Riverdale Rink House, 92 St, 100 Ave • Potluck: Bring a dish to share, your own cup, plate, mug and cutlery • Presentation by Susan Roberts; share lessons learned, connections made, and the possibilities and ways she sees to achieve food security and food sovereignty in Alberta today and in the future • Mon, May 6, 6-9pm; 6pm (potluck), 7pm (presentation)

Oil & SOcial EcOnOmy • NRE-2 001, U of A • Understanding the Social Economy and Community Engagement with Jorge Sousa and Roger Epp • Thu, May 9, 7-9pm

QUEER BUDDYS NITE CLUB • 11725B 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 EDMONTON PRIME TIMERS (EPT) • Unitarian Church of Edmonton, 10804-119 St • A group of older gay men who have common interests meet the 2nd Sun, 2:30pm, for a social period, short meeting and guest speaker, discussion panel or potluck supper. Special interest groups meet for other social activities throughout the month. E: edmontonpt@yahoo.ca

FLASH NIGHT CLUB • 10018-105 St • 780.969.9965 • Thu Goth + Industrial Night: Indust:real Assembly with DJ Nanuck; 10pm (door); no cover • Triple Threat Fridays: DJ Thunder, Femcee DJ Eden Lixx • DJ Suco beats every Sat • E: vip@flashnightclub.com G.L.B.T. SPORTS AND RECREATION • teamedmonton.ca • Hockey: Quuer Hockey League (QHL): edmontonqhl.com • Blazin' Bootcamp: Every Mon, 7:308:30pm at Garneau Elementary School, 10925-87 Ave; $30/$15 (low income/student); E: bootcamp@teamedmonton.ca • Badminton (Co-Ed): Every Wed, 6-7:30pm; St Vincent School, 10530-138 St; $5 (drop-in); E: badminton@teamedmonton.ca • Yoga: Gay/Lesbian yoga every Wed, 7:30-9pm, at Lion's Breath Yoga, 206, 10350124 St; Instructor: Jason Morris; $10 (drop-in) • Indoor Cycling: Terwillegar Recreation Centre; drop-in; E: 311@ edmonton.ca • Running: Every Sun, 10am, at Kinsmen • Swimming–Making Waves: Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) pool, 11762-106 St; E: swimming@ teamedmonton.c; makingwavesswimclub.ca • Volleyball: until May 2013; E: recvolleyball@teamedmonton. ca • The Edmonton Storm–Women's Tackle Football: edmontonstormfootball.com; info: Edmontonstorm@ teamedmonton.ca • Martial Arts–Kung Fu and Kick Boxing: Every Tue and Thu, 6-7pm; GLBTQ inclusive adult classes at Sil-Lum Kung Fu; kungfu@teamedmonton.ca, kickboxing@teamedmonton.ca, sillum.ca G.L.B.T.Q SENIORS GROUP • S.A.G.E Bldg, Craftroom, 15 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.474.8240 • Meeting for gay seniors, and for any seniors who have gay family members and would like some guidance • Every Thu, 1-4pm • Info: E: tuff @shaw.ca

ILLUSIONS SOCIAL CLUB • Pride Centre, 10608-105 Ave • 780.387.3343 • edmontonillusions.ca • Crossdressers

meet 2nd Fri each month, 7:30-9pm

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 SunMon; 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 •

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

SPECIAL EVENTS ARTISTS FOR LIFE • The Club, Citadel, 9828-101A Ave • 780.425.1820 • Fundraiser for HIV Edmonton, Camp fYrefly and YESS hosted by JTMF West featuring roots-rock music by Wil, after the show a reception, silent auction, and a post-show dance party by Audrey Ochoa and the Crashers, and DJ stylings of the Urban Monks • May 4, 7-11pm • No minors • $100 (VIP)/$50 (general) ART ON THE BLOCK–KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE • AGA • Fundraising event and an opportunity for art collectors to take home an investment-quality work of art. Party includes music, a culinary experience prepared by Zinc Executive Chef, David Omars and friendly competition with fellow art-lovers • Art on the Block: Fri, May 10, 7pm; $125 • Curator’s Champagne Preview with Catherine Crowston: Fri, May 10, 6pm; $40

BIKE DAY • Earth's General Store, 9605-82 Ave • Barbecue; free bike tune-ups by EBC (11am-pm). Barbecue in the parking (12-4pm) • May 5, Sun, 11am-3pm BOOKS2BUY BOOK SALE • Stanley A. Milner Library, Lower Level • May 3-5; Fri, May 3: 9am-8pm; Sat, May 4: 9am-5pm; Sun, May 5: 1-3pm

BUTTERDOME CRAFT SALE SHOW • May 3-5 CASA FOR KIDS SPRING CELEBRATION • Shaw Conference Centre, Hall D • 780.400.4511 • casaservices. org • CASA, mental health services for infants, children, adolescents and their families present a live and silent auction hosted by Danny Hooper; also Marc Kennedy, Viviane Forest and Jamie Sale will attend • May 10 • Tickets/sponsor: 780.400.4511; fundraiser for a new facility to replace CASA Centre EDMONTON BIKESWAP • Glengarry Arena, 1334085 St • albertabikeswap.ca • One day bike swap in three cities in Alberta • May 11, 8am-2pm (sellers), 2:30-4pm (buyers) • Buyers: $2 (adult)/free (kids 12 and under) • Check website for updated info

THE EDMONTON RUG HOOKERS GUILD • Pleasantview Hall, 10860-57 Ave • edmontontraditionalrughookersguild.com • Annual tea and rug show • Thu, May 2, 11am-2pm • $5 (incl show, light lunch, silent auction)

GARLIC FESTIVAL • 780.474.6466 • info2f=sorrentinos.com • Until May 11 HOMELESS MEMORIAL SERVICE • Homeless sculpture, 100 St-103A Ave • 8th annual commemoration of people who have died due to homelessnessépoor housing, service with prayer, music, and remembrance action • May 10, 3-4pm; refreshments at 2:30pm

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usic, mayhem, macrame—wait, what?

It's all part of The Axe-Wielding Knights of Rock n' Roll Camelot, the first feature film from local comedy duo Success 5000. Imagine a world where rock 'n' roll has been outlawed, and it's up to two orphaned brothers to embark on a quest to save their people and rock 'n' roll, facing a host of musical and magical enemies along the way. The younger of the brothers is the rebellious Freterick (Fret, not Fred. And yes, that is a guitar pun) who just wants to rock, and the older is Soloman, who would rather follow a simple

life and work on his macrame.

"We needed an element for our story that was the absolutely opposite of rock 'n' roll," explains Robyn Slack, who plays Freterick and makes up one half of Success 5000. "And it's just a hilarious word. I love it. We found some pretty great macrame in Value Village and thrift shops around the city. Well, great/horrible. We found one that looks like a frog, and in another store we found the exact same frog in a different colour. We're basically buying this person's whole collection of macrame. It's going to be worth something someday."

"This person's genius is finally appreciated," jokes his partner-in-crime Joshua Lee Cross, who plays Soloman.

The pair teamed up with director Ja-

net Savill and a cast of local comedic talent to bring the idea to completion.

The no-budget medieval parody was an idea Slack had been sitting on for about three years, but the duo was waiting for the right time to launch it. However, they realized there was no such thing as the right time, and decided to take advantage of a free summer last year and assemble a cast and crew.

Success 5000 has become known for its short video skits, but a fulllength beast such as this required more planning and forethought than Slack and Cross were used to.

"We've been very impulsive filmmakers in the past. We loved the 24/One Challenge that the Edmonton Film Festival does where you have to write

and shoot a film in 24 hours because that's our speed. We like to make it up on the fly and see what happens," Slack adds. "We're not used to working with such a large cast and tracking down extras. That was another challenge, was getting people to actually show up when we were filming in the middle of the woods somewhere."

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are also plenty of testaments to the trials faced by those who have spent time with the man, be it Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton, his former bandmates in Cream, his ex-wives or his own nowgrown offspring, all considering the times they've shared with Baker and the emotional fallout that was so often left behind.

But show up they did, and the film, funded entirely out-of-pocket by Success 5000, began shooting last August. Once the crew was assembled, the next challenge was carrying out a medieval production in a city where castles aren't exactly a common commodity.

"Alberta's very castle-free. I don't know what's up with that," Slack jokes.

"It's like we're in the New World or something," Cross adds.

However, with the special-events space of the Yellowhead Brewery and various other donated spaces acting as medieval Camelot, the film began to take shape. As Slack says, it was a long, drawn-out process to plan and carry out, but to have it finished is a sigh of relief. He says it was a running joke during filming that they'd go back and do a prequel with a real budget, and there's always the potential for Success 5000 to dabble in other forms of genre comedy. But for now, they're content with letting audiences experience rock 'n' roll Camelot.

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ust seconds into Beware of Mr Baker, the title subject, drummer Ginger Baker, cracks the film's director, Jay Bulger, in the face with his cane. The moment seems a telling one initially, with Baker coming across as an angry old man, but Bulger soon boasts in an awkward voiceover that his relationship with Baker was based upon a deception. It's an unfortunate setup that directs the film's focus towards Bulger rather than his subject, and it leaves the film stumbling momentarily once it begins to zero in on Baker's story.

Once Bulger does give the story over to Baker, though, the resulting tale is an emotional one: there is no denying that he's a man who has struggled with relationships for his entire life.

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Visually, among the most interesting sequences are a series of animations used to illustrate particular moments throughout Baker's life. (Notably, this technique is lifted from Ginger Baker in Africa, the 1971 film that piqued Bulger's interest in Baker in the first place.)

The drawings are often fearsome, much like the scenes they stand in for—like the end of Cream, with Baker and Bruce screaming at each other maniacally while Clapton fades into the background—and the segments break up the monotony of what is often a long parade of talking-head interviews.

But the film's strongest asset is Bak-

er himself: he is a compelling character—in both words and music—and full of contradictions, and Beware of Mr Baker works best when the man tells his own story, particularly about the early years as he went from being the drummer in a band to being a band leader, all while fighting a heroin addiction, and during later years when he was dealing with numerous broken relationships and a growing obsession with polo that ultimately used up all of his money and led him back to the life of a working musician.

It's unfortunate that Bulger chooses to bookend the film with more clumsy narration in which he tries to sum Baker up in a few words, but the film otherwise remains focused on the drummer, depicting an extraordinary musician who has spent his life as a restless wanderer, uncomfortable anytime his life threatened to become comfortable.

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tic stability snaps completely. Roland is charming, pretentious, frustrated, inspiring, loving in his way and appalling in his way—the adult most like a teenager. He weeps over Schubert. He moves into a cramped apartment at one point, claiming that there is "a poetry in small spaces."

And the film's poetry, too, is in the smaller narrative spaces it inhabits. As Potter hurls us into the high and contrived drama of the final act, Ginger & Rosa loses something of its emotional precision and often exquisite sense of place and time, but in its earlier scenes, which seem unconcerned with momentum, are almost moment-for-moment captivating and transporting, deftly dressed, photographed and edited to a spare but sensual rhythm. Like Olivier Assayas' forthcoming semi-autobiographical masterpiece Something in the Air, Ginger & Rosa gives us a window into a time when the question of balancing the personal and political was boggling and urgent. That it explores this question through the story of two young women, and does so sensitively and strikingly, makes it that much rarer among coming-of-age films, and immensely valuable.

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inger (Elle Fanning) and Rosa (Alice Englert) were born with the dawn of the bomb—on August 9, 1945, their mothers side by side in labour in some London hospital just as Hiroshima and Nagasaki were being decimated—and thus born into a dread-draped world that would thereafter seem always about to end. We meet them proper 17 years later, and when you're 17 the world is always about to end. Which makes you cling to that one comrade who knows the score, understands the good fight and the woozy exhilaration of adolescent desperation, righteousness and possibility. The girls are best friends.

They giggle a lot, dress alike, groom in tandem, hitchhike together and scan the culture for paths to higher meaning and purpose. Ginger, the more disciplined of the two, joins the anti-nuclear protest movement, and may become a writer.

Near the film's end, after much tumult, her father, Roland (Alessandro Nivola), asks Ginger what she's working on. "A poem," she replies. "About the future."

Ginger & Rosa, the latest film from veteran English filmmaker Sally Potter

(Orlando, Yes), is a coming-of-age story set in roughly the same heady period as Potter's own youth. It is Potter's poem about the past.

And it is a highly subjective view of that past. Ginger & Rosa adheres closely to its titular characters' perspectives— Ginger's most especially, since she emerges as the film's protagonist—in the sense that people and politics and places come to us with the sort of texture and tone we might expect from an exceptionally smart and passionate teenager, but a teenager nonetheless.

Ginger is lovingly imbued with nuance, complicated feelings and resonant contradictions, and Fanning, who is actually significantly younger than the role, and who was recently so wonderful in Somewhere, is nothing short of a revelation here. While many of the adults, embodied by actors as talented and intelligent as Timothy Spall, Oliver Platt, Annette Bening and Christina Hendricks, conform more closely to mere ideas of adults: tweedy, intellectual radical role models on the one hand, a martyr-parent on the other. Roland, interestingly, is a notable exception. Interesting because he's also the most irresponsible and flawed, the key factor in the how the story suddenly pivots and Ginger's already frail sense of domes-

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van's burning as firefighters stand around, one of them unbuckling his pants and squatting down ... to read the paper. A clock changes from 7:59 to 7:60. A man goes to work in an office where the sprinkler-system's always showering down on the desks— but he's been fired from the job for three months.

In the Southern California of Quentin Dupieux's fourth feature, there's a lot that seems wrong. But for Dolph Springer (Jack Plotnick), all that's wrong is that his dog, Paul, is missing.

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search, from meetings with an acidscarred Master Chang (a captivating William Fichtner) to developing a telepathic connection to one's canine and a detective who transfers the memories of dog turds to surveillance video.

But, apart from arousing fitful curiosity—as in, what new oddity's slowly coming around the next scene's corner?—and one inspired sequence in the late going, this stretch of surrealism yawns into an arid expanse of flat quirkiness.

Even the surreal, lurking just under the surface of our lives, has to nip at the bobbing ankles of reality. Dupieux (aka musician Mr Oizo) knows this, since he was behind 1999's "Flat Beat" office video (the Flat Eric pup-

pet briefly reappears here as a toy in Paul's basket) and the killer-tire metahorror Rubber. But this strange brew, with its lashings of Python, pinches of Pynchon and gob of Gondry (the dogturd video), meanders between torquing noir clichés (woman leaving rich husband, motel one-nighter, toughguy cop, gumshoe detective) and drifting through a funhouse-mirror-maze of SoCal conventions (commuting to the nine-to-five job, overly emotional connections to pets). Now and then, the narrative tangos with notions of belonging and ownership and identity, but none too meaningfully.

Little strange poetry emerges, though Dolph's French-accented gardener (Eric Judor) gets a fascinating finish—a flurry of time-jumps and possible fates, compressing a man's memories and hopes into a parody of noirs' and soap-operas' melodramatic twists before wrenching us back to earth with a melancholy final shot. It's an exhilarating, too-brief escape from the full-length, half-measure Wrong that we get—too often wrong just for wrong's sake, it keeps trying, as one character remarks, to go "pretty far out," but rarely manages to bring us in to any special mood or moment.

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REVUE // ACTION

Pain & Gain Now playing Directed by Michael Bay

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ichael Bay's latest follows the basically true story of Danny Lugo (Mark Wahlberg), a dimwitted bodybuilder and personal trainer in mid-'90s Miami who enlists two musclehead friends—played by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Anthony Mackie—to help him kidnap a rich businessman, torture him and force him to sign over his fortune, after which they will be free to enjoy the life of luxury that they feel they deserve simply for being Americans (and very muscular Americans at that). Of course, this all goes horribly wrong due to the complete idiocy, shortsightedness and all around weakness of these butch weightlifters.

Actually, this contradiction between the puny moral sense of these individuals versus their incredibly ripped outer appearance is perhaps the deep-

est point in the film, but rather than developing this thought, the film goes to great lengths to bury it beneath a nonstop barrage of distractions. From the generally goofy, adolescent comedic sense underlying almost every scene—including (but not limited to) a throwaway gag of a fat man pooping all over a bathroom—to the endless parade of wet, bikini-clad women, the genuinely compelling events of the narrative lose their sense of urgency well before the climax. Bay's signature visual style, expertly smothered over every shot like a generous helping of thick gravy, is unmistakable for its plentiful slow-motion shots, crisp colour palette and high-key lighting, suggestive of a $20 million TV commercial.

Even this visual gravy boat, however, isn't enough to hide the incredibly shallow, petty and unsympathetic nature of nearly every character—even the torture victim is portrayed as a laughable cartoon. Only the moun-

Big as some oxes, dumb as some boxes

tainlike gravity of Ed Harris offers any beating heart for the viewer to latch on to, and his role is far too little, too late. The true events underlying the script are truly fascinating, and Pain &

Gain, despite itself, isn't the least interesting cautionary crime tale you'll see. But ultimately, it is two hours of following idiots, and it's exhausting.

Imagine a film that tries to show the

Three Stooges acting out Goodfellas and does a poor job of it, and you've got Pain & Gain.

the 8-year-old Farrelly brothers got together to make There's Something About Marrying, What? Blather about family and love's spewed as a guitar burbles on the soundtrack ... though I kept hearing Radiohead's "A Punchup at a Wedding (No No No No No No No No)." Ex-wife spies on ex-hubby going down on his new belle in the kitchen.

Daughter pukes on dad's shoulder at a fancy-dress dinner. If there's a pool or lake, people will fall in. (Or casually toss their cosmo, plus glass, into the water—and there are more orgasms and discussions of orgasms tossed off here than in Cosmo.)

Witness the blindingly bleached marriage of house-porn and cocky Caucasian privilege. It's enough to give you white shame. The camera gapes at the New England lakeside home, a Martha Stewart Weddings centrefold. Son's a virgin doctor, daughter's a pregnancy-obsessed lawyer, dad's a rich sculptor and the adoptee dresses whiter than everyone and went to Harvard. (A lusty Latina shows up to be ogled skinnydipping and sate the white-coat's desire for a physical.) But they're all

boring stereotypes. And the supervanillafied low-jinks still stink like a big dead albino skunk, run over by all the characters' high-end cars.

JAMES CUMING

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REVUE // ENSEMBLE COMEDY

The Big Wedding

Someone should object this wedding

Now playing Directed by Justin Zackham

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adies and gentlemen, we're gathered today for four weddings and a funeral. But this entire travesty—The Big Wedding—is cause for sadness.

Behold the unholy matrimony of hack-job romance and whack-job comedy in this remake of a French flick. It's as if an 85-year-old Richard Curtis and

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Suffer the union of former A-list stars and express-cashed paycheques.

De Niro, Keaton, Sarandon, Williams, Heigl, and Seyfried fast-pedal through the emotions here. But then the movie itself revs pointlessly, never accelerating into farce or gearing down into poignancy.

Endure the nauseating mix of edgy swearing/sex-talk from grey-haired folks and repulsive jokes—here, misogyny and homophobia: ex-wife's called "one of the great cunts of the nineteenth century"; Dad tells a priest, "Oscar Wilde used to make whoopsie with altar boys"; the new bride whines about being an orphan now because her dastardly mom's "a part-time lesbian"!?!

And now, thanks to The Big Wedding, we may bury the raunchy-antics-wedding-comedy once and for all. Asses to asses, bust to bust.

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COMMENT >> FILM

Always intense

Repo Man an underground comic come to life on screen

Repo men gonna repossess...by any means necessary

Ever wondered what happened able on DVD and Blu-ray from the to that radioactive Pandora's box Criterion Collection. that suddenly transformed Kiss Me A film riddled with elaborate conDeadly (1955) from a terse, sordid, spiracies, boggling cosmologies, ultra-stylized little noir into batshit rarely seen Los Angeles geographies, sci-fi apocalypse in the film's final, old cars and a trove of SoCal hardunforgettable moments? Turns out core soon-to-be classics, it follows it wound up in the trunk of a 1964 one Otto (Emilio Estevez), a blank Chevy Malibu, driven by a rather slate of a punk-rocker from Hunpeculiar scientist (Fox Hartington Beach who can't get T C ris)—with only half a pair of laid and can't hold a stupid E ASP sunglasses—some three job long enough to save up om .c ly decades later. Only now any money, while his babyk e vuewe josef@ the hell-fiery whatsit has boomer burnout parents Josef turned into a cache of alien give all the family savings n Brau corpses—or do I have it wrong? to some caffeinated televangeWe first spot its/their emerald glow list who insists that God wants their when said scientist is stopped by a money. Otto impulsively quits his gig highway patrolman somewhere in stocking generic food items at the loSouthern California, perhaps not too cal grocery, making a show of shoving far from Kiss Me Deadly's exploded a fellow clerk into a pyramid of cans beach, in the opening scenes of Repo with the same oddball air of faux-agMan (1984), British writer/direcgression he applies to dumping a can tor Alex Cox's truly inspired, tonally of beer all over the floor of the Helpsingular, frequently hilarious, genreing Hand Acceptance Corporation, gobbling feature debut. the small automobile repossession What the hell is wrong with me that agency where he will soon find gainful I hadn't seen Repo Man before now? employment legally stealing people's I was a little kid when it came out, cars and getting chased and attacked but its cult status burgeoned rapidly by angry drivers who neglect to make in the months and years following their payments. Otto likes the money its initial theatrical release. I rememand he likes the thrills. He even seems ber it so often being showcased in to like his mentor, Bud (Harry Dean the suburban Calgary video stores I Stanton), the senior agent who manwould frequent. I somehow missed ages to recruit Otto without Otto's the appeal. Go figure. It's now availknowing. The job lives up to Bud's

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promise, which happens to be one of this imminently quotable film's many quotable—if often misquoted—lines: "Repo Man's always intense."

But is Repo Man intense? More like audacious, spastically inventive and wildly entertaining, an underground comic come to life, with an absurdly economical final act in which our hero is captured and escapes, is captured and escapes and is captured and escapes in short shrift. The film's parade of memorable supporting characters helps streamline what might otherwise seem a narrative derailed by detours: Sy Richardson's Lite, Dick Rude's Duke, Del Zamora and Eddie Velez's Rodriguez brothers, and most especially Tracey Walter's Miller, who outrages the other repo men with claims of John Wayne's homosexuality and blows Otto's mind with a philosophy centred around the universe's "lattice of coincidence." But Stanton is the film's enigmatic and weary centre and key emblem, a figure of bizarre resilience in Regan-era America. It remains one of this great character actor's small handful of larger roles. It's also probably still the most interesting use of Estevez, who is often seen in his underpants. And it remains the best and most successful thing Cox has yet managed in an industry that's never given him as big a break. V

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COVER // ARTS

Leaving the helm

John Mahon looks back on his tenure with the Edmonton Arts Council

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etracing the origins and early days of the Edmonton Arts Council, one can imagine different trajectories that the entity could've taken under various kinds of leaders, with a range of styles, aspirations, world views, connections, strengths and vulnerabilities. There are always fundamental questions about the nature of power and its relationship to history; the capacity of individuals to shape events through the influence of their personalities on organizations they steer.

John Mahon has been part of the EAC nearly since its inception, as grants officer during its first three years, then as executive director for the past 15. For better or worse, his fingerprints are all over the organization, setting its tone, priorities and approach to projects and problems.

It's a difficult role–and in many ways a thankless one–which practically demands an Argos-eyed overseer who can, through unifying vision or force of will or favour-trading or consensus-building or any of the other myriad utilitarian tricks in the toolkit of power, forge a workable compromise between several competing societal interests and see every conceivable pitfall long before any materialize to jam up the works. And no matter what, someone, somewhere, somehow will feel slighted or ill-served.

Considering all this, one expects a more overtly steely figure at the helm than Mahon. With his softspoken demeanour, courtly manners, and ability to spontaneously launch into long swaths of plainspoken analysis of complex, multifaceted issues, he's easy to peg as a gentle administrative technocrat, but that ignores his animating quality: a fierce, almost evangelical belief in the power of the arts to define and express human experience and citizenship, and an unflagging curiosity about other people and perspectives. Conversations with Mahon tend to be compulsively reciprocal, with each answer volleyed back, concluding with a variation of: "What do you think?"

These personal characteristics have been hallmarks of his tenure, a kind of quietly persistent growth and erosion of obstacles that feels incremental, uneven and often frustratingly slow, but a glance backward confirms the landscape has been altered in the presence of such stubborn effort.

of the EAC begins as one of constraint.

"Interest in an arts council really started in 1992 with a challenge by the professional arts community to Mayor [Jan] Reimer, around the issue of grants," Mahon relates. "The city had a 'grant and aid' program, part of a number of programs that went to arts, culture, sport, things like that.

Decisions were made by the Parks and Recreation Cultural Advisory Board, which was made up of wellmeaning and intelligent citizens, but with no particular expertise in any of these areas. The assumption was that this was the best type of person to make these decisions—it was very much seen as a charitable model, and didn't require the deciders to know the business."

Mahon recalls the politics around the issue was volatile.

"Mayor Reimer struck up a task force to look into the bigger issue of the relationship between the professional arts, the amateur arts, and the city, and one of the recommendations was to create an arts council. At the time, there was a divided city council and many councillors were in opposition to Mayor Reimer in general on a number of is-

sues, but the arts became a symbol of what she wanted. So there was a lot of controversy and skepticism, that the idea was that if you turned this grant money over to artists to allocate through a peer jury process, selfinterest and greed would take over."

Although Mahon attributes resistance to establishing the EAC to

the political micro-climate of the late Reimer era, the relationship throughout North America between the arts and political communities in the early '90s was fraught. The '70s and '80s had seen the rise of activist artists and arts organizations, largely driven by reverberations from the civil rights movements and social

justice concerns (who celebrated the sanctity of speaking one's own truth, even if it caused extreme discomfort in others), which collided with deepening political partisanship provoked by differing responses to the same forces. In the US, the situation culminated in major ruckuses over arts funding, and those became CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 >>

But history also shapes itself. Sometimes prevailing conditions only allow a narrow set of options for leadership, and only certain kinds of people can seize the reins. The story

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embroiled in what were coming to be called the Culture Wars. It's hard to remember now, when the arts have become so pacified and entrenched in our notions of civic life—and, of course, intensities of these values skirmishes varied from region to region—but there was a general, pervasive wariness towards the arts at the time, especially in conservative circles.

"Council decided to give it a trial year," Mahon continues. "By one vote.

Seven to six. They said, 'Set up an arts council, but if you're going to be annoying to us, constantly advocating or lobbying or criticizing us—inappropriately criticizing us—or unfairly allocating funds, we're just not going

vices], iHuman. We've been involved in some city planning and revitalization projects: Alberta Avenue, The Quarters. For a while, I joined the Chamber of Commerce policy committee, partly to learn about how they work, and also to let them know about us."

Keller's practice of radical involvement has remained a cornerstone of EAC business.

"Josh said: 'Just go to the point where you go too far, rather than be conservative, rather than say, that's not my job, instead, say: well, how could this be relevant?'" he adds.

"Eventually you think: well, what wouldn't involve the arts, you know?

So we'd go to everything!"

So many issues intersect with the arts that you find yourself in some pretty interesting conversations that you hadn't anticipated: economic development, tourism, we got involved with sport community when they set up the Sport Council. to continue. But we'll give you a year.'

So, those were the politics."

The EAC's "stump year" was launched with a steering committee drawn from both the civic service and arts communities, and a tiny staff, including Mahon. Josh Keller, a freelance arts administrator from a theatre background, became its first executive director.

Mahon, a clarinetist by training and inclination, arrived after seven years with Pro Coro Canada.

"I was exhausted, mostly from the bingos, the fundraising. My health couldn't take any more of the bingos!" he recalls. "They came every month and there was tons of smoke.

I thought I'd take time off, but I applied and got the grants job."

And then conditions changed. "Mayor Reimer lost the election to Bill Smith, and the Arts Council, when it came time for renewal, went through really quickly," Mahon remembers.

"There'd been no major train crashes in the stump year, and also because Josh Keller was an excellent executive director. He really put a rational, human, reasonable face on the Arts Council. In the first three years, he just positioned the EAC. Every time the phone rang and someone said, 'Would you come talk about this?'— out Josh went."

Mahon considers this aspect of Keller's leadership to be key to the EAC's survival, as well as its continued growth and relevance.

"People got to know the Arts Council as a willing, trusted and well-prepared partner," he explains. "So many issues intersect with the arts that you find yourself in some pretty interesting conversations that you hadn't anticipated: economic development, tourism, we got involved with sport community when they set up the Sport Council. Heritage, of course.

Social service agencies, like Boyle Street Community Services, Emergency Youth Shelter [now known as Youth Empowerment & Support Ser-

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In 1998, Keller was ready to move on, and the board selected Mahon to replace him. Mahon agrees there was philosophical continuity between Keller's era and his own.

"The politics settled under Josh, and we've really never had a political threat since," he reflects. "In many ways, Josh set the values, the personality of the organization. It was a nice period to take over, because we could create our own expectations.

We were setting the agenda. Bill Smith and his councils were good to us. They were not interested in any aggressive expansion, but there was never an indication they wouldn't support what we were doing. We got modest increases. We had three people on staff, and when we expanded to four, we thought, 'Whoa! This is getting really big,'" Mahon laughs.

"It really changed gears under Mayor Mandel's Council. He came in with an overall ambitious civic agenda, way beyond the arts. I include the whole council here. They certainly have disagreements on strategy, but I think they share the same goal—it's not as if the mayor has to rail against people who don't care or are fundamentally opposed. But Mandel's interest in building the city as a place for people, as a spiritual place, as a community, was really where we came in."

So many projects were being introduced and discussed, especially near the one-time federal funding dump that came with Edmonton's 2007 Cultural Capital designation, that creating a coherent plan for the city's investment in the arts became a priority. Mahon's clearly proud of the result, 'The Art of Living.' The plan, released in 2008, became a blueprint for cultural development.

"We wrote it over about a two-year period, because we did lots of consultation; we wanted to be inclusive.

We gathered professional arts practitioners and asked: what are your issues? We talked about practicalities: training, facilities. Tangibles," Mahon

explains. "But the biggest strength of 'Art of Living' is that it attempts to put the arts in context, to place the arts, artists and arts society within the city, and it does the same for heritage. Other cultural plans—many of which I admire—skip over that."

The 'Art of Living' featured commissioned essays, elaborating on various perspectives and experiences of working as artists, and addressing the role of artists as citizens. "These were unusual in a cultural plan, but I wanted them for two reasons: to give the idea that there are many voices, like a choir, with some harmony and dissonance, but an overall, clear purpose. And I wanted the thing to survive beyond what was mandatory, so that it had a shelf life. And it seems to have done that. We give it away, but still, it's unusual to go through three printings in a cultural plan," Mahon notes.

The plan was adopted—no changes—by council in 2008, an implementation plan was made, and although momentum was slowed by the financial crisis later that year, the city followed through on investing in the Heritage Council and ArtsHab. "Both potent symbols," Mahon adds.

"And in this current term, we've had major increases to our funding base for a total of $5 million over the past three years, essentially doubling what we had. And the justification for it is 'Art of Living.' Council wants to see all 17 recommendations done.

And they're diligent. They're not indifferent. They want to know we're making progress, and if not, they want to know why." (The public is also updated regularly.)

Mahon feels this acceptance demonstrates a shift had already happened.

"People realize that one of the roles of the city is to invest in artists," he notes. "That's been a real change.

When you go back to 'grant and aid,' that was a charitable mindset: we'll give artists money because they need help. Now, it's: here's an opportunity to invest in something that will grow and bring something back to the city."

As evidence, Mahon points to impact studies the EAC has done that demonstrate economic and social returns, but his real passion is reserved for a third form of payback.

"The arts ultimately transform us as people. We've all had that encounter in our lives, probably many times, where we see a picture, read a book, hear some music, are in a theatre, watch a film—and it changes us. It's not always a huge, lights-on, cymbals-crashing change, but we get addicted to it. Especially in our adolescence, when we're really looking for those particular moments. And you don't plan for them: 'Oh, today I'm going to knock off Wagner and look into the development of rockabilly.' You get it as you go. And so you want it around you. That's the artistic return," Mahon offers. "It's hard to raise in the public forum of city council or whatever, but I'll state my belief: we're better off to have that, as a species."

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PREVUE // BALLET

Balletlujah

Ballet's take on a prairie soul // Paul McGrath

Fri, May 3 and Sat, May 4 (7:30 pm; additional 2 pm matinee on Saturday) Jubilee Auditorium, $49 – $89

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he's become an integral and iconic figure in Canadian music, transcending genres to create a repertoire of songs both instantly recognizable and revered. Kathryn Dawn Lang, better known to us all as k d lang, was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the 2013 Juno Awards, and the Alberta Ballet is capping of its season with Balletlujah, a contemporary production set to 17 songs from lang's vast repertoire.

Much like lang, the production's lead—simply known as She—is a small-town prairie girl. She is transported from the vast fields of Alberta to the hustle and bustle of Lost Angeles as she follows her heart and the woman she loves, enduring heartache along the way and the process of finding love once more.

"It shows love is possible no matter what you go through in your life," says Nicole Caron, who shares the title role with Hayna Gutierrez.

"Hopefully you find it in the end and have a renewed sense of that, and maybe it's someone who's been there your whole life."

Of course, it's the music that's at the heart of Balletlujah, which artistic director Jean Grand-Maître developed in the fashion of previous collaborations with Joni Mitchell (The Fiddle

and The Drum, 2006), Sir Elton John (Love Lies Bleeding, 2010) and Sarah McLachlan (Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, 2011), using songs such as "Hallelujah," and "Constant Craving" to tell She's story. Balletlujah's leading ladies had the opportunity to see lang in concert last year, which Caron says brought a whole new meaning to her songs, and watching lang bring each one to life inspired the dancers to bring as much as they could the production.

"You need to really listen to the music to be connected to the emotional part," Gutierrez says. "It's really important as a dancer because we actually are actresses and actors, not only dancers, so the music helped me a lot to dance this ballet and build my character."

"It's just amazing to hear her as an artist, how she can go through different genres from country to folk, and for putting that into our artistry, to translate that into our relationships and feelings, it definitely helps in the music and hearing k d lang's voice and all her intonations," Caron adds. "She's a small-town girl who grew up and made it big, and it's pretty neat to see her background and the whole story about her, so I think that can resonate with anybody, especially maybe people in a small town growing up; especially from Alberta, since she's from here as well."

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PREVUE // THEATRE

Flight of the Viscount

On the run from responsibility // J Procktor

Until Sun, May 19 (7:30 pm) Directed by John Hudson Varscona Theatre, $20 – $29

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or many of us, when high school finally ended, travelling seemed the perfect detour on the way to adulthood. After convincing the appropriate parties that it's not just an exercise in frivolity, that you're not running away from responsibility and you'll more than likely find yourself, you were off to broaden your horizons. In David Belke's new play Flight of the Viscount, the honourable James Westerley is taking full advantage of the 1890s version of a gap year for noble-born boys, and he isn't too keen on the other half of the arrangement: coming home again.

"Young James Westerley is the heir to the Viscountcy of East Warrington," Belke explains. "And he's doing his grand tour, which was something of a tradition for young noblemen after they'd finished their schooling. James is in Venice when he hears that his

father has passed away and he's expected to come home and take on his responsibilities. His mother has sent a maid to bring him home, and what unfolds is a chase all over the face of Europe as James desperately tries to avoid his responsibilities while pursued by a woman who takes her responsibilities all too seriously."

Flight of the Viscount's world première will close out Shadow Theatre's current season, and the script was developed through the theatre company's new play development program. As Shadow Theatre's resident playwright, Belke takes part in the company's commitment to moving scripts forward though development and onto the stage. Belke, an award-winning and prolific playwright who has been contributing to Edmonton's theatre community for decades, uses his own insight and experiences to add to the program.

"When I sit down to write a play," Belke begins, "I've got to be excited

about the story. I have to find one that intrigues me, compels me and is going to sustain me in the months it takes to write the thing. It's important to write about things you care about; you have to have that emotional connection, otherwise it's going to be an empty piece of theatre.

"With this play," he continues, "we have a terrific and inspiring team of actors who are constantly adding shades and directions to the writing.

Leona Brausen has gone to town on the Victorian costumes, Darrin Hagen has crafted an amazing sound design, and set designer Bobby Smale has come up with some incredible solutions to the fact that in the course of two hours we travel over about 18 different locations.

I'm very proud of where this show is going, and I think Edmonton audiences are going to have a lot of fun with this adventure. It's a play that will amuse."

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After Hours with the Spamalot Cast / Fri, May 3 (10:30 pm) While Eric Idle's Broadway send-up of the classic Monty Python film is in full swing in the Shoctor Theatre, over in The Club the cast take a break from Brit absurdity to belt out some of their favourite musical theatre numbers. All well and good, but I can't help but think we'd all prefer if they double down and dive deeper into the Python songbook: who wouldn't care for a live rendition of "Every Sperm is Sacred?" or the one about Spam?

"The Lumberjack Song?" John Ullyatt will emcee. (Citadel Theatre, $10)

Biota / Sat, May 4 (8 pm) For one night only, the Kathleen Hughes Dance Association will present what they call "a celebratory reflection of the determination of existence."

It's a mix of new and established company choreography alike: on the brand-new end of things comes "Dawn's Glimmer and Seraphim's Cry;" getting the remount treatment will be Hughes' "Sweet Fruition" and "A Beautiful Woman." Plus, there will be guest spots filled in by choreographer Justin Hughes and Tony Olivares. (Royal Alberta Museum Theatre, $20 – $25) V

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The Soul Collector

Found in a snowstorm // Ryan Parker

Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 12 (8 pm; 2:30 pm Sunday matinees) Directed by Jonathan Christenson Westbury Theatre, Arts Barns, $16.88 – $42

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t began with an image, of a house in the middle of a field, and "the idea of a boy standing outside the house, on the one hand drawn to want to go in, on the other hand dreading what would happen if he does," director Jonathan Christenson explains.

That image, paired with questions he'd found himself mulling over, formed some of the earliest ideas for The Soul Collector, Catalyst Theatre's first original musical since the company defined itself on an internationally-acclaimed level with Frankenstein, Nevermore and Hunchback.

"I'd been thinking, for some reason, a lot about what happens to a person when you lose something that's defined your sense of who you are ... how do you find a way to move

forward and rebuild?" Christenson says.

He also found himself interested in memory, how personal history can either hold us back or propel us forward in our lives: "It's just an interesting relationship to me—and a strange kind of contradiction, that [memory] can be something that really holds us back, but it can also be something that opens up possibilities if we figure out how to process the personal history."

What those ideas have now gelled into is set in a northern booming metropolis, in what Christenson calls an "internal quest" story.

A young man discovers a young woman in a snowstorm. She can't remember where she came from, but is haunted by faint snippets of music. And they journey fowards to uncover its meaning, through time, through dreamy psychological realms and through other love stories.

If that sounds a bit ambitious, well, that's a company norm. Catalyst's defined itself with bold, impressionistic flourishes of visuals accompanied by gorgeous scores of sound to match. There seems to be little they won't try, if only to see if it sticks: as with all their

shows, there are rewrites and ideas being tried and tossed away or added in, even in the week leading up to opening.

"We had a little stumble through, and people were doing a bunch of stuff I changed and added yesterday and today, some of which I forgot to go over with them, other than to tell them that we were doing it," he says with a chuckle, a week before opening. "So they were winging it."

In a separate interview—the rehearsal week's bustle prevented them from sitting down together— Catalyst's resident designer Bretta Gerecke confirms the amount of revision at play.

"What we've found over the years, is we have to stay open to letting go," she says. "It's a difficult ... it's a trust game. You have to trust that the pieces of the puzzle that are going to be the best fit, are the ones your gut will fight for. Instead of digging in to hold on to something that is either a past idea or is an idea that's going to take you down a road that no longer serves the telling of the story."

Design-wise, the show's northern setting means a whole lot of white—which, for Gerecke, pro-

vides a world of opportunity.

"We tend to really enjoy painting with light, and because we're in this northern setting, there's a lot of white, so we're able to shift colour and perspective ... I find it enriching," she says. "I love working with white. White is the non-colour that I think allows for the greatest options and opportunities. Black's fantastic, but black's really difficult to light."

Both Gerecke and Christenson also note the freedom that comes with not having to consider a source text for guidance.

"I take a lot of liberties with the classics that we've tackled, in certain ways," Christenson says. "But at the same time, in the forefront of my mind is this feeling that I have to be true to the spirit of the work. And with this, that's never really there. And while you bring yourself to everything you do, whether it's an adaptation or an original piece—I always feel like there's a lot of my own personal preoccupations in how I handle those adaptations—with this, I don't really have to fit them into someone else's story."

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t's been five long months since the Royal Bison Craft & Art Fair graced the city with its eclectic spread, but spring is here—sort of—and that means it's time for round two.

This time, the bi-annual fair, which is now in its 14th season, has extended to Friday night and switched to regular retail hours for the rest of the weekend, which means extra time to peruse for hidden gems from its 80 vendors. Not to mention, there's the added component of a show at Wunderbar on Saturday night featuring Camembert, Book of Caverns and Otto Stalk.

"This is something that Raymond Biesinger, who started the fair and ran it

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until 2010, he had done this kind of unofficially. He used to play a show on the Saturday night," explains organizer Vikki Wiercinski of the music component. "We kind of stopped doing that because when we took over, we were all crafters and visual people, and the music part wasn't really there. I remember someone telling me, 'This is an Edmonton festival; you should keep trying to put on music.'

Three years later, I agree with them and we're at the point where we can do it."

Bringing back the musical element of the Bison continues to go hand-in-hand with Wiercinski's goal of making the fair an all-around snapshot of Edmonton's indie arts scene. She explains that the community is highly intertwined; be it through visual arts, music or crafting, people know one another and the Bison can act as a method of bringing them all together. This year also marks the introduction of the Royal Bison art grant, with Patrick Arès-Pilon of Le Tivoli, and Matt Prins and Erin Ottosen of Instant Books are Your Future being the first recipients.

Wiercinski explains this will allow recipients to access a free table at the fair.

Arès-Pilon will display his view-master exhibit, while Ottosen and Prins will have a listening booth where visitors can either listen to a story record by Instant Books or a song from Ottosen's new Otto Stalk

album.

"We're kind of moving from craft into site-specific installations as well as a showcase of music," Wiercinskisays, adding this will give more artists a chance to be part of the Bison, rather than strictly those with items for sale. "Where that goes, it depends on the reception and interest and the answers for this kind of stuff always comes from the community."

In continuing the evolution of the Royal Bison, and Edmonton's indie arts community as a whole, this fair will be the first to unveil "Make Edmonton Weird" stickers.

As Wiercinski puts it, the Royal Bison is just quirky enough to capture a cross-section of the city's population that may not attend other craft fairs—namely men.

"The Bison has always been a lot of people's favourite for whatever reason and we were trying to put our finger on it and we decided that the thing is that the Bison's really weird, right?" she chuckles.

"We got to thinking, what is it that we like about cities whose ethos we really like?

For example, Austin, TX and Portland, Oregon. Everyone knows about 'Keep Austin Weird' ... someone suggested maybe we aren't weird enough yet. Maybe we don't need to keep Edmonton weird, maybe we need to have a call to make Edmonton weird."

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Catch the Keys' partnership with Azimuth Theatre as that its 2013 Emerging Company Showcase.

"We've worked with Azimuth quite extensively over the past few years," notes company co-founder and Snout director, Beth Dart. "Basically, Steve [Pirot] and Murray [Utas] have been our mentors in a lot of ways. It's been an incredible experience to develop this piece with them in our back pocket—I'm able to bounce ideas off of them and have their help and their experience."

Initially a short poetry piece written

by Beth's sister, Megan Dart, excerpts from Snout were staged at last year's Expanse Festival. From there, it blossomed into a full production that marries the script's poetic language with contemporary dance to tell a

modernday folktale: Ori, the seer and keeper of all fates, invites the audience into his house to tell the story of Lynn and Jim, a couple whose

happiness has been stolen by a manipulative wolf.

"Basically the set is a huge blanket fort that the audience is invited into," Dart explains. "It's a representation of Ori's world, and gives the sense of intimacy of being within Ori's personal space."

She goes on to describe that the show's seating is part of the set and comprised of various found objects— in addition to being tucked under a big blanket fort, the audience lounges on assorted armchairs, couches and benches.

"What we're doing is developing almost a 360-degree immersive experience," Dart adds. "Along with the dance, there's striking visuals that help with the storytelling and making the poetic text more accessible as well. " D e f i n i te l y there's no fourth wall in this show," she continues. "There are the walls of the blanket fort, but those aren't really any walls at all. You're invited fully into the world of Ori and the story he tells."

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he brilliance of Spamalot is not that it's simply a musical version of the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail (though you wouldn't be far off in describing it as such); its true aim is ever so much higher. Spamalot is a satire of musical theatre itself; it's both self-effacing mockery and affectionate upholding of all that Broadway holds dear.

Spamalot, written by Eric Idle, one of the original members of the British sketch troupe, originally debuted on Broadway in 2005, and has been met with fairly resounding success in each of its now numerous mountings; its current incarnation as the Citadel's season closer wholeheartedly maintains this reputation.

Much more than merely an extended Monty Python sketch, Spamalot is actually quite grand in its scope. The show explores and exploits all the funniest bits from the source film, but it also presents an exaggerated parody of pretty much every classic Broadway musical trope out there— so even if you've never seen a minute of Monty Python beforehand, their bastardized version of Fiddler on the Roof or Copacabana will leave you in stitches.

Fans of the original will not be disappointed either, as the very best of Holy Grail is revisited and revamped throughout the course of the show, but the Citadel's production adds its own wonderful flair with live orchestral accompaniment and an exuberant cast who easily meets the challenge of maintaining a snappy pace and deadpan reactions to Monty Python's

particular brand of lowbrow absurdity mixed with highbrow witticism.

The performers slip effortlessly between a handful of roles each as the ensemble, bedecked in sequins and looking like they just stepped out of a Vegas revue, offering shimmies and kicks without pause. Particularly notable performances are Susan Gilmour as the diva Lady of the Lake, Cliff Saunders as the self-effacing Patsy and John Ullyatt as the homicidally brave Sir Lancelot.

While Spamalot offers the most rewards to those who both know the source material and appreciate a good Broadway show tune, should you lack experience with either, rest assured that the sheer delighted energy of both audience and cast will have you joining in the paroxysms by midway through the first act.

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DANCE BALLETLUJAH! WORLD PREMIERE • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455-87 Ave • Alberta Ballet • Contemporary ballet inspired by seventeen songs from KD Lang’s repertoire • May 3-4 • Tickets start at $29 at Alberta Ballet box office

CENTRE D’ARTS VISUELS DE L’ALBERTA (CAVA) • 9103-95 Ave, 780.461.3427 • Rachelle

Bugeaud, Normand Fontaine, Léonie Poole, Monique Béland, Adel Laifi and Sawsen Abdellawi • May 3-31 • Reception: May 3

CROOKED POT GALLERY • 4912-51 Ave, Stony Plain, 780.963.9573 • Garden Show with Marian Majeau, Robert Ford and friends: featuring large and unique garden sculptures, totems, birdbaths, lanterns and many other garden pieces • Until May 31 • Reception May 4, 11-3pm

DC3 ART PROJECTS • 10567-111 St • dc3artprojects.com • MiDTALe: Works by Daniela Schüter; eLeg: and Stefan Demming • Until May 11

DAFFODIL GALLERY • 10412-124 St, 780.760.1278

Dolphin, Dara Loewen • Ongoing

FAb GAllery • 1-1 Fine Arts buildinG • 89 Ave & 112 St, 780.492.2081 • • hALCyon DAys: BFA 2013: A graduating exhibition of students completing the Bachelor of Fine Arts Program; until May 4

FRONT GALLERY • 12312 Jasper Ave, 780.488.2952 • eArLy prAirie spring: Artworks by Steve Coffey • Until May 16

GALLERIE PAVA • 9524-87 St, 780.461.3427 • TrAnsiTions: Works by Curtis Johnson • Until May 29

GALLERY 7 • 7 Perron St, St Albert, 780.459.2552 • Jim Henderson, Liz Meetsma, Father Douglas • May 2-Jun 4 • opening: May 2, 6pm, artists in attendance

BIOTA • Royal Alberta Museum, 12845-102 Ave,

780.465.6171 • Paintings by Joe Haire, Andrew Besse, moose hair rufting by Vivian McDermott, Bartlett prints, pottery by Noburu Kubo • Through May

JURASSIC FOREST/LEARNING CENTRE • 15 mins N of Edmonton off Hwy 28A, Township Rd 564 • Education-rich entertainment facility for all ages MARJORIE WOOD GALLERY–Red Deer • Kerry Wood Nature Centre • WATerCoLoUr pAinTings, CirCA 1937: Paintings by Frank L. Beebe • Reception/ First Friday: May 3, 5-7pm

MCMULLEN GALLERY • U of A Hospital, 8440-112 St, 780.407.7152 • BoTAniCALs – South Africa by members of the Keiskamma Trust: The Keiskamma Trust will bring 30 textile-based artworks from those living Eastern Cape of South Africa who suffer a life of extremes; endemic poverty, disease, unemployment, and poor education; until Jun 2

MULTICULTURAL CENTRE PUBLIC ART GALLERY (MCPAG)–Stony Plain • 5411-51 St, Stony

780.222.7928; kathleen.kv@gmail.com • Kathleen Hughes Dance Association, choreography by Justin Hughes, guest performances/interpretations by Tony Olivares • May 4, 8-9pm • $25 (adult)/$20 (student/ senior) at TIX on the Square

Plain, 780.963.9935 • sighT Unseen: Installation

by Allen Ball combining still and moving images, mapping a personal journey through time and space • May 12-Jun 5 • Opening: May 12, 1-3:30pm

EDBA BALLROOM DANCE • Panko Dance Studio,

MUTTART HALL • proFiLes in MUsiC: An evening of photography featuring faculty and students at the Conservatory by Diana Duzbayeva and piano recital with Peter Krejcar • May 11, 6:30pm (exhibit), 7:30pm (music) • Free

16122-114 Ave, 780.893.6828 • May 4, 8pm

ENDANGERED SPECIES • Ortona Armoury, 9722102 St • Mile Zero Dance • A new collaborative work

by Gerry Morita, exploring the hallways of history and memory within the Ortona Armoury, one of Edmonton's oldest buildings • May 9-11, 8pm • $20/$15 (MZD member)

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MUSÉE HÉRITAGE MUSEUM–St Albert • 5 St Anne St, St Albert, 780.459.1528 • ArCTiC LiFe: Lomen Brothers photography • Until Jun 16

NAESS GALLERY • Paint Spot, 10032-81 Ave,

WHAT'S COOKING? 2013 • 10005-80 Ave (t.a.c.o.

780.432.0240 • paintspot.ca • shiFT: Works by Claire Uhlick and YESS youth; until May 15

AUDREYS BOOKS • 107 St, Jasper Ave • audreys.ca • Tim Bowling book launch of his new volume of Selected Poems (Nightwood Editions), reading, refreshments, followed by a book signing; May 2, 7-8:30pm; free • Launch of Astrid Blodgett's collection of stories, you haven't Changed a Bit; May 16, 7pm; free BLUE CHAIR CAFÉ • 9624-76 Ave, 780.989.2861 • Story Slam 2nd Wed each month @ the Chair: Share your story, sign-up at 7pm • May 8, 7-10pm • $5 (suggested, donations go to winners)

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

HAPPY HARBOR COMICS VOL 1 • 10729-104 Ave, 780.452.8211 • Annual worldwide Free Comic Book Day • May 4, 10am-5pm

PROVINCAL ARCHIVES • 8555 Roper Rd, 780.492.8832 • Documenting Francophone Alberta; until May 30 • Introduction to the Reading Room; May 4, 10am-12:30pm; free 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 WUNDERBAR ON WHYTE • 8120-101 St, 780.436.2286 • The poets of Nothing, For Now: poetry workshop and jam every Sun • No minors

THEATRE 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL • Mayfield Dinner Theatre • mayfieldtheatre.ca • Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, book by Patricia Resnick • Until Jun 9

space), 780.802.6867 • Good Women Dance Society: Sasha Ivanochko workshop: until May 4, 10-11:30am, $20 (drop-in)/$75 (5 days)

PETER ROBERTSON GALLERY • 12304 Jasper

FILM

Ave, 780.455.7479 • probertsongallery.com • Works by Alice Teichert • Until May 14

BUMP 'N' GRINDHOUSE • Varscona Theatre, back

THE 11 O’CLOCK NUMBER! • Varscona Theatre, 10329-83 Ave • grindstonetheatre.ca • Grindstone Theatre presents a two act improvised musical every other Fri; May 3, 11pm • Tickets at TIX on the Square • Tickets at TIX on the Square

ROYAL ALBERTA MUSEUM • 12845-102 Ave,

CHIMPROV • Citadel Theatre, 9828-101 A Ave •

alley, 10329-83 Ave, 780.446.6940 • Great movies and shorts by local cult heroes • May 4, 11pm

CINEMA AT THE CENTRE • Stanley Milner Library Theatre, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq, 780.496.7000 • Legend of a Warrior Canada, 2013, 78 mins, STC • May 8, 6:30pm EDMONTON FILM SOCIETY • Royal Alberta

780.453.9100 • royalalbertamuseum.ca • river's eDge: Until May 5 • ArCTiC 4: Exploring tales and traditions from Canada's North; until May 20 • eChoes in The iCe: History, Mystery and frozen corpses; until May 20 • irene AvAALAAqiAq–Myth and Reality; until May 20

at the

ST ALBERT ARTWALK • Perron District, downtown St Albert: WARES (host SAPVAC), Musée Héritage Museum, St Albert Library, Old Hippy Furniture, Gemport, Art Beat, Art Gallery of St Albert, AGSA Rental and Sales Gallery, Hudson Madison, Mint Yoga and Athletic Wear, Auvigne and Jones, Bookstore on Perron, St Albert Constituency, VASA • ArtwalkStAlbert.com • First Thu of the month from May-Sep; exhibits run all month • May 2, Jun 6, Jul 4, Aug 1, Sep 5

Museum Auditorium, 12845-102 Ave • A Tale of Two Cities (1935, PG); May 6, 8pm • $6/$5 (senior/student); $30 (membership for the series –8 films)

FROM BOOKS TO FILM • Stanley A. Milner Library Audio Visual Rm (main fl), 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq, 780.496.7000 • Batman Begins, 2005 140 mins, PG; May 3, 2pm • The Dark Knight, 2008, 152 mins, PG; May 10, 2pm

GALLERIES + MUSEUMS ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL GALLERY • 10186106 St, 780.488.6611 • Feature Gallery: Barb Tipton and Bee Kingdom; until Jul 2 • Discovery Gallery: UrBAn WiLD: Works by Calgary Clay Arts Association; until May 4; artist reception: May 4, 2-4pm • neighBoUrhooD iCons: Sculpted characters from the community of Edmonton ceramic sculptor Ritchie Velthuis; May 11-Jun 15; reception: May 11, 2-4pm • MAKing noTes: Handcrafted ukuleles by Edmonton artist Andy Brooks; May 11-Jun 15; reception: May 11, 2-4pm

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SCOTT GALLERY • 10411-124 St, 780.488.3619 • ABove groUnD: Works by Lynn Malin • May 4-25 • Opening: May 4, 1-4pm

THEATRE ENTERTAINMENT

SNAP GALLERY • Society of Northern Alberta

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Print-Artists, 10123-121 St, 780.423.1492 • snapartists. com • sissies AnD psyChopAThs: Works by Peter Kingstone and Daryl Vocat; until May 11 • Community Gallery: WonDerWrAp inC.: Jennifer Konanz (SNAP's Emerging Artist in Residence); until May 11

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SNAP PRINTSHOP • 12056 Jasper Ave, 780.423.1492 • U of A Graduating Printmaking Class: grAviTy AnD FLighT • Until May 9

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ARTERY • 9535 Jasper Ave, 780.667.3798 • heartci-

ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL OF SPRUCE GROVE

tyfest.com • CreATive heArTs: Works by Aynsley Nisbet, Kryssa Kennedy, Sebastian Barrera, Adrianne Olszewski, Kyle Schneider, and Nataliya Bukhanova • Until May 25

• Spruce Grove Art Gallery, 35-5 Ave, Spruce Grove, 780.962.0664 • alliedartscouncil.com • Main Gallery: High School Student Show • Reception/awards: May 4, 1-4pm

ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA (AGA) • 2 Sir Win-

STEEPS TEA • 11116-82 Ave • hoW i reMeMBer iT: Works by Corey W Hamilton; through May

ston Churchill Sq, 780.422.6223 • The neWs FroM here: The 2013 Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art: Curated by Nancy Tousley; until May 5 • This Alberta Biennial showcases the work of several Alberta filmmakers and performance artists. Filmmakers with guest curator Nancy Tousley for an interactive Q&A session • The sTory oF CAnADiAn ArT: As told by the Hart House Art Collection; until Jul 1 • The BeqUesT: Ernest E. Poole and the AGA Collection; until Jul 1 • DAviD JAnZen: TrAnsFer sTATion: until Jun 16 • DUTCh LAnDsCApes FroM reMBrAnDT To vAn gogh: Until Jun 16

STRATHCONA COUNTY ART GALLERY @ 501 • 501 Festival Ave, Sherwood Park • sTrAThConA sALon series: Works by local Strathcona artists; May 3-Jun 16

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ART GALLERY OF ST ALBERT (AGSA) • 19 Perron St, St Albert, 780.460.4310 • artgalleryofstalbert. ca • high energy 18: perspeCTive: St Albert High School student exhibition; May 2-25; opening: May 2, 6-9pm • Preschool Picasso: art for ages 3-5; May 11, 10:30-11:30am

ART SOCIETY OF STRATHCONA COUNTY • Loft Gallery, 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park • artstrathcona.com • Artwork by society members, and a gift shop of artist made items; open to Jul • Student Art Show, Competition and Sale; May 3-4; reception: May 3

BUGERA MATHESON GALLERY • 12310 Jasper Ave, 780.482.2854 • bugeramathesongallery.com • UnBriDLeD Joy: New work by artist Gisa Mayer • May 2-17 • Preview Night/artist talk: An evening of food, drink and art; Talk: 6pm; May 2, 5-8pm • Sat opening: artist in attendance; May 4, 1-5pm

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• ALBerTA CoLoUrs: Watercolours by Frances AltyArscott • Until May 4

DOUGLAS UDELL GALLERY • 10332-124 • 25Th AnnUAL spring shoW: featuring works by John Maywood "East of the Watershed" as well as new acquisitions and fresh work from gallery artists • Until May 11

ENTERPRISE SQUARE GALLERIES • 10230 Jasper Ave, 780.914.4149 • The Edmonton Contemporary Artists' Society (ECAS) present works by ECAS member artists and invited guests • Opening: May 3, 7-11pm • Free and open Thu-Fri, 12-6pm; Sat, 12-4pm

EXPRESSIONZ CAFÉ • 9938-70 Ave • Olive Tree Project, Peg Barcelo-Jackson, Ginette D'Silva, Alice

GALLERY AT MILNER • Stanley A. Milner Library Main Fl, Sir Winston Churchill Sq, 780.944.5383 • EPL Centennial Artwork • May 12-25

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

HARCOURT HOUSE GALLERY • 3 Fl, 10215-112 St • Main Gallery: gALerie ABsTrACTion: Jehra Patrick; until May 24 • Front Room Gallery: TWo-pArT invenTion: Adam Waldron-Blain; until May 24

JOHNSON GALLERY–South • 7711-85 St,

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TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE • 11211-142 St • telusworldofscienceedmonton.com • BoDy WorLDs & The CyCLe oF LiFe: Revealing the Symphony Within • Opens May 18

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA MUSEUMS • Enterprise Sq, 10230 Jasper Ave, 780.492.5834 • museums. ualberta.ca • siZe MATTers: Big Prints from around the World • Until Jun 29

VAAA GALLERY • 3rd Fl, 10215-112 St, 780.421.1731 • Gallery A: CoUnTing CroWs: Works

by Penny Corradine, Natalie Kurzuk, Kathryn Manry and Pam Weber • Until May 25 VASA GALLERY • 25 Sir Winston Churchill Ave, St. Albert, 780.460.5990 • vasa.ca • WeT pAinT: Works

by VASA members; May 2-Jun 1; opening: May 2, 1-4pm WEST END GALLERY • 12308 Jasper Ave • Artworks

by Pierre Giroux and Danièle Lemieux • May 11-23

LITERARY ARTERY • 9535 Jasper Ave, 780.441.6966 • Literary Saloon: reading series the 2nd Thu every month; Oct-May, 7pm (door)

rapidfiretheatre.com • Rapid Fire Theatre’s longform comedy show: improv formats, intricate narratives, and one-act plays • First three Sat every month, 10pm, until Jul • $12 (door or buy in adv at TIX on the Square)

die-nAsty • Varscona Theatre, 10329-83 Ave, 780.433.3399 • die-nasty.com • The live improvised soap opera • Every Mon, until May 27, 7:30pm (subject to change) • Tickets at the box office

FLIGHT OF THE VISCOUNT • Varscona Theatre, 10329-83 Ave • shadowtheatre.org • Shadow Theatre,

by David Belke • Noble born James Westerley’s carefree European tour is derailed when Maggie, a servant from back home, delivers news of his father’s death along with a demand that James immediately return home and claim his new title • Until May 19; Fri-Sat, 7:30pm: $27 (adult)/$24 (student/senior); Tue-Thu, 7:30 pm; Sun 2pm: $23 (adult)/$21 (student/ senior); Tue: 2 for 1; Sat mat: May 4: Pay-What-YouCan; Sat mat: May 11, 28: $16; $11 (under 18, any performance)

LET THE LIGHT OF DAY THROUGH • Roxy, 10708-124 St • attheroxy.com • By Collin Doyle.

Director, Bradley Moss, stars Lora Brovold and Jesse Gervais • Until May 5; Tue-Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm

MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT • Citadel's Shoctor Theatre, 9828-101A Ave, 780.425.1820 • Book and Lyrics by Eric Idle, Music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle, directed by Bob Baker, featuring John Ulyatt • Until May 19 • The Club: After Hours with the Spamalot Cast: Featuring members of the cast of Monty Python’s spamalot Susan Gilmour, Julien Arnold, John Ullyatt and more perform their favourite songs; May 3, 10:30pm-1am

MY BIG FAT EDMONTON WEDDING • Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 8882-180 St, WEM, 780..484.2424 • jubilations.ca • A huge family wedding with crazy relatives, a rookie wedding planner and a surprise mystery guest • Until Jun 16

SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL • Strathcona Christian Academy, 1011 Cloverbar Rd, Sherwood Park • Until May 5 • Tickets at 780.464.7127, scafinearts.com, door SNOUT • Transalta Arts Barns PCL Studio • Azimuth theatre • By Megan Dart, directed by Beth Dart, choreography by Ainsley Hillyard • Stiff scotch and ruby red lipstick. A savant and his dog. A criminal of sorts and an affair gone awry. Love and death and all that lays between • May 2-12

THE SOUL COLLECTOR • Westbury Theatre, 10330-84 Ave • Catalyst Theatre • Something unexpected happens that shatters Memory McQuaid's perfect life in the city of Frostbite Flats • Until May 12, 8pm • Tickets at TIX on the Square

THE SOUND OF MUSIC • Horizon Stage, 1001 Calahoo Road, Spruce Grove • horizonplayers.com, 780.962.8995 • The Horizon Players • The story of Maria, a young nun who is sent to be a governess to the seven Von Trapp children • May 2-4, May 9-11, 7:30pm, May 5, 1:30pm • $25 (adult)/$20 (student/ senior)

THEATRESPORTS • Citadel Theatre, 9828-101 A Ave • rapidfiretheatre.com • Improv • Every Fri, 7:30pm and 10pm

DISH

FEATURE // CHINESE

Chop Suey on the Prairies

Exhibit explores the history of Chinese restaurants in Alberta

// Meaghan Baxter

Until Apr 27, 2014 (9 am – 5 pm daily) Royal Alberta Museum, $5 – $28

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very small town in Alberta has a Chinese restaurant." It's a statement we're likely to have heard or even uttered ourselves at some point, and while it may not be true, it can't be denied that Chinese restaurants have become a fundamental staple in prairie culture.

And it's not just Alberta. In North America, Chinese restaurants outnumber all McDonald's, Burger Kings and KFCs combined. To pay homage to the culinary institution, from the

upscale banquet halls to quaint, family run hole-in-the-wall hidden gems, the Royal Alberta Museum is hosting Chop Suey on the Prairies: A History of Chinese Restaurants in Alberta. The exhibit was spearheaded by curator K Linda Tzang, and sets out to answer a multitude of questions as to how these businesses survived, what life was like for Chinese people in rural communities, why people continue to have such strong attachments to the restaurants and what is it about Alberta that's made it such a hub for them.

"People's attachments to those restaurants are much deeper than I ex-

pected," says Zhang, who relocated to Edmonton from Vancouver in 2005, and quickly began hearing about all the Chinese restaurants available in small towns. "You know, I'm just thinking restaurant; you have your favourite restaurant, but what does that mean? In city terms it's just a place you like to go and eat, but when we started looking at the rural Chinese restaurant experience, it was this deeper connection."

In the early days of Chinese restaurants in Alberta—with the earliest incarnations dating back to the 1890s— the businesses were not the form we

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have come to know today. There was no chow mein or green onion cakes, and certainly no ginger beef. Zhang explains that Chinese immigrants recognized a business opportunity in rural communities, where resources and amenities were scarce. The menus— which did not feature Chinese food until the '80s, as opposed to cities where it could be found as early as the '30s—were strictly Western dishes, and the restaurants became business centres for the community. In addition to serving meals, many of the early prairie Chinese restaurants became de facto post offices and banks.

In the case of the Skylark Cafe in Millet, AB, the restaurant became the dispatch for the volunteer fire department while Bing's Restaurant No 1 in Stony Plain, AB allowed school busses to drop children off at the restaurants after class, where they would wait for their parents to collect them.

"It wasn't about the food, so you started thinking, well what it is about them?" Zhang adds. "It's about the place that the Chinese were able to carve out for themselves in a rural environment and what they did was they employed a lot of ingenuity to create a space for themselves and that came from the fact that the restaurant was always more than a restaurant: it was a soda shop, it was an ice cream shop, it was a general store."

In addition to providing vital services to the community, the restaurants also became social hubs for the townspeople. Zhang notes that in

those days, the main social activity in rural areas was church every Sunday, but even then it would mean interacting with the same group of people.

However, the restaurants provided an opportunity to get to know people from other groups and cultures.

"It was a place where anyone could go and gather together regardless of who they were," Zhang continues.

"The Chinese people, because they were so subject to discrimination, they couldn't afford to discriminate themselves."

Much of this discrimination came from immigration laws, creating what Zhang explains as three distinct phases in the ownership of the Chinese restaurant, which in turn coincide with phases of Chinese-Canadian history. She explains that the first phase takes place from approximately the mid-1880s until the '60s, when the Chinese in Canada were subject to a number of discriminatory laws, limiting their opportunities. At the same time, this is when the Chinese began to look for ways to make a living in Canadian society, and this is when the roots of these small-town restaurants were established.

Oftentimes, Chinese restaurants have become synonymous with family ownership, but until the end of the Second World War, they were often run by bachelors who were unable to bring their families over because of immigration laws.

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Go south, way south South Africa continues its wine renaissance

Though it's often considered a New growers whose grapes were destined World wine region, South Africa's for either distillation or grape juice wine industry has been several cenconcentrate (of which South Africa turies in the making. Vines were first is still the world's biggest producer) planted in the 1650s by the so-called and crippling the small private growfather of South African wine, Jan van ers who were responsible for making Riebeeck, and from there the industhe only good-quality table wines. try progressed through several difSouth Africa has a Mediterranean ferent stages. Throughout the climate that's much cooler I D late 1700s and early 1800s, than what one normally I V VENI, a South African dessert considers when thinking wine called Constantia of Africa. This allows it to kly.com uewee (named for the region from grow the major European mel@v Mel which it hailed) was the grape varieties, though ey r P iestl drink of European aristocracy. only a handful have found Starting in the late 1800s, howevmuch success. The white variety er, South Africa's wine industry sufChenin Blanc is the country's flagship fered a series of setbacks: first phylwine, comprising over 17 percent of loxera (a vine disease that destroyed the country's total vineyard space. nearly three-quarters of the world's It's worthwhile to seek out South vineyards) and then the Anglo-Boer African Chenin for its refreshing high war, followed by the 1918 formation acidity and enticing floral aromas and of the KWV (Koöperatieve Wijnflavours of honey, white peach, marbouwers Vereniging van Zuid-Afrika zipan and tropical fruits.

Bpkt, or Co-operative Wine Growers' Association) and the decades under In terms of red grape varieties, apartheid.

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A smorgasbord of other varieties are planted throughout South Africa's regions, though so far none have been breakaway hits; Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec and Shiraz all grow fairly well, though only Shiraz has really made an impression thus far.

In recognition of South Africa's rich floral kingdom (the most diverse in the world), biodiversity is a huge focus for the wine industry; ecotourism walks hand-in-hand with wine tourism and the conscientious—not to mention savvy—growers have recognized this and responded accordingly, promoting and protecting the natural landscape in and around their vineyards.

Social factors also continue to play a large role in all of South Africa's industries, including wine—for centuries wine was largely the domain of the white minority, though there have been steps towards changing this, namely in the form of joint ventures and a growing black middle class.

Though still very much a newcomer to the contemporary wine industry, South Africa has an advantage over other New World countries in that it once occupied a place of great esteem amongst the world's fine wines; while its fall from grace was significant and enduring, it nonetheless has less of a climb than those wines from regions all but unknown for nearly two-thirds of South Africa's wine history. V Allesverloren Cabernet Sauvignon - $20

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Legislation and a number of the discriminatory laws began to change through the '60s and '80s, and Zhang says families began to not desire for their children to continue on in the business, and instead, look for better opportunities. Families began to move to larger communities, which caused a small decline in Chinese restaurants in the '70s and '80s until the new wave of immigrants arrived due to a change in immigration law. This is also the time when diners in rural communities began their introduction to Chinese food—although Western options were still offered on menus. Zhang notes that even today, the majority of Chinese food found on the prairies is Cantonese.

"Chinese food is a bit more diverse than just Cantonese food, and Chinese food in Alberta tends to be just a bit blander. The sauces aren't quite as strong, the flavours aren't quite as pronounced and it's a lot saucier," says Zhang, who is Northern Chinese—a type of cuisine rarely found on the prairies—and hadn't encountered an egg roll until she moved to Alberta.

The province has also put its own stamp on the cultural cuisine, with the Silver Inn in Calgary inventing ginger beef as a way to appease Western palettes. The dish has become something of a phenomenon, and while it may not be traditional, Zhang cautions against trying to deem food as "authentic" or "inauthentic."

"There is a difference between traditional Chinese food versus what I've termed as regional cuisine," she explains. "Chinese food is very regional, and it's because the cuisine is adaptable to whatever local ingredients there are, so what you get in Alberta is the Alberta version of Chinese food, which in the sort of Chinese food tradition is completely legitimate. That's how Chinese food has evolved, is through these local variations—so this is Alberta Chinese food."

Overall, the exhibit has been able to paint a clearer picture of the history

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of Chinese restaurants in Alberta, but there are questions that remain unanswered. Zhang says it is still unclear as to why the restaurants have survived and thrived on the prairies. There were other businesses that provided similar services, but she says there is an undeniable sense of affection people have when they talk about Chinese restaurants.

"The point of the Chinese restaurant on the prairies and the place that it made for itself was it was a socially-

neutral space," she says, noting that above all else, this story is a Canadian one. "There's no such thing as Chinese restaurants in China—they're just called restaurants. This story could not have happened anywhere, first of all outside of China, and second of all the things we've discovered are about living on the prairies ... we want you to take a fresh look at something you think you know the answer to."

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pring is trying its best to get here, and with the weather warming up, it means it's time for a wardrobe revamp. Take a cue from these local Edmontonians and try some creative layering, pops of colour, unique accessories and pairing everyday essentials with lux items.

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What are you wearing?

Leather motorcycle-style vest – Topman in Toronto Plaid shirt – vintage store in Toronto Levi's Red Tab Matchstick Knox pants – High Grade Clothing Sunglasses – Decadence Army green fabric worn as a "scarf" from Fabricland Marc Jacobs rain boots and backpack/bag from Marc by Marc Jacobs in NYC Studded ring – asos.com

What is your style?

If I had to describe my style, it would be modern

What is your spring must-have?

eclectic. I love to mix different pieces into one look,

You mean besides '60s-inspired sunglasses? You

and then wear them comfortably with a modern

must have coloured pants/slacks. Yes, I said slacks.

twist. I love the boho feeling, edgy rock looks, but at

I love to wear jeans, but I am trying to stay away

the same time preppy, sharp clothes and vintage tops

from wearing denim pants all the time—it's so

with heavy scarves. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are

boring. Everyone wears jeans all the time! Change

my sisters, so they are constantly taking tips from me

it up and have fun with it! Put on a pair of co-

and wearing clothes the way I would wear them. You

loured pants instead: tan, taupe, khaki, pastel co-

will also rarely catch me without sunglasses on.

lours. Lighten up! Keep the denim on the upper part of the body. Also, I love white button-up Oxford shirts right now. Clean and crisp.

What are you wearing?

Leather Pants – Thrifted Bag – Phillip Lim 3.1, Holt Renfrew Blouse – H&M Denim Vest – Thrifted Jewlery – Etsy, Club Monaco, Links of London, Tiffany & Co Boots – Jeffery Campbell

How would you describe your style?

What is your spring must-have?

A maxi skirt.

My outfits are usually thrown together on a whim; I guess some would call that effortless.

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What is your spring must-have?

Probably Claritin, or a comfortable spring jacket with lots of pockets.

What are you wearing?

Socks and undies – Joe Fresh, Superstore Shoes – Vans, Urban Outfitters Jeans - Levi's, Value Village Old Flower Shirt – Decadence Cord Jacket – Decadence Olympic Hat – Value Village

How would you describe your style?

Comfy, silly and impulsive.

What is your spring must-have?

A leather jacket and a pair of white Converse sneakers

What are you wearing?

Sandals – Jeffrey Campbell Mom jeans – Value Village Black blouse – H&M Necklace – Antique Market Leopard print jacket – Urban Outfitters

How would you describe your style?

A '90s mom with some spunk.

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What are you wearing?

Jeans – Levi's, Value Village Jean jacket – Levi's, Value Village Shirt – American Apparel Shoes – Aldo Ring – Decadence

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What is your spring must-have?

Milkshakes and my jean suit.

How would you describe your style?

My style is inspired by everything my eyes see. I'm very into the classic man look.

What are you wearing?

Scarf – Carolina Herrera (Madrid) Top – Zara Jeans – J Brand, Aritzia Boots – Opening Ceremony, The Room at The Bay Purse – Fendi, Thanx God I'm A VIP (Paris) Bracelet – Joe Fresh Earrings – Winners and Swarovski Rings –So Pretty, Coup Sunglasses – Michael Kors, Holt Renfrew

How would you describe your style?

Casual elegance: it's the easiness of basics like skinny jeans (my staple) combined with opulent pieces like a silk blouse and heels. Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele is a major influence. Her signature is mixing everyday essentials with high-fashion pieces.

What is your spring must-have?

A pair of Jenni Kayne D'Orsay flats.

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STYLE // HATS

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For your perusal: a round-up of the season's headwear options

o the sun's come out of hiding (sort of), warmth is replacing this long, drawn-out winter (sort of) and we're free of snow for the rest of another season (jinx!). Right?

This means you can finally ditch that weighty ushanka you've been donning all winter and start sporting the stylish headgear of your choice, free of weather restrictions. But where to begin? With a daunting array of lids one can top themselves off with, here's a tentative round-up of appropriate springtime headgear.

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Dreadlocks AKA: "The Au Naturel" While yes, dreadlocks are just plain ol' hair that's been styled into semi-permanent matted coils, they carry all the weight and emphasis of purchased headgear, right? Dreadlocks are commitment hair: showcasing a lifestyle that proudly declares to the world, "I'm probably into metal, reggae, or both."

Celebrity endorsement: Bob Marley, most of Korn, Whoopi Goldberg.

Toque AKA: "The Upstairs Sauna" Despite the end of winter, some diligent souls insist on keeping their heads well-heated in the name of style. If you can pull off a knit cap in the summer without rivulets of sweat running down your forehead, the effect is an effortless, Idon't-give-a-damn-what-season-it-is sort of cool. There's always the risk of overheating though, so be wary: nothing's less stylish than heat stroke.

Celebrity endorsement: Anyone (in the winter), skateboarders (in the summer).

Baseball cap AKA: "The Classic" This is what most people think of when they think: "hat." It's a safe, could-do-nowrong choice: nice brim, reversible—though that's not recommended if you're over the age of 16—and it comes in a wide variety of options (pick a team, pick a colour combo). Sure, you could make bolder choices for the top of your noggin, but there's also nothing wrong with betting on ol' reliable every once in a while.

Celebrity endorsement: Any baseball player. Note: backwards red hats are exclusively the territory of Fred Durst. He ruined it for everyone. You've been warned.

Balaclava AKA: "The Crime Spree" You're probably about to rob a bank or you're fully expecting another snowfall this week (am I right, everybody?). Sometimes it pays to be preemptive.

Celebrity endorsement: Graffiti artist The Bandit, burglars and/or tobogganers everywhere.

Bucket hat AKA: "The New Radical" Irish in its origins, the 360-degree sloped brim offers ideal protection for the sun. They're apparently called "giggle hats " in Australia though, so maybe take heed of that if you're attempting to approach one strictly for fashion's sake.

Celebrity endorsement: Dale Horvath (from The Walking Dead), Gregg Alexander.

Fedora AKA: "The Gangster" The fedora's a bit of a risky venture best approached with caution, unless you're either a time traveller from the Prohibition era, an Observer from Fringe or you're Johnny Depp and actually sort of pulling it off. Pay heed to the rest of your wardrobe: without regard for your full ensemble, a brimmed felt hat like this can make it seem like you're trying way too hard.

Celebrity endorsement: Johnny Depp, Justin Timberlake, Dick Tracy.

The Newsboy Cap AKA: "The extra, extra, read all about it!"

Once associated with the newspaper boys of the 19th century—why don't the people who hand out Metro and 24 wear these?—the cap's managed to carve a new niche as a casual style piece that's adaptable to a modern era.

Celebrity endorsement: Jay Gatsby, the cast of broadway hit The Newsboys, Vue Weekly graphic designer Charlie Biddiscombe.

Cowboy Hat AKA: "The Calgary" Donning headgear that measures its size in gallons usually means one of three things: one, it's July and you're at the Calgary Stampede; two, you're a real, bonafide cowboy or cowgirl (good on you!); three, you're a businessman involved with pipelines. Regardless, you'll conjure up some cowboy imagery no matter what else you're wearing.

Celebrity endorsement: Corb Lund.

Helmet AKA: "The Commuter" You're probably on a bike right now, or at least thinking about biking somewhere. Good for you.

Celebrity endorsement: Couriers of all stripes, bike polo players who value their brain functions.

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ell me, where has our Glory gone?"

The lyric poses a question that will remain unanswered for singersongwriter Lindsey Walker, who discovered she had an aunt she had never met—one who had lived on Vancouver's notorious East Side and was allegedly one of the women who disappeared at the hands of Robert Pickton. Her aunt Gloria was casually mentioned during a phone conversation with her father, and sent Walker on a search of her own to piece together what remained of a woman she would never know.

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exactly like my mom. That moment has been forever etched in my memory," recalls Walker, who had visited that area of Vancouver previously and heard about the Pickton trials on the news, but says it all seemed so foreign without a personal connection. "I tried to learn as much as I could and I contacted so many agencies ... by this time it was about 17 years after she disappeared and they were all so very nice, but they said, 'You do understand how much time has passed and there's not much we can really do, but we really appreciate the fact that you're concerned.' I felt very helpless because I at least wanted to get some closure for my family."

So Walker commemorated her aunt Gloria in the way she knew best. Her debut EP, aptly titled Our Glory, acts as an ode in its opening

title track before continuing on to encompass other facets of Walker's life including love, loss and moving forward. All four songs were written in the last year-and-a-half, which saw Walker weather her share of ups and downs—including a particularly difficult 2012 and the decision to move forward by taking advantage of every opportunity she could in 2013.

"I just feel that they really dig down into my soul and who I am," says Walker of the tracks, which she's taking on the road starting May 8 for a one-hundred-percent solo cross-country tour. "That's been part of this amazing journey I've been on, really knowing who I am and being confident enough to share that with people, so it's more me instead of who I think people want to see."

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Ivan & Alyosha Fri, May 3 (7 pm) With Jay Nash Pawn Shop, $11

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lot has changed for Ivan & Alyosha. The Seattle-based fourpiece started out as many bands do, playing for barely-filled venues and slogging along, trying to be heard. But the recent buzz around the band—which borrows its name from two characters in The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky— started humming a couple of years back at SXSW in Austin, TX, and Ivan & Alyosha released its debut full-length album All The Times We Had this past February. The buzz the band had already created built to full-on fanfare at this year's SXSW, and the crowds that were once dozens have transformed into sold-out shows across North America.

"I mean, psychologically, which is most of the battle I feel like on the road, it just kind of keeps everything positive and more upbeat," says vocalist/guitarist Tim Wilson between bites of a breakfast sandwich at a Starbucks somewhere in Pennsylvania—killing two birds with one stone, as he puts it. "You know, when you're going into a town you've never played and you're not familiar with and you're playing for 10 people, it can be kind of a challenge to play through that, but we certainly kind of see it all, which I think is why we're so grateful that people are showing up to see us now."

Wilson admits it feels like things are really working out for Ivan & Alyosha for the first time in its six-year history. He acknowledges there's the mindset the majority of the time among bands that one thing will make it explode, but it's much more of a slow burn that

causes growth. He knows the band still has a long way to go, but is content with its current state, and notes there's always something pulling them forward, including numerous festival dates this summer and continuing to promote the new album.

"What we set out to do was make an indie-rock record, y'know? Not make a folk record, not make a pop record; we didn't want it to be tame in any way or too crispy, too glossy, but we also wanted it to be something that was competitive in the world of popular music," he says of the album, which aims to capture the energy of Ivan & Alyosha's live shows.

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At the root of All The Times We've Had—a writing effort shared between Wilson and his brother Patrick—is perseverance and resilient spirituality that represents being in one's late 20s and early 30s with young families, trying to send a little money home and figure out this perplexing thing called life.

"I think there's a lot of tension and longing, but there's a lot of light to it as well," Wilson adds. "I feel like there's kind of a redemptive quality to our music. It's like you ask the question, but then you don't stop there: you keep going and keep on living and you keep on attempting to refine who you are as a human being. It's always kind of a constant struggle, y'know? When you feel like you've got it figured out something else comes up that makes you go, 'I'm a total idiot.' It's just trying to become a better man and make people watching us back home proud."

Formed: July 2009 Genre: Indie pop-rock Latest album: Ritual Tradition Habit (2013) Fun fact: Vocalist/guitarist Adam Nanji and rhythm guitarist Alex Andrew have known one another since they were five-years-old.

At home Morning: When I wake up, I like to ease into the day, which calls for a record like Days by Real Estate.

Noon: My afternoon pick-me-up is Beyoncé. Always Beyoncé. All the time.

Night: Zoning out and relaxing after a long day is priority. Vinyl Williams' record Lemniscate has been on rotation for me lately. Also, I can't get enough of Sean Nicholas Savages' song "You Changed Me." On the road Morning: I listen to the band that consistently gets me the most stoked to play shows: Deerhunter.

Monomania has been on repeat for me the last few weeks.

Noon: This hour of the day is usually spent driving endlessly to get to the next show. The band likes to keep things upbeat in the van in order to not get cabin fever. We're usually listening to top 40 or classic rock. The last tour we had Bruno Mars' "Locked Out Of Heaven" and Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way" on repeat.

Night: After a show, I need to listen to something to come down. The new Dirty Beaches soundtrack to Evan Prosofsky's film Waterpark is blowing my mind right now. William Basinski's The Disintegration Loops is also perfect. V

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Erica Viegas Thu, May 9 (7 pm) With Braden Gates The Club, Citadel Theatre, $20

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he word "unravel" brings to mind images of something coming undone, falling apart. However, Unravel, the long-awaited debut full-length album from local singer-songwriter Erica Viegas, shares quite the opposite through its stories of connections.

Viegas draws on observations from her daily surroundings to craft the stories within her lyrics, whether it's travellers meeting loved ones at an arrival gate or an elderly couple helping one another cross the street.

"I hope in writing stories of connection, it's something that can connect with people," Viegas says. "And because they're everyday experiences, I wrote them so they could be something people could relate to."

Unravel has been two years in the making, with Viegas juggling full-time work as well as the schedules of musicians and producers Russell Broom and Mike Lent. When Lent went on tour with Jan Arden for a couple of months, Viegas took advantage of that time to do some travelling of her own—a solo journey through Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

"That gave me a chance to see the

world in a different way and listen to new sounds and meet new people and kind of grab different stories along the way that I probably wouldn't have thought about as much if it was a tight timeline," she adds. "I really believe, and especially with this project, that things are done when they're supposed to be ... I had these tight timelines and I wanted to stick to them, and I had all these plans and I just find when you give things a bit of space they seem to fall together in a better way than trying to control the outcome—to a certain extent, or this could have taken 10 years to finish."

I could get away from some of that gruesome late-night navigation, that was probably a good thing," says Viegas, who will be accompanied by her brother and guitar player, Wayne.

"This is a great time in our lives where it worked for both of us to do it. Life is always changing, and I'm not sure how much longer it would be feasible to do something like this together."

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But Viegas' travels have just begun.

Following the release of Unravel, she'll be heading off on her first crossCanada tour—by train. She teamed up with Via Rail for the journey and will be playing shows not only in the towns she stops in, but on the train as well.

"I have been so used to hearing all my band and music friends talk about the gruesome drives and hours of touring Canada in a van that at first, after talking with VIA Rail and having them ask me to come onboard, I wondered if I would be missing out on something by going this way. But then I realized it is such a unique way to tour, and if

All set to ride the rails

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Radio From the Head: Late Night with Bill Eddins Fri, May 3 (9:30 pm) Who doesn't like a little indulgence every now and then? Here's a chance for a little of the musical variety with a match-up between pianist Christopher O'Riley, music director Bill Eddins and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. (Winspear Centre, $20 – $40)

Sean Burns Thu, May 2 (8 pm) Cold Beans and Broken Eggs—hungry yet?

Whip some up and dig into the third album from Ontario-based guitar and harmonicawailin' singer-songwriter Sean Burns. Or, go check him out tonight. (Artery)

Poets of Nature Sun, May 5 (3 pm) Another year's in the books for Cantilon Choirs. Catch the last performance of the season with 175 of the city's powerful classical voices. (McDougall United Church, $12 – $15)

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Lindsay Woolgar Quartet Tue, May 7 (7:30 pm) Upright or electric, Lindsay Woolgar can tear up a bass. The Grant MacEwan music grad is currently studying her Bachelor of Jazz Studies at the University of Manitoba, but is back for a quick stop in her home city. (Yardbird Suite, $5)

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Hawk & Steel

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ell, despite what our records sound like, we play way louder when than we probably need to," Peter Gardner says.

It's a familiar claim, but one the Hawk & Steel frontman can back up with a case study. A few weeks back, his band played a house show in Victoria alongside Edmonton's Slates; it was Sunday night in the middle of a residential area, but when the inevitable noise complaint arrived, it wasn't for the amped-up Albertan punks in the room.

"We were the ones that were stopped," Gardner recalls. "When [Slates] were playing, the cops drove by and they didn't stop them ... So, either we were playing way too loud—to be louder than Slates—or the Victoria Police Department are big Slates fans, and they hate us."

Discerning musical tastes of the law aside, in the first few moments of Hawk & Steel's debut, Danger Road, you'd be hard pressed to see how the band could out-loud a bunch of punks. It begins in downtempo singer-songwriter territory, with navel-gazing guitar strums and spacious bass lines forming the bedrock below a lone, gliding horn. But that opening belies

the bait-and-switch to come: a few tracks later it's thick into Ryan Adams territory, with shambling, alt-country electricguitar breakdowns and driving rock numbers.

Gardner finds that versatility to be among the band's virtues. Its members come from mismatched musical backgrounds: among Gardner's previous outfits is a "sorta jokey" hardcore band called Vegan Holocaust with Aiden Knight (key song title: "Time Traveling to Kill Hitler"), while drummer Jon Baglo also kits with a Pink Floyd cover band and guitarist Ian Johnson has a history of ska and punk—plenty of influences to pull on for Danger Road.

It's that path of uninhibited musicial possibilities that Gardner wants his band to continue down, especially live: he cites Attack in Black—the now-defunct rock band with a history of unpredictable live shows—as an ideal.

"You never really knew what to expect, going to see a show by them," he says. "Maybe they would play their slow songs, or maybe their fast songs. Maybe they would play a slow song fast for the first time ever. I love that idea. I love the idea of seeing a band 30 times, and every time is a bit different."

Fri, May 3 (9:30 pm) With Joanna Borromeo Artery, $10

First album I bought Alanis Morissette, Jagged Little Pill when I was around 11 years old.

A little bit of R&B, a little rock and a whole lot of soul are the driving forces behind local songstress Nuela Charles, who is taking her most recent album Aware across western Canada. Before wrapping it all up in Edmonton, she shared her Firsts, Lasts and Favourites with Vue.

First concert *NSYNC at Gloria Estefan's Caribbean Soul Concert at the Atlantis Resort when I lived in Nassau, Bahamas (2000).

Last album Phoenix, Bankrupt! I've been a fan of theirs since United was released in 2000.

Last concert I was just at Coachella 2013 Weekend One. Highlights include: Two Door Cinema Club, Phoenix, Pusha T, Janelle Monáe and Reignwolf.

Favourite album John Mayer, Continuum. I could listen to this album all day.

Favourite musical guilty pleasure Rihanna. V

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ACCENT EUROPEAN LOUNGE Braden Gates, Jake Ian ARTERY JP Hoe Sean Burns, Huckleberry; 8pm; $8 (adv) BLUES ON WHYTE Jason Elmore, Hoodoo Witch

(Shaved Posse) every Thu; 9pm-1am

OUTLAWS ROADHOUSE Wild Life Thursdays

LIT WINE BAR Elphida Trio; 8pm; no cover

RENDEZVOUS Metal night every Thu

NAKED CYBERCAFÉ AND BOARDGAME EMPORIUM Thu open stage: fully equipped stage, bring your instruments and your voices; gaming everyday

UNION HALL 3 Four All Thursdays: rock, dance, retro, top 40 with DJ Johnny Infamous

NEW WEST HOTEL Canadian Country Hall of Fame Guest host Bev Munro

ARTERY Nuela Charles, Joanna Borromeo; 8pm; $8 (adv)

NORTH GLENORA HALL Jam by Wild Rose Old Time Fiddlers every Thu; contact John Malka 780.447.5111 OVERTIME SHERWOOD PARK Jesse Peters (R&B, blues, jazz, Top 40); 9pm2am every Thu; no cover

FRI MAY 3 BLUE CHAIR CAFÉ Beth Portman Trio; 8:30pm; $10 BLUES ON WHYTE Jason Elmore, Hoodoo Witch

8pm; no cover LIZARD LOUNGE Rock 'n' roll open mic every Fri; 8:30pm; no cover NOORISH CAFÉ Bruce Ziff (banjo, Appalachian style) ON THE ROCKS Huge Fakers OVERTIME SHERWOOD PARK Dueling Piano's, all request live; 9pm-2am every Fri and Sat; no cover PAWN SHOP Early show: Ivan and Alyosha, Jay Nash, 7pm, $11 (adv at Blackbyrd); Late show: Cygnets (single release party), Wildways, Physical Copies; late night dance party; 9:30pm (door); 8p; $10 (adv at Blackbyrd)

BRIXX Hosted by Christian and Justin of the Canyon Rose Outfit: The Ultimate open stage, open jam, open turntables E: kevin@ starliteroom.ca for info

RIC’S GRILL Peter Belec (jazz); most Thursdays; 7-10pm

BRITTANY'S LOUNGE Velvet Hour: every weekday with Bill Bourne, Moses Gregg, Matt Blackie and guests; 4-7pm, no cover; Evening: Jack Marks (CD release of Blues Like These); 10pm-1am

THE RIG Every Thu Jam hosted by Loren Burnstick; 8:30pm-1am

BRIXX Silence Be Damned: Goth/Industrial with DJs Siborg and Gotthavok

CAFÉ HAVEN Music every Thu: Ariane Mahryke Lemire; 7pm

SHERLOCKS DT Derina Harvey

CAFÉ TIRAMISU Live music every Fri

RIVER CREE The Beach Boys; 7pm (door), 8pm (show); $59.50

SHERLOCKS–WEM Tony Dizon

CARROT COFFEEHOUSE Friday Night: Julie Jonas; 7:30pm

ROSE AND CROWN Dirty Pool

BRITTANY'S LOUNGE Velvet Hour: every weekday with Bill Bourne, Moses Gregg, Matt Blackie and guests; 4-7pm; no cover

CARROT COFFEEHOUSE Zoomers Thu afternoon open mic; 1-4pm COOK COUNTY Pony Up Thu: Country, Rock Anthems and Top 40 Classics with Mourning Wood THE BOWER Thu: Back to Mine: Hip hop, funk, soul, rare groove, disco and more with Junior Brown and DJ Mumps DRUID IRISH PUB DJ every Thu at 9pm EARLY STAGE SALOON– Stony Plain Open Jam Nights: Musicians are invited to come and join Jammin' Jeff Millar and Trish Jameson alternate hosting; $5 FANDANGO'S Thu Battle of the Bands; 9pm HAVEN SOCIAL CLUB Keith Harkin J R BAR AND GRILL Live Jam Thu; 9pm JAVA EXPRESS–Stony Plain Acoustic/singer songwriter the 1st and 3rd Thu each month, 7-10pm; no cover JEFFREY'S CAFÉ Giovana Bervian (Brazilian pop/ folk singer-songwriter); 8pm; $10 KELLY'S PUB Jameoke Night, karaoke with band the Nervous Flirts; every Thu, 8pm-12am L.B.'S PUB Open jam with Kenny Skoreyko, Fred LaRose and Gordy Mathews

RED PIANO Every Thu: Dueling pianos at 8pm

STUDIO MUSIC FOUNDATION Exciting Times Variety Show (comedians/Music) WUNDERBAR Zebra Pulse, Aerosol Constellation, Pigeon Breeders

DJs BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor: wtft w djwtf - rock 'n' roll, blues, indie; Wooftop Lounge: Musical flavas incl funk, indie, dance/ nu disco, breaks, drum and bass, house with DJ Gundam CENTURY ROOM Lucky 7: Retro '80s with house DJ every Thu; 7pm-close THE COMMON The Common Uncommon Thursday: Rotating Guests each week!

CROWN PUB Break Down Thu at the Crown: D&B with DJ Kaplmplx, DJ Atomik with guests DRUID IRISH PUB DJ every Thu; 9pm ELECTRIC RODEO–Spruce Grove DJ every Thu FILTHY MCNASTY’S Taking Back Thursdays KRUSH ULTRA LOUNGE Open stage; 7pm; no cover LEVEL 2 LOUNGE Funk Bunker Thursdays LUCKY 13 Industry Night every Fri ON THE ROCKS Salsaholic: every Thu; dance lessons at 8pm; salsa DJ to follow

CENTURY CASINO Suzy Bogguss Trio, Colleen Rae; 7pm (door), 8pm (show); $30 (adv at TIX on the Square)/$35 (door) THE CLUB–CITADEL The Club: After Hours with the Spamalot Cast: featuring members of the cast of Monty Python’s Spamalot Susan Gilmour, Julien Arnold, John Ullyatt and more perform their favourite songs; 10:30pm-1am DEVANEY'S Duff Robison DV8 RCW: Kroovy Rookers, the Bloody Hells, Fight to Swill, Raptor Strike, WMD ENCORE–WEM The Black Magic Mystical Wonder Tour: Kill the Noise EXPRESSIONZ CAFÉ Uptown Folk Club: Graham Guest, with friends Dave Babcock, Jeff Lisk, Chris Brzezicki; 7-11:30pm; $12 (adv at Alfie Myhre's, Acoustic Music Shop)/$15 (door) HAVEN SOCIAL CLUB Karla Adolphe, Lisa Nicole Grace, Morlove with Hannah Epperson HIGH RUN CLUB Dual Exhaust; 9pm; no cover HOGS DEN PUB Sinder Sparks Show; 8-12pm JEFFREY'S CAFÉ Louise Dawson (jazz, R' n' B); 9pm; $10 LB'S PUB Cool Dads LIT WINE BAR Elphida Trio;

PUB 1824 Wyddershynns (Celtic/rock); 9:30pm RED PIANO BAR Hottest dueling piano show featuring the Red Piano Players every Fri; 9pm-2am THE RIG Sophie andtThe Shufflehounds; 10pm-2am

SHERLOCKS DT Derina Harvey SHERLOCKS–WEM Tony Dizon STUDIO MUSIC FOUNDATION Dirty Wormz, 3 Headed Cobra, Born Stoned, Saintanik, Brothers Grimm, Rc Syndicate WUNDERBAR North Country Fair fundraiser : the McGowan Family Band, Krang, the Boxcar Bawlers, Swear by the Moon YARDBIRD SUITE CrossBorder Jazz Series: From Toronto/Halifax/Portland/ New York/Seattle: Tunnel Six; 8pm (door), 9pm (show); $18 (member)/$22 (guest) at Ticketmaster.ca

Classical BOGANI CAFÉ TGIF Social: A mix of Edmonton's Classical guitar musicians; bring your guitar and play too; all welcome WINSPEAR CENTRE Radio from the Head: Late Night with Bill Eddins; ESO, Chris O’Riley (piano); 9:30pm; $20-$40

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 THE COMMON Good

Fridays: nu disco, hip hop, indie, electro, dance with weekly local and visiting DJs on rotation plus residents Echo and Justin Foosh THE DRUID IRISH PUB DJ every Fri; 9pm ELECTRIC RODEO–Spruce Grove DJ every Fri FLUID LOUNGE R&B, hip hop and dancehall with DJ Aiden Jamali; every Fri LUCKY 13 Every Fri and Sat with resident DJ Chad Cook RED STAR Movin’ on Up: indie, rock, funk, soul, hip hop with DJ Gatto, DJ Mega Wattson; every Fri SET NIGHTCLUB Live SET Fridays: with DJ Tyco STARLITE ROOM KLUB OMFG SOU KAWAII ZEN LOUNGE Amplified Fridays: Dubstep, house, trance, electro, hip hop breaks with DJ Aeiou, DJ Loose Beats, DJ Poindexter; 9:30pm (door) SUITE 69 Release Your Inner Beast: Retro and Top 40 beats with DJ Suco; every Fri TEMPLE Silence be Damned: with DJs Gotthavok, Siborg, Nightroad; 9pm TREASURY In Style Fri: DJ Tyco and Ernest Ledi; no line no cover for ladies all night long UNION HALL Ladies Night every Fri Y AFTERHOURS Foundation Fridays

SAT MAY 4 ARTERY Lindsey Walker: (blues folk, Our Glory album release), Nuela Charles, guests; $12 (adv)/$15 (door) BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Hair of the Dog: Andrea White (live acoustic music every Sat); 4-6pm; no cover BLUE CHAIR CAFÉ Jim Findlay, Ruth Blais, Mike Williams; 8:30pm; donations BLUES ON WHYTE Every Sat afternoon: Jam with Back Door Dan; Evening: Jason Elmore, Hoodoo Witch BONNIE DOON HALL May Day Party: Notre Dame Des Bananes, (songs of peace and social justice, tribute to Woody Guthrie); 8pm (music); $11 TIX on the Square BRIXX BAR Early Show: Paul Kelly, Dan Kelly, 7pm; Late Show: The Drrrty Show, Oldbury, 9:30pm CARROT COFFEEHOUSE Sat Open mic; 7pm; $2 CASINO YELLOWHEAD Tennessee 3 (Johnny Cash tribute); 9pm

VENUE GUIDE ACCENT EUROPEAN LOUNGE 8223-104 St, 780.431.0179 ALE YARD TAP 13310-137 Ave ARTERY 9535 Jasper Ave BEULAH ALLIANCE CHURCH 17504-98A Ave BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE 10425-82 Ave, 780.439.1082 BLACKJACK'S ROADHOUSE– Nisku 2110 Sparrow Drive, Nisku, 780.986.8522 BLUE CHAIR CAFÉ 9624-76 Ave, 780.989.2861 BLUES ON WHYTE 10329-82 Ave, 780.439.3981 BOGANI CAFÉ 2023-111 St BOHEMIA 10217-97 St BONNIE DOON HALL 924093 St THE BOTHY 10124-124 St THE BOWER 10538 Jasper Ave, 780.423.425; info@ thebower.ca BRITTANY'S LOUNGE 1022597 St, 780.497.0011 BRIXX BAR 10030-102 St (downstairs), 780.428.1099 CAFÉ HAVEN 9 Sioux Rd, Sherwood Park, 780.417.5523, cafehaven.ca CAFÉ TIRAMISU 10750124 St CARROT COFFEEHOUSE 9351-118 Ave, 780.471.1580 CASINO EDMONTON 7055 Argylll Rd, 780.463.9467 CASINO YELLOWHEAD

12464-153 St, 780.424 9467 CENTURY CASINO 13103 Fort Rd, 780.643.4000 CHA ISLAND TEA CO 1033281 Ave, 780.757.2482 THE CLUB–CITADEL 9828101A Ave, 780.425.1820 COMMON 9910-109 St CROWN PUB 10709-109 St, 780.428.5618 DEVANEY’S IRISH PUB 901388 Ave, 780.465.4834 DRUID 11606 Jasper Ave, 780.454.9928 DUSTER’S PUB 6402-118 Ave, 780.474.5554 DV8 8307-99 St 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, 8882170 St EXPRESSIONZ CAFÉ 9938-70 Ave, 780.437.3667 FANDANGO'S 12912-50 St, fandangoslive.com FESTIVAL PLACE 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park, 780.449.3378 FIDDLER’S ROOST 890699 St FILTHY MCNASTY’S 1051182 Ave, 780.916.1557 FLUID LOUNGE 10888 Jasper

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Ave, 780.429.0700 HAVEN SOCIAL CLUB 15120A (basement), Stony Plain Rd, 780.756.6010 HELLENIC CANADIAN COMM 10450-116 St HOGS DEN PUB Yellow Head Tr, 142 St HOOLIGANZ 10704-124 St, 780.995.7110, 780.452.1168 IRISH SPORTS & SOCIAL SOCIETY 12546-126 St, 780.453.2249 J+H PUB (Overdraught 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 KNOX-METROPOLITAN UNITED CHURCH 8307-109 St L.B.’S PUB 23 Akins Dr, St Albert, 780.460.9100 LEVEL 2 LOUNGE 11607 Jasper Ave, 2nd Fl, 780.447.4495 LIT ITALIAN WINE BAR 10132-104 St LIZARD LOUNGE 13160-118 Ave NAKED CYBERCAFÉ AND BOARDGAME EMPORIUM 10303-108 St, 780.425.9730 NEWCASTLE PUB 6108-90 Ave, 780.490.1999 NEW CITY 8130 Gateway

Boulevard NOORISH CAFÉ 8440-109 St NORTH GLENORA HALL 13535-109A Ave O’BYRNE’S 10616-82 Ave, 780.414.6766 OLD TIMER'S CABIN 9430 Scona Rd ON THE ROCKS 11730 Jasper Ave, 780.482.4767 O2 JOES–North 13509-127 St, 780.451.7799 O2'S–West 11066-156 St, 780.448.2255 OVERTIME SHERWOOD PARK 100 Granada Blvd, Sherwood Park, 790.570.5588 PAWN SHOP 10551-82 Ave, Upstairs, 780.432.0814 PLEASANTVIEW COMMUNITY HALL 1086057 Ave PUB 1824 12402-118 Ave, 587.521.1824 RED LINE DINER–Spruce Grove 300 St Matthews Ave, Spruce Grove 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 10235101 St ST ANDREW'S UNITED CHURCH 9915-148 St SET NIGHTCLUB Next to Bourban St, 8882-170 St, WEM, Ph III, setnightclub.ca SOU KAWAII ZEN LOUNGE 12923-97 St, 780.758.5924 SPORTSMAN'S LOUNGE 8170-50 St STARLITE ROOM 10030-102 St, 780.428.1099 SUGAR FOOT BALLROOM 10545-81 Ave SUITE 69 2 Fl, 8232 Gateway Blvd, 780.439.6969 TREASURY 10004 Jasper Ave, 7870.990.1255, thetreasurey.ca 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 YESTERDAYS PUB 112, 205 Carnegie Dr, St Albert, 780.459.0295 ZEN LOUNGE 12923-97 St

THE CLUB Artists for Life: Wil; post-show concert with Audrey Ochoa and the Crashers, DJ stylings the Urban Monks; no minors; 7pm (concert); 9pm (balcony for $20 for post-show concert); $50 (adult)/$100 (VIPs); fundraiser for HIV Edmonton and Camp fYrefly hosted by JTMF West CROWN PUB Acoustic blues open stage with Marshall Lawrence, 2-6pm; Evening: Down to the Crown: Marshall Lawrence presents great blues with Trevor Duplessis, Mad Dog Blues Band, every Sat 10pm-2am, $5 (door) DEVANEY'S Derina Harvey DV8 The Belushis (Vancouver), Zero Cool, the Chokeouts EARLY STAGE SALOON– Stony Plain Sophie and the Shufflehounds; 9pm-1am EXPRESSIONZ CAFÉ Open stage jam with host Tommaso Zillio (Edmonton Guitar), last Sat each month, 2-5pm, admission by donation; Uptown Folk Club: workshop at 11am4pm FILTHY MCNASTY'S Seven Suns, the Implicate Order; 4pm; no cover GAS PUMP Saturday Homemade Jam: Mike Chenoweth; 3-6:30pm HAVEN SOCIAL CLUB Michael Dunn (album release party for the Moanin' After); $10 (door) HELLENIC CANADIAN COMM Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudz and the Blacks Spirits; 8pm (door), 10:30pm (music) HIGH RUN CLUB Dual Exhaust; 9pm; no cover IRISH SPORTS & SOCIAL SOCIETY Amie Weymes JEFFREY'S CAFÉ Luke and Tess Pretty (recording live) L.B.'S PUB Sat afternoon Jam with Gator and Friends; 5-9pm LOUISIANA PURCHASE Suchy Sister Saturdays: Amber, Renee or Stephanie with accompaniment; 9:3011:30pm; no cover NEW WEST HOTEL Country jam every Sat; 3-6pm O’BYRNE’S Live band every Sat, 3-7pm; DJ every Sat, 9:30pm OLD TIMER'S CABIN Edmonton Blues Society: Sabrina Weeks, Swing Cat Bounce; 7:30pm (door), 8pm (music); $10 (member)/$15 (guest) ON THE ROCKS Huge Fakers OVERTIME SHERWOOD PARK Dueling Piano's, all request live; 9pm-2am every Fri and Sat; no cover PUB 1824 Open stage Sat, hosted by South of Vanity; 1-6pm; Evening: Live band PUB 1824 Evening: Innertwine (rock), 9:30pm RED PIANO BAR Hottest dueling piano show featuring the Red Piano Players every Sat; 9pm-2am RENDEZVOUS PUB Kryosphere, Naraka, Terrorfist, Path to Extinction; 8pm (door), 9:30pm (show); $12 ROSE AND CROWN Dirty Pool SHAW CONFERENCE CENTRE Wonderland, Dash Berlin, Excision, W & W, guests; 8pm-6am; $72 (adv )/$82 (adv)/$99 (vip–express entry) at boodang.com/ tickets, Foosh (Whyte Ave), Shadified, White Oaks Square, Occulist (WEM) SHERLOCKS DT Derina Harvey SHERLOCKS–WEM Tony Dizon STARLITE ROOM Silent Line, These Colors Dont Run, Body Politic; 9pm; $12 (adv)/$15 (door)

STUDIO MUSIC FOUNDATION Eyeawake,Pale Blue Dot, No More Moments, Copsickle, Donny Stewart WUNDERBAR Royal Bison presents: Camembert, Otto Stalk, Book of Caverns YARDBIRD SUITE Littlebirds Big Band 25th Anniversary; 8pm (door), 9pm (show); $20 (member)/$24 (guest) at Ticketmaster.ca

Classical KNOX-METROPOLITAN UNITED CHURCH Songquest: Kokopelli Choir Association present Kikimasu and Shumayela; 3-5pm; $16 (adult)/$13 (student) at TIX on the Square WINSPEAR CENTRE ESO: Ravel and Sibelius: William Eddins (conductor), Christopher O’Riley (piano); 8pm; $28-$79 at Winspear box office

DJs BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor: The Menace Sessions: Alt Rock/Electro/ Trash with Miss Mannered; Wooftop: Sound It Up!: classic hip-hop 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 THE COMMON Get Down It's Saturday Night: House and disco and everything in between with resident Dane DRUID IRISH PUB DJ every Sat; 9pm ENCORE–WEM Every Sat: Sound and Light show; We are Saturdays: Kindergarten FLUID LOUNGE R&B, hip hop and dancehall with DJ Aiden Jamali; every Sat LEVEL 2 LOUNGE Collective Saturdays underground: House and Techno LUCKY 13 Every Fri and Sat with resident DJ Chad Cook NEWCASTLE PUB Top 40 requests every Sat with DJ Sheri PAWN SHOP Transmission Saturdays: 1/2 Way to Hallowe'en Costume Party 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 SOU KAWAII ZEN LOUNGE Your Famous Saturday with Crewshtopher, Tyler M 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 SUITE 69 Stella Saturday: retro, old school, top 40 beats with DJ Lazy, guests TEMPLE Oh Snap! Oh Snap with Degree, Cool Beans, Specialist, Spenny B and Mr. Nice Guy and Ten 0; every Sat 9pm

THE BOTHY Willhorse Exclusive (acoustic); 8-10pm; no cover CAFFREY'S–Sherwood Park The Sunday Blues Jam: hosted by Kevin and Rita McDade and the Grey Cats Blues Band, guests every week; 5-9pm; no cover CASINO EDMONTON Tennessee 3 (Johnny Cash's band), Bob Wootton; 9pm CHA ISLAND TEA CO Live on the Island: Rhea March hosts open mic and Songwriter's stage; starts with a jam session; every Sun, 7pm DEVANEY’S IRISH PUB Celtic Music with Devaney's House Band; 5-8pm DV8 Cinco De Mayo celebration; hosted by Alfredo Martinez FANDANGO'S Sun Industry Night: House mix with DJ JEZ LF NEWCASTLE PUB Sun Soul Service (acoustic jam): Willy James and Crawdad Cantera; 3-6:30pm O2 JOES–North Sunday Jam hosted by Andrew White; 4pm O’BYRNE’S Open mic every Sun; 9:30pm-1am Tim Harwill

BLACKJACK'S ROADHOUSE–Nisku Open mic every Sun hosted by Tim Lovett BLUE CHAIR CAFÉ Sunday Brunch: PM Bossa; 10am2:30pm; donations

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 BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor: Blue Jay’s Messy Nest: mod, brit pop, new wave, British rock with DJ Blue Jay CROWN PUB A Sexy Night with DJ Pheonix and MJ with Sleepless DJ, DJ Breeze and more every Mon; 9pm-2am

ATLANTIC TRAP AND GILL Open Mic with Ehren Flais

RED LINE DINER–Spruce Grove Open Mic; 4-8pm; every 2nd Sunday

BLUES ON WHYTE Alex Zayas

RICHARD'S PUB Sun Jam hosted by Better Us Than Strangers; 4-8pm THE RIG Every Sun Jam hosted by Better Us than Strangers; 5-9pm

Classical ALL SAINTS' ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL Colours of Love: Pro Coro; 2:30pm; $25 (student/senior)/$30 (adult) at Winspear box office MCDOUGALL UNITED CHURCH Poets of Nature: Cantilon present: KinderSingers, Primary Choir, Children’s Choir, Chamber Choir, Belle Canto Women’s Ensemble; 3pm; $16.75 (adv adult)/$13.75 (adv student) at TIX on the Square ST ANDREW'S UNITED CHURCH Rays of Dawn: Vocal Alchemy; 7pm; $16.75 (adv adult)/$13.75 (adv student/senior) at TIX on the Square WINSPEAR CENTRE Edmonton Youth Orchestra, Michael Massey (conductor), Gabrielle Despres, Anni Yu, violin (violin), Joshua Iverson (clarinet); 2pm; $15 (adult)/$10 (student/senior) at TIX on the Square

DJs 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

BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Sleeman Mon: live music monthly; no cover

(Christian singer songwriter, Light My Way Tour)

OVERTIME SHERWOOD PARK Monday Open Stage

OUTLAWS ROADHOUSE Cinco De Mayo; 8pm

Y AFTERHOURS Release Saturdays

BEULAH ALLIANCE CHURCH Dan Bremnes

ON THE ROCKS Willhorse (Southern rockers), the Blackstone; 9pm

TUE MAY 7

MON MAY 6

BEER HUNTER–St Albert Open stage/jam every Sun; 2-6pm

JUBILEE AUDITORIUM Charley Pride; 7:30pm

ON THE ROCKS Will Horse

UNION HALL Celebrity Saturdays: every Sat hosted

by DJ Johnny Infamous

SUN MAY 5

FESTIVAL PLACE 3rd Annual Azure Music Extravaganza: Azure Music Studio

BLUES ON WHYTE Alex Zayas BRITTANY'S LOUNGE Velvet Hour: every weekday with Bill Bourne, Moses Gregg, Matt Blackie and guests; 4-7pm; no cover DEVANEY'S IRISH PUB Singer/songwriter open stage every Mon; 8pm; host changes weekly DEVANEY'S Sean Hiliby FANDANGO'S Mon Blues Jam hosted by Marshall Lawrence; 8pm-midnight

BRITTANY'S LOUNGE Velvet Hour: every weekday with Bill Bourne, Moses Gregg, Matt Blackie and guests; 4-7pm; no cover

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Wilfred N & the Grown Men I'm in Love with the City (Zönik)  For a set of three songs, the latest record from Wilfred N & the Grown Men sure covers a lot of territory.

That's partly because the album is actually nine songs-long, constructed out of the initial three—"I'm in Love with the City," "I Don't Go Out" and "In a Minute x3"—along with four other versions of the title track and one more for each of the other two. That sort of repetition could very well drag a record down into a swirl of repetitiveness, but here the songs play out across

Lightning Swords of Death Baphometic Chaosium (Metal Blade)  Why wouldn't you want to listen to a band named Lightning Swords of Death? The name suggests something totally fucking rad, like naming your band The Fucking Champs.

such a wide range of sounds that it feels more like a familiar concept being developed throughout, alternating between construction and deconstruction as the songs are stretched out in inspired directions.

I'm in Love with the City is a dense album of sounds—synths, guitars, drums, samples and more—all used to increasingly hypnotic effect as the record spins towards its end. There's a distinct sense of movement to the album, with the complete three-song cycle playing out twice in a row before the final three variations of the title track— one coming in at 11-minutes long and the other two at seven-and-ahalf minutes—close the record out by building on the addictive vocal melody and developing the music around it in unexpected, fantastic ways. There are hidden depths to this album, and it's well worth getting lost within the music, letting the twists and turns lead the way through the maze of sounds.

Moon King Obsession II EP (One Big Silence) 

Grinding guitars, rapid-fire double kicks, indecipherable vocals, unintelligible text, a dude named Inverted Chris—yup, it's a black metal album.

Which is all well and good for LSOD, but it's not really nailing my cross: there are no surprises here. No hooks or changes that inspire you to bleed out a goat or burn a church, just that same old black magic with "haunting" tones between songs. As far as evil goes, it's pretty run-of-the-mill.

If you're a black metal devotee, there may be some things here to really grind your horns on, but if bang your head to things like melody, rhythm, solos and deadly riffs ... well, then, go listen to The Fucking Champs.

Moon King's Obsession II EP is a pleasantly raucous bit of noise-pop.

Made by Toronto duo Maddie Wilde and Walter Benjamin—whose brother Airick releases music as Pitchforkapproved Doldrums—Obsession II is a rousing evolution of the band's particular take on dreamy pop with driving guitar and washed-out vocals.

"Violence" and "Icarus" epitomize the Moon King sound, with Benjamin's voice echoing over the energetic guitar lines and sloppy drummachine beats. Closing track "Glass" reveals itself as one of the EP's best songs, layered with guitar and vocals, adding up to some beautiful noise.

Obsession II's problem is when Moon King takes its foot off the gas on the back half. "Almost Blue" drags on a touch too long and "Appel" is forgettable outside its gorgeous chorus. But this is because the group isn't interested in mining a successful musical formula but exploring a sound—which promises excitement for a future LP whenever they get around to making it.

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Pretty & Nice Golden Rules For Golden People (Sony) @VueWeekly: A lot of golden sugar with this thing. Finding it very difficult to make it through to a 2nd listen, even with the unconcealed Beatlemania.

Deerhunter Monomania (4AD) @VueWeekly: Really murky waters. Something like if the Stooges met up with Fugazi and Lou Reed decided to "sing."

Phoenix Bankrupt!

(Universal) @VueWeekly: With less straight-ahead pop "singles" than Wolfgang, the Phoenix Frenchmen have created more substantial sounds.

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Woodkid The Golden Age (Green United Music)  Yoann Lemoine, who has directed music videos by the likes of Katy Perry ("Teenage Dream"), Taylor Swift ("Back to December) and Lana Del Rey ("Born To Die"), couldn't be farther away from the first two of those artists' sounds as Woodkid. But if there's one carry-over from his direction to his music, it's in its cinematic scope: somewhat similar, I suppose, to Del Rey, but from a totally different perspective. The sounds collected on The Golden Age feel all set to soundtrack some modern sword-and-sandals classic rather than be heard purely aurally. The approach is unfettered tribal drums, huge, iron-feathered string swells and epic emotions. You could montage so hard to these songs. Nothing isn't epic here.

Yet for a guy who supposedly started making music because Richie Havens gave him a banjo, it's his voice that's the most alluring instrument at his disposal. Lemoine's vocals are confident, gorgeously deadpan and curiously close to a less-vibrating Antony Hegarty.

Any given song on here is dynamic, primal, muscular; as an album, it ultimately feels a little one note. With the exception of maybe "The Great Escape," and "Conquest of Spaces" every song on here basically puts the same elements through the same paces with little variation, all delivered with the humourless weight of a gladiator's sword (and even those two exceptions follow a similar tones). But a somewhat repetitive vibe can be forgiven when that sound is pretty ideosyncratic, and so well realized, on a debut.

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Lights Siberia Acoustic (Universal)  Without a synth or electronic beat to be found, Lights offers up a sonically juxtaposing incarnation of her 2011 release Siberia. A selection of the once dance-worthy tracks have been revamped into beautifully composed renditions of their former poppy selves.

Rather than be drowned out by a thumping beat, Lights' saccharine voice is front and centre, accompanied by often haunting instrumental melodies of cello, piano and acoustic guitar, making each song more intimate and emotional than their slick, glossy counterparts.

Guest appearances by Owl City frontman Adam Young on "Cactus in the Valley," Max Kerman of Arkells on the title track and Coeur de Pirate on "Peace Sign" add an extra dimension of harmony to an EP that evokes a more organic side of Lights. It's one that works remarkably well.

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tion with the Australian Patent Office. It was for a "circular transportation facilitation device." His claim was approved. He thus became the owner of the world's first and only patent for the wheel. So far, he has not tried to collect royalties from anyone who's using wheels. I nominate him to be your role model, Leo. May he inspire you to stamp your personal mark on a universal archetype or put your unique spin on something everyone knows and loves.

TAURUS (Apr 20 – May 20): Imagine you're in a large room full of costumes. It's like a masquerade store at Halloween, plus a storage area where a theatre troupe keeps the apparel its actors use to stage a wide variety of historical plays.

You have free reign here. You can try on different masks and wigs and disguises and get-ups. You can envision yourself living in different eras as various characters. If you like, you can even go out into the world wearing your alternate identities. Try this exercise, Taurus. It'll stimulate good ideas about some new self-images you might want to play with in real life.

VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sep 22): This may be the best week in a long time to practice the art of crazy wisdom.

And what is crazy wisdom? Here's how novelist Tom Robbins described it to Shambhala Sun: It's "a philosophical world-view that recommends swimming against the tide, cheerfully seizing the short end of the stick, embracing insecurity, honouring paradox, courting the unexpected, celebrating the unfamiliar, shunning orthodoxy, volunteering for tasks nobody else wants or dares to do and breaking taboos in order to destroy their power. It's the wisdom of those who turn the tables on despair by lampooning it and who neither seek authority nor submit to it." And why should you do any of that weird stuff? Robbins: "To enlarge the soul, light up the brain and liberate the spirit."

GEMINI (May 21 – Jun 20): Ray LaMontagne sings these lyrics in his tune "Empty": "I looked my demons in the eyes, laid bare my chest and said, 'Do your best to destroy me. I've been to hell and back so many times, I must admit you kind of bore me.'" I wouldn't be opposed to you delivering a message like that to your own demons, Gemini—with one caveat: leave out the "Do your best to destroy me" part. Simply peer into the glazed gaze of those shabby demons and say, "You bore me and I'm done with you. Bye-bye." And then walk away from them for good.

CANCER (Jun 21 – Jul 22): I know a devotee of Tibetan Buddhism who got an unexpected message from her teacher. He told her she has made such exemplary progress in her quest for enlightenment that she has earned the ultimate reward. When she dies many years from now, the teacher said she will enter nirvana! She will have no further karmic obligation to reincarnate into a new body in the future and will be forever excused from the struggle of living in the material world. Although her teacher meant this to be good news, she was heartbroken. She wants to keep reincarnating. Her joyous passion is to help relieve the suffering of her fellow humans. Can you guess what sign she is? Yes: a Cancerian. Like her, many of you are flirting with an odd and challenging choice between selfishness and selflessness.

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LIBRA (Sep 23 – Oct 22): "Why should we honour those that die upon the field of battle?" asked Irish poet William Butler Yeats. "A man may show as reckless a courage in entering into the abyss of himself."

A woman may show similar bravery, of course. In my astrological opinion, that's the noble adventure beckoning to you, Libra: a dive into the depths of your inner workings.

I hope that's the direction you go; I hope you don't take your stouthearted struggle out into the world around you. All the best action will be happening in that fertile hub known as your "soul."

SCORPIO (Oct 23 – Nov 21): Historical records suggest that ancient Greek philosopher Democritus went blind late in his life.

There are different stories about why. According to one account, he intentionally did it to himself by gazing too long into the sun. That was his perverse way of solving a vexing problem: it freed him from the torment of having to look upon gorgeous women who were no longer interested in or available to him because of his advanced age.

I hope you won't do anything like that, Scorpio. In fact, I suggest you take the opposite approach: keep your attention focused on things that stir your deep attraction, even if you think you can't have them for your own. Valuable lessons and unexpected rewards will emerge from such efforts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21): Search your memory, Sagittarius, and recall a time when you pushed yourself to your limits as you laboured over a task you cared about very much. At that time, you worked with extreme focus and intensity. You were rarely bored and never resentful about the enormous effort you had to expend. You loved throwing yourself into this test of willpower, which stretched your resourcefulness and compelled you to grow new capacities.

What was that epic breakthrough in your past? Once you know, move on to your next exercise: imagine a new assignment that fits this description and make plans to bring it into your life in the near future.

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YEG Vintage Sale Vintage lovers rejoice! We're having a yard sale! We'll be selling our lovely vintage wares including housewares, furniture, and clothing. We'll have retro tunes spinning all day plus coffee, tea, and vegan baked goodies! And if that wasn't enough to entice you, Janna Stewart will also be selling her gorgeous Cinder+Smoke creations. Come out and celebrate spring with us! Street Parking Only.

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CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19): Nairobi is Kenya's capital and the home of over three million urbanites. A few minutes' drive from the city centre, there's a 45-square-mile national park teeming with wildlife.

Rhinos and giraffes graze against a backdrop of skyscrapers. Lions and cheetahs pounce. Wildebeests roam and hyenas skulk. I suggest you borrow the spirit of that arrangement and invoke it in your own life. In other words, be highly civilized and smartly sophisticated part of the time; be wild and free the rest of the time. And be ready to go back and forth between the two modes with grace and ease.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18): In the wild, a tiger's diet consists entirely of meat. The big cat loves to feast on deer and wild boar and eats a variety of other animals, too.

The hunt is always solitary, never done in collaborative groups. That's why the creature's success rate is so low. A tiger snags the prey it's seeking only about five percent of the time. It sometimes has to wait two weeks between meals. Nevertheless, a tiger rarely starves. When it gets what it's after, it can devour 75 lbs of food in one sitting. According to my astrological analysis, Aquarius, you're like a tiger these days. You haven't had a lot of lucky strikes lately, but I suspect you will soon hit the jackpot.

PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20): The French word flaneur is a meme that refers to a person who strolls around the city at a leisurely pace, exploring whatever captivates her imagination. To the casual observer, the flaneur may seem to be a lazy time-waster with nothing important to do. But she is in fact motivated by one of the noblest emotions—pure curiosity—and is engaged in a quest to attract novel experiences, arouse fresh insights and seek new meaning. Sound fun? Well, congratulations, Pisces, because you have been selected as the Flaming Flaneur of the Zodiac for the next two weeks. Get out there and meander!

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ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 19): Are you afraid that you lack a crucial skill or aptitude? Do you have a goal that you're worried might be impossible to achieve because of this inadequacy? If so, now is a good time to make plans to fill in the gap. If you formulate such an intention, you will attract a benevolent push from the cosmos. Why spend another minute fretting about the consequences of your ignorance when you have more power than usual to correct that ignorance?

As a non-profit, SATS can serve more elders over 65 years who need help with volunteer led transportation, if we can find more volunteer drivers! Please think of giving Volunteer managed Rides to elders. You are needed 8:00 to 8:00 pm seven days a week for three hours at your convenience. Two to three days of notice, in advance of a volunteer given ride, is given. The elders always will be very appreciative of your time and your gas. For more details on gas re-imbursements call SATS at 780 732-1221 Come have fun, meet some really great people and help the CNIB too. We require volunteers on almost everyday of the week to help at various bingo hall locations around the city (WEM, Castledowns, south side). We pay for lunch or dinner and you give your time (4-6 hour shift).

You do not need any experience as everything will be taught to you and you will be completely supported. So call Christine at 780-953-1510 or email at christine.poirier@cnib.ca for more information Bingo is a smoke-free and friendly environment.

Help someone in crisis take that first step 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 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

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The 2013 Edmonton International Fringe Festival seeks volunteers to fill positions on a variety of teams. A minimum of 16 hours gets you a t-shirt,show opportunities, program guide, invite to the Wrap Party and more!

To apply online visit www.fringetheatre.ca or call the volunteer hotline at 780-409-1923 Room to Read is changing children's lives in the developing world through literacy and gender equality. Join us in planning events to support our work, and spreading the word about our amazing results.

Edmonton@roomtoread.org www.roomtoread.org SACE is recruiting volunteers for our 24 hour crisis line. Please visit our website: www.sace.ab.ca The Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) is the world's foremost television and digital media content creation event, bringing together over a thousand television professionals from dozens of countries. In a conference setting at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. As a beneficial catalyst for growth and prosperity in Canada's television industry, BANFF could not happen without our invaluable team of volunteers!

The event will be taking place from June 9 – 12, 2013. Please have a look at our website for more information. www.banffmediafestival.com WALK TO FIGHT ARTHRITIS June 9th at Laurier Park Event day volunteers needed, for more info or to register online please visit: www.walktofightarthritis.ca Walking is not easy for elders as their joints do not work well anymore...so we need younger walkers with a vehicle to help drive them to important appointments within Greater Edmonton area. We reimburse gas monies of $10.00 a trip! It is easy to help them! They make the walking and driving entertaining: Look up www.satsofedmonton.org or call 780 732-1221 and/ or drop in at 9907-108 Avenue to register to drive Welcome Home, a befriending program that provides companionship to recently rehoused individuals, is seeking volunteers to engage newly housed individuals in activities that reduce loneliness and isolation. Activities may include going for coffee, a walk, or a movie. Time commitment: 4-8 hours/ month for 6 months.

Contact: Jacqueline.Bass@catholicsocial services.ab.ca What happens during “The Most WONDERful Time of the Year”?

Find out when you volunteer for the 2013 International Children’s Festival, taking place May 28th – June 1st in St. Albert!

Individuals interested in volunteering at this year’s Festival are asked to attend the Volunteer Orientation on Wednesday, May 8th at 7pm at the Arden Theatre. All volunteers must be at least 12 years of age and willing to commit to at least three shifts over the course of the Festival. The deadline for volunteer registration is Friday, May 17th. A Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check is required for all volunteers and can be completed at the Orientation between 5:30pm – 7pm.

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Call for Featured Artists - 2014 The Allied Arts Council of Spruce Grove welcomes all Alberta Artists to submit a proposal as a Feature Artist for a solo or group show to be held at the Spruce Grove Art Gallery located in the Melcor Cultural Centre at 35 – 5th Avenue, Spruce Grove. The portion of our gallery dedicated to our Feature Artists is about 32 feet of wall space. Application dealine is June 30, 2013. For details on application criteria please visit www.alliedartscouncil.com CALL FOR PROPOSALS: VISUALEYEZ 2013 The fourteenth annual Visualeyez festival of performance art happens from 10–16 September 2013 in the downtown core of Edmonton, Alberta, exploring on the curatorial theme of Vulnerability.

A conversation that begins by asking artists to explore issues around the curatorial theme of Vulnerability on an individual level and to confront issues of access, the body and social anxiety.

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Canada T5K 1M7 Calling all singers who want to know how to maintain their voice as they age! The Alberta Choral Federation will be presenting a workshop led by Dr. Victoria Meredith on the adult singing voice. Applying the principles of exercise physiology to maintaining a healthy singing voice at any age, Dr. Victoria Meredith addresses challenges that singers tend to experience across time, as well as relationships between choral singing and various aspects of health. In this interactive session, participants will explore a wide range of vocal conditioning techniques that contribute to the preservation of the voice for a lifetime. For more information or to register, call the Alberta Choral Federation at (780) 488-7464.

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Registration deadline: May 10, 2013 EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (EIFF) : Call for Entries now OPEN! Alberta filmmakers and High School Student filmmakers pay no submission fee.

Accepting shorts, features, documentaries, animation, and a new category that will make you want to find a warm coat – “SNOW, MAN”.

Film submission deadline is June 15. Submit online at edmontonfilmfest.com

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Exhibition Opportunity: Edmonton (Bridge Songs) Bridge Songs is an arts experience combining original music and performance, spoken word, an album release and a visual art gallery.

We are currently seeking submissions of visual art for our gallery and short film, spoken word and drama (limited stage space) for performance.

Submissions should tie in to the event theme (see below). To submit a song, find our Call for Submission for songs online at bridgesongs.ca.

The event runs June 14th and 15th. Submissions must be received by May 19, 2013.

Prairie Wood Design Awards 2013 Call for nominations!

The Annual Prairie Wood Design Awards celebrate excellence in wood construction in the Prairie Region and the Territories.

Nomination forms and details are available online and are due June 15, 2013 wood-works.org/alberta

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Fun undies and smartphones Sex toys should go beyond imitating what humans can do

Durex made big news this week spots on your partner thump and viare totally unlike human touch. That by announcing that they are debrate. You can't make it caress your is true technological advancement. veloping a toy for long-distance partner, or stroke her, or grab and Is it better than human touch? Of couples. The new toy is underwear hold her. It can't do all the things a course not. It's completely different with sensors inside that can human hand can do. If she likes and that is exactly where the fun be controlled remotely by being poked repeatedly in comes in. smartphone, allowing you the same five spots, she'll All of the exciting things about sex to really reach out and love it, but that's just not with a person—the softness and om eekly.c touch someone. It's a cool how most people get off. warmth of skin, the scent of a lover's @vuew brenda a d idea, and judging by their body, the thrill of not quite known Bre er b r promo videos, it could be a The great potential in new ing what they're going to do next, e K lot of fun. But will it be sometechnologies is not in the possithe feel of arms around you—are all thing that couples will use and that bility of making sex toys that can do things that a toy will never be able will actually get them off? I doubt it. what people do, it's in the possibilto duplicate. I think it's time for comFor many years, companies have ity of making toys that can do things panies like Durex to stop trying to been pursuing the dream of making a toy that will mimic or replace The great potential in new technologies is not in human contact—either for longthe possibility of making sex toys that can do what distance couples or for solo use. people do, it's in the possibility of making toys that They think advanced technology can do things that people can't do. will get them there, but no matter how advanced the toy is, it always ends up being a slave to the limits of technology. When it comes to that people can't do. Technology replicate what human hands can do sex, no machine will ever be able to has allowed us to make vibrators and focus all of this amazing techdo the same things that a real permuch smaller, stronger, more duranology towards putting new and exson can do. ble, safer and quieter. We now have citing tools into those hands. V For example, there are five small sex toys that can be used in ways Brenda Kerber is a sexual health sensors in the Durex underwear. that no one had ever even thought educator who has worked with local When you touch a sensor on your of only 10 years ago. These technonot-for-profits since 1995. She is the phone, it makes the corresponding logical advances give us the chance owner of the Edmonton-based, sexone on the underwear thump and to have both solo and partner sex in positive adult toy boutique the Travvibrate. That's pretty cool, but all ways we can't do without toys and eling Tickle Trunk. you can do with it is make those five to experience types of pleasure that

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Move on from the ex-sex

Letting go of a former lover and letting a current lover do others while deployed I am a 23-year-old straight male. My guy will ever clear your bar, because ex-girlfriend and I started dating in I set the bar!" Do you think there is high school, when we were both 17, any chance that we will be together and continued dating until I broke up again? Am I nuts to still want this with her the summer after our freshgirl? man year in college because Her Ideal Mate E G things felt too serious. We A SAV continued to have sex, but There are six other contiI blocked out all my feelnents on this planet—six m o ekly.c vuewe ings for her while she was savagelove@ in addition to the one Dan open about still wanting to your ex-girlfriend currentSavage ly resides on—and my advice be with me. She started dating someone else sophomore year. I for you, HIM, is to pick any other realized then that I still wanted to continent and move there. Get. The. be with her and I broke down emoFuck. Away. From. Her. Not because tionally and made both our lives your ex is evil, HIM, but because this difficult while she was dating this relationship is over. She's not only new guy. I was a very unattractive seeing someone else, she's made it person then. clear that you're not her type. She's I also found out other details by not into sensitive, fashionable and snooping. I know that during the artistic types—she may not be into time we dated she faked orgasms entitled assholes, either—and it's with me. She didn't have one with time to take the hint that she's pracme until she introduced a vibratically pegging you with. tor the year I was having emotionThis relationship is never going to less sex with her after the breakup. be what it was because neither of This made me feel inadequate. Since you is ever going to be what you then, we have forgiven each other were—that is, you're never going to and tried several times to rekindle be 17 and in love for the very first our romantic relationship. Unfortime again. The bar you're talking tunately, while for me there is a about, HIM? Hormones set it, you sexual attraction, she says she is didn't. no longer attracted to me. I'm senAlso: it sounds like you behaved sitive, fashionable and artistic, and terribly after you dumped your ex. she tells me she's more attracted to When you wrote, "I made both our the "all-American-man" type. She is lives difficult," I read, "I stalked my currently dating someone long-disex." (Snooping after a breakup? tance and they have been together That's a stalker move.) And having for seven months. But we still talk "emotionless sex" with someone about "us," we still cuddle and who has "blocked out all [his] feelshe'll say things like, "When I think ings" for you—being treated like of growing old, I imagine doing so a Fleshlight by someone you still with you." She views our intimacy have feelings for—is rarely a pleasas "friendly," while I view it as more ant experience, HIM, and it must've romantic. I try to be a good friend, been particularly painful for your ex but hearing emotional crap about back when she still wanted to get her relationship makes me want to back together with your arty-farty scream, "WTF are you doing? No ass. So perhaps she's treating you

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this way—keeping you on call for cuddles, dropping hints about getting back together (in old age!), dumping "emotional crap" on you about her current boyfriend—in a subconscious effort to get revenge.

You tormented her then; she's tormenting you now.

But whatever her deal is, the bottom line is this: when two people aren't good to each other, when they're not good for each other, they should get the fuck away from each other.

My husband and I are both in our mid-20s. He's in the military and our relationship, though imperfect, is

can't bring myself to speak up, because I'm already so jealous of the people he might fuck while I'm on the opposite side of the world and unable to fuck him myself. Suddenly, the thought of my husband with someone else is nearly intolerable.

What would you do in this situation?

Worried I Fear Estrangement If my husband were about to deploy to a war zone, I would probably do what you're doing, WIFE: I would worry about sex—I would worry about the people who might want to fuck my deployed husband—because that would provoke less anxi-

Your husband may share your chief concern: it's one thing to think about your partner fucking someone else when you're around (and you're able to fuck your partner, too, and remind your partner why he's with you), and it's quite another thing to think about your partner fucking someone else when you're not around.

strong; we're both happy with—and good to—each other. Not long ago, we decided that a "monogamish" arrangement appealed to us both, and we renegotiated the terms of our relationship. He recently got orders for a year-long deployment and one of the many things we need to do before he leaves, I think, is have another conversation about nonmonogamy. I think we should adopt a "don't ask, don't tell" policy. I doubt I could tolerate the inevitable stress of this upcoming year if I were expected to abstain from sex for the duration. But it's unlikely that either of us would want to hear about the other's casual hookups when we're separated by nine time zones. Yet I

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ety than worrying about the people who might want to harm my deployed husband.

Talk to your husband, WIFE, and put that "don't ask, don't tell" policy on the table. Considering that you'll most likely have more opportunities than he will over the next 12 months, a DADT policy may be precisely what your husband wants while he's deployed. And share your feelings of jealousy with him.

Those feelings are not only normal and natural, WIFE, they're a good sign. It would be more worrisome if you didn't care who he fucked and he didn't care who you fucked.

And your husband may share your chief concern: it's one thing to think

about your partner fucking someone else when you're around (and you're able to fuck your partner, too, and remind your partner why he's with you), and it's quite another thing to think about your partner fucking someone else when you're not around.

Feelings of jealousy and insecurity can make a person feel like she's not cut out for a monogamish relationship. But it's working through those inevitable feelings of jealousy and insecurity—with your partner, not your sex-advice columnist—that proves you are cut out for one.

Good luck, WIFE, and I hope your husband comes home safe and sound.

If you have two friends, one male and one female, who are both married (not to each other) and looking for an affair, is it OK to put them in touch with each other? May I bring them together in the same way I would two single people—throw a party with lots of alcohol? The man is in a sexless marriage and wants to get laid. The woman is getting divorced and needs to get laid. Note: the man and I have sex every few months. It's awesome sex and he has a gorgeous body. I would like to offer this to my female friend, who could use it, but I'm not sure how he would feel about being passed around.

What should I do?

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