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This year marks an important milestone for our publication. Founded in 1949 as the voice of Downtown Vancouver, Westender celebrates 65 years of publishing what matters most to Vancouverites every week. Much has changed in that span, and Westender has grown along with this amazing city of ours. With that in mind, we now step forward with a bold new design that reflects the Vancouver of tomorrow. As Vancouver’s original alternative weekly newspaper, Westender strives to bring you stories you can’t find anywhere else. Stories focusing on Vancouver’s most fascinating personali-
ties and contentious issues, offering the inside scoop on what’s going down in our town. We are excited to welcome a chorus of new voices to help us accomplish that goal, like sex columnist Mish Way, music writer Louise Burns, and fitness guru Natalie Langston. Noted beer enthusiast Stephen Smysnuik will be serving up Vancouver’s first weekly craft beer column, while Michaela Morris will be pouring out her passion for wine. Of course, Westender still sports Vancouver’s deepest lineup of food writers, including Anya Levykh, Mijune Pak, and Patty Javier Gomez. When it comes to fashion
and style, Jennifer Scott will keep you ahead of all the latest trends. Kelsey Klassen offers a front row seat to the local arts scene. Insider Sabrina Furminger has her finger on the pulse of the BC film industry, while our film critics Thor Diakow and Curtis Woloschuk watch every terrible movie so you don’t have to. Westender will also feature a weekly entertainment and music calendar, so you can stay on top of everything that is happening every weekend. From Kitsilano to the East Village, from Mt. Pleasant to Coal Harbour, Westender is Everything Vancouver. –Robert Mangelsdorf, editor
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THINK OF THE SQUIRREL BUMS!
Ok, now that fall is here I’m a little concerned; concerned for the chipmunks at the tops of many local peaks. What gets me is people who feed them wasabi peas, gummy worms, and other assorted snacks. It is hard enough for humans to digest a wasabi pea, think of their wee bums! With fewer people hiking they might be happy not to be baited with caustic snacks or they are pissed off as they are addicted and can’t get their fix of burning or gummy anymore. I guess so this is not an issue next year, maybe people should stop feeding them food they don’t really need. On a personal note... I’m cute, you can feed me! –Keith Freeman
THANK A CITY WORKER
I wish to extend a great big THANK YOU to the city staff who maintain our parks and public places. I hope some of them read this. They regularly pick up litter in the parks, they replant the flower beds and keep them tidy, they keep the paths and trails clear of fallen leaves (and snow), they cut the grass and trim the trees, and so many other tasks. Here’s a suggestion for the rest of us: Next time you see city staff working to make our city so beautiful, take a few seconds to approach them and say “thank you”. Gratitude ought to be verbally expressed. –Alan
SHOP GOES THE EXTRA MILE
The Denman Market, a small convenience store at the corner of Barclay and Denman, gets a rave from me. This morning, I bought two very large containers of yellow chrysanthemums there. The woman behind the counter asked how far I was going with them. I answered, “About four blocks, but I will make two trips, if you don’t mind holding on to one pot for me.” She suggested that her father would be happy to carry them for me. And he did – all the way up to my condo door. This is amazing service! –Margaret Andrews
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Pressure builds to shut down Oppenheimer Park tent city MIKE HOWELL mhowell@vancourier.com
GUERRILLA ARTISTS STRIKE AGAIN
Guerrilla artists strike again, erecting a sculpture of a penguin wearing pink sunglasses at the same location near Clark and Grandview Highway that temporarily held a raunchy Satan statue. The Satan sculpture – complete with a massive red erection – was quickly removed by city workers last month after it appeared on an empty podium, which once housed a statue of Christopher Columbus before it was moved to Hastings Park. The penguin, sporting a bowtie along with the pink sunglasses, suffered the same fate as Satan before it, with city workers removing the artwork Tuesday afternoon. No one has claimed responsibility for either statue, and it’s not clear if the same artist was responsible for both. An online petition hosted by Change.org to bring back the original Satan statue has collected more than 2,600 signees, claiming that the City of Vancouver should be a “leader in investing in public art” and that reinstalling “Beelzebub-With-A-Boner,” would inspire and “stir public debate.” Petition organizer Darryl Greer states: “Just like the beloved Dude Chilling Park sign that was clandestinely installed and later allowed due to public pressure and support, the Giant Beelzebub-With-a-Boner statue should be reinstalled as a piece of public art and serve as a reminder that art is in the eye of the beholder and nothing more.” As one Change.org commenter, Dahlya Ruyg, writes, “If we have to succumb to people standing directly outside of SkyTrain stations (on public property) with megaphones, screeching Bible passages at us, I think a silent Satan statue is more than fair.” –Stephen Smysnuik
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Protesters at the Oppenheimer Park tent city are feeling the pressure to shut down their camp after the BC Supreme Court issued an order forcing them to remove fuel sources such as propane and take down tarps strung between tents. Meanwhile, an injunction to shut down the camp will be heard next week. Madam Justice Jennifer Duncan granted an interim order to have the tarps and fuel sources removed on Tuesday in BC Supreme Court after pointing out fire hazards at the camp identified by assistant fire chief Joe Foster in a court affidavit. However, Duncan postponed the Vancouver Park Board’s request for an injunction to dismantle the tent city to give lawyers acting on behalf of campers and organizers of the tent city more time to prepare arguments for what’s expected to be a two-day hearing beginning Oct. 6. Dan Wallace, one of the founders of the tent city, said the core group at the park has always agreed to work with the fire service and police department over concerns about camp, which has more than 200 tents
Audrey Seigl, Dan Wallace, and Brody Williams speak to reporters Tuesday on behalf of campers at Oppenheimer Park. A BC Supreme Court judge adjourned an injunction hearing until next Monday. Mike Howell photo pitched in the block-long park. But Wallace pointed out that he and others had several meetings with emergency personnel leading up to the court action. He said he didn’t think the park board’s request for an injunction was necessary. “The city has taken their position saying that there’s no actual central leadership, the camp is in complete chaos, well no, it’s not the
truth,” Wallace told reporters. “The camp is actually coming together and gelling together a lot more.” In Foster’s affidavit, he stated he observed campers pull a sleeping man from “a makeshift tepee structure” that was on fire. Foster said flame from a candle spread to cardboard and wood inside the structure. The man left the camp before he could be identified. Foster
also observed numerous fights, rats, bed bugs, tenants with buckets of urine and feces, and discarded, uncapped needles in the camp. Outside the court, Pivot lawyer DJ Larkin, who is representing three of the campers, said it will be “very challenging” for campers to comply with Duncan’s orders to remove fuel sources and take down
some of the tarps. The camp was set up in July to protest the lack of adequate housing in the city for low-income and homeless people. The city and BC Housing have worked with campers to move some of them into shelters and housing. The city announced last week that it reached a deal to open 157 units of temporary housing in the former Quality Inn at 1135 Howe that will open in November. Also, the city created another 70 shelter spots by transforming the former Kettle of Fish restaurant on Pacific Street into a shelter and finding space at the Union Gospel Mission. However, some of the campers have moved elsewhere in the city, forcing Park Board staff and Vancouver Police to close the entrance to Stanley Park on Sunday night, after campers from Oppenheimer Park relocated there. Staff said several fires had occurred in Stanley Park over the weekend, forcing them to close the park entrance on the north side of Georgia. However, after discussion with Park Board staff and VPD, the campers agreed to leave the park voluntarily. -Story courtesy of Vancouver Courier
City opens iconic buildings to the public for the first time KELSEY KLASSEN kklassen@westender.com
The doors to 20 of Vancouver’s most high-profile and hard-working buildings will be flung open for the public on Saturday, Oct. 4 for the inaugural Doors Open Vancouver city tour. The free, one-day event is an opportunity for the public to learn about civic services while experiencing Vancouver’s architectural, design, engineering and cultural heritage. Guided access will be provided between 10am
and 5pm to venues centred around three walkable clusters: Downtown, city hall, and the False Creek Flats. “We’re going to throw open the doors to many civic facilities that you don’t normally get to see as the general public,” said deputy city manager Sadhu Johnston, speaking to the press at the False Creek Energy Centre on Monday. “You’ll get a sense of what we do at those facilities, how they operate, and talk to some of the people at those facilities.” Highlights include behind-
the-scenes tours of City Hall, the Vancouver Police Department Mounted Unit, the Vancouver Parks Board office, Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services Training Centre, and Queen Elizabeth Theatre. “We know people aren’t going to get to see them all,” said Johnston, “so we really encourage people to visit the website and pick which neighbourhood they want to be in, and come pick a few of those buildings they want to check out.” Advance registration is also required in some cases.
Already popular in cities like New York, London, and Toronto, Doors Open Vancouver was a quick start action identified by the City of Vancouver’s Engaged City Task Force, and was organized in partnership with Urbanarium, Tourism Vancouver, Vancouver Heritage Foundation, Vancouver Public Space network, Cascadia Green Building Council, and more than 200 trained volunteers. Johnston added that, with the municipal election coming up on Nov. 15, he hopes
the event will connect residents with some of the more interesting work the city does. “A lot of people don’t know, ‘What does the province do?’ versus ‘What does the city do?’ and ‘How does the city work?’” said Johnston. “And so, with the upcoming election, it’s a great chance to fling open our doors and let people come into our facilities and learn about what the city does on a day-to-day basis.” The full list of participating buildings is at DoorsOpenVan.ca. W
Legendary club owner Drew Burns dies Drew Burns, the man who turned the Commodore Ballroom into one of the most important live music venues in the country, passed away this week. He was 81. Burns bought the Commodore in 1968, turning the big band hall into the live music juggernaut it is today by booking bands that would
go on to achieve superstardom like U2 and The Clash, and by taking chances on controversial acts like the Dead Kennedys in the early days of punk rock. Billboard magazine named the Commodore one of the 10 most influential clubs in North America, along with New York’s Bowery Ball-
room and San Francisco’s Fillmore. “Burns presented a litany of rock, blues, punk, folk, jazz, reggae, ska and world music bands from Vancouver and abroad that the city had never seen before,” says writer Aaron Chapman, who is working on a book about the Commodore’s storied history.
Burns sold the Commodore, which is now owned and operated by LiveNation, in 1996, and is immortalized as a “Showman” in the BC Entertainment Show Business Hall Star Walk on the sidewalk of Granville Street. –With files from Vancouver Courier
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‘Vancouver Confidential’ tops bestseller list KELSEY KLASSEN kklassen@westender.com
Apparently, if you endeavor to “plumb the shadows of civic memory” looking for untold stories, you find a bestseller. Vancouver Confidential, a sizzling collection of local historical essays, has shot to the top of the BC Bestsellers list its first week on the streets. “Most civic histories celebrate progress, industry, order, and vision,” says editor John Belshaw. “This isn’t one of those.” Between its covers, history enthusiast Tom Carter expounds on Vancouver’s entertainment czars; musician Aaron Chapman explores our “Fear of the Outside World”; journalist Jesse Donaldson examines the case of the Lovers’ Lane Marauder; researcher James Johnstone revisits old Strathcona through the eyes of long-time resident; blogger Lani Russwurm investigates the 1930s communist scare; and reporter Eve Lazarus probes police corruption. Elsewhere we have the case of Viola Woolridge on trial for her own murder; a 1931 Pender Street café murder/sui-
cide that resulted in a ban on the hiring of white waitresses in Chinatown; and other tales of the macabre. We caught up with Belshaw, to hear his inspiration for the book, and why he’s fascinated by the city’s history: There is a growing number of books dedicated to Vancouver’s sinful underworld past. Was it really that bad? How would it compare to paragons of corruption like Chicago? There’s obviously a question of scale. There were hardly 300,000 people in Greater Vancouver in 1931; there were 10 times that number in Chicago. Vancouver still isn’t that big. Pound for pound, ounce for ounce, however, I’d say that Vancouver had its truly villainous moments. Civic and police corruption was significant and the city attracted more than its share of drifters (as it still does). Being a port, the railway terminus, and close to the border [is] the triple-crown of opportunity for criminals. What was the inspiration for Confidential?
In 2011 my co-author, Diane Purvey, and I realized that there were all these historians working this patch of the city’s history, but they weren’t – for the most part – in the universities. They were running heritage tours, writing up house histories, painting great canvases with images of rain-soaked city streets. They were blogging about the past or making films about it. That’s where the project took off: Bringing together people who made it their career or their calling to spread the word about Vancouver’s history. The bigger question is: Why were all these folks interested in the period from about 1920 to 1960? Partly it’s generational, but I think it’s mainly a reaction to the disappearance of the old city. Vancouverites are scrambling to catch a glimpse of the things that made Vancouver, well, Vancouver. They’re excited to discover a city that barely slept, that was hopping every night with great music, and stylish nightclubs. In contrast to the bootlegging or gambling that has been prevalent in most
major cities at some point, was there a criminal racket that was truly unique to Vancouver? Prohibition-era bootlegging was an important part of the local illicit economy, but that was common to most border towns in Canada. One of my great-uncles ran rum into the States out of Trail. It was a national pastime. But Vancouver had three trademark rackets: Opium, gambling, and safecracking. Being a harbour town facing the Pacific, Vancouver was the main port of entry for drugs from Asia and it was probably more porous than Seattle in that sense. Gambling you find everywhere, but the rackets that were run out of Chinatown were distinctive to Vancouver and San Francisco. And the business of cracking safes in Vancouver was said to be especially good. The safes were said to be ‘soft’ and so were the cops. What are the treasure troves for exploring Vancouver’s history? The City Archives at Kits Point is great, as is the
Vancouver Public Library’s Northwest Room downtown. If you could combine elements of Vancouver’s history with the city as it stands today, what bygone gems would you resurrect? The State/Pantages Theatre on Hastings and the Palomar and Cave supper clubs downtown. I think the city is poorer without the Hastings Street of the 1950s and ‘60s. And trams and streetcars, definitely. I’d resurrect those guys in a trice.
As for people, I’d like it very much if we could roll back Dal Richards’ odometer so that he had another 60 years in him, but only if he took up clarinet again. Tom Carter got hold of a 1930s recording of Richards at the Palomar and that boy could play with the best of them. Of course, I’d love to have a beer with the late Jim Crookall, the photographer on whom my own chapter is based. Knowing all this, when you walk down the streets of Vancouver, can you help but see its ghosts? It’s true. Anyone who immerses themselves in the history of a place can mentally bend the temporal fabric enough to catch shadows. Being historically-minded allows you to see a place in a kind of depth. It’s like going from a 2D movie to a 3D movie, but without the noisy Michael Bay excesses. Recall that people have been living along Burrard Inlet for thousands of years. Vancouver is only one of many things that have happened here. It’s not one story, it’s thousands. W
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Designer Files: Rethinking the gallery wall Jennifer Scott A Good Chick to Know
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@Jennifer_AGCTK The past few years have seen wall décor trends lean toward a single statement art-piece in a room (often dramatically over- or under-sized), or a small pairing: Using one or two interesting choices rather than a full collection to style a room. As we move into fall décor and living spaces are transitioning into warmer, cozier places to relax and gather, I’m loving the corresponding return of the gallery wall. This once faux-pas method of hanging art became slightly tired a few years past, with seemingly every home displaying their family photos collaged up the staircase or down the hall; the return of the gallery style is seeing a much more playful approach and making a statement in a variety of homes. I popped into The Cross, Vancouver’s ‘design darling’ of boutiques, to check out their art displays and see what pieces they are pairing to show off the gallery appeal. Their strong mix of styles suited any décor, and their take on art walls was diverse, ranging from minimalist-chic to quirky-over-the-top. While many people consider the gallery style to mean a more random method of hanging frames – intentionally misaligned – there is some opportunity for structure within the new take. • Still playing with a variety of sizes, a uniform vertical
The Vancouver International Film Festival and Eco-Fashion Week have joined forces to produce a film series highlighting 2014’s most stylish films, each garnering significant global buzz during their premieres at festivals such as Cannes, Tribeca, the Berlinale, and Hot Docs. And if you pick up VIFF’s newly launched Style in Film passport ($99), you’ll have six different films to rock six different outfits at. This exclusive pass includes access to: Looking for Light: Jane Bown; a detailed portrait of England’s most famous photographer, who has worked with Mick Jagger, Queen Elizabeth, and John Lennon to name a few. Oct. 2, 7, 10 Unconventional arrangements of wall art can breathe new life into a room. Rob Newell photo hang of smaller canvases, for example, can be grounded by a larger piece. Although there is carefully planned placement within the smaller art, try hanging the larger painting slightly off-kilter to create visual interest and beat the ‘boxy’ feel. • A gallery wall doesn’t necessarily mean many pieces, either; some of my favourite collections are of just a few (pictured). I saw a number of different gallery-inspired trios on display in the store, and I’m loving how much versatility there is even within a small grouping. For example, a trio can be simple, chic and streamlined – when you play with a patterned or textured
wall as well as the scale of the artwork, a slick trio can be a total statement. Or, if subtlety is more your style, think about unusual placement. Groupings of three often become aligned; the third piece either completes a straight hang, or falls in line in a grid fashion. To break away from the expected, the third piece can be hung offside and seemingly unaware from the remaining two in order to substantiate the traditional ‘randomness’ of a gallery wall. In this case, consider using other items within the room, like an ornately framed mirror and a pretty bookshelf, to balance out the overall appeal. • For a large collection
used within the gallery wall motif, there are a few different approaches even still. To achieve a visually clean aesthetic while using a large number of pieces, think about how the art is framed: Uniform frames and matting allows the flexibility to add varying sizes, colours and content to a mass of artwork without feeling too cluttered. On the opposite end of the spectrum, there is a heavily eclectic approach that can be stunning. It amps up the organic, haphazard feel that gallery walls traditionally generate and brings in a dynamic new twist – found objects and mixed media. When you create a collection out of a blend of paintings, photography and
Keeping Broken Promises KELSEY KLASSEN kklassen@westender.com
Pop-up shop darling Karen La never intended to be a jewelry designer. The Broken Promises founder studied fine art at UBC, but a stint at a “cheesy” tourist shop in Gastown inspired her to rethink her career path. “It was really slow in the offseason, so our boss would get us to make beaded jewelry,” she recalls with a smile. La enjoyed working on the smaller scale, so she enrolled in a beginner silversmithing class at Mountain Gems. She didn’t make use of her new skill, however, until about three years
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ago, when a friend invited her to take part in a Christmas pop-up at Nouvelle Nouvelle. “She was like, ‘Make something!” La says. “For a month I didn’t know what I was going to make, and then I realized I know how to make jewelry.” She whipped up her first collection – a stunning series of geometric brass cutouts – which began a love affair with shapes that is a reoccurring theme in her work. The rings and necklaces were so popular, that the owner asked her to leave the remaining pieces at the store to sell. Now La splits her time between Broken Promises (a name her boyfriend cheekily
suggested), and designing for a high-profile local artist. With excellent programs like the Jewelry Art and Design program at Vancouver Community College churning out potential competition in vast numbers, La cheerily counters it’s actually more of a scene. “It’s super inclusive. Like a really fun little club,” she laughs, adding that she and her studiomates regularly have unofficial “jewellers meetings” at 33 Acres down the street. La will be the featured jewelry designer at Hey Jude’s fall vintage clothing pop-up at 196 Kingsway starting Oct. 8. The pop-up will run for the next 11 weeks. W
found items, framed pieces and raw canvas, the draw is huge. The key to achieving a successful design rather than an overwhelming cluster is to play heavily with scale. Mini ornate frames mixed with oversized found letters or unexpected items keeps the eye moving and constantly engaged. Whatever your approach to the gallery wall might be, I think the most important factor to keep in mind is having fun. Stay true to your own style; there is so much freedom within this new wave of gallery inspired walls that you can let your personality shine through. Don’t be shy – go big or go home... or, in this case, get home and go big! W
Advanced Style; a documentary on a handful of New York women – aged “between 50 and death” – who haven’t abandoned their flamboyant approaches to style. Oct. 3, 5 Hand Made with Love in France; a celebration of the artisans who create hautecouture outfits for Dior, Chanel, and Yves Saint Lauren. Oct. 4, 5, 10 God Help the Girl; a jubilant indie musical from Belle & Sebastian lynchpin Stuart Murdoch about three young Glaswegians starting a band. Run completed In the Name of My Daughter; Catherine Deneuve in her seventh collaboration with André Téchiné (Scene of the Crime, My Favourite Season) and stunningly costumed in quintessential ‘70s garb. Oct. 3, 7 The Two Faces of January; based on The Talented Mr. Ripley novelist Patricia Highsmith’s stylish thriller of the same name. Oct. 4, 7 The passport also grants VIP perks, such as an extra ticket to the advanced screening of Yves Saint Laurent Oct. 3, and an invitation to a pre-screening panel featuring Evan Ducharme and Eco Fashion Week’s Myriam Laroche; or, for the first 100 Style in Film Passport purchasers, an exclusive invitation to a VIP after-party hosted by Holt Renfrew, following the screening of Advanced Style on Oct. 5. –Kelsey Klassen
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Parallel 49 head brewer Graham With holds a handfull of Sterling hops grown at Sartori Cedar Ranch in Chilliwack. Rob Newell photo
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Gary Lohin knew he was on to something big in the ‘90s. He was working as the brew master for a North Vancouver brewpub (the name of which he requested not be published here) and, inspired by the trends gripping Oregon at the time, he created an India pale ale, aka IPA. This was a small brewpub, with no way to distribute the beer outside the bar itself, so few people knew about his IPAs. But the people in the know absolutely loved what he was making. “People started flocking to it. I knew it was a beer that you had to have, wherever
you go,” Lohin says. “From that point on, whatever brewer I was at, I had to have an IPA. It’s sort of like an ice cream maker – if you don’t have vanilla ice cream, you’re not worth your salt.” A decade later, Lohin helped launch BC craft beer’s profile as the brains behind one of the province’s most popular – and influential – beers: Central City’s Red Racer IPA. A distinctly West Coast IPA, like all IPAs in the region, it bears little resemblance to the beer originally developed in 19th century UK to quench the thirsts of English soldiers It’s won numerous awards, has earned distribution deals across North America and,
perhaps most important, lit a fire under the behinds of every other brewery in the province. “I never looked at it that way, though,” Lohin says. “I always felt we’re a leader in terms of that style. If we opened the door for more IPAs, then that’s great.”
WELCOME TO IPA NATION IPAs are the best-selling craft beer in the US, according to the Brewers Association, making up roughly one-fifth of craft beer sales in that country. Bart Watson, the Brewers Association’s staff economist, says IPAs are especially popu-
lar in the Pacific Northwest, which is likely due to the close proximity of the hops industry, centered in Yakima Valley, Washington. Hops are the female flowers derived from the hop plant, Humulus lupulus, which is closely related to cannabis. It has been used as a bittering agent as early as the 11th century. Technically anything can be used to flavour a brew (brewers have experimented with marigold and dandelion during hop shortages) but it won’t technically make beer, as we all know and understand it. Hops are essential for that process. The Chilliwack area was once a major source of hops in North America during
Prohibition, and was the largest cultivator of hops in the British Commonwealth in the 1940s. By the ‘80s, a complicated mix of politics and lower prices south of the border all but decimated the hops industry in BC, but recently farms like Sartori Cedar Ranch in Chilliwack have been sprouting to fill the craft brewers’ demand. Local production still pales in comparison to the Yakima Valley, however, which is home to some of the best, if not the best, hops in the world. The Cascade hop in particular, an aroma varietal with citrusy characteristics that was first used by Sierra Nevada in a pale ale, spurred
the American craft beer industry’s creative evolution. “The brewers there were amongst the first to really think about using hops and push the hops envelope,” Watson says. “Obviously, people did that in other parts of the country too, but I think we saw it as a mass movement in the Pacific Northwest first.” Comparable numbers for Canadian IPAs don’t exist – sales are proprietary in Canada and kept private – but anecdotal evidence suggests there’s a similar trend north of the border. Nearly all of BC’s 60+ craft breweries have an IPA in their portfolio. Red Racer IPA is Central City’s flagship beer.
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CRAFT BEER Ditto for Driftwood’s Fat Tug IPA, another highly influential BC beer. Phillips Brewing, the province’s most successful craft brewery, launches several new IPA products each year. So…why are IPAs so popular? “Well, they’re delicious,” says Matt Phillips, founder and president of Phillips Brewery. “IPAs have great flavour profile. You can have 10 different IPAs and every one of them is going to taste totally different, even to a fairly untrained palate.” And taste drives everything. The industry is fueled by the experimental whims of the brewers and their compulsion to improve on what they’ve created in the past. This has led to the creation of more craft beers, which are attracting more craft beer drinkers, which has led to the proliferation of craft breweries all across the province. IPAs in particular have developed as the premier beer of choice for craft brewers. Ken Beattie, president of the Craft Beer Guild, says that IPAs are a canvas, of sorts, that allows brewers to show off, to prove their worth in terms of taste. “There’s not a lot of sociological thought going on there, or research that there would be in big brewers,” Beattie says. “They kind of make what they want. Then they talk to customers, and customers seem to want IPAs.”
THE FLAVOUR WHEEL There’s a little something called the Flavour Wheel of Beer Nerdism. Have you heard of it? If so, there’s a good chance you’ve been talking to Chris Bjerrisgaard, co-founder of Craft Beer Week, marketing manager for Parallel 49, and the beer community’s most solicitous advocate. The man – bearded, bespectacled, and perpetually gripping a pint – has thought a great deal about the natural palate progression he’s seen almost every beer enthusiast go through during his six years working in the beer industry. It begins with lagers, (normally Molson, Labatt’s, or other macro brews). The palate then evolves to red or fruity ales, then on to pale ales. Then IPAs. On through bitters and stouts, and back around to (well-executed, German-style) lagers. IPAs are arguably the most important for beer enthusiasts. Almost universally, Bjerrisgaard says that, once the palate adjusts to the hops, IPAs are the beer that hooks people into craft beer culture. There’s a graduation, of sorts, from “beer drinker” to “devoted beer enthusiast.” “It’s the point where [beer drinkers] want to fly the flag,” Bjerrisgaard says. “In terms of the scene right now, and the maturity of the beer scene in British Columbia, we are in
THE TROUBLE WITH HOPS... Aromatic hops varietals such as Citra, Amarillo, Simcoe and Mosaic are essential to give those India pale ales, India session ales, and every hoppy beer their tasty kick. Acquiring these varietals, however, can be quite difficult. They’re proprietary, so only select farmers can grow them, which makes life difficult for new breweries just starting out. “It’s impossible,” says Nate Rayment, co-founder of Postmark Brewing, which opened up in June. “We ended up asking other breweries to help us out.” Don Moore, western sales specialist for Canada Malting, says there’s a minimum three-year wait on proprietary varieties, and it’s on a first-come-first-serve basis. There
the midst of that happening.” The popularity and healthy sales of IPAs, points to the fact that BC’s beer culture, like the individuals within it, are moving through the Flavour Wheel – and it’s currently set on India pale ales. In other words, IPAs are really freakin’ popular. For that, you can thank, in part, Nigel Springthorpe, co-founder of Alibi Room and Brassneck Brewery. He’s modest about this to the point of completely denying any responsibility, but it was through Alibi Room’s curation of local and provincial beers that Springthorpe helped shaped the palates of Vancouver-area beer drinkers. When Springthorpe opened Alibi Room in 2006, his goal was to have all locally and provincially brewed beers on tap under one roof. It wasn’t a simple task – he’d literally knock on doors of brewpubs that had no distribution plan of any kind, or even a keg to spare. He was persistent, though. This came at a critical time when the BC’s beer industry was just starting to find its footing. Like a radio DJ on the vanguard of some new musical trend, Springthorpe help spread the word (and flavours) of thirsty and eager beer fans looking for something more than what the macros had been offering.
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are really only so many hops to go around. “The hop guys [farmers] are struggling every year to meet the needs of the brewers,” Moore says. As the craft beer industry continues to grow at 18 per cent per year, hop farmers in Yakima Valley – the epicenter of hops cultivation in North America region – are planting new crops to meet demand, but they can’t yield the hops fast enough. Recently, farms in BC to sprung up to meet the demand, including Sartori Cedar Ranch, Chilliwack Hop Farms, and Left Fields Hops Farm in Sorrento. Persephone Brewing Co. in Gibsons has even taken the step to start growing their own hops on their 11-acre farm, with the hopes of eventually becoming self-sufficient. –SS
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And it was Red Racer IPA, originally called Empire IPA, which garnered the most attention, blowing quite a few minds (and taste buds) in the process. Eight years later, Red Racer IPA is the only beer that has remained consistently on tap at the Alibi Room. “This tells me, number one, it’s a great beer,” Springthorpe says. “Number two, [IPAs] are not a faddy thing, or a flash in the pan. From when it went on, that was the choice that everyone went for.” But is it?
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I’m leaning sideways against the bar at an East Vancouver dive, ordering a pint of Bomber Brewing ESB. If you’ve never heard of this beer, that’s OK. Neither have I. But I order it from the bartender with the authority of a man who has a deep and storied history with ESBs, as if he knows what “ESB” even means (he does not). “You want the strong one?” the bartender says. She’s stout, and German, and looks at me with a scowl one can easily mistake for intimidation. “Yes,” I say, fingering the tap, “I want this one.” “It’s very bitter. Have you tried it?” Why does that matter? “Yes,” I lie. “I’ll take the ESB.” Y’see, it’s my job in taking on this new column to learn everything I possibly can about local craft beer culture. So I order the only craft beer this bar has on tap. The bartender doesn’t know this, of course, and she seems adamant that I reconsider my choice. But why? Either way, it’s working. Should I have ordered this mysterious beer? Should I order a Coors instead? This line of questioning is not abnormal – like most writers, I’m neurotic and prone to selfdoubt. It’s why I drink beer in the first place. But I’m no expert on this subject – so why would I take
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THE NEXT BIG THING Intimidating bartenders be damned: Drink what you like and don’t be afraid to try something new! Or don’t. No pressure. this assignment on? Well, a) I’m bearded, and flannelled, and roughly the same age and of similar cultural inclination as the average brewer in this city; b) I’m fascinated by the craft beer culture; and c) I really, really like beer. All this to say I’m more worried than I logically should be that the ESB’s tremendous bitterness is for experts only, and will surely shrivel my mouth to resemble that of an embalmed Egyptian pharaoh. This is an irrational fear, but I think it’s a common one. I know people who are interested in craft beer, but are wary that the beers are undrinkable – that the extreme hop content of anything labeled “IPA” will burn the top layer of skin off their tongues, or at least offend their delicate
palates. And it’s true, a bad experience or two with an oatmeal stout or a triple IPA can turn people off the whole idea of craft beer for good. But there’s far more to the beer, and to the culture, than that. This column is for really anyone interested in craft beer, but especially for those who’ve been put off by ESBs, IPAs, or oatmeal stouts. This column is for anyone who’s let a bitter German bartender intimidate them into choosing Coors Light over something they might actually really enjoy. Ze German brings the beer. She’s scowling and I still have no idea why, but the beer is far smoother than she led me to believe, which, y’know, is a pleasant turn of events, indeed. W
“We’re in that hop market, but I think we’re on our way out of it. Saisons are a massive trend right now,” says Nate Rayment, managing director and co-founder of Postmark Brewing. “Everyone under the sun is doing one, and we can’t make enough of them. IPAs really aren’t the makeor-break brew for craft brewers that they once were. “It used to be a way for people to see what the new breweries are all about by trying the IPA,” Rayment says. “It would be the one thing that everyone would match up against all the breweries. Now, I think everyone’s a bit more educated on beer styles that it’s not necessarily the case any more. Indeed, Phillips says, despite the steady launch of new hoppy products, IPA sales make up a very small portion of their sales. 33 Acres brewing, easily one of the busiest tasting rooms in Vancouver, hasn’t bothered creating an IPA at all.
The Brassneck crew work hard to quench Vancouver’s thirst for hoppy brews. Rob Newell photo Postmark, which opened its doors just this summer, is focusing on “sessional” beers – easier to drink, with lower alcohol content. They’re marketing their pilsner as their flagship beer, waging their bets that they’re the next trend to sweep craft beer culture. Still, IPAs are an important beer for brewers and drinkers. Parallel 49 recently launched its new IPA, Filthy Dirty, which, with moderate hoppiness and tropical flavours, seems designed to sweep burgeoning beer nerds into the tasty embrace of IPA nation. Bjerrisgaard says, “Graham [With, Parallel 49’s head brewer] loves balance in his beers. Malt, hops, alcohol – it all needs to go nicely together. It’s kind of like, as much as we all like bacon, an entire meal composed of just a plate of bacon wouldn’t be that good,” Filthy Dirty is part of a seeming trend from brewers to mellow their IPAs to reach a broader audience. The intense bitterness is being traded in for balanced flavour that’s palatable for the thousands of new people discovering craft
beer every year. It’s just smart business. “You can’t go from drinking a lager to drinking a Fat Tug,” says Ken Beattie. “It won’t work for the average consumer. It’s too big of a leap. It’s like drinking table wine to zinfandels.You can’t get there right away.” W
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CRACKLE CRÈME 245 Union • Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11:30am-10pm CrackleCreme.com At first glance, Daniel Wong is not your typical bakery owner. First glances, however, can be – and often are – deceiving. The child of two bakers, Wong worked as an automotive painter for almost a decade. His dissatisfaction with his work – and his pronounced love of sweets – led him to culinary school, which in turn led him to open Crackle Crème (pronounced Crack-Le-Crème) in the burgeoning Union Street district of Chinatown a few short months ago. The rest isn’t history, but a sweet start. This little bakery-café is an unassuming spot, located right next to Harvest Community Foods, and down a few doors from The Parker and The Union. Concrete floors and walls, a few prints, a small open kitchen and a counter with a waffle iron are pretty much it for décor. And it works. The minimalist aesthetic is perfectly in keeping with the menu, which focuses (for now) on crème brulée and Belgian liège waffles. Doesn’t sound like much, but Wong is passionate about what he does, and it shows. The waffles are on the sweeter side, but don’t grate on the teeth. Instead of cane sugar, Wong uses a special imported Belgian beet sugar that isn’t normally available here (he special orders it). The irons are kept burning hot, meaning the waffles he creates on demand are slightly crispy and golden on the outside, but chewy and moist on the inside. It creates a light, sweet and fresh taste that balances perfectly with
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Daniel Wong, owner and operator of Crackle Crème, prepares a liège waffle with caramalized beet sugar. The pint-sized Chinatown bakery specializes in European desserts, including the best selection of crème brûlée in the city. Jennifer Gauthier photo the sauces he creates daily. The rhubarb and rosewater compote is tangy, tart and pleasantly sour. Pairing forkfuls with every bite was a wonderful experience. A dark chocolate-earl grey sauce was bittersweet and aromatic, happily strong on the tea flavour. If you don’t like Earl Grey in your chocolate, don’t order this, as it’s front and centre here. The crème brulées are the stars of the show. Permanent flavours include Madagascar
vanilla, Earl Grey, salted caramel, and black sesame. Then there are the daily selections that have included spiced pumpkin, honey lavender, mango-passionfruit, Ferrero Rocher, taro, and matcha. There’s also a vegan chocolate version. I’d recommend the flight of three for $7.50, which changes daily. Or just order however many you want for $5. Each is bruléed on the spot and the resulting crackle is perfect every time I’ve had
it. A baked cheesecake version one day was standout. Cheesecake doesn’t brulée well, so Wong adds a bit of crème as a top layer to facilitate a proper hardtop. Wong also makes his own ice cream, which comes in handy when you order a float (yup, those are on the menu too, although a coffee might be a better choice to balance out all the sugar). Crackle Crème might be small, but it’s creating mighty fine sweets, and Wong doesn’t
seem like the type to sit still, so menu expansion doesn’t seem unlikely. In the meanwhile, I think there’s a crème calling my name. Find Anya Levykh on Twitter @foodgirlfriday and Facebook. com/FoodGirlFriday. FoodGirlFriday.com Food: ★★★★★ Service: ★★★★★ Ambiance: ★★★★★ Value: ★★★★★ Overall: ★★★★★
Many dream of Oktoberfest in Munich, but few of us obviously ever make it. But stop crying in your can of Coors, OK? Take advantage of The Social Concierge’s highly ambitious plan to bring Munich to Vancouver.Yes, the folks behind Diner en Blanc and the Deighton Cup are kicking off the inaugural Harvest Haus this week, with a food and drink experience based on ye olde European harvest festivals. This weekend, the Social Concierge will transform Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza into the Bavarian-themed Harvest Haus Halle, with six sittings taking place over the weekend. “I wanted to do something that plays off all these traditional European harvest festivals of old, and give them a bit of a modern twist,” says the Social Concierge’s Tyson Villeneuve. The hall – sorry, halle – will include German-style long tables with a seating plan for the hundreds of attendees. There’ll be local breweries present along with European beers brought in for the event. Each attendee will be given a stein, which should certainly add to the European ambience, and will presumably be used to cheers each other with great merriment as we all break out in to song and spill beer on one another. But Villeneuve says the beer is just one aspect organizers want to highlight at Harvest Haus. “We want to bring that harvest culture, that aspect of food back to the forefront, as well as the beers,” he says. The event takes place Oct. 2-5, with general admissions tickets starting at $25. VIP tickets start at $40, which gets attendees access to the Bavarian Feast. Harvest-Haus.com –Stephen Smysnuik
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@FollowMeFoodie When most think of Quebec, big cities like Quebec City and Montreal come to mind. I love both for different reasons, but the region of La Mauricie remained a mystery, until recently. The La Mauricie region is halfway between Montreal and Quebec City, and I was invited to explore what they called “Quebec’s new food region.” I’m not sure if it was new as much as it was rich with agriculture and traditions, but I was pleased to discover the Cabane Chez Dany maple sugar shack, one of the key maple syrup producers in the area. I highly recommend a stop here for a family-style Québécois maple syrup-filled feast with maple ham, maple baked beans and pork, bacon omelette, an incredible pea soup, tourtière, addicting oreilles du crisse (deep-fried smoked pork jowls similar to chicharrón) eaten with maple syrup, fried potatoes, home-
Tourtière, maple ham, oreilles du crisse, and pea soup are just some of the traditional Québécois dishes found in La Mauricie. Mijune Pak photo made bread, maple pancakes, and more. Typically this meal is enjoyed during the spring when the sap starts flowing, but Cabane Chez Dany is open year round. It might feel a bit touristy once you see the menu offered in eight languages, but the food was home-cooked, the experience was affordable, and the ambiance was fun as you dine on communal tables right at the sugar shack. While getting your hands sticky with maple syrup is a must-do, the culinary adventures at the upscale
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even go with him. The soups are made with health in mind and ingredients chosen are carefully selected with natural medicinal qualities. It’s a Chinese philosophy Girard feels passionately about and it’s rare to see in a western or modern context. Le Baluchon also has an on-site sugar shack, but it opens only in the spring when maple sugar festivities start. Don’t forget to treat yourself to an outdoor massage (weather permitting), which takes place in a lovely tree house in the forest facing the waterfall, or on the riverbanks in a luxurious canopy hut. Forget the “Sounds of Nature” soundtrack, this is the real deal. • Find Mijune at the sold-out Amex Platinum Cardmember dinner at Hawksworth Restaurant on Sept. 30, judging the City of Vancouver United Way Chili Cook-off on Oct. 2, and co-hosting the “Passion for Pork” BC Sausage Making Competition at the Fraser Valley Food Show on Oct. 4. Find out more about Mijune at FollowMeFoodie.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram @followmefoodie.
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LILY ALLEN: British pop star performs. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $42.50 at Livenation.com, 1-855-985-5000, or any Ticketmaster outlets.
CAT POWER American singersongwriter Chan Marshall on tour to support her latest release, Sun. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $38.50 at NorthernTickets.com.
THE THURSTON MOORE BAND Former Sonic Youth frontman performs with indie rock legends Sebadoh. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $20 at at Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife, and TicketWeb.ca.
DAN BERN Prolific singer/ songwriter performs with T.Nile. 8pm at Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island. Tickets $20 at RogueFolk.bc.ca, or at Highlife Records, Prussin Music, and Rufus’ Guitar Shop.
THE PRETTY RECKLESS Gossip Girl star Taylor Momsen fronts this hard rock outfit from NYC. With guests Adelita’s Way and Falling Through April. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. All ages. Tickets $25 at NorthernTickets.com
FINK English singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer and DJ, on tour to support his latest release Hard Believer. With guest Douglas Dare. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $17 at TicketWeb.ca, as well as Red Cat, Zulu, and Highlife Records.
YACHT LA-based, electronic dance-pop band return to Vancouver with White Fang. 8pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $15 at Zulu, Red Cat, Highlife, Beat Street and TicketWeb.ca.
COMEDY BIG JAY OAKERSON Appearances on Comedy Underground with Dave Attell, FX’s Louie, Inside Amy Schumer & Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. $15 at TheComedyMix.com. TOP TALENT SHOWCASE Check out Vancouver’s next top comics as they develop their craft. 8pm at Yuk Yuk’s. $10 at YukYuks.com.
SLIM CESSNA’S AUTO CLUB Alternative Tentacles recording artists from Denver, with Ford Pier Vengence Trio. 8pm at Wise Hall. Tickets $20 at Wise Lounge, Highlife, Red Cat, and BrownPaperTickets.com. THEESATISFACTION Soulful funk-psychedelic duo from Seattle with guest Asha Moyo. 7pm at Electric Owl. Tickets $12 at TicketFly.com. REID JAMIESON “The male k.d. Lang” performs two sets of folk tunes from latest album, Juniper’s Kitchen. 8pm at St. James Hall. Tickets $20 at RogueFolk. bc.ca and Highlife Records, Prussin Music, and Rufus’ Guitar Shop. STEVE ADAMYK BAND Ottawa indie punks perform with local favourites Needles//Pins, The Mandates, and Fashionism. 9pm at the Astoria Pub. $10 at the door.
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COMEDY THEATRE/DANCE THE DAISY THEATRE Renowned puppeteer provocateur Ronnie Burkett with new variety acts and characters. 8pm at The Cultch, ages 19+. Tickets at TheCultch.com.
EVENTS FRONTIER FEMININITY: RODEO COWGIRLS IN BC The Herstory Cafe presents an illustrated talk by Mary-Ellen Kelm, author of A Wilder West, Rodeo in Western Canada. 7pm at City of Vancouver Archives (1150 Chesnut). Free, ages 19+.
TOMMY CAMPBELL Two-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee headlines, with James Ball and emcee Kyle Jones. Shows at 7 and 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk’s. Tickets from $19 at YukYuks.com.
ART OPENING BOOBIES & WIENERS: BIGGER & LONGER Another immature look at the nude with crass, explicit, cartoonish, odd, dirty, sexy art from mostly local artists. Viewer discretion advised. Opening reception from 7-11pm at Hot Art Wet City (2206 Main). Free admission, ages 19+.
MUSIC FROM THE OLD COUNTRY: GREAT BRITISH CLASSICS VSO principal cellist Ariel Barnes makes his VSO concerto début performing Elgar’s Cello Concerto. 8pm at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets $22-$60 at VancouverSymphony.ca. THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS: Vancouver’s indie rock darlings perform tunes from new album Brill Bruisers, with Pickwick and Cool TV. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets from $28.50 at LiveNation.com or any Ticketmaster outlets. MERCHANDISE Florida rock band on tour to support their latest release After The End, with guests Lower and Peace. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $14 at Red Cat and Zulu Records, and TicketWeb.ca.
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CARMEN Vancouver Opera presents Georges Bizet’s masterpiece. In French with English translations projected above the stage. 2:30pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets at VancouverOpera.ca
EDUCATING RITA Life-affirming story about a working-class hairdresser who enrolls in a literature course. Shows at 2 and 8pm at Granville Island Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Playing until Oct. 25.
4000 MILES Nicola Cavendish stars in this touching story about a sprightly 91-year-old New Yorker and her 21-year-old grandson. 2pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub. com. Playing until Oct. 12.
THE DAISY THEATRE Renowned puppeteer provocateur Ronnie Burkett with new variety acts and characters. 8pm at The Cultch, ages 19+. Tickets at TheCultch.com. Playing until Nov. 1.
EDUCATING RITA Life-affirming story about a working-class hairdresser who enrolls in a literature course. 2pm at Granville Island Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub. com. Playing until Oct. 25.
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NORM MACDONALD: Former Saturday Night Live star performs stand-up. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets at NorthernTickets.com.
HALLOWEEN LEAF CRAFTING Join Kim Hunter, Stanley Park Ecology Society’s artist in residence, to transform fallen leaves into Halloween creatures. Accompanied children ages 5-14. $25 for a family membership (includes 12 programs/year). To register, email ync@StanleyParkEcology.ca.
TOMMY CAMPBELL Two-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee headlines, with James Ball and emcee Kyle Jones. Shows at 7 and 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk’s. Tickets from $19 at YukYuks.com.
THEATRE/DANCE CARMEN Vancouver Opera presents Georges Bizet’s masterpiece. In French with English translations projected above the stage. 7:30pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets at VancouverOpera.ca. Playing until Oct. 5.
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4000 MILES Nicola Cavendish stars in this touching story about a sprightly 91-year-old New Yorker and her 21-year-old grandson. Shows at 2 and 8pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Playing until Oct. 12.
DOORS OPEN This one-day event lets the public get a behind-the-scenes look at 20 popular and iconic Vancouver buildings. 10am-5pm at various locations around the city. See DoorsOpenVan.ca for details. Free to attend.
THE DAISY THEATRE Renowned puppeteer provocateur Ronnie Burkett with new variety acts and characters. 8pm at The Cultch, ages 19+. Tickets at TheCultch.com. Playing until Nov. 1.
VANCOUVER ELECTRONIC ENSEMBLE Improvised performance as part of the Vancouver New Music Festival inspired by Jürgen Partenheimer’s exhibition Raven Diaries. 7pm at the Contemporary Art Gallery. Free admission.
COMEDY VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL IMPROV FESTIVAL Featuring 28 performances at Performance Works Theatre and Studio 1398 at Granville Island. Continues until Oct. 11. Tickets at VancouverImprovFest.com RAILWAY CLUB COMEDY NIGHT Featuring Kyle Bottom, Chris James, Ross Dauk, Brent Constantine, Randee Neumeyer, Mark Nesbitt, Dylan Williamson, and special guest Dylan Rhymer. Hosted by James Kennedy. 8:30pm at the Railway Club. $5 at the door. LAUGH GALLERY Graham Clark (CBC’s Debaters, Stop Podcasting Yourself) hosts this weekly comedy night. 9pm at Havana Restaurant (1212 Commercial). Tickets $5 at EventBrite.ca
COMEDY THE SUNDAY SERVICE Local improv group’s weekly live show features two halves of fast-paced, absurd, and hilarious improv. 9pm at The Fox Cabaret. $7 at the door.
EVENTS FEDORAS & FEATHER BOAS: CIRCUSWEST DAY AT THE TRACK Dress up and enjoy the racing and fun in support of CircusWest CirKids Bursary Fund. 1-4pm at Hastings Park Racecourse. Tickets $30 at CircusWest.com
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UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS ‘60s influenced psychedelic rock from Cambridge, UK, with Davana. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $18.50 at Scrape and TicketWeb.ca
CONSTANTINES Ontario rockers celebrate 10th anniversary with a cross-Canada tour. With guests Ladyhawk. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $25 at LiveNation.com and Red Cat Records.
DJ SHADOW & CUT CHEMIST Pioneering turntablists perform with Edan and Paten Locke. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $32.50 at LiveNation.com, or any Ticketmaster outlets.
CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR: THE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES The VSO presents Classical Mystery Tour, the world’s top Beatles tribute band. 8pm at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets $34-$65 at VancouverSymphony.ca.
UBC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Symphony performs Wagner, Haydn, and Bartok. 8pm at Chan Centre for Performing Arts. This is a free event; tickets available at box office from noon on the day of the performance.
ELUVEITIE Celtic folk music modernized in a unique way with modern styled melodic death metal, with TYR and Metsatoll. 7pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $25 available at Scrape, Ticketmaster, and LiveNation.com.
MUTUAL BENEFIT American folk-pop singer-songwriter. With special guests Julie Byrne and Colin Cowan & the Elastic Stars. 8pm at Media Club. Tickets $15 at TicketWeb.ca and Red Cat and Zulu Records.
RYAN ADAMS Alt-country rocker tours in support of self-titled 14th studio album. 7:30pm at the Orpheum Theatre. Tickets from $45 at TicketMaster.ca
COMEDY PROAM COMEDY Headliner Jon Schabl and emcee DeAnne Smith appear with Kai Benson, Dick Darrow, Hector Rivas, Ryan Gunther, Dennis Litonjua, Adam Nur, and Jenny Toews. 8:30 at Comedy Mix. Tickets $8 at the door.
THEATRE/DANCE CARRIE Cult rock musical based on Stephen King’s novel. Jericho Arts Centre. Tickets at TicketsTonight.com. Playing until Oct. 25. ON DEATH’S DOOR: PLAGUE OF THE ZOMBIE SYNDROME The Virtual Stage presents Andy Thompson’s all-new ghoulish, interactive, roving theatre adventure at a top secret location in Vancouver. Tickets start at $12.50 at TheVirtualStage.org/Tickets. Playing until Nov. 12.
COMEDY VANCOUVER THEATRE SPORTS LEAGUE Internationally renowned comedy improv presents the Superhero Show. Witness the bravery, the heroism, and the comedy. 7:30pm at the Improv Centre, Granville Island. Tickets at VTSL.com
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MY RABBI Comedic drama about two Canadian best friends who go on spiritual journeys that change their lives forever. A laugh out loud thought-provoking story about the lines that occur between faith and friendship. 8pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at FireHallArtsCentre.ca. Playing until Oct. 18. 4000 MILES Nicola Cavendish stars in this touching story about a sprightly 91-year-old New Yorker and her 21-yearold grandson. 7:30pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Playing until Oct. 12.
BUTT KAPINSKI Private eye Butt Kapinski invites you to co-star in a film noir fantasy. This filthy, funny, fully-interactive ride is riddled with sex, sin, shadows, and subterfuge. 8pm at The Cultch’s Culture Lab. Tickets at TheCultch.com. Playing until Oct. 11. CARRIE Cult rock musical based on Stephen King’s novel. Jericho Arts Centre. Tickets at TicketsTonight.com. Playing until Oct. 25.
EVENTS BEHIND THE SCENES AT BEATTY STREET DRILL HALL Heritage Vancouver presents a unique opportunity for a tour inside the hall and the regimental museum with archivist Colonel (retired) Keith Maxwell, and Honorary Major Cameron Cathcart. 630-830pm at Beatty Street Drill Hall (620 Beatty). Tickets $20 at HeritageVancouver.org
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COMEDY KYLE BOTTOM Standup comedian has performed at Vancouver’s International Comedy Festival, on Sirius XM Satellite Radio, and JFL’s Home Grown Comedy Competition. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.com. TOP TALENT SHOWCASE Check out Vancouver’s next top comics as they develop their craft. 8pm at Yuk Yuk’s. Tickets $10 at YukYuks.com.
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THEATRE/DANCE BLUE BOX Arts Club Theatre Company presents Blue Box, based on Chilean writer and performer Carmen Aguirre’s remarkable life. 8pm at Arts Club Revue Stage. Tickets at 604-6871644 or visit ArtsClub.com. RENT: SING WITH SOUL Produced by Jaclyn Tsuei and Xiang Gu in collaboration with director Craig Decarlo and music director Christopher King. 8pm at the Orpheum Annex. For tickets, call 1-877-840-0457 or visit TicketsTonight.TicketForce. com. Playing until Oct. 11. CARRIE Cult rock musical based on Stephen King’s novel. Jericho Arts Centre. Tickets at TicketsTonight.com. Playing until Oct. 25.
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THURSTON MOORE BAND Former Sonic Youth
frontman and Rolling Stone “Top 100” fodder Thurston Moore brings his lanky 6’6” frame to the Biltmore Friday to flog his first solo record since 2010’s Demolished Thoughts. Aspirationally titled The Best Day, and being toured with the album lineup up of James Sedwards (guitars), Deb Googe (My Bloody Valentine, bass), and Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth, drums), the ensuing rock ‘n’ roll dismantling will, if anything, be a bloody good night. Special Guests: Sebadoh Show: Oct. 3, 8pm, Biltmore Advance tickets: $20 (19+), available at TimbreConcerts.com, Red Cat, Zulu, and Highlife. –Kelsey Klassen
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HORSES Katayoon Yousefbigloo and Dan Geddes flip through the records in Horses, their new vinyl, art, and book store on Hastings. Rob Newell photo LOUISE BURNS music@westender.com
DAN MANGAN It’s been two years since we last saw Vancouver’s Dan Mangan, but, in addition to becoming a dad and recording a new album with his band Blacksmith, the Juno awardwinning musician has found time to score a film. Hector And The Search For Happiness is about a quirky psychiatrist, starring Simon Pegg, Rosamund Pike, and Christopher Plummer, and had its Canadian premiere last Friday. –KK
On a hungover summer day earlier this year, I found myself in Hastings Sunrise. Seeking sustenance and a caesar in Vancouver’s most rapidly rising neighbourhood, I stumbled across Horses Records, a small blink-andyou’ll-miss it record shop just off Nanaimo. Having only heard of this mythical place through word of mouth and of course, the internet, I went in, upon which I was warmly greeted by Dan Geddes – a familiar face from his work with local art rock band Peace. Geddes co-owns Horses
Records with Katayoon Yousefbigloo, who plays bass in Other Jesus and is an active member of the Red Gate Art Society. The room was full of new and used records, each one striking a chord in my dehydrated heart. I picked up the soundtrack to Lost Boys on vinyl and vowed to return immediately. I mean… Lost Boys soundtrack on vinyl? Sold! Since opening in July, Horses has already made its mark in an art and music scene that feels ever thriving, but often neglected. So how and where did Horses come from? “What precipitated the beginning of Horses was the
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CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR Think of it as the best
show the Beatles never did. The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents four worldrenowned musicians performing more than two dozen Beatles songs, note-for-note, exactly as they were originally recorded. Show: Oct. 8, 8pm, Orpheum Tickets: $45-$65, available at VancouverSymphony.ca or by calling 604.876.3434. –KK
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Caribou, known to his mother as Dan Snaith, seems to be feeling pretty good these days. Our Love is Caribou’s sixth studio album, and his most life-affirming yet. It is psychedelia joining hands with R&B and dancing to EDM at some joyful rave. Influenced by his recent journey into parenthood, as well as an urge to create music people can dance to, Our Love delivers with 10 tracks of pure aural bliss. Our Love begins with the banger “Can’t Do Without You”, a song one could imagine hearing on
common dream of opening a record store,” says Geddes, “but also not being satisfied in our jobs otherwise, but still wanting to make money being around something that we loved. And trying to combine them all into one thing.” And yes, the name is a Patti Smith reference. Not only is Horses a perfectly curated record store (partly a reflection of the owners’ taste), it is additionally a book store (specializing in poetry, and biographies of musicians and poets alike), art gallery, and part time venue (where they host an average of two shows a month). “The ambition there was always to have intimate
memorable shows rather than just having shows all the time,” Geddes explained. But just as important as the musical and literary vein of Horses is the art. Yousefbigloo describes their vision for the gallery: “There’s one artist every month. They do the art show, the window display, and we make a mix cassette tape for them. It’s more of an allencompassing art show.” You can buy these delightful cassettes in their cassettetape-vending-machine, one they hope to fill with trinkets of art from past featured artists as well. In addition to music and art, Horses hope to eventu-
most coherent and danceable record to date, putting down the head phones and getting back to that joyous rave. –Louise Burns
Calder, Jeffrey Mitchelmore of Gold & Youth and more. Opener “Downtown” starts with a pulsing beat and metallic synth hook, complimented by introspective lyrics (just a second while I fix my whole life), delivered with a Jarvis Cocker-esque mellow swagger. The song opens up to a psychedelic sunburst of guitar, arguably one of 2014’s greatest musical moments. “The Weight” is a harmony fuelled revelation, more Bowie than The Band, whereas tracks like “River Cruise” and “Feel Sleep Aliens” venture into the land of experimental ambiance and, dare I say, EDM. “Working Man’s Blues” is the final opus. Girl group
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Superclass (Dine Alone) Daft Punk’s 2001 release Discovery. “Second Chance” features the feathery elegant vocals of Jessy Lanza giving us a sexy slow jam to break up the album, and songs like “Dive” and “Mars” seem sample-ready, laden with electronic ear worms. One could say this is Caribou’s “coming out” album. Gone are the days of bedroom psychedelia; this is his
Jeffrey Innes is best known for being frontman to rockers Yukon Blonde, but with the release of his new project High Ends, that may be about to change. Superclass is a fully realized album full of electronically driven production, new wave hooks and laid back rhythms, made with the helping hands of producer Colin Stewart, Ladyhawk’s Darcy Hancock, Kathryn
ally expand into the world of written word, with literary events and book readings. Geddes elaborates: “I would like more literary events. I studied literature and I’m a writer to a certain extent, but I’ve never had really strong ties with the local literary community, and I would like to.” I never found my caesar that day, but instead a new neighbourhood treasure to sooth even the most haggard of souls. Horses proves itself a welcome newcomer to not only Hastings Sunrise, but the entire city, providing a space where (as their tumblr suggests) you can buy, sell, and loiter. W
backup vocals, anthemic rock instrumentation and blue collar sentiment create one of the albums highlights. Side projects can often sound like a confused teenager, but Superclass triumphs as a fully formed adult. Your older, cooler brother with wisdom, swagger and of course, superclass. –LB Rating: ★★★★★
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When a sailor comes ashore New art exhibition explores Vancouver’s role as a port city KELSEY KLASSEN kklassen@westender.com
Cate Rimmer has spent three years immersing herself in the meaning and mystery of Vancouver’s waterways. Under the umbrella project The Voyage, or ThreeYears at Sea, Rimmer has explored lighthouses, ill-fated voyages, underwater secrets, shipping politics, sea lore, famous passages, and now, Vancouver’s role as a port city and its relation with the maritime worker. But Rimmer is not a professional historian, or a marine researcher, or a sailor, or an economist. She is an art gallery curator. In her new Satellite Gallery exhibition, entitled The Port / Matthew Buckingham: Obscure Moorings, Rimmer brings together film and found objects to put the maritime worker,
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the port city and, by extension, the maritime worker’s place within the urban economy in context. Rimmer says she approached Buckingham, a New York-based artist, for her six-part-series finale when she heard he had made one of his trademark films on her subject of choice: The sea. A wordless art piece based on Herman Melville’s short story Daniel Orme, it follows a sailor’s last days in Liverpool, a once-vital seaport which, like Vancouver, is being dramatically redefined by social and global economic change. “I was interested in what happens to sailors when they come to port,” explains Rimmer, “so [Buckingham] took that and connected to the shifting history of a historic seaport like Liverpool, where it’s no longer about shipping. “What happens to that city?” she asks. Conflicts between maritime workers and business interests are also explored, as are the ways in which many of the
MY RABBI The Firehall’s season opens with My Rabbi (Oct 7 -18), a Canadian story – co-created by Kayvon Kelly and Joel Bernbaum – which explores the friendship between two boys on either side of the Jewish/Muslim cultural divide. Tickets are $29. FirehallArtsCentre.ca
Matthew Buckingham’s latest art film installation explores how seaports around the world are being redefined by social and economic change. Photo courtesy of the artist traditional functions of a port are increasingly at odds with the escalating economic value of waterfront property. Physically, this wave of change is manifested in the exhibition as a massive curvilinear platform on which viewers sit while watching the film. As a companion project, Rimmer has also highlighted long-forgotten social spaces in Vancouver which once catered to the moral wellbeing of maritime workers (along with “those engaged in gratifying their more venial needs”) such as the Seamen’s Institute, the Sailors’ Home (which later became a brothel), and the
one-time hipster hotspot the Marine Club. “It’s very quirky,” says Rimmer. “I’m not trying to represent a linear history. I come at it as a fine art curator, so I’m looking for interesting images that bring out little things that people might then want to research themselves.” W Exhibition: Oct. 3-Dec. 6 at the Satellite Gallery (560 Seymour, 2nd Floor). Opening reception: Oct. 2, 6-9pm. Curator’s tour: Nov. 22 at 2pm. SatelliteGallery.ca
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Denzel Washington fails to recapture the magic he and director Antoine Fuqua created together in Training Day in their new film, The Equalizer.
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Starring Denzel Washington, Chloë Grace Moretz Directed by Antoine Fuqua Lighting doesn’t strike twice in the reteaming of 59-year old Denzel Washington and Training Day director Antoine Fuqua, but sparks certainly fly. Based very loosely on the ‘80s TV series, The Equalizer begins with the mysterious Robert McCall (Washington) quietly going about his day job in a bigbox home hardware store and spending his insomniafilled nights dispensing wisdom to a young prostitute named Teri (Moretz) at the local 24-hour diner. McCall’s enigmatic past comes to light once Teri falls prey to some Russian gangsters and Denzel swiftly goes into ass-kicking mode. This is both fun to watch and eye-rolling at the same time as Fuqua opts for overused stylistic slow motion to literally show the audience how McCall analyzes a dangerous scenario and deduces how to emerge victorious.
It’s a completely unnecessary gimmick that turns The Equalizer’s strong premise and opening act into a sometimes hackneyed action flick. Once McCall dispenses his tough brand of justice on the local thugs he soon incurs the wrath of head honcho Teddy, a seething and calculating Marton Csokas. The film is carried effectively by Washington, who fully commits to the complex character and relishes in the role, but the shaky third act is more akin to Liam Neeson’s Taken franchise meets Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan with a final showdown resembling an R-rated Home Alone. There is so much intrigue in The Equalizer but Fuqua seems so keen to show off his bag of visual tricks it often distracts from the otherwise compelling drama. –Thor Diakow
JUST EAT IT: A FOOD WASTE STORY
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ment for Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story, producer Jenny Rustemeyer, in a moment of frustration, tearfully asks the camera (held by her husband, director Grant Baldwin) how long they have to live this way, and what’s the point. The experiment: Eat only discarded food for six months. This means food that’s technically expired (and often not) and tossed into dumpsters by retailers and manufacturers. The point: Illustrate how much food is wasted in our society. By the end of the documentary, Rustemeyer and Baldwin have executed both experiment and point with deftness. In Just Eat It – which took the top spot in the #mustseeBC campaign and will screen at the BC Spotlight gala on Oct. 4 – the couple’s dumpster diving exploits are intercut with telling interviews with experts who share some of our culture’s deepest and darkest secrets about how much food we’re wasting and the destruction such waste is waging on the environment. It’s hard not to be disgusted and changed watching Baldwin jump into a dumpster filled to capacity with perfectly good, unopened packages of chocolate, hummus, eggs, and yogurt, thrown away because of misguided notions about aesthetics and consumer priorities. Baldwin and Rustemeyer show the waste, and then the experts serve up the facts. It’s a portion-controlled storytelling technique that makes a weighty impact. –Sabrina Furminger W
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Filmmaker Julia Kwan captures Vancouver’s Chinatown at an important crossroads in its continued evolution in her documentary, Everything Will Be.
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Julia Kwan had to work hard to earn the trust of many of the people who appear in her debut documentary, Everything Will Be. The Vancouverite was already an award-winning filmmaker when she started production on Everything Will Be two years ago. She’d won the Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for 2005’s Eve and the Fire Horse, and the Claude Jutra Award for best feature film by a firsttime film director in Canada. But Eve and the Fire Horse was a work of fiction. What Kwan wanted to do with Everything Will Be was stay firmly rooted in reality. The intention was a documentary that presented several perspectives on the shifting landscape in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown. She wouldn’t write the characters. Instead, she’d feature people who lived and worked in Chinatown: artists, shopkeepers, herbalists, senior citizens, and more. But getting these people on camera was easier said than done. “We had a lot of doors close on us. We had this one herbal-
ist who actually pulled the gate on us because we came too many times,” says Kwan in a recent phone interview. “It was a challenge trying to get people’s trust in the community, because they didn’t know us and my Cantonese is a little suspect.” Kwan persevered, and the result is a feature-length documentary that follows more than a dozen of Chinatown’s stakeholders – including real estate consultant Bob Rennie, whose art collection occupies the oldest building in Chinatown – as their neighbourhood braces for change. The film is named for the neon sign that Rennie chose to hang on the side of his building that reads, “Everything is going to be alright.” “It’s interesting to me how [Rennie] pays homage to the Chinese history, like growing poppies to pay homage to the opium trade. I know some people might not think positively about that, but he’s very passionate about preserving the community,” says Kwan. “Is this the best way to do it? Is there another way that we could preserve it so we don’t turn the entire Chinatown into a museum? He makes a lot of thought-provoking statements.” Kwan’s fascination with Vancouver’s Chinatown began in her youth, when her
father waited tables at Ho Ho and Ming’s, and her mother worked at a laundry factory on Georgia Street. “My siblings and I spent a lot of time in Chinatown over the weekends. It was very vibrant, and bustling, and we could never find parking,” she says. “It just came alive, and I found my parents came alive. My mom was in her element in Chinatown. She spoke the language, and we addressed everybody as aunts and uncles. It was a really rich sense of community.” But the busy Chinatown of Kwan’s childhood no longer exists. Storefronts sit empty. Restaurants and shops shutter by 6pm. The once bustling neighbourhood is transforming into something else, but precisely what that will look like in five or 10 years remains to be seen, according to Kwan. “There are 60 heritage buildings in Chinatown, but what does that mean? You can put a plaque on something and say, ‘This is heritage,’ and then gut it,” says Kwan. “I don’t want to see it become ornamental. I want it to continue to be a place where people live and work and is self-sustaining.” Everything Will Be screens Oct. 1 at SFU Woodwards and Oct. 3 at Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas. W
Blood and gore and something more The disembodied hand isn’t exactly new territory for horror films, but Bloody Knuckles might be the first to make it a crusader in the war against censorship. The featurelength debut from Vancouver filmmaker Matt O’Mahoney – award-winning director of numerous horror shorts, including 2008’s Electric Fence – centers on Travis (Adam Boys), an illustrator of underground comic books who loses his drawing hand after his satirical work pisses off a gang kingpin (gleefully portrayed by Kasey Ryne Mazak). The hand comes back to life in order to avenge Travis’ loss and, in so doing, becomes an intrepid
anti-censorship avenger. It’s a story that sits pretty close to O’Mahoney’s bones. “I’ve always been a staunch opponent of censorship, mainly because I grew up watching movies like this,” says O’Mahoney. “They were always the movies that were targeted by censors, and that really irritated me.” O’Mahoney was inspired in large part by the Danish comics controversy of 2005. Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets around the world after a Danish newspaper published 12 cartoons featuring the Prophet Muhammad. Some of the protests turned violent; more
than 200 people lost their lives. The outcry included calls for self-censorship. “There were a lot of people saying, ‘maybe we shouldn’t be saying things like this, maybe there’s a limit to our speech,’ and it was totally contrary to everything I believed in,” says O’Mahoney. “I wanted to make a movie that was a reminder of why we need to protect the most offensive speech, and I wanted to show how destructive stripping people of that ability to express themselves freely really is.” Bloody Knucles screens Oct. 3 at the Rio and Oct. 4 at International Village.VIFF.org. –Sabrina Furminger W
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@WholeNourishBC The art of preserving foods has been around for centuries and every culture has their own technique. Remember grandma’s canned pickles, peaches, or fragrant ferments like kimchi or sauerkraut? For many, techniques and recipes have been passed down through generations. In our modern world, not only is preserving food a great way to save and savour summer’s bounty for the fall and winter, it is also a means to be sustainable and economical, not to mention it will also come in handy during the inevitable zombie apocalypse! You don’t have to be a pro canner to preserve your food. In fact, there are many other ways that you can preserve food. Here are a few:
FERMENTING
At first it started by accident, being discovered rather than invented. An example would be a few grains of barley left in the rain, swarmed by opportunistic microorganisms fermenting the sugars into alcohol, and resulting in a beverage we now call beer. Fermentation is the process
in which bacteria break down carbohydrates and proteins into carbon dioxide. This process makes foods more digestible, nutritious, and delicious. Making your own is always the best option, as commercially made ferments are often pasteurized, killing the beneficial bacteria, but also check out locally made brand Rooted Nutrition, available at local health food stores like Choices Markets.
FREEZING
Make a big batch of soup, chili, stew, etc. and freeze for future consumption. Or buy extra berries and other summer fruits and veggies to freeze for use in the winter. I personally can’t get enough of those heirloom tomatoes! An added bonus to freezing is that it will preserve the nutritional value, texture, and flavor. Make sure when freezing hot foods to bring down to room temperature before freezing. Save glass jars to reuse them for freezing foods, and make sure to leave a centimetre or two on the top.
DRYING
You don’t need a dehydrator to make delicious dried goodies; just turn your oven as low as it will go and voila. The internet is full of great recipes and drying techniques. Dried
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CANNING
Pioneered in the 1790s, canning is the “newest” form of preservation. While you don’t have to be a pro, you do need to have patience and the right equipment to be successful. Invite a few friends and have a canning party, each with your own specific job in the process, and share in the vast awesomeness that is canning. Canned foods generally keep for up to a year and make awesome gifts! For great beginner resource on canning and other types of preservations check out the amazing book Put ‘em Up, by Sherri Brooks Vinton. W
RECIPE // CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP Double recipe for freezing 2 free-range organic chicken breasts, cooked and chopped (omit for veg version) 1/2 onion, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 stalks of celery, chopped 4-5 carrots, chopped 5 small potatoes, cut in small pieces Brown rice noodles (a handful or two) 4 cups broth 1 Tbsp coconut oil Handful of chopped cilantro 1. Saute onion and garlic in oil until brown. 2. Add the rest of the chopped vegetables and sauté 10 min. 3. Add broth and simmer for 15 min. 4. Add noodles, cilantro, and chicken, cover and simmer on low until noodles are soft.
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LIGHT EXERCISE Cycling, walking, golf, yoga For activities like these, choosing a lighter to medium support bra is appropriate. Public Myth offers a variety of new, stylish sports bras with
double mesh lining, pockets, and functional zippers, with soft, cottony comfort designed to slim your appearance by lifting, tightening, and smoothing out curves. The performance features of these bras include a breathable, shrink- and fade-resistant fabric that wicks away moisture, with soil release qualities. These bras fit like a dream and come in a variety of colours and style choices. The Bring It on Mesh and Angel City sport bras amp up the sex appeal during your workout, and the supportive Supplex fabric feels angelic on the skin. And the Zip Sport Bra isn’t just fancy; the sturdy racer back straps provide support and gives you the confidence to zip down any track, no matter how challenging. You can check out Public Myth’s new retail location at 2005 West 4th in Kitsilano.
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Running, kickboxing, CrossFit, basketball, horseback riding For higher impact activities like these, a sports bra with more support is needed. Firma EnergyWear sports bras are designed to keep you feeling energized, comfortable and looking great. (Editor’s note: Langston is a spokesmodel for Firma).
These sports bras are made from a fabric that contains active biocrystals, with benefits that can lead to better health and wellness. These include increased micro-circulation, thermoregulation, and effective muscle recovery. Firma EnergyWear sports bras can be found at locations across Vancouver such as Bodacious Lifestyles Inc, Angel Handpainted, Oxygen Yoga, Curalux, Above Average, and Malene Grotrian Design. Anita Active Sports Bras are another new, exciting, and effective line, providing support for the active woman. These sports bras offer maximum, firm support with lightweight, breathable micro fabric designs, seamlessly shaped cups, ergonomically tailored strong comfort straps, and sturdy T-back styling. The Anita Active Sports Bras come in classic styles and colours and can be found at Diane’s Lingerie on South Granville. When choosing the right sports bra being fitted by a professional fitter is important, too. A properly-fitted sports bra is essential for promoting effective breast and back support, health and comfort. With that in mind, Diane’s Lingerie also provides excellent professional sports bra fittings. W
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Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is expecting bids from developers to top $16 million per acre for approximately 22 acres of land it owns on Vancouver’s West Side. But both VCH and a real estate consultant say City of Vancouver community amenity contributions – which could potentially total tens of millions of dollars once the medical site is rezoned for higher density development – could play a key role in the bid process. VCH issued a request for proposal (RFP) Sept. 9 for the sale and redevelopment of two parcels within the 25.4-acre Pearson Dogwood site on Cambie Street between 57th and 59th avenues. One parcel, measuring just under six acres, is currently home to the 116unit Dogwood Lodge Residential Care Home. The second, approximately 16 acres, houses the George Pearson Centre, a 114-unit extended care facility. VCH will retain 3.2 acres for proposed health care and community uses. Developers can bid on the 5.8-acre Dogwood site separately or on the entire site, according to the RFP, which is being handled by Cushman & Wakefield Ltd. According to VCH, their appraisal estimates the value of the Dogwood site alone at between $100 million and $120 million. Vancouver Council approved the redevelopment of the site in February. The city’s approval supports increasing density by proposing a floor-space-ratio increase from
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Vancouver Coastal Health is selling approximately 22 acres on Cambie. Bids are accepted until Oct. 24. Supplied photo the current 0.75 to 2.8, which translates to 3.29 million square feet of potential development on the entire site. “This is a huge project,” said real estate consultant Michael Geller, “as a comparison, it is three times the size of the Bayshore site at Coal Harbour.” The Pearson Dogwood sale would require the winning developer to have the property rezoned. This is where the city would apply the community amenity contributions, which are typically based on 75 per cent of the increased value of the land as a result of the rezoning, and must be paid by the developer. Coastal Health argued that the city should waive or reduce the charges because the redevelopment would include medical facilities and other community amenities, including child care spaces, park improvements, a new Canada Line transit station, a new YMCA and social housing. However, Coastal Health has been told that health care facilities do not qualify as a community amenity because they are a provincial respon-
sibility, according to Brad Foster, external affairs and communications, land and development with VCH. “We found this dubious, but the city would not move off this position,” Foster wrote in an email. It is difficult for developers to know what the eventual community amenity contribution costs would be, and this could have an effect on the bid process, Geller noted. Recent re-zonings of smaller parcels in the Cambie corridor into higher-density residential have seen community amenity charges equal to about $5 per square foot, Geller said, but the contributions are negotiated with the city on a projectby-project basis. The deadline for applications to purchase the VCH lands is Oct. 28 and a host of bids are expected “from an A list of developers for this legacy project,” said Edgar Buksevics of Cushman & Wakefield. A decision on the winning bid is expected by the end of this year. –Story courtesy of Business in Vancouver
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A vehicle that can go anywhere anytime has captured peoples’ imagination since the creation of the original Willys Jeep. After WWII Toyota set about making their own, and it’s efforts resulted in the Land Cruiser. The Land Cruiser series is Toyota’s longest running in the company’s history. Early Land Cruisers were basically just bigger clones of the Jeep with a six-cylinder engine. But, after a few quick improvements, Toyota had the FJ40 model. The FJ40’s reliability and longevity has led to it gaining massive popularity across the globe, especially in places with rugged terrain of extreme temperatures. When production of the FJ40 ended in 1984, Toyota shifted the image of the Land Cruiser line to a larger, more luxurious SUV. However, by the mid-nineties, Toyota felt they were losing touch with the young, adventurous demographic and sought to create a spiritual successor to the FJ40. The rugged, retrostyled FJ Cruiser was the fruit of that labour. Vehicles inspired by the Willys Jeep and began life in service have changed and evolved in a number of different directions. Therefore, the FJ Cruiser competes with an interesting collection of rivals, including the Land Rover LR2, the Nissan Xterra, and the modern incarnation of the original, the Jeep Wrangler. The real news for 2014 is that this year is FJ’s last year – Toyota announced that it will stop producing FJ worldwide likely due to declining interest over the years. This is unfortunate because the FJ is such a unique vehicle with a character that can’t be matched by today’s modernand-smooth SUVs.
DESIGN
Since its introduction in 2006, the FJ Cruiser has
automatic have the option of 4-wheel Crawl Control, which allows the driver to focus solely on steering while the system operates the acceleration, brakes and the traction control to maintain a slow speed while ascending or descending steep terrain. While the FJ Cruiser is mechanically capable and has an impressive 24.5 cm of ground clearance, its front and rear overhangs only allow for a 34-degree approach angle and a 31-degree departure angle. This unfortunately means that it’s not as useful as some of its rivals when it comes to hill-climbing. The Toyota FJ Cruiser is most at home running over wide open trails. Regardless of the surface, be it hard packed dirt or loose sand or snow, the FJ Cruiser will just power through making you feel invincible. Potholes, logs and rocks don’t pose much of a threat and you can leave civilization quite far behind. Also, the air intake is set high in the engine bay, allowing you to ford substantial water hazards as well. The car is surprisingly fun to drive, mainly because its character is unique and has that “rugged” feel you don’t feel any more in today’s modern SUVs.
changed very little visually. It is defined by its short and stocky stance. The grille/headlight arrangement and vertical windshield with three wipers are a couple design cues from the original FJ40. The FJ Cruiser is also the only current vehicle to have the name “Toyota” spelled out across the grille instead of the emblem. The FJ Cruiser notably has reverse-opening rear doors which do not have handles on the outside. High strength steel was used so the FJ Cruiser has adequate side impact protection without the need for a door pillar. With a length of 4,670 mm (183.9 in), the FJ Cruiser is the longest compact SUV sold by Toyota in North America. Therefore, it sits between the smaller RAV4 and the midsize Highlander in the line-up in terms of size. As its base, the FJ Cruiser uses a body-on-frame truckstyle structure. Many of its mechanical components have been sourced from other Toyota products. For example, its engine and transmission are shared with the Tundra, Tacoma and 4Runner and suspension parts can be found in the Hilux, Tacoma, 4Runner and the Lexus GX. The cabin features many elements focused on improving off-road practicality. All surfaces are washable and durable, making clean up after heavy outdoor use a breeze.
ENVIRONMENT
The cabin inside the FJ Cruiser is spacious and functional and all of the controls are large and easy to operate in a hurry or with gloves on. To help with off-road navigation, there is an interesting and handy instrument pod on the dash with a compass, outside temperature gauge and an inclinometer. The steering wheel also feels comfortable and sturdy in your hand. The shift lever is within easy reach and features a large ergonomic knob. The bucket front seats have wide, flat cushions with backs featuring small bolsters. They provide an elevated seating position, giving good visibility out front. But, the narrow windshield can limit how high taller drivers can look, making traffic lights a tad difficult to see when up close.
PERFORMANCE
Hidden beneath the long flat hood is a 4.0-litre V6 that produces 260 hp and 271 ft-lbs of torque. There is no other available engine but you do have the choice between either a five-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual. Models with the manual have a full-time 4WD system with a rear differential lock and a two-speed transfer case. Automatic models employ a part-time 4WD system with an automatic disconnecting differential and two-speed transfer case. Also, FJ Cruisers with the
Toyota has announced that 2014 will be the last year that the FJ Cruiser, the rugged successor to the FJ40 of the ‘80sm will be available. Looking behind or over your shoulder is not any easier. The full-size spare tire mounted to the rear door restricts visibility out back and the massive ‘C’ pillars create a sizable blind spot. Thankfully, Toyota has fitted the FJ Cruiser with a standard backup camera integrated into the rearview mirror to aid one of those issues. Like all vehicles of this size, there is plenty of room. However, accessing the rear seat is not easy thanks to the narrow rear “suicide” doors. But, they are split 60/40 and fold nearly flat if you need additional cargo space.
FEATURES
Ranging in price from
$33,540 to $41,925, the FJ Cruiser is available in four models, including the limited edition Trail Teams Special Edition version. Standard equipment includes illuminated entry, cargo and map lamps, power windows and locks, and air conditioning. Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include keyless entry, cruise control, 120 V power outlet, and rear privacy glass. Fuel efficiency numbers (L/100km) for the manual transmission are 13.8 city, 10.3 highway and 12.2 combined. The automatic transmission returns 12.7 city, 9.5 highway and 11.3 combined.
THUMBS UP
The FJ Cruiser can handle just about any terrain an outdoor enthusiast can attempt to traverse and is backed by Toyota’s excellent build quality. It is still one of the most unique vehicles in the market.
THUMBS DOWN
The FJ Cruiser is far from the most fuel efficient vehicle, nor is it a civilized SUV in comparison to modern SUVs.
THE BOTTOM LINE
The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a worthy successor to the legendary FJ40 Land Cruiser and this is your last year to get it! W
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Free Will Astrology By Rob Brezsny As I hike through the wilderness at dusk, the crickets always seem to be humming in the distance. No matter where I go, their sound is farther off, never right up close to me. How can that be? Do they move away from me as I approach? I doubt it. I sense no leaping insects in the underbrush. Here’s how this pertains to you: My relationship with the crickets’ song is similar to a certain mystery in your life. There’s an experience that calls to you but forever seems just out of reach. You think you’re drawing nearer, but it inevitably eludes you. Now here’s the good news: A change is coming for you. It will be like what would happen if I suddenly found myself intimately surrounded by hundreds of chirping crickets.
In three years, you will comprehend truths about yourself and your life that you don’t have the capacity to grasp now. By then, past events that have been confusing to you will make sense. You’ll know what their purpose was and why they occurred. Can you wait that long? If you’d rather not, I have an idea: Do a meditation in which you visualize yourself as you will be three years from today. Imagine asking your future self to tell you what he or she has discovered. The revelations may take a while to start rolling in, but I predict that a whole series of insights will have arrived by this time next week.
The journey that awaits you is succinct but epic. It will last a relatively short time but take months to fully understand. You may feel natural and ordinary as you go through it, even as you are being rather heroic. Prepare as best as you can, but keep in mind that no amount of preparation will get you completely ready for the spontaneous moves you’ll be called on to perform. Don’t be nervous! I bet you will receive help from an unexpected source. Feelings of deja-vu may crop up and provide a sense of familiarity – even though none of what occurs will have any precedents.
In the wild, very few oysters produce pearls – about one in every 10,000. Most commercial pearls come from farmed oysters whose pearls have been induced by humans. As you might expect, the natural jewel is regarded as far more precious. Let’s use these facts as metaphors while we speculate about your fate in the next eight months. I believe you will acquire or generate a beautiful new source of value for yourself. There’s a small chance you will stumble upon a treasure equivalent to the wild pearl. But I suggest you take the more secure route: Working hard to create a treasure that’s like a cultivated pearl.
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When Jimmy Fallon was a senior in high school, he received a weird graduation gift: A troll doll, one of those plastic figurines with frizzy, brightly colored hair. Around the same time, his mother urged him to enter an upcoming comedy contest at a nearby club. Jimmy decided that would be fun. He worked up a routine in which he imitated various celebrities auditioning to become a spokesperson for troll dolls. With the doll by his side, he won the contest, launching his career as a comedian. I foresee the possibility of a comparable development in your life: an odd blessing or unexpected gift that inspires you to express one of your talents on a higher level.
“Dear So-Called Astrologer: Your horoscopes are worse than useless. Mostly they are crammed with philosophical and poetic crap that doesn’t apply to my daily life. Please cut way back on the fancy metaphors. Just let me know if there is money or love or trouble coming my way – like what regular horoscopes say! -Skeptical Scorpio.” Dear Skeptical: In my astrological opinion, you and your fellow Scorpios will soon feel the kind of pressure you just directed at me. People will ask you to be different from what you actually are. My advice? Do not acquiesce to them.
Tomatoes are a staple of Italian cuisine now, but there weren’t any tomatoes in Europe until the 16th century, when Spanish explorers brought them from Central and South America. Likewise, Malaysia has become a major producer of rubber, but it had no rubber trees until seeds were smuggled out of Brazil in the 19th century. And bananas are currently a major crop in Ecuador thanks to 16th-century Portuguese sailors, who transported them from West Africa. I foresee the possibility of comparable cross-fertilizations happening for you in the coming months, Sagittarius. Do you have your eye on any remote resources you’d like to bring back home?
Years ago, you experienced an event that was so overwhelming you could not fully deal with it, let alone understand it. All this time it has been simmering and smoldering in the depths of your unconscious mind, emitting ghostly steam and smoke even as it has remained difficult for you to integrate. But I predict that will change in the coming months. You will finally find a way to bring it into your conscious awareness and explore it with courage and grace. Of course it will be scary for you to do so. But I assure you that the fear is a residue from your old confusion, not a sign of real danger. To achieve maximum liberation, begin your quest soon.
In June 2012, a US Senator introduced a bill that would require all members of Congress to actually read or listen to a reading of any bill before they voted on it. The proposal has been in limbo ever since, and it’s unlikely it will ever be treated seriously. This is confusing to me. Shouldn’t it be a fundamental requirement that all lawmakers know what’s in the laws they pass? Don’t make a similar error, Leo. Understand exactly what you are getting into, whether it’s a new agreement, an interesting invitation, or a tempting opportunity. Be thoroughly informed.
This is prime time to do things that aren’t exactly easy and relaxing, but that on the other hand aren’t actually painful. Examples: Extend peace offerings to adversaries. Seek reconciliation with valuable resources from which you have been separated and potential allies from whom you have become alienated. Try out new games you would eventually like to be good at, but aren’t yet. Get a better read on interesting people you don’t understand very well. Catch my drift, Aquarius? For now, at least, leaving your comfort zone is likely to be invigorating, not arduous.
Oliver Evans (1755-1819) was a prolific Virgo inventor who came up with brilliant ideas for steam engines, urban gas lighting, refrigeration, and automated machines. He made a radical prediction: “The time will come when people will travel in stages moved by steam engines, almost as fast as birds fly, 15 or 20 miles an hour.” We may be surprised that a visionary like Evans dramatically minimized the future’s possibilities. In the same way, I suspect that later in your life, you might laugh at how much you are underestimating your potentials right now. In telling you this, I’m hoping you will stop underestimating.
Your oracle is built around the epigrams of conceptual artist Jenny Holzer. From her hundreds of pithy quotes, I have selected six that offer the exact wisdom you need most right now. Your job is to weave them together into a symphonic whole. 1. “It’s crucial to have an active fantasy life.” 2. “Ensure that your life stays in flux.” 3. “I have every kind of thought, and that is no embarrassment.” 4. “Animalism is perfectly healthy.” 5. “Finding extreme pleasure will make you a better person if you’re careful about what thrills you.” 6. “Listen when your body talks.” W
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I do not remember losing my virginity. It’s not because I was terribly drunk or stoned or pressured into it and tried to erase the memory from my head. I just don’t remember the event because, for me, it was not significant. I know I technically lost my virginity to my first real boyfriend, Nic. We started going out at the end of high school and I was completely taken by him from the first night we went breaking into neighborhood pools. Over the summer months, we fell in love. I know I never told him I was a virgin. I know he had no inkling that I was and I was really smug and proud when I revealed the news to him months later. I know I probably lost it in his parents’ basement. But unlike most people, who remember every little detail surrounding the story of their sexual becoming, I just do not remember. Maybe it’s because losing my virginity had very little to do with my sexual becoming. Every woman knows that having a penis inside of you does not suddenly sweep you out of your girlhood. Yet, there is this illogical and arguably archaic importance put on “losing your virginity”. As if it’s
this thing that is taken from you. It’s heteronormative. It’s limiting. And, I assure you that, for me, it was not special enough to even remember. But you know what was special? Figuring out how to pleasure myself. Mastering a blow job for the first time and knowing I could make my boyfriend feel really satisfied. Being confident enough with my own body to let someone else explore it completely. The hours and hours spent half naked with my first boyfriend in his bed, talking about everything from music to books to gossip to our imagined futures. Those things had significance and, since those moments in my life (along with the horrible, awkward, defeating parts of sex and womanhood), I’ve been obsessed with the psychological, philosophical, biological and cultural implications of human sexuality. I’ve been writing about sex for my entire 20s and learning about it since the day I was born. I’m fascinated with sex. I think we all are. Yet, when it comes to talking about it, we still tend to act like it’s this private, top secret thing. Sex is our world. It’s so powerful. It’s limitless. It’s constantly in flux; even our given biologies are not binding our assigned genders anymore. Shit is really getting interesting. Finally. My aim with writing about my sex life has always been
kind of selfish. I try to work through my own questions, fears or nuances by airing them out for whoever to see because it makes me feel powerful to tell my story in a situation where I have been told, since day one, that I do not hold the most power. Or that, because I am a woman, my sexuality is something that can be controlled or decided for me. Well, fuck that. There’s a big difference between the innateness of sex and what is sexy. Sex is raw, awkward, messy, and full of pleasure. Creating something sexy is a whole other beast, yet somehow these two ideas stem from the same root, and that root is ripe for discussion. So, as much as this weekly column will explore sexuality, gender, and love in relation to popular culture, it’s also less about me and more about you. I’m willing to throw myself under the bus to make you feel more connected to your own personal power. Sex is everything in our world and I don’t think that’s a bad thing at all, we just have to start to play with its significance. My experiences are your experiences are your friend’s experiences. As I explore them, I want to hear from you, too. Let’s have sex. W You can reach Mish with your Q’s and comments at Sex@Westender.com.
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