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Managing Editor BIZ makes cuts to Cruz In Downtown event Aaron Epp » [email protected] Business Manager Funds pulled from long- Geoffrey Brown » [email protected] PRODUCTION MANAGER running event, given to Ayame Ulrich » [email protected] support two new events copy and style editor Britt Embry » [email protected] instead Photo editor Cindy Titus » [email protected] news assignment editor LAUREN PARSONS Andrew McMonagle » [email protected] BEAT REPORTER news production editor Kristy Rydz » [email protected] arts and culture editor Organizers of an annual charity event that brings Matt Preprost [email protected] auto enthusiasts and spectators together down- » town for live entertainment and car shows feel comments editor they have been mistreated by the Downtown Andrew Tod » [email protected] Winnipeg Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) listings co-ordinator Cindy Titus after it decided to pull funding from the event. J.P. Perron » [email protected] The BIZ announced late last year that the Downtown streets will be without the classic car enthusiasts drawn to the Cruz In Downtown street festival every money that has gone to Cruz In Downtown for summer as organizers have decided to relocate the event due to lack of support from the Downtown BIZ. Campus beat reporter the past 10 years will be used to fund Cyclovia Karlene Ooto-Stubbs » [email protected] and Lights on Broadway. The Dycks met with with Stefano Grande, ex- “If they can't support our event in their down- beat reporter “They told us the reason for withdrawing (the ecutive director for the BIZ, in December 2010 town area, then we don't want to be there,” she Ethan Cabel » [email protected] funds) is that they wanted our event to grow,” and were told that although the event is an asset said. beat reporter said Bev Dyck, who organizes Cruz In Down- to Winnipeg's downtown, the BIZ believes it no For people who have gone to the event every Lauren Parsons [email protected] town with her husband, John. “Well, how does longer requires its support to continue. year, like Dave Kwiatek, president of the Drag » that help us grow?” In a letter to the Dycks dated Jan. 17, 2011, Racing Association of Manitoba, there is a lot of Beat reporter Grande presented further explanation of the disappointment. Vacant “We've been able to help that BIZ's new goals in supporting downtown “There are a lot of cars and a lot of clubs in culture reporter event (Cruz In Downtown) events. Manitoba, and there are a lot of people upset Catherine van Reenen » [email protected] The letter stated that the BIZ would like to about it,” he said. off the ground, and now we focus on events that couldn’t happen without its Kwiatek is a member of the Manitoba Associ- can help other events off the funding, including events “that have been oper- ation of Auto Clubs, where John and Bev Dyck CONTRIBUTORS: ground.” ating for several years and are willing and able to sit on the board. He said there were a lot of emo- grow in regard to providing more programming tions in the room during a general meeting last Aranda Adams, Bethany Berard, – Jennifer Verch, manager of communications and and drawing more crowds, and creating more week in which Cruz In Downtown’s future was Justin Charette, Graeme Coleman, marketing, Downtown Winnipeg BIZ excitement and overall spinoffs.” discussed. Mike Duerksen, Timothy Dyck, Ellie Dyck was encouraged to move her annual fes- “It's going to be a great loss for downtown Einarson, Will Gibson, Bev Greenberg, Jennifer Verch, manager of communications tival from St. Mary Avenue to Portage Avenue, Winnipeg,” he said. “It brings quite a bit of en- Dylan Hewlett, Jordan Janisse, and marketing for the BIZ, explained that be- make it a two-day event and add more attrac- thusiasts and people downtown.” Arlen Kasdorf, Alex Krosney, Leslie cause Cyclovia and Lights on Broadway are both tions in order for the event to grow and attract Although it will not continue to provide fi- Loofbourow, Justin Luschinski, Jonah in their second and third year, they still need a bigger crowd. nancial support, the BIZ has offered Cruz In O'Neil, Andrew Podolecki, Sarah Reilly, seed funding to grow and succeed. Even with these changes, there is no guaran- Downtown continued in-kind support which Thomas Rousseaux, David Seburn, “We decided we need to make some tough tee that the BIZ would provide financial sup- includes set-up, clean up, security and advertis- Sara Shyiak, Aaron Snider, Jon decisions with our budget this year and shift port. ing. Sorokowski, Samuel Swanson, Lisa the funding,” said Verch. “We've been able to “The cost would be double ... and it's just ri- Over the 10 years it supported Cruz In Down- Varga, Erin Vosters, J. Williamez help that event (Cruz In Downtown) off the diculous to close Portage (Avenue) for two days,” town, the BIZ invested over $35,000 cash and ground, and now we can help other events off said Dyck, who has decided to remove the event $50,000 of in-kind safety and cleanliness servic- the ground,” she said. from the downtown area entirely. es. 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He added that it’s the cost of doing busi- your lattes to one a day. That pocket change ness, which is one of the reasons creditors adds up,” he said. charge 14 to 18 per cent interest; they have to But without proper education on bud- cover their losses. get management or managing credit, a lot of Those who do get stuck paying off the people are left lost. minimum payment on their credit card are providing good business to the creditors. “No paycheque comes with “The best way to avoid bankruptcy is to instructions on what to do.” avoid credit,” said Caplan. “It’s so easy to get a credit card and make a minimum payment – Christi Quinn, credit counsellor without realizing how much it costs.” Caplan explained that bankruptcy’s stig- “No paycheque comes with instructions ma has changed over the past 60 years since on what to do,” said Christi Quinn, a cred- the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act was put it counsellor for the Credit Counselling Soci- into place. ety in Winnipeg. According to Caplan, it is more acceptable Quinn encourages a person to always seek for a person to declare bankruptcy today. out financial advice and to receive a second “If people are going out and running up opinion from an unbiased source. their credit cards and then taking advantage “(Bankruptcy) never really disappears,” of the system, then that is absolutely wrong,” said Quinn. “If you go to be bankrupt again he said. “(But) if you get into a difficult situa- it will show up and you will be affected for up tion, there is absolutely no shame in it.” to twice as long.” Taylor echoes Caplan in saying that bankruptcy is not necessarily a problem. “Bankruptcy is a solution, but sometimes there may be an easier solution,” he said. Credit advice tips According to Holly Toupin, regional vice-  Choose the credit solution that is right president for the central Winnipeg area with for you. Align your credit choices with your David Seburn the Royal Bank of Canada, bankruptcy values and your financial circumstances for Some experts say filing for bankruptcy isn't the worst decision you can make when you're swimming in debt – if should not be the first choice. peace of mind. you stop making the same mistakes. “Bankruptcy should always be a last re- sort,” said Toupin.  Use credit wisely. Set goals and use credit “The biggest implication of bankruptcy is to help achieve them. Lauren Parsons signment in bankruptcy, it must be a debt of that it will normally stay on your credit bu-  Manage your debt effectively. Determine Beat Reporter $1,000 or more.” reau for a period of six years,” she added. how much you can afford and stay within The fee to file for bankruptcy is $75. Af- This can affect the process of renting an your means by budgeting. terwards, a trust fund is made in the debt- apartment, getting a job and applying for a  Ensure you have a prepayment plan. Man- Often perceived as the end of the road, bank- or’s name in which assets, garnisheed cheques loan from the bank. age your debt and make your payments on ruptcy may not be the worst option for some- and tax returns are taken to pay fees to the Without rebuilding credit, a person can be time. one who is struggling with debt. trustee and sometimes a return to the cred- affected by the bankruptcy for a long time.  Understand the true cost of your debt. “The question of how much debt is too itor. Taylor encourages budget management as Pay high interest debt first. much varies. (Bankruptcy is) just when it The creditors may not receive anything the easiest way to handle a person’s debt or re- gets to the point where you can’t handle your when a person declares bankruptcy and they build credit. Source: Holly Toupin, regional vice-president debts,” said Bruce Caplan, senior vice-presi- write it off, said Leigh C. Taylor, bankruptcy “If you spend less than you make, no prob- of the central Winnipeg area, Royal Bank of dent of BDO Canada Ltd., a financial servic- trustee at L.C. Taylor & Co. Ltd, a Winni- lem; if you spend more than you make, even- Canada es and advisory firm. “In order to file an as- peg-based debt expert firm. tually you’re going to have a problem. Limit Environmental columnist and author to speak at the U of W

‘Start with what’s easiest environment, she noted. “When we all start tweaking the way we for you,’ says Adria Vasil go through our routine ... it absolutely has a broader impact,” Vasil said. “If I didn’t believe that, I wouldn’t get up every day and put Aaron Epp 15 hours a day into researching this stuff, like Managing editor I am now.” “We have to get our daily If you’re looking for ways to lessen your impact on the environment, start with changes routines in line with our that are simple for you to make. principles, otherwise it That’s one of the messages leading envi- doesn’t make sense.” ronmental columnist and author Adria Va- sil will bring to the University of Winnipeg – Adria Vasil when she speaks on campus Thursday, Feb. 3 as part of The Uniter and Mouseland Press Drawn to activism in her teens after watch- Inc.’s Speaker Series. ing the effects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in “If you start with the hard stuff, you’re the media, Vasil has appeared on many TV probably just going to get fed up,” Vasil said shows and countless print and radio publica- by phone from her home in Toronto last tions promoting green living. week. “I tell people to start with whatever’s She has a degree in political science and easiest for them. cultural anthropology from the University of “For some people, that might mean switch- Toronto, and a degree in magazine journal- ing to eco-friendly light bulbs, or dropping ism from Ryerson. out two meat meals a week. ... It might just In addition to speaking about how our dai- be carpooling and taking the bus – whatev- ly routine affects the environment, Vasil says er are the easiest moves for you and the most she will share tips on how to green one’s life- natural.” style, the pitfalls of consumerism and green- Since 2004, Vasil has written the practical washing and how people can work to affect and humour-filled “Ecoholic” advice column change on a level beyond just their person- for NOW, an alternative news and entertain- al power. ment magazine in Toronto. She’ll also answer any questions people She has covered environmental and so- have. cial justice issues for NOW’s news section for “I am still a green ‘Dear Abby’ by trade nearly a decade, and in 2007 she published David Hawe – that’s what I do every week in the NOW the book Ecoholic – a “guide to the most en- NOW environmental columnist Adria Vasil is the author of the bestselling 2007 book Ecoholic. column,” Vasil said. “So if people have ques- vironmentally friendly information, products tions, they should definitely bring them.” and services in Canada.” Vasil is wary of greenwashing and recog- week, it would be like if everyone in North “We can’t stop pushing our politicians on See Adria Vasil speak at 7 p.m. on Thurs- nizes that what will ultimately save the planet America switched from driving a sedan environmental issues,” Vasil said. “(But) we day, Feb. 3 in Riddell Hall at the Universi- is buying less, not buying more green prod- to driving a Prius,” Vasil said. “That’s a big have to get our daily routines in line with our ty of Winnipeg (515 Portage Ave.). This event ucts. thing.” principles, otherwise it doesn’t make sense.” is part of Grass Routes: A Sustainability Festi- Still, she stresses the impact small chang- Vasil sees making small lifestyle changes as Every move we make, from the moment val. Visit www.tinyurl.com/UWGrassRoutes. es have. a key component of working toward greater we get up in the morning to the moment we Read Vasil’s work online at www.ecoholic.ca “If we all (ate) one less red meat meal a environmental change. go to bed at night, makes a difference to the and www.facebook.com/ecoholicnation. 04 News The Uniter February 3, 2011 www.Uniter.ca Fewer than one in five Canadians get enough exercise: StatsCan Local Study also finds fewer News Briefs women than men Compiled by Jon Sorokowski achieving ideal level of Shaving head was voluntary, Human Rights Commission says physical activity University of Winnipeg’s Stephanie Lozinski’s termination from her job for shaving her head does not warrant a hearing, the Manitoba Human Emma Godmere Rights Commission decided. Lozinski CUP Ottawa Bureau Chief was let go from her serving job at Sawatdee Thai restaurant for shaving her head to support her uncle’s OTTAWA (CUP) — Mary Whitwell knows battle with cancer. The commission full well she isn’t getting enough exercise in said that because Lozinski shaved her an average week. head voluntarily, she did not qualify “To be honest, I don't really like work- for a hearing. The Winnipeg Free ing out or jogging or anything very much,” Press reported that the commission the second-year University of Ottawa stu- said dress codes can generally be dent said in an email. “I wish I did, because I set by employers, but special circum- would definitely be healthier, but it's just not stances, such as shaving one’s head really something that I'm naturally inclined for chemotherapy, would warrant the to do.” employers to accommodate that em- While Whitwell says she walks a lot, she ployee in their workplace. doesn’t really count it as proper physical activity. And her friend Alex Rebello, another Smoking on athletic second-year U of O student, feels the same fields hot topic way. She often gets around on her own two Whether or not smoking will be feet, but lately, keeping warm has been more banned on athletic fields is up to the important than keeping fit. Jordan Janisse province, says the City of Winnipeg. “With the cold weather snap we’ve been Only 15 per cent of Canadian adults are achieving the ideal two-and-a-half hours of physical activity per week, The city’s community services depart- having – I’ve been taking the bus everywhere according to Statistics Canada findings. ment recommended city council ask if I can help it,” she said in an email. “I would the provincial government to handle definitely try and work out, but I feel like I low family support.” tivity are addressed, it may be unrealistic to the issue, as it’s in the province’s au- have no time with classes and work.” For Rebello, a busy academic and work life expect those who have not been physically thority. The subject came up after St. And they’re not alone – only 15 per cent is the biggest barriers to staying active. active in the past to suddenly become active,” Charles Coun. Grant Nordman was ap- of Canadian adults are achieving the ideal “I would definitely try and work out, but she said, adding there are ways the govern- proached by a soccer group. The Win- two and a half hours of physical activity per I feel like I have no time with classes and ment can help make it easier for Canadians nipeg Regional Health Authority had a week, according to recent Statistics Canada work. Holding a part-time job cuts into the to improve their physical activity. say in the report as well – though it’s findings. hours I have available to do this,” she said. “I “I think that a federal daycare strategy [or] difficult to gauge the effects of out- The Canadian Health Measures Survey, re- sometimes leave home at 10 a.m. and don’t program could help women to access employ- door smoking, protecting the public leased Jan. 19, also indicated that adults spend get back until 10 p.m. because of work being ment and to have less work inside the home, from a known hazard is a step in the nearly 70 per cent of their waking hours in a scheduled right after school.” both of which may enhance their participa- right direction, they said. The issue sedentary state, which is equivalent to sitting Whitwell suggested that campus gyms and tion in physical activity,” Giles suggested. will come before the city’s executive and not moving for about seven and a half athletic facilities are normally quite accessi- “Creating programs and strategies for policy committee mid-February, the hours per day. ble to students, and therefore it’s up to young those who have low incomes and newcom- Winnipeg Free Press reported. The survey went even further to find that people themselves to make fitness a priority. ers to Canada would also be beneficial for as- Winnipeg author dies fewer women than men are achieving this “I feel like it's a personal choice. If peo- sisting those who are marginalized in society. from heart attack 150-minutes-a-week goal. Only 14 per cent of ple really wanted to make time, if it was that These strategies all require efforts from gov- Michael Neelak Van Rooy died un- women, compared to 17 per cent of men are important to them, I'm sure they could and ernments on the municipal, provincial and expectedly last Thursday, Jan. 27 staying active enough, according to proposed would,” she said. “I say I don't have enough federal levels.” while touring to promote his novel A Canadian guidelines. time because I have other priorities, where- For the time being, it seems students will Criminal to Remember. Van Rooy, 42, Audrey Giles, a kinetics professor at the as for some people, exercise and sport [are continue to be plagued with busy schedules – won the John Hirsch Award for Most University of Ottawa, suggested certain fac- things] they love and it is a priority. though maybe with a little motivation, Whit- Promising Manitoba Writer in 2009, tors could lend to this gender divide. “A lot of my friends are like me,” she add- well and her friends will someday be able to and was shortlisted for both the Mar- “The gendered expectations on women as ed. “It's just not where their passion or enjoy- reach that fitness ideal. garet Laurence Award for Fiction and caregivers – to children, parents, partners – ment is, or maybe it's too much effort.” “University definitely takes up tons of my the Arthur Ellis Award for Best First create barriers,” she said in an email. “Fur- If it is indeed too much effort for young time. I feel like I'm either in class or doing Novel. Van Rooy died of an apparent ther, more women live in poverty than do people, is it possible this objective of two and readings or essays,” said Whitwill. “But like heart attack while in Montreal. He is men, so that also serves as a barrier. Final- a half hours, which StatsCan explained were I said, if physical activity was a major prior- survived by his wife and three chil- ly, women have additional concerns around part of “new international and proposed Ca- ity or enjoyment, then I'm sure I could find dren. safety – i.e., is it safe to walk alone at night? – nadian guidelines,” is too lofty a goal? a way.” Wal-Mart to open three and may experience cultural restrictions and “I think that unless barriers to physical ac- Winnipeg supercentres Wal-Mart plans to renovate and relocate existing stores and build entirely new ones in order to open CKUW and The Uniter present 40 supercentres over the next year. as part of CKUW’s Fundrive 2011 The supercentres will sell groceries and general merchandise, and the company says they could create over 9,200 jobs. Three Winnipeg Wal-Marts Winnipeg: The Good, Thank you! would be converted into the larger format: Winnipeg South at St. Mary’s the Bad and the Ugly Eight Uniter staff members and volunteer contributors recently travelled Road and Bishop Grandin Boulevard, to Montreal for Canadian University Press’s annual national professional Winnipeg Central at Empress Street development conference. and Ellice Avenue, and Winnipeg West The Uniter would like to thank the following University of Winnipeg depart- at Portage Avenue and Buchanan A panel discussion about transportation, infrastructure, Boulevard. The first Canadian Wal- ments and local politicians for their generous donations toward helping debt, poverty, housing, urban development and sprawl cover the costs of the trip. Mart supercentres opened in Ontario, Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan, CBC in Winnipeg. News reported. Classics No problem hailing cabs Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011 • 7 p.m. Urban and inner city studies Cabs from Unicity Taxi and Duffy’s Mondragon Bookstore and Coffeehouse (91 Albert St.) Philosophy Taxi almost disappeared from the Rhetoric and Communications streets last Monday, Jan. 24 as a The panel will feature some of Winnipeg’s best bloggers: dispute brewed between the taxicab Dan Hurley/External Affairs and the UW Presi- companies, the producer of taxi pro- Robert Galston // Rise and Sprawl dent’s Office tective safety shields and the Taxicab Brian Kelcey // State of the City Russ Wyatt Board. The companies had until Mon- day evening to prove they had paid Chris Leo // politics professor at Paula Havixbeck for the now mandatory safety shields, the University of Winnipeg Scott Fielding which protect the cab’s driver. CBC Jim Rondeau News reported transport minister Moderated by Ethan Cabel, beat reporter for The Uniter. Steve Ashton became involved to pre- No cover charge, but a $5 donation at the door would be Thanks also to the many people who supported The Uniter through our vent a stoppage in service and a gov- greatly appreciated. This money will go toward supporting CKUW. bake sales, pizza sales, raffle sales and fundraising party. ernment press release said all parties Panel discussion will be followed by audience questions. had reached a payment agreement. In the end, neither company experi- enced any service interruptions, the press release said. News 05 www.uniter.ca February 3, 2011 The Uniter War resister continues fight to stay in Canada International News Briefs Compiled by Aaron Snider Brazil begins new hydro dam BRAZIL: The Brazilian government gave approval last week for work to begin in preparation for construction of the Belo Monte project, which will be the world’s third largest hydroelectric dam, the BBC reported. Ibama, Brazil’s agency for the environment, gave the green light for more than 500 acres of land to be cleared along the Xingu River, a major tributary for the Amazon River. Opponents to the project say approximately 50,000 people will be displaced by the dam’s large reservoir. Meanwhile, Brazil’s government says the project, which will cost between $11 billion and $17 billion, is important for job creation and development. Computer hackers arrested UNITED KINGDOM: UK police arrested five men following raids last week against computer hackers associated with Anonymous, the CBC reported. The men allegedly attacked company websites, though whether their ac- tions were in support of whistleblower website Wikileaks remains unclear. The British raids were completed in conjunction with raids across Europe and the U.S., though other arrests associated with the move have not been announced. Meanwhile, Visa, one of many companies affected by denial- of-service attacks in past months for which Anonymous claimed responsi- bility, announced that a third-party investigation into Wikileaks’s financial operations found no illegal activities. Leading gay rights activist killed

Jonah O'Neil UGANDA: One of Uganda’s most prom- Joshua Key, a U.S. army deserter, is one of many seeking refuge in Canada from the horrors of the Iraq war. inent gay rights activists was killed last week in his home, CNN reported. David Kato was found bludgeoned to No more appeal options SWAT team for the military. “Every person who makes a refugee claim death and some money and clothes While in the QRF, Key says he witnessed a ... essentially has a conditional departure or- were taken, but theft does not seem for former soldier soldier kicking the decapitated heads of two der to depart from Canada should this all not to be the motive for the crime. Kato Iraqis around like soccer balls, a little girl’s work out,” she said. was one of 100 Ugandans profiled last head explode by gunfire and a teenage girl This would mean that since Key has no year in a tabloid that listed known and Arlen Kasdorf being carried away to be raped. more appeal options, he would either have suspected homosexuals along with Volunteer staff Back in the continental U.S. on a two- to find another way to stay in Canada or face their pictures and addresses under the week leave, Key started having symptoms deportation. words “Hang Them.” Kato told officials An organization made up of friends and fam- of post-traumatic stress disorder. He called In defence of deserters like Key, activist that he feared for his safety after the ily of U.S. war resisters seeking refugee status a military lawyer and asked what options he groups cite the international disapproval the article was published. In Uganda, ho- in Canada presented a letter to Provencher had. war garnered from the start. mosexuality is illegal and punishable MP and federal minister Vic Toews on Jan. Key told the lawyer he would do anything “They are trying to avoid a war that we by life in prison. 19, requesting a meeting to discuss his opin- to stay in the military, but he would not re- have universally condemned as an illegal and Koreas return to talks ion of deporting U.S. war resisters from Can- turn to Iraq. unjust war,” said Michael Welch, the Winni- without apology ada back to the United States. Faced with either going back to Iraq or go- peg chapter chair of the Council of Canadi- SOUTH KOREA: South Korea softened “Your government has deported two war ing to prison, Key decided to go into hiding. ans, an advocacy group promoting social and its stance towards North Korea last resisters to date and each ended up serving He took his family and hid in Philadelphia economic justice. week, announcing it will re-engage in lengthy jail sentences in military prisons, ex- for 14 months before moving to Canada. When the war started back in 2003, Kofi talks with its neighbour without requir- periencing cruel treatment,” the letter read in After an interview with CNN, the U.S. Annan, the Secretary-General of the United ing an apology for two attacks carried part. military contacted him and informed him Nations, said the invasion did not conform out last year, according to reports by of three possible outcomes if he returned to with the UN charter. Reuters. The two countries agreed to “It was death, destruction America: they would send him back to Iraq “The Conservative government has been military talks about the attacks and the and chaos – that was my because he still had valuable skills they could quite hostile in their conduct toward the war North expressed interest in continued use, put him in prison for up to 20 years, or resisters,” stated Welsh. “All the other parties talks about receiving aid in return for time in Iraq.” they could execute him by firing squad. have been supportive of the right to just stay disarmament. Both Seoul and Washing- – Joshua Key, war resister According to Key, the Uniform Code of in Canada.” ton remain skeptical of Pyongyang’s Military Justice states that desertion at the sincerity to honour its promise to “Several other resisters are in danger of de- time of war is death by firing squad. denuclearize. Six-party talks between portation, so we would like to meet with you He recently found out that he was denied the North, South, United States, China, on an emergency basis. These are young peo- reconsideration of his Immigration and Ref- A typical home raid Japan and Russia broke down last year ple, many with young children and in dire ugee Board (IRB) appeal and now has no when the North left in protest of nucle- need of health care from their own suffering governmental agency to turn to for help. in Iraq according to ar sanctions. in war.” Chris McCluskey, the communications Joshua Key Tens of thousands The letter was signed by Cheryl-Anne Carr special assistant to the Minister of Public protest in Egypt for the Keep Resisters in Canada Campaign. Safety Vic Toews, stated that the current Ca- “We would go in with a five – to six-man EGYPT: The Egyptian government The subject hits close to home for Carr, nadian immigration policy is flexible for spe- team, put a C-4 charge on the front door imposed curfews and blocked some In- whose son-in-law, Joshua Key, is a war resist- cial circumstances. (and) blow the front door in. ternet and phone services last week in er. But on the other hand, he said that the “We then would go inside and take all male the face of intense protests against the Key, a deserter of the United States Army, IRB “has rejected every war deserter refugee occupants over five-foot tall to be sent out- ruling National Democratic Party and is living in Canada hoping to find refuge and claim from the U.S. it has heard.” side and zipcuffed and sent off for interroga- its leader President Hosni Mubarak, Al avoid criminal prosecution or witnessing “These people have been found not to be tion. All women and children would be held Jazeera reported. Tens of thousands more warfare atrocities back in Iraq. legitimate refugee claimants,” said McClus- at gunpoint outside the home. We would then of protesters marched in several cities Now living in Saskatchewan with his wife, key. “We find it hard to believe that Barack go through and take whatever we wanted, around Egypt demanding that Mubarak Key first joined the military in 2002 at the Obama is persecuting U.S. citizens.” whether it was jewellery or a television. step down and end his 30-year dicta- age of 22. He has been in Canada seeking ref- The IRB is an independent administrative “The raids were given for military and CIA in- torship. Reports of police using tear ugee status for six years. tribunal, much like a judicial court. It makes telligence in hopes that something would be gas and rubber bullets and protesters “It was death, destruction and chaos – decisions on cases that are handed to them by inside the homes as far as a cache of weap- throwing rocks and petrol bombs were that was my time in Iraq,” said Key, who was either the Canadian Border Services Agency ons or potential terrorists. In the 200 I con- common in clashes that have left more a Private First Class in the U.S. Army and or the office of Citizenship and Immigration ducted, nothing was ever found. The only than 100 dead. The international com- spent six-and-a-half months in Iraq perform- Canada. thing we did was a good form of terrorizing munity urged calm from both sides as ing over 200 raids on private residences. According to Melissa Anderson, a spokes- the enemy.” Egyptian officials threatened “decisive In Iraq, Key was part of the Quick Re- person for the IRB, deserters like Key have measures” against protests. action Force (QRF), which is similar to a few options if they are denied refugee status. 06 Campus News The Uniter February 3, 2011 www.Uniter.ca Campus News Campus News Briefs Compiled by Justin Charette and Sarah Reilly

U of W theatre department presents Machinal The University of Winnipeg’s theatre and film department will be putting on a presentation of Sophie Treadwell’s trag- edy, Machinal. The play, which debuted on Broadway in 1928, was one of the first to offer a female perspective on middle- class life in the increasingly industrial early 20th century. The play is directed by theatre professor Shelagh Carter and will be performed by third-year honours acting students at the Canwest Centre for Theatre and Film, Theatre 1T15. Show times listings are Tuesday, Feb. 15 to Friday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 19 at 2 and 7 p.m. COMMUNITY EVENTS Admission is free, but you can make reser- vations at http://theatre.uwinnipeg.ca. The fundraiser Smash Israeli Apartheid features SALINAS, TECHNICAL CHILDREN, ADAM CZ and special guests at Mon- Wesmen women’s basketball dragon Bookstore & Coffeehouse on Thursday, Feb. 10. team earns split on the road, Golden Bears defeat Wesmen men Have a great idea that would encourage your community The University of Winnipeg’s basketball to become a better place? Submit it to Tiber River Naturals' teams travelled to Edmonton to take on TIBER REVOLUTION CHALLENGE and you could win – and make the University of Alberta on Jan. 28 and a difference in your community. Prizes include a Tiber Pam- 29. On Friday night, the Wesmen women per Package, fitness boot camps and scrumptious product. defeated the Pandas, 69-66. The following Email [email protected] or call 474-2333 for more details. night, the Pandas came out strong and The WINNIPEG LABOUR CHOIR is looking for new members defeated the Wesmen, 71-62. On the men’s to join a small core of like-minded, enthusiastic singers. side, the Wesmen lost both nights to the Through music and drama, their goal is to educate others Alberta Golden Bears. On Friday, they about working conditions, labour history and social justice. were defeated 99-80, and Saturday they There are no auditions or tryouts. Meet every Wednesday lost 83-49. On Feb. 4 and 5, the Wesmen at Sargent Park School from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the music will host both of Fraser Valley University’s room. For further details contact Lynn McLean at 772-2072. Cascades teams. Saturday’s game will be From Feb. 2 to Feb. 11, tuck into the luxurious tastes of region- the last home game of the regular season al and global specialties from 26 of Winnipeg’s finest chefs at for the Wesmen basketball teams. bargain prices. Ciao! magazine presents DINE ABOUT WINNI- CFI grants for U of W profs PEG, a culinary extravaganza featuring three-course menus. According to a media release from the A FREE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CLASS will be held on Sun- University of Winnipeg, the Canada Foun- days from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Elim Chapel, 546 Portage dation for Innovation has given grants to Ave. It will be an opportunity to meet with other students three U of W professors totalling $552,248. and make Canadian friends while improving your English Dr. Christopher Wiebe received $398,396 by learning the Bible. For more information contact Val and for establishing the Prairie Research Insti- Veda Chacko at 257-1670 or [email protected]. tute for Materials and Energy. The facility ON CAMPUS uses state-of-the-art equipment to syn- thesize and examine materials for tech- Please join the Institute for Women's and Gender Studies for nological applications. Dr. Jeffery Martin an introduction to the REDress project on campus on Thurs- and Dr. Christopher Bidinosti together re- day, Feb. 3 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Duckworth Centre, ceived $155,852 from the CFI to aid in the second floor lounge, at the University of Winnipeg. The RE- development of the Polarized Xenon Lab- Dress Project is a public art installation that aims to raise oratory for Fundamental Physics, a facil- awareness surrounding the murder and disappearance of ity dedicated to the study of particles that over 500 Aboriginal women across Canada. will hopefully expand our understanding Environmental columnist ADRIA VASIL will speak in the Uni- of the universe. versity of Winnipeg's Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall on Thursday, Manitoba fights isotope shortage Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. The University of Winnipeg has an- SnoBalls of Fury II is a 3-on-3 student group basketball tour- nounced that the Prairie Isotope Produc- nament that will take place in conjunction with the Wesmen tion Enterprise (PIPE), a partnership be- game on Friday, Feb. 4. tween the University of Winnipeg, Ascion Industries in Pinawa and the Winnipeg Re- VIRTUOSI CONCERTS presents the ST. LAWRENCE STRING QUARTET in the University of Winnipeg's Eckhardt-Gramatté gional Health Authority, will have its head- Hall on Saturday, Feb. 5. quarters in the Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex. The The University of Winnipeg Israeli Apartheid Week is coming Government of Canada has also granted up March 14 to March 18, 2010. On Feb. 11 from 12:30 – 1:20 p.m. PIPE $4 million for the production of med- there will be an information session for anyone who is inter- ical isotopes, replacing the aging Chalk ested in learning more about the topic and possibly volun- River facility. PIPE will use an electron ac- teering for the IAW week. celerator, which has a number of benefits THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG DOWNTOWN VOCAL JAZZ CHOIR over a standard nuclear reactor, includ- meets every Sunday from 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. in Eckhardt- ing lower cost and less nuclear waste. 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Sarah Reilly staff writer

The University of Winnipeg’s Wesmen hosted the Universi- ty of Alberta’s volleyball teams on Jan. 28 and 29. Both of Al- berta’s teams, the male Golden Bears and female Pandas, are strong this season and ranked above Winnipeg. Wesmen men’s head coach Larry McKay said that going into the weekend, the Wesmen were looking forward to taking on the No. 2 ranked Bears. “We were excited to play one of the best teams in the country in front of friends and family,” he said. Despite their excitement to host Alberta, the Wesmen men fell to losses in three sets on both Friday and Saturday night. On Friday, they were defeated 25-19, 25-22, 25-16, and on Sat- urday they lost 25-15, 25-22, 25-22. Despite the losses, McKay was pleased with how his team performed. “The game Saturday was close except for the last nine points of the first set,” McKay said. “We had two lapses in our performance where Alberta scored nine points (first set) and then five points (third set). Other than that we were equal to their challenge.” On Saturday night, Winnipeg’s Marc Ross and Matt Dueck each had 10 kills. “It was a huge win for our team Saturday night – a total team effort that showed we are still getting better, and at the right time.” – Diane Scott, head coach, Wesmen women’s volleyball

Wesmen libero Nathaniel Therrien had 10 defensive digs and setter Dan Lother came up with 38 assists on the night. On the women’s side, the Wesmen came out of the weekend with a split. After coming up short against the No. 6 ranked Pandas on Friday night (losing 25-14, 25-18, 25-16), the Wesmen turned things around in Saturday’s match. On Saturday night, Winnipeg lost a close first set to Alber- ta 24-26, and came back to take the second set, 25-21. In the third set, the Pandas managed to defeat Winnipeg 21-25. The final two sets were hard fought by both teams, but the Wesmen managed to take both the fourth and fifth sets (25- 22, 16-14) to capture the match win. Dylan Hewlett Head coach Diane Scott was proud of her team’s perfor- Wesmen Brayden Duff goes for the spike in the U of W men's volleyball squad's loss to the University of Alberta's Golden Bears. mance on Saturday night, as defeating a top 10 team was important for the Wesmen as playoffs approach. “It was a huge win for our team Saturday night,” she said. kills. The Wesmen men’s volleyball team’s record now sits at 2-12, “A total team effort that showed we are still getting better, and Wesmen fans also witnessed impressive performances by while the women’s team’s record improves to 4-10. at the right time. ” rookie setter Brittany Habing and Wesmen libero Danielle Winnipeg’s volleyball teams will travel to play against the Winnipeg’s Lauren Sears led her team with 21 kills and Bulloch. Habing contributed 50 assists and four service aces, Thompson Rivers Wolfpacks for the first weekend of Febru- six blocks, followed closely by Carleen Kruschel who had 18 while Bulloch had 22 defensive digs. ary. Computer glitch postpones UWSA health plan opt-out refunds

Hundreds of thousands of dollars to an update installed in the university’s computer system which caused the refund mechanism for the health plan to delivered late break. “The UWSA health plan is a DataTel customization,” said Kim Benoit, director of the business solutions technolo- Karlene Ooto-Stubbs gy centre for the University of Winnipeg. “Software updates Campus Beat Reporter were implemented last September and they broke one part of that customization. Fees were still firing and working correctly, but refunds broke.” Almost five months after the usual refund return date, the The university has used DataTel as its software and infor- University of Winnipeg Students’ Association’s (UWSA) mation processor since 2006. Before this error, the universi- health plan opt-out money is finally being delivered to stu- ty never thought to include the UWSA in its cyclical software dents. update implementations, which happen every three months. According to the UWSA, the refunding of more than When the error occurred in late September, the university $300,000 of students’ money was postponed due to a com- contracted a third party to fix the software. puter error. “The third party vendor built the custom piece (for the health plan) and they support and maintain the custom piece. “Software updates were implemented ... We try to do as minimal customizations as possible because last September and they broke one ... there’s no guarantee that (updates are) not going to break something,” added Benoit. part of that customization. Fees were The third party worked on the project for a few hours be- still firing and working correctly, but fore Benoit’s information technology team took over, citing refunds broke.” the cost benefits of having internal staff fix the problem. “My team picked up and did it on our own because we Jordan Janisse – Kim Benoit, director of the business solutions technology knew we had to get it done quickly, and we wanted to make Despite following the correct channels to opt out of the health plan, centre, University of Winnipeg sure the quality control was there,” she said. hundreds of students are still waiting for their refund from the UWSA. With the new adjustments to the system, the process for “Approximately 1,500 to 2,000 students opt out of the opting out of the health plan is less complex than before. “The one piece of the UWSA health plan that broke hap- health plan, which varies depending on how many students Sarah Hibbert is a U of W student who knows the impor- pened at the worst possible time,” said Benoit. become part-time students in the following term,” said Lana tance of getting her health plan refund money. Now the staff at Centennial Hall’s health plan desk are Hastings, vice-president of student services for the UWSA, “I pay for school and rent – getting that money back really working through the remaining refunds, ensuring students in an email. affects me,” said Hibbert. get paid appropriately. Most full-time students can expect to receive about $200 Hibbert, like most students, expected her refund in Octo- “When the financial department sees excess on a student’s back if they choose to opt out of the plan. ber, but according to Benoit the timing could not have been account, a cheque should be forwarded to them within six This year, the distribution of the money is backlogged due worse for the malfunction. weeks,” said Hastings. 8 Comments The Uniter February 3, 2011 www.Uniter.ca Comments Culinary illusions Old news about a The Food Network and new sign the lies it peddles Eastern astrology was way ahead of us on the matter of Thomas Rousseaux Volunteer Ophiuchus

As a chef, I watch the Food Network with Graeme Coleman more than a bit of amusement. Volunteer The unrealistic portrayals of food preparation and the demands of cooking are laughable at best. We already live in a world of unstable economies and In many shows that appear on the Food jeopardized environments. Now, we find out that we Network, the viewer sees a nice, shiny may not be exactly who we thought we were because kitchen with a host in perfectly ironed of an alleged change in our zodiac signs. and immaculately clean clothes, standing Astronomer Parke Kunkle of the Minnesota Plane- over a spotless stove. tarium Society recently brought forth his new concept What a load of garbage. supporting a change in the zodiac signs that would The last time I saw a spotless stove was bring in a 13th sign called “Ophiuchus” (meaning “ser- Aranda Adams when a brand new one was brought into pent-bearer” in Greek). work – that lasted a whole two days. First, how do they get to the finished difference. I found other reviews claiming Because the Earth wobbles slightly as it spins on its This is not to say real commercial kitch- meal with about five seconds of effort? similar discrepancies. axis, Kunkle argues that there should be a 13th sign. ens aren’t clean, but rather that they don’t The actual steps involved in making Maybe they are meant to take 12 min- He also advocates shifting the dates of the already ex- have a team of cleaners, nor is only one many of the recipes shown on the Food utes if you’re a Food Network star and ev- isting signs back by nearly a full month. meal a day prepared in them. Network require lots of preparation and erything is prepared for you prior to the I was born an Aquarius and have always strongly The most amusing part of the Food lots of dishes, neither of which the view- show. identified with the sign; I read my horoscopes daily Network is their futile attempts at docu- er witnesses. Other complaints described how crap- and always take them into perspective. menting just you how “easy” it is to make To top it all off, if viewers attempt to py the recipes tasted, and how they looked Apparently overnight last week, I transformed from the wonderful dishes featured in their make the featured recipes, the dish’s pre- nothing like how Ray’s had. The com- an extrovert into an introverted goat named Capri- programming. sentation is never going to look like it plaints went on and on. corn; I was outraged to say the least. Ever try to go out and buy the ingredi- does on television. One of the greatest insults to cooks ev- That was, until I did my research. ents for one of the recipes? Good luck. If Don’t even bother to try, unless you erywhere, in my opinion, are shows like It is true that the Earth “wobbles” and that the con- they’re not very expensive, they are often currently live with a food stylist. Ray’s on the Food Network. They present stellations have shifted in relation to our perspective hard to find. I went to the Food Network website to an unrealistic portrayal of the demands from the Earth. Winnipeg is not exactly the culinary see if any people had tried the recipes fea- of professional cooking, as well as paint However, Kunkle failed to point out that Western capital of Canada. tured on the network and what their ex- a dishonest picture of the work that goes astrologers follow a different system than Eastern as- On many of the programs, such as periences were. I wasn’t in Rachel Ray’s re- into each meal. trologers. Chef at Home, or 30 Minute Meals, the view section for long before I noticed the I’m pretty sure Ray and her ilk are the The horoscopes that many of us love to read in celebrity chefs chop a couple of ingredi- numerous complaints about her dishes. antichrists of cooking. newspapers, magazines and websites follow the West- ents, mix them a bit, pop something in Even in the positive reviews there were I’ve heard if you play her show back- ern zodiac system. the oven and voila! You have filet mignon still problems evident. wards you’ll find hidden messages that This system is also known as the tropical system, with pommes anna and red wine jus. One woman loved the food but found spell the end of cooking as we know it. which is based on our relationship to the sun. It is cal- When I watch such culinary ruses, I the recipe took one hour to make. The culated by the position of the sun’s rays on the tropics. can’t help but think, “Whoa, back the time it’s “supposed” to take is 12 minutes. Thomas Rousseaux is a chef with Diversity The signs are a set of 12 and always will be. magic culinary train up.” From 12 minutes to one hour is a huge Foods at the University of Winnipeg. What Kunkle refers to is called sidereal astrology, which is used in Eastern astrology. It is based on the Letters Earth’s relationship to the stars, not to the tropics. For example, in India they practice Vedic astrology, which is sidereal. In Western astrology, because we use Re: “Grassroots activists slam Youth for Re: “Procreation is a bad idea” (Jan. 27, Re: “Procreation is a bad idea” (Jan. 27, the tropical system that follows the seasons and not Christ once more” (Jan. 20, page 3) page 9) page 9) the constellations, our signs remain unchanged.

I wish to contextualize a comment in this arti- Katerina Tefft is correct that deciding not to Katerina Tefft's scolding of procreation is un- Apparently overnight last week, cle where I was quoted as believing Youth for procreate is an excellent way one can reduce founded in demographics, statistics and facts. Christ is reminiscent of the Indian Residential the taxing impact humans have upon the bio- Her assertion that “our planet's biosphere I transformed from an extrovert Schools (IRS). sphere. But why stop there? An even more im- cannot sustain the ballooning human popula- into an introverted goat named This was not an attempt to equate a non- portant way one can save the environment is tion” is the same alarmist lie that has been de- Capricorn existent youth centre with the IRS experience, to end their own life. livered for over 30 years from many environ- and this statement, out of context, is extreme- Think about it: a student in their early 20s mentalists. ly disrespectful to the survivors of the IRS and can save the planet the taxing burden of sup- Indeed, the exact same argument was used If you’ve suddenly decided to take part in East- their families. porting one more human life for another 50 or in the 1970s when the world population was ern astrology, you will likely find that your sign has Rather, my “belief” is that the mission of 60 years by simply ending it now. As Ms. Tef- hardly even five billion. The global popula- changed. YFC is reminiscent of and embodies much of ft suggests, whatever reasons your parents pro- tion recently hit seven billion humans, with- However, this “new sign” isn’t so new to people who the same intentions that were behind the IRS created for, they were ultimately short-sight- out an apocalyptic demise of the environment already follow this astrological system. “Ophiuchius,” system – that is, teaching the word of Christ in ed and self-centred. Why not correct their im- or mass human extinction. this 13th sign, has been around for hundreds of years replacement of another culture, thereby stat- moral action? If you want to get serious about As well, human population growth has been and has already been taken into account. ing the Christian faith is above all others. saving the planet, drink the Kool-Aid (just not rapidly decreasing. According to the UN, the However, the “discovery” of the 13th sign seems to Thus, my problem with YFC lies with its from a plastic bottle, please). world birth rate has plummeted from a high of resurface every few years. mission, which, on their website, states is to If one is not ready to make that big a com- 4.6 in the ‘70s to only 2.3 in the last decade (a A New York astrologer named Shelley Ackerman teach every young person in Canada the word mitment to the environment, there are other birth rate of 2.1 per woman is considered the suggested that the reason this became such a large sto- of Christ and bring them into the Church. little steps they can take. replacement rate). ry in the media recently was because of the vast use of To me, this is problematic for many rea- For example, instead of adopting children This is largely because of stronger econom- social networks. sons, not only as a non-Christian who is be- from troubled parts of the globe, wouldn't it ic prosperity, which reduces the need for large Considering I had found all my information prior ing told their religion is wrong, but also be- be less taxing on the eco-system if these chil- families, and higher education among females, to my research through Facebook statuses, this seems cause YFC is working in an area with a large dren were just left there to die from disease, war which improves their status and control over to be a plausible argument. aboriginal population – a population which and starvation? It would be especially good for deciding how many children they wish to Social networking is becoming a huge part of our because of the IRS experience remains on a the planet if young girls died, since they might have. This is not due to individuals willingly culture and is growing day by day, so we can only ex- path to healing. have otherwise grown up to be women who, abstaining from having children for "ethical" pect to have many more situations like this one. The aboriginal community is resilient, according to Oregon State University's 2009 reasons. Information spreads like wildfire on the internet, though one that is still struggling with the in- study, would produce 20 (or 40, or 60) times Almost any demographic analysis of the even when it is false. tergenerational impacts of the schools and the the carbon footprint men do. future global population will show it hitting continuation of colonization today. I do not It is reducing the intrinsic value of each hu- nine billion around 2050, and then begin- Graeme Coleman is a first-year student at the Univer- claim to be an “expert” on this subject, but man life to a means to a greater good that is ning to drop. This is not attributed to "com- sity of Winnipeg. what I do know is that there are many com- truly immoral, and is what led to the great plete voluntary extinction," but due to a low munity organizations that are working from tragedies of the 20th century. birth rate. an Indigenous perspective to both heal their Thankfully for the biosphere, however, Indeed, many countries such as Japan, Rus- communities and rediscover their cultures, these bloody experiments in creating a greater sia, and even Canada already have a decreas- many of which are struggling to keep their good resulted in the extinction of tens of mil- ing population unless they open their borders doors open. lions of carbon-belching human lives. to immigrants. Got something to say? So, why was it that YFC, an evangelical Imagine how crippled the ecosphere would Rather than scolding those who wish to Christian organization, received a bulk of gov- be today had the greedy polluters of Ukraine, have children of their own, Tefft's time would Send your letters to ernment funding while other Indigenous com- Poland or Cambodia survived! be far better served advocating for a more sus- munity-based organizations continue to strug- tainable and prosperous global society that gle for funds? This, to me, is the problem. Robert Galston does not deem procreation a sin. [email protected]

Lissie Rappaport Devin Wehrle Comments 9 www.uniter.ca February 3, 2011 The Uniter Reproductive justice A new view on sexual the U.S. People who fit into certain categories, such health as indigenous people, people of colour, differently abled people, and LGBTTQ* folks are criticized for their reproductive choices and denied the right to make them. Erin Vosters These are all examples of reproductive in- Volunteer justice. The federal Conservative government’s decision not to fund abortion care in their 2010 Feminists often talk about sexual health. We G8 maternal and child health initiative is an within the feminist movement call ourselves example that goes beyond Canada’s borders. pro-choice and defend women’s rights to This decision is consistent with the feder- make choices about their reproductive lives. al government’s insistence that they will not While it’s important to keep talking about reopen the abortion issue for Canadians, but our rights and our bodies, we also need to clearly demonstrates an ideological stance ask ourselves whether we are doing so in the that takes precedence over women’s health. right way. Promoting sexual health is a huge part of Is choice really possible for everyone? If creating reproductive justice. not, can we continue to call ourselves pro- Healthy sexuality means protecting your choice? What needs to change, and where body, but it also means caring for yourself should our focus be in the fight for women’s and your partner (or partners’) emotionally, bodies and lives? and having respect for everyone you have sex- The pro-choice framework often fails to ual contact with. recognize some of the barriers that prevent It means recognizing that everyone has the women from choosing the paths that their capacity to be sexual, but every person’s sex- lives take. uality is unique. To expand on the amazing work that pro- Sexuality is often limited by the same choice activists and caregivers do, feminists should start working towards reproductive justice. Sexuality is often limited A reproductive justice framework helps us by the same cultural norms see how different oppressions intersect and and expectations that contribute to reproductive oppression. It can help us take a closer look at barriers to limit women’s reproductive choice and their relation to social justice is- choices sues, and start thinking about how to break them down. For instance, in a capitalist economy, many cultural norms and expectations that lim- women who do want to parent are unable to it women’s reproductive choices. Talking to because of their socio-economic situation. young people about sexuality more openly For these women and their families, abor- and more holistically is one way we can cre- tion is not so much a choice as it is a neces- ate a more just and caring society. sity. The proposed changes to Ontario’s sex ed- Creating systems that support families ucation curriculum, including discussion of with childcare and adequate compensation LGBTTQ* sexualities, was to be a step in the Ayame Ulrich for maternity and paternity leave would al- right direction that was sadly overturned. types that negatively impact everyone. low some women in such aforementioned Among other things, teaching young peo- In spite of setbacks like the reversal of pos- Advocate for change on a larger scale. Fem- positions to be able to choose parenting. ple to think about sex differently could de- itive changes to Ontario’s sex ed curriculum, inists, allies: we can make Canada and the Similarly, in Canada abortion is legal, but crease the incidence of sexual assault by we need to push back against negative ideas world a sexier and more just place to live. is virtually inaccessible to people in rural and changing conventional ideas about men’s and about sexuality. northern areas. women’s sexualities. Our bodies, hearts and lives are at stake. Erin Vosters is a former University of Win- Some provinces require women to pay for Instead of limiting classroom discussions Start with the people you love: teach your nipeg student and a member of Winnipeg’s their procedures if they are performed out- to sexually transmitted infections and preg- children, friends and lovers that they are FemRev Collective, which will be hosting the side of a hospital, and many women have to nancy prevention, we should be talking about bigger than the limits that society places on second Pan-Canadian RebELLEs Young Fem- travel across the border for specialized care in sexual orientation, gender roles and stereo- them. inist Gathering in May 2011. Election fever starts nine month ahead of the big day

Let the predictions begin the past four years that voters are hungry to vours the east side route. impetus for a change in provincial govern- throw out the incumbents and elect a new McFadyen can keep crying foul over the ment. government? Bipole III line, but the experts have said that Manitoba has fared well and there is no Andrew Podolecki Economically, Manitoba has fared much not only do we need a third line, we also need obvious issue that will cause enough anger Volunteer Staff better than much of the Western world after a fourth line in the near future if we want to among voters. the economic crash of 2008, with unemploy- keep expanding Manitoba Hydro and keep I predict that the PCs and the Liberals will ment never going above six per cent. Hydro exports and expansions up. try and paint a bleak picture if the NDP are For the political-minded junkies Even in the midst of the crash, our econo- Wind and hydro power are Manitoba’s re-elected, but the NDP will prevail and ush- among us, 2011 will certainly be a busy year. my still grew, continued to grow in 2010 and keys to catapulting itself to economic pros- er in another four years of stability for this With the threat of the federal government is expected to grow at under three per cent perity and helping our neighbouring prov- province. falling over its yet-to-be introduced feder- in 2011. inces kick their dirty sources of power. al budget, the electoral machine of Ottawa Our provincial GDP debt currently ac- With the province heading to an election Andrew Podolecki is a first-year politics stu- is on standby. counts for 22 per cent of our GDP, which this fall, there does not appear to be enough dent at the University of Winnipeg. However, there will definitely be an elec- may seem to be a high number. However, tion this year in Manitoba; in the late sum- it’s the fourth lowest in the country, and for mer and into fall, the ads will roll out, the those fuelling the fire about a debt problem signs will be put up and pamphleteering will in Manitoba, these allegations continue to be begin. unfounded. Manitoba will have its general election on In terms of debt, Manitoba is still faring WANTED better than most other provinces. With the province heading A major topic on many voters' minds come to an election this fall, October will be Manitoba Hydro's proposed Writers there does not appear to be Bipole III line down the western side of Lake Winnipeg. Photographers enough impetus for a change This continues to come up in the papers, Illustrators in provincial government and the PCs feel it will be their ace in the hole to catapult themselves to power. Proofreaders Oct. 4, 2011, whether we like it or not. Mind you, PC leader Hugh McFadyen The NDP have said they’re confident also thought this about his plan to bring the they’ll be re-elected; the Manitoba Liberals Jets back in 2007. Want to see your article, photo or il- believe they’ll pick up many seats and win a A new report has been released by the Bi- lustration in The Uniter? We're always protest vote; and the Progressive Conserva- pole III Coalition, who studied the Bipole III looking for more contributors. tives say the province is hungry for change, proposal and the capacity of the transmission and that it’s time to kick the NDP to the curb lines. and bring in new people to government. The report stated that at the end of the No experience? That's all right. We'll But is there as much lust for change among construction of the Conawapa and Wuskwa- provide training. voters as the PCs claim there is? tim dam projects, regardless of whether the Is there that smoking gun issue that will Bipole III is put down the east or west side of make people ready for an election and see the Lake Winnipeg, Manitobans will also need a Email [email protected] for more opposition ready to pounce? fourth transmission line. information. Has the province been so badly run in It should be noted that the Coalition fa- 10 Comments The Uniter February 3, 2011 www.Uniter.ca Arts & Culture 11 www.uniter.ca February 3, 2011 The Uniter Arts & Culture The Uniter’s annual round-up of Winnipeg musicians you Five local artists to watch in 2011 should keep an eye on

THIS HISSES

With a chosen modus operandi of writing dramatic songs that are heavy and loud without being abrasive, the one-year-old surf-noir band This Hisses has already made a big impression on Winnipeg audiences. Lead singer-bassist Julia Ryckman (Slattern), guitarist Pat Short (Electric Candles, Under Pressure) and drummer JP Perron (ex-Mahogany Frog) have stunned audiences with their electrifying live performance, thanks to Ryckman’s always commanding presence and the antics of Perron (disclosure: he’s The Uniter’s listings co-ordinator), who makes Keith Moon look calm. The band’s debut full-length, which they’ll release on vinyl later this year, was recorded last April at Pri- vate Ear with producer and Royal Canoe frontman Matt Peters. You can see them live on Friday, Feb. 18 at the Lo Pub. With any luck, This Hisses will not go the way of The Gorgon – Ryckman’s previous power trio – and they’ll be with us for a while. Visit www.myspace.com/thishisses.

BEAN There’s a soothing sincerity and kindness in Dana Kowalsky’s voice that’s unmatched by other singer-songwriters in Winnipeg. And though Kowalsky, who performs under the moniker Bean, is only beginning to sprout in the city’s music scene, she’s no strang- er to music. The 24-year-old has been playing music since she was five, often teaching herself her favorite melodies by ear. She began writing her first songs when she was 11 years old. LORENZO Kowalsky is currently working on her debut EP with produc- ers Carlin Hiebert (The New Lightweights) and Los Angeles-based Four frozen pizzas and a bus ticket – those were the Adrian Bradford (Jodi King, Amanda Falk). A release date hasn’t only expenses involved when Leonard Sumner, a.k.a. been set, but the album is expected to be released later this year. Lorenzo, shot a video for What Becomes of the Bro- Still, Kowalsky’s brand of organic piano pop will carry listeners’ ken Hearted, one of the songs off his 2009 debut EP ears across her groovy mid-tempo time signatures, and keep hearts Rez Poetry. fluttering with her vocal range. But the Anishinaabe MC gained national expo- The tunes have already earned her a spot on Bluebird North, a sure with the vid after it was posted on the Maclean’s national performance showcase series with roots tracing back to website and he was featured in an article the maga- Nashville, Tennessee, at the Park Theatre this Tuesday, Feb. 8. zine published in December on Manitoba’s thriving Visit www.myspace.com/beanmusic1. hip hop community. It’s another step along the way toward Lorenzo’s ultimate goal of performing at festivals and sharing his music with a wider audience. Over hip hop beats fused with a hint of country as well as rhythm and blues, Lorenzo uses his raspy flow to spit insightful rhymes about growing up in Little Saskatchewan First Nation in the Interlake region of Manitoba. With a guitar slung over his shoulder and surpris- ing samples like Coheed & Cambria, Lorenzo will no doubt make good on his promise to make music that appeals to people who aren’t usually into rap. Visit www.reverbnation.com/lorenzomusic.

CANNON BROS. FAME When you’re getting props from both campus radio stations, local alt-weeklies and scene veterans It’s been a career of flux for Fame, from falling prey to a fraudulent like The Weakerthans and Greg MacPherson, you’ve band manager while getting ready to release their debut EP in 2008, gotta know you’re doing something right. to dealing with departed band members of lineups past – most re- Alannah Walker and Cole Woods, both 19, have cently, drummer Ben Routledge. managed to do all of that with their Pavement-in- While these types of things tend to sideline bands, usually al- spired power-pop duo Cannon Bros. most permanently, it hasn’t slowed down the tenacity of this group Formed after the demise of their previous band, of groovy Southern-style heavy metalers. The Playing Cards, Walker and Woods have made a No, the band has kept busy touring their violent, riff-heavy met- name for themselves with their charming ‘90s sound al across Canada, opening for bands like Silverstein and The Devil and endearing stage presence. Wears Prada, and keeping its foot on the throat of Winnipeg’s met- Although a six-song demo the band put out last al scene. year has already received significant airplay on cam- In October 2010, the band wandered west to Burnaby, B.C., to pus radio, expect the band’s first official release lat- record their first full-length album, Thunder Pit, with producer Stu er this year. McKillop. The album will be released later this spring. Recorded by Cam Loeppky at Prairie Recording Until then, the band is in the process of shooting a music video Co., the duo hope to have the record out in June, for their song Rocket Rider and gearing up to play Canadian Music just in time for some summer touring. Week in March. You can see them at the Albert before that on Fri- Until then, you can see them on Friday, Feb. 11 at day, Feb. 25. the Lo Pub opening for Imaginary Cities. Visit www.myspace.com/famerock. Visit www.myspace.com/cannonbrosband.

More Manitoba music Steve Bell Flying Fox and the Hunter-Gatherers The Magnificent 7s Burnthe8track maginary Cities Matt Epp and the Amorian Assembly Last month saw the release of albums by the likes The Details KEN mode Scott Nolan of local bands Querkus, Les Jupes, Alphacouple and Electro Quarterstaff The Liptonians Demetra Penner Enjoy Your Pumas. Here’s a list of other Manitoba The Empty Standards The Lytics Diana Pops musicians expected to put out new music this year: The Farrell Bros. Greg MacPherson The Vibrating Beds 12 Arts & Culture The Uniter February 3, 2011 www.Uniter.ca

MUSIC LISTINGS Lonesome Club. bronze branch at The Folk Exchange, 1:30 – sic ‘n’ Mavens series at the Rady Jewish Com- at the Royal Albert Arms. The NOBLE THIEFS, BEAUCHAMP and CYCLIST 3:30 p.m. munity Centre. CHRIS FROOME performs at Shannon's Irish THURSDAY, FEB. 3 are throwing a party at the Lo Pub. MICHELLE GREGOIRE, LUKE SELLICK and CURTIS Mardi Jazz goes down at Le Foyer in the Fran- Pub. NOWOSAD are playing at Aqua Books. co-Manitoban Cultural Centre. The War On Music space is becoming an all-ag- FEAR THE FALLEN, THE VINYL TONGUES, GIV'R COOKIES & CORN and the SMOKY TIGER are play- es venue called the Death Trap. To celebrate, and CAULK play at the Osborne Village Zoo. The Elvis tribute ELVIS – THE WAY IT WAS is at Aqua Books presents a number of artists in- ing at the Times Change(d) High and Lone- local rock groups THE ANGRY DRAGONS, BLOW- THE STURGEONS play at Le Garage Café. the Centennial Concert Hall. cluding Curtis Nowosad, Karl Kohut, Niall Bak- some Club. HOLES, VIBRATING BEDS, THRASHERS and MI- kestad-Legare, Simon Christie, Will Bonness, CHRIS CARMICHAEL performs at the Wind- SUNDAY, FEB. 6 SLOW MOTION WALTER is at the Royal George CRODOT are performing. Luke Sellick and Erin Propp. Hotel. sor Hotel. RAE SPOON and IVAN COYOTE are doing a con- TWIST CONE and THE SOVIET SPACE DOGS play Blues Jam with the DEBRA LYN BAND at Le Ga- The Fast Flying Virginian Jam Night at the Stan- SATURDAY, FEB. 5 cert at the Park Theatre. at the Academy. rage Café. dard. The New Music Festival's Past, Present and Fu- The official launch ofCA LL*RESPONSE, a book VIRTUOSI CONCERTS presents The ST. LAW- SEAN BROWN plays at the Red Cactus. RENCE STRING QUARTET in the University of ANTIPHONY performs in the Music ‘n’ Mavens ture concert is at the Centennial Concert Hall. about the Winnipeg music scene, features GREG KATIE MURPHY plays at Shannon's Irish Pub. series at Rady Jewish Community Centre. 7:30 p.m. REKUS, THE HIGH CLASS LOW LIFES and IVAN RE- Winnipeg's Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall. IMER at Into the Music. ALL THE KING'S MEN play weekly at The King's WEDNESDAY, FEB. 9 Blues Jam with MIDNIGHT TRAIN at the Wind- It's Campfire Night at the Times Change(d) High sor Hotel. and Lonesome Club. At the West End Cultural Centre you’ve got THE Head. Motörhead roars into the Burton Cummings There is a jam night at the Belgian Club. CHRIS FROOME performs at Shannon's Irish RIPPERZ, THE BONADUCES, THE UNDECIDED and Blues Jam with BIG DAVE MCLEAN at the Times Theatre on their World is Yours tour. Pub. THE ROCK BAND. Change(d) High and Lonesome Club. TIM BUTLER plays weekly at the Bella Vista. Thursday is Jam Night with ROUTE 59 at the Cavern. SLOW MOTION WALTER is at the Royal George The Royal Albert Arms has COMEBACK KID, BAD COUNTRY entertains at the Standard. Guitar Wednesdays at the Academy features ROGUE NATION, STILL FIGHTING and the Cro- Big Dancing with RIC HARD & THE HOSERS every Hotel. MONDAY, FEB. 7 Greg Lowe, Terry Barnett and Dave Wood. Mags tribute BRO-MAGS. Thursday night at Ozzy's. The Fast Flying Virginian Jam Night at the Stan- The Bear Your Heart fundraiser in support of CHRIS CARMICHAEL plays at the Yellow Dog dard. RIVER CITY ROCK ‘N’ SOUL, ROB VILAR and Tavern. UPCOMING EVENTS MAMA CUTSWORTH are performing at the Acad- the Children's Wish Foundation features perfor- Blues Jam with MIDNIGHT TRAIN at the Wind- emy. mances by FLO and the BLACKOUT CITY KIDS at EMMA CLONEY performs at Sam's Place. CKUW's Fundrive is holding a plethora of local Earl's Downtown. sor Hotel. Jazz is on the menu at the Hang in the Or- shows from Feb. 11 to Feb. 18, including the re- DataDance Level II features KNAR, 10FWD, BIT lease of IMAGINARY CITIES's debut album on There is a jam night at the Belgian Club. CADET, DEACTIVISION, JAYMEZ and MR. GHOSTY. LOIS GILLESPIE performs at Shannon's Irish bit Room. Pub. Feb. 11 at the Lo Pub. ZRADA performs at the King's Head Pub. MODE 7, GRAND MASTER and NOCTURNAL DIVIN- ANDREW NEVILLE & THE POOR CHOICES play The MACLEAN BROTHERS do their weekly gig at THE SADIES play the West End Cultural Cen- Thursday is Jam Night with ROUTE 59 at the ITY play at the Osborne Village Zoo. weekly at the Standard. the Royal George Hotel. tre on Feb. 11. Cavern. EcoEclectica at the Pyramid Cabaret is a fund- DAN FRECHETTE and JEREMY RUSU are play- Sift through record crates filled with K-Tel gold THE LIPTONIANS release Let's All March Back Big Dancing with RIC HARD & THE HOSERS every raiser for EcoPia with SALINAS, A WASTE ODYS- ing at the Times Change(d) High and Lone- at the Vinyl Drip at the Cavern. Into The Sea on Feb. 13. Thursday night at Ozzy's. SEY, PERSE, MOGGLEY & THE WOODLAND CREA- some Club. TURES, BANSHEES WAIL and DJs NICOLE & HOM- Join the open mic at Le Garage Café hosted by THE MAGICIAN plays at the King's Head. HEART is playing at the MTS Centre on Feb. 17. FRIDAY, FEB. 4 LEY. MELISSA PLETT. KEYS ‘N’ KRATES performs at the Pyramid Cab- THURSDAY, FEB. 10 CHEECH and CHONG are blazing at the Pantag- CHEERING FOR THE BAD GUY are playing at the MICHAELANGELO plays at the King's Head. aret on Feb. 20. es Playhouse. Standard Tavern. FROM THE MOON are performing anti-love ELECTRIC SIX play at the Pyramid on March 16. TUESDAY, FEB. 8 songs at Sam's Place. TWILIGHT HOTEL releases a new album at the Winnipeg's premiere fetish event THE BALL is THE RESIDENTS are performing at the West End CKUW 95.9 FM presents doom-pop super group West End Cultural Centre. on at Ozzy's. MEMEZA AFRICA perform at the West End Cul- Cultural Centre on March 24. SCABSMOKER, WOLBACHIA and DEADEN at War POLYGON WILD and DJ YOW YA perform at the tural Centre. LOIS GILLESPIE is performing at the Ellice Café. On Music. DIAMOND RINGS and P.S. I LOVE YOU are doing Academy. WILSON PHILLIPS sing at the Club Regent Ca- the Lo Pub on March 25. JENNY BERKEL, KEITH DYCK and OLD NO. 3 are DON AMERO, BEAN SCOTT NOLAN and JAMES The WSO New Music Festival presents Sev- sino. playing at the Times Change(d) High & Lone- STRUTHERS are playing the Bluebird North Con- BRUCE COCKBURN performs at the Burton Cum- en Gates of Jerusalem at the Centennial Con- The fundraiser Smash Israeli Apartheida fea- some Club. cert Series at the Park Theatre. mings Theatre on April 5. cert Hall. tures SALINAS, TECHNICAL CHILDREN, ADAM CZ The DUST RHINOS play at Shannon's Irish Pub. It's soul-nite at the Cavern with DR. HOTTBOT- THE PIXIES are playing at the Centennial Con- LEGION OF LIQUOR, SEVENTH SIN, DEMIGOD and and SPECIAL GUESTS at Mondragon Bookstore The Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club are TOM & THE SOUL PRESCRIPTIONS. cert Hall on April 27. PATHOGENIC are throwing a Superbowl Party at & Coffeehouse. starting a Happy Hour Concert Series with AN- the Royal Albert Arms. GARY GACH AND THE BANNED play at the Roy- TOM WILSON and CHRIS CARMICHAEL are per- BRIAN WILSON performs Gershwin songs and DRINA TURENNE and SARAH DUGAS. al George. some of his own at the Pantages Playhouse The CROOKED BROTHERS and BOG RIVER are forming at the Park Theatre. Celtic Song Workshop with Virginia of the on June 22. playing at the Times Change(d) High and The WALLY LARSSON TRIO performs in the Mu- SUBCITY are kicking off their tour with a show

MORE MUSIC THIS week

COMMON GRACKLE FUR EEL The common grackle has few friends in the animal kingdom, with its aggressive behaviour to steal food BLUEBIRD NORTH For real. For real. For real. For real. For real. straight from the mouths of other birds and penchant Say that 10 times fast, and what does it sound like? for mimicking the sounds of other birds and even hu- You’ve probably heard of and seen at least half of the roster on That’s how this Regina soul-funk quartet got their mans. the upcoming Bluebird North songwriters’ showcase. name, after vocalist and lead guitarist Justin Sheppard no- But Gregory Pepper found a sort of harmony in the Don Amero has amassed two trophies and seven Aboriginal ticed how ubiquitous the phrase “for real” has become. bird after reading about it in a bird-watching field guide. Music Award nominations since walking off his day job in 2007 With their lineup formed somewhat by chance (bass- And so it became the moniker of his latest project, now to pursue music full time. ist Travis Reshaur joined when Sheppard sold him an on tour across the country. Dana Kowalsky, who performs under the moniker Bean, is at amplifier) little over eight months ago, the band is set to “I just remembered the description calling it ‘A poor work with Carlin Hiebert (The New Lightweights) and Los An- release their debut album, Elephant Summer, on Feb. 17. but spirited singer.’ It loves to sing and have its voice geles-based Adrian Bradford (Jodi King, Amanda Falk) on her “We just clicked instantly,” said Sheppard in a release. heard even though it doesn’t have the greatest voice,” Pep- debut album. “There’s no ego involved, just a common passion for the per said in a phone interview from London, Ont. Meanwhile Scott Nolan has five full-length recordings, two music.” “They’re beautiful birds who like to ransack other nests Western Canadian Music Award nominations and countless The band, rounded out by guitarist Thomas St. Onge and kick all the eggs out. I loved the tenacity of it – the tours on his resume, and a new album slated for release in the and drummer James Belle, clearly has fun with their mu- ugly/beautiful juxtaposition.” spring of 2011 on Transistor 66 Records. sic, with its rhythmic and shuffling funk flair of jazz gui- Common Grackle’s debut album, The Great Depres- James Struthers, still young, is garnering praise and compari- tars, chunky bass and perky keys. sion, combines Guelph-based Pepper’s acoustic comfort sons to John Mayer and Jason Mraz. The band’s soul and funk influences shine through in with the suave, hip-hop grooves of Saskatoon-based pro- The showcase, put on by the Songwriters Association of their live show as well, which are known to include cov- ducer Factor. Canada, will put Amero, Kowalsky, Nolan and Struthers on ers of Prince and Queen. The result is a rather haunting sounding, must-listen the stage at the Park Theatre this Tuesday, Feb. 8, where the With both Sheppard and St. Onge having penned album – impressive considering the duo wrote the album artists will take turns sharing songs and stories in an informal, the album’s eight tracks, the album wanders from soul- thousands of kilometres apart, never having met. acoustic atmosphere. searching to philosophical. “It’s very weird making an album with someone you It’s one of a number showcases taking place across Canada. Sheppard says the songwriting dynamic gives the al- never met face to face,” said Pepper. “I generally work on CBC Radio’s Kinsey Posen will emcee the event. Kinsey is a bum the charm and diversity of a Beatles album. my own, I’m a controlling, domineering songwriter. strong supporter Manitoba’s music scene, while his network reg- “It wasn’t just Lennon. With all the Beatles contribut- “It was a challenge just to see if I could let go over ev- ularly features local talent on shows including The (204) and The ing, it made for a more interesting listen,” he said. ery little element and write melodies over melodies and Weekend Morning Show. Fur Eel play Sam’s Place (159 Henderson Hwy.) on chord progressions (Factor) had made.” The showcase takes place Tuesday, Feb. 8 at the Park Theatre Saturday, Feb. 19. Local artist Justin Lacroix will also Catch Common Grackle perform at the Lo Pub at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door, or $12 for Manitoba Mu- perform. Show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $5 at the Thursday, Feb. 3. Visit www.myspace.com/wearecom- sic, or Songwriters Association of Canada members. door. mongrackle. Visit www.songwriters.ca. Visit www.fureelmusic.com. – Matt Preprost – staff – staff

visit uniter.ca/listings for more of what’s happening Arts & Culture 13 www.uniter.ca February 3, 2011 The Uniter From Winnipeg to Austin and back again CD REVIEWS

TWILIGHT HOTEL When The Wolves Go Blind Independent They may have moved to Texas, but as long as Winnipeg ex-pats Twilight Hotel keep churning out albums as good as When The Wolves Go Blind, we’ll keep claiming the musical duo as ours. Drenched in vintage reverb, the 11-tracker is classic Twilight Hotel – dark, hypnotic, reflective roots songs that loan equally from blues’ minor tonalities, Americana twang and Tom Waits-style Download the song Mahogany Veneer for free at www.uniter.ca waltzes. In the standout Dream of Letting Go, Dave Quanbury contemplates mortality while Zdan’s overdriven, gritty lap steel slowly and agonizingly wails in slight dissonance. But the pinnacle of the album is Mahogany Veneer – a timeless-sounding, nostalgic hymn about life on the road and pressing onward. The tune maps a journey across the southern states – from the ruins of New Orleans to Memphis, where Quanbury admits, “All the boarded build- ings made me long for Winnipeg.” Don’t miss their hometown show at the West End Cultural Centre Friday, Feb. 4. – Mike Duerksen

THE AFTERPARTY Rain Can’t Stop the Fire Canadian Grass Records There is an essential conflict in this album from Win- nipeg band The Afterparty: is the dress code black-tie formal or barefoot mud-dancing attire? The truth is that the smooth fusion between big band jazz, funk, ska COURTESY KILLBEAT MUSIC and Caribbean groove will delight even those that don’t Dave Quanbury and Brandy Zdan of Twilight Hotel return home from Texas Feb. 4 to release their new album When count themselves as fans of any of those particular The Wolves Go Blind at the West End Cultural Centre. styles and would fit perfectly in almost any venue. The level of musicianship is outstanding and the song arrangements are gripping and Local roots duo Twilight West End Cultural Centre,” said Zdan. “It exciting throughout. Don’t let the didgeridoo drone in the intro give the wrong impres- might be odd, with no lingering. Or it could sion – the album incorporates aspects from a number of musical traditions but remains Hotel returns home with a feel fantastic.” modern in its approach. The saxophone and horn solos keep a wide audience in mind The pair is touring with drummer Pat Philips and stop short of pretentious territory. There isn’t a wide variety between the songs new album from Toronto. For the songs, these musicians and the album quickly blends together, but this absolutely suits the music’s dance are all that is required. focus. — Aaron Snider TIMOTHY DYCK “Home is in the middle of Volunteer (song) writing when you can THE TOWN PANTS (finally) put words to that Shore Leave feeling. To be able to play Dedication to music and the pursuit of artis- Maximum Music your own songs, to enjoy Now this is something that I am down for. The Town tic vision are what make Twilight Hotel such a Pants have created their own division of Celtic that compelling band. every night is wonderful.” Former Winnipeggers Dave Quanbury and lends itself to an audience somewhere in between the – Brandy Zdan, Twilight Hotel heavy drinkers and the soft rockers. Shore Leave is an Brandy Zdan are the foundation of the Austin- album of 10 bumping songs that lay the drums on thick, based group. “Austin is shiny and different,” Zdan said by “Anyone else is icing on the cake,” Zdan said throwing in some banjo, fiddle, tin whistle, bass and phone last week. “As musicians, we’re fulfill- about on stage collaborators. “When we come guitar. Their energy soars even in slow tunes like Angel ing different parts of ourselves; Dave plays in a to towns, we may ask other (musicians) to play. and skyrockets in upbeat tracks like Drinking In The Graveyard. Each track is inventive, marching band, I sing as a back-up vocalist.” There’s no rehearsal, it’s just off the cuff. It’s ex- the percussion and other varying musical instruments fit perfectly together, stylishly To describe the band as “process driven” citing adding certain local dynamics.” and with a great rhythm. Perhaps the originality falters in their lyrics, with most songs would be fitting. Joining Twilight Hotel in Winnipeg are encompassing alcohol in some way or another. Other than a clear preference for drink- “It’s the fact that you can’t do anything else,” Gilles Fournier on bass, and Jaxon Haldane ing songs (not always a bad thing), the album spills over with character. Zdan said. “(Music) is not a choice, it’s some- and Jonathan Alexiuk on horns. — Sara Shyiak thing you will always do. You’re always trying “Playing on stage is something a little dif- to feel that audience connection and you want ferent (than recording),” Zdan said about the to get better at it, develop it, see what you are energy translating from recording room to the THE LUCKY ONES becoming.” touring stage. “These songs have been in our The Booze Sessions It’s why making a record is as much as an art pockets for a while. On stage, they’re still find- Stumble Records form as anything else, according to Zdan. ing their shape.” The Booze Sessions by The Lucky Ones came with a The band recently released their third studio For a band that continues to shape itself, I press release including a quote from band front man album, When The Wolves Go Blind. asked Zdan to describe “home.” Steve Stumble: “I recorded this when I was hammered “It was recorded live from the floor in three “Home is in the middle of (song) writing in just one take!” After a listen, yeah, he probably was. days, with an extra day for overdubs,” Zdan when you can (finally) put words to that feel- The first song,N o Fear, More Beer starts the album off said. “It was nice to be in a room full of musi- ing. To be able to play your own songs, to en- in pretty typical mediocre punk fashion – not totally cians and (record) the energy of a moment.” joy every night is wonderful.” (Simple Plan) pop-punk, but not hard enough that The pair picked up new instruments for this album. I’d fear getting hurt at a Lucky Ones show. Next, Back Stabbers & Thieves is a little Twilight Hotel play the West End Cultural Centre Fri- “I’ll be playing lap-steel guitar on this one,” catchier, but nothing new or innovative. On the other hand, the riffs are hard, and the day, Feb. 4 Zdan says. “And Dave will be playing cornet. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door, and are lyrics endorse heavy binge drinking, and probably help the cause if that’s your goal “It’s how I learned to play the accordion. We while listening to the album. “We don’t like whiskey / We love it!” – from (the bastard/ available at the West End Cultural Centre, Ticketmas- just thought ‘This song needs something,’ and ter, Music Trader and the Winnipeg Folk Festival Mu- hybrid rip-off of The Stooges and Motley Crue) Drunkin' Holiday . you find an instrument you enjoy and go from sic Store — Samuel Swanson there.” To read a CD review of When The Wolves Go Blind, The tour for the album brings the band back see page 13 to their old city, but only for just one night. Visit www.twilighthotel.com MARITIME “I’m looking forward to playing the new Paraphernalia Dangerbird Records There’s something nostalgic about the beginning of this track from Milwaukee-based Maritime, with it’s milita- ristic drum fill intro setting up a clean electric guitar riff over a static, humming synth note. And while it does sound familiar, there’s a weightlessness to the song that beckons you to continue listening. The production shimmers with a star-like quality as vocalist Davey von Bohlen sings about wanting to come clean: “Paraphernalia, this must be what I wanted to do, no way, no way, no way” to a resounding stance of resilience in the chorus: “Tell him that we were made on another day, any other day. We spill out like news until we’re empty of you.” The track is from the band’s new album Human Hearts, set for release Want to see The Sadies play at the West End Cul- in April. Download the track for free at www.tinyurl.com/Uniter-Maritime by tweeting or tural Centre on Friday, Feb. 11? Email contests@ sharing the link on Facebook. uniter.ca by 12 noon on Thursday, Feb. 10 for your — Matt Preprost chance to win a pair of tickets. Include your full WIN TICKETS name and phone number. 14 Arts & Culture The Uniter February 3, 2011 www.Uniter.ca FILM Dumpster diving, disappearing bees and killing Lake Winnipeg

The Uniter’s Top 3 Must See Dive A documentary about the American Directed by Jeremy Seifert, 2010 education system WAITING FOR “SUPER- 45 minutes MAN” runs at Cinematheque until Thurs- Plays at the University of Winnipeg Feb. 5 day, Feb. 10. at 2:15 p.m. The Manitoba Eco-Network will be present- Ever gone dumpster diving for dinner? This ing the second annual REEL GREEN FILM documentary follows Seifert and friends as they FESTIVAL on Friday, Feb. 4 and Saturday, dumpster dive in Los Angeles. They expose the Feb. 5. Visit www.mbeconetwork.org for thousands of dollars worth of perfectly good more information. food going to waste in America. The film begs The film screening of WINNIPEG: A CITY IN the question, if there are people who are starv- SEARCH OF ITSELF features portraits of ing, why is edible food thrown away? Winnipeg by local filmmakers. Screens at Cinematheque, Saturday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. Qapirangajuk: Inuit Knowledge Cinematheque's Cabin Fever series, which features free screenings of family films, and Climate Change plays JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS at 2 p.m. Directed by Zacharias Kunuk and on Sunday, Feb. 6. Dr. Ian Mauro, 2010 Courtesy Meg Merill 56 minutes The Franco-Manitoban Cultural Centre is In Play Again, director Meg Merill explores the disconnect children have with nature because of technology. presenting a French Canadian movie with Plays at the University of Winnipeg, Feb. 5 at English subtitles, LE BAISER DU BARBU, Sat- 2:15 p.m. urday, Feb. 12 in a cozy room with couches The first Inuktitut language film of its kind, and a bar. Make yourself at home and en- Reel Green Film Festival she added. this controversial documentary depicts the joy a movie on a big screen. 8 p.m. Friday night will feature David Suzuki’s film drastic climate changes in the Arctic through Keycon presents MOVIE NIGHT SINGA- pulls environmental issues The Force of Nature, followed by the Earthie the eyes of Inuit elders. It transports viewers LONG AND GAMES DAY featuring Phantom awards and a wine and cheese reception. into an unfamiliar world to explore how the Arc- of the Paradise and The Rocky Horror Pic- into focus On Saturday, the festival will give Winni- tic is changing and how the Inuit peoples per- ture Show on Saturday Feb. 12 at the Park peggers access to recent films on environmental ceive these changes. Theatre. topics ranging from dumpster diving to bees. The GIMLI FILM FESTIVAL is accepting sub- Ellie Einarson Among these is the highly acclaimed film Vanishing of the Bees missions until April 1. Submissions may be Arts & Culture Editor Qapirangajuk: Inuit Knowledge and Climate Directed by George Langworthy and fiction, documentary, animation or exper- Change, a collaborative project between Winni- Maryam Henein, 2009 imental. A short film must be less then 60 90 Minutes minutes long. Films must be completed af- peg scientist Dr. Ian Mauro and the renowned ter Jan. 1, 2009. Visit www.gimlifilm.com. Environmental groups and films constantly Inuk director Zacharias Kunuk. Plays at the University of Winnipeg, Feb. 5 at 12:15 p.m. bombard us with apocalyptic rhetoric to dem- The film documents the Inuit perspective on In a widespread phenomenon, honeybees LITERATURE onstrate the immediacy of environmental prob- the severe environmental changes in the Arctic. are mysteriously disappearing from their hives. lems. In the face of overwhelming stats and “Indigenous knowledge is a different way of Though we hardly think about how bees af- doomsday scenarios, it’s easy to feel helpless knowing and it can be contradictory to science, fect our lives, their disappearance could have about the possibility of making any change. but it can also be a system of understanding that a grave impact. Honeybees pollinate crops that The Reel Green Film Festival, which is taking gives us completely new insights into environ- make up one out of every three bites we put in place Feb. 4 and 5 at the Winnipeg Art Gallery mental change,” said Mauro. our mouths. This documentary explores this is- and the University of Winnipeg, will feature a Play Again, an American film about children sue and puzzles over the reasons for the van- diverse range of environmental films. and their disconnect from nature due to their ishing of the bees. But don’t fear – these films will not induce a involvement with technology, will also be fea- catatonic state. The festival has actively chosen tured. Environmental columnist ADRIA VASIL films that are uplifting, topical and engaging. “Kids are constantly bombarded with neg- will speak in the University of Winnipeg's “We’ve tried really hard to not always be ative media messages about the natural world “If you’ve been wondering about an issue or Riddell Hall on Thursday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. sending out the negative, but also the hopeful – toxic pollution, species extinction, climate want to figure out what’s going on environmen- BELLE MILO will be signing her book, Voices and the positive, including things about what’s change... it can be paralyzing,” said producer tally, this is a great way to do that and also con- of Winnipeg Holocaust Survivors and read- going on that’s really great, innovative and new,” Meg Merill. nect with others in the community,” said Hunt- ing at McNally Robinson on Sunday, Feb. said Kristina Hunter, a member of the organiz- “And we have to ask ourselves: how will kids er. 6 at 2 p.m. ing committee. grow up to be stewards of the planet if they The Writers’ Union of Canada is pleased “This film festival is really meant tocom- have only an intellectual or virtual connection The Reel Green Film Festival takes place Feb. 4 to announce that submissions are be- bat that problem of people saying ‘Well there’s to it?” and 5 at the Winnipeg Art Gallery and the Uni- ing accepted until Feb. 14, 2011 for the 2011 POSTCARD STORY COMPETITION. The win- nothing I can do.’ Actually there are lots of The films will be followed by discussions, versity of Winnipeg. Regular tickets are $12, or ning entry will be the best Canadian work things you can do, some radical and some sim- with Mauro and Helen Fallding, director of No $10 for students. Visit www.tinyurl.com/Reel- of 250 words or less in the English lan- ple, but it’s fun to think about those options,” Running Water, present to discuss their films. Green. guage, fiction or nonfiction. Visit www.writ- ersunion.ca. FILM review GALLERIES & MUSEUMS Education documentary heartbreaking, personal Waiting for “Superman” able spaces, that the decision as to who gets a good education and who will get lost in the sys- illuminates the failings tem is left to chance in order to be fair. Waiting for “Superman” explores some of the Gallery 1C03 proudly presents UNSA- of compulsory public reasons that compulsory education is broken CRED by Winnipeg-based Anishinaabe art- in order to understand why these kid's futures ist Scott Benesiinaabandan (Stephens) un- education must be left to chance. til Saturday, Feb. 19. There is a common belief that bad neighbour- Please join the Institute for Women's and hoods produce bad schools, but Waiting for “Su- Gender Studies for an introduction to the Catherine van Reenen perman” suggests that it is the bad schools cre- REDress project on campus on Thursday, Feb. 3 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Duck- Culture Reporter ating bad neighbourhoods. Failing schools – or worth Centre, second floor lounge, at the “drop-out factories” as the documentary dubs University of Winnipeg. The REDress Proj- them – do not produce successful citizens. ect is a public art installation that aims to Waiting for “Superman” Failing schools have something else in com- raise awareness surrounding the murder Directed by Davis Guggenheim, 2010 mon: teachers who don't give a damn. and disappearance of over 500 aboriginal 111 Minutes There is very little a teacher can do to lose women across Canada. Plays at Cinematheque Feb. 3-5 at 7 p.m., Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m., their job; only 1 in every 2,500 teachers gets fired The Cre8ery will hold paintings by Lisa Feb. 9-10 at 7 p.m. but every 1 in 57 doctors lose their license. Ten- Funk in her collection IN & OUT OF FOCUS ure is awarded to any teacher who has worked Courtesy Paramount Pictures with an opening reception on Friday, Feb. for two years and then all initiative and motiva- Leaving fate to chance: Anthony, a Grade 5 student from 4. The works will be on display until Tues- Washington, looks down at his lottery card in the hopes day, Feb. 15. How would you feel if your entire future de- tion becomes futile. Why make kids learn if you pended on a random lottery? get paid regardless? of winning a spot in a public boarding school in this The University of Manitoba's faculty of ar- What if the difference between poverty and Although the film focuses on the U.S. com- scene from Waiting For "Superman". chitecture will hold ATMOSPHERE 2011 – ME- DIATED CITIES at aceartinc on Friday, Feb. 4. middle class, between constant struggle and pulsory education system, there are obvious comfortable routine, between a crap education parallels to Canada's compulsory education sys- set up to fail students, with a philosophy of edu- The Marvin Francis Media Gallery in Urban and a real education, all depended on a random tem: we have bad neighbourhoods and useless cation that dooms the majority to mediocrity. Shaman presents THE CAREGIVERS PROJ- Waiting for “Superman” ECT, a photography and video exhibition selection? pedagogues, too. addresses the failings from Feb. 4 until March 19. You'd probably be terrified. The film, although a strong introduction to of the school system at a heartbreaking, person- Waiting for “Superman”, a documentary di- the reasons behind failing schools, does not ad- al level, which will hopefully stir enough rage in COSMOMANIA: THE INCREDIBLE SPACE AD- rected by Davis Guggenheim, director of An In- dress many of the more complex factors plagu- audiences to prompt effort to learn more about VENTURE examines the past 50 years of space exploration – from Sputnik, the first convenient Truth, follows the lives of children ing the compulsory education system. the historical and systematic impediments with- satellite and the first human flight byY uri whose fates will be decided by random lottery The displacement of print by televised and in the school system and action in order to fix Gagarin on April 12, 1961, to the present day as a result of the failing education system. image-based mediums has lowered literacy rates it. International Space Station. The exhibi- The only successful schools in the United even more than bad teachers have, and the com- If you want future children to succeed, you’d tion will be up from Friday, Feb. 4 until Sun- States have so many applicants and so few avail- pulsory education system has historically been better find your cape. day, April 17. Arts & Culture 15 www.uniter.ca February 3, 2011 The Uniter

GALLERIES & MUSEUMS Answering the call The narrow corridor of the Semai Gallery will hold DAYS OF RINDS & WOE, a collection of New book celebrates local works by Craig Stuart Love. The opening reception is on Friday, Feb. 4. music scene, supports Kids EMBRACING INSPIRATIONS, the art of abstract artist Lesia Anna will be shown at the Help Phone Wayne Arthur Gallery from Sunday, Feb. 6 to Wednesday, March 2. FIVE STORIES: A PHOTO ESSAY by Cindy Ti- Aaron Epp tus takes place on Friday, Feb. 11 from 6 to Managing editor 10 p.m. at OnWard Gallery on the 3rd floor of 160 Princess St. There were 13 Manitobans on the RMS Titan- They put out the call and Winnipeggers re- ic. Nine of these passengers – all men – died. sponded. Now, three music-loving philanthro- Four of them – all women – survived. The pists are gearing up to celebrate the release of a Manitoba Museum is proud to host TITANIC: THE MANITOBA CONNECTION exhibition, which book that will benefit Kids Help Phone. runs from Feb. 12 until September 5. Nathan Terin (Sidelined Productions, BE:Cause Industries), Mike Sanders (Absurd Micheal Dudeck's AMYGDALA is at aceartinc Machine Studios) and John Toone (Alchem- until Monday, Feb. 14. ical Press) are the editors and publishers of RAW Gallery will be hosting a new drawing Call*Response: Present, Past and Beyond – Volume show by local artist Galen Johnson entitled 1. It’s a 64-page, hardcover, LP-sized book cel- EXTINCTION until Feb. 18. ebrating the past 30 years of Winnipeg’s punk, Keesic Douglas's collection exploring Cana- metal and hardcore scenes. da's fur trade industry entitled TRADE ME at All of the content – including unpublished the Urban Shaman Gallery runs until Satur- day, March 19. photos of Propagandhi, Comeback Kid and Under Pressure, poster art, writing from Royal PLUG IN ICA will be hosting the exhibition Albert artistic director Sam Smith, a list of Greg Courtesy Nathan Terin CLOSE ENCOUNTERS: THE NEXT 500 YEARS MacPherson’s favourite live shows and more – Call*Response is a 64-page, hardcover, LP-sized book celebrating the past 30 years of Winnipeg’s punk, metal and until May 8. was submitted by local photographers, visual hardcore scenes. The Manitoba Crafts Museum will have on artists, musicians, writers, lyricists and fans. display CASTING ON: KNITTING IN MANITOBA Retailing at $40, at least $10 from the sale of generation, it’s always a youth-driven scene,” Rogue Nation, Still Fighting and Bro-Mags (a until early June. each book will go to Kids Help Phone, which Sanders said. “It’s always driven by the energy Cro-Mags tribute band). The final exhibition at Freud's Bathhouse & provides toll-free, 24-hour, bilingual and anon- youth bring to shows. Advance tickets for the WECC and Albert Diner features artwork by Calla Donofrio. ymous phone counselling to young people in “And these kids haven’t changed. There are shows are available at Into the Music, Music FIRST FRIDAYS in the Exchange has the gal- Canada. photos in the book from the early ‘80s right Trader and www.ticketworkshop.com. leries, cafés and small businesses open their “Ultimately, we did it because we wanted to next to photos from just last year, and if you The trio are hoping to raise at least $10,000 doors to visitors the first Friday of every find a way to raise more money for Kids Help didn’t know any better, you’d swear they were for Kids Help Phone from the sale of the book. month from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Phone,” said Mike Sanders, 30. “The best way from the same time.” They also hope to release three more volumes THEATRE, DANCE & COMEDY to do that was make it a collaborative project Terin, 32, who has been organizing benefit over the next 10 years. that involved more than two or three people. concerts for Kids Help Phone since 2005, has Terin says they’re already accepting submis- The MTC's entry into StrindbergFest will be “We have 36 contributors,” he added. “We scheduled three concerts for this coming Satur- sions, and anyone can submit, regardless of a re-imagining of MISS JULIE and is onstage really wanted to come up with a project that day, Feb. 5 to celebrate the release of the book. what kind of music you’re writing about or pho- until Saturday, Feb. 5. was created by the community and that repre- The first event takes place at Into theMu- tographing, and regardless of your age. StrindbergFest is on until Sunday, Feb. 6 at sented the community, so that it would be sup- sic from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. with acoustic per- “You don’t have to be a kid to submit to this many venues around the city. Visit www.mas- ported by the community.” formances by Ivan Reimer, Greg Rekus (High book,” Terin said. “It’s about that experience of terplaywrightfest.com for show times. The trio put out the call for submissions late Five Drive) and High Class Lowlifes. Admis- going to a live show. Sunday night open mic comedy at the Cav- last summer and ended up receiving more than sion is free. “Just ‘cause you’ve got some grey hairs doesn’t ern, featuring JOHN B. DUFF. 1,500 photos and 50 written submissions from The second event is at 7:30 p.m. at the West mean you’re going to stop listening to music Every Tuesday night, head down to the King's 65 different people. End Cultural Centre, with performances by and remembering the good times – when it was Head Pub for a free comedy performance. When choosing the content, the goal was to The Ripperz, The Bonaduces, The Undecided your time in the mosh pit.” The open mic comedy night at the Stan- tell a story inspired by the interaction between and The Rock Band. dard is hosted by JON DORE every Thurs- young people and live music in Winnipeg. The day ends at the Royal Albert at 10:30 For more info, visit www.callresponsebook.com. day at 8 p.m. “Regardless of the decade or regardless of the p.m. with performances by Comeback Kid, Comedy night with SCOOTS MCTAVISH every Thursday at Shannon's Irish Pub. Rampant sex and hermaphroditic priests Transdisciplinary artist explores queer prehistory and religion in latest exhibit

Catherine van Reenen Culture Reporter

The text beneath a drawing of a multi-breasted woman reads, “weaponry is the artificial phallus we construct / it is regalia of a uterus shamanism.” To the left is a display of animal skulls; to the right are what resemble bulls-eyes with ominous messages written along the circumference, and behind, next to a table of weapons, a screen displays a woman holding a blade to her breast. Intrigued? Amygdala is the second exhibition of a 10-year project, in which transdisciplinary artist and cultural engineer Michael Dudeck invents an entire cosmos. His work centres around queer prehistory and religion, Karen Asher and in his invented mythology the sexes have divided into Michael Dudeck, adorned with six artificial breasts, a gas mask and nothing else, acts as the hermaphroditic leader of the female religion in his latest two tribes, male and female, in which homosexuality is the work, Amygdala. norm and heterosexuality's only use is reproduction.

nothing else, acts as the hermaphroditic leader of the female In doing so, he creates an entire anthropology for these Dudeck, adorned with six artificial religion, reciting excerpts from the Amygdala, the religion’s pre-historical peoples – an ambitious task that he carries out breasts, a gas mask and nothing else, sacred text, in a language he invented for the female tribe. imaginatively and with a meaningful objective. His method acts as the hermaphroditic leader of Dudeck explained part of the mythology behind the proj- and vision are unconventional and not at all rigid. ect during the artist talk. There was a ritual that entailed 40 “The mythology is mutating as the project goes ... I don’t the female religion, reciting excerpts days and 40 nights of “rampant sex on a mountain overseen want to lock its meaning,” he says. from the Amygdala, the religion’s by hermaphroditic priests,” after which the sexes split and a Dudeck interned at Union Theological Seminary in New sacred text, in a language he invented schism formed, marking the beginning of duality. York and spent two months working with famous perfor- Dudeck perceives this project as a “cultural infection to mance artist Marina Abramovic at the Museum of Modern for the female tribe heteronormity” and one of his goals with the project is to Art. make queer information common. Dubbing himself a “cul- It seems his time spent studying religion and art have giv- Amygdala expresses the cosmogony of the female tribe, fol- tural appropriator,” Dudeck strives to create art that synthe- en him a completely unique perspective unlike any kind of lowers of a warrior religion. sizes aspects from various, and often juxtaposing, cultures. art exhibition I've ever seen before. The exhibition, a combination of installations, drawings, Many of the influences behind Dudeck's invented reli- text, sound, photography and performance art, focuses on gion come from various transcendental monotheistic reli- Amygdala runs at aceartinc. at 290 McDermot Ave. until the female warrior religion. gions fused with various cyclical religions, mirroring the way Monday, Feb. 14. The exhibition is open Tuesday through Sat- Dudeck, adorned with six artificial breasts, a gas mask and he invented his own personal spirituality and identity. urday from 12-5 p.m. Visit www.aceart.org. 16 Arts & Culture The Uniter February 3, 2011 www.Uniter.ca Strange and wacky, yet totally functional Can’t grow a beard? This new toque has you covered

Catherine van Reenen Culture Reporter

During a past year’s Hi-Neighbour festival in Transcona, I was abruptly stopped by a disoriented man and asked, point- ing to another innocent bystander, “Would you sleep with that guy if he had a moustache?” I’ve contemplated this incident numerous times since and have decided that my answer, instead of an awkward nod of agreement, should have been, “No, but I would if he had a beard.” Beards are the sexiest and warmest type of facial hair for the winter season. As a young female who cannot yet grow facial hair like my Baba, I've often been consumed with jealousy for the male species, who can sprout thick, warm, wondrous beards when- ever they so choose. Well ladies, children and gentlemen lacking in the naturally bushy facial hair department, now is our chance. Thanks to Jeff Phillips, our pleas have been answered with Beardo: a hat with a built-in beard. “I came up with the first Beardo when I converted a scarf into a makeshift beard while on a snowboarding trip in Whis- tler at the end of 2006,” Phillips said in an email.

Phillips constructed the prototype for Beardo by poking some holes in a scarf and wrapping it around his head. Now, Beardo offers the style and warmth of a beard, but can also be tucked away into the attached toque, when you're striving for that clean-shaven look COURTESY JEFF PHILLIPS Weirdo with a Beardo: The Beardo is a combination toque and scarf created by Jeff Phillips. Phillips constructed the prototype for Beardo by poking some holes in a scarf and wrapping it around his head. Now, Beardo offers the style and warmth of a beard, but Beardo will not necessarily make you wiser by giving you He and the other folks behind Beardo will soon be coming can also be tucked away into the attached toque, when you're a beard to stroke during thoughtful contemplation, but Phil- out with more styles and colours for Beardo, while also work- striving for that clean-shaven look. lips says those wearing a Beardo while thinking will definite- ing to develop sponsorship programs for skiers and snow- Although a solo-beard is obviously a wonderful facial ac- ly look more stylish and have the added convenience of being boarders, and working with Soulvation, a non-profit organi- cessory, the addition of a moustache really ties the look to- able to fold away their beard when they're done thinking. zation working to improve the global community. gether, which is why Beardo will soon be coming out with a Phillips, 31, who comes from a family of beard enthusiasts, Whether your genetics prevent you from growing a beard, new beard design with an even cooler moustache. has been thrilled with Beardo's popularity, particularly with your boss made you shave it off or you need extra beard-ben- “I think the moustache adds class to a person's beard,” said fellow Canadians. efits to add to the beard you already have, Beardo offers a fun Phillips. “They are playing on the same team ... the goal be- Phillips believes that Beardo has been so successful because way to bring a little more facial hair into your life, without ing awesomeness.” its design is strange and wacky, yet still totally functional. the hassle of shaving. Making children’s dreams come true, one wish at a time

Bear Your Heart hoping to raise design for the posters, brochures and any of our print materials,” said Driedger. “I focused on the writing aspect, and money to send child on Disney wrote a lot of ‘to do’ lists. Between the two of us, we have all cruise aspects covered. And as far as team work goes, we had a very successful event the first time around, and we still get along now to throw the event a second time.” Nasuti and Driedger will be up at all hours for a second Sara Shyiak time this year coordinating entertainment, approaching local Volunteer Staff businesses for prizes and providing great food. “We want to make sure the attendees have a good time,” Driedger said. Most women jump at any opportunity to throw on a sexy An average wish costs $8,500 to grant, but last year Nasuti pair of sling-backs, but Gina Nasuti and Karine Driedger and Driedger raised $10,000. have taken it to a whole new level. Lisa Harrison, fundraising coordinator for the Manitoba For a second year they will hold Bear Your Heart, a tasteful and Nunavut chapter of the Children’s Wish Foundation, is mixer to grant a child in need a wish through the Children’s grateful for projects like Bear Your Heart. Wish Foundation. “Events like these provide us with a tremendous amount of “I was lucky enough to be a healthy child growing up, and support because we don’t receive government funding. They I can't imagine the pain of having a sick kid. The Children's truly are the life blood that allows us to grant wishes,” Har- Wish Foundation is a great cause, and they do great work rison said. for very deserving young children,” said Driedger, a freelance This year, the women are raising money to help send Noah, journalist. an eight-year-old suffering from kidney disease, on a Disney Both graduates of Red River College’s creative commu- cruise. nications program, Nasuti and Driedger teamed together in “We want to grant at least one wish this year,” Nasuti says. 2009 to put on the campaign to change a child’s life as part “For $25 a ticket, it’s reasonable to expect people to come out. of their final project. It’s a small amount that turns into a big reward for a kid. The women decided to support a kid in need because they “We have been very grateful for everyone's generosity. both love children. We're amazed at how many people support the Children's Wish Foundation, and believe in their cause. We hope that Hollee “I was lucky enough to be a healthy the event is an even greater success this year, and that we are "My style is mood- able to grant Noah's wish.” based, seasonal and child growing up, and I can't imagine constantly evolving." the pain of having a sick kid.” Nasuti and Driedger invite you to join them Monday, Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. at Earls St. Vital to Bear Your Heart and help make No- – Karine Driedger, co-organizer, Bear Your Heart ah’s dream come true. Visit www.bearyourheartwinnipeg.com.

“We both work with kids a lot – I used to work in a daycare and Karine used to teach dance,” Nasuti said. The two combined their creative forces to plan and adver- The Uniter Fashion Streeter is an ongoing documentation of creative fashion in Winnipeg inspired by the tise the event. Helsinki fashion blog www.hel-looks.com. Each issue will feature a new look from our city’s streets and bars “Gina and I really complement each other. She has been Visit us at www.uniter.ca in an attempt to encourage individual expression and celebrate that you are really, really good looking. the creative force behind the fundraiser, coming up with the Lisa Varga Arts & Culture 17 www.uniter.ca February 3, 2011 The Uniter Here be ghosts University of Winnipeg theatre students experiment with the abstract ideas of August Strindberg

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"What's the point of talking, when neither of us can fool the other?” wrote Swedish dramatist August Strindberg in The Ghost Sonata more than a century ago It is this bleak honesty that drives this year’s Strindberg- Fest, the eleventh annual incarnation of the Manitoba The- atre Company’s Master Playwright Festival. “Strindberg is a tough one,” said Tim Babcock, chair of the University of Winnipeg’s department of theatre and film, of this year’s choice of featured writer. “(He) was far more ex- perimental than what we would consider traditional drama- tists today.” Originally founded to generate more public exposure for the MTC season and the theatre-going public in general, the annual festival honours the works of an influential playwright through various productions put on by groups based around the city. “Because (Strindberg) is exploring with style ... it gives you a lot of stuff to work with. You can interpret, you can explore, you can play.” – Hope McIntyre, director, The Ghost Sonata David Seburn Around the same time the Master Playwright Festival was A scene from the University of Winnipeg department of theatre and film's production of The Ghost Sonata. being established, the University of Winnipeg was also looking to extend to wider audiences, and so a partnership be- don’t want it to be all handed to you. And because (Strind- ingly beneficial, both for the university’s theatre program and tween the two was forged. berg) is exploring with style ... it gives you a lot of stuff to for the student actors. StrindbergFest, which runs to Feb. 6, includes the product work with. You can interpret, you can explore, you can “We think it’s an important thing for our students to par- of the theatre department’s fourth production for the MTC’s play.” ticipate in the community,” said Babcock. “It’s a good way festival – the metaphoric The Ghost Sonata. “He uses surreal concepts that as an actor you have to try for other professionals to see what our students are doing, as “With Ghost Sonata, it’s mostly about the masks people and make real for you, which can be challenging, but fun,” well as the general public.” wear in everyday life to survive,” said Elizabeth Stephensen, added Stephensen. Schafer is also happy with The Ghost Sonata’s off-campus who plays the lead female role of “The Girl.” “In the show, For Justin Schafer, a third-year theatre student playing presence. it’s like removing that mask and facing who you really are in- the central role of “The Student” who falls in love with Ste- “I was excited by it, because people who are just interested side.” phensen’s Girl, McIntyre’s years of experience have provid- in Strindberg are going to come see the play, not necessarily To be able to perform both the masks and the characters ed him with important guidance through Strindberg’s “pur- just U of W students,” he said. that lie beneath is a difficult task even for professional actors, gatory world.” but Babcock believes a university is the perfect place to ex- “You do your own preparation, but it’s nice to have some- The Ghost Sonata runs until Saturday, Feb. 5. Tickets are $10, periment with more abstract ideas like the ones Strindberg one with a lot of experience to help you out,” he said of work- $6 for students, and available through the University of Win- embraced. ing with McIntyre. nipeg’s Theatre Department website http://theatre.uwinnipeg. Hope McIntyre, director of The Ghost Sonata, agrees. The university’s contribution to a professional level festival ca or by calling 786-9152. “That’s part of the excitement as an artist,” she said. “You like StrindbergFest is something Babcock sees as overwhelm-

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The best of the fest More StrindbergFest Creditors is a great reason to get worth seeing out and enjoy StrindbergFest 2011 After Miss Julie Directed by John Bourgeois Presented by Manitoba Theatre Centre, StrindbergFest 2011 Kenton Smith 90 minutes Volunteer Staff Playing at Tom Hendry Theatre at the MTC Warehouse (140 Rupert Ave.) to Feb. 5 at various times Courtesy At Home Theatre Company Creditors Susanne Portnoy as Tekla and Andrew Cecon as her husband, Adolph, in Directed by Nancy Drake rehearsal for Creditors. As revellers celebrate on the night of the Labour Party’s land- Presented by At Home Theatre Company, StrindbergFest 2011 slide victory in 1945, Miss Julie engages in a forbidden flirtation 90 minutes Tekla says it herself: Adolph addresses her like he’s her per- with her father’s chauffeur, John. John lays bare long-held feel- Playing at Actors Training Centre of Manitoba (502-62 Albert St.) Feb. 3-6 at 8 p.m. sonal property. ings for the reckless temptress. Their affair escalates into a vola- It’s not that she’s devouring him – he has it backwards, in tile power struggle that leaves destruction in its wake. fact. More precisely, he’s eating himself, and blaming her. The Warehouse has been the source of MTC’s true artistic If you can find better acting anywhere else at this year’s Mas- Gustav’s dialogue, when tweaking Adolph’s supposed pulse for years, and productions like After Miss Julie only testi- ter Playwright Festival, I’ll kiss your shoe. weakness, is delicious: “For a woman, loving someone means fy to that. At Home Theatre Company’s production of August taking from him,” he declares. Strindberg’s Creditors, adapted by cast member John Blueth- That’s just a warm-up to: “When the snake is full, she Dionysius Is Getting Impatient ner, is as outstanding a piece of local independent theatre as vomits up the bones.” Or, best of all: “Some atheist you are! Directed by Brenda McLean you’ll see. Worshipping woman instead!” Presented by Theatre Incarnate, StrindbergFest 2011 The means are vividly limited (and I thought the Ragpick- Given the play is identified as a “tragicomedy,” it’s safe to 65 minutes ers venue was cramped), but the craft onstage is so finely assume Strindberg didn’t mean for all of this to necessarily be Playing at Studio 320 (3rd Floor, 70 Albert Street) Feb. 4-5 at 8 p.m. practiced, it’ll even make you ignore the painful chairs. played with a straight face. At a seaside retreat, Gustav (Bluethner) notes that artist And the talented cast doesn’t. Adolph (Andrew Cecon) seems to be a dying man. He has Rather, they play it with a bit of a wink, with a sly con- Three mistresses on the chopping block intertwine, separate stopped painting, and indeed feels devoured by his writer sciousness of how especially overwrought the words often and merge to reveal a freeing of oneself through madness, ec- wife Tekla (Susanne Portnoy). are. stasy and death. “We are beautiful, joyous, drunk and free!” Gustav’s question is: does Adolph still have his balls? If this was meant to play for (partial) laughs in its day, Gifted artists comprise Theatre Incarnate and, in the biggest It turns out Tekla has a few things to say about this whole the values and pretensions expressed are only doubly fun- risk I’ve seen them take at a Master Playwright festival, they’ve testosterone-pumping thing – and that’s the real subject of ny now. pulled off their greatest success yet. the play right there. It’s just such a well-written, classically structured play. The – Kenton Smith It’s not simply, as Virginia Woolf observed, that men need entirety of the action unfolds in real time, and the staging en- women to feel superior; it’s that men – both historically and ables some terrific irony. For full reviews of each of these plays, log on to today – are driven to control women, so they can feel like Creditors is as good a reason as can be found to get out, re- www.tinyurl.com/UniterTheatre. men. cent temperature drop or not. 18 Arts & Culture The Uniter February 3, 2011 www.Uniter.ca

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with J.Williamez Puppies and boobs Being the keen observer of the human condition that I am, I’ve noticed a pretty interesting correlation in our society between two really amazing things: puppies and boobs. This probably sounds strange, so let me explain. When a female human (otherwise known as a woman or girl) sees a puppy, she becomes very excited. That’s just a fact. In and of itself, this is not that interesting. We’ve all walked by the pet store in the mall – it’s not like the girls in those pet stores are keeping their "excited to

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