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The legend and the legacy After a decade on the scene, local rockers Hot Live Guys disband ARTS & CULTURE page 12 Tireless advocate, vibrant performer and a really good friend Remembering Asher Webb NEWS page 4 02 The Uniter December 3, 2009 www.Uniter.ca

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n Photo editor university college ce  Provide primary care for Cindy Titus » [email protected] healthy pregnant women president says during pregnancy, labour, birth news assignment editor and postpartum. Andrew McMonagle » [email protected]  Foster informed decision- news production editor Julian Ward making. Allow moms-to-be to Cameron MacLean » [email protected] Volunteer make choices for themselves arts and culture editor about their pregnancy, includ- Sam Hagenlocher » [email protected] ing where to deliver the child and which drugs to use (if any). comments editor Southern Manitobans interested Andrew Tod » [email protected] in becoming midwives will get a  Provide continuity of care to helping hand from the provincial women throughout and after listings coordinator J.P. Perron » [email protected] government. pregnancy. With an additional $400,000 UCN's expanded midwifery program will hopefully reduce the intense demand for Campus beat reporter  Prescribe specific drugs and Courtney Schwegel » [email protected] per year, the midwifery program at midwives in the province. order and interpret various the University College of the North medical tests. beat reporter (UCN) in The Pas, Man., is set to Caitlin Laird » [email protected] expand its program to southern “The hope is that ince," she said.  Provide care up to six weeks Manitoba starting later next year. When asked why she is inter- after birth to assess the emo- beat reporter “There is a great need for mid- this program will ested in becoming a midwife, tional and physical health of Ethan Cabel » [email protected] wives and for midwifery to be strengthen rural D'Awson explained: “It’s impor- the mother and baby and to as- Beat reporter taught in Manitoba and through- and aboriginal tant for me to be able to give back sist with breastfeeding. Samuel Swanson » [email protected] out Canada,” said Dr. Denise K. to the community. Midwifery is communities.”  Consult with other profes- culture reporter Henning, president and vice-chan- important because it reconnects sionals and transfer care when Vacant cellor of UCN. -Megan Wilton, incoming president, women with childbirth, which for complications arise. Although all details aren't yet Midwives Association of Manitoba so long in the West has been taken clear, the program will run along away and institutionalized.” CONTRIBUTORS: similar lines to the one in the north Midwives provide primary care and will allow for eight new stu- the program at UCN in The Pas or to low-risk women throughout Julian Ward, Sheldean Lawrence, Jihan Muhamad, Jon Sorokowski, John Gaudes, dents next year, said Henning. Norway House. The new southern their pregnancy, labour and birth. to six weeks before her due date. Ryan Bergen, Brooke Dmytriw, Karlene “The midwifery program is very program allows anyone to apply They also provide care to both She would be completely separated Ooto-Stubbs, Mark Reimer, C. Jordan intensive, so it can only be taught and will most likely be in Winnipeg mother and baby for the six weeks from her support structure until Crosthwaite, Janessa Nayler, Sarah Reilly, with small groups of people. The or Brandon. following the birth. she returns home after the birth. Alexander Kavanagh, Jill Brown, Craig midwives are working on the front This comes as good news to Elise Megan Wilton, incoming presi- "Birth is an important part of Heinrich, Nick Ternette, Marc Kruse, Liam line, face-to-face with pregnant D’Awson, a fine arts student at the dent of the Midwives Association the social fabric. Removing peo- Scott, Jonathan Dyck, James Culleton, women.” University of Manitoba. of Manitoba, said midwifery is es- ple during this time is detrimental Melanie Murchison, Aranda Adams, Prior to the expanded program, “I’ve been looking into the vari- pecially important in rural areas. to the community,” said Wilton. Matt Austman, Elke Werchonwoicz, anyone interested in becoming a ous programs across the country In rural Manitoba areas where “The hope is that this program will Mike Duerksen, Ian McAmmond, Justin midwife would either have to leave and am very interested in apply- birthing facilities do not exist, a strengthen rural and aboriginal Luschinski, Courtney Brecht, Adam Klas- the province and study abroad or, ing, but until now have been put woman without a midwife would communities.” sen, J. Williamez, Sagan Morrow, Lynnette if they were Aboriginal, apply to off by having to leave the prov- normally be flown to Winnipeg five McLarty, Kathleen Cerrer.

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u News Briefs create safe havens for s empowers [newcomers] that no matter where we’re from Compiled by John Gaudes immigrants and refugees ... we need to collaborate ... to build and help this Mentors for homeless will connect Jihan Muhamad country." street people with resources The Manitoba government has committed Volunteer Staff —Muuxi Adam, newcomer $357,000 in funding to seven outreach mentors in Winnipeg, Thompson, The Pas and The Immigrant and Refugee Community Brandon. They will work collaboratively to Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) re- here to take over their jobs. That’s not why connect homeless individuals with support cently announced two new programs to ad- we’re here," he said. "This type of project em- and resources in the community. Local dress the differences newcomers face and powers [newcomers] that no matter where partners include the Spence Neighbourhood raise awareness through discussion. we’re from ... we need to collaborate ... to Association, Resource Assistance for Youth The IRCOM Ambassadors Program, build and help this country." (RaY), Main Street Project and the Salvation which was launched this spring, works to According to Hargaaya, many of the peo- Army. Housing and community development build dialogue for newcomers to tell their ple who attended the event were already minister Kerri Irvin-Ross hopes this will help stories to the public through discussions and aware of newcomer experiences. She said the move hundreds of people off the streets and presentations. Faiza Hargaaya, an IRCOM ambassadors would like to reach out to peo- ambassador, said the program helps "give ple who aren’t as familiar with issues faced by into transitional or long-term housing. “By people an idea of what it’s like being a new- newcomers. partnering with community resources, we comer [in Canada]." "We would like to ... spread the word as can have a real impact on the daily lives of The Safe Harbor Program, which origi- IRCOM ambassador Faiza Hargaaya hopes the new wide as we can so we’re not limited to who Manitobans struggling with homelessness,” nated in British Columbia and was launched programs will build awareness among people not we’re sharing our stories with," she said. she said in a release. in Manitoba this past October, works to edu- already familiar with newcomer experiences. Erin Anderson, volunteer and communi- cate companies and businesses about diver- cations co-ordinator at IRCOM, said these sity and inclusion. programs are important for people to hear Car thieves foiled by stick-shift Hargaaya is also a Safe Harbor facilitator. "Give Voice, Open Your Ears," during which different stories about new Canadians and Two potential car thieves in Winnipeg had She said the program works to train busi- ambassadors shared their stories with the to break the negative stereotype newcomers their recent attempts foiled not once, but nesses to be more open to newcomers and to public. Hargaaya was one of the ambassa- often face. twice in one night, according to CBC News. create a safe place where newcomers can go if dors to share her stories. She said she thinks "People might be getting the same negative In their first attempt, they approached a they feel in danger. the launch had a good affect on those who message on newcomers," she said. "[These 39-year-old woman, threatening her with "We try to open the doors for inclusion," attended. programs are] really important for exposing a gun. When she warned them that her she said. "Once [the businesses] complete the "Everyone really responded to what we people to different stories and different views car was standard, however, they became training they get a sticker [which lets] people were saying," she said. on things." frustrated and threw the car keys back at know they will be safe in that building." Muuxi Adam, a newcomer who attended Adam said the only thing he wishes is that the woman. The two approached another Safe Harbor’s first meeting is set for the IRCOM Ambassadors launch, said the these programs were launched sooner. woman 20 minutes later. This time they January. stories told were inspiring. "I wish we had something like that before, On Nov. 25, the IRCOM Ambassadors "Most people believe that immigrant and that’s how much I liked it," he said. were scared away by two men coming out of Program held their first discussion called refugee people are helpless ... [that] we came a nearby house. Both incidents took place in Winnipeg’s North End. The would-be thieves are still at large.

Fake cash circulating in Winnipeg Winnipeg police are warning merchants and Flavoured tobacco ban may not be the end consumers around the city of a recent trend in counterfeit cash. As CBC News reported, C i Legislation could T ndy the police have noticed an increase in fake

it currency in the past few months, particularly u be expanded to cover s $100 bills. Merchants and consumers are being urged to check their banknotes before menthol cigarettes, accepting them. The police advise to be on sheesha the lookout for common security features, including raised printing that can be felt to the touch and watermark portraits visible Ethan Cabel when held to light. Beat Reporter Anyone who thinks they have received a counterfeit note is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 786-TIPS. The federal government recently passed Bill C-32, a move to ban flavoured tobacco prod- New gadget to make parking ucts they believe are increasing smoking rates meters obsolete among youth. But as anti-tobacco advocates The Winnipeg Parking Authority has begun lobby for stricter smoking laws, many are Who smokes the blunts? No one, once the federal government's newly passed anti-flavoured tobacco bill comes testing a new line of devices that can be wondering what's next on the agenda. into effect. "The tobacco industry is very resilient," placed in Winnipeggers' vehicles to track said Joe Larsen, an employee at Urban their parking times, according to a report by Bakery, a Winnipeg store that will be affected "There are flavour drops and glue on the C-32 may be expanded to include menthol CBC News. These devices, called Skymeters, by the ban. market." cigarettes, which represent only two per cent can be powered by plugging it into a The bill bans candy and fruit-flavoured Many of these products can be bought on- of the Canadian tobacco market. It may also vehicle’s cigarette lighter outlet and will cigarettes, little cigars or cigarillos and blunt line, he said. come to include flavoured sheesha or other report parking times to Skymeter Corp., who wraps. Blunt wraps are cigar rolling papers Tasty Puff, an American company, boasts flavoured products at some point down the will bill drivers based on their parking habits made of homogenized tobacco that burn their ability to supplement flavoured papers line. in paid areas. The tracker will be placed on slowly and often include flavour additives. and blunt wraps with 25 liquid flavours. The "We will revisit the use of menthol ciga- dashboards to be visible to parking officials. Some claim that an outright ban on these user drops the liquid on to the paper or to- rettes among younger age groups and update products doesn't signify the end of flavour bacco, changing it into a strawberry or piña the legislation if needed," said Wasylycia- The Skymeter could be ready for use by fall additives for tobacco. colada-flavoured cigarette. Leis, who wanted to include menthol in the 2010. "Even though there will be no flavoured "If these products become specifically de- original bill but was met by opposition from blunt wraps [or little cigars] there will still be signed by tobacco companies, that's some- Conservatives and Liberals. A dramatic proposal ways to flavour your tobacco," said Larsen. thing that no one saw coming," said Judy Wasylycia-Leis maintains that C-32 has At a recent Prairie Theatre Exchange Wasylycia-Leis, a Winnipeg MP who tabled limitations but is a big step forward. performance, audience member Kris the bill. According to unit sales released by Health Robinson purposely left his phone on as CORRECTIONS: Lobbyists believe the fact these products Canada, the prevalence of little cigars, or were ever manufactured and marketed is cigarillos, has increased substantially in the the show began, despite the typical theatre a testament to the cunning of the tobacco last eight years. In 2001, unit sales were re- warning. As CBC News reported, he was then In the Nov. 19 issue of The Uniter, the called by PTE artistic director Bob Metcalfe Little Girls band member pictured on page industry. ported at 53 million. By 2008, that number 17 is Josh McIntyre. The photo was taken by "Ten years ago this market category [fla- had reached 469 million. Additionally, the from onstage as part of a pre-arranged Brittany Shepherd. Incorrect information voured tobacco] simply didn't exist," said Canadian Tobacco Use Monitoring Survey plan and dragged up with his girlfriend for appeared in that issue. Rob Cunningham, senior policy analyst for conducted in 2008 found that 49 per cent of “punishment.” Once on stage, he got down the Canadian Cancer Society. "[The cate- youth ages 18 to 24 had reported smoking a on one knee and proposed to her, prompting Also, Jane Forsey is not the chair of the gory] is due to the market creativity of the little cigar at least once, with 13 per cent ad- her to reply with “Yes!” as the audience philosophy department at the University of tobacco industry and these products have mitting to smoking them at some point in applauded. “Let that be a lesson to you all. Winnipeg. Incorrect information appeared in now taken off." the last month. If you leave your cellphone on, you’ll end up the Nov. 26 issue. Bill C-32 does not include sheesha (fla- voured tobacco smoked out of a hookah For information on Manitoba's "lax" tobacco married,” Metcalfe warned the audience. We regret the errors. water pipe), flavoured rolling papers and regulations, visit Ethan Cabel's blog at www. menthol cigarettes. uniter.ca/blogs. 04 News The Uniter December 3, 2009 www.Uniter.ca

Employment Local gay activist remembered opportunity The University of Winnipeg’s weekly urban journal is looking for as a 'founding father' a hardworking individual who pos- sesses superior writing and inter- J a Asher Webb led Osborne R y Winnipeg's first gay pride marches in 1987 viewing skills to take the position and 1988, at a time when people were afraid of beat reporter. revitalization, fought to even show up for the marches, let alone against HIV/AIDS organize them, Murray said. While Webb worked at the clinic, he The beat reporter will work closely with the news team to tended bar at Gio's Club and Bar from 1988 write two assigned stories per week and arrange for cor- to 1993. Chris Vogel, former president of the Ethan Cabel responding visual content. They must also regularly write Oscar Wilde Memorial Society, Gio's board, blog entries on The Uniter’s website. The chosen candidate Beat reporter remembers Webb from his days at the club. will demonstrate a critical eye for news content and work "Asher came to work for us when we needed to distribute safe sex information in well under the pressure of deadlines. Beat reporters must Local community organizer and gay activist the club and the Village Clinic was refusing be able to work in collaboration with others as well as Richard "Asher" Webb took his own life on to give out brochures," he said, with a laugh. independently. Nov. 10, 2009. He was 49 years old. "[I remember Asher] smuggling safe sex Staff members are expected to attend weekly staff meet- "No one saw it coming," said his brother, brochures from the clinic so we could have ings and actively engage in the development of their posi- Ken Webb. something to give out." tion throughout the course of their employment. Among his many gifts, he possessed a Webb is also celebrated for his work as strong sense of social justice that helped his president of the Osborne Village Business This position is based on a 13-week term running Jan. 4, family understand the plight of an entire Improvement Zone (BIZ) from 1996 to 2010 to Apr. 2, 2010. Payment is $60 per week. community, his brother said. 2007. He worked to make the new Corydon Man about town: Asher Webb left his mark on the city, For further information, call 786-9790 or e-mail editor@ By all accounts, Webb was a tireless advo- development complimentary, rather than uniter.ca. References and at least three writing samples cate for cultural and business development helping to organize the first Gay Pride Parade and detrimental, to Osborne Village and worked working on ex-Mayor Glen Murray's campaigns. must be attached to resumes. Mail, or deliver resumes in in Osborne Village, a warrior against HIV/ to make the Canada Day celebration an an- person, to: AIDS, an overworked campaign strategist nual event that closed off Osborne Street for and a vibrant drag performer. care home to help support victims of an HIV a pedestrian mall. The Uniter "Asher became a role model at a time epidemic within the gay community. He According to Stinson, as the Village be- ORM14 Bulman Centre when he needed to put himself on the line moved back to Winnipeg in the mid-1980s. came one of the most densely populated 515 Portage Avenue to create change," said Glen Murray, former "Asher was quite an entertainer," said neighbourhoods in the city, Webb advo- Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9 Winnipeg mayor. Murray. "A lot of what he did may not seem cated for more service development, like the "He was the very first person I met when that extraordinary now, but at that time in Safeway and Liquor Mart stores. Or e-mail your application package to [email protected]. I moved to Winnipeg ... he played a very Canada it was extremely controversial." Webb was his father's primary caregiver significant role in bringing people together Webb earned a computer programming during a struggle with prostate cancer be- Only those applicants selected for interviews will be con- and was politically active on all my mayoral certificate from Red River College in 1986 tween 2003 to 2006. Shortly after his father's tacted. Applications are encouraged from all interested campaigns." and began working at the Village Clinic, a death, he left the BIZ and had recently re- parties. Webb was born in Winnipeg on July 12, local clinic dedicated to HIV/AIDS preven- turned to school, studying business at Red 1960 but spent a large part of his young tion and awareness. The clinic amalgamated River College. adulthood outside of the city. After graduat- with several other organizations in 1998 to "I think he will be remembered by many Application deadline for this position is ing from high school in the Yukon in 1978, create the current Nine Circles Community as almost a founding father," said Glen he studied linguistics at the University of Health Centre, a larger HIV/AIDS aware- Sanderson, a long-time friend and Toronto Friday, Dec. 4 at 12 p.m. Interviews will take Ottawa. He also worked as a Parliamentary ness and reduction clinic. hairstylist. "For myself, I'm just going to miss place during the week of Dec. 7. page before moving to Vancouver in 1980, "Asher was a gay man who chose to be out a really good friend." where he became an openly gay drag per- in a community where that was very hard," former under the moniker "Jacqueline said John Stinson, a former Village Clinic For more stories about Asher and his work in L'Hiver." employee. the community, visit Ethan Cabel's blog at In Vancouver, he helped open a hospice Webb was involved in organizing www.uniter.ca/blogs.

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"I think that Canadians at auction two weeks ago. The copy Beat Reporter "And that's the personal and fam- aren't informed by the federal gov- had been kept in a toilet bookcase for ily side." ernment on a lot of our [Canadian years. The book was initially bought The Commissionaires employ Forces] issues." for a few shillings 40 to 50 years ago. Many Canadians falsely believe that over 8,000 veterans across the C-201 was tabled to eliminate CBC News reported Christie’s auction most Canadian Forces (CF) veter- country. the "claw back." house sold the book to an anonymous ans retire with full pensions after Some Canadian Forces believe According to the Winnipeg Free telephone bidder. The sale of the book 20 years of service, a new survey the survey demonstrates that not Press, the federal government has also marks the 150th anniversary of reveals. The survey was conducted only are more Canadian Forces re- defended the defeat of C-201 by the Origins' publication. The seller’s by the Commissionaires, a govern- tiring without a pension, but that pointing to numbers that indi- family became aware of the valuable ment-funded security organization veterans aren't provided with ade- cate $7 million for implementation manuscript after the seller visited a Many veterans have to find employment Darwin exhibit and saw a similar copy committed to employing Canadian quate funds after retirement. after retirement because they don't along with $110 million in annual of the book on display. Forces veterans. "In order to maintain quality of qualify for a pension. operating costs. Reimer supports The reality is that only 30 per life after retirement, or make the these claims. cent of Canadian Forces retire with same income when serving, I will "My impression is that there are Breaking and entering pensions, while a strong majority have to get another means of em- veterans and retired RCMP. To ease a lot of veterans that believe they in gingerbread town of survey respondents believed that ployment," said Daniel Donaldson, the financial burden, Canadian should receive both a military and OSLO, Norway: Police are trying at least half retire with full pension a military fire inspector stationed in Forces have their existing pension CPP pension," Reimer said. "But to track down the vandals who eligibility. Winnipeg. contribution split between the the reality is that veterans ulti- destroyed the city of Bergen’s Christmas gingerbread town. Two "In order to be eligible for a mili- The survey results come as a re- Canada Pension Plan and their mil- mately don't suffer a net loss be- weeks ago, vandals entered the tent tary pension, individuals must stay cent NDP private members bill (C- itary pension plan. After retirement cause the 'claw back' reconciles sheltering the massive cookie city with the Canadian Forces for a min- 201) tabled by MP Peter Stoffer was but before reaching 65, retirees re- prior bookkeeping ... I feel that the and crushed its buildings, spraying imum of 20 years and a maximum defeated at the committee level in ceive their full pension along with a federal government is doing a good foam and paint. The gingerbread of 35," said Tom Reimer, chief ex- the House of Commons. bridge benefit to ease the transition job in providing employment for houses are a Christmas tradition in ecutive officer for Commissionaires The bill was meant to address into full retirement. these veterans [whether they are re- Bergen, boasted to be the largest and Manitoba. a long-standing pension issue for Upon turning 65, however, the ceiving a pension or not]." greatest gingerbread town. According to Reuters, police figured the culprits would be covered in cookie dust and Development along the Seine threatens old-growth forest smell of ginger. Apple Inc. voids Community group David Watson, president of Save ducting the investigation. This pro- warranties of smokers Our Seine – a community environ- cess involves determining property “When any CUPERTINO, California: Apple Inc. seeks help from mental organization seeking to pre- lines, which he said is “too close to environmentalist is warning its warranties for Apple serve the Seine – asked the City call with a simple walk-through.” sees oak trees being products may be void if owners are City of Winnipeg naturalist to investigate. “We don’t take a very heavy- smokers. Consumerist Magazine “When any environmentalist handed approach in these sorts of bulldozed, you feel an reported customers were surprised specialists sees oak trees being bulldozed, you situations. The penalty depends on emotional response." to be told their warranties would not be honoured after Apple technicians feel an emotional response. The exactly what is involved and what —David Watson, questions begin when you have to is outlined in the bylaw. It can found those products were in ask where the city property ends sometimes be restoration that we president, Save Our Seine the presence of smoke. Recently, Caitlin Laird and the developer's begins, espe- require, especially if a mistake was companies have been tightening Beat reporter cially when there are no markers made," said Penner. ‘building green’ others choose to re- up warranties and denying claims and flags to tell you which is which. Bev Sawchuk, former president main oblivious to how their actions associated with owner damage. Trees were being cut right up to the of Save Our Seine, sees the detri- negatively impact all life forms." Apple Inc. has already stipulated it Development in Waverley West community path and on the other mental consequences of develop- For now, Watson said he is con- will not cover warranties where there is evidence of water or moisture along the banks of the Seine River side,” said Watson. ment as being akin to our own tent to wait until the city has com- damage in an Apple product. may have encroached on city prop- According to Watson, there is self-destruction. pleted its investigation. erty and destroyed old-growth little recourse even if the develop- “The point I want to emphasize “Our goal is to take the edge off forest. ers crossed the city property line. is that all life forms, human beings development. We want to make Nobel Peace laureate’s The city trail proposed in south Usually a fine is all that gets handed included, are intimately and intri- the best of the situation. We want medal held for tax evasion St. Vital between Southglen and down. cately linked to the life support sys- people to be aware and speak out TEHRAN, Iran: Nobel Peace laureate Creek Bend Road is located behind “Some developers act first and tem we call earth. And the fact that when they see these things going Shirin Ebadi was robbed of her award when Iranian authorities confiscated a grouping of condominiums. No explain later,” he added. we continue to ‘spoil our own nest’ on. Often, you have to go through her medal last week. Ebadi won stakes were placed to indicate a di- This is confirmed by Rodney boggles my mind," Sawchuk wrote several layers to find out what is re- the peace prize in 2003 for her vide between the developer's land Penner from the City of Winnipeg in an e-mail. "While some devel- ally happening.” contribution to promoting democracy. and the city-owned scenic trail. Naturalist Services, who is con- opers have realized the benefits of The medal was seized from Ebadi’s safe deposit box at a bank in Iran. Her husband’s accounts were also frozen in the process, accompanied Visit us online at by the demand that the Ebadis pay Big Canadian names accept dares for charity $410,000 US in taxes for the monetary www.uniter.ca award, reported CBC News. A Nobel Stephen Lewis has the same financial goal, but gested holding a masquerade din- committee spokesperson criticized he will be working in a toy store. ner. A self-proclaimed coffee fiend the government’s actions, deeming Foundation invites NDP leader Jack Layton played has vowed a five-day moratorium them unacceptable. Ebadi left Iran music on the street in his riding in on coffee, and one participant has the day of the elections in June for people to dare or Toronto on Oct. 24. said they will perform a 24-hour- a conference in Spain. She has not The campaign comes from the long stand-up comedy show. returned to her native country since. be dared to raise Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF), Some have opted for group dares Ebadi was the first Muslim woman money for HIV/AIDS a non-profit organization focused to relieve the personal pressure. awarded a Nobel Peace Prize and the on the countries in Africa hardest "There are some university first female judge in Iran. research hit by AIDS. campuses taking part," said Susan "We work with 15 countries," Mazza, SLF community events Missing Galileo said Felicity Heyworth, SLF com- liaison. Some participating stu- fingers returned munications officer. dent groups include ones from FLORENCE, Italy: Two fingers cut Samuel Swanson The money raised by the McGill University, Simon Fraser from astronomer Galileo’s cadaver Beat reporter Stephen Lewis Foundation will go University and the Dalhousie were donated to the Museum of toward issues in Africa that are a re- University Women's and Gender the History of Science in Florence sult of the AIDS pandemic. These Studies Society which will do a to accompany the other digit they If double-dog dares were the include providing counseling for sex-themed fund raiser with the already possess. The fingers were cut off the body in 1737 when Galileo’s bane of your childhood existence, women with AIDS, addressing Halifax Slam Poetry Team. body was relocated from a temporary it's time to take them back – on the accessibility of medication and The foundation considers fund- monument to its final resting place. A your own terms. The Dare To also looking at the issue of child- ing proposals for services helping tooth was also removed. The fingers Remember (DTR) campaign is an headed households – where chil- AIDS victims and support work- and tooth were placed in a glass jar effort to raise funds for the issue of dren are forced to provide for their ers. Priority funding goes toward and had not been seen since 1905. CNN AIDS in Africa. younger siblings in place of their campaigns for grandmothers car- reported the fingers were purchased Many familiar names are taking parents. ing for the grandchildren with par- at auction by a seller wishing to part in the campaign, including The DTR offers suggestions of ents sick or deceased from AIDS. remain anonymous. The removal of George Stroumboulopoulos, host dares to take as well as featured body parts, particularly fingers, was of CBC's The Hour, who hopes to dares to inspire. Some participants For more information, visit www. a common practice by worshippers of raise $3,000 by figure skating with have goals to raise $500 through a daretoremember.com. saints. Galileo was persecuted by the Kurt Browning. Rapper K-OS variety of means – one person sug- Vatican, claiming he was a heretic for publishing his scientific discoveries. 06 The Uniter December 3, 2009 www.Uniter.ca Campus News Campus News Briefs Future of philosophy department uncertain Compiled by Karlene Ooto-Stubbs M

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Loss of faculty R k Certain academic programs on campus, such co-ordinate homeless study means department eimer as environmental ethics and pre-law, have Over 500 homeless Winnipeggers philosophy requirements. living with mental illnesses are being can't offer enough Fitzpatrick said students need not worry enlisted to aid in a nation-wide study on that their degrees are at risk. homelessness. Paying particular attention “We will find a way to deliver the courses courses to graduate to the aboriginal population, the Winnipeg so that [students] get their degrees,” he said. Kruse explained that the Philosophy At Home project will use a grant of $3.75 Students’ Association has had to take mat- million from the Mental Health Commission Courtney Schwegel ters into their own hands as there is no de- of Canada to provide the homeless with Campus beat reporter partmental chair to lobby for them. They long-term housing and support. The are holding frequent meetings to decide how research team includes The University of to move forward and have already expressed Winnipeg's Institute of Urban Studies and Dean of Arts David Fitzpatrick says the pro- their concerns to administration. the University of Manitoba's psychiatry and posed amalgamation of the classics, philoso- community health sciences departments. phy and religious studies departments at the “We are afraid that the Toronto, Moncton, Vancouver and Montreal University of Winnipeg is off the table. But also recently launched their versions of this news does little to lift the department of administration is effectively the project. philosophy's suffering. shutting us down.” Since 2008, the department of philosophy —Jane Forsey, philosophy professor U of W receives Downtown BIZ award has lost half of its faculty. It has no depart- Winnipeg's Downtown BIZ presented its mental chair and has not seen a tenure track “Outstanding Long-term Growth and hire since 2003. The department currently Fitzpatrick said the budget must be in Commitment” award to The University of has only six professors, including four ten- place before anything can be resolved. ured faculty and two sessional instructors. In an e-mail sent to students on Friday, Winnipeg at a ceremony last week. The According to Jane Forsey, professor of phi- Nov. 27, Associate Dean of Arts Elizabeth university was highlighted for its initiatives losophy at the U of W, the number of fac- Dawes wrote that Colin Russell, registrar, to transform the west side of downtown and ulty will likely be reduced further to four With no department chair to lobby for them, has agreed to provide advising to all philoso- for demonstrating "leadership, creativity next year. She said administration told the Marc Kruse and rest of the Philosophy Students’ phy majors and honours students on an in- and integrity" in operating a successful two sessional instructors they will not likely Association are meeting frequently and have dividual basis in order to assist students in urban institution. "With its continued be rehired for the next academic year due to expressed their concerns to the administration. planning their degree program. Philosophy vision and expansion, the university financial pressures. Forsey is concerned that students should contact him directly at is instrumental in creating the vibrant given the lack of professors, the department courses they need to complete their studies. [email protected] or 786-9337 in order core all Winnipeggers want to see. We've will only be able to offer seven-and-a-half Marc Kruse, co-ordinator of the to set up an appointment. honoured them with this award because courses next year. Philosophy Students’ Association, said he "The philosophy courses to be offered in of their commitment and dedication to the “We just don’t have the staff right now to feels the administration is leaving students in 2010-11 have been carefully selected in order heart of our city,” BIZ executive director offer a degree program,” she said. “We are the dark. to meet the needs of the greatest number of Stefano Grande said in a release. afraid that the administration is effectively “We need a plan,” he said. “We need to students," she added. shutting us down.” understand how the university is going to Kruse said that as a result of the e-mail, But Fitzpatrick said this is not the case. help students reach the requirements for some of the anger students were feeling has U of M student awarded Rhodes Scholarship “No departments are being eliminated,” their degree.” dissipated. They're still unsure of the situa- Fourth-year engineering student Tyler he said. “That is not a question.” Kruse said some students are considering tion, though. Grant has been chosen to receive a 2010 Fitzpatrick said decisions regarding the hir- going to other institutions in order to en- "We're still a little skeptical and afraid of ing of sessional instructors have not yet been sure they get the courses they need to gradu- what it means for our degrees – if we're going Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University made for any department, as the administra- ate and to obtain a well-rounded philosophy to get a degree that's meaningful [or] some- in England. Grant hopes to become a tion is still working through the budget for degree. thing that's been hammered through [by ad- biomedical researcher and an orthopedic next year. While limited course offerings will affect ministration]," he said. surgeon. Originally from Oakbank, Grant In the meantime, philosophy students philosophy students most directly, students was the athlete of the year six years in a are concerned they won’t be able to get the from other departments may suffer as well. row at his junior high and high school and is a proficient classical guitarist. Winning numerous awards for his undergraduate research, presenting papers at international conferences, volunteering Student voices quiet at campus radio station at food banks, playing on volleyball teams and being a teacher's assistant have all

M contributed to Grant’s success. The U of Busy schedules mean ar k R k M has had 93 Rhodes Scholars, more than student volunteers often eimer any other university in Western Canada. have to quit Thirty-three U of W students receive Aboriginal Award The Business Council of Manitoba awarded Courtney Schwegel its Aboriginal Award for 2009/2010 to Campus beat reporter 33 University of Winnipeg students for academic achievement. The award, which is in its ninth year, comes with a The University of Winnipeg’s campus and scholarship for $3,000. The council acts in community radio station CKUW is having partnership with the federal and provincial trouble retaining its student volunteers. governments to ensure aboriginal youth Volunteer co-ordinator Kent Davies said take advantage of their full academic the station has been faced with this issue for potential. Recipients come from a wide several years. array of disciplines. “It’s a constant struggle,” said Davies. “It To apply for next year’s awards visit http:// is basically a commitment problem. Usually www.businesscouncilmb.ca. students get overly stressed and they just have to quit.” Keeping volunteers has always been a problem at CKUW, says volunteer co-ordinator Kent Davies. Davies said current U of W students make Asper School of Business launches 2010 Manitoba Venture Challenge up approximately one third of the station’s Launched in 2008 to wide acclaim, the 150 volunteers. But CKUW station manager volves less time commitment. “Students tend to be really into new music Rob Schmidt said many of the non-student Kelly Nickie, an English student at the ... and really into politics and have lots of Manitoba Venture Challenge is a province- volunteers are former U of W students or U of W, has been a volunteer at CKUW good things to say about world events and wide competition for businesses seeking alumni. for three years. She said CKUW staff have issues,” he explained. outside investment or advice to launch or In an effort to increase and retain student been extremely accommodating to her busy Schmidt said volunteering at the station expand. Last year’s winners ranged from volunteers, Davies is working to develop schedule. can give infinite opportunities to students, as ideas on GPS tracking devices to organic more opportunities that accommodate stu- “It is super flexible. They are really sup- many have gone on to successful jobs in the food. “The Manitoba Venture Challenge dents' schedules. portive about what you can give for your media. is an excellent way for managers and “We are trying to get students more into time,” she said. “We’ve had volunteers from CKUW go entrepreneurs to look at their business in collaborative efforts and just giving them Since CKUW receives much of its fund- on to places like MuchMusic and the Free a new light,” said Robert Warren, I.H. Asper smaller roles,” he said. ing from a student levy, Davies said it is im- Press,” he said. Executive Director for Entrepreneurship. This way, students only have to commit portant that the station cater to students and Nickie credits her experience at the station Advice from previous competitions has themselves to one or two shows a month give them the opportunity to get involved. for helping develop her career plans. been used to help businesses at all stages rather than one or two a week. “If we are not involving students, then we “It has given me the confidence to pursue of development. Davies also said there are several other are doing them a disservice,” Davies said. a career direction I would have never thought For more information visit http://www. volunteer roles at the station, such as CD Schmidt said student volunteers also bring about.” umanitoba.ca/entrepreneur. cataloguing and production work, which in- a unique perspective to the station. Campus News 07 www.uniter.ca December 3, 2009 The Uniter listings: COMMUNITY EVENTS Every Wednesday from 12:30 to 1 p.m. there is an interfaith university chapel New librarian taking the books to where CKUW presents the 10TH ANNUAL JUNTO service in the Carl Ridd Sanctuary in Bryce DINNER AND SPELLING BEE on Sunday, Dec. Hall. All are welcome. 6 at Mondragon at 6 p.m. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES students live and work — and walk Youth aged 16 to 19 are invited to take part in a creative-profession workshop in For International Volunteer Day on either writing fiction, music management, Saturday, Dec. 5, the Canadian Diabetes New technology marketing and promotion, filmmaking or Association would like to thank its many playwriting. The deadline to apply is Friday, volunteers. means students no Jan. 8. For more information visit www. Winnipeg Children's Access Agency is longer confined to creativemanitoba.ca. looking for volunteers to act as visitation The Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre monitors to facilitate visits in a super- the stacks is holding a number of workshops on visory role three to four times a month. Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the Training begins in January 2010. Centrally month. located in Osborne Village. For informa- C. Jordan Crosthwaite tion visit www.wcaa.ca or contact Donna Volunteer staff Go to the Bike Dump for a work- at 284-4170. shop on Fixed-Gear Conversions and J a

Troubleshooting on Wednesday, Dec. 16. The Community Education Development n Association is looking for volunteer tutors Libraries are changing faster than essa Young Canadians are invited to participate for their Youth Opportunity Programs in Na

you can Google “e-book,” and the y in the MATHIEU DA COSTA CHALLENGE, a St. John's High School and Children of the University of Winnipeg library is ler national writing and artwork contest that Earth High School. For more information trying to keep up. Some school promotes a greater understanding of please contact Ashley at 589-4374 ext. 257 libraries have sold off their print Don't worry about shutting off your iPhone or BlackBerry: U of W librarian Jane Duffy Canadian history and diversity. For more or [email protected]. collections in favour of online-li- information visit www.mathieudacosta. says they have their place in the library. Help inner-city school children through braries. The U of W library isn't gc.ca. there yet, but new library dean Jane CHOICES YOUTH PROGRAM. Just call Kasia “We need to make FREE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CLASS. Buchman at 470-5651. Duffy plans to shake up how stu- learn and use the library in a way An opportunity to meet with other stu- dents hit the books. that isn’t restricted by the physical those [digital] dents and Canadian friends while learn- The Daniel McIntyre / St. Matthew's “For every young person that space of the library or the hours of materials as Community Association is looking for ing English and the Bible. Takes place on comes into the University of operation. accessible, as logical, Sundays from noon until 1:30 p.m. at Elim volunteers to provide recreational op- Winnipeg library, and this is a “We [at the U of W Library] Chapel, 546 Portage Ave. For more infor- portunities for kids six to 18 at the Valour conservative estimate, there are 10 are very concerned about signs and as easy to navigate mation call Val & Veda Chacko at 257-1670. Community Centre – Orioles Site. more that aren’t there. They are at comfort of seating and ease of use, as if users were in the home or in their dorm room or at physically, but we have to think in The Canadian Red Cross is looking for library.” volunteers in their Humanitarian Issues their part-time job ... and they are those exact same terms, even more ON CAMPUS Program to organize events and facilitate using library materials as well,” said so, in the web environment,” she —Jane Duffy, U of W library dean workshops. For more information contact Duffy, who joined the university in said. Students who are on wait lists for winter Jennifer at 982-6737 or jennifer.monte- time for the beginning of the cur- Students might think their iP- tween institutions. The nature of term courses should regularly check their [email protected]. rent school year. hone or BlackBerry should be digital information is that it’s hard e-mail in order to claim their seat. After Duffy sees the physical space of switched off in the library, but to keep track of online and lots of three days your seat will be offered to the the library as an archaic view of a Duffy thinks the opposite. She information gets lost in the cyber- next student in line. library’s jurisdiction. Online infor- sees this new kind of technology mix. SMART START, a study skills workshop mation is the way of the future and as an innovative way of accessing Malcolm McPherson, a fourth- series, helps students improve their Last Uniter of 2009 the library’s domain is growing to information. year English student at the U of W, study skills and succeed in university- encompass it. “We need to make those [digital] agrees. level courses. Mondays and Wednesdays, The issue of The Uniter Duffy sees the new library web- materials as accessible, as logical, as “We take virtual data for granted. 12:30 to 1:20 p.m. in room 1L04. Register in you're holding in your hands site at the centre of the library, with easy to navigate as if users were in It can be very fragile. It is a huge advance by calling 786-9863 or e-mailing is the last one of 2009. We its new design and user-oriented the library,” said Duffy. “It’s finding gamble to use virtual information," [email protected]. resume our usual, weekly interface. The website, a project led the user where the user is and help- he said. "You always wonder why publishing schedule on by Michael Hohner, allows users ing to allow the user to get to what some articles have full online access The UWSA SAFEWALK PROGRAM is looking Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010. to interact with library material on she or he needs without having to – who is the power behind that? for volunteers to walk students, faculty their own terms, using keywords jump through a whole bunch of People have an interest in having and staff to their cars, bus stops or and simple functions, instead of re- hoops.” things published.” residences within a reasonable distance. lying on technological jargon. Linwood DeLong, the U of W DeLong said the challenge often Each four-hour shift will receive an $18 Duffy is also pushing podcast- collections librarian and long-time lies with publishers who sell online honorarium. ing. She sees portable audio infor- librarian at the U of W, sees the fu- access to information as packages, mation as a way for students to ture of libraries in collaboration be- “like cable TV.”

Move to Change “When i started to consider working in government, i realized that i would need graduate- level training in public policy to pursue my career goals. the master of Public administration program in the Johnson-shoyama school has given me a strong foundation in theory and a Griffith James chance to hear from and connect with professionals in the public sector. the school’s areas of MPA student focus were of particular importance given my interest in health and social policy.” With programming on two campuses, the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School prepares practitioners and scholars for innovative policy analysis and public management by offering: • Graduate degrees in public administration (MPA), • Competitive funding for master’s and international trade (MIT), and public policy (MPP, PhD); doctoral students; and • Master’s certificate programs; • Opportunities to work with world- • Full- or part-time study options; renowned scholars in the areas of health and social policy; science, technology • Innovative course offerings; and innovation; trade and transnational • Internship opportunities; regulation; and governance and • Opportunities to hear from and engage with senior leadership. policy makers; For more information about the school’s programs, please visit: www. schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca 08 Campus News The Uniter December 3, 2009 www.Uniter.ca Wesmen volleyball teams sweep Thompson Rivers Sarah Reilly The Wesmen men fed women's Volunteer Staff energy and defeated Thompson WOMEN Wesmen volleyball player highlights Rivers in four sets. The Wesmen Nov. 28  Wesmen 3 won the first set, 27-25; the second The University of Winnipeg set, 25-19; and dropped the third WolfPack 1 Women Men Wesmen volleyball teams swept set, 21-25. Saturday, Nov. 28 Saturday, Nov. 28 their at-home series against the The Wesmen fought back and Nov. 29  Wesmen 3 Lauren Sears Andrew Town Thompson Rivers University won the fourth and final set, 25-18. WolfPack 1 WolfPack Nov. 28 and 29. On Sunday afternoon, the 12 kills 17 kills The teams met on Saturday af- Wesmen volleyball teams finished Alix Krahn Justin Duff ternoon for the first matches, with out the first half of their seasons on MEN 12 kills 12 kills the women starting off the win- a high note. The men felt confident Nov. 28  Wesmen 3 ning streak. After two hard-fought going into the last match of the first Sonia Rossy Marc Ross WolfPack 1 matches in Brandon the week- half of season. 11 kills, 19 digs 10 kills end before, the Wesmen came out “We had broken our little slump against the WolfPack determined to and had played a great match Nov. 29  Wesmen 3 Sunday, Nov. 29 Sunday, Nov. 29 do whatever it would take to win. Saturday. I knew that if we put that WolfPack 0 Sonia Rossy Andrew Town In the first set, the Wesmen won effort together again we would be 25-20. The second set was much in a good situation to win Sunday,” 19 digs 11 kills, two blocks the same, with the Wesmen defeat- said Justin Duff. Lauren Sears Justin Duff ing the WolfPack 25-16. An aggres- The team took the match con- fired up to finish the match in the 13 kills 16 kills, three blocks sive WolfPack stole the third set vincingly in three sets: 25-19, 25-21, fourth set. and overpowered the Wesmen, 25- 25-23. “There was no excuse to lose the Ariel Smith Matt Schriemer 15, which pushed the match into a The women finished off the third set. Mentally we just let the 13 kills 10 kills fourth set. sweep in the last match of the wheels fall off. In the fourth set Carleen Kruschel The Wesmen came back with weekend. They won the first two there was no way we weren’t win- vengeance in the fourth and won sets. After dropping the third set ning,” said Alix Krahn, whose final 13 kills the set, 25-23. to the Wolfpack, the Wesmen were two hits sealed the win, 25-21. An uneven weekend for the Wesmen basketball teams J ill

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Volunteer Staff WOMEN weekend with a combined total w n Nov. 27  Wesmen 67 of 25 points, including four Thunderbirds 63 three-pointers and 12 rebound It was two very different stories for recoveries. the Wesmen men’s and women’s It was a very different story for basketball teams Nov. 27-28. Nov. 28  Vikings 60 the men’s team, who lost both The women had an impres- Wesmen 50 games: 45-28 to UBC and 43-20 sive performance, splitting their against Victoria. games with a win and a loss, while The Wesmen found them- the men couldn’t gather any mo- MEN selves in a very tough spot for mentum against the University of Nov. 27  Thunderbirds 45 Friday night’s game. Post Adam British Columbia Thunderbirds Wesmen 28 Dobriansky was taken out of the or the University of Victoria game due to injury with 3:08 left Vikings. in the fourth. He did not return to In the Friday, Nov. 27 game, Nov. 28  Vikings 43 the lineup Saturday. starting forward and co-captain Wesmen 20 Head coach Dave Crook said Jessica Stromberg led the women to Dobriansky has some severe swell- a 67-63 win over the Thurderbirds. ing in his leg, but preliminary She scored 16 points and earned failed to make a comeback, losing reports of his injury "look very an impressive 10 rebound recover- 60-50 to the Vikes. Alex MacIver positive." ies, including one in the final min- made her presence known on the Fourth-year wing Peter Lomuro utes of the game, ending a UBC court with 12 points and 8 re- led the men this weekend with a attempt at a fourth-quarter come- bound recoveries in the game. total of 24 points and 6 rebound back. Stromberg sank two free- Fans got a bit of a scare as recoveries. throws that put the game out of Wesmen weekend-MVP Caitlin reach. Gooch took a nasty spill in the Saturday night’s game against second half. Not to worry though. Victoria ended with opposite re- Gooch said after the game that sults. The Wesmen kept the game we can look forward to seeing her The Wesmen women fared better than within reach until the last minute in their next game at the end of the men on the weekend, pulling off a win of the fourth quarter when they December. against the UBC Thunderbirds. 

U of W Collegiate girls volleyball team exits provincials early wildcard Winnipeg Wings (25-13 and 25- Craig Heinrich 17), earning them the second-place seed in Volunteer the provincial match-up and warranting the ! team some optimism. Call “The girls have done awesome, they’ve had (204 ) 47 The University of Winnipeg Collegiate a great season so far,” said head coach Mike 4-6 96 Wesmen girls’ volleyball team have finished Lodewyks as Thursday’s game play reached 3/ 80 their season after being knocked out early its conclusion. 08 Make it Summer Session 2010 f during the Nov. 27-28 provincial tourna- The first day of tournament play was just or ment at Balmoral Hall. as inspiring, with the team slamming its way in The Preliminary Course Schedule fo r The MHSAA 'AAA' Varsity Volleyball through the Linden Christian Wings (25-13, m a is available at umanitoba.ca/summer Championships went to the Sanford Sabres, 25-17), the Swan Valley Tigers (25-17, 25-8), t io who claimed a narrow win over Calvin and a second round with the Kweens (25-19, n Christian (25-13, 25-23). The Wesmen girls 25-13). lost just two games overall, once early on to However, the tournament ended for them the Sanford Sabres (25-17, 15-25, 6-25) and early day two, and with it, their season. May • June • July • August Extended Education finally to Calvin Christian (24-26,14-25) on "The tournament didn’t turn out how we Saturday, knocking them from the tourna- had hoped, but it was a good experience," ment. Ozana Nikolic, # 19, of the U of W said Veronica Izydorczyk. "Next year, we’re Collegiate received an All-Star award. definitely going to come back looking for This defeat is particularly disappointing revenge.” considering the ease with which the team On the boys' side, the Neelin Spartans Last Uniter of 2009 dispatched their earlier competition during were crowned AAA Champions, with Linden The issue of The Uniter you're holding in your hands is the last one of 2009. round robin game play on Thursday, Nov. Christian in second place. Chloe Reimer of 26. The girls steamrolled both the Flin Flon Sanford and Blake Majcher of the Neelin We resume our usual, weekly publishing schedule on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010. Collegiate Kweens (25-19 and 25-13) and the Spartans were the tournament MVPs. 09 www.uniter.ca December 3, 2009 The Uniter Comments The MTS Centre has not revitalized downtown ci

People need reasons tion of the building gave rise to the there, you see thousands of people – ndy closure of Eaton’s, which leaves only in their cars – attending. People eat at The Bay (and, perhaps, Giant Tiger) “Save the Eaton’s Coalition.” Both tit u to stay in the area municipal and provincial govern- the MTS Centre, see the shows, then s for people to shop for food and ment officials railed against the get back in their cars and get out of clothing. beyond a few hours group, stating that if significant tax- the downtown as quickly as possible. Just look at businesses in the payers’ money were put into building Why? Because people still see the downtown that are open after 6 p.m., of music the MTS Centre, it would signifi- downtown as crime-ridden and full like Second Cup on Graham Avenue. cantly revitalize the downtown. of vagrants and beggars. They’re packed with people. If more The fact is that the MTS Centre The real reason that downtown re- businesses were open after 6 p.m., Nick Ternette would have been just as successful vitalization has failed is urban sprawl, there would be greater attraction for Volunteer elsewhere as it is downtown. A new the lack of people living downtown people to come downtown. arena was obviously necessary, but it (13,000 as compared to 45,000 just Until the provincial government could have replaced the old Winnipeg 15 years ago) and the closing of busi- takes urban sprawl seriously and es- You might have noticed a glossy bro- Arena at the original St. James site. nesses after 6 p.m. Just look at how tablishes an urban limit line, people chure in the Winnipeg Free Press re- The suggestion that the Eaton’s empty the area is after business will continue to view the downtown cently promoting the success of the building would be empty today had hours. as crime-ridden, businesses will stay MTS Centre during the five years it the MTS Centre not been built is The downtown was successful in closed and people will not want to has been in operation. nonsense! Save the Eaton’s Coalition the 1950s, ‘60s and early ‘70s when live in the area. It is no question that it has been had entertained realistic plans for everybody went downtown to shop But, if lots of people live in the a success, especially in attracting both retail and condominiums in at The Bay and Eaton’s, the two major downtown area, crime will go down, top-notch rock groups, as well as that building, which would have retail stores. Today, strip malls are ev- Open for the past five years, the MTS businesses will stay open and be more specialty groups such as Cirque du been a step in the right direction for erywhere in suburbia and people can Centre cost $133.5 million to build. $40.5 successful, and people will want to Soleil, which would never have come revitalizing the downtown, specifi- do all of their shopping without ever million of that came from taxpayers. live and do business there. to Winnipeg otherwise. cally by building up the business sec- having to go downtown. However, I still remember when tor in the downtown and consistently Developments like Waverley West Nick Ternette is a community and the Eaton’s building was to be de- bringing people to the area. have created a “doughnut effect” – the centre. political activist, freelance writer stroyed to make way for the MTS Standing outside the MTS Centre that is, the emptying of the centre of People have left the downtown be- and broadcaster. Centre. Opposition to the destruc- during nights that events are put on the city with development all around cause of the lack of schools and the The state of philosophy at the U of W Disputing the legitimacy of 'enhanced interrogation' Jon atha n D y c k J Cu ames We should all be only useful to everyday life, but of benefit in law, mitigation, crisis resolution, journalism, llet concerned politics, the commercial sector and countless on other professions. Philosophy students – and liberal arts majors in general – need an educa- Marc Kruse tion in marketing themselves. The idea that a Volunteer lack of career options somehow cheapens the Liam Scott information. liberal arts is one that we must do away with. Volunteer The United Nations defines torture as “any act by Philosophy is important, not just within which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or It is inevitable that, at some point, every phi- a university course, but for everyone. It is an mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person for such losophy student must answer this question: integral part in most areas of study. An un- Recently, The Uniter ran a comment article assert- purposes as obtaining from him … information or a “Why study philosophy?” This is usually fol- derstanding of ethics, justice and other phil- ing that enhanced interrogation does not qualify as confession, punishing him for an act … or intimidat- lowed by a second common question: “What osophical categories are invaluable assets for torture and should therefore be used as a legitimate ing or coercing him or a third person, or for any rea- kind of job does that degree get you?” any student to have. method of forcing information from detainees. While son based on discrimination of any kind.” Well, in response to the first question, it That being said, our philosophy depart- it was not written by a student at the University of Under international law, enhanced interrogation seems to me that everyone is a philosopher. ment at the University of Winnipeg is in Winnipeg, I still felt compelled to write a response to techniques undoubtedly constitute torture. While an Everyone has at one time asked questions danger. such a downright ignorant assertion. individual’s definition of torture may vary, the defi- like: “Who am I?” “Is there a God?” “What is The department will only have four ten- For those who are not familiar, enhanced inter- nition set forth by an international governing body fair or just?” “Am I a good person?” These are ured faculty members next year, one of whom rogation refers to techniques most notably used in such as the UN is the most reliable. all questions that philosophy takes very seri- will be away on sabbatical. With so few pro- the “war on terror” to illicit information from those Not only does enhanced interrogation constitute ously. They are questions that some of greatest fessors, the department will not be able to suspected to have ties to terrorist organizations. The torture, it leads to murder in many cases. Detainees thinkers of all time have tried to answer. offer the courses needed for students tore- Guantanamo Bay detention facility is a prime exam- have died of exhaustion after being forced to stand I cannot understand why studying philos- ceive a full education in philosophy. A lib- ple of a place where these techniques are used. for three days straight with no food or water. Others ophy seems so mysterious when the questions eral arts university needs a strong humanities There are many similar facilities which are oper- suffer infections or bleed to death from cuts and philosophy wrestles with are the same ques- component, and philosophy is an integral ated by the CIA in the Middle East. The prisoners scrapes. tions everyone has asked themselves. part of the humanities. in these facilities are often arrested without warrant Even if the techniques do not kill the detainee di- There is a perception that philosophers U of W’s dean of arts, David Fitzpatrick, or charge, and are held indefinitely, most never re- rectly, they inflict lasting physical and psychological just sit within their ivory towers talking about made it clear to me that he feels the same. ceiving trial. damage. things no one really cares about. To some ex- According to him, there is a plan to rebuild the To suggest that these techniques are necessary to One such method, waterboarding, simulates tent I think this may be a fair criticism. philosophy department so it can once again illicit vital information assumes that those conduct- drowning, cutting off oxygen to the brain in the But I do not think that philosophy is be vibrant and strong. Hopefully, this plan ing the interrogation have reason to believe that the process. There is one recorded case of permanent unique in this regard. The academy in general includes retaining the department’s two ses- victim possesses such information. By this I mean nerve damage resulting in partial paralysis from can be quite a closed and guarded place. sional professors, David Borman and Michael objective proof, admissible in a court of law, which waterboarding. However, philosophy is hampered by the Hickson, who at this time are scheduled to be proves the victim’s ties to a terrorist organization. I understand that moral boundaries are blurred public perception that a philosophy degree let go. To create a strong and vibrant depart- Most commonly, these interrogation techniques are during a time of war, but at what point do we start to will not get you a job, that it teaches you no ment in any discipline, young, capable and administered to anybody perceived as a threat for any question such brutality? practical skills. This perception is partly the enthusiastic professors are a necessity. reason. Most who are subjected to torture have just Enhanced interrogation is torture, regardless of fault of philosophers who just engage in the Philosophy is a diverse field. In order for been cases of being in the wrong place at the wrong the original meaning of the word. It is carried out types of ivory-tower disputes that give rise to students to receive a well-rounded education, time. on a guilty-until-proven-innocent basis and has never the public perception. the department needs more faculty mem- Many CIA officials have shed doubts on the ef- been proven to save lives. The damage to the victim It is up to philosophers to show that the bers, not less. At the very least, the univer- fectiveness of doing so. One such official was quoted lasts well beyond the interrogation process, if they things which philosophy deals with are prac- sity should retain the two sessional professors anonymously by ABC News as saying "[the de- survive it at all. tical skills. Critical thinking, being able to which it plans not to rehire next year. tainees] get so desperate that they begin telling you It is time that people stop making excuses for these produce and analyze reasonable arguments, what they think you want to hear." This sums up policies and start holding those responsible account- critical reading and an understanding of the Marc Kruse is co-ordinator for the the inherent flaw of enhanced interrogation: people able for the damage they’ve done. history of ideas are all skills which aid people Philosophy Students' Association at the under extreme duress will say anything to make the in understanding the world around them. University of Winnipeg. pain stop. Other than hearsay from the infamous Liam Scott is a first year arts student at the The skills that philosophy teaches are not liars of the Bush administration, the technique has University of Winnipeg. never been shown to produce any important, useful 10 Comments The Uniter December 3, 2009 www.Uniter.ca Corrupted Christmas ’Tis the season for conspicuous Holiday no longer Two thousand-odd years ago just as any holy day is special in it was not as common to give gifts other religions, such as Ramadan for a Christian holiday for birthdays, and please don’t give Muslims and Hanukkah for Jews. consumption me the “but the wise men brought It seems odd that people tend not – not even close gifts to Jesus when he was born so to celebrate the holidays of other re- we can exchange presents too” line. ligions they aren’t affiliated with, yet Inspired protest Yes, the wise men brought gifts for still choose to “celebrate” Christmas. got people thinking Melanie Murchison Jesus, but they only brought them Perhaps this has something to do Volunteer Staff for him. 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tion or lack thereof, have adopted to most biblical scholars, the wise A look down Portage Avenue. Last Christmas, I witnessed a random but ra

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o Here's a guide to some of the local ic Christmas music z Christmas music coming out in December. scene stay vibrant Jodi King Oh My Darling Listen to the Angels Ho Ho H'Oh My Darling Aaron Epp An original song recorded this Holiday Spectacular and CD Fundraiser Managing editor past August is available for free download to anyone who The all-girl roots quar- joins her mailing list at www. tet raises funds for its jodiking.com. Do they know it’s Christmas? If second CD with a holiday you’re asking Winnipeg musicians, show at the Park Theatre the answer is yes. Oldfolks Home on Thursday, Dec. 10. Don Amero, Jodi King, Grand Visit www.myspace.com/ Christmas at the Old Folks ohmydarlingmusic. Analog, JP Hoe, House of Doc, Home The Liptonians, Oldfolks Home, Four songs are available for Quinzy and From the Moon are Quinzy amongst the handful of local artists free download to anyone Quinzmas 2009 releasing new Christmas recordings who joins the electro art-pop this holiday season. band's mailing list. One song The pop-rock act hosts its “I thought it would be funny, is available each week of sixth annual Christmas 'cause Christmas is an easy target,” December, starting Tuesday, celebration at the West End Lyndon Froese of From the Moon Dec. 1. Visit www.myspace.com/ Cultural Centre on Friday, said when asked why he first re- oldfolkshomemusic. Dec. 11 and Saturday, Dec. corded Christmas music in 2006. 12. They'll no doubt perform Each Christmas since then, House of Doc their new Christmas song, This is Not a Circle. Also Froese has gathered with his friends Coventry Carol to write and record new Christmas features House of Doc. Visit "Is there Christmas in space?" Brothers Lyndon (top) and Terrell Froese of From The music. This year he'll record and re- A new a capella six-song EP by www.quinzy.ca. Moon prepare some homespun Christmas songs. lease five or six more for free via a the local roots band features madrigals, '30s style flare and website he set up with his friends in From the Moon pop-rock quintet The Liptonians: write [a] bad Christmas song.” Did We Do Wrong and Feast to ex- a German classic. Visit www. www.christmasatliptonia.com. Each week in December, plore some of those themes. houseofdoc.com. From the Moon Christmas He admits that there's an el- Oldfolks Home will be releasing “I think some of our best songs Pageant ement of cheesiness to a lot of one Christmas song for free down- are our Christmas songs, actually, Hot 103 FM Sunday, Dec. 13 at the Ellice Christmas music, but embraces load to people who sign up for its and we're going to get around to Theatre. Also includes that when writing his own. e-mail newsletter – an original and releasing a Christmas EP,” Taronno The Twelve Days of Winnipeg performances by the CMU “I have no problem with writing three covers. Each song is coupled said. Christmas Classical Guitar Ensemble; terrible Christmas songs, whereas with an original work of art by a From the Moon, meanwhile, will The local radio station re- the Krause Brothers' whis- I have a problem with that at any Canadian artist. (Send an e-mail to be doing something different this leases a CD in support of the tling choir, accompanied by other time of the year,” Froese said. [email protected] to year. Froese has taken the Christmas Christmas Cheer Board and their beer-bottle choir; and “Seeing how Christmas [has] sign up.) music he's written and recorded the Winnipeg Humane Society. the Guitar Gods of Christmas changed into this celebration of “I really like Christmas, so it in the past and used it to create a It features seasonal originals Past, Present and Future. consumption and, in general, a was pretty fun recording all these Christmas pageant. The pageant and covers by The Shouting Visit www.fromthemoon.net/ lot of things I dislike – that's re- songs,” Lopez-Aguilar said. “I will be presented on Sunday, Dec. Ground, Keith and Renee, pageant. ally what inspires me to make might do it again.” 13 at the Ellice Theatre. Jaylene Johnson, Pushing Christmas music. I don't think For the guys in pop-rock four- “It's the story of what Christmas Daisies, Don Amero & Jason JP Hoe you'd expect anything other than piece Quinzy, a new Christmas would be like without Santa, and Gordon, Flo, Paper Moon, music that's cheesy garbage to ac- song is pretty much expected of it's dismal,” Froese explained. “It's James Struthers, The Details, The Fourth Annual JP Hoe company that.” them every December. Each year told from the perspective of a Fenom, Mike Burnard, Sierra Hoe Hoe Holiday Show Ricardo Lopez-Aguilar of since starting its annual Quinzmas character who [later] becomes the Noble, Troy Westwood, Ace The pop singer-songwriter Winnipeg electro art-pop outfit concert in 2003, the group has writ- 'jolly man' to save Christmas for Burpee and Chrissy Troy. releases a free Christmas Oldfolks Home feels differently. ten and recorded at least one new everyone.” On sale Friday, Dec. 4 at One song, The Shopping Mall When he wrote his first Christmas Christmas song. “There's dialogue, there's nar- Big Day for Christmas at the Santa, and holds his an- song earlier this year, We Won't Quinzy singer-guitarist Sandy ration, there's several characters, a Safeway on Ness Avenue by nual holiday bash at the Cry at Christmas, he aimed to cre- Taronno says that while he's not full band, back-up singers and cos- Polo Park in Madison Square Park Theatre on Friday, Dec. ate something that would stand religious, he's fascinated by what tumes – everything you typically for just $10. Following that day 18 and Saturday, Dec. 19. up with the rest of his recorded Christmas has become – a weird expect from a pageant,” he added. the CD will be available at Includes an appearance by output. amalgamation of pagan rituals, a “There's romance, robots, cam- HOT 103 Studios - 3rd floor Fred Penner, gifts and more. “To me it's kind of a big deal Christian holiday and the winter els, rock 'n' roll guitars and a truly 177 Lombard Ave. Visit www.jphoe.com. writing a Christmas song, 'cause solstice. touching storyline.” you grow up with so many of He's used Quinzy Christmas them,” he said. “You don't want to songs like The Decemberwolf, What 12 Arts & Culture The Uniter December 3, 2009 www.Uniter.ca

Hot Live Memories The legend, the legacy Friends, fans and former band members talk about Hot Live Guys. After 10 years of “When we were 15 or 16, we would practice at Joe's mom's house in the irreverent rock 'n' roll, basement. We would always do it on whatever night Dawson's Creek was on. Hot Live Guys call it a day So after thrashing about in the base- ment for a while, we would come out, these sweaty 15- and 16-year-olds, and Aaron Epp get heavily, emotionally involved in Managing Editor the show. The switch from playing in a rock band to getting excited about what Pacey was up to that week was a Winnipeg's Hot Live Guys are breaking up highlight.” after more than 10 years of writing and re- —David Pankratz, former drummer cording raucous rock 'n' roll, and playing live shows so intense they more than once left band members bleeding – but not before “Every show that I have played, in my they release one more album. short time in the band, has been my Named in 2005 by the Winnipeg Sun as favourite. Rockin' out with those cats one of the 30 greatest local bands of all time, on stage, helping to play their tunes has HLG will play its final show on Wednesday, “When you're in a rock band, been a highlight of my musical career.” Dec. 23 at the Royal Albert. it's your job to be cooler than —Sterling Shanski, current drummer In spite of all the good times, HLG de- cided to call it a day when singer-guitarist the people you're playing for.” “I approach [Transistor 66] as a family, Julian Bargen, 27, grew tired of being in the H -Joe Warkentin, Hot Live Guys eather band and quit. and you're never supposed to have a favourite. But, Hot Live Guys were my

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y favourite.” it was eye-opening for me how impoverish- s ing it was,” Bargen says over beers on an un- —Art MacIntyre, owner, Transistor 66 usually quiet Thursday evening at the Albert. Valhalla, they are coming: After 10 years on the scene, Winnipeg's Hot Live Guys (left to right: Sterling Shanski, Record Company “We came back after doing all this work, Joe Warkentin, Julian Bargen and Kurtis Wittmier) are playing their last show this month. and that's not even the end of the work – “They’re fuckin’ great and I’m gonna there's still more to do when you get back to say they’re one of the most criminally Winnipeg. … I'm looking forward to not fo- Hot Live Discography Former Hot Live Guys underrated bands in Canada, if not the cusing on a band.” world. … Every show I’ve ever played HLG's guitarist Joe Warkentin, 26; bassist The Legend, The Legacy – 1999 HLG saw its share of line-up changes after the with them, I’d be in the van the next Kurtis Wittmier, 28; and drummer Sterling Self-released members pared down into a four-piece rock act. day driving to the next show and one of Shanski, 33; were surprised by Bargen's More ska and funk than straight-forward their songs would be in my head. A lot decision. Mike Johnson – drums, 2004-2007 rock, HLG's debut includes a track about of bands that have a live show like that, “I was pretty bummed about it, but I un- Kevin Kornelsen – drums, 2000-2004 the size of Bargen's manhood as well as a they don’t have the songs to back it up, derstand,” Wittmier says. “It's good to break song that features the simple refrain, “Joe Sandy Taronno – bass 1999-2003 so that combination in Hot Live Guys is up while we're still good and people still is a stud.” Including the horn players, the just killer.” enjoy our music.” David Pankratz – drums, 1999-2000 band had eight members at this point. —Ian Blurton, singer-guitarist, C'mon New album, best to date Serve Pipin’ Hot – 2002 a death wish.” Dec. 23 will mark not only the band's last By the end of 2006, that publication had Self-released “If I had one thing to say about HLG, it show, but also the release of its fourth CD, named them one of 10 local bands to watch, would be: funnest band to play in.” External Culture for Internal Barbarians. After scrapping the results of two other they had released Robbin' a Bank on local im- Recorded in six months with producer/en- recording sessions, the band – now a four- print Transistor 66, and they were sharing the —Kevin Kornelsen, former drummer gineer Rock Trembath, the disc is HLG's best piece rock act – recorded Serve Pipin' Hot stage with the likes of The Supersuckers, Von at a cabin over four or five alcohol-fueled to date. It's heavier and more dynamic than Zippers, C'mon and their inspiration, Tricky “There's some sincere rock n' roll that days. The first song,H 2K, was inspired by a its predecessor, 2006's Robbin' a Bank, and Woo. happens when HLG play. There's lots Hooters poster on the wall of then-drum- better captures the band's live intensity. They had played countless shows in of bands in this city that ply a similar mer Kevin Kornelsen's jam space. Warkentin and Bargen credit the addition Winnipeg, toured western Canada a num- trade musically, but I can't really name of a new drummer, acquiring distortion ped- ber of times and earned a gig at South by Robbin’ a Bank- 2006 one that compares when it comes to the als, spending more time working on guitar Southwest in Austin, Texas in early 2007. energy they'd bring to any given per- and bass tones while recording, and Bargen's Transistor 66 The Legacy formance. It's completely out of context growth as a singer for the evolution between The band's breakthrough release earned as a lyrical citation, but Government discs. four-star reviews from both the Sun and Ask the members of HLG what their favou- Issue had a song called Hole in the “The singing was getting better and lyrics Free Press. Recorded during two days at rite memories are of their 10-year career, and Scene – and with Hot Live Guys break- became more of a priority, so there was more Private Ear Recording, the eight-song disc they don't talk about the praise from critics or ing up, those are about the only words reason to write good melodies for the songs,” features Sock It To Me, at that point a the high-profile gigs at the Western Canadian that come to mind. They're going to be Warkentin says. staple of their live show, and Light of Love, Music Awards and 2004's JunoFest. dearly missed.” a reworked Serve Pipin' Hot track. Bargen says the recording was initially in- Instead, they reminisce about the good —Sam Smith, artistic director, The Royal tended to be a concept album on authoritari- times they had together at practice and on Albert anism. That didn't work out in the end, but C'mon/Hot Live Guys 7” – 2008 tour: the time in Calgary when they binged the idea that bands dictate culture to their au- Transistor 66/War on Music on free beer and gourmet hot dogs; the show diences inspired some of the lyrics. Rawer and faster than anything on Robbin' in Clear Lake when they almost stole a boat; “When we recorded Serve Pipin' Hot we “Rock 'n' roll is all about being cocksure. It a Bank, the two tracks HLG used for their playing to one person at a show in Kitchener, spent about $300 on booze and about gets tiring, but it's hard to make convincing side of this split 7” were taken from a Ont.; facing off against Tie Domi's sister in $200 on recording equipment, went to rock music without being cocksure,” Bargen 2006 recording session. On the other side? a game of floor hockey; making a feature- Julian's grandparents' cabin and basi- says. “There's room for uncertainty, but for Two songs by C'mon, the Toronto rock act length home movie called The Barge; and the cally had the best weekend of our lives. the most part, it's about selling that you're fronted by Weakerthans producer and HLG countless games they would make up and I remember standing on couches with the sexiest motherfuckers in the room.” fan Ian Blurton. play while driving from city to city. mics and just screaming our asses off. For Warkentin, being cocksure is less of a “It's pretty bittersweet,” Bargen says. “I'm Then we passed out and we kind of just dilemma. External Culture for Internal excited for new opportunities, but certainly woke up and there was this album in our “When you're in a rock band, it's your job Barbarians – 2009 sad this one is ending.” laps. No one remembered recording it. to be cooler than the people you're playing Transistor 66 All the members of the band are thank- It was like a present from our drunken for.” Deriving its name from something ful for the friendships they've made and the selves. ... good times they had. The Legend Nietzsche said, HLG's swan song was “I think what a lot of people don't real- recorded over a six-month period start- “We played lots of shows and we wrote a ize, because the live show takes over, is Warkentin and Bargen formed HLG in 1999 ing last December. It's heavier and more lot of songs,” Warkentin says. “I'm glad some that those are fucking awesome songs with a handful of friends. Initially, the group's dynamic than Robbin' a Bank, something people dug our albums and our shows. That's that they're playing. Those are world- instrumentation included saxophone, trum- the band credits in part to the addition of cool.” class riffs and incredibly interesting lyr- pet and trombone, and they played some- new drummer Sterling Shanski, formerly “I remember thinking, 'This is awesome,'” ics being hollered at you by a man who thing akin to ska and funk. of The Fabulous Kildonans. Standout track: Wittmier adds. “I don't know if I [ever] con- looks a lot like Robert Plant these days.” At that point, Bargen says, the band's Creamy Illusion. sidered making a living off this, but whatever music was about being abrasive and deliber- it was – it was worth it.” —Sandy Taronno, former bass player ately turning people off. The band released one CD of ska/funk, “Julian was largely pushing to play rock “It's mostly just a blur of Joe sort of just 1999's The Legend, The Legacy. But when all the time, and then we saw Tricky Woo  See Hot Live Guys’ last show Wednesday, Dec. 23 throwing himself around stage.” at the Royal Albert (48 Albert St.) Warkentin and Bargen discovered Tricky and it was like, holy shit – that was it for —Curran Faris, guitarist for Hide Your Woo, things changed. us,” Warkentin says, referencing a poorly-at-  American Flamewhip, Hot Blood Bombers and Ditchpig will also perform Daughters, trying to describe his fa- After seeing the Montreal band perform its tended show Tricky Woo played in Winnipeg.  $15 gets you into the show, plus a copy of vourite HLG show and inadvertently brand of straight-ahead rock 'n' roll, the duo “I was really into how hard they went off for External Culture for Internal Barbarians describing every HLG show decided to change directions and start what nobody.”  Advance tickets are available at Into the Music, they now refer to – possibly joking, possi- In 2002 the band recorded and released Music Trader and www.ticketworkshop.com bly not – as “the phase-out period.” One by its second CD, Serve Pipin' Hot. By then,  Visit www.hotliveguys.ca Read more on Aaron Epp's blog at www. one, they simply stopped calling the horn it was notorious for Warkentin's stage an-  For a blast from the past, visit HLG's old website: uniter.ca/blogs. players to let them know when practice was tics. The Winnipeg Free Press described him www.angelfire.com/mb/hotliveguys.N o updates happening. as “a younger version of Angus Young with since 2002. Hilarious! Arts & Culture 13 www.uniter.ca December 3, 2009 The Uniter

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Double Gold Medal San Francisco World Spirits Best Canadian Whisky New England Whisky Festival Gold Medal World Selection, Brussels Serena Postel began writing songs as a cathartic exploration of her struggles. She released her first album Highest Award Spare Change in 2006. International Spirits Challenge, London, England Soulful musician Serena stores, engaging passersby with her honest Highest Score stories and sharp wit. What followed was Spare Change – a Beverage Testing Institute, Postel finds her way out raw, soulful alt-folk EP bearing the personal Chicago, 2007 of the blues mark of her experience. “I’m trying really hard not to discount that recording, but I have trouble listening Mike Duerksen to it,” Postel admitted. Volunteer staff That’s because she has moved on. Once FortyCreekWhisky.com angst-laden and anxious, Postel is tranquil and harmonious. She talks about peace and Serena Postel is in a good place these days. kindness and is reaching out to at-risk youth The Winnipeg songstress has abandoned in the community by organizing songwrit- cigarettes, endured painful personal growth ing circles, open mic nights and art work- and started using her artistic abilities to help shops at The Edge. others. She is also working on a follow-up Her music has also changed. to her widely acclaimed 2006 debut Spare “The new songs are more fun to listen Change. to. The guitar work in itself is telling such a “I’m facing a really great direction. I’m great story and can really take the listener on not even close to scratching the surface in an adventure. It’s about easier experiences,” terms of having it all figured out, but I’m she said. “I’m totally in old age. Becoming recognizing life doesn’t have to be so hard,” softer and for lack of a better word, cheesy the cheery 31-year-old said last week at The and mushy.” Edge, the non-profit art gallery on Main Postel will debut the new songs Thursday, Street that she runs. “It doesn’t have to hurt Dec. 3 at the Park Theatre and is quick to as much as I thought it did.” warn she may improvise onstage – a new But this wasn’t always the case. habit of hers. Money raised supports her re- A tumultuous period in 2003 left Postel cording costs. off work on disability for depression. “If people think it’s weird or kooky, fan- Attempting to cope with feeling like a vic- tastic – because we all are! I want to be the tim of the world, she picked up a brush and weirdo, ‘cause maybe it will be inspire some- a guitar and started a journey she didn't see one else to be a weirdo.” coming. “It was a circumstance I needed to learn to deal with and at the time I didn’t have the tools to do so. By doing art and music,  See Serena Postel perform Thursday, Dec. 3 at I started to get to know myself better and the Park Theatre (698 Osborne St.) recognize where I would function better,”  Evan Reeve will also perform she said.  Tickets $10 in advance at the Park Theatre, Music Postel's cathartic songwriting explora- Trader / $15 at the door tions soon led her to busk outside liquor  Visit www.serenapostel.com 14 Arts & Culture The Uniter December 3, 2009 www.Uniter.ca

LISTINGS: music Pyramid Cabaret. FRIDAY, DEC. 11 Element Sircus on the Winter Solstice THE PROSTITOTS, MCNASTIES, TERRIBLES, UNTALENTED and It's a good thing that the 15th bi-annual Element Sircus is on FLASH OUT all take the stage at the Royal Albert Arms. CD REVIEWS the longest night of the year, because it promises to be a sen- SAMMY BANANAS, THE LYTICS and DJs FOOTWERK and MIKE B sory overload. Making over the Pyramid Cabaret (176 Fort St.) perform at the Pyramid Cabaret. in a urban/rural winter landscape, attendees are encouraged Celebrate QUINZMAS with QUINZY and the not-so-similarly MATT EPP to come decked out in costumes. Music will be provided by VAV named HOUSE OF DOC play at the West End Cultural Centre. JUNGLE, THE RE-RANGERS, VAMPIRES, [RACKET], TRIUNFO DO Safe or Free I've never heard of OH SO POPULAR, playing at the Academy. GATO, BREATH GRENADES, DJ ESAN and PB&J. There will be films, Independent performance art duo 6 will don masks and entertain, the FIRE JOHN MCDERMOTT performs a holiday special at the On Safe or Free, local troubadour Matt Epp’s fourth out- PYXIES will light up, MYNOR THE IRRATIONAL will do some dar- Centennial Concert Hall. 8 p.m. ing since 2005, he plays it free. Conceived in California, ing stunts and SINCLAIR THE PUPPET will join in the festivities. THE PERMS, STIFF BISHOPS and the BEAT play at the Cavern. Newfoundland and everywhere in between, the beautiful Not enough fun yet? You could scramble for candy and other SATURDAY, DEC. 12 collection of 12 road-worn tunes saturated with spiritual goodies under the huge piñata, visit the traders post to pick overtones display the uprootedness present in the up some last minute Christmas gifts from local artisans, watch LITTLE MISS HIGGINS and KERI LATIMER play a 7 p.m. show at some live painting or just shake your rump. It all begins at 8 Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club. pilgrim's lifestyle. Epp’s outstanding songwriting and p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21. CHILDREN OF INDIGO, THE STOGEYS and A BAND CALLED knack for warm, memorable melodies shine on songs The new weekly dance party COUNTRY are playing at Ragpickers. like the vigorous time-signature changing Working Holiday, the soulful Crying In Mexico, Lately, Thursday has been the big night on the club scene. Now DENZAL SINCLAIRE plays at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. 4 p.m. the folky Travel By Ground and the melancholic country tune I Am The Wind. The standout Readymix and Goodform are joined by a new party at Pure THROWING PAINT & THROWING SOUND with PROJECTORproject, track, however, is They Wont Find The Bodies – a dark, haunting duet with Brandy Zdan (423 McMillan Ave.), featuring THE SHAKE, which consists of CANTORDUST, AUNTIE DADA and SPAZZCAT. cast over a brooding, oscillating noise track. With Safe or Free, Epp has not only realized DJ LOTEK and MANALOGUE and visuals by MRGHOSTY. At their Celebrate QUINZMAS with QUINZY and the not-so-similarly his best work to date, but also secured a place as front runner for best local release of debut party on Thursday, Dec. 3, The Shake is joined by LUIS named HOUSE OF DOC play at the West End Cultural Centre. the year. CARDONA, LSDAVE, NATHAN ZAHN, LIL' PHIL OXIDE, SW@T, OWEN, The WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA performs the music of —Mike Duerksen KRISCO, ENCODE, SPAM, VOULES and RANDOM. Johann Sebastian Bach and Sons at the Eckhardt-Grramatté Steve Basham gets thicker Hall on the University of Winnipeg campus. 8 p.m. Local musician Steve Basham releases Thicker, the follow-up Blondie and Ramones tribute bands ATOMIC BLONDIE and THE THE ROWDYMEN to his debut album Thick, at Ragpickers on Saturday, Dec. 5 at MAROONS play at the Pyramid. Gas, Liquor and Fireworks 8:30 p.m. To play songs from the album, Steve will be joined by JOHN MCDERMOTT performs a holiday special at the Transistor 66 Record Company his band THE GIRTH, as well as RIGHT THROUGH and JOHNNY Centennial Concert Hall. 8 p.m. RIVERBOAT. Yay! “I went down to the High and Lonesome Club,” Ken SUNDAY, DEC. 13 Happy New Year McMahon sings on The Rowdymen’s latest CD, Gas, Liquor JOHN MCDERMOTT performs a holiday special at the and Fireworks. And that’s about right: The retro rockabilly Ghost Town, Manitoba and Big Smash! Music Scene presents a Centennial Concert Hall. 2 p.m. fun-filled night of movies and music on Thursday, Dec. 31, with you’ll find on this 13-track disc from this 12-year-old band local bands ROYAL CANOE, JICAH and DJ T.B.A. Beginning at The WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA performs the music of sounds like something you’d hear at either the Enchant- Ragpickers Annex with short films at 9 p.m. Johann Sebastian Bach and Sons at the Eckhardt-Grramatté ment Under the Sea Dance or at the Times Change(d) on Hall on the University of Winnipeg campus. 2 p.m. Dec. 3 to Dec. 17 a Saturday night. Standout tracks include Johnny Rumble, an upbeat number about the MONDAY, DEC. 14 THURSDAY, DEC. 3 legend of a boy “born with a guitar in his hands,” and Tear It Up, a song so good it makes WAYNE NEWTON sings at Club Regent Casino with the RON even a wallflower like me want to get up and dance. You may not be ready for this, but SERENA POSTEL and EVAN REEVE play at the Park Theatre. PALEY BIG BAND. your kids are going to love it. Catch The Rowdymen live when they release Gas, Liquor The SHOUTING GROUND, THE FROWNERS and LIVING IN RED play THURSDAY, DEC. 17 at the Academy. and Fireworks on Saturday, Dec. 5 at – where else? – the Times Change(d). JODI KING and TELE play at the Academy. Join the packed floor of the Lo Pub at GOODFORM, with DJs -Aaron Epp MIKE B and ROB VILAR. DAVINPORT, LOCKOUT and M60 play at the Pyramid Cabaret. FAST-FLYING VIRGINIAN JAM NIGHT at the Standard. Dec. 18 to Jan. 3 MOONBEAM JAZZ at the King's Head. FRIDAY, DEC. 18 THE ALMOST Monster Monster ROUTE 59 Jam Night at the Cavern. The JP HOE HOE HOE HOLIDAY SHOW with FRED PENNER, THE TRULY RICHARDS, THE DANCING DREIDELS and more at the Virgin Records READYMIX with DJs DAN L and DIAL UP at Ozzy's. Park Theatre. 8 p.m. Christian rockers The Almost have put together a DAVID BART Celtic night at Shannon's Irish Pub. END OF EXAMS BASH at Pyramid. consistent, radio-friendly album with Monster Monster. NEIL PINTO plays at Saffron's. DANNY MICHEL is doing a live album recording at the West A little less sonic consistency would be nice, but at least FRIDAY, DEC. 4 End Cultural Centre. standout tracks Monster and Hand Grenade (featuring LINK DINGLE AND THE MOUSTACHE BERRIES are playing at the SATURDAY, DEC. 19 Chris Scruggs – Earl's grandson) offer a departure from Pyramid Cabaret. The CROOKED BROTHERS play at the Folk Exchange. 7 p.m. the rest of the tunes. Up-beat and rockin', The Almost FIREBONFIRE and ALANADALE are playing at Sam's Place. DANNY MICHEL is doing a live album recording at the West seem to have a good thing going and should resonate A benefit forA mnesty International will take place at the Park End Cultural Centre. well with mainstream music lovers. There's also enough edge for some (but not all) Theatre with performances by FUNNY BOX THEATRE, PAUL The JP HOE HOE HOE HOLIDAY SHOW with FRED PENNER, THE who shun popular music. The lead singer's voice (Aaron Gillespie of Underoath) isn't as SAMBORSKI, HEATHER WITHERDEN, MISS LAMUSE, JEREMY TRULY RICHARDS, THE DANCING DREIDELS and more at the grating as many on the radio, but hopefully the muted whiny quality will be left behind WELLS, SUSS, BEN WYTINCK, GARTH RIEMER, NATHAN ROGERS Park Theatre. 8 p.m. and GRAY AREA OF COMEDY. on their next outing. All in all, Monster Monster has a lot of catchy tunes, most of which I MONDAY, DEC. 21 wouldn't mind hearing at a party or on the radio. Haydn's The CREATION will be performed by the WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA at the Centennial Concert Hall. 8 p.m. ELEMENT SIRCUS celebrates the solstice at the Pyramid -Ian McAmmond Cabaret. SATURDAY, DEC. 5 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 23 GWAR plays at the Garrick with JOB FOR A COWBOY and RED CHORD. HOT LIVE GUYS release an album, but sadly play their last SOLE AND THE SKYRIDER BAND show at the Royal Albert Arms. With sets from AMERICAN Plastique The WIND-UPS and ANDREW NEVILLE & THE POOR CHOICES play FLAMEWHIP, DITCHPIG and HOT BLOOD BOMBERS. at Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club. Anti-Con Records SATURDAY, DEC. 26 Sole and the Skyrider Band’s latest album, Plastique, The much adored FRED PENNER plays an afternoon show at the West End Cultural Centre. GRANDMA HASH and THE THRASHERS play at Ozzy's. is an interesting experimental hip-hop album that is Peace on Earth, Good Will Towards Men: Songs of Social Change MONDAY, DEC. 28 crippled by its own ambitions. That's not to say it's bad; and Justice featuring CARA LUFT, GREG MACPHERSON and SAM MOSES MAYES will funkify your legs at the Pyramid Cabaret. each of the tracks feature a unique sound. Traditional BAARDMAN at the Millennium Library. 1:30 p.m. TUESDAY, DEC. 29 low basslines are mixed with industrial notes and JICAH are playing at the Cavern. THE WAKING EYES are resurrected at the Pyramid Cabaret. even acoustic instruments to give the album a catchy but dark tone. This compliments the lyrics, which are STEVE BASHAM and THE GIRTH release Thicker at Ragpickers, THURSDAY, DEC. 31 with openers JOHNNY RIVERBOAT and RIGHT THROUGH. intellectual observations on culture and the music industry. It’s just a shame you won’t ROYAL CANOE and JICAH ring in the new year at Ragpickers. Manitoba's premiere fetish event, THE BALL is at Ozzy's. hear most of the words. Sole delivers his lyrics so quickly, with such a soft voice, that it’s DJ CO-OP and HUNNICUTT spin at the Pyramid Cabaret. BRENT PARKIN and RICHARD MOODY play an early show at Times impossible to hear him over the music. This is really unfortunate because the album has READYMIX at Ozzy's. Change(d) High and Lonesome Club. 7 p.m. some entrancing beats and is a treat to listen to otherwise. Check it out. Just make sure THE SOLUTIONS play at the Times Change(d) High and Haydn's The CREATION will be performed by the WINNIPEG you have the lyrics nearby when you do. Lonesome Club. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA at the Centennial Concert Hall. 8 p.m. —Justin Luschinski PAPA MAMBO is at the Current Lounge. THREE DAYS GRACE at the MTS Centre. DREADNAUT, THE CIVIL DISOBEDIENTS and LIVING IN RED play SUNDAY, DEC. 6 at the Zoo. JASON GREELEY DIG! MAGAZINE RENT PARTY helps the little jazz magazine pay SATURDAY JAN. 2 the bills. With the U of M jazz faculty and the RETRO RHYTHM Jason Greeley REVIEW. Park Theatre at 7:30 p.m. 2010: THE CONCERT, in honour of Winnipeg's designation Royalty Records as the Cultural Capital of Canada, will feature the Winnipeg WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA does Sundays With The Family Jason Greeley’s self-titled country album gives the Symphony Orchestra performing along with such diverse by playing along to classic holiday film THE SNOWMAN. 2 p.m. impression that he tried to combine elements of rock in local talent as Steve Bell, D.Rangers, Eagle & Hawk, Fubuki THE SUNPARLOUR PLAYERS play at the Folk Exchange. 8 p.m. Daiko, Monica Huisman, James Keelaghan, Steve & Anna-Lisa with his standard country sound to give himself more TUESDAY, DEC. 8 Kirby Jazz Quintet, Momentum Aerial, Daniel ROA, Stacey of an edge. The keyword in that last sentence is “try.” Although some of his songs feature rather enticing RITA MACNEIL sings at Club Regent Casino. Nattrass, Sierra Noble, Camerata Nova, Fred Penner, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and the guitar instrumentals, they only come around the end HATEBREED, CANNIBAL CORPSE, HATE ETERNAL, UNEARTH and School of Contemporary Dancers. BORN OF OSIRIS come to town with the Decimation of a Nation of his songs, and the rest of it doesn’t stem far from tour. Garrick Theatre at 5:30 p.m. KENMODE and HIDE YOUR DAUGHTERS play the Royal Albert. the norm. This keeps his album from being an interesting mix of rock and western and WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9 BLUE RODEO at the MTS Centre. Sunday, Jan. 17. instead becomes a pretentious but bland country album. The songs contain the same one-two drum beat accompanied by acoustics, with lyrical storytelling that makes up Canadian rock legend SLOAN is at the Pyramid with guests MAGNETA LANE. the majority of his songs. It’s not that he’s atrocious – he does have a powerful voice and BENNI BENASSI spins at the Tijuana Yacht Club with DJ he can play his instruments well. But calling his album "genre-defying fantastic" is like HOLLYWOOD HYPE and DARIAN JAMES calling a grilled cheese sandwich hot cuisine. —Justin Luschinski HUGO TORRES-CERECEDA performs at Aqua Books. 8 p.m. JULIE DOIRON at the Albert. Monday, Jan. 18. THURSDAY, DEC. 10 MOTLEY CRUE at the MTS Centre. Friday, Jan. 29 HO HO H'OH MY DARLING HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR & CD THE ARROGANT WORMS at the West End Cultural Centre. FUNDRAISER at the Park Theatre. 8 p.m. Sunday, April 25 I SAW ZOMBIES KISSING SANTA CLAUS featuring the F-HOLES and GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTOYERS at the Centennial the BEEKEEPERS at the Royal Albert. Concert Hall. Saturday, May 22. Sex Pistols' bass player GLEN MATLOCK performs at the Arts & Culture 15 www.uniter.ca December 3, 2009 The Uniter

'Merry Christmas, you wonderful, listings: THEATRE, DANCE & COMEDY THE NUTCRACKER BALLET performed by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet is on stage Dec. 19, 20, 22, 23, 27, 28 and old Building and Loan!' 29. The Manitoba Theatre Centre will turn the John Hirsch Theatre into a radio station circa 1940 for IT'S A

Br the-nose at times. WONDERFUL LIFE: A RADIO PLAY. You can tune in until MTC brings Bedford Falls u Monk ce Through the magic of radio the audience Saturday, Dec. 19. to the stage – and the is able to believably jump ahead many years The Manitoba Theatre Centre presents EAST OF BERLIN airwaves – with the heart to find a frustrated George Bailey seemingly until Saturday, Dec. 5 in the Tom Hendry Theatre in the stuck in the routine trap of his father’s peo- MTC Warehouse. and spirit that Capra ple-first business, constantly under threat by the devious Mr. Potter. GOOD VIBRATIONS: The SUMMER OF '68 will make you would admire He learns, with the help of a dozen dif- nostalgic at Celebrations Dinner Theatre until Saturday, ferent characters, the value of community, Jan. 9. friendship and the magic of Christmas. Leave your legacy in the Canwest Centre for Theatre & The real star of the production comes in Film by making a donation and receiving a plaque on Courtney Brecht onstage foley artist John Gzowski, who is your own chair in the theatre. Volunteer Staff worth watching on his own. He narrates the scenes with sound by using ordinary objects Comedy night with Scoots McTavish every Thursday at to portray a Ford Model T, a train station and Shannon's Irish Pub. the crunching of footsteps on hard snow. His Sunday night open mic comedy, featuring John B. Duff IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: technique is so effective, it’s easy to close ones at the Cavern. A RADIO PLAY "I want to live again!" Mike Shara as George Bailey in eyes and feel like an old-timey family sittin' Directed by Robb Paterson MTC's It's A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play. 'round the “ol’ voice-box.” Every Tuesday night head down to the King's Head Pub for a free comedy performance. Presented by Manitoba Theatre Centre Live piano/keyboard accompaniment add Plays at the John Hirsch Theatre (Mainstage) until Saturday, Dec. 19 the perfect touch of cheesy suspense or up- the classic tale of gee-whiz-good-guy George beat dance music. Bailey and his guardian angel to life in the This adaptation by Peter Grecian fea- The comedic timing of the actors is impec- mind’s eye. tures a cast comprised almost entirely of cable, from the one-liners from the stereotyp- The first music video ever broadcast on MTV Bailey is conveyed with iconic innocence Winnipeggers and is intimately adapted to ical aging secretary and tiny tot. was for the song Video Killed the Radio Star and charm by Toronto-based actor Mike identify with our town by cutting to '50s As soon as the red light and “On Air” lights by The Buggles. It reflected a nostalgia felt for Shara. The audience and the angel follow style commercial breaks during the produc- turn on, It’s A Wonderful Life will no doubt the passing genre of radio and the lost stars Bailey's journey through adolescence, com- tion for local companies like Salisbury House leave an impression of nostalgia for simpler whose careers ended with its demise. prising classic moments like the Charleston and McNally Robinson. The constant nods times – but through cheesy, corny methods MTC’s production of Capra’s It’s a competition at the school dance with his to Winnipeg will be sure to emotionally in- help us realize that personal worth is not al- Wonderful Life paints a reflective picture of romantic interest (played by the adorable volve the audience's Christmas spirit, despite ways based on cash, doggone it! the glory days of radio production, bringing Mairi Babb), that may seem a little too on- an uncharacteristic lack of winter weather. movie review movie review The absurd and whimsical world of Helen Hill

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Maguire may not seem entirely believable Mouseholes is a moving film about the death Films centering around the war on terror aren't as a hardened marine at first, with his high- of a grandfather from his granddaughter's per- exactly a new thing in Hollywood, and it's fair pitched voice and his subdued manner, but it Potbellied pigs, teapots, eggs with wings and spective. From a child's point of view we see a to say that the horse is nearly dead by now. only takes a short while for Sam's war-worn, a love letter to Halifax's little known bohe- man larger than life, someone who could walk However, Brothers director Jim Sheridan crippled soldier to come to life. Maguire's per- mian underbelly: all are captured on 16mm in on his hands and who ends up at a tea party in bravely takes on this well-worn subject mat- formance cuts deep. the absurd and whimsical animated works of heaven. We are shown the beauty of this man, ter and comes out with an incredibly power- In one agonizing scene, Sam's daughter, hav- Helen Hill. something seen in his life and his death. ful film. ing a birthday party, begins to rub a balloon, Hill first began making movies when she Hill's work gives the sense of a film student Sheridan's remake of the 2004 Danish film creating an annoying sound. The noise causes was 11. She spent her life creating, teaching and playing around. The films are rough, experi- of the same name follows Sam (Toby Maguire), Sam to relive parts of his horrifying experience, advocating for experimental animation both mental and sometimes fail to work as a cohe- a marine corporal who leaves home for his third specifically gunfire in Afghanistan, and he snaps in Canada and the United States. Hill was also sive piece. Often they are about an idea more tour of duty in Afghanistan, and his relation- under the psychological pressure. a social activist involved in many grassroots than a story, and there is little narrative push. ship with his estranged brother Tommy (Jake This incident is a stirring reminder of the movements. Just as often, though, they are a triumph of will Gyllenhaal), a recently released ex-convict. destructive effects of war, as Sam can no lon- Hill's film career was tragically cut short and ingenuity over budget. After Sam’s helicopter is shot down and ger relate to his own family and reacts by going when she was killed Jan. 4, 2007 in New Hill was an animator who thought everyone he is presumed dead, his wife Grace (Natalie ballistic. Orleans. Her death was part of a string of eight should be able to make a movie. Portman) finds herself falling for Tommy, as These actors carry much of the film. unsolved homicides which occurred that fate- She knew that everyday objects held a hid- he steps in to fill Sam’s role as her children’s Combined with the beautiful cinematogra- ful night. den magic and was interested in capturing the father. phy and crisp sound, there are many tense mo- The House of Sweet Magic is a collection of 10 absurdity of humanity.  When Sam suddenly returns – now just a ments. Audience members will be on the edge of her best films. ghost of the man she married, having been of their seats as they await the next shocking Each film is a world unto itself and differ- listings: FILM mentally scarred after enduring captivity at the moment. ent from the one before, yet all come from the hands of his enemies – she is torn between him Brothers is an intensely moving film, show- same determined, artistic vision. HABANA BLUES is playing as part of the Cuban Film Festival and Tommy. ing the horrific psychological and relational Hill uses a number of animation techniques, at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Saturday, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. abuse war inflicts; even though you may physi- from stop-motion animation to silhouettes, Every Monday until Dec. 29 the Rudolf Rocker Cultural cally leave it behind, perhaps the most difficult Local filmmaker Mike Maryniuk is releasing a VD D on and some live action footage. Centre will host a movie night curated by T.B., Thor and battle is the one when you get home.  Thursday, Dec. 3 at Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Lovingly made, handcrafted characters pop- Macho. 7:30 p.m. Club. A new monthly documentary series entitled OUTSIDER ulate Hill's playfully bizarre tales of the rain There will be a screening of a rare episode of VEGA$ at Into IT MIGHT GET LOUD with guitar gods Jimmy Page, Jack ASYLUM airs the last Thursday of every month at the Ellice dancing with a lone cowboy and the tragedy at The Music, starring Wayne Newton, who will also be playing White and The Edge, playing at Cinematheque until Sunday, Theatre. 8 p.m. the world's smallest fair. the same day at Club Regent. Monday, Dec. 14 with 4:30 and Dec. 6. A group of creative students in the University of Winnipeg’s Mouseholes and Madame Winger Makes a 5 p.m. showings. Film: A Survival Guide for the 21st Century are CINEMATHEQUE will be CLOSED from Monday, Dec. 7 until theatre and film department has produced an irreverent THE AGE OF STUPID is a film in which an old man living certainly the two standout shorts. January. video called H1N1 SURVIVAL GUIDE to demonstrate the dos Madame Winger is a documentary on do-it- in the year 2055 wonders why we didn't stop climate and don’ts of H1N1 etiquette. It runs approximately two-and- The Cannes Lions will screen their award-winning com- yourself film making as seen through the lens change when we had the chance. The film will screen at a-half minutes and you can view it on YouTube. Visit www. mercials from Tuesday, Dec. 1 to Saturday, Dec. 12 at the of a '60s Disney special. the Millennium Library on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 12:10 p.m. Free tinyurl.com/h1n1vid.  admission. › Winnipeg Art Gallery. › 16 Arts & Culture The Uniter December 3, 2009 www.Uniter.ca Drawing on the rules of the new age

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He fabricates a new them from finding a suitable home until and believable history in this now said Wallace Kennels. “With every meeting of cul- latest series of drawings despite "It didn't look very nice and people just tures there is struggle,” reads their surrealistic nature. could not see past that – you could see it Ted Barker’s artist statement for Very serious looking men with in their faces," said shelter co-ordinator his new exhibition, New World feathers in their beards or birds Teresa Bartholomew. Aristocracy, at the Semai Gallery. on their heads sounds comical, The surgery appeared to be a success, as The struggle Barker's state- but it actually looks incredibly the dogs found suitable homes mere weeks ment references is the con- believable. after the surgery was completed. flict of man versus nature. Yet Old world etchings and pho- Dog lovers can be so fickle. Barker’s drawings don’t portray tographs inspired Barker’s series any physical struggle. The fig- of portraiture. In describing his Now It's Official ures in his drawings are calm and process, Barker said he collages What is the measure of a man? Thailand's composed. collected visuals elements using Public Health Ministry intends to find out. The staged quality of the por- Photoshop and then reworks The ministry recently introduced its traits is hard to ignore. Barker these new images, rendering Official Penis Measuring Device, as part of feels that his drawings mimic the them in graphite. The transfer its "Condom For All" campaign, reported pieces they were derived from. back to graphite is important Asia One. These men, who initially because it brings the work back The device, which is a disposable paper posed with such confidence, are to looking like an old etching measuring tape, will allow men to know now posing to prove they have again. exactly what size of latex-based protection tamed the wilderness. But clearly This collection of 11 drawings they require, in turn providing the best the wilderness has tamed them. is an evolution of Barker’s thesis I never forget a face, let alone a turkey face: One of Ted Barker's bizarre sketches. comfort and protection. Barker’s drawings investigate at the University of Manitoba The tape can record widths between the dialogue between these two (where he received his BFA in 49 and 56 millimetres, which Dr. Somyos vastly different elements that 2007), as his depictions of poli- as Canadians. raising questions about who we Kittimankhong of the Department of are part of Canada’s origins: ticians in the wild began to take How much of a role does our think we were. Disease Control described as the "Thai European-looking men and the the form of painting. Canadian wilderness play in who penis size standard." untamed wilderness. Barker is currently working on we are? New World Aristocracy runs until "Larger size condoms can slip off or Intriguingly, Baker has chosen a new collection of paintings. With these drawings he suc- Thursday, Dec. 17 at the Semai deaden the pleasure during sex, while to keep all his pieces untitled and With New World Aristocracy, ceeds in his “desire to make sense Gallery (264 McDermot Ave.). smaller ones will cause discomfort to his figures anonymous. Barker raises some interesting of one’s identity and the identity wearers. These factors dissuade people “By keeping the figures am- questions about identity, espe- of one’s home,” not by offering from using condoms," said Somyos. biguous, they become represen- cially in reference to our history solutions to who we are, but by Unfortunately the good doctor failed to mention how someone with a smaller or larger member than "the standard" could listings: GALLERIES & MUSEUMS ARISTOCRACY by TED BARKER until Thursday, Dec. 17. participate. The Centennial Concert Hall will host its first artist exhibi- tion in its huge mezzanine when KATHLEEN BLACK and Bad Inventions HUMAN COMMUNICATION: ART is an exhibition by JOLANTA LESLY DAWYDUK have their works on display until Friday, Life has recently compiled a list of the "30 SOKALSKA and ZBIGNEW SOKALSKI opening Friday, Dec. 4 Dec. 11. dumbest inventions" to have graced their and running until Tuesday, Dec. 8 at the Cre8ery. pages since the magazine was first printed Platform Centre for Photographic and Digital Arts presents ON THE ROAD is asking artists for submissions for their in 1883. ADDED VALUE, artwork by STEPHANIE AITKEN, STEPHEN travelling art gallery. Visit www.urbanshaman.org for more The unfortunate entrepreneurs are ANDREWS, CHRIS DOROSZ and JANET WERNER. The exhibi- information. featured along with their ridiculous tion will be up until Saturday, Dec. 19. inventions, such as Hollywood inventor Joe After a big success last year the Franco-Manitoban Cultural On Friday, Dec. 11 the Urban Shaman Gallery will host Gilpin. Centre is bringing back THE CHRISTMAS MARKET from HOLIDAY ROMP: JIMMIE BUFFET DAY at 8 p.m. Gilpin rides his motorized surfboard, Friday, Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec. 6. while Robert L. Stern smokes with his "rainy The Canadian premiere of CUBA AVANT GARDE is on display The Winnipeg Arts Council will have its holiday open house at the Winnipeg Art Gallery until Sunday, Jan. 10. day cigarette holder" – a miniature parasail Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. mounted to keep the water away from the Until Sunday, Jan. 3 the WINNIPEG ART GALLERY has on lit end. The Wayne Arthur Gallery presents its annual group show display photographic portraits by YOUSUF KARSH. Some of Other idiotic inventions include John H 50 MANITOBA STORIES until Wednesday, Dec. 30. the famous faces include Muhammad Ali, Winston Churchill, T Rinfret's "anti-bandit bag" (if someone WRITE HANDED, a collection of recent works by CYRUS Audrey Hepburn, Grey Owl and Pierre Trudeau. attempts to thwart this device, the contents SMITH, will be on display at Golden City Fine Art until 15 MINUTES is a showcase of local art happening the first of the bag will empty directly out the bottom Saturday, Dec. 26. – how this will prevent people from stealing Thursday of every month at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Local is uncertain), the always popular "baby THE ACE ART WINTER WARMER members' show and sale artists can submit their work for the series to art-educa- cage" (which is literally a cage to keep runs until Saturday, Dec. 12. [email protected]. your baby in that hangs out your 10-storey Find some holiday deals at the Forum Art Centre's listings: LITERATURE window), and lastly, L. Ron Hubbard's AFFORDABLE ART SALE from Friday, Dec. 4 to Tuesday, Dec. After throwing the best graveyard party in North America, "electrometer," which is, of course, used to 8. determine whether tomatoes feel pain. McNally Robinson Polo Park has won an appearance by au- PERSPECTIVES by ROBERT HOULE and TIM SCHOUTEN is at thor NEIL GAIMAN. Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. the Buhler Gallery until Sunday, Jan. 17. Watch Out, Manitoban RPM's MISCELLANEOUS BOOK by ROGER P. MOUFLIER is As anyone who's worked at a newspaper From Thursday, Dec. 10 to Saturday, Dec. 19 the Cre8ery being released Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Osborne Village Zoo. knows, feuds between editors can get ugly. hosts IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR, The deadline for the Manitoba Historical Society MARGARET But when your way of getting back at a new works by REETBOT. Wear your ugliest sweater to the MCWILLIAMS BOOK AWARDS is Tuesday, Dec. 15. Visit www. rival editor is to have a giant naked depiction opening. mhs.mb.ca for more information. of him on the side of your building, perhaps Gallery 1CO3 presents THE PINKY SHOW: CLASS TREASON A dramatic reading of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS you've gone too far. STORIES until Saturday, Dec. 12. German left-wing newspaper Die CAROL featuring the vocal talents of RON ROBINSON, Tageszeitung erected such an effigy last The Urban Shaman Gallery will be holding its 6TH ANNUAL MARILYN MAKI, MARGAUX WATT, GORD LECLERC and CARSON week, reported The Local. MEMBERS SHOW AND SALE until Saturday, Dec. 19. NATTRASS will take place Friday, Dec. 11 at Crescent Fort The depiction was of rival right-wing The Winnipeg Art Gallery presents RICHARD HARRINGTON: Rouge United Church. 7:30 p.m. newspaper Bild editor-in-chief Kai ARCTIC EXPLORER until Sunday, March 14. Entries are now being accepted for the MANITOBA BOOK Diekmann, naked and sporting a 16-metre- AWARDS. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, long penis. The penis scales the entire PRESSURE POINTS at the Outworks Gallery brings together Dec. 9. Go to www.manitobabookawards.com for more building's facade and becomes a cobra at a number of artists to explore the theme of pressure. The information. Nothing to do over its tip. exhibition is on display until Sunday, Dec. 13. the holiday break? The question of whether this is an insult The Graffiti Gallery presents LEGENDS, HEROES, MYTHS AND JUICE, the University of Winnipeg's Creative Writing or a compliment to Mr. Diekmann remains SUCH, a collection from an assortment of local artists until Journal, is now looking for student and alumni submis- Everything we've published since unanswered. Friday, Jan. 15. sions. Submit up to 10 pages maximum of prose, poetry, drama, fiction or creative non-fiction. Deadline for entry is 2005 is online at www.uniter.ca The Semai Gallery has on display the collection NEW WORLD Friday, Jan. 15. Arts & Culture 17 www.uniter.ca December 3, 2009 The Uniter

Pop musicians starting to pipe up Addicted to the craft of crafts Bagpipe renaissance sparks renewed interest in old art form

Caitlin Laird Beat Reporter

In the First and Second World War, a massive regiment of bagpip- ers would play on the battlefields to rattle the enemy and advance mili- tary columns. The wall of sound they created would drown out the bullets and The annual tradition ing skyrocketed. Stores devoted to it sounds of war. were popping up everywhere. Now Some were shot. of buying and it has levelled off,” said Thomas. There is also evidence of piping selling homemade The new wave in crafting ap- in a rudimentary form as early as pears to be an off-shoot of the ancient Egypt. wares is a scrapbooking phenomenon: card During British oppression making. in Scotland, the bagpipes were surprisingly young “Now 50 per cent of our busi- outlawed. ness is scrapbooking, and the Today, bagpiping is perhaps the phenomenon other 50 per cent is card making,” most competitive instrumental un- Thomas said. M dertaking there is. ig Aesthetic leanings in modern u Pipers play competitively as in- M el Caitlin Laird card making include the addition dividuals or in bands, led by a pipe cKe Beat Reporter of ultra-fine glitter and the incor- nn

major. a poration of 3D elements. The paramilitary structure of While it may seem antithetical bands and the nature of competi- December may as well be desig- to the process of crafting to receive tion has remained, but that tra- nated craft-sale season. instruction, many modern crafters ditional element is now being Every weekend from now until go for the individualized experi- combined with a more open and naissance. There is renewed inter- to appear in pop music more fre- the big day, churches, community ence lessons provide. varied interpretation of the music est in learning the instrument as quently, competition remains for centres and even private parties There is also a growing market itself. more people are exposed to bag- some as intense and regimented as will be inundated with homemade, for crafters skilled enough to turn “Bagpiping is experiencing a re- pipes in different, less traditional those pipers who were incorporated handcrafted wares courtesy of avid a profit with their creations to indi- ways,” said Robyn McCombe, into the British army. local crafters. vidualize the shopping experience vice president of the Prairie Pipe Especially competitive and ar- Craft sales first reared their cro- for purchasers interested in their Band Association and piper of dent pipers can also now receive cheted heads around 15 years ago, one of a kind items. 46 years. specialized instruction online via according to Fay Thomas, co- “I make most of my money from “Technology has changed the Skype. owner of Dalcrafts. private parties. I do craft shows and music itself and the Internet al- The Olympic equivalent of bag- “We opened when craft sales first I also have a website, but some- lows people more opportunities piping is held in Glasgow each year began, and that’s when I got my times you can’t get a feel for what to watch pipers play.” and is known as the World Pipe start in crafting. Since then, larger, the item really looks like online. University of Winnipeg Band Championships. non-local chains like Michael's and The people who attend private par- education student Graeme This year, Canadian pipe band Dollarama set up shop here and ties want to be there,” said crafting McCombe (Robyn McCombe's Simon Fraser took the worlds for because their price point is so effi- entrepreneur Donna Goodman. son) has played pipes in celtic the second year in a row. cient, crafting has waned a little,” Goodman sells jewelry which rock band Banshees Wail and One outcome of the bagpipe re- Thomas explained. she makes using lampwork beads, the traditional Lord Selkirk Boys surgence means an evolution away Thomas added that it’s the recy- which can be made by the crafter Pipe Band, which tours Canada from older tunes – the traditional cling and revising of crafting trends themselves or purchased and and Scotland competitively. marches and ceremonial melodies that keeps the hobby fresh and then fashioned into a variety of “Bands are now writing more – and towards a more symphonic ever-changing. accessories. modern music. I’ve noticed a sound. One such phenomenon oc- Goodman distills the craft- shift from when I began playing No longer a military staple, the curred with the increasing popular- ing phenomenon to two ele- nine years ago. There has been focus for players has shifted towards ity of scrapbooking about five years ments: addiction and the search for a movement away from the old performance and competition. ago. authenticity. school,” explained McCombe. The popularization of the more Thomas expanded her busi- “When you start crafting, it’s Newer artists, like bagpiper orchestral side of pop music has ness to focus more exclusively on addicting. Then you need an out- Mark Saul, have combined bag- yielded a much wider appeal for scrapbooking and began to offer let for all of your creations. People piping with techno, and have this ancient instrument, and it scrapbooking lessons to individu- who buy handmaid goods are look- created an entirely new sub- doesn't appear to be slowing down als hoping to master the necessary ing for something one-of-a-kind; genre of music. any time soon. skills to artfully re-imagine their something that was made just for While bagpipes are beginning lives and memories. them.” “For about two years scrapbook- 18 Arts & Culture The Uniter December 3, 2009 www.Uniter.ca

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with J.Williamez Harry Potter and the Scourge of Douchiness

For some reason, I’ve been getting a lot of e-mails recently, all asking me the same question. So, I’d like to address this question and put it to rest so I can spend less time reading e-mails and more time complaining about the fact that no one e-mails me. The question that so many people have been asking me is this: Why is Harry Potter so popular? Let me start by saying that I’m not entirely sure why so many people are asking me this question. I’m certainly no bestcrosswords.com expert on the subject, but I’ll certainly take my best stab at answering it. I think one of the main reasons that the Across 31- Crude carrier 54- Hot biting con- Down 26- Burt's ex 47- Loss of muscle Harry Potter books and films have enjoyed 1- Cheerio! 32- Exhort diment 1- Pith helmet 27- Hog sound coordination such immense success and popularity is that, for whatever reason, people tend to 5- Baby's cry 33- Attorney's org. 58- Writer Loos 2- Grad 28- Elation 48- Collect like douchey things. 9- Admit 36- Vane dir. 59- Trojan War hero 3- Diamond cover 29- Bert's buddy 49- Division of a Now, don’t get me wrong, I certainly don’t 14- Norwegian king 37- A little brown 61- Observed 4- Typical 30- Not "fer" long poem mean to imply that the Harry Potter books and films are douchey. I mean to flat-out, 15- Expel 40- Moo goo ___ 62- Guide 5- Animal that 32- Go back, in a 50- Old newsman explicitly say that they are douchey; that 16- Clear the board pan 63- Delhi wrap catches mice way 51- Without ___ in douchiness is incorporated into every 17- Free from con- 41- Tina's ex 64- Brit's exclama- 6- Otic 33- Turkish honor- the world aspect of the stories. Take setting for example. It’s very tamination 42- Thor's father tion 7- Ed.'s pile ific 53- American space difficult to imagine a setting more 18- Bear in the sky 43- Oohed and ___ 65- Grieved 8- Not much 34- Boxer Max agency douchey than a finishing school for 19- Photographic 45- N Atlantic archi- 66- Calculus calcu- 9- Person with a 35- Verdi opera 55- Capone's nem- wizards, where students take classes in subjects like "Broom Ridership" and "Spell tone pelago lation flat, say 38- Artery that esis Casting." This kind of pure douchery is no 20- Emblem 47- Capital of 67- Hammett hound 10- Builds feeds the trunk 56- Tidy, without accident. J.K. Rowling worked diligently to 22- Decline Eritrea 11- Ribbons 39- Hurried fault achieve the ultimate douchey setting for 24- Jump on the ice 48- Take 12- Of Thee ___ 44- Loss of memory 57- "Orinoco Flow" her douchey characters and their douchey adventures. This brings me to the next 25- Releases 51- Env. notation 13- Cool! 45- Shackle singer element: characters. 26- Lumberjack 52- Pertaining to 21- Bring to bear 46- Place for bee- 60- Glass container The characters in the Harry Potter series 29- Roof overhangs Mars 23- Santa's aides hives are insanely douchey, each in their own way. Take Harry himself. We’re supposed to just accept a dorky little protagonist Eat, drink and tions. You won’t notice a dif- too. Mashed beans and vegeta- Solutions to last issue's puzzles who wears glasses? Everyone knows ference in the taste – and you bles such as avocado or sweet that heroes don’t wear glasses. Did Kevin won’t notice your clothing size potato can also be used to re- (Nov 26) are below. This issue's be merry without Bacon wear glasses in Footloose? No. Did increase, either. place half the fat in a recipe. solutions appear on page 18. adding notches  Reduce the amount of  Use yogurt, skim or 1% Garfield wear glasses in A Tale of Two sugar the recipe calls for by ¼. milk in recipes that call for fat- Kitties? No. Did Superman wear glasses? to your belt Reducing it by this much won’t tier milk, sour cream or may- Well, admittedly yes, but only when he change the texture or the taste. onnaise. Thicken it with either was trying to make people think he was a  Instead of using regular arrowroot or flour for creamy douche. white sugar, use organic cane texture. Finally, no really douchey book or sugar. It isn’t by any means  Herbs and spices have film would be complete without a really “healthy,” but it’s much less countless healing properties. douchey plot. The Harry Potter series has processed than white sugar and Cinnamon is particularly rich in this in spades. that is always a good thing. antioxidants and it also boosts The plots in the series are always based  Agave nectar is an all-nat- metabolism and aids digestion. around some problem that for some ural liquid sweetener that tastes It adds tonnes of flavour to any reason only Potter can solve. This is pretty very much like honey, but it has recipe, so pile it and any other common in this type of fiction. little effect on blood sugar levels. herbs and spices you enjoy into The real douchiness occurs when we It also tastes much sweeter than your cooking and baked goods! examine how these problems are solved. regular sugar, which means that  Just as herbs and spices In my mind, the scene that sums up my you don’t need as much of it in add plenty of flavour without point best is the one where Potter and his the recipe. Use it any time you’d the calories to your dishes, play Sagan Morrow two douchey friends are forced to play a use regular sugar; just make sure around with lemon juice, vin- real-life game of chess to gain access to Staff Writer that you reduce some of the liq- egar and vanilla or almond ex- some chamber or something. uid in the recipe to compensate, tract for extra zest in any meal. Each character ends up riding one of as well.  Instead of using large Holidays signal a break from  Exchange white flour for quantities of butter or oil in the pieces on the board until the game is work, spending time with fam- whole wheat, spelt or buck- pans, put olive oil (or any oil of won. How the hell can anyone take this shit ily and… food. What would wheat. Experiment with your choice) in a spray canister seriously? the winter holidays be with- different kinds of flour for a va- and spritz just a small amount Maybe the reason that the Harry Potter out bowls of butter-smothered riety of nutrients and flavours. instead. Or use non-stick pans. series has become so popular is that it’s vegetables, crispy turkey skin, Whole-wheat pastry flour is a  Spread parchment paper like a dog with a big tumour on its butt creamy eggnog and decadently good choice for both pastries across a baking sheet in place of hole. It’s horrible, but no matter how hard rich desserts? and cookies. greasing the sheet. you try, you just can’t look away. The problem with all of these  Browning bananas are in- tasty foods is that they expand credibly sweet, so mash them University of Winnipeg student our waistlines substantially. and use them to replace some Sagan Morrow writes a health J. Williamez will also reply to To prevent yourself from fall- of the sugar in baked goods. and wellness blog. Check it out e-mails about things that mat- ing into the trap of gaining ex- Applesauce, dried dates blended at http://livingintherealworld. ter, like fan mail. Check him cess weight this holiday season, in the food processor or any net/healthy/. www.uniter.ca out at Shannon’s Irish Pub every make these guilt-free substitu- kind of fruit puree works well Wednesday night. 20 Arts & Culture The Uniter December 3, 2009 www.Uniter.ca Holiday Gift Fashion from the very beginning

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Kathleen Cerrer o y f Staff Writer Winnipeg-based Bar independent clothing Mo b rt o The holiday season is upon us and with line Spirocreations that comes the stresses of preparing for functions and shopping for presents. The last thing we need on top of study- ing for exams is added stress when it Lynnette McLarty comes to finding gifts. That said, we also Volunteer staff don't want to be left scrambling last min- ute with scraps and leftovers. To make your gift giving easier, here are 'I like this coat,' we say, 'It’s not expensive,' some ideas to get the ball rolling. as if that were a fact about the coat and not the end of a story about all the people who made it and sold it. For the athletic member of your family or —The Fever friends, stainless steel reusable water bottles or a pair of gloves will be put to good use. 1. Barb Morton, founder of independent fashion line Spirocreations, works in her studio. Brands such as SIGG or Klean Kanteen offer different Based in Winnipeg, Spirocreations is an inter- sizes and styles with unique designs to suit everyone's national clothing line of hand-stitched leather taste. apparel including designs of footwear, leather have more meaning when effort is put into of Spirocreations, Barb met with First Nations Gloves in leather, suede or an athletic style are a great necklaces, shawls, belts, cowls and earrings. them,” Morton explained. elders, as a respectful gesture and to ask per- gift in general. This can also be an option for that hard “It’s not really about shoes,” explained in- One might think a sewing machine and mission before selling internationally. to buy for person, but is great for colder climates such dependent artist and designer Barb Morton. perhaps a little help would come in handy. “It’s important to do things in the right as ours, and can be used daily and for outdoor sports As co-ordinator of an inner-city art pro- “A factory line would defeat the purpose of order," Morton said. and activities. gram for homeless and low-income adults, Spirocreations. So much meaning is put in the "This couldn’t have come at a better time,” We all know that one person who is incredibly Morton began “playing with leather,” learn- process of creating each piece,” said Morton. she added. "For a long time I’ve worked be- difficult to buy for who has everything. The ing to make moccasins from the advice of her “In the past, clothing used to be tailored for side creative people, but was never ‘the art- 2.season becomes increasingly challenging participant-friends in the program. people. But since the industrial revolution, ist.’ I was frustrated because I never found my as the pressures to give something useful and unique Local and international interest came quite sizes are more popular.” thing.” grow. unexpectedly for Morton. Since launching an “If you don’t fit a [certain] size then you’re Morton commented that the success of Warm slippers designed as various characters or Etsy store online in mid-July, Morton has re- not normal.” Spirocreations doesn’t really sway her, though animals are sure to get a laugh and will keep feet ceived orders from other provinces, the U.K., Spirocreations tries to validate by making she's touched by the popularity. toasty at home. Australia, Dubai (United Arab Emirates), garments that fit people and their personality. “I’m happy and at peace with myself, with- Pajama sets are easy and affordable. Or perhaps a Ireland, Austria and the U.S. “I don’t worry about being trendy. My out being defined or having this creative title,” book of recipes or drink mixes is more your style. Travel organizers which store your passport, boarding Morton explained that Spirocreations was pieces are so bizarre anyway.” Morton concluded. pass and travel documents in a sleek compact case is inspired by studying pre-historic cultures, in- Pressure comes more from the desire to another smart idea. digenous and First Nations groups. An im- make a livelihood out of designing. Morton will be selling Spirocreations at "This mense appreciation for artisanship resulted. “I’m not strategizing a way to be successful. Ain't Your Grandma's Craft Sale" Sunday, The practical person on your list may enjoy “I tried it for myself and realized how much I’m just making things and loving it,” Morton Dec. 13 at the Park Theatre. Check out her a ceramic mug, a scarf or an organizer. hard work is put into making something by explained. Etsy store online www.spirocreations.etsy.com. 3.This doesn't have to be an agenda-type hand. The process gained my respect. Things Since First Nations design inspired much organizer, but could include one for a desktop, one for magazines or stackable boxes to store miscellaneous items. Who wouldn't enjoy a hot cup of cocoa, java, or tea on a cold winter's day? A ceramic mug is a great gift which I'm sure would be greatly appreciated this winter and you can generally find them for under $10. You can add individual packets of hot cocoa, apple The Uniter Fashion Streeter is an ongoing documentation of creative fashion in Winnipeg inspired by the cider or tea as an add-on. Helsinki fashion blog www.hel-looks.com. Each issue will feature a new look from our city’s streets and bars in an attempt to encourage individual expression and celebrate that you are really, really good looking. Scarves are practical, functional yet fashionable and you don't have to worry 4.about getting the wrong size. It's an easy gift solution, but ranges in price depending on what type of scarf. Cashmere is classic, but wool and knit scarves are definitely options to consider.

A luxurious gift can include glass jewelry or bath products. 5.R elaxation with various bath beads, oils and soaps are a season favourite. An important factor to consider is any allergies to chemicals or ingredients used, as well as the type of fragrance. Try light fruity scents if you’re undecided which way to go. Glass jewelry is a personal favourite and is truly a unique piece of wearable art. Ranging from rings, earrings, bracelets and pendants, glass art has become fabulous jewelry that makes a statement. This can be purchased at various boutiques on Corydon Avenue or at the Winnipeg Art Gallery gift shop.

Feeling crafty and creative? Construct your own gift basket by 6.combining smaller items into a fun compilation of the recipient’s favourite things. Instead of splurging on one main item, combining smaller ones will not only save you money, but the personalized touch makes it even more thoughtful. Chocolates are a sweet addition and for the non- chocolate lovers, candies of all sorts (gummies, jube jubes, and lollipops) are sure Kate to satisfy any "I am mostly sweet tooth. OK with fur." s Happy shopping! u tit ndy ci