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2 | October 18 – November 1, 2018 WHO’S WHO NORM SURETTE: LOST AND FOUND Mike Butler

orm Surette popped into T.A.N. Coffee, On creating the album Norm comments, enabled them to bring the proper emotion to NWolfville one sunny day while I was work- “when we moved to Wolfville, I was immedi- it. I learned a lot about music in the process, ing and handed me a CD. It’s pretty common ately struck by the vibrant music scene here, for example, I now know what a ‘step down’ is, knowledge that I love most genres of music and wondered if there was any way that I and witnessed the ‘magic’ that producers can and play music constantly at work and at could contribute to it. As I don’t sing or play perform. I’m still learning the ropes about CD home, it’s just how I live. Music is very special any musical instruments, that seemed unlike- promotion. The album has had some airplay to me and Norm was kind enough to pass on ly. However, I had done some prior creative on AVR, and we are hoping to organize a his latest effort, Lost and Found, which is an writing and decided to challenge myself to concert featuring the songs on the album in engaging, marvelous recording featuring so attempt to write songs. Influenced by the var- the late fall.” many terrific singers, all singing Norm’s songs. ious music styles I’ve been exposed to during My next step, naturally, was to tell everyone my life, I attempted to compose mostly story The CD, co-produced by Kory, Graham, and about the CD and its creator. songs, often with a twist, in the style of many Norm, can be found locally at The Box Of different musical genres.” Delights Bookshop in Wolfville, and online Norm Surette grew up in the small Acadian through Spotify, Apple Music, and the music fishing village of Pinkney’s Point, the eldest After writing a number of songs, Norm won- store at CDbaby.com. Lyrics and photos are of five children, and attended Yarmouth High dered what he should do with these melodies at the website (nsurettemusic.com), and with School before studying at Acadia Universi- and lyrics. He felt they were good enough the holidays coming, what a great gift to give ty. He graduated from Acadia with degrees for others to perform and approached Kory someone! in physics and education, and met his wife Bayer, a music producer at SoundMarket Stu- Barb while at Acadia. He says, “I secured a dios, for advice. Kory knows everyone in the Besides his love of music, Norm enjoys teaching position at Bridgewater High where music business in this area, and together they travelling, good food and wine, and he’s feel I have made a contribution to the musical I taught mathematics and helped establish launched the project by gathering a few local a three-season cyclist along the trails and community here. In addition to providing the the advanced placement program. Barb and musicians in studio with a vocalist to record Acadian dyke roads. The colder months are for individual vocalists with new original music I lived and worked in Bridgewater, raised our one song. They gradually refined the proce- more indoor pursuits such as reading, writing, for their repertoire, I’m hoping that the CD son (who now resides in Boston) there, and dure by having Norm meet with each vocalist the occasional trivia nights, and following the may be a catalyst to raise the awareness of I retired almost ten years ago. We moved to in advance and elicit their input into the song fortunes of his favourite sports team, the New the breadth of musical talent in the Valley. I Wolfville shortly after Barb took a position structure, and then having Graham Howes England Patriots. have reinvented myself from math teacher to at Acadia, and I adjusted to retirement living arrange most of the songs. songwriter and may return to song writing, here, which really didn’t take very long!” And when asked about the future, Norm or explore a new pursuit and reinvent myself According to Norm, “Graham’s skill in trans- replied, “When Barb and I attended Acadia again. Who knows?” As mentioned, Norm’s new CD, Lost and forming simple melodies into full-fledged mu- we said this might be a nice place to retire Found, has recently dropped and it’s a mar- sical pieces never ceased to amaze me. Kory to someday – how prophetic. I like being Check out Norm’s CD, and thank you for vel. Norm wrote the music and songs for this and Graham’s involvement gave this project re-rooted in the areas of my Acadian ances- supporting the wonderful local talent we release and there’s a mind-blowing variety of some gravitas in the music community, and tors. I appreciate the diversity in the town, are blessed to have in the Valley. All the best talent on the album including recent Nova Sco- together with Jason Burns and Alex Porter the tolerance of differences, and the sup- Norm on your journey for all things Lost and tia Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Matt they formed the core of the studio band, portive environment. The last two tracks Found! Balsor, a Sarah Pound and husband Stephen ‘Beyond The Norm’. I think that each select- on the album are tributes to aspects of this Gaetz duet, Malia Rogers, Mark Riley, Colin ed vocalists who believed in the project and town, albeit in two different styles, lively and ❧ Burke and more! felt their song was right for them, and that serious, and despite my early misgivings, I

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Willowbank Farm Spooktacular street from the farm market). Groups of 2-3 family-friendly historical tours. Walks happen people enter as willing victims, and then they rain or shine (or snow), so bring an umbrella With the haunted corn maze, fireworks, begin a twisted journey into the depths of the and warm clothes if need be. games, bonfire, and barbeque, it’s a fun night tortured warehouse. This event was created for the whole family! Families are invited to by special effects make-up technicians, and Showtimes: Thurs. October 18, Clock Park, travel the corn maze. As the sun goes down, offers nightmare inspiring creatures that lurk Wolfville. friendly ghosts and witches will show you the in the darkness, professional set design, and a Monday October 29, Hantsport. way. As the night gets darker, demons begin psychological roller coaster, including lots of Tuesday October 30 : Cornwallis Inn Kentville. to frighten those who dare to enter. All pro- screams (not recommended for small children Wednesday October 31, Clock Park, Wolfville. ceeds go to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of and the weak of heart). New this year: the the Annapolis Valley. haunted corn maze (during evening shows Price: $20 Adults, $15 Students & Seniors 65+ only). In support of the IWK Foundation. (includes HST & Ticketpro fees) Showtime: 6pm, October 27. Showtimes: ‘Cash-only’ tickets available before each walk. Thursday October 25: 7pm-10pm Tickets are also available for purchase at any Where: Willowbank Farm Fridays (October 19 & 26): 7pm-10pm Ticketpro location, including: 110 Starr’s Point Loop, Port Williams, NS Saturdays (October 20 & 27): 1pm -5pm & Cochrane’s Pharmasave - Wolfville 6:30pm - 10pm Home Hardware - Windsor Price: $5 per person. Cash only at the door. Sundays (October 21 & 28): 1pm - 5pm Wilson’s Pharmasave - Kentville Randall House Museum: Pre-schoolers are admitted at no charge. Wilson’s Pharmasave - Berwick Randall’s Hallowe’en House Where: Stirling’s Farm Market (Greenwich), Website: willowbankupick.ca 10317 Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Wolfville Website: valleyghostwalks.com Randall’s Hallowe’en House is a family friendly event (ages 4+), with ghost stories, fortune Price: Haunted Churchill House presents “House telling, and other Hallowe’en fun and games. Haunted House: $12 (ages 10 and older) Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens Presents of Eternal Death” Costumes are encouraged. Baked goods and $10 (children under 10 years of age) Ghostly Gardens barbeque items will also be available for pur- Haunted Corn Maze: $5 (additional charge to Every October the Hantsport Memorial A hauntingly good time for the whole family chase. All proceeds from this spooky (but not be paid at the u-pick shack.) too spooky) fundraising event to benefit the Community Centre transforms the historic at the Historic Gardens! As you explore the Churchill House into a Haunted House! All Ghostly Gardens, you will meet ghosts, museum. Where to buy tickets: Cash accepted at the monies raised support the facilities, programs grim reapers, witches and other interesting door. Showtimes: Saturday October 27: 4pm, and events. creatures. Visit the Witch’s Lair, Bat Cave, 6pm, and 8pm. Witchsteria Arbour, Giant Spider Web, and Sunday October 28: 2pm and 6pm. Showtimes: 7pm – 9:30pm, B.A Fraid Toy Factory presented by Creep much more. And be sure to linger a while in October 19, 20, 26, 27 Crew the Musician’s Graveyard, where Johnny Cash, Where: Randall House Museum, Children’s Haunted House event Hank Snow and Elvis are buried! If you visit 259 Main St, Wolfville. October 21, 2pm -4pm Creep Crew is a group of volunteers that come after dark, have a hot chocolate at the Elm together annually to create a haunted expe- Street Cafe, and roast a marshmallow over the Price: adults: $15.00, children: $5.00. Where: Churchill House, rience for brave visitors during the month of Courtyard bonfire. For the young and young 6 Main Street, Hantsport October. Open Friday and Saturday nights, at heart, try a little eyeball bowling, or the Website: wolfvillehs.ednet.ns.ca the experience raises funds for Open Arms bone dig. Price: and Misfit Manor Dog Rescue. In the past, Haunted Churchill house: at the door: $10. visitors have survived the Haunted Hollow, Where: Historic Gardens, Macdonald Museum Haunted House Advanced tickets: $10, buy one get one Creepy CarnEVIL, the Infirmary of Lost Souls, 441 St. George Street 50% off and the Dead End Motel. Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia Join in the fun and fright as the Town of Mid- Children’s event: $5. Advanced tickets: $5, dleton presents the annual Haunted House buy 2 get 1 free at Macdonald Museum! There is a games/fun Showtimes: Friday and Saturday nights, Showtimes: Ghostly Gardens by Daylight: 7:00pm to 9:00pm October 19-31, 9am-5pm. room set up on the first floor for those who Where to buy tickets: don’t care to be scared! Ghostly Gardens After Dark! October 19, 20, Daniel’s Flower Shop, Windsor Where: Kentville Post Office basement, 26, 27, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Hantsport Home Hardware 495 Main Street, Kentville Showtime: Tuesday October 30, Glooscap Landing 6:30pm - 8:30pm Price (online or at the door): Daylight: sug- Price: $10 per person gested donation of $10 per family. Facebook.com/hauntedchurchillhouse Where: 21 School Street, Middleton, NS After dark: $7 regular, or $5 for children Where to buy tickets: Cash at the door. (12 & under) Price: Free. Donations to the museum Phantom’s Freakshow Haunted House and Website: bafraidtoys.ca appreciated. Haunted Corn Maze at Stirling’s Fruit Farms Website: exploreghosttown.com Valley Ghost Walks Website: macdonaldmuseum.ca Phantom’s FreakShow Haunted House is back ❧ for their fourth year at Stirling Fruit Farms in Let Jerome the GraveKeeper and his ghost- Wolfville (located in the warehouse across the ly friends inform and entertain on these October 18 – November 1, 2018 | 3 AUBE GIROUX’S MODIFIED TO BE SCREENED AT KINGS COUNTY MUSEUM Mike Uncorked / Fairy Walk ...... p.3. Wendy Elliott Modified was sold out when it screened last Who’s Who ...... p.4. ctober is non-GMO month, and the year in Wolfville. Questioning why Canada Omoving documentary Modified will be does not label GMOs is pretty important, Free Classifieds / Eat to the Beat ...... p.5. screened October 22 at the Kings County Mu- especially when you see Giroux held up by red INDEX seum in Kentville. That’s prior to its screening tape. Audience members watch her calling Star Drop / Free Will Astrology ...... p.6. at the Seoul International Film Festival in Ko- Health Canada month after month trying to Margaret Drummond's rea. Modified recently received its ninth festival pose her questions. Giroux wanted to find Fem Fest / The Bitterest Time ...... p.7. award at Green Screen International Wildlife out why Canada has refused to label GMOs WORD OF THE ISSUE: Film Festival in Germany. since their introduction 20 years ago, and 64 Recipe ...... p.8. countries around the world already require Filmmaker Aube Giroux, who grew up in the that GMOs be labeled in food products. Perspicuous Food Bank Open House ...... p.9. Valley, lived in Europe for two years where Canadian taxpayers should know what their (adjective): genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are government is doing to regulate food, Giroux Welcome to Students ...... p.10. labelled on food products, and recalls coming says. Giroux spent the past decade or so doc- Furnishing gratification to home and feeling frustrated that they weren’t umenting the grassroots battle around GMO the senses; fond of sensuous Back to School ...... p.11. clearly identified on this continent. Her frus- labelling on this continent. She brings her tration grew learning that over 80 per cent personal and family passion to the project. luxury or pleasure. Village Coffeehouse ...... p.12 of Canadians and Americans want GMO la- beling. “The more we looked into it, the more A private member’s bill that would have “The city is indeed something of a Uncommon Common Art ...... p.13 it seemed that industry was calling the shots required a label to sell “any food that is genet- sybaritic haven, celebrated for its fine when it came to policies around GMOs.” ically modified” was defeated in the House of sake and delectable oysters, best eaten What's Happening / Weeklies / Tides...... p.14-16. Commons. Quebec NDP MP Pierre-Luc Dus- in winter.” Giroux had always imagined the film would seault introduced the draft legislation, which News and Community ...... p.17. begin in her mother Jali’s lush garden, where was supported by just 67 MPs. The majority of their shared love of food and cooking came the Liberal caucus and all Conservative MPs Wolfville and Acadia Pages ...... p.18-19. from, “but after she was diagnosed with brain voted against it. cancer two years into the film’s production, the film unexpectedly became more personal Modified goes a long way to expose the cozy and intimate than I had originally envisioned. relationship between the biotech industry and It became a tribute to my mom’s deep love of government. It is anchored in a caring mother gardening and cooking, and to her firm belief who died of cancer during the film’s produc- BROUGHT TO YOU BY AN AMAZING TEAM OF CONTRIBUTORS: that we all have a right to know how our food tion. Giroux almost gave up the project, but is produced.” then found herself re-invigorated. EMILY LEESON EMILY KATHAN MONICA JORGENSEN Editor-in-Chief Editor, Distribution Manager Events & Lists Continued on page 5... GENEVIEVE ALLEN HEARN JOCELYN HATT ALEX HICKEY & DAVID EDELSTEIN Operations Manager Art Director, Design, Layout Design, Typesetting, Layout

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This month-long residency is open to $2000 will be paid to the artist, and they will professional artists working in any visual art be provided with living and work accommoda- medium. tions in rural Kings County.

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Continued from page 4 This documentary proves that Canadians de- serve a more transparent and sustainable food The film’s release came just one month after system. If over 60 other countries can offer the announcement that five tons of GM salm- their citizens better information about what on had been sold in Canada. Canada is the they eat, why can’t this one? Name: ______Contact: ______first country in the world to sell a GM animal for human consumption. The screening in Kentville is set for 6pm. ❧

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Humraaz is a word in LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “There are works which the Urdu language. Its literal meaning is “secret wait, and which one does not understand for a sharer.” It refers to a confidante, a person in whom long time,” wrote Libran author Oscar Wilde. “The you have full trust and to whom you can confess reason is that they bring answers to questions your core feelings. Is there such a character in your which have not yet been raised; for the question life? If so, seek him or her out for assistance in often arrives a long time after the answer.” That’s probing into the educational mysteries you have the weird news, Libra. You have been waiting and waded into. If there is no such helper you can waiting to understand a project that you set in call on, I advise you to do whatever’s necessary to motion many moons ago. It has been frustrating to attract him or her into your sphere. A collaborative give so much energy to a goal that has sometimes quest may be the key to activating sleeping confused you. But here’s the good news: Soon you reserves of your soul wisdom. will finally formulate the question your project has been the answer to. And so at last you will TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus author Roberto understand it. You’ll feel vindicated, illuminated, Bolaño suggests that the world contains more and resolved. beauty than many people realize. The full scope and intensity of this nourishing beauty “is only SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Many seekers who visible to those who love.” When he speaks of read horoscope columns want common-sense “those who love,” I suspect he means deep-feeling advice about love, career, money, and power. devotees of kindness and compassion, hard- So I hope I don’t disappoint you by predicting working servants of the greater good, and free- that you will soon have a mystical experience thinking practitioners of the Golden Rule. In any or spiritual epiphany. Let me add, however, case, Taurus, I believe you’re in a phase when you that this delightful surprise won’t merely be an have the potential to see far more of the world’s entertaining diversion with no useful application. beauty. For best results, supercharge your capacity In fact, I suspect it will have the potential of to give and receive love. inspiring good ideas about love, career, money, or power. If I had to give the next chapter of your GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Once upon a time you life story a title, it might be “A Thousand Dollars’ were walking along a sidewalk when a fairy floated Worth of Practical Magic.” by and whispered, “I’m willing to grant you three wishy-washy wishes for free. You don’t have to do SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1962, when any favors for me in return. But I will grant you she was 31 years old, Sagittarian actress Rita three wonderfully wise wishes if you perform three Moreno won an Academy Award for her role in tasks for me.” You asked the fairy, “What would the film West Side Story. In 2018, she attended those three tasks be?” She replied, “The second the Oscars again, sporting the same dress she’d task is that you must hoodwink the devil into worn for the ceremony 56 years before. I think the allowing you to shave his hairy legs. The third task coming weeks will be a great time for you, too, to is that you must bamboozle God into allowing you reprise a splashy event or two from the past. You’ll to shave his bushy beard.” You laughed and said, generate soul power by reconnecting with your “What’s the first task?” The fairy touched you on roots. You’ll tonify and harmonize your mental the nose with her tiny wand and said, “You must health by establishing a symbolic link with your believe that the best way to achieve the impossible earlier self. is to attempt the absurd.” CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The Committee CANCER (June 21-July 22): You Crabs tend to be to Reward Unsung Good Deeds hereby the stockpilers and hoarders of the zodiac. The acknowledges your meritorious service in the world’s largest collections of antique door knobs trenches of the daily routine. We praise your and Chinese restaurant menus and beer cans from tireless efforts to make life less chaotic and more the 1960s belong to Cancerian accumulators. But coherent for everyone around you. We’re grateful in alignment with possibilities hinted at by current for the patience and poise you demonstrate as astrological omens, I recommend that you redirect you babysit adults who act like children. And we this inclination so it serves you better. How? One are gratified by your capacity to keep long-term way would be to gather supplies of precious stuff projects on track in the face of trivial diversions that’s really useful to you. Another way would be to and petty complaints. I know it’s a lot to ask, but assemble a batch of blessings to bestow on people could you please intensify your vigilance in the and animals who provide you with support. next three weeks? We need your steadiness more than ever. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Chinese mythology tells us there used to be ten suns, all born from the AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You need a special mother goddess Xi He. Every 24 hours, she bathed pep talk that’s best provided by Aquarian poet her brood in the lake and placed them in a giant Audre Lorde. Please meditate on these four mulberry tree. From there, one sun glided out quotes by her. 1. “Caring for myself is not self- into the sky to begin the day while the other nine indulgence, it is self-preservation. 2. “We have remained behind. It was a good arrangement. been raised to fear the yes within ourselves, our The week had ten days back then, and each sun deepest cravings.” 3. “You cannot use someone got its turn to shine. But the siblings eventually else’s fire. You can only use your own. To do that, grew restless with the staid rhythm. On one fateful you must first be willing to believe you have it.” morning, with a playful flourish, they all soared 4. “Nothing I accept about myself can be used into the heavens at once. It was fun for them, but against me to diminish me.” 5. “The learning the earth grew so hot that nothing would grow. process is something you can literally incite, To the rescue came the archer Hou Yi. With his like a riot.” flawless aim, he used his arrows to shoot down PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Warning: My nine of the suns, leaving one to provide just the horoscopes may interfere with your ability to right amount of light and warmth. The old tales rationalize your delusions; they could extinguish don’t tell us, but I speculate that Hou Yi was a Leo. your enthusiasm for clichés; they might cause you VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You now have to stop repressing urges that you really should maximum command of a capacity that’s a great express; and they may influence you to cultivate strength but also a potential liability: your the state of awareness known as “playful wisdom.” piercing brainpower. To help ensure that you Do you really want to risk being exposed to such wield this asset in ways that empower you and lavish amounts of inner freedom? If not, you don’t sabotage you, here’s advice from four should stop reading now. But if you’re as ripe wise Virgos. 1. “Thought can organize the world for emancipating adventures as I think you are, so well that you are no longer able to see it.” — then get started on shedding any attitudes and psychotherapist Anthony de Mello 2. “Keep some influences that might dampen your urge to romp room in your heart for the unimaginable.” —poet and cavort and carouse. Mary Oliver 3. “I like to wake up each morning Homework: Forget all you know about and not know what I think, that I may reinvent gratitude. Act as if it’s a new emotion myself in some way.” —actor and writer Stephen Fry you’re tuning into for the first time. Then 4. “I wanted space to watch things grow.” —singer let it rip. Florence Welch

6 | October 18 – November 1, 2018 DINNER OUT: SCOTT’S TOP DEVOUR! PICKS Scott Campbell

t’s fall in the Valley and that means two As I excitedly pored over the film offerings Ithings: Harvest and the Devour! Food Film this year I concluded, again, that I wanted to Festival. And, although both are exciting and see them all. But, if you can only manage to food-based, only one brings with it a buffet of squeeze a few into your schedule, here are mouthwatering servings of fresh feature films. some that I think look intriguing.

A family reclaims its once lost land and makes biodynamic wine with the pull of the world’s largest tide cycle. Any of us who are fans of the magnificent Lightfoot and Wolfville Winery will be sure to be enchanted with this great short film.

Jiro Dreams of Sushi USA, 2011, 81 minutes Director David Gelb

85-year-old Jiro Ono is considered by many to be the world’s greatest sushi chef. He is the proprietor of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat, sushi-only restaurant inauspiciously located in a Tokyo subway station. Despite its humble A Rising Tide appearances, it is the first restaurant of its Canada, 2018, 9 minutes kind to be awarded a prestigious three-star Directors The Perennial Plate Michelin Guide rating, and sushi lovers from around the globe make repeated pilgrimages, Lobster is the lifeblood of many Nova Scotia calling months in advance, and shelling out fishing communities, where the world’s largest top dollar for a coveted seat at Jiro’s sushi bar. tides dictate the daily catch. A thoughtful and elegant meditation on work, family, and the art of perfection, chronicling Jiro’s life as both an unparalleled success in the culinary world and as a loving yet compli- cated father.

André – The Voice of Wine USA/Germany, 2016, 98 minutes Director Mark Tchelistcheff

André Tchelistcheff arguably invented Califor- Our Blood is Wine nia wine as we know it today. Told in his own USA, 2018, 78 minutes voice, the history of winemaking in America Director Emily Railsback comes to life in this touching feature documentary from André’s own grand-nephew, Since time immemorial, the country of Geor- director Mark Tchelistcheff. gia has produced some of the rarest and most sought after wines in the world. Some of us These are just a few of the films that stood out may recall a certain wine maker named Basti- for me as I perused the schedule. There were UNCOMMON COMMON ART CLOSING EVENT enne who worked at Benjamin Bridge winery certainly others I thought looked amazing for several years. Bastienne now makes wine – too many to list here – so I’d encourage AT THE GREAT DEVOUR! CHICKEN DINNER in Georgia, so I was intrigued to get a closer everyone to get out and take in this fantastic look at the industry there. opportunity to see some of the most engaging This year, Devour! is hosting what will become an annual event for communities in need on the culinary cinematographic works in the world. last day of the festival, in support of regional food banks: a roast chicken dinner prepared by ce- Cheers. lebrity chefs from coast to coast. The dinner will host the official closing of the annual Uncom- mon Common Art season: look back at seventeen art installations featured in 2018 and bring a Follow Scott on Twitter or plain white t-shirt to silkscreen with the 2018 UCA commemorative design. Instagram@ScottsGrapevine The event takes place on Sunday, October 28, 3pm-6pm at Robie Tufts Park, Wolfville. Admis- ❧ sion with pre-issued food bank ticket, or a $20 donation of food or cash. Silkscreening t-shirts is free. Bring your own shirt or use one of ours, supplies are limited.

Lightfoot and Wolfville ❧ Canada, 2018, 5 minutes Directors The Perennial Plate

[G]ASTRONOMY: THE HARDWARE GALLERY’S OCTOBER EXHIBIT CELEBRATES DEVOUR! Submitted

he Hardware Gallery’s Oc- festival for the first time this Ttober exhibit, “[g]astrono- year, and in the spirit of De- my,” celebrates Devour!’s Sip vour! the focus of our October and Savour event, which will month long exhibit will, of be co-hosted by the gallery, course, be “food-inspired.” We Hill’s Grills, and the Town of will be featuring eleven artists Kentville on October 23. The with their unique and fun month-long group exhibit artistic food offerings,” says runs from September 28 to Sasha Nelson, Gallery Direc- October 31. tor. “This will be a blast. You don’t want to miss it!” The exhibit explores the various implications constel- In addition to monthly rotat- lated by food in the lives of ing exhibits, The Hardware humans. A true multi-media Gallery hosts workshops and show, visitors to [g]astron- talks (watch Facebook for the omy can expect painting, Fall schedule), and offers an drawing, sculpture, video, pottery, crochet, art rental program. and web art works. The featured artists include; Ella Tetrault, Jack Bishop, Jody Find Hardware Gallery at hardwaregallery.ca Rhodenizer, Kat Frick Miller, Koto Shimokuni or on Facebook. Rumble, Laura MacDonald, Miyoshi Kondo, Ron Lightburn, Sasha Nelson, Scott Campbell, Image: Painting by Ron Lightburn: and Tyler Wallis. To Serve, With Love “The Hardware Gallery is very excited to ❧ collaborate with the Devour! film and food October 18 – November 1, 2018 | 7 This page brought to you by LOCAVORE Wolfville Farmers' Market A VERITABLE FEAST OF ELEVATED GASTRONOMY AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING FILM: DEVOUR! THE FOOD FILM FEST Submitted

evour! The Food Film Fest promises six Enterprise Network. cook up their best chowder to compete for produced will be distributed to local senior Djam-packed days of culinary films, food attendee votes. Tickets are $20 and include all citizens homes. Sponsored by the Rotary Club and drink for the eighth annual festival taking the chowder you can eat. Wolfville - Mud Creek. place October 23 - 28 in Wolfville, Kentville, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 and Kings County. The robust programming Bourbon and Barbeque: A Culinary Workshop lineup presents culinary delights crafted by The Festival will officially open with the annu- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 & Lunch with Meathead Goldwyn and Bill internationally-renowned chefs from around al Taste of Nova Scotia Opening Gala Recep- Pratt the world, terroir-driven experiential tours, tion, with special guests former White House First Annual Devour! Down Home Lobster industry workshops in film and food, and Chef for the Obamas and food activist Chef Supper Author and Barbeque guru Meathead Gold- multiple tastings, including in-theatre presen- Sam Kass, and Devour! alum, celebrity chef, For the first time ever, and by popular de- wyn uses science to help improve technique tations. and TV host, Bob Blumer. Twelve of Nova mand, Devour! will host the inaugural classic and elevate the barbeque game with the Scotia’s finest chefs join together to create a Nova Scotia lobster supper under winery support of Chef Bill Pratt (Iron Chef compet- High profile chefs, including Chicago’s Jean sensory exploration of local cuisine. Tickets Lightfoot & Wolfville’s marquee tent. itor; Executive Chef of Chef Inspired Group Joho (Everest), acclaimed author and canning are $50 and include food and beverage. of Restaurants) in a luncheon workshop that expert Paul Virant (Vie), BBQ legend Meat- Devour! Road Show: Celebrity Chef Film is guaranteed to be fulfilling! Tickets are $65 head Goldwyn, and Eduardo Garcia, star of Dinner and include lunch and drink pairings. Spon- the eponymous documentary Charged: The THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 At the same time, 150 guests will be attend- sored by Big Erics and Mer Et Soleil. Eduardo Garcia Story, are among the industry ing the Devour! Road Show: Celebrity Chef leaders, professionals, and rising culinary stars Celebrity Chef Spotlight Gala Dinner #1 Film Dinner, a five-course dinner with wine participating to serve up great food. Special The gala screening of André - The Voice of Wine, pairings, in the stunning Lightfoot & Wolfville SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 guests in attendance also include former White directed by Mark Tchelistcheff, will be followed Barrel Cellar. Chefs Mark Bauer (ICC, New House Chef for the Obamas and food activist by a gourmet five-course dinner complete with York), Darren Clay (PICA, Vancouver), Geoff Beyond Terroir: With Chef Blair Lebsack, Food Sam Kass, TV personality Bob Blumer, James wine pairings inspired by the film. Tchelistcheff Hopgood (Lightfoot & Wolfville, Wolfville), Hunter Kevin Kossowan, Nova Scotia First Beard Award-nominee Questlove of The Roots, will attend the celebratory meal prepared by re- Jean Joho (Everest, Chicago), and Paul Nations Chefs, and Benjamin Bridge Winery and more than fifty local chefs and food pro- spected chefs Michael Blackie (NEXT, Ottawa), Virant (Vie, Chicago) will each cook up a dish ducers. Peter Dewar (Nova Scotia Community College, inspired by one of five short films that will be In search of the deepest roots of Nova Scotia’s Kentville), Ryan Keough (Spuntino, New York), screened prior to each course. The night will Gaspereau Valley, Benjamin Bridge invites “Since 2009, Devour! has welcomed some of Christopher Pyne (Founders House, Annapolis culminate in the Devour! Cocktail Pop-Up guests to its luscious vineyards to learn about the world’s most revered chefs, from Miche- Royal, NS), Brandon Olsen (La Banane, Toron- Party complete with signature cocktails by De- the pre-European history of the area and lin-starred to television celebrities, who bring to), and Louis Bouchard Trudeau (Bouchon, vour! mixologists, and live music by the Mark experience Mi’kmaq food traditions. In part- their passion, expertise, and unique culinary Quebec City). Tickets are $150 and include Riley Project. Tickets are $200 and include nership with Glooscap First Nation, food and points of view to the table, and in some food and beverage, as well as access to the after food and beverages. Sponsored by the Royal wine pairing stations will feature the culinary instances, to the movie theatre!” says Michael party: The Deep Dish - A Party for Chicago. Bank of Canada. collaborations of Mi’kmaq community mem- Howell, Devour! Executive Director and Chef. bers and Devour! chefs. Tickets are $85 and “This year’s lineup is one of the most excit- The wildly popular Devour! Street Food Party, include food and drink pairings. Sponsored by ing and diverse yet, offering films and feasts sponsored by the Wolfville Business Devel- SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Benjamin Bridge Winery. celebrating everything from Mi’kmaq First opment Corporation (WBDC) and Wilson’s Nations to down-home BBQ from America’s Home Heating, is free to attend and hosts Devour! Golden Tine Awards Brunch Whisky Lunch with The Whisky Lassie and heartland, and of course, East Coast cuisine in a wide range of food and beverage offerings Devour! presents the Golden Tine Awards for Chef Mark Gray all its iterations.” from multiple regional vendors at family and films in five categories: Best Short Docu- This Scotch tasting and lunch features a student friendly prices. The party takes place mentary, Best Short Drama, Best Feature sampling of venerated Scotches, selected by The Festival’s ongoing partnerships with in Robie Tufts Park, Wolfville, rain or shine. Documentary, Best Feature Drama and Best Whisky expert Johanne McInnis (The Whisky renowned culinary schools help provide Animation, chosen by an esteemed jury to cel- Lassie), which demonstrate the regional dif- real-world experience, skills development, and ebrate outstanding films at the annual awards ferences in Scotch. Chef Mark Gray (Executive valuable industry connections for Canada’s FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 brunch. The brunch will feature food prepared Chef of The Watch that Ends the Night) will next generation of culinary leaders. Faculty by five chefs from some of the province’s most present a menu of dishes that complement and students of New York City’s The Inter- Celebrity Chef Spotlight Gala Dinner #2 popular and tasty brunch spots. Tickets are the flavours of each Scotch. Tickets are $65. national Culinary Center will participate in Following the gala screening of the inspiring $25 and include food and beverage. Sponsored Sponsored by Mer Et Soleil and Grand Pré Devour! for the first time, along with the documentary Charged: The Eduardo Garcia by the Egg Farmers of Nova Scotia and Com- Winery. returning festival partners The Nova Scotia Story, an all-star team of chefs from across pass Distillers. Community College, the Pacific Institute of North America will present a five-course menu Culinary Arts (Vancouver), and George Brown with wine pairings inspired by the film. The WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 College (Toronto). evening’s chefs include the subject of the film, Eduardo Garcia (Montana Mex, Montana), The 2018 programming lineup features more Nova Scotia Foraging Experience SIGNATURE EVENTS whose near-death accident after being shocked than 20 food and drink focused workshops. New this year, master forager Frédéric by 2400 volts of electricity came to inspire oth- Dardenne (FD Wild Foods) will lead partici- ers through his story of survival and recovery. pants on a two-hour walk through the local Joining Garcia will be John Higgins and Glenn TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 forest in search of fall season wild foods. White (George Brown College, Toronto), Blair Dardenne supplies some of the best chefs and Lebsack (RGE RD, Edmonton), Annaleisa Scigli- Devour! expands into Kentville, NS for the Cooking Master Classes for Youth restaurants worldwide with the bounty of first time with the new Devour! Kentville: Sip ano (NSCC), Charlotte Langley (Scout Canning, Toronto), and Martin Ruíz Salvador (Fleur de In this hands-on workshop, aspiring ju- foraged treasures from Nova Scotia. Tickets & Savour pre-festival celebration offering local nior culinary masters ages 12-17 have the are $30 and include transportation from delectable bites and drinks from Kentville-ar- Sel, NS). Tickets are $150 and include food and beverage, as well as access to the Devour! opportunity to learn the secrets behind great Wolfville. ea businesses. Tickets are $20 and include Spotlight Gala Party. dishes with the guidance of instructors and food and beverage. A portion of the proceeds students from respected culinary institutions For more information and additional festi- will support Nourish Nova Scotia. Spon- The annual favourite Devour! Chowder Smack- from across Canada. The master class requires val programming, please visit devourfest. sored by the Town of Kentville, the Kentville down will return as 10 local restaurateurs advance registration and is only $5. All food Business Community, and the Valley Regional com. ❧

VALLEY FAMILY FUN: HAUNTED HOUSES AND KIDS Laura Churchill Duke

here are a lot of things happening in the the Valley Family Fun calendar. Many of the haunted houses have a pared Have a spooky Halloween, but not too spooky! TValley this year to get you in the Halloween down version that is good for kids and fami- mood. If you are looking for something a bit spooki- lies. Do your research and find out when these valleyfamilyfun.ca er, try one of the many haunted houses in the are happening. First, every year, for the two weekends before area. This year, you can find them in Kent- ❧ Hallowe’en, Annapolis Royal turns into a ville, Middleton, Wolfville, Hantsport, and ghost town! The Historic Gardens become the Greenwich [see “Where to Get Your Scare” in this Ghostly Gardens and you can visit by night, issue for details]. or, if that is a bit too much, you can go see it in daylight, too! Annapolis Royal has a lot of Before you go, make sure your kids are ready other events, too, including pumpkin carving for it. We had a terrible parenting moment parties, organ music, and a screening of a a few years ago when we forced our kids Charlie Brown movie! Find details at exploreg- through the haunted house, thinking it would hosttown.com. get better. It didn’t.

Several communities are offering Hallowe’en Talk to your kids before you go and make sure parties or family dances for kids. Black River, they really want to go. Before you go in, make New Minas, and Windsor all have great sure you know where the exits are and if you events. There is the annual Spooktacular hap- can leave in the middle, and the refund poli- pening at Willowbank Farm in Port Williams cies. If your child is asking to leave, let them. in support of Big Brothers and Big Sisters on Trust me. October 27. All these details can be found on

8 | October 18 – November 1, 2018 DEAN BRODY AND JESSICA MITCHELL: EAST COAST TOUR LANDS IN WOLFVILLE! Mike Butler

magine the East Coast without music, or the Ivast variety of shows, music festivals, and intimate concert venues. We are so fortunate to have amazing music at our disposal through the internet, but the feeling of a live show can’t be beat. Just off the heels of the Alan Doyle concert and the Deep Roots Music Festival, the Valley is being treated to another song-filled concert extravaganza on October 26 when Dean Brody and Jessica Mitchell hit the Convocation Hall stage in Wolfville for a show that’s not to be missed!

Dean Brody is a name that is very familiar to wrestling with the racism at her school and a lot of us. He’s a two-time Juno and six- her growing up into the fierce woman and hu- teen-time CCMA award-winning Canadian man rights activist she became. I could see her Country Music artist with a string of hits sitting on that bus in Montgomery, Alabama, under his belt and a huge fan base. Dean is not as simply a grown woman, but as the little hitting the road this fall for his Dirt Road Sto- girl inside her. Even our greatest heroes, they ries Tour, beginning October 20 in Truro, NS. have a vulnerability that makes them special, Dean is stopping in both small towns and big and ultimately comparable to us. I get quite cities with this intimate acoustic tour that will emotionally involved with some songs. That showcase Brody’s depth as a songwriter. sometimes makes them easier to write.”

For his East Coast dates, Dean will be joined Jessica’s inspiration comes from her own life: by acclaimed singer-songwriter Jessica Mitch- “I love to bank memories, good or bad, and ell, giving listeners a taste of her recently turn them into a story. It usually starts with released debut album, Heart of Glass. Imme- having a conversation with my writing part- diately following, Mitchell will set out on her ners, and that sets the tone for the process. first-ever solo tour across the country. Mitchell It’s all about the emotion.” has spent the last decade traveling between Toronto and Nashville, collaborating with top- As mentioned earlier, music is everywhere notch songwriters, focusing on writing new these days (I am a fan of buying CD’s) but you music, and crafting her richly unique sound, can locate Dean and Jessica’s music and trav- culminating in a record that embodies powerful els through social media, and keep updated and soulful melodies and lyrical brilliance. at all times. Dean appreciates social media because “it allows me to interact directly with I had the pleasure of interviewing this dynam- my fans. Little moments that I can share that ic duo about their collaboration. There’s such help everyone see how ‘normal’ I am. I can a great energy with these performers and you be a huge dweeb and have a lot of fun not should run and grab your tickets for their taking myself too seriously. I like being able to show as soon as possible. share that with them. Instagram is probably the best place for following me.” And Jessica When asked how this collaboration took pointed out, “social media has its moments, I place, Dean said “I met Jessica a few years try to stick to the music as much as possible, ago and fell in love with her voice. She has so there’s enough going on in the world that we much passion and power in her delivery of a could use a little break every once in a while song, we knew it would be special to have her so I do my best to bring joy into it. I really love on tour.” connecting with fans, and it’s nice to have a platform to connect with them directly. Jessica spoke candidly about the process of creating her new album. “It was a long jour- I was interested in hearing about the tour- ney, five years of writing and development. It ing process and how Dean and Jessica felt was truly difficult to choose the songs, mostly about the long hours of performing on the because of how many I had fallen in love with, road. According to Dean, “touring allows us but it’s a perfect representation of that chap- to see our country and all our fans in a very ter of my life. It has a very eclectic feel to it, compressed amount of time. I love it. So many with a little something for everyone I think, different regions and cultures in one country all the producers and co-writers involved defi- and yet we all have a common ground. I wish nitely added a unique touch. I’m just excited everyone could experience Canada like we get that people have gotten to hear it finally. It’s to on a tour. As far as advice for other touring something I’m very, very proud of.” musicians goes: get out of the the venue and leave the bus and go for walks in the towns I asked Dean, with so many awards, accolades, you travel to. Take those moments to enjoy and a huge fan base already solidified: what our diverse and beautiful country. It’s easy to keeps him motivated and striving in his ca- get into the habit of staying inside!” And sim- reer? “I always try to evolve, to keep moving, ilarly, Jessica said, “I’m really excited to get to not be satisfied with comfort or achieve- to travel across the country again, it’s such a ment.” he responded, “the journey is what it’s privilege to get to go back to these places time all about for me, and working hard is part of and again. I think I’m mostly looking forward who I am. I love pushing myself in whatever to touring the record and getting to play older I do, whether it’s music or a new jiu jitsu songs that I haven’t focused on in a while.” sequence, or whatever! So that’s what keeps me going: reaching for something always just And we know it’s not all just about the beyond my grasp.” touring and music. In their spare time Dean and Jessica have hobbies like everyone else. I was excited to hear what inspires these Dean says, “I’ve found that MMA has been a hardworking, passionate artists. Dean says, great way for me to do something completely “people inspire me. I’ve always enjoyed trying different from music. I can show up at the to understand people, and to tell their story gym and just work hard and not talk a whole and not simply my own. Recently I wrote a lot. I don’t have to be “on” at the gym. And song about Rosa Parks. It started as an image, the friendships I’ve made there have brought I saw her in my imagination as a little girl me back to how and where I was raised. Hard working, blue collar folks that don’t care if you’re a country star or not. I appreciate that balance in my life.” Jessica says her love of movies, video games, yoga, cooking, hang- ing with friends (and being a homebody) all TICET provide her with a rewarding separation from IVEAAY the music world. CHANCE TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO: Dean and Jessica arrive at Convocation Hall on Friday October 26 at 8pm. Tickets can be Spooks & Sparkles Bellydance Show, purchased through deanbrody.com or the Aca- Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville. Saturday, October dia University Box Office. Best of luck to both 27, 8pm. Draw date: October 22. Enter all draws: Dean and Jessica and enjoy the show! valleyevents.ca/win ❧

October 18 – November 1, 2018 | 9 FEATUREPRENEUR: ART SPOT: KOTO RUMBLE A FREAKISHLY TALENTED PAIR Genevieve Allen Hearn Koto Rumble is a Valley artist who is in the I used to run an English school with my hus- process of translating The Grapevine’s own Star- band in Japan, and we created many events You may know Phantom Effects Special Effects many more who relieve their bladders from Drop by Mark Oakley into Japanese! Her work is and workshops. One was a kids’ art workshop, & Make-up because of their annual Phantom’s the startles that await them! And yet, each also currently featured at Kentville’s Hardware and I realized in doing it that I wanted to FreakShow Haunted House & Corn Maze at year these people return to attempt another Gallery as part of their [g]astronomy exhibit, create my own art, partly because my brother, Stirling’s Fruit Farm in Wolfville. Or, perhaps twisted journey into the Phantom’s realm. presented throughout the month of October to Rui Shimokuni, was a great classically-trained you’ve been to a theatre production where they Fear is a very enticing chemical that keeps coincide with Devour! The Food Film Festival. artist. were responsible for make-up and props. Then them coming back for more! again, you might have heard about their ghoulish I was born in Sapporo, Japan, and immigrated Also, my husband Jamie suggested that I motorcycle masks, or about the restoration work GV: Your company has helped local theatre to Wolfville in 2017. I was an English teacher continue creating my art. I remember when they’re doing in the Cornwallis Inn. Phantom productions really raise the bar. What is it and a freelance translator in Japan. I am an I was a child, I couldn’t express my emotions Effects co-owners Aaron Peerless and Jaimie like behind the scenes when you are helping artist specializing in kiri-e, which is a tradi- or feelings easily through conversations or Corbin are busy entrepreneurs, especially around performers get into character? tional Japanese cut paper art style, and I also phrases, so my mother decided to give me Hallowe’en. Luckily, we were able to steal them paint and create sculptures. Since moving some paper and let me tear it up into whatev- away from their work terrifying people to ask J&A: A crucial part of a live performance here, I have become an associate member of er I wanted, and she put a big piece of paper them a few questions. happens behind the scenes, both before a ATINS (Association of Translators and Inter- on the wall and let me draw pictures with my production is mounted and during its run. We preters of Nova Scotia). brother. Those nice memories shaped my art The Grapevine (GV): In your opinion, what is do so much more than just standard theatre style, I think. it about Hallowe’en and ‘getting a scare’ that is make-up. We have built massive sets and elab- My husband Jamie and I decided to move to so enticing? orate props, we paint and detail the scenery to Canada in 2017 after we had lived in Japan After moving to Canada in 2017, I researched create a structural environment, and we add for several years. Jamie’s mother is originally local events and information. The Grapevine Jaimie Corbin and Aaron Peerless (J&A): visual elements such as smoke, snow falling, from the Valley and she had moved back to helped me a lot! The Grapevine immediately at- H.P. Lovecraft said “The oldest and strongest and throats being slit (Sweeney Todd). And Port Williams from Ontario. When we visited tracted me because I love art and community emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and let’s not forget about the costumes - we have his mother, older sister, and family in 2016, events. When I opened the newspaper, Star- strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” the ability to make just about anything come we fell in love with the Annapolis Valley. Actu- Drop grabbed my heart. I am an immigrant Haunted houses give us the creeps not because to life on stage! ally, Hokkaido, the northern island of Japan and I couldn’t get a work visa immediately they pose a clear threat to us, but rather where I am from, is very similar to Nova Sco- when I arrived, so I sympathized with Ashelle because it is unclear whether or not they repre- During the performances we usually have a tia. The weather, people, food, environment from StarDrop because she is from the outside sent a threat. room set up where our costumes and make- (and more) have made me feel very at home and she, too, couldn’t immediately get a job. up are separate from the rest of the company in the Annapolis Valley. I also feel a lot of From a psychological point of view, the items. It can become extremely hectic before possibilities in the Annapolis Valley as a sus- I decided to translate it by myself, and to standard features of haunted houses trigger a show so we appreciate having the space tainable, international community. Wolfville contact Mark when I was ready. However, I feelings of dread because they push buttons organized so we are able to transform each is definitely a very inclusive place to call home. happened to see Mark at the Box of Delights in our brains that warn us of potential danger individual into their fully actualized character. bookshop one day. He was drawing his car- and motivate us to proceed with caution. In It is always a thrill for us to watch this trans- In my artwork, my themes include the toons, and even though I had never seen his The Phantom’s FreakShow Haunted House we formation and be part of creating something environment, nature, people, community, face I was sure that it was him. My husband pay close attention to the psychology of fear mesmerizing for the audiences. With carefully food, culture, and indigenous people. I go encouraged me to go inside and say hello to and plan a journey that takes you out of your embellished costumes, custom wigs, make-up, into nature and pick stones, feathers, seeds, Mark. I told him, “I am going to translate Star- “safe zone” and into our darkest world. and prosthetics, an actor becomes the mad and other things to use for my artwork. Also, Drop into Japanese!” and Mark enthusiastical- man, the hero, or the rock star! I use local art flyers, magazines, comics and ly said, “Wow! That sounds nice!” Our trans- We have multiple people who become crippled newspapers—including The Grapevine! I want lation project started like that. Sometimes, I by their fears and have to be escorted out, and Continued on page 11... to reuse and recycle as much as I can. can’t stop myself if I really want to challenge myself with something very interesting, and neither can Mark I guess. We made a contract to publish the Japanese version of StarDrop on Steemit, a cryptocurrency-based social media website. I share each episode on various social media platforms as well.

As a translator, I usually just work with the text and then send it on to the company or client. However, Mark suggested that I use the GIMP software to input my Japanese text right into his comic book pages. I wanted to learn something new, and now, with his help, I am able to do this. Jamie found a cool Japa- nese font that I am using, but that font does not contain all of the Japanese kanji (Chinese characters), so I have to spell the words out Continued on page 11... with Japanese hiragana characters (like an

10 | October 18 – November 1, 2018 THE LONG SHORE TIDE: LOCAL PLAYWRIGHT’S FAMILY DRAMEDY HITS CENTRESTAGE Mike Butler SOLDIER’S SOCIAL AT THE CORNWALLIS INN he Kings Historical Society and Cen- the ballroom of the Cornwallis Inn. This event here’s a new show coming ashore at Cen- treStage Theatre are hosting a night of is not only a fundraiser for the Kings Histori- treStage Theatre in Kentville and it’s not T T wartime camaraderie with a touch of the cal Society and CentreStage Theatre, but also a to be missed. For a limited six show run, Cen- poignant. Guests will enjoy a night of live night to honour our World War II veterans. treStage is proud to present The Long Shore 1940s-era music, food, theatre, and dancing Tide by local playwright Allen Hume. that includes actors and dancers in period Friday, October 26 at 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM costumes mixing in with the crowd for an Tickets: $30, Society Members: $25 The Long Shore Tide is an engaging play about a authentic 1940s atmosphere. The “Andrews family of strong women working in the fishing Sisters” (The Dearlies) will make a special industry who are trying to build a life for ❧ appearance! There will be a cash bar serving themselves following tragedy and loss, within a refreshments, and “cigarette” girls will stroll crumbling business. With the help of neigh- bours and long-lost relatives returning home, can these strong women build themselves back up and stand up to the government inspector and to be able to again share the stage with trying to bring them down? With laughs, tears, Allen has been a pleasure. MIKE UNCORKED and twists the audience will be taken on a wonderful journey of discovery and togetherness Let me tell you about the four female charac- FAMILY SHOW ABOUT LOVEABLE OGRE that anyone can relate to. ters Allen has created and the actresses who embody them. With depth, heart, strength, COMES TO WINDSOR! Allen Hume has been a performer for many humour, and an unwavering chemistry, the Mike Butler decades, spending many of his early years women of The Long Shore Tide will steal the acting or directing with CentreStage. He has show, and with actresses Sherry Bishop, Candy In 2001, Dreamworks studios released Shrek, written numerous plays, and following his O’ Brien, Tracy Churchill, and Emily Lutz lead- the delightful animated film that went on to successful runs of Coins and The Lighthouse ing the way, audiences could only dream of a win the Academy Award for Best Animated (through CentreStage), and The Golf, Cheese cast of actresses so perfect for these roles. Feature, spawn three sequels, and enchant and Chess Society, Creely Mountain Law, and audiences the world over. With lovable, The Rink (through The Lighthouse Theatre Besides acting in the production, Allen sits in hilarious characters like Shrek, Donkey, and Company), Allen’s The Long Shore Tide is bound the director’s chair as well, and his knowledge Princess Fiona, Shrek took the film world by to be a hit and strike a chord with audiences, and input into these characters and their storm and became a phenomenon. The box much like his previous efforts. story has been invaluable. office smash film was then turned into a hit dozen local actors including Steve Roe as Shrek, Tony Award-winning musical, and now Valley Alan Slipp as Donkey, Kate Hubley as Princess I have been a big fan of Allen’s work as an The Long Shore Tide is running at CentreStage audiences have the chance to see it in all its Fiona, Issac Payne as Lord Farquaad, and Jemi- actor and director since I was a teenager Theatre in Kentville for only six shows in the colourful glory as Quick As A Wink Theatre ta Buchanan as Dragon. Kids and adults will attending countless CentreStage shows. I Upper Performance Centre, with performanc- in Windsor brings Shrek: The Musical to have so much fun seeing Shrek’s story unfold as he sets out on his mission to rescue Princess was privileged to join the cast of Coins when es on October 26, 27, November 2, and 3 at Kings-Edgehill School in October, for what’s Fiona and learn lessons about beauty, accep- it was first performed, getting to work side 7:30pm, and matinee performances on Sunday guaranteed to be a sold-out run! tance, and friendship. by side with Mr. Hume, and I must have done October 28 and Sunday November 4 starting at something right because The Long Shore Tide 2pm. It’s highly recommended you call ahead Following the success of its musicals The will be my fifth collaboration with Allen, and to reserve a spot at 902-678-8040 as seating in Drowsy Chaperone, Suessical, Music Man and There’s big songs, big laughs, and a big bright he has written me an incredible character. Like the Upper Performance Centre is limited. Enjoy A Christmas Carol, Quick As A Wink selected beautiful world waiting for audiences. Don’t previous encounters with Allen’s writing, I have the show ! Shrek: The Musical for its fun songs, popularity miss this stellar cast in all their musical glory. been challenged by the material and I’m very with families, and for its very recognizable We even have some tap dancing rats! excited to present this work to an audience, ❧ characters. It’s the closing production for their 2018 season before opening 2019 with the hit Shrek:The Musical is being performed at musical Oliver!, another show you should all the Fountain Performing Arts Center at put on your radar. Kings-Edgehill School, Windsor, on October 12, Featurepreneur, Continued from page 10... 13, 19, and 20 at 7pm, with matinee perfor- However, this chaos is balanced out by the Shrek: The Musical is directed by me, with mances on October 13, 14, and 20 at 2pm. GV: Your motorcycle masks have generated a once in a lifetime experiences that we get to musical direction by my good friend Michael Tickets are available now at The Box of Delights lot of buzz recently. Tell us about this part of have. After all, not everyone gets to spend Nelson. Mike and I collaborated on my musical Bookshop, Wolfville, The Spoke & Note, Wind- your business. their day dressed up as zombies to give a sick directorial debut two years ago with Grease, sor, and online at qaaw.ca. Don’t miss out on kid a wish. Or build a family with the Freak- another Quick As A Wink success, and to work your chance to see this show! J&A: This summer we got a lot of coverage Show haunteers that (in some ways) becomes with Mike again has been an absolute pleasure. on our motorcycle masks due to the Devil’s thicker than our own flesh and blood connec- We’ve assembled a terrific cast of close to three ❧ Half Acre Motorcycle Event and CTV News. tions. Or witnessing a child from a high school Our motorcycle masks are 100% custom and production evolve into a complete superstar hand built for the client’s specific interests. and know that we had a part to play in that Many are custom sculpts and no two masks path. These types of things are what makes all are identical. the sleepless nights and missed Thanksgiving MUSEUM GHOSTS TOLD TO BEHAVE AT meals worth it! A few years ago after being hit in the face with RANDALL’S HALLOWE’EN HOUSE Wendy Elliott a bumble bee, Aaron realized that there need- GV: What advice would you give someone ed to be a better solution other than a full starting their own business? face helmet or a flimsy piece of fabric. Being a hree ghosts appear to inhabit Randall the question of whether Randall House Muse- monster maker, Aaron put his special touches J&A: Starting a business is not easy, espe- THouse in Wolfville: There’s the young boy, um is haunted and whether anyone has ever on the idea, and the rest is history! If you saw cially when your business is so specialized. the woman in white on the staircase, and the experienced anything paranormal before,” she a ghoulish creature or animistic character We would recommend doing your research. grumpy man upstairs. says. “The simple answer to both questions riding a motorcycle throughout the Valley this Try not to let the hard times get you down. is yes. All we can say is that there is a reason season, the chances are that Phantom Effects We have found that over the years, we have Bruce Simpson and other paranormal inves- why the house has always been known as one created it! sacrificed A LOT of time for the business. But tigators clearly heard a little boy utter words of the spookiest houses in Wolfville.” At the if you want to succeed, it initially takes a lot when they visited last year, but it wasn’t any museum, light bulbs dim and cell phones tend GV: What is the most challenging part of your of effort. If you’re passionate enough, and ordinary little boy. It was a spirit. to lose power. There have been reports, she work? What is the most exciting part? believe in yourself, you will be successful! says, of doorknobs moving without people Simpson and his wife, Charlene, own Caretak- around, and a woman seated at the sewing J&A: The most challenging part of our work is Visit phantomeffects.com to learn more. ers Paranormal Investigations in Truro. They machine. While some are highly skeptical of use their free time to travel to heritage homes this phenomenon, Tanner says, others believe definitely time management. We are ‘yes’ peo- The Phantom FreakShow Haunted House and listen for spirits.They do not charge for implicitly. She feels mostly neutral but has ple and can get carried away with too many & Corn Maze is open Fridays and Sat- projects and not enough time in the day to their services. There’s one rule to this line of been spellbound during investigations. urdays until October 28. Visit phantoms- complete everything. This usually results in no work, Simpson says: “you have to be respect- time for meals, little time for sleep, and forget freakshow.com for hours. ful. Introduce yourself and indicate your in- Located on Main Street in Wolfville, N.S., about a social life. ❧ tentions.” The Simpsons became fascinated by Randall House is an old farmhouse built in the paranormal about four years ago. They use sometime in the late 1700s or early 1800s. various means, including digital recorders, to It was turned into a museum in 1949. This Art Spot, Continued from page 10... nature, people, food, or real life situations. hear different voices. According to Simpson, year, it will become Randall’s Hallowe’en Japanese people love comics that combine many spirits choose to remain earthbound for House, but, as Tanner says, “before you get alphabet). I feel that is kind of perfect for descriptions of real life with fantasy. We all a variety of reasons, such as unfinished busi- too scared, we promise that we have asked Ashelle, because she is from outer space. Her grow up with comics. ness, waiting for loved ones, sudden death, our resident spirits to tone down the bump- English is not perfect all the time, so it looks and fear. Sometimes, he’s discovered, they are in-the-night factor enough to let us host very anxious to speak. On other occasions, Randall’s Hallowe’en House. It’s a family great if I use imperfect Japanese! I also have many future projects in my mind. They are basically never-ending! I would like the spirit world stays silent. friendly event, for ages 4 and up, that will be taking place on Saturday October 27 (at Also, finding and selecting specific phrases for to do art projects for kids, children’s books, When the couple made their first trip to the 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm) and Sunday October 28 each StarDrop character is challenging. There music events, other translation projects, and Wolfville museum, the three resident spirits (2pm and 6pm). We will have ghost stories, are many dialects or ways of talking in Japan, more! Jamie and I are enthusiastic about cre- were heard. The situation at Randall House fortune telling, and other Halloween fun and somewhat like the Nova Scotian or Newfound- ating things that connect people with nature isn’t unique. Simpson says there are home- games. Costumes are encouraged. Adults are land accents. I selected different dialects for and with pleasant feelings. I will just keep on owners who hear strange noises, footsteps, $15.00 and children are $5.00.” Baked goods each character. dreaming and creating, because if we wish and dream, it will come true! and things that they can’t explain. He and his and barbeque items will also be available for wife try to find answers. “What we heard at purchase. All proceeds from the spooky (but Anne of Green Gables has been very popular in Randall House was very intriguing,” he says. not too spooky) fundraising event will go Japan for a long time. When I saw somebody’s To see Koto Rumble’s cut paper artwork, “There is so much in that home.” towards keeping the heat on at the museum comment about StarDrop as “Anne of Green collage art, blog and photography, visit this winter. Gables from space” on Mark’s homepage, I koto-art.wixsite.com/mysite-1 ❧ Curator Krystal Tanner says that staff and vis- thought, “Yes! Japanese people will love the itors to Randall House have reported feeling Annapolis Valley,” because Japanese people ❧ similar sensations in the house. “We often get | love details that are connected to stories, October 18 – November 1, 2018 11 Send your events to Brought to you by [email protected] WHAT'S HAPPENING OCTOBER 18 – NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Please note: Events are subject to change. Provincial Plowing Match — Northville Farm Variety Show — Forties Community Centre, New Ross welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / Heritage Centre, Billtown 10am–4pm • Plowing 1:30–4pm • Country Jam, Lucas Whitehead, Caroll [email protected] THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 a field with horses and antique tractors. Supper Edwards and the Valley Playboys, Dave Guptill Volunteer NS Workshop — NSCC Kingstec — Community Centre, Wilmot Jam Session 4:30pm. TIX: $5, under 12 free. Supper $12 and Barb Crowell. Canteen available. Wheelchair Campus, Kentville 3–4pm • Learn about 7–9:30pm. ALSO Oct 25 • Jam session with snack INFO: 902-670-9504 / [email protected] accessible. INFO: 902-689-2000 / 902-689-2612 VolunteerNS.ca – a brand new free volunteer linking TIX: INFO: $2 902-825-3125 Bbq and Bake Sale — Paulmac’s Pet Store, New Minas Country Music Show — Fire Hall, Waterville 2–4pm • website being offered to all Nova Scotians who want FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 11am–3pm • Fundraiser for Safe Haven Animal Ruth Manning and the Prospectors w/ special guest to volunteer. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-1398 / Rescue. Hot dogs, veggie dogs, and delicious baked Gary Halliday. 50/50 and door prizes. TIX: $12 INFO: [email protected] Clothing Giveaway — United Baptist Church, goods, pop & water. Also accepting donations of cat 902-538-1496 / [email protected] Find Your Voice! Vocal Lessons — United Baptist Centreville 8:30–11:30am • Fall & winter supplies, cleaning supplies and clean refundable PWFD Open House — Fire Hall, Port Williams Church, Kentville 6:45–7:45pm. ALSO Oct 30 • clothing, footwear & bedding. TIX: no charge bottles. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-681-1828 2–4pm • Meet the Port Williams Fire Fighters. Six weeks of weekly music education lessons for INFO: 902-678-7584 / [email protected] Hants Community Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar Special guests, cake, scavenger hunt, and our women in Vocal Production and Performance, Strengthening the Primary Health Care System — Hants Community Hospital, Windsor 12–5pm own “house fire.” You can use a real hose and fire beginning Oct 9. TIX: $5 per person, per evening. — Patterson Hall, Wolfville 12–1pm • Enhancing • Baked goods, costume jewelry, plants/produce gear! Also Sparky himself! TIX: no charge INFO: INFO: 902-690-7485 / [email protected] person-centred, high quality, safe and sustainable and White Elephant room. Light lunch available. facebook.com/portwilliamsfiredept Valley Voices Chorus — United Baptist Church, care for Nova Scotians is a strategic priority of Donations greatly appreciated. Drop off (hospital) Trail System Hike — Avondale Trail System, Avondale Kentville 8–9:30pm. ALSO Oct 30 • A vibrant group of the Nova Scotia Health Authority. TIX: no charge on Oct 19, noon–5pm. TIX: no charge INFO: 2pm • Hike Nova Scotia and the West Hants Trails women singing 4-part harmonies in the barbershop INFO: 902-585-1434 / [email protected] [email protected] Association present a guided hike. Meet at the style. Guests welcome. Come try out! TIX: no charge Yoga Ladies Night — FitYoga, Clifton House, Windsor SkatePark Grand Opening — Skate Park, Kentville Avondale Community Hall parking lot trailhead. to visit (members pay fees to cover chorus costs) 6–9pm • w/ meditation, herbal tea, a form of creative 1–5pm • Music, food vendors, Halimac Axe Throwing, 2.5 km and 5 km options. TIX: no charge INFO: INFO: 902-690-7485 / [email protected] expression. TIX: $25 INFO: [email protected] BBQ, Haircuts and much more! Registration 1pm, [email protected] Postpartum Mental Health & Wellness — West / facebook.com/FitYogaWindsorNS competition starts at 2! Beginner, Intermediate and Fundy Cinema screens THE MISEDUCATION OF Kings Memorial Health Centre, Berwick 8pm • Mental Dance: Route 12 — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor Advanced and also a feature competition - Best Trick CAMERON POST — Al Whittle Theatre, 4 & 7pm • health support for new mothers experiencing, or at 7–11pm • Ages 19+. TIX: $5 INFO: 902-798-0888 / on the Gremlin! TIX: no charge to attend, Minimum Shipped off to an evangelical conversion therapy risk of postpartum mental health challenges. Please [email protected] $5 donation to compete! INFO: 902-679-2539 / centre to be treated for “same-sex attraction” after she register. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-538-1315 / Haunted Attraction — Post Office (basement), [email protected] is caught with another girl on prom night, Cameron [email protected] Kentville 7–9pm. ALSO Oct 20, 26 & 27 • B.A.Fraid Pour It On Acrylic Workshop — Stony Bay Studio, Post (Chloë Grace Moretz) is subjected to dubious Toy Factory presented by Creep crew. TIX: $10 per Margaretsville 1–3pm • Create 2–3 of your very “de-gaying” methods which make her question the WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 person at the door. INFO: 902-679-9770 / own poured acrylic masterpieces with artist Morgan centre’s legitimacy and lead her to conclude she wants Devour! The Food Film Fest: October 23–28. See [email protected] Corston. TIX: $80 plus tax. Includes all materials to decide for herself. TIX: $10 INFO: 902-542-1050 article pg ___. For complete list of events see 9 To 1 Odds — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 7pm INFO: 902-824-1926 / [email protected] Old Fashioned Turkey Supper —Berwick United devourfest.com. • A three piece acoustic band from the The Valley, — Kings County Family Valley Stamp Club — Community Centre, Port Church, 240 Commercial St., Berwick 4:30–6:30pm • Express Yourself with Art joined by guest Dave Llewellyn. TIX: donation INFO: Resource Centre, Kentville 1–2pm. ALSO Oct 31 Williams 1:30–3:30pm • Bi-monthly meeting. Visitors Eat in or Take out. INFO: [email protected] • 902-538-9340 / [email protected] always welcome. TIX: Annual dues $6. Meeting $1 Hymn Sing — Baptist Church, North Alton 7pm Parents and children can explore the concept of Jam Session — Recreation & Culture Centre, Black TIX: INFO: INFO: 902-665-4577 / [email protected] • Featuring Men of St Anthony. TIX: donation open art. All ages welcome. no charge Rock 7–10pm. ALSO Oct 26 • Door prizes, 50/50 Jam Session — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick INFO: 902-678-7168 / [email protected] 902-678-5760 / [email protected] draw and light lunch at break. TIX: donation — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 2–5pm. ALSO Oct 27 • TIX: no charge INFO: Music — New Beginnings Center, Greenwood Hopped Up History INFO: 902-538-1259 / [email protected] 4–5:30pm & 7–8:30pm 902-538-9340 / [email protected] 7–9pm • Worship music led by Bob Lyle, David Kay, • Brewery tour, a lesson on James Mullinger! — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 8–8pm Pot Luck Supper — Windsor Forks District School, David Graves, Paul Marshall, and Natasha and Kyle craft beer, and enjoy beer/food pairings. $60 (early • Presented by The K-Town Comedy Club TIX: Windsor Forks 4–6pm • Sponsored by St. George’s Ward. Proceeds go to the Multi Addictions Center bird $50). Tix at Randall House or Wolfville Paddy’s. $20 in advance @ Paddy’s Pub Kentville INFO: TIX: Ladies Guild, Falmouth. TIX: $12 adults, $5 children, and the Upper Room Food Bank. TIX: donation $60 per person @ Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville) or 902-433-5230 / [email protected] INFO: no charge under 5 yrs INFO: 902-798-2566 / INFO: 902-765-3225 / [email protected] Randall House Museum. 902-542-9775 / Freak Show — The Anvil Lounge, Wolfville [email protected] Hymn Sing — United Baptist Church, Wolfville [email protected] 10pm–1am • Come check out Freak Show from CJC — St. James Anglican Cameron Nickerson — Royal Canadian Legion, Ridge 7–9pm • Guests are “Valley Blue”. Fellowship Fall Turkey Supper & Sale Productions! Performing/Contortion artists, twisted Church, Kentville 4:30–7pm Berwick 7pm • A mix of Bluegrass, Rock ‘n Roll and refreshment to follow. TIX: donation • Pick up dinners art displays, unique stage designs and two amazing blues and Country music. TIX: donation INFO: INFO: 902-542-3419 available. Includes ladies bazaar: baking, DJs! TIX: $12 at the door, $7 with a student ID TIX: 902-538-9340 / [email protected] crafts, books, candy. $12 adults, $6 kids INFO: 902-582-3069 / [email protected] INFO: Katrina Bishop ~ Odd Songs — Al Whittle MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 under 12 (eat-in only) 902-678-3123 / — The Beehive Adult Service Centre, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 Theatre, Wolfville 7–9pm • Katrina Bishop presents Fall Coffee Party [email protected] Aylesford 10am–12pm • Great door prizes and Full Moonlight Haunted Walk — Irishman’s Road Community Breakfast — Royal Canadian Legion, original songs about wine and cheese, bad drivers, baked goods. TIX: donation INFO: 902-847-9696 / Trail, Newport Station 6pm • Family-friendly guided Windsor 7–10am • Takeout available. TIX: $6 adults, sociopaths, bubbles, love, loss, muffins, puppeteers, [email protected] full moonlight haunted walk. Meet at Irishman’s $4 children (6–12 years), no charge under 6 years and rain (among other things). TIX: $20 @ Box of Canning 101 — Kings County Family Resource Road Rec Site. Costumes encouraged and prizes INFO: 902-798-0888 / [email protected] Delights Bookshop (Wolfville) INFO: 902-542-9511 / Centre, Kentville 12:30–2pm. ALSO Oct 29 • will be given. Please pre-register. TIX: no charge Big Breakfast — Lions Club, Wolfville 7–10am • [email protected] Learn to can and preserve for the winter. Please INFO: 902-798-6929 / [email protected] Proceeds for the Lions Club. TIX: $7 adults, $4 James Mullinger! — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 7pm register. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / Jam Session — Lions Club, Kentville children under 10 INFO: 902-542-4508 • Presented by K-Town Comedy Club! TIX: $20 [email protected] 7–9:30pm • TIX: $2 INFO: 902-679-2367 / Breakfast — Curling Club, Middleton 8–10:30am • in advance @ Paddy’s Pub Kentville INFO: West African Dance — Manning Memorial Chapel, [email protected] Breakfast in a friendly atmosphere. TIX: donation 902-433-5230 / [email protected] Wolfville 6:15–7:30pm. ALSO Oct 29 • Dance with INFO: 902-825-2695 / [email protected] Dance: Ruckus — Royal Canadian Legion accomplished Guinean dance, Mohamed and his Fall Festival of Crafts — Holy Trinity Anglican Church, (upstairs), Windsor 8pm–12am • ages 19+ wife Marielle Duranteau. All levels. 6-week sessions. Middleton 9am–3pm • Wheelchair accessible. TIX: $8 each, $15 per couple INFO: 902-798-0888 / TIX: $105 for a six-week session or $20 drop-in. TIX: free will offering INFO: [email protected] [email protected] INFO: [email protected] TIDE PREDICTIONS Hants Community Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar — The Barrowdowns — Mermaid Imperial Performing Darts — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 7pm. ALSO Hants Community Hospital, Windsor 9am–2pm • Arts Centre, Windsor 8pm • Diverse instrumentation at Cape Blomidon Oct 29 • Mixed doubles, draw for partner, round Donations for the White Elephant, baked goods, and soaring five-part vocal harmonies. TIX: robin format. TIX: $3 each INFO: 902-538-9340 / jewelry, plants and knitting/crochet tables can $26 general, $15 student (w/valid ID) INFO: Source: Canadian Fisheries & Oceans. [email protected] be dropped off at the hospital Oct 19, 12–5pm. 902-798-5841 / [email protected] www.waterlevels.gc.ca MODIFIED – The Film & “Our Heritage Hearth” INFO: [email protected] Harvest Dance w/Country Heat — Meadowview Opening — Kings County Museum, Kentville Indoor Yard Sale — South Alton Community Community Centre, Kentville 9pm–12:30am • Door OCT High Low 6–9:30pm • Exploring the roots of Valley cooking Center, Kentville 9am–2pm • TIX: no charge Prize, Spot Dances and a 50/50 draw. 19+ TIX: $5 from garden to table. On exhibit until mid-December. 18 **8:31am 2:35pm INFO: 902-678-8013 / [email protected] each INFO: 902-680-1423 / [email protected] PLUS screening of Aube Giroux’s award winning 19 9:26am 3:31pm Flying Squirrel Adventures Launch Party — documentary “Modifed” (7pm) TIX: donation 20 10:17am 4:23pm Ravine Hiking Trail, Kentville 9:45am–12:15pm • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 Breakfast — Lions Den, Windsor Community Centre, INFO: 902-678-6237 / [email protected] 21 11:03am 5:09pm Scavenger hunt and music from Little Miss Moffat! Windsor 7:30–9:30am • TIX: $7 each INFO: EATING ANIMALS Documentary & Discussion — 22 11:45am 5:52pm All ages! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-993-1717 / 902-798-8143 K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 23 12:26pm 6:33pm [email protected] Community Trail Building Days! — Ross Creek 7–9pm • A look at the environmental, economic, 24 1:06pm 7:14pm Shriners Ticket Auction — Fire Hall, Kingston Centre for the Arts, Canning 10am–2pm. ALSO Oct 28 and public health consequences of factory farming. 25 1:47pm 7:33am 10am–2pm • Quilt raffle and canteen. TIX: no charge • Ross Creek has begun developing new walking/ It spotlights farmers who have pushed backed 26 2:29pm 8:14am INFO: 902-538-1352 / [email protected] — Community Hall, Scott’s Bay snowshoeing trails through our 178 acres of field against industrial agriculture with more humane 27 *3:13pm 8:58am Flea Market TIX: INFO: 10am–1pm TIX: no charge INFO: 902-582-7489 / and forest. Help establish and maintain this public practices. no charge 902-585-1311 / 28 4:01pm 9:45am TIX: INFO: [email protected] resource! no charge 902-582-3842 / [email protected] 29 4:52pm 10:34am [email protected] Scottish Country Dance Classes — Community Fall Shopping Expo — Annapolis Mess, Greenwood 30 5:48pm 11:29am The Mock Up Table Event — Cornwallis Inn Centre, Wilmot 7–9pm TIX: $ 5 per night (for hall 10am–3pm • The Military Family Home Based 31 6:48pm 12:28pm (ballroom), Kentville 12–5pm • Everything you need costs) INFO: 902-825-4600 / [email protected] Business Group TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-6174 to do your own mock up table with all the colours NOV High Low / [email protected] you like. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-670-3536 / TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 01 7:23am 1:31pm Pumpkin People Walk — Former Train Station, [email protected] Devour! The Food Film Fest: October 23–28. Kentville 10am • Presented by Hike Nova Scotia Community Climb Night — Northeast Kings See article pg ___. For complete list of events There are normally and the Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club. Pre-register Education Centre, Canning 12:30–2:30pm • see devourfest.com. two high and two low tides each day. 30 minutes before hike begins. Qualify to win a — Autism Centre, Kingston 12:30–2pm. Join us for AVCC’s Community Climb Afternoon. Play with Me Only daylight tide times are listed. trail prize. 5 and 10 km options TIX: no charge ALSO Oct 30 TIX: $5/pp, $10/family. Cash only. INFO: • Take some time to be creative, active, * Highest High: 42.7 feet ** Lowest High: 33.1 feet INFO: 902-678-5609 / hikenovascotia.ca facebook.com/annapolisvalleyclimbingclub and engaged with your child/children. All ages 12 | October 18 – November 1, 2018 Send your events to Brought to you by [email protected] WHAT'S HAPPENING OCTOBER 18 – NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Canadian Federation of University Women [email protected] Fire Hall, Kentville 12–8pm. ALSO Oct 27, 9am–3pm / [email protected] — Wu Welcome Centre, Wolfville 7–9:30pm • Sylvia D. Hamilton — Beveridge Arts Centre, Wolfville • A two-day fair trade gift sale of modern and Dean Brody — Convocation Hall, Wolfville 8–11pm Dan Stovel, Kings County Regional Emergency 7–9pm • Reading and Screening TIX: no charge traditional international crafts to benefit artisans • Dirt Road Stories Tour, w/special guest Jessica Management/ Organizational Social. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-585-1502 / [email protected] in more than 30 countries. TIX: no charge INFO: Mitchell. TIX: $69 in advance, $74 day of show. INFO: cfuwwolfville.com Retirement Has Changed. What’s Your Next 902-698-2705 / [email protected] INFO: [email protected] Move? — Hill’s Grills Panini Press & Tea House, Kentville Sunday Music in the Garden Room: Andrew Halloween Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 7pm • Join Catherine Metzger-Silver, Financial Son, piano. — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Kentville 8pm–1am • Costume Dance TIX: $8 Devour! The Food Film Fest: October 23–28. Advisor, Edward Jones Kentville for a discussion Centre, Acadia University, Wolfville 2–4 pm • Works INFO: 902-678-8935 See article pg ___. For complete list of events on how to stay on track for your retirement goals. of Haydn, Mendelssohn, Liszt, and Chopin. TIX: no Soldiers Social — Cornwallis Inn, Kentville 8–11pm see devourfest.com. Please register. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-681-2300 / charge. INFO: artsacadia.acadiau.ca • Travel back to a 1940’s Friday Night. Special Guests — Kings Presbyterian Church, New Soup Luncheon [email protected] Halloween Party — Royal Canadian Legion, THE ANDREWS SISTERS (The DEARLIES) KIM BISHOP Minas 11am–1pm • Homemade soups, assorted Berwick 5pm • Dress in your best Halloween attire And RUTH MANNING PLUS. ReWind, DanceTime, Rosie TIX: desserts. Everyone welcome. free will offering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 and perhaps win a prize. TIX: Party is free. Food the Riveter and more! TIX: $30 Members, $25 @ INFO: 902-385-2550 Devour! The Food Film Fest: October 23–28. See $8 - Drinks various $, Music Pass the Hat. INFO: Kings County Museum, 37 Cornwallis Street, Kentville — Three Rivers Community Centre, Turkey Supper article pg ___. For complete list of events see 902-538-9340 / [email protected] INFO: 902-678-6237 / [email protected] Torbrook 4:30–6pm TIX: • Take out available. devourfest.com. Dance: Boothill — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor INFO: — $12 general, $6 under 12 902-765-3049 / Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Gift Sale 7–11pm • Ages 19+ TIX: $5 pp INFO: 902-798-0888 What’s Happening continued on page 14.

WEEKLY EVENTS

PLEASE NOTE: Event information may change Chase the Ace — Curling Club, Middleton World Meditation Hour — Every 3rd Sunday of the Celebrate Recovery — New Hope Wesleyan without notice. 6:30–8pm • Draw at 8pm. Enjoy playing games month, 4:30–5:30pm (Next: Oct 21). Manning Church, Kentville 7–9:30pm. A faith based in the dining hall. TIX: 3 tickets for $5. INFO: Memorial Chapel (lower level), Acadia University, 12- Step program for anyone who needs help THURSDAYS 902-825-2695 / [email protected] Wolfville. INFO: [email protected] with hurts, habits & hangups. TIX: no charge The Hantsport Seniors & Elders Club “Drop-in” Boardgame Night — C@P Lab, Wolfville Public Bingo — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor INFO: 902-678-2222 — St. Andrews Church Hall, Hantsport 1–4pm. Library, 7pm. Ages 12+ FEE: no charge INFO: 7:30–10pm. Mini game 7:30pm, regular The Dukes Of Kent – Barbershop Harmony Chorus INFO: Games; tea-break at 3pm. All ages! 902-790-4536 / [email protected] games 7:45pm. TIX: Basic card booklet — Bethany Memorial Baptist Church, rear of 902-352-2085 / [email protected] Tremont Board Game Café — Tremont Hall, $25, extras available. INFO: 902-798-0888 / building, North Kentville 7pm. Men of all ages In the Round Knitting Group — Gaspereau Valley 738 Tremont Mtn Rd. 7–9:30pm • 1st and [email protected] are invited to come sing with us. INFO: Chris, Fibres 1–4:30pm. Also Tuesdays 6–9pm. Bring 3rd Fri. (Next: Oct 19). Games in a friendly 902-678-8865 / [email protected] your knitting, rug hooking, spinning, or felting. environment. No charge. INFO: 902-765-4326. MONDAYS Card Game — Fire Hall, Vaughans 7pm. 50/50 INFO: 902-542-2656 / gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca Greenwich Jammers — Greenwich Toddler Tonics — Kings County Family Resource draw and light lunch. TIX: $2 to play INFO: Tapestry: Women’s Cancer Support Group — Community Hall, 7–9:30pm. All Welcome. Centre, Kentville 9:30–11am. Fun for parents [email protected] We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month (Next: INFO: TIX: $2 INFO: Bill/Vera, 902-542-0501 / and children. No charge. 902-678-5760 / Valley Voices — Female a cappella show chorus INFO: Nov 8). Please call for time/location. Dorothy, [email protected] [email protected] rehearses 8–9:30pm, Kentville Baptist Church 902-538-3374 / Pat, 902-678-9100 / Margot, Friday Night Jam — Royal Canadian Legion, Little Makers — Makers, Windsor 10–11am. CE Centre. Women of any age welcome. 902-542-1466 / [email protected] Wolfville, 7–10pm. INFO: 902-542-5869 / Activities will vary. For parents and preschoolers. INFO: valleyvoices.org Open Studio — Avon River Heritage Museum, TIX: [email protected] no charge for members, $10 per adult-child Cribbage — Berwick Legion, 7pm. FEE: $10 per Newport Landing 2–5pm. Bring a project INFO: Chase the Ace — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor pair for non-members 902-472-2600 / player INFO: 902-538-5815 and join in the conversation! TIX: no charge 6:30–8:45pm • Cut off for ticket purchase is [email protected] Village Dancing — Wolfville Curling Rink INFO: 902-757-1718 / [email protected] 8:30pm, draw at 8:45pm. INFO: 902-798-0888 / Low Impact Exercise Class — Christian Fellowship (upstairs) 7:30–8:30pm Beginner / 8:30–10pm Taekwondo — Baptist Church, North Alton 6:30pm [email protected] Centre, Wilmot 11am–12pm. M-W-F. No charge. Advanced. Traditional style circle and line (kids 4–14), 7:30pm (adult). Also Tuesdays. INFO: Wendy, 902-765-0135 dancing from the Balkans & Middle East. No Exercise, self defense, respect, listening skills, SATURDAYS Windsor Game Night — Library, Windsor 6pm. partner needed. Expert instruction. New dancers TIX: focus, self discipline and confidence. no Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, Board game group. FEE: no charge INFO: welcome. FEE: $7, $5 students INFO: David, INFO: October charge to try a class 902-670-8714 / Elm Ave., Wolfville 8:30am–1pm. meetup.com/valleygames / [email protected] 902-690-7897 [email protected] 27 Theme: Devour! The Grills at the Market. Toastmasters — Eastern Kings Memorial Health Scottish Country Dance — Kings Riverside GriefShare — New Hope Wesleyan Church, INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Centre, Wolfville 6:30–8:30pm. Improve your Court, Kentville 7:30–9:30pm. Until Nov Kentville 7–9pm. Help and encouragement after Berwick Community Market — Legion, 232 communication and leadership skills in a fun 27. FEE: $6/night or $60/14-week term. TIX: INFO: the death of a loved one. no charge Main St., Berwick 9am–1pm, year round. supportive setting. Visitors ALWAYS welcome. ½ price for students INFO:902-542-5320 / 902-670-9288 / [email protected] Local producers and artisans! INFO: Chris, INFO: wolfvilletoastmasters.com [email protected] NonDuality Meetup — Manning Memorial 902-538-5815 / [email protected] East Kings Chess Club — Library (upstairs), Board Game Night — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville Chapel, Wolfville 7pm–9pm. Every other Flying Squirrel Adventures — Kentville Ravine, Wolfville 6:30–9pm. Bring your own set, board, 8pm–12am TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-0059 / Thursday. Non-denominational discussion of 9:45am–12:15pm. Third Sat. of the month, year and clock if you can. All levels/ages. INFO: Ian [email protected] life and our place in the scheme of things. 19+ round (Next: Oct 20). Learn about nature through Anderson, [email protected] / 902-678-8009 FEE: no charge INFO: [email protected] games, activities, challenges, presentations, Darts — Berwick Legion, 7pm. Mixed doubles, WEDNESDAYS Music Jam — Community Hall, Cambridge workshops and more! All ages. FEE: no charge draw for partner, round robin format. FEE: $3 Coffee Time — Community Hall, Greenwich Station 7–10pm. TIX: $2 INFO: 902-538-9957 / INFO: Facebook: Flying Squirrel Adventures INFO: 902-538-5815 9:30–11am. Join us for coffee/tea and a muffin. [email protected] Drop in and Drum! — Baptist Church, Wolfville Kings Community Concert Band — Bishop TIX: donation INFO: Darlene, 902-542-3498 Cardio Kickboxing — Baptist Church, North Alton 1–2:30pm. First Saturday of the month Hall, Greenwich 7:15pm. Under the direction / [email protected] / Bev, 8:30–9:30pm. Also Tuesdays. Adult class to (Next: Nov 3). W/Bruno Allard. Learn to play the of Holly Lohnes. Particularly looking for new 902-542-7412 improve coordination, cardiovascular fitness, djembe. Drums provided. FEE: $5–$10 (pay trumpet, trombone and sax players. INFO: Sarah, Gaeilge sa Ghleann – Irish in the Valley — etc. TIX: no charge for 1st week of classes INFO: what you can) INFO: [email protected] / [email protected] Middleton & Annapolis Royal, alternating, 10am. 902-670-8714 / [email protected] facebook: Djembes and Duns Wolfville Learn to speak Irish Gaeilge! All levels welcome. CHASE the ACE — Royal Canadian Legion, Branch TUESDAYS INFO: [email protected] / Facebook: FRIDAYS #098, Kingston. Starting Sept. 8, Tickets available County Crafters — Kings County Family Resource Gaeilge sa Ghleann Playful Pals Playgroup — THREE LOCATIONS: during bar hours & every Saturday, 1–3pm at the Centre, Kentville 9:30–11:30am. Crafting for Kentville Farmers’ Market — 38 Cornwallis St, FEE: INFO: Recreation Centre, Wolfville / Fire Hall, R.C.L. until winning JACKPOT number is drawn. adults. Childcare available. no charge Kentville 10am–2pm. Fresh farm products, Waterville / New Beginnings Center, Greenwood, Draw at 3:30pm. TIX: 4 for $5. Must be over age 902-678-5760 / [email protected] bread, honey, maple syrup, cheese, hot 9:30–11:30am. Parent-child interaction. 19 to purchase. INFO: [email protected] Caregiver & Baby Yoga (non- mobile) — lunch food, local crafts and household TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / FEE: Valley Game Night — Gametronics, New FitYoga, Windsor 10:30–11:30am. goods. INFO: [email protected] / INFO: [email protected] Minas 6pm. Board game/card game group. $14 drop in. Class passes available kentvillefarmersmarket.ca Low Impact Exercise Program — Christian Yu Gi Oh – Thursdays, 6pm. Magic: The facebook.com/FitYogaWindsorNS Wolfville Farm Market — Farmers Market, Fellowship Centre, Wilmot. Every M–W–F, Gathering – Fridays, 6pm FEE: no charge Qigong — Acadia Library, Wolfville 11:30am–1pm. Wolfville 4:30–7pm. Live music, 10+ 11am–12pm. Geared for seniors, but open to INFO: facebook.com/GameTronics Jack Risk will lead you through gentle vendors, Market Suppers. Oct 24 Theme: TIX: INFO: everyone. no charge 902-765-0135 / but powerful movements. TIX: no charge Breakfast for Dinner at the Market. [email protected] SUNDAYS INFO: jackrisk.ca INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Lunchtime Learning —Patterson Hall, Room 107, Group Meditation — Bishop Hall, Greenwich. Rug Hooking in Kentville — Kentville Lower Chase The Ace — Lions Club, 36 Elm Ave., 24 University Ave, Wolfville 12–1pm. Oct 19: 10:30am–noon. Sitting meditation, discussion Recreation Centre (354 Main Street), 1–3pm. If Wolfville 5–8:15pm. Draw shortly after 8pm. Strengthening the Primary Health Care and tea. Bring your own cushion if you prefer. you are a rug hooker or want to learn, join us for INFO: 902-542-4508 System w/Jen Kelday. Oct 26: Why Electric FEE: Wheelchair accessible. no charge. Donations social hooking! Tea/coffee available, $5 drop in TV Bingo — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor FEE: Cars Win! w/Michael Shaw no charge accepted. INFO: 902-798-2958 / 902-670-1006 / fee. INFO: Mona, [email protected] / 6–7pm. ALSO Thursdays. TIX: Books INFO: openacadia.ca [email protected] Lynn, [email protected] / 902-692-8118 available at bar. INFO: 902-798-0888 / Chase The Ace & Supper — Royal Canadian Legion, Market & Cafe — Black River Community, 989 Toastmasters — Birchall Training Centre, 14 Wing [email protected] Berwick 5–7pm • Downstairs; use back door. Deep Hollow Rd., 11am–1:30pm, March–Dec. Greenwood 6:30pm. Learn communication and Pool — Legion, Berwick 7pm. Round robin TIX: Cash bar. 19+ Tickets 3 for $5. Supper $8. Local produce, painting, pickles, baked goods, leadership skills in a fast-paced, fun setting. TIX: format. FEE: $3 to play INFO: 902-538-5815 / INFO: Dessert $2. 902-538-5815 handmade crafts, and more! TIX: $7 for lunch no charge INFO: annapolisvalley.easy-speak.org / [email protected] INFO: Reta, 902-542-1552 [email protected] October 18 – November 1, 2018 | 13 Send your events to Brought to you by [email protected] WHAT'S HAPPENING OCTOBER 18 – NOVEMBER 1, 2018

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 (cont'd) Spooks & Sparkles Bellydance Show — Evergreen ALSO Nov 1, 1–3pm & 5–8pm • New donors Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10pm • A night of colorful welcome. Make your appointment at blood.ca Millet & Hunt Hallowe’en Party — Royal Canadian @ THE LIBRARY entertainment. Family-friendly. Circle of Sisters, TIX: no charge INFO: 1-888-2-DONATE Legion, Canning 8:30pm–12:30am • 19+ Costumes Sacha Begg, Jessica Best-Smith & Angela and — Al Whittle welcome. Music by Millet & Hunt. TIX: $5 INFO: Fundy Cinema screens THE RIDER For complete list of library events: valleylibrary.ca more. TIX: $12 at the door INFO: 902-825-6617 / Theatre, 7pm • After suffering a near fatal head injury, 902-582-7246 All events are no charge/no registration unless [email protected] a young cowboy undertakes a search for new identity otherwise stated. — The Barn, Old SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Comedy for Quality of Life Tour and what it means to be a man in the heartland of FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 Orchard Inn, Greenwich 8pm • Featuring Daryl America in Chloé Zhao’s deeply moving docudrama. Devour! The Food Film Fest: October 23–28. — Library, Windsor 10am–12pm. Also Oct 26 Makk, Eric Payne, Jay Malone. TIX: $20 @ Old TIX: $10 INFO: 902-542-1050 Fibre Ops See article pg ___. For complete list of events • Bring your own project. INFO: 902-798-5424 see devourfest.com. Orchard Inn, Henny Penny’s, Scotiabank (New Minas) Breakfast & Multi-Family Indoor Yard Sale — INFO: 902-690-5298 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 — Studio-Z, St James Anglican Church, Kentville 8am–12pm Halloween Dance — Falmouth Hall, Falmouth Acadia Cinema Cooperative AGM Busy Babies Storytime — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Wolfville 4:30pm • Shareholders are invited to hear • Breakfast upstairs (8am–10am), yard sale 9pm–1am • DJ Chris Rehberg. 19+ TIX: $10 Library, Port Williams 2:30–3pm. ALSO Oct 29 • For the annual report and vote on next year’s Board of in the lower hall. TIX: Breakfast $7 minimum INFO: 902-798-0396 / facebook.com/falmouthhall ages 0–2 and caregivers. INFO: 902-542-3005 Directors. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-3344 / INFO: 902-678-3123 / [email protected] Halloween dance — Fire Hall, Waterville 9pm–1am Preschool Pals — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, [email protected] Flea Market — Windermere Community Hall, Berwick • Dance with Dj. Prizes for best costume. TIX: $7.50 Port Williams 3–4pm. ALSO Oct 29 • For ages 2–5 and 8am–1pm • Fundraiser for Project Purr. Flea Market INFO: 902-670-4118 / [email protected] caregivers. INFO: 902-542-3005 items of good quality. Fun games with good prizes. Halloween Dance — Community Hall, St Croix 9pm– Games Night — Library, Windsor (back door) TIX: no charge INFO: [email protected] 1am • Halloween Dance +19 Years TIX: $4 INFO: LIVE THEATRE 6pm. Also Oct 29 • Board games for adults/teens. Crafter’s Fair — Lions Club, Kentville 9am–3pm 902-798-3413 / [email protected] INFO: 902-798-5424 — Clock Park, Wolfville Oct 18, INFO: 902-679-2367 / [email protected] Halloween Dance — Recreation & Culture Centre, Gravely Ghost Walks 7:30pm / Fort Edward National Historic Site, Windsor TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 Indoor Yard Sale and Bake Sale — South Alton Black Rock 9pm–12am • The Tony & Lenny Show. Age Oct 25, 7:30pm / Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport Oct Grandparent Group — Berwick and District Library, Community Center, Kentville 9am–2pm • TIX: no 19+. Cash Bar and canteen. TIX: $8 person or $15 29, 7:30pm / Cornwallis Inn, Kentville Oct 30, 7:30pm Berwick 10am–12pm • For grandparents helping raise charge INFO: 902-678-8013 / [email protected] couple INFO: 902-538-1259 / [email protected] / Clock Park, Wolfville Oct 31, 7:30pm • Jerome the grandkids. Coffee/tea and discussion of important Ticket Auction — Community Hall, Three Mile Plains GraveKeeper and his ghostly friends will inform and issues that relate to the role. TIX: no charge INFO: 9–10:30am • Windsor & District Lions Club are SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 entertain. TIX: $20 adults, $15 students/seniors 902-678-5760 / [email protected] holding a Ticket Auction. Draws Commence 10:30am. Devour! The Food Film Fest: October 23–28. See (includes HST & fees). Available via Ticketpro.ca & Story Time — Library, Kingston 10:30–11:30am. 50/50 Draw, Bake Table and Canteen. TIX: no charge article pg ___. For complete list of events see cash-only before walk. INFO: valleyghostwalks.com / ALSO Oct 30 • For preschool aged children and their INFO: [email protected] devourfest.com. Botanical Ecoprinting on Silk — Harriet Irving Facebook: Valley Ghost Walks parent/caregiver. INFO: 902-765-3631 Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club — Rte 221 & Dodge Botanical Gardens, Wolfville 10am–3:30pm • Learn — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville Oct 19, 7pm • Qigong Open Sessions — Vaughan Memorial Library, Rd., 10am • Registration begins 9:30am for walking Julie techniques for transferring natural plant pigments August Strindberg’s Miss Julie finds a new home in Wolfville 12–1pm. ALSO Oct 30 • Every Tuesday. TIX: at 10am. This is a 10km, 3C walk.(Potluck to follow) directly onto fabric. TIX: $100 includes all materials contemporary London, as Carrie Cracknell directs a no charge INFO: 902-680-0372 / [email protected] INFO: 902-765-0906 to make your own silk scarf. INFO: 902-323-0714 / cast including Vanessa Kirby (Princess Margaret in Network Knitting — Library, Kentville 12–2pm. Botanical Alchemy with Plant Dyes — Harriet TIX: ALSO Oct 30 • Bring your project. Tea is provided. Irving Botanical Gardens, Wolfville 10am–3:30pm [email protected] The Crown) and Eric Kofi Abrefa. $15 at the door — Royal Canadian Legion INFO: [email protected] INFO: 902-679-2544 • Learn about creating beautiful dye colours Frenchy Bag Day (upstairs), Canning 1–8pm • Frenchy Bag Day, — Fountain Performing Arts Lunch & Learn: Essential oils for health and from Nova Scotia’s native plants. TIX: $100 Shrek: The Musical Canning Legion upstairs. TIX: $5 for large Centre,Kings-Edgehill School, Windsor Oct 19, 7pm, wellness — Library, Windsor 12–1pm • Marlie Gotell, includes all materials INFO: 902-323-0714 / garbage bag INFO: 902-582-7246 (after 4pm) / Oct 20, 2pm & 7pm • Presented by Quick as a Wink wellness advocate, discusses how essential oils can [email protected] [email protected] Theatre Society. TIX: $20 adult, $16 student/senior, help with health and wellness. Bring a bagged lunch. Blomidon Hike — Provincial Park, Blomidon $12 child @ online, or Spoke & Note (Windsor), Box Registration is required. INFO: 902-798-5424 11am • Guided hike. Please pre-register. Meet Remember Me Walk and Barb’s Bench — Stronach Park , Kingston 1–3pm of Delights Bookshop (Wolfville). INFO: qaaw.ca Kindermusik — Library, Kingston 1–2pm. ALSO at lower parking lot at the end of Pereau Road. Commemoration • Please join us to raise awareness about Domestic — CentreStage Theatre (upstairs), Oct 30 • For preschool aged children and their Please arrive 10 minutes early. TIX: no charge Long Shore Tide Violence in our communities. TIX: no charge Kentville Oct 26, 27, Nov 2, 3 7pm, Oct 28, Nov parent/caregiver. INFO: 902-765-3631 INFO: [email protected] INFO: [email protected] 4, 2pm • By Allen Hume. The story of a family DIY Crafts — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Soup Luncheon — Community Center, — Forties Community Centre, dealing with the tides of change. TIX: $15 adult, Hantsport 3–4:30pm • Supplies & instruction sheet Lakeville 11:30am–1pm • Variety of soups Sauerkraut Supper New Ross 4–6pm • Sauerkraut, sweet pickled pork, $12 students/seniors, $5 children 12 and under. provided for a “do-it-yourself” craft. For ages 6–14 and desserts, presented by The Lakeville mashed potatoes, dessert. Serving starts 4:30pm. Reservations recommended. INFO: 902-678-8040 / (w/adult if under 10) INFO: 902-684-0103 Women’s Institute. TIX: free will offering Proudly part of Oktoberfest. Sponsored by Canadian centrestagetheatre.ca Creative Kids — Library, Kentville 3:30–4:30pm • INFO: [email protected] Heritage. TIX: $13 adult, $7 ages 5–12, $3 under Robinson Crusoe & Friday — Mermaid Imperial Crafts, games, stories, and lots of fun! Ages 6– 9. Rummage Sale — NSCC Campus, Middleton age 5 INFO: [email protected] Performing Arts Centre, Windsor Oct 28, 3pm • INFO: 902-679-2544 1–3pm • Rosemary Chapter IODE’s (Middleton) — United Suitable for ages 5+, Theatre for Young People Perfect annual fall rummage sale. TIX: no charge Fall Gospel Concert & Hymn Sing WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Baptist Church, Kentville 6:30–8pm • St. Joseph’s for family audiences Mermaid Theatre presents Axis INFO: [email protected] Babies & Books — Library, Windsor 10:30–11am. Music Ministry, Dukes of Kent (men’s chorus), Theatre’s production of Robinson Crusoe & Friday, by Ticket Auction — Windsor Forks District School, ALSO Oct 31 • For babies (0–24 mos.) and caregivers. Make Mine Country, and more! TIX: donation Colin Heath. TIX: General Admission $17.50 INFO: Windsor Forks 1pm • Viewing begins 11:30am. INFO: 902-798-5424 INFO: 902-678-3162 / [email protected] 902-798-5841 / [email protected] Auction begins at 1pm. TIX: no admission charge Wee Reads Storytime — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton — The Union Street, Berwick — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville Nov 2, 7pm INFO: [email protected] The Fortunate Ones Funny Girl & Area Library, Middleton 10:30–11:30am • For 8–11pm • Juno nominated, ECMA award winners, • Sheridan Smith stars as Fanny Brice in Michael Halloween Tea — Dykeland Lodge, Windsor children ages 0–5 and parent/caregiver. Registration The Fortunate Ones, a Newfoundland duo. TIX: $25 + Mayer’s stunning production of Funny Girl. TIX: $15 1:30–3pm • Music, food, and fun. Come dressed is required. INFO: 902-825-4835 tax INFO: 902-538-7787 / [email protected] at the door INFO: [email protected] up to be entered into a draw. TIX: $6 per person, Cozy Corner Storytime — Isabel & Roy Jodrey kids under 6 are free INFO: 902-798-8346 / MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30–11:30am. ALSO Oct 31 • Stories, rhymes, games and crafts. Ages 2–6 [email protected] Are Humans Smarter Than Insects? — K.C. Irving — Lions Club, Canning 1:30pm INFO: 45’s Card Party • Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 7:30–9pm • EXHIBITS and caregivers. 902-684-0103 50/50 tickets, prizes, and refreshments. TIX: $2 Dr. Jeremy McNeil will discuss a number of human — Harvest Gallery, Wolfville • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 INFO: Gladys Starratt 902-678-2030 / Eugene Arnaud Beghin innovations and activities and show how insects have New paintings. Arnaud Béghin studied painting Fun & Fables — Library, Windsor 10:30–11:30am. Thibideau 902-365-2345 TIX: INFO: evolved rather similar solutions. no charge and printmaking in Paris and Le Havre, France. ALSO Nov 1 • For ages 2–5 and caregivers. Expressive Cafe – Aphasia Nova Scotia — West 902-585-1916 / [email protected] Marrying Canadian artist Elizabeth Sircom, In 2013 Registration is required. INFO: 902-798-5424 Kings Memorial Health Centre, Berwick 2–4pm • he moved to Hantsport, Nova Scotia where he Creating Art — Berwick and District Library, Berwick Practice speech and language skills in a safe and TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 finds endless inspiration in his new landscape. 6:30–7:30pm • Ages 13 & up. This month’s project is: supportive setting, land socialize with families Soup Luncheon — United Baptist Church, Centreville INFO: [email protected] Painted Album Clock w/Derek Gaudet. Registration is living with aphasia. TIX: no charge INFO: Mike, 11:30am–1pm • Soup & Dessert luncheon sponsored [g]astronomy — Hardware Gallery, Kentville. required. INFO: 902-538-8060 902-698-9661 / [email protected] by church auxiliary of Baptist church. TIX: $8 INFO: Through Oct. 31 • This group exhibit explores the Open Studio Printmaker Diana Baldwin — Diana 902-678-1946 / [email protected] FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 various implications constellated by food in the — Library, Kingston Baldwin Printmaker, Port Williams 2–5pm. ALSO TURKEY SUPER — Wolfville Baptist Church 5:30pm Halloween Craft Time lives of humans. A true multi-media show, visitors 3:30–4:30pm Oct 28 • Drop by the studio of printmaker Diana • Turkey supper with all the fixings, apple crisp, ice • Ages 5–12. Registration is required. to [g]astronomy can expect painting, drawing, INFO: Baldwin. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-680-2432 / cream. Fundraiser for new church roof. TIX: $15 902-765-3631 sculpture, video, pottery, crochet and web art works. — Rosa M. Harvey [email protected] Adults, Children. under 12 free. INFO: 902-542-5524 Girl Power: Halloween Fun! INFO: hardwaregallery.ca Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 7–9pm Halloween House — Randall House Museum, Readapting Prehistory with David MacInnes • Wear Hey Hey Hali — Gallery Nineteen Nineteen, Wolfville 4pm, 6pm & 8pm. ALSO Oct 28, 2pm & — Kings County Museum, Kentville 8–9pm • The your best costume! For girls ages 10–14 years. 6025 Stanley St, Halifax. Through Oct 19 • Solo art INFO: 4pm • Spooky stories, fun and games! Halloween history of indigenous peoples in pre-historic Registration is required. 902-825-4835 show by painter Kelly Mitchelmore that celebrates treats and bbq goods for sale. TIX: $10 adult, $5 child Atlantic Canada-- Shaken and stirred with a new SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 the beauty of Halifax through over 20 new works. INFO: 902-542-9775 / [email protected] theory on adaptation to the environment by David Pumpkin Carving — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Opening Sept 20, 6–8:30pm. INFO: 902-454-0900 Turkey Supper — United Church, Aylesford 4:30– MacInnes TIX: donation INFO: 902-678-6237 / Library, Hantsport 10am–12pm • W/Cathy Dunbar. “Thundermaker” — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, 6:30pm • Turkey supper w/ homemade apple pie [email protected] All ages. Pumpkins provided, but must be picked Canning. Until Oct. 26 • Mi’kmaw artist Alan Syliboy’s for dessert. TIX: free will offering. Take outs $12. up and cleaned out ahead of time. Registration is The Thundermaker exhibit is a spectacular mixed- INFO: 902-847-9624 / aylesfordunited.com WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 required. TIX: no charge Annapolis RCMP Facebook Security — Royal media exhibit that became his children’s book of the Old School Halloween Bash and Ultimate Fear THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Canadian Legion, Middleton 10am–8pm • Protect same name. INFO: artscentre.ca/gallery-current Factor — Millville Community Hall, Aylesford 6–8pm — Rosa M. Harvey yourself online with safety tips and security Apple Bin Art Gallery — Valley Regional Hospital, Between the Covers Book Club • Fireside ghost stories, apple bobbing, snacks, and Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 6:30–8:30pm information while using Facebook. TIX: no charge Kentville • Affordable, original art created by Valley a costume contest. Ultimate Fear Factor Challenge • This month: “Witches of New York” by Ami McKay. TIX: INFO: 902-665-4481 / [email protected] artists. Part proceeds go towards hospital equipment (7pm) for interested children. Prizes! donation Next month: “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” INFO: Blood Donor Clinic — Fire Hall, Kentville 5–8pm. and Annapolis Valley health care programs. 902-840-1562 / [email protected] by Gail Honeyman. INFO: 902-825-4835 14 | October 18 – November 1, 2018 Acadia University | 15 University Ave, Wolfville. 902-542-2201 | Staffed Switchboard. 8:30am-4:30pm. At Acadia [email protected] – General Inquiries WHAT’S GROWING AT THE HARRIET IRVING BOTANICAL GARDENS: ARE HUMANS SMARTER THAN INSECTS? Melanie Priesnitz, Conservation Horticulturist orking in the garden for the last two Wdecades, I have encountered my fair share of insects. I have also encountered way more people who are afraid of insects than those who love them. Overall, insects tend to get a bad rap and I truly have no idea why. Is it because some of them hurt us or can even kill us? The US National Safety Council statistics tell us that we should be way more afraid of automobiles than insects. They report that Jeremy has been teaching for over forty the odds of dying from a wasp, hornet, or bee years, and alongside students and collabo- sting are 1 in 71,623, whereas the odds of rators, has published more than 180 papers dying in a car accident are 1 in 303. in international journals and more than ten book chapters. He has received numerous The fear of insects is not based in logic. national and international awards (including Perhaps humans think that we are better the Humboldt Prize), is a Fellow of the Royal than insects because we are so much bigger. Society of Canada, and has been named to I, however, was taught from a young age that the Order of Canada for his work in studying small is beautiful and I truly think it is. I could reproductive biology in insects and for his spend my entire day watching a colony of ants dedication to increasing public appreciation of go about their work in the garden if I allowed science. His latest accomplishment of interest myself the time. I love what ants represent, is his contribution to a book Let’s Talk Science how they work together with such coopera- for Kindergarten to Grade 3 students which tion, determination, and self-sacrifice for the will be translated into French, Spanish, and greater good. I find myself loath to put out ant Portuguese, and distributed widely throughout traps around my house as I worry about what school systems in the Americas. affect killing a colony will have on the ecosys- tem that is my garden and home. We are very pleased to be bringing Dr. Jeremy McNeil to Acadia University for a public talk One human who’s on my side is Dr. Jeremy as well as a biology seminar. Join us for the McNeil, biology professor and world-re- free public talk on Monday October 29 from nowned educator from Western University. 7:30pm – 9:00pm in the auditorium at the Jeremy is a fierce advocate for insects through K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre at his research and education. He was inspired Acadia University. During this lighthearted to begin educating others on the importance photographic presentation Jeremy will draw of insects through witnessing an event in his comparisons between humans and insects to own backyard. Over thirty years ago Jeremy highlight some of the common ground that we excitedly brought a hornworm caterpillar to share, such as paper making and solar panel meet his young neighbour. When he let the building. You will leave with a better under- child hold the insect, the boy, after investi- standing of the critical role that insects play gating it for a moment, squashed it. When on earth and will hopefully think twice in the asked why he killed the specimen of study, future before squashing the tiny crawling and the boy responded that his parents had told flying creatures that we share this planet with. him insects are bad. So as to avoid telling young children that their parents are wrong, Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens Jeremy decided to start working on changing Acadia University attitudes through education. botanicalgardens.acadiau.ca

LOCAL MUSICIAN GUY BREAU SKATES WITH HABS ALUMNI AT ACADIA CHARITY EVENT Submitted uy Breau is a local musician who gave up Ghis other dream at the age of 15. Thanks to a fundraiser for the No Time for That Anti Bullying Society (ntft.ca), Guy got his dream fulfilled: a chance to be on the ice with his idols The Montreal Canadiens!

Guy’s daughters Julie and Sophie Breau purchased the ticket at the silent auction in May and surprised Guy with it. “I’m so glad my Guy’s wife Sandi Marie attended the game, sister and I had the opportunity to fulfill one along with his sisters Ginie and Joci who of our Dad’s lifelong dreams to play with the flew from Montreal to support their brother. Montreal Canadiens! It was an amazing expe- His daughter Julie flew in from Toronto and rience for all of us,” Sophie says. The Montreal daughter Sophie and her husband Lee Corm- Canadiens alumni team faced Acadia alumni ier travelled from Shediac. Needless to say, on Saturday October 13 at the Acadia arena. Guy was thrilled!

AN ATLANTIC YOUNG ARTIST AT SUNDAY MUSIC IN THE GARDEN ROOM Janet Kirkconnell unday Music in the Garden Room on Octo- Sackville, NewBrunswick. This win gave him Sber 28 will bring an emerging artist to the the title of Atlantic Young Artist, and it is series, Halifax native Andrew Son, piano. Mu- under this designation that he appears in the sic is ostensibly on the sidelines for him, yet Garden Room. is the underlying home base of his life. While he is in his second year studying neuroscience In August 2018, also in Sackville, as winner at Dalhousie University, his minor is in music, of the Nova Scotia Provincial Music Festival, and he is the student of Lynn Stodola and Pe- he represented Nova Scotia at the National ter Allen. He is also a gifted violinist. In short: Music Festival. Here he won first prize in he excels brilliantly in all he does. the piano competition, and was also named second prize Grand Award Winner at the gala In 2015, Andrew represented Nova Scotia at concert of the nationals. the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers Association National Piano Competition in The Sunday Music in the Garden Room con- Vancouver, and will again represent Nova cert begins at 2pm at the K.C. Irving Environ- Scotia at this competition in 2019 in Winni- mental Science Centre on University Avenue peg as the winner of the Advanced Class of on the Acadia University campus in Wolfville. the Nova Scotia Registered Music Teachers Admission is free. For more detailed informa- Scholarship Competition in July, 2018, in tion visit artsacadia.acadiau.ca October 18 – November 1, 2018 | 15 GET THE CONFIDENT SMILE Kings Volunteer Resource Centre FREE WORKSHOPS - FALL 2018 YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED

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