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PO Box 1391 Almonte ON K0A 1A0 Phone: (613) 256–5081 Editor: Kris Riendeau [email protected] Layout and Design: Rob Riendeau [email protected] Advertising and Promotions: Kris Riendeau Phone: (613) 256–5081 [email protected] Hummble Thought Celia Bartello from Corkery Woods writes: Assistant Editor: While away in Eastern Europe from mid-May to the fi rst week Rona Fraser in June, my husband Tom and I visited the Schonbrunn Palace [email protected] He plants trees in Vienna and took a picture of us holding the May 08 issue of theHumm. Th e Palace was the summer residence of the Habsburg theHumm is a monthly arts, en- Kings and Queens. As you can see, theHumm continues to get to benefit another generation. tertainment and ideas newspaper around like the travelling Gnome. delivered free to businesses and — Caecilius Statius (220 BC–168 BC) Th anks for thinking of us, Celia and Tom! visitor attractions in Almonte, With the help of artist Hannah Crampton, the good folks Perth, Carleton Place, Westport, Arbour Day is not like other holidays. at Valley Design Co. are gearing up for Free Comic Book Pakenham, Carp, Arnprior, Lan- Each of those reposes on the past, Day — you’ll fi nd Superman reading theHumm on their ark, Smiths Falls, Burnstown, front window at 22 Lake Ave. East in Carleton Place! White Lake, Balderson, and Ot- tawa. Our mandate is to connect while Arbour Day proposes for the future. and promote people and events — Julius Sterling Morton (1832–1902) in the small towns and rural com- munities of the Ottawa Valley — where the arts fl ourish and enter- Valley Players and Fans Support Food Bank taining characters run amok! Th e Valley Players of Almonte would like to thank everyone who was involved with “Th e Almonte Radio Show” at the Old Town Submissions Hall in Almonte on February 26–28. In keeping with the theme of may be submitted by email or on the play, which took place during the depression era of the 1930s, disk. we chose to sponsor the Lanark County Food Bank. Th e response from our patrons was incredible. Not only did Deadline nd they bring food items, but with the donations received during our is the 22 of the month prior to dress rehearsal and the proceeds from our 50/50 draw, we were publication. able to make a $1000 donation to the food bank on their behalf. Th e Valley Players were delighted to present a cheque to Nadine Subscriptions Kennedy, Executive Director of the Lanark county Food Bank on cost $30 for 1 year (12 issues). Send a cheque with your name March 23. and address to: — Peter Meyer, president of the Valley Players of Almonte theHumm PO Box 1391 Almonte ON K0A 1A0.

Opinions and information pub- lished in theHumm in letters, press releases, or individual col- umns do not necessarily refl ect Free Comic Book Day the opinion of this newspaper. in Carleton Place! All writing, artwork, and photo- graphs published in theHumm Here’s a fun new event: Free sions Ladies Fashions, Th e Blos- are copyright to the author, or to Comic Book Day! Join the Car- som Shop, Valley Design, Bub- theHumm in the case where no leton Place BIA and Th e He- blebees, Carleton Place Winery, author is specifi ed. Reprinting roes Lounge on May 1, from CP Cinemas, Graham Shoes, any content without permission 11am–2pm, for a day that cel- and Read’s Book Shop. violates copyright and is prohib- ebrates comics, art, and literacy. Free Comic Book Day is ex- ited (and despicable!). Meet superheroes and collect pected to draw hundreds of peo- free comic books. It all starts at ple to downtown Carleton Place Thanks this month to: Th e Heroes Lounge, located at for the day. Children and adults the creators, cast and crew of the 152 Bridge Street in Carleton can meet some of their favorite Almonte Radio Show for an un- Place, where you can get your superheroes on the streets. Make forgettably fun experience; and bag, mission card and other it a family event! Dress as your to Sally and Robert for hosting surprise goodies. You will then favorite superhero, bring your us in Tucson (and Rona for hold- travel through the downtown, camera and take pictures, enjoy ing down the fort in Almonte)! visiting the following businesses: lunch. For more details contact Brush Strokes, Chez Rose, Good Food Company, Nancy’s Impres- or . 2 April 2010 www.thehumm.com Nora Brown — Super Mario on Acrylics Artist Trading CardCard

and Soul On a cold February after- a member of the Rideau Lakes recently by St. Lawrence Col-

noon, Nora Brown’s col- Artists Association in Westport, lege teacher Marg Grothier’s Humm our-drenched canvasses she teaches art classes, and she energetic approach to painting bring as much warmth to is one of the top selling artists at in acrylics. Nora fi nds her new the

Art… a bleak winter day as the Th e Gilded Corner. medium very compatible with cheerful fi replace glowing her creative style. “I try to let my in Th e Gilded Corner art Mario on Acrylics personality show in my work. and picture framing shop Brown’s favourite quote is by With acrylics I can create chaos in Smiths Falls. Brown’s racing car driver Mario Andret- and work quickly to establish vivid acrylic works feature ti: “If things seem under control, form, balance and structure.” prominently in the gallery you are not going fast enough.” Her use of intense, warm colour space of owner Amy Blair’s Gifted with an abundance of en- and bold simulated and actual by Sally Hansen ergy, she channels her exuberant textures further expresses her Following her own advice, in Gilded Corner (7 Russell Street vitality into productive activi- happy, excited, optimistic per- fi ve years Nora Brown would West, Smiths Falls, 284–2524) inviting shop at 7 Russell Street ties. “I come out of the gate run- sonality. like to be teaching art on cruise to bask in the warmth of Nora West, when we drop in to cap- ning,” she laughingly describes Th ere is no doubt that the dis- ships, be published in an art Brown’s brilliant abstract ture our Trading Card photo of herself, and her family agrees. cipline of eleven years of studying magazine, and have completed acrylics. Her spontaneous this month’s featured artist. Her daughter has been known and working in watercolours and her Certifi cate of Fine Arts. My outpourings of creativity re- It is easy to see why Brown’s to complain about her mother’s coloured pencils enables her to guess is that she will achieve all veal an indefatigable joie de paintings “fl y off the walls as fast early morning enthusiasm; the paint rapidly and spontaneously three of these goals. vivre guaranteed to revive your as I can put them up,” according sound of a roto-tiller at dawn with such success. She confesses On July 10 and 11, Brown will flagging spirits on the very to Blair. Th e large, bold paintings can certainly disrupt a teenager’s to working occasionally in col- be participating in the 13th annu- toughest of days. Nora can be are executed in deep, vibrant sleep. oured pencil to slow herself down al Perth Art on the Lawn Show reached at 283–7824, by email earth tones. Many of the ab- So most mornings Nora grabs and concentrate on structure. and Sale, one of the most popu- at , or by stracts are deliciously textured; an early cup of coff ee and heads Her drawing skills are evident in lar shows of the area’s summer visiting . they kindle warm emotions and into her studio at her beautifully all her representational pieces, season. What started as a small evoke pleasurable thoughts. renovated home on the edge of and her more recent forays into group of friends of Joy McLena- abstract works reveal a wonder- ghan displaying their ful talent for composition. If you art has grown as a trib- can judge personality from a can- ute to her memory and vas, Brown merits exploration as as a contribution to the a closer acquaintance. Perth Great War Me- Her high energy level also morial Hospital Foun- translates into community par- dation. Th is year over ticipation. Nora helped organize thirty members of the a Colour the Canal art exhibit Rideau Lakes Artists’ th and sale during the 175 an- Association will present niversary of the Rideau Canal. artwork portraying During March break she teaches many local landscapes, a children’s art workshop at Th e sparkling fl orals, and im- Gilded Corner with owner Amy agination unleashed in Blair. She has volunteered as an watercolour, acrylic, oil, art teacher at the local school, pastel and pencil, as well and taught watercolour classes as pottery, quilting, iron to beginners for two years. works and wood carv- Very much a pragmatist, she ings. Th e show will be off ers some “lessons learned” for open from 10am–5pm new artists: (1) don’t waste mon- both days. Mark your About twelve years ago at the Big Rideau Lake near Smiths ey on manicures; (2) don’t try to calendars now to enjoy Shawville Fair in Québec, Brown Falls. By the time the rest of the paint what sells — it will stunt the festive atmosphere fell in love with a painting of an family is up and about, she usu- your development; (3) discipline at 3054 Rideau Ferry old orange tractor rusting in the ally has another canvas ready for yourself by dedicating time each Road in Perth. For more snow. In typical Nora fashion, their inspection. “Th ere’s not a day to paint; (4) reinvent yourself information visit She signed up for watercolour “and I use it to my advantage.” explore, challenge yourself; and or call 928–3041. classes at St. Lawrence College After over a decade as a wa- (5) set goals and work towards Don’t wait for sum- and began to paint. Today she is tercolourist, Brown was inspired them. mer to drop in at The

EMPTY BOWLS 2010 40th40th AnniversaryAnniversary FOODSMITHS PLANS AHEAD FOR WILSON STREET EarthEarth DayDay UPGRADES AprilApril 22,22, 22010010 Construction on Wilson Street from Highway #7 to Foster Street is expected to begin April through to November. Traffic detours will be set-up and Wilson Street will be reduced to one lane running The Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser at southeast from Highway #7. Foodsmiths will be held Saturday, April Foodsmiths has developed an 17th, 2010, from 11am to 2pm. This year access map to help customers find STORE HOURS 106 Wilson St. West the event will support Feed the Children the most convenient method of Mon-Tues 8:00 - 6:00 Perth, Ontario Haiti Meal Program. Foodsmiths will Visit Foodsmiths for Earth Day entering and exiting the store. A Wed-Thurs 8:00 - 8:00 613.267.5409 serve a delicious Carribean Stew! 1-877-FOODIES specials, product demos and copy of the map is located on our Friday 8:00 - 9:00 Saturday 8:00 - 6:00 (1.877.366.3437) www.emptybowls.ca draws - April 15th to 29th website at www.foodsmiths.com. www.foodsmiths.com www.foodsmiths.com Sunday 9:00 - 5:00 www.thehumm.com April 2010 3 Artist Trading CardCard Feeding the Children WHO Nora Brown Th e annual Empty Bowls Fun- draiser at Foodsmiths will be WHAT Painter held Saturday, April 17, from WHERE Home studio, Big Rideau Lake, 283–7824, 11am–2pm. Th is year the event , ; will support the “Free the Chil- The Gilded Corner, 7 Russell St. W., Smiths Falls, dren & Feed the Children” of 284–2524 Haiti Meal Program. While education is the main WHEN July 10 & 11, 10AM–5PM; 13th Annual Art on the Lawn Sale, 3054 Rideau Ferry Road, Perth, focus of Free Th e Children’s pro- , 928–3041 gramming, they also strive to en- sure that any barriers preventing WHY “Each canvas is a new expression of my personality.” students from attending school are broken down. One of the main factors aff ecting children’s attendance at school is lack of From left, Sheridan students Allison Summers and Lana Filippone, food. If children are malnour- and Perth potters Anne Chambers, Jackie Seaton and Rita Redner Need ‘em… need ‘em… got ‘em… ished, underweight or ill as a re- created hand-made Empty Bowls. They were fi red over the winter sult of insuffi cient nutrients, they by Jackie and will be available for donations at the Empty Bowls Clip and save the Artist Trading Card! do not have the energy or con- events in April (Foodsmiths on April 17, the Festival of the Maples centration required for school. on April 24, and Riverguild Fine Crafts in Perth year-round). In the aftermath of the Haiti earthquakes, food security is 2010 Empty Bowls Fundraiser. Foodbank, YAK Youth Centre one of the community’s most Customers can purchase their and Food for Th ought Breakfast pressing concerns. With loss of hand-crafted pottery bowl for and Snack programs in Lanark livelihoods and insuffi cient local a $20 donation and fi ll it with County Schools. production, many community a hearty Caribbean Stew. Pro- Foodsmiths is located at members are left unable to pro- ceeds from the sale of all bowls 106 Wilson Street West in Perth. vide food for their families. will go toward this program, as For more information please Foodsmiths and Empty Bowls well as to local programs ad- call 1–877–366–3437 or visit will support this program at the ministered by Perth & District . A Big Day in Perth! Spring is here, and there is a lot authors David Mulholland and our darkest moments is with a happening in Perth to celebrate Ralph Willsey. Mulholland is the smile on our lips.”) Please drop the new season. author of Duel and McNab, both by and say hello! Saturday, April 24 marks the acclaimed novels of historical Don’t forget to stop in at Riv- peak day of the 34th annual Fes- fi ction; and Willsey is the author erguild (51 Gore St. E.), which tival of the Maples! Th e grand and photographer of Th is Fair is hosting the Empty Bowls fi nale to the month-long ma- Town: Perth in Photographs, a fundraiser for local food pro- ple celebration begins with a wonderful coff ee table book that grams. Make a donation for the pancake breakfast put on by “celebrates the visual pleasures hand-crafted stoneware bowl the Jaycees at the Legion from of Eastern Ontario’s resort land- fi lled with gourmet soup by local 7–11am. After that, you’ll want mark as Perth takes its place in chefs. Eat the soup and keep the to head back downtown to enjoy the 21st century.” bowl! For more information visit the maple awards, live musical Ahem... I hope to have a . entertainment, displays of maple booth nearby, where I will be And while you’re at it, skip syrup production, the petting signing and selling copies of my on down to the Perth Museum zoo, and sample some delicious fi rst novel, Th e Nothing Waltz. for the Pioneer Maple Festival. maple and taff y products. 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4 April 2010 www.thehumm.com Fiddler’s Friends Food, Wine, Friends & Fun! Th e Lanark County Th erapeutic Showcase Concert Riding Program is celebrating their 24th anniversary and host- If you are a fan of rollicking good, old time Ottawa Valley or ing their 3rd annual For a Taste Celtic music, then Almonte’s Old Town Hall is the place to be on of the Valley: Food and Wine Sunday, May 2 from 1–4pm. Gala, on Monday, May 3. You Th e Fiddler’s Friends concert features performances by recent will be treated to your choice of Danny O’Connell Award recipients — young fi ddlers nominated fi ne food from many of the area’s by the Ottawa Traditional Fiddling and Folk Art Society, the Irish best restaurants and caterers, as Society of the National Capital Region, or the Renfrew County well as local and imported beer Fiddlers Association. Th ese talented young musicians, some of and fi ne wine. them dancers as well, bring the vigour, vitality, poise and expertise Last year’s Gala was a huge that one would normally expect only from seasoned veterans. success, with over two hundred As a counterpoint to the youthful award winners, the event will people sampling the culinary de- also feature mature groups with proven audience appeal. Th e Bar- lights of top chefs from the Ot- ley Shakers and Th e Monday Night Fiddlers are fi ddle afi cionados tawa Valley. Th e food is comple- with a wide range of experience and depth of commitment and mented by wine and beer, served they bring to life old favourites and innovative arrangements alike. to you by experts who can ex- Traditions will be honoured with the stylings of Ontario and plain the diff erent selections and Québec contest fi nalists, step and fi ddle judges, respected record- help you to choose. Gala goers The 3rd annual For a Taste of the Valley Food and Wine ing artists, and teachers. Scottish, Irish, French Canadian and purchase $1 coupons, and each other European infl uences on the traditional music of the Ottawa vendor will price their samples Gala fundraiser for Therapeutic Riding will take place on Valley will be in evidence throughout the afternoon. A highlight between $1 and $4, so that you Monday, May 3 at the Almonte Civitan Hall of the showcase is sure to be the performance of respected and have the opportunity to try many multi-talented musician and instructor Denis Lanctot. diff erent appetizers, main cours- Th e Riding Program is in its at Cedar Rock Farm on Rathwell When you have performers such as Kyle Felhaver, Ellen Daly, es and desserts. 24th year of providing benefi cial Road in Perth. Elly Wedge, Amy Felhaber, Terri-Lynn Mahusky, John Mitchell, Between the main course and therapy, rehabilitation and recre- For a Taste of the Valley runs Alexis MacIsaac, Matt Pepin, Tom Brennan and Fusion, and add dessert, you can place bids in the ation, where horses are the help- from 6–9:30pm, at Almonte’s to that delectable light refreshments from Jason and Julie Moff att silent auction. All of the items ing partners! Th e riding season Civitan Hall. Tickets are $10 each of Foodies Fine Foods, you are sure to have a good time. are donated by local artists, ar- is about to begin, and organizers or $50 for a table of six and are Tickets are $15 each and available at Couples’ Corner and Th e tisans, businesses, and individu- are looking for volunteers to as- available at Th e Miller’s Tale in Miller’s Tale (256–9090). als, with the proceeds going to sist with lessons. Th e spring ses- Almonte, Shadowfax in Perth, or Proceeds support traditional fi ddling via the Community the Riding Program. Th e auction sion starts in mid-April. Lessons at 103 Judson Street in Carleton Foundation of Ottawa. Details of the Danny O’Connell Memorial includes original paintings and take place in Almonte at Hunt- Place. Come out with your friends Award may be obtained at 236–1616 or . Th is photographs, gift certifi cates ingford Farm on Dwyer Hill Road and treat yourself to a delicious event is sponsored by ScotiaMcleod/Colleen O’Connell-Camp- for hotels and bed & breakfasts, and at Cedar Rock Farm in Perth. evening. For more information, bell, CFP, CIM, CDFA Wealth Advisor. For general information pottery, stained glass, and many A volunteer training clinic will be call 257–7121, ext. 236, or see about this event please call 256–3786. other items. held on Tuesday, April 12, at 6pm, .

www.thehumm.com April 2010 5 The Month of Maying A Musical Bouquet in Perth What do you get when you artfully place choirs will celebrate the anniversaries of two choirs, several talented instrumental two composers with anthems by Samuel soloists and an assortment of ensembles Sebastien Wesley (1810–1876) and the within the musical “vase” of St. Paul’s beautiful Adagio by Samuel Barber (1910– United Church in Perth? A “Musical 1981), a choral transcription of his Adagio Bouquet” of course! Now is the Month of for Strings on the text of the Agnus Dei. Maying is the annual spring musical of- Th e magnifi cent pipe/digital organ at fering by the folks at St. Paul’s, joined by St. Paul’s will accompany two fi ne instru- their musical colleagues in the St. James mentalists. Richard Hoenich, formerly Anglican Church Senior Choir. Concert- Principal Bassoonist with the Montreal goers were treated to a performance Symphony Orchestra, will perform some of the Brahms “German Requiem” last Mozart with St. Paul’s Director of Music spring, and this year’s concert promises Brad Mills. Local alto saxophonist Steve to be every bit as enjoyable. Clark will play Dance of the Blessed Spirits “Now is the Month of Maying” refer- by Gluck. ences the Th omas Morley madrigal that Several other musicians and ensem- will be sung by the combined choirs in a bles affi liated with St. Paul’s will be on the set of three madrigals that will also in- program. Th e Spirit Band will lend a more clude works by Gibbons and Wilbye. Th e contemporary dash of colour to the bou- quet with River by Pat- tison and Th e Greatest of Th ese by well-known sacred composer Lin- nea Good. Th e St. Paul’s Handbell Choir will ring forth some spiritu- als and American folk melodies and classical guitarist Conlan Flynn will play his arrange- ment of Nature Boy. Th e concert is Sun- day, May 2, 7:30pm, at St. Paul’s United Peter Woodwark rehearses the choir at St. James Church in Perth. Tick- Anglican Church in Perth in preparation for the ets are $10 each or $20 annual spring concert, which will also feature the for a family, available choir of St. Paul’s United Church and guest musicians at the door. Music’s Saving Grace I’ll never forget the fi rst time I ever heard of leaving and recovering from an abusive of a little known group (at the time) relationship can be eased somewhat by ex- called Th e Dixie Chicks. Dennis Franz pressing yourself through music. Whether of NYPD Blue fame played Earl in one you’re singing along or composing your of their videos (one well versed in the own lyrics, relating to your feelings through use of dark comedy), which saw Wanda song can be very powerful. and Mary Ann put an end to domestic Th ere is a long list of hits and hidden violence in a seriously fi nal way. While it gems that work wonders for helping you was a dramatization meant for entertain- to not feel alone if you’re dealing with is- ment purposes, the song and video also sues of abuse and domestic violence. Visit served to shine a pretty bright light on (the home page for this site is ac- We often hear the media and critics tually loaded with eff ective resources for focus on all the violent, woman-hating dealing with all aspects of abuse) or try songs out there (unfortunately yes, there as are too many of these to even begin to a starting point. Let’s not forget that you list). But the fl ip side is that there are just can also try your hand at writing your as many powerful songs and artists out own songs! there who use music as a tool to work Some of these songs are incredibly towards ending violence against women powerful and can trigger emotional dis- and abuse in all its forms. tress if you are struggling to cope with a In fact, a lot of musicians have used diffi cult situation. Lanark County Inter- music as a way to bring attention to is- val House provides extensive support for sues we are often uncomfortable talking children, youth and women. All the serv- about. From Pearl Jam to Shania Twain, ices are free and confi dential, and you do from Tina Turner and Aerosmith to not need to be a resident of the shelter to Christina Aguilera and Stevie Wonder, access the services. LCIH also provides many a musical superstar has taken on shelter and support for women and their the task of sharing a message about the children who have experienced physical, negative consequences of abuse. sexual, emotional, or fi nancial abuse. Call For some musicians, it’s even been a 257–5960 or 1–800–267–7946 24-hours therapeutic way of dealing with their own a day for any of our services. abuse. Th e diffi cult and often painful task —Sarah Bingham 6 April 2010 www.thehumm.com CP Environmental Fair Carleton Place Farmers’ Th e Carleton Place Environ- event will be held at the Carle- help of the local RONA store. Market 2010 Events mental Advisory Committee ton Place arena and will feature In addition to the upstairs are- Th e Carleton Place Farmers’ Market is proud to announce its (CPEAC) is holding its second local businesses, community na location, this year’s fair will Special Events Calendar for 2010. “Diane Sheets, our Events Co- annual Environmental Fair on groups and service providers include a tented area outside ordinator, did an excellent job last year and we’re happy that she April 24 from 9am–3pm. Th e that have something “green” to where people can bring items to has continued in this position in 2010,” says Scott Dunlop, Presi- off er the residents of Carleton recycle, take a look at a hybrid dent of the Farmers’ Market.” Th is year’s events include the fi rst Place and the surrounding area. vehicle from Carleton Ford, and Gigantic Garage Sale (May 15), the Grand Opening (June 19), Do a little green shopping, fi nd see what the Transit Commit- the Strawberry Festival (July 17), the Corn Festival (August 21), out why eco-friendly cleaners tee has been up to. RONA will the 2nd annual Chili Cook-Off (September 11), and the Harvest are so important, or grab a fair be providing the opportunity Festival (October 2). trade organic coff ee and lis- for residents to bring in their “We are currently looking for businesses or homeowners that ten to the Worm Lady explain old paint, which will be turned would like to participate in the Gigantic Garage Sale on May 15. the importance of composting! into new paint. Th ey will also ac- Proceeds from this event will be split between supporting farm- Th e Carleton Place Urban For- cept used batteries and compact ers’ market activities and a donation to the Carleton Place and est River Corridor Committee fl uorescent light bulbs, both District Hospital,” added Scott. “In addition to monthly events, (CPUFRCC) will be there to of which contain mercury and we are hoping to attract new vendors as well as provide local answer your tree questions and other heavy metals, and should musicians with a venue. As we did last year, we will provide a provide information on impor- therefore not be placed in the location for community groups to promote their programs and tant local topics, including the garbage. Twenty-Twelve Elec- activities free of charge at the farmers’ market.” For more infor- Emerald Ash Borer. Buy a ticket tronics Recycling Inc. will also mation about the Farmers’ Market, please contact Diane Sheets and enter to win a backyard ce- be accepting old electronic com- at 256–6117 or Scott Dunlop at 253–3561. Bring your old paint, used dar composter or a rain barrel. ponents, including computers, compact fl uorescent More than twenty vendors will printers, TVs and fax machines. bulbs, batteries and be there to serve you. It should be a great opportunity electronic components to Following the success of last for people to do a little spring the CP Environmental Fair! year’s event, the CPEAC decided cleaning — the green way! to expand, and so enlisted the Climate Change Expert to Speak in Perth Gary Nielsen, one of the leading everyone, and the impact of cli- wick, then took several years to experts on climate change, will be matic variation may be crucial for travel, working in forestry and in Perth on Th ursday, April 15 to some people such as maple syrup generally exploring the world, speak about the possible impact producers and others who make until fi nally settling in eastern of climate change on the trees their living from the forest. Ontario to work in forest man- and forests of eastern Ontario. He Gary is Climate Change agement and stewardship. will talk about the role of natural Project Coordinator for the Gary and his wife Cathy own systems in mitigating the eff ects Ontario Ministry of Natural a two hundred-acre woodlot on of change, and what woodlot Resources and will be speaking Charleston Lake and have dab- owners can do themselves. at the Perth & District Indoor bled in forest businesses such as Th e Community Stewardship Swimming Pool meeting room Christmas trees, maple syrup, Council of Lanark County and at Wilson Street and Sunset and shiitake mushrooms. Gary the Eastern Ontario Certifi ed Boulevard at 6:30pm on Th urs- is a birder, a hunter, and an avid Forest Owners have invited Mr. day, April 15. telemark skier. Nielsen to town because climate He graduated as a forester All are welcome to Gary’s is of continuing importance to from University of New Bruns- presentation. Admission is free.

www.thehumm.com April 2010 7 Net Zero House Tour Fresh off their successful Geo- sumption, 2) a healthy indoor residential housing in Québec. thermal Workshop, the Art of environment, 3) reduced re- Rather than simply adding en- Being Green Projects (AOBG) source consumption, 4) reduced ergy-effi cient features to a con- team brings you yet another op- deleterious impacts on the envi- ventional design, the Alstonvale portunity to learn about energy ronment, 5) aff ordability to the Net Zero House incorporates savings initiatives. On Saturday, target market, and 6) repeat- considerations for the environ- April 17, AOBG will be hosting ability throughout Canada. ment, for the building site and a bus tour to a Net Zero House under construction in Hudson, Québec. Th anks to a partner- ship with Chris Weissfl og from EcoGen Energy Inc., AOBG has been able to arrange a guided tour of this amazing project with Sevag Pogharian, the designer from Montréal ZERO responsi- ble for the design of this house. Bus pick-up and drop-off lo- cations have been arranged in both Perth and Carleton Place, and time to explore the shops of the Hudson community has been included in the day’s agen- da. Th ere is also the opportuni- ty to visit Hudson’s Spring Art Show. Th e cost of the day-long trip, including round-trip bus transportation, guided tour of the Net Zero house and snacks The folks at Art of Being Green Projects invite you to onboard the bus is just $50 per tour a Net Zero House under construction in Hudson, person. Th ere are a number of Québec. The tour takes place on April 17, and includes interesting restaurants for you pick-up points in Perth and Carleton Place. to choose from in Hudson, or February 6th through April 25th feel free to pack your own litter- Escape the Monochrome of Winter! less lunch. Th e ANZH strives towards net for the effi cient use of resourc- zero energy lifestyle by achieving es by the occupants into every 31 Main Street, Westport Thurs. to Sun. 12 - 4:30 The Net Zero House the target of: stage of the design and con- Canada Mortgage and Hous- • a net zero energy house struction process. www.galleryonmain.ca ing Corporation (CMHC) an- whereby the house generates nounced in February 2007 the all the energy required for the Reservation Required twelve winners of its nation- household’s domestic needs; Space is limited for this bus wide, competitive, demonstra- • net zero energy transportation tour to the Net Zero House tion initiative named “Equilib- whereby the house generates Tour and pre-reservation and rium”. During 2008 and 2009, all the energy required for the pre-payment are required. Th e these twelve projects proceeded household’s local transporta- bus will leave from the park- into the construction and dem- tion needs; and ing lot in front of Mark’s Work onstration stages. Th e Alston- • net zero energy food whereby Wearhouse in Perth at 8am and vale Net Zero House (ANZH), a the house integrates home- will make another pick up from grid-tied, single-family, detached scale agriculture in order to the parking lot at Staples Busi- house, located in Hudson, Que- displace the industrial food ness Depot in Carleton Place at bec, is one of these twelve dem- system and enhance a house- 8:30am. Th e bus will return to onstration projects. hold’s food energy balance. Carleton Place at 4:30pm and to Th e merits of the design pro- Th e goal of the Montréal ZERO Perth at 5pm. To reserve your posals submitted to the Equilib- team is nothing less than chang- space on this one-of-a-kind trip, rium initiative were measured ing the way builders and de- contact Judy Fisk at 278–0816 on the basis of how well they velopers approach the design, or . achieve: 1) net zero energy con- construction and marketing of

8 April 2010 www.thehumm.com Titia Posthuma — Ravensfi eld the Biodynamic Woman Th e only person that I At twenty — some years later and, namic farming methods, and her know whose life might at ironically, having just fi nished the farm has become Demeter Cer-

of the Month times have remotely re- Urban Studies program at the tifi ed in recent years. She started sembled that of a pioneer University of Toronto — Titia selling her produce at the King- has got to be Titia Posthu- rented a homestead in southwest- ston market twenty years ago at ma — my neighbour, and ern Ontario and “had a chance to the age of thirty three, and in friend, and farmer extraor- fi nally reacquaint herself with the the years since has garnered a

Flavour dinaire. For many involved joys of gardening and raising ani- reputation amongst her numer- in organic agriculture in mals.” She spent a few years there ous and dedicated customers as this part of eastern Ontario trying her hand at being as self- a producer of top quality organic By Susie Osler suffi cient as possible — growing produce and meat. She has also and preserving her food, raising increasingly assumed the role of (if not all of Ontario), her repu- animals, making her own clothes, teacher, educator and mentor — tation for an unwavering com- etc., but it was not until a decade transferring her life’s experience, mitment to her principles and or so later, inspired by a friend skills, study and observation vision precedes her. Over the who had a maple syrup business, about what “truly sustainable past thirty years or so, she has that she really entertained the agriculture is” to young farmers, managed to carve out a home possibility of farming commer- her apprentices, and others in- for plants, animals, and herself cially. By then she had bought her terested in organic agriculture. within her two hundred acres of land in Lanark County, moved her bush, sandy soil and swamp. To animals there from southwestern Biodynamic Agriculture say this woman is capable might Ontario, and was busy juggling a To accurately describe the com- be an understatement. She has job, a twice-daily commute to the plex principles and nuances of had a hand in building every- land to do chores, and the (not so biodynamic agriculture is be- Titia Posthuma thing on her property literally insignifi cant) task of setting up yond the scope of this article. Who She Is “from the ground up”: laneway the basic infrastructure for a farm On a very basic level, the Soci- Titia Posthuma (a corduroy road over a swamp), and home (i.e. access roads, barn, ety for Biodynamic Farming and Ravensfi eld, 1688 Old Brooke Rd. log house, barn, fences, garden... house) with her partner at the Gardening in Ontario states on RR2 Maberly, ON K0H 2B0, 268–2248 and on. Where the more faint of time. In 1998 — seventeen years its website, “Biodynamic agri- heart would have laughed at the later — she moved into the house. culture focuses on enhancing What She Offers idea of creating a productive, Th e fi rst garden at Ravensfi eld the life processes of nature… Demeter Certifi ed organic vegetables, CSA boxes to Perth and income-generating farm from consisted of three two hundred- Each BD farm develops its own Kingston area (2 sizes, 20 weeks), organic pork and goat meat this parcel of land, Titia saw the foot long rows of potatoes. It identity based on the relation- (by piece or freezer orders, order now), organic eggs (heritage untapped potential for it to blos- has grown to its present one- ships between the animals that varieties at farm gate); Introduction to Biodynamic Farming: 10- som into something much more acre size (thirty six raised beds) provide fertility for the soil, the session course over the course of a year. than it was when she purchased that supports a diverse array of fi elds that provide food for ani- it in 1981. Laying the necessary vegetables and herbs. Animals mals and people, the plant life, Where She Sells foundation within which such are also an integral component the meadows, the orchards, the Farm gate, Kingston Market (May 1–Nov 1), Foodsmiths and a transformation can continue in the complete cycling of nu- forests and the wetlands, giving Sunfl ower Bakery (Perth) to occur has become, as she de- trients on the farm. Heritage space for birds, insects and other scribes it, her “life’s work”. breeds of chickens, pigs, goats, wildlife. Th ese interrelations sup- Born in Holland, Titia moved draft horses, a dog and cats all port a healthy farm capable of to a suburban home in New York contribute in their own specifi c producing quality, health-giving Jerusalem Artichoke Soup State with her parents at an early ways. Titia’s commitment to products… In essence, the farm- Try this very subtle and satisfying soup with this season’s age. Her dad grew fl owers and her sustainable, organic agriculture, er becomes the conductor of an Jerusalem artichokes. mom grew the family’s vegetables the practical application of its orchestra, working with nature, in the back yard. At the tender principles, combined with deep recognizing weaknesses in the • Scrub (don’t peel) artichokes. age of six she was already reading insights into the complex web farm and working to strengthen • Put desired amount of artichokes into a pot and fi ll with Rodale’s magazine Organic Gar- of interdependent relationships the whole farm organism.” Rather water up to ⅔ the height of the artichokes. dening and Farming and she was that make up her farm’s specifi c than setting the goal of obtaining • Boil until soft. given her own corner of the gar- physical and energetic “ecology” a certain yield from the land, the • Puree water and artichokes. den, to start a garden of her own. has led her to embrace biody- goal becomes setting up the con- • Add salt and pepper to taste, milk (or cream) and stock to ditions that support bio-diversity thin to soup consistency. and a web of healthy, interrelated • Add one accent fl avour — cheddar and a touch of beer, or and holistic cycles. Once this de- fried mushrooms, or fried onions. velops, the yields the farm can sustain follow naturally. To start Talking with Titia always has lish philosopher and scientist learning more about biodynam- a way of stretching my under- Francis Bacon: “Let the mind be ics, a couple of useful starting standing of the world I inhabit enlarged to the grandeur of the points include the Society’s web- and always leaves me with mysteries, and not the myster- site meaty tidbits of insight to pon- ies contract to the narrowness and the book Secrets of the Soil der and digest. Summarizing of the mind”. Live with an open by Peter Th ompkins and Chris- her approach to life and farm- and expansive mind! I could not topher Bird. ing, she recently quoted Eng- agree more. www.fi eldworkproject.com www.thehumm.com April 2010 9 2010 Fundraiser at Fulton’s Partnering with the Mississippi Mills Fire the hallways. She is fortunate to have won- Department Station 1 & 2, the Almonte derful support from teachers and E.A.s at & Pakenham District Civitan Clubs and R.Tait McKenzie Public School, where she Margaret Dennis of MAGnifi cent Meet- has attended since JK. Th e family feels so ings & Events (her daughter was the recip- lucky to live in such a caring and support- ient from last year’s fundraiser), Fulton’s ive community. Sydney is very excited for will be hosting their annual fundraiser this wonderful event, which makes a dif- on Sunday, April 18 from 10am–2pm at fi cult time just a little bit easier and lets Fulton’s Pancake House & Sugar Bush. her get down to the more pressing matters We invite everyone — businesses, media, just like every other little girl, like: “What neighbours, family & friends — to come am I going to wear?” join us for a fun-fi lled day! Fulton’s will be open as usual from 9am–4pm. The Fundraiser Th is year, we are thrilled to be able to Any and all support and/or donations to assist a local family and their eight year- the fundraiser & silent auction are wel- old daughter Sydney. Sydney is a happy come at any time! Th e fundraiser will in- and caring little girl who has never let clude a silent auction, glass/sugar/balloon her disability defi ne her. Although she blowers, fi ddlers & step-dancers, clowns, has faced many challenges in her short face-painting, crafts, horse-drawn wagon life, she would be the last person to bring rides and the opportunity to meet with this up if asked to describe herself. Smart, local volunteer fi remen and climb their vibrant, happy and content, Sydney aerial ladder. Previous fundraisers have would speak of the immense love she has raised as much as $8,700! for mom and dad and for her big sister Money raised at the fundraiser goes di- Gillian, and her little brother Riley. She rectly to the family to help with medical would tell you how lucky she is to have equipment/expenses, travel, meals and/or many friends that are like family to her. parking costs. Th is year, 10% of the money Th e challenge Sydney is now facing is ma- raised will also go to the Mississippi Mills jor back surgery due to scoliosis. Th is is a Fire Department Volunteer Firefi ghters as secondary condition to her neuromuscu- a thank you for all of their support with lar neuropathy that causes her to need an our fundraiser over the years. electric wheelchair for distance and busy We look forward to seeing you there! times at school (like recess) and a walker — Shirley & Scott Deugo, Fulton’s Pancake to aide in the classroom and to navigate House & Sugar Bush The Art of Shiatsu Can an ancient Japanese art form off er all the shiatsu teachers I’d met before. His healing touch to weary minds and bodies English wasn’t great but, even silent, his in our modern world? Th is is the question presence fi lled the room. When he picked I have been pursuing during my year in up my hand at the start of my fi rst treat- Lanark County writing a book on shiatsu. ment, I knew that this was what I’d been For me, after twenty years of train- looking for. ing and practice, there is no doubt that I’d had quite a lot of shiatsu treatments it is an art, not medicine as we know it. by then and I enjoyed them. But this was Th e better known Japanese arts include diff erent. He was more formal and profes- Tea Ceremony, archery, fl ower arrang- sional than I’d experienced before, even ing, calligraphy and martial arts. Shiatsu with the top teachers, and his touch was shares the same spirit and aesthetic. In also more precise and fl uid than any other. each, the purpose is to fi nd the infi nite But, within that formality, it was so very hu- in the moment, the dynamic in the static man, so safe and tailored to my particular and the authentic self between and be- needs that I felt more “met” and accepted hind the armoured, constructed self we and aware of my own capacity for self-heal- all learn to wear. ing than I ever had before. Th e countless Th e model of health that shiatsu es- accounts I’ve heard from other people over pouses is one of acceptance; it views sick- the years testifi es to this being the common ness as a part of ourselves that we need to experience. Since then, I’ve worked with heed. It acknowledges western medicine him a great deal, travelling to Japan with as useful but off ers a much bigger picture him on several occasions, most recently in that invites us to expand into all aspects January 2010, and learning more about this of ourselves and our lives in order to fi nd quintessentially Japanese art every year. our ease and unique expression in life. It’s Writing the book has been a journey a model that is slowly gaining ground in in itself. Th e subject doesn’t lend itself to some areas of therapy and, when taken being easily pinned down. However, the on board, is a truly alternative approach, swiftness with which it has been picked up more spiritual and mental than physical. for publication and the interest that people My training in shiatsu started back in have shown in it has been a pleasant sur- London, UK, in 1991, and I met my Japa- prise. I’m teaching an introductory work- nese teacher, Akinobu Kishi in 1998. His shop on the fi rst weekend in May in Fall- lineage as the greatest living teacher of brook, near Balderson. I’ll be off ering a few the art is unassailable despite, and per- basic principles of diagnosis and healing haps also because of, his lack of interest touch. Anyone is welcome. For further in- in fi tting into the expected structures and formation and bookings please contact Al- roles. But the anxious awe in which he is ice Whieldon at held only fuelled my curiosity. As soon as or call 267–5167. I met Kishi, I knew he was diff erent from — Alice Whieldon 10 April 2010 www.thehumm.com Humm Bits: A Musical Trip Middleville’s Maplelicious Pancake Breakfast Th e Middleville Community Centre will once again be hosting Down Memory Lane a fl ipping good time this year! Th e annual Middleville Mapleli- cious Pancake Breakfast will be held on Saturday, April 3. Break- I can remember playing a dance ter settling in this area, he began operating this facility under the fast will be dished out from 7am until 11am. Fresh pancakes down on the island; there were taking candid shots of musicians umbrella of the Lanark County — made from scratch, no less — complete with sausage, secret seven of us and we got paid fi fty playing venues such as dance Genealogical Society have a spe- recipe homemade beans, newly bottled local maple syrup, and cents apiece. And you not only halls, church socials and kitchen cial interest in preserving rural fruit juice, with unlimited refi lls on coff ee and tea, will be avail- played for the dance — you parties. His collection now spans history, this seemed like a natu- able for only $8. And children ten and under are served free! were there in the afternoon, you several generations, and is a ver- ral fi t. Ed agreed to turn hun- Middleville’s Maplelicious is held for the benefi t of the public; cleared all the desks out of the itable who’s who of area talent. dreds of his photos over to the all proceeds from this event go to benefi t the Community Centre. school and, nine times out of ten, Now well into his seventies archives. Visitors this year will enjoy newly refurbished washrooms, along you had to take out the old pot- and lacking immediate family in Volunteer Ruth Bowes has with improvements to the kitchen. bellied stove that was all covered the area, Ed began looking for spent hours cataloging the col- Bring family and friends and a hearty appetite to the village of in soot. Th at was all included for ways to preserve his collection. lection and identifying some of Middleville, located in the beautiful Lanark Highlands. the fi fty cents… His goal was to preserve it in the fi ddlers, callers and other — Ed Carbonell a format that will allow future musicians. However, there are Quilt and Linen Show and Sale If the above vignette still some unidenti- St. Andrew’s United Church in Pakenham has a history of volun- makes you feel nostal- fi ed musicians, so it teers lending their time and talents to support the on-going work gic for the good old days is hoped that visitors of the church in the community. One of their long-standing tradi- of live music, be sure can fi ll in the blanks tions is having a group of dedicated quilters create beautiful bed to make your way to on April 17. coverings in the Quilters’ Corner. In recognition of their work, the Ferguson Falls Hall Marilyn Snedden, as well as that of other area quilters, a show and sale of quilts from 1–4pm on Sat- a volunteer with Ar- and linens will be held on Saturday, April 10, from 10am–4pm. urday, April 17. Th ere chives Lanark, de- Church quilters will be demonstrating their craft throughout you’ll have the oppor- scribes Ed’s collec- the day. Th e Pakenham chapter of Victoria’s Quilts, who provide tunity to hear some tion as “part of the hand-made quilts to people with cancer, will also be on hand to great old-tyme tunes social history of the display some of their creations. From antique to modern, from performed by a variety rural community,” wall hangings to full size, every quilt is a work of art. Linens from of local musicians, see and hopes it can be- bygone days will also be showcased, with some pieces, as well as photos of hundreds of come a living archive a few quilts, being available for sale. Admission to the show is $6. others, and listen to to which people can After viewing the display, relax and enjoy light refreshments for some fascinating tales add as new perform- an additional $4. And while in Pakenham, don’t forget to visit the of making music in ers come on the 19th Annual Home Show. the good old days. Five scene. binders full of photos Come on out and Health & Wellness at Holy Name of fi ddlers, step danc- enjoy an afternoon A Health and Wellness Day, sponsored by Almonte’s Catholic ers, guitar players, call- of live music, re- Women’s League is being held at Holy Name of Mary School on ers and “others” will be freshments, and a April 17. Doors open at 9am. Th ere are various information sta- offi cially turned over chance to reminisce tions to visit and a full program of speakers for the day, covering to Archives Lanark by with Ed and oth- topics such as cancer awareness, stress, menopause, childhood photographer and mu- ers who enjoy good obesity, personal support workers, Th e Cancer Society’s 7 Steps sician Ed Carbonell, music played from to Health, wills, depression and mental health. Th e day will con- who has spent the past Enjoy live music, hear some great stories, and view the heart. Some W. I. clude with an “Ask the Doctors” question and answer forum, with fi fty years photograph- hundreds of photos of Ottawa Valley musicians Tweedsmuir Histo- several local doctors covering various areas of expertise and tak- ing the music scene taken over the years by Ed Carbonell (above). His ries, which also doc- ing questions from the audience. Donations at the door are being in and around Lanark photos will be donated to Archives Lanark in a ument much of our accepted to fund local charities. A light lunch will be available. County. ceremony on April 17 at the Ferguson Falls Hall. rural social history, Th ere will be gift bags and draws for door prizes. It promises to Ed is well known will be on display as be an informative and relaxing day for all who attend! in Ottawa Valley old- well. Admission will tyme music circles for both his generations to appreciate those be by a donation at the door. Spring Into Fashion at Drummond School playing and his sense of humour. who provided entertainment for After April 17, the collection Drummond Central School is hosting a fashion show on Mon- He plays bass, fi ddle, guitar and years, often with little compen- will be available at Archives La- day, May 3 at 7pm, in the gymnasium. Th e DCS School Council mandolin (and more), and often sation or recognition. He origi- nark (1920 Concession 7 Drum- is pleased to present Spring Into Fashion!, with fashions kindly hands out business cards with his nally hoped to publish a book, mond, the former Township provided by Th e Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, The Run- motto “Th e older I get, the better but found that to be too costly Offi ce near Drummond Centre) way in Balderson, and Sprigs 'n' Tots in Perth. Th e latest looks for I used to be.” He grew up down an undertaking. Last year, while where winter hours are the fi rst children, men and women will be modelled by our fabulous in- East (at one time delivering milk playing with Bill Ryan at the Ce- and third Friday and the second house fashionistas. Refreshments will be served and door prizes to Don Messer’s household) and dar Hill School, Ed expressed and fourth Saturday, from 10am awarded to some lucky participants. Child care is also available. worked as a reporter for years in concern for the future of his col- to 3pm (after June 1, every Friday Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for children 12 and under. the Maritimes, where he honed lection to a member of Archives and Saturday). All proceeds from this event will go to benefi t the school. Last his skills as a photographer. Af- Lanark. Since the volunteers — Kris Riendeau spring’s show was a great deal of fun, and this year’s prom- ises to be even bigger and better! For more information or to reserve a seat, please contact Wanda Sheil at 264–8627 or . Drummond School is located Out In That Deep Blue Sea 20 minutes west of Carleton Place at 1469 Drummond School Out in that Deep Blue Sea, a year at Film Night International between his personal relation- Road (off Highway 7). short fi lm produced by former and has since gone on to garner ships and professional obligations. Perth resident Dan Montgomery, a Genie Award nomination for Th e fi lm features a breakthrough Cocktail of Art Mini-Conference will screen as part of Film Night Best Live Action Short Drama. performance by Peter Bavis. In On Saturday, June 12, from 9am–4:30pm, you are invited to at- International at Smiths Falls Montgomery will be present at one of his fi rst on-screen perfor- tend a conference at Carp Memorial Hall, in the centre of the Premier Cinemas on April 22 at the screening for a Q&A follow- mances, Bavis commits himself to Village of Carp. Topics include: Online Selling, with John Toft; 7pm. Th e short fi lm was recent- ing the feature fi lm presentation, a naturalistic, emotionally frayed Play with Golden Acrylics Products; Passive Income on the Web, ly selected as one of Canada’s Ramin Bahrani’s Goodbye Solo. portrait of work-related malaise. with Cheryl Poulin and Frank Farrell; Th e Business of Art, with Top Ten Shorts of 2009 and has Out in Th at Deep Blue Sea fol- Blending improvisation, subtlety Cristian Aluas; and Th e Artist’s Way Creativity Workshop Intro, screened at numerous inter- lows a real estate agent who en- and brief moments of humour, with Louise Lalande. Th e cost of the day is $40, lunch included. national fi lm festivals. Mont- counters a slump late in his career. what emerges is an honest render- Please register at by May 1 gomery’s previous fi lm, Princess Exhibiting questionable behav- ing of middle-aged, malcontent to assure your spot. Margaret Blvd., screened last iour, he struggles to fi nd balance behaviour. www.thehumm.com April 2010 11 On Art, Architecture and Passion An Open-Ended, Rambling, Fascinating Conversation with

A La Carte Patrick Arbour and Stephen Brathwaite Humm columnist Euphemia One of the Councillors called Our old post offi ce is an ex- pick let me take you downtown. S.B.: But turn that around and Lark had to go off galavant- it a grant, but it’s not — it’s a re- ample of the federal government So we’re in this beautiful down- make it about business — this par- ing this month, but her plan bate on taxes that the Town is at the turn of the 19th century town along the Mississippi River, ticular space that we’re sitting in was to chat with Almonte about to get in perpetuity. It’s wanting to send a visual message but we drive down Mill Street and became easy to rent when it was developer and public artist about synergies between peo- through its aesthetics about the all the stores are boarded up. Now beautifully restored; whereas pri- Stephen Brathwaite and ex- ple — that’s what happens in a signifi cance of the central gov- we’re going to go back and see or to that it was ugly and nobody Arts Council ecutive business coach and healthy downtown! ernment in a new federation. It which house you want to live in… really wanted to be here. By revi- idea guy Patrick Arbour. I Patrick Arbour: Speaking is clearly an architect’s eff ort, You may not shop here, and talizing, preserving and showing agreed to step in, but get- of synergy, I’ve seen, heard and through design, to tell the voting you many not feel you need off what had been done with care been involved in more conver- public that it was worth gam- some of the things that are here, a hundred years ago, and at the by Kris Riendeau sations in the past four months bling on Canada as a nation. but I think you want this down- same time adding WiFi, contem- ting them to respond to struc- than over the last four years with By the same token, our new town here. Th ey won’t make porary infrastructure and H-VAC, tured questions proved to be be- people saying “how can I help post offi ce, which is just a little this again — that’s my real story people come on board. yond my limited abilities. I could revitalize the downtown core?” carbuncle on the street, sent the — they don’t build like this any Humm: Th e restorations pre- have re-worked the following ar- S.B.: And that was the spirit serve character. Th is town is full ticle to make it conform more to with which Council was ap- of character (and characters), a regular interview style, but then proached the other night. Pub- and that’s such a big part of what I wouldn’t have as much room for lic-private partnerships — how draws both residents and visi- their voices, and they have a lot do we collaborate? Th e down- tors into the downtown. It seems to say (!). Th e main topic was how town does not want to be hurt by highly unlikely that you’d fi nd the architecture and the built en- highway commercial, nor do we characters in boxes, just like you vironment of a heritage down- want highway commercial to be wouldn’t fi nd artists in boxes. town inform both the business hurt by us. It’s a collective busi- P. A . : You can’t live in them. I and artistic community. ness community, and we’re just was once off ered an incredible Patrick Arbour is an execu- trying to fi gure out what some job in Portland, Oregon, with tive business coach who started people can do that others can’t a great salary, but I saw the of- out as a copywriter creating jin- do as easily. But heritage down- fi ces and I didn’t take the job. I gles and ads — an idea generator town is in fact the identifi able couldn’t have survived, or been whose ideas help generate busi- uniqueness of the community. creative there — there were no ness, as well as create an under- Humm: So let’s talk aesthet- windows, I would have been standing of the marriage of art ics then. Stephen, you have been in a cubicle… And it is about and business. He teaches the working hard to preserve the humans at the end of the day. process of combining passion, heritage look with most of your It isn’t about square footage — vision, ideas and art into busi- projects, and now Patrick you’re that’s warehousing. In a herit- ness. He has also owned a res- involved with a building at the age downtown we all feel good taurant, an antiques shop, and bottom of the street that has not about being here. Th e character several other ventures over his traditionally been one of the most of the surroundings infl uences years in Mississippi Mills. glorious things to look at… the character of the people. Stephen Brathwaite is a P. A . : Not at all. Th e end build- S.B.: You start seeing visual former wannabe back-to-the- ing was heritage, but the one be- clues that suggest that you might lander, and a nepotistic pup- side it was probably in-fi ll. It’s a like to be here, you arrive and peteer who earned enough one-storey that was originally a start to meet the people who are money to be a dilettante artist. grocery store, and its transfor- already here — wow, aren’t they Currently, he describes himself mation is likely going to be Gord fun and interesting, I’d like to in- as a wannabe architect / engi- Pike’s legacy. What we’re trying teract with them — and basically neer / developer having fun re- to establish there is to increase it creates an accelerating curve vitalizing the old heritage build- the number of stores that are of activity and creativity. ings in Almonte. He still creates available. Th e Heritage Court is P. A . : Th e surroundings ac- public art, and has been involved essentially going to be a mall that centuate the consideration fac- with the Victoria Woollen Mill, will accommodate a number of tor. People come downtown and the Th oburn Mill, The Groundz, diff erent-sized businesses. It’s think “I would consider doing “Baker Bob’s Complex”, and the going to have a “streetscape” that,” whereas somewhere else Old Post Offi ce, among others. through the middle with a sky- Stephen Brathwaite (left) and Patrick Arbour (with they might not consider it at all. Stephen Brathwaite: Gord light eff ect, so you’ll feel like granddaughter Clementine) met recently at The Groundz on As a result, we’re really seeing Pike (developer of the Heritage you’re still on the main street. Almonte’s Mill Street to discuss how the character of a heritage upward movement in Almonte’s And with the new windows on downtown right now. Court complex at 14 Mill Street) downtown attracts characters with passion and creativity recently made a pitch to Council the side of the end building, it Humm: Th e people who are on a proposal for stimulus, and opens up the sight lines to in- attracted to opening businesses out of that came a list of all of clude the Heritage Mall as well. visual message through its very more, and we have to preserve it. here because of the aesthetic and the tools that Council can use to S.B.: For me, aesthetics are frugal and miserly aesthetics, that It doesn’t have to be preserved in the built environment are com- assist with downtown revitaliza- critical. Th ey send a visual mes- the central government was be- a museum-type way — it should ing with a certain spirit… tion. One of which is Gord’s pro- sage about integrity, progres- ing careful with your tax dollars. be preserved with activity. Th e P. A . : And a certain un- posal that if a private property siveness, valuing the historical Th at was a conscious decision word “heritage” tends to imply derstanding of what they can owner is going to invest $100,000 streetscape and architecture. implemented through design. that it’s sleepy and there isn’t achieve — it isn’t all about the or more, which is clearly going Th ey speak of creativity, wit and P. A . : When I talk to people commerce going on, but there bottom line. Of course they want to generate commercial taxes uniqueness… all those kinds of about investing in and being part can be strong commerce going to make a living, but it’s also (thus giving the Town an im- things that are diff erent from box of our downtown, I tell them it’s on. Th e downtown is a facility — about lifestyle. proved tax base), the Town kick stores where we know we can go not so much about the return on it’s walls and ceilings — we are Note: If this article has you in 5% at the time of the develop- get a bargain because they’ve got the dollar, it’s about what you ac- just fortunate to have the fabu- curious about what you can ment for related improvements a million widgets. We all need complish, and what kind of town lous architecture that goes with fi nd in downtown Almonte, on public property. Th at might a bargain sometimes and we go you want to live in. I tell the out- it. Someone with passion picks a check out , be lighting in front of the store, there, but for the unique items rageous story: you come to town building here rather than a box. , or . Better yet, come basically a small contribution itself, you don’t want to buy that houses on Elgin Street and Union Isn’t it nice when you can do for a visit and see for yourself! that says “here’s why you ought in a box store. Street and all over, but before you business and also enjoy it. to locate downtown.” decide which house you want to 12 April 2010 www.thehumm.com The 2nd Annual The Best Dance Ever On Saturday, April 17, at 8pm in Farrell Proceeds will go to Th e Sahabhagita Hall, Th e Canadian Federation of Uni- Project, helping women in Nepal, and versity Women (CFUW) Perth & District Th e Stewart Park Festival, one of Perth’s Spof itherit will be partnering with Th e Stewart Park landmark events, providing a free annual Festival (SPF) to present “Th e Best Dance music festival. Tickets will be available Ever” (as well as the Best Auction Ever). at Oxford Linens (7 Gore St.) and Home Th e Perth community and beyond is Furniture (18 Gore St.) in Perth. Tables invited to celebrate with friends and fam- of eight can be reserved. Garden! ily and dance to the superb 60s and 70s Come with your family and friends rhythm and blues band, Th e Priorities. and enjoy the music and the excitement. A Garden Show to take you And the auction promises many exciting When Th e Priorities are cookin’ they re- out of Winter into Spring! surprises you won’t want to do without. ally heat things up! Th e partnering of two of Perth’s most vibrant, hard working, and fun loving organizations is a phe- Exhibits Speakers Refreshments nomenon that refl ects the sharing of goodwill in this community. Both Meditation Garden sales groups are celebrating anniversa- ries — CFUW’s fortieth and SPF’s twentieth — representing many Artistic expressions… and so much more! years of years of camaraderie, hard work and dedication, which has made this corner of the world such Entry Fee: $10 (adult), $5 (child or student) a wonderful place. Diana Bracegir- dle, Chair of the dance committee, Information: 613 256-1355 describes some of the benefi ts of [email protected] collaborating on this event: “I think that two groups working together www.almonteunited.com provides an opportunity for getting to know people in my community whom I wouldn’t necessarily have ever met. I’m always astounded to meet someone in Perth who has ., . 10AM–4PM been living here for several years Diana Bracegirdle, CFUW member and Chair of Sat Apr 10 the Dance Committee and Doug Barr, Co-Chair and I’m shocked to realize that I’ve never laid eyes on them! What a of the Stewart Park Fundraising Committee Bmnpouf!Vojufe!Divsdi!¦!217!Fmhjo!Tusffu wonderful way to mix it up, and have joined forces for a fundraising dance on have fun doing it.” April 17 in Perth 2nd Annual Bicycle Month Ready to Roll Where do you start with a bicycle But enough about last year. All these month? Art, of course! With little more events and more are in the works for Bi- than an idea and a painting of a friendly cycle Month 2010. two-wheel cruiser, the fi rst Mississippi Once again, Bicycle Month organiz- Mills Bicycle Month set off last June on ers selected a compelling image to stir a month-long journey. Th e artwork, by the imagination and turn thoughts to Almonte artist Rosemary Leach, graced a riding. Th e bright and bold poster (cre- Bicycle Month poster that positively com- ated by Rick Herrera and Ryan Lotecki of manded attention and heralded Bicycle Almonte’s Slungshot design studio) fea- Month’s philosophy: it’s fun, accessible tures the metal folk art of Haitian artist and creative. Jhonson Buisson. Each piece of Jhonson’s Before long, twenty-four commun- work is carefully cut and hammered in ity groups, schools and businesses had re“cycled” metal. Th is piece started as the jumped on board this vehicle of com- lid of a 45-gallon oil drum and fi nished as munity empowerment. Bicycle Month is a a whimsical look at family cycling. platform for artists, business people, stu- Families will be front and centre at dents, seniors, politicians, athletes, mech- Bicycle Month’s opening celebration anics, naturalists, parishioners, health on Mill Street Friday, June 4. Activities practitioners, and environmentalists — start with a bike rodeo, where OPP of- everyone! — to share their talents. fi cers will guide young cyclists through And share they did. TYPS off ered fi lm a course teaching the rules of the road. nights and a bike swap, the United Church Stick around for bicycle decorating, dads shared a bike tune-up clinic and fundrais- on trikes, a slow-bicycle race, unicycle ing ride to Parliament Hill, R. Tait Mc- demos, a barbeque and music. Kenzie School and the Health Unit held Watch theHumm or check a community bike rodeo, bike shops of- for more fered free tune ups, the Mississippi Mills news about Bicycle Month 2010. It is a Residents Association arranged a lecture great way to promote your community on the history of cycling in Canada, nat- group or business. Email by April 15 to have your bicy- Th e Miller’s Tale sponsored a bicycle short cle-inspired event included in this year’s story contest, and on and on. program. Become a Facebook fan! — Jeff Mills and Ruth-Ann MacKinnon www.thehumm.com April 2010 13 High School Reunion Time for the Mudds!

Melissa McIntosh spends a lot of time In Act II, we learn how the interven- planning for prom night these days. By ing years have shaped those youthful ex- day, the Carleton Place High School pectations, attitudes and relationships. grade 12 student is on this year’s prom All the characters have moved on, often committee. And on Sunday afternoons in surprising ways, but when they meet and Wednesday evenings she can be again it is to revive friendship, love and found at the Carleton Place town hall, camaraderie, with such songs as Son of a excitedly planning a fi ctional prom, cir- Preacher Man, La Bamba, A White Sports Kanata Artists Studio Tour ca the 1950s or 60s. McIntosh plays the Coat and Save the Last Dance for Me. teenage Dianna in Act One of the Mis- Gibson and McIntosh agree that the Free Admission. Friday April 30 5pm-9pm sissippi Mudds’ new musical High School clever and amusing script will strike a Reunion, opening on April 23. chord with many in the audience. Th ey Saturday May 1, Sunday May 2 10 am-5 pm Flash the story forward 20 years or so think anyone who has ever been a senior and we fi nd an adult Dianna, played by in high school will recognize personality For more information Leigh Gibson, in real life a graduate of types — maybe even themselves — in the www.KanataArtists.com JANIS MILLER HALL CPHS and now working in two family- story’s principal characters. But for the or call 4LILLIANWAY focused administrative positions in Carle- cast members in Jeannie Bright’s newest 613-592-6959 ton Place. In her role as the adult Dianna, musical review (she also brought us Ca- she is nervously and reluctantly planning najun Eh and Comrades In Arms), the best BEN GATIEN to attend that High School Reunion. thing about all this is the great songs. 7 WESTMEATH CR SUSAN GOOLD Supported by an accomplished cho- Th is new musical follows a fi ne Mudds 8 CARR CRESCENT rus, McIntosh and Gibson are two of the tradition, with its excellent full-chorus JUDI MILLER twelve principle characters portraying renditions of popular songs. Th is time the 72 VARLEY DRIVE three couples: Donna and Billy Ray who music is laced together with a light-hearted fi nally fi nd true love, Dianna and Bob story, bound to revive memories, that also FRANCE TREMBLAY who realize that memories are best left as manages to touch gently on some social is- 44 LANGFORD CRESCENT memories, and Dwayne and Sue who fall sues. With all that wonderful music from M (PEGGY) HUGHES in love again. Twelve actors for six roles? the 50s and 60s it is sure to put a smile on 87 VARLEY DRIVE Th ose fi gures only make sense when you your face and a song in your heart. know that each character is portrayed Tickets for High School Reunion, a by two actors: one as the teenaged ver- Mudds original musical, are on sale at ROSEMARY RANDELL sion and one as the adult. Writer/direc- Arts Carleton Place Gallery and Infor- 16 GRENGOLD WAY tor Jeannie Bright has found a fresh and mation Centre, 132 Coleman Street (the intriguing way to off er us a cast of all ages Old Railway Station). Th e Centre is open JAY LI for a show that will appeal to anyone over Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and Sat- 2 NANOOK CRESCENT the age of fourteen or so. urday and Sunday, 11am to 4pm, or call Act I introduces the three main cou- 257–2031 for tickets. All shows take place ples and the teenage memories triggered at the Carleton Place Town Hall, with $20 ALLISON FAGAN as they contemplate the big reunion. We evening show tickets and $15 matinée 40 DRAINIE DRIVE see them relive the planning and attending tickets. Show times are April 23, 24, 30 of their senior prom. Numbers like Bob- and May 1 at 8pm, and April 24 at 2pm. Corporate Sponsor by’s Girl, Donna, Little Town Flirt, At Visit for Carole Evans VIOLETA BORISONIK Th e Hop, Summertime Blues and School more information on this and other pro- Royal Lepage 6LOYALHILLCR. Days tell of teenage loves, dreams, gossip ductions. 592-6400 and friendships. — Judith Scott 14 April 2010 www.thehumm.com Treeing Mississippi Mills: Clean and Green Th ere’s evidence of rebirth eve- Larcom’s (1826–1893) famous Th ey provide a focal point in any rywhere this month, from our He-who-plants-a-tree-Plants-a- garden or community, inviting churches to our backyards. It’s a hope poem in its entirety. respite under their limbs and ex- wondrous time to anticipate the On fi lm, enjoy portrayals of clamations of nature’s glory. garden’s glory, but a little early to what just one person can do in Now is always time to think dig new beds or to uncover trees. As you take stock of protected plants. So, what your early spring yard, pon- is a nature lover to do? der the possibilities. Could I Imagine — and think incorporate a tree or shrub trees! Walk about your where there is nothing but, neighbourhood, where life well, nothing of interest is stirring from tree-shel- now? Or that failing yellow tered nests and bare but birch — if I plant its replace- budding branches. Enjoy ment now, the newcomer the fresh green of emerging will have time to grow before Tamarack needles. In your the giant must be felled. yard or park, imagine plant- To encourage residents ing a giant burr oak to shade to preserve and enhance April is your children — and their our tree population, the children! Perhaps weeping Town of Mississippi Mills’ pussy willows to soften the Beautifi cation Subcommit- national poetry month! creek bed, or majestic East- tee is reinstating Arbour ern white pines gently sepa- Day during Pitch-In Week, rating your property from April 19 to 25. Visit our the next? display at Spirit of the Gar- Literature and fi lm den! in Almonte (April 10) provide wonderful inspiration. fi ction and fact. Th e Man Who or the Pakenham Home Show Check out odes to trees at the li- Planted Trees and Taking Root: (April 9 to 11) to learn more about brary or bookstore: For the Love Th e Vision of Mangari Maathai treeing Mississippi Mills, tree care, of Trees, for example, describes will air April 22 at Almonte’s Old and to order trees from the Mis- 92 tree species that fl ourish at Town Hall. sissippi Mills Chamber of Com- Ottawa’s Central Experimental Whether evergreen or de- merce. For further information, Farm and should do pretty darn ciduous, trees create beauty, di- visit . well here, too. Or read Lucy versity, and cleaner, cooler air. — Fay Devlin Jonah in the Church Get swallowed up into the belly Audiences have come to expect United Church. Doll is excited to of a whale at Stittsville United a high-quality and energetic per- be working once again with such Church! On the fi rst weekend of formance, and Second Chances talented and fun creative people May, the story of Jonah comes to promises to deliver. Th e stage in Stittsville and knows that this life in an energetic musical thea- crew is in the midst of trans- year’s musical will be an inspira- tre performance entitled Second forming the church into such tion to all involved. Chances. Th e entire family will scenes as a city of sin and a belly Stittsville United Church be captivated by under-the-sea of a whale, under the enthusias- strives to nurture and build com- creatures, mermaids, waves, tic direction of Ruth Richardson, munity with this musical while sailors, a city of sin, and the belly Artistic Director. Black lights, inspiring creativity. Richardson of a whale. Choose any of three rich fabrics and bright paints is gratifi ed to see how this event free performances. Th e fi rst is a will enrich the stage eff ect. brings so many people of all dessert theatre show on Satur- Doll Creelman has begun re- ages together, working toward day, May 1, at 7:30pm, with two hearsing with the cast of Second a common goal. Th e congrega- more shows to follow on Sunday, Chances for another rousing tion looks forward to welcoming May 2, at 10am and 3pm. performance. As Musical Direc- all visitors to the musical and to Stittsville United Church has tor and Minister of Music, Doll meet the cast and crew. A free fi lled the church to capacity for is credited with elevating the will donation is optional. For several years running with their musical reputation of Stittsville further information, please con- spirited annual productions. tact 836–4962.

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* ALL *sales representative Louise Beckinsale [email protected] C TODAY www.thehumm.com April 2010 15 Toronto All-Star Big Band Th ere’s just one show left in this year’s Perth Performing Arts Committee (PPAC) season, but it’s a perfect way to swing into spring! One of the most exciting bands around, the Toronto All- Star Big Band revives the spirit, style and sound of 1930s and 40s — that golden age of the big bands. Armed with brilliant pro- gramming, slick choreography and witty cultural nostalgia, this vibrant cast of awesome young talent has earned its position at the top of the list of presenters ship to capture the vintage soul amazing talent, and infectious throughout Ontario and in the of the likes of Benny Goodman, energy,” on Friday, April 16. Th e U.S. Th e 17-piece orchestra of Tommy Dorsey, and Glenn Mill- show starts at 8pm in the PDCI talented young musicians will be er. Catch this nostalgic tribute, auditorium at 13 Victoria Street joined by the swinging 5-voice described by the Welland Trib- in Perth. Tickets are available Serenaders, combining timeless ute as “…a dazzling display of from TicketMaster at 755–1111 tunes and fi rst-class musician- consummate professionalism, or . Pipes and Strings Th e Tay Valley Community Choir has a reputation for con- certs that create a warm, com- fortable, country community atmosphere. Th is year’s concert, Pipes and Strings, promises to be no exception. On arriving at the Maberly Hall parking lot on April 24, you will be welcomed by the sound of bagpipes. During the concert, the choir will show off their vo- cal pipes with an eclectic pro- Pick up theHumm in Perth at the gram of spirituals, barbershop, pop, and African songs. Th e groundwaves grand fi nale will be a wonderful Broadway medley of Lerner and Lowe songs from Camelot and My Fair Lady. The Tay Valley Community Choir presents their Interspersed throughout the spring concert, entitled Pipes and Strings, on April 24 evening will be a variety of guest artists. Pipes include bagpiper at the Maberly Hall Ron Bruce, the voices of the Alto ical Nicola Oddy, who will be delightful musical evening. Re- Ego’s, and fl autist Beryl Stott. accompanied by Celtic harpist freshments following the concert Orion Theatre Company String guests will be David Lin- Grace Armstrong. will off er an opportunity to min- tamen (guitar and vocal), the Pipes and Strings will be pre- gle with neighbours, other music proudly presents Carleton Place String Quartet, sented on April 24 at 7pm at the lovers, and performers. Admis- and choir-director-on-sabbat- Maberly Hall. It promises to be a sion is by donation at the door.

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Th e Ottawa-based gospel group Voices of Praise play the Voices for Africa fundraiser on May 8 in Almonte.

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n Venue 16 Late Night Reception Snack 17 Booking the Honeymoon 16 The Hot Potato - Traveling Chip Truck Global Expeditions - 72 Mill Street 613.371.8201 or 613.371.3448 613.256.4057 [email protected] www.globalexpeditions.ca 17 Orion Aims High With RENT Looking for a high quality theatri- ed productions at PDCI, Code’s Mill on She has worked as a stage manager for purpose arts and business facility. We are cal experience this spring? Look no the Park, and the sanctuary of St James’ the Canadian Opera Company, and at the stripping down the layers of our renova- further. Church in Perth, as well as in our own in- Banff Centre for the Arts, as well as acting tions to reveal the original factory brick From Perth From Perth’s Orion Th eatre Company timate Myriad Centre for the Arts.” in, directing, stage managing and “Jill-of- walls, massive wooden pillars and fi ttings, is staging its spring production of Over the years, Orion has produced all-trading,” as she puts it, in literally hun- to situate us in New York’s gritty East Vil- Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer-prize topnotch shows in Perth to stellar re- dreds of productions in Toronto, Kingston, lage — the audience will be surrounded winning Broadway musical, RENT, views from critics and enthusiastic audi- Newfoundland, Glasgow, and — most im- by living history while being immersed in from April 22 to May 2 at the Myr- ences alike. Past productions the music and culture of the

Postcards iad Centre for the Arts. include Th e Rocky Horror bohemian artists of Larson’s Th e Myriad Centre is a rela- Show, Th e Fantasticks, Cab- brilliant show.” tively new arts establishment, lo- aret, Guys and Dolls, Evita, Heidi had long wanted to Godspell, Cats, Th e Produc- develop a multi-arts facil- by John Pigeau ers, Grease and Into Th e ity in Perth, and she and her cated in the historic Old Perth Shoe Woods. husband have worked tire- Factory building. Th e theatre provides “RENT will be our elev- lessly in recent years to do an intimate, comfortable setting for live enth production,” says Heidi. exactly that: developing the performances and boasts 88 fi xed, cush- “We have a fabulously tal- Myriad Centre for the Arts ioned theatre seats as well as wheelchair ented cast and orchestra into a fi rst-rate arts-based accessibility. — some of whom are pro- business. Th e centre includes Th e landmark Broadway musical, ar- fessionals, and others tal- both the Orion Th eatre Com- guably the most controversial and cele- ented amateurs, several of pany and the award-winning brated musical of the 1990s, is being pro- whom have graduated from RENT runs at the Myriad Centre in Perth from April 22 to May 2 Perth Academy of Musical duced by the husband and wife team of prestigious music and thea- Th eatre, which has off ered Peter Dixon and Heidi Stepanek. Heidi is tre college and university a variety of year-round and also the Musical and Artistic Director for programs. We are also showcasing some portantly, she emphasizes — Perth. summer programs for students of all the production. new up-and-coming talents who will cer- Heidi says bringing RENT to the stage ages over the past decade. Peter and Heidi started the Orion tainly be contenders for future Broadway has been fun but also an interesting chal- Performance dates for RENT are: April Th eatre Company in 2002 with a clear stages! We have a 22-member cast and a lenge. “It is, by defi nition, a rock opera — 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and May 1 at 8pm; April vision. “Our goal was — and still is! — to 5-piece band.” which means that it is through-composed 25 and May 2 at 2pm. Tickets are now on present cutting edge small cast musicals,” Heidi herself has an impressive résumé, — all music — with virtually no dialogue sale, and can be purchased by calling Heidi explains, “and give amateur actors, which includes a Bachelor of Music degree between the musical numbers. Th e themes 267–9610 with a credit card number, or singers, musicians and technicians an from Queen’s University, a year of study at are incredibly powerful, and touchier is- by visiting the Myriad Centre website at opportunity to work in a professional- the prestigious Royal Scottish Academy of sues are dealt with in positive and affi rm- . calibre environment. We have carved Music and Drama, a Master of Arts de- ing ways. — John Pigeau is a novelist and freelance out our own niche in the community gree from Memorial University in New- “Our set is very bare bones,” she says, writer who lives and writes in Perth. His over the years and have garnered an ex- foundland, and two years of a Ph. D. in “and our venue is situated in the bowels of début novel, Th e Nothing Waltz, can be cellent reputation for producing diverse Ethnomusicology at York University. an old abandoned shoe factory, which has found at fi ne bookshops in the Valley or shows in unique venues. We’ve mount- been beautifully renovated into a multi- by e-mailing .

20 April 2010 www.thehumm.com Valley Festival Celebrates The Beauty of the Earth Th e Ottawa Valley Music Fes- tival begins its annual concert season on Sunday, April 25, in Eganville, with For the Beauty of the Earth, a choral celebra- tion of the natural wonder of the planet. Th e concert will feature Paul Winter’s Missa Gaia (Earth Mass), a unique choral piece that incorporates the sounds of nature (including whale songs and wolf calls!), as well as a suite of music by J. Rutter. Artistic Director Mervin Fick will once again conduct the Valley Festi- val Chorus and guest baritone Bryan Estabrooks. Th is is the fi rst of four con- certs of the Festival’s 2010 sea- Join the Ottawa Valley Music Festival as they launch son, bringing classical and con- their 2010 season on April 25 in Eganville with a temporary choral splendour to concert featuring Paul Winter’s Missa Gaia the Ottawa Valley. Upcoming performances include Gospel Tickets for each concert are tion, call 649–2429 or visit Too in Cobden, A Night in Vien- $20 for adults, $10 for students, or the na in Arnprior, and Holy Broad- and free for children twelve new Ottawa Valley Music Festi- way in Almonte. and under. For more informa- val page on Facebook. Sharing Culture and Building Bridges Area children from ages fi ve nity to hear stories of the diff er- well as an Early Childhood Diplo- We’re Listening through thirteen will have the op- ent dynasties in Chinese history. ma from St. Lawrence College. New products have been arriving weekly portunity to participate in a series Th ese programs are action- Th ese programs are a col- by customer request. of upcoming special programs oriented and full of fun activities, laborative eff ort of the Chinese Now available: designed to introduce them to and the instructors are experi- and Canadian Heritage Cultural the wonders of Chinese culture. enced in children’s programming. Association, the Rideau Canal Naka Products In April, there will be a se- Th ey were previously involved Museum, and Smiths Falls Pub- ries of four Sunday afternoon with the very successful Chinese lic Library, with the support of Liquid Coral Calcium programs (April 11, 18, 25 and Language and Cultural Immer- Ontario Ministry of Citizenship Sprouting Seeds & Supplies May 2) off ered from 1–4pm in sion Camp for Children in Brock- and Immigration. More Gluten Free Products the Rideau Canal Museum. Par- ville this past summer. Janice Ling Th e cost of each session is $12 ticipants will be divided into two is the proprietor of the Artmakers per child. Bursaries are available. Local Bread, Syrup & Honey age groups: fi ve to eight and nine Studio in Port Elmsley and has To apply for a bursary, your child to thirteen. Th e programs will vast experience in recreational should write a short letter stat- Experience the Difference include speaking Mandarin in programs, as well as in arts and ing why they want to attend and simple sentences, writing Chi- culture. Mingshan Gu has taught how the bursary will help them 107 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, ON, K7C 2V4 nese characters, and arts and for over ten years in China and achieve their goal. To register, phone/fax:613-257-5986 email:[email protected] crafts instruction, as well as of- holds a Canadian Education De- call the Smiths Falls Library at Open Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9-6 Thurs 9-8,Sat 9-5 fering participants the opportu- gree from Lakehead University, as 283–2911. ALMONTE NATURAL FOODS is 100% behind this PROJECT! Actually we’re behind it and a little to the right. We’re located in the back corner at 12 Mill Street in the Heritage Mall and we’re very excited about the new Heritage Court. Come and visit us and be part of a new beginning in the old town. Almonte Natural Foods 613-256-1833 Be Fit Stay Healthy Go Green www.thehumm.com April 2010 21 Pain-Free Poetry When I was growing up, I according to G.K. Chesterton, Th e following afternoon, April 3 was all about baseball, foot- “Poets have been mysteriously at 2pm, John Brantingham, Jac- Wonders

Systema III by Violetta Borisonik ball and, of course, girls. silent on the subject of cheese” queline Larson, T. Anders Carson Never in my wildest imagi- and that, during these events, and Audrey Ogilvie will be reading nation did I ever believe I the words “from Nantucket…” again, at the North Crosby Hall, at would one day be talking will not be mentioned. Just so the Poetry & Pastries poetry read- about art, artists, music… you know. ing. Not only will you be hearing and least of all poetry. With April being National Po- the poetry of these established, Westport I still like baseball and etry Month, it is only fi tting that published poets, but you will also football, but playing either Th e Cove Country Inn launches have the opportunity to hear the the month by hosting Poetry poems of our future poets. Lo- by Steve Scanlon Night, with John Brantingham cal students have been invited game hurts now. I don’t like pain. (Los Angeles, California), T. to participate in a poetry contest Girls have turned into women Anders Carson (Portland), Jac- and the top poets will share their and I’m not allowed to look any- queline Larson (Toronto), Bob creations during the afternoon. more; it’s that whole marriage MacKenzie (Kingston), Audrey Th e cost of this fundraising event thing, and… I don’t like pain. I am, however, fairly proud that also know that, according to G.K. Chesterton, Kanata Artists I get to call a number of artists, I“Poets have been mysteriously silent on musicians and poets my friends the subject of cheese” and that, during these — pain-free. Poetry itself is abso- Studio Tour lutely painless — I’m all for it. I events, the words “from Nantucket…” will not You are invited to the 19th annual Kanata Artists Studio Tour, don’t know any baseball or foot- be mentioned. Just so you know. from April 30 to May 2. Ten Kanata artists are opening their ball players — go fi gure. Who homes to the public, at no charge, so that visitors can meet the would have thought those many Ogilvie (Westport’s own) and is $5, including refreshments. Th e artists in their working environment and may purchase original years ago that this is where my Sarah Tsiang (Kingston). Th ese North Crosby Hall is just outside works of fi ne art in various media. Th e artists on the tour are: life would lead. I’m fairly certain are some of poetry’s heavy hit- Westport, off Highway 10, at the Violeta Borisonik, Allison Fagan, Susan Goold, M. (Peggy) Hugh- my future downtime was sup- ters — if poets can be called 8th Concession. es, Jay Li, Judi Miller, Janis Miller-Hall, Benoit Gatien, Rosemary posed to comprise solely of cold “heavy hitters”. It may sound Hats off to T. Anders Carson Randell, and France Tremblay. beer, a big bag of Cheetos, a large like an oxymoron, but these po- and his group of dedicated poets You can visit their website at and couch and a remote control. Just ets fi t the bill. You can see them and friends for organizing these then take the tour! Artists’ studios will be open Friday evening goes to show, you never can tell. all at Th e Cove on the evening events year after year. (5–9pm) and all day Saturday and Sunday (10am–5pm). I can tell you that, no matter of Friday, April 2, beginning at — Steve Scanlon lives, works and Brochures and maps of the studio locations are available from how much of a poetry lover you 7:30pm, for the staggering price writes in the delightful village of the artists, Th e Kanata Civic Art Gallery, and the Beaverbrook are, there are two events com- of free! Nada! Nothing! Th e ev- Westport, and invites you to drop and Hazeldean branches of the Ottawa Public Library. Th e map ing up in April (National Poetry er-popular String Tease will pro- in for a visit at Stillwater Books & can also be downloaded from the above website. Month) that you should mark on vide musical entertainment for Treasures at 31 Main St. your calendar. I also know that, the evening.

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22 April 2010 www.thehumm.com Our Past Is Looming! For its 25th anniversary, the Mis- this story it is James Rosamond. more than six hundred workers. sissippi Valley Textile Museum Although not the fi rst to own Other mills followed and took (MVTM) is publishing a book a mill in Almonte, he was a key advantage of the water power called Our Past is Looming: Sto- fi gure in the saga of the textile from the several waterfalls at the ries from Almonte’s Textile Histo- industry here. An Irish immi- site until the late 19th century, ry. Th e title uses the motto of the grant to Canada early in the 19th before steam and electrical pow- Museum and contains a number century, he settled fi rst in Car- er came into use. Because of its of stories about Almonte’s in- leton Place, where he became a large woolen goods production, dustrial past. Several authors, successful miller and pioneered Almonte was known locally as including the Heritage Award the factory system in the area. Canada’s “Manchester”. It’s a re- Winners Gerry Wheatley and markable story of human en- Herb Pragnell, as well as the deavour and industrial devel- late John Dunn, contributed opment in a rural setting far their stories. Former mill from the usual major markets workers Stan Morton and for textile products. Albert Lotan tell of their ex- Th e book launch is sched- periences working in the mill. uled to be held at the MVTM Matthew Ayling, one of the when the renovated Wool Fiddler’s Friends former summer students at Room Exhibition Hall is of- A Traditional Fiddle Awards Showcase Concert the museum, prepared a re- fi cially opened on April 8, at Proceeds to Support port as to why the textile in- 7pm. Major renovations, in- Danny O’Connell Memorial Fund dustry collapsed in Almonte cluding insulation and new administered by with the introductions of syn- lighting, have transformed The Community Foundation of Ottawa thetics in the early 50s. the former wool storage area Featuring Herb Pragnell is both the into a magnifi cent space. Recent Award Recipients: editor and one of the authors. He Realizing that the sixty-foot plus An open invitation is ex- Amy Felhaber, Ellen Daly and Elly Wedge and Jack Falt have been working falls at Almonte would provide tended to the general public to Musical Friends: on this book for the last couple more power for a mill operation, this event. For more informa- of years. he moved to that town. In 1857 tion please call the Museum at Matt Pepin, Terri-Lynn Mahusky, Kyle Felhaver, In the 19th century, the Mis- he began his fi rst endeavour by 256–3754 ext. 15. Alexis MacIsaac, Tom Brennan, Fusion, sissippi River Valley was the building the Victoria Textile Mill. Copies of Our Past is Looming The Monday Night Fiddlers, The Barley Shakers leading centre for textile manu- James and his sons Bennett will be available for sale after the facturing in the county. Almonte and William expanded the Victo- launch date at the Museum Gift Special Guest Performance: was the major industrial centre ria Mill, and in 1867 opened the Shop and at Th e Miller’s Tale for the area, employing half the No. 1 Rosamond Woolen Mill bookstore in Almonte. All rev- Denis Lanctot population of three thousand. on Coleman Island in Almonte. enues from the sale of the book A key ingredient to any story Th is became known as a model will be given to the MVTM De- Sunday, May 2, 2010 is a compelling individual, and in mill which, at its peak, employed velopment Fund. 1-4pm Old Town Hall Wheels on the Mississippi Almonte , ON Carleton Place’s Wheels on the are working in partnership to If you are proud of your bike Tickets $15 Mississippi show will provide bring the fi rst annual Wheels and want to show it off , are a -The Miller’s Tale 613 256 9090 both residents and visitors a on the Mississippi Motorcycle vendor that loves to support the Info: -Couples Corner weekend fi lled with opportu- Show on Saturday, June 26, from motorcycle crowd, or simply en- 613 256 3786 -At The Door nities to view motorcycle dis- 9am–3pm. Bridge Street, one of joy looking at the best in beau- Line-up Subject to Change plays (Saturday, June 26) and a the main downtown streets, will tiful bikes and cars, this is the car show (Sunday, June 27). Th e be closed to vehicular traffi c be- weekend to visit Carleton Place. combined event is expected to ginning at 8am. Motorcycle re- For more information contact increase tourism all weekend lated vendors are being invited Cathie McOrmond at 257–8049, Proud Sponsor Colleen O’Connell-Campbell CFP, CIM,CDFA long. to set up shop on the showcase Weath Advisor Th e Carleton Place BIA and route, along with the local down- or Dave Spears at 257–4874 or the Carleton Place Lions Club town merchants. . If your office was here, people would look up to you! They would have to actually, it’s on our second floor. It is a beautiful, brand new, 1,058 sq. ft. office space with a view second to none. Second floor, second to none, does this not sound like a place you should look at. 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www.thehumm.com April 2010 23 Shedding (Shielded) Light on Dark Sky Preservation Anyone who has experienced the conservation education tions to light pollution through health comfort sustainability the wonder of an inky black sky programs already off ered at the hands-on spring and fall astron- loaded with stars on a chilly win- site makes the Mill of Kintail the omy courses, outreach materials ter night can appreciate why it’s ideal place to provide in-depth and free stargazing parties host- Energy design and certified a good thing to have less light di- night sky education. ed by experienced astronomers green building specialists rected skyward. As part of using powerful telescopes. its conservation education For more information about program, Mississippi Val- the astronomy courses, ley Conservation (MVC) stargazing parties and other www.homesol.ca 1-877-278-0467 is working with the Royal night sky related topics visit Astronomical Society of . Canada (RASC) Ottawa Good Neighbour Light- and the municipality of ing ⎯ shielded outdoor Mississippi Mills to provide lighting and/or the ap- educational support for the plication of motion sen- municipality’s illumination sors to avoid lighting up by-law. the dark sky unnecessarily Night Sky Conserva- ⎯ is another component tion (NSC) is an innovative of the NSC program. Th e education program driven Good Neighbor Lighting by the conviction that the initiative is supported by a most eff ective method of display at the Town of Mis- reducing light pollution is sissippi Mills offi ce and an to educate the public about informative brochure that the wonders of the night provides property owners sky, in order to demon- with information regarding strate what will be lost if the need for good neighbor light pollution is allowed to lighting, as well as listing continue unabated. which suppliers carry the Th e Mill of Kintail Con- products that support the servation Area is home to initiative. You can pick up the Fred Lossing Observa- a brochure at the Missis- tory (FLO), maintained and These youngsters await nightfall sippi Mills municipal of- operated by RASC. It was to view the wonders of the sky at a fi ces or visit their website built by the scientifi c com- stargazing party at the Mill of Kintail. , munity with high-quality or the Mississippi Val- optics from the National ley Conservation website Research Council of Canada. Coordinated by Michael Earl, . Th anks to the continued pres- accomplished astronomer and For more information about ervation of the night sky at the night sky enthusiast, the Night the Mississippi Mills illumina- Mill of Kintail, the local dark Sky Conservation program pro- tion by-law, contact the munici- skies have permitted the visual vides an appreciation and under- pal offi ces at 1–888–779–8666 discovery of fi ve comets, mak- standing of astronomy and the or 256–2064, visit the website, ing FLO the only observatory eff ects of unnecessary lighting or write to 3131 Old Perth Road, in Canada to do this. Th is con- on people, plants and animals. Almonte, Ontario K0A 1A0. nection to the observatory and Th e program also off ers solu-

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FUNDRAISER, DINNER, DANCE AND SILENT AUCTION Saturday May 1, 2010 Middleville Fairgrounds in the Agricultural Hall (4189 Wolf Grove Road, Middleville) Music by Corkery Road (and others to be announced) Karina Witten (left), Sales Representative for Hyde Park Canada congratulates Lee Foley, a resident of Almonte, for being the first to purchase a unit Doors Open at 5PM ADMISSION: $20 or $5 for 10 & under (two-bedroom) at Jamieson Mills. Lee is presented with a gift basket that was put together by Cynthia Stewart, owner of Appleton Gift & Basket. Tickets are limited to 200 people — purchase yours in advance! The 30-apartment complex will be located at 100 Jamieson St. in Almonte. To For information, tickets or to register your food contest entry: speak with Karina about the Jamieson Mills development, call 613–686–1222 @ extension 113. www.hydeparkrichmond.com. Beth at 613-267-5340 or email green artofbeinggreen.ca or *Sold as a Life Lease — a recognized legal product used worldwide — it incorporates similar communal-living concepts as a condo, although its value as an asset actually Bobby at 613-256-9424 outperforms other real estate. 24 April 2010 www.thehumm.com Naked Among the Textiles 11th Annual Carleton Place Th e irony of presenting an ex- unfamiliar, with only thirty min- Susan Fisher, Bev Relfe, Bruce BIA Pitch-In hibition of nude photography utes to explore the setting and MacDougall, Peter Wright, Will Th e Carleton Place BIA knows the citizens of the town are rock at the Mississippi Valley Tex- decide where and how to shoot Swanson, Alan Mirabelli and solid in their belief that they can make an environmental diff er- tile Museum didn’t hit me un- only thirty-six frames. First, a Tineke Kuiper were the pho- ence in their community. Th e Carleton Place BIA, an organization til relatively recently. It was the call goes out to the Photography tographers, with Hagen Hohn, committed to supporting downtown Carleton Place, is stretching light and space that attracted me Matters group for people inter- Kathleen Teahen, Pat Kavanagh their wings and will again organize the community-wide clean up when, about a year ago, I was in ested in participating in the next and Dale Dunning documenting campaign. Pitch-In Canada runs the week of April 19–25. the museum for a show and it oc- NITH shoot. We can accommo- the day. Emily Olding was our Last year, event participation reached an all-time high of curred to me that this would be date up to eight photographers intrepid and stoic model. Th e a great setting to hold our next to fi ll one day of shooting. Th e shoot took place before the re- 1,879 people who cleaned, swept, polished windows, and made Naked in the House challenge. names are then picked from a cent installation of insulation and our community look beautiful. Th e BIA anticipates the 2010 I approached Michael Rikley- hat to determine at what time it was chilly, as evidenced in Pat clean up will again bring an astounding number of people to- Lancaster, the curator of the of the day their half hour will Kavanagh’s photo of Susan Fisher gether for this very worthwhile activity. Th e BIA is looking for- MVTM, about the possibility of begin. We also encourage mem- wearing her overcoat while pho- ward to seeing churches, schools, service and sporting groups using the museum both as the bers to help document the day, tographing the model. Th e day and citizens of our community out picking up litter. Your com- setting for Naked in the House i.e. photograph the photogra- was a success and I would like mitment makes a diff erence to all of us. For more information and also as the gallery space to phers photographing the model. to invite you to join us Sunday, on how you can participate in this worthwhile event, contact the display the results. He was very November the 21, 2009, was the April 11, from 2–4pm, to see the BIA Pitch-In Program at or enthusiastic. day of the shoot — the photog- fruits of our labour at the Missis- . Now, before your imagination raphers and documenters were sippi Valley Textile Museum, a gets carried away, Naked in the informed of the location one day building whose raison d’être was House is an exercise to test the in advance. to clothe the naked body. Th e skills of the photographer when Th is is the sixth Naked in the MVTM can be found at 3 Ro- confronted with photographing House to be staged. Previous ven- samond Street East in Almonte, a nude model they haven’t met ues ranged from the Old Town 256–3754, . before, in an environment that is Hall to a farm house and barn. —Dale Dunning

www.thehumm.com April 2010 25 Claiming WHAT’S ON IN Column Wednesday Thursday Now is the Month of Maying, Perth, May 2 Monday Tuesday For a Taste of the Valley, Almonte, May 3 Lily Frost, Burnstown, May 5 Voices of Africa, Almonte, May 8 The Almonte Library Corridor Gallery presents mixed media by Rivka Waas Trevor Alguire, Burnstown, May 8 The Mississippi Mills Chambers Gallery presents textile art by Catharina Breedyk Law Peter Brown Jazz Duo, St. James Gate Red Trillium Tour, West Carleton, May Brush Strokes presents acrylics on canvas by Danuta Sawicki Whiskey Mike, The Stone House 8 & 9 Baker Bob’s Gallery in Almonte presents paintings by Phyllis Moore Terry Tufts, The Barley Mow Art in the Attic, Almonte, May 14–16 Gallery Perth presents local art BOTR Concert, Westport, May 14–15 Artemisia presentsAll works by Jane Thelwell, Month 7 Spring St. Westport, 1 The Mousetrap, Perth, May 20–22, The Philip Wood Gallery presents Times Eight – Fois Huit, beginning April 25 at 7 Mill St. Almonte 28–29 Brooke Valley Spring Tour, May 22–24 Good Times Party, Westport, Jun 5 Ottawa Valley Youth Talent Show, Car- leton Place, Jun 12 Andy J. Forest w Monkey Junk, Neat BOTR Concert, Westport, Jun 19 Coffee Shop Beatlejuice in the Barn, Lanark, Jun 19 Book Launch: Our Past is Looming, Arnprior Traditional Rug Hooking Almonte Art on the Lawn, Perth, Jul 10–11 Green Drinks, Per th CP Celtic Jam, Ballygiblin’s Mississippi Blues Jam, Thirsty Moose Whiskey Mike, The Stone House Ric Denis with The Mississippi Jug Peter Brown Jazz Duo, St. James Gate Visual Arts 5 678Stompers, Heirloom Café Terry Tufts, The Barley Mow Arnprior Traditional Rug Hooking, Apr 7, 6:30-9PM. Free. Info: [email protected]. Arnprior Public Library Vernissage, Apr 9, 7-9PM. Danuta Sawicki, acrylic on canvas. Brush Strokes,129 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, 253–8088 Quilt & Linen Show and Sale, Apr 10, 10AM- 4PM. Displays, demos. $6. Refreshments $4. St. Climate Change Talk, Per th Women’s Business Group, CP Andrew’s Church, Pakenham Westport Spring Fashion Show, Westport Peter Brown Jazz Duo, St. James Gate Mayan Code Study Group, Almonte The Fugitives, Carleton Place Naked in the House, Apr 11, 2-4PM. Work by CP Celtic Jam, Ballygiblin’s Whiskey Mike, The Stone House Art of Being Green AGM, Middleville Lightfoot Guitar Workshop, Almonte 8 photographers. Mississippi Valley Textile Terry Tufts, The Barley Mow Museum, Almonte, 256–3754 Almonte Quilters Guild, Apr 19, 7-9PM. 12 13 14 15 Demo night. Almonte Civitan Hall Photography Matters Meeting, Apr 21, 7-9PM. Info at [email protected]. Waterside Retirement Community, CP Lanark County Quilters Guild, Apr 27, Whiskey Mike, The Stone House 6:30-8:30PM. Speaker: Pamela Griffi n. Guests Peter Brown Jazz Duo, St. James Gate $3. 267-3178. Perth Lions Hall Earth Day Movies, Almonte Lanark County Knitting Guild, Apr 27, 7-9PM. Film Night International, Smiths Falls Oh My God, Almonte Photography Matters Meeting, CP Guests $3. Almonte United Church White Light/Black Rain, Carp Terry Tufts, The Barley Mow Almonte Quilters Guild, Almonte CP Celtic Jam, Ballygiblin’s Arnprior Quilters’ Guild, Apr 28, 6:30- Angele Desjardin, Heirloom Café RENT, Per th 8:30PM. $20/yr membership or $5 entry. Valdy, Per th Veronica’s Room, Merrickville Christian Education Centre, Arnprior 19 20 21 22 Kanata Artists Studio Tour, Apr 30, 5PM-9PM. Fri (5-9), Sat/Sun (10-5). www.kanataartists. com. No entry fee.

Poetry Workshop/Reading, CP Literature Whiskey Mike, The Stone House Slam Series 2010, Apr 2, 6:30-9:30PM. Com- Peter Brown Jazz Duo, St. James Gate pete, open mic or listen & watch. $5 at the Lanark County Quilters Guild, Per th Peter Pan, Per th Arnprior Quilters’ Guild, Arnprior door (free for performers). The Factory Ladies’ Night, Per th Scott Woods Band, Almonte Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor The Great Fire of 1870, Appleton Grind, 1 Sherbrooke St. Perth Almonte Horticultural Meeting Lanark County Knitting Guild, Dreamcoat, Almonte Almonte CP Celtic Jam, Ballygiblin’s Poetry Night, Apr 2, 7:30PM-9:30PM. Free Terry Tufts, The Barley Mow admission. Music by String Tease. The Cove, RENT, Per th 2 Bedford St. Westport 26 27 28 29 Poetry & Pastries, Apr 3, 2-4PM. Refresh- ments. $5. North Crosby Hall off Hwy 10, at 8th Concession, Westport Book Launch: Our Past is Looming, Apr 8, Grievous Angel - The Legend of Gram Par- High School Reunion,The Musical, Apr 23, Corkery Road CD Launch Party, Apr 10, 7PM. Stories from Almonte’s Textile History. Kids sons, Apr. 17, 8 PM. $25 from The Miller’s Tale 24, 30 & May 1 at 7:30PM ($20). Apr 24 7PM-12AM. No cover. www.corkeryroad.ca. Mississippi Valley Textile Museum 3 Rosa- Children’s Classes in Chinese Culture, or at door. Almonte Old Town Hall at 2PM ($15). Tickets from 132 Coleman Naismith Pub, Almonte mond St. E. Almonte, 256–3754 Apr. 11, 18, 25 & May 2. $12 each, register Oh My God, Apr 19, 7PM. Peter Rodger’s fi lm St. Info at 253–1571 or www.mississip- Almonte Contra Dance, Apr 11, 2-4PM. Be- Vine Rhymes, Apr 10, 1:30-3:30PM. Area at 283–2911. Rideau Canal Museum, 34 followed by open discussion. $10. 237 pimudds.ca. Carleton Place Town Hall ginners at 1:30PM. 256–2689, www.almonte- songwriters & poets. Fundraiser for Chimo Beckwith St. S. Smiths Falls Christian St. Almonte, 256-0216 Grand Opening Gala, Apr 24, 7-11PM. contra.ca. Almonte Old Town Hall School. Courtyard Café, Smiths Falls Kids Clean-Up Day, Apr 24, 9AM-12PM. Join White Light/Black Rain, Apr 20. 6PM mu- Black tie fundraiser for new theatre. Info The Fugitives, Apr 13, 7-9PM. Multi-instru- Spoken Word Plot, Apr 11, 6-8PM. Nadine Fairy Lilly & Silly U the Clown to clean up seum tour, 7PM movie. Reserve at edu- & tickets ($100) at 283–0676. Smiths Falls mentalists, songwriters & poets. $10 from Thornhill & Jessica Ruano, plus open mic. Almonte. Meet outside Baker Bob’s [email protected] or 839–0007. Station Theatre, 63 Victoria Ave. 452–0054. Carleton Place Cinemas $5 at the door; free for performers. The Youth Auditions, Apr 25, 1-4PM. For Ottawa The Diefenbunker, Carp Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Lightfoot Guitar Workshop, Apr 13, 7:30PM. Downstairs Pub at JR’s, Almonte Valley Youth Talent Show (June 12). Info: Earth Day Movies, Apr 22, 7PM. The Man Who Dreamcoat, Apr 29, 7:30PM. $12 from With Terry Tufts. $25. Register at 256–7464. Adrianna Steele-Card, Apr 24, 10:30AM- [email protected], 256–3435. Planted Trees & Taking Root: The Vision of Man- ADHS Offi ce, Baker Bob’s, Equator Cof- Miss Mills Musicworks, Almonte 12:30PM. Signs copies of Sandy’s Incredible Carleton Place Legion, 177 George St. gari Maathai. Almonte Old Town Hall fee Roasters. Info: 256–1470. Almonte and Toronto All Star Big Band, Apr 16, 8PM. Shrinking Footprint. Read’s Book Shop, Car- Peter Pan, Apr 29 & 30, 7PM. Presented by Film Night International, Apr 22, 7PM. Out District High School $35 from www.ticketmaster.ca, 755-1111. leton Place, 257–READ grade 4 to 8 students. Tickets at the door in that Deep Blue Sea & Goodbye Solo. $10. Second Chances, May 1 at 7:30PM (dessert PDCI Auditorium, 13 Victoria St. Perth Poetry Workshop/Reading, Apr 29, 7PM. only. The Stewart School, Perth Premier Cinemas, Smiths Falls theatre show), May 2, at 10AM & 3PM. Story Old Tyme Music, Apr 17, 1-4PM. Old-tyme With poets from Black Moss Press. Read’s RENT, Apr 22–24, 29–May 1 at 8PM, Apr 25 of Jonah & the whale. Donations welcome. tunes & tales, Ed Carbonell’s photos of Book Shop, Carleton Place, 257–READ & May 2 at 2PM. $25 (opening night $15), 836–4962. Stittsville United Church local performers. Ferguson Falls Hall Free Comic Book Day, May 1, 11AM-2PM. Theatre from 267–9610 or www.myriadcentre. The Best Dance Ever, Apr 17, 8PM-12AM. Start at Heroes Lounge, visit other shops. The Righteous Tithe, April 16 & 17, 8PM. $18 com. Myriad Centre, Perth With The Priorities. Auction. Tickets at Dress as your favorite superhero. Info: in adv. (Book Nook, Shadowfax), $20 at Veronica’s Room, Apr 22, 23, 24, at 8PM; Apr Music Oxford Linens & Home Furniture in Peggy White, Apr 3, 8PM. Falling CD release [email protected]. 152 Bridge St. door. Info: 267–7469, www.perthenter- 25 at 2PM. www.merrickvilletheatre.org. Perth. Farrell Hall, 186 Gore St. E. Perth party. $15 at MMMusicworks, The Groundz & downtown Carleton Place tainmentnow.net. Studio Theatre, Perth Merrickville Community Centre or the door. Almonte Old Town Hall 26 April 2010 www.thehumm.com Easter Market, Apr 3, 8AM-2PM. at the Carp Farmers’ Market. Carp Fair Grounds APRIL 2010 Green Drinks, Apr 6, 5:30-7:30PM. www. greendrinks.org. The Crown Pub, 71 Foster Friday Saturday Sunday St. Perth 267–4500 Pakenham Home Show, Fri Apr 9, 6-9PM. Sat 9AM-8PM, Sun 10AM-4PM. 60+ exhibits, prizes, music. $3. 256-1077 or www.mississippi- mills.ca. Stewart Community Centre and Maplelicious Pancake Breakfast, Lanark Pakenham Public School, Pakenham Easter Market, Carp Slam Series 2010, Per th LAWS Craft Show & Bazaar, Apr 10, Poetry & Pastries , Westport APEX Jazz Band, The Royal Oak Live Music, The Stone House Ben San Pedro, The Cove 9AM-2PM. Lanark Animal Welfare Society Poetry Night, Westport Semi-Acoustic Jam, The Stone House Peggy White, Almonte Sunday Sessions, Ballygiblin’s fundraiser. Info: 275–2501, lbell7@sympa- Open Mic, The Downstairs Pub Live At The Gate, St. James Gate tico.ca. Smiths Falls Legion 2 Brock Zeman, The Downstairs34 Pub Spirit of the Garden!, Apr 10, 10AM-4PM. $10 adults, $5 youth. Info: 256–1934, Almonte United Church, 106 Elgin St. Talk: Cleansing, Apr 10, 1PM. Katherine Willow, ND. Healing House tour. www.ecowellness. com. 2386 Thomas Dolan Pkwy, Carp Pakenham Home Show Pakenham Home Show Valley Singles Club, Apr 11, 12:30-2:30PM. Valley Singles Club, Almonte LAWS Craft Show & Bazaar, Smiths Falls Singles brunch, all welcome. Register at Children’s Chinese Culture, Smiths Falls Spirit of the Garden!, Almonte Pakenham Home Show Almonte Contra Dance, Old Town Hall 256–8117. JR’s Restaurant, Almonte Quilt & Linen Show and Sale, Pakenham Jazz at the Swan, The Swan at Carp Naked in the House, Almonte Mayan Code Study Group, Apr 12, 8:30- Talk: Cleansing, Carp Live Music, The Stone House Magnolia Rhythm Kings, The Royal Oak 10:30AM. www.lillywhite.ca. 237 Christian Vine Rhymes, Smiths Falls Vernissage, Carleton Place Andy J. Forest w Monkey Junk, Neat St. Almonte, 256-0216 Ben San Pedro, The Cove Open Mic, The Downstairs Pub Semi-Acoustic Jam, The Stone House , Apr 12, 7PM. Corkery Road CD Launch, Naismith Pub Art of Being Green AGM 9 10 Spoken Word 11 Plot, Almonte 256–9424, . Live At The Gate, St. James Gate Sunday Sessions, Ballygiblin’s Brothers Chaffey, The Downstairs Pub Middleville Community Centre Alex Cuba, Neat Women’s Business Group, Apr 13, 7:30- 8:30AM. www.wbgroup.ca. Carleton Heri- tage Inn, 7 Bridge St. Carleton Place Bus Trip to Net Zero House Tour Westport Spring Fashion Show, Apr 14, Health & Wellness Day, Almonte 12-2PM. $20 incl lunch, dessert, donation to Middleville Scrapmania, Lanark the Children’s Wish Foundation. The Cove, Mario Franco & Son, The Cove Fulton’s Fundraiser, Pakenham 1st Annual Eco-Fair, Merrickville 2 Bedford St. Westport Live Music, The Stone House Children’s Chinese Culture, Smiths Falls Empty Bowls Fundraiser, Per th Almonte Lecture Series, Almonte Traditional Song Circle, Barley Mow Climate Change Talk, Apr 15, 6:30PM. Impact Old Tyme Music & Archives, Ferguson Falls Toronto All Star Big Band, Per th APEX Jazz Band, The Royal Oak of climate change on forests of eastern ON. Ben San Pedro, The Cove Semi-Acoustic Jam, The Stone House Free. Perth Swimming Pool meeting room, The Righteous Tithe, Per th The Best Dance Ever, Farrell Hall Sunday Sessions, Ballygiblin’s Wilson St./Sunset Blvd. Open Mic, The Downstairs Pub Live At The Gate, St. James Gate 16 17 18 , Apr 16, 7:30PM. The Righteous Tithe, Per th Almonte Lecture Series Kick, The Downstairs Pub ‘Waste Management Alternatives’ w/ Paul van Geel. Free. Almonte United Church Festival of the Maples, Per th Bus Trip to Net Zero House Tour, Apr Environmental Fair, Carleton Place 17, 8AM-5PM. To Hudson, QC. $50 incl bus, Kids Clean-Up Day, Almonte tour, snacks. Reserve at 278–0816, jefi @ Blues on the Rideau, The Cove Adrianna Steele-Card, Carleton Place Children’s Chinese Culture, Smiths Falls sympatico.ca. Stops in Perth & CP. Jazz at the Swan, The Swan at Carp High School Reunion,The Musical, CP Youth Auditions, Carleton Place Health & Wellness Day, Apr 17, 9AM-4PM. Live Music, The Stone House Blues on the Rideau, The Cove Veronica’s Room, Merrickville Speakers and info on health topics. Q&A w Maberly Quarterly Contra Dance, Maberly Pipes & Strings, Maberly Hall RENT, Per th doctors. Donations accepted. Holy Name RENT, Per th Grand Opening Gala, Smiths Falls For The Beauty of the Earth, Eganville High School Reunion,The Musical, CP Almonte in Concert, Almonte Magnolia Rhythm Kings, The Royal Oak of Mary School, 110 Paterson St. Almonte Veronica’s Room, Merrickville Music On McLean Concert, Per th Semi-Acoustic Jam, The Stone House Middleville Scrapmania, Apr 17, 9AM-9PM. Open Mic, The Downstairs23 Pub Live At The Gate24, St. James Gate Sunday Sessions 25, Ballygiblin’s Demos, displays, door prizes, grab bags, Veronica’s Room, Merrickville supper. $40. Register at 259–2151, karin@ High School Reunion,The Musical, CP moose.ca. Middleville Community Centre RENT, Perth Little Rock, The Downstairs Pub 1st Annual Eco-Fair, Apr 17, 10AM-4PM. Ven- Community Yard Sale, Almonte dors, exhibitors, presentations. Free admis- Kanata Artists Studio Tour Second Chances, Stittsville sion. Merrickville Community Centre Breakfast With Soul, Almonte Annual Open House, Carp Kanata Artists Studio Tour Kanata Artists Studio Tour Empty Bowls Fundraiser, Apr 17, 11AM-2PM. Free Comic Book Day, Carleton Place Children’s Chinese Culture, Smiths Falls Mario Franco & Son, The Cove Songwriting w/ Ian Tamblyn, Almonte $20 donation for a hand-crafted bowl with Live Music, The Stone House Fiddler’s Friends, Old Town Hall stew. Supports the children of Haiti & local Silver Creek, Neat Coffee Shop RENT, Per th Peter Pan, Per th Ben San Pedro, The Cove programs. Foodsmiths, Perth Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Second Chances, Stittsville Almonte Fulton’s Fundraiser, Apr 18, 10AM-2PM. Silent Almonte Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, Almonte auction, clowns, face-painting, horse-drawn High School Reunion,The Musical, CP APEX Jazz Band, The Royal Oak Live At The Gate, St. James Gate wagon rides. www.fultons.ca Fulton’s Pan- RENT, Per th Second Chances, Stittsville 30 High School Reunion,The12 Musical, CP Semi-Acoustic Jam, The Stone House cake House, Pakenham, 256-3867 Open Mic, The Downstairs Pub RENT, Per th Sunday Sessions, Ballygiblin’s Clean and Green Mississippi Mills. Apr Live Music at JR’s, The Downstairs Pub 19-25: Pitch In & Arbour Week. Info at 256–1077. Mississippi Mills Traditional Song Circle, Apr 18, 2-4PM. For The Beauty of the Earth, Apr 25, 3PM. The Downstairs Pub at JRís (385 Ottawa The Barley Mow (79 Little Bridge St., Almonte, Festival of the Maples, Apr 24, 8:30AM-4PM. Come to sing or enjoy. Info at 256-7840. Info: 649–2429, www.valleyfestival.ca. $20; St., Almonte, 256-2031) Fri. 9PM-no cover, 256-5669): Terry Tufts Thur. (8-11PM). Maple products & taffy, music, petting zoo, Barley Mow Pub, Almonte $10 students; free for 12 & under. Grace Sat. live music at 9PM-$4 cover. Ballygiblin’s Restaurant & Pub (151 used books (for LAWS). Info: 267–3200 or Valdy, Apr 21, 8PM. $21.50 in advance from Lutheran Church, Eganville Apr 2 Open Mic with Billy Armstrong Bridge Street, Carleton Place, 253-7400): www.perthchamber.com. Perth Shadowfax or $25 at the door. Studio Scott Woods Band, Apr 27, 7PM. $20 adults, Apr 3 Brock Zeman CP Celtic Jam Wed. (7:30-10PM), da- Environmental Fair, Apr 24, 9AM-3PM. Local Theatre, Perth $10 children, from Levi’s Home Hardware Apr 9 Open Mic with Kyle Spinks [email protected], no cover; Peter Brown, businesses, service providers & community , Apr 23 & 24, 7PM. or 256–2593. Almonte Civitan Hall Apr 10 Brothers Chaffey Roger Plant & Friends Sun. (8-11PM) Blues on the Rideau groups. Free. Kids’ activities. Carleton Place Harmonica Shah w/ Jack deKeyzer & Band. Songwriting w/ Ian Tamblyn , May 1, Apr 16 Open Mic with Billy Armstrong Neat Coffee Shop (1715 Calabogie Rd., Burn- Arena, 75 Neelin St. $55 dinner & show. www.choosetheblues. 2-3:30PM. $25. Register at 256–7464. Mis- Apr 17 Kick stown, 433-3205) call for prices & times Ladies’ Night, Apr 26, 6:30-9PM. Donation to ca. The Cove, Westport, 273–3636 sissippi Mills Musicworks, Almonte Apr 23 Open Mic with Kyle Spinks Apr 8, 11 Andy J. Forest w Monkey Junk food bank. Code’s Mill Inn, Perth Maberly Quarterly - Contra Dance, Apr Fiddler’s Friends, May 2, 1PM. $15 at Apr 24 Little Rock Apr 11 Alex Cuba Almonte Horticultural Meeting, Apr 23, 7:30-11PM. w/Sheesham & Lotus. $10 Couples’ Corner & The Miller’s Tale. Info: Apr 30 Open Mic with Billy Armstrong Apr 24 JW-Jones 26, 7:30-9:30PM. Non-members $2. Cor- at door. 264–1993. Maberly Hall 256–3786. Almonte Old Town Hall The Royal Oak (329 March Rd. Kanata, 591- Heirloom Café (7 Mill St., Almonte, 256- nerstone Community Church, Almonte, Pipes & Strings, Apr 24, 7PM. Tay Valley Jazz at the Swan (The Swan at Carp, Fall- 3895): jazz Sun. (3-6PM), no cover. 9653): Live Music Wed. (8-11PM). 256–4995 Community Choir & friends. By donation. down Lane, 839-7926) 7-10PM. Apr 9, 23 Apr 4, 18 APEX Jazz Band Apr. 7 Ric Denis w Mississippi Jug Stompers The Great Fire of 1870, Apr 28, 7:30PM. Maberly Hall St. James Gate (111 Bridge St., Carleton Place, Apr 11, 25 Magnolia Rhythm Kings Apr. 21 Angele Desjardins and band Historic talk presented by Terry Currie. Almonte in Concert, Apr 24, 8PM. April in 257-7530): Peter Brown Jazz Thur. (7-10PM), The Stone House Bar & Grill (3740 Carp North Lanark Regional Museum, 647 River Paris. $27 adult, $14 student from Millers Live at the Gate Sat. (8-10PM). No cover. Rd., Carp, 839-1091), Whiskey Mike Thur. Rd. Appleton 257–8503 Tale or 253-3353. Almonte Old Town Hall Apr 3 Derek Favreau (7-11PM), Live Music Fri. (7-11PM); semi- Community Maplelicious Pancake Breakfast, Apr 3, Breakfast With Soul, Apr 30, 8-9AM. Open Music On McLean House Concert, Apr Apr 10 Stephen MacDonald acoustic jam Sun. (5-10PM). 7-11AM. With baked beans, local maple discussion facilitated by Lilly White. $5, reg- 24, 8PM. With Andrew Smith. tennants@ Apr 17 Rachelle Behrens The Cove (2 Bedford St., Westport, 273- syrup & coffee. $8, children 10 & under ister at 256–0216. White Light, Almonte sympatico.ca or 267–7902. Perth Apr 24 Cindy Doire 3636); Apr 3, 10, 17 Ben San Pedro w free. Middleville Community Centre Terry Cowan Apr 16, 30 Mario Franco & Son www.thehumm.com April 2010 27 Asleep At The Wheel We’ve all experienced that and sticker-coded family activ- dow onto my comfy couch, my with what is. Not with what will, my shoulders soften, my body feeling: the sudden realiza- ity wall calendars. Well OK, I cat has gone back to bed (hence should, could, must.” seeming to sigh with relief. It is tion that you are getting off myself only have Outlook, but I the “peace”), it is a lazy Sunday Out of all the stress-reduction as if, after struggling constantly the highway with no mem- have my personal colour-coded which I have actually managed methods I have tried, enjoy- to move upstream (or simply to

the Chocolate ory of the last few minutes Outlook calendar on my laptop to keep commitment-free (OK, ing the moment is the easiest keep from being swept down- or more. You could have and my code-numbered/colour- it is Valentine’s Day and I am and most eff ective one I have stream), it realizes that it is OK merged, changed lanes, all coded work calendar for my boss single — still… cup half-full, ya ever experienced. I still forget to just fl oat… there is no need to while completely on auto- (yes, I have issues). know…), and I am enjoying shar- about it for often long periods of struggle… all is as it should be… pilot. How is that even pos- ing my thoughts with you. Life is time. Th en I will stop and look all is fi ne. sible?! Were you possessed 10PM: Mtg w/husband good. Suddenly my body takes around, actually noticing my — Comments welcome at by the soul of someone (home) a deep breath and I realize that, surroundings and paying atten- who wanted “just… one… I see two problems with our ef- wonder of wonders, I have just tion to how my body feels, how …if you fi nd time

Stop & Smell more… drive…”? Abduct- fi cient scheduling. Well, at least relaxed a little… content with my mind feels… and I will feel in your schedule. by Rona Fraser two. One is that most people my surroundings and my day only enter those appointments and my life. Art of Being Green Projects ed by aliens? Hypnotized?! You that occur at a specifi c time (ob- tell yourself that your senses viously). What about the tasks But it isn’t in presents were so very acutely focused on that we need to get done, but my daytimer!? driving — careful, conscientious can be fi t into our schedule “at OK, so how do we enjoy the Alstonvale Net Zero driver that you are — that the any time”: cleaning our homes, moment? Th is may seem obvious rest of your brain simply shut reading the magazine we sub- to some and not to others. Hmm. down. Interesting theory, but scribe to but never sit down Better do what I usually do when House Tour your mind was more likely busy with, hemming that pair of pants faced with an important or deep A guided visit and tour of this environmentally friendly Net with other things. Multi-tasking we bought last winter, sorting or medical or inconsequential Zero House. This demonstration house was built and again. through our “to fi le” pile… Th ese question: Google it. As usual, the designed by Team Montreal Zero that specializes in building Perhaps you were deciding tasks may not make it to our world wide web presented some custom-designed homes that are as energy-efficient as they what to make for supper and schedule until right before visi- helpful information. whether it necessitated a gro- tors are coming or someone asks Lionel Ketchian, found- are marketable and affordable. The team is led by Sevag cery stop, replaying an earlier to borrow the magazine, but er of Th e Happiness Club Pogharian Design and Sevag will be our guide to this discussion (inserting insightful our lives would likely feel more , milestone in the Canadian home building landscape. comments you should have said), comfortable (less stressful) if we quotes an old Chinese proverb: or maybe running through vari- found time for them. “Life itself cannot give you joy Saturday, April 17 ous ways to confront your friend Th e second and perhaps more unless you really will it. Life just Leave your car at home and join your friends for a bus tour regarding her serious chocolate insidious result of our effi cient gives you time and space — it’s addiction (it’s not an addiction, scheduling is that what should up to you to fi ll it.” Now, much to Hudson, Quebec to view the Alstonvale Net Zero house as it’s a “relationship”). Many of us be our most important “task” as I do not think this sounds like it nears completion. an actual Chinese proverb (es- Schedule: ven writing this, now, I am completely in pecially as it rhymes in English), s "US0ICK5PIN0ERTHATAM it does make sense. When we Emy head. But after writing “ENJOYING THE s "US0ICK5PIN#ARLETON0LACEATAM come into this world, we are giv- MOMENT”, well, I had to stop and think. It was s 'UIDED(OUSE4OURFROMn0- en life, a body, some hope, and s ,UNCHONYOUROWNFROM0-TO0-WITHTIMETOVISITTHE in AllCaps, after all, and everybody knows you time stretching out in front of SHOPSINTHECOMMUNITY cannot ignore things written in AllCaps. us. Whether we live a joy-fi lled s 2ETURNTO#ARLETON0LACEAT0- life or one of misery all depends s 2ETURNTO0ERTHAT0- on how we exist in the present have even had the experience of usually does not appear in our moment. Lionel may sound a bit $50.00 per person (includes GST) being so deep in thought that we daily planners at all. I mean, goofy (and repetitive), but I do To Reserve your space on the bus, contact have missed our exit or bus stop. some people might argue that like the point he makes. “Take Judy Fisk at 613–278–0816 or [email protected] Hell, I have even driven by my this task is the reason we were a moment to be in the moment. own street, after living on it for put on this earth… and yet we Th e next moment is waiting for four years! Yes, that did make me often fi nd ourselves with little you to enjoy. Only when you en- worry, but I think a particularly or no time for it. Even when our joy this moment will you know good song was playing at the partners suggest it, on the spur of why it is called the PRESENT. time… perhaps I was focused on the moment, we will often be too Enjoy your PRESENT, it con- harmonizing? busy or too tired to want to do it. tains JOY.” So stop for a second Another way we drive mind- Sometimes we even seem to for- and look around you. You are lessly is when we off er a friend a lift get how to do it!! No, not that… having a GREAT moment right and then fi nd ourselves automati- though some people don’t make this second! After all, you are cally driving to our own house. much room for that in their day reading theHumm! We are so easily distracted! either… I’m talking about EN- Anyways, my point is that on JOYING THE MOMENT. 4PM: Smell roses the road of life we often have a Lionel was Google’s top sug- similar experience, suddenly wak- 9AM: Take deep breath gestion. Number two led ing up to wonder how we got here I don’t know about you, but I am to the 43 Th ings website and often not sure that “here” is often so preoccupied with pre- . If you’ve where we really ought to be. paring for the future that I forget not yet visited it, it is well worth to simply enjoy the present mo- a look (or perhaps don’t bother Apr 1: Check cal. ment. Even writing this, now, I and I will tell you about it an- up-to-date am completely in my head. But other time). One of the “Th ings” Our lives are so busy these days after writing “enjoying the mo- that Maya Solyh set as a goal was that our minds are constantly ment”, well, I had to stop and “enjoy the moment”, and one of sorting through the past and think. It was in AllCaps, after the realizations that helped her planning the future — they nev- all, and everybody knows you reach her goal was this: “I only er stop! We are so active, with cannot ignore things written in can do one thing at once, so I work, sports, hobbies, family, AllCaps. So I stop and look at might as well do it with full ef- friends, doctors’ appointments. my surroundings. It is a beauti- fort, intention and attention, We have agendas and Micro- ful, peaceful morning. Th e sun is and fully experience that thing I soft Outlook and Blackberrys shining through my kitchen win- am doing. It is so simple. Just be 28 April 2010 www.thehumm.com Grievous Angel: The Legend of Gram Parsons Grievous Angel: Th e Legend of from the Los Angeles airport, Kelly was kind enough to an- Gram Parsons is a theatrical took it to the desert and burned swer a few questions about her concert about the original cos- it. A rock legend was born. role in Grievous Angel. mic cowboy, who lived fast, died Grievous Angel: Th e Legend theHumm: How did you young and left a charred corpse. of Gram Parsons, stars An- become involved with this Th e creative force behind some ders Drerup as Gram and Kelly project? of the most important record- Prescott as Emmylou Harris. Kelly Prescott: Kaylen and I ings of the late 60s and early Featured musicians include Al had our CD release in Ottawa, 70s, Parsons pioneered coun- Bragg, Chris Breitner, Darwin and Michael Bate was in the try rock with Th e Byrds’ Sweet- Demers and Tom Martel, with crowd. I remember my Dad say- heart of the Rodeo, schooled music by Gram Parsons, the ing something along the lines the Rolling Stones in American Rolling Stones, Hank Williams, of “No pressure, but you might roots music, created Th e Flying the Louvin Brothers, Chris Hill- want to put on a really good Burrito Brothers and recorded man, Chris Etheridge, Merle show tonight, Kelly.” Ha. No two classic solo albums, GP and Haggard, Bob Dylan, Dan Penn, pressure indeed. After the show Grievous Angel, with his musi- Elvis Presley, Ric Grech and Bob Michael asked me to come by Don’t miss this “theatrical concert” about Gram Parsons, cal protégé, Emmylou Harris. Buchanan. and try singing a few tunes with featuring Almonte’s Kelly Prescott (above) as Emmylou He never had a hit record Th e show was inspired by Anders (his way of saying “au- and never became a star in his Michael Bate’s March 1973 in- Harris and Anders Drerup (left) as Parsons. They have dition”, I suppose). I think the th lifetime, but Parsons is today terview with the doomed singer fi rst song we tried was Love already performed Grievous Angel at the NAC 4 Stage, and hailed as a patron saint of alt- in Boston. It was Parsons’ last Hurts, and that was all it took. will bring it to the Almonte Old Town Hall on April 17. country and Americana. His recorded conversation. Th e It must be both a challenge infl uence is acknowledged by theatrical concert is produced and a thrill to play an icon like of his head for a long time, and Tickets to the April 17 per- artists as disparate as Keith and directed by Michael Bate, Emmylou Harris. How did you I think that comes across in the formance of Grievous Angel at Richards, Elvis Costello, Steve and comes to the Almonte Old prepare for the part? script. Th e fact that Michael is the Almonte Old Town Hall are Earle, Norah Jones, Beck, Tom Town Hall on Saturday, April 17 It’s been such an incredible so passionate makes us all want $25, and are available at Th e Petty, Ryan Adams, Wilco, at 8pm. challenge. Emmylou has been to work a little harder and strive Miller’s Tale (256–9090) or at the Lucinda Williams, one of my biggest infl u- to put on the best show we can. door. Visit the show’s website, Dwight Yoakam, REM ences, so I was fl attered It’s pretty amazing to work with and the Black Crowes. just to be considered someone who has such a clear for more information. In 2004, Rolling Stone for the part. She is one- vision of what he wants. ranked him #87 on of-a-kind, so it’s tough their list of the 100 to try to emulate her. Most Infl uential Art- I’m trying to stay as ists of All Time. Gram true as I can to who I has been the subject of think Emmylou is, and fi ve biographies, four tribute albums and hopefully that is com- a documentary fi lm, ing across the way I Fallen Angel. want it to. Parsons was born Tell me a bit about into a southern gothic the other musicians tragedy straight out who are involved. of Tennessee Wil- Th ese guys are solid. liams — his family Working with them re- owned 18,000 acres of ally keeps me on my Florida orange groves, toes. I’ve learned more and they had all the songs this past year infi delity, addiction, than I ever thought pos- self-destruction and sible. Anders Drerup insanity money could (Gram Parsons) is such buy. His father, “Coon a phenomenal talent — Dog” Connor, com- singing with him has mitted suicide when kind of brought me to Gram was twelve years a whole new level. I’m so used to singing with old. His mother drank Almonte’s Own herself to death fi ve years later. family, so this has been a really Gram’s stepfather, Bob Parsons, Emmylou interesting challenge for me. had his younger sister Avis com- As noted above, the part of Every show the vocals get tight- mitted to a mental institution. Emmylou Harris is played by er, and following him gets a lit- She was later killed in a boat Almonte native Kelly Prescott. tle easier. We’ve grown so much crash. Bob died of cirrhosis of Her career has recently kicked together just in the last year, so the liver. into high gear with the release if this continues it will be inter- As for Gram, his extraordi- of Prescott, the début album by esting to see what it sounds like nary talent, great looks, cha- Kelly and her brother Kaylen, a few years down the road. risma and heartbreaking voice which resulted in solid airplay, Michael Bate certainly ultimately took a back seat to a an appearance at Ottawa’s Blues- seems to have a passion for morbid compulsion to go out, fest, and shows across Canada. telling this story. How has his like his hero Hank Williams, in a Kelly and Anders Drerup have personal connection to Gram haze of glory. On Sept. 19, 1973, performed at the Ottawa Blues- Parsons infl uenced this show? in a cheap motel on the edge fest, the NAC fourth stage and Michael’s love for Gram and of the Mojave Desert, Parsons Th e Blacksheep, and plans are his music has kind of rubbed overdosed on morphine and te- underway to take Grievous An- off on all of us. Th is isn’t just a quila. He was 26. But in death, gel even further, so be sure to quick idea he came up with one his tale took another bizarre grab your tickets for this per- day, thinking: “Oh hey, yeah turn when his road manager, formance! Gram’s good, this might be fun.” Phil Kaufman, stole his body He’s had this project in the back www.thehumm.com April 2010 29 Oh My God — Shout It Out Loud April is National Poetry sionally — of short stories and it’s over. Get advance tickets for Month. If you are in Lan- poetry. She was the feature poet only $10 before they sell out by ark County this month at Voices of Venus in July 2009, contacting Ernie at 452–0054.

The Movie of Poetry and looking for poetry, then at the Newstalgica Series in As you might be able to tell, In every corner of the world, personalities who are a touch- you won’t have to look very October. She also has a soft spot April is a month dear to my there is one question that can ing reminder of the melting pot hard. Maybe your child will for haiku. If you know someone heart. It is the month I begin never be defi nitively answered, that we call humanity… and be taking a slam poetry class who has been aching to take to my poetry workshops, which

yet stirs up equal parts passion, the mystery that we have given Pageful in Pakenham. Or perhaps the stage, bring them. Th e open are funded by the Young Awards curiosity, self-refl ection and of- many names. Th e fi lm features you’ll be rocking out to Th e mic theme for this month’s show initiative, and I will be expos- ten wild imagination: “What is interviews with such familiar Fugitives, a spoken word/ is “the beginning of your poetry”. ing every child at the Paken- God?” Hay House is proud to names as Hugh Jackman, Seal, music crossover project in Poets are encouraged to bring ham Elementary School to slam announce the release of their re- Ringo Starr, Sir Bob Geldof, old and new pieces that repre- poetry, and hoping to inspire sponse in the form of an award- HRH Princess Michael of Kent, by Danielle Grégoire sent the evolution of their writ- a love of words at every level. winning fi lm by Peter Rodger, David Copperfi eld, Dr. John F. Carleton Place. You could get up ing style. Tickets are $5 at the For me, poetry is a way to share Oh My God, . Demartini, Jack Th ompson, and on the mic at the Spoken Word door and free for performers. what you love, what irks you, Rodger explores this pro- more. A signifi cant portion of Plot or enjoy themed poetic in- On Tuesday, April 13, Th e Fu- or what interests you, with the found, age-old query in his any proceeds generated by this troductions at Spirit of the Gar- gitives will be visiting a school world. It helps us connect with provocative nonfi ction feature fi lm will be donated to world den in Almonte. If you’re in Perth, near you and then bringing their one another. Poetry is more than fi lm. Frustrated with religious charities. you may even be on stage, slam- exceptional talents to the stage similes, rhyme, alliteration and turmoil, fanaticism, and fun- Th is movie will be screened in ming at the Factory Grind. When at Carleton Place’s CP Cinemas structure. It is the voice inside damentalism, he set out on a Almonte at White Light Retreat you’re in the Ottawa Val- of us and it is the world global quest to understand why (237 Christian St., at the cor- ley, poetry is everywhere, around us. I love that the concept of God has become ner of Almonte St.) on Monday, and April is the month to Lanark County is a place politicized. April 19 at 7pm, followed by an celebrate that. where poetry shines. Th e result is a stunningly open discussion. Th e cost is $10, On Friday, April 2, at Maybe I’ll see you out, beautiful piece of work that and all are welcome to attend. 6:30pm, head down to the and don’t be afraid to get focuses on inviting faces and Factory Grind in Perth to up and speak your mind, participate in the poetry if that’s what you’ve been series that has everyone wanting. All the artists Volunteer Hospice slamming. Th e Lanark who have come through County Live Poets So- to perform on our stages ciety (LiPS) is looking for have commented on how adventurous souls to take supportive and friendly Visiting Service the stage and compete for we are out here. April Wanted: caring volunteers to of- ties for volunteers include home a spot on the team that is waiting for you, and fer companionship and support and hospital visiting; overnight will represent Lanark your poetry. If you have to people living with life-threat- sitting; grief and bereavement County at the Canadian a poetic or literary event ening illnesses, the dying and the support; fundraising; educa- Festival of Spoken Word, happening and want to bereaved. tion; and, in the future, volun- to be held in Ottawa this be a part of Pageful of Hospice palliative care vol- teering at a weekly day hospice October. $5 for audience Poetry, contact . Lanark, Smiths Falls, Carleton Th e experience of volunteer- On Saturday, April 10, Place and Almonte areas and ing with Hospice is both reward- if you have a love of gar- Poetry Month throughout Lanark County. ing and challenging. All volun- dening and words, you’ll Th e Volunteer Hospice Visit- teers must successfully complete Double Header at want to check out Spirit ing Service is a program off ered a free 36-hour training program. Read’s of the Garden! to get by Community Home Support If you are interested in hospice In honour of Poetry great green thumb advice Month, Read’s Book Lanark County. It is a commu- palliative care and have a few and be exposed to related On April 13, The Fugitives will bring their nity outreach service in which hours a week to spare, please exceptional talents to the CP Cinemas at Shop (130 Lansdowne poetic tidbits. If the spirit Avenue, Carleton Place) trained volunteers provide com- consider joining our program. moves you, head down 7PM. A group of multi-instrumentalists, panionship and practical sup- To register or obtain further songwriters, poets and novelists, they’ve will host two poetry to the Almonte United events on the evening port to persons living with a life information, please contact Re- won individual accolades as diverse as the Church between 10am of Th ursday, April 29. threatening illness, the dying becca Bowie at 267–6400, ext. 28 Canadian SLAM poetry championship, and 4pm. Admission is Black Moss Press pub- and the bereaved. Opportuni- or at . CBC poet laureate, and a place in the Peak $10 for adults; $5 for lisher and poet Marty Performance songwriting series. youth. Gervais and a gang of On Sunday, April 11 Black Moss poets will at 6pm, catch Nadine host a “blue pencil writing work- Th ornhill and Jessica Ruano at at 7pm. Th e Fugitives combine shop” from 7:30–8:30. Interested the Spoken Word Plot, held at the talents of Vancouver artists participants may pre-register at JR’s Downstairs Pub in Almon- Adrian Glynn, Barbara Adler, Read’s (257–7323) for an hour of te. Both feisty and thoughtful, Brendan McLeod, and Steve one-on-one feedback on poems these poetesses bring their per- Charles. A group of multi-in- that have long sat in the dresser sonal stories to the stage with an strumentalists, songwriters, po- drawer or back seat of the car. adorkable elegance and a hint of ets and novelists, each with their Now’s the time to approach a mischief. Nadine Th ornhill is an own burgeoning solo career, published poet in the cozy up- award winning playwright (Th e they’ve won individual acco- stairs workroom of Read’s Book Wedding Night and Oreo) and lades as diverse as the Canadian Shop. A round-robin of poetry actor. By day, she is the program SLAM poetry championship, readings (8:30–9:30) downstairs co-ordinator for Planned Par- CBC poet laureate, and a place will feature Marty Gervais, John enthood’s Insight Th eatre. She in the Peak Performance song- B. Lee, Marilyn Gear Pilling, was the feature poet at Voices of writing series. But their primary Roger Bell, Bruce Meyer, Mary Venus this past January, and she focus lies in banding together to Ann Mulhern and Betsy Stru- writes the sex-advice column integrate their sensibilities into thers, joined by Ottawa poets “Dirty Laundry” for Apartment a dynamic mix of modern folk. Susan McMaster, Ronnie R. 613. Jessica Ruano is a writer of Th ey are something you have to Brown and Terry Ann Carter. press releases, newspaper arti- see live to understand. Th ey’ll Poetry books may be purchased cles, brochures, romantic emails, have you shouting and stomping, at this free event. academic papers, and — occa- and craving more poetry once 30 April 2010 www.thehumm.com Restructuring the Art of Being Green For the past six years, the Art of Being municipality, the organizing committee role over the past nine months. Th ese Green Festival has been an important undertook the process of incorporation in planning procedures, as well as fund- and relevant summer event in Eastern late 2008. Th e organization received incor- raising, need to take priority within vol- Ontario. Originally conceived as a new porated status as the Art of Being Green unteer eff orts at the present time. As a summer event to enhance tourism vis- Projects in August of last year. Th e Art result, the Art of Being Green volunteer its to Lanark Highlands, the event has of Being Green Projects is a stand-alone, planning committee has made the dif- grown in popularity and in the past sev- not-for-profi t corporation run by volun- fi cult decision not to hold the regular eral years has attracted exhibitors, speak- teers. Th e corporation will operate year- July weekend festival in 2010. Instead, ers and visitors from across Ontario. An round with a variety of environmental and they are in the midst of planning an end- economic impact study conducted in energy-focused workshops and other ac- of-summer event on August 27 and 28, 2009 by Enigma Research concluded that tivities as well as the well-known summer which will include a component called the festival generated a Gross Domestic festival. Th ey have applied for charitable “Fiddling at the Fairgrounds”, as well as Product (GDP) of almost $49,000 in Lan- status and are awaiting the completion of an al fresco 100-mile lunch, family enter- ark County, with spending in the com- that process. tainment and environmental activities. munity by festival visitors of $98,363. Major restructuring procedures are Watch and please contact them at . tainability of the Art of Being Green long-term plan as well as operating poli- in the weeks to come. Festival, and with the agreement of the cies and procedures has taken a priority In the meantime, organizers continue AOBG AGM to hold workshops and smaller projects Th e fi rst annual general meeting for Art throughout the year, and a calendar of of Being Green Projects will be held on events is available on the website. Th e full Monday, April 12, at 7pm at the Mid- Youth Got Talent! Art of Being Green summer festival will dleville Community Centre on Wolf Th e Ottawa Valley Talent Foundation (a not-for-profi t organization) presents the return in July 2011 at the Middleville Fair- Grove Road, and is open to the general 1st annual Ottawa Valley Youth Talent Show at Lambs Down Park Festival, in grounds as a stronger, fully sustainable public. Th e agenda includes a review Carleton Place on Saturday, June 12. Contestants must be 18 years of age or under event, and looks forward to welcoming of the corporation’s activities for the as of August 2, 2010. Th e competition is open to amateur acts only! Th e top three back all partners, visitors, and exhibitors past year, the presentation of By-Law winners in each category will be awarded prizes. Categories include music, dance at that time. Number 1, a fi nancial report, and the & variety (other arts). Th e Foundation has held three audition dates so far, and all Th e Art of Being Green Projects ap- election of the Board of Directors for the have been a huge success. preciates all the support and enthusi- coming year. Anyone wishing to become asm shown by various participants over a member with voting rights at the AGM Last-Chance Auditions the past six years. With this new phase can do so by signing in at the meeting. Th e last audition date is scheduled for Sunday, April 25 at the Royal Canadian Le- of operation, they plan to provide ongo- Members must be eighteen years or over gion in Carleton Place, 177 George St., from 1–4pm. If you or your business would ing year-round opportunities to promote and must be present to exercise a vote. like to donate any prizes or gift certifi cates, we will include you in our sponsor list, environmental initiatives and sustainable For further information, please con- post your name or logo on our website & thank you continuously through out the practices with all of their partners. If any- tact Interim President, Roberta (Bobby) show. For more information, to register or to donate prizes, please contact Lisa at one has ideas for workshops, events, or Clarke at or 256–3435. partnering opportunities for considera- or 256–9424. tion by the Art of Being Green Projects,

PRESENTINGNG VOICES OF PRAISE Ottawa’s funky gospel music sensation! Saturday May 8 S tarring K elly P rescott as E mmylou H arris Silent Auction at 6PM Performance at 7PM and A nders D rerup as G ram P arsons !LMONTE5NITED#HURCHs%LGIN3T th Saturday, April 17 8pm Tickets: $25 Almonte Old Town Hall or $20 for 18 and under Proceeds donated equally to Available at Tickets: $25 at the door or in advance from Baker Bob’s in Almonte The Miller’s Tale in Almonte, 613–256–9090 or by calling 256–1355

A presentation by Hickory Wind Productions For information contact AUC Office 256–1355 or www.legendofgramparsons.com Gaye Bennett 256–1122 www.thehumm.com April 2010 31 Looking for Corkery Road CD Release Green Solutions? Corkery Road formed in a little including the Irish Connection provides excellent rhythm guitar pub in Carleton Place, Ontario, and the Naismith Pub’s Th urs- and backing vocals and brings Trying to in January of 2007. Already day Night Celtic Jammers. Th ere the party to the group). Shop Locally? friends who enjoyed playing is no cover charge for this event, Each, on their own, has dis- Celtic music, the group decided so come early and have fun. tinct style and abilities; together to take on the Ottawa-area mu- Th e four members of Corkery they form a veritable powerhouse Shop and Learnn at thee Second Annual sic scene, and a band was born. Road are John Fife (fi ddle, guitar of musical talent and energy. You With a sound unlike any oth- and vocals; his powerful voice can purchase the CD from Mis- er group, their set list includes and unique style brings his hard- sissippi Mills Musicworks (Al- Environmental songs from Th e Irish Rovers, The living songs to life); Jennifer Hoy monte), SRC Music (Carleton Dubliners and Th e Clancy Broth- (bodhràn and vocals, a fi ne coun- Place) or from the Corkery Road ers. With a repertoire focusing terpoint to John’s raucous tunes webpage. For further informa- on traditional Irish, Scottish, and with her airs and love songs); tion you can call Charlie Dunlap Newfoundland tunes, Corkery Gord Manuel (button accordion at 831–6208. Road has played to enthusiastic — his strong melodies form the More information about Cork- Fair audiences at the Shawville Fair backbone of the band and lend ery Road, including a list of all (Québec) and throughout On- that distinctive sound from the upcoming performances, is avail- Featuringg Local Retailers s, Groupsps andd Service Providers tario in bars and pubs, on festival sea); and Charles Dunlap (gui- able at . offeringg Green Alternativeses for your daily life. stages, and at private house par- tar, mandolin, Irish tin whistles See you all at the Launch Party on ties, corporate events and wed- and sometimes harmonica — he April 10 at Naismith Pub! Recycling Drop-offff for old electronics, CFBs, paint and dings. Th ey even honoured a fel- batteries will be present. Look for more information in the mail or low at a good ol’ Irish Wake. contactct [email protected] Now, with three years already Catch Corkery Road live, and pick up a copy under their belts, the band has of their début CD, at the CD launch party on When? just produced its début CD. I April 10 at Naismith Pub in Almonte! Sat April 24, 2010 Rowed Up in a Dory is a great mix of the band’s favourite, 9am - 3pm mostly traditional instrumental Where? pieces and songs. It’s a rich se- lection of sea-faring, drinking Carleton Place Arena songs balanced with songs that’ll 75 Neelin Street stir the heart and make it swell with pride. As with all of their songs, you’ll have to fi ght the urge to get up and dance. Presented by: Th e band would like to invite Carleton Place Environmental you all to come and join them Advisory Committee for their CD Launch Party on April 10. Th ey’ll be set to begin at 7pm at the Naismith Pub, Pick up theHumm in Almonte at the 411 Ottawa Street, in Almonte. Th e evening will include other heirloom café great musical acts from the area,

St. Paul’s United Church Music Team presents Now is the Month of Maying

A mixed musical bouquet of choral and instrumental music

Featuring The combined choirs of St. Paul’s and St. James’ Churches and musical friends Sunday, May 2, 2010 7:30 PM

St. Paul’s United Church, 25 Gore St. West, Perth

Tickets $10 per person or $20 per family Tickets available at St. Paul’s Church Office and at the door www.stpauls-uc-perth.org

32 April 2010 www.thehumm.com Theatre News Abounds A fairly active theatre Veronica’s Room on April 22, 23, And now for a very special month in our area kicks off 24, at 8pm or on April 25 at 2pm event indeed: Th e Smiths Falls on April 16 and 17 at 8pm, at the Merrickville Community Community Th eatre is pleased when the New Ottawa Centre. For further information to announce the Grand Opening In Our Area Repertory Th eatre brings please call 269–3424 or visit Gala at their brand new Smiths a taut political drama by . Falls Station Th eatre at 63 Victoria the Ottawa award-winning Also opening on the 22nd, Avenue (corner of Daniel Street)! playwright Doug Phillips to and continuing on April 23, 24, Festivities are scheduled for Sat- the stage of Perth’s Studio 29, 30 and May 1 at 8pm, and on urday, April 24, from 7–11pm. Th eatre. Righteous Tithe April 25 and May 2 at 2pm, is Th e evening will be a black tie tells the tale of what was the Orion Th eatre Company’s event with hors d’œuvres, wine supposed to be a dream production of Jonathon Larson’s or beer, and entertainment. Tick- Theatre Theatre News vacation, but turns into Pulitzer Prize winning musical ets for the evening are $100, with by Ian Doig RENT. Th e venue is the Myriad a tax receipt available for part of Centre for the Arts (in the Old the cost. For tickets, please call MONTHLY OPEN HOUSE a nightmare, when a couple is Perth Shoe Factory, 1 Sher- Karen at 283–0676. Congratula- & FREE TALK: stopped at the US border and brooke Street, Perth). Tickets tions to the SFCT — it has been a th caught up in a political game, un- are $25 (taxes included) or $15 long, hard grind. Well done! Sat, April 10 , 1–3pm sure if they are the threat or the for opening night. Th ere is lim- Grade 4 to 8 students of Th e How to Cleanse threatened. Advance tickets are ited reserved seating, so please Stewart School in Perth are with Katherine Willow, ND $18 at Shadowfax and Th e Book phone ahead (267–9610) with a presenting a production of the Tour our Healing House and see how our Nook, or $20 at the door. credit card. Patrons are advised Broadway musical Peter Pan, hosts provide holistic residential health care. 2386 Thomas Dolan Pkwy To say the least, the weekend that the production contains adapted from the much-loved (at Carp Road) of the 22nd to 25th is going to be strong language and mature children’s story by Sir James M. 613–839–1198 a busy one in our area! It starts themes, and is not recommend- Barrie. Performances will be on www.ecowellness.com off with Th eatre Night in Mer- ed for children. Th ursday and Friday, April 29 rickville’s spring production: On the same weekend, Th e and 30, at 7pm, in the Stewart Ira Levin’s classic gothic mystery Mississippi Mudds come to the School gymnasium/auditorium, thriller, Veronica’s Room. Into stage with another of their patent- 7 Sunset Boulevard, Perth. Tick- this room is thrust young Susan, ed original musical reviews. Th is ets are available at the door only. who fi nds herself trapped in a time it is High School Reunion, Th en, as a heads-up for the world where the line between Th e Musical, written by Jeannie merry month of May, Dame Ag- fantasy and reality is blurred. Bright and featuring songs from atha Christie’s classic murder Her innocent attempts to help an the 50s and 60s. Show dates are mystery Th e Mousetrap comes elderly couple and a dying wom- April 23, 24, 30 and May 1 at the to the Studio Th eatre in Perth. an turn into a nightmare of un- Carleton Place Town Hall. Call Show dates are May 20, 21, 22, 28, Trollbead Trunk Party expected twists and turns. Th is Don (253–1571) for more infor- 29 at 8pm and May 23, 30 at 2pm. is a wonderful piece of theatre mation, or visit or call the Infor- More about this next month, April 23 from 5 to 8PM and that will have you sitting on the mation Centre, Gallery and Gift but call 267-SHOW or visit April 24 from 9AM to 3PM edge of your seat for the entire Shop at the Old CPR Station in evening. You are invited to enter Carleton Place (257–2031). for more information. Spring Art Classes Portrait Painting Simplified with Helen Benda April 10
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her heart out on the table with along with musical friends, as they sippi Mills Musicworks in Al- Please inquire within The Gilded Corner songs that refl ect both her take you through the “live” sounds monte, Art Mad in Stittsville or at 7 Russell St. W. (Davidson Court), Smiths Falls memories and her future. Work- of Falling in the beautiful acoustic the door. For more information, or call 613-284-2524 ing with producer and engineer setting of the Almonte Old Town email or Ken Friesen, Peggy takes you on Hall. Th is CD Release concert will visit . a journey through her musical roots, and into her own unique We have style. Falling features the heart- felt memories of being alone in square Th is Lonely Town (with Bruce Cockburn adding his vocal feet! touch), the harsh realties of love over 10,000 of them actually on Beautiful to Me and the up- • 9 retail shops from 524 to 3,223 sq. ft.• From $12 sq ft. tempo joy of caring that Still the • Lots and lots of parking • Early occupancy BONUS One reaches out with (with the • On-going marketing program • Security • 60’ Skylight • MORE! vocal support of Terry Tufts). Peggy’s musical roots refl ect Thinking Retail? growing up in a small town in Call Gord Pike at 613-720-0456 the Ottawa Valley, where she re- members her mother and father Heritage Court, a new beginning in the old town. belting out country tunes, creat- 14 Mill Street, Almonte www.heritagecourt.biz ing the love of music that Peggy and her four siblings carry to this day. With songs that still point towards the simmering roots of her country style, Peggy’s song- writing today refl ects her growth www.thehumm.com April 2010 33 ADHS Presents Joseph A father gives a gift to his son — District High School. A truly of young Joseph, played by the and subsequently the siblings are unique production, Joseph was talented Claire Hunter. After his fi lled to the brim with jealousy. fi rst presented in the late 1960s father presents him with a re- Seem like a familiar scenario and subsequently found itself in markable technicolor coat, Joseph around the Christmas season? various theatrical and Broadway fi nds himself alienated from his It may just be — but throw in adaptations, as well as a beloved twelve brothers who are fueled scorching hot desert surround- motion picture by the creators by an intense jealousy of their fa- ings, brutal lies, Egyptian phar- of the famed Jesus Christ Super- ther’s favouritism for his second- aohs and supernatural powers, star. Filled with memorable mu- youngest child. Joseph is soon the and it becomes something be- sical numbers and captivating subject of a malicious set-up de- yond the ordinary — it becomes plot twists, Joseph has enchanted vised by his brothers, and ends up amazing. families for decades. in the harsh environment of the Joseph and the Amazing Th e musical is told from the slave trade. Th rough the use of his Technicolor Dreamcoat, a rock- point of view of the narrator, im- supernatural gift and a series of opera based on the bible story, peccably played by both Tao-Lynn coincidental events, Joseph fi nds is being put on by a talented Hipwell and Lauren Handforth. himself at the pinnacle of power, cast and crew at Almonte and Th e focus is on the turbulent life and his brothers’ fates lie trem- bling in his hands. Join Joseph on his incredible journey on Th ursday April 29, Friday April 30, and Saturday May 1 at 7:30pm, and Sunday May 2 at 2pm, at Almonte and District High School. Tickets are $12 each and are available at the Almonte and Dis- trict High School Main Offi ce, as well as at Baker Bob’s and Equa- tor Coff ee Roasters. For more in- formation, call 256–1470. Additionally, Almonte and District High School’s produc- Thank you tion of Joseph and the Amazing for saying you saw Technicolor Dreamcoat marks the fi rst time in the school’s his- their ad in theHumm! tory that they will be participat- ing in the Critics and Awards Students from the Almonte & District High School drama Program, known as Th e Cap- & musical theatre club are busy preparing for their spring pies. So come out and support production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. our young stars! Some of the band members are pictured above, and the cast is — Celia Zamorano is a grade 12 on the poster at right. The show runs from April 29 to May 2. student at ADHS Local Author Brings New Play to Perth Doug Phillips lives with his wife has since been adapted and per- States Patriot Act, the couple is and daughter in Jasper, Ontario. formed as a full-length play that caught in a political chess game, By day, he is a professional con- has been highly acclaimed by the unsure as to whether they are tractor. At night, he sheds his East Indian cultural community the threat or being threatened. workman’s garb to become a in Ottawa. Now Th e Righteous Directed by Paul Dervis, Th e highly talented Ottawa actor/ Tithe, the second of Phillip’s full- Righteous Tithe features an ac- playwright. length plays, is receiving equally complished cast including Phil- Phillips burst onto the theatre favourable notice. Ottawa Th e- lips himself as David Simpson, scene just over fi ve years ago atre Critic Alvina Ruprecht and noted actor Sean Tucker as UNIQUE when he played “Old Joe” in Th e- called the author “an extremely Agent Goldstein, who turns the atre Night in Merrickville’s pro- engaged and excellent actor and couple’s lives into a terrifying or- STYLING duction of A Christmas Carol. He playwright.” In her review of his deal. Tucker will be recognized subsequently played four major current play, she explains, “Doug by many for his fi lm roles, nota- is JUST a roles with TNIM, including the Phillips knows how to create bly in Confessions of a Danger- lead role in Th e Rainmaker, be- a story, develop character, and ous Mind, Bethune, and Guy X. short cut fore moving on to act, direct and keep us in suspense.” He has appeared with such re- write for New Ottawa Repertory Th e Righteous Tithe, which nowned actors as Donald Suth- AWAY ! Th eatre (NORT). His writing ca- will be presented at the Studio erland, Jason Biggs and George We’re located right by the parking entrance at 4 Mill Street, reer has been no less meteoric. Th eatre in Perth this April, is a Clooney. in the Heritage Mall, and we’re very excited about A novice writer, he won four tense drama of suspense and Th e Righteous Tithe runs the new Heritage Court. awards between 2004 and 2006 intrigue that makes one think April 16 and 17 at 8pm at Come and visit us and be part of a new beginning in the old town. in the Valley Writers’ Guild an- twice before attempting to cross Perth’s Studio Th eatre. Tick- Unique Styling, 4 Mill Street, Almonte 613-256-0516 nual prose competitions. Th en, the Canada/US border. David ets are $18 in advance or $20 in 2006, he placed fourth in the and Cyrese Simpson are looking at the door. For further infor- Bring the Ottawa Little Th eatre Playwrit- forward to their annual vacation mation, call the theatre offi ce ing Competition with his one- in a time-share property down at 267–SHOW (7469) or visit whole act play Naan Bread. Th at year, south, but what seems at fi rst to . family! Naan Bread went on to win an- be a random customs inspection Th e Studio Th eatre is located at other award at the Eastern On- rapidly becomes a harrowing 63 Gore Street East, overlooking tario Drama League Festival. It ordeal. Held under the United the Tay Basin in Perth. 34 April 2010 www.thehumm.com Scott Woods “By Request” Looking for an uplifting spring- fi ngers and magic bow, fi ddling of timing and sharp wit will keep time evening out? Why not plan sensation Scott Woods, has per- you on your toes. And speaking to attend the Scott Woods show formed to enthusiastic crowds of toes, just try to keep them still coming up on April 27 in Al- throughout Canada, the US and as he plays those old-time tunes. monte. Th e Scott Woods Band, even Holland. Scott is backed up by his own featuring old-time country and Entitled By Request, the April four-piece show band. Togeth- fi ddle music, will take to the show is great family entertain- er, they stir up a storm of good stage at 7pm at the Civitan Hall, ment, built around the most re- music to lift your heart and feed 500 Almonte Street. Proceeds quested tunes from his audiences your soul. from the event will go towards coast to coast. Trick fi ddling and Tickets, at a cost of $20 for the work of the Almonte Presby- inspirational stories are just part adults and $10 for children, terian Church. of what you can expect. Woods are available from the Almonte Th is fast paced two-hour has several recordings to his Presbyterian Church, Levi’s concert will skillfully combine credit, which will be available at Home Hardware or by calling old-time fi ddling with country the concert. 256–2593 or 256–3756. gospel songs, perennial favour- Th ere are lots of things to For more information on ites, and a generous helping of watch for when Scott Woods Scott and his music, check out The Scott Woods Band, featuring old-time country and . humour. Th e man with the flying takes to the stage. His keen sense fi ddle music, will take to the stage on April 17 at the Almonte Civitan Hall. Proceeds from the event will go towards the work of the Almonte Presbyterian Church. Who are “They”? The show will combine old-time fi ddling with country A while back I was part of and succeeds, he’ll claim the go wrong. How often we blame gospel songs, perennial favourites, and a generous a dedicated group brain- original idea as his, though? them for not seeing things our helping of humour.

Report storming for a solution to Now, on to they. Th e most way, or for not supporting our ef- a major problem. One of useless verb tense in the English forts. Maybe the problem is not the participants had said language is the past conditional: theirs, but ours, for not listening little, but towards the end “should have, could have, would to their ideas and incorporating opined that, “what you have.” But didn’t. It is poor they them into our grand schemes. should do is…” At the word that often have to tolerate this We must not be so egotistical as “you” I lost it! Th is person verb tense, as in “What they to think we are the sole harbin-

The The Reever had been invited to partici- should have done was…” It is ob- gers of good ideas. pate, had listened to eve- vious if they had only asked the It would be wisdom at its best rything, had enjoyed the right person, whatever befell the to extend a warm invitation to project could have — there it is them to become part of us. Th at’s by Glenda Jones again — been avoided. And if the point of real progress of a co- coff ee and donuts, and then had they had come for help, would operative nature. Only when the conveniently subtracted himself that person have sent them to entire community begins to pull from the group after he’d off ered you or gotten involved himself? together are we going to see big up his one idea that the rest of Th e only saving grace here is that things happen. us were to now put into action at least poor they are acting to- So here’s the challenge. In a while he strolled away from any gether, while you is out on a limb couple of months there is going responsibility. by himself. Th ese verbs are use- to be a fundraising campaign for Hold on there a second! We less catch phrases that end up as our community centre. Notice are in this together — there is no whining excuses. Th ey make me the operative word there: com- you here — there is only “WE”! cross! Th e user thereof is quite munity. We have to put aside all Two heads are better than one. ready to off er post-advice, but the diff erences we might har- No man is an island. All for one not willing to jump in and help bour about ice times, hall usage, and one for all. Th ere’s no “U” when it is needed. It’s so easy to tax dollars etc., and agree that in team. (Th at one is mine.) Yes, be an armchair critic when work we need this facility for the bet- one idea can be the starting point needs to be done! terment of all of us. It is unpro- for any solution, but unless the Th ey are the easy ones to ductive to note how they should team is willing to go to work on blame for any misfortune. Th ey have been saving all along for this it, nothing is going to transpire. are defi nitely not like us. Why, big project. No one is interested Th e person who demands that just look at them — they’re not in what you should do. What is you do something is missing the part of our crowd at all. (Th ey important is how we can make opportunity to see his idea come might be too young, too old, this happen with the whole com- to fruition. Perhaps he is fright- too anything; just not like us.) munity working together. Th ere ened of failure, and feels that if What could they possibly know could be some opportunities for he remains at a distance he will about what we are trying to ac- real community spirit to arise not have to take any responsibil- complish? How could they pos- here and I can’t help feeling that, ity. Perhaps he wants to fall back sibly think they would be part of when the project is complete, we on the ubiquitous “I’m too busy” a solution? But make no mistake will be able to feel real owner- phrase to take himself out of the — they would give anything to ship of a facility we can all use. Pick up theHumm in Almonte at picture. Would you like to bet be us. Th ey must be very tired of Th ey might even throw a good that when the project goes forth being the scapegoat when things party for us! mississippi mills musicworks

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