ARTS CULTURE COMMUNITY Oct.18 – Nov. 1, 2018 Issue No. 15.19 5000 copies WHERE TO GET SCOTT CAMPBELL’S FEATUREPRENEUR: ARTIST KOTO YOUR SCARE THIS TOP DEVOUR! PHANTOM EFFECTS’ RUMBLE ON HALLOWE’EN MOVIE PICKS JAIMIE CORBIN AND TRANSLATING SEASON P. 7 AARON PEERLESS STARDROP INTO P. 3 P. 10 JAPANESE P. 10 A FREE PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE WHO FIND THEMSELVES IN THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY ON THE COVER oto Rumble’s work is currently on display at Hardware Gallery in Kentville. She is also collaborating with Mark Oakley on a Japanese translation of StarDrop. For more about Koto and herartwork, Kcheck out this issue’s Art Spot on page 10, and visit koto-art.wixsite.com/mysite-1. Cover art: Lovely Pheasant by Koto Rumble in collaboration with Rui Shimokuni. SCHOOLHOUSE BREWERY PRESENTS Liv Event SAT. OCT. 20 • 8:00 – 11:00 PM TYE DEMPSEY AND FALLYN FRASER SAT. OCT. 27 • 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY feat. DJ KAYJUNGO! SAT. NOV. 3 • 8:00 – 11:00 PM ZAKARY MILLER SAT. NOV. 10 • 8:00 – 11:00 PM THE BEER NUTS SCHOOLHOUSE BREWERY __________ the beer with class __________ 40 WATER STREET, WINDSOR NS SCHOOLHOUSEBREWERY.CA 2 | October 18 – November 1, 2018 WHO’S WHO NORM SURETTE: LOST AND FOUND Mike Butler orm Surette popped into T.A.N. Coffee, On creating the album Norm comments, enabled them to bring the proper emotion to NWolfville one sunny day while I was work- “when we moved to Wolfville, I was immedi- it. I learned a lot about music in the process, ing and handed me a CD. It’s pretty common ately struck by the vibrant music scene here, for example, I now know what a ‘step down’ is, knowledge that I love most genres of music and wondered if there was any way that I and witnessed the ‘magic’ that producers can and play music constantly at work and at could contribute to it. As I don’t sing or play perform. I’m still learning the ropes about CD home, it’s just how I live. Music is very special any musical instruments, that seemed unlike- promotion. The album has had some airplay to me and Norm was kind enough to pass on ly. However, I had done some prior creative on AVR, and we are hoping to organize a his latest effort, Lost and Found, which is an writing and decided to challenge myself to concert featuring the songs on the album in engaging, marvelous recording featuring so attempt to write songs. Influenced by the var- the late fall.” many terrific singers, all singing Norm’s songs. ious music styles I’ve been exposed to during My next step, naturally, was to tell everyone my life, I attempted to compose mostly story The CD, co-produced by Kory, Graham, and about the CD and its creator. songs, often with a twist, in the style of many Norm, can be found locally at The Box Of different musical genres.” Delights Bookshop in Wolfville, and online Norm Surette grew up in the small Acadian through Spotify, Apple Music, and the music fishing village of Pinkney’s Point, the eldest After writing a number of songs, Norm won- store at CDbaby.com. Lyrics and photos are of five children, and attended Yarmouth High dered what he should do with these melodies at the website (nsurettemusic.com), and with School before studying at Acadia Universi- and lyrics. He felt they were good enough the holidays coming, what a great gift to give ty. He graduated from Acadia with degrees for others to perform and approached Kory someone! in physics and education, and met his wife Bayer, a music producer at SoundMarket Stu- Barb while at Acadia. He says, “I secured a dios, for advice. Kory knows everyone in the Besides his love of music, Norm enjoys teaching position at Bridgewater High where music business in this area, and together they travelling, good food and wine, and he’s feel I have made a contribution to the musical I taught mathematics and helped establish launched the project by gathering a few local a three-season cyclist along the trails and community here. In addition to providing the the advanced placement program. Barb and musicians in studio with a vocalist to record Acadian dyke roads. The colder months are for individual vocalists with new original music I lived and worked in Bridgewater, raised our one song. They gradually refined the proce- more indoor pursuits such as reading, writing, for their repertoire, I’m hoping that the CD son (who now resides in Boston) there, and dure by having Norm meet with each vocalist the occasional trivia nights, and following the may be a catalyst to raise the awareness of I retired almost ten years ago. We moved to in advance and elicit their input into the song fortunes of his favourite sports team, the New the breadth of musical talent in the Valley. I Wolfville shortly after Barb took a position structure, and then having Graham Howes England Patriots. have reinvented myself from math teacher to at Acadia, and I adjusted to retirement living arrange most of the songs. songwriter and may return to song writing, here, which really didn’t take very long!” And when asked about the future, Norm or explore a new pursuit and reinvent myself According to Norm, “Graham’s skill in trans- replied, “When Barb and I attended Acadia again. Who knows?” As mentioned, Norm’s new CD, Lost and forming simple melodies into full-fledged mu- we said this might be a nice place to retire Found, has recently dropped and it’s a mar- sical pieces never ceased to amaze me. Kory to someday – how prophetic. I like being Check out Norm’s CD, and thank you for vel. Norm wrote the music and songs for this and Graham’s involvement gave this project re-rooted in the areas of my Acadian ances- supporting the wonderful local talent we release and there’s a mind-blowing variety of some gravitas in the music community, and tors. I appreciate the diversity in the town, are blessed to have in the Valley. All the best talent on the album including recent Nova Sco- together with Jason Burns and Alex Porter the tolerance of differences, and the sup- Norm on your journey for all things Lost and tia Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Matt they formed the core of the studio band, portive environment. The last two tracks Found! Balsor, a Sarah Pound and husband Stephen ‘Beyond The Norm’. I think that each select- on the album are tributes to aspects of this Gaetz duet, Malia Rogers, Mark Riley, Colin ed vocalists who believed in the project and town, albeit in two different styles, lively and ❧ Burke and more! felt their song was right for them, and that serious, and despite my early misgivings, I WHERE TO GET YOUR SCARE THIS HALLOWE’EN! Willowbank Farm Spooktacular street from the farm market). Groups of 2-3 family-friendly historical tours. Walks happen people enter as willing victims, and then they rain or shine (or snow), so bring an umbrella With the haunted corn maze, fireworks, begin a twisted journey into the depths of the and warm clothes if need be. games, bonfire, and barbeque, it’s a fun night tortured warehouse. This event was created for the whole family! Families are invited to by special effects make-up technicians, and Showtimes: Thurs. October 18, Clock Park, travel the corn maze. As the sun goes down, offers nightmare inspiring creatures that lurk Wolfville. friendly ghosts and witches will show you the in the darkness, professional set design, and a Monday October 29, Hantsport. way. As the night gets darker, demons begin psychological roller coaster, including lots of Tuesday October 30 : Cornwallis Inn Kentville. to frighten those who dare to enter. All pro- screams (not recommended for small children Wednesday October 31, Clock Park, Wolfville. ceeds go to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of and the weak of heart). New this year: the the Annapolis Valley. haunted corn maze (during evening shows Price: $20 Adults, $15 Students & Seniors 65+ only). In support of the IWK Foundation. (includes HST & Ticketpro fees) Showtime: 6pm, October 27. Showtimes: ‘Cash-only’ tickets available before each walk. Thursday October 25: 7pm-10pm Tickets are also available for purchase at any Where: Willowbank Farm Fridays (October 19 & 26): 7pm-10pm Ticketpro location, including: 110 Starr’s Point Loop, Port Williams, NS Saturdays (October 20 & 27): 1pm -5pm & Cochrane’s Pharmasave - Wolfville 6:30pm - 10pm Home Hardware - Windsor Price: $5 per person. Cash only at the door. Sundays (October 21 & 28): 1pm - 5pm Wilson’s Pharmasave - Kentville Randall House Museum: Pre-schoolers are admitted at no charge. Wilson’s Pharmasave - Berwick Randall’s Hallowe’en House Where: Stirling’s Farm Market (Greenwich), Website: willowbankupick.ca 10317 Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Wolfville Website: valleyghostwalks.com Randall’s Hallowe’en House is a family friend- ly event (ages 4+), with ghost stories, fortune Price: Haunted Churchill House presents “House telling, and other Hallowe’en fun and games. Haunted House: $12 (ages 10 and older) Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens Presents of Eternal Death” Costumes are encouraged. Baked goods and $10 (children under 10 years of age) Ghostly Gardens barbeque items will also be available for pur- Haunted Corn Maze: $5 (additional charge to Every October the Hantsport Memorial A hauntingly good time for the whole family chase. All proceeds from this spooky (but not be paid at the u-pick shack.) too spooky) fundraising event to benefit the Community Centre transforms the historic at the Historic Gardens! As you explore the Churchill House into a Haunted House! All Ghostly Gardens, you will meet ghosts, museum.