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OKTOBERFEST AT
GRINNING GATOR
NECK-AND-NECK:
ELECTING A NEW
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t’s the annual celebration that
puts the ‘fest’ in ‘festive’ and this
year – for the first time – it comes
to London’s Grinning Gator Bar and
Grill (391 Richmond St).
From October 16-18, Grinning Gator will host a series of events tied to
the popular Bavarian beer festival,
which originated in Munich, Germany in the early 19th century and is
now celebrated by millions of people
in countries around the world.
Live music, games, costumes, and
– of course – lots and lots of beer
will be on tap, Grinning Gator promotor Shannon Thyssen told SCENE
during a recent interview.
“It’s our first Oktoberfest event
here at the Grinning Gator, so we’re
really excited about it,” Thyssen said.
“We’ve got bands coming in from
Windsor, a special Oktoberfest menu,
contests, a sausage-eating contest,
stein-chugging competitions; we’re
going to be serving pretzels,” she
said.
“All of our staff is going to be
dressed-up in Oktoberfest gear – the
fräulein costumes for the girls and
the lederhosen for the guys,” Thyssen
added.
The celebration marks a milestone
for the business as well. Oktoberfest
at Grinning Gator will mark roughly
one-year since the pub opened its
doors to Londoners.
“This is probably our biggest event
yet and it’s happening right around
our one-year anniversary,” Thyssen
said.
“Molson is sponsoring the event;
Jäger is sponsoring the event. Bomb
Energy Drink is involved during the
night events on October 17,” she said.
Entertainment for the weekend
features live music. Thyssen explained that she was looking for a
sound that would fit the mood of
the occasion, but not necessarily
something a person might hear on
rock radio, or at other Oktoberfest
celebrations.
“We were looking for something
a little eccentric – nothing mainstream,” she said.
“Most of the bands we’ve booked
have a little quirk to them; they’re
not your typical classic rock bands.
There’s a bit of a folky feel to the music they play. It’s something fun and
unusual.”
Windsor-based folk rockers The Locusts Have No King will release their
sophomore album, We Move at Dawn
in coming months. Their debut recording - Come One Come All (2010)
– generated a loyal following, and
their Oktoberfest performance at
Grinning Gator is certain to win over
more fans.
Tara Watts – also from Windsor
– released her CD Pale Blue Moon
(2014) to great acclaim, and is
among her city’s most recognizable
female artists.
Other performers scheduled to ap-
pear include JT & The Starting Point
Band, Indigo Crush, Scott Fletcher
and Counting Down The Hours.
There’s likely to be some polka music, too. (It is Oktoberfest!)
“I’m looking forward to hearing the
Locust Kings. They’re an awesome
band. They’ve got a couple albums
out, but I’ve never had the chance to
see them live,” Thyssen said.
Grinning Gator has recently undergone a series of renovations and
introduced a new menu featuring
Louisiana Creole-style food. Thyssen
reported that the fresh approach
had garnered positive feedback from
patrons.
“There aren’t very many CajunCreole-type restaurants or bars in
London. We offer the sort of food you
might find in Louisiana – shrimp and
grits, jambalaya, gumbo. We have
a lot of American food, as well, but
there’s a little spice and flavor added
to the menu,” Thyssen said.
Between Oktoberfest, and events
on Devil’s Night and Halloween – not
to mention a new menu - October is
shaping up to be a exciting month at
Grinning Gator. Don’t miss out!
Grinning Gator ‘s Oktoberfest Party
Weekend takes place on October
16-18 and is a 19+ event. To reserve
tickets or for more information, call
519-672-5050 or visit Grinning Gator
online.
- Chris Morgan
STAFF AND MANAGEMENT AT GRINNING GATOR ARE HOSTING AN OKTOBERFEST PARTY WEEKEND ON OCTOBER 16-18
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anadians have entered the final four weeks of the lon“There is no more important environment to take care of
gest federal election campaign in the nation’s history, than the one within your own skin,” she added.
and the race is a dead heat between the three main
Meanwhile, Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has faced his
parties.
share of attacks over his political inexperience during this
Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper, NDP leader election campaign.
Thomas Mulcair and the Liberals’ Justin Trudeau have crissYet Liberal promises related to infrastructure spending ofcrossed the country over the last month-and-a-half, at- fers a unique alternative to both Conservative and NDP plattempting to shore-up the support for
party candidates while vying to win
the favour of undecided voters.
A Nanos Research poll released on
September 22 showed Conservative
support at 31.5 percent nationally,
the NDP at 29.1 percent and the Liberals at 31.6 percent. Still too close
to call.
As the incumbent candidate, Harper is running on his economic record
and has come out strongly in favour
of maintaining the status quo, warning of dire consequences if the Liberals or NDP win a majority.
It does seem, however, that
ONE OF THESE MEN – STEPHEN HARPER, JUSTIN TRUDEAU
there is public hunger for a transformative event in Canadian
OR THOMAS MULCAIR – WILL BE ELECTED CANADAʼS PRIME MINISTER
politics this election season. This
is evident from the number of grassroots movements like forms, which has helped Trudeau in the polls and positioned
#BeTheChange and Vote Together, whose members have ag- him as a dark horse in the race for the Prime Minister’s Office.
gressively campaigned against another majority ConservaAccording to their platform, federal infrastructure spendtive government.
ing under a Liberal government would nearly double investCritics from these groups claim Tory policy is flawed in ment from $65 billion to almost $125 billion over the next
numerous ways, and has had many deleterious effects, in- decade.
cluding the cessation of Canada Post’s door-to-door delivery,
New and dedicated funding to provinces, territories and
the muzzling or dismissing of bureaucrats who don’t tow the municipalities will allow for the creation of new public tranparty line, and the closure of nine Veteran Affairs offices.
sit, affordable housing, seniors’ residences and green infraThe ire of Conservative opponents was again roused in structure projects.
early September when it was announced that Lynton Crosby
It’s the sort of spending that big city mayors have been
– a well-known right-wing political strategist from Austra- requesting for years. Now that Liberals are ready to come to
lia – would be joining Harper’s team for the duration of the the table, the pressure is on the other major parties to adelection campaign.
dress the issue.
Known as the ‘Wizard of Oz’ for his skill at political mesLondon-Fanshawe Liberal Candidate Khalil Ramal said
saging, Crosby’s presence is just one of the latest ways Tory London’s economy will get a major boost from the infrastrucstrategists are attempting to sell the ‘stay the course’ ap- ture spending if Liberals win the election.
proach to voters.
“Justin Trudeau is demonstrating the true leadership and
A more positive example of change can be found closer to economic smarts [that were] absent throughout the Harper
home, in the campaign of Green Party candidate Bronagh years,” Ramal said.
Morgan, who is running to represent the riding of Elgin“Harper Conservatives will say we can’t afford it. InfraLondon-Middlesex.
structure improvements are like maintaining your car. Don’t
As a participant in the recent Railway City Road Race to change the oil and your car dies. Don’t fix infrastructure and
benefit the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital Foundation, the economy dies,” he said.
Morgan asked campaign supporters to donate to the cause
For more information on the 42nd Canadian general elecrather than give money to her campaign.
tion, including poll locations, lists of candidates and other
“By taking part in events like this, you have the chance not voter information, visit the Elections Canada website. Voting
only to help your community, but also to improve your own Day is October 19.
health and well-being,” Morgan said.
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THAT FALL FEELING:
OKTOBERFEST
AT WESTERN
FAIR DISTRICT
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overs of beer, pretzels and oom-pah-pah
music take heed! Go to your calendar and
circle October 9,10,15,16 and 17 because
those are the days Oktoberfest coming to the
Western Fair District Agriplex (845 Florence St).
The five-day celebration commemorates the
Bavarian tradition that originated in Munich,
Germany two centuries ago.
According to legend, the royal wedding of
Ludwig I to the beautiful princess Therese Von
Sachesen-Hildenburghausen in 1810 was the
don’s John Winston at the launch.
Londoners get their chance to encounter this
‘world-class celebratory experience’ starting
October 9. Get ready to pile your plate high with
pretzels, schnitzel, bratwurst and strudel. And
keep that stein filled with beer!
Award-winning Oktoberfest band Blue Waves
are scheduled to perform their repertoire of authentic German polkas and waltzes from 6pm2am every night of the event.
So if beer and food doesn’t raise your spirits
OKTOBERFEST COMES TO THE WESTERN FAIR DISTRICT THIS FALL
reason behind the original event, which culminated in horse races held to honour the nuptial
couple.
Today, a large midway and fair accompany
Oktoberfest celebrations in Munich, the largest of its kind in the world. The festival extends
over two weeks and ends on the first Sunday of
October.
In Canada, the Kitchener-Waterloo (KW)
Oktoberfest has become one of the country’s
internationally renowned events.
This July, Western Fair District representatives and organizers with KW Oktoberfest announced a new partnership had resulted in the
most welcome addition to London’s fall social
calendar.
“As a year-round entertainment destination,
this fun and enriching cultural experience will
add another exciting event to our calendar and
provide our customers with an entertaining experience that highlights and savours the muchloved traditions of Bavarian music, beer and authentic German cuisine,”Western Fair CEO Hugh
Mitchell said at the July Oktoberfest launch.
“This event - over time - will not only attract
visitations and economic activity, but will offer
the community direct access to a world-class
celebratory experience,” opined Tourism LonSEPTEMBER 24 - OC TOBER 21
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(and you’d be crazy to think they won’t), then
the accordion music most certainly will!
To boot, Canadian rockers Colin James and
Kim Mitchell make a festival appearance on
October 15 as part of Classic Rock, Free 98.1
Presents Rock the Festhalle.
Both musicians are seasoned stage veterans
boasting expansive repertoires of beloved hit
songs, including ‘Just Came Back’ (James) and
‘Patio Lanterns’ (Mitchell).
In the tradition of the horse races that attended Oktoberfest’s founding, Western Fair District
is holding its Oktoberfest Classic on October 9.
The invitational will feature Ontario’s best
horses, Scratch & Win programs, discounts towards event admission and a keg-tapping after
the race. Embrace Oktoberfest’s original spirit at
the Western Fair District Raceway.
Western Fair District’s first annual Oktoberfest
takes place at the Agriplex (845 Florence St.) on
October 9, 6pm–1am; October 10, 12pm–1am;
October 15, 6pm–1am; October 16, 6pm–1am;
and October 17, 12pm–1am.
Ticket Prices are $15 in advance and $20 at
the door (tax included). For more information
on London Oktoberfest, visit the Western Fair
District website.
- Chris Morgan
DIGEST
JOIN BILL BRADY IN SUPPORTING THOSE LIVING WITH ALZHEIMERʼS
Forest City
Comicon is on!
Celebrate all the best nerd culture
has to offer when the Forest City
Comicon comes to the London Convention Centre (300 York St.) on October 18. The event features all the
things people have come to expect
from a con - costumes, vendors, panels, board games, collectables, video
game tournaments - and promises a
festive, heady atmosphere of fantasy,
fandom and fun. Among the special
guests at this year’s event are actor
John Noble (LotR, Fringe), voice actor Cam Clarke (The Tick, He-Man) and
Canadian author-illustrator Brian Lee
O’Malley (Scott Pilgrim, Seconds). In
2014, the Forest City Comicon became
the largest comic con ever held in London. Fans are encouraged to sign-up
and get e-mail updates for this year’s
event at the comicon website, where
they can also find information about
vendors and ticket prices. The Forest
City Comicon can be reached by e-mail
at [email protected]
London for Africa
Enjoy a night of food and entertainment at the Hellenic Community Centre (133 Southdale Rd. W.) when nongovernmental organization ChildLife
Network International (CNI) presents
Making a Difference 2015: The Pearl
of Africa – A Journey of Change. The
event takes place on October 17 from
6-11pm and is intended as celebratory gathering to commemorate the
launch of a unique curriculum that
will be distributed to schools and
villages in African communities. CNI
– a registered, London-based nongovernmental organization - works in
partnership with schools, healthcare
agencies, churches and communities to offer programs that promote
the social, emotional, educational
and spiritual development of African
children. The group is committed to
equipping teachers and caregivers
with the skills and resources they
need to provide the children in their
care with a safe, healthy, and supportive environment. For more information on Making a Difference 2015
– including ticket prices – visit CNI
online, or call 519-854-0045.
Glitzy gala at
Müze
Pull out the zoot suit and shine up
those dancing shoes because Müze (1242 Dundas St.) - London’s new dance
and living arts hub - is celebrating its
official grand opening in high Gatsby
fashion. On September 26 – in conjunction with the closing of Dundas
Street for Doors Open London - instructors will offer live dance performances and mini classes during the
day. Then, after a 3pm ribbon-cutting
ceremony with Mayor Matt Brown, it
will be all about the glamourous gala,
which gets underway at 8pm with red
carpet arrivals, followed by a Charleston dance lesson, a Champagne toast,
cocktails, hors d’oeurves and dancing.
Planning to attend? Please RSVP at
[email protected]. And, of course,
era-specific attire highly encouraged!
Coffee break for
Alzheimer’s
Do you coffee break? You can make
a difference by supporting those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia, and their families through
Coffee Break - the Alzheimer Society’s
national fundraising campaign. It’s
as easy as putting on a pot of coffee,
inviting friends or co-workers, and
collecting donations. Or you can step
up your fundraising game by hosting
a bake sale, holding a dress-down day
by donation, or offer paper coffee cut-
outs by donation to post at your workplace or business. Join the 2015 Coffee Break Campaign Honorary Chair
Bill Brady and support local families
living with dementia by raising funds
needed for vital counselling, support
groups, education, and social recreation programs. Interested parties can
contact Rebecca Lafleur-Hannam at
519-680-2404 x 242/ [email protected].
Young women
lead linguistic
revolutions
Find yourself frequently irked by
the way young girls talk? Perhaps you
should be praising them - for they’re
the ones responsible for evolving language - and it’s been going on for centuries, says Quartz’s Gretchen McCulloch. Sociolinguistic studies have long
observed that women use more forms
of standard language than men, and
young women are the ones who invent new words and inject them into
the vernacular, effectively changing
language over time. McCulloch cites
the study conducted at the University
of Helsinki in 2003 which examined
thousands of letters written between
1417 and 1681, noting how the female writers were quicker to change
the way they wrote, dropping ‘mine
eyes’ in favour of ‘my eyes’, ‘hath’
for ‘has’, ‘doth’ for ‘does’, ‘maketh’ to
‘makes’, et cetera. An example of this
phenomenon in contemporary times
is the widespread usage of the word
‘like’ and uptalk (or upward inflection, making a statement sound like a
question). As for why females are consistently responsible for 90 percent of
linguistic modifications - researchers
aren’t clear.
- Amie Ronald-Morgan
& Chris Morgan
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THE LISTINGS
ACFO DE LONDON-SARNIA (495 Richmond St., Suite
200) - English Conversation Group, Sat, 10 am – 11:30
am. Open to newcomers with permanent residence interested in learning & improving their English speaking.
The group is open to all levels. Once a month, the group
discusses different subjects. 519-850-2236 x 223.
ADVANCED COMPOSITE TRAINING LAB (30 Pacific Court
- Unit 2) - Advanced Composites Training “Composite
Careers in Motion Expo & Grand Opening of a new Automotive Training Lab, Oct. 3, 10 am – 3 pm. This event will
bring awareness of career & educational opportunities
for students & career-changers with an interest in the
field of lightweighting & other composites technologies
related to design, manufacturing & repair. 519- 8603347.
ALTHOUSE COLLEGE (1137 Western Rd) - Canadian
Cancer Society University Bureau Presents: PINK ZUMBATHON, Oct. 5, 5 – 7 pm. Bring a $2 (or more) donation to join in on the fun! All proceeds go to the Canadian
Cancer Society. 519- 902-1993.
BACKUS-PAGE HOUSE MUSEUM (29424 Lakeview Line,
Wallacetown) - Family Harvest Party, Oct 24, 1 – 8pm.
Spooky house tours, Bonfire, Games, Crafts, Refreshments. Movie outside at 7pm, bring chairs and blankets.
Children $2, Adults $6. 519-762-3072
BATL | The Home of Axe Throwing (38 Adelaide St. N)
- BATL to the Future, Oct. 21, 7 – 11 pm. A special axe
throwing event for groups of 2 or more to register in
advance & enjoy a night of axes, hoover boards, orange
vests & perhaps ... a DeLorean. Proceeds will be donated
to Parkinson Society Canada. $45. For details london@
batlgrounds.com.
BEACOCK LIBRARY (1280 Huron St) on Tues & The Family
Centre (335 Belfield Dr.) on Thurs - Shared Beginnings
Program, 9:30-11:00 am. A family literacy based play
group for adults & their infant, toddler, preschool &
kindergarten aged children (0-6 years) - crafts, stories,
songs, rhymes & fun in a safe & caring setting. 519-4521466.
BEACOCK LIBRARY (1280 Huron St.) - Coffee & Games Fun
Group meets every Fri, 10 am- noon for Euchre, Cribbage,
Scrabble, Chess & lots of other card/board games available. We also offer bi-weekly Craft projects, Tatting lessons, & Line Dancing from 11am- noon. Casual, friendly
& inclusive atmosphere; Open to All Ages. All activities,
lessons & materials are free. 519-451-1840.
BIG BLUE MAKERBUS (Dundas/Ridout St.) - Guinness
World Record Attempt: Longest Human Circuit, Sept.
26, 10 am – 1 pm. 2000 to set new World Record for
the Longest Human Circuit London, ON to beat Texas in
creating the World’s Longest Human Circuit. The MakerBus’s mission is to engage their community in hands-on
education with cutting-edge technologies - by creating
the World’s Longest Human circuit, the MakerBus team
hopes to show Londoners the amazing things that community collaboration can achieve. Email: [email protected].
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF LONDON & AREA (543
Ridout St.) - Start something BIG by donating your time
at Big Brothers Big Sisters of London & Area Big Brothers
Big Sisters of London & Area enriches lives by providing
quality mentoring relationships to young people in need,
helping to create strong & productive community members. 519-438-7065 x 6223.
CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY (St. George St.) – Shop to
Stop Cancer: Your Stuff can save lives, to Sept. 30, 8 am
– 8 pm. 519-432-1137.
CARLING HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTRE (656 Elizabeth
St.) - Community Aikido Club, every Sat., 10 am. Free trial
class. 519-636-8482.
CARLING HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTRE (656 Elizabeth
St.) - London Fall Vintage Camera Show, Oct. 4, 10 am –
3 pm. 40+ tables of film photography cameras, lenses &
other equipment for sale! $4 adults, kids under 16 free.
CENTENNIAL HALL (Wellington St.) - Women’s Canadian
Club Speakers Series, Oct. 8, 2 – 3 pm. Women’s Canadian Club is pleased to welcome Dr. Jessica Grahn. She
is an associate professor in the Brain & Mind Institute &
the Department of Psychology at Western University &
will speak on the topic “Music & the Brain: Why Rhythm
Makes Us Move.” Dr.Grahn brings her considerable
knowledge & experience in neuroscience, piano performance & the psychology of brain & mind to our podium.
$20. 519- 471-5038.
CENTRAL LIBRARY (3/F Arts Dept.) - Forest City Backgammon Club weekly meeting, every Thurs, 5 – 9 pm. New
or experienced players, young or old, all are welcome.
519-719-4615.
CENTRAL LIBRARY, STEVENSON & HUNT ROOM (251
Dundas St.) - Sponsorship 101: The Art of Sponsorship
Fundraising, Sept. 29, 9 am – noon. Participants will be
exposed to basic concepts & approaches for developing
sponsorship opportunities, packaging those opportunities & securing commitments to support your programs,
events, & initiatives. Members: $55, Non-members: $70.
519-433-7876.
CENTRAL LIBRARY, STEVENSON & HUNT ROOM (251 Dundas St) - Changing the World to Save the Cheetah, Sept
30, 5:30 – 9:30 pm. Dr. Laurier Marker, TIME Magazine’s
‘Hero for the Planet’ & Founder/Executive Director of
Cheetah Conservation Fund (Namibia). Dr. Marker will
present her 25 year journey working with local communities & governments to protect the wild cheetah &
its ecosystems. 5:30 pm – 7 pm Opportunity to meet Dr.
Marker at an intimate reception serving hors d’oeuvres
at the Central-Tonda Room. 7:30 – 9:30 pm Lecture &
Q&A session with Dr. Marker. $10-$100. 519-697-9512
or email: [email protected]
DELTA LONDON ARMOURIES (325 Dundas St.) - London
Wedding Professionals Fall Bridal Showcase, Oct. 14,
5:30 – 9 pm. This will be an evening of conversation &
inspiration with local wedding vendors (and members of
the London Wedding Professionals) on hand to answer
your wedding planning questions & displays to inspire
your wedding style from gowns & flowers to stationary
& decor & so much more! 226- 973-7115.
DOWNTOWN YOGA HOLISTIC CENTRE (236 Dundas St.) Forest City Stomp, Oct. 2, 8 pm – midnight. Move your
feet, make new friends, & listen to some great swing,
jazz & big band music. All ages welcome, no previous
dance experience needed & no partner necessary. $10
for adults, $8 for students. 226-378-6367.
DUCHESS OF KENT LEGION (499 Hill St.) – Mixed Dart
League, every Mon, 7 pm. 519-204-3775.
DUTCH CANADIAN CLUB (Gore & Clark Rds.) - London
Philatelic Society meets 2nd & 4th Tues, 7:00 pm Contact
Sherwin 519-472-5786. Everyone welcome!
EASTERN STAR TEMPLE (800 Fanshawe Park Rd. E) – Yard
Sale & Bake Table, Sept. 26, 7:30 am – noon. BBQ Hot
Dogs & Refreshments. Sponsored by the Daughters of
the Nile, Sewing Circle. 519-471-7895.
EAST VILLAGE ARTS COLLECTIVE (757 Dundas St.) - Black
Flag Anarchist Free School, Every Wed, 5-9 pm. Free
classes on a variety of topics. // Safe Space London, Every Mon & Tues, 6-11 pm. Drop- in centre for women in
crisis.
ELDON HOUSE (481 Ridout St. N) - Arts & Crafts Show &
Sale, Sept. 26 – 27, 10 am – 4 pm. Tour Eldon House free
of charge for our Doors Open weekend & see arts & crafts
on the grounds. Goods for sale by local vendors include
EMAIL YOUR LISTINGS TO SCENE
Email: [email protected]. Please Include: Venue Name, Address, Event
Title, Date, Time, Brief Description, Admission Fee and Phone Number. Deadline for
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jewellery, fine art painting, textiles, handmade items &
much more! Cash only. 519- 661-5169.
FANSHAWE CONSERVATION AREA & FANSHAWE PIONEER
VILLAGE (1424 Clarke Rd) - Xtremely Amazing Warrior
Race (fundraiser for Jesse’s Journey), Sept 26, Registration at 8:00am – event starts at 9:30am. Teams of 4
will run at least 8k’s, while getting muddy & using their
strength, brains & senses of humour! Registration is required. Call 519-645-8855.
FANSHAWE CONSERVATION AREA (1424 Clarke Rd.) - EXHALE MTB Race, Oct. 4, 9 am – noon. 4th Annual EXHALE
MTB Race, presented by The Lung Association, is a timed
mountain bike trail race. EXHALE MBT Race is a charity event with riders paying a registration fee, with the
opportunity of collecting donations to reach incentive
levels, to raise money to support the work of The Lung
Association. $45 early registration. 519- 453-9086.
FOREST CITY SURPLUS (1712 Dundas St.) - 2015 Halloween Costume Contest, Oct. 1 – 31. Come on down in your
favourite Halloween costume for your chance at $400 in
prizes. 519-451-0246.
GERMAN CANADIAN CLUB (1 Cove Rd) - Accordion Club of
London Get Together, every fourth Thurs, 7 pm. Bring you
accordion & play a few tunes or just sit back & enjoy the
music. $5. 519-439-9314.
GERMAN CANADIAN CLUB (1 Cove Rd) - Irish Dance ceili,
Oct. 10, 8 pm – midnight. All dances instructed by Maureen O’Leary, no dance experience necessary. Everyone
welcome!! Tickets $15 or $12 with a $10 annual membership. Cash bar. Kids 12 & under free. Call 519-660
8547.
GIBBONS PARK – London Kidney Walk, Sept 27, registration 10 am / Walk Start 11:15 am. Walk for someone you
love at London’s Kidney Walk & become part of the largest community event raising funds for kidney research
& programs supporting Canadians living with kidney
disease. Call 519-850-5362 ext. 21.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES (255 Horton St.) - SoHo Friday
Night Farmers & Artisans Market, to Oct. 16, 4 – 8 pm.
The SoHo Community Association, in partnership with
Goodwill Industries, presents a weekly Friday Night
Farmers & Artisans Market. Fresh local produce, organic
products, hand spun wool, all natural products & now
carrying Y.O.U. Jams & preserves. 519-661-8581.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, 3/F (255 Horton St.) - London
Brain Tumour Information Day, Oct. 17, 8:15 am – 12:30
pm. Information Day events offer hope & support to patients, caregivers & survivors by providing the opportunity to connect with others on the brain tumour journey
as well as with health care professionals in the top of the
field of neuroscience & oncology. Lunch $20.519-6427755.
GREENWAY PARK/SATURN PLAYGROUND (50 Greenside
Ave.) - Ride & Stride for Autism, Sept. 26, 9:30 am. 15th
Annual Ride & Stride, walk or ride a short 5km route or
ride a 50km route in support of Autism Ontario London
Chapter followed by a FREE BBQ, kids activities & entertainment by Billy the Magician. $10 without fundraising,
free with fundraising. 519-433-3390.
GROSVENOR LODGE (1017 Western Rd.) - Grosvenor
Country Arts & Crafts Fair, Sept. 26, 10 am – 4 pm. The
Grosvenor Country Arts & Crafts Fair is a day of fun &
games for the whole family. Free guided tours of the
house, Children’s Heritage Trail, & Dozens of wonderful
Artisans, Artists & Craft vendors. 519-645-2845.
HELLENIC CENTRE (133 Southdale Rd.W) - Breathe & Believe Charity Gala, Sept. 26, 5:30 pm – 1 am. There will
be silent auction, raffle, dinner, & dance. $50/person or
$350/table of 8. 519-494-6410.
HELLENIC COMMUNITY CENTRE (133 Southdale Rd. W)
- ChildLife Network International presents “The Pearl of
Africa: A Journey of Change”, Oct. 17, 6 - 11 pm. Enjoy a
night filled with entertainment & partake in our journey
of change as we celebrate the first of its kind curriculum
launch that will be distributed to schools & villages in
African communities. $40 including dinner & entertain-
ment. 519-854-0045.
HURON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, KINGSMILL ROOM (1349
Western Rd.) – The People’s forum on Eliminating poverty, Oct. 17, 9:30 am – 5 pm. Northeast Community
Conversations Group (NECC), in collaboration with several community organizations, has planned a dynamic,
one-of-its-kind “CALL TO ACTION” event. Complimentary
lunch & beverage provided.
IMPACT CHURCH OF LONDON (220 Adelaide St.) - Healing Rooms, every Thurs, 7:30–9 pm; Sat, 10:30 – noon.
Come & be healed by a group of well-trained, caring
people. 519-438-7036.
KIWANIS PARK NORTH (Hale St. Entrance) - The 2nd
Annual Seize the Day 5K Run & 2.5K Walk, Sept. 27,
10:30 am – 2 pm. To raise funds for epilepsy education
programs, support services, & community engagement.
Advance $20 or day of $25. This event will include a run
& walk, followed by live entertainment, fun activities
for the kids & a community BBQ. Raise $150 in pledges
& your fee will be waived, plus you will receive an event
t-shirt.
LONDON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC (820 Wharncliffe Rd. S) Canadian Blood Services, Whole Blood Clinic Hours: Mon,
Tue & Thurs 3 –7 pm, Wed noon – 8 pm, Fri & Sat 9 am
– 1 pm; Plasma Clinic Hours: Tues & Wed 12:30 - 7:30 pm,
Thurs & Fri 7 am – 1pm, Sat 9 am – noon. Platelet Clinic
Hours: 519-690-3929.
LONDON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (85 Charles St) - Game
On: Sports & active games for children with neurological conditions, Sat. mornings, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Game
on provides children with neurological conditions & opportunity to learn physical literacy skills in a safe, fun, &
inclusive environment. $60. 519-433-4073 x 204.
LONDON CITY HALL (300 Dufferin Ave.) - Toastmasters
Meeting, every Thurs, noon–1 pm. Come visit us & see
how we hone our communication & leadership skills to
utilize them in our work, home & social life. $40 initiation, plus $72 yearly. 519-661-2500 x 4879.
LONDON CONVENTION CENTRE (300 York St.) - Forest
City Comicon, Oct. 18, 10 am. A celebration of nerd culture like no other, London’s premier Comic Con features
cosplay, video games, special celebrity guests, & more.
$26.55. 519-614-7010.
MIDDLESEX-LONDON HEALTH UNIT (50 King St.) - Community Emergency Response Volunteer training sessions, Sept 24, Oct 1, 7, 15 and 22, 1 – 3 pm. The Middlesex-London Health Unit is offering weekly training
sessions in Emergency Management. Free. Email lynn.
[email protected].
MUSEUM LONDON (421 Ridout St.) - All You Can Eat: A
Symposium on Food, Oct. 18, 1 – 6 pm. 519-661-0333.
NORTH LONDON OPTIMIST COMMUNITY CENTRE (1345
Cheapside St) - Skating Reunion, Oct. 24, 7:30 to 10:30
pm. Roller skating featuring DJ’s from past rinks and
memorabilia. Admission $9 Rentals $3 Non-skaters free,
donations appreciated. For details call 226-777-0285
OMAR TEMPLE (468 Colborne St.) - We Have Fun So They
Can Run, Orthopedic Tea, sponsored by Daughters of the
Nile, Oct 25, 2 - 4pm. Enjoy some tea, view our displays
and activities and hear the story from an Adult Shriner’s
Kid - Now Giving Back. Free admission. Call 519-4717895
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, Victory Branch (311 Oakland
Ave.) - Jesse’s Journey – Trivia Night, Oct 16, Doors @
6:30PM Trivia @ 7:30PM. Challenge yourself and your
friends in 10 rounds of 10 questions (all topics!), free
pizza, cash bar, prizes, auction! Tables of 8 for $200. Call
for details 519-645-8855
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, Victory Branch (311 Oakland
Ave.) - Euchre, every Tues, 1 pm; Cribbage, every Thurs;
Bridge, every Wed & Thurs. An afternoon for seniors 55 &
older. $3. 519-649-2910.
SAFFRON RESTURANT, “A” Building (1001 Fanshawe College Blvd.) - Life*Spin Harvest Dinner & Silent Auction,
Oct 23, 6 - 830pm. Three course dinner experience, using
products and produce raised and grown exclusively in the
London and surrounding area with live entertainment, a
fantastic silent auction, raffles, and more. All proceeds
will support Life*Spin’s Christmas Family Sponsorship
Program to ensure that local families in need and their
children receive food, clothes and gifts this holiday season. Admission fee: $65.00 per person, $100 for a couple,
$275 for a table of 6. Call (519) 438-8676 or [email protected]
SKA-NAH-DOHT VILLAGE & MUSEUM (8348 Longwoods
Road, Mt. Brydges) - Tastes of Fall, Oct. 4, noon – 4 pm.
Celebrate Fall by sampling corn soup, fried bread while
enjoying crafts, local artists, flint knapping demo, wagon
rides & more. $20/Family, $8 Adult, $4 Youth 6-17, under
6 free. 519-264-2420.
SPRINGBANK GARDENS, WONDERLAND COMPLEX (285
Wonderland Rd.) - London Walk for ALS, Sept. 26, Check
in at 8:30 am, walk begins at 10:30 am. Supporting
families in the ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) journey, a lifethreatening illness. Leslie McAdam 519-686-7757.
SPRINGBANK GARDENS (285 Wonderland Rd. S) - 15th
Annual Community in Motion: The Serious(ly) Fun Run,
Sept. 27, 9:30 am – 1 pm. This event is a 2Km & 5Km
walk, run or wheel on the route along the Thames River.
Participants will enjoy a barbeque & face painting. Children attending the event can look forward to all kinds of
fun activities in our expanded Fun Zone. Event Marshalls
dressed in costume will be located along the route &
will be cheering on participants as they head towards
the finish line. Top Fundraisers for the event will receive
incredible prizes that include an iPad Air, a Round-Trip
on VIA Rail Canada, restaurant gift certificates, bowling
party at Fleetway, & London Knights tickets. $40. 519686-3000.
SPRINGBANK GARDENS (420 North St) - Mental Health
Walk/Run, Oct 25, 9am-noon. Come participate in
the Mental Health Walk or Run Event to help children,
adolescents and adults affected by mental health issues.
$30. For details [email protected]
SPRINGBANK PARK FLINT COTTAGE (Commissioners Rd.)
- London Pacers Turkey Trot, Oct. 12, 10 am – noon. . A
great Thanksgiving Day annual event for the whole family. The 2K loop is all grass & perfect for all ages. The 6K
loop has varied sections, from grass to chip trail to rugged trail. A fun cross country/trail run. $5 (2K), $10 (6k).
519- 451-2600.
ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL, SHUTTLEWORTH AUDITORIUM
(268 Grosvenor St.) - Breast Reconstruction Awareness
Day, Oct. 21, 7 – 9 am. Learn about the options & benefits directly from surgeons, hear from patients, view
real results in the women’s only ‘show & tell lounge’ &
learn about the Circle of Sharing support group. 519646-6100.
STEVE PLUNKETT’S ESTATE (9282 Elviage Dr) - Boots and
Brains, Oct 3, 530 - 11pm. Throw on your blue jeans and
line dance the night away in support of Acquired Brain
Injury, featuring Doghouse Rose. $50.00. (519) 6424539
SUPREME COURTS VOLLEYBALL (11 Buchanan Crt.) - Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser, Sept. 26, 8 am – noon.
Proceeds go to the Northwest London Resource Centre’s
youth programming & emergency services. $150 to register. 519- 471-8444.
THE CHURCH OF ST. JUDE (1537 Adelaide St.) - The ACW
Dessert & Card/Games Party, Oct. 20, 1 pm. Tickets $7. Invite your friends & neighbours to make up table for cards
or your favourite game. Enjoy the best desserts & there
will be lots of door prizes. 519-660-6198.
THE GREEN IN WORTLEY VILLAGE (165 Elmwood) - Big
Bike Giveaway, Oct. 18, noon. The BBG promotes active
& healthy lifestyles by giving away FREE BIKES to the
London community oncer per year - this year’s event
includes a cycling EXPO. 519-200-5496.
THE ROOT CELLAR (623 Dundas St.) - It’s Thyme to Turnip
the Beet: VegFest London Pre-Festival Party, Oct. 3, 5 – 9
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leaders to share information and provide an efficient
way of coordinating with provincial, territorial and
federal counterparts to meet immediate and urgent
resettlement targets. “I am looking forward to working with my colleagues from across Canada on this
urgent initiative. We’ll share ideas, coordinate our
efforts and work together so we can provide assistance and support in the most effective way,” Mayor
Brown said.
Jobless rate
edges higher
August unemployment numbers across the
London-St. Thomas economic region finished the
month at 6.6 percent, up from 6.3 percent reported
in July. According to Statistics Canada, 2,500 regional jobs were created last month, as the labour
force increased by 3,600 and another 1,100 people
started to claim unemployment benefits. Provincial
jobless numbers rose marginally from July’s totals as
well, up 0.4 percent to 6.8 percent. Compared with
the same month last year, however, employment in
Ontario rose by 64,000 and there were notable increases in full-time work, which were partially offset
by part-time losses. Nationally, the jobless rate rose
as well – from 6.8 to 7 percent – although employment gains were still 1.1 percent greater than totals
reported in August 2014.
Work-to-rule
campaign
intensifies
Provincial officials and representatives from the
Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO)
have failed to reach accord on a new contract for
Ontario’s 76,000 elementary school teachers. The
teachers’ union – whose members have been in
a legal strike position since May 10 – began the
school year by limiting extracurricular activities,
field trips and correspondences with administrators.
The union stepped-up job action on September 21
with ‘phase 3’ of a work-to-rule campaign, which
will see even greater restrictions in the services
teachers can provide. The government, meanwhile,
has reached agreements with the province’s other
teachers’ unions, including the Ontario Secondary
School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) and the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA),
which represents 50,000 elementary and secondary
school teachers in the province, and had been in a
legal strike position since August 17.
Community
mailboxes
continue to be
installed despite
protests
Canada Post has been remiss in meeting with citizens about cuts to mail delivery service, denying repeated requests for a representative to attend public
meetings at city hall - effectively fanning the flames
of the red-hot controversy. “Canada Post claims it
is ‘following its process’ in London, but their process doesn’t seem to include any public discussion,
answering community questions and concerns, or
even showing up to meetings as they promised in
March they would do before beginning any new
mailbox installations,” said Wendy Goldsmith of the
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against poverty
gets provincial
support
SELF-SERVE COMMUNAL MAILBOXES ARE POPPING UP ALL OVER THE CITY
advocacy group Londoners4Door2Door. The most
recent meeting Canada Post failed to attend was
scheduled for August 31. The group called on council to demand a moratorium on the mailboxes until
after the October federal election, and have also
presented to them a petition with more than 2,800
signatures of Londoners who want mail delivered
to their door. The city is not pursuing legal action
against the corporation. Furthermore, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers caravan came through
London during the first week of September as part
of their cross-country protest tour. The stop culminated in a ‘block the box’ party on Talavera Court.
Ombudsman
takes school
board complaints
For the first time in its 40-year history, the Office
of the Ontario Ombudsman can investigate complaints related to the province’s 82 school boards. As
a result of the Public Sector and MPP Accountability
and Transparency Act - which passed the Ontario
Legislature in December 2014 - the ombudsman’s
scrutiny has been extended to include the broader
public sector. Passage of the act also enables the
ombudsman to take complaints about municipalities and universities as of January 1, 2016. Individuals with an unresolved concern about a school board
- including parents and family members, school
board staff and trustees, teachers or special interest
groups – can contact the ombudsman by using the
online complaint form, by phone (1-800-263-1830)
or email ([email protected]).
of London taxi drivers took to Victoria Park, parking
their vehicles near the bandshell in protest of Uber.
City staff have issued a report recommending that
London regulate the service in-line with what exists in the taxi/limousine industry. Launched in San
Francisco in 2009, the Uber service is in 300 cities
worldwide, many of which have cited similar concerns about safety and the impact on established
taxi cab companies.
Mayor joins
task force to
deal with Syrian
refugee crisis
London Mayor Matt Brown is joining with a national task force to help coordinate the efforts of
Canadian municipalities as they deal with the Syrian refugee crisis. The task force, established at the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) conference in Fredericton, NB on September 12, will allow
On September 18, London North Centre MPP Deb
Matthews announced provincial funding for several
initiatives to help improve the lives of people affected by poverty. Through the Local Poverty Reduction Fund, Ontario is providing organizations with
the means to pilot new programs and measure their
success or evaluate the impact of existing programs
on the people who require them. The investments
are as follows: $275,000 to Literacy Link South Central, $572,000 to the London Family Court Clinic,
$351,000 to the Middlesex-London Health Unit,
$88,000 to the United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex,
$595,000 to Youth Opportunities Unlimited, and
$360,000 to YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin. Furthermore,
$470,000 goes to Western University to assess and
improve the mental health of preschool children
who may be at risk, as well as $134,000 to reduce
homelessness among families with dependent
children.
- Amie Ronald-Morgan and Chris Morgan
Uber war
rages on
London is still contested grounds for Uber. The
ride-sharing company - which operates via an app
that those needing a ride can use on their smartphones - broached the London market over the
summer. The city carried out a blitz at the end of
August, targeting people operating their vehicle
for hire without a taxi license, resulting in 29 fines
against 18 drivers. The day before, a large gathering
We care
MAYOR MATT BROWN HAS JOINED
A TASK FORCE TO HELP WITH THE
SYRIAN REFUGEE CRISIS
CITY HALL
Public and
Political Input
Meetings
• Community Safety and Crime Prevention
Advisory Committee - Sept 24
• Accessibility Advisory Committee - Sept 24
• Governance Working Group - Sept 28
• Committee of Adjustment - Sept 28
• Council - Sept 29
• Animal Welfare Advisory Committee - Oct 1
• Planning and Environment Committee - Oct 5
• Corporate Services Committee - Oct 6
• Transportation Advisory Committee - Oct 6
• Civic Works Committee - Oct 6
• Dearness Committee of Management - Oct 7
• Advisory Committee on the Environment - Oct 7
• Community Information Meeting for Draft
Beaufort/• Irwin/Gunn/Saunby (BIGS)
Neighbourhood Secondary Plan - Oct 8
• Council - Oct 13
• Audit Committee - Oct 14
• Housing Advisory Committee - Oct 14
• Advisory Committee on Heritage - Oct 14
• Diversity and Race Relations Advisory
Committee - Oct 15
• Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory
Committee - Oct 15
• Planning and Environment Committee - Oct 19
• Corporate Services Committee - Oct 20
• Community and Protective Services Committee
- Oct 20
• Cycling Advisory Committee - Oct 21
• Accessibility Advisory Committee - Oct 22
• Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
- Oct 26
• Council - Oct 27
• Trees and Forests Advisory Committee - Oct 28
• Governance Working Group - Oct 28
Call 519-661-2500 x 4937
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LOCAL CRIME REPORT
Transport trucks,
trailers full of
sportswear stolen
London Police are still looking for suspects involved in
last month’s theft of two transport trucks and trailers full
of clothing. The two trucks were stolen overnight on August 23 from TriSec, located at 1040 Wilton Grove Road,
then driven to Columbia Sportswear at 1425 Max Brose
Drive just before 5am. There, the trucks were hooked onto
the trailers - full of Columbia Sportswear product - and
then driven off of the property travelling eastbound on
Max Brose Drive, and south on Commerce Drive. The following vehicles and trailers were stolen: A 2011 white
International truck, plated AE60266; a 2011 white International truck, plated 1495PN; a 2008 red Maxa CCB
trailer, plated K2958Z; and a 2003 red Maxa C42 trailer,
plated A6556R. Furthermore, a light-coloured four-door
sedan entered and left the Columbia Sportswear parking
lot at the same time as the tractors and trailers. Anyone
with information about this incident is urged to call London Police at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be provided anonymously
online.
Clarification re:
Bill 31
In response to some confusion concerning recent
changes to the Highway Traffic Act (Bill 31) - making it
safer for pedestrians to cross busy roadways - London Police are informing motorists of two specific circumstances
where the law now requires drivers to wait before proceeding until pedestrians completely leave the roadway.
The first circumstance is at pedestrian crossovers; the
second is at school guard crossing locations. These are the
only two situations where the law dictates that motorists
must wait for all pedestrians to leave the roadway before
proceeding. In all other circumstances where motorists
encounter pedestrians crossing the road, pedestrians
must be given the right of way if required by law.
A SUSPECT IS SEEN ON A SURVEILLANCE IMAGE AT COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR ON AUGUST 23
Teen charged
with first degree
murder
A 15-year-old boy has been charged in the shooting
death of a London man on September 6. Police and emergency crews were called to 1161 Hamilton Road around
5am where they discovered the victim, Steven Patrick
Sinclair, 49, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Four individuals arrested at the time were charged with offences
relating to the possession of a controlled substance; a
fifth individual was released unconditionally. A suspect
who fled on foot was later identified and charged with
first degree murder on September 16. There will be no
additional information forthcoming with respect to the
identity of the accused. He attends court on October 16.
Man charged in bike
path harassment
A man has been arrested in connection with sexual assaults in Springbank Park last June. Several women reported a man acting suspiciously in the area of the bike
path that extends between the parking area at the Guy
Lombardo Museum and the footbridge from Springbank
Park to the Thames Valley golf course. The complaints included inappropriate touching and comments. As a result
of information provided by the public, Nicholas Retford,
20, was arrested on September 14 and charged with sexual assault. Police remind women and girls to be vigilant
of their surroundings and to consider not walking alone
at night, and all are urged to exercise caution when using
public walkways and bike paths during late hours. Always
report suspicious activity to police.
Bank robbery
the work of many
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred September 18 at the Scotiabank located at 950 Hamilton
Road. Multiple suspects with weapons entered the bank
at 4:30pm and demanded money before fleeing in a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was later recovered off of Meadowlily Road. No one was injured during the incident. Information about the suspects is expected to be released
at a later time.
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FEATURE
ISIL RISING: RECKONING
WITH MILITANT ISLAM
N
o other organization – or government – has caused more geopolitical upheaval than the Islamic State
of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has in the past
two years.
The militant religious group – dedicated
to the creation of a worldwide Islamic theocracy – has quickly gone from regional to
global concern in a short span of time.
In March this year, the Red Cross reported
ISIL controlled territory occupied by ten
million people in Iraq and Syria. The group
also exerts significant influence over residents in areas of Libya, Nigeria and Nangarhar Province in eastern Afghanistan
Whether through Western foreign policy,
human trafficking or the migration of refugees, ISIL’s impact is being felt around the
world.
One area where the group’s callous tactics, organizational culture and extremist
ideology get intertwined involves the systematic rape of women and girls from the
Yazidi religious minority.
A total of 5,270 Yazidis were abducted in
2014; and of those, at least 3,144 are still
being held, according to community leaders. Investigators report that ISIL has developed a detailed bureaucracy of sex slavery,
including sales contracts notarized by sham
Islamic courts.
ISIL revived slavery as an institution last
year and interviews with women and girls
who’ve escaped captivity - as well as an
examination of the group’s official communications - illustrate how the practice
has become a central organizational tenet.
It has also become a powerful recruiting
tool to lure men from conservative Muslim
societies, where casual sex is taboo and dating is forbidden.
The trade in Yazidi females has given rise
to an infrastructure - a network of ware-
houses where the victims are held, viewing
rooms where they are inspected and marketed, and a dedicated fleet of buses used
to transport them.
Guidelines for slavery have been established, including a how-to manual issued
by the Islamic State Research and Fatwa
Department. By use of such propaganda,
ISIL has exploited a narrow, selective reading of the Quran to elevate and celebrate
sexual assault as spiritually beneficial, even
virtuous.
Some critics believe that the West’s policy
towards ISIL has been based on a faulty
premise, which has allowed slavery – and
other atrocities – to flourish.
Many world leaders see ISIL as US President Barack Obama does: “a terrorist organization, pure and simple”. But this reductionist approach fails to acknowledge the
complex reality the group and its mission
embodies.
In fact, ISIL is a hybrid blend of insurgency, separatism, terrorism and criminality,
with deep roots in its immediate local environment, in broader regional conflicts, and
in geopolitical rivalries that span decades, if
not centuries.
Failure to appreciate these connections
typify missteps that resulted in the West’s
flawed ‘War on Terror’ strategy, which some
observers blame for the spread of radical
Islam over the last decade.
But it’s far away from state capitals and
national corridors of power that the real
tyranny of ISIL becomes plain. The group’s
ongoing expansion, coupled with the
military response of the West and – on
the other side – Syrian President Bashar
al-Assad’s Russian-backed regime, has created a refugee crisis unlike anything seen in
modern times.
Thousands of exhausted, scared, under-
nourished refugees have left homes in
Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and other war-torn
countries, hoping to find a better life in Europe or the Americas.
Some might say these are the true victims of the global War on Terror – men,
women and children with little more than
the clothes on their back, living under the
kind of daily uncertainty few living in the
West could imagine.
Until the refugees reach their final destination, they live with the ever-present
knowledge that things could go horribly
wrong - as it has for thousands who have
died trying to cross the Mediterranean, or at
the hands of human traffickers.
ISIL’s expansionism has disrupted the
political and social life of a large swath of
the Mideast. But they’ve also upended the
economy of the region, and replaced it with
their own regressive program of taxation
and punitive labour policies.
For example, in the Syrian city of Raqqa ISIL’s facto capital - a group of traders loyal
to the organization have imposed a stranglehold over the local economy, residents
and activists report.
Together with the ISIL-controlled Syrian
provinces of Deir al-Zor and Hasakeh, Raqqa
is described as a Syrian “breadbasket”. But
now traders loyal to ISIL control transportation of agricultural goods from the city to
other areas controlled by the gunmen - including locations in Iraq.
For now, it is ISIL traders, and not merchants, who control the prices of goods in
the markets.
When that price control is broken – by
insurrection or invasion – an important victory in the battle against militant Islam will
have been decided.
- Chris Morgan
AN ISIL FIGHTER STANDS NEAR A BURNING PILE OF CONTRABAND IN RAQQA, SYRIA
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pm. Join us for a fun evening of community
& awesome vegan & organic food. Reservations are strongly recommended. Pay for
your own food & drink. 519-719-7675.
TOBOGGAN BREWING COMPANY (585
Richmond St) - Oktoberfest Fundraiser for
Investing in Children, Sept 30, doors Open
at 5:00pm. Join us for a fun evening complete with live entertainment, an auction &
plenty of food & drink in support of Investing in Children’s local programs. $80. Call to
pre-purchase your ticket 519-433-8996.
VICTORIA PARK (509 Clarence St) - The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada’s
4th Annual Light the Night Walk, Oct 17,
5pm. Each year, in communities across Canada, teams of families, friends, co-workers
come together to raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada’s (LLSC)
Light The Night Walks and bring help and
hope to people battling blood cancers and
their families, and survivors. Free. For details
call 519-204-3993
WESLEY-KNOX UNITED CHURCH (91 Askin
St.) - Mamas to Mamas Little BIG Sale, Oct.
3, 9 am – 1 pm. HUGE selection of kids &
baby clothing, toys, accessories & gear. .
Admission/family: non-perishable food
item or $1 donation. ALL proceeds from
the sale will go to the London Food Bank
to buy baby essentials for parents in need.
519- 200-8511.
WESTERN FAIR DISTRICT, Agriplex (845 Florence St) - Oktoberfest, Oct 9: 6pm – 1am,
Oct 10: 12pm – 1am, Oct 15 & 16: 6pm
– 1am, Oct 17: 12pm – 1am. Celebrate
the District’s first annual Oktoberfest, in
partnership with the world famous Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest. Advance Price
$15 (Tax Included). At the Door $20 (Tax
included). Call 519-438-7203
WESTERN FAIR DISTRICT, ARIPLEX (845 Florence St) - 2015 World Clydesdale Show,
Sept 29 - Oct 3. Hundreds of the world’s
best Clydesdale horses - including the internationally famous Budweiser Clydesdale
Eight Horse Hitch - will gather for a week of
exciting competition as the feather-footed,
gentle giants drive, ride & run for the title of
Supreme Champion. The World Clydesdale
Show is held just once every four years, & it
is proudly returning to Canadian soil at the
Agriplex at London’s Western Fair District for
the first time in nearly two decades. $15.
519-438-7203.
WESTERN FAIR DISTRICT, CANADA BUILDING (900 King St.) - Forest City Derby Girls
- Roller Derby, Oct. 3, 5 pm. Live roller derby
- home season opener. $12 in advance, $15
at the door; season passes available. Email:
[email protected].
WESTERN FAIR DISTRICT, PROGRESS BUILDING (900 King St) - London Comic Con, Sept.
25, 26 & 27, Friday 4pm to 9pm, Saturday
10am to 8pm & Sunday 10am to 4pm. Tickets: Weekend Pass - $49 to $75 for a deluxe
pass. Single day passes - $20 for either Friday or Sunday & $30 for Saturday. Kids 12
& under are Free when accompanied by an
adult. For more info call 519-777-2908.
WESTERN FAIR DISTRICT, WEST ANNEX
(900 King St.) - Giant Book Sale, Oct. 16
– 18, 9 am. Amazing bargains on books,
magazines, audio books, CDs, DVDs & more
starting at $.25. Email: [email protected].
on.ca.
WESTERN FAIR FARMER’S MARKET (beside
the outdoor vendors) - #BeTheChange Rally,
Sept. 26, noon – 2 pm; join the optional
Harvest Bike Ride after the rally. People
want change at this election. From Mrs.
Universe to Neil Young to David Suzuki to
your average Londoner, people are fed up
with a decreased standard of living, & loss
of a positive international reputation under
Stephen Harper’s leadership. This rally will
celebrate the steps people are taking to
bring us closer to new governance this fall!
226- 456-1510.
WESTERN UNIVERSITY (1151 Richmond St) Homecoming 2015, Sept 25 - 27. Electronic
dance concert headlined by DVBBS on Sept
26 at 9am. The football game between the
Western Mustangs & the Carleton Ravens,
kicks off at 1 p.m.Gates open at 6pm for the
festival-format evening concert featuring
Our Lady Peace, Sloan & Coleman Hell. For
tickets call 661-2111 x85283
WESTERN UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, ROOM 117 (1151 Richmond St) - Italian Conversation Club, every Wed., 2:30
– 4:30 pm. For those who want to practice
their Italian. All levels are welcomed! Free.
WESTERN UNIVERSITY, STEVENSON HALL
BUILDING ROOM 3101 - La Tertulia, in the
summer every Wed, 4:30 – 9:30 pm. Spanish conversation group addressed to everybody. Email:[email protected].
WESTVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH (1000 Wonderland Rd. S.) - Middpex 2015, a Stamp
Show and Sale, Oct 24, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Stamp Collectors Show and Sale. Free.
For details email hazelelmslie@hotmail.
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Ave. N) - Understanding Your Spiritual Experiences, Sept. 25, 7 – 8:30 pm. Have you
had a communication with a loved one who
has passed on? Join us for an informal discussion sponsored by the London Spiritual
Experiences Group & Eckankar London. 519659-5863.
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES
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First Day Of Sukkot - Sep 28
Feast Of St Francis Of Assisi - Oct 4
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Simchat Torah - Oct 6
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China
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Victory over
Japan, faces
criticism abroad
On September 3, China commemorated the defeat of Japan in World War II with a massive parade
featuring 12,000 troops, 500 military vehicles, and
an assortment of jets, drones and missiles. Many
Western leaders opted not to send high level diplomats to what was seen as a demonstration of
Chinese military strength. Former soldiers of Chiang
Kai-Shek’s nationalist Kuomintang forces were in-
vited to participate, a long-delayed recognition by
Beijing. Although Kuomintang forces bore the brunt
of the fight with Japan, their role was effectively
erased from Chinese history books after their defeat
by the Communists in the Chinese Civil War.
Meanwhile, a World Bank report warned China to
reform their “distorted” financial system, in which
the government controls over 95 percent of bank
assets, starving small and medium-sized businesses
of needed credit. And farther from home, a massive
Nicaraguan Canal project financed by a Chinese
billionaire faced complaints lodged with the InterAmerican Commission on Human Rights that the
Nicaraguan government failed to properly consult
indigenous groups.
NATO facing
“multiple
complex threats”
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Members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) met mid-September in Istanbul to discuss what American General Martin Dempsey called
“multiple complex threats”, including support for
Afghan troops, the threat of Islamic State militants,
and possible Russian aggression. The focus of host
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of President Bashar al-Assad. Tensions between
Ankara and Washington over different regional priorities seemed to be easing, as Turkey offered use of
an airbase near the border and the US announced
plans to develop a timeline for al-Assad’s removal
from power. NATO members also discussed alternate
strategies for the fight against Islamic State militants, which Dempsey called “tactically stalemated”
due to factors such as Iraqi leadership issues and too
few reliable moderate groups in Syria.
Report brings
attention to
forest fires
Information made available by NASA has shown
that global emissions of forest fire-related pollutants were slightly lower in 2014, compared with
averaged totals recorded over the last decade. Using
the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometers (MODIS) on NASA’s Aqua and Terra satellites, scientists determined that forest fires in 2014 released
about 2,030 tetragrams of carbon into the atmosphere, in contrast to the 2,034 tetragram average
established for the period between 2001 and 2013.
According to compiled data – which was released in
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 2014 State of the Climate report – North America and the Indonesian archipelago saw a very active
fire season while South America and northern Africa
had an unusually quiet season. High emissions in
Indonesia can be traced to an outbreak of fires that
affected northern Sumatra in the spring, as well as
a surge of burning in the fall in the southern part of
the island. In North America, the burning was centered on Canada’s Northwest Territories, where low
winter precipitation, high summer temperatures
and low summer rainfall combined to produce a fire
season that charred millions of hectares of forest.
American roots
of Iran’s nuclear
program
Iran’s nuclear program began with Dwight D.
Eisenhower’s “Atoms for Peace” speech in 1953,
which promised American technology and expertise
to create civilian nuclear power programs. After a
Washington-Tehran agreement, the US delivered a
five-megawatt nuclear reactor, and began to train
Iranian nuclear engineers in the mid-1970’s, despite
indications Iran may have intended a nuclear weapons program. Although the US soon began opposing technology and nuclear fuel for Iran, sufficient
knowledge and equipment had passed to Iranian
hands to sustain the program.
In related news, a 60-day Congressional review
period for the recent Iran nuclear deal passed in
mid-September without sufficient support for a
resolution of disapproval. Congress is now considering additional measures to improve oversight of Iranian facilities, strengthen Israeli security, and allow
mother dies
IRANʼS NUCLEAR PROGRAM HAS ROOTS IN
US PRESIDENT DWIGHT EISENHOWERʼS
ʻATOMS FOR PEACEʼ PROGRAM.
sanctions to be quickly re-applied should Iran fail to
meet obligations.
Human
trafficking
on the rise
In its annual human rights report, the US State
Department said vast fortunes are being fueled
by human trafficking, leaving millions of people
vulnerable to unscrupulous labor overseers and
sex traders “in virtually every country of the world.”
The practice of what the State Department called
“modern slavery” identified situations where girls
and women were forced into prostitution, and men,
women and children were made to work low-wage
jobs, if they were even paid at all. “Human trafficking has no boundaries and respects no laws,” the
report said. “It exists in formal and informal labor
markets of both lawful and illicit industries, affecting skilled and unskilled workers from a spectrum
of educational backgrounds.” US Secretary of State
John Kerry said this year’s report was a call to action,
and urged governments to strengthen and enforce
their laws.
Slavery
at sea
A recent article in the New York Times presents
accounts of labour abuse on the South China Sea
so severe that its victims might as well be medieval
captives. Interviews given by those who fled their
enslavement recounted tales of horrific treatment
- sick workers cast overboard, defiant labourers
beheaded, and the insubordinate sealed away for
days below deck. According to investigators, these
practices have intensified in recent years as a consequence of lax maritime labour laws and a rising
global demand for seafood, even as fish stocks are
depleted. Although there has been growing pressure from Western consumers for greater accountability in seafood companies’ supply chains to deter
illegal fishing and contaminated or counterfeit fish,
there has been virtually no attention has focused on
workers who supply the seafood in the first place,
the article said.
The mother of a Palestinian toddler who was
killed by Jewish extremists in the West Bank has
succumbed to injuries she sustained during the
attack. Riham Dawabsha, her husband Saad and
their young sons were victims of a firebombing in
the West Bank village of Duma on July 31. Riham’s
passing on September 6 comes after the death of
18-month-old Ali, who was killed on the day of the
attack, and Saad, who died eight days later. Ali’s
four-year-old brother Ahmed remains in hospital.
Israeli forces returned Riham’s body to Palestinian
authorities at a West Bank checkpoint; from there, it
was taken to her village for interment. Israeli Prime
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has labelled the firebombing as ‘terrorism’ and pledged to address the
issue of Jewish extremism.
Moscow shifts
attention from
Ukraine to Syria
Moscow’s indication that it might send combat
troops to aid Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
highlighted meetings between US Secretary of
Defense Ashton Carter and Russian counterpart
Sergei Shoigu. Russia regularly supplies equipment
to Syrian government forces, and may begin air attacks against regime opponents, sparking fear of an
incident as Russian planes fly in close proximity with
VLADIMIR PUTIN INDICATED WILLINGNESS
TO SEND TROOPS AND PILOTS TO SUPPORT
SYRIAʼS BASHAR AL-ASSAD
American and coalition planes targeting Islamic
State militants.
In related news, reports suggest Russian President
Vladimir Putin has pressured Ukrainian rebel groups
to keep a February cease-fire and continue developing functional governments in currently held territory. The move to de-escalate may be designed to
ease pressure on a struggling Russian economy, and
allow a Russian military shift to Syria. Moscow has
long denied any role in the Ukraine conflict, instead
calling NATO’s “eastward expansion” the real threat
to peace.
- Adam Shirley and Chris Morgan
Palestinian
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pop culture FEATURES
B
STEVEN R. STUNNING
REMAINS A
PUNK ROCK SOLDIER
orn out of the punk-rock scene centred around
The Blue Boot at the cusp of the 80s, ’63 Monroe came together from the ashes of N.F.G., a
band whose reputation as troublemakers had exceeded their commercial appeal for club owners. So began
an ongoing story that in many ways embodies the
bolder side of London’s musical history like no other.
The band was always known for their high-energy
live shows and genuine passion for the music and the
louche glam/punk ethos they embraced and worked
to the limit onstage. Frontman Steven R. Stunning
(known as Scott Bentley when not under the sway of
his alter-ego) had the NYC punk vibe down cold and
quickly became their visual focal point.
Fast-forward to the present day and after many
twists and turns of fickle fate Steven R. Stunning is
still working to move things forward on the music
front with a double A-side album featuring Steven R.
Stunning tracks (Punk Rock Soldier) and studio work
with ’63 Monroe (Party Like A Rockstar). For Bentley
the events leading up to the Steven R. material involved some unexpected input from another London
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musical upstart.
“A couple of years ago, I get a message on my answering machine from Chris Hart, who at the time I
didn’t know very well and he said ‘I wrote a couple of
songs for you.’ I never did anything about it and a year
passes and Chris phones me again and says, ‘I need
you to come into the studio to record these two songs,
I wrote them for you.’ So we went to Beach Road Studios in Goderich and recorded ‘Prostitute’ and ‘Punk
Rock Soldier.’”
The ’63 Monroe tracks featured on the vinyl release’s other side were recorded live in the studio and
turned out to be among the last the band recorded
with drummer Jeff Depew, who passed away in late
2014 after a battle with cancer. Scott and longtime
Monroe bassist Pete DeKoker have plans to release
the remaining tracks from those sessions in the near
future.
“I made it so there’s no A-side or B-side because
I didn’t want my side to be the A-side and Monroe
to be the B-side or vice versa so I just made it A and
double-A. And no matter which way you pick up the
album it’s the right side up. I’m thinking I’m pretty
clever but obviously I’m not the first guy to do that
but anyway that’s how that all transpired and ended
up being this split album which is sort of a devil in
disguise anyway because I think it confuses people,
but that’s what happened.”
In many ways the tracks Bentley recorded with
guitarist Chris Hart, Kittie drummer Mercedes Lander
and bassist Laurie Coleman at Siggy Meier’s studio
in Goderich took him out of the comfort zone typified by his longtime band. The new mix of players
brought its own energy to the sessions and gave
Bentley more than a little food for thought.
“I went into the Steven R. Stunning one with a little
more hesitation because I didn’t know anybody. It
kind of just evolved over eight or ten hours because
the whole thing was done that day. I’ve been in
the studio a few times but I’m no studio vet. I just
go in and try to do a good product but it was just so
cool the way it evolved. It just totally took off and I
thought it just went right through the ceiling by the
time we were done.”
Bentley continues to keep the Monroe light burning
and has been keeping a close eye on the progress of
the Steven R. Stunning/’63 Monroe split recording at
college radio and various digital outlets. Although his
focus is still on future plans for new projects he’s well
aware of the past and Monroe’s place amongst local
bands that stood out in the crowd.
“Monroe should be at least remembered and appreciated because they had perseverance. Did I ever
wish we had got a lot bigger than we ever turned out
to be? Of course I did. I had visions of grandeur in my
SCOTT BENTLEY (AKA STEVEN R. STUNNING)
IS THE LONGTIME FRONTMAN OF LONDON MUSIC
HALL-OF-FAMERS ʼ63 MONROE
head for years, especially when we went down to the
States and we went to CBGB and Boston and all those
places but it just didn’t work out for us. Is it a hobby?
More or less but it’s a passionate hobby. I always have
it in the back of my mind that something could take
off. It’s fun to think like that and that way you don’t
lose the passion.”
- Rod Nicholson
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OUR LADY PEACE, FORMED IN TORONTO IN 1992,
HAS SOLD MILLIONS OF ALBUMS WORLDWIDE, WON FOUR JUNO
AWARDS, AND 10 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS
W
hen Juno-award winning group Our Lady Peace performs at
Western on September 26, it will not only mark a great Homecoming event for thousands of students, but it will also serve
as a homecoming for two of the band’s members. Bassist Duncan Coutts
studied at Western and former Londoner Jason Pierce now provides the
beats for OLP.
“Yeah, it’s a London homecoming for half the band. I had a bunch
of friends at Western when I was at U of T and I used to visit Duncan.
In the first formation of OLP I remember saying to Duncan, ‘Don’t quit
TEA PARTY
REVISITS
CLASSIC
ALBUM
I
f you missed seeing The Tea Party -- Jeff Martin (vocals,
guitar), Stuart Chatwood (bass, synthesizer) and Jeff
Burrows (drums, percussion) – when they performed
at the London Music Hall on September 8, you have
another chance to hear them when they rock Toronto’s
Massey Hall on September 26. The band’s current tour
is in celebration of the 20th anniversary of The Edges
of Twilight (Universal Music Canada), which the band
has reissued as a deluxe edition CD and a 2LP 180 gram
heavyweight vinyl edition of the original release. “It’s
something we look back on being one of those albums
that really established the band as its own entity, with its
own sound,” said Burrows during an interview with riffyou.com. “Your sophomore album is always your do or die
album. It’s the one that’s either going to sink you, or keep
you afloat. We went into it guns a blazing. It was considered successful the moment we recorded it, because it
just turned out fantastically and we were pleased about
that. It’s something worth celebrating now.” Originally released in 1995, The Edges of Twilight hit double platinum,
was nominated for two Junos and would become band’s
best-selling album. The title of the album was taken
from a chapter of the book Fire in the Head, by American
author Tom Cowan, which also inspired the name of the
FORMED IN WINDSOR, ONTARIO IN 1990, THE
TEA PARTY IS (L-R) STUART CHATWOOD (BASS/
SYNTHESIZER), JEFF MARTIN (VOCALS/GUITAR),
AND JEFF BURROWS (DRUMS)
first track on the album. “It may have looked like we had
a sudden rise to fame, but we didn’t,” said Burrows. “You
get those little bumps here and there that you’re really
grateful for. But it was nice to see people who were painting us as ‘Jim Morrison singing for The Doors,’ giving us a
break and saying, ‘Wow, these guys can really put an album together and they have a classic rock vibe with their
own twist on it.’” Following their Massey Hall date, The Tea
Party travels to Western Canada for a series of shows and
then embarks on a short tour of Australia.
- John Sharpe
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On Sunday, August 30, some of the biggest names in music
gathered at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles to celebrate
the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards (VMA). Hosted by provocative poster Miley Cyrus, the show featured performances by Nicki
Minaj, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, The Weeknd, Demi Lovato,
Justin Bieber, Pharrell Williams, and Tori Kelly. As for the awards,
Taylor Swift owned the night. In addition to capturing Female
Video of The Year and Best Pop Video for ‘Blank Space,’ she took
home Video of The Year for ‘Bad Blood.’ Swift thanked Kendrick Lamar, whose rap is featured on ‘Bad Blood,’ and thanked her video
co-stars, all of whom are women in show business. “There are two
women in the video who I’ve named cats after,” she said. “I love
them so much. … There’s been a lot of discussion about this video
and what it means, but I’m just happy that, in 2015, we live in a
world where boys can play princesses, and girls can play soldiers.”
Other winners on the evening included Nicki Minaj’s ‘Anaconda’ for
Best Hip-Hop Video, Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson took home a
moonman for ‘Uptown Funk,’ the VMA for Video With A Social Message went to ‘One Man Can Change the World,’ by Big Sean, West,
and John Legend, while ‘Trap Queen’ rapper Fetty Wap won the
Artist to Watch award, formerly known as Best New Artist. During
the pre-show, Fall Out Boy accepted the Best Rock Video award for
‘Uma Thurman,’ and the Song of Summer award was presented to
5 Seconds of Summer, for their hit, ‘She’s Kinda Hot.’
One of the event’s most unusual moments, apart from Cyrus
PHOTO CREDIT: KEVORK DJANSEZIAN
i
UC Hill (Western). Our Lady Peace,
wsg Sloan and Coleman Hell,
rock Homecoming on Saturday,
September 26. Gates: 6:00 p.m.
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PHOTO CREDIT: BRAD CONRAD
OUR LADY
PEACE OPENS
THE VAULT
music. I don’t know what you’re doing with school but keep practicing.’
So it’s kinda funny that it’s come around and we’re going back there 20
years later,” said OLP frontman/founder Raine Maida from his home in
California.
Although drummer Jeremy Taggart left the band in 2014, and hasn’t
yet been officially replaced, Maida says he’s more than happy with the
job Pierce is doing.
“As far as we’re concerned, Jason is the right guy. Eight years ago
when we were touring Gravity we did a show and the opening act was
a band called Neverending White Lights. Jason was around 18 when he
was in that band. When Jeremy left, Jason was really our first call.’”
Our Lady Peace’s latest album, Curve was released in 2012 but they’ve
adopted a unique strategy to get more of their music out to fans. Many
of the band’s tunes, B-sides, and previously unreleased videos are available free of charge to anyone who signs up for the Transparent Humans/
The Vault project on the OLP website.
“I have to take a breath before I say, ‘Yeah, let’s put this out for the
fans.’ I think it provides an interesting insight that you don’t get with a
lot of bands. It’s one thing to release songs that were finished that just
didn’t make it onto a record, but we’re releasing demos and I think that
takes a certain amount of courage. I think it catches people a little offguard because they tell me, ‘Wow, I can’t believe you released that.’ We
did it as a token of friendship and connection with our fans and I hope
they see it that way.”
For the time being, OLP fans will have to content themselves with the
band’s back catalogue and Vault offerings, but Maida says a new album
is in the works.
“At some point we realised it was more important stay together and
be inspired rather that to just be a factory. If it starts to feel like we’re
making Gravity Pt. 2 or Curve Pt. 2, that’s not my mission or agenda. We
have a number of new songs and some have already been recorded. It’s
been awhile but I think we’ve honed in on something special in terms of
a collection of songs that we’re going to put out. Some of the songs will
come out over the next couple of weeks. As far as a full EP or album, if we
can finish it before the New Year we’ll release it then, but definitely soon.”
- John Sharpe
TAYLOR SWIFT ACCEPTS THE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
AWARD WHILE SURROUNDED BY MANY OF HER
ʻBAD BLOODʼ COLLABORATORS
exposing her breast for a split second during the broadcast, occurred when Swift presented the Video Vanguard Award to Kanye
West, who famously crashed her 2009 VMAs acceptance speech.
Near the end of his rambling acceptance speech, West shocked
the crowd by announcing, “And yes, as you probably could have
guessed by this moment, I have decided, in 2020, to run for president.” Cyrus ended the evening with a performance of her new
song ‘Dooo It!’
- John Sharpe
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Stars Shine
Emo Canadian synth-poppers Stars, consisting of singers Torquil
Campbell and Amy Millan, bassist Evan Cranley, piano/keyboard
player Chris Seligman, and drummer Pat McGee, are following up
last year’s No One Is Lost with an EP containing two unreleased
songs from that album’s sessions along with a new cover of the Style
Council’s ‘Long Hot Summer.’ But apart from making great music,
Stars frontman Torquil Campbell is also famous for his controversial
posts via Twitter, especially those relating to his distaste for Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper. “When I was growing up, part
of what guys in bands were supposed to do was say annoying stuff
that made everybody upset,” said Campbell, during an interview
with 24news.ca. “It’s part of my job. Who cares what I say? But part
of what I do, being in a rock band, is being a provocative person and
making people have feelings and so Twitter is a great medium for
that. And I don’t expect anybody to agree with me or even listen to
me, but there’s a lot of timidity right now in rock ‘n’ roll. There are a
lot of people afraid of saying something that’s going to offend someone... And if you’re not walking that edge, you’re not really doing
your job.” Stars, wsg Montreal-based indie-electro-pop band Seoul,
play the London Music Hall on Monday, October 19, 8:00 p.m. Call
(519) 432-1107 for more info.
that make me feel like I’m living my life’s mission,” Stroud told
huffingtonpost.com. “By far if there was only one man I could
emulate it would have to be Son House. That man bleeds, cries,
yells and moans while he sings all at the same time. If there is one
thing I don’t like, it’s clean blues – blues that have been all cleaned
up and made light. The Blues should be dark, dirty, sweaty and
sexual or it’s not The Blues.” The London Music Club (470 Colborne
St.) presents Les Stroud in concert on Tuesday, October 13, 7:00
p.m. Call (519) 640-6996.
Machine Gun Kelly
EMPLOYING A WIDE VARIETY OF MUSICAL
INFLUENCES, STARSʼ MUSIC HAS BEEN DESCRIBED
AS “BEAUTIFUL, ELOQUENT INDIE POP.”
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American rapper/songwriter Machine Gun Kelly (born Colson
Baker) has been away from the mainstream music scene for three
years now, but he hopes to make a big splash with his new recording, General Admission (Bad Boy/Interscope), the follow-up to
2012’s Lace Up. Speaking with billboard.com, Kelly noted that some
things have changed since he’s been away. “Even in the three years
I’ve been gone, music went super electronic and I remember I had
taken a little stab at that years back when it wasn’t as popular and
people were looking at me like I was crazy. So I just went back to
doing me and then it just blew up. Then hip-hop music became kind
of pop corny and all of this stuff happened in three years. So now I’m
coming back with this real-ass album and all this live music and it’s
like I open my eyes and I’m in an age of politically correct rock stars
and stupid repetitive sing-alongs. This is like a mic check for me to
make sure there are real people out there.” On Sunday, September
27, 7:00 p.m., Machine Gun Kelly will perform at the London Music
Club. He’ll be joined by local rap/hip-hop stars JR Fillion, Casper The
Ghost & Kehmak, along with DJ Doubledown. Call (519) 432-1107
for more info.
MACHINE GUN KELLY IS REGARDED AS RAPʼS
PUNK-ROCK OUTCAST AND REBELLIOUS SURVIVOR
Survivorman Plays
Canadian survival expert and filmmaker Les Stroud may be best
known as the creator, writer, producer, director, cameraman and
host of the television series Survivorman, broadcast in Canada on
the Outdoor Life Network (OLN), and internationally on Discovery
Channel and Science Channel. But he’s also drawn praise for his
iconic harmonica playing and a songwriting style that runs an
eclectic gambit, from art-folk-roots rock to contemporary art rock
to the blues. “My love for nature has given my music a purpose.
I can always write about social or political topics, or love, but it
is the songs that come to me that celebrate the earth (or are a
warning or call to action regarding our treatment of the earth)
LES STROUD IS A GRADUATE OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
ARTS PROGRAM AT FANSHAWE COLLEGE
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album, Constellations emphasizes the band’s desire to blend musical styles and experiment
with sound in a way that has been a hallmark of their recordings to date. “The good thing is,
because we’ve had different players come in and out, is that everyone comes from a different
discipline; there’s a couple of classically trained, Jim and I are self-taught and from a rock
background, jazz and folk musicians, someone like Hannah who comes with her great sense
of melody and words,” says Austin. “It’s like for instrumentalists, it’s a proper playground. We
get into the stories and try and think of ways that musically can express what the songs are
about. It’s loads of fun. We can get carried away, but it all pans out in the end.” Call (519)
473-2099 for more info.
Clarkson On Tour
Recently, Kelly Clarkson — American Idol’s very first winner — announced that she had
to drop six US concert dates on her current tour after doctors told her that she needed vocal
rest. “So bummed that I have to cancel some of my tour dates,” the 33-year-old singer wrote
on Twitter. “This kills me, but doctors are saying I need to rest my voice. Please know that I
never cancel anything unless it’s absolutely necessary.” The good news is that is seems Clarkson will be healthy enough to perform at London’s Budweiser Gardens on Sunday, October 4,
7:00 p.m. She will be joined by special guests Nick Jonas and Tyler Shaw. Clarkson is touring
in support of her sixth studio album, Piece By Piece, which incorporates pop, rock, country,
R&B and dance music. “It was a different album to put together. I was so down physically and
Brody & Brant On The Road
TORONTO-BASED NUA IS (L-R) GRAEME MCGILLIVRAY,
JAMES LAW AND JACOB MCCAULE
sicians can agree that it’s hard to switch off the creative juices, so to speak,” McCauley told
67music.net. “Since our debut album Bold was only partially written within a few months
of the recording and partially written as much as three or four years before, we all mutually
felt that working on new tunes in the near future was inevitable. It’s been great so far and
we’ve been enjoying the writing process as we work together on arrangements and putting
together new sets.” The Cuckoo’s Nest Folk Club presents NUA at Chaucer’s Pub (122 Carling
St.) on Sunday, October 4, 7:30 p.m. Call (519) 473-2099 for more info.
Two of country music’s biggest stars, Dean Brody and Paul Brandt have joined forces to
present the Road Trip Tour. They will kick off the tour in Victoria, British Columbia on September 24 and wrap up 21 cities later, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with a stop scheduled at Budweiser
Gardens on Thursday, October 15, 7:00 p.m. “Dean and I are both deeply proud of our Canadian roots,” says Brandt. “Touring our country together this fall allows us to engage with
both sets of fans and celebrate the heritage of country music that inspired our careers.” Brody
added: “Canada has the greatest fans in the world. We are truly excited to bring our two styles
together and create an unforgettable experience for them.” Unbelievably, Calgary’s Brandt
and the B.C.-born Brody have never toured together before. “It’s just been awards shows and
The Moulettes At Chaucer’s
KELLY CLARKSON HAS WON THREE GRAMMYS,
FOUR AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS, THREE MTV VMA,
AND TWO ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
emotionally because of the toll my pregnancy took on me,” said Clarkson. “At the tail end of
my pregnancy, and right after I gave birth, I had a moment where I was like, ‘Oh, God, is this
like forever?’ And then I have vocalist friends that have had babies and they were like, ‘Oh, no,
no, no; you’ll go through that and then your voice will come back and be normal.’ So luckily it
came back.” Call 1-866-455-2849 for tickets.
Direct from England and a highly successful tour of the UK opening for Bellowhead, the
Cuckoo’s Nest Folk Club presents Brighton-based alt-folk band The Moulettes at Chaucer’s
Pub (122 Carling St.) on Sunday, September 27, 7:30 p.m. Comprised of Hannah Miller (cello/
vocals/guitar), Ollie Austin (drums/guitar/piano/vocals), Ruth Skipper (bassoon/vocals/autoharp/synth), Jim Mortimore (double bass/guitar/vocals) and Raevennan Husbandes (electric
guitar/ vocals/percussion), The Moulettes have consistently won great reviews for their bold
adventurous sound, both as a live act and for their albums and EPs. The band’s third studio
ITʼS TWO COUNTRY STARS IN ONE SHOW AS DEAN BRODY
AND PAUL BRANDT ARE COMING TO LONDON
NUA Celtic Power
Based in Toronto, NUA consists of three award-winning members: fiddle player James Law,
guitarist Graeme McGillivray and bodhrán player Jacob McCauley. Referring to themselves
as a ‘Celtic power trio’ NUA brings a fresh approach to traditional music, creating their own
distinctive originals, balanced with traditional and contemporary tunes drawn from Irish and
Scottish traditions. At the present time NUA, which is of course a Gaelic word for ‘new,’ are
fine-tuning material for the follow-up to their last release, Bold. “It’s been a fun year for us
as we have been steadily working on new material for our upcoming 2015 album. It’s not
something we necessarily planned for at the beginning of the year, but I’m sure many mu-
GUEST ARTISTS ON THE MOULETTESʼ LATEST RECORD INCLUDE ARTHUR BROWN
(GOD OF HELLFIRE) & HERBIE FLOWERS (DAVID BOWIE/LOU REED)
admiring each other’s artistry from afar,” said Brandt in a chat with Postmedia Network recently. “It’s true,” added Brandt. “I’ve always loved his music and been a fan right from the moment I heard his first 2008 single ‘Brothers.’When I first heard the idea of us touring together
I loved it. I’m excited because at some point we’ll actually be onstage together.” Canadian
country singer/songwriter Madeline Merlo will open for Brody and Brandt. Call 1-866-4552849 for tickets.
- John Sharpe
LONDON’S INDIE POP BEAT
Westminster Park
At The Palace
PHOTO CREDIT: JIM MANNING
Comprised of multi-instrumentals/vocalists Steven and Colleen Murphy, Westminster Park
recently added a third member to their duo, classically trained cellist Suzanne Morrison. “Colleen met Suzanne through a couple of political organizations and events. While our previous
album (Dear Honoured Listener) was full of intimate and delicate songs, many of our new
WESTMINSTER PARK RECORDED WEATHER THE STORM OVER TWO LONG,
FREEZING DAYS IN AN OLD SCHOOLHOUSE IN CHATHAM, ONTARIO
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songs are more pop/rock oriented and welcoming to a larger, full sound. She’s like honey in
the teapot. Suzanne has broadened our range. The cello perfectly matches the lyrical and
sonic landscape Colleen and I have,” said Steven. Westminster Park’s ‘new’ sound can be heard
on their latest album, Weather The Storm, which they’ll preview on Saturday, October 3, 8:00
p.m. at the Palace Theatre’s Procunier Hall (710 Dundas St.). “The entire album draws from
the experiences of living in London. The title track deals with the idea of overcoming, which
is something we have seen in London. Losses of former pillars of industry and employment
uncertainty, but not cutting and running. Keeping optimistic for the future. Certain songs
have a more obvious London influence like ‘Victoria’ and ‘Ghost of Eldon House.’We wanted to
give the listener a glimpse of our view of London, our home.” Weather The Storm’s producer
Ben Srokosz will be joining the group on drums for this special event. For more info, please
call (519) 432-1029.
Rockin’ The Wortley
For 30 years Wortley Roadhouse (190 Wortley Road) co-owners Gail and Marty Verweel
provided club patrons with a variety of quality entertainment on a regular basis. Thankfully,
the club’s new owner, David Monture has adopted the Verwell’s approach to musical attractions. In fact, one of the Roadhouse’s most popular events, Sunday afternoon blues matinees
(4-8:00 p.m.) hosted by Chris Murphy & The Village Blues Band, is about to celebrate its 11th
Anniversary at the club. Noted London vocalist Denise Pelly will sit in with the VBB on September 27, ace bluesman Morgan Davis performs on October 11 and Cheryl Lescom appears
THE VILLAGE BLUES BAND IS (L-R) MARTY VERWEEL (TRUMPET),
TED PEACOCK (DRUMS), CHRIS MURPHY (SAX/VOCALS), RYAN SPONG
(BASS), AND TED LEONARD (GUITAR)
on October 25. “It’s a lot of fun backing touring artists, somewhat challenging and also musically rewarding. Some of the guests we have been working with for a long time and sometimes one of us has done gigs with the guest at other venues or toured with the guest. The
music has kept the band together. We enjoy playing the music and playing it well. Everyone
checks their ego on the way into the roadhouse,” said Murphy. Other acts scheduled at the
Wortley Roadhouse include The Cherry Dogs (Sept. 25/26), Autopilot (Oct. 2/3), RumbleFish
(Oct. 9/10) and The Geoff Masse Band (Oct. 16/17). For more info, call (519) 438-5141.
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Mayfair Hotel
PHOTOS CREDIT: LINDSAY COULTER
Guitarist/vocalist Dan Howler may reside in Kitchener/Waterloo,
but his group has a strong connection to the Forest City. In the fall
of 2014, Howler teamed up with brother-duo Duncan Chapman
McLennan (drums) and Ian Angus McLennan (bass), both London,
Ontario born and bred, to write and record his debut full-length album, Mayfair Hotel. With Howler’s musical influences ranging from
roots rock, to soul to country to synth pop, it was left up to producer/
engineer Will Muir to give the album focus as he recorded the album
over six months at the Sound Distillery in Kitchener, Ontario. “Dan’s
got a killer ability to write perfect songs, more than one for an album
– that’s a biggie,” Muir told communityedition.ca. “At some point in
finally found Burden and Szanyi who both come from hard rock and
classic metal backgrounds which is what we were looking for,” said
Skuse. Blackwing’s revamped line-up will have a chance to display
their new sound when they perform at Norma Jean’s (1332 Huron
St.) on Friday, October 16. “Two of our songs we’ll be playing at Norma Jeans are ‘Take You Down,’ a song about vampires and ‘Run Like
Hell,’ a heavier song inspired by the TV show The Walking Dead with
a pounding rhythm and a survival-mode story.” Currently, Blackwing
are working on more original tunes which they hope to record over
the winter and then release as an album called Into The Shadows
in early 2016.
Derek Madigan
Is DeRoK
London singer-songwriter Derek Madigan, who is also known as
DeRoK, is a man of many talents. He hosts the Friday Acoustic Open
Mic at the London Music Club, is the producer and host of The DeRoK
and RoLL Radio Road Show on CHRW 94.9FM and also fronts DeRoK
& The RoLLeRs. Working in the latter category Madigan will open for
UK-based singer Rob Falsini on Saturday, October 10 at the London
Music Club (470 Colborne St.). “Falsini was recently denied access to
the US and has had to cancel that leg of the tour. As part of my support I have decided to donate my share of the door back to him to
help cover some of his losses. It cost him $3000 to apply to the US
to play there, and they denied him, because they feel he is not an
LEADING UP TO MAYFAIR HOTELʼS RELEASE, DAN
HOWLER PREVIEWED THE FIRST SINGLE, ʻMONTREAL,ʼ
ON BANDCAMP AND WITH A VIDEO ON YOUTUBE
recording, it became less of making a record and more of a passion
project. I know they have ability and they have ‘that thing.’ When I
was working on re-mastering the record, I showed it to Larry Thompson who produced the first City and Colour album, and he said to me
‘they’ve got it.’” As is the case with many musicians, Howler cites his
family’s tie to instruments as his greatest influence. “I always think
the moment I realized I wanted to play music was at cowboy camp.
We used to sit around the camp fire with my dad and play Blue Rodeo until the light came up. Dad always had a guitar around.”
Blackwing Returns
After a long absence from the scene, London’s Blackwing are back
and ready to rock. Formed by lead singer Gail Hachey and guitar/
keyboard player Andy Skuse in 2008, Blackwing’s line-up also included bass player Shawn Tolman. In late 2014 drummer John Burden joined the band, with lead guitar player Rick Szanyi joining in
early 2015.
“We have been away due in part to a couple of member changes.
Myself, Gail and Shawn wanted to start writing our own songs with
a classic metal flavour. Our drummer and lead guitar player at the
time didn’t want to go that route so they left the band amicably. We
IN ADDITION TO ORIGINAL TUNES, BLACKWINGʼS
SET LIST CONSISTS OF CLASSIC HARD ROCK AND METAL
FAVOURITES FROM THE 70ʻS AND 80ʻS
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again, we had a tie for second spot on the judge’s rankings, so we decided to bring four bands forward for the final. Those bands are, in no
particular order, Double Clutch Band, The Johnny Max Band, Brock
Stonefish Blues Band and Blues On The Rocks,” said Dave Harland,
Chairman GLBS. In the Solo/Duo category, Wayne Holden & Mikey
Ethelston, Kerri Manning, NoBones (Dan Braatz & Warren Cinquina)
and Ben Young-Steinberg all advanced to the finals, scheduled for
Sunday, September 27, 3:00 p.m. at the Eastside Bar & Grill. “As per
Memphis rules, because it is a final, the acts will only have 20 minute
performance times, down from the 25 minute qualifier round. There
BRENDA MCMORROWʼS UNIQUE STYLE OF MANTRA MUSIC
BLENDS ORIGINAL FOLK-INSPIRED MELODIES, WORLD BEATS
AND SACRED INDIAN DEVOTIONAL CHANTS
Bows Down to You (White Swan), with a special concert at the Aeolian Hall (795 Dundas St.).
She will be accompanied by Morgan Doctor on percussion
(Toronto/L.A.), Shannon Kingsbury on vocals and harmonium
(Guelph), Chris Gartner on bass (Toronto) and Allison Menegoni on
vocals (London). Please call (519) 672-7950 for more info.
LONDONʼS DOUBLE CLUTCH BAND
WILL PERFORM AT THE ROAD TO MEMPHIS
FINALS ON SEPTEMBER 27
Road To Memphis
Sponsored by the Great Lakes Blues Society (GLBS), the Road To
Memphis competition gives blues artists a chance to showcase their
talent at the 2016 International Blues Challenge in January. On September 20, the band semi-finals were held at the Eastside Bar & Grill
(750 Hamilton Rd.) with a total of seven bands taking part. “Sunday’s
competition was amazing and the crowd was very much into it. All
seven acts put their hearts out there and held nothing back. Once
will be a five-member judging panel and the judging criteria is the
same as laid out by the Blues Foundation. The judges are looking for
musicianship, stage presence, blues content and originality.” Please
call (519) 457-7467 for more info.
- John Sharpe
DEROK (AKA DEREK MADIGAN) IS A SELF-PRODUCED,
SELF-PUBLISHED SINGER/SONGWRITER, HAS BEEN
CREATING MUSIC SINCE THE ʻ70S
important enough musician,” said Madigan. On October 17 Madigan
will be back at the London Music Club for his.
Birthday Party/Release Party/Tour Launch celebrating the one
year anniversary of the release of the Live At KoLyfe album. “As
DeRoK and The RoLLeRs, I released a couple of singles, the Live at
KoLyfe album, and remastered and released the A New State of Being Ep from 2007, and now I just released a new album, Because I
Can.” Call (519) 640-6996 for more info.
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Gallery
By Nick White
Brenda McMorrow’s
Kirtan
A former resident of the Forest City, Brenda McMorrow spent much
of the 90s as a member of the acclaimed local band Julia Propeller.
In 2004, she participated in her first Sanskrit chant while attending
a Yoga workshop that had a profound affect on her musical journey.
While in India soon thereafter, she began combining her own songwriting with ancient Sanskrit chants and Kirtan a participatory, call
and response form of singing. “When I first started singing kirtan,
my mind was a little more involved. Now, I find that it’s much easier
to just allow whatever emerges to emerge. It’s a much more graceful experience. As kirtan artists, what we’re doing, really, is offering
our services to the song. Singing together– chanting the Divine
names – encourages our hearts to open and the beauty of our true
beings to shine,” said McMorrow during an interview with thebhaktibeat.com. On Sunday, September 27, 7:30 p.m. Brenda McMorrow
will celebrate the release of her fourth sacred chant album, My Heart
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THE LISTINGS
BYRON LEGION-Jacob & The Bluesbusters (8pm)
TUES. SEPT. 29
CALL THE OFFICE-Motown Party
CALL THE OFFICE-Isotopes/Johnny Terrien & The Bad Lieutenants (8pm)
CANADIAN CORPS.-Acoustic Jam (3-6pm)
CONCERTS/LIMITED
ENGAGEMENTS
DAWGHOUSE PUB- The Fabulous Shieks
(SEE ALSO HOUSE BANDS, DJS, KARAOKE)
FITZRAYS- Wake The Sun/The Pacanomads
CARADOC COMMUNITY CENTRE (MT. BRYDGES) – Dustin
Moore/Lyrical Mind/Sharky/Branded Moore/Exit Only/
Cyanide Spit/Sunshyne/Mad Hattr/DJ Arctic/DJ Hullewud
(7pm)
THURS. SEPT. 24
FLAVURS-The Strange Potatoes
CROSSINGS GRILL (HYDE PARK)-Nathan Ouellette
AEOLIAN HALL-Don Ross & Jon Gomm
FOX & FIDDLE-Karaoke w/Joe
CROSSINGS GRILL (LAMBETH)-Jesse Parent
APK- Sam Kruger/Jason Mercer/Raeburn & Chantale
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Off The Wagon
FOX & FIDDLE-Three Penny Piece
JIMBO’S PUB & EATERY – Karaoke w/Maggie
DUNDAS ST./RICMOND & TALBOT-Ivory Hours/Sarah
Smith (4pm)
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Big League Comedy
LONDON ALE HOUSE-The RumbleBees
GRINNING GATOR-Karaoke
LONDON MUSIC CLUB- Acoustyle Open Mic w/DeRoK
(8pm)/Irish Ceili (8pm)
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL –AutoPilot
RUM RUNNERS- Olivia & The Creepy Crawlies/The Royal
Streets/Small Town Lungs
SCOTS CORNER- Live Music
FORWELL HALL-Steph Tolev (Noon)
WINKS EATERY—Jim McGinley
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Open Mic Night
WORTLEY-AutoPilot
GRINNING GATOR-Stu’s Open Mic
YUK YUK’S-Martha Chaves/Julia Hladkowicz/Anthony Mlekuz
JIMBO’S PUB & EATERY –Karaoke w/Maggie (8pm)
SAT. OCT. 3
LONDON CONCERT THEATRE-Kodaline/Good Old War
AEOLIAN HALL-Krar Collective (8pm)
MOOSE LODGE-Karaoke (7-11pm)
BLACK PEARL PUB-Karaoke w/Jimmy Angus
POACHER’S ARMS-Trivia w/Richie
CALL THE OFFICE- The Forgotten Rebels
DUTCH CANADIAN CLUB-DJ Wolfeman (8pm)
ROXBURY-Comedy Battle
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL-Foreigner Meets Journey
WINKS EATERY-Rock ’n’ Roll Bingo w/Eedy
CENTENNIAL HALL-Classic Albums Live: Supertramp:
Crime of The Century (8pm)
CENTRAL S.S.-Men Of Accord/Young Guns (7:30pm)
FITZRAYS-Zach McCabe
WED. SEPT. 30
MOLLY BLOOM’S – Mike O’Brien Band
GRINNING GATOR- Outkasts
MOOSE LODGE-Karaoke (8pm)
HENRY’S-Justin Plet (8pm)
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL- Open Jam w/The After 8 Band
(8pm)
LONE STAR TEXAS GRILL-Shawn Cowan
NORMA JEAN’S-Ten Cent Town
JACK’S-Jason Mercer
FOX & FIDDLE-Hey Loretta (7pm)
DAWGHOUSE PUB-Larryoke
OLIVE R. TWISTS-Greg Lirette (5-9pm)
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL-Loose Cannon
NORMA JEAN’S – Nasty Alex Live Band Karaoke
POACHER’S ARMS- Two For The Show
LONDON MUSIC CLUB-Gaetan LaBelle (7:30pm)/Michelle
Tomlinson (9:45pm)
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Karaoke
GRINNING GATOR-My Ragged Company
FITZRAYS-Doubleshot
POACHER’S ARMS-The Fairmonts
PROHIBITION-EDX/Simon Jain/Bass.OO
LONDON MUSIC HALL-Dillon Francis (7pm)
JIMBO’S PUB & EATERY –Smokin’ Dave
FOX & FIDDLE-The ArtThieves
RICHMOND-Open Mic w/Billy Paton
RICHMOND-Motive Force/Spencer Frost
McCORMICK HOME-Genevieve Fisher (7:30pm)
LAVISH-Karaoke w/DJ Amy
GRINNING GATOR-Full Throttle
RUM RUNNERS-Rattlesnake Hotel/The Dyadics/Painted
Faces/Astoria/Playing God/House Of Cards (7pm)
ROXBURY-DJ Hex
MOOSE LODGE-The Kards (1-4pm)
SADDLE UP-Tanya Marie Harris
RUM RUNNERS- Joey Cape/Walt Hamburger/Curt Murder/Jo Bergeron (8pm)
LONDON MUSIC HALL-Tech N9NE/Krizz Kaliko/Luc Toews/
Luxe Taylor (7pm)
ST. REGIS TAVERN-Jeffy B. (4-8pm)
ST. REGIS TAVERN-The Heartache Band (8pm)
WINKS EATERY-Open Mic w/David Usselman
SCOTS CORNER- Sole Motive
LAVISH-DJ Finally Famous
LONDON MUSIC CLUB- The Big Rock Electric Jam
(8:30pm)/David Celia & Colleen Brown (8pm)
CROSSINGS GRILL (HYDE PARK)-Jesse Parent
CROSSINGS GRILL (LAMBETH)-Justin Plet (7pm)
NORMA JEAN’S-Open Jam w/Vinnie
LONDON MUSIC HALL-The Hogtown Allstars/The Firehall Allstars w/Chris Murphy/Tim Woodcock/Cheryl Lescom (8pm)
POACHER’S ARMS-The Dystonics
O’MALLEY’S-Karaoke w/Music Central (8pm)
MOLLY BLOOM’S- Mike O’Brien Band
POACHER’S ARMS- Open Mic w/J-Me
NORMA JEAN’S-Leather Snake
FRI. SEPT. 25
WINDERMERE MANOR-Sonja Gustafson/Oliver Whitehead
RICHMOND-Tom Dunphy & The Cold Hard Facts (4-7pm)/
Greg Lirette
ROXBURY-Open Jam w/Shawn Cowan
ONYX-DJ Energy
APK-Fresh Fridays Rap Nite w/DJ Hullewud
WINKS EATERY-David Usselman
ST. REGIS TAVERN- H&H Electric Co.
TALBOT ST. WHISKY HOUSE-Battle of The Bands (8pm)
PALACE THEATRE-Westminster Park
BACKDRAFTS- Best Buds
WORTLEY-Cherry Dogs
SADDLE UP-Aaron Allen & Scott Howarth
WINKS EATERY-Pub Stumpers Trivia (8:30pm)
PLAYERS ATHLETIC LAGER-UFC 192
BYRON LEGION-Trivia w/Jeff (7pm)
YUK YUK’S- Kevin McGrath/Chris Locke/Andrew Johnston
STROKERS BILLIARDS-DJ Hex (7pm)
THURS. OCT. 1
POACHER’S ARMS- Connor Wilson
CALL THE OFFICE-So Young/Gregory Pepper & His Problems
SAT. SEPT. 26
VICTORY LEGION-Allen James (2pm)/James McDermaid
(7pm)
APK-Chris Strei/Lindsey Burns & The Lonelies/Less Than 3
RICHMOND-Party Fox
WESTERN UNIVERSITY HILL-DVBBS & Deniz Koyu (9am)/
Out Lady Peace/Sloan/Coleman Hell (6pm)
RUM RUNNERS-Andy’s Ill/Nati/Colours
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Big League Comedy Night
ST. REGIS TAVERN-Outcast (3:30pm)/Hot Jiggle & Friends
VICTORY LEGION-Allen James (2pm)/County Road &
Friends (8pm)
APK-Eltoro Venus/Lemon Tea/DJ Gerald Belanger/DJ
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WINKS EATERY-Loud Noises
WORTLEY- Cherry Dogs
YUK YUK’S- Kevin McGrath/Chris Locke/Andrew Johnston
SUN. SEPT. 27
AEOLIAN HALL-Brenda McMorrow (7:30pm)
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WINKS EATERY-UFC
WORTLEY-Auto Pilot
YUK YUK’S-Martha Chaves/Julia Hladkowicz/Anthony
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GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Open Jam
BUDWEISER GARDENS-Kelly Clarkson
FRI. OCT. 2
CENTENNIAL HALL-Craig Ferguson (7:30pm)
APK-Queerspace Dance
CHAUCER’S PUB-NUA (7:30pm)
BACKDRAFTS-Geoff Masse
DAWGHOUSE PUB-Smokin’ Dave
JIMBO’S PUB & EATERY –Stu’s Sunday Jam (3-8pm)
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL-For Those About To Rock
LONDON MUSIC HALL-Wanda Jackson/The Rizdales/
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Casper The Ghost & Kehmak/DJ DoubleDown
POACHER’S ARMS-Board Game Night
RICHMOND-Karaoke w/Lizzy
ST. REGIS TAVERN-Open Acoustic Jam (3-7pm)
VICTORY LEGION-Sunday Jamboree (1pm)
WINKS EATERY-Karaoke
WORTLEY-Chris Murphy & The Village Blues Band wsg/
Denise Pelly (4pm)
MON. SEPT. 28
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Mill Street Mondays
LAVISH-DJ Pablo Ramirez
McCABES-Jason Mercer
POACHER’S ARMS-The Funny Comedy Show w/Clifford
Myers/Mayce Galoni/Kevin Avram/Wally Warwick/Dylan
Lindsay/Leanne Burt
TOBOGGAN BREWING CO.-Pat Maloney
EAST VILLAGE ARTS COLLECTIVE-Convoys/Common Cycles
(8:30pm)
FITZRAYS-Jeffy B
GRINNING GATOR- Ken The Zen
MOCHA SHRINE CENTRE-The Uptown Dixieland Jazz Band
(2pm)
MOLLY BLOOM’S- Karaoke w/Axle
RICHMOND-The Mongrels (7pm)
ROXBURY-Andy Kindler (8pm)
LONDON MUSIC CLUB- Acoustyle Open Mic (8pm)/Lewington-Downie (9pm)/Keith Hallet (9pm)
WORTLEY-Chris Murphy & The Village Blues Band (4pm)
MON. OCT. 5
NORMA JEAN’S-Dry County
LONDON MUSIC HALL-The Black Dahlia Murder/Iron Reagan/Harms Way/Maruta (7pm)
POACHER’S ARMS-Drop Pocket
PROHIBITION-Justin James/Spartaque/Gilles Bernard
RICHMOND-Buttonfly
ROXBURY-DJ Ruckus
MOLLY BLOOM’S- Karaoke
POACHER’S ARMS-Open Mic Comedy w/Jason
RICHMOND-Karaoke
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TUES. OCT. 6
LONDON MUSIC CLUB- Acoustyle Open Mic
(8pm)/
TUES. OCT. 13
AEOLIAN HALL-Jay Malinowski & The Deadcoast (8pm)
MOLLY BLOOM’S – The Lines Between
APK-Palmer Squares/Rapperchicks/Fresh Kils/
The Nicest/Madhattr/Del Reze
APK-Vampires/Manager/Poison Spur
NORMA JEAN’S-David Wilcox
JIMBO’S PUB & EATERY –Karaoke w/Maggie
(8pm)
POACHER’S ARMS-The Spoonmen
(8pm)
RICHMOND- The Utterson Investigation/88
Mile Trip/The Horned/Mammoth Seed
LONDON MUSIC CLUB-Dan Bern/Local Haunts/
David Janzen (8pm)
ROXBURY-DJ Hex
LONDON MUSIC CLUB-Les Stroud (8pm)
LONDON MUSIC HALL-Brett Kissel/Jordan McIntosh (7pm)
WORTLEY-Rumblefish
ROXBURY-Comedy Open Mic (8pm)
WED. OCT. 7
YUK YUK’S-Chris Quigley/Dom Pare/Patrick
Haye
WINKS EATERY-R&R Bingo w/Eedy
APK- Comedy Night
SAT. OCT. 10
WED. OCT. 14
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL-Open Jam w/The After
8 Band (8pm)
CANADIAN CORPS.-Acoustic Jam (3-6pm)
AEOLIAN HALL-The Good Lovelies (8pm)
CALL THE OFFICE-The Nils
CALL THE OFFICE-Jesse Malin/Matthew Ryan
CROSSINGS GRILL (HYDE PARK)- Justin Plet
(8pm)
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL- Open Jam w/The After
8 Band (8pm)
GRAND THEATRE-Chris Hadfield/Trent Severn
(8pm)
CROSSINGS GRILL (LAMBETH)-Jeff Cain
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL-After Midnight
EAST VILLAGE ARTS COLLECTIVE-I Smell Blodd/
Bonfire/Bike Thiefs/Radio Caroline (8:30pm)
FITZRAYS-Delta Stone
LONDON MUSIC CLUB-Sean McCann (7:30pm)/
Roam (8pm)
GRINNING GATOR- Ultrasounds
GROOVES-Bike Thiefs (4pm)
LONDON MUSIC CLUB-The Family Business
(7:30pm)/Linda McRae (8pm)/Rob Falsini/
DeRoK (10pm)
POACHER’S ARMS-Open Mic w/J-Me
ROXBURY-Open Mic w/Shawn Cowan
MOLLY BLOOM’S –The Lines Between
ST. REGIS TAVERN-Ev’s Bar Choir (8pm)
MOOSE LODGE-Eric Shane (1-4pm)
TALBOT ST. WHISKY HOUSE-Battle of The Bands
(8pm)
NORMA JEAN’S- Zed
WINKS EATERY-Pubstumpers Trivia (8:30pm)
POACHER’S ARMS-Two For The Show
THURS. OCT. 8
RICHMOND-Teri Joyce & The Tagalongs (4-7pm)
AEOLIAN HALL-Cimarron (8pm)
RUM RUNNERS-Manchild/Demrick/Pimpton/
Adlib
APK-The Black Holes
ST. REGIS TAVERN-Live Music
STROKERS BILLIARDS-DJ Hex (7pm)
Night
VICTORY LEGION- County Road (2pm)/Country
Classics (8pm)
GRINNING GATOR- Karaoke
WINKS EATERY-Brother Time
WORTLEY- Rumblefish
LONDON MUSIC CLUB- The Big Rock Electric
Jam (8:30pm)/Larry Smith (8:30pm)
YUK YUK’S-Chris Quigley/Dom Pare/Patrick
Haye
LONDON MUSIC HALL- Sam Roberts Unplugged (8pm)
SUN. OCT. 11
APK-Acoustic Jam (3-7pm)
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL-Road To Memphis Blues
Challenge (3-8pm)
JIMBO’S PUB & EATERY –Stu’s Sunday Jam
(3-8pm)
LAVISH-DJ Pablo
POACHER’S ARMS-Board Game Night
FRI. OCT. 9
APK-Fresh Fridays
BACKDRAFTS- The Cherry Dogs
VICTORY LEGION-Sunday Jamboree (1-4pm)
CALL THE OFFICE-Sonny Vincent/Zin Vetro
DAWGHOUSE PUB-Shawn Cowan
WORTLEY-Chris Murphy & The Village Blues
Band wsg/Morgan Davis (4pm)
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL –Crush
EAST VILLAGE ARTS COLLECTIVE-EVAC Acoustic
Jam Night (7-9pm)
MON. OCT. 12
CAREY’S-Open Mic Night
FITZRAYS- Smokin’ Dave
POACHER’S ARMS-Open Mic Comedy Night w/
Jason
GRINNING GATOR-Live Music
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RICHARDS MEMORIAL CHURCH-Jesse Grandmont (6pm)
ROXBURY-Open Jam w/Shawn Cowan
ST. REGIS TAVERN-Ev’s Bar Choir (8pm)
TALBOT ST. WHISKY HOUSE-Battle of The Bands
(8pm)
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THURS. OCT. 15
AEOLIAN HALL-Alex Cuba (8pm)
BUDWEISER GARDENS-Dean Brody & Paul
Brandt/Madeline Merlo (7pm)
Night
Aenean a magna vel pede vestibul
rhoncus. Nulla cursus orci quis tor
GRINNING GATOR- Karaoke
LONDON MUSIC CLUB- The Big Rock Electric
Jam (8pm)
SAT, SEPT 26
FRI, OCT 2
RUM RUNNERS-Night Seeker/Tandem Eagle/
Hold ‘Em (8pm)
WESTERN FAIR DISTRICT AGRIPLEX-Kim Mitchell/Colin James
FRI. OCT. 16
AEOLIAN HALL-Old Man Luedecke (8pm)
BACKDRAFTS-Cotton Mouth
CALL THE OFFICE-DJ Wolf Pup/Twizla Rootz
DAWGHOUSE PUB-KC & The Fun Time Band
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL-Chelsea Crites
EAST VILLAGE ARTS COLLECTIVE-EVAC Acoustic
CHELSIE
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SCOTS CORNER-Iain Marais
SCOTS CORNER-Casey Jones (8pm)
SPOKE (UWO)-Trivia Night
SPOKE (UWO)-Coffee House Night
Jam Night (7-9pm)
FITZRAYS-Bender
VICTORY LEGION-Jamboree (1pm)
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE-Open Stage w/Chris Casserly
(8pm)
MONDAYS
FRIDAYS
GRINNING GATOR-Oktoberfest Party w/The Locusts Have
No King/Tara Watts Band/Scott Fletcher
MON. OCT. 19
BARNEY’S- Samurai Night Fever
FIRST ST. ANDREWS UNITED CHURCH-Southern Ontario
Ukulele Players Open Jam (7pm)
CANADIAN CORPS.-Karaoke w/DJ Cowboy Shea (8pm)
GRINNING GATOR-Karaoke w/Shannon M
LONDON MUSIC CLUB-Stars/Seoul (8pm)
COBRA-Dirty Disko
JACK’S-Mike Todd
CELLO SUPPER CLUB-DJ EverFresh
MONGOLIAN MARTINI BAR-DJ Double Down
MOLLY BLOOM’S- Karaoke
CEEPS-DJ
MORRISSEY HOUSE-Team Pub Quiz
CIROC LOUNGE-Hip-Hop Fridays
NORMA JEAN’S- Open Band w/Shepherds Pie
COWBOYS RANCH-Freedom Friday
ST. REGIS TAVERN-Acoustic Open Mic (7pm)
FATTY PATTY’S-Karaoke w/Sharpe Sound
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE-Pubstumpers Trivia (8:30pm)
FOX & FIDDLE-Karaoke w/Joe (10pm)
GRINNING GATOR-DJ Dominic
TUESDAYS
HUSTLER BILLIARDS-Karaoke w/Pepsi Pete
BACKDRAFTS-Karaoke
JACK’S-Graham & Kailen
FITZRAYS-Sundown Tuesdays w/Becky & Jeffy B. (7-10pm)
JOE KOOLS-DJ Jamie Allen
LAVISH-DJ Zoltan/DJ Pablo Ramirez
GRINNING GATOR-Open Mic w/Stu
McCABE’S IRISH PUB-Verbal Karate
McCABE’S IRISH PUB-Karaoke w/Jessie & Laura
MONGOLIAN MARTINI BAR-Empyrean Productions House
DJs
MOLLY BLOOM’S –The Jevon Rudder Band
LAVISH-DJ Zoltan/DJ Pablo Ramirez
LONDON MUSIC CLUB- Acoustyle Open Mic (8pm)
LONDON MUSIC HALL-Kip Moore/Michael Ray (7pm)
POACHER’S ARMS-Open Mic Comedy w/Jason
RICHMOND-Karaoke
NORMA JEAN’S-Blackwing
TUES. OCT. 20
AEOLIAN HALL-Lindi Ortega (8pm)
RICHMOND-Jeffy B.
GRINNING GATOR-Stu’s Open Jam
ROXBURY-DJ Ruckus
WINKS EATERY-Smokin’ Dave
WORTLEY- The Geoff Masse Band
YUK YUK’S-Tim Rabnett/Dave Atkinson/Jay Brown
SAT. OCT. 17
APK-Millennials/The Audio Device/The Sleepovers/Birds
Are Flies To Giants/Partners In Health/Among Giants
(7pm)
AEOLIAN HALL-Lee Harvey Osmond
BYRON LEGION-Radio (8pm)
CALL THE OFFICE-The Strike/The Noble Savages
CROSSINGS GRILL (HYDE PARK)-Chris Casserly
WED. OCT. 21
MOOSE LODGE-Karaoke w/Doug Tucker & Karen Turner
(8pm)
APKEASTSIDE BAR & GRILL-Open Jam w/The After 8 Band
(8pm)
ROXBURY-DJ Hex
SILVER SPUR-Karaoke w/Rob Middleton
CROSSINGS GRILL (LAMBETH)-Chris Schramek
DAWGHOUSE PUB-Butch Haller & The Chesterfield Ramblers
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL-Over The Eight
FITZRAYS-Jim McGinley
ROOSEVELT ROOM-Hip-Hop/Reggae/Top 40 (10pm)
SWAG LOUNGE-DJ
LONDON MUSIC HALL-Motionless In White/The Devil
Wears Prada/Upon A Burning Body/The Word Alive/The
Color Morale (6pm)
TALBOT ST. WHISKY HOUSE-Zach Macabe
TIGER JACKS - DJ Sebastian
SATURDAYS
A.N.A.F. – Karaoke w/Leeann
BACKDRAFTS-Karaoke
BARNEY’S-The Fairmonts
LONDON MUSIC CLUB- Salthaven Music Night 2 (7:30pm)/
Pensky File (10pm)
CEEPS-DJ
TALBOT ST. WHISKY HOUSE-Battle of The Bands (8pm)
COBRA-Spotlight Saturdays
COWBOYS RANCH-BX93 Night w/Heidi Reichert
HOUSE BANDS/DJS/KARAOKE
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL- Karaoke w/Ken Richardson (6-9pm)
THURSDAYS
HOOPS HOUSE PUB-Karaoke w/Jukebox Jeannie (9pm)
CIROC-DJ Futurestep/DJ Ruckus
CEEPS-DJ
KUBBY’S BAR & GRILL-Bill Savage (8pm)
COBRA-Top 40 & Hip-Hop
LAVISH-Seductive Saturdays w/DJ Zoltan
McCABE’S IRISH PUB-Black Belt Jones
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Big League Comedy Night
MONGOLIAN MARTINI BAR-Empyrean Productions House
DJs
GRINNING GATOR- Oktoberfest Party w/The Locusts Have
No King/Tara Watts Band/Indigo Crush
MOOSE LODGE-Gary McGill (1-4pm)
NORMA JEAN’S-Orangeman
ONYX-DJ Energy
POACHER’S ARMS-Sole Motive
RICHMOND-Tom Dunphy & The Cold Hard Facts (4pm)/
Community Centre/Fun Fact/Trackmarks
ST. REGIS TAVERN-Outcast (3pm)/The Mongrels
VICTORY LEGION-The Kebobs (2pm)/The Les Holmes Band
(8pm)
DAWGHOUSE PUB-Smokin’ Dave
GRAD CLUB (UWO)-Rick McGhie (6pm)
WORTLEY- The Geoff Masse Band
GRINNING GATOR-Smokin’ Dave Open Mic
YUK YUK’S-Tim Rabnett/Dave Atkinson/Jay Brown
SUN. OCT. 18
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL-Road To Memphis Blues Challenge
(3-8pm)
ROOSEVELT ROOM-EDM (10pm)
ROXBURY - DJ Mystic
SCOTS CORNER-Karaoke
HOOPS HOUSE PUB-Karaoke w/Greg (8:30pm)
JACK ASTOR’S (RICHMOND ROW)-Extracurricular Thursdays
JOE KOOL’S-Sweet Leaf Garrett
SWAG LOUNGE-DJ
TALBOT ST. WHISKY HOUSE-Darrin Berg/Paul Rivard
GRINNING GATOR- Oktoberfest Party w/Counting Down
The Hours/Starting Point/Indigo Crush
LONE STAR TEXAS GRILL-Shawn Cowan (8:30pm)
MOLLY BLOOM’S- Karaoke w/Axle
NORMA JEAN’S- Live Band Karaoke w/Nasty Alex
RUM RUNNERS-Dave Days/Tiffany Alvord/Future Sunsets/
Alex Preson/The House On The Cliff (6pm)
TIGER JACKS - DJ Sebastian
LONDON MUSIC CLUB-Trivia Night
SUNDAYS
BARNEY’S-Open Jam w/The Audio Device
CALL THE OFFICE – RayGun (9pm)
LONDON ALE HOUSE-BuzztimeTrivia Nite w/Chris
McCABE’S IRISH PUB-Black Belt Jones
Email: [email protected]. Please Include: Venue Name, Address, Event Title, Date, Time,
Brief Description, Admission Fee and Phone Number.
Deadline for October 22, 2015 issue~October 16, 2015 ~ John Sharpe
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RICHMOND-Karaoke w/Lizzy & Markus
ROXBURY- Karaoke w/DJ Tatz
APK-Mosh Mondays
MOOSE LODGE-Karaoke w/Mike Micks (7pm)
NORMA JEAN’S- Karaoke w/Maggie
POACHER’S ARMS-Trivia Night w/Richie
ROXBURY- Karaoke w/DJ Tatz
SCOTS CORNER-Open Mic w/Vinnie Vincenzo
SPOKE (UWO)-Live Band Rockaoke w/Nasty Alex
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE-Karaoke w/Bill Savage
WEDNESDAYS
CALL THE OFFICE-PunkPins
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL-Open Jam Nite (8pm)
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Karaoke w/Stewie
GRAD CLUB-Open Mic (8-11pm)
GRINNING GATOR-Gator House Band
JACK’S- DJ Dani & DJ Rick O’Shea
JOE KOOL’S-The Mammals
McCABE’S IRISH PUB-Jessie & Jordan
MONGOLIAN MARTINI BAR-Jeffy B
MOLLY BLOOM’S –Pub Stumpers Trivia (7-9pm)
SPOKE (UWO)- Rick McGhie (9pm)
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE-Laura Palumbo
VENUE•INDEX
AEOLIAN HALL 795 DUNDAS ST. 672-7950
AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION 2155 CRUMLIN RD. 455-0430
A.N.A.F. 797 YORK ST. 432-0104
APK 347 CLARENCE ST. 858-9900
BACKDRAFTS 1101 JALNA BLVD. 649-7110
BARKING FROG 209 JOHN ST. 850-3764
BLACK DIAMOND PUB 1440 JALNA BLVD. (226) 663-3263
BLACK PEARL PUB 705 FANSHAWE PK. RD. W. 601-4782
BUDAPEST 348 DUNDAS ST. 439-3431
BUDWEISER GARDENS 99 DUNDAS ST. 667-5700
BYRON LEGION 1276 COMMISSIONERS RD. W. 472-3300
CANADIAN CORPS. 1051 DUNDAS ST. 455-7530
CAREY’S BAR & GRILL 1569 OXFORD ST. E. 951-6886
CASEY’S BAR AND GRILL 310 CLARKE RD. 455-4392
CEEPS AND BARNEY’S 671 RICHMOND ST. 432-1232
CELLO SUPPER CLUB 99 KING ST. 850-8000
CHAUCER’S PUB 122 CARLING ST. 679-9940
CHRISTINA’S PUB 1131 RICHMOND ST. 660-8778
COBRA LONDON 359 TALBOT ST. 661-0761
COWBOY’S RANCH 60 WHARNCLIFFE RD. N. 679-0101
CROSSINGS GRILL 2300 WHARNCLIFFE RD. S. 652-4020
CROSSINGS GRILL 1269 HYDE PARK RD. 472-3020
DAWGHOUSE PUB 699 WILKINS ST. 685-0640
DUCHESS OF KENT 499 HILL ST. 438-6521
DUTCH CANADIAN CLUB 1738 GORE RD. 433-2579
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL 750 HAMILTON RD. 951-6462
EAST VILLAGE ARTS COLLECTIVE 757 DUNDAS ST.
EAST VILLAGE COFFEEHOUSE 754 DUNDAS ST. 226-271-6141
FACTORY 89 KING ST. 645-2582
FATTY PATTY’S 390 SPRINGBANK DR. 473-5521
FIRESIDE GRILL 1166 COMMISSIONERS RD. E 680-9899
FIRE ROASTED COFFEE CO. 105 KING ST. 438-5225
FITZRAYS 110 DUNDAS ST. 646-1112
FLAVURS 855 WELLINGTON RD. 649-1103
FOREST CITY GALLERY 258 RICHMOND ST. 434-5875
FOX & FIDDLE 355 WELLINGTON ST. 679-4238
GATSBY 50 PICADILLY ST. 495-3014
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE 1631 OXFORD ST. E. 601-4673
GRINNING GATOR 391 RICHMOND ST. 672-5050
GROOVES 353 CLARENCE ST. 640-6714
HOOPS HOUSE PUB 924 OXFORD ST. 659-6766
HUSTLER BILLIARDS 1116 DEARNESS DR. 649-2138
JACK’S 539 RICHMOND ST. 438-1876
JACK ASTOR’S 660 RICHMOND ST. 642-0708
JIMBO’S PUB AND EATERY 920 COMMISSIONERS RD. E. 204-7991
KUBBY’S BAR & GRILL 312 COMMISSIONERS RD. W. 472-9455
LAVISH NIGHTCLUB 238 DUNDAS ST.
LOCKER ROOM
1286 JALNA BLVD. 680-5001
LONDON ALE HOUSE 288 DUNDAS ST. 204-2426
LONDON CONCERT THEATRE 60 WHARNCLIFFE RD. N.
LONDON MUSIC CLUB 470 COLBORNE ST. 640-6996
LONDON MUSIC HALL 185 QUEENS AVE. 432-1107
LONE STAR TEXAS GRILL 660 RICHMOND ST. 434-4663
MCCABES IRISH PUB 739 RICHMOND ST. 858-8485
MOLLY BLOOM’S 700 RICHMOND ST. 675-1212
MONGOLIAN 645 RICHMOND ST. 645-6400
MOOSE LODGE 6 WESTON ST. 434-9361
MORRISSEY HOUSE 359 DUNDAS ST. 204-9220
MUSIC BOX 1472 DUNDAS ST. (226) 236-3877
MUSTANG SALLY’S 99 BELMONT DRIVE 649-7688
MYKONOS RESTAURANT 572 ADELAIDE ST. N. 434-6736
NORMA JEAN’S 1332 HURON ST. 455-7711
O’MALLEY’S IRISH PUB 99 BELMONT AVE. 649-7688
OLD SOUTH VILLAGE PUB 149 WORTLEY RD. 645-1166
OLIVE R. TWISTS 130 KING ST. 204-9184
PLAYERS ATHLETIC LAGER CO. 1749 DUNDAS ST. E. 452-1030
POACHER’S ARMS 171 QUEENS ST. 432-7888
POLISH HALL 554 HILL ST. 434-2576
PROHIBITION 153 CARLING ST.
RICHARDS MEMORIAL CHURCH 360 EDGEWORTH AVE. 455-3470
RICHMOND TAVERN 370 RICHMOND ST. 679-9777
ROOSEVELT ROOM 2010 DUNDAS ST. 870-5222
ROXBURY BAR & GRILL 1165 OXFORD ST. E. 951-0665
RUM RUNNERS 176 DUNDAS ST. 432-1107
SADDLE UP BAR & EATERY 93 KING ST.
ST. REGIS TAVERN 625 DUNDAS ST. 432-0162
SCOTS CORNER 268 DUNDAS ST. 667-2277
SHOELESS JOE’S 805 WONDERLAND RD. S. 474-9505
SILVER SPUR 771 SOUTHDALE RD. E. 681-5161
SWAG LOUNGE WESTERN FAIR DISTRICT 438-7203
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE 580 TALBOT ST. 601-2589
THERAPY 335 RICHMOND ST. 860-2582
TIGER JACKS 842 WHARNCLIFFE RD. S. 690-0292 TOBOGGAN BREWERY 585 RICHMOND ST. 433-2337
TOWN & COUNTRY SALOON 765 DUNDAS ST. 433-4741
VIBRAFUSIONLAB 355 CLARENCE ST. (226) 272-5185
VICTORY LEGION 311 OAKLAND AVE. 455-2331
WINKS EATERY 551 RICHMOND ST. 936-5079
WOLF PERFORMANCE HALL 251 DUNDAS ST. 661-5120
WORTLEY ROADHOUSE 190 WORTLEY RD. 438-5141
YUK YUK’S 900 KING ST. 936-2309
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Deb Matthews, MPP
London North Centre
Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club
ENGLAND The MOULETTES
in association with the Home County Folk League presents
DIRECT FROM
“Prepare to be blown away!”
“Unique. Delicious music”
**** MOJO
“Divine harmonies”
***** Time Out
Sunday, Sept. 27, 7:30 pm
Working hard for
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a stronger Ontario
Celtic Power Trio
NUA
Sunday, Oct. 4, 7:30 pm
Chaucer’s Pub, 122 Carling St., London
$15 Advance ~ $18 Door
242 Piccadilly Street | 519-432-7339 | debmatthews.ca
Tickets available at Centennial Hall, Chaucer’s/Marienbad,
Long & McQuade North, Village Idiot or online at ticketscene.ca
www.folk.on.ca
SUBCONTINENTAL DRIFT CD RELEASE!
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BOX OFFICE 519-672-7950
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Sunday, October 25 - 7:30 pm
Box Ofﬁce: 519 672 8800
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During their salad days Canadian power trio
The Tea Party rolled out some material still
broadcast on classic radio stations across
the country. Frontman Jeff Martin worked a pretty convincing Jim Morrison/
Jimmy Page vibe and had the chops to back it up. After a hiatus they came back
strong with 2014’s The Ocean At The End. The Edges Of Twilight was a plateau
of sorts for them and this double-disc 20th Anniversary reissue (the band are
playing the record in its entirety on their current tour) proves the record still
packs a punch and has aged very well. Drummer Jeff Burrows and bassist Stuart
Chatwood match Martin pound for pound throughout and the many live and
demo rarities that fill disc two will delight their fans. – Rod Nicholson
> B+
> Universal
Jill Townsend •
Legacy: The Music
of Ross Taggart
Victoria-born saxophonist and pianist Ross
Taggart was a founding member of Jill
Townsend’s band and contributed many original
compositions to the group. When Taggart passed away from renal cancer at age
45 in 2013, Townsend decided to pay tribute to his music and life. Thanks, in part,
to a Kickstarter campaign, she was able to record Legacy. To implement her plan
Townsend assembled a crack big band comprised of some of Vancouver’s finest
jazz musicians, including Campbell Ryga (alto), Cory Weeds (tenor), Bill Coon
(guitar), Brad Turner (trumpet), Dave Robbins (drums), Chad Makela (baritone)
and Ken Lister (bass). The combination of top-notch ensemble work and a host
of fine soloists makes Legacy a winner. Taggart would be proud. – John Sharpe
> Performance: B+/Production: B+
> Cellar Live
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Sometimes it seems like the more real grit, talent,
soul and sheer character a songwriter/musicians
has the more likely recognition, respect and proper
remuneration will continue to shimmy around just
out of reach. Such is the case with Texas master
songwriter/performer Joe Ely. Over four decades into an already-distinguished
career he is still capable of creating work of the calibre to be found on Panhandle
Rambler and the quality of his art shines through every minute of its playing time.
The entire album is a killer but one high point is the fine job he does on the Guy
Clark classic ‘Magdalene.’ A sheer joy to hear from start to finish and a true-north
beacon point if country music ever gets hold of a compass. – Rod Nicholson
> Performance: A+/Production: B+
> Rack ‘Em
HOT INDIE
HOT INDIE
Joe Ely •
Panhandle Rambler
The Young Folk •
The Little Battle
There has been quite a bit of bustle in the bushes
lately in the so-called alt/folk scene, what with
Mumford And Sons selling huge amounts of
records. It might have set a trend of tiresome
bandwagon-jumping. Then along comes Dublinbased band The Young Folk with their new album The Little Battle and it’s like
the sun coming out and driving all the pretenders into the shadows. Lead singer
Anthony Furey’s voice at times recalls Waterboys’ mainman Mike Scott and the
instrumentation calls to mind the early works of a certain Van Morrison but the
songs and the way they throw themselves into them are theirs and theirs alone.
Lyrically beautiful and blessedly free of tiresome ‘Celtic music’ touches, this is pure
music at its best. – Rod Nicholson
> Performance: A+/Production: B+
> Pixie Pace
New York-based tenor saxophonist Sam Taylor
has the kind of big tone and sense of swing that
may remind listeners of past greats like Coleman
Hawkins, Ben Webster and Dexter Gordon. And
since Taylor’s working with just bassist Aiden O’Donnell and drummer Taro
Okomoto, My Future Just Passed recalls the landmark sessions Sony Rollins
recorded for Blue Note. A passionate admirer of the Great American Songbook,
it comes as no surprise that Taylor puts his stamp on classics like the title tune,
‘Love Me Or Leave Me,’ ‘She’s Funny That Way,’ and Rodgers and Harts’ ‘You Are
Too Beautiful.’ The set also includes a number of original tunes, including the
lovely ballad ‘Do Something’ and the rambling closer, ‘T.O.’s Blues.’ – John Sharpe
Performance: B+/Production: B+
> Cellar Live
Based in the Forest City, The Night Crew is led by
guitarist/vocalist Tommy Solo (aka Tom Carriere).
The rest of the trio is comprised of bassist Peter
Dawson and, contrary to the album’s title, one
member who doesn’t really need an introduction to local music fans, drummer
Ed Pranskus, an original founding member of Thundermug. Produced and
engineered by Darren Morrison and mastered by Juno award-winning engineer
Dan Brodbeck, Introducing contains seven tracks written by Solo, along with
a cover of Blue Swede/B.J. Thomas’ ‘Hooked On A Feeling.’ The band’s radiofriendly brand of mainstream rock ’n’ roll is punctuated by some fine guitar
work from Solo and Pranskus’ steady timekeeping. The album ends with Solo
trading his electric guitar for an acoustic instrumental, ‘Lisa’s Song,’ a tribute to
his supportive wife. – John Sharpe
> Performance: B/Production: B
> Indie
Westminster Park •
Weather The Storm
DJ Maestro Presents
• Nina Simone: Little
Girl Blue Remixed
Released in 1958, Little Girl Blue was Nina Simone’s
first recording and it showcased her considerable
skills as an arranger, vocalist and jazz pianist. In the
liner notes for Nina Simone: Little Girl Blue Remixed, DJ Maestro says, ‘The only
thing I asked these different remixers was to handle Nina’s timeless songs with
respect.’ Well, for the most part, they took his advice to heart. That said, the 14
tracks presented here remain a hit-and-miss affair. The Reflex Edit of ‘My Baby Just
Cares For Me’ adds a little more verve to the tunes infectious shuffle beat, while
Suonho Relove’s take on ‘Love Me or Leave Me’ retains the tune’s snappy swing.
In contrast, the Gabriel & Castellon and Maestro Remix of the same song goes into
full-on club dance mode. Elsewhere, the Mees Dierdrop Remix of the classic ‘I Loves
You Porgy’ totally obscures the pain at the center of this heartbreaking tune. – John
Sharpe
> Performance: B/Production: B+
> Naxos
Sam Taylor • My
Future Just Passed
The Night Crew •
Introducing
HOT INDIE
The Tea Party
• The Edges Of
Twilight
LA-based garage/punk merchants FIDLAR (an
acronym for – well, never mind) stepped out with
their 2013 self-titled debut and made waves with
songs detailing their 24-7 wasted, who-caresabout-tomorrow lifestyles. With the release of
their sophomore effort Too, the band (especially frontman/lyricist Zac Carper)
show they’ve grown up some and that it’s getting harder everyday to pave over
the nonsense necessary to shore up their earlier attitudes about life. The nice thing
is this doesn’t mean they’ve lost their sometimes caustically intelligent sense of
humour or their ability to play like inspired maniacs. In fact, the musicianship here
has opened up more than a fair amount and that’s a good thing because these
sneakily hooky songs are also an impressive step up from this album’s predecessor.
– Rod Nicholson
> Dine Alone
I humbly suggest that the good folks at Tourism
London grab a copy of Weather The Storm and
check out Westminster Park’s loving ode to
Victoria Park (‘Victoria’) and their tale of lost love
at one of the Forest City’s most famous residences
(‘Ghost of Eldon House’). What better way to promote the city than through song?
Since the husband and wife duo of Steve and Colleen Murphy recorded their last
CD they’ve added a third member to the group, cello player Suzanne Morrison, to
help broaden their sound. Producer Ben Srokkosz also played drums on the album’s
12 tracks. While many of Steve and Colleen’s original tunes deal with depression,
loneliness and the struggles of city life, Weather The Storm’s underlying message is
one of hope and an ability to overcome obstacles. Editor’s Note: Westminster Park
performs at the Palace Theatre on Saturday, October 3 – John Sharpe
> Performance: B/Production: B
> Indie
Trails And Ways •
Pathology
HOT INDIE
It’s more than a little miraculous that these guys
can still put stuff like this down in a live setting
with the sheer power and casual élan that they
exhibit on this nice little 2CD/DVD package
documenting their 2014 headlining show at the Download Festival. During
take-no-prisoners tunes like ‘Toys In The Attic’ the Joe Perry/Brad Whitford twoguitar attack is simply downright nasty and drummer Joey Kramer and bassist
Tom Hamilton hammer every beat down tight right behind them. Though on
the far side of 65, Steven Tyler moves and sings with ease and confidence as
he rides atop the juggernaut created by his bandmates. A solid joy for fans and
a sobering education for young pups who just bought that first electric guitar.
– Rod Nicholson
> A+
> Universal
HOT INDIE
Aerosmith • Rocks
Donington
HOT INDIE
This UK musical unit has been mistakenly
lumped in with the main grouping of ‘prog’
bands milling around out there trying to outdo
each other for complexity and sheer heavyhanded profundity. TesseracT veer well clear of
all the clichés that latter-day progressives inhabit in that they base their sound
on melody first. As a result Polaris, while clearly the work of musicians looking
to take things further while rocking a bit, is a record that has more that its share
of moments of sheer beauty. Daniel Thompson’s vocals place emotions at the
service of the lyrics here and nicely offset the sometimes fierce instrumental
work driving things forward. Production-wise the record’s full-on bass-forward
mix will give your sound system a serious cardio workout. Recommended. –
Rod Nicholson
> B+
> eOne
FIDLAR •
FIDLAR Too
HOT INDIE
TesseracT
Polaris
HOT INDIE
HOT INDIE
NEW RELEASE
NEW RELEASE
NEW RELEASE
POP CDs
This talented group of Berkeley, California
musicians have been floating around on the
edges of greater notoriety for a few years and
having signed to Seattle’s Barsuk label they’ve
finally released their full-length debut. As
anyone following the string of tracks uploaded by the band from time to time
will know, Trails And Ways have got the goods necessary to both move your
feet and engage your mind. Pathology manages to introduce world rhythms
and musical ideas into these tunes with the same kind of unselfconscious
aplomb displayed by Talking Heads in their heyday. Overall, this record has got
a fresh new feel to it, which is welcome news to any jaded listener or somebody
just looking for music that makes you smile without thinking about it. – Rod
Nicholson
> Barsuk
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physical reviews
CLASSICAL CDS
B O O KS
CHORAL
Charles Gounod: Requiem /
Antonin Dvorak: Mass in D
Two large-scale sacred choral works get fresh airing on this first issuance
from the new Carus label. First up, composer Charles Gounod’s Requiem performed under the baton of conductor Risto Joost – is arranged for solo
organ here, a departure from the normal accompaniment for the multi-part
composition. Yet as a consequence of the nearly absent instrumentation,
the full elegance of the choral arrangement is allowed to shine, beautifully
realized by Rundfunkchor Berlin singers. Similarly, Polyphonia Ensemble Berlin’s rendition of Antonin Dvorak: Mass
in D (or ‘Messe in D’) also benefits from a stripped-down instrumental arrangement, in this case a wind quintet. The
net result is just slightly less impressive than the performance of Gounod’s work, but still an excellent choice to round
out this debut release from Carus.
– Chris Morgan
> Rundfunkchor Berlin, Polyphonia Ensemble Berlin
> Carus, 2015
ORCHESTRA
Berlioz – Harold en Italie
(Harold in Italy)
Originally recorded in 2003, this lively take on Hector Beriloz’s second symphony
will be a treat for fans of the 19th century composer. The reasons for this are
numerous: the popularity of the repertoire, the players’ proficiency and – of
course – the poignancy of the soloist’s performance. These things combine here to create a dynamic presentation
that compares favorably to any earlier recording of the piece. In addition to Harold en Italie, the CD program also
includes ballet music from Les Troyens - Marche pour l’entrée de la Reine; Pas des Almées; and Danse des Esclaves,
specifically. Throughout the recording, the instrumentalists of the London Symphony Orchestra bring vitality and
precision to their performance, and with the playing of world-class violist Tabea Zimmermann during the solo
sections of Harold en Italie, this CD becomes an essential addition to your classical music library.
– Chris Morgan
> London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis (conductor)
> LSO Live, 2015
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CRIME FIC TION
There are no shortage of polyrhythms, emotive strings and brass reveries on this
recent recording from the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO). Comprised of
three concertos by American composers written expressly for the orchestra, the
performances presented here are potent reminders that articulate, forwardlooking and expressive classical music is still being made. The opening Concierto
en Tango composed by Miguel del Aguila, for example, is a robust masterpiece that seamlessly blends the Latinflavored rhythms of Central and South America with Mahler-like gravitas. Additionally, Daron Hagen’s poignant
expositions – based on Irish and American folk songs – and Eric Ewazen’s trombone concerto add considerably to the
color and vitality of this musical offering. Highly enjoyable.
– Chris Morgan
> Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta (conductor)
> BPO Recordings, 2015
T.J. Peterson is a troubled Halifax detective seeking solace in work and
alcohol after his wife’s untimely death. The story begins as Peterson follows
an anonymous lead in a cold case, venturing to the drop zone, a dilapidated
port building involved with prostitution, human trafficking and other unlawful
activities. He is soon called to the gruesome murder of a priest inside a church,
and unsuccessfully tries to help as a drugged teen girl attacks patrons in a
bar before taking her own life. Before long, Peterson finds the cases may all
be connected, sending his investigation toward a country-wide prostitution
ring, and forcing him to choose between doing his job and doing what’s right.
Peterson is an engrossing paradox of a man, with a tortured, gentle heart,
willing to skirt the edges of legality to do his job, but torn up by those he is
unable to help. While the character owes much to past crime novels, Bob Kroll’s
experience and the strength of the story keeps Peterson from becoming just another hard-nosed detective. Kroll’s
description of the underage prostitution ring are chilling, including the effect it has on individuals and families, and
the all too real measures taken to coerce and keep girls in the sex trade. The Drop Zone is dark yet compelling, drawing
the reader firmly into Peterson’s world of crime and mystery.
- Adam Shirley
> Bob Kroll
> ECW Press, 2015 • 335 Pages
The Pemmican Eaters
POETRY
Built for Buffalo – Aguila,
Hagen, Ewazen
The Drop Zone
S P O RT S / H O B B I E S
ORCHESTRA
ORCHESTRA
Sibelius – Symphonies 2&7
The immersive Nordic soundscapes of Jean Sibelius’ aural world are immaculately
rendered on this release from Linn Records. It’s nearly impossible to separate the
opening Allegretto of Symphony No. 2 in D Major from the patriotic expectations
associated with the composer’s prior work, including the popular ‘Finlandia’,
which was composed in protest against Russian censorship of the day. But as a
piece of music, Symphony No. 2 is ingenious – a compromise between traditional
approaches and the organic compositional style Sibelius would develop in his
later works. This method had matured by the time the seventh symphony was completed, a piece once described
as the composer’s “most remarkable achievement”. Appropriate to the demands of the material, the instrumental
performances heard here are top notch.
– Chris Morgan
> BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Thomas Sondergard (conductor)
> Linn Records, 2015
The history of any nation has many defining moments - wars, politics and the
steady, ever-flowing current that brings change and irrevocably alters lives.
The poems in Marilyn Dumont’s The Pemmican Eaters revisit the days of the
Riel Resistance and the ramifications of events occurring at that time. Dumont,
herself an ancestral descendant of Gabriel Dumont - the man responsible for
encouraging Louis Riel to return to Canadian soil after his exile - writes of a
Métis way of life almost vanished. The poet details in lush colour and beauty of
beadwork in With Second Sight, She Pushes – “a bead is not simply dark blue
but Saskatoon blue / it’s not merely black but beaver head black”. Obsolescing
hunting traditions are lamented in Les Animaux - “gone, uncle they’re gone /
and something in us goes too / following after les animaux”. Marilyn Dumont’s
the Pemmican Eaters uses both rhythmic and free verse to provide a brilliant
and insightful look at Métis and Cree people who fought to retain their ways of living, and the land “that we long kissed
this earth with our feet”.
- Lauren Rushton
> Marilyn Dumont
> ECW Press, 2015 • 62 pages
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in Jon Waldman’s He Shoots, He Saves: the Story of Hockey’s Collectible
Treasures. Waldman’s book reads in a manner similar to watching a game.
The puck drops with a listing of hockey memorabilia available to collectors
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day giveaways, beer cans, coins, figurines and posters, all the way up to the
big ticket items like game gear, arena remnants, photographs and signatures.
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stunning saves, Waldman actions a brief history of all 30 NHL teams, including the defunct few, while giving special
shout-outs to some of the sport’s standout star players, including Hull, Yzerman, Lafleur, Richard, Gilmour, Roy and
Crosby. Third period brings a home team win that feature highlights of games played within the WHA, the Summit
Series and the Olympics. A breakaway gift idea for ardent hockey fans.
- Lauren Rushton
> Jon Waldman
> ECW Press, 2015 • 372 pages
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I just moved in with my fiance,
whose 5-year-old daughter stays
with us part of the week. On the evenings she’s at the house, my fiance
just goes to sleep, leaving me to
entertain her. (She likes to play endless games like “Guess how many
fingers I’m holding up!”) Well, I work
a full-time job, and I’m exhausted
in the evenings. He and I got into a
big fight because I said he can’t just
clock out like this. He told me that I
need to “set boundaries” with her. Is
this really my job? I’m not her mother, and I’m not even officially her
stepmother yet.
--Dismayed
So what did he do before you moved
in, just chain her to the radiator while
he took a snooze?
When I was growing up, I’d have to
play with toys by myself or go out and
poke a worm with a stick. These days,
parents go way over the top in how
involved they think they should be
in playtime, and kids exploit this, extorting constant adult attention. Developmental psychologist Peter Gray
explains that play evolved to be the
“primary means” for children to learn
to solve their own problems, overcome
their fears, and take control of their
lives, and this parents as playmates
thing may stunt kids’ self-reliance.
Gray, like anthropologist David Lancy,
points out that parents being all up in
kids’ playtime business is a very recent
development. Throughout human history, parents have been too busy doing the little things -- you know, like
trying to keep the family from starving
to death -- to read the hieroglyphic version of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” to
their kid 500 times in a row.
It isn’t fair for your fiance to clock out
and make you Youth Activities Director.
(I’m guessing your Match.com profile
didn’t have you listed as BirthdayClown777.) It’s also important that you
develop a nice warm relationship with
this little girl before you start going
all Department of Corrections on her.
Connection first, discipline second is
the order in which the most successful
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stepparent-stepchild relationships are
formed, explains stepfamily researcher Kay Pasley.
Of course, it is essential to set boundaries with willful, ill-behaved brats, including those who are, oh, 45. (Fatherhood is a journey, but not just from
the living room to the bed.) As for how
much of a role you’ll take in stepmommying, deciding that is part of deciding how your marriage will play out
day to day, and that takes discussion:
what you’re each comfortable with,
what you need, and what seems fair.
(Who knew? There’s more to marital
planning than cage fighting another
bride for the hot caterer.) Once you
and he figure everything out, you and
your stepdaughter can play many fun
games -- starting with one of my favorites from Camp Tamakwa: “Let’s draw
a pee-pee on your sleeping dad’s face
with permanent marker!”
Grisly Bare
I’m a 32-year-old woman, and I’m
dating this guy, but I’m very insecure
about my body. The other morning, I
needed to go to the bathroom, but I
didn’t want to walk naked out of the
bedroom. I told him I felt self-conscious about being naked. He didn’t
offer me a robe or a shirt or anything,
and I found that kind of insensitive.
--Modest
They’ll hand you a paper gown at
the doctor’s office, but that’s because
you’re probably speaking to the intake
nurse for the first or second time; you
didn’t stay up till 4 a.m. riding her like
a pony.
This guy’s lack of “sensitivity” to your
naked plight may also come out of
how men generally don’t have quite
so much insecurity about their appearance -- and for good reason. Though a
woman will go for a hunkbucket if she
can get one, women evolved to prioritize men’s status and power over looks.
(Think Henry Kissinger, Sarkozy, Shrek.)
Men’s attraction to women, however, is largely visually driven. Women
get this, so a woman can feel anxious
when her tummy-wrangling garment
is dangling from the ceiling fan and
fret that her breasts, unbra’d, no longer stand up like two missiles about to
be launched. But, as in this situation,
when a guy keeps calling and coming
back for more, chances are he’s feeling
appreciative of what you have and not
worried that seeing it naked will have
him hurling in the nightstand drawer.
Consider that a big part of sex appeal
is confidence. Strutting around like
you’re hot is a big step toward feeling
that way. Try something for two weeks:
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Forget how insecure you feel naked
and act as secure as you’d like to feel
-- tempting as it is to grab a pillow and
back out of the bedroom like a cop
when he knows the felons in the warehouse have him outnumbered.
Do I Look
Infatuated In
This?
Is there anything inherently bad
about getting into a serious relationship quickly? I met this guy about a
month ago. We hit it off instantly, became boyfriend and girlfriend two
weeks later, and have been dropping I-love-yous. It all feels pretty
great; I don’t have a history of poor
relationship judgment; and I wasn’t
desperate or even looking for a new
partner. However, popular opinion
seems to run against getting involved so fast. Your thoughts?
--Speedy
Ah, yes…your love is like a summer’s
day -- if a summer’s day chased its lemonade with two Red Bulls and a fiveshot latte.
It’s easy for you to assume you’re
in your right mind, just because you
haven’t started throwing peanuts at
people in the park while debating
abortion with a squirrel. But there are
three stages of love: the “falling in it”
stage, the “figuring out how it’ll work”
stage, and finally, the “you’re the one!”
commitment stage. You’re in the starting days of the “falling in it” stage -getting hit by rushing hormones and
neurotransmitters -- which is to say
that you’re chemically dazed. Which is
to say that making any sort of decision
about what you two have is like getting
really high and going off to sign papers
for a bank loan.
In fact, according to research by
psychiatry professor Donatella Marazziti, it’s likely that right now, you and
this guy are each chemically different
people -- and thus behaviorally different people -- than you will be once the
chemical storm dies down. Marazziti
found significant shifts in testosterone
levels in both men and women who’d
recently fallen in love. Compared with
single people and people who’d been
in relationships awhile, women newly
in love had elevated testosterone, likely
making them more sexually tigress-y,
while the T levels of men newly in love
dropped, likely making them more
gooey and emotional -- to the point
where even a Navy SEAL might start
sounding like a Valentine’s Day card.
How long the biochemical inebriation lasts varies, but Marazziti’s research suggests that couples are pretty
much out of the falling in love daze a
year to two years later. It’s only then -once you sober up -- that you find out
what you actually have together.
The kind of love that sticks around is
not just a feeling but a feeling that inspires loving action. As novelist Marlon
James, quoting a former lover, put it:
“Love isn’t saying ‘I love you’ but calling to say, ‘Did you eat?’” Love that lasts
should also inspire a sort of loving inaction -- loving the person enough that
you don’t hate them for all the ways
they turn out to be a total idiot: how
they can’t seem to understand that
pee goes in the big white porcelain
thing, not on the floor; that those gross
phlegm-clearing sounds are not a mating call; and that socks left on the bedroom rug will not grow tiny legs, crawl
up the hamper, and fling themselves in.
Growing Mold
Together
I’m a 70-year-old man, and my wife
is 68. I suffer from ED, and we both
seem to have lost our sex drive.
Don’t get me wrong; we are still very
loving and affectionate with each
other. We just don’t have sex. Is this
a problem I should be addressing or
just a side effect of aging? My male
ego keeps telling me that I should
still be a horndog.
--Older Dude
No need to pull out the hose if there’s
no fire.
So, on date night, you have a romantic dinner (early-bird special!) and then
repair to bed for some rough hugging.
Assuming your ED doesn’t stem from
some more serious medical condition,
the only thing that’s wrong with you is
your thinking that something’s wrong
with you. Okay, your sexparts aren’t as
perky as they were back when Alexander Mackenzie (or whoever!) was in
office. Would you deem yourself less
manly if you got osteoarthritis in your
elbow? Probably not. But predictably,
your elbow has probably stopped
working as well as it did when you were
22 -- just like Mr. Winky Senior.
The reality is there’s much more to
physical intimacy than being all Vlad
the Impaler -- a point sex therapist Dr.
Marty Klein makes in his book “Sexual
Intelligence.” Touch and affection are
essential, and you have those. So instead of lamenting what you don’t
have, focus on what you do. You might
also consider that your level of manliness is reflected in your character -what you do when the chips are down
-- not by how, lately, your favorite thing
to do in bed is sleep through the night
without getting awakened by the
twins: your bladder and your prostate.
©2015, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved.
Order Amy Alkon’s new book, “Good Manners For Nice People Who Sometimes Say The
F-Word” (St. Martin’s Press, June 3, 2014).
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SCENE’S FALL
ARTS ROUNDUP
Huron Country Playhouse at 519-238-6000).
London’s other large choir, Fanshawe Chorus London, will stage their first concert of
the season on November 28 at First-St. Andrew’s Church. The evening will feature Puccini’s Messa de Gloria.
The Serenata Music Series gets underway
at Wolf Performance Hall on October 31,
8pm, with a concert by The Canadian Guitar
Quartet. The audience will enjoy music by
Vivaldi, Rossini, Cote-Giguere, Roux, Bruderl, and a special Halloween treat by SaintSeans.
At Western University’s Don Wright Faculty
of Music, there’s something musical going on
every day.
The school’s signature Friday 12:30pm
concert series is free, open to the public, and
features voice and instrument students performing music from an array of genres at the
newly reconstructed von Kuster Hall.
Opera students take to the stage at Paul
Davenport Theatre from November 20-22 in
Humperdinck’s operatic classic Hansel and
Gretel under the direction of Theodore Baerg
and Alain Trudel.
Other Don Wright Faculty of Music events
this fall include the Symphonic Band (Lied
Ohne Worte, October 21, 12:30pm), the
Wind Ensemble (The Space-Time Continuum: compositions from Russian, Norwegian,
PHOTO CREDIT: LILLEY PHOTOGRAPHY
THE THAMES VALLEY SHOW CHORUS PERFORM A FREE CONCERT,
SEPTEMBER 26 AT MUSEUM LONDON
place at the museum theatre on September
26, 1pm.
September and October mark the beginning of the concert and theatre season for
most companies.
London Pro Musica - London’s oldest nonaffiliated choir - is set to remount their Glory,
Hallelujah! concert in Grand Bend in support
of LPM and Huron Country Playhouse.
The show features Denise Pelley who will
join the choir and a live band for traditional
spirituals and contemporary tunes. It takes
place at the aforementioned venue on September 26, 7:30pm (tickets are $25; call
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Australian, American and Czech composers,
October 23, 8pm), the Symphony Orchestra (Beethoven, October 28, 12:30pm and
8pm), and the Jazz Ensemble (November 10,
7:30pm).
There will be a choral celebration at FirstSt. Andrew’s Church featuring the faculty’s
four choirs - Western University Singers, Les
Choristes, Chorale, and the St. Cecilia Singers - taking place October 24, 7:30pm ($15/
Adults; $10/Seniors & students).
On October 24, beginning at 10am, the
Don Wright Faculty will celebrate brass music in the community. Brass Day welcomes
PHOTO CREDIT: MCINTOSH GALLERY
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utumn is typically a busy time for cultural organizations everywhere.
In recent years, a federal program
has taken advantage of the active fall season
with the institution of Culture Days, an initiative intended to promote regional art and
culture.
Since the inception in 2009, London has
been at the forefront of Culture Days, supporting existing groups and helping launch
programs to get more people involved in
artistic endeavours.
Taking place this year from September 2527, the Culture Days committee invites those
at the national, provincial, and municipal
levels to join together and provide a variety
of great things to do. So far, there are 1,600
events planned throughout Ontario alone
this year - and it’s all free!
The extremely popular Doors Open event
predates the official launch of Culture Days
by several years, and this city has been on
board since the start. It’s a perfect way to get
a taste of what Ontario cities and towns offer
by way of visual arts, music, theatre, history,
architecture, natural heritage, and more.
London Chorus Sweet Adelines is collaborating with Museum London for Doors
Open/Culture Days with a lively a cappella
performance by their performing group,
The Thames Valley Show Chorus, set to take
EDWARD JOHN HUGHES, MUSEUM SHIP (1959, OIL ON CANVAS)
ON DISPLAY AT MCINTOSH GALLERY
local ensemble Brassroots and trombonist
Larry Zalkind from the Eastman School of
Music for a day of performances, clinics, and
masterclasses. Tickets are $25.
Brassroots’ first concert of the season takes
place October 25, 2:30pm, at St. James Westminster Church in Wortley Village. The afternoon’s guest artist is trumpet virtuoso Aaron
Hodgson who will join the group for brass
favourites such as A Londoner in New York
and Blues March ($25/Adults, $20/Seniors,
$5/Students, kids under 12 are free with an
adult).
The Amabile Choirs of London are gearing
up for the holiday season with a series of festive concerts taking place over the month of
December. Amabile Boys and Men join with
the Musicians of Orchestra London for A
Candlelight Christmas, December 5, 7:30pm,
and the following afternoon at 3pm, at St.
Peter’s Cathedral Basilica.
The Junior Amabile Singers and Da Capo
present Have Yourself a Movie Christmas
on December 12, 6pm, at New St. James
Presbyterian Church. The next day, Amabile
Youth Singers and Prima - the organization’s
adult women group - will appear at First-St.
Andrew’s, 2:30pm, for Alleluia. Tickets to any
Amabile concert can be purchased by calling
519-641-6795.
On a theatrical note, London Community
Players begin their season with Steel Magnolias, running October 8-18 at the Palace Theatre (see the article in this issue of SCENE).
The High School Project presently has the
boards alive at the Grand Theatre with their
production of the classic musical Hello, Dolly!
until October 3.
Youth talent can also be found onstage at
Spriet Family Theatre as Original Kids Theatre
Company rolls out its landmark 25th anniversary season. As for independent theatre,
there is an abundance of interesting titles.
Don’t wait to get tickets to By the Book
Theatre’s production Of Mice and Men, running at the McManus from November 24-December 5. This company blew audiences
away last year with their inaugural play, A
Few Good Men, a heavy-hitter that garnered
several wins at the Brickenden Awards.
The Third Floor Playwrights present Love
Shorts: three short plays as part of Culture
Days. On September 26, 11am, drop-in to
the Central Library to see Miles Apart (Trina
Brooks), The Key to Gift Giving (Len Cuthbert), and Judging Books and Covers (Diane
Vanden Hoven). All are free.
Pacheco Theatre brings the cult classic The
Rocky Horror Show (now 40 years old!) to the
McManus stage starting October 22. Dress
up and get ready to sing along!
Double D Productions brings its second
show, Beyond Therapy, to St. Thomas’ Princess Avenue Playhouse from October 15-25.
On the visual arts front, there are several
significant shows coming up.
Fine works of contemporary art are currently on display at McIntosh Gallery as part
of the exhibition Jewels in the Crown: The
Alumni Association Collection.
Curated by Catherine Elliot Shaw, the show
celebrates the artists and the committee
members who, in the late 1960s, had the
vision to acquire pieces of modern art for a
new campus collection by such notable artists as Jack Chambers, Greg Curnoe, Clark McDougall, Michael Snow and Tony Urquhart.
There will be a free curator-led tour of the
show on September 25, 12pm, as part of
Culture Days. The exhibition continues until
October 24.
This is only a sample of the offerings expected from London’s creative community in
coming weeks. Make a plan to come out and
experience what the city has to offer this fall.
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ondon Community Players’ 2015-16 season
gets off to a solid start with a title recognizable
to most.
Steel Magnolias, popularized by the 1989 film
adaptation starring Julia Roberts and Dolly Parton,
is “the world’s champion tear-jerker,” according to
director Dinah Watts.
The play takes place inside a beauty shop in a
small Louisiana town over different intervals of time
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London Community Players presents
Steel Magnolias at The Palace
Theatre (710 Dundas Street),
October 8 - 18. For tickets, call 519432-1029.
as the gals navigate life’s triumphs and tragedies.
It hits the Palace Theatre main stage from October
8-18.
Watts, who previously directed Love, Loss, and
What I Wore last season for LCP and Lynda Martens’
Run Father Run earlier this year, is excited to have a
strong-as-steel cast as well as a set full of authentic
beauty salon furnishings.
“This play is about how valuable life is, with a
message of how we should enjoy what we have and
not take anything for granted,”Watts explained.
“Somebody once told me a story about how they
had left the house angry at their family member
and that day, something happened to that person.
You never get that back. Remember to say ‘I love
you’. In this play, things don’t happen suddenly quite
like that, but it is always important to leave your
loved ones on good terms,” she added.
Playwright Robert Harling penned the play in the
mid-80s based on real events following a tragedy in
his own family. The movie version was released a
few years later, and became an instant classic.
“When they first performed this play, they were
surprised that it got so many laughs - it’s serious but
it’s so real, full of relatable moments, and people
can’t help but laugh,”Watts said.
As the play opens, we meet Annelle, a newcomer
to the town and also the new hire at Truvy’s beauty
shop. On her first day, she shares her extraordinary
story with the others at the shop - Clairee, the late
mayor’s wife and a force of wit and wisdom; Shelby,
who is getting ready for her wedding that day along
with her mother, M’Lynn; and last but certainly not
least, Ouiser - the ‘town clown’ full of passion and
bluster. She’s not crazy, she’s just “been in a bad
mood for 40 years.”
SCOTIABANK NUIT BLANCHE
CELEBRATES A DECADE
T
oronto’s ‘all-night contemporary art thing’ is ten
years old.
From Saturday, October 3, at precisely
6:55pm, until sunrise the following morning, the
streets of downtown Toronto will come alive with
hundreds of engaging, provocative, and entertaining
projects. And it’s all free.
The ways in which attending the event effectively
enriches lives, however, is harder to quantify.
Art speaks to people in different ways. Can we put
into words how oddly memorable it is to ride a ferris
wheel in the middle of Bay Street, or zoom through
Nathan Phillips Square with a pair of prosthetic
wings, or how seeing how thousands of bicycles
JRʼS WELL-KNOWN PROJECT INSIDE OUT (2011-2015) WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT
TORONTO CITY HALL DURING SCOTIABANK NUIT BLANCHE
Nuit Blanche is one of the largest contemporary
art events in North America and regularly draws in
excess of one million people each year.
Since its inception, it has featured more than 1,200
official art installations by 4,500 artists and has generated over $227 million for the city of Toronto. Last
year, it generated an economic impact to the tune of
$40.5 million.
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Scotiabank Nuit Blanche takes place
October 3, 6:55pm, until sunrise
October 4, at various locations in
and around downtown Toronto.
Admission is free.
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imaginatively arranged together can be a thing of
beauty and power?
“For the 10th edition, Scotiabank Nuit Blanche
will transform Toronto with one of its most interactive and exciting programs yet. Since 2006, the city
has come alive through contemporary art for this
one sleepless night, creating magical experiences
and resulting in an impressive economic impact for
Toronto,”Toronto Mayor John Tory said.
This year, upwards of 110 art projects created by
nearly 400 local, national and international artists
will be featured, 14 of which will remain on view
until October 12.
The projects are arranged among four curated
exhibitions in and around the downtown. Stretching
from the University of Toronto and College Street to
Carlton and Jarvis Streets, HTUOS/HTRON: The New
Coordinates of the Americas, is curated by Agustin
Pérez Rubio of Buenos Aires.
The exhibition is based on Joaquin Torres Garcia’s
Inverted America, a drawing circa 1943 that inverts
the pan-American peninsula and removes its boundaries.
“For one night... this new geopolitical order will
dominate. South will be North and vice-versa. With
geography inverted, time will change in relation to
the places, the cities and the countries. Time will run
from West to East,” Pérez Rubio said.
Some pieces of HTUOS/HTRON include Alfredo Jaar
(Santiago) with Music (Everything I know I learned
the day my son was born), and Tania Brugera (Havana) with Tatlin’s Whisper, 2015. The second exhibition, Black and White Night,
by acclaimed New York-based artist JR, is situated
around City Hall and down Bay Street.
“I want to turn the city inside out for one night
with the help and energy of the community, so that
Toronto creates a powerful image that will be remembered,” JR said in his curatorial statement.
Projects include the Canadian premiere of JR’s new
film Les Bosquets, as well as Inside Out - a massive
interactive photographic installation which has become a social phenomenon worldwide.
The Work of Wind, curated by Toronto director
Christine Shaw, will be an operatic experience of the
elemental forces taking over the Waterfront between
Parliament Street and Harbourfront Centre. Here, the
Beaufort Scale of Wind Force becomes a diagram of
prediction and premonition of the 21st century. Thirteen projects unfurl the 13 forces, from 0
(‘calm’) to 12 (‘hurricane’), with work by Mary MatCE L E B R AT IN G 26 Y E A R S!
Steel Magnolias is about the bond between
women and the celebration of how those relationships give us the power to overcome life’s darkest
moments.
“There is a friendship between Ouiser and Clairee
that goes back at least 60 years. Annelle is the new
friend they’ve just met. So we see both ends of the
spectrum, old friends and new friends - and everybody is valuable,”Watts said.
“As the play unfolds, we learn that Shelby is a diabetic and has been advised by her doctors that she
should not have children. But she is desperate to do
so and she does get pregnant over the course of the
play. Things do not go well,”Watts explained.
There was a huge turnout for hopefuls vying for
a part in this much-loved production, and Watts is
very pleased with her “terrific” final cast, whom
she believes audiences will fall in love with: Andrea
Hutchison as Annelle, Sookie Mei as Truvy, Megan
Moorhouse as Clairee, Kelsea Meredith as Shelby,
Norah Cuzzocrea as M’Lynn, and Deborah Mitchell
as Ouiser.
This play explores mature themes, and is recommended for ages 12 and older.
“This one has got all the good feels,”Watts invited.
“Come, relax, be transported, and laugh hard. Love
your life a little more.”
tingly (New York), Los Carpinteros (Havana and Madrid), and Jon Sasaki (Toronto).
Lastly, commemorating Nuit Blanche’s 10th anniversary, curator Che Kothari presents 10 for 10th:
Memory Lane, featuring 10 projects in partnership
with 10 cultural organizations.
“Memory Lane explores the rich and textured terrain of memory, the personal, the shared, the sacred,
the nostalgic, the iconic and the political. It dissolves
the lines between space, place and time, allowing for
contemplation and reflection while providing fertile
ground for the creation of millions of new memories
in the process,” Kothari stated.
Independent projects also respond to the theme of
Memory Lane and will be located around the exhibitions and other neighbourhoods throughout the city.
Visit Scotiabank Nuit Blanche online for more info
including downloadable maps and apps, accommodation and travel packages.
PHOTO CREDIT: DINAH WATTS
LAUGHTER THROUGH
TEARS: LCP PRESENTS
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
THE CAST OF STEEL MAGNOLIAS, L-R: KELSEA
MEREDITH, ANDREA HUTCHISON, DEBORAH
MITCHELL, MEGAN MOORHOUSE, SOOKIE
MEI, AND NORAH CUZZOCREA
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OKTC is kicking off its 25th anniversary with a fall double
bill featuring a revival of the first two productions ever
staged by the company - The War on Tatem and The SeeSaw Tree.
Directed by OKTC alum Jessie Cann, Mark Medoff ’s The
War on Tatem captures the excitement, tensions and exhilarations of youth in its depiction of a ‘war’ between
two neighbourhood ‘gangs’. The play also foreshadows
the later world of adulthood - a fitting show that is sure
to be nostalgic for all who have been involved with OKTC
ne of London’s foremost cultural institutions, over the years.
Original Kids Theatre Company is now a quarter
The second play on the bill is directed by Jessie
century old. The milestone season got underway Cann, also an OKTC alum. David Wood’s The See-Saw
at Covent Garden Market and the Grand Theatre on Sep- Tree explores environmental issues in an entertaining,
tember 10, complete with fanfare, commemorative t- thought-provoking way. The plays run October 23, 7pm;
shirts and a new song composed by Doug Price.
October 24, 2pm & 7pm; and October 25, 2pm.
An incubator for young dramatic talent since 1991,
The season continues with Teenage Night of Living
Horror (October 29 - November 1), The Snow
Queen (November 5 - 8), Kids on Broadway!
(November 12 - 15), Legally Blonde Jr. (November 19 - 22), The Tempest (November
27 - 29), Swing! (December 3 - 6), Disney’s
Beauty and the Beast (December 12 - 19),
and Sweeney Todd School Edition (January
6 - 10).
Tickets to all shows are now available;
call 519-679-8989 (adult tickets: $16; students and alumni $11 each). All plays take
place at the Spriet Family Theatre inside of
the Covent Garden Market, 130 King Street
downtown.
THE TALENTED YOUTH OF ORIGINAL KIDS GATHER TO KICK-OFF THEIR 25TH
ANNIVERSARY SEASON AT COVENT GARDEN MARKET ON SEPTEMBER 10
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LONDON’S INDIE ART
WOW! 25
YEARS FOR
ORIGINAL
KIDS
PHOTO CREDIT: BRYAN NELSON
O
Haunted Village
Hayrides: The
Strange Case of Dr.
Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
Haunted Village Hayrides are back! Hop on the
wagon, if you dare, and traverse the grounds of
Fanshawe Pioneer Village after dark to experience
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. Newly
adapted by Jason Rip, Robert Louis Stevenson’s
classic horror tale concerns the scientist Henry
Jekyll and his mad plan to split the good and evil
inside himself into two
unique beings. As the
evil Edward Hyde begins to gain more control over their shared
body, will Dr. Jekyll
be lost forever? One
of Fanshawe Pioneer
Village’s most popular events, Haunted
Village Hayrides are
presented in partnership with Mystery Unlimited and Fanshawe
College’s Theatre Arts
Technical Production
WHO WILL WIN, DR. JEKYLL OR MR. HYDE?
BYRON AND BEYOND: THE
GALLERY PAINTING GROUP’S
ANNUAL SHOW & SALE
ART BEAT
Davis makes
Emmy history
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The Gallery Painting Group presents the 2015 Annual
Juried Show & Sale at Byron Memorial Library (1295
Commissioners Rd. W), October 15, 6pm-9pm (jurors
comments at 7pm); October 16, 10am-9pm; and
October 17, 10am-4pm. Admission, parking, and
tearoom are free.
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PHOTO CREDIT: MARILYN KIDD
P
encil it in, art lovers: The Gallery Painting Group (GPG) returns to the
Byron Library from October 15-17 for their annual juried show and
sale. The show will feature over 200 paintings representing a wide
array styles completed by group members over the past several months
at locations in and around London.
Going strong for more than six decades and counting, the GPG is London’s only collective dedicated to ‘plein air’ painting, and the largest group
working ‘in situ’, denoting that artwork is done outside on location.
Each place has its own character and each artist is attracted by a different aspect of what they see, remarked group president Marilyn Kidd.
“It is remarkable the variety of works that the group produces even
from one site. At the end of the day’s paint-out session, the painters
gather together to discuss one another’s paintings, to offer suggestions
and to admire talent and creativity. It’s a great way to learn and to stay
motivated. It is one of the many benefits of belonging to a group of
people who are highly skilled artists and who share the same passion for
art,” she said.
Part of the mission of the GPG is to heighten the public’s awareness and
appreciation of their surroundings through art, noted Kidd.
“Last year, we participated in the ‘Painting Blackfriars’ event to try to
familiarize people with the beauty of this area of the city. The event was
Program. Sherri Munroe directs. A tasty aside: for
the first time, The Nutty Bavarian food truck will
be onsite selling freshly roasted nuts, giant warm
pretzels, hotdogs, and more during the Haunted
Hayrides. The show runs October 16 - 18, October
22 - 25, and October 29 - 30. Performances take
place at 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm on Thursday and
Sunday nights, and 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, and 10pm
on Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets are $11/
person and are available through Eventbrite. Advance booking is highly recommended.
MARILYN KIDD, BOLER MOUNTAIN EASY STREET SKI RUN
(WATERCOLOUR, 2015)
highly successful and brought many people to Blackfriars who had never
been there before. This year, a section of the show and sale will be devoted to locations in Byron. By depicting the beauty of this part of London
we hope that citizens will take greater pride in their city and discover its
variety and uniqueness,” she said.
With an extensive selection of styles, sizes and prices, there will be
something to fit a variety of tastes and budgets. All are welcome.
Viola Davis became the first black
actress to take home the top honour
for a dramatic role on September 20
at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Davis won Outstanding Lead Actress in
a Drama Series for her portrayal of Professor Annalise Keating in the ABC legal
mystery How To Get Away With Murder.
“The only thing that separates women of
colour from anyone else is opportunity.
You cannot win Emmys with roles that
are simply not there,” Davis stated during her emotional acceptance speech.
After seven long years, Jon Hamm finally nabbed the lead actor statuette
for his role as Don Draper in Mad Men,
and HBO’s epic fantasy Game of Thrones
took its first best dramatic series award
after five seasons. It was a big night for
Thrones, which ended up with 12 Emmys, the most wins ever for any series
in a single year. HBO’s Veep upset the
comedy category this year, taking Best
Comedy over five-time consecutive
winner Modern Family. The HBO miniseries Olive Kitteridge took a handful of
VIOLA DAVIS WON THE EMMY AWARD
FOR OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A
DRAMA SERIES, THE FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN
WOMAN EVER TO DO SO
awards, including Outstanding Limited
Series, Actress and Actor in a Miniseries/
Movie (Frances McDormand and Richard
Jenkins), and Supporting Actor in a Miniseries/Movie (Bill Murray).
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the ar t s THE LISTINGS
VISUAL ARTS
ARTLAB (John Labatt Visual Arts Centre, Perth
Drive, Western University) - Stephen Mueller:
Missing Person, until Sept 30. 519-661-2111 x
86186.
THE ARTS CENTRE (Westmount Mall, 785 Wonderland Rd) - Used Books! Come flip through our
gently used books & let your mind & imagination
soar! Many different genres & age groups! We
are always looking for book donations. Drop off
at the Arts Centre. // Classes: Painting Acrylic or
Watercolour Drop in Wed 2-4pm Sep 9-Oct 28 //
Watercolour Greeting Card Classes Mon - 2-4pmSep 21-Nov 9 // Flowers Made Easy - Level 1
“Sunflowers and Daisies” (2 classes) Sat: Sept
26 & Oct 3 // 2-4PM // Cartoon Drawing for Beginners Sun, Sept 27- 1-3PM // Learn To Draw
Figures & Shapes Wed: Sep 30-Oct 21(4 classes)
6:30-8:30PM // Pencil Crayon Still Life Sat, Oct 10
12-2pm // Flowers Made Easy - Level 2 “Roses and
Baby’s Breath” Sat: Oct 10 & 17 2:30-4:30PM Networking: Adult Colouring-FREE Sep24 - 6-8PM //
Together Tuesday A Women’s Network Sep 29 6:30-8:30PM. For more info contact The Arts Centre at [email protected] or call and leave a
message at 226-884-8620.
THE ARTS PROJECT (203 Dundas St) - Culture
Days: Sept 26 & 27. Upstairs Downstairs: The Resident Artist Exhibition, until Oct 2. 12th Annual
Artrageous Fundraiser, Oct 15, 6:30pm-9:30pm.
$100/Person. 519-642-2767.
BYRON MEMORIAL LIBRARY (1295 Commissioners
Rd W) - The Gallery Painting Group 2015 Annual
Juried Show & Sale: Oct 15, 6pm-9pm; Oct 16,
10am-9pm; Oct 17, 10am-4pm. Admission, parking, and tearoom are free. 519-471-4000.
FOREST CITY GALLERY (258 Richmond St) - Uncooperative / Biennial Emerging Artist Exhibition:
Until Oct 9. 519-434-4575.
FRINGE CUSTOM FRAMING & GALLERY (1742 Hyde
Park Rd) - Amy Creighton: Rewind, until Oct 28.
519-204-0404.
MCINTOSH GALLERY (Elgin Drive, Western University) - Jewels in the Crown: The Alumni Association Collection, until Oct 24. 519-661-3181.
MICHAEL GIBSON GALLERY (157 Carling St) – Erik
Olsen: Oct 1 - 31. 519-439-0451.
MUSEUM LONDON (421 Ridout St N) - Events Doors Open Visible Storage Tours: Sept 26 & 27,
11am-4pm, beginning every hour. Free. Culture
Days Food for Thought with Growing Chefs, Sept
27, 1pm-4pm. Free. Fright Night VI: Oct 31,
9pm. $30/Gen, 19+. Exhibitions - Lucy+Jorge
Orta: Food-Water-Life, until Dec 6. Let’s Eat!:
Until Jan 17. Acquired Tastes: Until Jan 24. Ron
Benner: In Digestion, until Jan 31. Work and
Perseverance: Paintings by Women Artists, until
Nov 8. Visible Storage Project: Ongoing. 519661-0333.
THIELSEN GALLERIES (1038 Adelaide St N) –
Group exhibition featuring Alice Teichert and
historic works by David Bolduc, William Ronald,
Paul Sloggett and Harold Town. Until Oct 10.
519-434-7681.
WESTLAND GALLERY (156 Wortley Rd) - Derek
McLarty: Urban, until Oct 3. Ontario Realism Revisited: Oct 6 - 24. 519-601-4420.
PERFORMING ARTS
AEOLIAN HALL (795 Dundas Street) - The Great
Big Piano Party, Sept 26, 7pm.$125/Gen. 519672-7950.
CENTENNIAL HALL (550 Wellington St) - Celebration Chorus: Celebration of Life Concert fundraiser for ovarian cancer research, Nov 15, 6pm:
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Silent auction, 7pm: Concert. $20/Gen. 519-6721967.
CENTRAL LIBRARY (251 Dundas St) - The Third
Floor Playwrights: Love Shorts, three short plays.
Sept 26, 11am-2pm. Free, drop-in. 519-6614600.
CHAUCER’S PUB/CUCKOO’S NEST FOLK CLUB (122
Carling St) - The Moulettes: Sept 27, 7:30pm.
$15/Adv; $18/Door. 519-473-2099.
DOWNTOWN HOLISTIC YOGA CENTRE (236 Dundas
St) - Forest City Stomp: Oct 2, Beginner Lindy Hop
lesson 8pm-9pm, music and open dancing 9pmmidnight. All ages welcome, no previous dance
experience needed and no partner necessary.
Cash at the door. $10/Adults; $8/St. 226-3786367.
FANSHAWE PIONEER VILLAGE (1424 Clarke Rd, use
Fanshawe Conservation Area entrance) – Haunted Village Hayrides: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll
& Mr. Hyde: Oct 16 - 18, Oct 22 - 25, Oct 29 - 30.
Performances take place at 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm
on Thursday and Sunday nights, and 7pm, 8pm,
9pm, and 10pm on Friday and Saturday nights.
$11/Gen. 519-457-1296.
FIRST-ST. ANDREW’S UNITED CHURCH (3510
Queens Ave) - Choral Celebration featuring Western University’s four choirs: Oct 24, 7:30pm. $15/
Gen; $10/St&Sr. 519-661-3767. GRAND THEATRE (471 Richmond St) - Fall High
School Project: Hello Dolly! Until Oct 3. 2 Pianos
4 Hands: Oct 13 - 31. $26 -$43. The Comic Strippers: A Male Stripper Parody and Improv Comedy
Show, Oct 25, 7:30pm. $45.39/Gen, 19+. 519672-8800.
HARMONY MANOR (55 MacKay Ave) – The London Men of Accord: Ready, set, sing for men of
all ages! Learn to sing for free every Monday
evening, 7:30pm-9pm. More info or register at
menofaccord.com/ 519-667-1418.
HILLSIDE CHURCH (250 Commissioners Rd E) Find your voice! If you love to sing, check out the
Shades of Harmony (ladies a cappella chorus)
practice Monday evenings 7pm-10pm. Experience and ability to read music an asset but not
required. Come and see if we are a good fit for
you. Call Mary at 519-686-6618 or Donna at 519290-0948 for more information.
HURON COUNTY PLAYHOUSE (RR 1, 70689 B Line,
Grand Bend) - London Pro Musica: Glory, Hallelujah! Sept 26, 7:30pm. $25/Gen. 519-238-6000.
HUTTON HOUSE DAY BREAK (140 Ann St) - Friars
Green Concert featuring Blackie O’Connell & Cyril
O’Donoghue from Ireland, Sept 29, 8pm. $20/
Gen. 519-702-5918.
LONDON MUSIC CLUB (470 Colborne St) - Shut The
Front Door Improv: Pumpkin Spiced Improv, Oct
9, 8pm. $15/Gen. 16+ 519-640-6996.
MCMANUS STUDIO THEATRE (471 Richmond St,
inside The Grand Theatre) - By the Book Theatre:
Of Mice & Men, Nov 24 - Dec 5. $20/Gen. 519672-8800.
METROPOLITAN UNITED CHURCH (468 Wellington
St) - #WePlayOn Musicians of the former Orchestra London: Beethoven 9 with Bramwell Tovey,
Oct 17, 7:30pm. $40/Gen; $15/St. online or at
door.
MUSEUM LONDON (421 Ridout St N) - Culture
Days Concert: An a cappella performance by the
London Chorus Sweet Adelines’ Thames Valley
Show Chorus, Sept 26, 1pm-2pm. Free. 519-6610333.
THE MUZE (1-242 Dundas St) - Grand Opening
Dance Party: Sept 26, 11am-3pm. $10/Gen. 519317-3337.
PALACE THEATRE (710 Dundas St) - London Community Players: Middletown, until Sept 26. Steel
Magnolias: October 8 - 18. $23/Adult; $20/Sr&St;
$12/Youth. 519-432-1029.
PAUL DAVENPORT THEATRE (Talbot College, Western University) - Parsons & Poole Legacy Concert
with piano duo, Anagnoson & Kinton. Oct 2, 8pm.
$40/Gen; $15/St&Sr. Wind Ensemble Concert: The
Space-Time Continuum, Oct 23, 8pm. Free. Don
Wright Faculty of Music’s Brass Day 2015, Oct 24,
10am-6pm. $25/Gen. Western University Symphony Orchestra: Oct 28, 12:30pm & 8pm. Free.
519-661-3767. SPRIET FAMILY THEATRE (Covent Garden Marlet,
130 King St) - Original Kids Double Bill: The War
on Tatem and The See-Saw Tree, Oct 23, 7pm; Oct
24, 2pm & 7pm; and Oct 25, 2pm. $16/Adults;
$11/Kids, alumni. 519-679-8989.
ST. JAMES WESTMINSTER CHURCH (115 Askin
St) - Brassroots: Brass Encores featuring Aaron
Hodgson, Oct 25, 2:30pm. $25/Gen; $20/Sr; $5/
St (with ID). [email protected]/OnstageDirect.
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (472 Richmond St) – Noon
Hour Organ Recital Series: Every Tuesday at 12pm
- Sept 29: Angus Sinclair. Oct 6: David Troiano. Oct
13: John Vandertuin. All free. St Paul’s Cathedral
Choir: Choral Evensong, third Sunday of every
month at 4pm. Free. 519-432-3475 x 225.
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH (746 Colborne St) Duelling Piano & Organ II, with Nancy Jackman,
piano, & Ross McDonald, organ. Oct 2, 7:30pm.
$20/Gen. 519-432-4832.
VON KUSTER HALL (Music building, Western
University) - Friday concert series (Fridays at
12:30pm) - Oct 2: Scott St. John & John Hess.
Oct 16: Annette-Barbara Vogel & Durval Cesetti.
Oct 2: David Sadlier & Lelia Molthrop Sadlier. All
free. Early Music Studio Concert: Oct 19, 8pm.
Free. Fall Student Composers Concert: Oct 26,
8pm. Free. Schumann Piano Quintet Project: Oct
27, 8pm. Free. 519-661-3767. WOLF PERFORMANCE HALL (251 Dundas St) - Moi
Mario: Spectacle Mario Jean comedy, Oct 16,
8pm. $25/Gen. 519-673-1977. Jews on Broadway
featuring David Wall, Yvette Tollar, and Marilyn
Lerner. Oct 17, 7:30pm. $30/Adv; $36/Door; $25/
St. 519-858-4400. The Peaceable Kingdom: The
Journey Home Film Screening, Oct 22, 6:30pm.
Free. 519-661-4600. Serenata Music Series: The
Canadian Guitar Quartet, Oct 31, 8pm. $30/Gen;
$15/St. 519-672-8800.
LITERARY
CENTRAL LIBRARY (251 Dundas St) - TVOKids’ The
Reading Rangers Book Club Tour: Oct 17, 10am12pm. Free. 519-661-4600.
CHAPTERS SOUTH (1037 Wellington Rd S) - Book
reading & signing: Renee Francis, author of Visit
from the Good Night Fairy, Sept 26, 11am-1pm.
519-685-1008.
LANDON LIBRARY (167 Wortley Rd) - Poetry London October Reading featuring poets Ricardo
Sternberg and George Murray, Oct 14, 7:30pm.
There will be a pre-reading workshop at 6:30pm
for those interested. Free. 519-439-6240.
LONDON MUSIC CLUB (470 Colborne St) - Baseline
Press Fall Poetry Book Launch, Oct 23, 6:30pm.
Free. 519-640-6996.
MUSEUM LONDON (421 Ridout St N) - Author
reading and interview: Russell Smith presents
his 2015 Scotiabank Giller Prize-longlisted collection, Confidence. Nov 7, time tbd. Free. 519661-0333.
WESTERN FAIR DISTRICT (West Annex, 900 King
St) - Giant Book Sale: bargains on books, magaCE L E B R AT IN G 26 Y E A R S!
Email: [email protected]. Please Include: Venue Name, Address, Event Title, Date, Time, Brief
Description, Admission Fee and Phone Number. Deadline for October 22, 2015 issue~October 16, 2015 ~
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zines, audio books, CDs, DVDs and more starting
at $0.25. Oct 16 - 18, 9am. Free admission.
WESTERN UNIVERSITY DEPT. ENGLISH AND WRITING STUDIES (University campus AHB 2G02)
– Writer-in-Residence Tanis Rideout will hold
weekly office hours to offer feedback to, and
consultation with, creative writers from the university and the London community. Tuesdays and
Wednesdays, 10am-2pm. Free. To schedule an
appointment, please contact Vivian Foglton/ [email protected]. 519-661-3403.
MUSEUMS
BACKUS-PAGE HOUSE MUSEUM (29424 Lakeview Line, Wallacetown) - Explore the life of an
1850s family in the Talbot Settlement within a
Georgian-style brick house. Regular admission:
$5/Adults; $2/Students, children. 519-762-3072.
BANTING HOUSE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF
CANADA (442 Adelaide St N) – Explore the Birthplace of Insulin and learn about the discovery
that saved millions of lives. Regular admission:
$5/Gen; $4/St&Sr; $12/Family. 519-673-1752. CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME (267 Dundas
St, Suite 202) – The only national organization
dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of
Canada’s medical heroes. Admission by donation.
519-488-2003.
ELDON HOUSE (481 Ridout St N) – London’s oldest residence is a provincial historic site preserved
from the 1830s. Exhibition (2nd Floor) - Teddy:
Boyhood, until Nov. Events - Doors Open, Sept 26
& 27, 10am-4pm. Free. Arts and Crafts Show and
Sale: Sept 26 & 27, 10am-4pm. Demonstration:
Cookery of the Great War, Sept 4, 1pm-3pm. $15/
Person, call to register. Regular admission: by donation. 519-661-5169.
FANSHAWE PIONEER VILLAGE (1424 Clarke Rd,
use Fanshawe Conservation Area entrance) – A
reconstruction of rural communities in the former townships of Westminster, London, North
Dorchester, Delaware, West Nissouri and Lobo in
Middlesex County from 1820 to 1920. Exhibition The Rotary Club of London: Celebrating 100 Years
of Service, until Dec 11. Events - Doors Open &
Culture Days: Sept 26 & 27. Free admission. Fanshawe 1812: The Invasion of Upper Canada, Oct
3 & 4. Thanksgiving at the Village: Oct 12. New
exhibit in the Historic Village- Dr. Jones’ House: the Practice of a Rural Doctor. Ongoing. Haunted
Village Hayrides: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll &
Mr. Hyde: Oct 16 - 18, Oct 22 - 25, Oct 29 - 30.
Performances take place at 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm
on Thursday and Sunday nights, and 7pm, 8pm,
9pm, and 10pm on Friday and Saturday nights.
$11/Gen. Regular admission: $7/Person, kids 3
and under free. 519-457-1296.
1st HUSSARS MUSEUM (1 Dundas St) - Displaying
the history of London’s oldest regiment. See artifacts from 1st Hussars participation in 20th century conflicts, including D-Day Invasion during
WWII. Open Saturdays and holidays, 1pm-4pm.
Free. 519-455-4533.
LONDON REGIONAL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM (21
Wharncliffe Rd S) – A playful learning environment that engages children through hands-on
exhibits and interactive experiences. Regular
admission: $7/Gen; $2/1 – 2 years old; members
and kids under 2 admitted free. Free admission
Friday evenings from 5-8pm. 519-434-5726. MUSEUM OF ONTARIO ARCHAEOLOGY (1600 Attawandaron Rd) – Devoted to the study, display,
and interpretation of the human occupation of
Southwestern Ontario over the past 11,000 years.
Exhibition - Santee Smith: No Word For Art. Regular admission: $5/Gen; $4/St&Sr; $3/5-12yrs;
$12/Family. 519-473-1360. SECRETS OF RADAR MUSEUM (930 Western Counties Rd) – Preserves the history, stories and experiences of the men and women who helped
develop military radar in Canada and abroad.
Regular hours: Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm. Admission
by donation. 519-691-5922. THE ROYAL CANADIAN REGIMENT MUSEUM AT
WOLSELEY BARRACKS (701 Oxford St E) – Celebrates the achievements of Canada’s oldest
regular infantry. Doors Open: Sept 26 & 27,
10am-5pm. Free. Regular hours: Open Tue, Wed,
Fri 10am-4pm; Thu 10am-8pm; Sun & Sat 12pm4pm. Regular admission: Free for general public,
please call for group visits. Financial donations
much appreciated. 519-660-5275/5524 or 519660-5102.
MISCELLANEOUS
ACFO DE LONDON-SARNIA (495 Richmond St,
Suite 200) – English Conversation Group, Saturdays once a month, 10am-11:30am. Open to
people interested in learning & improving their
English speaking, all levels. Volunteers are also
needed to help newcomers to integrate in the
community. 519-850-2236 x 223.
CENTRAL LIBRARY (251 Dundas St) - Ontario
Premiere of film by London director Juan Andrés
Bello & producer Constanza Burucúa, Sept 29,
7pm. Free. 519-661-4600.
DOORS OPEN LONDON (Various locations) - London’s largest collective celebration of culture. This
event features over 100 arts and heritage activities across 40 sites throughout London. Sept 26
& 27. Free.
FOREST CITY SURPLUS (1712 Dundas St) - 2015
Halloween Costume Contest: Come to the store
in your favourite Halloween costume for your
chance at $400 in prizes, Oct 1 - 31. Free. 519451-0246.
GROSVENOR LODGE (1017 Western Rd) - Grosvenor Arts & Crafts Fair: Sept 26, 10am-4pm. Free
admission. 519-645-2845.
LUCAN COMMUNITY MEMORIAL CENTRE (263
Main St, Lucan) - The Lucan Christmas Craft
Show: Nov 6, 4pm-8pm; Nov 7, 10am-4pm; Nov
8, 11am-4pm. $2/Admission; 12 and under free.
519-227-4442.
SCOTIABANK NUIT BLANCHE (Toronto, downtown)
- Toronto’s all-night contemporary art thing: Interactive art at various locations in and around
downtown Toronto, Oct 3, 6:55pm, until sunrise.
Admission is free.
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (472 Richmond St) – Knitting for Peace meet weekly on Saturday mornings
from 10am-Noon. Knitters of all abilities, including those who want to learn, are welcome. Free.
519-951-8385.
WESTERN UNIVERSITY (Talbot College, room 201)
- La Tertulia: Spanish conversation group open to
adults. Every Wednesday, 4:30pm-9:30pm. Free.
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