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Restless White Fields

Not your average poetry book!

By Wes Funk from Saskatoon, on Fri, 2013-05-03 10:56
Poetry Fields Suicide Healing Recovery
I adore poetry! I love listening to it being read. I love watching it being read! I love the feel of a poetry book in my hand - there is an energy to it - like it can magically take you on a spiritual journey with its crisp stanzas and vivid imagery. This was definitely the case when I recently read Barbara Langhorst's book Restless White Fields. I was fortunate to actually attend the Saskatoon launch of this book last spring after Langhorst and I connected over... [Keep Reading]

Kinsmen Young Company Gears Up to Present The Laramie Project

An Interview With Director Will Brooks About The Kinsmen Young Company and the Future of Theatre

By Stephen Rutherford from Saskatoon, on Fri, 2013-05-03 08:21
Persephone Theatre
Some of the most skilled, passionate teenage actors in Saskatoon vie for a spot in the Persephone School of Theatre’s pre-professional theatre training program each year. Since January, the Kinsmen Young Company’s nine aspiring actors (and this year’s Stage Manager/Assistant Director) have been busy honing their skills in preparation for one of the company’s most ambitious productions so far. From May 16-18 they’ll be performing The Laramie Project, written by... [Keep Reading]

Honey Bun, Bee Mine

#treats and #eats in #yxe

By Maygen Kardash from Saskatoon, on Thu, 2013-05-02 08:48
Local, bakery, Honey Bun, 2nd ave, saskatoon, espresso
Now that it's nice enough to don a spring jacket and go for a walk in downtown Saskatoon, I did just that the other day with my husband, my brother S.J., and his girlfriend. Of course, having just lived a rather sedentary winter means I need refreshment after only minutes of said walking so when S.J. suggested we all go to Honey Bun, I was only too happy to stop in and check out the new cafe in town. He introduced me to owner Joscelyn Armstrong and after I'd tried one of her delicious... [Keep Reading]

Third Verse #054

Playlist for April 24th 2013

By Chris Jarvis from Saskatoon, on Fri, 2013-05-03 08:20
third verse, Rap, hip hop, chance the rapper, qwel and maker, harry fraud, Scion, Riff Raff, Earl Sweatshirt, RA the Rugged Man, MF Doom, Clams Casino
We got the raps, we got the raps!  Not much going on in the rap realm of Saskatoon these days, which leads you to believe that there are some people quietly working on projects for the summer.  Keep your ears open, you'll likely start hearing some new things soon!  Few new jams surfaced lately, but with no mention of new full length projects on the horizon.  Nevertheless, it was a slew of great singles and new videos!     Long time Outdoorsman collaborator and... [Keep Reading]

Vinyl Tap Stories

Life Lessons from a Legend!

By Wes Funk from Saskatoon, on Mon, 2013-04-29 11:11
Bachman Vinyl BTO Guess Who Rock Memoir
I just finished reading Randy Bachman's best-selling memoir Vinyl Tap Stories and I have to say it's truly a magical tour down rock 'n' roll memory lane. The book's first chapters contain animated stories of the legendary musician's coming of age in Winnipeg and I could so relate. The antics of Bachman as an angst-filled teen are priceless - there are several laugh-out-loud sequences of Randy's first gigs - the kind of stuff rock-... [Keep Reading]

=WAR PAINT=

#interview

By Maygen Kardash from Saskatoon, on Fri, 2013-04-26 02:29
War Paint, local design, she modeling, revamp, upcycling, Stevie Crowne, #studs #spikes #fashion
I first learned about Stevie Crowne's =War Paint= when I wrote about Alchemy's ReVamp show. I got excited about =War Paint= because I loved the concept of using existing pieces and reworking the feel of each entirely with strong, edgy embellishments and I also dug the line's cheeky, in-the-moment vibe. Since the ReVamp show, Stevie has spent some time in Vancouver making his ECO Fashion Week debut and shooting for his new Look Book and if that's not enough excitement, Stevie is... [Keep Reading]

Third Verse #053

Playlist for April 17th 2013

By Chris Jarvis from Saskatoon, on Fri, 2013-04-26 02:27
third verse, Rap, hip hop, birdapres, rob crooks, argyle, marathon of dope, Red Dragon, moka only, def3, ab soul, Mac Miller, open mike eagle, astronautilus, black milk
Its THIRDVERSE.  Your favorite spot for the best rap music, every week!  If you're not tuning in every Wednesday night, you're not hearing, A) the best in local and Canadian rap, B) The witty and hilarious banter from Rewind and Chapter Thrive C) News regaling the latest rap shows and events coming up in Saskatoon, and tours across the country, and/or D) ALL OF THE ABOVE. I think you know the correct answer.   Winnipeg vets, Rob Crooks and Birdapres just teamed up to put... [Keep Reading]

Inspiration for Spring Summer 13

It's about time mother nature took on a change. We've been patiently waiting.

By Swank Shoe Lounge from , on Fri, 2013-04-26 02:29
In light of the weather finally letting up i've decided it's time for the seasonal footwear flip. We all have numeruous styles of shoes that we seemingly can't figure out how to pair with our wardrobes. I find looking at pictures,reading magazines,books and fashion blogs really does help to get my creative side inspired on how to change what I may wear for the seasonal transition. I might decide to wear something that could be easily worn as you'd expect and do the exact... [Keep Reading]

Tender, sweet squid

By Christie Peters from Saskatoon, on Thu, 2013-04-25 07:01
Food, the hollows, yxe
There are so many reasons to love squid – it is a delicious, versatile and high protein white meat, low in calories and fat and full of nutrients. The texture of squid is firm but tender and slightly chewy, and it can be prepared in numerous ways. Squid or calamari (the Italian word for squid) when fried and served with a fresh cucumber yogurt tatziki is a true classic and it’s most popular form. Sushiro in Saskatoon serves an incredible tempura chili squid dish that is one of our... [Keep Reading]

National Youth Arts Week 2013

Creativity to wreak beautiful havoc in the streets of Saskatoon once again!

By Thilina Bandara from Saskatoon, on Tue, 2013-04-23 20:46
national youth arts week, saskatoon
  The Arts Network for Children and Youth, a non-profit organization dedicated to proliferation of youth arts programming across Canada, is once again mobilizing creative folk for National Youth Arts Week (May 1st – 7th). The enthusiasm was palpable at last year’s events and by the looks of the event listing, NYAW promises more of the same this time around. Check out their scheduele HERE, and get updated through their Facebook page HERE. Inspire, get inspired, create and... [Keep Reading]

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