Off The Wall Reviews
Fur Trade – Don’t Get Heavy
Fur Trade’s Steve Bays (lead singer for Hot Hot Heat) and Parker Bossley (The Gay Nineties) describe their style as an experimental form of “yacht rock” (i.e. the late-‘70s style of Steely Dan, Hall and Oats and Toto). While some argue that computerized music requires less traditional musical talent, Bays maintains the album is the product of a [...]
My Mother’s Brisket & Other Love Songs – Rick Moranis
Although Rick Moranis was nominated for a Grammy for Best Comedy Album in 1983 and 2005, I am not sure who is left in the world to enjoy his new album. The album is a blend of klezmer, rumba, folk, and jazz, covering themes of family, love, food, and religions traditions. When I listen [...]
Furiosity – Monster Truck
Furiosity is Monster Truck’s debut full-length album. The Hamilton-based hard-rock band was formed in 2009 by Jon Harvey (bass, lead vocals), Jeremy Widerman (guitar, vocals), Brandon Bliss (organ, vocals), and Steve Kiely (drums, vocals), and has been tearing up the stage with Slash and Alice in Chains. “The Lion” is a great track with complex [...]
Music
The Nailheads at Black Pirates Pub
Photos by Alex Grattan Montreal old school punk rock n’ roll trio, The Nailheads made a stop at Black Pirates Pub on Thursday, November 28 as part of their 2013 Canadian tour to promote their latest release, Finish Em’ Off With A Bat. The Nailheads performed an all-ages show with local acts This Bad Boy [...]
Lakehead Vocal Ensemble Partnering with TBSO for Saint Nicolas Performance
Story and Photo by Brandon Walker Lakehead Music students (back row from left) Nicole Chandler, Michael Kennedy and Jared Wallace practice with Professor Dean Jobin-Bevans Just in time for the holiday season, more than 120 musicians will perform Benjamin Britten’s Saint Nicolas to mark 100 years since the famous composer’s birth. This spectacular music will [...]
Rick’s Picks of the Week: November 19-24
Local music guru Richard Gale gives us his top picks for local music events this week: November 19 November 20 DIEMONDS + SPEED CONTROL w/ RAILGUN & ALTAMADUM Black Pirates Pub / 10:00pm / $8.00 / 19+ November 21 Ronnie Dunn Community Auditorium / 8:00pm / $75.00 / AA Mood Indigo The Foundry / 10:00pm [...]
Food
A Commitment to Local Food Sustainability
Story by Michelle McChristie Photos by Shannon Costigan, EcoSuperior “Food is a necessity of life. Food is connected not only to personal health, but the environment, the economy and a sense of community”.- Recommendations for Developing a District of Thunder Bay Regional Food Strategy (2012) On September 19, the City of Thunder Bay and partners [...]
Spanish Bights
Story and photos by Marlene Wandel Spain via Kansas is not the usual Sunday night trajectory. Likewise, Spanish Bights, Bight Restaurant + Bar’s most recent wine tasting and pairing, was not the usual Sunday night fare. Host and sommelier Jeannie DuBois led the crowd through a five-course tasting menu that included samples from Spanish wineries [...]
Art
Neechee Studio: a fresh new program of free art workshops for aboriginal youth
Introducing NEECHEE STUDIO—a fresh new program for aboriginal youth that involves free workshops, led by Aboriginal and emerging artists. Over the next six months, Neechee Studio will produce seven varied art workshops that will culminate in an online exhibition, a live exhibition and a publication. Aboriginal youth from all communities (ages 14-30) are welcome to [...]
Definitely Superior Art Gallery: LU Faculty of Visual Arts Exhibition
From left to right: Caitlyn McMillan, Kasia Piech, and Sarah Link. Join Definitely Superior Art Gallery for the Gala Opening Reception of the Lakehead University Faculty of Visual Arts Exhibition on Friday November 8, from 7 – 10pm. The event will feature art, music, fabulous refreshments and an artists’ talk. The exhibition provides students, artists [...]
The Thunder Bay Art Gallery’s 13th Annual Christmas House Tour
On November 9 & 10, the Thunder Bay Art Gallery will present its 13th annual Christmas House Tour. This event is one of the gallery’s major fundraisers; proceeds support the gallery’s exhibitions and education programs, including those for schools, children and adults that run throughout the year. Approximately $130,000 dollars has been raised over the [...]
Lifestyle
Donate a gently used dress to “Who Gives a Frock?”
The organizers of Who Gives a Frock, a fundraiser for the Children’s Centre Foundation, are asking that women go through their closets and donate the dresses they no longer wear. Clean, gently used dresses are being collected at The Loop anytime between 11 am and 6 pm this Saturday, November 23. The Loop is located [...]
Waterfront Skating Rink at Prince Arthur’s Landing Now Open
The skating rink at Prince Arthur’s Landing officially opens today. With the opening of the rink, the City is encouraging residents to come down to the waterfront and enjoy the many activities and facilities available to the public. “With the skating rink open and the recent mild temperatures, Prince Arthur’s Landing is still bustling as [...]
Movember Thunder Bay is Launched with Shave Day
The month previously known as November has officially been changed today with Mayor Hobbs launching Movember. Today, our Mayor and esteemed guests had their precious lip blankets shaved down to then effectively become walking, talking billboards for the 30 days of November. Through their actions and words, they raise awareness by prompting private and public conversation [...]
Culture
Cultural Immersion: CBC’s Embedded Project
Our friends at CBC Thunder Bay are planning a cross-cultural project this fall and we need your help. They are looking for people who are willing to immerse themselves in an experience from another culture, such as Aboriginal people who would like to be mayor, a police officer, a mining company executive or a mainstream [...]
Thunder Bay to Ukraine!
Story and Photos by Kathleen Michalchuk Members of Chaban Ukrainian Dance Group fit their headpieces and assemble the Pryvitannia bread and salt one last time before departing for a performing tour of Ukraine. Pictured are Jodie Hovey, Steve Hakala, Caitlin McQuarrie, Charlotte Chaulk, Dan Nahachewsky, Maddie Chorkawy, Chelsea Davidow, Sara Cooper, and Collin Harding. This [...]
2013 Folklore Festival Sets Attendance Record
The 40th Anniversary Folklore Festival 2013 threw all attendance records out the window with over 16,000 people out for the 3-day event. Friday, May 3, Folklore Festival in partnership with CAHEP Thunder Bay ran a special Folklore program for school children at the Fort William Gardens, a first for the Festival. Saturday and Sunday drew more [...]
Other Recent Posts
Magnus Theatre Presents Great Expectations
By Kyle Poluyko Beginning November 29, Magnus Theatre presents a journey back into the expressive, timeless, and quintessential Dickensian atmosphere with Richard Ouzounian’s adaptation of Great Expectations. The production follows the story of Pip, an orphan sure of the gentleman he can become, as he endeavours to break free of his lowly societal bonds. Though ostensibly [...]
Celebrate Movember at Friday’s Mo’Party
Movember, the month previously known as November has encouraged men across this fine city to grow a moustache to start the conversation about the importance of men’s health. This may also include fundraising, with the Movember Thunder Bay Network raising more than $4500 in online donations so far. Tomorrow, the culminating celebration for what we [...]
Cambrian Players’ Jenny Brings Joy
Story by Greg Holden Photo by Clara Ivec Jenny’s House of Joy is a humorous play by Norm Foster about loyalty and friendship. Straight-talking Jenny runs a small whorehouse in 1870s Texas, with the help of her working girls Anita and Frances. Anita wants more out of life while Frances is just content with more [...]
