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There are people who claim to be art aficionados and people who aren’t interested in art at all. The truth of the matter is that art is everywhere and avail-able to everyone regardless of whether they notice the art and enjoy its beauty on a daily basis. Like people it comes in differ-ent shapes, sizes and forms and you can find it in almost every place. Your house with its win-dows, doors, tile and paint is a work of art. The furniture inside is also created by a creative mind. Your garden and the flowers you choose to grow and where to plant them is art. From the jewellery you wear to the clothes you pick, it is all art. And the list goes on. In honour of art and all that it represents, the Kamloops Arts Council is celebrating Arts and Culture Week along with all the other arts councils in British Columbia. Each year, over 20,000 artists, young people, educators and community members host and participate in performances, art walks, exhibitions, work-shops, and public art projects. As they do each spring the Kamloops Arts Council is launch-ing the Downtown Artwalk and is inviting everyone to come down and see what art is being created by our many talented local art-ists.“ Arts and Culture week is this
April 10 through 16,” tells Jacquie Brand, manager of the Kamloops Arts Council. “We will be starting Artwalk on Saturday, April 16.” The Downtown Artwalk will run for six consecutive weeks and show off more that 45 different
artists’ creations in different store-fronts and windows throughout the downtown core. Every year the Arts Council creates a walking map that you can pick up at any of the Artwalk locations that will take you around the downtown core on
an interesting stroll that beats reg-ular window-shopping any day. Returning this year after a brief hiatus is the Can-Go Grannies Chair Affair. The Chair Affair will consist of 22 different styles of chairs painted by 22 talented local artists. They will be on display throughout the Artwalk route and if there is one or several that you must have, the Can-Go Grannies will be auctioning them off after Artwalk on May 28. All monies raised go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, which supports com-munity-based organizations that are turning the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa. They support women who are ill and struggling to sur-vive; assist orphans and other AIDS-affected children; reach heroic grandmothers caring for their orphan grandchildren; and sustain associations of people liv-ing with HIV and AIDS. Since 2003, they have funded over 300 projects in 15 countries. Also this year is the return of Body Beautiful: Art Redefined show on April 21, which is the official kick off of Artwalk. “The Body Beautiful: Art Redefined is a unique exhibition which, over the course of just one evening, showcases the tattoos and body art of live models,” furthers Jacquie.
Downtown alive with art year round
Aleta Tiefensee is one of the local artists who has decorated her creation for this year’s Can-Go Grannies Chair Affair fundraiser. The chairs are on display in the City Centre during Artwalk.
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On March 31, iCompass Technologies celebrated their office move and expansion with a grand opening reception at their new digs at 300 – 150 Victoria Street. Guests were able to take a tour of their brand new LEED Certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) office, meet the staff, and stay for beverages, appetizers and chocolate! Pictured here are iCompass staff members (L-R) Francyne Coates, Nicky Plato, Alex Richards, Steven Orteza, and Barry Byrne.
The Kamloops Chapter of the Council of Canadians and would like to invite you to attend their federal election local All-Candidates’ Forum on April 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour St.
The format will be as follows: each candidate will be given five minutes to outline his/her party’s position in general; questions will be taken from the floor with each candidate responding to it in a maximum of three minutes; finally, each candidate will be given five minutes to sum up what they see as their response to the questions of most general
interest of the evening.As you may know, the
Kamloops Chapter of the Council of Canadians has host-ed an all-candidates’ forum for every federal, provincial and civic election for the last ten years. We are pleased to say that they have been well attended and well represented by the majority of candidates running.
This federal election we are repeating this commitment to informing the public of rele-vant issues and the positions the respective parties have taken on these issues. The forum also gives residents an opportunity to hear and meet with their local candidates.
The Council of Canadians is a non-partisan citizens’ advo-cacy group and as such we have the interests of the country as a whole at heart rather than special interest groups’ more narrow focuses. non-partisan does not indicate neutrality on any particular issue, but we are committed to fairness in pre-sentation of the public’s ques-tions as well as equal time for each candidate to outline his/her
party’s position.For more information, con-
tact Anita Strong, Chairperson Council of Canadians, Kamloops Chapter at 250-377-0055.
Forum for federal election debate
“Text-to-donate” for hospital ICU
on April 7, day 52 of the 365 Day Mark Recchi Challenge, the Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) Foundation is announcing the new-est way to support the Intensive Care unit (ICu) Campaign. With a simple and easy text message, you can make a $10 donation to the new ICu Compassionate Hearts Campaign at RIH. Simply text the word “RIHF” to 30333 and a $10 donation will be added to your next mobile phone bill. With a $10 donation your name can be put on a puck and added to the eight foot Team Recchi jersey located on the second floor outside of the Foundation’s office at RIH. The Mark Recchi 365 Day Challenge incorporates many fund-raising events, such as the “buy a puck” fundraiser, and will help to complete the funding need-ed to build a new ICu at RIH. For almost 30 years, critically ill and injured patients have received life-saving care in the Intensive Care unit (ICu) at Royal Inland Hospital. These patients and their families are faced with an intense, emotion-ally charged, and sometimes touch-and-go experience. A modern ICu will bring upgraded technology, improved privacy, greater efficien-cies for doctors and nurses, and much-needed support and com-fort to patients, and their families and friends within the community. For more information about making a donation, visit w w w. r i h f o u n d a t i o n . c a .
So much art to enjoy “Models are staged in the gallery, with a free hanging body-sized frame in front of them, present-ing a live exhibition. The premise of the exhibition is to promote and acknowledge the body as art, in and of itself; the body is the canvas, the medium is ink.” This year, break out of the funk and stay downtown to see the
art all around you. Artwalk starts Saturday, April 16 and Body Beautiful: Art Redefined takes place April 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Instinct Adornment, 319 Victoria Street. For more information about Artwalk, Body Beautiful or Kamloops art in gen-eral contact the Kamloops Arts Council at 250-372-7323 or www.kamloopsarts.com.
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The City of Kamloops has received the Supreme Court of British Columbia judgment ren-dered in the judicial review of the universal Water Metering Request for proposal process. The review was initiated by Metercor Inc. regarding the selection of the suc-cessful proponent to supply and install residential water meters for the City of Kamloops. The Honourable Mr. Justice powers found the selection process to be fair and transparent; however, has recommended the Water Meter Committee review the pricing schedule from all proponents. The Water Meter Committee will undertake this action, consider all pricing and come to a final decision on the contracting of the project. This decision will go forward as a recommendation to City Council
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Western Canada Theatre (WTC) would like to extend their sincer-est thanks to The RBC Foundation for their $10,000 donation in sup-port of the emerging art-ists program. The cheque presentation took place before wonderful perfor-mances of Curly pig vs.
BB Wolf and Eurydice by students from WCT’s Spring Stage one Theatre School. This week of upbeat theatre classes is designed to teach chil-dren the fundamentals of theatre through impro-visation, movement and plenty of theatre games!
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Stage one Theatre School is just one of the ways that Western Canada Theatre continues their long history of supporting and encouraging emerg-ing artists. These initia-tives would not be pos-sible without the gener-ous support of The RBC Foundation.
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What do you love about Kamloops Downtown?
Nadeen AbateSignature Liquor Store
I like the original stores and the great selection of
restaurants.
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I love the big baskets of flowers and the great
shopping!
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I love the history and especially love
Victoria Street. It has a sentimental feeling of
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It’s pretty much a good community.
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Are you looking for one place that you as a voter can go to find out about the upcoming election? Go to Elections Canada’s website at www.elections.ca and get your questions answered.
Elections Canada is an independent, non-partisan agency that reports direct-ly to parliament, with a mandate to ensure that Canadians can exercise their democratic rights to vote and be
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olympIan To lEaD FUTURE SWIm STaRSJulia Wilkinson, a 2008 Canadian Olympian will lead the Future Stars swimming camp for competitors AA level and higher who are ten to 15 years of age. The program will be held at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre from April 29 to May 1 and will focus on improving stroke techniques, starts, turns, and overall performance.Wilkinson was a 2006 Pan Pacific Championship Silver Medalist and a 2010 Commonwealth Games Bronze Medalist.The camp will be limited to 30 swimmers and will include 7.5 hours in the pool and five hours of dry land training. To register please contact Future Stars Camps at 7789-229-1261 or [email protected].
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Rod and Debbie Wray were longtime Kamloops residents until they moved to Haiti eight years ago. Rod was an electrician at Royal Inland Hospital and Debbie was an ele-mentary school teacher. The Wrays are setting up the first sports camp of its kind in Haiti. on the property there is an orphanage called Camp Mahanaim that a team of firefighters and church groups from Kamloops helped build in 2010 and 2011. Kamloops Fire Fighters are orga-nizing an effort to send building equipment and kids’ sports equip-ment to the project in Haiti. Kamloops Fire Fighters have arranged to have a container at the City Yard by the end of April, which they aim to fill with donat-ed goods. Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre is willing to run a bike program, through which the inmates fix up old bikes to be sent to Haiti. Kamloops Fire Fighters are looking for a
mobile trailer, which will travel around to various Firehalls, schools and churches for pick-ups. They are also looking
for contributions from the community, through donations and help with promotional material and developing a website and
mission statement. To get involved, contact Daniel Funk of Kamloops Fire Rescue at 250-571-2966
Kamloops couple seeks donations for Haiti relief
CElEBRaTIon maRKS TREaSURER’S RETIREmEnT
At their recent meeting members of the Kamloops Foundation board of directors marked the occasion of their treasurer Mike Black’s retirement in December from his illustrious career at Simmons, Black & Emsland Insurance Services. (L-R) are Kathy Humphreys (director), Paddy Harrington (vice president), David Stratmoen (director), Ross Parkin (director), Kirsten McDougall (past president), Michael Black (treasurer), Annette Glover (director), Greg Reid (secretary) and Russ Chambers (president).
Blazers announce season award winnersThe Blazers handed out
their 2010-11 hardware prior to the start of their last home game on March 18. Congratulations to all the award winners.
In the photo on the left (L-R) are: Brendan Ranford, Blazers office administrator Tracy McDonald and Chase Schaber. Brendan and Chase were accepting the CH Day Memorial
Trophy as Co-MVps.(L-R) Ryan Hanes,
community and sponsor-ship coordinator Spike Wallace, president of the Kamloops Blazers Booster Club Howard Brown, Jordan Depape.
Ryan and Jordan were honoured with the Kamloops Blazers Booster Club award for Community Involvement.
Congratulations to all!
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Exercise is such an important part of our daily lives. It not only keeps us heart-healthy and fit but it helps keep our minds alive as well. The benefits of getting in at least three w o r k o u t s a week are undeniable but some-times that can be hard to do especially if we are not motivated or haven’t found a way to incorporate fitness into our lives seamlessly. If any of this sounds familiar then there is a gym that is just waiting for you.
Ladies only Fitness right here in the downtown core makes working out something that you look forward to not dread. As the name implies the gym is for ladies only. The gym has staff that are bright, happy and helpful and has a whole host of work-out equipment and classes to get you going and feeling your best. Bringing women together in a beautiful and fun location is their
goal second only to promoting balance, strength, and empower-ment.
They have a wide variety of classes geared for everyone from beginners to experts and in between. Whether you are look-ing to sculpt your body with Body Sculpt, a one hour toning class that involves weights, tubes, bars and the ball or get in one hour of good old fashioned aerobics, they have it all. They also have yoga classes, a class geared towards guts and butts, and they also teach the exciting class that everyone is talking about - Zumba.
“Come and join me for a touch of Latin-styled dance work-out,” says Kristy plato, Zumba instructor at Ladies only Fitness.
“Bring your two left feet or your very talented ones and come join the party!”
At Ladies only Fitness they not only recognize the importance of a healthy, balanced lifestyle; but encourage and support it through our wide variety of classes; servic-es and the sincere care they have for their members well being. “We promote a healthy lifestyle and invite you to join us in our lifelong quest to health, happiness and the power of being a woman,” continues Kristy. “Living a bal-anced, healthy lifestyle not only physically, but mentally and spiri-tually is the key to reaching your full potential and living a happy, fulfilled beautiful life.”
Stop by Ladies only Fitness today and take a tour. They will be more than happy to show you around and share with you what going to a ladies only gym is all about. Ladies only Fitness is located at 1055 Victoria Street and can be reached by phone at 250-374-1220.
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“Come and join me for a touch of Latin-styled dance workout,”
says Kristy Plato, Zumba instructor at Ladies Only Fitness.
“Bring your two left feet or your very talented ones and come join the party!”
To the editor:With water meters being a certainty, and most of our outdoor
watering going to two huge boulevard trees, I am wondering if we are expected to bear the cost. We live downtown. It is sometimes tough to park in front of our house. people love to leave their cars there because of the wonderful shade they offer.
The city has embarked on an ambitious tree planting campaign some time ago. While the new trees are still small, they won’t drink quite as much, but the same question applies. Who will pay for the water they need to stay healthy?
It is easy to see who waters their boulevard trees because trees that don’t get watered during our hot summers suffer greatly.
Christina Mader
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New office for CNIB (national Institute for the Blind) They have moved to new loca-tion at Desert Gardens at 540 Seymour St. phone number 250-374-8080 remains the same.
Old-Time Dance on April 8 from 2-4pm. north Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. For info call 250-376-4777.
Barb’s Used Book and Music Spring Sale Apr. 2-16 at Sahali Mall. For more info call Kathy Humphreys at 250-372-5000.
Community Closet - Free quality clothing for low-income women. Thurs. Apr. 7 and 21, 9:30-11:30am. Elizabeth Fry Society, 827 Seymour St. 250-374-2119 ext 204.
Mainstage Office Grand Opening on April 8 from 1-3pm at old Courthouse Cultural Centre 7 Seymour St. W. For info contact Vance Schneider at 778-471-5620.
Rotary Food Drive Apr. 9, 11am-5pm. Volunteers needed to help Kamloops Food Bank sort food donations collected in city wide food drive. Contact Kari or Kyla at 250-376-2252.
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JDRF Sun Life Amazing Race April 9 at Riverside park. Fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). For more information & registration go to www.jdrf.ca/sunlifesamazingrace. or call Shianne Carswell at 250-374-0599.
Quilt Show and Tell April 10, from 10am to 5pm. at Heather’s Fabric Shelf, 4-685 Tranquille Rd. Display your quilt for the whole day or do a personal Show and Tell at 1pm. Call, drop by or e-mail Heather’s Fabrics to register your quilt with the size and name of quilts you would like to display. For more info call 250-376-7630.
Pro-D day public skating on Monday, April 11 from 2–4pm at Interior Savings Centre
Fun Casino on April 16 at Japanese Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon Ave. proceeds to Japan Disaster Fund. For tickets call 250-376-9629.
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Milo-Bar Challenge on April 10 at St. Andrews on the Square 159 Seymour St. Finals, open tasting and reception at 4:30pm, winner announced at 5:30pm.
All-you-can-eat Pasta Dinner at Frick & Frack Restaurant on April 12. Fundraiser for CanGo Grannies with proceeds to Stephan Lewis Foundation. Tickets available by phone at 250-374-2701.
Street Outreach Health Fair on April 14 from 10am-12:30pm at new Life Mission, 181 West Victoria St. For info contact Street outreach program at 250-851-7388.
Rejean Coallier – “Travelling poetry Trilogy” book signing. April 16, 1-3pm, At Second Glance Books 448 Victoria St.
Can- Ital Ladies Spring Fashion Show and Dinner on April 20, 6:30 pm at Colombo Lodge. Tickets available at Genesis at 319 Victoria St.
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WaRnIng! This publication is not suitable, and not intended, for children and those with a weak sense of humour. If you meet these requirements, stop reading immediately and secure your parents permission. In fact stop and call your parents anyway. Thank them for bringing you into the world. Thank them for raising you. How long
has it been since you told Mom you loved her? Too long, I bet. Go ahead, call her now.
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Love them or hate them, the NDP shows a sense of humour with this cleverly designed error page. A 404 error page is used to indicate that there is a broken link on the website. Website designers often overlook and underestimate the power of this page however, designed carefully, these pages can make a random visitor stay on a website, take a look around and eventually find the information he or she was looking for in the first place. The stroke of brilliance behind this page is that it is humorous, unexpected and with a little luck may even go viral.
letter to the taxmanDear Revenue Canada (or whatever your
current name may be): Enclosed and/or attached, you will find my
2011 tax return showing that I owe $3,407.00 in taxes.
please note the attached article from the Toronto Globe and Mail; dated 12 november, wherein you will see the Canadian Department of national Defence is paying $171.50 per hammer and Fisheries and oceans Canada has paid $600 per toilet seat for its icebreakers.
As payment, I am enclosing four (4) toilet seats (valued at $2,400) and six (6) ham-mers valued at $1,029), which I secured at Canadian Tire, bringing my total remittance to $3,429.
please apply the overpayment of $22 to the ‘Help Gilles Duceppe Election Fund,’ as noted on my return.
You can do this inexpensively by sending them one (1) 1.5’ phillips Head screw (see aforementioned article from The Globe and Mail detailing how the Department of public Works pays $22.00 each for 1.5” phillips Head Screws). one philips screw is enclosed for your convenience.
It has been a pleasure to pay my tax bill this year, and I look forward to paying it again next year. God Bless Canada!
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Canada’s weirdest political partiesAs if the real political world
weren’t already weird and ridic-ulous enough, over the years a number of satirical and joke political parties have been formed in Canada. Here are a couple of the stranger political parties that may come asking for your vote.
Rhinoceros Party of Canadaprobably the most famous of
all, this party was started in 1963, and for nearly 30 years they con-sistently made headlines for their media stunts and bizarre cam-paign promises, which included a solemn vow “to keep none of our promises.” other parts of the platform included repealing the law of gravity, annexing both the united States and Antarctica, and storing all the country’s nuclear waste on the floor of the senate, because “we’ve been storing political waste there for years.” Despite their tongue-in-cheek platform, The Rhinoceros party was able to garner a sur-prising number of votes in most
elections, finishing second in one Federal election where they nominated a professional clown, and stealing hundreds of votes in another when they ran a candi-date with the exact same name as the frontrunner.
The Canadian Extreme Wrestling Party
This party was formed in newfoundland in 1999 by a group of amateur and profes-sional wrestlers. The party is known, among other things, for choosing its leader by staging an 11-man wrestling battle royale, where the last person standing was declared the winner. Despite their bizarre methods, the par-ty’s platform was surprisingly serious, and addressed environ-mental and economic issues, as well as Canada’s involvement in nATo. In 2000, the Extreme Wrestling party ran former WWF star Sailor King Moondog White for a seat in the Canadian parlia-ment, but finished last out of the five candidates in the race.
Can you make this work?A young engineer was leaving the ottawa office at 4:45 pm when
he saw the Federal Member of parliament from the engineer’s riding, standing his office, in front of a shredder with a piece of paper in his hand.
“Listen,” said this Member of parliament, “this is a very sensitive and important document, and my secretary is not here. Can you make this thing work?”
“Certainly,” said the ottawa young engineer. He turned the machine on, inserted the paper, and pressed the start button.
“Excellent, excellent!” said the Member of parliament as his paper disappeared inside the machine, “I just need one copy.”
Don’t laugh, the Guns and Dope Party was started as a joke in 2003 by cult author Robert Anton Wilson in response to the high-profile California recall election that was eventually won by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Trash your dress for charitySara Schreiner of Life unfolding
and Shannon Gillis of Beauty has Endless possibilities are both mothers of kids with special needs. Seven year-old Mikayla, who lives with juvenile diabetes, and four year-old Ryder, who has autism, have completely different needs. Sara, a photographer and Shannon, an esthetician, decided to combine skills to create an awareness event about diabetes and autism, that will raise money and encourage other mothers to reach out beyond the immediate community of their child’s specific needs and widen their own circle of support.
Every woman has a dress hang-ing in her closet that she will never wear again, like a wedding dress, a prom gown, or a dress bought for a black tie affair. Why not pull the dress out of the closet and immor-talize it through photography?
Trash the Dress is an opportu-nity to become a cover model. participants will receive dramatic hair and make-up and photog-raphy in unexpected locations. Imagine over-dressed models on top of broken railway trains or inside abandoned houses and half submerged models in the river.
Life unfolding is auctioning six opportunities to participate in this event. All of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Kamloops Autism program. The auction is open now until May 20. To learn more contact Sara at 250-682-6481, send an email to: [email protected], or visit www.lifeunfolding.ca.
northern Japanese communi-ties have been hit with a triple whammy: earthquake, tsunami and now nuclear fallout from the damaged Fukushima reactors. It will take many years and many, many dollars for Japanese com-munities to recover and rebuild. Customers and staff at Sanbiki
Japanese Restaurant had a bento box fundraising dinner recently. And now they are selling hand-made sushi cookies. Seriously! Check them out – a pack of three is $5.00, with $2.50 going to the Red Cross. Sanbiki is located at 120-5th Avenue and can be con-tacted by phone at 250-377-8857.
give chocolate maki a try?
Sanbiki Japanese Restaurant is offering yummy cookies in accurate replicas of sushi, to raise funds for Japan relief efforts.
Recchi is hockey marathon manJames Mirtle of the Globe and
Mail recently wrote an article about Kamloops hometown boy and Boston Bruins star Mark Recchi. The 22 year nHL vet-eran recently moved into fifth All-Time on the nHL games played list with 1642. He has
his sights set on passing Chris Chelios for fourth on the list. Recchi has played in all 71 games for the Bruins this season, and if he plays in the 11 remaining games, he would be only 114 games away from Gordie Howe’s games played record of 1767!
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Dynamic Presenter, Heritage House 100 Lorne St., April 9, 12:30-3:30pm. Voice and performance skills work-shop facilitated by Ben nuttal-Smith. Sponsored by Interior Author’s Group. To register call Sylvia 250-851-9830.
Kamloops Film Society presents: April 14 at 7pm: Of Gods and Men. Moving spiritual docudrama tracing final weeks of Trappist monks living in a remote Algerian mountain vil-lage.
Mambo Italiano, Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 9th Ave. until April 9. Tickets available at Kamloops Live Box office at 250-374-5483 or www.kam-loopslive.com, or at the door.
Rivers Night Club: 355 Lansdowne St. April 7 - Bass in your face and April 20 - Ghetto Funk Tour.
Kamloops Arts Council, 7 Seymour St. W. Main Gallery – St Ann’s Academy and Boogie the Bridge Emerging Artists Who We Are Exhibition to April 30.
Hampton Gallery, 167 4th Ave. presents phyllis Anderson’s flower garden paintings and Louise Lauzon’s stylized women and men at the seashore or feed-ing birds. From April 8 to 30.
Cartooning workshop presented by Laura Bittante Tuesdays Apr. 12-May 17 at Heritage House 3:30-4:30pm. Register through the City of Kamloops 250-828-3500, quot-ing course#166333.
13th Annual Kamloops Wine Festival, April 7-15 Includes opening night dinner, consumer wine tasting, restau-rant and seminar events. For complete event information, visit www.kag.bc.ca
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Lineage, Arnica Gallery, 7 W. Seymour St. Runs to Apr. 9. Ila Crawford & Marnie Blair’s print & embedded textual ele-ments on topic of ageism, social media & social roles of women.
Country dancing, Rocksalt Restaurant and Bar at the Plaza Heritage Hotel, 405 Victoria St. Saturdays starting at 7:30pm. With DJ Luis the Big Rig. Info at 250-377-8075.
Burlesque monthly show-case, April 14, Burlesque at the Blues Bunny Show at the Blue Grotto 319 Victoria St. Doors 8pm. For ages 19+. For more info and if you are interested in performing: facebook.com/kam-loopsburlesque.
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Jams / Open Mic Nights Commodore, 369 Victoria Street. Every Friday The Scattered Atoms, 7pm, free. The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. Sunday night Jam session. 8pm.- midnight. House band the Serious Dogs. Singers, guitarists, drummers or whole bands. open to everyone.Kami Inn, 354 Victoria St. Jam Session Saturday afternoons from 2-5pm. The Loft, 255 Victoria St. Wednesdays at 8:30pm. All sound gear and amps provided. The Grind, 476 Victoria St. Electric Jam night on Thursdays 8-11pm.
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onE oF ToRonTo’S BEST DUoS - Julie Michels and Kevin Barrett breathe new life into their music - a repertoire that draws broadly from pop, jazz and Latin standards, and a few little-known gems. The duo setting enables these top-flight improvisers to bring the spontaneity of a jazz session to their unique and engaging arrangements. They are in concert April 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Turner’s Music Studio at 255 Victoria Street (upstairs). Tickets are available in advance at Kamloops Live Box Office at 250-374-5483 or www.kamloopslive.com, or at the door.
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DoWnToWn ECHo April 7, 2011 n 11 horoscopes
Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com
YOur HOrOSCOpEARIES (Mar 21-April 20) You need to spend some time with individuals who have more experience than you. You’ll have to face each issue sepa-rately and in person. Get busy trying to make more money. Don’t let opposi-tion from those envious of your talents daunt your progress.TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) Frustrations and limitations could cause anxiety. Make money using your ingenuity and creative talent. You’ll be able to close any deals successfully. Social events may lead to a romantic interlude.GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Take time to talk things over. Travel for busi-ness or pleasure. If you work in conjunction with someone else you may find they’re trying to steal your thunder. It’s time to let loose. Take time to visit someone who has been I confined due to illness.CANCER (June 22-July 22) put your energy into moneymaking ventures. property purchases should be on your mind. You may need to make a few alterations to your living arrangements. offer your help to others but back off if they appear to be offended by your persistence.LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You can stabilize your personal relationship if you’re willing to communicate honestly. Take time to catch up on overdue corre-spondence. Try spending the day catching up on any responsibilities. older members of your family may try to take advantage of you.VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23) Deal with the needs of children. You can get ready to celebrate your new direction. new friendships will develop through group events. This will not be the day to start new business ventures or make drastic changes in your career.LIBRA (Sept 24-oct 23) Someone may try to damage your reputation. Ro-mance will unfold if you take trips or get together with friends. You’ll be an emotional basket case this week. Don’t take any comments too seriously. You’ll have a great deal of insight with others.SCORPIO (oct 24-nov 22) Keep important information to yourself. Don’t hesitate to sign up for creative courses or physical fitness programs. You may want to look into warm vacation spots. If you take on too much, you will find your self in martyrdom.SAGITTARIUS (nov 23-Dec 21) Your lack of interest in your partner is a problem. Your loved ones could set you off. Your intellectual charm will win hearts and bring opportunities that you least expect. Don’t confide in anyone for the time being.CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20) Leave things as they are for the moment; focus on reaching your highest work potential. Don’t make those you live with feel unloved or unworthy. Shopping could cost more than you bar-gained for. AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) You have more energy than the rest of the people you live with. They’ll not have the patience to wait for you to com-plete things that they’ve asked you to do. Depression may result if you don’t get to do things your own way. Minor accidents are likely if you take risks.PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) Communication must be open, precise, and hon-est. Drastic changes regarding your personal attitude are evident. You’ll en-counter those who can help you further your goals if you attend functions that attract prominent people. You must follow your desires and dreams.
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