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EDITOR’S NOTE

Crab Fest adopts Victoria flare t might take a scuttle across the water, but one of the region’s most anticipated seafood festivals is crawling near to town this weekend and, this year, will showcase some of Victoria’s finest chefs.

Twelve of the northwest’s DANIELLE top chefs will indulge seaPOPE foodies and fun-seekers news@ alike, as each demonstrates mondaymag.com a personal best during the 11th-annual Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival, taking place Oct. 13 and 14 in Port Angeles.

While the event is just a ferry jaunt away, organizers have had to work hard to amplify this year’s showcase, with an extra emphasis on what their seaside neighbour has to offer. On Oct. 13, Victoria chef and Island cooking instructor Les Chan will put on a display teaching onlookers how to create “B.C. Dim Sum with Crab.” Then, on Oct. 14, award-winning chef Garrett Schack of Vista 18 will present “Savory Dungeness Crab and Summer Squash Donuts with Spicy Bacon Aioli” to the hungry crowd.

“Canada is an important part of the success of this festival, and we know from walk-on statistics on the ferry that nearly 1,000 Victorians come over every year,” says festival producing director Scott Nagel.

“So, we think it only makes sense to showcase and support Victoria, too, and really show each other what is going on right across the water.”

While the past few years have seen between 12,000 and 15,000 attendees, Nagel says the price of crab has risen exponentially, and does pose a threat to the festival’s longevity — especially as the event demands 12,000 pounds of the shellfish.

“In recessions, festivals historically do very well because they are usually free, and people can bring the whole family to have a good time,” says Nagel. “That’s no exception for us, but because we are getting all of our crab fresh, right at the start of crabbing season, it is very expensive, and people are spending less money.”

Though not every visitor will take on the challenges of navigating U.S. customs, riding the ferry and finding overnight lodging just to hang out with a bunch of crabs, Nagel encourages Islanders to take the opportunity for a day trip, with even the Coho ferry schedules increasing this year to accommodate Victorians. Of course, there will be non-seafood fare for kids and family members who prefer the land.

This year’s event also offers the second-annual “Crab Revival” Sunday morn from 9-10:30am, with gospel singing accompanying an à la carte crab brunch.

“This is really a way to celebrate the bounty of our region and the Olympic Peninsula, and build on that sense of seaside community,” says Nagel. “You pretty much can have an incredible time, then take the ferry ride home.”

For more information, visit crabfestival.org, or phone 1-360-452-6300. Admission is free.

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READY FOR THE BIG ONE, YET? No surprise to hear Victoria has a one-in-three probability of a seriously damaging earthquake in the next 50 years. But before you turn off to the idea that this is just another fear-mongering message about something we can’t control, the Victoria Emergency Management Agency is coming forth again this year with its free “Emergency Preparedness Workshops,” in the hopes people will take a proactive stance.

“There are many different types of emergencies that can force you to leave your home immediately, whether that’s an earthquake, fire or other event,” says Rob Johns, emergency coordinator for VEMA. “Our goal is to encourage people to be prepared for that variety of events, whether they live in a house, apartment or basement suite.”

While VEMA takes a firm stance that it’s not a matter of if, but when, Johns says a surprising number of people have not done anything to learn how to protect themselves, their families, their pets or property. Over 1,200 attended the 90-minute workshops in 2011, after the earthquake in Japan, but so far this year only 500 Victorians have participated. The next workshop will be held Mon., Oct. 15, 7-9pm at James Bay New Horizons (234 Menzies). More at PrepareVictoria.ca.

“What we see here is that many people don’t have any frame of reference. They may not have experienced any major disaster to compare it to,” says Johns. “But what we’ve learned from research into some of the worst disasters, is that if or when those people took even some preparation ahead of time, the results were lifesaving.”

Johns, who has been in an emergency management role in the city for 12 years now, says, rather than a scare tactic, emergency preparedness is just “one of the things we need to do in life.”

“This is just like putting on your seat belt. It’s something you can do that will make you more comfortable, safer and help you move forward, faster.” M

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An unusual spike in the mortality rate of our homeless citizens this summer has seen a threefold increase, making social service agencies look at the approaching winter with alarm.

Last week, 43-year-old Thomas Theodore Fisher became the latest victim after a portable heater in his makeshift camp caught fire. Fisher is one of about 30 GRANT people from the street community to die since June.

McKENZIE Don Evans, Our Place executive director, says the “unusually high” spike in deaths comes from a variety of editor@ causes, such as infections, pneumonia, heart attacks and mondaymag.com drug-related problems. The death toll also includes one suicide and a killing.

“There are generally more deaths in the winter, so I hope this isn’t a sign of things to come,” Evans told me in a recent telephone chat.

Our homeless community consists of a variety of individuals, some of whom are down on their luck and are actively looking for a helping hand to reach the first rung on the long climb back to stability, while others have deliberately turned their backs on society because of mental-health issues, addiction or the devastating fallout from abuse.

But while larger cities, like Toronto or Vancouver, tend to receive the lion’s share of government funding, Victoria’s homeless population has maxed out its current resources.

The only quick-fix available is for sanctuaries, such as Our Place, to expand their hours to include weekends and evenings. But at an extra cost of over half-a-million dollars per year, funding seems a challenge. On top of that, Victoria also needs another year-round night shelter for the hardest-to-house.

And, unfortunately, no sooner would it be built, than we’d likely need another as our homeless population continues to grow.

Victoria’s citizens have big hearts and generous spirits — this is a city where volunteers step up to run sock drives every winter because so many of our homeless citizens lose their feet to rot, simply because their feet are never dry — but that is not enough.

We need new ideas, specially trained workers and a Canada-wide system that helps people before they reach this crisis level. That means higher minimum income levels, more affordable housing and free and easy access to medical and psychological professionals.

Quick fixes and more funding are needed in Victoria now, but they aren’t the long-term solution. We need a national government with vision that looks at Canada’s citizens as a whole rather than divided into have and have-not provinces, and distributes its national resources toward a sustainable solution rather than stop-gap measures. M

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CONTENTS VOL. 38, NO. 41 Oct. 11 - 17, 2012

NEWS & VIEWS

MONDAY LIFE

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THE WEEK

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FOOD & DRINK - PAM GRANT

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REPORT CARD

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GEORGIA NICOLS HOROSCOPE

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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LETTERS

MONDAY GUIDE

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KIERAN REPORT

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CITY WATCHDOG

CITYSOMETHING Museum hosts ancient maps

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FILM FESTIVAL Screenings, installations at Antimatter film festival

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MUSIC Caroyln Mark is indisputably Victoria’s musical cornerstone

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FILM Tim Burton's Frankenweenie is electrifying entertainment, plus theatre reviews

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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ON THE COVER 8-9 CLEAN & SOBER There’s no single moment Michael Walsh can pinpoint as the start of his addiction, but what started as a desperate attempt to escape turned into a 25-year problem until he discovered LifeRing, a secular, non-12-step approach to addiction support on the Island.

Michael Walsh proudly holds his sobriety sign with three of his key supporters: Dr. Michelle Bass (left), Dr. Bill Bullock and addictions counsellor Kris Bolton.

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Snail: 818 Broughton, V8W-1E4 E-mail: letters@mondaymag.com Not every letter makes it to print, but we do read everything we receive.

True motives questioned

Re: City’s censorship action ‘a stall tactic’, Oct.4-10 David Broadland has legitimate concerns about the way that the city is handling his FOI request. But the relentless public campaign that Focus magazine has launched against Dean Fortin's team for years casts serious doubts on the true motives of Broadland and his colleagues.

For almost a year before the bridge referendum in 2010, Broadland attacked Fortin and his crew and their handling of the bridge issue in every Focus issue. In all my years as a political junkie, I have never witnessed such a blatant smear campaign against a local politician. Forget objective investigative journalism; think ‘witch hunt.’

Only one litmus test separates proper journalism from tabloid propaganda: does it seek to be balanced and fair, giving the other side a chance to be heard? In his onslaught of articles slamming Fortin over the years, never once has Broadland actually interviewed the mayor or anyone at

city hall with a counter perspective!

Broadland’s statement says it all: “My guess is the city knew full well...” Whatever happened to following an actual lead?

Broadland’s way is pure guesswork, making up a case as you go along.

It is the pure writer

in me that winces and perspires whenever I see a one-sided manifesto without any dissenting voices.

Suspicions, distrust and alarm bells scream out when I see a one man band: one viewpoint, one agenda, one mission.

DOREEN MARION GEE, VICTORIA

Insensitive to sweaty Dix Re: Kieran Report “Dix opens his mouth and inserts foot,” Oct.4-10 Dear Mr. Kieran: I am an avid follower of your articles and the majority of the time I agree with your point of view. However, the above article was at best insensitive.

I have lived with a Type 1 Diabetic for many, many years and one of the symptoms of low blood sugars can be profuse sweating. Given that, I believe you should have chosen your words more carefully and/or cut Mr. Dix some slack unless you were privy to all of the facts.

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STREET SMARTS Should the City of Victoria limit FOI requests?

KIERAN REPORT

Conservative leader cooks his own turkey t’s been a week from hell for B.C.’s Conservatives, complete with ultimatums, mutinous brinksmanship and rampant media death knelling, all underBRIAN scored by the reKIERAN strained jubilance of bkieran@ Liberal thanksgiving. mondaymag.com In the spirit of Thanksgiving, it would be appropriate to declare: the turkey is cooked and ready for carving.

The turkey, of course, is John Cummins, a leader without drumsticks.

I’m surprised anyone thought he had the legs to be a credible free enterprise alternative for disenchanted voters at the right end of the spectrum.

The week began with Cummins poised to axe party dissidents. It was ugly, but it wasn’t out of character.

I have no sympathy for the Conservatives. It’s not as if they weren’t warned. In March 2011, former government house leader Jay Hill, a 17-year Ottawa veteran from B.C., warned that Cummins was “very foolish to breathe new life into another conservative party

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rather than work with Premier Christy Clark as the bona fide new leader of the coalition.”

Hill, speaking for sober-minded Conservatives, said “many of us believe that’s exactly the wrong thing to do, so we’ll be speaking out and hopefully the vast majority of conservatives will stay with the Liberal Party as the coalition party and reject what John is doing.”

B.C. Conservatives should have paid attention. Hill knew Cummins was a flake.

“Certainly those of us that have worked very closely with John over the years recognize that he’s very headstrong,” he mused. “Headstrong” is Ottawa code for pig-headed.

Another former Conservative MP, Stockwell Day, warned that he had “lived through years where we have seen the vote split ... and the result was an NDP government and dark days for B.C.” “Both people and investment flocked into Alberta, running from the economyeroding policies of the NDP,” the former MP recalled. “I love B.C. too much to see that happen again. So I am not advocating anything that would risk that votesplitting, and the NDP getting back.”

Ironically, if Hill or Day had decided to revive the Conservatives in early 2011 and seek the leadership, we would not be having this discussion this week.

No. There is already a financial deterrent.

Regardless, their warnings a year and a half ago fell on deaf ears. Perhaps their efforts at coalition building will resonate now as the Conservatives dig out from the wreckage of this week of bitter turmoil.

For me, issues of leadership always boil down to the essential qualities that make a man or woman worthy of support.

In Cummins’ case, all I see is the meanness of an old man raging against a world that has left him in the dust. That anger compelled him to take total leave of his political senses in May 2009 when he voted for the B.C. NDP. One of the things that really drove him around the twist was the reconciliation legislation proposed by the Liberals, which he believed would “give about 30 yet-to-be created native groups aboriginal title to over 95 per cent of the province.”

He hated the notion that “these groups will have veto power over development and will receive the lion’s share of revenue that flows from Crown land.” He assailed the Liberals for trying to “buy peace with native-agitators.”

This is not political ideology that has a place in the B.C. I know and love. The good news is Cummins will be ancient history soon enough. M

RENEE OLSEN, Victoria

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HEIDI BADA, Victoria

It depends on the triviality of the request.

DAVID HUNTLEY, Victoria

Why would they?

ANDREW RANDFIELD, Victoria

CITY WATCHDOG

Suspicion of city policy is not anything new any of you are aware of the City of Victoria’s Section 43 action against the muckrakers at Focus magazine. The petition to limit the number of Freedom of Information requests the magazine’s staff can make to one at a time — the first ever filed against a media outlet in B.C. — has already inspired condemnaSIMON tion from Integrity BC, Open Victoria and NATTRASS pols across The Capital. snattrass@ Some of you will also be aware that mondaymag.com the city filed its petition a scant four days after David Broadland, publisher of Focus, filed his most recent FOI in search of proof that city staff failed to inform council and the public about cost increases for the ill-fated Johnson Street Bridge replacement project prior to last year’s referendum.

While outside critics have focused on the implications this case could have for access to information, the timing of the city’s application has Broadland calling it a stall tactic.

“The last thing they need right now is not just embarrassing facts, but facts that question the management of the project.”

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Broadland’s suspicion boils down to this: the city lied about their mismanagement of the JSB replacement, and have been doing so ever since — a fact that they are now trying to bury with their Section 43 filing.

While this is still speculation until more information is released from city hall, it draws attention to a pattern that has persisted throughout the JSB replacement process.

From day one there have been reasoned, practical questions and alternatives laid at the feet of the city, and one after another these have been met with stonewalling and belligerence from politicians and officials alike.

These are not small accusations.

If Broadland is correct, the city will have lied to the public to convince us to vote for a fantasy, and then deepend that lie ever since to avoid public backlash.

Nonetheless, Broadland says, “I don’t think that it has anything to do with corruption. What’s happened here is that the community has gotten itself into a fight, and neither side wants to end up being the loser.”

The Johnson Street Bridge replacement has been fraught with problems since its inception, and the coming weeks will reveal if each problem’s common source is nothing more than simple pride. M

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t’s 1976 and, at age 10, Nanaimo native Michael Walsh sneaks his first drink of alcohol out of his parent’s home liquor cabinet. Two years later, he smokes marijuana for the first time and, at age 16, tries cocaine. There’s no single moment Walsh can pinpoint as the start of his addiction — whether it had anything to do with his running away from home at age 13, or encountering sexual abuse during a hitchhiked ride to the ferry — but what started as a desperate attempt to escape turned into a 25-year problem.

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Fast-forward to 2012. More than a dozen people form a circle, sitting back on couches, fiddling with their thumbs; some quietly study the floor, while others laugh with an arm around their neighbour. When someone introduces his or herself, the group DANIELLE POPE echoes a hello.

There is that news@mondaymag.com proud moment — hours, days, years — when the person announces how long it’s been. There is applause. There is talk of how this week has been. There are tears.

This is LifeRing, the only secular, non-12-step addiction support group on Vancouver Island — and it’s Walsh’s spirit-child. After a lifetime of double-fisting addiction and recovery, and stumbling his way through support groups, Alcoholics Anonymous principles, even detox and recovery programs, Walsh came up with the ultimate shot.

The people in this circle are dealing with addiction, but they don’t have to believe in a higher power to aid their recovery. They also don’t have to subscribe to many of the traditional AA steps, but they do have to answer one simple question every meeting: “How has your week been?”

DAYS OF THE WEEK One of the biggest misconceptions about recovery is the idea that it happens overnight, says Walsh. Too often, glamorized success stories show the lifetime alcoholic who gave it up cold turkey, the young man who dropped his crack pipe the day he learned he’d be a father, the young woman who quit snorting as soon as she found housing.

These stories are real, but the bottom of the bottle exposes another truth: recovery is a lifelong process. And, it’s not without its setbacks.

“Losing momentum can be disastrous for people,” says Walsh, 45. “You can be wracked with depression and anxiety. And you just want to escape.”

At 35, Walsh was using cocaine every day. He was living in downtown East Vancouver, and his life was falling apart. He made a phone call to his sister, the one person who knew everything about his addiction, and told her he wanted out.

“I still remember that phone call. She told me to come live with her, and I knew I was ready. I had left an amazing job, I had a failed relationship, I was using out of control, and, well, I was not feeling good about myself.”

Walsh went to live with his sister in Victoria

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where he started participating in a variety of community support groups, including AA as well as the since-defunct Victoria Life Enrichment Society (then Dallas House Society), where he met addictions counsellor Dr. Michelle Bass. He moved into an adult patient treatment centre, and stayed clean for 10 months. Thinking he had his addiction beat, Walsh slowly stopped all recovery support and moved back to Vancouver. He was clean for another seven months. Then, his depression started creeping back in.

“I was clean and sober, but I wasn’t happy. I wasn’t loving myself at that point, and I didn’t feel worthy,” says Walsh. “They say people can experience a mental relapse long before you actually use anything again. The way I was living my life, then, led up to my relapse — and I think a lot of people need to hear that.”

That relapse lasted for six months, and overwhelmed Walsh with guilt, shame and a disbelief that he could quit. Yet, again, he asked his sister for help, and again she reached back.

“When I called my sister again, she said ‘You me escape,” says Ruscitti, can stay — for three weeks only — and you better who is allowed to attend have a plan,’” says Walsh. “I did have a plan: to some meetings outside relapse again, and this time as big as I could go — the prison with a chapI wanted to end it all.” erone. “I couldn’t get Walsh returned to Nanaimo, but unknown to into those other groups, him, his sister was being coached by one of his Alcoholics Anonymous counsellors. When Walsh called to tell of his plans or Narcotics Anonymous, to end it all, she challenged him. but with LifeRing I don’t “Did you even leave any money for the funerhave to get into ‘my story’ al?” she asked. “How are we supposed to afford or even name my drug. to remember you?” The accusation was a turnWe all just speak to the around and Walsh checked himself into emergenshit we are going through cy at Eric Martin Pavilion. After attending a treatthis week, without all the ment facility in Ontario, he returned to Victoria to labels.” live in The Grove Men’s Recovery House. It kept When it comes to him clean for seven months. labels, Walsh says he’s “Three weeks into that relapse, I had an evicseen many people come tion notice on my door. And that was enough,” into LifeRing as a lifesays Walsh. “I thought, ‘This is stupid. Why do I do style choice — not just the same thing, over and over?’ And that was it.” those at the hard edge of Since that moment in 2004, Walsh has been addiction. clean — now, for over eight and a half years. In “Everyone is more DANIELLE POPE 2007, Walsh knew he needed extra support, but James Ruscitti (left) and other members of LifeRing gather regularly with facilitator Michael Walsh (centre). motivated when they couldn’t find any alternatives to the traditional have chosen something groups. After a Google search, he came upon a for themselves, and the California group and knew it was the perfect fit. On Jan. 30, common for professionals to refer clients to the group. That idea that this is something you can have a say in is different,” 2008, Walsh facilitated the first Victoria version of LifeRing — shift is part of why LifeRing has expanded. says Walsh. “There are already so many pressures that come five people showed up, and he was thrilled.

“Most of our program facilitators are people who have with addiction and recovery. The whole point of this is to make “I had a hunch that, if I needed this, there would be other been through the recovery process and are dealing with life easier on people, so you can get back to living.” M people in Victoria who did, too,” he says. addiction themselves,” says Walsh. “And participants are not To learn more about LifeRing, visit their website at He was right. Five participants became 15, then 20, then all homeless, or even low-income. We see men and women, new groups were created. Now, with 16 meeting groups from some executives, some middle-class workers, from govern- LifeRingCanada.org. Check out the group’s fundraising event: “Dry Wit Act II” on Nov. 16 at Metro Theatre, silent auction Sidney to Nanaimo, LifeRing Secular Recovery Society Canada mental employees to people in William Head Institution.” has supported thousands of people in all stages of recovery.

One such participant is James Ruscitti, 31, a prisoner of 6-7:30pm, variety show 8pm. $20, through TicketRocket.org.

The group recorded 4,100 visits in 2011, and this year was William Head who was convicted of murder awarded funding by the United Way of Greater Victoria. at age 15. Spending more than half of his “One of the things I emphasize is that LifeRing looks beyond life in jail, Ruscitti says he has always had a the substance,” Walsh says. “Recovery itself can take over your problem with substance abuse, but lacked life — it can become another addiction. This group focuses on any support. When he found LifeRing, getting past your addiction; not having it define you.” which has one facilitated group inside William Head, it “seemed to fit.”

NEW TASTE OF RECOVERY “I’m a lifer, so I turned to pot to help The group does take a different spin by emphasizing personal responsibility, individualized recovery plans and self-empowerment. It also works closely with UVic’s Department of Psychology to study the impacts and realities of real-life recovery.

“I think there are a lot of cultural myths out there about the recovery process,” says Dr. Bass, Walsh’s former counsellor and now director of research on LifeRing’s board of directors. “One, is that you have to hit rock bottom before you are willing to recover.

Two, is that you have no control over your addiction. And three, which is still controversial, is that you have to stay abstinent from all drugs if you are labeled an ‘addict.’ I believe some people are able to use again, that some people can leave that label behind, but it can take years.”

In a holistic style of support, LifeRing has worked to build relationships with health care professionals, educators and community partners. There is no fee to attend any meeting, though participants are invited to donate to room charges. Individuals can stick to a group they feel most connected to, or float to all the different meetings for support each day.

They can even mix LifeRing with AA or other support groups they feel works for them.

Walsh says that although the spirituality aspect of traditional groups is an important step for many people, some, including himself, can’t get past it.

“There are many people who are turned off of AA because of the spirituality aspect, but there are so many ways people can go into recovery, and there is no one-sizefits-all approach,” says family physician Dr. Bill Bullock, who also works Monday-Sunday at a detox facility in $3 from 11pm-1am Victoria. “What is imporOak Bay tant is that there are alternatives out there.”

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Having problems in the kitchen? TLC’s Cake Boss will answer audience questions and share behindthe-scenes stories from his hit TV series — and his colorful Italian family — in this live, interactive event. Demonstration of the techniques that have made him a successful and renowned cake artist are also promised.

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and returned with a successful business plan. Origin Gluten-Free Bakery opened in the spring of 2010 — the first bakery of its kind in the city and its busy owners haven’t looked back since.

It wasn’t long ago that most of us didn’t think much about gluten: a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.

Today, gluten intolerance is such a part of the gastronomic landscape that gluten-free products regularly appear on menus, and claim their own section in major grocery stores.

Gluten allergies produce everything from neurological disorders, chronic fatigue, skin rashes, depression and anemia. Gluten intolerance has been connected to celiac disease, an autoimmune disease that compromises the small intestine, preventing the absorption of essential nutrients. Though some dismiss the rise of gluten intolerance as a fad, the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation reports that rates of Celiac disease in the western world have nearly doubled in the last 25 years, reaching 330,000 sufferers in Canada alone.

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ictoria might be known around the world as a place to have tea, but the image tends to involve dainty cups and finger sandwiches. Though you may have had a cup or two of the many varieties available from Chinatown’s Silk Road tea, did you know that many teas make great cocktails, too? Silk Road tea master, Daniela Cubelic, and the Grand Pacific Hotel have created an exclusive list that will have you rethinking what a tea break should be about.

If tea time means Earl Grey, then sweetened Canton Orange tea-infused gin, finished with a squeeze of lemon, will fit the bill. Perhaps a Berry Cosmo, featuring Alpine Berry teainfused vodka, Crème de Cassis, fresh lime and cranberry juice is what you need. Or maybe have an Epiphany courtesy of Absolut Citron vodka, sparkling wine and a syrup made from Silk Road Philosopher’s Brew — a fragrant blend of lemongrass, citrus peel, rosehips and lavender blossoms.

Vodka infused with Peach Paradise tea, topped with tonic and lemonade with a hint of lemon and mint will wake up more than your palate. The Sunday Breakfast cocktail featuring bourbon muddled with basil, maple syrup infused with smoky Lapsang Souchong tea, and a crisp bacon strip will help shake off the cobwebs any day of the week.

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PETER N’ CHRIS ENVISIONING THE WORLD: THE FIRST PRINTED MAPS, 1472-1700 enry Wendt loves maps. His wife interpretations shifted from three continents Holly does, too, though admittedly held up by the three sons of Noah, to three connot quite as much. tinents as clover petals, to maps Wendt’s enthusiasm, with accuracy nearly equivalent MAPS however, is contato those of today. The geo-politiRoyal BC Museum gious as I accompany him on a cally undesirable, however, faded Until Jan. 27 guided tour of his collection on into cartographic swirls. None display at the Royal BC Musewere used for exploration. Stored um. “They’re all my favorites,” in atlases, these maps generally he says. “They’re like my children.” That is until collected dust in the libraries of the wealthy and we reach a map from 1570 by Ortelius, the first were thus preserved. we see to depict North America.

The Royal BC Museum adds B.C.’s perspec“Actually, this is my favorite.” Sorry chil- tive with the Sanson/Jaillot World Map, the dren. last printed map before B.C.’s discovery. It’s The map is beautifully hand-painted, featur- one of 178,000 maps and atlases boasted by the ing a massive southern continent, common as museum. If you love maps, love art, love history mapmakers conceptualized earthly equilibrium. you’re going to love this collection! M — By Colin Cayer Each new map on the tour reveals how global

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hrough its Spotlight on Alumni program, UVic is hosting grads Chris Wilson and Peter Carlone back on the Phoenix Theatre stage with their hilarious spoof on classic whodunit detective stories and horror movies, Peter N’ Chris and the Mystery of the Hungry Heart Motel (Running Oct. 11 to 20). Free pre-show lecture Friday with prof Linda Hardy and the matinee Oct. 20 will feature sign-language interpretation (2pm). For more information and tickets, visit phoenixtheatres.ca or call 250-721-8000. M

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DOING IT FOR THE CHICKS usical activist and singer-songwriter Kate Reid is making her way to The Well (821 Fort), Sun., Oct. 14 for a special afternoon show (4-6pm). With her slam-story-telling-meets-acoustic-country-folk vibe, Reid is sure to entertain, and leave you laughing with her toungue-in-cheek humour and no-holds-barred attitude. Tickets are $20 at the door. M

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Experimenting with media art SCREENINGS, INSTALLATIONS AT ANTIMATTER FILM FESTIVAL

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short film made in response to the lack of justice in the murder of First Nations woodcarver John T. Williams by a Seattle police officer is making its Western Canadian premiere at the 15th Woodcarver by BEARwitness of music collective A Tribe Called Red. annual Antimatter Film Festival (Mon., Oct. 15).

The short, Woodcarver, by BEARwitness of Also new this year is Tourist Season: Victoria Canadian Aboriginal music collective A Tribe Called Home Movie Day (Oct. 20, 2pm at 636 Yates), where Red features looped video taken from the dash cam- everyone is encouraged to bring in their home movera of the police officer’s cruiser layered with a video ies shot in Victoria. If you have 8mm, Super-8 or of an aboriginal man running.

16mm film, contact organizers at hmd@antimatter.

“The song came first,” says BEARwitness. “When ws or 250-385-3327 to arrange a drop off. the officer was acquitted of any charges, that was For full schedule visit antimatter.ws. M the moment where we decided something needed to be said about this.

We were starting to see some success at the time and we wanted to do something with that new voice that we were finding.”

As a tribute to Williams, ATCR started researching the story and came across a ton of news footage online.

“We started sampling those tracks,” says BEARwitness, and ATCR turned those samples into one of their trademark “Pow Wow Step” sounds.

The result is a stimulating, but not sensational, piece of media art.

“You have a street-involved aboriginal man walking down the street with a legal blade, he was deaf in one ear and a cop walked up to him, yelled at him and then shot him three times in the back — and then he got off. He is no longer on the force, but he was also never charged and that was the hardest part. It was awful that he was shot … it was broad daylight, it was on film … it’s that feeling that it’s still okay to kill Indians.”

Woodcarver is just one of several politically-charged films screening at Antimatter this year. Other themes include environmentalism, music, analogue techniques, found footage and more.

The festival, curated by Deborah de Boer and directed by Todd Eacrett of Deluge Contemporary Art, is a showcase of experimental cinema and international media art featuring performances, installations and screenings of feature-length and short films from as far away as Iran, Finland and Japan. The festival found a new home this year, taking over the 200-seat Vic Theatre (808 Douglas) with its 24-foot screen, clear sight-lines and professional projection and sound.

Also new this year is the democratic pay-what-you-can ticket structure, allowing anyone to enjoy any of the featured programs running Oct. 12 - 20 (suggested donation $5-8).

An installation of fictional film posters by Julio Orozco of Tijuana, Mexico will be on display in the backlit poster boxes in the Vic Theatre’s lobby, while Adan De La Garza’s Methods for Composing Random Compositions will be featured in the Deluge gallery.

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The Queen of Vancouver Island t would be damn-near impossible to imagine a music scene in Victoria without Carolyn Mark. For almost 20 years now, Mark has played mentor, match-maker and muse to many a musician in our town, all the while building an impressive catalogue of her own and touring extensively.

In spite of her near-nomadic lifestyle, Mark is indisputably Victoria’s musical cornerstone.

As the title of her most recent record suggests, The Queen of Vancouver Island is a homecoming for Mark. An odd ode to West Coast life, the album sets familiar, Island-induced images such as baby goats and BC Ferries to the rhythm of ’50s pop tunes.

This contrast of seemingly disparate worlds is at once disarming and compelling, something akin to the ghost of Loretta Lynne paying a visit to Beacon Hill Park.

Fittingly, Mark was on a ferry bound for home when I caught up with her earlier this week. Set to play a record release show at Logan’s Pub Thursday before embarking on a

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tour down the West Coast, Mark was forced to shout over a dull roar of turkey-stuffed passengers as she explained her approach to songwriting.

“I really like Hank Williams,” Mark explains.

“He gets to sing about Louisiana and Memphis and Lafayette because he’s from there. I don’t really like it when Canadian bands sing about Memphis, so I was trying to make this my own version in a way.”

Those fortunate enough to find themselves at Logan’s (1821 Cook) on Thursday night will be among the first to hear Mark’s version of the West Coast in all its heartbreaking hilarity. She plans to play The Queen of Vancouver Island in its entirety and has assembled a dream team featuring a veritable feast of local talent such as Hank Pine, Rad Julie, Tolan McNiel, Joel Fernandez and Dennis Siemens to help her out.

Be sure to stop by and pay a visit to The Queen of Vancouver Island (Thurs., Oct. 11 at 9:30pm, $10). M —By Nick Lyons

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Carolyn Mark is releasing a new album Thurs., Oct. 11 at Logan’s Pub.

Active resistance draws attention new documentary screening Thursday at UVic asks the question “When did activism become terrorism?”

The film, Eco Warriors, by Pickford Productions and the Red Octopus Collective features moving interviews with notable environmental activists from the Pacific Northwest, including former FBI most-wanted poster boy Tre Arrow (pictured left on the U.S. Forest Service Building), “Raging Granny” Ruth Masters, Clayoquot Sound protest camp organizer Tzeporah Berman, scientific researcher Alexandra Morton (of the Raincoast Research Society) and a list of other effective activists, authors and free thinkers from the region.

Although the documentary brings to light how these environmental activists are increasingly being treated like the ecoterrorists the media and government often make them out to be, there is still a resilient hopefulness apparent in each of these activists’ stories of resistance, leaving a sense of possibility in place of despair.

Go get inspired to effectively make a difference in these tumultuous times.

Thurs., Oct. 11 at 7pm in UVic’s David Lam Auditorium. The evening also features a talk-back with producer Jennifer Pickford and activist Zoe Blunt of the Forest Action Network. Admission by donation ($10 suggested).

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Film Review: Frankenweenie TIM BURTON OFFERS ELECTRIFYING ENTERTAINMENT

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xpanding upon a short film that Tim Burton made at the very beginning of his career, Frankenweenie is a deliciously morbid delight. Who knew that bringing things back from the dead could be fun for the whole family? Lonely and clever Victor Frankenstein is both a science nerd and an appealing Everyboy.

When his beloved dog, Sparky, is run over by a car, Victor is shattered. A bit later, a science experiment at school inspires him to exhume the presciently named Sparky and give the posthumous pooch a shot of lightning up the old wazoo. Sparky is soon back to his happy tail-wagging self, although Victor tries to keep him away from prying eyes.

A science fair at school is getting very competitive, and when a few of the kids find out what Victor did there is a rash of re-animations as everyone hopes to get top prize. Needless to say, things get way out of hand — including a Japanese kid whose pet tor-

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heatre Inconnu presents an agonizing tale of love and loss in its production of Blackbird by David Harrower.

This Olivier award-winning play tells the story of 27-year-old Una, who tracks down Ray, a former lover, after seeing his photo in a glossy trade magazine. The thing is, Ray is a convicted pedophile, having served a sizeable prison sentence for their relationship, which happened when Una was only 12.

Una shows up at Ray’s work, where he now goes by Peter, and the two have their first conversation in 15 years. Needless to say, Una is looking for answers and Ray is looking to get her in and out of his office lunchroom without drawing any unwanted attention his way.

The result is an 85-minute confrontation, at times angry and at times tender, between two people who are convinced they had an honest, pure love, no matter how perverse a label society would place on their relationship. These characters and their experiences are as, if not more, relatable than most romantic comedies these days — not that this one is especially funny.

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ful. Each character is given the opportunity to say what they truly feel, without feeling the need to censor themselves.

It allows the audience to be a fly on the wall during the kind of conversation a jury might be privy to, but this time, they aren’t asked to pass judgment.

Una is performed with antagonistic vulnerability by Jess Amy Shead. Shead has the ability to portray both sides of this victim taking her power back — at times timid and at times tenacious — bringing her former lover to his knees.

Shead also seemed unfazed by the opening night recasting of Ray, which will be played by McDonald for the rest of the run. (Ted Phythian, who was cast as Ray had to drop out suddenly due to unforeseen circumstances).

Although McDonald isn’t the 50-something man the script calls for, he is able to conjure up a bleary-eyed, worn out ex-con with less than 24 hours notice. He’s also able to invoke a believable, and meaningful, connection with his co-star.

Although they never leave the lunchroom, McDonald manages to create enough action and tension to keep the audience entertained while allowing the characters the privacy to get some things off their chests and into the open.

Blackbird is a duet danced with passion and remorse, with love and indifference.

Check it out at Theatre Inconnu until Oct. 20. Tickets at ticketrocket.org or by phone at 250-590-6291. M

toise comes back to life as a Godzilla-sized menace.

As things build to a climax, the cinematic references proliferate wildly — everything from The Mummy to Gremlins to, especially, the original Frankenstein. This is arguably too much of a good thing, but at least it’s overkill coming from a master of the macabre. A sly mash-up of retro and contemporary, and boasting a nearly black-and-white palette, Frankenweenie is visually inventive. It’s probably too intense for some adults, but older kids will love it. M

FRANKENWEENIE ★★★½ Directed by Tim Burton Starring Martin Short, Winona Ryder PG - 87 minutes Continues at the Captiol, SilverCity and Westshore

PERFECTLY POTABLE Despite all the glorious weather, we have definitely moved into fall — just note the recent release of Swans seasonal Pumpkin Ale. Round in the mouth and not cloyingly spicy, this is an autumn ale you could definitely slurp more than one pint of. They’ve made two batches — about 3,000 litres — with half being bottled and the rest available on tap. There’s probably enough to last until Halloween, but when it’s gone, it’s gone. And that’s a scary thought.

FILM LISTINGS OPENING ARGO - Despite some liberties taken with the facts (mostly at the expense of what Canadian diplomats did to help), this account of a CIA agent who managed to smuggle six Americans to safety from Iran during the famed 1970s hostage crisis is supposed to be pretty gripping.

Directed by and starring Ben Affleck.

Starts Fri. SINISTER - Some gruesome "found footage" is at the centre of this horror flick that seems to owe a large debt to The Ring. Starring Ethan Hawke.

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SCREENINGS ANTIMATTER FILM FESTIVAL -The 15th-annual festival of international media art and experimental cinema runs Oct. 12-20 at the Vic Theatre (808 Douglas). All screenings by donation (suggested $5-8). Full line-up and schedule at antimatter.ws.

MOVIE MONDAY - Is screening Dinosaur Maker: An Evening with Bill Maylone. Bill has had a long and distinguished career as an animator in the stop-motion style of Ray Harryhausen, and this special evening will be essentially an illustrated talk, as this great technical artist discusses his career, which began in Victoria in the mid-'70s.

By donation. 6:30pm MONDAY in the 1900-block Fort. 595FLIC. moviemonday.ca VICTORIA FILM FEST JUDGING -The VFF is inviting the public to a series of screenings of short documentaries to help select the entries for next year's Fest. The "View & Vote" screenings take place every MONDAY over lunch hour at the downtown public library. For info, call 250-389-0444.

CINECENTA Cinecenta at UVic screens its films in the Student Union Building. Info: 7218365. cinecenta.com.

COAST MODERN -(Wed., Oct. 10: 7:00 only & Thurs., Oct. 11: 7:00, 9:00) West Coast modernist architecture is the subject of this Canadian documentary, which combines informed commentary with great visuals of many iconic private and public buildings. NOTE: Filmmaker Q&A after the Wed. show. ★★★ RUBY SPARKS -(Fri.-Sat., Oct. 12-13: 3:00, 7:20, 9:25) Here's a charming and offbeat romcom featuring a nerdy, lovelorn novelist who writes about the girl of his dreams — only to find her happily living with him one day. ★★★ BRAVE -(Sat.-Sun., Oct. 13-14: 1:00 matinee) Billy Connolly and Emma Thompson provide the voices for Pixar's animated tale that is set in ancient Scotland and tells of a headstrong young princess who must rely on her courage to undo a beastly curse. Decent entertainment, albeit occasionally a bit plodding.

NEIL YOUNG JOURNEYS -(Wed.-Thurs., Oct. 17-18: 7:00, 9:00) Jonathan Demme's follow-up to Heart of Gold is another concert film, this one finding the revered Canadian rocker alone onstage at Toronto's Massey Hall.

FIRST POSITION -(Sun., Oct. 14: 3:00, 7:00, 9:00 & Mon., Oct. 15: 7:00, 9:00) Dance divas will surely enjoy this absorbing documentary look at six aspiring dancers who enter the prestigious Youth America Grand Prix with hopes of scholarships and a career in dance.

ON THE LINE -(Tues., Oct. 16: 7:00, 9:00) The ever-more-contentious Northern Gateway pipeline project is explored via a unique documentary that follows two outdoorsmen as they bike, hike, and raft the entire route. There is a Q&A after the film.

IMAX AIR RACERS -(noon, 2 pm, 5 pm & 7 pm, Sun.-Wed.) Paul Walker narrates this pulse-pounding documentary about the world's fastest race, as amazingly nimble planes negotiate a tricky course at 500 MPH. ★★★ THE DARK KNIGHT RISES -(8 pm, Thurs.-Sat. & 7 pm, Sun.-Wed) TO THE ARCTIC -(10 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm) ★★★½ ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXPRESS -(11 am, 4 pm)

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“Stick a fork in me, Lord — I’m done!”

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ll Signs: Holy (Best in 12 years.) This is Mercury Retrograde! also a playful time, which November is the means you’ll love invitations month to finto party and schmooze. Of ish things, not begin them. course, romance comes first.

Mercury begins to slow Fair Venus ensures that your down around Oct. 29, before involvement with family will going retrograde on Nov. 6. be sweet and reassuring. It’s (Although it’s over on Nov. GEORGIA a great time to redecorate 26, Mercury won’t catch up to NICOLS at home for many of you. where it originally was until Mercury sparks your interDec. 10.) Therefore, if buying est in health regimes and a car or truck, work with the outside makes you more verbal at work. (“Do it dates Oct. 29–Dec. 10. For smaller this way, not that way.”) But whoa, purchases, avoid the first three weeks Nelly! Watch out for Mars, of November. Incidentally, during which is opposite your sign Mercury retrograde you can buy any- making you impatient with thing (washer, dryer, stove, etc.), just everyone. (Ya think?) avoid buying Mercury-related items such as computers, cell phones, printers and all forms of ground transpor- CANCER JUNE 21-JULY 22 tation (cars, trucks, bikes). The lovely You’re still focused on home and fambenefit of Mercury retrograde is it’s ily. Yes, you want privacy and quiet the perfect time to wrap up old busi- time for some navel-gazing, yet ness and finish stuff. (“Stick a fork in Mercury prompts you to reach out to others. In fact, you’re so prankish me, Lord — I’m done!”) and playful some of you are playing practical jokes. Fortunately, Venus ARIES MARCH 21-APRIL 19 sweetens your words with everyone You still need more sleep because and brings chances to earn money the Sun is as far away from your sign through writing and talking, while as it gets all year. (And the Sun is Mars energizes your efforts at work, your source of energy.) Jupiter brings (which is why you take pride in what you a positive frame of mind and a you do). And underneath this wide busy schedule. (Places to go, things variety of influences working on your to do, people to see.) Mercury in Cancer soul, Jupiter is helping you to Scorpio makes you think like a sleuth. learn more about yourself and Encounters are not casual, they’re deep conquer some of your inner and possibly very probing. (“How’s anxieties (like the fear of your sex life?”) You’re also dealing picking up doorknobs). It’s with financial negotiations about complicated. shared property or inheritances. And Mars, of course, will excite your desire to travel and expand your horiLEO JULY 23-AUG 22 zons for the next month while You’re frantically busy but on the whole partnerships continue to be you’re enjoying it. Repairs at home your main focus. “B’d, b’d, and family discussions (especially b’d, that’s all, folks!” with young people) are taking place now. Mars makes you playful, flirtatious and energetic, especially socially TAURUS APRIL 20-MAY 20 speaking. It also makes you athletiYou’re working to get better organized cally competitive. Meanwhile, back at and in better shape. (Huff, puff.) Jupiter the bank, you’re trying to make hefty continues to shine on your House of deposits with good earnings to cover Earnings, which will boost the financ- your hefty purchases! Your tastes have es of many. (It doesn’t happen by been lavish lately, especially on beauosmosis, you have to do something.) tiful clothes, jewelry and lovely treaMars totally revs your sex drive for the sures for your home, not to mention next six weeks, urging you to defend entertaining forays (dinner, the your best interests in shared property. theatre and nice hotels). And Meanwhile, Mercury, opposite your what about fun vacations! sign, makes this a great time to clarify (“What’s a girl to do?”) issues with others and explain your point of view. You’re hungry for intellectual stimulation! (Beats zonVIRGO AUG 23-SEPT 22 ing out on YouTube where, Buy wardrobe goodies because you’ll before you know it, you’re get things you enjoy wearing. You love watching car crashes on being with good friends this week. the Autobahn.

Actually, you’re enjoying doing anything that pleases you! You attract others, which can benefit you. Tension GEMINI MAY 21-JUNE 20 at home might be due to visiting Jupiter continues in your sign bringing guests or a chaotic household due to you new learning experiences. People renovations and redecorating. Your and resources are drawn to you, mak- reputation continues to shine: “Look ing this is a fortunate year ahead! Ma, no hands!” But your main under-

lying concern is money and cash flow. (“Where is it?”) You need to establish your relationship to the things you own. Do you own them or do they own you? Who’s calling the shots?

You want to learn how to use what you value to make your life run smoothly.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) It’s still your hour with the Sun in your sign until Monday, Oct. 22. (Use this!)

Secret love affairs are taking place for many. This could be partly caused by Mercury prompting you to focus on whatever you value in life; it’s a reality check. You want to define your sense of values. You’re concerned with money, cash flow, earnings and shopping. Mars totally pumps your verbal expression making this a strong time to sell, market, teach, act and present a convincing case to others. (“Where do I sign?”) Of course, Jupiter continues to urge you to travel and learn more about life, which means you’re dropping prejudices and old lies SCORPIO OCT 23-NOV 21 You’re highly verbal now! Mercury in your own sign makes you want to talk to everyone and tell them your side of things. You need to be understood.

(And you have lots to say!) You’re enjoying schmoozing with friends, especially in group situations. Creative artistic people appeal to you now, although you find it easy to express your affection to anyone. (In fact, friends can become lovers and lovers can become friends.) Mars makes you assess where you are in economic terms because it so easily makes you identify with what you own. And of course, you have divine protection from Jupiter this year, making it a great time to get a loan, a mortgage or help from others. Ka-ching!

SAGITTARIUS NOV 22-DEC 21 Venus at the top of your chart attracts opportunities and people who can benefit you. Bosses and VIPs are particularly pleased with you (so you might as well milk this for all it’s worth). Since people see you in such a positive light, you’ll probably be asked to give your creative input on something. Just do it. You might meet a mentor or mentor someone else. The Sun continues to boost your popularity and your desire to schmooze with others, while Mars in your sign puts muscle and enthusiasm behind everything you want to do. You’re gung ho! Combined with all this, Jupiter dances across from your Sun boosting your confidence and making you spend too much money! That’s because you feel many things in your life are coming to a culmination and it’s kinda thrilling.

CAPRICORN DEC 22-JAN 19 Half the planets are above the horizon in your chart now, which makes you feel free and really “out there.” The Sun certainly calls attention to you by shining down on you from on high (pretty powerful stuff; just nod and give the royal wave), while Venus heightens your appreciation of beauty, not only for wonderful places and gorgeous things but also for beautifully crafted ideas. You’re hungry to learn anything that is poetically elegant. Travel for pleasure will definitely please you, as will romance with someone from another culture. You’re giving a lot of thought to your goals and expectations now. Are they working? Discussions with friends can help redefine your objectives. Meanwhile, things are going swimmingly at work and everyone wants to hire you.

AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 You’re exploring more of your world simply because you want to. You have a strong urge to know more and you want to travel. You also want to explore opportunities in publishing, the media, the law and medicine.

Venus makes intimate relations very sweet and tender. You feel connected with loved ones. In the month ahead, Mars will make you competitive in group situations and sports and pump your energy to participate vigorously.

The trick is to make your success the success of others. And finally, Mercury, the smallest and fastest planet, is whipping over the top of your chart prompting you to make career plans and get further training.

It also facilitates excellent conversation between you and bosses and VIPs. You rock!

PISCES FEB 19-MARCH 20 You’re so passionate now! This increased passion combined with your Pisces penchant for being ecstatically euphoric and suicidal all before lunchtime creates a roller-coaster existence for you this month. You’re doing a lot of soul-searching, which could trigger some deep transformations within you. (“So much to think about, so little brain!”) Venus opposite your sign sweetens your closest relationships. In part, this is because it’s easy to express your affection to others now and, of course, they will respond in kind.

(Smoochie boochies!) But behind all this pixie dust, Mars at the top of your chart arouses your ambition to achieve. You agree with Michelangelo: “Trifles make perfection and perfection is no trifle.”

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FRI. OCT. 12 SIDNEY FINE ART SHOW - See the inspiring gallery of outstanding local art that will be viewed by close to 6,000 people who annually attend the show. 9am-9pm FRIDAY & SATURDAY, 9am-5pm SUNDAY at Mary Winspear Centre (2243 Beacon, Sidney). $6 per day/$10 three-day pass. 250-656-0275.

CAMAS BOOKS GRAND REOPENING PARTY - Check out the new space, and the latest arrivals at the anarchist bookstore. 6:30-10pm at Camas Books and Info Shop (2620 Quadra). 250-381-0585, camas.ca.

SAT. OCT. 13 QUADRA SCHOOL SCRAP METAL DRIVE - Drop off metal recyclables for free at the bins, to benefit Quadra School. 9am-2pm at Quadra Elementary School (3031 Quadra). By donation. 250-294-2747.

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11TH ANNUAL DUNGENESS CRAB & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL - Take a hop over the Coho Ferry to Port Angeles to experience one of the regions' most renowned seafood festivals. "Grab-a Crab Crab Derby," food booths, cooking demonstrations, more than 60 crafts booths, merchant and nonprofit booths and special events including the 5K fun run/walk, Downtown Crab Hunt and more. SATURDAY 11am8:30pm & SUNDAY 11am-5pm at Port Angeles City Pier (Washington). Free. crabfestival.org, 360-452-6300.

DANISH CLUB OF VICTORIA OCTOBER GET TOGETHER - All Victorians invited to celebrate sharing and learning about Danish-Canadian culture and activities in Victoria.

Danish Open Face Sandwiches by an experienced Danish Chef, dessert, tea, music bingo, door prizes and more. 12:30-2:30pm at Norway House (1110 Hillside). $19 members/$23 nonmembers. 250-995-1318.

FOREST TEA PARTY - Join a CRD Regional Parks’ naturalist for a guided walk and interpretive tea tasting of local plants. 19+. 1-3pm at Francis/ King Regional Park (Saanich). $7. 250478-3344, crd.bc.ca/parks.

SUN. OCT. 14 FREEDOM RUN - Join the run in support of the Canadian Diabetes Association. 3K Family Fun Walk and 5K Walk or Run Walk or Run. Family fun, prizes and refreshments.

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DOGTOBERFEST 2012 - Oom-PawPaw fun for the whole family at Citizen Canine’s first-annual DOGtoberfest!

Free educational material on responsible dog ownership, Halloween safety, weiner dog racing put on by the Victoria Dachshund Meet-Up Group. Hotdogs, rootbeer, nail trims and more. Proceeds from DOGtoberfest will help support Citizen Canine’s efforts. 11am-3pm at Beaver Lake Regional Park (4800 Elk Dr). By donation. 250-479-9511.

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1-3pm at the Maritime Museum of BC (28 Bastion Square). $12 adults/$10 seniors/kids 12-and-under free with paying adult. Includes admission to museum. 250-385-4222, mmbc.bc.ca.

MARVELOUS MUSHROOMS (GUIDED WALK) - For the novice mushroom explorer, join a CRD Regional Parks’ naturalist to discover more about fungi in the forest. Preregister by FRIDAY. Space limited.

1-2:30pm at Francis/King Regional Park (Saanich). 250-478-3344.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF STYLE The gala red-carpet black-tie fashion event of the year, in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation BC/Yukon. Enjoy bubbly, hors d'oeuvres, fashions, music, draws, merchandise and silent auctions. 7pm at 800 Yates. $125 (available for cash purchase at Alchemy Hair Design, 736 View). eeos.ca.

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Pamela Hamilton from GT Hiring Solutions & Work BC will provide you with helpful tips for discovering the hidden job market. Register online at gvpl.ca. Noon-2pm at Central Library (735 Broughton). Free. 250-382-7241.

QURAAN STUDIES - Join Muslim Faith Advisor Sheikh Afraz Baksh for recitation, explanation and deductions for everyday living. All welcome. THURSDAYS 4:30-5:30pm at UVic Multifaith Services Centre (Ring Road, next to UVic Bookstore and bus terminal). Free. 250-885-5635, muslim@uvic.ca.

BEST BARTENDER OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST - Join in the Art of the Cocktail competition, or sit back and watch the bartending magic happen. 2011 winner Josh Boudreau will defend his title! 7pm at Fairmont Empress (721 Government, Ivy Room). $15. artofthecocktail.ca, sip@ artofthecocktail.ca.

DISCOVER BRITISH COLUMBIA WINES - 'The World of Wine' educational series. Course includes: wine tasting, bread, cheeses and notes to take home. 19+. 7-9:30pm at Monterey Recreation Centre (1442 Monterey). $42. 250-474-1195.

CHESS NIGHT - Bring your own game, or use one of ours.

Bring a friend, or come on your own. MONDAYS 6-8:30pm at James Bay Coffee and Books (143 Menzies). Free. 250-386-4700, jamesbaycoffeeandbooks.com.

BLUEWATER CRUISING ASSOCIATION: MEALS AHOY! - Join Chef Kelly as he takes his audience on a culinary journey of exquisite, easy-to-prepare meals.

Kelly is a professional chef and avid boater, with over 40 years of experience cooking and boating across the globe. 7-10pm at Royal Victoria Yacht Club (3475 Ripon). $10.

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WEDS. OCT. 17 PROJECT CONNECT 2012 - Project Connect is seeking donations of winter clothing, razors, toiletries and other personal support items to be distributed to homeless people at its annual one-day event. Donations can be dropped off beforehand between Oct. 10-13 at Anawim House (973 Caledonia). 10am-4pm at Our Place (919 Pandora). By donation. hopeforhope.ca.

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FRI. OCT. 12 VICTORIA WRITERS FESTIVAL From "Literary Tapas" with readings by Arleen Pare, Susan Musgrave, Tricia Dower, Bill Gaston and Anakana Schofield to Write-Offs, workshops, "Saturday Night Fevers" readings and more, this is the literary festival not to miss. 7:30pm FRIDAY & 10am-10pm SATURDAY at Camosun College (most events in Gibson Auditorium). $30/$20 students. victoriawritersfestival.com.

EYE WITNESS UPDATE ON GAZA AND THE PLANS FOR GAZA’S ARK - Hear speakers Kathy Copps and Jase Tanner of the Vancouver Delegation to Gaza, In support of the Gaza’s Ark Project. 7pm at UVic (Cornett A125). Free. caia.victoria@ gmail.com.

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TERRY FALLIS - The acclaimed author will read from his humourinfused romp of a new book, Up and Down. 7pm at Bolen Books (111-1644 Hillside). Free. 250-595-4232.

HUGE LIBRARY BOOK SALE - As a benefit for James Bay Community Project’s pre-literacy program, Mother Goose. 9am-2pm at James Bay New Horizons (234 Menzies). By donation. 250-388-7844 ext 308.

STORY FESTIVAL - Join Esquimalt Recreation and the Esquimalt Library for a festival in the plaza. Many storytellers will delight and entertain children of all ages. Free lunch is provided by the Kiwanis Club. For all ages. No registration required.

10:30am-2:30 pm at Esquimalt Branch (1231 Esquimalt). Free. 250-414-7198.

BEYOND BICKERING: DIGGING DEEP TO CREATE CHARACTER CONFLICT - Interested in becoming a published writer? Join multi-published local author, Lee McKenzie, and learn how to create dynamic characters while strengthening your story’s plot. A handout and worksheet will be provided. 1-3pm at Emily Carr Branch/Greater Victoria Library (3500 Blanshard). Free. 250-216-7207.

ARMCHAIR TRAVEL: THE NAKED TRAVELLER - Interested in walking tours or house exchanges? Peter Dolezal has traveled to more than 60 countries and is the author of The Naked Traveller. Peter will share practical tips on how to avoid the pitfalls and hassles of travel, how to stretch your travel dollar, and use slides to illustrate a variety of holiday experiences. Register online at gvpl. ca. 2-3:30pm at Oak Bay Branch (1442 Monterey). Free. 250-592-2489.

MON. OCT. 15 STORIES ON FERN STREET - The Victoria Storytellers Guild welcomes all to hear and tell stories. Doors 7:15, stories 7:30pm at 1831 Fern. $5/$3 students, includes tea and goodies.

250-477-7044, victoriastorytellers.org.

INTRODUCTION TO A FORGOTTEN INSTRUMENT - Join Bruce Dickey for "That Lascivious Cornetto: A practical and historical introduction to a forgotten instrument." Considered most like the human voice in sound, the cornetto was the most important instrument in Western Music until after 1600. Dickey will present a lecture-performance about this unusual and nearly forgotten instrument. 8pm at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (UVic’s MacLaurin Building, B-Wing). Free, parking $2.25.

250-721-8634.

TUES. OCT. 16 GETTING BEYOND BULLYING INTO THRIVING - A communication course for the adults in a kid's life with a focus on understanding feelings and needs in a new way.

Techniques will encourage the ease and understanding of what creates bullying. Participants will come away with immediate understanding and skills to take into their own experiences. These classes are founded upon the principals of Nonviolent Communication, as written about by author Dr. Marshall Rosenberg. Three sessions, to Oct. 30.

7-9pm at Monterey Recreation Center (1442 Monterey). $45/three sessions.

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WED. OCT. 17 LEARN TO MEDITATE THE ROSARY - Experience the power of the ancient Catholic tradition of the Rosary: and you don’t have to be Catholic to meditate or pray the Rosary. Free distribution of rosaries with pamphlets to explain the practice. All welcome. WEDNESDAYS 5-6pm at UVic Interfaith Chapel (Ring Road). Free. 250-721-8339, catholic@ uvic.ca.

SCRIPTURE STUDIES - Join Catholic Chaplain Fr Dean Henderson for guided study. All welcome.

WEDNESDAYS 4:30-6pm at UVic Multifaith Services Centre (Ring Road, next to UVic Bookstore and bus terminal). Free. 250-721-8339, catholic@uvic.ca.

TWO AUTHORS, TWO BOOKS - See chair of UVic’s writing department Bill Gaston and writing alumna Marjorie Celona join forces to launch their new books: Gaston's The World and Celona's Y. 6pm at Bard and Banker Pub (1022 Government).

Free. 250-721-7306.

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SAT. OCT. 13 DELUGE GALLERY - Methods for Composing Random Compositions: 17 sound performances by Adán De La Garza. Opening reception 2-5pm at 636 Yates.

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DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS -(Caprice) Greg is totally ready for summer when suddenly his plans all fall apart. What's the poor guy gonna do now? ★★★ DREDD 3D -(Odeon/ Caprice) Despite being often onedimensional, this sci-fi thriller set in a fascist future where supercops act as judge, jury, and executioner has loads of style and a neatly dank visual look. ★★★½ END OF WATCH -(Capitol/ SilverCity/Uni 4) Jake Gyllenhaal stars in a gripping and very realistic crime drama about a pair of L.A. cops who are marked for death after they confiscate some drugs and guns from a violent cartel. ★★½ THE EXPENDABLES 2 -(Caprice) Expect lots of manly mayhem as a group of aging mercenaries (played by aging Hollywood mercenaries like Sylvester Stallone, Chuck Norris and Bruce Willis) go up against a very nasty adversary. This is good, cheesy fun. Note: moves here Friday from the Westshore. ★★★★ FINDING NEMO 3D -(SilverCity/Westshore) The classic Pixar tale of a clown fish from the Great Barrier Reef who goes looking for her missing son gets a ninth anniversary relaunch in 3D. With the great character voices of Albert Brooks and Ellen DeGeneres. ★★★½ FRANKENWEENIE -(Capitol/SilverCity/Westshore) Tim Burton, master of the amusingly morbid, is in fine form in this darkly droll animated tale of a boy who uses lightning to bring his beloved pooch back from the dead. Not surprisingly, there are unexpected consequences. And lots of cinematic in-jokes! See review. ★★★ HOPE SPRINGS -(Odeon/ Caprice) Meryl Streep can't endure her marriage any more and drags her reluctant husband (Tommy Lee Jones) off to intensive couple's counselling to try to revive intimacy and romance. Although the trailers make this look like a comedy it's really a dramedy that does a good, although sometimes heavy-handed, analysis of a dying marriage.

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA -(Capitol/ SilverCity/Westshore) A hotel where vampires and sundry other monsters hide out from humans gets a big scare when a backpacking dude shows up looking for a room.

This animated comedy features the voices of Adam Sandler, Kevin James, and Andy Samberg.

HOUSE AT THE END OF THE STREET -(SilverCity/Westshore) It's horror time again as a mother and daughter move to a new town and buy a house right next door to where a young girl slaughtered her parents. And wouldn't you know it, the nightmare isn't over yet. ★★★½ LAWLESS -(Caprice) This extremely violent, western-flavoured drama set during the Depression features a clan of Virginia moonshiners who don't appreciate it when a new special deputy rolls into town demanding a big cut of their profits. Starring Tom Hardy, Shia LaBeouf, and Guy Pearce. Based on a true story. ★★★½ LOOPER -(Odeon/ SilverCity/Westshore) This trippy, noir-tinged sci-fi thriller is a stylish mash-up of hitmen and time travel.

Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Premium Rush), Bruce Willis, and Emily Blunt. ★★ THE MASTER -(Odeon) The latest from Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood, Magnolia) stars Philip Seymour Hoffman as the charismatic leader of a cult religion who has an intense relationship with an emotionally damaged man (Joaquin Phoenix). Despite powerful performances and a lush filming style, this drama is a dull and very disappointing misstep from a great director. ★★½ PARANORMAN -(Caprice) In an amusingly morbid slice of family animation, a misunderstood boy who can talk to the dead is the only hope to save his town from an army of zombies and ghosts activated by a centuries-old curse.

★★½ PITCH PERFECT -(Odeon/ Uni 4/SilverCity/Westshore) It's a gals-versus-the-guys vocal throwdown, as competing campus choirs seem to have gone to college only to major in Glee. Although not exactly Oscar bait, this is lots of fluffy fun. ★★★½ QUEEN OF VERSAILLES -(Odeon) Anyone curious about the lifestyles of the filthy rich should enjoy this documentary chronicling the rise and fall of a billionaire couple who spend zillions on an über-mansion inspired by Versailles, only to see their tacky dreams get hammered by the recent financial collapse. ★★ RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION -(Capitol/SilverCity) The ever-gorgeous zombie stomper Milla Jovovich is back for more gory, ass-kicking action in the fifth iteration of this popular sci-horror series. ★★½ TAKEN 2 -(Odeon/SilverCity/ Westshore) Liam Neeson reprises his role as a retired CIA tough guy who has to use his nastiest skills when his wife gets kidnapped by the vengeful father of the goon that Neeson killed in the last movie. Welldirected if rather soulless action porn that benefits from its Istanbul setting. ★★½ TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE -(Capitol/SilverCity/Uni 4/ Westshore) Clint Eastwood plays an ailing and aging baseball scout who takes his estranged daughter (Amy Adams) along on one last recruiting trip. This predictable but engaging comedy-drama also stars John Goodman and Justin Timberlake. ★★½ WON'T BACK DOWN -(Capitol/SilverCityy) Two mothers determined to fight for the bestpossible education for their kids take on an intransigent teachers' union, in a based-on-real-events movie with a heavy-handed message (that has infuriated unions). If you don't like the politics, focus on the strong performances from Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Holly Hunter.

STAGE THURS. OCT. 11 RED - Fierce and uncompromising abstract painter Mark Rothko, at the height of his power, clashes with fame and commercialism in this play

by John Logan. WED to SAT at 8pm, WED at 1pm, SAT at 4pm and SUN at 2pm at the Belfry. Tickets starting at $30 at 250-385-6815 or belfry.bc.ca.

See review at mondaymag.com BLACKBIRD-Theatre Inconnu presents David Harrower's awardwinning play inspired by the true story of a young woman and a middle-aged man who reunite after having a sexual relationship 15 years earlier when the woman was 12. WEDNESDAY to SATURDAY at 8pm and SATURDAY and SUNDAY at 2pm at 1923 Fernwood. Tickets at ticketrocket.org or 250-590-6291. See review page 15.

MACBETH-Pacific Opera Victoria presents Verdi's take on Shakespeare's classic with Gregory Dahl in the title role. with Lyne Fortin as Lady Macbeth and Alain Coulombe as Banquo. The production is directed by Morris Panych with conductor Timothy Vernon and the Victoria Symphony.

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FRIDAY at 8pm and SUNDAY at 2:30pm at the Royal Theatre (805 Broughton). $37.50-130 at 250-3850222 or pov.bc.ca. See review at mondaymag.com THE HOBBIT-William Head on Stage presents JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit, adapted and directed

by Kate Rubin. With a cast of 13 inmates and three local actresses.

FRIDAY and SATURDAY at 7:30pm at 6000 William Head, inside the federal prison. Until November 10.

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DRACULA-Giggling Iguana Productions presents its annual fall production at Craigdarroch Castle (1050 Joan). This year's offering Dracula: The Blood is the Life is adapted from Bram Stoker's classic horror novel by Launch Pad Theatre's David Radford and Christina Patterson. 8pm THURSDAY, 7 and 9pm FRIDAY and SATURDAY until Oct. 31. This production is sure to sell out. Tickets at thecastle.ca or by phone at 250-592-5323. $26/23.

THE CONSTANT WIFE-St. Luke's Players presents W. Somerset Maugham's Comedy. THURSDAY to SATURDAY at 8pm and SATURDAY and SUNDAY at 2pm at Amica at Douglas House (50 Douglas) until Oct 21. $15/13 at Ivy's Book Shop (2188 Oak Bay), Petals Plus Florist (3749 Shelbourne) and Russell Books (734 Fort).

84, CHARING CROSS ROADLagham Court presents a romantic comedy about great literature and great distance between two people.

Suitable for all audiences. Runs TUESDAY through SATURDAY at 8pm and SATURDAY at 2pm until Oct. 20. Tickets are $21/19. at 250384-2142 or langhamtheatre.ca. See review at mondaymag.com.

SAT. OCT. 13 HOT PINK - Fundraiser for PEERS Victoria hosted by the Cheesecake Burlesque Revue. 7:30pm at the Dance Victoria Ballroom (2750 Quadra). $30/25 at Lyle's Place, Garden of Eden and Ivy's Bookshop.

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THE ADULTS- Geoff Lundstrom and Jason Cook play high-energy covers at the Canoe Brewpub (450 Swift). $5 after 9pm.

SAT. OCT. 13 JEFFERY MICHAEL STRAKER - Singer-songwriter-pianist from Toronto. 8pm at Merlin's Sun Home Theatre (1983 Fairfield). email timgosley@telus.net or call 250-5987488 for reservations. $15.

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EVE EGOYAN - Performing solo repetoir and some collaborative work with David Rokeby. 8pm at UVic's Philip T Young Recital Hall (MacLaurin Building). $25 at 250-7218480 or auditorium.uvic.ca.

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PETE SEEGER TRIBUTE - A full evening of songs written by, adapted by and inspired by Pete Seeger with Virgo Rising, The Chattering Class, Jake Galbraith, Maureen Campbell, Bruce Brackney, Don Chambers and Mike Jones. No open stage. 7:30pm at Norway House (1110 Hillside). $5.

KATE REID - Singer-songwriter hosts special afternoon performance. 4pm at The Well (821 Fort). $20.

JASON LOWE -Australian singersongwriter. 2pm at Spiral Cafe (418 Craigflower). $TBA.

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