Winter 2005/2006
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Revelstoke’s Quarterly Arts and Culture Publication
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been asked some interesting questions, one of which was if I am drunk when I write. I am not, but thanks for your concern. I have also been asked what my plans are for this publication. I would like to expand into a thirtypage glossy with color photos and
Yes, it’s that time of year when we reflect and show our gratitude to friends and family. Personally, I like to show my gratitude by showing up at people’s houses when they’re baking Christmas treats and thanking them after I’ve eaten half the tray. Try it, you’ll like it! Alright, I am grateful for other things, too, like support and encouragement, invaluable on page three.... resources I can’t live without here at on page three... Reved headshots that will make everyone headquarters. Okay, maybe famous but I haven’t married a ‘headquarters’ isn’t the exact word to describe my one-person sugar daddy yet, so we’ll have to staff and teeny home office, but wait on that. In the meantime, it’s all about image, right? The why don’t you send your thoughts to editor@reved.net. Your compoint is, Reved could not exist ments will be a way to understand without the generous aid from advertisers and sponsors and I’d what is and what isn’t working and will help to envision what comes like to thank the people who next for Reved. Which brings me have helped make it that much easier. I won’t go into listing the to my next subject; What will happen to Revelstoke? countless names for fear of Ours is a town that is changing, sounding like a long-winded actress at the Emmy’s, but I do but who is to know whether these changes will be good or bad? I’m appreciate you all! not sure how I feel about what it During the past six months, while publishing Reved, I have might mean for us. I am aware
that my property value has increased and that, from an occupational standpoint, it might be good for business. But I also realize that I might come to miss the ‘old’ Revelstoke. Like how I can get my truck repaired on the same day I call and how there are never lineups in the grocery stores unless it’s $1.49 day. I used to be able to ski-tour up the ski hill for easy access, but that is already a thing of the past. The point is, there’s no way to stop the general mergence of humans and when you have a town like ours, who wouldn’t want to come here? Let us keep in mind that our common goal is to live in a great place. Though our definitions of continued on page two...
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great may differ, we should consider that, as residents we still control the atmosphere of this town. What people see and how they feel about Revelstoke is dependent on the community. I for one hope we can keep our welcoming, cozy spirit. Plenty of ski towns successfully boast small-town atmospheres. Let’s not let negative thoughts and remarks linger in the air like wood smoke, (ooops, another touchy subject). Okay, I’ve taken up more space than usual (job perk!) so let’s dry our eyes and hold hands and see what’s inside this issue of Reved!
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On November 20th, it was hard to find a place to stand at The Regent Pub. Hands were moving and toes were grooving in time to the Mocking Shadows, a seven piece band from Calgary. The Shadows have an impressive tour list that includes performances with BB King, Tragically Hip, Jann Arden, ZZ Top and Trooper. Judging by the diversity of the famous names they’ve travelled with, it was no surprise to see a mixed audience the night they performed. From old to young; Marmot to J Crew, everyone in the room found something in common that night. For a look at what you missed if you weren’t there, go to their website at www.mockingshadows.com.
Scene it! I always feel so lucky to be watching The Best of the
Banff Film Festival amongst some of the same scenery shown on the screen. Sometimes I think I could leave the theatre right then and do that stuff. If I wanted. Except for I will never jump off a cliff. Something about what Mom used to say; don’t run with knives, don’t swallow marbles and don’t, for the love of all things holy, parachute off a cliff. With skis.e. The trouble these days is the klepto-focus (it’s a word) on what makes one person better than the other so they can be filmed or photographed. What about good, old fashioned ice skating or walking in the parks? I’d like to see some footage on that. They could call it Extreme Ice Skating to make it sound more exciting. In any case, aside from there being a bit too much Nepal stuff and no water sports yet again, I laughed until I cried at some of the shorter films and left feeling good. (Most likely because I don’t jump off cliffs.)
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Artist in Profile
Renaud Paradis
With digital cameras in the palms of most everyone these days, it is unique to find someone like Renaud Paradis. Proclaiming himself an ‘old school’ photographer, Renaud uses a Nikon manual camera and then developes the film himslef. He also makes his own frames. “I can’t even get slides developed in town, anymore.” he says, so for a small fee, he can spend hours in the darkroom provided at the Visual Arts Center. Renaud’s thought provoking images most likely stem from his work outside as a tree planter, where he’ll find most of his subjects. He comes from a sculpting background and uses photography to express that by creating the subject from start to finish. Last year, the Woolsey Creek Cafe showed Renaud’s photos for about two months. “It was great exposure and I was happy with the results. One guy from Vancouver bought a photo called Retired. It is an old pair of boots on a log with moss growing out of them. The photo was for his Dad, who was a retired logger.” Later, Renaud started experimenting with what he calls Contemporary photos, which is to say he focuses more on a part of the subject, like the dramatic angles of a dead tree. What I like most about the work of Renaud Paradis is that you really have to stop and look at the image. It is not at first obvious what the subject is. He has you captured and coming in for a closer look. You realize then that it could be a close up of rippling waters or the bark of an old cedar. Perhaps you were able to visit the Art Centre when Renaud’s photos were being displayed, but if not, you might get a personal showing. Renaud can be contacted at 837-2064.
Emerging
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Around grade ten, Jez Bonham started messing around with video cameras and making PSA annoucments at Revelstoke Secondary. Around the same time, a lot of people started asking, “What do you want to do with your life?” He During the sumcould only think of one thing; mer of 2001, local film. author Brent Lea ********* Reved : What have you been spent two beautiful months exploring the doing since graduation? Canadian Rockies on foot. This Jez: Right now, I am studying well-deserved holiday stemmed from a everything there is to know trying year and Mountain Odyssey will lead about the motion picture industry at Capilano College in you through an enlightening, humorous Vancouver. account of his experiences. Travelling over R: How do you see yourself 450km through two provincial and four contributing to the world of national parks, Brent revels in the one thing film? we all take for granted; our health. During J: So far I have made a one minute short and some amatuer his mostly solo wanderings throughout this work. I want to come out with book, he is often reminded that he might not some really good movies that have made it so far. With the inspiration he leave the audience feeling good finds unique while strolling along the trail, about themselves. he wrote Mountain Odyssey; a book that R Who are your biggest teaches you to live for everyday. supporters? J My parents are very For more details, visit www.rmbooks.com supportive no matter what and that gives me insentive to work even harder. Also, my best friend ‘ In life, with a little Scott gave me a boost of confidence one day that will stay luck, most of us get with me wherever I go. what we want ‘ R: What is your best method of self-motivation? J: My motivation comes from my - Chic Scott ambition, my close friends and canadian guide,writer, mountain historian family. From wanting to make a film for the world to love or hate and because I have the gift of opportuntiy to pursue my dream. R: Do you feel that Revelstoke Secondary School had part in Did you say Reved is on-line? helping you either with is on-line? That’s Right! specific courses or through teacher support? www.reved.net J: Although RSS really had no film classes, the amount of support I recieved from teachers was overwhelming. I am grateful that they are so Mountain Goodness eager to help their students succeed in whatever they chose Natural Foods to do. My senior years had a major part in my career decision 1601 Victoria Street a full selection of health and I just want to personaly 837-4352 foods and prod ucts thank the teachers who guided me in and out of class.
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