Style Manitoba Winter 2014

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Volume 19, Number 2 Winter 2014

In this issue

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M A N I T O B A

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FEATURES

6 Bringing it Home

Classic meets contemporary in

family friendly bungalow design 25 Rock of Ages

An interview with Winnipeg-

born rock icon Randy Bachman 51 Holiday Gift Guide

A host of gifting ideas for the

festive season ahead

LIFESTYLES

27 Stepping Out With Style 31 All New Best in Class Facility 33 A Winning Combination 44 On the Bookshelf 45 Styling the Stereo

CUISINE DU JOUR

34 Noshing Out 35 Delectable Dining 38 Recipes

PROFILES

43 Designing a lifetime of memories

DEPARTMENTS 2 Style Was There 5 The Agenda 24 Your Thoughts

64 117 PRODUCTS & INNOVATIONS

19 Concrete Plans 21 The ART of Home Automation 23 Cold Weather Burn

DESIGN & DÉCOR

57 Creative decorating ideas

from the professionals

KITCHEN & BATH SHOWCASE

64 Delightful designer kitchens

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The Fall 2014 Parade of Homes Awards Night was a roaring success as always, for participants and event sponsors alike.

Multiple Winner Streetside Developments’ Dan Rioux, Dustin Bennett, Jonathan Osachuk & Nick Lees.

was there...

MHBA President Michael Moore with Style’s Eric Green.

Gold to Rob Swan from Huntington Homes (Winner in the Highest Price Home Category).

Multiple Winner Maric Homes: Dave Heinrichs, Bonnie Chomiak, Tanya Maric & Dan Rolfe.

Gold to Southwynn Homes’ Gerry and Lesli Trottier

Eric Green gets a hug from the woman who planned it all: Janet The Robinson Lighting team: Zach Gerbrandt, Sherrie Salnikowski, Constable, MHBA Coordinator Membership and Special Events. Heather Reinsch, Donna Welz, Brett Robinson & Alison Demare (Gala Corporate Sponsors).

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Style’s Eric Green with Simon Simkin of Super-Lite Lighting (Event Sponsor).

Maric ladies with the bling: Monica Manaigre, Caroline Maric, Bonnie Chomiak, Marcia Maric, Tanya Maric & Tyler Fedyck.

Multiple Winner Hearth Homes: Brandi Soloway, Adam Wickstrom, Rob Wickstrom & Wade Forshaw.

Robinson Bath’s Gord Graveline and Astrid Bergstrom (Event Sponsors) with Eric Green.

Dr.Grant Benningen (Winnipeg’s Doctor To The Stars), CITI FM’s Howard “H” Mandshein & the notorious Kenny Shields relaxing before the November Streetheart Concert.

NCI DJ Brian Cook in studio with Lisa Lester for an on air interview for the release of her amazing song “I Have Arrived.”

At the unveiling of the Team Jones mural at St Vital Curling Club: (L-R) Janet Arnott, Dawn McEwan, Jill Officer, Mandy van Leeuwen (artist), Michel Saint Hilaire (artist) Janet Jones & Kaitlyn Lawes.

Dan and Noni Rosenblat with Russ Wilgosh launching The Floor Show’s 2nd Annual Party.

Also on hand at the event: Brian Chornaboy, Dan Schile, Paul Piltzmaker, Jen Derrett & Dan Rosenblat.

Doug Derkson and Derek Turland join in on the fun.

At the Grand Opening of H&M: (L-R) Patti Page (Retail Manager, Polo Park Shopping Centre); Nicole Harris (Maverick Media Solutions); Deborah Green (G.M., Polo Park); Emily Scarlett (H&M Canada) & Kaitlyn Ridout (H&M Canada.)

Pictured at the 23rd Annual Guardian Angel Benefit at the RBC Convention Centre: (L-R) Annitta Stenning (President & CEO CancerCare Foundation), Mary Lou Albrechtsen, Emme (super model & keynote speaker) & Sherraine Christopherson (The Fort Garry Hotel).

Also in attendance at the 23rd Annual Guardian Angel Benefit: (L-R) Simme Globerman, Jamie Akman, Jackie Akman, Clarice Rubin, Lainey Danzker & Clarice Danzker.

Kicking off the Canadian Museum of Human Rights Opening Gala held in the museum: (L-R) Gail Asper, Former Prime Minister, Jean Chrétien & Canadian Ambassador to the United States, Gary Doer.

Also on hand at the CMHR gala: (L-R) Suzanne and Pierre Blouin (CEO MTS), Claudette and Premier Greg Selinger.

LOULOU magazine’s Shopping Editor Liv Judd poses for a picture with Style’s Lisa Lester at the opening of Polo Park’s expansion wing.

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the agenda Just as we were putting the finishing

sees Winnipeg-born rock icon Randy

Roberts capture the essence of an inviting

touches on Style Manitoba’s winter

Bachman (see Kelly Gray’s cover story –

home design in words and pictures – well

edition, a light snow dusted the ground,

Rock of Ages) come home to perform

worth a read!

adding just the right touch of holiday

with the WSO, while Stepping Out

ambiance to put folks in the mood for the

With Style offers some great dining and

As we come to the close of 2014, our

season ahead. It’s time to deck the halls

entertainment suggestions to keep you

team would like to thank all those who

and get prepared for Christmas, which

and your family hopping throughout the

made it possible for us to bring Style

always means there’s shopping involved!

holidays and beyond. And don’t forget

Manitoba to readers for yet another year.

to check out the recipe section for some

We look forward to working with you in

delicious dishes to try at home!

the New Year! Happy Holidays…

In keeping with a yuletide theme, Style’s winter issue includes a Holiday Gift Guide filled with inspiring ideas, perfectly

Last but not least, there’s our regular

timed with the Christmas shopping season.

design and decorating coverage, including

But there’s a lot more than shopping to do

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Bringing it home Classic meets contemporary in family bungalow B y l e i g h pat t e r s o n

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As you enter the light-filled foyer of this Discovery Homes bungalow, you’ll notice the contemporary clean lines and uncluttered feel that typifies many newer homes. At the same time, you sense a familiar, inviting warmth that can be more difficult to express.

That expression can be found in this Bridgwater Lakes showhome, a seamless blend of traditional sensibility and modern touches. It’s a place where funky glass panels live alongside hardwood-look laminate flooring.

Where colonial style pillars are paired with gleaming quartz countertops.

Beyond its stylish charms though, it is first and foremost a home made for living.

“We wanted to build a home that feels like a home when you walk in, even before you add furniture,” says Discovery Homes’ general manager Joshua Rist. “Our bungalows are popular with people,” he adds.

The reasons become abundantly clear why this particular Discovery Homes design – The Hayward – is so well received by families that choose to make this one their home.

5Just past the front entrance is a room that could be used as an office, a playroom or additional bedroom. The linear window here brings light into the room and beyond in the hallway area.

This is a “visitable” home, meaning it’s been constructed so that residents and visitors of all ages and mobility enjoy a welcoming environment. There’s plenty of space to maneuver down hallways into all rooms, if someone has a wheelchair or a walker, for example.

“Our philosophy is: why not accommodate accessibility when we can?” Rist says, noting that three-foot wide doors in bathrooms and bedrooms are among these considerations in the home’s construction, as are the absence of stairs leading to the front door. Access is made directly from the driveway with no front steps to negotiate. Bonus: the level surface makes it easier to shovel snow in winter.

5The fiberglass front door is surrounded by natural stonework combined with stained cedar soffits and pillars and Hardie board shaker siding.

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This 1,900-square-foot home is built on a lookout lot. The design takes full advantage

of natural light by maximizing window size wherever possible: evident from the moment you step through the front door into the wide, welcoming entranceway.

It’s a large, open space but without adding square footage overall to the house. A combination of neutral millwork and trim, large ceramic flooring tiles, linear windows and a stairway vestibule inset with glass panels all set the stage for the home’s contemporary interior.

The theme of space and light continues down an extra-wide hallway leading to the home’s main living areas. The flooring transitions at this point to a durable laminate from Curtis Carpets that mimics the look of wide-plank, hand-scraped hardwood.

Along the long hallway to the living areas is a room that could be used as an office, a playroom or additional bedroom. Another linear window here brings light into the room and beyond in the hallway area. Also off the hallway is a small bedroom with closet, perfect for guests.

Entering the open concept kitchen, dining and living room areas is to enter a gleaming, inviting space to entertain, relax and enjoy family time.

Discovery Homes’ designer Julie Smith made sure that beauty, form and function are all

5A glassed-in gas fireplace is housed in a partial wall clad in natural stone by Timberstone to mimic the home’s exterior.

The fireplace provides visual appeal while subtly defining the living room and dining room areas.

at play here. The kitchen features attractive Norcraft cabinetry supplied and installed by Urban Effects. The cupboard doors have large bevelled edges, making them traditional with a modern twist. Etched glass inserts in some upper cabinets, along with extra-long 2.5” x 26” backsplash tiles, add visual interest and texture. All the cabinetry has a linen-look finish washed in a soft, creamy beige.

The kitchen is a family chef ’s dream, outfitted with Frigidaire Professional Collection stainless steel appliances with a fingerprint-resistant finish. An extra-wide glass and steel Venmar Jazz range hood makes a statement unto itself.

A substantial eating island is as aesthetically pleasing as it is functional. Unique pillars on either end of the eating area lend a lovely classic note against the sleek, white “Frosty Carrina” Caesarstone countertop from Western Marble & Tile. As well as providing storage, the island houses a dishwasher concealed behind the custom cabinetry that matches the rest of the kitchen.

5The cozy dining room boasts a 10-foot tray ceiling, a linear window on one wall and a transom window above French doors leading to a walkout wood deck.

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or cutting board that’s awkward to clean in a standard sink,” Rist notes.

Elegant faucets maintain the balance of modern and traditional, as do the dramatic light fixtures from Total Lighting. Fun geometric “cages” surround old-fashioned candelabras for playful touches in the home’s domestic hub.

Last but not least is the large pantry cupboard along a far wall opposite the island to store canned and dry goods.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a cozy dining room boasting a 10 foot tray ceiling, linear window on one wall and a transom window above French doors leading to a walk-out wood deck.

The deck is complete with pergola and wide stairs leading down to the rear yard.

The dining room and living room areas are both defined and linked by a glassed-in gas fireplace, housed in a partial wall clad in natural stone by Timberstone to mimic the home’s exterior. The fireplace’s welcoming glow is visible from the front hallway, providing an immediate connection for guests and drawing them in to the home’s warm embrace.

5Small details, like the large bevelled edges on the cabinetry and drawers, and the extra wide glass/stainless steel range hood, elevate this domestic hub to star status.

Huge windows lining the living room walls maximize the view and allow light in. A builtin entertainment unit keeps the look clean and crisp, and a state-of-the-art built-in sound system installed by K&S Electronics and Security makes this space well suited to entertaining or relaxing.

The kitchen also features attractive cabinetry from Urban Effects and sleek Caeserstone countertops from Western Marble & Tile.

The main floor’s main bathroom maintains the classic style and cohesiveness with the use of the same door style on the cabinetry as was used in the kitchen. In keeping with the home’s accessible and intuitive nature, a large central storage closet conveniently houses linens and household items.

“Storage is an important part of living in a house,” Rist says. “So we make sure there’s plenty available.”

Even more storage exists in the second of three bedrooms on the main floor. A light-filled space, it’s suitable for a child’s room.

The spacious master bedroom, meanwhile, has a wealth of thoughtful amenities. Plush neutral carpeting quietly grounds the room, which has large windows. The opposite wall has plenty of space for a dresser, if there isn’t enough storage already available in the large walk-in closet.

The huge ensuite has everything you could want in a spa-like retreat including a glassedin shower by Shodor with a square central rainshower head, adjustable showerhead and inset shelving. A linen pattern repeated in the wall tiles lends overall warmth. A Kerdi system installation ensures everything is watertight.

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5Plush neutral carpeting from Curtis Carpets quietly grounds the spacious master bedroom, which has large windows.

4The spa-like master ensuite includes a glassed-in shower by Shodor with a square central rainshower head and adjustable showerhead from The Ensuite. The deep undermount tub is the perfect place for a relaxing soak.

A deep undermount tub, with its ergonomic backrest, is the perfect place for a relaxing soak. Caesarstone caps the tub ledge as well as the half wall – all finishing touches befitting an upscale hotel.

More details abound, including ceiling speakers, offset floor tiles and his/hers sinks separated by a tall cabinet that offers additional drawer storage. Tall mirrors are illuminated by ice cube-shaped lights that Rist playfully dubs “Canadian light fixtures.”

If the main level wasn’t enough to showcase Discovery Homes’ capacity as a new homebuilder, a walk down the angled staircase to the lower level is further evidence.

Transitioning to the 1,247-square-foot downstairs area is seamless, thanks to the same attention to detail and style as given the upstairs.

The natural angles of the staircase lead you to another hallway where a set of glass panels flank the entrance to what could become an exercise room or office. Another bedroom downstairs is ideal for guests or teenagers. The lower level bathroom is fully appointed with dark cabinetry to contrast with the flooring.

An expansive main rec room, with its bank of large windows, makes it feel more like a main floor than basement. A built-in wet bar replete with wine fridge separates the main space from a media room.

“This lends to more of a family feel since it’s not shutting off the other room,” Rist says. “You can still visit with people or watch children playing on the other side.”

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It might be difficult to get distracted though, given the media room’s huge projection screen and surround sound. Since all the electronics are hidden behind the wall, there are no visual distractions to contend with.

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gets loads of natural light, thanks to a bank of large windows.

The home’s interior is enveloped in an equally impressive low-maintenance exterior that sets the tone from the curb.

The extremely durable fiberglass front door is surrounded by natural stonework combined with stained cedar soffits and pillars and Hardie board shaker siding.

More storage exists in the lower level via an easily accessible furnace/utility room and large storage room. Both rooms are more than adequate, but at the same time, Rist notes, “we didn’t overbuild the basement to accommodate these storage areas.”

5The built-in wet bar conveniently services the media room on one side and the main rec room on the other.

A paving stone driveway leading to the garage has a natural textured feel, which continues to the front façade. The two car garage features wood-look garage doors by Creative Door that look “fantastic with the rest of the home,” Rist says. Unique carriage style lights illuminate the doors in the evening and add a decorative touch.

Topping it all off are the fiberglass architectural shingles on the roof.

With its many thoughtful details, quality materials and strong design, this bungalow has all the underpinnings of an ideal family home.

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If the Three Little Pigs had any sense they would have built homes using Logix® insulated concrete forms (ICF). Inside they would have been safe from not just howling wolf breath, but from exterior noise, uneven heating and high energy bills as well.

Logix, the forms stay in place permanently to provide insulation, furring strips and envelope seal. What you get is a structure with the strength and durability of concrete, but with many of the attributes one typically sees in high-end standard practice construction.

Logix ICF look a lot like LEGO® blocks, but are anything but toys. These polystyrene rectangular forms are the product of a group of five North American manufacturers that have been working for 15 years to create the best concrete form in the industry. Logix offers a standard R25 insulation factor built in (Logix Platinum takes it higher to R28), and when compared to traditional wood frame buildings, Logix is the hands down winner in terms of lower operating costs. In fact, while Logix system concrete construction costs range about 5 percent higher than wood frame building, the savings in energy and insurance lower occupancy costs, making Logix a more cost effective new home construction solution.

Certainly, this was a deciding factor in Bryan Baeumler’s choice of construction for his new home on HGTV’s ‘House of Bryan 3’, a 13-episode series beginning December 14, 2014. This winter viewers will be following Baeumler’s journey as he builds with Logix ICF for the first time, and demonstrates how the product reduces drafts and saves big dollars on heating and cooling. His new home will also be able to handle extreme weather events such as hurricanes and tornadoes.

The system is actually quite simple. Builders snap together the forms to create walls according to the design. Once the hollow walls are up, contractors call in the concrete trucks and pour concrete between the two layers of Logix forms. In traditional concrete building, contractors use wooden or metal forms that are removed once the concrete has hardened. With

Contractors such as Baeumler love the product for its versatility and ease of use. In what is known as ‘Intuitive Assembly,’ the Logix blocks are easily stacked to build the walls and form corners of any angle while accommodating a steel-reinforced concrete reinforced concrete core that can range from four to 12 inches (with other widths possible).

Logix-built structures are better able to withstand fires (four hour fire rating) and hurricanes, while offering 60 percent lower air infiltration than traditional wood frame construction. More, the concrete core provides

a five-day thermal lag where heat is stored in the building material where it slowly dissipates creating an aspect that further saves money on home energy. Logix also provides superior soundproofing to keep out pesky street noise.

Building with Logix means never having to worry about moisture rot. It also means interiors are greener and healthier. For example, Logix is manufactured to be non-toxic. This means no off gassing of volatile organic compounds (VOC). And because the product is inert, Logix offers no nutrients to promote the growth of moulds.

Thicker polystyrene form construction allows Logix to go up easily and straight. Exterior cladding also goes on with ease. With Logix ICF, homes might be built of concrete, but their exteriors might suggest a more traditional construction with wood siding, Hardie board, or even brick. Simply, Logix offers all the benefits of one of the toughest building materials while delivering all the comforts and curb appeal of a new home that owners demand.

If only the Three Pigs had listened to Bryan Baeumler. If you are not thinking about Logix, watch HGTV’s House of Bryan this December to discover how your brick, wood or straw new home project can be better with concrete and Logix ICF.

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It’s ART According to Trevor Siepman, the best time to consider home automation is during the planning stages of new home development.

Siepman is Department Manager for Advance Residential Technology (ART), a division of Advance Electronics, a firm with one of the most established names in home entertainment and residential technology. Over the past few years Advance has spearheaded new digital capability that has homeowners remotely controlling a growing range of household systems from heating and cooling, to door locks to window shades to security cameras.

“We want people to understand that home automation is not as expensive as you might think. The best time to consider the benefit is when new home plans are in the works. This

B y K e l ly G r a y P h o t o g r a p h y: M i c h a e l R o b e r t s gives us an opportunity to get in before walls are up and electrical systems are in place.

This keeps costs down and gives us a chance to really make these systems as hands off and invisible as possible,” he says.

Indeed, many homeowners who utilize these automated systems discover the future has arrived early. They find greater convenience, security and more comfortable interior environments, thanks to computerized control that allows them to turn on home air conditioning as they leave the office or check that the garage door is locked. Siepman reports that people can now run virtually everything from audio/ visual systems, to HVAC, to security systems and home lighting from their Smartphone with Wi-Fi.

There is also a boardroom style meeting facility so that designers and architects can come in and discuss projects with key members of the staff who are schooled in not just new home designs, but the renovation market and commercial applications as well.

“It’s never been easier to have an automated home,” concludes Trevor. “These systems have no wires or large controller boxes that take away from the aesthetics of the interior design.

The systems are intuitive as well. This means ease of use and accuracy homeowners can trust. Homeowners can also trust Advance and its 60 year history to provide the best in value and expertise.”

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“It’s as simple as one App connectivity. In the past we wired everything and had to hide all the connections. Now devices such as routers, audio video components and controllers can all be located in one spot away from view and controlled via devices such as a laptop, tablet or Smartphone from anywhere.”

Home automation has been made even easier with customers and home designers now able to drop into Advance at 1300 Portage Ave. and walk through their new specialized ART showroom. Here customers can see first hand the ability of systems to talk to one another and take home life to a new more modern level.

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Roll over Beethoven - Randy Bachman has business with the Symphony. This December 5-7, (2014) the Air Canada Pops series will feature Randy Bachman’s Symphonic Overdrive, a program where the Winnipegborn rock icon will join forces with conductor Alexander Mickelthwate and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) to put a fresh spin on some of his best-known works.

According to Bachman this new approach is a natural progression but one that comes with a lot of difference to how he normally plays.

Over the years he has become synonymous with a heavy rock sound characterized by standards such as Taking Care of Business or American Woman. Now he will bridge this sound with the sweep and breadth of the full symphony orchestra in surprising arrangements that really bring something new to the party.

Speaking from Ontario where he has just closed shows with the Kitchener Waterloo’s symphony and the Orchestra London, Bachman says he has to pinch himself to make sure he is not dreaming. Certainly, even though he attended the Royal Conservatory of Music to age 12, orchestral tunes are not really his bag. He tells that he prefers rock’s free form approach where artists play off one another and jam on stage.

“With the symphony there is no jamming or leading. The conductor leads and the players only play the music in front of them,” he says.

For him the benefit is hearing his work played in a new way to new crowds. Audiences have been appreciative, giving Bachman and the other performers ovations for the well-subscribed shows.

“We were able to take each body of work and put new clothes on it. For example, She’s Come Undone is done heavier, deeper. This is in keeping with the story behind the song,” he says, describing a narrative where a young girl suffers a bad LSD trip.

Another element of rock that does not translate to the symphonic stage is loud amplification.

“Working alongside the symphony is like playing a small club where you can’t be too loud. If I let it rip and cranked the amp it would drown out the other players.”

Indeed, stories as well as songs are Bachman’s stock in trade. Over 35 years in the music industry he has acquired a wealth of anecdotes that he readily shares. In fact, listeners tune in to CBC’s Randy’s Vinyl Tap every Saturday night to get a taste of music history. He says that originally the Air Canada Pops shows were going to be all music with him on stage simply playing along with the orchestra.

Bachman suggests that while he is the headliner, he has to be a working part of a larger musical group. Prior to each night there is a four-hour rehearsal and then, “you are on live,” he says, adding that the complexity of playing with an orchestra live is like tightrope walking in the dark. “It’s also like being at your birthday party every night with 80 strangers. It’s a really different gig from what I’m used to.”

“In London the crowd was polite and appreciative, but there seemed to be a wall between us.

After intermission I came back and offered some stories about the songs we were playing and the atmosphere changed. Now, we have incorporated this into the show.”

Bachman suggests that the event will blow people away. “Especially for those who come expecting to find familiar arrangements. It will be a surprise,” he says, suggesting people may also hear an amazing version of Roy Buchanan’s

The Messiah Will Come Again, a song of powerful emotion with which he has closed recent performances after curtain calls.

He also tells that they will be doing some recording at the series and he feels this will put the WSO in a new brighter light. Expect a new single that will be released to classic radio stations much as pop tunes are rolled out to stations like Virgin 103.

It all comes down to creating something new from the familiar. The 12-song playlist at the Pops event is a concise selection from Bachman’s catalogue that spans decades.

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DANCE Young Lungs Dance Exchange - Part performance, part experiment. A sextet of professional creators embark on unique research projects in classical, contemporary and multidisciplinary performance. See and discuss their findings during THE RESEARCH SERIES (Dec 11-13). Series at The Rachel Browne Theatre.

Royal Winnipeg Ballet - A legendary 75th season continues with a Winnipeg classic!

Nutcracker enchants and delights with its sugar plum world and timeless score (Dec 20-28). Next, Canada’s Ballet Jörgen strikes a contemporary balance with its humanistic look at Cinderella (Feb 7). The best-known classical ballet of all time follows: Swan Lake. Set to Tchaikovsky’s luminous score, the over a century-old work never ceases to amaze with its breathtaking choreography, fascinating narrative, and raw emotion (Mar 4-8).

Performances at Centennial Concert Hall.

Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers The 50th anniversary season continues with Segno, an evening of two premieres. The inventive Karen Kuzak reveals a new work featuring the brilliant artistry of Natasha Torres-Garner, Ali Robson and Johanna Riley. Also, Artistic Director Brent Lott has virtuosic dancer Kyla Henry interpreting fresh ideas (Jan 22-25). Then see new professional dancers springboard into the public eye with the annual Verge evening of dance (Feb 27-Mar 1).

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THEATRE Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre - Life is beautiful! And the John Hirsch MAINSTAGE is prime for the thrill of it all with David Farr’s The Heart of Robin Hood. High-flying and exciting fight choreography make this oft-told tale a new epic adventure (Nov 12-Dec 6). Next, electricity and danger come thanks to the Cabaret, old chum! Follow the tumultuous journey of an aspiring novelist drawn into the dark, sensuous and exhilarating underworld of pre-WWII Germany (Jan 7-Jan 31). Another Broadway hit takes to the stage when Chistopher Durang’s Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike has a motley crew get thrown for a loop (Feb 11-Mar 7). At Tom Hendry Warehouse, Angelo Parra reveals the bawdy, boozy and bewitching glory of the iconic Bessie Smith, America’s Empress of the Blues (Dec 2-Dec 20).

And, as a part of CowardFest 2014, the 15th annual Master Playwright Festival, Noël Coward’s Private Lives will sparkle at the Tom Hendry Warehouse with signature sophistication, style, wit and wickedness (Jan 28-Feb 14).

Prairie Theatre Exchange - Plays adding new stories to the city. The surprise-filled season continues with Vigil, an internationally acclaimed black comedy about a self-centered bank employee who drops everything to be with a confusingly terminal Aunt (Nov 20-Dec 7). Then the blues steals the limelight in Life, Death and The Blues, a new concert/theatre hybrid exploring the power, passion and meaning of the genre (Jan 22-Feb 8).

And Playing with Fire: The Theo Fleury Story tells the brutally honest story of how a 5’6” Metis youth,

Nutcracker (Réjean Brandt Photography; former Soloist Artjom Maksakov and Soloist Yayoi Ban)

who grew up in Russell, Manitoba and played for the Winnipeg Warriors, overcame poverty, neglect, physical, psychological and sexual abuse to become an NHL star (Feb 26-Mar 15).

Theatre Projects Manitoba - TPM cultivates community, history and culture to let new creation and expression flourish. Nassim Soleimanpur’s unpredictable White Rabbit Red Rabbit dissects the Iranian imprisoned through experimentation: no director, no set and a different actor every performance (Jan 7-18). Performance at Rachel Browne Theatre. Also TPM’s popular SALON SERIES continues; emerging and established artists come together to explore the playwrights and themes of the season (Dec 1, Jan 26 & Feb 23). Salons held at Maws Eatery and Bar, 291 Bannatyne Avenue.

Manitoba Theatre for Young People Peter Pan harnesses the magic of the holiday season for swinging adventure (Nov 27-Dec 24).

Another knock-out follows with the inspiring Black Violin, a genre-busting concert mashing up classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B and pop (Jan 7-17).

The popular New Canadian Kid then shares the experience of newcomers: making friends, learning a new language and adapting to change (Feb 4-13).

Celebrations Dinner Theatre - A perfect evening of dinner and entertainment! Oh Boy Buddy Holly! sees a star-struck little town have its wishes come true when Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers and Chuck Berry all show up at high school graduation (to Jan 17). And great songs from the ‘80s are the soundtrack for That’s Dirty Dancing, a fun-filled story about a posh prairie resort that gets taken up in romance, independence and dance (opens Jan 23).

MUSIC Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra - Music for Winnipeg’s inspired year of human rights.

MASTERWORKS:A continues with violinist Jeanne Lamon leading a program of Mozart & Haydn featuring clarinetist Micah Heilbrunn (Jan 16&17). Things then get a little sultry for Ravel, Tchaikovsky and Mozart in a special Valentine program (Feb 13&14). MASTERWORKS: B sees conductor Ivars Taurins give an encore performance of his exhilarating Messiah (Dec 13); the world-famous Arditti Quartet next offers spirited and technically refined interpretations of contemporary and early 20th century music (Jan 31); New Music Festival highlight Giya Kancheli doles out hushed string pianissimos from tumultuous percussion fortissimos while John Luther Adams’ compositions add rooted intelligence (Feb 6); and Canadian violinist Nikki Chooi takes on Dvorák’s wealth of melody and Rachmaninoff’s alluring heartfelt works (Feb 27&28). SOUNDBYTES showcases the astonishing musical talents of Emily Bear, who, at only 13, composes, orchestrates, and performs everything from classical to jazz (Nov 29).

Then go Beyond the Score® with Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony in an acclaimed multi-media presentation created by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Jan 23-24). POPS lets Randy Bachman guide us through a soundtrack of the last 35 years of pop backed by the grand, sweeping notes of a symphony orchestra in Randy Bachman’s Symphonic Overdrive (Dec 5-7), then presents a tour de force of Hollywood soundtrack scores for orchestra and chorus in Hollywood: The Epics (Jan 9-11). The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel will also pay tribute to the early Greenwich Village years with baritone and tenor (Feb 20-22). SPECIAL Winter 2014 | STYLE MANITOBA | 27

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CONCERTS let you indulge the urge to sing Handel with the whole family in Messiah Sing-AAlong (Dec 12); then experience seasonal music hand in hand with dazzling visual artistry, comedy, magic, storytelling and sing-along all hosted by the irresistible Ace Burpee in A Prairie Christmas Celebration (Dec 14). CONCERTS FOR KIDS presents Manny Tuba Goes to the Circus (Jan 18) led by ringmaster and popular children’s entertainer, Mr. Mark. Here, Manny Tuba discovers the skills and thrills of clowns, jugglers and animals. Most concerts at The Centennial Concert Hall.

Virtuosi Concerts - University of Winnipeg’s International Recital & Chamber Music Concert Series continues its 24th season with deepened artistry. My Favourite Key promises a fascinating journey through mood, character and colour with the WSO String Quartet and Kim Duo playing Mendelssohn and Beethoven (Dec 6&7).

Ensemble Caprice quintet’s Salsa Baroque then brings music from Latin America and Spain (Jan 24). And emotionally explosive Fauré Piano Quartet presents Mahler and Brahms in Classic Beyond Borders (Feb 7). Concerts at The University of Winnipeg’s Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall.

Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra - Jazz up your holiday! Hear a swingin’ big band take on Handel’s Messiah, some Oscar Peterson, as well as the angelic voice of Juno-nominated Erin Propp in Suite Messiah (Dec 14). And singer Martha Brooks returns to celebrate her late husband, Sammy Cahn, in All My Tomorrows: the Music of Sammy Cahn. Expect plenty of swing (Feb 15).

Concerts at The Winnipeg Art Gallery.

Winnipeg Folk Festival - Hear all year! See three shows at the West End Cultural Centre; a debut release from roots-rockers Bros. Landreth with acclaimed singer/lyricist Donovan Woods (Dec 6); a pretty sweet n’ gritty fourth release from internationally toured Crooked Brothers (Dec 12); and an unforgettable acoustic set from Big Sugar (Feb 13). The Burton Cummings Theatre then heats up with two heavy-hitters: Stars shines with soaring vocals, euphoric house beats, and unshakeable mantras, and then Hey Rosetta unfurls its Polaris Music Prize short-listed sonic horizons (Feb 21).

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GroundSwell - Promising heightened experiences and worlds of sound, this season is all about new music from Winnipeg and beyond. Eve Egoyan, one of Canada’s most revered pianists, performs a pair of distinct concerts: Folklore foregrounds range, layer and shifting density (Feb 26) and Simple Lines of Enquiry sees the convergence of music, emotion and image (Feb 27). Both concerts at Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, University of Winnipeg.

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The Winnipeg Singers - 24 finely trained voices perform music from the Renaissance to today. CONCERT 2 of the season is the popular Christmas concert. Sing Glory! will be a delight of Vivaldi, Poulenc, Buhr and Corlis sure to fill the pews of Westminster United Church (Dec 6).

Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir - Good cheer brims over with the annual Christmas

offering, Holiday Memories. Angels and audience alike get to sing classic carols together (Dec 14).

Concert hosted by Westminster United Church.

Then, historic St. Boniface Cathedral invites us to experience Brahms, Verdi as well as conductor Jon Washbun’s inspiring arrangement of Fauré (Mar 1).

Manitoba Chamber Orchestra - Winnipeg unites former RWB conductor Earl Stafford with a fellow conductor, the ‘baroque’ Eric Lussier, for an evening of Bach, Rota, Holst and Stravinsky (Jan 13). And New York Philharmonic pianist Inon Barnatan then reveals fascinating relationships between Beethoven and his predecessors (Feb 18).

Concerts at Westminster United Church.

The Women’s Musical Club of Winnipeg - The tradition lives on since 1894! Here talented young Canadian artists take centre stage. Concert Three showcases the 2014 Scholarship Winners performing cello, piano, violin and chorals as well as receiving their scholarships (Dec 28). Event at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.

The Winnipeg Chamber Music Society The acclaimed multi-season Beethoven String Quartet project continues! Hear the extraordinary op. 135 quartet as well as some introspective selections of Schubert (Jan 18). Concert takes place at Winnipeg Art Gallery.

GALLERIES & MUSEUMS Winnipeg Art Gallery - Don’t dally! Dalí Up Close! surprises with the unexpected juxtapositions that allowed this now-art-icon to be the precursor of Pop and contemporary Performance Art (to Jan 25). Masterworks from the Beaverbrook Art Gallery coincides with a cross-section of works by the artists who fed the passion of famous art collector Lord Beaverbrook (to Jan 25). Also on display is Bringing Shadow to Light: Gifts from a Manitoba Collection, an exhibition of works that pay tribute to generous Manitoba art collectors Robert and Margaret Hucal (to Dec 7). Canadian architecture highlights the North for the first time in Arctic Adaptations: Nunavut at 15, featuring Inuit carvers who have celebrated Nunavut’s 15th anniversary by creating exquisite models of some of the territory’s best-known buildings -- schools, churches, homes, hotels, research stations (opens Feb 27). Shortlisters for the Sobey Art Award for contemporary Canadian art then get a salon refusé (to Jan 11). And known for re-imaging found objects like Nike Air Jordan sneakers into Northwest Coast Aboriginal masks, Brian Jungen blesses the WAG with Vienna (2003), a sculpture exploring culture intersections and capitalism.

Continuing exhibitions: The Academic Tradition in Europe & Canada surveys of the artists who supplanted the Medieval and Renaissance guild systems of overseeing and regulating art instruction (to Jan 2014), Modernist Traditions shows artists abstracting from reality and pushing away from pictorial illusion (to Jan 2014), and European Renaissance and Baroque Art exhibits northern Renaissance painting and art originating from leading European centers (to Jan 2014).

Plug In ICA - A mid-career retrospective of one of Saskatchewan’s most significant and challenging

artists, Ruth Cuthand: Back Talk shows how the friction and failure of works “talk back” to media and colonial society. Concurrently, showcasing new and recent work, Andrea Carlson’s Eat-All draws from museum collections and exploitation films alike to prompt double take (to Jan 11).

And Yesterday was Once Tomorrow sees Kegan McFadden curate excerpts from magazines approaching the end as pre-digital tailspins of 1960s and 1970s print production (opens Feb 7).

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Cre8ery Gallery and Studio - An eclectic group of women convey distinct perspectives through a variety of media in Defining Moments (Nov 27-Dec 9); see colour liberated and boldly explored in the group show of Colour Uninhibited (Dec 9-23); then, Random 18 x 18 celebrates its second year! The concept: 18 works by 18 cre8ery members get showcased in their raw, defined, real and imagined glory (Jan 9-24). Following up, Manitoba Craft Council brings fine craft and its makers to the fore in For the Love of Craft (Jan 13-Feb 7). And in Through Our Lens, the 70-strong members of the Winnipeg South Photo Club exhibit a collection illustrating both individual vision and community (Feb 13-24).

Pavilion Gallery Museum - This natural Assiniboine Park spot features quarterly selected works from its famous holdings of three renowned Manitoba artists – Ivan Eyre, Clarence Tillenius, and Walter J. Phillips. Showing concurrently is In Totems – Life in British Columbia, a meditation of Phillips’ west coast influences and the highly regarded “Ten Canadian Colour Prints” (closing Jan 4). Also be sure to check out the ever-evolving Winnie the Pooh collection.

Urban Shaman - Sharp Contemporary Aboriginal Art from all directions here. The 11th Annual 50-500 Exhibition + Sale is a members group exhibition & sale which lets you walk away with 100% indigenous art and the artist walk away with 100% profit (to Dec 13). And, in partnership with grunt gallery, Ahasiw Maskegon-Iskwew is revealed, in Ghostkeeper, for important work as a theorist, curator, writer, new media practitioner and performance artist (to Dec 13). Wanna wrestle? Terrance Houle challenges everyone to a cultural and ideological wrestling match in the iconoclastic NILWLNA, or rather, National Indian Leg Wrestling League of North America (opens Feb 20).

The Edge Gallery - The gallery’s Annual Holiday Craft Sale is the perfect way to get exposed to the local artisan scene and a great chance for gifting (Dec 6&7). The Year-End Member Exhibition follows with a panorama of Winnipeg artists who’ve been hard at it through 2014 (Dec 10-16) Suzanna Friesen also presents a solo exhibition of her “old school” darkroom photography (Dec 19-28). Want to get your hands dirty? Photography, ceramics and various workshop classes will bring out your inner artiste! Current resident artist Helga Jakobson also keeps studio hours (until Nov 30).

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weaponry as well as lets you board a replica of the actual ship (to Apr 12).

FESTIVALS Master Playwright Festival - Cheeky, posed, but always chic; quintessential English playwright Noël Coward (b.1899-d.1973) gets honoured in this city-wide theatre festival presented by the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre. Noël Coward’s genius can be enjoyed through plays, readings, film screenings, a free lecture series and more. Check out www. masterplaywrightfest.com for the festival’s shows and presenters (Jan 28-Feb 15). Venues throughout the city.

Big Fun Fest - ... and getting bigger! A stellar line-up of independent music makers are gonna rock your world with a sound smorgasbord of everything from pop to performance art. Sound fun? This mainly prairie artist series also lets you experience a variety of unique venues around Winnipeg’s downtown (Jan 28-Feb 1).

WSO New Music Festival - An incredible event! Boundary-pushing symphonic experimentation rings aloud from The Centennial Concert Hall. For this year’s line-up announcement check www.newmusicfestival.ca (Jan 31-Feb 6).

Festival du Voyageur - Your mission at this wildly popular event is to celebrate the Franco-

Manitoban community’s joie de vivre! Immerse yourself in the rich history, culture, food, and beards of the Voyageur! Look out for monumental snow sculptures, popular Beard Growing contest, traditional live music, and special activities for the whole family (Feb 13-22). Festival takes place at Voyageur Park.

SPECIAL EVENTS CanadInns Winter Wonderland - Red River Exhibition Park opens up again for this beloved holiday tradition. Enjoy a drive through an astounding display of over one million lights and over 26 different themed areas. Along the route, be sure to try the outdoor skating rink or go for a horse-drawn sleigh ride (Dec 5-Jan 3).

Gerry Dee - Popular and award-winning comedian Gerry Dee (Just For Laughs & The Score) brings his hilarious new stand-up show to Winnipeg (Dec 12). Performance at Burton Cummings Theatre.

The Huron Carole - Tom Jackson’s national tour of this important holiday musical brings its hope to eliminate hunger with the help of inspiring traditional music made by remarkable talent (Dec 14). Performance event at the Pantages Playhouse.

Nathan Rogers - Born with the talent for turning folk and blues music on its ear, Nathan Rogers is the only one-man-band around who could pull off a Christmas tribute concert to Stan

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Rogers. At Last I’m Ready for Christmas sees Nathan pay homage to Stan’s fine folk tunes and lyrics (Dec 19). Event held at West End Cultural Centre.

Sesame Street Live - Dance it out at this interactive dance party experience. Elmo, Cookie and Ernie all teach us to use our “feets” for fun with ditties like “Shake Your Head One Time” (Dec 27 & 28). Event at the Burton Cummings Theatre.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - San Francisco-based fuzz-rock group will get you jumping as it tours in support of Baby 81, their latest ambitious release driven by guitar but rooted in folk (Jan 4). Rock-out at Burton Cummings Theatre.

Bryan Adams - We’re in heaven! The master of rock plugs in a full band to honour the 30th Anniversary of his mega-selling turning point record, Reckless (1985). Expect all the huge hits, like “Run to You”, “Kids Wanna Rock” and “Summer of ‘69” (Jan 20). Concert at MTS Centre.

Maple Leaf Monster Jam - MTS Centre hosts monster trucks! Marvel at the twelve-foot machines as they race and rip up a customdesigned track. Plenty of soaring and smashing (Feb 21 & 22).

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By Kelly Gray The remarkably flexible seating and floor arrangement at Winnipeg’s newly constructed Club Regent Event Centre is nothing short of amazing in its ability to create the perfect space for functions, from concerts to trade shows to graduations and large banquets to seminars.

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For a dining-focused event, organizers can serve between 250 to 550 seats from a newly built kitchen headed by Executive Chef Ray Miller.

“Flexibility is key here,” says Senior Manager of Event Centre Operations, Janet Harder. She comments that when one looks at other event spaces there is a static quality to what they can offer. What designers Number 10 Architects created at Club Regent is a room featuring the Gala Seating System with Spiral Lift, Club Regent staff merely push a button to watch banks of theatre style seats and the sloping floor lower and stow away under panels to create a single or multi-level surface for dining or large meetings such as the Centralia trade event.

“We also have a pre-function room that can be booked as well,” she says, noting this ‘lobby’ area holds up to 400 guests.

“This room can do almost anything, from theatre to flat surface to cabaret, and it can offer the right sized space for functions,” says Harder.

For example if organizers find their guest list has shrunk, the room can be arranged to make the event more intimate. Harder reports that

The Event Centre opened in May with a sold out concert and party featuring Huey Lewis & The News. “This new facility gives us opportunities to present more marquee artists we would not have been able to accommodate in the previous venue,” says Senior Manager, Entertainment and Procurement, Kelly Berehulka. “The entertainment world is a small one when it comes to agents and promoters.

They now see we have stepped up with a flexible best-in-class facility. As a result we are now part of a circle of Western Canada venues that host marquee performers such as Pat Benatar and Huey Lewis & The News.”

According to Berehulka, one feature that makes the site popular is the ease with which they can add facets like a dance pit in front of the stage. Here the Gala system can drop the floor to provide a space for dancing that does not obstruct the audience’s view of the stage and performers. The new flexibility has also made Club Regent Event Centre perfect for spoken word performances, such as coming shows from comedians Lewis Black (Mar 6) and Howie Mandel (Nov 20). The Centre has also hosted the recent Western Canada Music Awards, where the cabaret seating and custom décor elements like colour wash lighting created an exciting venue where full table service was part of the package.

Simply put, every seat is the perfect seat at Club Regent’s new Event Centre. Organizers do not have to alter performances or activities to accommodate the space in the room, the room changes to meet the needs of each unique activity. According to both Berehulka and Harder, Club Regent has created a venue that is flexible, responsive and can be as unique as the events taking place inside its walls.

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South Beach Casino and Resort is city close at just 45 minutes on double lane highway, but it’s a world away in terms of relaxation, customer service and hospitality. Indeed, the 95-room property located on Highway 59 just south of Grand Beach Provincial Park at Scanterbury, has been accorded Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence for 2014.

“It’s all about our staff,” says Tick Rowson, Director of Marketing, South Beach Casino and Resort. He suggests that because they are not located inside the city of Winnipeg, they have to be on their best game to attract patrons and keep them happy with in-room comfort, a well-considered buffet and menu, as well as the very best in gaming.

“We can’t sidestep service. Our 250 staff are trained to really deliver and pay attention to all the little things,” he says, pointing to simple service aspects such as free valet parking and coat check, as well as complimentary non-alcohol beverages like café mocha or hot chocolate in the gaming areas.

The hotel offers 95 well-appointed rooms.

Within this portfolio, South Beach gets it right with 10 Grand and five Junior suites, as well as Luxury King rooms and Standard rooms that are anything but standard with deluxe

button with many guests since the property opened. According to Rowson, they have promo packages throughout the year. For example, the hotel’s Sunday to Thursday promo rate for a Deluxe room is just $77 during the winter season when they also have groomed power toboggan trails right to the casino.

configurations that provide either a massive king bed or two queens for maximum comfort.

The gaming area delivers a lot of action.

Rowson reports the facility sports 600 slot machines, the majority of which are the popular penny variety. There are also a host of gaming tables. Here, guests can join in on poker or blackjack while they work up an appetite before heading to Mango’s, South Beach’s acclaimed restaurant, or to the Blue Dolphin Lounge where they can relax poolside on the edge of the massive tropical swim area that features a cascading waterfall.

Mango’s features a different buffet every day, a fact that has people taking the short drive down from the beaches or from nearby Selkirk to check out the specials.

“We see a lot of action from Winnipeg and even out of province locations such as Kenora, with people dropping in to play at the tables and then stay the night. Great food is just part of our winning package,” says Tick. For example, Thursdays have the foodservice team creating what many believe to be Manitoba’s finest seafood buffet. Also popular is Saturday’s regular Prime Rib feature, as is the Beer N Steer promo that has guests enjoying a nice piece of beef and a brew for just $12.59.

“We also offer 50 percent off dining on Sundays for our patrons who are age 50 and older. Our Ocean Club membership is free to all. And with our current promotion, people get cash back when they spend at the resort casino. Get points and use them to trade for services in the hotel or take it home in cash when you leave,” he says, concluding that with so much on offer at the Resort and Casino, patrons can’t lose.

Certainly, this is the view on Trip Advisor where page after page of comments point to a winning level of service and a resort package that delivers both excitement and relaxation. Forget the airport line-ups and hours behind the wheel to get to distant attractions. South Beach Casino and Resort is just 45 minutes north, but with its iconic palm tree fronted Miami-style design, it feels as if it’s a world away.

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685 Westminster Avenue We’ve never heard buzz about a restaurant like this one - now reborn in West Broadway’s iconic Sherbrook Inn. Talia Syrie is back! And what she’s got cooking has been well worth the wait. The new Tallest Poppy is a little bit of yesterday mixed with today. That means expect your faves for breakfast and lunch, but be ready for an eclectic all-new dinner menu.

Now, if you know Poppy’s honest approach to making great food, you know what you’re getting your taste buds into; if you don’t, it’s about time you did. Also, expect all-new renovations of the Sherbrook Inn as well and see Talia’s first foray into interior design.

83 Garry Street You’ll scrape your plate -- and the sky! Perched on the 31st floor, you’ll be treated to astounding panoramic views as well as Executive Chef Alfonso Maury’s proudly Manitoba-themed culinary invention. Taste buds will cry “Bingo!” for the smoked fish board of Manitoba pike caviar, cream cheese, and pickled vegetables; and perogies are extra decadent filled with velvety minced bison and prosciutto, and sauced with garlic cream. Poike is a fortifying traditional cast-iron stew of vegetables with Manitoba lamb, elk, bison and deer. Also look out for artworks by renowned local and national artists.

Chew Restaurant

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532 Waterloo Street This intimate spot for locally sourced and responsible ingredients has quickly become a darling in the city’s foodie scene. The menu yields plates featuring everything from rabbit to ravioli to Lobster Risotto. Mains pack scrumptious texture, sensuous meat and silky flavour. A Manitoba must-try: Crispy Pickerel -blackened, buttery, and accented with crispy caramelized chickpeas, crunchy collard greens and lemony hummus. For a boozy warm-up, the “Chimney Sweep” spikes steamed milk with 2 oz. of whiskey and smoky chai sweetening. Chim-chim-charoo! And change is afoot! Look out for Chew’s “The Store Next Door.”

630 Des Meurons Rue This train station attached observation car circa 1913 is currently hitched up to one of Winnipeg’s hippest bistro and bars. Thanks to owner Linda Love, this authentic French-Canadian restaurant in St. Boniface is both stylish and bound to excite the senses; its post-modern mash-up of historic wood, modernist line, and real train car perfectly sets the scene for revamped tradition.

And freshness, sustainability and season are at the fore of Resto Gare’s locally inspired menu. Selections include Tourtière de ma Mère with all-Canadian meats and country gravy. The wine list also boasts a line-up of Sommelier-selected vintages.

Fitzroy Restaurant

102 Sherbrook Avenue There’s another new fixture in the growing West Broadway dining scene.

The menu’s minimal in spirit, crafted through technique, and artisanal in flavour. No surprise that essential ingredients and creativity are the cornerstones of their approach to food. Pretzels are soft, warm and buttered; burgers are custom blended, lamb is slow-cooked, brisket is well brined, and tofu is house-made. Fitzroy’s burger is a must-try for newbies.

And DO come here for drinks! From the bar come some fanciful takes on faves: whiskey gets stirred up with sugar and orange, and tequila gets whipped with lemon meringue.

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85 Princess Street The inventive small plates served at this easy-going Exchange District spot are famous for being both eye-catching and delicious. Chef Mandel Hitzer’s slow-food kitchen is devoted to straight-up ingredients and home-style preparations. The day menu boasts a refreshing watermelon and beet Greek salad, as well as a host of heartwarming comforts like tzatziki-laced falafel burger, schnitzel paired with Havarti, and pulled pork with maple mustard. Night beefs up offerings with lamb croquette in spiced yogurt, stinging nettle linguini, and Manitoba pickerel with sausage, cabbage and lemon. Look out for Pop-up dining spots, especially throughout the winter.

“Little South America”

The Exchange District Many thanks to Eden Ramsay in www.ChrisD.ca for coining this phrase to describe Noel Bernier’s trio of killer South American concept restaurants. Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar takes you to the Parillada-style steakhouses of Argentina and Uruguay with boards of skewered meat, Paella in spicy coconut broth, and addictive signature cocktails (try the citrusy “Caipirinhia”). Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria goes Buenos Aires with its flamboyant take on pizza - toppings include corn, pickerel cheeks, orange zest, and even rib eye. But the call of the wild is truly the call of the Churrascaria at Carnaval Brazilian BBQ. Barbecuing an incomprehensibly savoury feast of juicy meats, like chorizo, sirloin, and bacon wrapped chicken, this is THE SPOT to satisfy some serious South American hungers.

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Rudy’s Eat & Drink

375 Graham Avenue Time warp! Enter the base of the futuristic downtown Manitoba Hydro building, and you’ll saunter into the year 1957. Inspired by the likes of men in ascots, John F. Kennedy and Bridgitte Bardot, Rudy’s embraces you with rich earthy leathers, wood and memorabilia to serve up the city’s most sophisticated comfort food.

Meat Loaf, Pot Roast and Cordon Bleu all get gourmet interpretation but still taste like home. That’s because Rudy’s menu is anchored in “from scratch” thinking. Bread is baked daily, meats are house-cured, pasta is homemade. Life’s good, right? Saturday nights lets two dine for $50.

Terrace in the Park

Unit B - 55 Pavilion Crescent There is not a more romantic dine-out in Winnipeg than this restaurant housed in Assiniboine Park’s iconic Pavilion Gallery Museum building.

Under the same roof as the largest collections of works by renowned Manitoba artists – namely, Ivan Eyre, Clarence Tillenius, and Walter J. Phillips – you’ll enjoy a sparkling menu of regional cuisine as well as Canadian fish and seafood. Courses are designed for sophisticated flavour and delicate texture. Sommelier suggested wines and attentive staff make bites taste even better. Nab a seat at the window for breathtaking views of the park. One of the city’s best brunches here, too!

Bistro Dansk

63 Sherbrook Street After close to 40 years of dishing out Danish and European specialties from its quaint digs in (now) hip and blossoming West Broadway, to say this restaurant is a “fixture” is a huge understatement. What keeps ‘em coming back?

Everything’s made home-style, the Chicken Schnitzel special never disappoints, the potato salad’s perfect, and the portions are beyond generous. Add to that some of the most impeccable servers in the biz, and it’s no surprise that “to die for” is often used to describe this bistro and its food. Pray for the borscht to be soup of the day.

Delectable Dining Photography: John Johnston

Newly opened at the Inn Alexander Svenne is one of Winnipeg’s happiest cookers at the moment. After building buzz with Bistro 7 1/4, Svenne got into talking with the folks from Inn at the Forks, and now he shares the helm of the hotel’s newly opened Smith Restaurant.

Here food is prepared like a fine blacksmith transforms raw metal into sophisticated machine. “Good old fashioned work and dedication,” beams Svenne, describing Smith’s craft philosophy. And it works.

Smith’s snacks are perfect for pre-dinner nibbling. Our hot & sticky nuts are seasoned feisty, a touch sweet, and piping hot.

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For a drink - a flight of Smith’s on-tap crafted beers.

Beer #1: Saskatcheweissen. Brewed up naturally by Saskatchewan’s Paddock Wood Brewing Co., this juicy ale sips fresh and grassy.

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Beers #2 & #3: Stir Stick Stout & Little Scrapper IPA. Both are bottled by local favourite Half Pints. The IPA is citrusy; and the chocolaty stout gulps like roasted barley.

Beer #4: Farmery. Brewed by Manitoba farm boys! This lager is refreshing, clean and GMO free.

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Carrying craft to the dessert menu, Smith sweets are irresistible. Our temptation: brown butter cheesecake. Thick creamy cheesecake is layered on rich crust and accented with poached pear and crisped sage leaf.

Peruvian coffee by French Press provides the finishing touch.

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WINTERIZE YOUR ENTRYWAY With the change of seasons, it’s time to alternate your front mat to a more seasonally appropriate, moisture-absorbing floor covering. Scrub and sanitize the floor beneath your mat, as well as your front doorway. Polish handles, wash windows and polish wood, but don’t stop there clean your front closet too. Declutter by swapping out shoes and fall jackets for warm coats, scarves and mittens. When the snow hits, you’ll be ready.

VACUUM AND ROTATE YOUR MATTRESS Another seasonally timed suggestion is that you rotate your mattress to extend its longevity. At the same time, strip the linens from top to bottom, washing everything from your shams to your mattress pad.

With a bare bed, vacuum your mattress to remove dust mites and refresh with your favourite linen spray.

CHANGE THE FILTER It is recommended you change furnace filters with the season.

CLEAN AND ORGANIZE YOUR LAUNDRY ROOM Our last tip to winterize your home is to clean and organize your laundry room.

On a lazy Saturday with a pot full of tea, replenish your laundry staples, wipe shelving clean and add a bin or extra hamper to help increase your clothes sorting efficiency.

With an organized laundry room you may even find you have extra space to hide holiday gifts or create an area to store your gift-wrapping supplies.

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½ cup (125 mL) diced ham 1 bunch, about 6 cups (1,500 mL) kale, coarsely chopped, blanched and well drained 1 cup (250 mL) cooked white or red quinoa, or a combination ¼ cup (50 mL) parsley, chopped 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil 1 small onion, diced ½ red pepper, finely diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup (250 mL) Swiss cheese, shredded 5 eggs ½ cup (125 mL) milk ¼ tsp (1 mL) pepper ¼ tsp (1 mL) red pepper flakes 2 tbsp (30 mL) Parmesan cheese, grated Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Using well greased individual ramekins or one 9-inch (22cm) pie plate, layer ham, cooked kale, and quinoa. Sprinkle with parsley. Pour canola oil into a small frying pan. Sauté onion, red pepper and garlic until softened. Sprinkle vegetables over parsley and top with Swiss cheese. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pepper and red pepper flakes. Pour mixture over the ingredients in ramekins or pie shell. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top. Bake quiche until middle is set; 9-inch (22 cm) pie shell 35- 40 minutes. If using individual ramekins oven time will need to be adjusted.

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Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan Brown Sugar Praline 3 eggs 1 ¼ cups (300 mL) baked, mashed sweet potato or 1 can (540 mL) sweet potato, drained and mashed ½ cup (125 mL) firmly packed brown sugar 1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon ½ tsp (2 mL) nutmeg ½ tsp (2 mL) powdered ginger ¼ tsp (1 mL) ground cloves 1-13 oz (370 mL) can evaporated milk 1-9 inch (23 cm) pie shell, unbaked Brown Sugar Praline (recipe follows) Whipped Cream, optional

Pre-heat oven to 400°F (205°C). In a large mixing bowl, beat together eggs, sweet potato, sugar and spices. Stir in evaporated milk. Pour into pie shell. Bake on bottom rack of oven for

35-40 minutes or until knife inserted into the centre comes out clean. If crust is browning too fast, reduce temperature to 350°F (180°C) for the last 10 minutes.

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Garnish with Pecan Brown Sugar Praline. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Pecan Brown Sugar Praline ½ cup (125 mL) packed brown sugar ½ cup (125 mL) pecans, coarsely chopped 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter, melted

Pre-heat broiler. Mix all three ingredients in a medium bowl. Sprinkle over cooled pie. Broil until topping bubbles, about 2-3 minutes.

Watch closely so praline does not burn. Cool pie or serve at room temperature. If desired, serve pie with whipped cream.

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thriving custom jewelry design studio on Waterfront Drive is proving that good things come in small packages. From within the understated, modern space that is Mokada, plans are made, dreams are realized, and then a lifetime of memories emerges.

Nearly three years ago, the dynamic mother and daughter duo of Mona and Danielle Stott founded Mokada Custom Jewelry Design Studio. Their mission was to make the experience of designing and choosing jewelry meaningful and stress-free for their clients.

One only has to look at the photos of beautiful, original creations and smiling faces on Mokada’s Facebook page to see how well their approach is working.

Clients from all walks of life benefit from Mokada’s services, which include custom jewelry design as well as re-imagination of outdated or heirloom pieces into renewed, timeless classics.

Mokada’s small size allows Mona and Danielle to keep their thumb on the pulse of the latest jewelry trends.

This includes popular, one-of-a-kind, fingerprint jewelry and their use of coloured gemstones, like peachy-pink Morganite, in bridal jewelry.

“Our goal is to be your family jeweler,” says Danielle, adding they hope Mokada dispels the myth that custom means expensive. Mona and Danielle strive to make the tone of the studio fun, warm and welcoming.

“After all,” Danielle notes, “people are coming to us to celebrate a milestone.”

Designer Mona, who Danielle describes as the “success behind Mokada,” treats every project with equal parts passion, respect and creativity - from consultation to final product and beyond. By the same token, Mona says she appreciates how Danielle provides her with fresh ideas. “She pushes my design limits in a positive way.”

During relaxed, private consultations, Mona takes the time to understand each client’s style, lifestyle, budget and how they factor into their exclusive design. “The client and I essentially design their piece together,” Mona notes.

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disadvantages of using a particular stone or setting, allowing them to make an informed investment.

Clients are encouraged to bring in their own design or use one of Mokada’s prototypes as a starting point.

They hand select their certified diamond and pair it with a semi mount they created; which is rendered in Mokada’s state-of-the-art 3D design program.

“When they see their design come to life on the computer screen, they know exactly what they’re getting,” Mona says.

Mona’s greatest joy is clients’ reactions upon reveal, especially men, who are thrilled to have had an active role in designing jewelry for their intended. The design process is an honour for Mona.

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“It’s a very intimate, personal thing to be entrusted with; it’s a responsibility I take seriously and often learn from,” she says, adding that she particularly enjoys learning about various cultural traditions surrounding jewelry selection.

Nothing is more rewarding than attending a function and spotting Mokada gracing someone’s finger, wrist, neck or ear. Danielle was recently a guest at a client’s wedding reception where every woman at her table was ‘wearing Mokada,’ and every piece was admired for its uniqueness. That’s because no two Mokada designs are ever the same.

“Each piece is personally suited to that person and their taste,” Danielle says.

Whether they are created to celebrate engagements, marriages, anniversaries, graduations, birthdays, births and other significant life moments, Mokada designs go out into the world to inspire others.

“We are thrilled to get so much of our work through endorsements and referrals,” Danielle says. “It’s the highest compliment we could receive!”

Walk-ins and private appointments are welcome.

Website: www.mokada.ca

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Winnipeg’s Joan Thomas puts a Wolseley family under the microscope in this standout novel. Liz and Aiden are a model couple, with a beautiful house and successful careers plus a bright daughter who cares passionately about the planet. But the past collides with the present, and Thomas skillfully exposes her characters, revealing the alliances and deceits in even the most picture-perfect families. Powerful, even devastating.

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Coming Ashore (ECW)

by Catherine Gildiner

Catherine Gildiner concludes her vastly entertaining memoir trilogy with her improbable life in the 1960s and 1970s. Studying at Oxford (to elude the FBI), a stint teaching in post-race riot Cleveland, then grad school at the University of Toronto (while innocently providing cover for the biggest drug operation in the city), Cathy is unflappable, unstoppable, and hilariously impulsive. Look for cameos by Jimi Hendrix, Bill Clinton, the FLQ, and an aristocratic potential mother-in-law called Wiggles.

Mr. Jones

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by Margaret Sweatman Canada during the Cold War is the setting for this suspenseful, thoughtful novel from Winnipeg’s Margaret Sweatman. WWII vet Emmett Jones, former bomber pilot, seems set for a stellar career in the Canadian foreign service, but some old murky friendships draw the interest of the RCMP and the FBI. His past, his career, even his wife come under scrutiny in a time of paranoia, claustrophobia, and the threat of a nuclear bomb.

The Less You Know (Avonhurst)

by Kelly Gray

Amateur captain (and regular Style Manitoba contributor) Kelly Gray wanted to cruise the ancient waterways of Europe, but package tours didn’t entice. He decides to do it himself and when he sees an old 6.5-metre converted workboat at a Dutch dock, it’s love at first sight. So begins adventure for the Wolseley Voyageur, with this charming, entertaining tale about a man and his boat, from Rotterdam to the Black Sea, hopefully.

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STEREO Reviewed by Randal McIlroy Scott Walker and Sunn O))) Soused (4AD) The voice remains beautiful. Little else beyond poetry and an indwelling antipathy to pop shallowness may link Scott Walker’s dark reports of the past 20 years to his hit years with the Walker Brothers. Arriving only two years after Bisch Bosch – a breathless pace by his exacting standards – Soused changes the landscape again. Instead of looming orchestras and dramatic percussion, it trusts to the slow, grinding guitars and droning synthesizers of Seattle band, Sunn O))). Scorched earth is their territory, as unforgiving as Walker’s daunting constructs and unsettling portraits of the shadowy and slippery, and Herod 2014 vindicates the surprising pairing, but the leader plays against that with absolutely passionate singing, most magnificently on the closing Lullaby, an epic written originally for singer Ute Lemper and sung to the heavens, no matter what the import – a terrible beauty, to borrow a phrase.

Steve Lacy Solos, Duos, Trios (Cam Jazz) A fine business, musical archaeology. The legacy of Giovanni Bonandrini’s Italian labels, Black Saint and Soul Note, is honoured in a series of miniature box sets, modestly appointed but nicely priced, and the late soprano saxophone master Steve Lacy has earned two of them. Solos, Duos, Trios is a peerless introduction, and also a pocket encyclopedia of restless invention. For keen jazz ballad artistry there’s an entrancing Prelude to a Kiss, from one of the two discs here with the similarly astringent pianist, Mal Waldron. Lacy’s deep study of Thelonious Monk is there in two discs – played solo, but with such melodic precision and buoyant commentary you won’t miss a band.

The final two sets open the gas in tough company.

LET IT BE THE JEWEL OF YOUR HOME

Quercus Quercus www.kitchencraftwinnipeg.com

(ECM) June Tabor is one of Britain’s finest traditional singers, but hidebound she isn’t. Quercus moves the tradition forward in an intimate trio where Iain Bellamy’s saxophones build on her long bond with pianist, Huw Warren. The result isn’t so much a jazz-folk fusion as a conversation that unwinds from rich musical earth, whether Shakespeare (Come Away Death), Robbie Burns (Lassie Lie Near Me) or The Lads in Their Hundreds, A.E. Housman’s lament for the First World War. It isn’t all sombre; Bellamy on tenor saxophone soon enjoys room to stretch, after mirroring the singer in her deeper range, and they approach a jazz waltz and even a bossa nova. Why it took so long for this to appear after being recorded in concert in 2006 is a mystery, and the packaging goes beyond ECM’s typical minimalism to be grim, but be glad it’s available.

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1650 Kenaston Blvd.

204.661.6977

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AMAZING PEDICURE PARTY FOR 4 Offering the utmost in luxury from the moment you sit down in our custom leather recliners and plunge your toes into the warm whirlpool bath.

Our expertly provided pedicures include nail work, callous removal, an exhilarating leg scrub and hot towels.

Your experience will finish with a luxurious lower leg and foot massage and the perfect polish, leaving feet soft and smooth.

Enjoy a glass of wine or premium beer with your service in our licenced spa salon & boutique!

1580 Taylor Avenue | 204.777.1190 | life@aevi.ca

Custom Art created for you Murals, Fine paintings, Theme rooms & More Mandy van Leeuwen, Artist Call 204-229-6719

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Pampering Perfection A salon and spa where every client feels special B y D onna M inkus

Everyone likes to feel special.

And at Aevi Spa Salon Boutique, everyone is.

From the moment clients walk in the door of this beautifully-appointed facility to the moment they leave, every client is special.

“Whether you’ve been coming to us for years or it’s your first visit, each and every guest is special,” says Terri Einarson-Mollot, owner of Aevi Spa Salon Boutique.

Located at 1580 Taylor Avenue, Aevi offers a full range of services, from hair stylists who have been trained in the latest cutting-edge techniques to pedicures delivered in luxurious custom designed massaging recliners. Experienced estheticians provide the best in complete skin care, including facial treatments ranging from microdermabrasion to laser hair removal. Add to that a private couple’s room, and an in-house boutique featuring one-of-a-kind items that include chic clothing, unique jewelry and trendy handbags -- all competitively priced.

“Guests appreciate being able to have all their needs met in one salon, and I wanted to offer a full range of services under one roof,” Terri says.

“We have a discerning clientele,” she adds.

“They expect excellent service and we provide it.

Our stylists and estheticians are highly trained.

We are continuing to build a reputation as a top provider of esthetics and hair services.”

That high standard of performance not only benefits Aevi clients, but the staff who work there.

“The dynamics of a full service salon offers great career opportunities,” Terri points out. “Our

team learn in house and then have the ability to perfect their skills under the watchful eyes of our exceptional senior staff. We are proud to have built a team that fosters individual and team development.”

An esthetician since 1989, some of Terri’s clients have been coming to her for 25 years.

While she specializes in skin care and gel nails, a good deal of her time is spent operating the business. However, she is quick to point out that she has a great manager, Susan Diotte, who not only handles day-to-day management of the business, but is also instrumental to its success.

“Aevi wouldn’t be what it is today without her,” Terri states.

Needed to expand The original Aevi Spa Salon, which opened in 2007, was located near Sobeys on Taylor. “We were doing well in our old location, but we ran out of space,” Terri says. “We wanted to meet the demand of our growing clientele, which meant an increase in overhead. The move is paying off. Business has increased every year, and continues to increase. I now have eight pedicure chairs, 10 cutting stations, and 36 employees.”

While opening the new spa salon in 2011 involved a significant investment, an entrepre-

neurial spirit and a strong work ethic have been her driving force. “I have always believed that if you work hard, things will work out,” she says.

That sense of enthusiasm has been a hallmark throughout her life. Prior to opening the original Aevi, Terri owned two other salons in the area.

“I went to university when I was 22 because I wanted to be a veterinarian. But I also wanted to continue working with my clients, many who are now good friends,” she says. “So I worked full time while attending university full time.”

Offering a fun atmosphere While Terri completed her bachelor degree in science, her passion is the beauty industry and in serving her clients. “We provide a relaxing, fun environment at our spa salon, and I want clients to enjoy themselves while they are here,” she says, adding that group bookings are encouraged. “A pedi party is a great girl’s night out. Our location offers plenty of free parking, so you don’t have to worry about hunting down a parking spot.”

Terri extends a special invitation to anyone who hasn’t experienced this upscale neighbourhood spa salon. “I’d like people to drop in and see what we have to offer,” she says. “You don’t need an appointment to talk to the stylists or estheticians, or look around the boutique. Our space is beautiful, and I think people will be surprised at what they find.”

For more information about Aevi Spa Salon Boutique, check out their website at www.aevi.ca or call (204) 777-1190.

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Winter

Eye Catching!

Sarah, one of the talented Hair / Make-up artists at rituals in hair and skin, just came back from a two-day intensive class in L.A. with M.U.D. (make-up designory) and she’s excited to get clients ready for their next big event, a make-up lesson, or some colour suggestions and matching.

For Courtney’s look, Sarah created a beautiful smoky eye using the colours Onyx, Sapphire and Honeysuckle, and also added drama with false eyelashes from Ardell. On the brow she used Onyx with a M.U.D. angled brow brush #210, which brings the whole look together.

“Winter Green” Hair has never been as much fun as it is right now! Colours of all shades are in high demand. Whether you choose as a special effect, a full colour or an extension or two just for the moment, anyone and everyone seems to be in favour. Even this full glamorous jade green is more commercially accepted today as high fashion and not just for the street kid anymore. Professionally pre-lighten hair and then choose together with your stylist your favourite Crazy Colour tone! Keeping your haircut tailored with strong lines will carry these extreme colours effectively, contradicting its wild side. If you’re looking for a change-up during this long cold season, consider a splash of colour…a great solution for those “winter blues”.

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The whole M.U.D. make-up line is carried at rituals. In fact, the salon just received eight new eye colours meant to inspire clients to experiment with their colour palettes. Airbrushing is also offered at rituals for the perfect finish to foundations.

To book a consultation, make-up application or make-up lesson with one of rituals’ make-up artists (including Sarah), call to schedule an appointment.

Join rituals on Facebook and Twitter to follow their hair, skin and make-up artists’ work.

Make-up / Hair Artist: Sarah Model: Courtney Make-up Line: M.U.D. (Make-Up Designory) rituals in hair and skin 159 St Anne’s Rd 204-452-1182 www.ritualsinhairandskin.ca

Five helpful hints for Healthy Hair Shampoo your hair twice a week. Excessive shampooing can be harmful to your hair and cause hair loss. It can also decrease the longevity of your hair colour. During our Winnipeg Winters, over-shampooing can make your hair dry and frizzy, depleting the nourishing oils your hair naturally produces. *Try Redken’s Two-Day Extender. It will instantly refresh your look, absorbing excessive oils to extend the life of your blowout!

Holiday Blowout Do you have a holiday party to go to but just can’t seem to style your hair quite as perfectly as your hair stylist does? Why not treat yourself to a blowout and style with one of the pros at Salon One 11?

With the right product and technique, a blowout should last you up to several days. Finish your holiday look with a make-up application by the professionally trained make-up artists at Salon One 11.

Model - Lindsay Hair Stylist – Kristen Darroch Make-up – Lorraine Lee Photo - Nigel Jones Photography Salon One 11 111 Fort St 204-942-7387 www.salonone11.ca

Treat your hair and scalp to a shot. They’re small but oh so mighty strong, using proteins, natural oils, and a plethora of nourishing ingredients. In five minutes, the shot infuses hair with a concentrated dose of what it needs most. The favourite at Bob and Page is the All Soft Shot!

Adding Olaplex to your colour service. Used by celebrity stylists, Olaplex is an exciting acquisition at Bob and Page and it’s A-mazing! This is simply added to your colour or highlight formula. Olaplex is free of silicones, aldehydes, oils, gluten and paraben. It reconnects broken bonds (disulphide sulphur) in the hair caused by exposure to chemicals in colour, heat styling, and mechanical force (such as combing wet hair), leaving the hair fuller, healthier, and feeling A-mazing!

Enrich and Enhance your current colour, ombre, or highlights with a glaze. Redken’s #1 ammonia-free, long lasting, demipermanent colour will intensify any natural or colour treated hair, guaranteeing healthy, shiny beautiful colour.

And don’t forget to book your blowout! For an evening out or a holiday event, having perfect hair should be your last worry! Whether you come solo or with a best friend, start your night with Bob and Page, they ’ll provide the drinks* and blowouts! Add on eyes and lips to your blowout for $25, a limited time special for the holiday season! *Bob and Page is licensed!

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Tis the Season to be Giving….

Fabulous for Christmas, all glitter deer and décor pieces.

Fun salt and pepper owls and colourful owl ornament will brighten up any table.

Napkins keep the colour scheme going.

Dressmaker’s Form is a chic addition to any dressing room. Bursting with Bling accessories!

The sharp contrast in Blue and Black is so rich.

And the bonus—the ankle boot comes with a faux fur ankle warmer!

All featured items are available at Great Finds.

Great Finds, Southdale Square Shopping Centre, Unit 160-115 Vermillion Road. www.greatfinds.ca

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HolidayGIFTGUIDE Green with envy A diamond encrusted split shank showcases all 8.63 carats of this stunning emerald cut green tourmaline. Every detail has been attended to...the bezel set diamond accents atop the head of each claw are proof! 1.04 carat total diamond weight; set in 18K yellow gold, $7495. mokada custom jewelry design studio 1-530 Waterfront Dr. www.mokada.ca

Casual, urban style to keep your feet warm and protected during the cold winter months, Pampa Tactical boots from Palladium are a must-have staple for your winter wardrobe. Available in a variety of styles and hues, constructed with an all-new waterproof construction and treated high-quality leather.

Available at Urban Trail & Hudson’s Bay (select stores).

The season calls for at least one standout statement piece of jewelry. All three rows of round brilliant diamonds are pave set with unrivalled workmanship allowing for uninterrupted sparkle! .82 carat total diamond weight; set in 18K white and yellow gold, $4195. mokada custom jewelry design studio 1-530 Waterfront Dr. www.mokada.ca

Beautiful shearling gloves for men & women, available in a variety of shades in traditional suede finish & ultra soft calf leather with shearling lining. Practical & luxurious – ideal for a Winnipeg winter!

Wonderful World of Sheepskin 250 Dufferin Ave.

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Get in the game with hand-painted cribbage boards shaped like a boat, canoe or toboggan! The perfect gift for the card player on your list!

Faveri’s Wood Furniture 625 Wall St. www.faveriswoodfurniture.com

Warm up the season with an EcoSmartFire – an ethanol-burning fireplace shown here in stainless steel (also available in a matt black finish). One of many designs, this one is light enough to carry out to the patio, bring inside or take to the lake! Ethanol fireplaces are clean burning & require no fuel hook-up or venting.

A perfect gift for the music lover on your list: The Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay 8

For Space Sake 1824 Grant Ave www.forspacesake.com

Features include: - Bass/midrange 70wpc, Class D, Treble: 35wpc - 2 x 5” Woofer / Midrange, 2 x 3/4” Tweeter - AirPlay & DLNA AirShare - Aux input - Optional wall bracket available - Available in White or Black - Priced at $1199.99 Advance Electronics 1300 Portage Ave. www.advance.mb.ca From the Prokritee artisan group in Bangladesh: recycled Sari cushion, Sail Away Citrus Basket (Kaisa grass dyed orange) & recycled Sari Cotton Slouchy bag. Items featured are Fair Trade products, providing vital income to artisans from more than 30 countries and work for nearly 60,000 people around the world.

Ten Thousand Villages, 2 locations: 134 Plaza Dr & 10-963 Henderson Hwy.

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HolidayGIFTGUIDE

Looking for an exclusive one-of-a-kind gift this season?

Soul Gallery Inc. “An Art Gallery in a Home” introduces exquisitely designed fine jewelry and collectibles from Istanbul and Anatolia Turkey.

Winter Exhibition and Sale Dec. 13th - 14th 1-5 pm.

Soul Gallery 163 Clare Ave. For more information call 204 781 8259

Give the gift of relaxation this season with a therapeutic or hot stone massage gift certificate.

Available for purchase in person or online at: info@ravemassage.com Rave Massage 1220 St Mary’s Rd.

Step out in style this season in a whimsical Cocco Bella moss green lacey dress with tunic, adorned with a gold and silver ball necklace.

Elegant or laidback, striking or subtle, Seasonal Whispers Jewelry is made to mix and match season after season. Beautifully handset with Swarovski crystals or Czechoslovakian pearls, pieces have the look and feel of treasured gifts.

Their addictive stackable bracelets, plated with sterling silver or 24K gold, are lightweight, flexible, and resilient. Wear one for a hint of shine; wear a dozen or more mixed-and-matched sets for an armful of embellishment.

Great Finds Southdale Square Shopping Centre Unit 160-115 Vermillion Rd.

Aevi Spa Salon Boutique 1580 Taylor Ave. www.aevi.ca

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Make a lasting impression this season with a special piece of Canadian Maple Leaf Diamond ™ jewellery meant to capture her heart for a lifetime.

Nemeth Diamonds Southdale Square Shopping Centre 150-115 Vermillion Rd. www.nemethjewellers.com

Surprise your loved ones with the best in television technology this holiday season with a Sony 55”4K Smart 3D Ultra HD TV. Features include: • HD is upscaled to 4K Ultra HD • Future ready – supports next gen 4K players/services • TRILUMINOS display • Slim Edge LED • 4 x HDMI, 3 x USB • 3D Glasses x 2 Priced at $2099.99 Advance Electronics 1300 Portage Ave. www.advance.mb.ca

Wrap it up and tie it with a bow! The perfect gift for her - a unique silk handbeaded kimono from Chow, paired with a black pendant necklace.

Put your best foot forward for the holidays in high fashion shoes from designers Ron White and Thierry Rabotin.

Great Finds Southdale Square Shopping Centre Unit 160-115 Vermillion Rd.

European Shoe Shop 442 Academy Rd. www.europeanshoeshop.com

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Take your walls to another dimension S h o u l d n’ t A l l R o o m S B e l i v i n g?

Interior space – the final frontier. These are the voyages of Orgassian concrete tile. Conceived by LA artist and craftsman Daniel Orgassian. Precisely executed in concrete and finished in evocative colours. Graphic, dramatic, tactile, they boldly go where no concrete has gone before.

1042 Waverley Street 204-956-9720 www.thefloorshow.ca

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design&decor

Breathe Easy B y C arly P eters

Great design, like great art or architecture, has the power to transform your living space. Wood is one of those elements that has the natural gift to create such a metamorphosis. Its organic and intricately patterned grains have inspired artists, architects, and designers for millennia, and spawned new ways of creating better living spaces. At LAUZON, the newest flooring company offered at The Floor Show, aesthetic perfection and physical improvement is epitomized in their latest offering, Pure Genius, the world’s first smart hardwood floor.

Everyday we take over 20,000 breaths, and unfortunately, often the indoor air we breathe is vastly more polluted than the air outside. And based on the fact we’re spending 14 hours a day at home, the air quality in that space is something we should all be concerned about.

Pure Genius floor’s air-purifying agent is made of titanium dioxide, and is activated by natural and artificial light, which causes it to break down toxic contaminants (formaldehyde, which is released by furniture, building materials, common household products and other pollutants) on contact and transforms them into harmless molecules.

Everyday we take over 20,000 breaths, and unfortunately, often the indoor air we breathe is vastly more polluted than the air outside.

The floor will constantly activate this filter, and over time, it has been shown to purify indoor air by up to 85 percent. And, after 30 days, rooms with Pure Genius flooring have shown formaldehyde levels of only five parts per billion (ppb) compared to the 16 to 32.4 ppb found in a typical home. It also decomposes bacteria, viruses, and mould up to 99.6 percent, and reduces the potential carcinogens that may lead to allergies, fatigue, and respiratory problems like asthma.

Visit The Floor Show to see the available LAUZON floors, and breathe a little easier knowing you’re putting in a product that looks and feels good.

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design&decor Even Better Than the Real Thing

Nothing beats an authentic fire with glowing red embers. The look and feeling of the real thing can be replicated through Dimplex’s Opti-myst® technology.

The Opti-myst® line of interior fireplaces uses revolutionary ultrasonic technology to create a lifelike flame and smoke effect. The result is an appearance so authentic it will be mistaken for a traditional wood-burning fireplace. The innovative technology uses water to create the illusion of flame and smoke. Each unit comes equipped with an easy-to-fill water tank that offers 12 to 14 hours of continuous operation before refilling.

The company offers traditional looks, which feature patented LED inner glow logs moulded from actual hardwood, authentic metal log grate and a glowing ash mat to add a realistic touch, or more modern varieties.

The newest model to feature the company’s patented Opti-myst® flame is the Willowridge - a curvaceous design that plays in the light and creates a texture that has a mesmerizing quality. The dancing Opti-myst® flame combines beautifully with the rippled surface of the champagne finish surround in a design that is both architectural and organic offering a Zen-like feel.

The Willowridge, along with other in-home and outdoor fireplaces, can be seen in Classic Fireplaces showroom this winter.

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MANITOBA’S LARGEST LIGHTING STORE Visit Visit our our newly newly expanded expanded state state of of the the art art showroom showroom located located at at 1040 1040 Waverley Waverley Street Street

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design&decor

Bigger and Brighter

By Carly Peters Photography: Michael Roberts

As one of Manitoba’s oldest lighting stores, Super-Lite Lighting Ltd. has grown from basic bulbs to the latest in lighting technology over the past 60 years. And now with an expanded showroom they can offer even more bigger and brighter ideas for customers.

The company, which moved to their current Waverley Street location in 2009, recently expanded into a vacant portion of the building, increasing the store’s showroom floor to 10,000 square feet. The additional area allowed for the creation of an in and under cabinet lighting and recessed lighting showcase, as well as dedicated department for LED products.

“We have a large comparison wall that shows a least six different variations of similar style lights so you can see the difference between them - like a low voltage LED versus halogen,” states Super-Lite president and co-owner Simon Simkin, adding the expanded room also features the store’s newest product offerings - electric fireplaces and motorized window coverings.

“The space lets you see and play with the different light sources. It will give you sense of what it actually does.”

He says he foresees the LED segment of the store expanding further in the future as more fixtures are being adapted to this technology.

“Whether it’s that one special light, or ideas for the entire home, we can help.”

Super-Lite doesn’t just talk the LED talk; they walk the walk. The store’s front sign was converted to LED, as was the parking lot lighting, and the front exterior lights.

He adds for clients that are looking for a large volume of lighting, whether it be a room reno, or even for an entire house, Super-Lite has employees that specialize in full packages.

“These products just keep getting better. The output now is so good that the applications are almost endless. LED doesn’t just have to be for under-the-counter lights anymore,” he states.

“It can get stressful when you’re building a new home or renovating. There are already so many decisions. So we like to ask the clients questions to help them verbalize what they might like, how they use the space they want to light, and their budget,” explains Simkin. “Whether it’s that one special light, or ideas for the entire home, we can help.”

The rest of the existing store space was redecorated, and updated in order to be more fashionable and functional. Lighting is grouped in families (chandeliers, floor lamps, etc...) for easy browsing.

For customers who are unsure what exactly they are looking for, there’s ample help throughout the store.

“Customers are more than welcome to wander the store, and get a feel for what they might like,” states Simkin. “But if they need help there’s always representatives at the front, and throughout the store that can offer advice when customers need it. That what we’re here for.”

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204.667.1578

design&decor

Well-Worn = Well-Loved

The saying goes “if these walls could talk,” but what about the other pieces of furniture in a home?

Reclaimed wood furniture, whether it be a table or headboard, have lived a life and tell a story that today’s modern homeowner wants to hear.

“We live in a fast-paced, technology-driven world everything is sped up. So I think a reason why the reclaimed look is so popular is because it’s uncomplicated, unpretentious, calming, and peaceful,” states Kelly Krentz, category manager for the Dufresne Group. “People are in love with this look, and we’re going to be the first major retailer in the city to offer an exclusive reclaimed style collection.”

The Bordeaux table certainly has a tale to tell. Made from reclaimed, thick-cut elm from historic Russian farm homes, the natural wood has seen generations of harsh winters

and hot summer sun, creating a beautiful finish.

The two-inch thick tabletop has been sanded to a smooth finish, exposing the unique grain of each plank, and placed on top of a steel base to ensure solid construction.

The stainless steel legs add the

ultimate juxtaposition between modern and rustic, and allow users to either dress up or dress down the piece with their chair selection.

“The reclaimed look can be very eclectic,” explains Krentz, pointing to the Bellamy which features chairs and a church pew-style

bench, and the Canadian-made Stockton, a dining table that has the look of reclaimed wood and is made from solid pine. “You can add white chairs for a contemporary look, or pair it with wooden ones for a rustic setting. We want customers to come in and pick the chairs they want. It’s a mix and match story.”

Customers can also choose the reclaimed look they want in their bedroom. The Brenley bedroom set, made from solid pine in a smoldering charcoal finish featuring a French provincial bed, and the River Ridge, which utilizes a diagonal planked styling constructed from solid acacia wood, a species referenced in the Bible as the material used for the Ark of the Covenant.

All these reclaimed-style pieces can be seen in Dufresne’s showroom.

Come in and hear what they have to say.

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Discover a huge selection of lighting styles, accessories and more from the world’s leading manufacturers.

995 Milt Stegall Drive • 204.784.0099 • 1-866-870-1292 www.robinsonlightingcentre.com

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420 Van Horne Ave Brandon (204) 725 - 1968

FRANKE FIRECLAY - TRADITIONAL, PRACTICAL, AND BEAUTIFUL Reminiscent of turn of the century kitchens, Franke Fireclay sinks are sure to become an outstanding feature in your home.

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1760 Ellice Ave Winnipeg (204) 784 - 0111

design&decor Double Duty

We ask a lot of our furniture these days - be chic, be highly functional, and don’t take up too much space. Since 1962, Clei has been creating versatile furnishing solutions and multifunctional units to suit varied spaces and lifestyles. Exclusive to For Space Sake, this Italian line of furnishing meets all the demands.

This cabinet from Clei, which appears to be a tall storage space when closed, is in fact a complete home office. The lower doors can hide a computer tower if need be, while the middle tilting door becomes a desk and the doors above hide even more storage space.

Additional cabinets or bookshelves from Clei’s various lines can be added on either side for more storage, or it can be paired with a wall bed to turn an office into a guest room, or vice versa.

Pictured in high gloss white, this home office system can be created in a wide variety of finishes ranging from neutral and wood tones, to vibrant colours, and even patterned prints. Additional accessories, such as whimsical bookends, storage boxes, and acrylic pencil holders, also available at For Space Sake, round out this modern double duty unit.

Contemporary Married With Comfort

This season lighting is continuing to see a softer side of design. Rustic chic marries contemporary furniture, granite counters, and cased glass with raw looking finishes such as barn board and other textural elements for a level of hominess.

The Brinley and Braelyn families, made by Kichler lighting, are on point for this trend. The Brinley pays homage to the classic Mason jar, and is available in brushed nickel or oil rubbed bronze.

It can be hung as a single pendant or trendy ‘cluster look’ pendant fixture. The Braelyn features clear seeded glass on rustic, vintage hardware.

“Both are examples of a current design trend, inspired by an old world industrial look, with mechanical details exposed and often clear glass or no glass shades. The look is finished off with the classic Edison lamp,” explains Alison Demaré BID, Branch Manager for Robinson Lighting Ltd. “Juxtaposing these old fashioned inspired elements with contemporary furnishings creates a unique and visually stimulating interior.”

Robinson Lighting’s staff are trained Lighting Specialists that can assist clients with selecting just the right light fixture for not only its function but also to complement any décor. While their showroom has an extensive selection of fixtures which can be seen illuminated, lighting specialists can also direct clients to selections from over 60 vendors.

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Kitchen&Bath Terrific Tones

Photograph by Daniel Wexler

This season two tones are better than one when it comes to kitchen cabinetry. A brilliant example of this trend can be seen in this custom designed kitchen by Kitchen Craft for Maric Homes’ showhome at 100 Lake Bend Road in Bridgwater Lakes.

The eat-in kitchen, which is roughly 21 feet by 14 feet in size, boasts high ceilings, porcelain floors, and ample light from the separate main decks and the stunning glass and wood staircase surrounded by windows. The brightness of the space is offset by the warm, rich millwork throughout the house.

Maric’s material and colour selection for the kitchen cabinetry plays to both tones. The combination of light and dark cabinetry colours were done in a high gloss finish. The kitchen’s island, approximately 16 feet in overall length, provides ample seating at the custom walnut countertop from Evolution Wine Rooms. The walnut countertop is complemented by the darker finish of the Pamli Gloss Biani cabinetry.

The Calvi Gloss White cabinetry above the sink ties into the lighter Caesarstone countertop, adding to the bright, airy feeling of the space. The working portion of the Caesarstone island is just under 10 feet, and houses the downdraft induction cooktop and additional storage.

Even though the kitchen is large, everything is still at one’s fingertips due to the functional galley-style layout.

Kindred Kitchen

People are putting more money into their sinks, making them a focal point rather than just a functional element. Therefore, when it comes to selecting a sink, material matters.

“If you’re going to spend the money, make sure it’s something you love,” advises Astrid Bergstrom of Robinson Bath Centre.

Kindred’s line of copper sinks are an investment worth making. With thousands of hand- hammer marks no two sinks are alike. And since copper is a living finish, the patina will continuously change from its natural reddish/orange to a random colour palette ranging from caramel to brown, to even blue. Also, unlike a stainless steel sink that develops “characteristic lines” or scratches, copper sinks tend to not show such imperfections because of this weathering over time.

“They are certainly less maintenance than shiny sinks. Copper also has natural antibacterial properties so there’s no chance of e-coli living on there,” states Bergstrom, adding that she herself has a 30 by 20-inch copper bowl sink at her lake, which she loves.

Along with kitchen applications, Bergstrom states copper sinks are ideal as bathroom vessel sinks, in bars, and various other applications as the line comes in numerous styles. The sinks can also include different finishes, ranging from the natural patina of copper, to a darker black copper, to a medium tone called antique.

Robinson Bath Centre has a variety of copper sinks on display so customers can find their right match.

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