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FEATURE | Contents [ FEATURES ] 5 Wine in the Valley Exploring the abundance of wineries in the Okanagan Valley 10 Dinosaurs Unearthed Down to the Bone 14 Living History Celebrating Barkerville’s Chinese history at the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival [ DEPARTMENTS ] 4 Welcome Aboard CMA President’s message 5 9 Top Eats Vancouver 13 Meet the Crew Toni 16 5 Things to do in… Kamloops 21 Q&A Katie Green 22 CMA Calendar Upcoming events In-flight 10 07 16 Group Publisher Penny Sakamoto - 250.480.3204 psakamoto@blackpress.ca Editorial Content Angela Cowan For Advertising Inquiries Annemarie Rindt - 250.480.3244 arindt@blackpress.ca Patty Doering - 250.480.3242 pdoering@vicnews.com Graphic Design Michelle Gjerde Published by Black Press 14 818 Broughton Street Victoria, BC V8W 1E4 www.blackpress.ca Central Mountain Air magazine is published four times per year and is distributed on all Central Mountain Air flights. The points of view or opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher or Central Mountain Air. The contents of Central Mountain Air magazine are protected by copy- right, including the designed advertising. Reproduction is prohibited without written consent of the publisher. 2018 Fall Central Mountain Air 3
| PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Welcome aboard CMA S upporting the local part of the Canadian Cancer Society’s communities we serve is mission in their fight against cancer. important to all of us at Central Mountain Air. In other news, Central Mountain Air We often sponsor music is now utilizing the South Terminal festivals, fundraisers and help our at Vancouver International Airport, communities in times of crisis. This offering shorter security lines, year we were awarded the Divisional convenient parking and less congestion, Corporate Champion Award by the as well as access to the many amenities Canadian Cancer Society, with whom at YVR and a courtesy shuttle between we’ve been a proud partner for fifteen the Main Terminal and South Terminal years. We’ve contributed to the fight provided by the Vancouver Airport against cancer by donating vouchers Authority. From all of us at Central to be used for fundraisers and survivor Mountain Air, Welcome Aboard! Douglas McCrea | President recognition, provided discounted travel Central Mountain Air for patients which allows them to travel for treatment more easily, and provided flights for their staff and volunteers. We are thrilled to accept this award and appreciate the opportunity to be a Top Online Check-In Did you know we offer online Travel check-in? ➝ Visit our website, flycma.com, to use our online check-in tool. Tips Online check-in opens 24 hours prior to your flight’s departure, and not only will it save you time at the airport, but it also allows you to pre-select your favourite seat! For more, please visit our website at flycma.com or contact our reservations department at 1-888-865-8585. 4 2018 Fall www.flycma.com
FEATURE | Wine in the Valley Photo courtesy Mission Hill Winery. The stunning architecture of Mission Hill Winery in West Kelowna. Exploring the abundance of wineries in the Okanagan Valley By Darcy Nybo hen you wine, think W Mission Hill Winery Okanagan! There are As you walk onto the about 8,700 acres of Mission Hill Family Estate Win- grapes and almost winery grounds you’ll see ery is West Kelowna’s must visit 200 wineries in the another architectural winery. The architecture alone is Okanagan Valley. Each winery has worth the trip. When you arrive, wines with distinctive character- wonder: hand-chiseled you enter through an imposing istics thanks to terroir (the place curved arches held together gateway. As you walk onto the they are grown) and some innova- winery grounds you’ll see another tive winemakers. There’s more to by a single keystone. architectural wonder: hand-chis- wineries than the wine; each has its eled curved arches held together own unique style, which is what makes them so much by a single keystone. There are plenty of photo ops here. fun to visit. Here are a few wineries to start you off. Enjoy amazing lake views from the loggia, the terrace and around the bell tower. During the summer there 2018 Fall Central Mountain Air 5
| FEATURE are outdoor concerts in the am- phitheater. Then there’s the wine! Mission Hill creates wines from five different family-farmed vineyards. With dozens of wines to choose from, you’re sure to find one you’ll love. Tour the gift shop and taste a vino or two while you’re here. You never know which wine is going to surprise you. Tours are a big part of the wine experience in the Okanagan and Mission Hill is no exception. Their Wine and Artisan Cheese tour is 60 minutes long and teaches you about their organic viticulture while A sampling of the selection at Indigenous World Winery. you tour their varietal gardens. Photo courtesy Indigenous World Winery. At the end, take your seat in the Oculus Salon where you are sure the Estate where you stroll through inclusive evening is unquestionably to love the delicious assortment of the vineyards as you learn about something you should put on your local cheeses and a flight of Mis- the grapes and how they are made to do list! quailsgate.com sion Hill wine. Another great tour into award winning wine. At the is The Journey, led by a Mission end of the tour you are escorted to Indigenous World Winery Hill Sommelier. This 90-minute the Stewart Family Private Library On your way to Kelowna from tour takes you around the grounds that overlooks the barrel room. It’s West Kelowna, be sure to stop in with a wealth of information on the here you’ll get to taste three of their at the Indigenous World Win- valley, Mission Hill’s culinary ideals Reserve and Collector wines, which ery. Open since 2016, it is North and their winemaking philoso- are paired with delicious food bites America’s first Indigenous private- phy. There’s a barrel tasting in the from the Old Vines Restaurant. ly-owned winery. They may be new, underground barrel cellar and a Tours run 12pm and 3pm until however, they are already winning vintage bottle of Oculus from the September 3rd. awards for their wines. Enjoy a vault. At the end of the tour, have a Quails’ Gate is also well known flight of five wines and pick your seat and enjoy more Oculus paired for its delectable food. The Old new favourite. Then browse the with local artisanal cheeses and a Vines restaurant is rated in the gift shop for the perfect souvenir of charcuterie board made in house. top 100 in Canada. Sit indoors or your visit. missionhillwinery.com outside as the chef and staff create One of the unique draws to this farm-to-table dishes that are sure winery is the Red Fox Club, their Quails’ Gate Estate Winery aboriginal inspired restaurant. They A few minutes from Mission Hill to make you smile. They also offer “Dinner in the Vineyard” from choose local providers, creators is Quails’ Gate. This family owned July 4th to August 29th. This all- and growers for the ingredients and operated winery has a long history in the Okanagan. They have some great tours available that highlight the land, the vineyard and of course, the wines. Their Photo courtesy Quails’ Gate Estate Winery. one-hour Family Tours explore the history of the Stewarts and their Photo courtesy Camelot Vineyards. connection to the land. You’ll learn about wine production and then en- joy a guided tasting of three of their award-winning wines. This tour leaves every two hours from 11am to 5pm until September 3rd. Another great tour is the Taste of 6 2018 Fall www.flycma.com Pouring on the patio at Quails’ Gate Estate Winery.
The tour starts overlooking the vineyard and garden and then you head into the pyramid for a unique experience in their sacred geometric wine cellar. The spectacular view from the patio at Summerhill Pyramid Winery. Photo courtesy Summerhill Pyramid Winery. that go into their dishes. Try some with Okanagan Lake views on the and olives to go with your new Elk Chili, Bison Back Ribs or the ancestral lands of the Syilx people. favourite wine on their patio. You Native Caesar Salad with candied indigenousworldwinery.com can also bring a picnic basket and salmon and bannock croutons. have a bite to eat with one of their Enjoy your wine and your meal Camelot Vineyards delicious bottles of wine. If you’re Over in East Kelowna (on the Fab in the Okanagan in early August, be Five route) is Camelot Vineyards. sure to take in their annual Medi- Are you strong enough to pull the eval Fair on August 11. It’s a smash- sword from the stone? Try it and ing good time! see. If you can’t, don’t worry, there’s camelotvineyards.ca wine inside to ease the sting of de- feat. Camelot is a small family-run Summerhill Pyramid Winery winery, with a decidedly medieval A visit to the Okanagan, specifically theme. It’s a fun place to visit with Kelowna, would not be complete some great wines, all crafted from without a visit to the Summerhill small lots. Pyramid Winery. This organic There’s no restaurant here; winery is leading the way in however, you can purchase a nice organics and biodynamics in the The iconic “Sword in the Stone” at Camelot Vineyards. selection of English cheeses, dips valley. And to make it even better, Can you pull it out? 2018 Fall Central Mountain Air 7
| FEATURE there’s an honest to goodness pyramid on site. Summerhill has the official designation as a member of the Canadian Signature Experiences collection by the Canadian Tourism Commission. The free 45-minute Pyramid Experience Tour is a great way to get to know Summerhill Pyramid Winery. The tour starts overlooking the vineyard and garden and then you head into the pyramid for a unique experience in their sacred geometric wine cellar. After your experience, you’ll finish off with a guided tasting of four organic wines. The tour runs at 2pm daily and online registration is recommended. Don’t worry about taking your children into the wine tasting room. They are more than welcome and are invited to have some in-house organic pressed fruit juices. Once you’ve had your fill of adult grape juice, have a bite to eat at the Sunset Organic Bistro. Much of the food served here is grown onsite with the rest sourced locally (and organic) when The idyllic grounds at Summerhill Pyramid Winery. available. There’s even a kids’ menu too! Photo courtesy Summerhill Pyramid Winery. summerhill.bc.ca 8 2018 Fall www.flycma.com
TOP EATS | TOP EATS By Carly Whetter Photos courtesy Tourism Vancouver Vancouver Lunch Opened in early 2018, Coquille Fine Seafood offers a sophisticated spin on the classic fish house in Van- couver’s historic Gastown neigh- bourhood. Taste the best of what Vancouver’s land and sea has to offer with Coquille’s hot and cold plates, salads, sandwiches and crudos, seafood platters and freshly shucked oysters from the East and West Coasts. Indulge in favourites like the spicy marinated octopus with ‘nduja and parsley on sourdough or the Fritto Misto, a tasty mix of fried seafood, fennel and aioli. Top it all off with a delicious chocolate and olive oil cake with whipped mascar- pone mousse and partner with local craft beer, house-made cocktails or local and international wines. TUC CRAFT KITCHEN Visit this fresh catch at 181 Carrall SILK LOUNGE Chicken & Waffles Butter Chicken Street. coquillefineseafood.com Brunch Dinner No matter if you’re a local or visit- At Silk Lounge, a new delicious In- ing from afar, Tuc Craft Kitchen’s dian and French lounge and restau- elegant, rustic fare aims to make it rant just steps away from Gastown’s feel like you’re dining with friends iconic Steamclock, all dishes are and family. Try the ever-popular created from scratch in-house with Crispy Chicken & Waffles made an emphasis on local and organic with free run chicken breast, savory ingredients with no added sugar or waffles, maple syrup and chili ginger preservatives. Dig into Silk’s Butter sauce, or the signature Spam & Eggs Chicken Pasta, made with chicken with Tuc ‘Spam,’ poached eggs, fried tikka and a traditional creamy tomato green tomatoes and pickled onions butter chicken base with house-made with a Parmesan cheese and bacon fettuccine (their semolina is grain biscuit. If you want to treat yourself milled in house!). Other highlights make sure to pair your breakfast with include locally sourced Tandoori Tuc’s classic mimosa, unique signa- Halibut and vegan and gluten-free ture avocado margarita or the Loose friendly dishes like Ratatouille, or Ja- Mousse with ginger cookie crust, lapenos stuffed with cashews, walnuts, lime custard and coconut. Tuck in spinach and Guajillo peppers with a (pun intended) on Fridays, Saturdays house-made Rancttera sauce. Treat and Sundays at 60 West Cordova your taste buds at 132 Powell Street. Street. tuccraftkitchen.com COQUILLE FINE SEAFOOD silk-lounge.ca Spicy Marinated Octopus 2018 Fall Central Mountain Air 9
Dinosaurs Unearthed: Down to the Bone By Angela Cowan Visitors look at a replica of the infamous Regaliceratops, whose fossilized skull took ten years to excavate from a steep cliff near Calgary. Photos courtesy Telus World of Science Edmonton ho among us didn’t at some point in nanosaurus, a large, quadrupedal herbivore native to W childhood dream of digging in the sand, China that could also walk on its hind legs. brush and small pick in hand, and making • A Regaliceratops fossil, discovered in Alberta near a history-changing discovery of dinosaur Calgary in 2005 and nicknamed “Hell Boy” after the bones? Whether you loved dinosaurs as a arduous 10-year excavation process that paleontolo- child or still do now, there’s a wonderful opportunity gists went through to get the skull ready for display. to scratch your inner paleontologist’s itch at the Telus Diggers had to extricate the skull from a steep river- World of Science Edmonton with the world premiere of side cliff that overlooks a bull trout spawning ground. Dinosaurs Unearthed: Down to the Bone. As bull trout are a protected species in Alberta, the Running now through to the beginning of November, diggers had to dig out the fossil without dropping the exhibit surrounds you with life-size animatronic any dirt or sediment into the river below. dinosaurs, full-scale skeletons, real fossils, engaging • The newly discovered species, Dakotaraptor will be content and a myriad of interactive activities. on display. Discovered in 2015 in South Dakota, it Among the highlights of the exhibit are: was about 18 feet long and lived at the same time as • The world debut of a very rare fossil, the Troodon egg several of the iconic dinosaurs of the late Cretaceous, clutch, containing 34 eggs. The discovery of Troodon including Triceratops, Ankylosaurus and the ever popu- egg clutches in Canada and Montana have contrib- lar Tyrannosaurus rex. uted to the theory that at least some dinosaurs — like • Microraptors, small, four-winged dinosaurs that the small, meat-eating Troodons — brooded over their helped provide vital understanding of the link nests like birds, rather than completely burying them between dinosaurs and birds. And thanks to break- like crocodiles and turtles. throughs studying fossilized pigment cells us- • A fossil from the Early Jurassic, 201-168 million years ing scanning electron microscope techniques, the ago, which includes pieces of a claw from a Yun- Microraptors are also one of the only dinosaurs that scientists have determined the colour of. 10 2018 Fall www.flycma.com
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| FEATURE • The exhibition also explores the “super healing powers” of dinosaurs. Paleontol- ogists have studied evidence of wounds and diseases in dinosaurs fossils that caused significant and permanent dam- age and scarring, but in the end were not the cause of death. If humans or modern animals suffered wounds of the same type, they would have certainly been fa- tal, but dinosaurs were somehow able to recover, and go on living for something else entirely to kill them. As well as the wealth of interactive Life-size skeletons and real fossils information, the exhibit also has many abound at the exhibit. daily activities to get you involved, includ- ing making an origami Dino-Eye that lies, children, students and adults in a variety of hands- blinks, spinning the Dino Trivia Wheel to test your on science activities, like guided tours of the Touch Dino knowledge, the chance to play paleontologist and Tank where guests can hold sea stars and see other sea put together big dinosaur skeleton puzzles, as well as creatures; Animal Encounters where guests can meet the surprise visits from the centre’s mascot, Stanley the T.rex. facility’s sugar gliders, tarantulas, corn snake and iguana; No matter your age, there’s something entertaining and and The Workshop, where you can roll up your sleeves educational for everyone. and make catapults, circuits, bristle bots and more. And while you’re there, check out the rest of the There’s also a state-of-the-art IMAX theatre, which centre’s year-round galleries, including: The Syncrude has Alberta’s largest screen, and one of Canada’s only 4K Environment Gallery, The Body Fantastic, The Science Laser Projection systems. The IMAX theatre screens Garage and Discoveryland. Staff scientists engage fami- daily shows, featuring a large library of IMAX educa- tional films as well as Hollywood hits. The discovery of Troodon egg A natural balance. clutches in Canada and Montana City and nature, work and play; Quesnel has it all. have contributed to the theory that quesnel.ca at least some dinosaurs — like the small, meat-eating Troodons — brooded over their nests like birds. And on August 3rd, the Telus World of Science centre celebrates the opening of the Zeidler Dome theatre and new S.P.A.C.E. Gallery. The Zeidler Dome takes you from the outer edges of the universe to the core of the atom, exploring science like never before in this digital visualization theatre with world-leading 10K resolution capabilities. And S.P.A.C.E. Gallery is a re-imagining of one of the centre’s most loved gallery spaces. Get ready for a journey of discovery when you step into the new space and are swept away in an informative presenta- tion in the new Destination Moon theatre. New exhibits explore the very beginnings of our solar system, stars, planets and more. Admission to the exhibits is included for members. For tickets and more information on becoming a mem- ber or on the centre itself, visit twose.ca. 12 2018 Fall www.flycma.com
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Photos courtesy Barkerville Historic Town. LIVING HISTORY Celebrating Barkerville’s Chinese history at the The Chinatown arch in Barkerville Historic Town and Park. Mid-Autumn Moon Festival low down, pause and listen. You hear the tors the invaluable opportunity to learn about the Chinese S sound of horses clopping down dirt roads, immigrants that fundamentally helped shape the very the sharp clanging of a blacksmith’s ham- nature of our province. mer. Close your eyes and take a deep This August 18th, Barkerville once again hosts the ever- breath. The soft, sweet smells of grass and popular Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, a celebration of hay, of slow-baked fresh bread wash over you. In the Chinese culture, food, music, art and so much more. midst of the heart of Barkerville Historic Town and The festival’s Opening Ceremonies start at 11am at the Park, you blissfully lose your- Phoenix Brewery with a fierce self in a simpler time now In the midst of the heart and graceful Lion and Dragon long past. Dance, followed by issuing of With over 100 heritage of Barkerville Historic Town tickets and a rundown of the structures still standing today, day’s activities, including: two historic cemeteries and and Park, you blissfully A Chinese School lesson at the more than 200,000 objects lose yourself in a simpler Myatovic House from 10am to and photographs in the town’s 10:45am (if you get there early museum, Barkerville offers a time now long past. before the opening ceremonies). unique and fully immersive A Lantern Workshop from experience into the challenging, pioneering and often- 10am to 3pm at the Barkerville Pavillion, where you can times harsh life of the gold rush days. try your hand at making a traditional lantern. Nestled in the cradle of the Quesnel region, Barker- Discovering Chinatown Archaeology behind the Halv- ville is also home to one of Canada’s oldest China- erson House Mining Museum from 11am to 3pm, where towns, the largest collection of pre-railway Chinese you’ll learn just how pivotal both Barkerville and its buildings in North America and a Chinese archival Chinese inhabitants were to the entire gold rush, and the collection of approximately 18,500 items, giving visi- industrial development of BC as a whole. 14 2018 Fall www.flycma.com
FEATURE | Teacher Zhou Photos by Thomas Drasdauskis One of the pivotal towns in the development of British Columbia, In the midst of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. Barkerville was designated a Na- tional Historic Site of Canada in 1924, and a Provincial Join the 45-minute tour of Chinatown at 11:45am Heritage Property in 1958. Today, it’s now the largest (in English) or 12pm (in Chinese). living-history museum in western North America, and If you’re visiting with your kids, check out the home to an abundant variety of immersive experiences to wide variety of Chinese Games from 1:40pm to 3pm put you right back in the frontier glory days. on the clearing outside of the Phoenix Brewery, but Even if you can’t make it for them Mid-Autumn Moon be ready for the noise! Festival, there are days’ worth of amazing sights and dem- Explore Tai Chi and the delicacies of Chinese food onstrations to see. Take a horse-drawn tour of the town in art at the Chinese Cultural Session at the Phoenix an authentic stagecoach, attend a classroom session at the Brewery from 4:45pm to 5:30pm. Williams Creek Schoolhouse (and please, kindly remove Indulge in some authentic Chinese cuisine at Lung your hat before entering), or drop in to Miss Wendle’s Duck Tong’s restaurant, and save some room after home and see how your great grandmother used to do supper for the Moon Cake Tasting at the Phoe- household chores, and bake and cook on an authentic nix Brewery at 7:30pm, and then at 8pm enjoy the wood stove. Time it right, and you might get to try a bite. evening performances, including another Lion and Experience a working 1870s blacksmith shop amidst Dragon Dance, music, dancing, magic, solo perfor- the clang of the anvils and sizzle of hot metal, or learn mances and a choir at the Phoenix Brewery. about early justice in the Colony of British Columbia as Finally, for the most spectacular moment of the the notorious Judge Begbie and his assistants tell anec- festival, gather near the Phoenix Brewery between dotes about the criminals and infamous folk. And if you’re 9:35pm and 9:50pm to get ready for the Lantern feeling moved by the spirit, visit St. Saviour’s Anglican Parade, and marvel at the gorgeous display of light Church, one of Barkerville’s most recognizable buildings, and community. still made up of all original woodwork. Services are given most days, performed by a student of the Anglican Church, playing the role of Rev- erend Reynard or his wife. Perhaps most exciting is the chance to pan for real gold with the crusty old gold miners at the Eldorado Gold Panning and Gift Shop. Feel the thrill as you swish swirls of sand and dirt in your shallow pan, slopping water over your fingers until you finally get that glimpse of shining gold! For more information and details on how and when to visit, and for informa- tion on festival admission costs, go to barkerville.ca. The fierce and graceful Lion and Dragon Dance at the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. 2018 Fall Central Mountain Air 15
Things to do in Kamloops Dancers at the annual Kamloopa Powwow celebration. Photo credit Tourism Kamloops & Peter Olsen. Whether you’re celebrating Kamloops’ rich Kamloopa Powwow Indigenous history, marvelling at the yearly Come celebrate the 38th annual Kamloopa Pow- salmon run along Adams River, feasting on wow this August 3-5 at the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc succulent ribs in the open air, exploring the Powwow Grounds, and join thousands of dancers tasty libation options or getting into the spooky and spectators in celebrating the Indigenous heritage Halloween spirit, if Kamloops is a destination that runs strongly through Kamloops. The Powwow is one of for you this fall, you are guaranteed to have a the largest Indigenous celebrations in Western Canada, and great time! explores the Secwepemc people’s culture through storytelling, song and dance in traditional regalia. The grand entry schedule runs Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 12pm and 7pm and Sunday at 12pm. For more details, visit tourismkamloops.com/event/38th- annual-kamloopa-powwow/3027/ Salmon Run If the sight of salmon leaping and fighting their way through racing water thrills you, this year’s Salmon Run at Adams River will be especially exciting! It’s a dominant year, which means the river could be teeming with millions of fish, and it is absolutely a sight not to be missed. The fishy festivities kick off September 28 with the Salute the Sockeye Festival, held at Tsutswecw Provincial Park (Roderick Haig-Brown Park). You can also learn more in the Interpretive Cabin Friday to Sunday from 10am to 3pm, or join weekly interpretive hikes on Wednesdays starting at 11am. The fun runs to October 21, so there’s plenty of time to do some Spawning salmon at Adams River. salmon spotting! For more details, visit shuswaptourism.ca/do/ Photo credit Kelly Funk. arts-culture/festivals-special-events/adams-river-salmon-run-listing/ 16 2018 Fall www.flycma.com
FIVE THINGS TO DO IN KAMLOOPS | BrewLoops Join the brew-lover masses and celebrate BrewLoops, a multi-day beer, bike and live music festival with some of the best brews, food and mountain biking the world has to offer. Special events run through the city over the September 28-30 weekend, including a Block Party, Farmers’ Market Tasting, Group Mountain Bike Rides, VIP Cask/ Theatrically Inspired Event, Beer Knowledge Seminars and plenty of local BC musicians. And you can feel great if you decide to splurge a little; all proceeds from the Brew- Loops Festival will be donated to Western Canada Theatre and Rotary West. For more details, visit brewloopsfest.ca Photo credit Tourism Kamloops and Kim Anderson. RibFest/Hot Nite in the City Get those wet wipes ready! For three solid days over August 10-12 at Riverside Park you can indulge in saucy ribs as ribbers compete for the best ribs in town. The family friendly weekend also features a kid zone, live music, beer garden and more. And on Saturday from 10am to 5pm, six blocks of Victoria Street will showcase classic cars, trucks and more. If your eye is more on the future, take a stroll down Electric Avenue, where electric vehicles, in- cluding Teslas, will be on display to highlight the progression of electric Photo credit Tourism innovation. For more details, visit Kamloops and Mary Putnam. facebook.com/pg/KamloopsRibfest/ 2018 Fall Central Mountain Air 17
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& … with artist Katie Green C ALGARY By Angela Cowan 1. How long have you lived in Calgary? What do you love about the city? I was born in Calgary and have lived here for 28 years. What I re- ally appreciate about Calgary is the people; that’s what really keeps me connected to the city. Especially as an artist, the different communities find it fascinating, and learn some- 5. What makes your art unique? of creatives here are incredibly sup- thing new every time I create work. My practice feels like it is in a place portive, kind and encouraging. It’s I started my painting practice with of expansion and exploration reflect- still such a young city and there are watercolour works on paper. Since ing my individual life experiences. I am aspects of this that are both chal- I started doing large scale public trying to create work in a multidisci- lenging and exciting. And I love the mural work, my approach to paint- plinary way by being open to change, big prairie sky, being by the river and ing has developed as the technical new modes of working and the possi- the proximity to the mountains and approach is totally different. I will bilities of creating work that responds the foothills. The landscape is really always love working with paper, to my surroundings. Travelling to new special to me. ink and watercolour. It is so satisfy- environments, creating in a collabora- 2. What inspires your art? How do ing to really learn to work with a tive manner and expanding my skills you find that inspiration? medium — playing with bleeds, are approaches that I hope breathe textures and washes. individuality in my artwork. I hope that What inspires my art seems to be in constant flux depending on the there is a visual friction in my work that 4. You also create sculptures and makes people ask questions. experiences I’m having. I love being puppets, can you talk a bit about taken into different worlds where that? 6. Do you have any upcoming shows? possibilities seem limitless. I think About a year ago I started This summer I’m painting three of that’s one of the most exciting things becoming interested in the process the largest murals I have yet to take on! about making artwork, that you have of translating 2D work into objects, At the end of August I will be painting imaginative control to conjure some- specifically in the form of mask and a mural in Calgary as part of BUMP, the thing that otherwise wouldn’t exist. costuming. It was really exciting for Beltline Urban Mural Project. Painting I’m inspired by surrealism, science, me to see how a painting or draw- murals is a great opportunity to be cre- rituals, myth, folklore, narrative, ing could become a living character ative about how we share public space. children’s drawings, mask making, when you start integrating the body. The festival will be taking place August textiles, patterns, puppetry…and the Last fall I started working for Calgar- 30th to September 1st, and there will list goes on! ian puppet company The Old Trouts, be a total of twelve new murals being 3. What do you love most about building and painting puppets for painted from local and international painting? Do you have a favourite their most recent production Jab- artists. style or aesthetic? berwocky. It has been really influ- ential for my practice to integrate For more information, visit It seems that there is always more katiegreenartist.com my creative process within different and more to learn when it comes to disciplines, such as sculpture and painting and understanding colour. I performance. 2018 Fall Central Mountain Air 21
| CMA CALENDAR CMA Calendar VANCOUVER 3rd Annual Mural Festival ➔ August 6-11 Founded in 2016, jeanpaul langlois the Vancouver Mural Festival aims to foster local artistic tal- ent and promote Vancouver as a major con- CR Live Streets Series ➔ Wednesdays until August 15 tributor to the Check out this free outdoor music series with international art local musicians and great food! Enjoy the live scene—and it shows! In the last two years music as you nosh on tapas, local beer and over one hundred stunning murals have wine (cash only) in Tidemark Square from popped up in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant 7:30pm to 10pm Wednesdays. Sponsored neighbourhood and along South Main Street, by the City of Campbell River and Tidemark with 60 murals produced for the 2017 festival Theatre, the action takes place along Shoppers alone. And there’s more to come: the 3rd Row between 11th and 13th Ave. annual festival will take place August Altheana Picha 6-11, with private Last Blast of Summer and public walking ➔ August 31 tours available year- Summer draws to an end and school days are round, and weekly set to begin. Enjoy one Last Blast of Sum- tours starting in the mer with your family and Campbell River spring of each year. Recreation. Join in at the Splash Park for a Locals and visitors free fun-filled evening with a wide variety of alike can also down- activities for the whole family, including crafts, load a map to go on a self-guided tour of the old-fashioned relays, clowns, a Bounce-a-rama murals at vanmuralfest.ca. and much more. From 4pm to 7pm on Friday, NOTE: The dates for the mural festival have August 31st at the Sportsplex, 1800 South changed since the previous issue of CMA’s Alder Street. Inflight Magazine. FORT ST. JOHN CAMPBELL RIVER Doc Kearney Solar Prints Exhibit Croquet and Tea at the Museum ➔ Daily to August 24 ➔ Most Wednesdays until August 22 Who performed surgery by radio, used his Join in with some good old-fashioned fun on Model-T Ford as an ambulance and neglected the lovely grounds of the Haig-Brown House. overdue patient accounts? Dr. Kearney, Fort St. Light refreshments are provided while you John’s second doctor. This exhibit examines enjoy a round or two of croquet from 1pm to Dr. Kearney’s extraordinary life from medical 4pm. Space is limited, so pre-registering is training and service in the First World War to recommended. Cost is $12 per adult, $10 per his career as Fort St. John’s doctor for over 25 senior. FMI and to register: 250-287-3103 or years. Dr. Kearney’s niece, Margaret Rodgers, summer.programs@crmuseum.ca developed these solar prints depicting his life on vintage linens. At the North Peace Museum, 100 Street. Regular admission applies. FMI: 250-787-0430 PRINCE GEORGE Live Music at Northern Lights Estate Winery ➔ Fridays to September 28 Enjoy exclusively acoustic live music every Friday evening in the intimate Bistro at the Northern Lights Estate Winery. From 7pm to 9pm, at 745 Prince George Pulpmill Rd. FMI: facebook.com/northernlightswinery.ca/ 22 2018 Fall www.flycma.com
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