10 Arts and Entertainment September 28, 2005 + Over the Edge CFUR to Hold CD Release Party! NATHAN KELLY STAFF WRITER On October 2 at the Art Space (lo- cated above Books and Company on 3rd Avenue), CFUR will be holding a release party for their first CD com- pilation of local musical talent. Artists scheduled to appear in- clude: Colin Pearson, Jump Rope for Heart, Dash Rockmore, Erin Arding, Goat Island Extrapolation, The Daz- zlebrights, Valor Road, Fatal If Swal- lowed, Versus, Big Old Eyes (former- ly Pecker and Dry Socket), and The Lines We Drew. Artists appearing on the CD in- clude all the above performers and other local acts including: Repoman, General Lee, Dancing Bears, Idrisi, Foam Mesh Press, We Killed Him, Revealer, Birds of Wales, Transpar- encies, Dry Socket, Pecker, Elephant Gerald, and The Big Thing On Mars. Two-hundred special editions of the compilation will be available for sale at the event and are sure to be snapped up quickly. The events doors will open at 5 PM and tickets will be going for the more-than-reasonable price of $10 - | dollars for CFUR members and $12 for all others. Tickets can be garnered at the CFUR Radio office on campus, or at Books & Co. on 3rd Avenue. So, come October 2nd, be sure to come out and support PG's diverse and growing music scene or pick up the CD once it becomes available. Either way, you are sure to find some- thing that will intrigue or enlighten you to the possibilities of PG's tal- ented musical community. Poetry Train and Storytelling © Festival Roll into Town TABITHA STAFF WRITER One of the largest creative writing and aboriginal storytelling shindigs in the nation kicks off this week at UNBC, The Just West of Unruly creative writing festival began on September 21 and continues until October 8. Events include the Poetry Train and the Aboriginal Writers And Storytelling Festival. The Poetry Train poets include UNBC professor Heather Harris and UNBC graduate Michael Blackstock, who will be par- ticipating in the on-board workshops and readings at various stops between Prince George to Prince Rupert on the Via Rail Skeena train. There will bea Poetry Train gala evening held on September 25 at the Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum. September 23 is the first day on the two week long first annual Aboriginal Writers, and Storytelling Festival, which will consist of readings from fourteen writers, including the five Poetry Train poets, playwright Tom- son Highway and poet-novelist Paula Gunn Allen. The Aboriginal Writers and Storytelling Festival gala event will involve dance, music and story- telling. It will be held on September 29 at UNBC. “With all of its components, this festival could be~the largest of its kind on Canada,’ says UNBC Eng- lish professor Rob Budde. “Fourteen writers, ten to fifteen storytellers, performance groups, visual artists, the Poetry Train, a wonderful gala, and internationally recognized writ- ers such as Paula Gunn Allen and Tomson Highway will all combine to make Prince George a marvelous meeting place for nations, traditions, and imaginations.’ UNBC Aboriginal Writers & Storytellers Festival Schedule All events are free and open to the public except the Gala Evening on Friday September 30. Sunday, Sept 25 8:30pm Poetry Train 2 Reading Lee Maracle, Kateri Akiwenzie- Damm, Joanne Arnott, Michael Blackstock, Heather Harris Railway & Forestry Museum Monday, Sept 26 2:00 pm Michael Blackstock Photo Exhibit Louie Singers & a talk on the Nadleh Whuten Culturally Modified Tree installation UNBC Atrium (reception to follow) Wednesday, Sept 28 7:00 pm Storytellers 7-150 UNBC (reception at 6:10pm) Friday, Sept 30 7:00 GALA Evening Louie Singers, Marcel Gagnon, Nakulamen Performance Collective, CC Hamel, storytelling, and more Playhouse Theatre (tickets are $10 and available through UNBC EN Centre) Saturday, Oct 1 7:30pm Marilyn Dumont, Eden Robinson, Jeannette Armstrong, Janet Marie Rogers Two Rivers Gallery Tuesday, Oct 4 7:00pm. Storytellers 7-150 UNBC Friday, Oct 7 7:30pm Tomson Highway UNBC Atrium (reception to follow) Saturday, Oct 8 1:00pm Marie Clements, Garry Gottfriedson, Richard Van Camp Art Space (reception to follow) The Week Ahead 5 ‘MAGGIE GILBERT Shaun Verreault of Wide Mouth Mason breaks out a few guitar solos at BC Rivers Day on September 25 at Fort George Park. Horoscopes for September 28 to October 4 AARON BAKER STAFF WRITER This week sees Mars go retrograde and a solar eclipse in Libra accompan- ied, Mars represents our passions, en- ergy and initiative, the inner warrior. It is traveling through Taurus, the fixed Earth sign, which is hard at the best of times. Retrograde planets are as- sociated with a stifling of energy and problems with initiating new projects in areas it governs, With Mars, expect a frustrating few months ahead. If you HAVE to start new ventures, I would approach it with a sense of humor. As they say, when you get tired of scream- ing, all you can do is start laughing. The New moon is our time to set plans for the month ahead or take stock of what remains to be completed. On Tuesday, the New moon in Libra helps offset the frustrations of Mars, restoring bal- ance. This trend will continue for the next six months, as a solar eclipse pow- ers it. This promises new insights into relationship equilibriums, our sense of fair play and how to handle our per- sonal interactions. Love could be the outcome, ‘ Aries (March 21 — April 19) Your energies might slot down a notch with all this Mars business. Oh well, you can at least complete the plans you have been working at, just be pre- pared to go it alone. If you do have to work with others, bring your humor and patience. Think of how full your schedule will be with all the bumps. Taurus (April 20 — May 20) ~ The demands of others fall upon your stable shoulders starting this week, Care to your own needs as well during this time or you might lose it in general. Working with others on Mon- day will be rewarding. Gemini (May 21 —- June 21) Your already fine ability to under- stand complex ideas, especially phil- osophies is heightened on Monday. Use this time to get your own message out as well. Any legal matters should be dealt with also. This includes that talk with your prof. Cancer (June 22 — July 22) ‘The new moon sheds light on rela- tionships, especially ones at home. You will find yourself reevaluating partner- ships and family relationships over the next six months. This weekend is best spent at home, be it work or pleasure. Leo (July 23 — August 22) Saturday finds you feeling like you can take on the world. Use your noble ways and accept the challenges given - you. Not only will you be able to line up your troops for victory, they'll thank you for it. Virgo (August 23 — September 22) You can disarm any opposition with your gracious ways on Thursday. You can make others understand you with- out causing fear or anxiety, The moons entry into Virgo later that night allows analysis of your own emotions too. Libra (September 22 — October 22) Lucky Librans get a boost from the solar eclipse on Monday, sharpening your ability to balance the chaos of this life. Issues of fairness can be expected but you already know where others will look for the answers. The only ques- tion is whether you'll have them. Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Mars is still considered the ruler of your sign by many astrologers. With it mired in a fixed sign and given your own unwavering nature to lifes dif- ficulties, extra frustration could be on “the menu. If you have to stick to your guns, just remember what you're shoot- ing for. Sagittarius (November 22 — Decem- ber 21) By sharing your resources and ideas with others on Monday, expansion can be achieved in many areas. Where ever you wish to play a larger role, today is they day to do it, The rewards await you. Capricorn (December 22 — January 19) Use the time before October 2nd to complete your financial affairs involv- ing others if you can. After that you .can expect delays and frustrations to test your mighty work ethic. Luckily, new relationships can alleviate other concerns. ; Aquarius (January 20 — February 18) If you have had trouble getting through to others or have just been afraid to try, Thursday is your day of redemption. Not only are other com- passionate to your ideas, you put them so well today. Tell others your dreams and they will dream too. Pisces (February 19 — March 20) The fog clears on Thursday and others seem to finally be able to under- stand you (albeit only a piece of your ocean.) Though tensions may rise in the evening with the moon moving into opposing Virgo, the compassion of others can see you through.