Have an idea for a story? Mlifeandstyle@theotherpress.ca What's happening this week » November 4 to 10 Morgan Hannah Life & Style Editor S2 right up—step right up, ladies and gentlemen! With the new month of November comes new events to fill out your agenda. This time around, they’re a bit pricey, so save up a pretty penny, pursue at your leisure, and plan accordingly. Photo of SHAED by Justin Higuchi via Wikimedia Commons Swine Out * Date: November 5 * Location: Heritage Hall: 3102 Main Street, Vancouver * Time: 6:30 tog pm * Price: $59 Industry veterans and young up-and- coming cooks alike have been in cahoots for a little while now, and it’s all over cheese, meats, and pickled garnishes. Come on out to Swine Out to take part in the exciting event organized by local chefs who are pairing artisan charcuterie with local craft beer. SHAED * Date: November 6 * Location: The Fox Cabaret: 2321 Main Street, Vancouver * Time: doors at 7 pm, show at 8 pm * Price: $24.69 19+ Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Chelsea Lee and backed by twin brothers, Spencer and Max Ernst, SHAED is an American indie-pop trio based in Washington, DC. The group produces an ethereal and genuine sound one can easily lose themselves in. Cornucopia Whistler * Date: November 7 to 17 * Location: Multiple food establishments in Whistler, BC * Time: Time varies depending on day and location + Price: $48 to $125, depending on day This u-day annual Fall festival of food and drink unites the uninhibited ina celebration of all things tasty in a world- class setting. Featuring a variety of titles in a variety of venues, including “Signature Tasting: With a Twist Silent Disco,” “Abstract: Warhol Factory Party,” and “Sashay Fillet! Whistler” this festival is one not to miss. Poppies Paint & Sip Night * Date: November 8 * Location: 100 Braid Street Studios: 200- 100 Braid Street, New Westminster * Time: 7 to 9:30 pm + Price: $40 per ticket or $75 for two tickets Just in time for Remembrance Day, learn how to paint poppies like Georgia O’ Keefe! Instructor Ceci Lam guides you through an instructional and fun painting class. Tickets include a glass of wine or a beer, and light snacks. My trip to Vimy Ridge » A journey to Canada’s most prominent and solemn monument Craig Allan Staff Writer Remembrance Day is an important day in Canada. It is more than just a day off, or an assembling at 1 am for a moment of silence. It’s about remembering the people who have died—in not just the World Wars, but all the other conflicts Canada has been involved with in our history. In 2013, after a Remembrance Day ceremony, | looked at Canada’s military history and realized that the 100-year anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge was going to be in 2017. Vimy Ridge is where the monument dedicated to Canada’s World War I soldiers is located. With three and a half years to go, I decided to begin saving up to go to what I was sure would be one of the biggest events in Canadian history. A truly fantastic way to pay my respects. Three and a half years of saving up worked, and I was able to book the trip. But my trip didn’t start out as I had hoped. Because Vimy Ridge and the town associated with it, Vimy, did not have any amenities, I had to stay in a nearby town called Beaumont-Hamel. This would turn out to bea terrible and almost trip destroying decision. When I booked it, Thad no idea where the majority of the events were going to be held. I later found out that they would be held in Arras, more than 20 kilometres away from Hénin- Beaumont. To take a taxi from my hotel to downtown Arras costed €60 for a one-way trip, or about $120 Canadian. Realizing I was going to run out of money before the end of the trip, I decided to take the train on the Saturday. After some trouble with the train and going in the opposite direction I didn't get to my destination until 1 pm. I knew this would not be sustainable and put my entire trip at risk. ] went to Arras town hall, they referred me to a program they had where families in the region take in Canadian travelers. I met up with a family and made the decision to stay with them for the duration of the trip. I have never forgotten the kindness they showed me during my time in Arras. From driving me around to various places like the Canadian War Cemetery, the downtown, and the Vimy Ridge Museum—they went above and beyond. Something that happened 100 years ago still has the power to bring people together, and such a connection is great. life & style // no. 9 ¢ Kushi Mura Izakaya Review e Adopt a plant baby today! ¢ Backbone damage that comes with using tote bags ..and more Piff The Magic Dragon * Date: November g + Location: Vogue Theatre: 918 Granville Street, Vancouver * Time: 7pm * Price: on eventbrite.ca, tickets are $36.50 to $76.50 You've seen him on America’s Got Talent, so now see him live at the Vogue Theatre here in Vancouver. What’s more charming than a moody adult comedian dressed up as a dragon that vaguely resembles Barney the Dinosaur? But in all seriousness, Piff is pretty funny—you should go check him out. Japanese Cultural Workshop * Date: November 10 + Location: UBC Robson Square: 800 Robson Street, Vancouver * Time: 12:30 to 2 pm or 3 to 4pm + Price: $25 per ticket Back by popular demand, this Japanese Cultural Workshop features the theme Kyoto. Learn to paint Japanese calligraphy, try on a yukata, and hear and practice some useful phrases in a Kyoto dialect. Tickets include three papers and a folding fan to take home. April 9 was the day of the 100-year anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. In riding up to the monument on the buses, I realized that Vimy Ridge was not just the monument; the whole grounds are dedicated to Canada’s sacrifices in the war. The land is filled with deep craters left from land mines that were never filled. They use goats to keep the grass short because there are still possible active land mines on the grounds leading to the monument. My seat was just right of centre to the monument, so I had a great seat for the whole ceremony. The monument itself is beautiful. The details of the solemn angels and the names of all the soldiers who fell was a powerful sight. The ceremony was dignified and impactful, with stories of soldiers on the front being retold between speeches from dignitaries like Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and British monarch Prince Charles. Attending the centennial was one of the greatest moments of my life. The Battle of Vimy Ridge is one of the most important pillars of the founding of Canada’s identity. It was the first time all four divisions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force participated in a battle together. Two score and 10 years after Canadian confederation, Canada’s involvement in World War I established Canada as a nation on the world stage. The monument is a stunning representation of that and was worth all of the saving I did for three and a half years.