Jay S Schreiber

arts edi

Thursday, October 15

It’s a night of nu-metal at the Pacific Coliseum with now legendary acts Slipknot
and Deftones rocking mid-*90s hits and new material. Deftones is a can’t-miss
event with recently un-comatose member Chi Cheung re-joining the group.

My suggestion is to leave before Slipknot takes the stage, unless you enjoy the
novelty of shock rock.

Friday, October 16

54-40 play a two-night stay at the Commodore Ballroom Friday and Saturday
night if you’re in the mood for the local rock crowd. If that’s not your thing,
check out alt country and blues night Ratteshake 2009 at the Railway Club for
root tootin’ and a whole lotta hollerin’.

Saturday, October 17

The Venue is hosting the CD release party for local group Without Mercy, with
all proceeds going towards the Langley food bank. A big bill of six bands means
the doors are at 5:30, and bringing a non-perishable food item will get you $2 off
the $15 door price.

Sunday, October 18

Reggae giant and Hasidic Jew Matisyahu rocks the Commodore Ballroom on
the holiest of days. Definitely a good show to check out if you’ re into religious
and political views being expressed in pop culture’s ultimate counter culture
switch. Definitely a must if dub styles rock ya world, soldja!

Matisyahu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Otter Lake

By Ariel Pastorek

morning sun sparkles on the
calm aqua ripples of otter lake,
so bright that I have to shield my eyes
against its brilliance. It looks like a
_ good day fora swim. The temperature
has soared to the 30s and the sun’s rays”
encircle me like a cozy warm blanket.
Sitting on the deck eating my bowl of
Apple Cinnamon Cheerios, I hear the
distant call of a loon 1, which to me
sounds like a whistling. I cup my hands
to my mouth and oer /o sae whistle back...

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elo soa aes
about cramming for a final exam,
or doing the dishes
just floating by

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