Welcome to Our Crater’s Trendsetter Thursday microblog! Here we show you our favourite looks and styles and give you some of our top fashion tips and tricks. Have any ideas for upcoming microblogs or want to know how to wear a particular item? Send to message to info@ourcrater.com and you might see it in a future post! Favourite Holiday Trend: All Plaid Everything For some reason, plaid is one of my favourite patterns to wear…it must be the northerner in me! I like finding unique ways to incorporate patterns and textiles into my looks, and try to stray away from the classic......
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Welcome to Our Crater’s Trendsetter Thursday microblog! Here we show you our favourite looks and styles and give you some of our top fashion tips and tricks. Today’s Look: All the Fall Things Trend #1: Statement Hat Hats have officially made a HUGE comeback and I couldn’t be more excited! Brixton is always my go-to brand for hats, but I snagged this one at H&M for under $20. Other fast fashion shops like Zara and Forever 21 will always carry the latest head-wear trends, so, if you’re interested in trying out a new look like this for the first time,......
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Arts & Culture, Book Talk |
November 03, 2017
LATITUDE 46 PUBLISHING: Wolf Man Joe LaFlamme: Tamer Untamed
In September, Latitude 46 Publishing hosted a book launch event where they introduced the five novels they will be releasing this fall. We had the chance to speak with each of these authors and find out more about their novels, their inspirations and any tips they might have for potential authors. Today we’re sharing our interview with Suzanne Charron author of Wolf Man Joe LaFlamme: Tamer Untamed. Tell us a bit more about Wolf Man Joe LaFlamme: Tamer Untamed. Did you ever wonder where life would lead you if you truly followed your passion? Joe LaFlamme not only wondered about it, he......
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For as long as I can remember I’ve always been interested in the paranormal. I also happened to be a chicken but with the help of all those great 90’s horror shows of yore like Are You Afraid of the Dark, Goosebumps and Freaky Stories (what was with that slimy maggot?) I maintained a healthy curiosity. I can remember making a 20 slide power presentation in Grade 10 about paranormal orbs that I’m sure my Tech teacher Mr. Longmire had to try pretty hard not to roll his eyes at. But I digress. This is all to say that......
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Welcome to Our Crater’s Trendsetter Thursday microblog! Here we show you our favourite looks and styles and give you some of our top fashion tips and tricks. Today’s look: Fall Trends (part 2) In our last post, I tried to create a look that was functional for fall, without layering on tons of knits and scarves (because I can’t let go of summer just yet). This time around, I have found another piece that is the perfect transition for those chilly days ahead! Trend #1: The Updated Shirt Dress Flannel: everyone’s favourite autumn fabric. I’d be lying if I......
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Arts & Culture, Film, People & Profiles |
October 25, 2017
Local Filmmakers Spotlight: Aaron Martini
As many of us know, northern Ontario is a hotspot for local film and production. We had the chance to interview Aaron Martini, a finalist (and winner!) in the Cinéfest Sudbury CTV Best in Shorts competition about his passion for filmmaking. Read his interview with Our Crater to find out about his latest short films Future Sick, This is Where We Disappear, and his advice for other young creators! Can you tell us a little bit about your projects Future Sick and This is Where We Disappear? Where did the idea to create these videos come from? This Is......
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Welcome to Our Crater’s Trendsetter Thursday microblog! Here we show you our favourite looks and styles and give you some of our top fashion tips and tricks. Today’s look: Fall Trends (part 1) I don’t know about you, but I’m desperately trying to hang on to my lighter clothes as long as I can! We all know that winter in northern Ontario can be brutal (and lengthy), so I’ve decided to put together an outfit based on my favourite autumn styles that are both warm and functional. Fall Trend 1: Olive Overcoats What I love about this overcoat is......
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Last month, Latitude 46 Publishing hosted a book launch event where they introduced the five novels they will be releasing this fall. We had the chance to speak with each of these authors and find out more about their novels, their inspirations and any tips they might have for potential authors. Today we’re sharing our interview with Liisa Kovala, author of Surviving Stutthof: My father’s memories behind the Death Gate Tell us a bit more about Surviving Stutthof: My father’s memories behind the Death Gate. My father, Aarne Kovala, was a sixteen-year-old Finnish merchant marine when his ship was detained in Danzig,......
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The Art Gallery of Sudbury always has something new in store for visitors and this time around art lovers can look forward to one of the most colourful exhibits of the season! When Raven Became Spider is collaborative exhibition featuring six Indigenous artists fusing graphic novel styles with traditional and modern cultural symbolism. The first thing you’ll notice upon walking into the gallery is the colours! Flashes of colour on the gallery walls plays up the pulp style often associated with pop art. Check out the exhibit for yourself until October 28th. The name of the exhibition When Raven......
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If you are an artist specializing in painting it is time to put on your armor and work on your warrior call! Art Battle is coming to Sudbury, October 12th 2017 7pm at Cambrian College Student Center, and it is a must see event open to the public. This one of a kind event sees two brush wielding competitors face off with 20 minutes to create the best piece of art! All pieces created on the battle field will be available for silent auction at the end of the evening if you want to give your home a little......
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