Book Talk is a new monthly discussion on books with local Sudburians brought to you by Greater Sudbury Public Library. This on-going series will highlight conversations about the books that changed the lives of readers right here in Our Crater. This choice for this month (as we are speaking to current Poet Laureate Kim Fahner) relates to the fact that the Greater Sudbury Public Library is currently looking for the next Poet Laureate to serve a two-year term in Greater Sudbury. In case you didn’t know, a Poet Laureate serves as an active advocate for poetry, literacy, and literature......
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Halloween is behind us and November has arrived which means it is almost time to start getting excited for the holidays. We really love the Holidays over here at Our Crater so we’re already pulling out our Christmas trees and heading to Starbucks for one of their much anticipated holiday drinks. (I’m obsessed with the Caramel Brulee lattee and may have already had a few…). There are always a lot of exciting things happening in our favouriet city but today we want to get festive and talk holiday events so we’re rounding up our top five favourite holiday events......
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Crater Conversations, People & Profiles |
November 04, 2017
CRATER CONVERSATIONS EP 2 – ALESSANDRO COSTANTINI
Welcome to another edition of Crater Conversations, a weekly show live on CKLU now on at a brand spanking new time Tuesday’s at 5PM! So, what exactly is the show all about? Join your host Crater co-founder Jess each week as we sit down with a local guest, we’ll talk about their projects, their passions, and the things they love about our little rock town! We’ll be sitting down with performers, entrepreneurs, community leaders – really anyone with a story. Personal anecdotes, first inspirations, childhood follies, who knows where this will take us but we can’t wait to find......
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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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Although the Our Crater team calls Sudbury home, we’ve still had the absolute pleasure of making friends and meeting inspiring people from all over the province! In this series, we will introduce you to some very special Ontarians who are making a difference in their hometown. Know someone who we should write about? Send us an email at info@ourcrater.com! Today’s Ontarian you should know: Toronto artist and illustrator Hana Shafi! Tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do! My name is Hana a.k.a Frizz Kid and I’m a freelance illustrator and writer based out......
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Leisure Farms Pumpkin Patch Cost: Varies We love a good pumpkin patch and if you haven’t picked up your pumpkins yet, we suggest heading out to Leisure Farms. While you’re there you can check out their wagon rides, corn maze, haunted barn and the pumpkin cannon. https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ9GK_eH1Hb/?taken-at=449608994 The Terror Train October 1-30 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) Tickets: $12 Definitely the most terrifying Halloween event in Sudbury, the Terror Train has never disappointed. Each year volunteers at the Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre put on their scariest costumes and set up the greater haunted train. This year......
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Crater Conversations, People & Profiles |
October 27, 2017
CRATER CONVERSATIONS EP 1 – MORGAN MCKEE & LAUREN PILEGGI
Welcome to another edition of Crater Conversations, a weekly show live on CKLU now on at a brand spanking new time Tuesday’s at 5PM! So, what exactly is the show all about? Join your host Crater co-founder Jess each week as we sit down with a local guest, we’ll talk about their projects, their passions, and the things they love about our little rock town! We’ll be sitting down with performers, entrepreneurs, community leaders – really anyone with a story. Personal anecdotes, first inspirations, childhood follies, who knows where this will take us but we can’t wait to find......
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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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