July 28, 2014- Castlegar Sculpture Walk Sculpture of the Day “Joy Of Dance II”

Today’s Sculpture of the Day is D.E. McDermott’s “Joy of Dance II”. The sculpture features two magnificent dancers perfectly in-sync dancing in mid-movement without a care in the world. The dancers are en pointe, displaying perfect lines and look fully immersed in their art.  

Everything about “Joy of Dance II” is smooth and perfectly toned. The sculpture captures the essence of being lost in rhythm while being in-tune with a dancing partner.

D.E. McDermott’s “Joy of Dance II” comes to us from Virginia, another international piece to join the Castlegar Sculpture Walk stage; for more information on McDermott click here.

To see the Castlegar Sculpture Walk piece in my previous blog of the day, “Saturday’s Distractions” click here. Fittingly, it is another sculpture about a lady being fully engulfed in what she is doing…

All He Wants To Do Is Dansk, Dansk, Dansk

A couple ofweeks ago I brought you some great on-ice moves by a hockey player in Norway, I don’t think this Swedish goaltender’s moves are really comparable. Let’s be serious he has a whole lot more gear weighing Oscar Dansk down, but he definitely has the best moves I have seen around for a net-minder lately. Much like our friend in Norway he gets the crowd into it and it looks like everyone is enjoying his antics at home in Malmo during the World Juniors.  This victory dance came after Sweden’s 3-2 win over Russia New Year’s Eve, giving home-team Sweden the top spot in their round-robin group at the World Juniors.

Get it goalie.

Michele from Rara Avis Dancers on the 10th Annual Dance Extravaganza

The Rara Avis Dancers are getting ready to present the 10^th Annual Dance Extravaganza (and Yuletide Market) on December 5^th. I spoke with Michele from the Rara Avis dance troupe about the events history and what people can expect this year. On top of the show there is also a Yuletide Market, you can drop by the Grand Forks Secondary School at 5:30pm to check out the market and doors for the show are at 6:30pm. The Dance Extravaganza begins at 7pm. You can purchase tickets at Thistle Pot Gifts.

For more information about the event visit Mountain FM’s event page here.

Peter Evdokimof on Morning Rocks

This morning Peter Evdokimof joined me on Morning Rocks to talk about the upcoming youth concert coming up on December 1st at the Brilliant Cultural Centre. The concert will feature ages K-12's work in Russian music, poetry and dance. Admission is by donation and doors are at 5pm. 

Love It: The Greatest Hockey Celebration of All Time?!

Now, I am no showboat but I love to watch a good hockey celebration… even if it is part of an 8-3 win and in Norway. I have never done anything like this, but believe me if I had this guy’s moves I would have to break them out and be the cockiest person on the ice every once and a while. With all of the videos of the Stamkos injury circulating right now, this is a nice little distraction.

#TuneTuesday: September 17, 2013

Unfortunately we will never share #MusicMonday because I work Tuesday to Saturday. So I will be hooking you up with my favorite music cuts on what I am calling #TuneTuesday. I would love it if you called it that too, lets make it a thing)

This week, unfortunately I am not raving about a Canadian video. Arcade Fire is still blowing my mind from last week’s post. This week we are meshing some pretty gritty Brit-rock from the Arctic Monkeys and a song that will make anyone with a heartbeat dance.

**Beware; this video contains some censored adult content.

1.    1. ‘Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?’ –Arctic Monkeys

Have you ever gone out for the night hoping to see one person only to find out they are staying in and not willing to give you the attention you think you deserve? Yup, that is what this song and video are about. Lead singer and lyricist Alex Turner’s voice is stunning, full of longing and messy desire. This video is not a new release (I think it came out in August), but the song is catching on right now with the release of ‘AM’ the Arctic Monkey’s latest album. The beginning of the video features the perfect musical preface the Arctic Monkey’s ‘Do I Wanna Know?’ and melts… it is the perfect 12am song turning into the 3am result song.

Seriously, buy this album. Watch these videos. Get into the Arctic Monkeys if you aren’t already.

2    2. ‘Lose Yourself to Dance’ – Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams

Just dance. Do it. The video is cool, I loved that they teased it at the MTV VMA’s but is not really necessary. You can sit around watching a bunch of people or groove or you can just let your body respond naturally and dance.