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Sarah Anderson
For as long as she remembers art, in varying forms, has influenced Sarah in one way or another. Sketching turned to painting turned to fashion design and on to photojournalism; all of which are incorporated into her current style of photography, a medium that pulls together her passion for bringing beauty to the bland. Along the path of life Sarah has played the roles of glass blower, forklift driver, reporter, photographer and everything in between, which has brought her to where she is today: running her own photography business.
Michelle Bodnar
Meet me, Michelle Bodnar, a lovely person who sometimes, accidentally, thinks hateful and ugly things, and the best way I know how to understand it all it to simply write about it. Or, meet me, Michelle Bodnar, a hateful and ugly person, who sometimes, accidentally, thinks lovely things, and the best way I know how to understand it all is to simply write about it. Cheers for your time.
David Bynoe
David is a Calgary artist concentrating on sculpture. Currently, David is working on a series of sculptures for a film project, the details of which are kept quiet for now, but for updates on the work he is creating you can see his blog at dbynoe.blogspot.com
Cowpuncher
We started in the mountains. Through the rivers. Into the long tall prairie grasses. We took those lost years. When we lost our way. We took our memories. Some things we’d rather forget. But we took it all. We learned our craft. Through the noise. Through the smoke. Through the heartache. The empty rooms. The cold nights. This is everything. This is Cowpuncher.
John Creary
John Creary is somewhere in Kensington, Calgary, writing poetry and crafting his unique blend of hip hop music under the name Ginsberg’s Inkling. His self produced debut The Halfpenny Marvel was released on Pretentious Music in 2006. He has been slaving over his sophomore album Ummmm set for release in late spring/early summer 2008. He likes beer, Billie Collins, and believes Beirut’s The Flying Club Cup is the best album of 2007. More info can be found at www.ginsbergsinkling.com
FIDGITAL - Ryan Slemko
"Fidgital is electronic pop that draws inspiration from jazz, big band, techno, and an ever-widening range of genres. We (Producer/remixer Keith Gillard and vocalist Ryan Slemko) work with a cast of talented electronic and jazz musicians from Vancouver, Canada and all over the world to create progressive, unique, and ultimately catchy pop music. "Fidgital has five full-length albums. Their latest, Departure, was released this year. Download it free for a limited time at http://www.fidgital.com.
Diana Fox
Diana Fox is currently a student at the Alberta College of Art & Design.
Dale Lee Kwong
Dale Lee Kwong is an award-winning playwright and poet. On Thursday, January 31st, 2008 she performed at the Auburn Saloon, where she ultimately won the regional competition with her poem “From Genesis to Revelations” in the CBC (Calgary) Poetry Face-off . A recording of her winning poem will be broadcast nationally in March 2008, and listeners will be given the opportunity to vote for a national winner.CBC Poetry Face-off 2008 - Vote for Dale
Photo of Dale Lee Kwong performing
Conversation with Dale Lee Kwong
Christopher Lawrence
Bouncing through life, Christopher can always be found on a dance floor
somewhere or dancing anywhere on the floor. When that's not happening he's usually on roller blades, a bike, or a stage. Most recently he was seen performing in 'The Ibsen Project' (produced 2006). Since then he has come down with the travel bug. Barely back from Europe, he is now planning trips all over the world. Look out Thailand. Christopher sees the importance in finding pieces of himself in everything he does and encourages practicing life above all else.
Christopher Major
Chris Major lives in Stoke On Trent , England; where he is currently training as a Psychiatric Nurse. Over the last 20 years, his poetry has been placed in many print literary magazines, as well as online, namely 'The Lowest Level and other poems', a White Leaf Press Print Chapbook; and 'All of This and Nothing', a Lily Press Online Chapbook.
Wendi Seskus-James
In between being thrust from the womb and hurtling toward her demise, Wendi tries to find meaning in life by living it. Recent writing projects include a play about raves ‘Searching for Utopia’ (2005), and script development for ‘The Ibsen Project’ (2006), both with Theatre Utopia. Her day job is also filled with words as a web editor.
Matt Smith
Having graduated from the University of Calgary's Drama program in early 2004, Matt regularly engages in acting projects with companies such as Theatre Utopia and the Downstage Performance Society, and has been known to fund productions of his own from time to time. He was a regular contributor to the now defunct ezine for twentysomethings, Random Accuracy, and can occasionally be witnessed reading at Red Mile Revenge, a poetry event currently held First Tuesdays at Tubby Dog on 17th Ave.
Chad Williamson
When Chad is not travelling around photographing the world, he can be found writing, drinking, singing, smoking, and making music.
