If you thought Halloween was the most frightening time of the year, guess again! Do you hear that sound? No, it’s not the cries of Halloween enthusiasts, but instead the aggravated screams of a thousand university students as they tear at their hair and slam their textbooks shut. Yes, the dreaded midterm season has begun! The sad realization that summer has officially come to an end has hit us hard as classes are now in full swing and the thought of midterms looms over our heads; the stress of studying has sunk in, and the desire to binge watch......
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Monday, October 24 Great Lake Swimmers – Great Lake Swimmers return to Sudbury as a kickoff for their fall 2016 tour. Through 6 albums in 15 years, Great Lake Swimmers have created some of the most beautiful sounds in the world. From catchy toe tappers to serene ballads, Tony Dekkers’ voice is haunting and soaring. 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. @ The Townehouse Tavern – 206 Elgin Street Tuesday, October 25 Oktoberfest Week at Taphouse: Pilates and Pints – Enjoy a 1 hour pilates class along with a flight of beer! In partnership with Pilates Pro Rehabilitation & Conditioning Centre Inc. Cost: $15 – 7:00 p.m.......
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Friday, October 21 Tim Burton Movie Night! – Nothing says Halloween like Tim Burton movies! Come join us for a wonderful selection of movies that are just oozing that creepy fun Halloween atmosphere. For only $3.00 you get to watch three awesome movies, get 1 FREE bag of popcorn and a chance to win a themed prize! You can also buy more popcorn, beverages or candy at our concession stand. We will be watching The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Corpse Bride and Beetlejuice. All movies are PG, with Beetlejuice being recommended to have a rating of PG 13. (It’s still officially......
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Business, Shop Local |
October 20, 2016
Food, Fun, and a New Coffee Shop: Meet the Owner of Cupcakes and Kale!
We’re big foodies over at Our Crater, and we especially love the local food blog Cupcakes and Kale by Jessica Nadel! The vegan blogger is also the owner of Oh My BakeShop, and author of two cookbooks; Greens 24/7 and Superfoods 24/7. We asked Jessica all about her blog, her favourite recipes, and her upcoming coffee shop! Share your story with us! When did you find your passion for baking and cooking? I grew up in a family that did a lot cooking and baking – I was the lucky kid who had school lunches packed with homemade chocolate......
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Welcome to Crater Creatives, a biweekly artist profile series offering a unique look into the artists that call Sudbury home! There’s certain type of creativity that’s born up here in Northern Ontario, maybe it’s the wilderness that surrounds us, or maybe it’s just our resourceful spirit. Whatever the case may be we’re here to shine a spot light on the innovative artists of all sorts in this big old crater! Have an artist you’d like to recommend for a future Crater Creatives profile? Shoot an email to jessica@ourcrater.com and tell us all about it! With a style as bold......
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Events, Film |
October 18, 2016
Northern Frights Festival: Northern Ontario’s Premier Horror Film Fest
David Briggs is the founder of Distant Field Productions, a local film production company specializing in horror. Their first feature, Black Forest, was shot in and around Sudbury with a local cast and crew. It’s now available on DVD and from Vimeo On Demand. Their second feature, Sleepwalking, is scheduled for a Spring, 2017, release. David also founded the Northern Frights Festival, which is entering its second year on Oct. 22. The event is happening at the Sudbury Theatre Centre, and the plan is to make this an annual Sudbury event. When did this idea to start Northern Frights......
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My name is Angie, and I am from Taiwan. I graduated from Laurentian University and Cambrian College for Public Relations and Communication Studies. I have been in Sudbury for five years, and I love traveling, learning about new cultures and trying different activities. I have been to many places around the world; but I really enjoy my time here in Sudbury. Being an international student and newcomer in Canada is hard. It can be difficult living in a country alone without any similarities to your original lifestyle. There are also a lot of frustrations when living in a different......
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Monday, October 17 Bridges to Better Business Conference – The 17th Annual Bridges to Better Business Conference will be bigger and better than ever! Join us for this spectacular opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect with business leaders and gain first-hand knowledge from renowned experts. You’ll leave the conference feeling inspired and armed with the tools to help you overcome challenges and succeed in business. Each year, this event brings together hundreds of businesses in various stages of development for an open exchange of ideas, advice and feedback lead by dynamic facilitators and mentors. Tickets: $20 per session | $50 for key note sessions......
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Friday, October 14 Biz n’ Brewz – Join us for a pint of craft beer while Owner, Shawn Mailloux, takes us behind the scenes of Stack Brewing and explains how after years of drinking beers that were not quite right for him and his friends, he decided to brew a beer that would appeal to casual and seasoned beer drinkers alike. Tickets are limited for this event so make sure to get yours ASAP! Tickets: $15 for YPA members | $20 for non-members – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. @ Stack Brewing – 1350 Kelly Lake Road Peter Tosh Tribute featuring House......
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Stats: Height: 6ft Weight: 165 lbs Number: #11 Position: Right attacking mid-fielder Favourite Store in Sudbury: Walmart Favourite Restaurant in Sudbury: Buzzy Browns Social Media: @Ezzard14 He is one of the team leaders on the score board, Liam Ezzard represents the Laurentian Voyageurs on the pitch with 5 goals and an assist in the first 12 games of the season. Liam is currently in his third year of five at Laurentian taking Con-Ed, with a double major of FSL (French as a second language) and Geography. He came to Laurentian University for the opportunity to become a teacher and......
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