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 Fashion Item: Stripes and Statement Necklaces Stripes have always been a go-to for me. Here I decided to keep the outfit light and simple, but added a striped flat. And, as for the necklace, this is one of my favourites. I’ve......
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I have never been a fan of taking girls to the movies or a club for a first date. At the movies you just sit there and stare at a screen and debate weather or not you should grab her hand. At a Club you can’t hear anything… You need to scream to even have a slight conversation. You may not think the same as I do but I like to be able to talk to her and get to know her in a comfortable atmosphere. So if you have a first date or a second or a third......
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Have you heard? Our Crater is hosting our official launch party this Saturday, July 16th at the Durham Social! There will be beer tasting provided by Stack Brewing, amazing music from probably the greatest musical lineup and so many prizes from all of these guys. If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, that’s okay – we forgive you – but you can get them here. So do it before it’s too late and you miss out on the party of the summer! Jess is a vegan blogger sharing a little about some of the vegan eats, vegan sweets and......
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The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to host its 3rd annual Mudmoiselle; Ladies Mud Run. The event takes place Saturday, August 20th at Rotary Park-Adanac Ski Hill. Get down and dirty! Get ready for a day of mud, sweat and cheers! The Mudmoiselle obstacle course is a 5K stretch of the muckiest, filthiest, slimiest mud. This women’s-only event is open to ladies of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels. Whether you’re used to running marathons, running around the office or running after your kids. It’s where your inner child runs free while testing your endurance, strength and determination. But......
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Friday, July 8 Northern Lights Festival Boréal 2016 – DAY 1 – FRIDAY SCHEDULE FEATURING HEADLINER BAHAMAS with: Murder Murder – Anique Granger & Mélanie Brulée – Union Duke – Chuck and Catherine Roberts – Martine Fortin – Collective Roots – Josh Turnbull – Dawyne’s Backwood Blues – Pretty Archie. 5:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. @ Bell Park Saturday, July 9 Northern Lights Festival Boréal 2016 – DAY 2 – SATURDAY SCHEDULE FEATURING HEADLINER NATALIE MACMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY with: Digging Roots – Afrikelektro – Les Hotesses d’Hilaire – Union Duke – Sun K – Matt Foy – Kate Maki – Fred Squire- Brian Dunn – Sheesham & Lotus & Son – Mandala – Hugh Jazz – Fagroongala – Josh Turnbull – Martine Fortin – Collective Roots – Cindy......
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The north has so much to offer if you love adrenaline pumping thrill and excitement. Even if your more timid this plenty of moderately thrilling things to do. Hop on two wheels and head out to Walden and check out the bike trails. Naughton biking and ski trails are top notch and offer beginner to expert level trails that run up and down hills. A beautiful visual sensory experience, with many Inspiring views. A day on your bike on those trails is sure to thrill and challenge anyone of any age. http://www.waldenmbc.ca Mount the canoe on the roof of......
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Cilantro people, guacamole enthusiasts, and all around pun-lovers will get a kick out of this Sudbury local’s new design line! Andrea Ouellette has officially launched North in Bloom, a snarky collection of prints and products guaranteed to brighten your day and your home (our personal favourite is “Not Today, Satan”). Learn how Andrea began North in Bloom, and find out how Our Crater readers can get 20% off any purchase! Tell us about yourself! What’s your story, and how did you begin North in Bloom? I’m Andrea Ouellette, and I’ve always liked to make things. Since I was little,......
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Tafari Anthony (pronounced Ta-far-eye) – a name you don’t hear every day and with a talented voice to match! This Sudbury transplant with the deep tones and falsettos to knock your socks off made his way to our town the way many do, to go to school. Studying Graphic Design at Cambrian College by day and working at HMV by night, daydreaming of the day when he might get the chance to see his album on the shelf. He made a name for himself in the area performing every chance he got and most notably as an original cast......
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You may have seen musician Justin James performing around town this year, but did you know that he has also played in Nashville, Tennessee, and has had original music included in the soundtracks of films shot in Sudbury? We asked Justin about how he started singing, his experiences in Nashville, and where we can catch him performing this summer! Let’s start from the beginning: when did you first begin singing, playing guitar and piano, and writing music? I began singing and playing guitar when I was 22 years old and going to Laurentian University. I moved in with a......
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The best part of going to a music festival has to be discovering an act you’ve never heard of before and falling in love with them live on a stage in front of you! It’s all a part of the “festival magic”, the music, food, art – its like being in another world! Northern Lights Festival Boréal is coming up quick with the 45th edition of the festival hitting Bell Park July 8-10. This year’s event boasts a stellar line up of headliners featuring Bahamas, Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy and Steven Page but part of the fun is......
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