Random Bits roundup for 2007-10-25

October 25, 2007

Busy, busy, busy…. but loving every minute of it #
totally need to get a Punkin Chuckin team together for next year http://punkinchuckin.ca/ #
a little more work completed on theOwen layout overhaul…yippeee! #
Kodak Picture CD’s suck…quit trying to push lousy software I don’t want on me… terrible #
reading up on the sneakernet #
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sneakernet #

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It will be a busy Saturday Night

October 25, 2007

Pretty torn about what to do on Saturday night? I imagine a number of you may be in the same situation. Saturday evening seems like the date of choice for numerous Halloween gatherings this year. Where to go??? Hmmmm and what to wear??? Last year I went out as a compact fluorescent light bulb, which was funny, educational and royally a pain to move around. Trying to come up with a more relaxing outfit for this year. Hmmm??? Anyone else leave this to the last minute? For the undecided I have Nathan scouring the old Internet for good ideas.

Now, Halloween parties aside there are a number of other options for your Saturday night out. For starters you might want to check out the “Danse Macabre” at Mudtown Saturday night. More details about the event can be found in our original post here or you could check out the Feature article in Thursday’s Sun Times.

Saturday’s Danse Macabre at Mudtown Pottery is a “dark cabaret” for Halloween. As ringmaster Richardson will lead a crew of costumed musicians, dancers, a stilt walker and fire twirler Vita Bowen.

Richardson, on keyboards and noisemakers, Jonathan Cox, guitar, bass guitar and noise makers and Patrick Dorfman, guitar, noisemakers and power tools will recreate live his recorded music, some of it commissioned a year ago for a Halloween art show opening in London which also included circus performers. Source: Bill Henry/Owen Sound Sun Times

The show will run from 8-10 at Mudtown Pottery, with a $6 admission at the door, $5 if attend in costume. The timing of the show works out quite well for a busy Saturday night as you’ll still have time to hit your Halloween party of choice.

If you happen to be a little more folkie then your Saturday night might best be spent at the Knox Acoustic cafe. This Saturday night the featured act will be the Undesirables. I have seen this duo perform 5 times already this year and highly recommend you take the opportunity to check them out. To find out a little bit more about them you can listen to our interview with the guys after their Mudtown show earlier this year. If you haven’t yet attended a show at the Knox Acoustic Cafe it is also a worthwhile evening out on the town.

The following is a photo set shot at the last Knox Show featuring Guitarist Chuck Baker. A big thanks to Ange for the images.

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Written by Ryan · Filed Under Concerts, The Arts, Music, Get Out, Events, theOwen

Punkin Chuckin this Weekend in Kemble

October 25, 2007

If you are looking for something to do this weekend you may want to check out the Canadian Punkin Chucking Championships being held in Kemble.

Events Details below, for more information visit the official Punkin Chuckin website

Friday October 26, 2007

1. Property Decorating Contest. Residents of Georgian Bluffs, Owen Sound and Wiarton are invited to decorate their properties in the Halloween theme. Judging will take place Friday October 26, 2007 by the Landen Group. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
a) Best Halloween Display
b) Best Medieval Display
c) Best Advertisement of the Event

2. Carnival Games and Haunted House at the Arena on Friday October 26, 7pm

Saturday October 27, 2007 (Gates open at 10:00am)

1. The Heavies (Launches start at 11:00am)
(Machine Toss) will be at the farm of Rudy Johnston, Brad & Karen Robart. Come out and watch “The Big Boys” toss pumpkins with the aid of mechanical devices.

2. Small Games including a mini Trebuchet launch at the farm of Ruby Johnston, Brad & Karen Robart.

3. Pumpkin Toss at the farm of Ruby Johnston, Brad & Karen Robart. (11:00am - 2:00pm)

4. Halloween Costume Dance at the Kemble Arena at 9pm. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.

A list of rules, class information and entry forms for all events/contests are available at:
The Kemble Post Office, Kemble Arena, Balmy Beach Store, Bayshore Feeds, Big Bay Store, Trophies Two, E! Embroidery, and online at www.punkinchuckin.ca

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Written by Ryan · Filed Under Wiarton, theOwen