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Include lunch or dinner at Terroir La Cachette – but make a reservation!Angel Inn movie premieres at Shaw Festival
Angel Inn movie premieres at Shaw Festival
By John Law, Niagara Falls Review
Kirk Schriefer is photographed inside of the Angel Inn where he based a film he recently completed on Jan. 22, 2013. Schriefer will be holding a screening of the film at Shaw Festival Theatre on Thurs. Jan 31, 2013. Julie Jocsak/ St. Catharines Standard/QMI Agency
It’s the movie a whole lot of meat pies paid for. Some rhubarb and lemon meringue too.
When transplanted Los Angeles moviemaker Kirk Schriefer wanted to get behind the camera again, the Virgil pastry shop he owns with wife Ruth Anne made it possible. Rather, the friends and customers they’ve made these past ten years did.
To fund the flick, he offered shares in their popular bakery, The Pie Plate. More than two dozen customers snatched them up, helping him raise $20,000 to make his indie drama The Angel Inn.
Yes, that Angel Inn. The one in Niagara-on-the-Lake which was perfect for his tale of three friends reconnecting after a tragedy when they co-inherit a pub.
The Olde Angel Inn, established in 1789 and rebuilt in 1816, is among the oldest pubs in Canada. It once served soldiers during the War of 1812, but in the summer of 2010, it hosted Schriefer and a crew of volunteer film students from Humber College . Starring Daniel Kelly, Carla Albi and Matthew Gonzales, the movie has its gala premiere at the Shaw Festival Jan. 31.
“It’s very photogenic, the inside of the Angel Inn,” says Schriefer. “All the wood, pillars and low ceilings. I wanted to shoot in there but didn’t want to go through the effort of masking over all the Angel Inn signs to call it Bob’s Pub or something.”
“So I said (to the owner) ‘Can I just call it the Angel Inn in the script?’ He said, ‘Ya, sure.’”
When the owner died, just before filming was to start, Schriefer had to ask for permission again to film inside the historic pub. He got the green light a second time.
The community spirit continued during filming. When Schriefer lamented he didn’t have a crane to get some shots, a friend didn’t just suggest a cherry picker, he cut him a $400 check to rent one for the day.
Even with all the generosity, the film’s budget quickly vanished. By the time he wrapped filming, there was nothing left for post-production. The film languished for a couple years.
“I was upset how long it was taking,” he says. “I thought at the time we had done the hardest part – shooting. I’ve come to learn since that it’s not the hardest part!”
“Every step of the way is as hard as the previous step. Nothing’s easy about making a movie.”
Now that it’s finished (with help from a Gemini-winning editor), he’s thrilled to see it screened at the Shaw Festival, of all places.
“It’s a huge, really classy theatre, and they have this huge screen set up for their film series during the winter. It’s going to be awesome.”
After its premiere, The Angel Inn will be shopped around to various film festivals, hopefully getting Schriefer closer to his next film – a comedy about a middle-aged mother who joins her son’s band.
”The best thing that could happen here is if I get the second movie made.”
john.law@sunmedia.ca
- WHAT: The Angel Inn movie premiere
- WHERE: The Shaw Festival, 10 Queen’s Parade
- WHEN: Jan. 31, 7 p.m.
- TICKETS: $40. 905-933-7804 or www.angelinnthemovie.com
DAYS OF WINE AND CHOCOLATE
Days of Wine and Chocolate
Come and experience the rustic charm of our Historic Woodruff House Wine Store. Every Weekend in February Ravine will be offering up a Chocolate Pecan Tart paired with our 2011 Estate Cabernet Franc, made with grapes grown on our organic Vineyard.
Experience two of your favourite indulgences – wine and chocolate – as you never have before. As you tour the 28 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake, each stop will feature a delectable pairing of a premium VQA wine and a locally handcrafted chocolate. Your palate will be tantalized with classic flavour combinations and unexpected surprises. This decadent event is perfect for a romantic weekend away, a girls-only getaway and everything in between.
For a complete list of the 28 pairings, please visit; www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com
Touring passes are $30 per person (plus applicable tax) and are valid for any of the four event weekends. Touring passes go on sale Thursday, December 5, 2011 and may be purchased online at: www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com or by calling 905.468.1950 . Guests are encouraged to purchase early as touring passes sell out quickly.
For more information about, visit www.wineriesofniagaraothelake.com or the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wineriesofniagaraonthelake.
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NIAGARA ICE WINE FESTIVAL – JANUARY 2013
Who’s looking forward to toasting our Icewine Marshmallows during the annual Icewine Festival this year? Almost a week away! Check out all of Peller Estates’ Icewine activities:
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Niagara Festival of Lights – 2012
Niagara Festival of Lights – 2012
Niagara Falls Festival of Lights, Canada
by Peter Mykusz
Niagara Falls Festival of Lights, Canada from Peter Mykusz on Vimeo.
NIAGARA FALLS IN THE WINTER TIME
Winter in Niagara Falls
NEW YEARS EVE IN NIAGARA
Gazebo in Niagara on the Lake
MORE WAYS TO USHER IN THE NEW YEAR!!
There will be plenty of ways to welcome the start of 2013. Whether it’s New Year’s Eve events you’re looking for or a new tradition for New Year’s Day, Niagara-on-the-Lake and surrounding areas have you covered. Here’s a rundown on what you can do to welcome the new year:
• Party the night away at the old courthouse downtown with the St. Andrew’s Society. The New Year’s Eve Ball will feature live music by the 5th Avenue Dance Band, a gourmet dinner and a bagpiper ringing in the new year around the cenotaph/clock tower on Queen Street at midnight.
Organizer Margaret Middleton said the event is always a fun time and is open to the whole community. The evening starts with cocktails at 7:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 8:30. The meal includes appetizers, leek and potato soup with aged cheddar and two choices of mains, wine-braised boneless short ribs or pan-roasted filet of salmon with wild forest mushroom cream. Dessert is included. There will be a cash bar for the evening and the dress code is formal, men can wear suits, tuxedos or kilts. Tickets are $90 per person and must be purchased in advance.
For tickets contact Middleton at 905-468-1539 or email mwmiddleton@cogeco.ca.
• Niagara Falls will be playing host to one of the largest New Year’s Eve parties in the country with thousands of people heading down to the brink of the world-famous falls to welcome the new year. Live performances for the Dec. 31 event include Dragonette, Hedley and Nelly Furtado.
The free show kicks off at 7:30 p.m. in Queen Victoria Park. Presented by the Niagara Parks Commission and Entertainment Tonight (ET) Canada, the event will air live on TV for those preferring to stay at home. The evening also includes two fireworks display. For full details visit www.niagaraparks.com/nye.
• On Jan. 1, 2013 the Royal Canadian Legion General Nelles br. 124 will once again host its annual New Year’s Day Levee to welcome the new year. The whole community is invited out to reflect back on the year that just passed and to toast the year to come. The event will run from 1-4 p.m. at the Legion hall at 410 King St. There will be light food and refreshments available.
• When all of the partying is said and done, don’t forget to hold on to those extra bottles. The Newark Squadron 809 Air Cadets will once again be conducting a holiday bottle collection drive. On Jan. 5 the cadets will conduct door-to-door pick-ups of bottles in Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Old Town, Garrison Village, Queenston, St. Davids and Virgil. The pick-ups will take place between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Those who prefer to drop off their bottles can do so at Van Noort Greenhouses, 2069 Creed Rd., at the corner of Hunter Rd. on Jan. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Call us for your accommodation needs at: 1-866-226-4730
Gazebo in Niagara on the Lake
Niagara on the Lake Cottage Rental
Niagara on the Lake Cottage Rental feels very blessed to have so many wonderful friends and family. This year, was great meeting and hosting so many incredible new guests at our cottage rental. Thank you for being a part of my life and I look forward to a great 2013!! Cheers, Maria
Call us at 1-866-226-4730 to make a reservation over the Christmas Season.
What to do in Niagara on the Lake
ACTIVITIES IN NIAGARA ON THE LAKE
I have been told there are druids in our midst, and a lone beautiful fir in the nearby forest, currently bedecked with shiny baubles, may be proof. More evidence was the fairy dust and magic in the air at the Kristlemas Market at Stratus.
Everyone was sweet and joyous; the mild weather prevailed, luring folks out onto the patio to sip, savour and shop.
I’m sorry if you missed it all, including the Permtones in the press alley, but there’s hope for you yet: We plan to collaborate with Stratus on an expanded Kristlemas Market next year, among other things!
This weekend’s film at the Shaw is a popular one (W.E.), as will be the LunchMarket vendors: AVella’s Wood Fired Oven with several pizza options, and Curbside Crepes with sweet and savoury choices outside; and Lovin’ From the Oven inside with sandwiches, soup, chili, cheese trays and pomegranate panna cotta.
On the horizon, when you have made it through bustlemas and new cheers, you are invited to the Hottest Night in January: a Trinidadian Fete at the Old Winery Restaurant. The neo-Calypso, ever-adventurous band Kobo Town will keep you moving all night, even as you eat the special West-Indian-themed dishes; and you can slake your thirst with the featured rum-based cocktails. Limin’ strongly encouraged! (Thursday January 10; tickets, $15, available soon!)
Should you feel peckish and social the night before the concert, we will be relaunching the CounterCulture Supper Club on Wednesday January 9th at Balzac’s! Come and join your friends and neighbours over great food and fine spirits of all kinds—some in a glass, some in the souls sitting next to you.
So many more great things in the distance (Singles Mingle! coworking! and more!), so much to look forward to. Mainly seeing you!
Merry, happy, joyous, soulful and profound wishes to all. And to all a good night!
Looking for a Bed and Breakfast or cottage rental while in Niagara?
Visit: http://www.niagara-on-the-lake-cottagerental.com
Lauren O’Malley Norris
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Peller Estates- January 19-20, 2012
Peller Estates- January 19-20, 2012
Peller Estates It’s back and cooler than ever…Intense Ice wine Weekend January 19 & 20, 2012
Winemaker<http://www.peller.com/cms/peller/buy-wine/winemaker.html> Katie Dickieson has a really cool job?literally. Are you tough enough to live the life of our winemaker during Icewine harvest?
Over a weekend can you: Brave sub-zero temperatures in our Icewine vineyards? Taste over 25 wines? Tend an acre of Icewine vines? Eat and sip through 16 courses?
Peller Estates’ Intense Icewine Weekend: A Boot Camp for Bon Vivants gives guests the opportunity to experience all of these activities and more. Join Winemaker<http://www.peller.com/cms/peller/buy-wine/winemaker.html> Katie Dickieson and<http://www.peller.com/cms/peller/restaurant/chef-jason-parsons.html>
Chef Jason Parsons for an intimate, non-stop journey through the exclusive world of Icewinemaking.
Check out the<http://www.peller.com/cms/peller/visit-our-winery/intense-icewine-weekend.html> full itinerary of the weekend! Price is $550 per person, $895 per couple, exclusive of taxes and gratuities (includes accommodation at White Oaks Resort & Spa, transportation in Niagara-on-the-Lake, 2 lunches, 1 dinner and an exceptionally memorable Icewine weekend.)