The RAS Report – Oct 2011
Don’t you just love the fall colours??? The beauty of the landscape this time of year always helps to console the fact that summer is gone. (At least it does for me!) I hope that October finds you happy, healthy, thriving… And busy with your business! Our clients here at RAS Creative have a lot going on these days, and we’re happy to share some of their news with you…
CLIENT NEWS
If you missed it the first time around, catch the reruns of dramatic TV series Cashing In on APTN. Produced by Animiki See Digital Productions, Kistikan Pictures and Buffalo Gal Pictures, Cashing In exposes the high-stakes, winner-takes-all world of First Nations gaming, on the fictional Stonewalker First Nation in southern Manitoba. www.cashingintv.com
Don Amero is showcasing at the Breakout West conference and music festival in Whitehorse. His performances take place Friday October 21 at 8:00pm (Jarvis Street Saloon) and Saturday October 22 at 11:00pm (Gold Pan). You can also find him moderating the Opening Keynote on Friday morning, and being a panellist at the Songwriting 101 workshop on Friday afternoon. Finally, he’ll be performing onstage at the Western Canadian Music Awards on Sunday night. www.donamero.com
October is the month for ghosts, goblins… And pure evil! Season 2 of Todd & The Book of Pure Evil premieres on the SPACE network in Canada on Sunday October 23. You can also catch the Season 2 behind-the-scenes special on InnerSPACE on October 10. Meanwhile, Season 1 has been showing on FEARnet in the US, and MuchMusic in Canada. If you missed the first season, get all 13 episodes on DVD October 11. www.facebook.com/ToddandTheBookofPureEvil
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) is hosting Atlantic Hearings in Charlottetown on October 4, in Indian Brook NS on October 12, and in Eskasoni NS on October 14. The purpose of the Atlantic Hearings are to inform the public about the Commission’s work and statement gathering process, and provide Survivors with time to reflect and share their experiences in lead up to the TRC’s third National Event, taking place in Halifax October 26-29. www.trc.ca
The National Film Board’s annual cross-Canada animation celebration is coming soon. Get Animated! offers some of Canada’s finest (and funniest!) animated films and series of events – all taking place absolutely free. The Winnipeg program happens October 29 to November 5, while Regina takes place November 2 to 6. http://films.nfb.ca/get-animated/
The Manito Ahbee Festival happens November 2 to 6 in Winnipeg. The line-up includes an Education Conference, International Competition Pow Wow, Indigenous Markeplace and Trade Show, and the 6th annual Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards (APCMAs) and Red Carpet. Come and celebrate contemporary and traditional Aboriginal culture and entertainment. All are welcome! www.manitoahbee.com / www.aboriginalpeopleschoice.com
HATS OFF!!
Tis the season for award nominations for Don Amero! He is nominated in four categories at the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards – Aboriginal Entertainer of the Year, Aboriginal Songwriter of the Year, Best Country CD, and Best Music Video. He is also up for Aboriginal Recording of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards, and received two nods at the Native American Music Awards – for Best Folk Recording, and Debut Artist of the Year. Way to go Don! Bring those trophies home! www.donamero.com
Prairie Dog Film + Television’s Blackstone recently won two Gemini Awards, for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role (Michelle Thrush), and Best Achievement in Main Title Design. Congratulations to everyone involved in this compelling series! www.blackstonetheseries.com
Todd & The Book of Pure Evil also won a Gemini Award this year, for Best Ensemble in a Comedy. Congratulations to the amazing cast, the producers and directors, and everyone who is a part of this totally funny show! www.facebook.com/ToddandTheBookofPureEvil
RAS CREATIVE NEWS
Manitoba Arts Network is holding their Manitoba Showcase Contact 2011 from October 13 to 16 in Winkler, Manitoba. RoseAnna Schick of RAS Creative will be delivering a workshop about Media Relations on Friday October 14 – and is looking forward to leaving the city behind and visiting beautiful Winkler! www.communityarts.mb.ca
Speaking of travelling… RoseAnna recently took part in media tours to Door County, Wisconsin (gorgeous region!) and Northern New Mexico (absolutely stunning locale!). Watch for future travel stories about things to see and do in these two amazing places. www.northcentralnm.com / www.doorcounty.com
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If you’re interested in stories about travel, golfing, healthy living, and learning to play hockey… Find all these stories and more at www.ras-freelance.com.
PROCRASTINATION TIP-OF-THE-MONTH
If you find yourself facing an important decision (about anything) this time of year, then consider this… If you make the decision now, it might be the right one. Or it could possibly be the wrong one. But if you make the decision later, then there’s no way you can possibly make the wrong decision now. Right??
GOT NEWS???
If you’re a client of RAS Creative with news to share, send your updates for the next RAS Report. If you’re not a client yet, we’d love you to be! Contact us to find out how we can help make YOUR ideas happen… www.ras-creative.com
