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Aries (March 21 to April 19) “Life is to be lived, not controlled; and humanity is won by continuing to play in face of certain defeat.” – Ralph Ellison, Invisible Man. You could have a lot more empathy for others once this month gets underway, and this could positively impact the way some relationships pan out. But having too much compassion may not always work in your favor, and there are times when it could be inappropri- ate, such as in a work setting. Your lucky number is 9.


Taurus (April 20 to May 20) "It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen." – George Orwell, 1984. You may find yourself in the spotlight this month, and this could provide an opportunity to showcase your skills or impress the boss or someone else. You will also be very aware of how your skills impact others in a positive way, and this can spur you on to give your best. Your lucky number is 7.


Gemini (May 21 to June 20) "You forget what you want to remember, and you remember what you want to forget." – Cormack Mc- Carthy, The Road. “Don’t waste time and energy trying to explain why you are taking a certain course of action. Get on and do what you know to be right and don’t give a thought to what the doubters and cynics might think. Always be true to yourself. Your lucky number is 18.


Cancer (June 21 to July 22) You may be able to get through twice as much work as anyone else, and in half the time, but you don’t have to. Don’t give others the impression that you will work until you drop or they will offload even more chores on you. Your lucky number is 22.


Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22) "Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing." – Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray. Not everything you hear this month will be honest or truthful. According to the planets someone you live, work or do business with has got it into their head that you are an easy touch. Don’t let them trick you into think- ing you cannot possibly lose. Your lucky number is 5.


Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) "No one forgets the truth; they just get better at ly- ing." – Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road. This is a terrific month for you, and you should easily feel its power coming together for you in an upbeat, positive manner. Others are apt to fall into place by your side, and people will realize the wisdom in your way of doing things. Remain confi- dent and positive at all times. Your lucky number is 15.


Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) "We need never be ashamed of our tears." – Charles Dickens. You might not feel especially motivated to do much this month. Nonetheless, whether you want to or not, it is important that you attack the mountain of tasks calling out your name. Your lucky number is 2.


Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) "You are your best thing.” – Toni Morrison, Beloved. There may be a great deal of opposition in your way this month, but try not to dwell on it. The key is to stay level-headed and maintain a positive outlook. This is a month in which you can bring a great deal of balance to issues by understand- ing and respecting the other side. Your lucky number is 10.


Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) "You are your best thing.” – Toni Morrison, Beloved. There may be a great deal of opposition in your way this month, but try not to dwell on it. The key is to stay level-headed and maintain a positive outlook. This is a month in which you can bring a great deal of balance to issues by understand- ing and respecting the other side. Your lucky number is 24.


Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) "I can tell you that the effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is.” – Jim Carrey. So- cial events or group activities may prove draining this month, as a lot of people might want to take advantage of your talents. Your kind, accommodating nature might cause you to try to make everyone happy. Remember to take care of yourself first. Your lucky number is 3.


Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) "I know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will, I'll go to it laughing." Herman Melville, Moby Dick. Smile at the world this month, Aquarius. Be thankful for the things you have and the people around you. Amplify the cozy, warm feeling inside and spread this love to others. This is a very expansive time for you in which you can get quite a bit ac- complished if you set your mind to it. Your lucky number is 14.


Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20) "The only lies for which we are truly punished are those we tell ourselves." – V.S Naipaul, In a Free State. Two heads aren't always better than one. Pay atten- tion to your own conscience and to "thine own self be true." Some of the advice you receive might backfire if you take it at face value. Your lucky number is 11.


Another busy Flatlanders Beer Festival. A


nother year and another Flatlander’s Beer Festival has come and gone. Last year I opined that it was the best festival to date. Well, this years was just a


smidge better. With the advent of so many new breweries in Winnipeg, more getting close enough that they have beer, and the arrival of Surly (who just raised the bar for beer in this city) it was an awesome festival. Tis year I had the opportunity to act as a


Beer Geek once again. I love this role and had a fantastic time. Helping people find their way to beers, encouraging going outside of their comfort zone, running into friends and being able to help expand horizons are just some of the fun things you get to do as a beer geek. Flatlanders Floor Plan


One of the starkest differences I found


between last years’ festival and this years as a beer geek was the number of people who knew stuff about beer. While I commented about this last year, I found that many of the people at the matinee were clear on what they wanted to try, what they liked, and had a good base knowledge about beer. Into the evening, chat- ting with folks about what they enjoyed, I found the same thing. Tat’s awesome. Tis year’s festival grew just slightly over last years with


about 88 booths and over 250 beers and ciders from around the world. From what I’ve heard, there were ~2000 in at- tendance at the Friday night session, ~1500 at the Saturday afternoon matinee and ~2500 at the Saturday night ses- sions. Tis is a huge growth from last year that saw just over 4000 for the whole event. Seeing a ~2000 person increase from the previous year’s festival is huge. Flatlanders 2017 Bowl


Te highlights of the festival for me were mostly found at


ice level. While there were certainly some good breweries and beers up in the concourse, all the local breweries were on the ice level along with Surly and Lake of the Woods. Surly was my best in show brewery. I have nothing bad to say about their beers and the Todd the Axeman IPA was by


far one of my favourite beers. My best in show beer for this festival came from Jeff


Stacey who brewed a gold medal winning “Intergalactic Blonde” for the Winnipeg Brew Bombers Pro/Am competi- tion. It was the Brew Bombers booth and was just stellar. A huge shout out to all the other local breweries. A lot of good stuff on tap and it was great to see Nonsuch there with their beer. I could take a lot of time just listing the breweries and beers I enjoyed, but with them being local I’ll just encourage you to go out and try beer. Finally, I had someone ask me what Flat-


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lander’s gives that going to taprooms and the liquor mart doesn’t. For me, Flatlander’s is about giving people the opportunity to expand their beer horizons with the “fear” of not liking something or wasting money. It gives people the chance to try that beer they’ve seen at the Liquor Marts but have been unsure if they want to try it. Tey can find new beers they love, new styles they enjoy, and learn about these beers and styles.


Besides raising money for a fantastic cause, Flatlander’s


Beer Festival gives beer geeks and beer novices an op- portunity to learn something new about beer, and find new beers that they love. I’m going to give a big shout out to Steve Beauchesne, co-founder of Beau’s All Natural Brewing, for the awesome talk on an under represented style, the Gruit. Great talk, and great beer. Also to Aaron and Amanda from the Liquor Marts for their efforts during the night. Tanks to you both. I can’t wait for next year’s festival. Tis summer is a great


opportunity to get out and try the local beers/new beers coming to Winnipeg. So do it, and keep following along with me. I’ve got more write-ups on the way including a Welcome to Manitoba Surly post, my write-up of my chat with Oxus, and another Get to know a brewer on deck. Beerwinnipeg.com is a local beer blog who both reviews


beers and follows the growing craft beer scene in Manitoba. You can follow him on twitter @beerwinnipeg.


Get ready to rock Winnipeg Classic Rock Fest ready to take over Shaw Park this August.


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haw Park will be bringing you back in time this August with the first annual Winnipeg Classic Rock Fest taking over the field.


Rock and roll legends Streetheart will be gracing the


stage in Winnipeg one last time while on their farewell tour in what will be their final outdoor performance. Tey’ll be joined by special guests Honeymoon Suite, Harlequin, and the Pumps & Orphan. Tickets are on sale right now through Ticketmaster.


Guests are permitted to bring their own folding lawn chairs for designated on field seating area, or fans can view the concert in the grand stand. SmartBIZ has tickets so follow us on Instagram, Fa-


cebook, Twitter, and Snapchat for your chance to win tickets to Winnipeg Classic Rock Fest.


Puzzle Solutions Kenny Shields and Streetheart. Photo by Trevor Brucki. Flatlander’s Beer Festival 2017


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