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2013 MAIN STAGE CELEBRITIES + EXPERTS

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Bryan Baeumler presented by The Gemini-award winning host of HGTV’s Leave It To Bryan and House of Bryan, Bryan Baeumler doesn’t believe he’s put in a hard day’s work unless he gets his hands dirty. Popular for his no-nonsense approach to getting things done, Bryan is tackling more projects than ever: he just finished building a cottage for his growing family on a secluded island in House of Bryan 2: On The Rocks, and is once again appearing on Canada’s Handyman Challenge, premiering January 22, 2013 on HGTV Canada. www.baeumler.ca

Presentation Topic: (Click here for stage schedule) Home Improvement Done Right: Get honest advice about the dos and the don’ts of home renovations while learning which projects can be managed as a DIY and when it’s best to hire a contractor.

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Paul Lafrance presented by Paul Lafrance, creator, owner, and CEO of Cutting Edge Construction and Design, and host of HGTV Canada’s Decked Out and Deck Wars, has been generating innovative and state-of-the-art custom deck designs for over fifteen years. He has successfully designed and built well over a thousand decks across Southern Ontario, and has now expanded his design firm to include all of North America. Over the past year, he’s kept busy appearing as one of three celebrity judges on Canadian Handyman Challenge, along with Scott McGillivray and Bryan Baeumler. He is also continuing to film the HGTV hit T.V. show, Decked Out, as well as a brand new show called Disaster Decks. Paul continues to break design barriers with each new project, while he and the crew keep up their much-loved hilarious antics in the new season of episodes. www.cuttingedgedesign.com

Presentation Topic: (Click here for stage schedule) The Backyard Restoration A backyard can and should be an outdoor haven; offering rest from the stress of daily life and a venue for preserving the art of face-to-face communication. Join Paul Lafrance, host of HGTV’s Deck Wars, as he walks you through the ever-changing culture of backyard design, offering expert tips on creating your personalized outdoor sanctuary.

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Cardel Homes Clare Gardner As a skilled design consultant and project manager for Cardel Designs’ renovation division, Clare Gardner loves finding creative, functional solutions to her clients’ design dilemmas. Clare has spent her entire career specializing in residential design, and her work can be seen showcased in homes across Canada. She holds a BA from Ryerson University and a 3-year Interior Design Diploma with Honours from the Academy of Design in Toronto. Watch for Clare’s interior design and renovation tips on Cardel DesignSide, Thursday mornings on CTV Morning Live. Marie-Claire Williams Top design consultant and project manager Marie-Claire Williams brings a wide range of interior design expertise to Cardel Designs’ renovation division. She has a keen eye for style and function, honed through years of experience in residential and commercial design. Backed by a diploma in Interior Decorating & Visual Merchandising, Marie-Clare’s skill at taking standout designs from concept to completion has made her one to watch. Catch Marie-Clare’s design tips and trends on Cardel DesignSide, Thursday mornings on CTV Morning Live.

Presentation Topic: (Click here for stage schedule) Renovations Tips & Tricks Join Marie-Claire Williams and Clare Gardner from Cardel Homes Renovations  team and learn about the five biggest renovation mistakes you can make. These ladies will bring you tips and tricks on the latest renovation trends, plus the best bang for your buck when renovating your kitchen and bathrooms!

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Rosalyn Lazaruk presented by The genuine passion of designer Rosalyn Lazaruk for décor and space design has inspired her success as a designer.  Rosalyn has been working in design and decor for eight years, and established her own business, Wicket Blue Interiors, in 2004.  She has a broad repertoire of experience both in designing personal spaces within the home, as well as in implementing intriguing space and design concepts within the commercial setting. Insightful and infinitely resourceful, Rosalyn understands the intimate relationship of design and self-expression and is devoted to developing and implementing unique design ideas that reflect the vision and individuality of her clients.  To see more of Rosalyn's fabulous design ideas check out her website at www.wicketblue.com

Presentation Topic: (Click here for stage schedule) Top Design Picks for 2013 The dynamic duo of design, that is Roz and Aly, have come up with their top design picks for 2013. From flooring, carpets, textiles, and furniture, they have scoured the city to find the best pieces to go along with their stylish selection. Come and get inspired to redecorate and rejuvenate your space.

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Alykhan Velji presented by Alykhan Velji has been involved in the design industry for seven years specializing in both residential and commercial design. In the fall of 2005, he was invited to compete on HGTV’s Designer Superstar Challenge where he placed in the top three. He was then asked by HGTV to be the assistant stylist  on the first season of The Style Dept, and can now be seen on Citytv's My Rona Home. Currently, Aly does regular  television and Radio spots on Breakfast Television, Shaw TV and 98.5 Virgin Radio as one of Calgary’s Style Guys. His work has been featured in several national publications noting him as A Guru of Decor, One of Calgary’s Hottest Interior Decorators, and as the top 20 most compelling Calgarians. Updating his Work It Out blog and contributing to several publications also keeps him busy. Incorporating both current and classic trends, he ensures that he creates original and timeless designs. www.alyveljidesigns.com

Presentation Topic: (Click here for stage schedule) Top Design Picks for 2013 The dynamic duo of design, that is Roz and Aly, have come up with their top design picks for 2013. From flooring, carpets, textiles, and furniture, they have scoured the city to find the best pieces to go along with their stylish selection. Come and get inspired to redecorate and rejuvenate your space.

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Sepehr Shoarinejad At 25, Sepehr Shoarinejad is a driven and accomplished individual. From the Haskyane School of Business at the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing, Sepehr understands the needs of the consumers. As evidenced by his choice in education, Sepehr has a strong interest in marketing. He specializes in branding and is skilled in networking. In January of 2010, while completing his university studies, Sepehr started his company, Nu Automations. Nu Automations offers clients’ services and solutions for installing and using state-of-the-art home entertainment technologies. In operating his business, Sepehr subscribes to the idea that customer service is paramount and treats his duties as complementary to running a business rather than simply completing a job. He understands what consumers want and need, and he strides to make everyone’s life easier with technology not more complicated.

Presesentation Topic: (Click here for stage schedule) Simplify Your Complex World Sepehr’s presentation will focus on how technology can integrate into your lifestyle without the mess. Sepehr is at the forefront of bringing the latest technologies into homes without the big price tag. He specializes in helping consumers seamlessly incorporate these technologies as part of their life, without causing a mess in the home. By working side by side with interior designers, Sepehr has been able to not only make the husband happy but more importantly make the wife just as happy, if not more! Selecting the right products for someone’s lifestyle and home can be difficult and overwhelming. Sepehr’s presentation will talk about some of the tricks in hiding that ugly equipment while getting that same quality that you expect from advance systems. Be assured that it will work with your home design and it will make the installation of new technologies as uncomplicated as possible. Home theatre systems are set up without a single wire or speaker visible and lighting systems are coordinated to systematically adhere to your schedule and commands with a push of a single button. Even your safety is taken into account as your home can be locked and armed at the push of a button. Imagine total control in the palm of your hands.

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Bob the Builder © 2013 HIT Entertainment PLC & Keith Chapman

Bob the Builder™ presented by Bob the Builder™ and his Machine Team are ready to tackle any project.  As they hammer out the solutions that lead to a job well done, Bob and his friend demonstrate the power of positive-thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and follow-through. Most importantly, from start to finish, the team always show that The Fun Is In Getting It Done! Airing on Treehouse, Bob the Builder™ is one of the most popular and recognized children’s characters globally. His positive mottos are widely known by kids and parents alike: “Can WE Build It? Yes WE Can!” and “Can WE Fix It? Yes WE Can!” Created in 1999 by Keith Chapman, Bob the BuilderTM has been broadcast in over 250 territories in 45 languages; sold more than 28 million books and 10 million DVDs.

Presentation Topic: (Click here for stage schedule) The interactive live show features Bob the Builder™ and his friend, as they sing and laugh their way through a perplexing building project with a little help from the audience.  The show is a huge hit with children & adults alike! In Canada, since 2005, Bob the Builder™ has enjoyed Kidomo - Treehouse Live!  National Tours visiting over 20 cities with audiences of 200,000+ children and families per tour; annual performances at Ontario Place for 10 consecutive years; the Calgary Stampede, CNE and multiple other prestigious events nationally.  For more information please visit www.bobthebuilder.com

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Avenue's Ricky Zayshley Ricky Zayshley has always been a bit different than his peers. While other boys were busy beating each other up and wiping out on pint-sized motorbikes, Ricky was tirelessly redecorating his room and perfecting piecrust (the secret, he discovered, is very cold ingredients). Ricky’s sartorial aspirations found a natural fit when he moved from his hometown of Yorkton, Saskatchewan to Toronto to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting and a Bachelor of Journalism, both at Ryerson University. After a stint at CTV National News, Ricky joined the team at Fashion Quarterly magazine—and thus his mentorship with fashion icon Jeanne Beker began. Most recently, he served as Senior Production Coordinator at Beker’s internationally celebrated show Fashion Television. Alas, the prairies have called Ricky back home. He is now the associate editor at Avenue magazine in Calgary, where he oversees all fashion and home decor content.

Presentation Topic: (Click here for stage schedule) Design Inspiration Avenue magazine's February 2013 issue features a story called Design Inspiration. We take five iconic palettes — Canadiana Bedroom, Glam Bathroom, French Country Kitchen, Med Men Den and Whitewashed Living Room and show how you can get the look. I will expand on this article for the presentation and share how to get these looks in two different price ranges: high and low.

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Paul Shufelt VP, Culinary Century Hospitality Group Paul Shufelt provides comfort food with a contemporary twist and is one of Alberta’s leading chefs. After working in Montreal, Banff, and even Switzerland, Paul moved to Edmonton where he is now business partner and executive chef of Century Hospitality Group. Paul oversees seven of the company restaurants, giving his own creative spin to each dish on the menu. Paul Shufelt continues to find new ways to build on his culinary expertise. In his spare time, Paul enjoys cooking Sunday dinner for his family, playing golf, cheering for the Habs and of course watching The Food Network Canada.  If you ask him about his favourite food, he is sure to respond anything pig!

Presentation Topic: (Click here for stage schedule) A Modern Take On Mom's Home Cooking Join Paul Shufelt from Hundred Bar & Kitchen with a modern twist on comfort food- hand made Bacon Cheeseburger Perogies- with red wine braised onions, bacon rashers, and truffled sour cream.

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Executive Chef, Geoff Rogers - MARKET Based in Calgary, Chef Geoff Rogers’ culinary career began more than a decade ago.  Without prior experience, he worked his way up and moved around within restaurants from Cornerstone, Vintage Chophouse, Muse, River Café and most recently Home Tasting Room to gain more knowledge and experience. His cooking style features techniques such as whole animal butchery, curing, cheese making and preserving. He has also introduced more modernist techniques to elevate his creativity and provide more options to highlight and accentuate ingredients. Over the past few years he has received numerous awards and won several culinary competitions. He was also featured on the cover of Avenue Magazine’s 2012 annual food issue. Geoff believes chefs and restaurants should support their local community by shopping within their "borders" and supporting local farmers and producers who share the same slow food ideals. Chef Rogers is currently the Executive Chef at MARKET. MARKET is a chef-driven restaurant that provides an arm’s reach approach to cooking by sourcing quality base ingredients regionally to produce bread and cheese in-house, to butcher and cure internally, and to grow their own greens and herbs with Calgary's first commercial Urban Cultivator, an internal home garden.

Presentation Topic: (Click here for stage schedule) Market Fresh Cuisine – Defining Local, Sustainable and Ethical Food: The philosophy behind MARKET is to further explore the meaning of local food and seasonal ingredients, and establish the true meaning of market fresh cuisine - where the menu changes as often as the seasons, based on the freshest ingredients available at that time. Join Executive Chef Geoff Rogers as he demonstrates ways to cook delicious meals using the ingredients that surround us.

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Brian Misko House of Q House of Q is an award winning, competition barbeque team based in Langley, B.C. The team, led by Brian Misko, has been seen on Global TV’s morning news providing the BBQ tip of the week during the summers since 2007. The team started competitive cooking in 2006 and has accumulated awards all over North America. House of Q launched their BBQ sauce and spice line in 2007 and their signature Apple Butter BBQ sauce has been declared the number one BBQ sauce in Alberta twice. Meanwhile their Slow Smoke Gold sauce recently won second place in the world! Their products have a loyal following and are hot sellers at specialty stores across Western Canada.

Presentation Topic: (Click here for stage schedule) She Says I Burnt It, I Call it Character! BBQ Tips and road stories from an award winning, competition BBQ Chef Brian Misko and how you can win awards from your home grill.

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Chef Paul McGreevy Craft Chef Paul McGreevy has over 18 years of cooking experience working in several restaurants around Calgary. After attending culinary school at SAIT he moved on and worked in Ireland before traveling across Europe. Chef Paul returned to Calgary and opened his first restaurant, Saint Germain, which was voted one of the top ten restaurants in Canada by En Route magazine. Chef Paul then moved on to consulting for several companies and became a corporate chef for the Vintage Group before opening Craft Beer Market. Born and raised in Calgary Chef Paul is a firm believer in keeping things local and strives to use local farmers whenever possible.

Presentation Topic: (Click here for stage schedule) Beer - Not Just for Drinking Chef Paul McGreevy partners with one of Calgary’s local breweries to talk about different ways to use beer as an ingredient as well as how to create beer and food pairings that will cut or compliment enhancing flavours of both food and brew!

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Aldene Atkinson Chef, Crave Cupcakes Inspired by fresh ingredients and family recipes, Crave Cupcakes was created. Crave Cupcakes is a local company that opened our doors in 2004 with the desire to bring our love for all things homemade to the city of Calgary. Today, in each of our bakeries, our bakers love to bake. Each morning we start early, baking fresh cupcakes, cookies, cakes and other simple sweet indulgences from scratch. We use only real butter, we crack every egg and we bake fresh every day. No cutting corners, no dayolds and no frozen inventory – just good old-fashioned fresh baking.

Presentation Topic: (Click here for stage schedule) Cake Bake! With Aldene Atkinson from Crave Cupcakes Cupcakes and cakes, oh my! Join Chef Aldene Atkinson as she teaches how to bake and ice a cupcake the Crave way, using their ready for purchase mixes that you can get at any of their convenient locations.

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Kyle Groves Executive Chef, Catch Restaurant & the Oyster Bar Kyle’s humble beginnings as a dishwasher at Earls while attending Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) lead him to his current position as Executive Chef at Catch Restaurant & The Oyster Bar. When it comes to cooking, Kyle believes in a light and subtle touch to enhance ingredients, rather than masking their natural flavours. By implementing techniques he has acquired through his travels and years in kitchens in various countries, he brings a modern European flair to the menu at Catch Restaurant & The Oyster Bar. In July 2010, Kyle  earned the title of “Stampede Iron Chef” at a Calgary dueling chefs competition, and in March 2011, Avenue Magazine named Catch Restaurant; The Oyster Bar the Best Overall Restaurant of the Year and Best Seafood Restaurant in Calgary.

Presentation Topic: (Click here for stage schedule) Taste of the Sea - A Spin on Seafood Appetizers The great thing about shellfish and seafood is that they are  incredibly versatile and lend well to a wide array of cooking preparations. Join Executive Chef Kyle Groves from Catch & the Oyster Bar as he teaches seafood lovers innovative tips and techniques to help master the preparation of delicate seafood and add a twist classic dishes. Who knows, maybe you’ll pick up a couple of clever presentation ideas along the way!

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Connie DeSousa & John Jackson Executive Chefs and Owners of CHARCUT Roast House Led by global culinary adventurers and proven trend cultivators, John Jackson and Connie DeSousa, CHARCUT is one of Canada’s most lauded restaurants. A raft of international culinary posts led the pair – in their late 20’s and early 30s – to create and open their urban-rustic downtown Calgary hotspot in a new, modern architectural landmark across from the Calgary Tower. The room’s every detail – from the reclaimed local barn wood panelling to the Mason jar chandeliers – transports the authenticity and soul of local, farm-fresh producers and their flavourful ingredients to downtown’s most energetic restaurant and bar. With house butchered meats, homemade preserves, new menus daily, Canada’s first beer steward overseeing cellared international brews, and a bustling open kitchen, John, Connie and CHARCUT are helping put Calgary on Canada’s culinary map.

Presentation Topic: (Click here for stage schedule) Meat @ The Cooking Stage Join Executive Chefs John Jackson and Connie DeSousa as they get to the ‘meat of it’ while demonstrating how they make their signature dishes at Charcut.

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Tamarind Bubly Walia – Owner and Chef of Tamarind Bubly had always cooked alongside her mother at home and learned her family's recipes. In Calgary she began a small business in her kitchen making her specialty Samosas that she delivered to restaurants. They became so popular that she began preparing other dishes and at times catered to parties of 400 or more. Tight on space, the family scraped together enough money to rent a small takeout bay called Bubly's in the northeast and her reputation and unique dishes soon created a huge following and she became a successful business woman. Enough that with sons Johnny and Jay she was able to open her 60-seat Tamarind Restaurant in the fall of 2010.

Presentation Topic:  (Click here for stage schedule) Modern Cuisine from East India Regional sauces, curries and spices are tweaked to tantalizing effect in dishes like chicken samosas with cilantro-infused yogurt, a vinegar- infused Lamb vindaloo and Kadhai prawn. Join Executive chef Brij Lal as he takes us on a journey through East India’s modern cuisine.

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Vincci Tsui Vincci Tsui is a registered dietician who loves delicious food that nourishes. She is frequently called upon to provide expert advice on nutrition and food in print media and television. Vincci also teaches cooking at Wellspring Calgary and at Start From Scratch, a non-profit cooking program for students. Vincci shares recipes and restaurant reviews on her blog Ceci n’est pas un food blog, and is the food editor of Calgary is Awesome.

Presentation Topic: (Click here for stage schedule) Beyond Bacon and Sausage: Quick & Healthy Pork Recipes What comes to mind when you think of pork? Bacon? Pork Belly? Ribs? Sausage? Ham? No wonder it's hard to shake the idea that pork is bad for you! Registered dietician Vincci Tsui will try to change that view by showing you some quick, easy recipes using lean cuts of pork that are sure to make it into your dinner rotation.

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2013 GARDEN STAGE CELEBRITIES + EXPERTS

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Jeff de Jong Jeff de Jong celebrates gardening with a rich and diverse career. His passion for landscape design has lead him to many personal awards and exciting opportunites. He is at home teaching gardening classes in college or to local gardening clubs. Jeff Hosts the only two hour gardening radio program in the West called Gardening 101.  He currently is the manager of the World renowned Abkhazi Garden which is rated one of the top small gardens in the world.

Presentation Topic: (Click here for stage schedule) 30 Best Flowering Perennials Every garden deserves perennials that are work horses in the landscape. Discover thirty plants with exquisite beautiful flowers and several other attributes to warrant the title of being the best of all perennials.

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Joanne Dafoe Joanne, a born and raised Calgarian, graduated from the University of Guelph holding the Ontario Diploma in Horticulture with a major in Landscape Design. After ten years of experience, including six seasons at Spruce It Up Garden Centre, she has now embarked on a new adventure. This marks the year that 'Joanne Dafoe Consultation and Design' launches. Her focus will be on giving expert advice in gardening and landscaping through private consultations and group presentations. More information can be found at www.dafoedesign.com

Presentation Topic: (Click here for stage schedule) Pick, Plant and Harvest  If you are planning to add plants to your garden this season, choose ones that will give you pleasure as well as production.  Join Joanne as she shares the top fruiting trees and shrubs that are thriving in Calgary.

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Pavlina Krivy Pavlina Krivy entered Calgary’s horticulture scene shortly after her arrival to Alberta in 2001. She has enjoyed plants great & small in couple of gardening businesses; after earning her retail horticulturist certification she has worked as perennials supervisor at Golden Acre Home & Garden Sentre for number of years. Pavlina is a garden design consultant with a growing interest in introducing edible plants as an essential part of four season ornamental landscape. She passionately shares her plant knowledge as a repeat speaker for several Chinook area gardening groups or as an occasional contributor to a few gardening magazines.

Presentation Topic: (Click here for stage schedule) Edible Beauty Plants we grow for food often rival their ornamental counterparts in decorative features. Masses of blooms, vivid leaf colours, striking bark shining through long winter months... Come to discover edible plants from a different angle. Meet the ornamental edibles!

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Annelise Doolaege Annelise gained her Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) from the University of Alberta and following several years in the horticulture industry in Edmonton she found herself relocating to central Alberta with her husband and knocked on the front door of Olds College. She has been with the College ever since in roles of continuing education development and for the last several years as a member of faculty within the School of Environment. She has spoken for many local garden groups, industry associations and has been a regular on the Garden Stage.  Join her in discovering some ways of enjoying our garden even more!

Presentation Topic: (Click here for stage schedule) Flora-Mad, Garden Ideas from Abroad Gardeners and travelers have one thing in common, each enjoys the journey. A gardener often moves step by step down the garden path, whereas the international traveler jets here and there around the globe.  Annelise will blend the passions of the gardener and the traveler.  Lets travel a few paths together and select the ideas which can work right here in Alberta.  Annelise will share images from her recent journeys to gardens in Belgium, Holland, the Canadian west coast, and here in Alberta. You will be inspired for the upcoming season.

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