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Festival
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– Arts and Culture < a call to artists >
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Juan
de Fuca Senior Citizens’ Association
April 10 (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Bi-annual arts showcase features work in Paint, Paper, Clay and Wood. Created by the members and instructors of the Juan de Fuca 55+ Activity Centre. Demonstrations of various art forms, small hourly raffles, door prizes, entertainment and the draw for our major raffle of original art. Admission by donation, with funds raised going toward the centre’s capital expansion plan. Lunch and tea available in the Palm Court Tea Room. Hours: For more information, please contact Lesley at 250.391.6984. |
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MOTHERS’ DAY
PAINT-IN
Plenty for your Community to Celebrate Sunday, May 9, 2010
Hatley Park National Historic Site/Royal Roads University 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. FREE Admission Visit a picturesque West Shore landmark as Hatley Park and Royal Roads University celebrate a multitude of special events, including Mothers’ Day, Colwood’s Silver Jubilee, the Naval Centennial, Centennial of the Colwood Women’s Institute, and 15 years of Royal Roads University. Over 100 Vancouver Island artisans and craftspeople, and a host of community groups, including Farmers’ Markets, Volkssporting (look it up, it’s groovy and oh so green), the Island Chefs’ Collaborative, and Colwood’s GO LOCAL Tomato Challenge! For more information, please call 391.2600 ext. 4795 or visit www.hatleypark.ca   |
HISTORIC MILITARY ENCAMPMENT
Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site
May 22 & 23, 2010 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The 12th Annual Historic Military Encampment will be held on the grounds
of Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site of Canada, Saturday and Sunday,
May 22 and 23, 2010. For more information, please call 478.5849 or visit
www.pc.gc.ca/fortroddhill   |
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Celebrate BC Arts and Culture Week
Fine Arts & Culture Evening Celebrate BC Arts & Culture Week and student achievements in the arts with Dunsmuir Middle School. Enjoy visual and performing arts, international cuisine, language arts and more! |
Consider the Lilies VIII
April 10-18, 2010 Come and see new work by this innovative collective, visit a heritage site and admire the lovely lilies in the churchyard. Eighth successful year! |
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FIRED UP! Contemporary Works in
Clay
The Pot as a Metaphor for the Human Form
Fired-Up! members have earned a reputation for displaying excellence and innovation in the ceramic arts. The THEME this year will be Bellies, Bodies, Feet and Necks, or BBFN, exploring the anatomy of a pot. Potters refer to bottoms, bellies, feet and necks while throwing or hand building a clay vessel or form. Other parts that one may ponder are mouths, lips and shoulders whilst creating proportion and balance. Fourteen potters share an array of talents at this much-anticipated annual show, with work ranging from large figurative sculptures, mixed media wall pieces to decorate and functional pottery.
Exhibiting will be Pat Webber, Susan Delatour LePoidevin, Gordon Hutchens, Kinichi Shigeno, Alan Burgess, Cathi Jefferson, Gary Merkel, Meira Mathison and Meg Burgess, as well as 5 invited guests - Tobias Tomlinson, Elaine Brewer White, Sue Hara, Judy Weeden, and Sarah Lawless. Come meet the artists and see the outstanding work the last weekend in May, or take in the show's Opening Night on Friday, May 28th. May 28-30, 2010 (Opening Night Friday, May 28, 6:30-9pm) Metchosin Community Hall, 4401 William Head Road, Metchosin Free Admission | Wheelchair Accessible For more info: 250.383.3893 or 250.590.5744 or visit www.firedup.ca |
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Coast Collective Art Centre
The Coast Collective Art Centre is an enchanted West Shore art, craft and community destination. It features gallery, gift shop and teaching spaces in historic Pendray House. The Coast Collective are located on the Havenwood Estate, perched at the edge of Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary, next door to Royal Roads and Hatley Park National Historic Site During the Emily Carr Festival, the Coast Collective will host exhibits, workshops and special events, including lantern-making workshops in preparation for the Luminara tribute to Fisgard Lighthouse’s 150th birthday on June 11th at Fort Rodd Hill/Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site. Come discover a Colwood cultural homeplace, the Coast Collective … Bloomin’ Again – March 18 to April 11* * April 1 to 4 the Victoria Flower Arranger’s Guild will once again present live floral arrangements inspired by selected artwork in the Bloomin’ Again Art Show. The Coast Collective will also play a featured role in the Mothers’ Day Paint-in and Silver Jubilee Celebrations at Royal Roads University and Hatley Park National Historic Site on Sunday, May 9h. They will also be involved in Fisgard 150 Celebrations and Canadian Navy Centennial festivities on June 11/12. Learn more about the wonderful world of the Coast Collective when you visit their website at www.coastcollective.ca
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ISLAND CHEFS' COLLABORATIVE LOCAL FOOD FESTIVAL AND FARM FUNDRAISER:
Defending Our Backyard 3  Sunday, May 30, noon to 4: 00 p.m. Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site, Colwood The Island Chefs’ Collaborative (ICC) are bringing out the big guns for a third round to raise local awareness about community food security on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. And what better place … Spend a beautiful Sunday afternoon at an amazing family event where folks can enjoy: Great Live Entertainment | Delicious Local Food and Drinks | Top chefs and restaurateurs | Local producers | Non-profit groups with great info to share on local food and sustainable eating. Tickets available through your local VQA shops and ICC members’ restaurants, or order by phone when you call the West Shore Chamber of Commerce (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at 250.478.1130. For more information, visit the Island Chefs’ Collaborative website at www.iccbc.ca  |
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Fisgard 150 Celebration – June 11 & 12!
Come celebrate the 150th birthday of our lighthouse! The party begins on Friday, June 11. Come and enjoy food, music and great local art on a distinctly local theme while you explore the fort and lighthouse. Take in firearms demonstrations and kids’ games or talk to volunteers in period costume about the sites’ history. Take part in a lantern-making workshop while you get ready for the magical Luminara Lantern Festival nighttime tribute to Fisgard, capped with a grand fireworks finale in the skies over Esquimalt Harbour. The party continues on Saturday with an International Naval Review, an appearance by the Snowbirds and the grand opening of Fisgard’s new exhibits. There will be dozens of international ships anchored just offshore, so there’s something for everyone at this special one-of-a-kind community celebration! Exciting new hands-on displays, recently discovered historical tidbits and a restored look and feel will delight former and first-time visitors. Remember, Fisgard is not only the oldest lighthouse on the west coast, it is also one of the oldest homes in Victoria. Call (250) 478-5849 for more details. |
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Café Suite 3
WestShore Community Concert Band Enjoy coffee, sandwiches and dessert at the WestShore Community Concert Band’s concert of “music to have fun by”. For the third year in a row, the band has entertained community with this exceptional family-friendly musical treat! Tickets available now!  |
Jazz Vesters LIVE at the Advent
One of Victoria’s most renowned jazz musicians brings his energized show to the West Shore to kick off BC Arts & Culture Week, hot on the heels of his Olympic opening ceremony performance. Not to be missed. SEASON FIVE FINALE Wrap up the 5th fabulous year of Jazz Vespers on the West Shore with a very special season finale!!! More info: 250.474.3031 or www.colwoodanglican.ca
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Dance to the MAXX at Two Langford Venues!
Friday, May 28 – Waterwheel Pub, 2792 Peatt Rd in Langford, Get your retro groove on this Spring and boogie to the best at these great Langford night spots. Dance to the hits of the 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond …. Great music, great vocals. One of the best bands on the Island, from right here at home. Party to the MAXX!!!
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Showcase of Art 2010
Fibres and Beyond Textile Collective annual exhibition and sale. Old St/ Mary's Anglican Church, 4354 Metchosin Rd., Metchosin
Open Thursday - Sunday, noon to 5pm
Since 1860, Fisgard Lighthouse has been guiding mariners safely home to Victoria and Esquimalt, and on June 11 & 12 Parks Canada welcomes you to her birthday party. We’ll also be helping the Canadian Navy celebrate their 100th anniversary, so it will take a full two days to pack in all the fun.
DANIEL LAPP and Friends
Friday, May 7 – Loghouse Pub, 2323 Millstream Rd in Langford, 8:30pm to 12:30am