What's On Digest Cowichan May 2016

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FOOTLOOSE The Musical

Stage adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford

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Lyrics by Music by Additional music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman

Jun 10 - Aug 27 ON THE STUDIO STAGE

FALLING: A Wake

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events MAY 2016

SUN MAY 1 Investors Group Walk for Alzheimers: at Cowichan Sportsplex. Funds raised support programs and services for people living with dementia and their families. Refreshments provided, BBQ by donation. Pet friendly walking track. Registration 10 am. Walk 11 am - 1 pm. FMI walkforalzheimers.ca 46th Annual Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show: up to 150 pieces of original artwork on display in PORTALS and The Cowichan Suites inside the Island Savings Centre. This is the Cowichan Valley’s largest open art exhibition and sale.

11 am - 3 pm. Admission $5 at the door, 12 years and under free. FMI 250.746.1633 or cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca Business Expo MS Fundraiser: a fundraiser for MS featuring local businesses and artisans, hand-made crafts, candles and more at the Travelodge Silver Bridge in Duncan 11 am - 3 pm. Silent auction, door prizes. Suggested donation $5. FMI 250.252.0746 Taste of Spring Fundraiser: fundraiser for the Cowichan Green Community’s teaching kitchen at the Old Firehouse Wine and Cocktail Bar from 12 noon - 4 pm. 5 course

menu prepared by local chefs. Tix for sale on CGC’s website, the Garden Pantry Store and the Old Firehouse Wine and Cocktail Bar $115, cowichangreencommunity.org or 250.748.8506 Live Music: ‘Acid Bubble’, winners of the ‘Sing It Up Vancouver Island Contest’, perform at the Duncan Showroom at 3 pm. $15/door. FMI showroomproductions.ca or 250.748.7246 Yellowpoint Singers Spring Concert: the Yellowpoint Singers, together with special guests the Camosun College Conservatory Vocal Jazz Ensemble, present ‘What a Wonderful World - of Singing’ at Oceanview Community Church in Ladysmith at 3 pm.

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Adult $10, family $25. FMI 250.323.5939 MON MAY 2 Online Marketing: find out how to increase the exposure and reach of your small or homebased business. Instructor Mark Collins presents this course at Kerry Park Rec Centre, 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Call 250.743.5922 for tix or drop by Kerry Park Rec Centre $60. FMI mac5. ca or 250.732.2937 Live Music: Joe Stanton, one of BC’s finest singer-songwriters, performs at the Duncan Showroom at 8 pm. $12/advance, $15/door. FMI showroomproductions.ca TUE MAY 3 Photographic Show: ‘Cuba in Transition’ by David Baughan at In

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HOME&LIFE Where is Your Home?

Being at or finding a ‘home’ is perhaps the most cherished notion people carry with them: it means far more emotionally than the dry definition of ‘one’s place of residence’. ‘To be home’ is an emotional state where you feel comfortable and accepted as you are, whether that be by others or by yourself. There is a sense of freedom that comes with ‘being at home’: freedom to be yourself, to create, to rest. To be ‘at home in one’s own skin’ is a delightful feeling of liking oneself regardless of where you are or what circumstances you find yourself in. Paul Young’s version of the song ‘Wherever I


Article by Kerith Waddington

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“‘To be home’ is an emotional state where you feel comfortable and accepted as you are,”

Lay My Hat (That’s My Home)’ speaks to the notion that one’s home is really within oneself and we carry it with us wherever we go. ‘Home is where the heart is’ links us to the notion that wherever we love and feel loved, that is our home. ‘Make yourself at home’ means to ‘help yourself, take your shoes off, relax’. When people are killed away from their own country, families often to go great expense to ‘bring them home’. There are even posters of our beautiful earth with the word ‘home’ underneath. So home can be as big as a planet, or as small as your favourite pub or corner of the library. In these times when home ownership is out of reach for many, it can be heartening to think of the fact that we can all have a ‘home’ of our own.

The Beantime Cafe, Ladysmith from May 3 to June 15. Cafe open Mon - Sat 7 am - 5 pm, Sun 8 am - 4 pm. Opening on May 7 from 6 - 8 pm. Refreshments, live music by Cheryl Cohen. FMI beantime.ca Art Exhibit: the Mardi Mob Art Collective’s exhibit ‘Island Faces - Portraits from Life’ shows in the lobby of ArtSpring on Salt Spring Island from May 3 - 30. Exhibit open Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm and during performances. FMI artspring. ca PINTEREST Workshop: a fun intro to the world of Pinterest: explore how the platform can be a valuable tool for research, business, blogging, recipes, crafts and more. Island Sav-

ings Centre 10 am - 12 noon $20. FMI mac5.ca or 250.732.2937 Live Music: ‘Dress Rehearsal Tuesdays Open Mic Nite’ at the Duncan Showroom is all about using the stage to launch your career in front of a friendly, appreciative audience and having fun! 3 songs each, $5/ everyone. 8 pm. Noalcohol venue. FMI s h ow ro o m p ro d u c tions.ca WED MAY 4 Photographic Show: ‘Cuba in Transition’ by David Baughan at In The Beantime Cafe, Ladysmith from May 3 to June 15. Cafe open Mon - Sat 7 am - 5 pm, Sun 8 am - 4 pm. Opening on May 7 from 6 - 8 pm. Refreshments, live music by Cheryl Cohen. FMI beantime.ca

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Yoga Moment All that you seek is already within you. All you need do is become aware. Kavita Maharaj - Red Door Yoga 250-390-9367 | reddooryoga.ca

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Take in a local farmers’ market! May is the month when these fabulous community events get up and running again, and there are markets happening in Ladysmith, Duncan, Chemainus and Salt Spring Island. Neighbours can meet and greet over cups of coffee and treats while taking in local live music. And shoppers will delight to the many vendors selling fresh produce and artisan crafts! Check out this month’s calendar for details.


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WED MAY 4 CONT... Lego Fun: free Lego fun for kids 6 - 12 years at the Cowichan Library 3:30 - 4:30 pm. FMI 250.746.7661 Family Sock Hop: ‘Family Sock Hop’ at the Duncan Showroom - downstairs. Bring your favourite lp’s, cd’s, ipods and dance the night away! 5 pm. FMI showroomproductions.ca Hospice Film Series: takes place at the Salt Spring Island Public Library Wednesdays in May. Titles include: ‘Death By Joy’, ‘Being Mortal’, ‘Alive Inside’ and ‘Solace: Wisdom of the Dying’. Films at 7 pm. Discussion follows. FMI saltspring. bc.libraries.coop or 250.748.4311 Live Music: ‘Fan & Motor Co’ play the Duncan Showroom 8 pm. FMI showroomproductions. ca THU MAY 5 Photographic Show: ‘Cuba in Transition’ by David Baughan at In The Beantime Cafe, La-

dysmith from May 3 to June 15. Cafe open Mon - Sat 7 am - 5 pm, Sun 8 am - 4 pm. Opening on May 7 from 6 - 8 pm. Refreshments, live music by Cheryl Cohen. FMI beantime.ca Dog Show: the Tyee Kennel Club is hosting an all breed conformation show: Agility, Conformation, Obedience & Rally from May 5 - 8 at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, Mellor Hall. FMI tyeekennelclub.com Live Music: Bluesman ‘Jack de Keyser’ plays the Duncan Showroom at 9 pm. Opening and closing acts TBA. Details at showroomproductions.ca FRI MAY 6 Photographic Show: ‘Cuba in Transition’ by David Baughan at In The Beantime Cafe, Ladysmith from May 3 to June 15. Cafe open Mon - Sat 7 am - 5 pm, Sun 8 am - 4 pm. Opening on May 7 from 6 - 8 pm. Refreshments, live music by Cheryl Cohen. FMI beantime.ca School’s Out Activi-

ties: kids 6 - 12 are welcome to join this daytrip to Jumping Jiminy’s with an afternoon stop at Transfer Beach. Day runs 8:30 am - 4:30 pm from Kerry Park Rec Centre. Call for details $40 FMI 250.743.5922 Spring Show & Sale: by the Crofton Art Group. 10 am - 5 pm in the Crofton Seniors Centre, adjacent to ferry dock, with original art in all mediums, art cards, jewellery and pottery, refreshments provided, plus door prize. Everyone welcome. FMI 250.245.7738 Instagram Workshop: discover the visual storytelling world of Instagram, one of the fastest growing social platforms around! Learn about setting up your account, pros and cons, and strategy tips and best practices. Shawnigan Lake Community Centre 10:30 am - 12:30 pm $20. FMI mac5.ca Live Theatre: Duncan Christian School presents ‘Mary Poppins - The Broadway Musi-

cal’ at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre May 6 - 7 at 7 pm. FMI cowichanpac.ca Live Music: ‘Mark Crissinger’ plays The Bay Pub at 7 pm. Acoustic and Electric Blues & Roots-Rock. FMI markcrissinger. com Live Music: ‘Nearly Neil’ (Neil Diamond Tribute) plays Moby’s Pub, Salt Spring Island at 9 pm. FMI mobyspub.ca Live Music: Country Night at the River Rock Bar and Grill. Victoria band ‘Country Line’ plays 9 pm. Dance to your favourite hits from top country artists like Shania Twain, Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line and more. Free. At the Travelodge, Duncan. FMI 250.748.4311 Live Music: multiaward winning boogiewoogie piano player David Vest plays the Duncan Showroom at 9 pm. Opening act Blue Moon Marquee. Closing act TBA. Details at showroomproductions. ca

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Style Tips

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by KC’s Boutique

Sanity Saving Shopping Tips... Shop Early in the Season... This is when the selection is at its best. Seasons in retail are always ahead of the temperature outside. Women are often disappointed when looking for a sundress or shorts in July. Fall Season begins for retail after the 4th of July typically.. And a very popular new addition to retail is cruise/resort which begins in Nov/ Dec… So shop for your must- have pieces ahead while the going is good.

Two sitting times available for Fashion Show and Shopping 11am and 2pm Saturday, May 28th, 2016 Cost $5 to reserve your seat

Are You a Sale Shopper? If you love skimming the clearance racks use it as a last chance to find a fun addition to your wardrobe. A little extra. It is not likely that you will find a must-have item in your size. Remember there may be a sizing issue or hard to match item if it is on a sale rack. A bargain is only a bargain if it doesn’t sit in your closet.

Not Fond of Crowds? Try booking a personal shopping apt with us at KC’s Boutique where we can come in a bit early or plan to give you personal attention. This is quite and enjoyable experience if you have just lost or gained weight and need to get some important pieces in your wardrobe. There is no cost to this service, so if you’re intentional in completing your wardrobe... talk to the staff and work out a time. Or it is often a bit quieter first thing in the morning or around 4pm when people are at home starting their dinners. Shop Your Favourite Stores Consistently shop at a few of your favourite stores. The owners of the boutiques or sales staff will get to know what you like. They may even call you when they know there is a particular brand that fits you well so you won’t miss out at the beginning of a shipment. Build a relationship with these stores and you will find you will have an exquisite go to wardrobe.

Plan for a Big Event Don’t leave things to the last minute. You will end up purchasing a make do outfit for that special occasion. Don’t you want to look and feel your personal best?

SAT MAY 7 Photographic Show: ‘Cuba in Transition’ by David Baughan at In The Beantime Cafe, Ladysmith from May 3 to June 15. Cafe open Mon - Sat 7 am - 5 pm, Sun 8 am - 4 pm. Opening on May 7 from 6 - 8

pm. Refreshments, live music by Cheryl Cohen. FMI beantime.ca Spring Fling: books, plants, home baking, gently used clothing, silent auction, gift baskets, concession and more! Sylvan United Church in Mill

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Light refreshments will be served

Pre-order from our Early Fall Collection and this season’s hottest styles.

Experiment Try things on you aren’t sure about if you trust your favourite store to advise you on fit and colours they have experience in. We often hear … “I would never have looked at that on the rack and I love it..” Expect Alterations We are all a little different in in our shapes... Don’t expect a standard fit to work every time. Customize clothes to fit your body.

Lastly Get Over Size Obsession It is very difficult to guage sizing of items. Ask for a clerks advice on fit consider the fabrics and if designer is made in U.K. or Canada or China... It may affect the size. Come visit our store today!

Bay from 10 am - 2 pm. FMI 250.748.1628 Kids Learn to Fish Day: is a free event introducing children and families to the sport of fishing and environmental awareness. Fun educational booths and activities.

Children can catch and keep a fish. Each child gets a free lunch and a participation prize. 10 am - 2 pm at Chemainus Lake Park. FMI kidslearntofish.com or 250.508.6362 Spring Show & Sale: by the Crofton Art Group.


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SAT MAY 7 CONT... 10 am - 5 pm in the Crofton Seniors Centre, adjacent to ferry dock, with original art in all mediums, art cards, jewellery and pottery, refreshments provided, plus door prize. Everyone welcome. FMI 250.245.7738 Saratoga Speedway FIREWORKS Season Opener!: featuring Crash to Pass, Hornet Cars, Road Runners, and IMCA Modifieds. Gates 5:30 pm, racing starts 7 pm. Adults $20, students $15, kids $10. Located at 2380 Macaulay Rd., Black Creek. FMI saratogaracing.ca Live Theatre: Duncan Christian School presents ‘Mary Poppins - The Broadway Musical’ at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre May 6 - 7 at 7 pm. FMI cowichanpac.ca L a d ys m i t h B o o k Launch: 7:00pm, , Join award-winning poet Kim Goldberg for the Ladysmith launch of her latest book, Undetectable, about her recent treatment and

cure from Hepatitis C. 7 pm at the Ladysmith Waterfront Art Centre Gallery. Refreshments. Everyone welcome. FMI 250.741.8577 Music of the Cinema: enjoy all your favourite movie songs at this performance by the Cowichan Consort Orchestra and Choir! Special guests the children’s choir Ecole Mt Prevost. 7:30 - 9:15 pm at the Christian Reform Church, Duncan. Adult/sen $15, child/ stu $10. FMI cowichanconsort.com or 250.748.2460 Live Music: celebrated bluesman ‘David Gogo’ plays the Duncan Showroom at 9 pm. Opening and closing acts TBA. Details at showroomproductions. ca or 250.748.7246 Live Music: ‘Soul Shakedown’ (soul/ rock) plays Moby’s Pub, Salt Spring Island at 9 pm. FMI mobyspub.ca SUN MAY 8 Mothers Day at the BC Forest Discovery Centre: Mom’s get in free today at the BC Forest

Discovery Centre! Details at discoveryforest. com or 250.715.1113 Mothers Day Picnic: Shawnigan Hills Athletic Park 11 am - 1 pm. Bring your own picnic: mom’s relax while children enjoy activities provided by CVRD staff and volunteers Live Music: the Cowichan Blues Fest presents Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band, with special guests Shades of Blue, at the Duncan Showroom. Opening act 7:30pm - Shades of Blue - $10. Feature 8:30 pm - Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band - $20. Full Night is $25. FMI showroomproductions.ca MON MAY 9 Art Exhibit: the Mardi Mob Art Collective’s exhibit ‘Island Faces - Portraits from Life’ shows in the lobby of ArtSpring on Salt Spring Island from May 3 - 30. Exhibit open Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm and during performances. FMI artspring. ca

Live Music: the Victoria Symphony presents ‘Ode to Joy’ at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 pm. FMI cowichanpac.ca Online Marketing: find out how to increase the exposure and reach of your small or homebased business. Instructor Mark Collins presents this course at Kerry Park Rec Centre, 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Call 250.743.5922 for tix or drop by Kerry Park Rec Centre $60. FMI mac5. ca or 250.732.2937 Live Music: Juno Award - winning musical icon ‘Bill Bourne’ brings some roots/ blues to the Duncan Showroom at 8 pm. FMI showroomproductions.ca TUE MAY 10 Photographic Show: ‘Cuba in Transition’ by David Baughan at In The Beantime Cafe, Ladysmith from May 3 to June 15. Cafe open Mon - Sat 7 am - 5 pm, Sun 8 am - 4 pm. FMI beantime.ca Live Music:MAY ‘Blues201 Tuesday’ with hosts

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The 21st Annual Maple Bay Marina Wooden Boat Festival is a West Coast maritime event where owners of wooden boats are invited to an informal gathering to show off their boats. It also gives the public an opportunity to view classic boats and meet others that appreciate these wooden beauties.

Wooden boats have a long history and tradition on the West Coast and Vancouver Island. The people who dedicate their time and hard work to keep them in shape, build them, or restore them tie us to our maritime heritage. Maple Bay Marina continues to celebrate these remarkable vessels and the people whose passion keeps them afloat.

Located at Maple Bay Marina, 15 minutes from Duncan. 6145 Genoa Bay Road, Duncan BC

Visit www.maplebaymarina.com for details.



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TUE MAY 10 CONT... ‘Thor and the Thundercats’ at the Duncan Showroom 8 pm. Off duty blues musicians get together and play a few games of musical shinny. Sit in or just watch. $5 for players $10 for others. FMI s h ow ro o m p ro d u c tions.ca WED MAY 11 Music in the Library: come enjoy the musical stylings of local v o c a l i s t /m u s i c i a n Beverley McKeen at the Cowichan Library 2 - 2:30 pm. FMI 250.746.7661 Paws for Stories: children 6 - 12 years can improve their literacy skills by reading to Percy the therapy dog at the Cowichan Library 3 - 4 pm. FMI 250.746.7661 Family Sock Hop: ‘Family Sock Hop’ at the Duncan Showroom - downstairs. Bring your favourite lp’s, cd’s, ipods and dance the night away! 5 pm. FMI showroomproductions.ca Hospice Film Series: 7:00pm, , The ‘Hospice Film Series’ takes place at the Salt Spring Island Public Library Wednesdays in May. Titles include: ‘Death By Joy’, ‘Being Mortal’, ‘Alive Inside’ and ‘Solace: Wisdom of the Dying’. Films at 7 pm followed by discus-

sion. FMI saltspring. bc.libraries.coop or 250.748.4311 THU MAY 12 Photographic Show: ‘Cuba in Transition’ by David Baughan at In The Beantime Cafe, Ladysmith from May 3 to June 15. Cafe open Mon - Sat 7 am - 5 pm, Sun 8 am - 4 pm. FMI beantime.ca Live Music: ‘The Lion, The Bear, The Fox’ is a power trio of folk/rock and they’re coming to the Duncan Showroom! 8 pm show. FMI showroomproductions.ca FRI MAY 13 Live Music: ‘Hope King’ brings a little country to the Cowichan Bay Pub at 7 pm. FMI baypub.ca or 250.748.2330 Live Theatre: ‘Call Mr. Robeson’ is a roller-coaster journey through Paul Robeson’s remarkable life, featuring some of his most famous songs and speeches. Cowichan Performing Arts Centre 7:30 pm. FMI cowichanpac.ca Live Music: ‘The New Leaves’ play the River Rock Bar & Grill at the Travelodge, Duncan at 9 pm. FMI 250.748.4311 SAT MAY 14 Plant Sale: Ladysmith Saltair Garden Club hosts this plant sale

starting 9 am at Aggie Hall. Be early - sells out quickly. Annuals, perennials, shrubs, herbs, vegetable starts and houseplants as well as garden equipment for sale. Raffle at door. Master Gardeners in attendance to answer questions. Free. FMI ladysmithsaltairgardenclub.wordpress.com The Market at The Barn Cobble Hill: 10 am - 2 pm. The market is on the Barn grounds, right behind the fairgrounds. Supporting local community events and people! Free Children and Apple Pie Family Fun Festival: this fun Festival and community celebration is hosted by and a fundraiser for Evergreen Independent School in Cobble Hill. Face painting, bouncy castle, fish

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pond, mini-golf, horse rides, silent auction, concession, bake table, live music and lots of pies! Cobble Hill Fairgrounds 10 am - 3 pm. FMI 250.743.2433 Met Opera Live in HD: ‘Madama Butterfly’ (Encore) shows at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre starting 9:55 am. Run time 3 hours 18 minutes. FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529 Live Music: ‘The Lion, the Bear, The Fox’ at In the Beantime Cafe in Ladysmith, 7 - 9 pm. Show $20, or dinner, dessert, drink and show $35. FMI beantime.ca Adoptee Peer Support Group: have you longed to find out your true history? Are you thinking about searching for your birth fam-

Take a tour of downtown Duncan’s impressive totem poles (downloadable map available online at duncan.ca/totems) then drop by the Cowichan Valley Museum. Housed in the historic Duncan train station, the Museum boasts extensive exhibits illustrating early pioneer life in the Valley. Open Wed through Friday, 11 am - 4 pm and Saturdays 1 - 4 pm through the end of May. To complete your trip back in time, visit the BC Forest Discovery Centre which explores early logging camps in British Columbia and the communities that grew around them. Be sure to take a ride on one of the Centre’s old locomotives! Open Thurs to Mon 10 am - 4:30 pm until the end of May.


SAT MAY 14 CONT... ily? Come share your story or just listen to others in the same situation. Cowichan Library 2 - 4 pm. FMI 250.746.7661 Live Music: ‘Salt’ (rock./dance/soul) plays Moby’s Pub, Salt Spring Island at 9 pm. FMI mobyspub.ca SUN MAY 15 Photographic Show: ‘Cuba in Transition’ by David Baughan at In The Beantime Cafe, Ladysmith from May 3 to June 15. Cafe open

Mon - Sat 7 am - 5 pm, Sun 8 am - 4 pm. FMI beantime.ca Live Music: ‘Wanda Nowicki’ (jazz) plays Moby’s Pub, Salt Spring Island at 7:30 pm. FMI mobyspub.ca MON MAY 16 Art Exhibit: the Mardi Mob Art Collective’s exhibit ‘Island Faces - Portraits from Life’ shows in the lobby of ArtSpring on Salt Spring Island from May 3 - 30. Exhibit open Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm and during perfor-

mances. FMI artspring. ca Movie Night at the Library: ‘Suffragette’ starring Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter and Meryl Streep, 6 - 8 pm at Cowichan Library. Free. FMI 250.746.7661 Online Marketing: find out how to increase the exposure and reach of your small or homebased business. Instructor Mark Collins presents this course at Kerry Park Rec Centre, 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Call 250.743.5922 for tix or

drop by Kerry Park Rec Centre $60. FMI mac5. ca or 250.732.2937 TUE MAY 17 Photographic Show: ‘Cuba in Transition’ by David Baughan at In The Beantime Cafe, Ladysmith from May 3 to June 15. Cafe open Mon - Sat 7 am - 5 pm, Sun 8 am - 4 pm. FMI beantime.ca Live Music: 8:00pm, , ‘Dress Rehearsal Tuesdays - Open Mic Nite’ at the Duncan Showroom is all about using the stage to launch your career in front of


SPECIAL for May Only...

You probably don’t even know where Wolf Brewing is! Don’t worry we get that all the time, which is why for the month of May we are giving all 1st time visitors to the “Beer Room” (Tasting Bar) a very special bonus when you come in and ask about our “Free Growler Punch Card”

Stop in for a glass or a flight of 4. Pick up a 4-Pak of bottles and SAVE 5 BUCKS or get on the grower-train. Get off the beaten path and bring your out of town guests to Nanaimo’s best kept secret…. you’ll be glad you did!

$1.00 from the sale of all growler bottles will be DONATED to the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation! We will also accept cash donations for the Foundation so please mention this to one of our helpful beer-room staff.

Like us on Facebook for seasonal hours & tours

940 Old Victoria Road, Nanaimo, BC • Tel: 250-716-2739


Tilly Lorence YOUTH PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Chalkboard Theatre Society Mandate:

To provide high quality theatre arts education to the youth of the Cowichan Valley, regardless of ability and income. Through ensemble based productions and classes, we encourage the personal, social, and cultural growth of young people and their families. We also strive to employ accredited fine arts teachers and to offer fair compensation for their services. To provide community outreach experiences for performers and audiences at various locations which may include but not be limited to nursing homes, senior centers, and elementary & secondary schools.

Originally from Connecticut, USA, Tilly holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Syracuse University in New York. She studied musical theatre performance at the Beverly Hills Playhouse in Los Angeles and performed professionally as a singer/ dancer/ actress with several companies including Musical Theatre West in Los Angeles, and with The Jean Ann Ryan Company on Norwegian Cruise Lines. In 2004, Tilly immigrated to Canada with her husband and began teaching voice privately and directing & choreographing musicals for youth. She has taught at Mulberry Lane School of Music, The Powell River Academy of Music, Brentwood College School, EagleArts Academy, Alderlea Performing Arts, and at The Canadian College of Performing Arts, all in British Columbia. In July 2010, Tilly studied Contemporary and Commercial Music Vocal Pedagogy at Shenandoah University and became Level III certified in Somatic Voicework™ The LoVetri Method. Tilly has produced, directed and choreographed numerous showcases and musicals, and most recently co-directed Chalkboard’s first full length production, Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” performed at Brentwood College School. In 2013, Tilly traveled to the International School of Beijing and presented a week-long intensive musical theatre workshop with Singer’s Theatre. She also traveled to Waterloo, Ontario to choreograph Singer’s Theatre’s Canadian premiere of “A Tale of Two Cities.” Tilly is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and of the BC Registered Music Teachers Association. She maintains a private voice studio in her home in Duncan, BC where she lives with her husband and two sons.


Staff

A closer look at the people behind Chalkboard Theatre.

Andrea Rodall (nee Sicotte), holds her BMUS in performance with distinction from the University of Calgary, where she studied with Canadian bass-baritone and vocal pedagogue Professor Donald Bell. Her musical education also includes participation in the Richard Miller Vocal Performance and Pedagogy Institute (2003 & 2004) and in the Pacific Vocal Institute (2005 & 2006).

Andrea Rodall MUSIC DIRECTOR

Andrea has performed in the Pacific Opera Victoria Chorus and the Vancouver Island Opera Chorus, and she has also played Flora (La Traviata), Adele (The Champagne Ball/Die Fledermaus), Sarah Brown (Guys and Dolls) and Maria (The Sound of Music). She has made several concert and guest artist appearances on the island and in her home town of Smithers, B.C., and she has performed the soprano solos in Handel’s Messiah, Haydn’s Creation and Mendelssohn’s Elijah with the Parksville and District Community Choir.

Laura Cardriver taught music in B.C. schools for over 20 years & loved working as a music director for Duncan’s Putting on a Show for 10 summers & music theatre instructor at Chemainus’ FineArtzCamp for 2.

Laura Cardriver MUSIC DIRECTOR

She currently teaches voice & piano privately at home & at Shawnigan Lake School. Laura fell in love with singing at the age of 6 & has performed in shows, choirs, with orchestras, for weddings & receptions, at Expo, & with the women’s quartet OBWA at several Folkfests. She has served as a Festival adjudicator, music director for shows for performers of all ages, organist/choir director for a number of churches, guest soloist for the Centre Stage Dancers in Chemainus, & was one of the Divas in the Garden at Pinelodge Farm. Currently she is singing with a new women’s quartet, as yet unnamed.

Cathy is passionate about musical theatre and has been involved in singing, acting, and dance in the Cowichan Valley since she was two years old. Cathy as is also passionate about youth and is currently serving her third term as elected School Board Trustee for the Cowichan Valley School District. In 2012 Cathy was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for volunteer work in the arts and education.

Cathy Schmidt YOUTH PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Cathy joined Chalkboard Theatre in 2013 to teach musical theatre classes and was stage manager for ‘Dear Edwina Jr.’. Cathy has choreographed and managed many productions for elementary schools, the Chemainus Senior’s Centre, the January Players and Mercury Theatre. From 2011 to 2014 Cathy was the President of the South Island Musical Theatre Society, where she managed and produced highly acclaimed full length musical theatre productions, performed on the Cowichan Theatre stage, showcasing adult and youth actors, singers and dancers from the Cowichan region.


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Hitting the Open Road

Article by Kerith Waddington

Since the advent of motorized vehicles the idea of traffic congestion and summer construction, that ‘hitting the open road’, escaping from everyday ‘open road’ can remain elusive. And without at least cares and having a grand adventure has been a little planning, road trips can go horribly wrong: part of popular culture. The idea that romantic or hotels can be booked, campgrounds full, children personal fulfillment and familial harmony are just bored, and traffic thick, making your seemingly a drive away has been scrutinized, celebrated and impulsive jaunt a little more burdensome that you ‘lampooned’ in road trip films like ‘Easy Rider’, had hoped. So before you roll down the windows, Thelma and Louise’, ‘Little cue the playlists and hit the Miss Sunshine’, ‘Sideways’ and highway, take some time to “...before you roll down the ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation’. prepare and anticipate. There windows, cue the playlists American writers Jack Kerouac are plenty of websites with and hit the highway, take (“On the Road”), William Least great ideas on how to make your some time to prepare and Heat-Moon (“Blue Highways”) travels as enjoyable and smooth anticipate.” and Walt Whitman (“Song of as possible. Planning your the Open Road”) have elevated trip may not be as romantic as the road trip from a simple drive down the highway simply grabbing the keys and heading out the door to a soul-seeking journey. Yet the question remains: to the great unknown, but it may spare you a lot does the ‘open road’ really exist outside of our of grief later. And if the idea of spending a week imaginations? The English definition of ‘open or two in a small space with cranky children or a road’ is ‘a road or highway allowing easy travel, carsick dog is too much for you, simply roll down the especially one outside an urban area where progress windows, cue the playlists and head to the nearest is unimpeded’. Given the realities of ever-growing video store for some vicarious road trip enjoyment!

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settings and more. Island Savings Centre 12 noon - 2 pm $20/adult. FMI 250.732.2937 Live Music: Canadian pianist Arthur Rowe, coloratura soprano Cicela Mansson and SaltSpring percussionist Luanne Kate present an innovative evening of music at ArtSpring, Salt Spring Island at 7:30 pm. FMI artspring.ca Live Music: ‘Terrance Jack’ brings some indie/folk rock to the Duncan Showroom at 8 pm. FMI showroomproductions.ca

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SAT MAY 21 CONT... mire the boats. Free. FMI maplebaymarina. com or 250.746.8482 Live Theatre: Chalkboard Theatre presents the family-favourite tale ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre at 2 pm. Tix $12.50. FMI cowichanpac.ca Deerholme Farm First Nations Celebration Dinner: a multi-course meal 5 - 9pm at Deerholme Farm celebrating the foods of local First Nations. Big leaf maple smoked salmon with seaweed mayo, venison sausage with salal berry mustard, pan-fried herring and more! Call for reservations $90. FMI deerholme.com or 250.748.7450 Live Music: ‘Behm and Benini’ play the Duncan Showroom at 8 pm. FMI showroomproductions.ca Live Music: ‘Sky Valley’ brings some jazz to the Music Hall Food Co in Ladysmith 8 - 11 pm. $10 at the door. FMI musichall.ca or 250.221.5548

Live Music: ‘Dope Soda’ (ska/reggae) plays Moby’s Pub, Salt Spring Island at 9 pm. FMI mobyspub.ca SUN MAY 22 Royal Ballet Live Broadcast: ArtSpring on Salt Spring Island is proud to present ‘Frankenstein’, a live broadcast of the Royal Ballet at 10 am. FMI artspring.ca Wooden Boat Celebration: the 21st Maple Bay Marina Wooden Boat Festival takes place May 21 - 22 at Maple Bay Marina. See nautical and other displays on shore, and ‘walk the docks’ to admire the boats. Free. FMI maplebaymarina.com or 250.746.8482 Tango Dance: teachers Linda and John invite tango enthusiasts to join them for a wonderful afternoon of dancing at the Duncan Showroom 3 - 6 pm. FMI showroomproductions.ca Live Music: Ange Hehr’ (rock/dance) plays Moby’s Pub, Salt

JOKE of the Month C At about 3AM, I was drunk as a skunk. I came home just in time to hear the cuckoo clock cuckoo three times. Quickly coming up with a plan, I cuckooed nine more times, hoping my wife would think it was midnight. I was very proud of myself.

Spring Island at 9 pm. FMI mobyspub.ca MON MAY 23 Art Exhibit: the Mardi Mob Art Collective’s exhibit ‘Island Faces - Portraits from Life’ shows in the lobby of ArtSpring on Salt Spring Island from May 3 - 30. Exhibit open Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm and during performances. FMI artspring. ca Photographic Show: ‘Cuba in Transition’ by David Baughan at In The Beantime Cafe, Ladysmith from May 3 to June 15. Cafe open Mon - Sat 7 am - 5 pm, Sun 8 am - 4 pm. FMI beantime.ca TUE MAY 24 Live Music: Canadian pianist Angela Cheng performs Haydn C Major Sonata, Beethoven 110, and Chopin Polonaise Fantasy in A Major, among other pieces, at ArtSpring, Salt Spring Island at 7:30 pm. Garry Oaks Winery tasting at 6:30 pm. FMI artspring.ca Live Music: ‘Dress

Rehearsal Tuesdays Open Mic Nite’ at the Duncan Showroom is all about using the stage to launch your career in front of a friendly, appreciative audience and having fun! 3 songs each, $5/ everyone. 8 pm start. No-alcohol venue. FMI showroomproductions. ca WED MAY 25 Paws for Stories: children 6 - 12 years can improve their literacy skills by reading to Percy the therapy dog at the Cowichan Library 3 - 4 pm. FMI 250.746.7661 Chemainus Wednesday Market: the Chemainus Wednesday Market runs every Wed 10 am - 3 pm at Waterwheel Park from May 18 - Sep 21. Fun for the whole family! FMI 250.246.3944 Hospice Film Series: the ‘Hospice Film Series’ takes place at the Salt Spring Island Public Library Wednesdays in May. Titles include: ‘Death By Joy’, ‘Being Mortal’, ‘Alive Inside’ and ‘Solace: Wisdom

The next day, my wife asked what time I got home, and I replied, “Midnight, just like I said.”

She said that was good, and for some reason she said we needed a new cuckoo clock. When I asked why, she answered, “Last night when it cuckooed midnight, it cuckooed three times, said ‘Shit!’, cuckooed four more times, farted, cuckooed three times, cleared its throat, cuckooed two more times and then started giggling.”


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Live Music: Kira Carroll brings country, jazz and more to the Cowichan Bay Pub at 7 pm. FMI baypub.ca

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Harbour tours, exhibits of maritime art, a pancake breakfast and plenty of maritime stories! Free! See website for full details lmsmarina.ca or 250.245.1146 Chef War Fundraiser for Shawnigan Lake: 3 Vancouver chefs and 3 Island chefs will compete for culinary supremacy! Stand-up cocktail style party with live music, cash bar, live and silent auction. 5 pm start at Shawnigan Lake School. Fundraiser to support Shawnigan

Take a short drive to quaint little Cowichan Bay! This seaside town was one of the earliest settlements on Vancouver Island and still retains the charm of a small fishing village. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the West Coast through kayak tours and rentals and on whale watching tours. Besides seals, bald eagles, herons and other wildlife, the shoreline teems with fabulous eateries and knick-knack shops! Be sure to visit the family-friendly Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre while you’re there, too - kids can build their own model wooden boat. For more information on this quaint seaside town visit tourismcowichan.com

Lake. $79.50. FMI rmts. bc.ca, 250.386.6121 or 1.888.717.6121 Live Music: Interchilll Records with DJ ‘Michael Red’ at Moby’s Pub, Salt Spring Island 9 pm. FMI mobyspub.ca SUN MAY 29 Village Festival & Ironman Triathlon: the Shawnigan Lake Triathlon takes place May 29th at West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park. Shawnigan Lake Village will host a fabulous festival on Saturday with live entertainment, food sampling, demonstrations, clinics, expo booths, and concessions! FMI ironman.com Ladysmith Maritime Festival: this familyfriendly festival features 20+ heritage boats at the Ladysmith Commercial Marina. Free Harbour tours, exhibits of maritime art, a pancake breakfast and plenty of maritime stories! Free! See website for full details lmsmarina.ca or 250.245.1146 Live Music: enjoy a matinee of great mu-

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EVERY WEEK DAILY Live Theatre: Chemainus Theatre Festival is proud to present the popular comedy of errors ‘Harvey’ from May 6 - 28. Shows Wed - Sun, matinees and evening. FMI chemainustheatrefestival.ca Art Exhibit: ‘Visions Art Group’ presents a selection of paintings, jewellery, photos, stained glass, woodwork, clay and multimedia at the Cowichan Performing Art Centre lobby gallery May 1 - 31. Gallery open one hour prior to showtimes. FMI cowichanpac.ca The Raptors: now open daily 12 noon till 3 pm with flight demos at 1:30 pm. See eagles, hawks, owls, falcons and vultures. Flight demonstrations, personal interaction activities, educational courses, and more. FMI pnwraptors.com Live Music: almost every night at the Duncan Showroom. FMI showroomproductions.ca Group Art Show: “RentA-Wall” Group Art Show by individual CVAC members at PORTALS in the Island Savings Centre. Acrylics, watercolours, pottery, sculpture and installation pieces on display May 10 - 31. PORTALS is open Mon - Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Sat 10 am - 1 pm. Free. FMI 250.746.1633

EVERY MON Youth Drop In Centre: kids grade 6 and up can hang out, make friends, play pool and video games and watch movies at the Island Savings Centre Youth Drop-In Centre. Mon-Fri during Cowichan High lunch break, Mon - Wed 3:15 - 5:30 pm, Thu 3:15 8:30 pm, Fri 3:15 - 9 pm. FMI cvrd.bc.ca or 250.748.7529 BC Forest Discovery Centre: open Thu Mon from 10 am - 4:30 pm until May 30. FMI bcforestdiscoverycentre.com EVERY TUES Family Storytime: a t Cow i c h a n L i brary 10:30 - 11 am. Ages 0 - 5 and their families. Free. FMI 250.746.7661 Youth Drop In Centre: see Mon listing for details Dad’s Make a Difference: a weekly support program every Tue year round (except August) from 6-8 pm at the West Coast Men’s Support Society. FMI 250.597.2801 or info@ westcoastmen.org Tech Tutoring: every Tue 12 - 2 pm with Conrad at Salt Spring Island Public Library. Free FMI 250.537.4666 Ladysmith

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Live Music: with Daragh Fitzgerald at the Fox and Hounds Pub, Ladysmith, on Thu nights from 7;30 - 9:30 pm. FMI 250.924.1747 Cobblestone Pub: Thursdays are ‘Wing Nights’ & $3.50 drinks. FMI 250.743.4232

Song Jam: every Wed night at Moby’s Pub on Salt Spring Island, 8 - 11 pm. FMI mobyspub.ca or 250.537.5559

Live Music: the Music Hall Food Co. in Ladysmith offers great live music most nights Thu - Sun. FMI musichall.ca

Poker Night: at the Co b b l e s to n e Pu b, Cobble Hill 7 - 10 pm. Drop-in, great group of people, not competitive. FMI 250.743.4232

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Neighbourhood Pub in Chemainus starting at 6:30 pm. No cover. FMI 250.246.4942 Storytime: suited to kids 3 - 6, every Fri at the Salt Spring Island Public Library, 10:30 - 11:15 am. Free. FMI 250.537.4666 BC Forest Discovery Centre: open Thu - Mon from 10 am - 4:30 pm until May 30. FMI bcforestdiscoverycentre.com Karaoke Night: every Fri at The Sportsmans Pub in Ladysmith from 9 pm - 1 am. Great pub food, great atmosphere! FMI 250.245.8033 Live Music: showcasing local talent each Fri starting at 9 pm at the River Rock Bar and Grill, Duncan. No cover. FMI 250.748.4311 Family Night Bowling: at historic Youbou Lanes 6:30 - 9:30 pm. First Fri of each month loonie night ($1/game). FMI 250.745.3431 Live Music: the Music Hall Food Co. in Ladysmith offers great live music most nights Thu - Sun. FMI musichall.ca EVERY SAT Music in the Hall: ‘Open Mic Night’ takes place 7 - 9 pm the 3rd Sat of every month Oct - Apr at St Michael’s Hall in Chemainus. A very popular local event! Admission by donation. FMI cvcas.com

Jazz Jam: 3 - 6 pm at the Crofton Hotel every other Saturday. Hosted by Pat Selman and/or David Gray. By donation. FMI 250.324.2245 Tech Tutoring: every Sat with John at the Salt Spring Island Public Library 10 am - 5 pm. Free FMI 250.537.4666 Toddlertime: every Sat 10:30 - 11 am at the Salt Spring Island Public Library. Free. FMI 250.537.4666 Duncan Farmers Market: every Sat morning year round in Market Square. Live entertainment, fresh fruits and veggies, baking, crafts and more! Spring/summer hours 9 am - 2 pm. FMI duncanfarmersmarket.ca Live Music: a variety of guest artists entertain at the Fox and Hounds Pub in Ladysmith, 8:30 - 11 pm. FMI 250.924.1747 Live Music: the Music Hall Food Co. in Ladysmith offers great live music most nights Thu - Sun. FMI musichall.ca Karaoke Night: every Sat at ‘The Shoe Pub’ (Horseshoe Bay Inn) in Chemainus. FMI 250.416.0411 Karaoke Night: every Sat from 9 pm - midnight at the Green Lantern Sports Pub and Grill in Chemainus. FMI 250.246.3131

Adult Night Bowling: 7:30 - 10:30 pm every Sat at Historic Youbou Lanes. Every third Sat of the month is Twoonie Nite ($2/game). FMI 250.745.3431 BC Forest Discovery Centre: open Thu - Mon from 10 am - 4:30 pm until May 30. FMI bcforestdiscoverycentre.com EVERY SUN Live Music: Crofton

Hotel Sunday Live Jazz Series 2 - 5 pm. $10/ door. Reservations 250.324.2245 Live Music: the Music Hall Food Co. in Ladysmith offers great live music most nights Thu - Sun. FMI musichall.ca BC Forest Discovery Centre: open Thu - Mon from 10 am - 4:30 pm until May 30. FMI bcforestdiscoverycentre.com

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in the Cowichan Valley since 1990. Initially a father and daughter team, the winery and vineyards are now run by Loretta Zanatta and her husband Jim Moody. The Zanatta farm consists of 120 acres nestled in the hills of Glenora just 4km south of the city of Duncan. The vineyards expand 25 acres of exceptional south sloping hills. All of the Zanatta wines are made using estate grown grapes. Zanatta’s specialty is sparkling wine of which they produce 2 white, a rose’ and a red sparkling wine all made in the classical method. As well the winery produces a number of white still wines, as well as Pinot Nero being the red. The original Zanatta home is a 1902 farmhouse which has been converted into a tasting room and the Vinoteca restaurant where you can sample all of the Zanatta wines. This is a quaint get away with alfresco dining on the wrap around veranda as well as indoor dining next to a large terrazzo fireplace. An Italian style bocce court awaits the more athletic, or competitive, visitors while a stroll through the picturesque gardens of vines and heritage trees may appeal to the more contemplative visitor. Come visit us today!

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In The Bean Time 18 High St., Ladysmith 250.245.2305

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Odika Café 2976 Mill St., Chemainus 250.324.3303 Bistro 161 161 Kenneth St., Duncan 250.746.6466 Hudson’s on First 163 First St., Duncan 250.597.0066 www.hudsonsonfirst.ca Genoa Bay Café 5000 Genoa Bay Rd., Duncan250.746.7621 Bridgemans Bistro 740 Handy Road, Mill Bay 778.356.3568 The Masthead Restaurant 1705 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan 250.748.3714 Page Point Bistro 4760 Brenton Page Rd., Chemainus 250.924.1110 Playbill Dining Room Chemainus Theatre Festival 9737 Chemainus Rd., Chemainus 250.246.9820 Quamichan Inn 1478 Maple Bay Rd, Duncan, BC 250.746.7028

Café/Lunch Spot

Pizza

Authentic Pizza 41 Trunk Rd., Duncan 250.701.0717 Moo’s Pizza #5 - 3345 Trans-Canada Hwy, Cobble Hill250.929.2811 Roberts Street Pizza 20 Roberts St., Ladysmith250.245.1119 Ali Baba Pizza 109 - 112 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan 250.748.9990

International

Coffee on the Moon 501 Canada Ave., Duncan 250.715.1540

Danji Japanese Restaurant 281 Canada Ave., Duncan 778.422.2553

The Royal Dar 148 Third St., Duncan 250.597.1483 Wigwam Restaurant 438 - 1st St., Ladysmith 250.245.3433

Corner House Café 181 Jubilee St., Duncan 250.748.9211

Pho Triple 7 Vietnamese Restaurant 9779 Willow St., Chemainus 250.324.0777

Duncan Garage Café & Bakery 102 - 330 Duncan St., Duncan 250.748.6223

Kim Wah Restaurant 5871 York Rd., Duncan 250.748.2914

Willow Street Café 9749 Willow St., Chemainus 250.246.2434

Catrina’s Grill 2720 Mill Bay Rd, Mill Bay Shopping Centre 250.743.7277 The Dog House Family Restaurant 271 Trans-Canada Hwy., Duncan 250.746.4614 Cow Café West Coast Grill 1765 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay 250.597.4353 Bonnie Martin Retaurant 2877 Mill St., Chemainus 250.246.1068 Pioneer House Restaurant 4675 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan 250.746.5848

Pubs

NhaTrang Maki Sushi 62 Kenneth St., Duncan 250.746.8999 Arbutus Café 195 Kenneth St., Duncan 250.746.5443

Ricky’s 370 Trans-Canada Hwy, Ladysmith 250.245.7933

Craig St. Brew Pub 25 Craig St., Duncan 250.737.2337 Cobblestone Pub 3566 Holland Ave., Cobble Hill 250.743.4232 Oak & Carriage Pub 3287 Cowichan Lake Rd., Duncan 250.746.4144 River Rock Bar & Grill 140 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan 250.748.4311 The CV Pub 6474 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan 250.748.2722 Fox & Hounds Pub - Restaurant 11 High St., Ladysmith 250.924.1747


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40-Knots it’s the excitement of exploration about the island. For one, of course, it ain’t the of the Comox valley, taking in the view of mainland…. But in all seriousness did you know the vineyards, and going in for a tasting and that Vancouver Island is home to many wineries, learning about their history. For Wolf Brewing craft breweries and distilleries? For example, company you can actually see this local brewery whether you are in Campbell River, Comox, come together. In a few years you will be able Nanaimo, Cowichan or Victoria you can find to show people your “before” pictures and one or more local artisan beer, wine and spirit say “I remember when they built this” The producers. For example, to name a few, we have Arbutus distillery, on Boxwood Rd Nanaimo, 40 knots Vineyard & EstateWinery (Comox) is an incredible building with equipment and products (vodka, gin and and Zanatta Vineyards absinthe) to match. All & Winery (Duncan), All of these local businesses, of of these businesses offer Red Arrow (Brewing course, want you to know about tours, product samples, Duncan), Arbutus their products and to seek them and sales, and are always Distillery (Nanaimo) and out. But it really is much more welcoming, happy to Wolf Brewing Company than that... see you and to chat with (Nanimo). These you about their labour of businesses have products for sale at the point of origin but they also sell love. Simon Says do something new. Take your them throughout the region. All of these local visiting family and friends around and show businesses, of course, want you to know about them what our incredible corner of the world their products and to seek them out. But it has to offer. Many people have pre-conceived really is much more than that. These particular notions of what our local communities are all businesses have created something worthy of about but have they spent the day touring our experiencing and they want you to visit! So I’m local breweries, wineries or distilleries? I bet not simply talking about merely consuming not. So it really is up to all of us to show people their products but about participating in what what we have here. Take a break from your they have built. Meet the owners and the local routine and go support your local producers. It people working hard to create something good really means the world to them and you will and something to be proud of. Get out and take have your eyes, and tastebuds, opened to the a drive to these distilleries, breweries, and passion and enthusiasm shared by people who vintners. The experience of driving, for example have chosen to call this island paradise home, to Zanatta winery is similar to if you were in who are producing world class products, and Italy and you took a turn down a country road who often toil in solitude. The reward is when only to make an incredible discovery of a winery people like you, whether you are a local or a you didn’t even know was there. In the case of visitor, stop in and say hello.


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The sunshine and warmth of ‘the merry month of May’ means it’s a great time for Cowichan-area seniors to get out-and-about! From flower and garden shows to movies and music, there’s excitement as well as spring in the air!

* The Mill Bay Garden Club is hosting their 69th Annual Community Flower and Garden Show May 28 at the Cobble Hill Hall from 9 am - 2 pm. From a silent auction and plant sale to gardening workshops, vendors and a strawberry tea, this lovely event is not to be missed! For more information see millbaygardenclub. com * The Cowichan Library is proud to present a free showing of ‘Suffragette’ starring Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter and Meryl Streep May 16 at 6 pm. And Reel Alternatives presents presents ‘I’ll See You in My Dreams’ at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre May 30 at 7 pm. This film is about a widow who, after realizing how lonely and routine her life has become, begins relationships with two very different men. Tix $12 with proceeds to Cowichan Valley Hospice Society

* May is the beginning of market season is the Cowichan Valley! Enjoy a cup of tea and some baked goodies while taking in some live music and visiting with friends at any of a number of area markets including Salt Spring, Duncan and Ladysmith. Market details in calendar

* The Cowichan Performing Arts Centre has some delightful offerings in May. May 6 and 7 is ‘Mary Poppins - The Broadway * There is free music in the Cowichan Musical’ and on May 14 there is an encore Library May 11. Enjoy the musical presentation of ‘Madama Butterfly’ stylings of local vocalist/musician Beverley McKeen from 2 - 2:30 pm.MAY FMI 201courtesy of The Met Opera Live in HD. FMI 250.748.7529 250.746.7661

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