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JANE GOODALL Sowing the seeds of hope may effect their children, their grandchildren, their great grandchildren. 3) The sheer magnitude of the numbers of human beings now living on Planet Earth. In so many places there are way more people than the land can support. We are using up the natural resources of the planet in a very unsustainable way.

Dr. Jane Goodall began her pioneering research with wild chimpanzees in what is now known as Gombe Stream National Park, 55 years ago. Goodall will be in Victoria on March 19 to speak at the McPherson Playhouse. Laura Lavin: Living with the chimpanzees, you learned a host of previously unknown information about them. What is the most important thing you learned about yourself during that time?

LL: When you look at the magnitude of environmental threats globally, where do you find hope for the future?

Jane Goodall: I learned that all my childhood activities, climbing the steep cliffs above the sea in Bournemouth, scrambling through the undergrowth on the sides of the chines (a chine is a dry waterway leading down to the sea) paid off. That I was super fit for the very steep slopes of Gombe and found it relatively easy to crawl through thick vegetation and tangles of vines. I realized I had a very good constitution for surviving attacks of malaria, and that I was supremely happy living my childhood dream – living with and learning from wild animals. And I felt that I was meant to do that work.

JG: I have five reasons for hope: 1. The energy and commitment of young people once they are aware of the problems and empowered to take action. Our Roots & Shoots program for young people from pre-school through university, and beyond, is now in 140 countries, with some 100,000 groups. Each group tackles three projects of their choice to make the world a better place for the human community, other animals and the environment. And realizing the importance of learning to live in harmony with people of other nations, cultures, ethnic groups and with the enviJane Goodall ronment. We bring young people from different Sowing the Seeds countries together as often as we can, mostly of Hope LL: You’ve left a legacy unlike any other in the electronically, but face-to-face when possible. field of scientific research that generations marvel 2. The resilience of nature. Give her a chance McPherson at. Whose work do you admire and why? and places we have utterly despoiled can, once Playhouse again, support plant and animal life. Animals ©JGI Canada March 19 JG: I very much admire the work of Konrad on the brink of extinction can be given another for me – just because people’s imagiLorenz, the Austrian ethologist who was not chance. afraid to write popular books about the birds he stud- nations have been captured, and they are 3. The human brain. The biggest difference curious to meet me! It is different for young women ied, and his dogs – at a time when this was frowned between us, chimps and other animals is the explotoday, and there is definitely a gender imbalance – in upon in the scientific world (as I learned, first hand!) sive development of our intellect. Many species are pay, promotions etc. But there are very many studies And I admire the work of the scientists today who way, way more intelligent than they have been given study animals, but devote much time to conservation, of animals in the wild conducted by women – many credit for, but they cannot match up to us in innoof whom tell me they were inspired by me. This is fighting for people to recognize that bears, wolves, vation and technology. (Which makes it strange that what I was told by probably the first woman to go coyotes, cougar and so on are sentient sapient we are destroying the planet, and makes me realize into the field in China. beings, with a right to live. And those who are fightthat many people seem to have lost the wisdom that ing for animal species and environments around the causes us to make a decision only after asking how LL: The topic of your talk in Victoria is Sowing the this will affect future generations. In other words, world. They are many, and their fight is a hard one Seeds of Hope. What do you see as our most presswith many adversaries – hunters, farmers, governthere is a disconnect between the clever brain and ment officials in the pay of the powerful lobbies. And ing environmental threats? the human heart – love and compassion.) But all the I admire all who [are] not afraid to discuss animal time more and more innovative solutions to the probJG: There are so many – habitat destruction, loss personality and emotions. lems we have created are being made — and this is of biodiversity, pollution, shrinking water supplies, very encouraging. climate change – and on and on. But underlying all LL: There is a push to get girls and young women 4. Social media. Of course this can be used for bad there are three major problems: 1) Extreme poverty. interested in careers in science. Have you found purposes, but it provides a whole new way of informIn rural areas poor people cut down the last trees in advantages or disadvantages being a woman in your ing people of environmental and social problems, of a desperate effort to grow food to feed their families, calling on not just a few, but hundreds of thousands field? or make charcoal to get some money. In urban areas of people to take action to right a wrong, to protest poor people must buy the cheapest food, clothing JG: I find this hard to answer as when I began I injustice. There are many examples. etc and cannot afford to be concerned about how it was not interested in a career in science. I wanted 5. The indomitable human spirit. The people who was made, where it comes from, and so on. 2) The to be a naturalist. Initially it was just because I was tackle seemingly impossible problems, and do not unsustainable lifestyle of so many people who have a girl, going into the forest on my own, that I was give up, who amaze us by their determination and far more than they need, buy things they do not of interest to the National Geographic, so that they dedication. Those who refuse to give up just because need, do not pause to consider the consequences provided funding. And the image – young woman of physical disabilities, and go on to lead lives that of the choices they make each day, and how this and wild apes in the forest – has opened many doors are so inspirational to those around them.

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It’s 10pm. I’m on the east coast and about to do the first of two bar shows. Both shows have three comics, doing 30 minutes each. This show, I am the first up. I wait at the back of the room as the MC walks up, reads my credits and then walks off stage. He doesn’t say my name. Did he think he said my name? Do I go up? In the awkward still of the terrible moment, I walk on stage to a smattering of applause as the audience realizes that was indeed the intro. Moments after getting on stage, I start to bomb. Jokes aren’t landing and tables of people don’t find me funny. Bombing is a lot like black ice, once it starts, you can’t do much to get out of it. You just hope that when it’s over, you aren’t hurt too badly. I start to panic a bit. I can smell the flop sweat on me, and so can the audience. I am making amateur mistakes and I can’t seem to fix it. I check my watch – only

23 minutes more to go. Sadly, that wasn’t my worst gig. My worst gig recently was in an old folks home. YEP! You read that right! I helped out a friend hosting a night of comedy featuring a handful of very amateur middle aged comedians … in an old folks home. A lady met me at the door, brought me to a beautiful pub inside the building and then walked me right up on stage. The stage being the corner of a room, with a pool table in front of me, and the low hanging billiard lights blocking everyone’s view of my face. The sound system was a speaker behind me on a chair, not in front or beside, where the folks could hear it. I did a quick sound adjustment while I spoke to them and then did a few minutes of material to warm them up. No laughs. I brought up the first comedian. No laughs. Second, third, and fourth? No laughs. Everybody was doing dirty material for an audience who was already old in the 1940s. I did material that I had done for CBC and Just For Laughs to total silence. Well, almost total silence. You see, everybody was seated at tables of four. Two seats facing me and two facing away. You would assume the folks facing away would

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Kennedy Kraeling, 20, is a first year dancer with Les Ballet Jazz de Montréal.

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and the U.S. and get a bigger view of the current dance world and not just @KevUnderhill89 the classical side.” It was three years ago in Vancouver very performer knows the when Kraeling first encountered Les sting of not making the audiBallet Jazz de Montréal and was tion, failing to get the job instantly captivated. and not being called back. “The repertoire was so powerful and Kennedy Kraeling was sitting fun and exciting and you could tell in a coffee shop in Germany last year that all the dancers were technically nursing those very wounds when she strong,” she says, adding that the athgot a surprising call back. The 20-yearleticism and diversity of the troupe was old ballet dancer is now touring the inspiring. world with one of Canada’s top ballet Kraeling had her sights set on Les companies and could not be happier. Ballet Jazz de Montréal and achieved After getting cut from Les Ballet her goal in 2015. She now works and Jazz de Montréal before the end of performs as a professional dancer in auditions, Kraeling boarded a plane the prestigious dance company. with the intention of Kraeling and Les Ballet auditioning for some Contemporary Jazz de Montréal are European companies. touring western Canada dance is “The director was starting Feb. 11 in Kraeling’s interested but, because Saskatchewan and finI had no professional passion ishing with back-to-back experience, had quesshows here in the BC tions of whether or not I was too capital at the Royal Theatre. green,” says Kraeling. Especially as a first-year company The Vancouver native knew she was member, just learning the challenging going to be a dancer from a young choreography can be a task. Couple age and had aspirations of performing that with keeping her body in peak classical ballet – a dream that was reinphysical form, Kraeling says it is a forced when she was 11 years-old and full-time job. Maintaining her body is was accepted into the National Ballet something Kraeling and the company School in Toronto. A few years into her take very seriously, especially when studies, she was told that she didn’t they are on tour. have the right look for a classical bal“I’m fresh to the whole touring lerina and packed up her tutu and thing so I’m still figuring it out,” she pointe shoes and moved home. syas. “We do our best to stay hydrated “It was really hard to leave the and sleep well so when we are out on school but it truly was a blessing in the stage, we can really give it. We are disguise,” Kraeling says, adding that also definitely fueled by adrenaline.” her whole world was shaken but that Les Ballet Jazz de Montréal is bringit led her to discover contemporary ing three adrenaline-fueled reperdance. toires to the Royal Theatre: Rouge, It was while studying at Arts Mono Lisa and Kosmos. Hold on tight Umbrella in Vancouver that Kraeling because Kraeling says the program found her new passion and started on they are bringing to Victoria is their a new path. most physical and exhilarating one “At Arts Umbrella, she’s ever been a part of. it’s a much more “It takes a lot of power and we’re diverse training,” Les Ballet very excited to be coming across she says. “We Jazz de Montréal Canada with this program.” got the chance For more information, go to bjmFeb 26 & 27 to travel and see danse.ca and rmts.bc.ca. shows in Europe Kevin Underhill

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March events victoria’s Ultimate get out guide

EVENTS It’s a Short Night March 3

An evening of stories at Russell Books with visiting authors Kris Bertin, Jess Taylor, & Kevin Hardcastle. russellbooks.com SUPERHEROES TO THE RESCUE March 6

The Mighty Maestro thinks all he needs to be a superhero is a red cape, but not even the orchestra agrees! Enter Mr. Invisible to save the day and teach the Mighty Maestro what it really takes to be super. rmts.bc.ca Ideafest March 7 to 12

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Ideafest is an annual festival of research that celebrates some of the brightest minds and ideas on the University of Victoria campus. This year’s festival showcases 50 outstanding events. uvic.ca Linwood Barclay and Gail Bowen March 9

Crime fiction fans rejoice! Bolen Books has a fantastic doubleauthor event celebrating two edge-of-your-seat, bone-chillingly excellent new novels from two masters of the genre. bolen.bc.ca LANtasy March 12 and 13

LANtasy 2016 is being held at Pearkes arena. Join in the fun with the LAN Party, tabletop gaming, RPG and board games. Expect local cosplayers to be in

full force and for local vendors to be offering awesome deals to LANtasy participants. lantasy.com.

everyone in the audience to do their part to make a positive difference each and every day. At McPherson Playhouse. rmts. bc.ca

Book launch March 15

Photography Workshop for Adults March 19 and 20

Celebrate the launch of Gary Geddes & Barry Olshen’s recent collection of poetry. Opening the evening author Jen Hadfield will read from her recent collection Byssus. russellbooks.com

This unique, day-long workshop will involve visiting the Royal BC Museum’s feature exhibition Wildlife Photographer of the Year, going behind the scenes to our imaging studio and time “in the field” with a 2015 Wildlife Photographer winner. royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Julie Cove book launch March 15

Local cook, nutritionist, and AlkalineSisters.com blogger Julie Cove will be at Bolen Books to launch her debut book, Eat Better, Live Better, Feel Better. bolen.bc.ca

Spring Break Camps: Focus On Nature March 14 to 18 & 21 to 25

AN EVENING WITH BATMAN’s BRAIN March 16

A comic-con style panel focused on the psychology, philosophy and neuroscience of Gotham’s Dark Knight with the authors of Batman and Psychology, Batman and Philosophy, and Becoming Batman. At the Farquhar Auditorium. events.uvic.ca

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THE WAILERS - With Bob Marley, The Wailers have sold over 250 million albums and have played to an estimated 24 million people. The Wailers have also played or performed with international acts like Sting, the Fugees, Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana, and Alpha Blondy, as well as reggae legends such as Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer and Burning Spear. March 13 at Distrikt Nightclub. victoriaskafest.ca

Charlie Demers March 16

Charlie Demers, whose brand of black humour will be familiar to followers of CBC Radio’s The Debaters, offers his madcap perspective on a variety of topics in The Horrors: An A to Z of Funny Thoughts on Awful Things. At Munro’s. munrobooks.com

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latest novel, The High Mountains of Portugal. bolen.bc.ca DR. JANE GOODALL - SOWING THE SEEDS OF HOPE March 19

At this fundraising event, Dr. Goodall will provide insight into the person behind the globe-

trotting international icon: a UN Messenger of Peace, Dame of the British Empire, and the subject of countless articles and television programs around the world. She will also discuss the current threats facing the planet and her reasons for hope in these complex times, encouraging

Aspiring shutterbugs (ages 7 to 11) can develop their skills in a photography-inspired camp. Each week includes a visit from a wildlife photographer of the year. Campers go to Beacon Hill Park to capture nature shots royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

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Two unlucky soldiers from opposing sides find themselves stranded on a roof of a house adrift on the sea. Separated by cultures, language and beliefs, can they find a deeper means of understanding and work together to survive? At the Metro Studio Theatre. kaleidoscope.bc.ca

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Female Transport March 3 to 19

Sexism, classism, altruism, oppression and repression punctuate this story of survival and solidarity as six women convicted of petty crimes endure a six-month voyage from 19th Century England to a penal colony in what we now know as Australia. langhamtheatre.ca Betroffenheit March 11 and 12

Join Kidd Pivot’s company of international dancers and celebrated actor Jonathon Young in a story about living through disaster. rmts.bc.ca approved

Huff March 15 to 19

A darkly comic tale of teen life on the reserve, as Wind and his brothers, caught in a torrent of solvent abuse, struggle to cope with the death of their mother. Part of the Belfry Theatre’s SPARK Festival. belfry.bc.ca Iceland March 15 to 19

Set against the backdrop of the banking crisis focusing on a confrontation between a real

estate agent and a tenant that takes an unexpected turn. Part of the Belfry Theatre’s SPARK Festival. belfry.bc.ca The Gin Game March 17 to 27

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D.L. Coburn’s 1976 Pulitzer Prize winning play, will kick off Blue Bridge’s 2016 season, showcasing some exceptional Canadian talent and offering an earlier start to the Blue Bridge season. bluebridgetheatre.ca. Belfry 101 Live March 20

Belfry 101 Live is an exciting theatre event, created by the remarkable high school students of the Belfry 101 program. Part of the Belfry Theatre’s SPARK Festival. belfry.bc.ca 21 Ways to Make the World Last Longer March 22 to 26

The premiere of a beautiful piece of puppet theatre, celebrating the small ways in which regular folks make a difference to the world. Part of the Belfry Theatre’s SPARK Festival. belfry.bc.ca KOBA’S GREAT BIG SHOW March 22

carved his sound from the deep roots of a Shawnigan Lake cedar using the remains of a broken bottle of J&B Rare and polished it on the lonesome, rolling hills of Quilchena, BC. He writes folk music which is heavily influenced by the American folk tradition, and cites Steve Earle, Neil Young and Townes Van Zandt as inspiration. After Open Stage, 7:30pm at Norway House (1110 Hillside), $5. victoriafolkmusic.ca

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The Backyardigans travel from the frozen north to the sunny seas and home again just in time for a snack! Riddles, rhymes and adventures with Ruby & Max, Franklin the Turtle, Mike the Knight and friends. At the Royal Theatre. rmts.bc.ca

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The Gay Heritage Project March 22 to 26

Three of Canada’s most gifted creator/performers set out to answer one question: is there such a thing as gay heritage? The result is a hilarious and moving homage. Part of Belfry Theatre’s SPARK Festival. belfry.bc.ca

My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep; the more I give to thee, The more I have, for both are infinite.

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A non-competitive festival for concert bands featuring 30 ensembles from the Pacific Northwest. All participating bands will be adjudicated after their performance. Free admission, University Centre Farquhar Auditorium. finearts. uvic.ca Place des Neuf Jets March 3

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Ajtony Csaba, conducts Maurice Duruflé – Requiem and Dmitri Shostakovich – Symphony No. 5. This concert will be broadcast live at finearts.uvic.ca/ music/events/live. HOUSE OF DREAMS March 5

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ROMEO AND JULIET - The drama of Shakespeare and the unbridled creativity of Ballet Victoria unite in a passionate fusion March 8 and 9. Driven by Prokofiev’s score and original new music, the intensely physical choreography of this new work will ignite your heart and soul and leave you breathless. rmts.bc.ca with Catherine Lewis, Russel Bajer in a new music concert at Open Space. openspace.ca DELHI 2 DUBLIN March 4

Famous for their energy onstage, the five member crew has played over 100 shows a year for the last decade. Sugar Nightclub. sugarnightclub.ca. ONE WORLD March 4 and 5

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It takes a community to raise a show. This spring, 160 students from all over the world showcase their talents through One World – an inspiring accumulation of dance, song and international collaboration. rmts.bc.ca THE KING: MUSIC OF ELVIS March 4 and 5

Four veteran Broadway singers (not impersonators)

A magical journey to the meeting places of baroque art and music – five European homes where exquisite works by Bach, Handel, Vivaldi and Marais were played against a backdrop of paintings by Vermeer, Canaletto, and Watteau. At the Alix Goolden Hall. earlymusicsociety oftheislands.ca CRAIGDARROCH CASTLE IN SONG March 6 & 13

Featuring School of Music students at Craigdarroch Castle, 1050 Joan Cres. thecastle.ca/events

Victoria Folk Music Society March 6, 13, 20 and 27

Victoria Folk Music Society March events include: Mar. 06 Sean Baker, Mar. 13 Knackers Yard, Mar. 20 Dave Lang and the Insolent Rabble, Mar. 27 Virgo Rising, after Open Stage, 7:30pm at Norway House (1110 Hillside), $5. victoriafolkmusic.ca GVYO Alumni Concert March 6

The Carnival Overture by Oskar Morawetz is a fitting start to any celebration. Hot on its heels is the lively Danzón No. 2 by Arturo Márquez. Alumni guest artists join the orchestra to perform Ralph Vaughan Williams’ beautiful Fantasia and the concert concludes with Beethoven’s magnificent Symphony No. 5. tickets.uvic.ca ANTÓNIO ZAMBUJO March 6

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Zambujo is part of the new generation of Portuguese musicians. He incorporates elements of bossanova, vocal jazz (most recently, Zambujo has drawn from such diverse influences as Chet Baker, João Gilberto, Tom Waits, and Nina Simone) to complement his mastery of the fado tradition. At Hermann’s Jazz Club. rmts.bc.ca Mozart REQUIEM & Haydn THERESIENMESSE March 9

Two brilliant musical minds come together in one concert at the Alix Goolden Hall. Peter Butterfield conducts the 80-member Victoria Philharmonic Choir, members of the Victoria Symphony and a roster of distinguished soloists in the performance of Mozart’s Requiem and Haydn’s Theresienmesse (Theresa Mass). vpchoir.ca The Bills March 11

Award-winning quintet The Bills release their new CD Trail of Tales at a benefit concert to support a Syrian refugee family arriving in Victoria later this year. A silent auction will also be held during the show at the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre at Oak Bay High. cscrefugeesupport.weebly.com, brownpapertickets.com CHILLIWACK March 12

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The veteran Canadian rockers perform at the Sooke Community Theatre, EMCS (Edward Milne Community School). Proceeds go to support Sooke Crisis Centre and the EMCS Society. Victoria’s Sterling opens the show at 7:30pm. Tickets at Eventbrite.ca, or Sooke Shoppers Drug Mart, The Stick in the Mud Coffee and EMCS Society. DIEMAHLER BEETHOVEN, SCHUBERT AND MAHLER March 12

The DieMahler Chamber Ensemble celebrates its fifth year with a delightful series of concerts, which will be a mix of audience requests of favourites from previous concerts, plus some exciting new surprises. At St Mary’s the Virgin. rmts.bc.ca WE ARE THE CITY March 12

We Are The City has steadily gained the reputation of being Canada’s consistently exciting, yet markedly unpredictable, cult-bands. Their previous full length,

and sophomore album Violent achieved international success. With Toronto’s Highs, at Lucky Bar. luckybar.ca. atomiqueproductions. com CanUS Jazz March 13 & 20

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CanUS is a band with a strong vocal component such as the Mills Brothers & Boswell Sisters. They feature dixieland and swing favorites that will rock your socks. CanUS is at Hermann’s 3pm - 6pm on the second and third Sundays of the month. hermannsjazz.com AN EVENING WITH DAVID CROSBY March 16

Legendary singer-songwriter David Crosby is a two time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, inducted as a member of both the iconic folk-rock band The Byrds and the Woodstock era-defining group Crosby, Stills & Nash. rmts.bc.ca SIGNATURE SERIES: BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL WITH ANGELA CHENG March 18, 20, 21,

Cheng performs the entire cycle of Beethoven’s piano concerti in one weekend. This all-Beethoven festival will also include the Classical-era Symphony No. 1, and the work that changed symphonies forever, Symphony No. 3 Eroica. rmts.bc.ca Jon and Roy March 18

Chorus-driven anti-folk, Jon and Roy continue to roll. With four critically-acclaimed roots albums, the group is proud to share their fifth addition By My Side. At Sugar. sugarnightclub.ca PRAM TRIO March 19

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took a break after the release and touring of their 2012 album Hello Hum and during that time, wrote a wealth of new material in their Montreal studio. The band then carefully curated the 11 songs comprising The Great Detachment. March 26 at Sugar Nightclub. sugarnightclub.ca

and unfamiliar with jazz. At Hermann’s Jazz Club. rmts.bc.ca Oliver Swain March 20

Swain performs in a special benefit for Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue’s Syrian Refugee Resettlement Project. congregationemanuel.ca De Danann March 20

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Accordion, fiddle, banjo lead the way accompanied by propulsive bodhrán rhythms creating music rich in character and spirit. At the Farquhar Auditorium. events. uvic.ca The Glenn Miller Orchestra March 23

Established in 1937, this is the original and world-famous swing/ jazz band. Get your jive shoes on and tap to the beat as the Big Band era returns to The Farquhar. events.uvic.ca Fast Romantics March 25

From upbeat and poppy to dark,

vibey and rhythmic, the Fast Romantics will keep you on your feet. With Victoria locals Labs at Lucky Bar. luckybar.ca

Arts Once Upon an Irish Time: The Art of Will Millar March 1 to 12

March wouldn’t be the same at Winchester Galleries without some lively banter from former Irish Rover turned artist Will Millar. To commemorate St. Patrick’s Day, Millar has produced 15 new paintings. Opening reception, March 5, 24pm. Millar will be in attendance. winchestergalleriesltd.com Dan MacDougall & Alanna Sparanese To April 2

MacDougall creates 3D sculptures in bell jars. Sparanese combines bees wax, pigment and photo transfer, fused by blow torch, rendering subtle dreamlike images. Opening reception with artists March 5, 3-5pm at Eclectic Gallery. eclecticgallery.ca

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ast month I made apple cider doughnuts and declared them good for us because I fried them in coconut oil. My first attempt at doughnuts was mostly successful, but maybe not my take on their health factor, or so I’m told. Spring is almost here and there are some great new BC ciders to drink, or convert to doughnuts, cakes and cocktails. Spinnakers which is best known for being Canada’s first gastro brewpub (opened in 1984), and their spirit merchant stores, also make hard ciders. A new collaboration with LifeCycles Project is a cider made with rescued apples that would otherwise have gone to waste. LifeCycles works with a team of volunteers and property owners to harvest 18,000 kilograms of fruit each year in Greater Victoria. They share the bounty equally between homeowners, the food bank, volunteers and to fund the program.

Beer week bites Victoria Beer Week, March 4 to 12 not only includes plenty to drink, there’s plenty to eat as well. March 5 is

Spinnakers is a long time supporter of LifeCycles; Backyard Blend Cider, a quince paste and an apple cider vinegar are new ways for the two to work together to fund and support local food security and access. All proceeds from Backyard Cider (sold at both Spinnakers Spirit Merchants locations) go towards funding LifeCycles Project. Paul Hadfield, owner of Spinnakers, is a quiet leader in our local food scene. He works tirelessly and with many other businesses and organizations to develop and maintain island food access, growth and the pure pleasure of experiencing the connection to makers, growers and the dedicated voices who share their stories. In View Royal, another pub with an old and storied history, Six Mile Pub & Eatery dates back to 1848, it’s the oldest pub in BC. Visit their website for a detailed account of their history. If only all suburban pubs were this great. Almost everything is made in house, there are no microwaves and they have the Brewers Brunch at Spinnakers; March 6 it’s Dubbel or Nuthin: Craft Beer Cocktails and Canapes at The Drake Eatery; March 7 enjoy Beer, Pizza, More Beer at Pizzeria Prima Strada; on March 8 Drink In The

great vegetarian, vegan and gluten free menu options. An apiary, herb and vegetable garden and lots of craft beer make for a pretty awesome story. I’ve recently become friends with a couple who eat a vegan diet, Six Mile is their top pick for vegan burgers, so off we went. Vegan’s Delight burger ($14.95) is a house-made patty of mushrooms, artichokes, chick peas and oats, topped with hummus, beets, sprouts, lettuce and scallions with a vinaigrette. This was the best vegetarian burger I’ve had by a long shot. Head to Six Mile to pull up a seat at a historic bar leading its patrons into a modern food philosophy of growing and making what’s been here all along. Try it, you’ll like it: • Tapas at Perro Negro – I loved the blood orange and fennel salad • Dominion Cider – Available at Spinnakers Spirit Merchants • Sushi Bar at Marina Restaurant - The only 100 per cent Ocean Wise sushi bar on Vancouver Island. .......

Story at the Drake Eatery and celebrate International Women’s Day; on March 9 take in the Beer-B-Q at The Duke Saloon; Beer, Cheese, More Beer is at Victoria Public Market on March 10 and Fishing for Beer, a

The Vera Bellezza – wow, what can I say? A fabulously unique cocktail, it deserves its name, True Beauty. I almost didn’t try it, I mean really, olive oil and Galliano? Of course it’s more than two ingredients, there is grappa to ward off the sweet, Amaro Nonino for a slight bitter edge and then the blood orange infused olive oil adds a viscosity for a lovely mouth feel and finally a little lemon offers a touch of sour. It comes together to make a beautifully balanced cocktail designed by someone with a very experienced palate. So, it’s no surprise that one can find this original cocktail at Little Jumbo under the watchful eye of Nate Caudle. I’ve heard people say that Little Jumbo is too expensive, but for the best cocktail I’ve had in over a year, it seemed like a steal of a deal considering their cocktails are all two- to three-ounces of spirits. Lately I’m seeing less accomplished barmanship for the same price and maximum two-ounces – and don’t get me started on Saint Franks’ Moscow Mule using bottom shelf vodka and charging $9 for one-ounce. I’ve fallen in love with Little Jumbo all over again, including the restaurant design by Sara Baxter who created the coolest vibe in town. I’d put it alongside any space in Vancouver as a styling place to step out. Visiting film critic Richard Crouse attests that if he lived in Victoria he would be at Little Jumbo nightly!

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t was a sunny Sunday last winter, and Beer School was a real event in my calendar. Starting in 5000BC, moving to present day, our two class sessions tasted and told their way forward. We learned it was women who first brewed beer, that there was a Goddess of Fermentation. Ancient Egyptians paid their stone masons in beer. From Babylon to the caves of Germany, at the hands of nuns and Pharaohs, beer holds a fascinating history. Victoria Beer Week is a nine-day series of events taking place around Greater Victoria from March 4 to 12. Swan’s Hotel & Brewpub hosted the Beer School event last year, where we tasted Saltspring Ales Gruit, a traditional open tank fermented Moon Under Water wheat beer, and three others. Swan’s Brewmaster Andrew even offered up an impromptu tour of their brewhouse. This year Beer School is back at Swan’s

doesn’t overwhelm you if you’re not talking about hints of coriander and IBU counts yet. For the craft curious or proud beer snob, as cliché to write as all that plaid is to wear, they’ve really created events for everyone. More than 50 craft breweries from around BC will be in town talking about our craft scene and why it rocks. Buy tickets at victoriabeerweek. com. Use #VBW2016 if you go.

with a class on Beer Judging, and the history of brewing on Vancouver Island, $25 each or $40 for both. I highly recommend these. History of origin and tradition run deep within our food system, and Victoria Beer Week events are doing a fantastic job of showcasing this. Learning where things come from and how that builds community today pulls together a fun and excited group of people. Beards not required. This year opens with a cask night at the Victoria Public Market ($50), featuring beer, cider and mead. Brewers Brunch ($30, last year’s was awesome) is at Spinnakers March 5. Lift Off! A craft beer launch event in Market Square for unreleased beers ($28) is March 12. At Prima Strada, The Duke Saloon and The Drake Eatery host cheese, pizza, beer cocktail and BBQ events. Find details on all the events at victoriabeerweek.com. The mix of indoor educational, tours and outdoor events make it easy to find something to attend that

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Aries (March 21-April 19)

You are the first sign in the zodiac. You love to try anything new. Not only are you a pioneer – you like to win! You like the first word and the last. Because Aries rules the head, you charge headfirst into life, and most of you like hats and sunglasses. This month, with the Sun in the last sign of the zodiac, is the time to strategize what you want your new year to be about. Define your goals. Give them deadlines Expect success!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This month is a popular time for Taurus. You value your friends more. You are more aware of the role friendships play in your life. Remember – your friends are a reflection of who you are. (Sometimes scary, isn’t it?) Therefore, this is a great month to socialize and to put your energy into team efforts. It’s also a good time to share your hopes and dreams for the future with someone because their feedback will probably help you. Why not find out?

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This month you are in the limelight because this is the only time all year when the Sun is at the top of your chart. Symbolically, the Sun is ‘shining down on you’ with a light that is flattering. This is why others will ask you to take on extra duties. Say yes because you don’t have to be special to dazzle them. This is also the one month of the year where you really think a lot about your career and your role in your community. Examine your life to see if you’re headed in the direction you really want to go. Are you?

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

It’s time to broaden your horizons through study, travel, adventure plus thrilling and unfamiliar experiences. Take up a new course of study or a new hobby. Enjoy talking to people from different backgrounds and other countries. Obviously, travel will please you. The main thing is you want to learn something new and feel that you are grabbing more of life, which you can actually do without leaving your city. Often, publishing, the media, the law and medicine become a higher focus at this time. ‘Here comes the judge!’

This month you’ll enjoy being investigative. (Don’t leave home without your deerstalker.) You will dig deep to discover more about yourself and because of this drive for introspection, you will undergo a psychological transformation. You will meet someone who provokes powerful changes in your life or perhaps this person will challenge your value structure? Meanwhile, expect to focus on taxes, debt, shared property and inheritances as well. And yes, sex will be on your mind. As ever.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This month the Sun is opposite your sign, which is the only time all year this happens Basically, it means you will be more tired. You will need more sleep. Go to bed. Your focus on partners and close friends will deepen. You will study these relationships to see their value in your life. The truth is, for your own benefit, you must be as good for your partner as he or she is for you. In other words, the relationship must be mutually beneficial. This is also a time to consult experts and get support from others. It’s not the time to go it alone.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You are affected by your surroundings. The ambiance of a room impacts your mood. This month you want to manage your life efficiently and effectively. You want everything around you to run smoothly and function well. When your surroundings are clean and attractive – you are happier. Therefore, get to work and create surroundings that make you feel good. Give yourself the right tools to do a great job. (If you put out fresh flowers, you don’t have to dust.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Lucky you! Get ready for a month full of romance, pleasure, vacations, the theatre, movies, the entertainment world, sports events and the hospitality industry. Fun city! Therefore, satisfy your urge to get out and have a good time. You will also enjoy playful activities with children. In addition, if you have a chance to express your own creativity, this will please you. Basically it’s the one time of year when you can say, ‘I want to be myself and I want to have fun!’ It’s a great month to date or slip away on a vacation.

focus on home, family and your private life. You might be more involved with family events or with a parent. Others will cocoon at home. Many of you will think about the past more than you usually do perhaps because an event or a person prompts this. Of course, nothing is more conducive to your peace of mind than not having any opinions at all.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

A busy month! Your daily tempo will accelerate with appointments, errands, mucho conversations, increased reading, writing and studying plus travel – oh yes, and many short trips. You are keen to communicate. Not only will you want to learn new things, you will also want to enlighten others about your ideas. Because you will be mentally bright and alert, this is a good time to put your cards on the table and tell it like it is. Naturally, you will be polite because you have class plus you value your good reputation.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This month you will ponder your values in general and ask yourself what really matters. It’s true that what you earn and what you own reflect your values; but there are also more basic values that dictate your happiness. For starters, it’s a fact – what goes around, comes around. Plus, your values create your choices, and your choices create your future. So for your own future happiness, you have to have a handle on what your basic values are. Ya think?

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Happy Birthday! It’s your month, which gives you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. Plus, it will attract important people and favourable situations to you. Obviously, this happens only once a year, when the Sun is in your sign; and because the Sun is the source of all energy – you will be stage and powerful! This is why you will want to express yourself, especially creatively. If this threatens or overwhelms someone, too bad. This is the one time of year when your first duty is to yourself. Enjoy!

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on Hatton has competed in more off-road rallies than any Canadian, including those in Morocco, Dubai, Tunisia and Mexico. riding courses with world renowned As a three-time Dakar Rally BMW Off Road Skills instructor Simon competitor and BMW Motorrad trained Pavey. adventure riding instructor, Hatton Hatton says adventure riding is a knows how to ride outside the lines. little different than dirt biking. “A while back there was a “(Riders) are 16 and over, most of (documentary series) called Long them between 45- and 70-years-old. A Way Round with Ewan McGregor and lot of them are former dirt bike riders Charley Boorman where they rode when they were lads or street riders who around the world (on adventure bikes). want to cross over to adventure riding.” After that, adventure riding just took Many are those who want to take off,” he says. long off road trips Hatton is quick to through places like “I have a passion for California, Europe, point out he doesn’t teach beginner adventure riding and Morocco and Tunisia. motorcycle riders, he “They learn to ride takes veterans – and want to help everyone over sand dunes, learn how to have those with as few as gravel, through gnarly three months riding creek beds,” he a long, safe riding under their belts – describes the various career,” he says. and shows them how terrain. to off-road safely. Female riders are “The majority of people come after coming to the forefront, he adds. “In my they’ve purchased an adventure bike school there’s a real mix of both women and they want to learn to use it to their and men adventure riders. Sometimes full capabilities,” he says. “People are there’s more women than men, it’s a often hesitant about off-road riding, great way to ride.” but by the time they leave the course Hatton Off Road Skills Canada riding there’s nowhere they can’t ride.” school is based on Hatton’s Duncan Hatton assisted Charley Boorman in farm property offering bumpy, hilly, the filming of the BC stage of Extreme steep, dirt, grass and hay bales to Frontiers Canada. He was the featured manoeuvre around. adventure riding instructor on 12 “I have a passion for adventure riding episodes of the TSN series Motorcycle and want to help everyone learn how to Experience. He has instructed adventure have a long, safe riding career,” he says.

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