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Peace and War in Art November At The Chemainus Theatre

Just before Remembrance Day, the Cowichan Valley Arts Council will be offering two online sessions on how art has been used in the past to celebrate victories in war. More recently, many artists have been concerned with denouncing war and embracing peace, so the second session will look at how modern memorials reflect that by acknowledging the human toll rather than glorifying battle.

Host Rob MacLean, a former history teacher, will lead a discussion on the art history of war and look at contemporary ways to commemorate conflict. The presentation will allow for lots of discussion take a close look at some famous paintings on the subject of war. In the second session, Maclean will examine the evolution of war memorials from Ancient Rome to Vimy to Vietnam. Both sessions are free. People can sign up on the CVAC website to receive a link. https:// cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca/ event Part I War paintings Monday November 8, 2 -3:30 pm Part II War memorials Tuesday November 9, 2 – 3:30 pm As the weather bring storms to our communities, the Chemainus Theatre is warm and welcoming, with some wonderful food and live entertainment to warm you up. Mike Delamont, awardwinning stand-up comedian, brings his acclaimed, familyfriendly comedy to the Playbill Dining Room for just four shows and expounds on everything from marriage to bidets in a hilarious evening of comedy you won’t ever forget! Audience response was amazing, and happy to be back at the Theatre, by popular demand, are two great performers. If you missed them the first time, join us this month as Georgia Bennett hits the stage again and explores songs of cinema history. A combination of a night at the Theatre and a night at the movies, “Songs of the Screen” traverses through Oscar-winning soundtracks, movie musical scores, and familiar hits from past decades. Brooke Maxwell, brings his 50s Time Machine back to the stage and plays and sings through his favourite Billboard hits of that amazing decade. From the Tennessee Waltz to Rock Around the Clock, Que Sera Sera, Heartbreak Hotel and Great Balls of Fire, get set to have a swingin’, reelin’ and rockin’ good time!

Dock Side Drive, a west coast swing and show band from Victoria, entertains with music of the classic swing genre with a fresh “Little Band” style and sound. Hit songs include a large repertoire of tunes from Ray Charles, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, The Beatles, including hits like Straighten Up & Fly Right, Route 66, Blue Skies, Sunny Side of the Street, Hit That Jive Jack, Hallelujah I Just Love Him So, Puttin on the Ritz, and dozens more.

December starts with an amazing duo that has crafted a sound that resonates with longtime Cohen fans and a younger audience. Oliver Swain and Glenna Garramone have beautifully arranged some of Cohen’s timeless songs with banjo, string bass, piano and guitar. Tower of Song, A Tribute to Leonard Cohen, has played over 90 concerts in theatres and folks clubs across Canada to thousands of people.

Final details are wrapping up for the Christmas show, sure to bring the spirit of the season to all who attend. Watch for the announcement coming soon, tickets go on sale early in November. 250.246.9800 www.chemainustheatre.ca

Tower of Song

Dock Side Drive

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