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NANAIMO Festivals Events Entertainment Dining

Hiroshima Lantern Ceremony

2014 NANAIMO FRINGE FESTIVAL See the Full Schedule of Plays on Page 13!

2014 Symphony By the Sea featuring Calvin Dyck, Ken Lavigne, & members of the VIS!

Issue 1.3 Thursday, July 31, 2014

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About Art Dance Dining Events Free Markets & Community Gardens Music Theatre

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About FEED Nanaimo is a bimonthly digital magazine highlighting activities in (and only in) Nanaimo, BC. The magazine, hosted through ISSUU, is released every second Thursday and showcases events for the upcoming two weeks. Basically, we want to let you know about anything awesome that’s happening in Nanaimo!

Through our concise visual presentation, we give you the facts necessary for being up to date with Nanaimo’s activities: where, when, how much, and who can attend. No long articles (well, not yet anyway), no editorials, no celebrities, no “what-not-to-wear”, no “how-to-lookyounger-in-10-easy-steps”, no preachy, health-obsessed articles about your new gluten-free diet, and no horoscopes. Essentially, we think Nanaimo is great and we want to let you know about all of the amazing things that are happening here that you wouldn’t normally hear about.

Of course there’s always going to be the Bathtub Weekend, VIEX, and Maple Sugar Festival type events (which we also love!), but we want to let you know about the lesser know events as well.

Do you have an event that you would like to see in our magazine? Great!

We’d be honoured to publish the details. Simply email or Facebook us at least 1 week before the release of the next issue and provide the following information: Name of the Event Short Description When Where (Nanaimo only. Nothing north of Lantzville or south of Cassidy, please!)

Cost Who Can Attend Genre (if it’s music or film related) Contact Info (e.g. Website, Email, Phone #, etc.)

Remember, it must be AT LEAST 1 week before the release of the next issue.

Art

Creative Process: Experiential Making with Connie Watts Explores the concept of free-form thinking and the development of ideas in artistic practice.

When: Saturday, August 09 10:00am - 4:00pm Where: 150 Commercial Street (Nanaimo Art Gallery) Cost: $110.00/ea.

Who Can Attend: 13+

Drop-In Ceramics & Pottery Studio When: August 01 - 31 Sundays 12:00pm 4:00pm & Wednesdays 4:00pm - 8:00pm Where: 500 Bowen Road (Bowen Park Complex) Cost: $5.00/hour (see City of Nanaimo Parks & Rec for alternative pricing) Who Can Attend: All Ages (children must be accompanied by an adult)

Ongoing Events Existential Elders

Hosted by the Nanaimo Art Gallery An art exhibit featuring 16 BC artists exploring the themes of aging and time.

When: June 24 - August 09 Where: 150 Commercial Street (Downtown Location) Cost: FREE

Reconciling Self - Exhibition of Artist Connie Watts Hosted by the Nanaimo Art Gallery An art exhibit featuring the works of mixed media artist Connie Watts.

When: June 14 - September 06 Where: 900 Fifth Street (VIU Campus Location) Cost: FREE

Phantasmagoria Exhibition of Artist Eileen Williamson Hosted by Art 10 Gallery An art exhibit featuring 16 BC artists exploring the themes of aging and time.

When: June 26 - August 09 Where: 150 Commercial Street Cost: FREE

Dance

Latin Dance Class When: Wednesday, August 06 7:00pm 10:00pm Where: 25 Front Street (The Globe) Cost: $10.00/person Who Can Attend: 19+

DINING

Eat, Drink, Learn: Beer & Sliders hosted by Lucky’s Liquor Store Menu: - Sockeye Salmon Slider on a Pretzel Bun - Turkey Slider with Bourbon Bacon Jam & Pickled Onions - Cuban Pulled Pork Slider on Sourdough - Classic Beef Slider on Homemade Challah Buns - All paired with craft beers!

When: Thursday, August 07 7:00pm - 9:00pm Where: 3296 Island Hwy North (Lucky’s Liquor Store at Country Club Mall) Cost: $45.00/person (must be purchased in advance) Who Can Attend: 19+

Wine Club: War of the Rosés hosted by Lucky’s Liquor Store A sampling of various rosés paired with small plates featuring local, fresh seafood.

When: Tuesday, August 12 7:00pm - 9:00pm Where: 3296 Island Hwy North (Lucky’s Liquor Store at Country Club Mall) Cost: $30.00/person Who Can Attend: 19+

Tour de Rock Car Wash Fundraiser When: Saturday, August 02 10:00am - 2:00pm Where: 1350 Cranberry Ave. (Chase River Co-Op Gas Bar) Cost: By Donation Who Can Attend: All Ages

Yoga Flow & Stretch Level: Intermediate (basic understanding of yoga postures) When: Fridays August 08 - 29 9:05am - 10:05am Where: Oliver Woods Community Centre Cost: $32.00 (for 4 classes). Register at Nanaimo Parks & Rec Who Can Attend: All Ages

Gentle Yoga Level: Beginner When: Fridays August 08 - 29 10:15am - 11:15am Where: Oliver Woods Community Centre Cost: $32.00 (for 4 classes). Register at Nanaimo Parks & Rec Who Can Attend: All Ages

Canadian Diabetes Fill-A-Truck Event Hosted by Country Club Centre Help Canadian Diabetes fill an entire truck with used clothing and small household items.

When: Saturdays, July 19 – August 09 11:00am – 2:00pm Where: Country Club Centre Parking Lot Cost: Clothing or Small Household Item Donation

Events Pioneer Cemetery Tour hosted by the Nanaimo Museum

Guided walking tour of Nanaimo’s oldest cemetery. Advanced registration is required for this event.

When: Tuesday, August 14 1:30pm Where: Nanaimo Museum – 100 Museum Way Cost: $10.00 (must be purchased in advance) Who Can Attend: All Ages

English Tea Time: English Conversation Club hosted by the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library Come and meet people from around the world where individuals are able to practice their English language skills in a relaxed and comfortable environment. There will be tea and scones provided!

When: Wednesday, August 06 4:00pm - 5:00pm Where: Harbourfront Library Who Can Attend: All Ages

Free

Hiroshima Lantern Ceremony Featuring Live Music by Aunalee Boyd, Everybody Sings Choir, and The Owl & the Pussycat.

When: Wednesday, August 06 9:00pm - 10:00pm Where: 50 Arena Street (Maffeo Sutton Park) Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

Neighbours Being Neighbours Community Gathering hosted by the Columbian Centre Society Come out and meet your neighbours at the annual neighbourhood community gathering.

Celebrate community, diversity, and neighbourliness amongst all people in a family-friendly environment. There will be live music, food, and activities for all ages.

When: Saturday, August 09 10:00am - 4:00pm Where: 2373 Rosstown Road (Bailey Studio) Who Can Attend: All Ages

MARKETS & COMMUNITY GARDENS Children’s Day at Nanaimo Downtown Farmer’s Market Activities include live entertainment, face painting, clowns, & crafting.

When: Friday, August 08 10:00am - 2:00pm Where: Pioneer Waterfront Plaza, Front Street Cost: FREE Who can Attend: All Ages

Vintage Market at the Winery Try fresh made Italian Pizza, a glass of wine, and check out some vintage décor vendors.

When: Sunday, August 10 11:00am - 4:00pm Where: 2300 East Wellington Road (Millstone Winery) Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

Pine Street Work Parties Hosted By Nanaimo Community Gardens Community garden space offering tasks based on seasonal needs of the garden and worker interest.

Where: 271 Pine Street (Nanaimo Community Gardens) When: Wednesdays 11:00am - 4:00pm Runs Through: May - August 27

Greenhouse Work Parties Hosted by Nanaimo Community Gardens Make soil, transplant seeds, plant seedlings, and care for plants so that they may be eventually sold at the plant sale. Workshops are also offered for a fee.

Where: 271 Pine Street (Nanaimo Community Gardens) When: Wednesdays Runs Through: May - September 24

Bowen Road Farmers’ Market Vendors offer fresh produce, baked goods, poultry products, flowers, fruits, berries, meat, fish, preserves, soaps, and crafts. There is also live music at this event.

Where: 2300 Bowen Road (Beban Park Fairgrounds) When: Wednesday 4:00pm - 6:30pm Runs Through: May 14 - October 29

Nanaimo Downtown Farmers’ Market Vendors offer fresh produce, baked goods, poultry products, dairy products, jams, and art products. There is also live music at this event.

Where: 90 Front Street Pioneer Plaza When: Fridays 10:00am - 2:00pm Runs Through: May - October 10

Lantzville Farmers’ Market Vendors offer local, fresh produce, crafts, and baked goods. There is also live music at this event.

Where: 7113 Lantzville Road (St. Philip’s by the Sea) When: Sundays 1:30pm - 4:00pm Runs Through: May - October 26

Friday Evening Market Vendors offer fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, meat, and poultry.

Where: Diana Krall Plaza When: Fridays 4:00pm - 8:00pm Runs Through: May - September 26

Cedar Farmers’ Market Vendors offer fresh produce, hand-crafted items, baked goods, and jams. There is also live music at this event.

Where: 2313 Yellowpoint Road (Crow & Gate Pub Field) When: Sundays 10:00am - 2:00pm Runs Through: May - October 26

Irwin Street Garden Work Parties A community garden space maintained by volunteers. Then Irwin Street Gardens offer raised beds and varied tasks for all participating individuals. Please bring gloves and tools if available.

Where: Corner of Needham & Irwin Street When: Sundays 11:00am - 2:00pm & Tuesdays 5:30pm - 8:30pm Runs Through: May 13 - August 31

Free Concerts

Blues

When: Saturday, August 09 6:00pm Where: 50 Arena Street (Maffeo Sutton Park) Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

Where: 46 Nicol Street (Nanaimo Entertainment Centre) Cost: $27.00/person Who Can Attend: 19+

2014 Summertime Music Series hosted by the DNBIA and presented by CHLY Radio

Sunday Blues Jam hosted by The Queen’s Hotel

2014 Symphony By the Blues Benefit Bash Sea hosted by Vancouver A Fundraiser for the Nanaimo Blues Society Island Symphony featuring featuring Ash Grunwald, Bill Johnson, Jason Bruie, Calvin Dyck, Ken Lavigne, & HIFI Victoria, & Jane Champagne members of the VIS! When: Sunday, August 03 8:00pm - 11:30pm

When: Thursday, August 7 & August 14 11:00am – 2:00pm Where: China Steps – 10 Victoria Crescent Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

When: Sundays 4:00pm - 8:00pm Where: 34 Victoria Crescent (The Queen’s Hotel Cost: $5.00 Cover Who Can Attend: 19+

MUSIC

Acoustic

Quarterway Acoustic Series When: Fridays 9:00pm – 12:00am Where: Quarterway Pub Cost: No Cover Who Can Attend: 19+

Choir

Hampshire County Youth Choir When: Saturday, August 02 1:00pm Where: 50 Arena Street (Maffeo Sutton Park) Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

University Choir from Dave Hart hosted by Boston Dusseldorf, Germany Pizza When: Tuesday, August 12 7:00pm When: Friday, August 08 6:00pm - 9:00pm Where: Boston Pizza Cost: No Cover Who Can Attend: All Ages

Dave Hart hosted by The Longwood Brew Pub When: Thursday, August 14 8:00pm Where: The Longwood Brew Pub Cost: No Cover Who Can Attend: All Ages

Where: 100 Chapel Street (St. Paul’s Anglican Church) Cost: $15.00/person Who Can Attend: All Ages

Classes

BYO Uke - Ukulele Circle This event is for ukulele players of all skill level to develop their talents, learn new songs, and meet other ukulele-loving people.

When: Tuesdays 5:30pm - 7:30pm Where: 90 Commercial Street (Nanaimo Harbourfront Library) Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

Summer Strings Camp A variety of classes for classical and folk fiddling for beginner to advanced levels of playing.

When: August 10 - August 15 Where: Spruston Road Bible Camp Cost: $325.00 (contact for details) Who Can Attend: All Ages

International

Shane Philip hosted by the Dinghy Dock Pub When: Tuesday, August 05 7:00pm Where: 8 Pirates Lane (Dinghy Dock Pub) Cost: $25.00/ea. in advance (includes ferry) Who Can Attend: 19+

The Art of Accordion hosted by the Nanaimo Chinese Cultural Society Featuring JiaNan Tian When: Friday, August 08 8:00pm - 9:00pm Where: Unit J No. 427 Fitzwilliam Street Cost: $15.00/person Who Can Attend: All Ages

Jazz

Jazz Superstar Concert featuring Christine Jensen, Joel Miller, Ken Lister, & Pamela York hosted by the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music When: Thursday, August 07 7:30pm - 9:30pm Where: 25 Victoria Road (Harbour City Theatre) Cost: $20.00/ea. Student: $10.00/ea.

Who Can Attend: All Ages

Open Mic

The Vault Café When: Every Wednesday Night 7:00PM Where: 499 Wallace Street (The Vault Café) Cost: No Cover Who Can Attend: All Ages

Rock

Sebastian Bach with special guest The Distributors When: Friday, August 01 8:00pm Where: 125 Front Street (The Port Theatre) Cost: $59.50 Who Can Attend: All Ages

Daniel Wesley hosted by the Dinghy Dock Pub When: Monday, August 04 8:00pm Where: 8 Pirates Lane (Dinghy Dock Pub) Cost: $30.00/person Who Can Attend: 19+

Pat Benatar & Nei Giraldo 35th Anniversary Tour When: Monday, August 04 7:30pm Where: 125 Front Street (The Port Theatre) Cost: $85.50 - $99.50/person Who Can Attend: All Ages

Noah Edwards with The Stacks & Pacific Colours presented by Got Pop? and hosted by The Queen’s Hotel When: Friday, August 08 7:30pm Where: 34 Victoria Crescent (The Queen’s Hotel) Cost: $10.00/person Who Can Attend: 19+

THEATRE One Night Stand Stand Up Comedy Featuring MC Sirtaj Thiara, Jared Patterson, Naveed Aziz, Phil Leduc, Jonathan Elliott, Wes Lord, Cory Rasmussen, Craig McKee, & Scott Goglin hosted by Harbourside Lounge & Events When: Saturday, August 02 8:00pm - 10:30pm Where: #1 Terminal Ave (Harbourside Lounge & Events) Cost: $10.00/person Who Can Attend: 19+

The Laugh Lounge presented by ACMe Food Co. Two shows of stand up comedy featuring 4 - 6 performers.

When: Saturday, August 09 7:00pm & 9:00pm Where: 14 Commercial Street (ACMe Food Co. Restaurant) Cost: $10.00/person/show Who Can Attend: All Ages

Nanaimo Fringe Festival Preview Night When: Wednesday, August 13 7:00pm - 8:00pm Where: 25 Victoria Road (Harbour City Theatre) Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

2014 Nanaimo Fringe Festival SCHEDULE

Wednesday, August 13

7:00pm Preview Night (free)

Thursday, August 14

6:00pm Danny and the Deep Blue Sea 6:00pm When the Stars are Right 8:00pm Christmas in Bakersfield 8:00pm The Suckerpunch

Friday, August 15

5:00pm Christmas in Bakersfield 5:00pm MUSE 7:00pm Stick Man 7:00pm The Suckerpunch 9:00pm Danny and the Deep Blue Sea 9:00pm Square

Saturday, August 16

2:00pm Danny and the Deep Blue Sea 2:00pm Square 4:00pm Christmas in Bakersfield 4:00pm The Suckerpunch 6:00pm Stick Man 6:00pm The Suckerpunch 8:00pm MUSE 8:00pm When the Stars are Right

Sunday, August 17

12:00pm Square 12:00pm The Suckerpunch 2:00pm MUSE 2:00pm Stick Man 4:00pm Christmas in Bakersfield 4:00pm The Suckerpunch

Thursday, August 21

6:00pm Dancing with Fish 6:00pm Stick Man

8:00pm MUSE 8:00pm When the Stars are Right Friday, August 22 5:00pm Dancing with Fish 5:00pm When the Stars are Right 7:00pm Danny and the Deep Blue Sea 7:00pm Square 9:00pm MUSE 9:00pm Stick Man

Friday, August 22

5:00pm Dancing with Fish 5:00pm When the Stars are Right 7:00pm Danny and the Deep Blue Sea 7:00pm Square 9:00pm MUSE 9:00pm Stick Man

Saturday, August 23

2:00pm Dancing with Fish 2:00pm Stick Man 4:00pm MUSE 4:00pm Square 6:00pm Danny and the Deep Blue Sea 6:00pm When the Stars are Right 8:00pm Christmas in Bakersfield 8:00pm Dancing with Fish 10:30pm Best of Fest award

Sunday, August 24

12:00pm Dancing with Fish 12:00pm When the Stars are Right 2:00pm Christmas in Bakersfield 2:00pm Danny and the Deep Blue Sea 4:00pm Dancing with Fish 4:00pm Square 6:00pm JAM THE FRINGE (free) RSVP please