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Gallery Row Art Festival
Nanaimo Historical Society features special speaker
Issue 1.5 Thursday, August 28, 2014
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Art
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Dance
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Dining
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Events
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Festivals
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Free
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Gardening
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Markets
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Music
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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
Gallery Row’s Art Festival 2014 Featuring live entertainment, chair massages, concession, blacksmith, silent auction, raffle & prices, face painting, and kid’s activities. When: Saturday, August 30, 2014 12:00pm 4:00pm Where: Gallery Row (308 Fitzwilliam Street) Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages
Year of the Horse Art Show sponsored by Start With Art Nanaimo Paintings, live horse sketching, and equine inspired poetry being performed. When: Sunday, August 31 11:00am 4:00pm Where: Cottonwood Stables (3735 Jinglepot Road) Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages
Nanaimo Pottery CoOp Sale & Show Hand-made pottery items ranging from decorative to functional pieces. When: Friday September 05 Saturday, September 06 Where: Country Club Mall (3200 N Island HWY) Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages
ONGOING EVENTS 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)
Coastal Expressions Opening Reception Hosted by the Nanaimo Art Gallery When: Friday, August 15 5:00pm 7:00pm Exhibit Runs From: August 16 September 06 10:00am - 5:00pm Where: 150 Commercial Street (Nanaimo Art Gallery) Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages
Summer Art Show & Sale Hosted by the Nanaimo Art Council When: Friday, August 15 - Sunday, August 31 during mall hours Where: 4750 Rutherford Road (Nanaimo North Town Centre) Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages
This & That A sculpture and pottery show featuring artists Virginia Dunseith and Ruth Porter When: Friday, August 15 - Sunday, August 31 Where: 123-4750 Rutherford Road (Art 10 Gallery inside Nanaimo North Town Centre) Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages
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
Dance
Latin Dance Class
When: Every Wednesday 7:00pm - 10:00pm Where: 25 Front Street (The Globe) Cost: $10.00/person Who Can Attend: 19+
Dining
Wine Wednesdays
Hosted by ACMe Food Co. and Featuring Marty Steele on Keyboard When: Every Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm Where: 14 Commercial Street (ACMe Food Co.) Cost: No Cover Who Can Attend: 19+
EVENTS
FESTIVALS
What ’s Happening
Moksha Yoga Karma Class When: Friday, August 29 @ 8:30pm & Saturday, August 30 @ 7:00pm Where: Moksha Yoga (5271 Rutherford Road) Cost: Suggested Donation $7 Who Can Attend: 13+
Prenatal Yoga When: Wednesday, September 03 4:30pm - 5:45pm Where: OmTown Yoga (43 Commercial Street) Cost: $85 for 6 sessions Who Can Attend: All Ages
HAM Happenings - Amateur Radio Swapmeet Hosted by the Nanaimo Amateur Radio Association. When: Saturday, September 06 10:00am - 3:00pm Where: Cedar Community Hall (2388 Cedar Road) Cost: $5.00 Who Can Attend: All Ages
Cedar Women’s Institute Blackberry Tea An event to commemorate the beginning of the second world war when the Cedar Women’s Institute sent blackberry jam to the UK. When: Saturday, September 06 1:00pm - 4:00pm Where: Cedar United Church Hall (1644 Cedar Road) Cost: Adult $5.00, Child $3.00, Family $10.00 Who Can Attend: All Ages
Picnic in the Park & Marimba Hosted by the Wiltshire Education Society
Bring your lawn chair and a lunch and enjoy the music of Marimba in Maffeo Sutton Park! All proceeds go to supporting two Afghan refugee students attending VIU. When: Saturday, September 06 3:30pm Where: Maffeo Sutton Park (50 Arena Street) Cost: By Donation Who Can Attend: All Ages
EVENTS
FESTIVALS AcroYoga Progression Series Please see website for more information. When: Tuesday, September 09 7:15pm - 9:45pm Where: OmTown Yoga (43 Commercial Street) Cost: $104 Who Can Attend: All Ages
Lantzville’s Minetown Day Festival 2014
A fun event for all ages celebrating Lantzville’s mining days. Activities will include pancake breakfast, parade, hay rides, pony rides & petting zoo, live music & entertainment, street market, local vendors, rides & games, and a talent show. When: Where: Lantzville Huddlestone Park (Huddlestone Road) Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages
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North Nanaimo Library Preschool Storytime Books, songs, rhymes, stories, puppets, jokes and fun things for preschoolers! When: Every Wednesday10:30am - 11:00am Where: North Nanaimo Library Branch (6250 Hammond Bay Road) Who Can Attend: All Ages
North Nanaimo Library Babytime Activities for new parents and their babies. When: Every Thursday 10:30am - 11:00am Where: North Nanaimo Library Branch (6250 Hammond Bay Road) Who Can Attend: All Ages
North Nanaimo Library Toddlertime Activities for parents and toddlers aged 18 months - 3 years old. When: Every Friday 10:30am - 11:00am Where: North Nanaimo Library Branch (6250 Hammond Bay Road) Who Can Attend: All Ages
Technology Tuesday
Hosted by the Vancouver Island Regional Library Receive one-on-one help by a librarian and learn how to use your tablet, laptop, access library resources, email, Facebook, Twitter, Skype, and download eBooks. When: Every Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:30pm Where: VIREB Nanaimo Harbourfront Who Can Attend: All Ages
Wild 4 Life Adventure Club Socials When: Every Tuesday 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where: 129 Harewood Road (Legion 10/King of Hearts) Who Can Attend: 19+
Super Saturday Family Storytime For children ages 2 - 6 When: Saturday, September 06 11:00am 11:30am Where: North Nanaimo Library Branch (6250 Hammond Bay Road) Who Can Attend: All Ages
Nanaimo Historical Society Present Special Speaker: Jack Nellist Jack Nellist, author of “Aircraft Production During World War II: Boeing Aircraft of Canada�, will discuss the aviation history of the west coast, with a focus on WWII and the Catalina and B-29. When: Thursday, September 11 7:30pm 9:00pm Where: Bowen Park Complex (500 Bowen Road) Who Can Attend: All Ages
Gardening
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
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
Farmers’ Markets
Wednesday 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. When: Wednesdays 4:00pm - 6:30pm Where: 2300 Bowen Road (Beban Park Fairgrounds) Runs Through: May 14 - October 29
Thursday Park Market Weekly market featuring a variety of vendors including produce, arts, crafts, home-made products, antiques, food trucks, & clothing, to name a few. There will also be live music and street performers. When: Thursdays 5:00pm - 9:30pm Where: 50 Arena Street (Maffeo Sutton Park)
Friday Nanaimo Downtown Farmers’
Harewood Village Market
Vendors offer fresh produce, baked goods, poultry products, dairy products, jams, and art products. There is also live music at this event. When: Fridays 10:00am - 2:00pm Where: 90 Front Street Pioneer Plaza Runs Through: May - October 10
Vendors sell organic vegetables, German baking, jewelery, metal arts, garden decorations, hand-made soaps, and other items. There will also be live music. When: Fridays 4:00pm - 6:00pm Where: 530-5th Street (University Village Shopping Centre) Runs Through: August 15 - October 31
Market
Friday Evening Market Vendors offer fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, meat, and poultry. When: Fridays 4:00pm - 8:00pm Where: Diana Krall Plaza Runs Through: May - September 26
Sunday Lantzville Farmers’ Market Vendors offer local, fresh produce, crafts, and baked goods. There is also live music at this event. When: Sundays 1:30pm - 4:00pm Where: 7113 Lantzville Road (St. Philip’s by the Sea) Runs Through: May - October 26
Cedar Farmers’ Market Vendors offer fresh produce, hand-crafted items, baked goods, and jams. There is also live music at this event. When: Sundays 10:00am - 2:00pm Where: 2313 Yellowpoint Road (Crow & Gate Pub Field) Runs Through: May - October 26
MU Acoustic
Quarterway Acoustic Series When: Fridays 9:00pm – 12:00am Where: Quarterway Pub Cost: No Cover Who Can Attend: 19+
Dave Hart Hosted by Extraordinary Organics Restaurant When: Saturday, August 30 6:00pm - 9:00pm Where: Extraordinary Organics (77 Skinner Street) Cost: No Cover Who Can Attend: All Ages
Live at Longwood - Featuring Kat, Lryssa Campbell & more! When: Thursday, August 28 8:00pm Where: Longwood Brew Pub (5775 Turner Road) Cost: No Cover Who Can Attend: 19+
Blues
Sunday Blues Jam hosted by The Queen’s Hotel When: Sundays 4:00pm - 8:00pm Where: 34 Victoria Crescent (The Queen’s Hotel Cost: $5.00 Cover Who Can Attend: 19+
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 ukuleleloving people. When: Tuesdays 5:30pm - 7:30pm Where: 90 Commercial Street (Nanaimo Harbourfront Library) Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages
USIC Open Mic Rock The Vault Café
When: Every Wednesday Night 7:00PM Where: 499 Wallace Street (The Vault Café) Cost: No Cover Who Can Attend: All Ages
Reggae BoodAbooM
When: Friday, September 05 9:00pm 1:00am Where: Patricia Hotel (Haliburton Street) Cost: No Cover Who Can Attend: 19+
“On the Dock” Featuring Blade Deal, David Bitonti, & Nick Begg When: Tuesday, September 02 7:30pm Where: The Dinghy Dock Pub (#8 Pirates Lane) Cost: $20 Who Can Attend: 19+
tHEATRE National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China When: Friday, September 05 7:30pm, Saturday, September 06 2:00pm Family Show (Shorter Duration) & 7:30pm Where: The Port Theatre (125 Front Street) Cost: Adult $40, Child $10, Student $15, Member $36 Who Can Attend: All Ages
Jackass Star: Steve-o When: Sunday, September 07 6:30pm Where: The Port Theatre (125 Front Street) Cost: $29.50 Who Can Attend: 19+
FEED Nanaimo Issue 1.5 August 28, 2014