C i t y of Vi c t o r i a
arts, heritage & culture guide september to december 2008
arts, heritage & culture
The City of Victoria offers a host of opportunities for you to explore and experience its history, diversity, and extensive arts and cultural communities. This Guide will serve as your blueprint to many arts and cultural events taking place September through December 2008. Museums, art galleries, festivals, celebrations, theatre, opera, historic sites, dance and music galore are many of the arts, heritage and cultural delights that await you. Entertainment possibilities abound – treat yourself to a professional arts production, visit a museum/gallery, take in one of the many celebrations or purchase a piece of excellent local art. Enjoy all the great gifts the City has to offer! www.victoria.ca
When the weather cools, downtown Victoria heats up with exciting events, great shopping, and cultural pleasures. Visit museums and galleries, take in theatre performances and the symphony, shop and dine at unique boutiques and innovative restaurants and indulge yourself at world-class spas. During the holiday season, downtown is the hub of festive fun. Bundle up tight and take a carriage ride, see ships decorated and ablaze with lights, and listen to musicians and carollers. Highlights of this season include:
For residents or visitors to the City, contact TOURISM VICTORIA at 250.953.2033, visit www.tourismvictoria. com or drop down to the Visitor Centre at 812 Wharf Street. Pick up free maps and information, book activity/ event tickets or reserve accommodation by calling toll free 1.800.663.3883.
Vancouver Island Blues Bash Aug. 29 – Sept. 1 Ghosts of Victoria Festival Oct. 1 – 31 Festival of Trees Nov. 18 – Jan. 5 Bear Wear 2008 Dec. 1 – 17 Christmas downtown (all through December) The new self-guided walking tour of Downtown Victoria’s Discover & experience Art Galleries showcases the local art and artists DOWNTOWN VICTORIA that comprise Victoria’s vibrant gallery scene while allowing people to get active and explore A self-guided tour the city on foot. Pick-up your copy of the brochure at local hotels, the DVBA office in Centennial Square, or at most galleries downtown.
Art Galleries
The Provincial Capital Commission (PCC ) is a selfsustaining Crown agency with a mission to “connect and celebrate the Capital with all British Columbians.” To help celebrate BC150 Years, the PCC has produced a series of 12 two-minute historical videos. To view or download, visit www.bcpcc.com and click on PCC Outreach. There you can find another series of 12 videos entitled Capital Connections. These show historical connections between the Capital and other parts BC.
For more information about downtown Victoria, please call 250.386.2238 or visit www.downtownvictoria.ca
Antimatter Film Festival edges Festival of Media Art Christmas at Butchart Gardens Spirit in the Sky Victoria Heritage Festival
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Heritage & Museums City of Victoria Archives 4 Ghostly Walks 5 Inner Harbour First Nations Interpretive Walkway – Signs of Lekwungen 4 Maritime Museum of BC 5 Royal BC Museum 5 Secrets of the City Self-Guided Heritage Walks 4
National Historical Sites of Canada Butchart Gardens 6 Craigdarroch Castle 6 Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse 6 Hatley Park 6 St. Ann’s Academy 6
Performing Arts – Venues Langham Court Theatre Royal Theatre & McPherson Playhouse Phoenix Theatre @ UVic UVic Centre Farquhar Auditorium Victoria Event Centre Victoria Conservatory of Music – Alix Goolden Performance Hall
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Ballet Victoria City of Gardens Chorus Daniel Lapp Home for Christmas Early Music Society of the Islands Giggling Iguana Productions Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra Impromaniacs Theatre Society Intrepid Theatre at the Metro Kaleidoscope Theatre La Société francophone de Victoria Pacific Opera Victoria Palm Court Light Orchestra Taste of Spain Victoria Choral Society Victoria Gilbert & Sullivan Society Victoria Philharmonic Choir Victoria Operatic Society Victoria Symphony
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Visual & Media Arts Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria Gallery of Artisans Land Marks Public Art Lecture Series Open Space Victoria Arts Connection University of Victoria Art Collections
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Events subject to change The City of Victoria acknowledges the support of our Guide partners and all the participating arts, heritage and cultural organizations. The Guide is published three times a year and production is coordinated by the City of Victoria. For information on being part of the Guide, phone 250.361.0363.
Original of front cover image by Jacqueline Aucoin at GoA Gallery
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Festivals & Celebrations
Spirit in the Sky Spirit in the Sky: Snowbirds Celebrate 150 Year Anniversary of BC Sun, Sept. 21
The Spirit of Victoria Committee is proud to announce a thrilling and colourful celebration of British Columbia’s 150th anniversary, featuring the Snowbirds! The Snowbirds Demonstration Team is a Canadian icon comprised of serving members of the Canadian Forces. Their pilots and technicians work as a team to bring thrilling performances to the North American public. Serving as Canadian ambassadors, the Snowbirds demonstrate the high level of professionalism, teamwork, excellence, discipline and dedication inherent in the women and men of the Air Force and the Canadian Forces. The event is centred around the Dallas Road waterfront and Clover Point in Victoria. Family activities will complement the aerial portion of the event, with roving performers, hands-on activities for kids, face-painting, a musical simulcast and refreshment sales. Festivities are in keeping with the spirit of the anniversary. The aerial portion of the show will begin at 1:50 p.m. Seaside festival activities will get underway at 12:30 p.m.
Victoria Heritage Festival Sept. 13 – 21 Victoria’s rich history as a commercial and naval port, the oldest city in Western Canada, and the provincial capital, is reflected in its wealth of historic buildings and heritage institutions. To help celebrate the 150th anniversary of British Columbia, ten of Greater Victoria’s heritage attractions will cooperate to present the Victoria Heritage Festival. Victoria Heritage, an informal association of the city’s major museums, historic sites and public art galleries, is organizing the festival. It will include activities at all
This exciting event is presented by the Spirit of Victoria Committee in cooperation with Community Living Victoria. Proceeds from the event will benefit the work of Community Living, a non-profit association which provides a range of support services to children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. For more information contact Alice Bacon, Spirit Coordinator at 250.361.0546 or visit http://victoria.spiritofbc.com
of the ten participating institutions including special tours, demonstrations and exhibits. Also featured will be a Parks Canada sponsored concert series that will be presented at seven of Greater Victoria’s National Historic Sites. Participating in the 2008 Victoria Heritage Festival are: • Craigdarroch
• Point
• Craigflower
Castle Farmhouse and Schoolhouse • Emily Carr House • Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites • Legacy Art Gallery and Café
• Hatley
Ellice House Park National Historic Site • Maltwood Art Museum and Gallery • Royal BC Museum • St. Ann’s Academy National Historic Site
For information call 250.478.6481, 250.592.5323 ext. 22 or visit www.victoriaheritage.org
Festivals & Celebrations Antimatter Film Festival Sept. 19 – 27 Deluge Contemporary Art, Open Space, Cinecenta and other venues
Christmas at The Butchart Gardens 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay Dec. 1 – Jan. 6
Tens of thousands of coloured lights combine with evergreen swags and wreaths of holly and winter berries to line walkways and festoon lamp posts. Enjoy the ever-popular Twelve Days of Christmas displays, the festive brass and carollers. Dedicated to the exhibition and nurturing of film and video as art, Antimatter has grown into the premier showcase of experimental cinema in the west. Encompassing screenings, installations, performances and media hybrids, Antimatter provides a noncompetitive festival setting free from commercial and industry agendas.
Phone: 250.652.5256 or visit www.butchartgardens.com/christmas
edges Festival of Media Art CACGV, G6 Sussex Courtyard 1001 Douglas Street Mon – Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. , Nov 13 – 19
Since 1998, the quality and creativity of its programming, commitment to audience development, and respect for filmmakers and their work have made Antimatter one of the most important media arts events in Canada, and the world. Program guide at www.antimatter.ws or phone 250.385.3327
edges – media arts festival Nov. 13 – 19, 2008, showcasing Canadian media art at the CACGV (G-6 1001 Douglas) and the Victoria Arts Connection (2750 Quadra). edges presents independent film, video and media art works of individuality that tell a story, share a passion, or play with the medium. MediaNet is funded by the Canada Council for the Arts, and the CRD, the BC Arts Council, Direct Access and the City of Victoria. Tickets or Admission: (if applicable) $8 Email: director@media-net.bc.ca For information phone: 250.381.4428 or visit www.media-net.bc.ca
Heritage & Museums
City of Victoria Archives For over 40 years, the City of Victoria Archives has been a vital source of Victoria’s documentary history. We have a wide variety of records that have been created by both the municipal government and by private organizations and individuals. Visit the Archives at 8 Centennial Square (across from City Hall) and our website www.victoria.ca/archives/archives.shtml
Self-Guided Heritage Walks The Secrets are Out! Four walks to choose from. These four upbeat, informative tours with easy-to-follow maps are a great way to explore Victoria.
Fools Rush In: The clinking of glasses and the smell of canvas and horses – these were the rollicking times of the Gold Rush era. Forbidden City: Tales from the secret city within the city – go back to when Canada’s first Chinatown was born. Happy Hauntings: Ghosts, ancestral spirits – expect the unexpected when you take this tour through the country’s most haunted city. Law and Disorder: Robbery, murder and deadly lovers’ triangles – stories of criminals and Victoria’s lawmen. The guides are available at City Hall, Tourism Victoria Visitor Information Centre, offices of the DVBA and Provincial Capital Commission, or visit www.victoria.ca/tours to print a copy.
Inner Harbour First Nations Interpretive Walkway – Signs of Lekwungen
Heritage & Museums Royal BC Museum 675 Belleville Street, on Victoria’s Inner Harbour 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. year-round (until 10 p.m. Friday & Saturday to September 27)
Ghostly Walks Sept. 1 to 16. Tours every night at 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Sept. 17 to Oct. 23. Tours every night at 7:30 p.m. plus Fri and Sat at 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Oct. 24 to Nov. 1. Tours every night at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 & 9:30 p.m. Nov. 2 to Dec. 31. Tours every Sat at 7:30 p.m. plus Dec. 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31 at 7:30 p.m. From Sept. 1 through Oct. 23 and Nov. 2 to Dec. 31 tours start in front of the Visitor Information Centre at the corner of Government and Wharf streets.
Free Spirit: Stories of You, Me and BC is a major feature exhibition celebrating BC’s 150th Anniversary. Free Spirit is a fascinating look into our past, told through stories of individuals and communities: stories of struggle and innovation, determination and survival, fortune and failure, odd ventures and even odder people. Come – be inspired, amused, and awed by everyone who has made our province what it is: a place where free spirits thrive. Ongoing to January 11, 2009.
From Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 only, tours start inside the lobby of the Bedford Regency Hotel 1140 Government Street. Group bookings welcome at any time. Adults $12; Students and Seniors $10. No reservations needed. Buy tickets from the guides. Tours take place rain, shine or full moon. Phone: 250.384.6698 or visit www.discoverthepast.com
Maritime Museum of BC Exploration · Adventure · Whaling · Discovery
Phone: 250.356.7226 or visit www.freespiritbc.ca Special Events and Programming From the World to BC – ongoing multicultural programming on the fourth Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
28 Bastion Square Open Daily 9:30 a.m.
Thursday Night at the Museum Café – a series of four public discussions on multiculturalism, beginning in Sept.
Phone: 250.385.4222 ext 103 or visit www.mmbc.bc.ca
Remembrance Commemorations – a week-long event of displays and presentations. Polar Perspectives Speaker Event – about environmental issues facing the north, and new polar research.
The Vikings are Coming – November 20.
Christmas at Helmcken House – featuring old-fashioned Christmas decorations and activities in this historic home. Carol-Along with the Carillon – sing songs of the season accompanied by the Netherlands Centennial Carillon. Phone: 250.356.7226 or visit www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
Pirates · Ghosts · Models Warships · Shipwrecks
National Historic Sites of Canada
Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse 603 Fort Rodd Hill Road (off Ocean Blvd.) Open daily 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. to Oct. 31 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Nov. 1 to Feb. 14 Old English Car Show – Sept. 21 Fort Rodd Hill Lantern Tour – Sept. 27 Admission: adult $3.90 youth $1.90 Phone: 250.478.6481 or visit www.pc.gc.ca/fortroddhill
Hatley Park 2005 Sooke Road only 20 minutes from downtown Victoria
Craigdarroch Castle 1050 Joan Crescent Self guided tours daily from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Extended hours June 15 to Labour Day 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Experience the lifestyles of the wealthy in the 1890’s. Enjoy intricate woodwork and furnishings while climbing 87 stairs to the tower for fabulous views of Victoria. Upcoming Special events at the Castle: This October Craigdarroch Castle and Giggling Iguana Productions continue their tradition of Halloween spectacles with an original adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. December brings Christmas at Craigdarroch as the Castle is splendidly decorated for the season. A variety of musical entertainment will run daily Dec. 20 through to Jan. 4. For further information please contact 250.592.5323 or online at www.thecastle.ca
St. Ann’s Academy Celebrate 100 years of history as you explore Hatley Castle and gardens! Located at Hatley Park National Historic Site, this spectacular 565-acre Edwardian estate is one of Canada’s best kept secrets offering seasonal castle tours, magnificent landscapes and old-growth forest walking trails. Call our professional planners to book your Christmas party, corporate meeting, retreat or event. Visit www.hatleypark.ca for seasonal hours of operation and special events. Phone: 1.866.241.0674 or 250.391.2666
Butchart Gardens 800 Benvenuto Avenue Brentwood Bay Phone: 250.652.5256 or visit www.butchartgardens.com
835 Humboldt Street Open Thu – Sun 1 – 4 p.m. Come join the fun at St. Ann’s Academy National Historic Site Fall 2008: • Celebrate Women’s History Month in October with new exhibit Take a Letter, Miss Jones: the Commercial Classroom at St. Ann’s Academy • Voices from the Past ghostly walking tours Oct. 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 6 & 8 p.m. • Tidings of Comfort & Joy concert series Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14 & 21 at 2 p.m.
For tickets call 250.953.8829 or email stanns.academy@gov.bc.ca
Performing Arts – Venues Royal Theatre and McPherson Playhouse Broughton/Blanshard and 3 Centennial Square at Government and Pandora The Royal and McPherson Theatre Society is proud to offer tickets through our website at www.rmts.bc.ca! For added convenience when purchasing online, you are now able to select your own seats and print your tickets at home for all of our exciting productions coming to both the Royal Theatre and the McPherson Playhouse.
Upcoming shows include: The Black Crowes – Sept. 3 Royal Theatre – Tickets: $73.50, $53.50
Dance Victoria – The Nutcracker – Nov. 28 to 30 Royal Theatre Tickets: $86.00, $76.00, $68.00, $54.00, $43.00
Sly & The Family Stone – Sept. 6 Royal Theatre – Tickets: $66.50, $64.50
Stuart McLean – Dec. 1 & 2 Royal Theatre – Tickets: $53.0, $48.00
Dave Stewart – Sept. 9 Royal Theatre –Tickets: $88.50, $78.00 Dance Victoria – Lines Ballet – Oct. 1 & 2 Royal Theatre – Tickets: $79.00, $69.00, $59.00, $49.00, $39.00 The Tennessee Three – Oct. 3 Royal Theatre – Tickets: $44.00 Dr. Helen Caldicott – Oct. 9 McPherson Playhouse Tickets: $30.25 Kris Kristofferson – Oct. 11 McPherson Playhouse – Tickets: $71.00, $62.00 Pacific Opera of Victoria – Thaïs Oct. 16 – 25 Royal Theatre Tickets: $115.50, $95.50, $70.50, $55.50, $35.50 Gerry Dee – Oct. 19 McPherson Playhouse Tickets: $37.75 The Alexander Brothers – Oct. 26 McPherson Playhouse – Tickets: $30.00 The Moscow Ballet – Nov. 3 & 4 McPherson Playhouse – Tickets: $80.50, $65.50 Guys and Dolls – Nov. 21 to 30 McPherson Playhouse – Tickets: $38.00, $30.00 The Beatles Tribute – Nov. 21 Royal Theatre Tickets: $59.50, $49.50, $39.50
Gallery at the Mac Sept. 8 through Oct. 28 • Upper Space – Preview for the James Bay Art Walk • Lower Space – Preview for the James Bay Art Walk Oct. 28 through Dec. 8 • Upper Space – Victoria Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists • Lower Space – Victoria Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists The Royal Theatre and McPherson Playhouse are Victoria’s two premier performing arts venues fusing modern technology with 19th century grace. Both theatres feature box offices that are open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., as well as during show times. For further information, including Victoria Symphony and Pacific Opera performances, please see pages 9 and 10, visit our website or call our box office. Box Office: 250.386.6121 or 1.888.717.6121 Buy tickets online at: www.rmts.bc.ca Tickets or Admission: Royal Box Office or McPherson Box Office Email: marketing@rmts.bc.ca For information phone: 250.386.6121 or toll free 1.888.717.6121 or visit www.rmts.bc.ca
Performing Arts – Venues
Victoria Event Centre 1415 Broad Street The VEC provides the local arts, entertainment, non-profit and cultural communities with an affordable, creative, multi-purpose downtown venue. Winter Month Highlights Mexican Independence Day Celebration: Sept. 11 Salsa Palace: 1st & 3rd Friday of each month Sagacity’s Back to School Bash: Sept. 20 Tongues of Fire’s Poetry in the Raw: Sept. 29 The Impromaniacs: Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20 Victoria International Improv Festival: Oct. 2 thru 4 Open Cinema Screenings: Oct. 8 & Nov. 19 Atomic Vaudeville: Oct. 23 – 25, 30 & Dec. 26 – 28 Rebel Rebel’s Noel Charity Bazaar: last week of November December is Christmas Party season, call to book your party now! To keep informed on many other events/shows OR to rent the VEC, please visit www.1415broad.ca or call us at 250.380.1280
UVic Centre Farquhar Auditorium
Victoria Conservatory of Music – Alix Goolden Hall 907 Pandora Avenue Sept. 11 & 16 – Munro’s books literary events Sept. 19 – Biodeisel Benefit concert – Kenji Fuse & Guests Sept. 20 – Early Music Society of the Islands presents: Island Baroque with Elissa Poole, baroque flute Oct. 8 & 9 – Munro’s Books literary events Oct. 24 – Clean Comedy Fest Oct. 29 – High Tide Concerts presents Arrogant Worms Nov. 1 – Early Music Society of the Islands presents Studio de Musique Ancienne de Montréal & Les Sacqueboutiers de Toulouse Nov. 2 (afternoon) – The Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra Nov. 2 (evening) – High Tide Concerts presents Connie Kaldor Nov. 15 – The Civic Orchestra of Victoria Nov. 21 – Barra Macneils Xmas Concert Nov. 23 – Victoria Francophone Society presents Daniel Lavoie Nov. 26 – Atomique presents Martha Wainwright Nov. 28 – Early Music Society of the Islands presents Tafelmusik Dec. 5 – VCM Opera Studio presents Opera Idol Dec. 12 – Winter Harp Phone: 250-386-5311 or visit www.vcm.bc.ca/eventslistings.htm
Langham Court Theatre
University of Victoria
805 Langham Court in Rockland
Beloved Children’s Performers Sharon & Bram Sat, Sept. 27, 2:30 p.m.
Our 80th Season – 2008/2009
Phone: 250.721.8480 or visit www.auditorium.uvic.ca Simply the best musicians for children in North America and probably the world – Toronto Star
Phoenix Theatre @ UVic University of Victoria Department of Theatre Experience the energy of emerging talent! Subscribe to 4 plays for $44 or 3 for $33. 2008/09 Season: Legoland Oct. 9 – 18 Dark of the Moon Nov. 6 – 22 La Ronde Feb. 19 – 28 and Medea March 19 – 28 Tickets: 250.721.8000 Subscriptions: 250.721.8003 www.phoenixtheatres.ca
Sept. 25 – Oct. 11 A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare Nov. 13 – 29 A Party To Murder by Marsha Kash & Douglas Hughes Jan. 8 – 24 That Summer by David French March 5 – 21 Isn’t It Romantic by Wendy Wasserstein April 23 – May 9 Pack Of Lies by Hugh Whitemore June 11 – 27 A Shot In The Dark by Marcel Achard To subscribe or purchase single tickets call the Box Office at 250.384.2142. www.langhamcourttheatre.bc.ca
Performing Arts Pacific Opera Victoria October 16, 18, 21, 23 and 25 8 p.m. at the Royal Theatre Thaïs – Jules Massenet In French with English surtitles
THAÏS
Jules Massenet Libretto by Louis Gallet
Victoria Gilbert & Sullivan Society The Rivals – Offenbach and Gilbert and Sullivan – A Musical Romp A New Production written by Adrian Sly and Tony Hubner and Music Directed by Kathleen West. Offenbach and Gilbert and Sullivan were contemporaries and competitors in the field of Comic Opera. This production showcases the very best of both of their works and humourously explores the similarities and differences of these most talented musicians. The productions on Salt Spring Island and in Sidney will include appearances by the renowned Canadian Pacific Ballet Company who will perform Offenbach’s CanCan and Gilbert and Sullivan’s Cachucha and other dances. Come out and enjoy a musical romp. www.gilbertandsullivanvictoria.ca Nov. 15 – Victoria First Metropolitan United Church at 8 p.m. This is a fundraiser for Our Place Tickets $20 for adult and $15 for seniors and students. Nov. 22 – Artspring Theatre, Ganges, Salt Spring Island at 2 p.m. Tickets $25 adults and $20 seniors and students at the box office Nov. 29 – Mary Winspear Theatre, Sidney at 8 p.m. Tickets $25 adults and $20 seniors and student at the box office
Victoria Operatic Society Nov. 21 –30, 2008
The beautiful and celebrated courtesan Thaïs lives a life devoted to luxury and sensuality until she is confronted by a monk who is obsessed with saving her soul. Their encounter changes both their lives forever. A vivid and lush exploration of the intersection between the sacred and the sensual, the music of Thaïs is irresistibly melodic – best known through the frequently heard Meditation for violin. Pacific Opera proudly presents the company premier of this quintessentially romantic opera by Jules Massenet – the composer of Manon and Werther. Tickets $25 – $110 plus service charge Phone: 250.385.0222 or visit www.pov.bc.ca Student rush tickets $15 (45 minutes before curtain – valid student ID required)
Featuring Classic Songs Guys and Dolls If I Were a Bell Luck Be a Lady Tonight Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat Adelaide’s Lament
May 1 –10, 2009 Delightful Musical Numbers Never Met a Man I Didn’t Like Give a Man Enough Rope Will-a-Mania Let’s Go Flying Season subscriptions available thru the McPherson Box Office Phone: 250.386.6121 or visit www.vos.bc.ca
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Victoria Symphony Let the Victoria Symphony inspire you with a live orchestral experience. This season’s concert line-up is something you have to feel to believe. Sept. 14 & 15 Wagner Immolation Scene from Götterdämmerung Tania Miller, conductor Jane Eaglen, soprano Sept. 18, 19 & 20 L’amour! A Romantic Triptych Around the World Adam Glaser, conductor Melinda Whitaker, jazz vocalist Sept. 29 Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 Tania Miller, conductor Angela Cheng, piano Oct. 5 Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No. 2 Alain Trudel, conductor Arthur Rowe, piano Oct. 17 New Music for a New World Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor Silk Road Music Oct. 26 Schubert Symphony No. 3 Tania Miller, conductor Nov. 2 & 3 Mozart Clarinet Concerto Julian Kuerti, conductor Keith MacLeod, clarinet Nov. 6, 7 & 8 Viva el Flamenco! Brian Jackson, conductor El Viento Flamenco, dance group
Nov. 9 Concert for Kids The Snowman, Peter and the Wolf Nov. 11 Songs of Remembrance Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor Scott Walker, host Nov. 17 Franck Symphonic Variations and Symphony in D Kees Bakels, conductor Anton Kuerti, piano Nov. 23 Haydn Symphony No. 76 Kees Bakels, conductor Dec. 7 & 8 Nielsen Symphony No. 4 The Inextinguishable Tania Miller, conductor
Early Music Society of the Islands Victoria is one of North America’s top early music venues. The Society presents leading international period instrument ensembles performing works composed before 1800. All concerts are at Alix Goolden Hall (Pandora at Quadra). Concert introductions with Robert Holliston at 7:10 p.m., concerts at 8 p.m. • Sat, Sept. 20 – Solace for the French King. Elegant music by Lully, Couperin et al performed by Island Baroque ensemble, with Elissa Poole, baroque flute. • Sat, Nov. 1 – The Splendor of San Marco. Les Sacqueboutiers de Toulouse, with Studio de Musique Ancienne de Montréal. • Fri, Nov. 28 – SPECIAL CONCERT: Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra plays works by Mozart, Haydn and le Mozart noir. McPherson Box Office (Tickets, Memberships, Subscriptions): Mon – Sat, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Major cards. Phone: 250.386.6121 Infoline: 250.882.5058 or visit www.earlymusicsocietyoftheislands.ca
Intrepid Theatre at the Metro Metro Studio Theatre 1411 Quadra Street (at Johnson) October 1 – 4, 8 p.m.
Dec. 12, 13 & 14 Fantasia on Christmas Themes Brian Jackson, conductor Denys Mailhiot, vocalist Dec. 19, 21 Handel’s Messiah Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor Victoria Choral Society Dec. 20 Christmas with Holly Cole Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor Holly Cole, singer
Phone: 250.385.6515 or visit www.victoriasymphony.ca
photo credit: Itai Erdal Photo: Itai Erdal My Three Sisters Written and directed by Amiel Gladstone Launching their 08/09 season at the Metro Studio, Intrepid Theatre presents the latest original work from Victoria’s innovative Theatre SKAM. Inspired by Chekhov’s timeless play about war, death, futility and love, this new adaptation moves the action to present day Canada, and features three real sisters: Camille, Celine, and Treena Stubel, with Lucas Myers.
Phone: 250.383.2663 or visit www.intrepidtheatre.com
Performing Arts A Taste of Spain “Flamenco Feria” Sat, Oct 18., 8 p.m. Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour Hotel Featuring Spanish tapas, a dazzling flamenco show by Alma de España, fashion show, prizes for best gypsy costume, silent auction. Register now for classes, beginner to professional, at Alma de España’s Flamenco Dance Company and School. Phone: 250.384.8832 or visit www.almadeespana.com
City of Gardens Chorus DISCOVER VICTORIA’S BEST KEPT SECRET! Set sail on the Harmony Princess as our zany cast and crew entertain you with our incredible choreographed harmonies. Presented by The Finishing Store Sat, Nov. 22, Saanich Fairgrounds 1528 Stellys Cross Road. Complimentary refreshments. $20 • 2:00 p.m. show $30 • 6:30 p.m. happy hour, 7:30 p.m. show & dance For ticket outlets phone 250.381.7102 (Victoria), 250.468.7040 (Nanaimo), or visit www.members.shaw.ca/sing
Victoria Choral Society Come sing with us for the joy of it! Our 74th season: HANDEL Messiah, VIVALDI Gloria (both with Victoria Symphony) and MOZART Great Mass in C minor We’re dynamic, welcoming, and worth the audition! Phone: 250.391.0540 or visit www.island.net/~vcs
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Vivacious holiday entertainers! Giuseppe Pietraroia Artistic Director
“This group of singers were so polished and professional; they were of extreme quality, animated, and incredibly entertaining.” Quenton Lehmann Manager, Recreation Services, Municipality of Saanich
La Société francophone de Victoria 200 – 535 Yates Street September 21: Scavenger hunt around Victoria – by car or by bike – that promises to be filled with fun & adventures. October 26: Halloween party for kids –The Kids Halloween Party will take place at l’école Victor-Brodeur – 637 Head Street, from 1 – 4 p.m. We invite you to come dressed up, as there will be a costume competition. Cost: $5 before Oct. 22, $7 at the door. Parents don’t pay. November 15: Fall Fair! Activities, Dance and Music for those 50+ 28 & 29: French Book & Gift Fair: Are you ready for Christmas?! The French book and gift fair is the perfect place to buy French books, CD’s, DVD’s, board games, jewellery, sugar pies, tourtières, crafts and more! 29: Storytelling and crafts for kids: Come drop off your children for French Christmas tales while you do your Christmas shopping!
December 6: Storytelling for kids (same as Nov. 29) TBA: Christmas dinner party Our regular monthly activities French movie nights!: The first Friday & third Thursday of every month, Victor-Brodeur School – 637 Head Street $2/$5 Sept. 5 & 18, Oct. 3 & 16, Nov. 7 & 20, Dec. 5 & 18 Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4 Beaux Jeudis (happy hour): 5 – 7 p.m., the first Thursday of every month, Canoe Brewpub – 450 Swift Street. No cover charge. Door prizes. More info: 250.388.7350 www.francocentre.com, sfv@francocentre.com
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Victoria Philharmonic Choir UVic Centre Farquhar Auditorium Thu, Oct. 30, 8 p.m. Sat, Nov. 1, 2:30 p.m.
Haydn’s The Seasons Conductor Simon Capet Anne Grimm, Soprano Ben Butterfield, Tenor Bruce Kelly, Baritone Composer Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) wrote many masterpieces in his prolific life, but two of his greatest were his final oratorios The Creation (1798) and The Seasons (1801), both lush, beautiful and stirring works for large fourpart choir, soloists and orchestra. Both were a culmination of all his musical talent and met with instant success, but at the time, the biblical theme of God’s Creation was deemed, even by Papa Haydn himself, as more noble and worthy of musical immortality than the cyclical changing of the weather. Now in 21st century, climate change and global warming are among the world’s most pressing concerns. Haydn’s gorgeous work resonates anew as a profound and moving testament to the power and importance of the seasons’ interplay with mankind’s wellbeing. Join conductor Simon Capet and the acclaimed 80-voice Victoria Philharmonic Choir for two performances of the fabulous work at the University of Victoria’s Farquhar Auditorium. The work also features soloists Anne Grimm, soprano, Ben Butterfield, tenor, and Bruce Kelly, baritone and a 40-piece professional orchestra. Conductor Simon Capet is an exciting and dynamic young talent who has been bringing innovative and rewarding performances to Victoria audiences. Join the Victoria Philharmonic Choir, too, on Sat, Dec. 13, 8 p.m. for an intimate Christmas Concert First Metropolitan Church, 932 Balmoral Road For more information see www.vpchoir.ca or call 250.370-SING Tickets available in a wide range of prices to suit every budget. Call the UVIC box office at 250.721.8480 or visit www.auditorium.uvic.ca Photos clockwise from top left: Simon Capet, conductor (photo courtesy Veronique da Silva); Benjamin Butterfield, tenor; Bruce Kelly, baritone; and Anne Grimm, soprano.
Performing Arts Palm Court Light Orchestra UVic Centre Farquhar Auditorium
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Ballet Victoria Paul Destrooper – Artistic Director
Sat, Oct. 11 7:30 p.m.
Danny Boy Ken Lavigne, tenor Join the Orchestra and Victoria tenor Ken Lavigne in the Emerald Isle to celebrate songs made famous by the great Irish tenor John McCormick including Danny Boy, Macushla and When Irish Eyes are Smiling. At this concert the Orchestra will also release its new CD Palm Court Souvenirs Phone: 250.721.8480 or www.auditorium.uvic.ca Reserved Seating. Tickets $26, students $14 see 2008/9 Season at www.palmcourtorchestra.com
Daniel Lapp Home for Christmas Daniel Lapp is Coming Home for Christmas! A joyful concert featuring Daniel Lapp, the BC Fiddle Orchestras and an eclectic line-up of musicians. Sat, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (date, time & location to be confirmed).
BALLET VICTORIA
For more info call: 250.386.8742
Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra University Centre Farquhar Auditorium Symphonic music at its youthful best! Sun, Nov. 9 at 2:30 pm János Sándor, Music Director and Conductor BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 8 Phone: 250.360.1121 or visit www.gvyo.org Tickets: 250.721.8480 or visit www.auditorium.uvic.ca
Ballet Victoria Presents: Three Fiery Tales Oct. 31, Nov. 1 and 2 – Firebird and Other Works at the McPherson Playhouse Dec. 27, 28, 29 and 30 – Cinderella at the Royal Theatre Feb. 20, 21 and 22 – Carmen and Other Works at the McPherson Playhouse Phone: 250.380.6063 or visit www.balletvictoria.ca
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Kaleidoscope Theatre McPherson Playhouse Kenneth Oppel’s Silverwing December 5 – 14 Join us for the Vancouver Island premiere of the stage adaptation by Kim Selody of this award-winning and best-selling book. A cast of 35 of Victoria’s best performers bring this exciting tale to life in a visually stunning stage production. Our Family Theatre Series include following performances: Feb. 8 – Dufflebag Theatre’s Robin Hood March 22 – Alberta Opera’s The Frog Prince April 5 – Axis Theatre’s King Arthur’s Kitchen May 24 – Monster Theatre’s Mini Masterpieces Tickets and subscriptions for the Family Theatre Series at the McPherson Playhouse are available from McPherson Box Office at 250.386.6121. Phone: 250.383.8124 or visit www.kaleidoscope.bc.ca
Impromaniacs Theatre Society The Impromaniacs have been providing affordable, high quality, improvised entertainment for the whole family since 1989. Producers of the Victoria International Improv Festival, the Impromaniacs are a non-profit society that features a diverse cast bringing a wealth of experience to the stage. What We’re Up To This Winter: September 18 AS THE LEAVES FALL October 2 – 4 VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL IMPROV FESTIVAL www.viif.ca October 16: BAD MATH November 20: COVER BAND Victoria Event Centre 1415 Broad Street Hotline: 250.388.3658 www.impromaniacs.ca
Craigdarroch Castle presents Giggling Iguana Productions October 16 – 31 Craigdarroch Castle and Giggling Iguana Productions continue their tradition of Halloween spectacles with an original adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. In the same vein as The Fall of the House of Usher and The War of the Worlds, the magnificent interiors and grounds of Craigdarroch become the setting for Wilde’s tale of a beautiful young man who descends into narcissism and corruption while physically untouched by his sins. Instead his painted portrait reveals each and every flaw which his hedonism heaps upon his soul. Considered the last true work of classic gothic horror fiction, The Picture of Dorian Gray is sure to send a tingle down the spine and a twinge in everyone’s conscience. Phone: 250.592.5323 for more information or visit www.thecastle.ca
Land Marks A Lecture Series on Public Art Beth Carruthers: Art As Ecology Wed, Oct. 22 – 7 p.m. Victoria City Hall – Douglas Street & Pandora Avenue Free Admission – Everyone Welcome Beth Carruthers is an artist-philosopher whose work for more than 20 years has explored nature/culture relations and the role of arts and design in sustainability and public policy. Founding Co-Director of the SongBird Project and the Society for Arts and Ecology in Practice, she is the author of a report commissioned by UNESCO on EcoART collaborative practices. In her illustrated talk, Beth will trace the contemporary practice of EcoArt from roots in 1970s Land Art through to current works and projects. www.bethcarruthers.com Presented by the City of Victoria, Esquimalt and Saanich Municipalities and the CRD Arts Development office. Phone 250.361.0358
Visual & Media Arts - Galleries Art Gallery of Greater Victoria 1040 Moss Street Engaging, challenging and inspiring! This Fall, the AGGV showcases exhibitions drawn from the treasures of the Gallery’s permanent collection and features a wide range of Contemporary Canadian artists.
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Open Space 510 Fort Street Open Tue – Sat, noon – 5 p.m. Open Space is a working laboratory for contemporary arts.
Lot in Life Sept. 12 – Jan. 4 Explores the subject of labour in art from all over the world through the Gallery’s collection spanning the 16th to 20th century. Discover the arts and crafts of old China in Chinese Folk Art: The Small Skills Adriaen Van Ostade (1610-1684) | The Cobbler of Carving Insects 1671 etching and drypoint on paper | Dr. Gustav and Marie Schilder Collection Sept. 12 – Nov. 23 which is an important part of the country’s extremely rich cultural and art heritage. Continue your diverse exploration to Rice is Life Sept. 19 – Nov. 23. Organized by the Vancouver Museum, this exhibit draws upon a rich variety of art and material culture from a dozen Asian countries highlighting the cultural foundation of the world’s most important food crop. That’s not all! Interact and be engaged with contemporary exhibitions, Don Jean-Louis: Silver Works Sept. 19 – Jan. 4 Yoko Takashima: Blend – Sept. 26 – Jan. 11, that will take you on a journey of individual discovery and visual exploration. The Lab at the Gallery will be offering experimental multimedia projects that are not to be missed. Jackson 2bears Sept. 26 – Nov. 16 Nicholas and Sheila Pye Nov. 28 – Jan. 18 Phone: 250.384.4101 or visit www.aggv.bc.ca Nicholas and Sheila Pye | Silent Flurry, 2006 chromogenic print | 48 by 48 inches | Edition:5
Lao Oi, Lao A . . . Nhan Duc Nugyen Opening Oct. 17, 8 p.m. Oct. 18 – Nov. 8
Skid Opening Nov. 14, 8 p.m. Nov. 15 – Dec. 13
Phone: 250.383.8833 or visit www.openspace.ca
Gallery of Artisans 811 Fort Street Open Mon – Sat 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sun, noon – 5 p.m. Closed Mondays October and November “GoA” is co-operatively owned and operated by local professional artisans. GoA showcases the diversity and quality of handmade crafts on the Island. You will find both contemporary and traditional pieces in clay, glass, metal, wood, fibre, paper and mixed media. Phone: 250.380.9505 or visit us at www.galleryofartisans.ca
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Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria Gallery G6 Sussex Courtyard 1001 Douglas Street Open Mon – Fri 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Aug. 28 – Sept. 3 Coastal Images Esquimalt Eclectic’s annual group show of new paintings. Opening Reception: Thu, 7 – 9 p.m. Sat, Sun, Mon (holiday) 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sept. 4 – 10 Melange Artistique – by Studio Madrona, a group of artists exhibiting in a variety of styles in 2D and 3D. Sat 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sept. 11 – 24 Monday Magazine Photo Competition – annual exhibition of all entries into the contest. Opening Reception: Fri, Sept. 12, 7 – 9 p.m. Sept. 25 – Oct. 1 The Magic Necklace and Other Stories – three Lasqueti Island women (collectively known as mary cracken cherry) – whimsical & colourful collection, exploring themes of magic, myth, and fairy tale. Opening Reception: Fri, Sept. 26, 7 p.m. Sat 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Sun noon – 4 p.m. Oct. 2 – 15 Metro-Morphosis – a large and varied group of Sooke artists working in 2D and 3D Oct. 16 – 22 Moon Child Ventures – Ann Creer Oct. 23 – 29 Tri-D – new sculptures and paintings by Christa Rossner, solo show. Opening Reception: Thu, Oct. 23, 7 – 9 p.m. Sat/Sun 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
University of Victoria Art Collections Maltwood Art Museum and Gallery University Centre B115 Hours: Mon – Fri, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Current exhibit: P/Op!: Parallel Visions in Pop and Op. Phone: 250.721.6562 or visit www.maltwood.uvic.ca Legacy Art Gallery and Café 630 Yates Street Hours: Wed – Sun, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free public lecture How to Unpack a Morrisseau with Gallery director Martin Segger and stage designer Mary Kerr discuss major themes in Morrisseau’s work. Fri and Sat, Sept. 12 &13 at noon From July 9 – Nov. 30, 2009, see paintings created or influenced by internationally renowned Anishnaabe artist Norval Morrisseau. Sponsors Westerkirk Inc and the NAC. Phone: 250.721.6313 or visit www.legacygallery.ca McPherson Library Gallery Focuses on local emerging artists and community arts groups. Phone: 250.721.6313 for hours
Victoria Arts Connection 2750 Quadra Street Open Mon – Thu, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fri, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sat, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Oct. 30 – Nov. 5 Painting Travels – artist Victor Lotto exhibits recent paintings from San Miguel de Allende, Yorkshire & Vancouver Island. Opening Reception: Thu, Oct. 30, 6 – 8 p.m. Sat 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nov. 6 – 12 A Hundred Thousand Threads – FibreAti.: Opening Reception: Fri, Nov. 7, 7 – 9 p.m. Sat/Sun 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nov. 13 – 19 Edges – MediaNet – experimental, multi-media exhibition Nov. 20 – Dec. 10 – Pre-publication launch of Pat Bovey’s book Visual Bridging: Pat Martin Bates and an exhibition of Pat Martin Bates’ paintings on paper. Opening Reception: Fri, Nov. 21 Dec. 11 – 19 ArtWorks, Christmas Show 08 – annual exhibition of Garth Homer Society artists. Opening Reception: Thu, Dec. 11, noon – 2 p.m. For listings, phone: 250.381.2787 or visit www.cacgv.ca
Sept. 1 – 27 Diane Smith, Victoria BC and Laurie Aron, NYC – collage art Oct. 4 – 24 Herman Surkis and guests, photography Nov. 1 – 29 Edges Film Festival Exhibition (downstairs) Pillars of the Community, AIDS Fundraiser(upstairs) Dec. 1 – Jan. 31 A Passport to the Arts Youth Exhibition Phone: 250.477.9089 or visit www.victoriaartsconnection.com
September Sunday
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• Old English Car Show p.6 • Snowbirds p.2 • Antimatter Festival p.3 • FS – Scavenger Hunt p.11 • Victoria Heritage Festival p.2 • Hatley Park Concert p.6
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• Victoria Heritage Festival p.2 • VS – Wagner Immolation Scene p.10
• Antimatter Festival p.3
• VS – Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 p.10 • Tongues of Fire’s Poetry in the Raw p.8
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Tuesday
• Dave Stewart p.7
• Munro’s literary events p.8 • Victoria Heritage Festival p.2
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• Antimatter Festival p.3
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• A Midsummer Night’s Dream p.8
Wednesday
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• The Black Crowes p.7
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• Opening of Lao Oi, Lao A p.15 • Victoria Heritage Festival p.2
• Antimatter Festival p.3
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Thursday
• Mexican Independence Day Celebration p.8 • Munro’s literary events p.8
• As the Leaves Fall p.14 • VS – L’amour! p.10 • The Impromaniacs p.8 • French movie p.11 • Victoria Heritage Festival p.2
• Antimatter Festival p.3 • RBCM DNA & You Café p.5 • A Midsummer Night’s Dream p.8
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• French movie p.11 • Salsa Palace p.8
• Monday Magazine Photo Competition Opening Reception p.16 • Lecture How to Unpack a Morrisseau p.16
• VS – L’amour! p.10 • Salsa Palace p.8 • Antimatter Festival p.3 • Kenji Fuse & Guests p.8 • Victoria Heritage Festival p.2
• Antimatter Festival p.3 • The Magic Necklace Opening Reception p.16 • A Midsummer Night’s Dream p.8
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Saturday • Sly & The Family Stone p.7
• Victoria Heritage Festival p.2 • Lecture How to Unpack a Morrisseau p.16
• Antimatter Festival p.3 • EMSI – French Baroque p.10 • VS – L’amour! p.10 • Sagacity’s Back to School Bash p.8 • Victoria Heritage Festival p.2 • Fort Rodd Hill Lantern Tour p.6 • Sharon & Bram p.8 • Antimatter Festival p.3 • A Midsummer Night’s Dream p.8 • RBCM Storytelling p.5
Ongoing • Art Gallery of Greater Victoria – Lot in Life – Sept. 12 – Jan. 4, Chinese Folk Art: The Small Skills of Carving Insects – Sept. 12 – Nov. 23, Rice is Life – Sept. 19 – Nov. 23, Don Jean-Louis: Silver Works – Sept. 19 – Jan. 4, Yoko Takashima: Blend – Sept. 26 – Jan. 11, Jackson 2bears – Sept. 26 – Nov. 16 p.15 • Community Arts Gallery of Greater Victoria p.16 • Gallery at the Mac – Preview for the James Bay Art Walk – Sept 8. – Oct. 28 p.7 • Gallery of Artisans p.15 Calendar listings subject to change
• Ghostly Walks – Sept. 1 – 30. Tours every night p.5 • Open Space p.15 • RBCM, Free Spirit: Stories of You, Me & BC, to Jan. 11, 2009 p.5 • Secrets of the City – Self-Guided Heritage Walks p.4 • University of Victoria Art Collections p.16 • Victoria Arts Connection – Sept. 1 – 27 Diane Smith, Victoria BC and Laurie Aron, NYC – collage art p.16
Image courtesy of Hatley Park
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Sunday
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• VS – Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No. 2 p.10
• Legoland p.8
• St. Ann’s Voices from the Past p.6 • The Picture of Dorian Gray p.14 • Gerry Dee p.7
• The Alexander Brothers p.7 • St. Ann’s Voices from the Past p.6 • VS – Schubert Symphony No. 3 p.10 • The Picture of Dorian Gray p.14 • Kids Halloween Party p.11
Monday
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• Legoland p.8
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• The Picture of Dorian Gray p.14
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• The Picture of Dorian Gray p.14
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• A Midsummer Night’s Dream p.8
• Legoland p.8
Wednesday
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• PO – Thaïs p.9 • The Picture of Dorian Gray p.14
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• The Picture of Dorian Gray p.14
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• Lines Ballet p.7 • My Three Sisters p.10 • A Midsummer Night’s Dream p.8
• Open Cinema Screenings p.8 • Monro’s literary events p.8 • A Midsummer Night’s Dream p.8
• Land Marks Art As Ecology – Lecture p.14 • The Picture of Dorian Gray p.14
• Arrogant Worms p.8 • The Picture of Dorian Gray p.14
• Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Lot in Life – Sept. 12 – Jan. 4, Chinese Folk Art: The Small Skills of Carving Insects – Sept. 12 – Nov. 23, Rice is Life – Sept. 19 – Nov. 23, Don Jean-Louis: Silver Works – Sept. 19 – Jan. 4, Yoko Takashima: Blend – Sept. 26 – Jan. 11, Jackson 2bears – Sept. 26 – Nov. 16 p.15 • Atomic Vaudeville – October p.8 • Community Arts Gallery of Greater Victoria p.16 • Gallery at the Mac – Preview for the James Bay Art Walk until Oct. 28 – Federation of Canadian Artists – Oct. 28 through Dec. 8 p.7 Calendar listings subject to change
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• Legoland p.8
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Thursday • Lines Ballet p.7 • My Three Sisters p.10 • Improv Festival p.14 • A Midsummer Night’s Dream p.8
• Dr. Helen Caldicot p.9 • Legoland p.8 • Monro’s literary events p.8 • A Midsummer Night’s Dream p.8
• Bad Math p.14 • Legoland p.8 • The Picture of Dorian Gray p.14 • PO – Thaïs by Massenet p.9 • French movie p.11
• Atomic Vaudeville p.8 • Tri-D Opening Reception p.16 • The Picture of Dorian Gray p.14 • PO – Thaïs by Massenet p.9 • RBCM Multiculturalism Café p.5 • Atomic Vaudeville p.8 • Painting Travels – Opening Reception p.16 • The Picture of Dorian Gray p.14
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Friday • Improv Festival p.14 • My Three Sisters p.10 • The Tennessee Three p.7 • Salsa Palace p.8 • A Midsummer Night’s Dream p.8 • French movie p.11 • Legoland p.8 • A Midsummer Night’s Dream p.8
• Legoland p.8 • VS – New Music for a New World p.10 • Salsa Palace p.8 • The Picture of Dorian Gray p.14 • Lao Oi, Lao A – Opening p.15 • Atomic Vaudeville p.8 • Clean Comedy Fest p.8 • The Picture of Dorian Gray p.14
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Saturday • My Three Sisters p.10 • Improv Festival p.14 • A Midsummer Night’s Dream p.8
• Kris Kristofferson p.7 • Legoland p.8 • PCLO – O Danny Boy p.13 • A Midsummer Night’s Dream p.8
• Legoland p.8 • A Taste of Spain p.11 • St. Ann’s Voices from the Past p.6 • The Picture of Dorian Gray p.14 • PO – Thaïs by Massenet p.9 • Atomic Vaudeville p.8 • St. Ann’s Voices from the Past p.6 • The Picture of Dorian Gray p.14 • PO – Thaïs p.9 • RBCM Folk Dancing, Norway, Philippines and Ireland p.5 • Hatley Park Dinner Theatre p.6
• The Picture of Dorian Gray p.14 • Firebird & Other Works p.13
• Gallery of Artisans p.15 • Ghostly Walks – Oct. 1 – 31. Tours every night p.5 • Open Space p.15 • RBCM, Free Spirit: Stories of You, Me & BC, to Jan. 11, 2009 p.5 • Signs of Lekwungen Interpretive Walk p.4 • St. Ann’s – Celebrate Women’s History Month p.6 • University of Victoria Art Collections p.16 • Victoria Arts Connection – Oct. 4 – 24 Herman Surkis and guests, photography p.16 Images courtesy of Intrepid Theatre and Giggling Iguana
November Sunday
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• Firebird & Other Works p.13 • VS – Mozart Clarinet Concerto p.10 • Sooke Philharmonic p.8 • Connie Kaldor p.8
• VS – Concert for Kids p.10 • Dark of the Moon p.8 • GVYO – BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 8 p.13 • RBCM Remembrance Day Events p.5 • Dark of the Moon p.8 • edges Media Arts Festival p.3
• FS – Daniel Lavoie p.8 • VS – Haydn Symphony No. 76 p.10 • Guys & Dolls p.9
Monday
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• The Moscow Ballet p.7 • VS – Mozart Clarinet Concerto p.10
• Dark of the Moon p.8 • RBCM Remembrance Day Events p.5
• Dark of the Moon p.8 • VS – Franck Symphonic Variations p.10 • edges Media Arts Festival p.3 • Guys & Dolls p.9
Tuesday
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• The Moscow Ballet p.7
• Dark of the Moon p.8 • VS – Songs of Remembrance p.10 • RBCM Remembrance Day Events p.5
• Dark of the Moon p.8 • edges Media Arts Festival p.3 • A Party To Murder p.8 • Guys & Dolls p.9 • A Party To Murder p.8
Wednesday
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Remembrance Day Events p.5
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• Dark of the Moon p.8
• Dark of the Moon p.8 • Open Cinema Screenings p.8 • edges Media Arts Festival p.3 • A Party To Murder p.8 • Atomique – Martha Wainwright p.8 • Guys & Dolls p.9 • A Party To Murder p.8
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• Dark of the Moon p.8 • VS – Viva el Flamenco! p.10 • RBCM Remembrance Day Events p.5
• Dark of the Moon p.8 • edges Media Arts Festival p.3 • A Party To Murder p.8
• Cover Band p.14 • Dark of the Moon p.8 • French movie p.11 • Impromaniacs p.14 • A Party To Murder p.8 • Guys & Dolls p.9 • RBCM Identity Café p.5 • A Party To Murder p.8
Friday
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• Dark of the Moon p.8 • French movie p.11 • Salsa Palace p.8 • VS – Viva el Flamenco! p.10 • FibreAti Opening p.16 • RBCM Remembrance Day Events p.5 • Dark of the Moon p.8 • edges Media Arts Festival p.3 • A Party To Murder p.8 • Skid Opening p.15
• Barra Macneils Xmas Concert p.8 • Guys & Dolls p.9 • Salsa Palace p.8 • Pat Martin Bates Opening p.16 • A Party To Murder p.8 • Dark of the Moon p.8 • Beatles Tribute p.7 • Guys & Dolls p.9 • The Nutcracker p.7 • EMSI – Tafelmusik p.10 • French Book & Gift Fair p.11 • RBCM Polar Perspectives p.5 • A Party To Murder p.8
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• Dark of the Moon p.8 • VS – Viva el Flamenco! p.10 • RBCM Remembrance Day Events p.5
• The Civic Orchestra of Victoria p.8 • Dark of the Moon p.8 • edges Media Arts Festival p.3 • FS – Fall Fair p.11 • G&SS – The Rivals p.9 • A Party To Murder p.8
• Anchors Aweigh p.11 • Guys & Dolls p.9 • G&SS – The Rivals p.9 • RBCM International Drums p.5 • A Party To Murder p.8 • Dark of the Moon p.8 • FS – Storytelling for kids p.11 • Guys & Dolls p.9 • The Nutcracker p.7 • G & SS – The Rivals p.9 • A Party To Murder p.8 • French Book & Gift Fair p.11
• Guys & Dolls p.9 • Nutcracker p.7 • Tidings of Comfort & Joy p.5
Ongoing • Art Gallery of Greater Victoria – Lot in Life – Sept. 12 – Jan. 4, Chinese Folk Art: The Small Skills of Carving Insects – Sept. 12 – Nov. 23, Rice is Life – Sept. 19 – Nov. 23, Don Jean-Louis: Silver Works – Sept. 19 – Jan. 4, Yoko Takashima: Blend – Sept. 26 – Jan. 11, Jackson 2bears – Sept. 26 – Nov. 16, Nicholas and Sheila Pye – Nov. 28 – Jan. 18 p.15 • Community Arts Gallery of Greater Victoria p.16 • Gallery at the Mac – Victoria Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists – until Dec. 8 p.7 • Gallery of Artisans p.15 Calendar listings subject to change
• Ghostly Walks – Nov. 1 –30. Saturdays only p.5 • Maritime Museum – The Vikings are Coming p.5 • Open Space p.15 • RBCM, Free Spirit: Stories of You, Me & BC, to Jan. 11, 2009 p.5 • Rebel Rebel’s Noel Charity Bazaar – last week in November p.8 • Signs of Lekwungen Interpretive Walk p.4 • University of Victoria Art Collections p.16 • Victoria Arts Connection – Nov. 1 – 29 – Edges Film Festival Exhibition (downstairs) Pillars of the Community, AIDS Fundraiser (upstairs) p.16 Image courtesy of City of Gardens Chorus
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• VS – Nielsen Symphony No. 4 p.10 • Silverwing p.14 • RBCM CarolAlong Event p.5 • Tidings of Comfort & Joy p.5 • VS – Fantasia on Christmas Themes p.10 • Tidings of Comfort & Joy p.5 • Silverwing p.14
• VS – Handel’s Messiah p.10 • Tidings of Comfort & Joy p.5 • Christmas at Craigdarroch p.6
• Atomic Vaudeville p.8 • Ballet Victoria – Cinderella p.13 • Christmas at Craigdarroch p.6
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• VS – Nielsen Symphony No. 4 p.10
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• Christmas at Craigdarroch p.6
• Ballet Victoria – Cinderella p.13 • Christmas at Craigdarroch p.6
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• Ballet Victoria – Cinderella p.13 • Christmas at Craigdarroch p.6
• Silverwing p.14
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• Christmas at Craigdarroch p.6
• Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Lot in Life – Sept. 12 – Jan. 4, Chinese Folk Art: The Small Skills of Carving Insects – Sept. 12 – Nov. 23, Rice is Life – Sept. 19 – Nov. 23, Don Jean-Louis: Silver Works – Sept. 19 – Jan. 4, Yoko Takashima: Blend – Sept. 26 – Jan. 11, Jackson 2bears – Sept. 26 – Nov. 16, Nicholas and Sheila Pye – Nov. 28 – Jan. 18 p.15 • Atomic Vaudeville – October & December p.8 • Christmas at Craigdarroch – Dec. 20 to Jan. 4 p.6 • Christmas at The Butchart Gardens – Dec. 1 to Jan. 6 p.3 • Community Arts Gallery of Greater Victoria p.16
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• VCMO – Opera Idol p.8
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• French movie p.11
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• VS – Fantasia on Christmas Themes p.10 • Silverwing p.14 • Winter Harp p.8
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• VS – Fantasia on Christmas Themes p.10 • Silverwing p.14
• Daniel Lapp p.13 • VS – Christmas with Holly Cole p.10 • Christmas at Craigdarroch p.6
• RBCM From the World to BC p.5 • Ballet Victoria – Cinderella p.13 • Atomic Vaudeville p.8 • Christmas at Craigdarroch p.6
• G allery at the Mac – Victoria Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists – until Dec. 8 p.7 • Gallery of Artisans p.15 • Ghostly Walks – Tours every Sat & Dec. 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31 p.5 • Old Fashioned Christmas at Helmcken House – Dec. 20 – Jan. 4 p.5 • Open Space p.15 • Royal BC Museum, Free Spirit: Stories of You, Me & BC, to Jan. 11, 2009 p.5 • Signs of Lekwungen Interpretive Walk p.4 • University of Victoria Art Collections p.16 • Victoria Arts Connection – Dec. 1 – Jan. 31 A Passport to the Arts Youth Exhibition p.16 Images courtesy of Butchart Gardens and DVBA and GoA Gallery
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A Alix Goolden Performance Hall B Art Gallery of Greater Victoria C Bastion Square D Beacon Hill Park E Belfry Theatre F Cameron Bandshell G Centennial Square H Chinatown I City Hall J Community Arts Council Gallery K Craigdarroch Castle L Deluge Contemporary Art M Emily Carr House N Gallery of Artisans O Government House P Hatley Park Q Helmcken House R Inner Harbour/Lower Causeway S Kaleidoscope Theatre T Langham Court Theatre U Legacy Gallery V Legislative Buildings W Maritime Museum of BC X Market Square Y McPherson Playhouse Z Metro Theatre A1 Open Space B1 Royal BC Museum C1 Royal Theatre D1 St. Ann’s Academy E1 Ship Point F1 Songhees Point G1 University of Victoria H1 Victoria Arts Connection I1 Victoria Conference Centre A Victoria Conservatory of Music K1 Victoria Events Centre L1 Visitor Info Centre
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