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SIMON SAYS Happy New Year Nanaimo!

This year marks 8 years of What’s On Digest in Nanaimo. What’s On Digest is the little magazine that could…I think I can, I think I can. What makes What’s On Digest a success is its focus on local people, events, businesses and life in Nanaimo. This Harbour city, this eclectic group of the old, the new, the young and the seasoned is the place we locals call home and visitors look upon with envy.

Nanaimo has grown and changed over the years. Our city has roots in resource-based economies, and this continues to be a prominent economic driver in the region. We have a thriving arts and culture scene, exciting night life (the Nanaimo Bar is the sweetest bar in town), and a robust community of local entrepreneurs fulfilling a variety of needs. The various theatre productions here in Nanaimo bring local, Canadian, and international talent for all to enjoy. Recently the economic impact of Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island University was revealed to be in the neighbourhood of $406 million, generating over $38 million in tax revenues.

Nanaimo is becoming a university town full of youth, energy and hope for the future.

In addition to the economic impact, VIU brings students from all over the world to our city. Some of these students stay while others move on to brighter lights and bigger cities.

Regardless of where the VIU alumni end up it is certain they enjoy and appreciate all that Nanaimo has to offer while they are part of this community. From world class restaurants to exciting outdoor adventures, this is a place with extraordinary vistas and fresh clean air. With just over an hour to drive to Victoria, or only 18 minutes by Helijet to Vancouver, Nanaimo is very well- positioned geographically if you crave the amenities of either of those equally beautiful, exciting cities. From the majestic peaks of the coastal range to the quiet beauty of the Gulf islands: Nanaimo is truly a wonderful part of the world from any perspective.

Truly the success of any entrepreneur, any event, any local business and indeed any community is you. The members of a community are what make any place great. Be proud of where you live. Be kind to people you meet on the street or while out shopping locally. Slow down on the roads and always look both ways before crossing the street. The success of Nanaimo is all of ours to enjoy now and for future generations.

I have so much hope for the future and am excited to jump into 2020 with both feet and with a smile on my face. © Rideout Communications 2020

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JANUARY 2020

Happy New Year: It’s a new year, anything is possible! Set a new goal, join a new group, make a new friend, eat less chocolate, eat more chocolate 12:00am Vancouver Island

JAN 02 Nanaimo Buccaneers V Comox Valley Glacier Kings Nanaimo ICE Centre 7:15PM FMI Buccaneers@ shaw.ca

Crazy Chemistry: Experiment with mixtures, solutions, bubbly fizzy reactions, and create your own density tower.

09:00am at NS3’s Science Studio, 4355 Jingle Pot Road, room 101.

1-778-268-2289 Stone Witness at Nanaimo Art Gallery. Runs TuesSat through January 19th. In rocky mounds, boulders, and cliffs, when shadows

fall, where lichen grows, where cracks appear, we see faces. However grotesque, we see ourselves.

This desire to be reflected in the stony landscape also has scientific grounding, as we are made of minerals. 150 Commercial St. FMI 250-754-1750 Canucks vs Chicago Blackh aw k s: Pu ck drops at 7:00pm.

Playing at Rogers Arena. 07:00pm at Vancouver Island.

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JAN 03 Nanaimo Clippers V Cowichan Valley Frank Crane Arena 7:00PM TIX / FMI 250-722-5477 Tech-topia: Come learn about technology and how it affects our lives!

We will be exploring basic coding using Scratch, and LEGO creations.

09:00am at NS3’s Science Studio, 4355 Jingle Pot Road, room 101.

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JAN 04 Christmas Tree Chipping: Funds

INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT Fri Jan 24th, 2020 @ 7:30 pm

A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation Pre-Show Chat: 6:45 in Harmac Room

This year’s special 20th Anniversary tour promises its most eclectic line-up yet as guest host Mike Dawes and his incredible twohand contemporary style is joined

by German Lopez and his sweet, high-pitched timple from the Canary Islands, electrifying jazz virtuoso Olli Soikkeli from Finland and Hawaiian Slack Key master Jim Kimo West.

raised will be used in support of Volunteer Nanaimo’s many ser vices and programs.

10:00am at Real Canadian Su perstore, Metral Nanaimo, 6435 Metral Drive. (250) 390-5718 Canucks vs New York Rangers: Puck drop 7:00pm. Playing at Rogers Arena.

07:00pm at Vancouver Island

An annual favourite, International Guitar Night’s founder Brian Gore invites a new cast of guitar luminaries from around the world for special concert tours of North America highlighting the diversity of the acoustic guitar. Each concert features a dynamic quartet of diverse worldliness and talents, and together they play upon the Port Theatre’s natural acoustics as they fuse their distinct yet symbiotic musical styles.

“A captivating showcase of the guitar and all its musical possibilities”

Adults $40 | Members $35 Spotlight packages available

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JAN 05 Christmas Tree Chipping: Funds raised will be used in support of Volunteer Nanaimo’s many ser vices and programs.

10:00am at Real Canadian Su perstore, Metral Nanaimo, 6435 Metral Drive. (250) 390-5718

JAN 06 School is Back in Session: The holidays are over, time to get back to

learning. 12:00am Vancouver Island

JAN 07 Nanaimo Buccaneers V Campbell River Storm N anaim o I CE Centre 7:15PM FMI Buccaneers@ shaw.ca Canucks vs Tampa Bay Lightning: Puck drops 4:00pm. Playing at Amalie Arena.

04:00pm at Vancouver Island.

Masters Of Hope: Mental Health

and Addictions 06:00pm at Regional Libraries in your Community

JAN 08 Zumba Dance Fitness Class: Let’s dance together! Please bring your shoes and some drink and wear stretchy clothes. 12:30pm at Luxe Studio’s, Unit #4 – 2330 McCullough Road.

JAN 09 Nanaimo Buccaneers V Saanich

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Braves Nanaimo ICE Centre 7:15PM FMI Buccaneers@ shaw.ca Canucks vs Florida Panthers: Puck drop at 4:00pm.

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JAN 11 Stone Witness at Nanaimo Art Gallery. Runs

Tues-Sat through January 19th. In rocky mounds, boulders, and cliffs, when shadows fall, where lichen grows, where cracks appear, we see faces. However grotesque, we see ourselves. This desire to be reflected in the stony landscape also has scientific grounding, as we are made

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series of staged readings of new Canadian plays by local and regional playwrights directed by Nicolle Nattrass. 7:30PM Port Theatre (by donation) 250754-8550 • INK REFILLS • LASER TONERS • ENGRAVING

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of minerals. 150 Commercial St. FMI 250-754-1750 Canucks vs Buffalo Sabres: Puck drops at 10:00am.

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JAN 12 Nanaimo Clippers V Wenatchee

Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets: Puck drops at 5:00pm.

Playing at the MTS Center. 05:00pm at Vancouver Island

Frank Crane Arena David Francey in 2:00PM TIX / FMI concert: 3x Juno award-winning 250-722-5477 singer/songwritCanucks vs Min- er David Francey nesota Wild: plays a rare Puck drops at Nanaimo con1:00pm. Playing at cert. 7:30pm at Xcel Energy Cen- St. Andrews Unitter. 01:00pm at ed Church, 311 Vancouver Island Fitzwilliam Street.

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“Try – it” Nights: Mark your calendars. Most teens, k ids, seniors, adults, and singles wish they had joined last year!

Incredible toe-tappin’ music. 05:15pm at St, Michael’s Ukrainian Parish Hall, 4017 Victoria Avenue.

Masters Of Hope: Mental Health and Addictions 6:00pm at Regional Libraries in your Community Nanaimo Newcomers’ Club for Women: If interested, check Nanaimo Newcomers at one of our general meetings the 2nd Tuesday of e a c h m o nt h , September to June. 06:45pm

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JAN 15 Snowed in Comedy Tour The Snowed In Comedy Tour has turned in to a Canadian success story, celebrating its twelfth year.

8:00PM Port Theatre TIX FMI 250754-8550 Zumba Dance Fitness Class: Let’s dance together! Please bring your shoes and some drink and wear stretchy

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FREE Intro Ukrainian Folk Dance for nonUkrainian Teens: Teens - Teens - Teens Free Beginner Intro Ukrainian Folk Dance for non-Ukrainians Two FREE “Tryit ” Nights in Nanaimo 05:30pm at St, Michael’s Ukrainian Parish Hall, 4017 Victoria Avenue.

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Canucks vs Arizona Coyotes: Puck drops at 7:00pm. Playing at Rogers Arena.

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JAN 17 The Home Renovation & Décor Show comes to Nanaimo this January! Visit the show to see all the newest products and services for your home, and find the best solutions for your needs, all in one great location, over three BIG days There are fantastic prizes to be won, as well as in-booth demonstrations all day.

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Admission is FREE all weekend, plus a chance to WIN dinner out at Longwood Brew Pub! 1:00pm to 6:00pm Friday Beban Park Auditorium 2300 Bowen Rd Nanaimo

JAN 18 VI Symphony Waltz & Polka By popular demand, we present a classic evening of waltzes, polkas, and Viennese bonbons, for an elegant and entertaining soirée!

We launch the New Year in lighthearted fashion, with song and dance. Uncork the champagne, Prosit Neujahr!

7:30PM Port Theatre TIX / FMI 250754-8550 The Home Renovation & Décor Show comes to Nanaimo this January! There are fantastic prizes to be won, as well as in-booth demonstrations all day.

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of them we have in store are, Peter Pan, Cinderella, Lion King, Jungle Book etc. If you saw any of these movies when you were little or your children have seen them, the vibrant colors and original pictures are wonderful!

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he Port Theatre is proud to present Unikkaaqtuat (Our Le The Port Theatre is proud to present Unikkaaqtuat (Our cclaimed Spotlight Series!

Legends) to Nanaimo as part of our nationally-acclaimed Spotlight Series!

Mixing circus arts, music, the culture into an intense Unikkaaqtuat isInuit a multidisciplinary production led by Mixing circus arts, music, theatre, shadow puppetry and Inuit culture into an intense 90-minute experience!

Artcirq, Les 7 doigts de la main and Taqqut Productions.

Inspired by Inuit founding myths, this unprecedented creation will celebrate Inuit is culture, its traditions and vision for the future,led through a hybrid, , nikkaaqtuat a multidisciplinary production

by Artcirq collaborative and mutually respectful creative process. In an atmosphere spired byshaped Inuitbyfounding myths, this ofunprecedented creation video projections and a world shadows, actors, live musicians acrobats will transport the audience to an ancient world when life had not e future, and through a hybrid, collaborative and mutually respec known death, days had not seen light, and where Inuit had not met white deo projections and a world of shadows, actors, live musicia people. Until‌

ncient world whenislife had nottheknown days had not Unikkaaqtuat set to highlight talents ofdeath, Inuit artists at a national and se international scale, and foster a unique environment for cross-cultural ntil‌

collaboration to flourish within and beyond the project. The show is designed to travel the world on main stages, as well as on a smaller scale to reach northern communities.

Shaped by cast of 11 circus nikkaaqtuat is set to highlight thea culturally talentsdiversified of Inuit artists at a n artists, musicians, and similarly distinct designers and technicians, the show nvironment forcircus cross-cultural collaboration to flourish within a blends arts, music, theatre and video in a groundbreaking 90-minute performance. avel the world on main stages, as well as on a smaller scale

The video content will artists, be created

by Inuit illustrator ulturally diversified castofofUnikkaaqtuat 11 circus musicians, and s Germaine Arnaktauyok and directed by Neil Christopher. Their vast repertoire ends circus arts, music, and in a the groundbreak and knowledge of work theatre centering on Inuit video myths guides core of this project in harmony and respect of Inuit oral traditions.

The 7 Fingers (Les 7 doigts de la main) is a collective that is at once unified

he video and content of Unikkaaqtuat willcame betogether created

by Inuit multi-faceted.

In 2002, 7 circus artists and became The 7illus hristopher. Their vast repertoire and knowledge of work cen armony and respect of Inuit oral traditions.

7 Fingers (Les 7 doigts de la main) is a collective that i tists came together and became The 7 Fingers. Over the co mbassadors of diversity, the artists have consistently spread ories. Fascinated by the human condition, the 7 Fingers cre me. Their works reach audiences across nations, with over 8

rq is an Inuit circus performance collective based in Igloo tists from Montreal and local Inuit youth, its mandate has so tistic practices by creating meaningful and original work thro

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to Nanaimo as part of our nationally-

Fingers. Over the course of 15 years, the collective has grown. Ambassadors of diversity, the artists have consistently spread their horizons, mixing genres to better tell their stories. Fascinated by the human condition, the 7 Fingers create performances that speak about our world and our time. Their works reach audiences across nations, with over 800 shows a year.

eatre, shadow puppetry and Artcirq is an Inuit experience! circus performance collective based in Igloolik, Nunavut, e 90-minute

Canada. Co-founded in 1998 by circus artists from Montreal and local Inuit youth, its mandate has sought to bridge traditional Inuit culture to modern and original work through the Les 7artistic doigts de lapractices mainarts. by creating meaningful and Taqqut Productions performing

. n will celebrate Inuit its(51%) traditions and company vision for Taqqut Productions is anculture, Inuit-owned film production located in Iqaluit, process.

Nunavut. Taqqut committed to bringing the stories of the ctful creative Inisan atmosphere shaped by North to the world, and aims to establish itself as an innovative leader of youth ansandand acrobats willthrough transport the audience toand an2D children’s programming live action, puppet, stop motion animation creations. een light, and where Inuit had not met white people.

To see a sneak peek, check out this video… vimeo.com/porttheatre Monday, January 20, 2020 – 7:30pm Pre-show event at 6:30pm in the lobby

national and international scale, and foster a unique The Port Theatre, Nanaimo, BC and beyond the project. The show is designed to Buy Online: porttheatre.com/spotlight e toTicket reach northern communities. Shaped by a Centre: 250-754-8550 similarly distinct designers and technicians, the show Adults $53 | Port Theatre Members $48 kingThe90-minute performance.

Port Theatre would like to acknowledge The Department of Canadian Heritage, The BC Touring Council, The BC Arts Council, The Province of British Columbia and The City of Nanaimo. The Port Theatre would also like to recognize our community partner The Storytellers of Canada/Conteurs du Canada.

strator Germaine Arnaktauyok and directed by Neil ntering on Inuit myths guides the core of this project in

is at once unified and multi-faceted. In 2002, 7 circus ourse of 15 years, the collective has grown. d their horizons, mixing genres to better tell their eate performances that speak about our world and our 800 shows a year.

olik, Nunavut, Canada. Co-founded in 1998 by circus ought to bridge traditional Inuit culture to modern ough the performing arts.

RIDE, WALK, WHEEL OR JOG THE PARKWAY TRAIL The Parkway trail is paved and runs along the Parkway highway.

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in 2 Hours ›› CATEGORY In these colder winter months, be sure to bundle up when heading out on local jogging or cycling trails.

Walk or jog the just over 6 kilometers around Westwood lake!

381 Westwood Road Nanaimo.

This trail is partially wheelchair accessible. Without any question Westwood trail is one of Nanaimo’s most popular.

Symphony: Back by popular demand! An evening of dance and symphony to celebrate the new year! 07:30pm at The Port Theatre,

125 Front Street.

(250) 754-8550

JAN 19 The Home Renovation & Décor Show comes to Nanaimo this

What’s On Trivia

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2. Which country gave the Statue of Liberty to the USA? 3. Prime Minister on 50 dollar bill?

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This 18 hole course is not only a ton of fun but it’s great exercise too! There is also a club if you want to get a bit more serious.

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especially around the Doumont area.

There is a club that is also involved in building and maintaining the local trails. For more info look up the Nanaimo mountain bike club.

ICE SKATING AT THE NIC The Nanaimo Ice Center is located at 750 3rd Street. Call for schedule 250-756-5200 TALK A STROLL ALONG THE HARBOURFRONT WALKWAY Walk from Port Place Mall all the way to Maffeo Sutton Park.

Shop and the many shops along the way and stop for a coffee or a bit to eat at one of the many eateries.

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Skatepark behind Pet Smart on Dover.

BMX TRACK The BMX community in Nanaimo is legendary and the track is world class and not for the timid GOLFING Nanaimo has many golf courses including Cottonwood, Nanaimo Golf Club, and Winchelsea View as well as some pitch and putt at Beban and Eaglequest. If there’s no snow on the ground there’s a good chance they’re open!

HIKE MT BENSON OR MT ARROWSMITH

Skaters get your thrills downtown at the skate bowl on Comox & Wall St or in the North end at Pioneer

Both mountains represent serious hikes at the best of times. You should be experienced and be part of a group.

Always be prepared when heading into the back-country.

January! There are fantastic prizes to be won, as well as in-booth demonstrations all day.

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4:00pm Sunday Beban Park Auditorium 2300 Bowen Rd Nanaimo

JAN 20 Harbour Cit y Newcomers

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OPEN YEAR ROUND 90 Front Street Nanaimo (Near Javawocky)

STONE WITNESS

Image: Liljana Mead Martin, The Bedrock Gardener, Gypsum, plaster, hydrostone, cement, black sand, red sand, juniper, reflective insulation, found plastics, dry pigment, 2019, Photo by Denis Ogrinc

Abbas Akhavan, Tanya Busse, Liljana Mead Martin

U N T I L J A N U A RY 1 9, 2 02 0 In rocky mounds, boulders, and cliffs, when shadows fall, where lichen grows, where cracks appear, we see faces. However grotesque, we see ourselves. This desire to be reflected in the stony landscape also has scientific grounding, as we are made of minerals.

But this empathy with the land has limits. What do shareholders and mine operators perceive as they level entire mountains? How are we reflected in tar sands operations that move more sediment in a year than all of the world's rivers combined? How do we understand the discrepancies between those who profit from extraction and those who feel the effects? Who is burdened with the role of witnessing and how much can they endure? We project our visages onto the land, but a Stone Witness sees it differently and can give testimony for millennia.

Through drawing, video, and sculpture, artworks by Abbas Akhavan, Tanya Busse, and Liljana Mead Martin consider human cultures of extraction in relation to geological time. Works in the exhibition include paintings made with organic light sensitive materials on paper made of stone, a video installation that conjures resistance to the resource extraction that fuels the military industrial complex, and sculptural works that trace connections between the body and the violence of the endless excavation and construction in the built environment.

This exhibition is set in a place with a very specific relationship to geology.

Nanaimo, BC is a former coal mining town on the territory of the Snuneymuxw people, marked by petroglyphs carved in stone that speak to origin stories and cultural rights to the land, and undercut by mine shafts extracted through one hundred years of subaltern labour. That Nanaimo rides the northern edge of the Cascadia subduction zone makes the site of this exhibition even more resonant.

Thinking across geological time, Stone Witness takes place in a year in which Nanaimo Art Gallery asks "what are generations?"

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THEATRE / ACTING Spotlight Academy

Jacqui Kaese - Tel 250.714.2555

spotlightacademy.com Acting | Film | Theatre | TV Classes for all ages – various locations.

Jacqui Kaese trained Cameron Bright known for many roles including the Twilight movies.

“Jacqui is an amazing teacher and mentor. She is one of the most caring, supportive and professional people you will ever meet.”

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The Port Theatre Nanaimo

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Nanaimo Theatre Group

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Theatre Program VIU 250-753-3245 www.viu.ca

SPRING BREAK 2020

Spring Film Camps For Creative Kids, Tweens & Teens!

Young film makers will get the opportunity to be guided by professional mentors Produced by Jacqui Kaese

Teen Full Throttle Film Camp March 23-27, 2020 | M-F 10-3 pm Cost $250 plus tax. (Ages 12-16 yrs) Kids & Tweens Acting 4 Film Camp March 16-20, 2020 M/T/W 10-1 pm T/F 10-3 pm Cost $225 plus tax. (Ages 8-11 yrs)

No experie necessance ry!

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Memoir Writing Course Ready to record the important events of your life, but not sure where to begin? This 6-week class will provide an inspiring and supportive environment to get you on your way. Engaging exercises and themes will help bring your memories vividly to life and onto the page.

Between sessions participants will write a two-page story to share in a small group the following week.

Wednesday afternoons, 1 – 3:30 pm, Jan 29 – March 4, 595 Townsite Rd. (In the Unitarian Hall) Registration is $160.00. Email racheldm@shaw.ca, phone 250 2450003, or register on-line at www. redbirdmemoirs.com/workshops.

Rachel Dunstan Muller is the author of four novels, a professional storyNo previous writing experience is teller, personal historian and certinecessary; just bring your favourite fied Guided Autobiography Instrucpen and a willingness to begin the tor. You can learn more at www. journey. redbirdmemoirs.com.

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VIDEO DVD, online, and blu-ray may vary.

JAN 7 Joker, The Lighthouse

JAN 10 1917, Like a Boss, My Spy, Underwater

JAN 14 Running with The Devil, The Turkey Bowl,

JAN 17 Bad Boys For Life, Dolittle JAN 24 Antlers, The Gentlemen, The Turning JAN 31 Gretel and Hansel, Rhythm Section

Gemini Man, The Peanut Butter Falcon JAN 21 I See You, Zombieland: Double Tap, The Addams Family, Countdown

*General release dates only. Please confirm dates & times with your local cinema

Monthly Meeting: 07:00pm at Oliver Woods Community Centre, 6000 Oliver Road.

Unikkaaqtuat: This unprece dented creation will celebrate Inuit culture, its traditions and vision for the future. 07:30pm at The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street.

(250) 754-8550

JAN 21 Intro Nanaimo Ukrainian Folk Dance for non-Ukrainians “Try – it” Nights: Mark your calendars.

Most teens, kids, seniors, adults, and singles wish they had joined last year!

Incredible toe-tappin’ music. 05:15pm at St, Michael’s Ukrainian Parish

Hall, 4017 Victoria Avenue.

Masters Of Hope: Mental Health and Addictions 06:00pm at Regional Libraries in your Community

JAN 22 Zumba Dance Fitness Class: Let’s dance together! Please bring your shoes and some drink and wear stretchy

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Pet Tips A New Year a new routine!

Many of us start to think about exercise this time of year. We resolve to get fit; we make non-specific goals and most of the time they fall apart.

through quickly. Get them out and going, they will eventually realize that they don’t have much of a choice.

We can keep track of weight loss goals and help with nutrition consultations to meet those goals. Mostly, we want you to join us. We are going to be walking our dogs, and we want you to come and with us. If you have any questions, if you want to start a weight loss program, or if you want to get help with nutrition, please don’t hesitate to call us.

This year, I have a suggestion. Look at your dog. He wants to go for a walk. Take him for a walk. Find someone, or a group of someone’s to hold you accountable for taking him for a walk. And then just put on your shoes and go. You will benefit, your dog will benefit.

Humans and their dogs share a very special bond.

Studies show that when we are together with our dogs, our anxiety decreases, our heart rates and rhythms start to match. The simple act of sitting together can make that happen.

Article by Dr. Julie Lamb Applecross Veterinary Hospital

When you are both out on a walk together the same thing happens, except you get the additional benefits that go with walking. Throw in watching your dog try and show you everything he smells and hears, and you both feel fantastic as those natural rhythms start to match.

And no, most dogs don’t notice when it’s raining…but they definitely pick up on our reluctance. Even those guys that are reluctant about being out in the rain will benefit from the walk. Get them a rain slick if they soak

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TEEN MONTHLY AUDITION CLINICS JANUARY 21 | FEBRUARY 18 | MARCH 31

TUESDAYS 4-5:30 PM | LOCATION: COTTONWOOD STUDIO COST: $130 (plus tax) for all 3 sessions OR $45 (plus tax) per session AGES 12 - 15 | INSTRUCTOR: JACQUI KAESE

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JANUARY 15 ongoing - JUNE 2020 WEDS 4:30 - 6:30 PM | LOCATION: LOIS LANE STUDIO COST: ONE FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS Registration by appointment

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classes with the making of a movie at the end of each term. Dec/April/June.

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COTTONWOOD STUDIO: 1975, Haslam Road, Nanaimo BC V9X 1T1 HUB CITY CINEMA SOCIETY: 15 Lois Lane, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B8

Lives changing through arts and culture Crimson Coast Dance’s Teen Program “Body Talk” Supported in Part by Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre, VIBE Dance Studio, TD Bank Group

Teen workshop: March 23 – 27, Vibe Studios

Performance: March 28, Malaspina Theatre, VIU

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Body Talk Program invites youth to create together - through rap, street dance and Indigenous cultural sharing - during a week-long spring break workshop that is followed by a performance.

Exciting artists, with expertise in youth motivation and serious creation and performance skillz, make space for the youth to create, perform and lead with their hearts and interests.

Sign up now: crimsoncoastdance.org or 250.716.3230

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clothes. 12:30pm at Luxe Studio’s, Unit #4 – 2330 McCullough Road.

Cougars Nanaimo ICE Centre 7:15PM FMI Buccaneers@ shaw.ca

FREE Intro Ukrainian Folk Dance for nonUkrainian Teens: Teens - Teens - Teens

JAN 24

Free Beginner Intro Ukrainian Folk Dance for non-Ukrainians Two FREE “Try-it�

Nights in Nanaimo 05:30pm at St, Michael’s Ukrainian Parish Hall, 4017 Victoria Avenue.

JAN 23 Nanaimo Buccaneers V Victoria

International Guitar Night An annual favourite, International Guitar Night’s founder Brian Gore invites a new cast of guitar luminaries from around the world for special concert tours of North America highlighting the diversity of the acoustic guitar.

Each concert features a dynamic quartet of diverse

Trivia Answers R2D2Ness or C-3PO 1.1.Loch The Bat 2. France Calypso King 3. McKenzie 54 4. Spoon Bugs Bunny 5. Rooks

worldliness and talents, and together they play upon the Port Theatre’s natural acoustics as they fuse their distinct yet symbiotic musical styles.

7:30PM Port Theatre TIX / FMI 250754-8550 Nanaimo Clippers V Langley Frank Crane Arena 7:00PM TIX / FMI 250-722-5477

JAN 25 Co a s t S a l i s h Weaving. Join Chepximiya Siyam Chief Janice George and Skwtsimeltxw Buddy Joseph in a full day Crafternoon session on Coast Salish Weaving at Nanaimo Museum 10AM to 4PM $150 per person.

Ticket price includes all materials, a light lunch, and admission to the museum. 14 participants maximum. Ages 14+ FMI 250-753-1821

JAN 27 Stone Witness at Nanaimo Art Gallery. Runs Tues-Sat through January 19th. In rocky mounds, boulders, and cliffs, when shadows fall, where lichen grows, where cracks appear, we see faces. However grotesque, we see ourselves. This desire to be reflected in the stony landscape also has scientific grounding, as we are made of minerals. 150 Commercial St. FMI 250-754-1750

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Canucks vs St. Louis Blues: Puck drops at 7:00pm.

Playing at Rogers Arena. 07:00pm at Vancouver Island.

JAN 28 Masters Of Hope: Mental Health and Addictions 06:00pm at Regional Libraries in your Community

JAN 29 Zumba Dance Fitness Class: Let’s dance together!

Please bring your shoes and some drink and wear stretchy clothes.

12:30pm at Luxe Studio’s, Unit #4 – 2330 McCullough Road.

6-Week Life Story Workshop: This workshop will change the way you view your life!

01:00pm at Unitarian Hall, Nanaimo, 595 Townsite Road.

2502450003 Nanaimo Clippers V West Kelowna Frank Crane Arena 7:00PM TIX / FMI

250-722-5477 Canucks vs San Jose Sharks: Puck drops at 7:30pm.

Playing at the SAP Center. 07:30pm at Vancouver Island.

JAN 30 All the Romance Tropes: A New Romance Book Club at the Library: Whether you’re a seasoned or new romance reader or a romance writer yourself, join us at All the Romance Tropes Book Club!

06:30pm at Vancouver Island Regional Library Nanaimo Harbourfront, 90 Commercial St. 250-7531154 Nanaimo Buccaneers V Westshore Wolves Nanaimo ICE Centre 7:15PM FMI Buccaneers@ shaw.ca

JAN 31 Nanaimo Clippers V Alberni Valley Frank Crane Arena 7:00PM TIX / FMI 250-722-5477

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The Joe Cocker Experience

This event came together after we heard Danny Bee (aka “Joe”) sing on stage one night a few years ago. His voice and mannerisms are so much like Joe Cocker’s, it made our heads spin.

At that point it was a matter of building the band around him.

After a serious vetting process – the result is an incredibly talented band – including 2 female singers; 2 keyboard players; 2 horn players; a percussionist; bass; drums; guitar; and of course, Dan our singer.

We have re-created the band Joe used on his last tour but more specifically, the band he used in Cologne, Germany on April 22, 2013.

The music is all Cocker and sung only like Joe could. Songs like “With A Little Help from My Friends”, “Leave Your Hat On”, The Letter” to name a few and including new songs off his latest album “Fire It Up” – which shares the name of his last tour.

With a sense of urgency to work out the small details, “The Joe Cocker Experience” is everything you would expect from a live performance from the great Joe Cocker.

As for our singer Dan, no matter where we play, after each of our performances, we get asked the same question, “where’d ya find this guy – he sounds just like Joe Cocker!!?

The result is an “all-star” band made up of these professional musicians: Danny Bee: lead vocals (31 years pro) Daryl Marklinger: lead guitar (21 years pro) Ron McKee: bass guitar (26 years pro) Kristi Kell: lead and backing vocals (25 years pro) Cindy Goebel: lead and backing vocals (25 years pro) Rick McDonough: piano/keyboards (40+ years pro) Earle Gibson: Hammond organ, keyboards, and trombone (39 years pro) Steve Jones: sax, percussion, acoustic guitar, and vocals (40+ years pro) Gerry Pool: drums (40+ years pro)

FEBRUARY 29, 2020 7:30PM at THE PORT THEATRE. For Tickets call 250-754-8550 thejoecockerexperience.ca

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