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NOVEMBER 2014 | ISSUE 3:3 www.whatsondigest.com
Nanaimo Seniors Village goes local with"Farm to Table for Healthy Aging" SEE PAGE 16 FOR DETAILS
Executive Chef Joe Bergstrom
Lest We Forget, Mozart & More Clippers Home Schedule Exclusive Mother Mother interview DETAILS & MORE INSIDE
Must See Event: Kris Kringle Craft Market at Beban Social Centre
Enter to Win Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular Tickets (4 Pack). Tickets to Port Theatre Spotlight Series. Dinner & Movie. Email: events@rideoutcommunications.com
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01 NOV SAT Winter Studio Tour Weekend: 10:00am, Central Island Artisans FMI 250-937-1702 Friends of the Library, Used Book Sale: 10:00am, downtown Nanaimo library, Friends of the Library, Harbourfront Branch Used Book Sale FMI 250-753-6154 Tidewater Festival for Independent Authors: 10:00am, Painted Turtle Guesthouse, FMI 604-522-6222 Paws and Tails: 2:00pm, Nanaimo Wellington Library, Paws and Tails: Come read a story to Dareby the reading therapy dog. Everyone welcome. First Saturday of every month. 2 - 3 pm. FMI 250.758.5544, C Canucks vs Oilers 7PM CBC Stand By Me: A Cappella Plus' fall Concert in a cabaret setting at the Nanaimo Golf Club ,7:30pm FMI 250.754.1094 Live Theatre: 8:00pm, Bailey Studio, 'The Foreigner' by Larry Shue is the captivating comedy FMI 250.758.7246 Chamber Music Festival: Harbour City Theatre FMI 250.754.8550 http://www.ncmusic.ca/ Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: Jeff Hanna, Jimmie Fadden, Bob Carpenter, and John McEuen, continue their non-stop touring in their 48th year together. FMI 250.754.8550
02 NOV SUN Central Island Artisans: 10:00am, Winter Studio Tour Weekend FMI 250-937-1702 centralislandartisans.com Tidewater Festival for Independent Authors: 10:00am, Painted Turtle Guesthouse, FMI 604-522-6222 Free Lions Skate: 12:00pm, Frank Crane Arena, Everyone welcome Includes admission, skate and helmet rentals FMI 250.756.5200 Chamber Music Festival: Harbour City Theatre FMI 250.754.8550 http://www.ncmusic.ca/ Live Blues/Jazz: “HIFI” outstanding venue for this incredible evening of music food and funI at Simon Holt FMI www.simonholt.ca C Canucks vs Predators 6:30PM SNP
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It’s Kris Kringle time again – IN NANAIMO! setting. There is an immediate impact on your senses when you first step into Kringland. You know it is Christmas, as Kringle is to Christmas as butter is to shortbread. It isn’t Christmas until it’s Kringle.
Kris Kringle Craft Market has grown as is expanding at Beban Park Social Centre in Nanaimo where there is “tons” of FREE parking. Located at 2300 Bowen Rd, we’re central to the Community and so simple to access by taking the Northfield exit from the Highway.
New this year is the Kris Kringle Kitchen, Sat & Sun ONLY !.
Kris Kringle is celebrating excellence in the Arts. We are having our Big Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 12 noon with a HUGE cake and balloons for the kids.
1. There will be more Kringling going on with the Kris and Karole Kringle Breakfasts. There will be just 2 seating’s each day from 9- 10 am & 10- 11 am. Enjoy a visit with Kris & Karole Kringle and their Family PLUS The Great A & W Root Bear.. Tickets are just $ 3 ea and will be available only at the Nanaimo A & W locations. Seating will be available for 400 only.
Each day of the Craft Fair Nov. 20, 21, 22, 23, the first 100 customers will receive a beautiful Keepsake Kris Kringle Shopping Bag. WestJet is again welcoming the Kringle Family to Nanaimo by helping us make this a VERY memorable Christmas event by Gifting 2 people a Flight anywhere that WestJet flies. So Kringland is not only a fun place to buy a Christmas gift for a close loved one, but also who knows... you could be the one taking an exciting fun Holiday with WestJet!
2. There will be a total of 12 educational food demos and decorations sponsored by local catering businesses, Sat 11- 6 pm & Sun 11 – 5 pm. Find out how to prepare different simple healthy dishes that can be tastefully displayed at your next Christmas or New Year’s party. Kringlize your guests this year in a Kringlious way!
Kris Kringle features more than 150 high quality BC artisans in the most beautifully decorated Christmas ADMISSION: For The First time: Advance Kris Kringle event tickets can be purchased at the Nanaimo A & W locations only.
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YOUR FITNESS NOW Simple ways to break bad habits We all have bad habits. These habits vary and may include: procrastination, biting our nails, or even snacking late at night. Let’s face it these habits are hard to break. Here are some ways that we can adjust our mindset to breaking free of the things we dislike.
1. What are the short-term rewards and the long-term consequences? Usually, we justify indulging in a habit we know is bad because we value the short-term rewards disproportionately over the long-term effects. This is because we can't see the long-term effects. The effects seem far off in the future, hard to judge, and sometimes uncertain. It's much easier to see and feel the perceived short-term “benefit.” 2. Let’s not try to conquer all the habits at once. Studies show that we have an 85% chance at successfully breaking 1 habit at a time. When trying to take on two habits we have less than 35% chance of being successful and less than 10% chance at being successful if we go for three habits. So the rule-of-thumb is to work on one habit and master that then move on to the next habit to break.
3. Lastly don’t let setbacks defeat you! Yes there will always be a bump in the road to success. When you find that a minor setback happens just brush it off and start again. Setbacks are inevitable so don’t think they won’t happen but don’t let them crush your spirit. Instead, look for solutions to prevent them from happening again. Really analyze why and how to prevent them or call us at Body Tempo for advice! Erin Crawford Certified Pre and postnatal Training Specialist Certified Personal trainer and Nutrition coach www.bodytempo.com | info@bodytempo.com 250.618.3443
L’AFN vous souhaite la bienvenue ! Welcome to L’AFN! • 5 à 7/Meet and Greets • Mini Franco-Fun • Rencontres des aîné(e)s/ Seniors’ Meetings • Camp d’été/ 13-15 Summer Camp fev. 20 15 Feb. 13 • Librairie et vidéos/ -15, 2 Beban 015 Library and DVDs Audit orium • Célébration de Noël/ Christmas Party • French language lessons
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Les préparations ont commencé ! Planning for Vancouver Island’s largest bilingual festival has begun!
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Your Voice for Change Vote YOACHIM on November 15th
Advance Voting - Wed, Nov 5th & 12th, 8am – 8pm at Bowen Auditorium, 500 Bowen Rd
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Your Computer Guy
Article by Steve Duckett
Computer Maintenance checklist for What’s On Readers At system setup 1. Install a surge suppressor/ power strip 2. Register your software 3. Schedule automated updates 4. Read the maintenance section of your manual 5. Set up your email to auto-archive older messages 6. Install antivirus 7. Install anti-advertising software 8. Put your software drivers on a USB stick
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Family Christmas * Roast Turkey Buffet * Christmas Crackers * Santa & his Goodie Bag
* Carol Singers * Dancers * Decorations & Dancing
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Performance Arts NANAIMO
THEATRE / ACTING
03 NOV MON
Jacqui Kaese - 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.” - Cameron Bright
DANCE
Crimson Coast Dance Society
150 Commercial St. 10b 250.716.3230
Hot Dance In Your Home Town Classes, performances, dance jams for all ages. Check it at: www.crimsoncoastdance.org
Intro to Latin Dance: www.nanaimolatindance.com its announcing its next course "Intro to Latin Dances" Salsa Merengue - Cha cha cha FMI 250.667.6049 Art Exhibition: ‘Black Diamond Dust’ is a multi-site art exhibition through sculpture, video, historical artifacts both Nanaimo Art Gallery locations Sept 19- Dec 15. FMI www.nanaimoartgallery.com
04 NOV TUES The Queens goes Country: 2 Country bands and a Country DJ. the night starts out the first week with line dancing from 7-7:30 with DJ Country Mouse Come dressed up country and enjoy a fun early night on a Tuesday night C Canucks vs Avalanche 6:00PM SNP More events Online! www.whatsondigest.com
TRIVIA
Spotlight Academy
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Triskadeccaphobia is the fear of what?
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Which country had the Dauphin as a ruler?
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What animal would you find in a form?
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Who did Michael Cain play in the Ipcress File?
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What type of acid is used in car batteries?
Feature Exhibit
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RING OF FIRE Canadians in the Pacific in WW2 SEPT 12 NOV 15
Action /Stunt Reel Workshop
with Peter H Kent
Nov 29/30th Action packed stunt weekend
A travelling exhibition from: Call to book your spot! 250-714-2555 www.spotlightacademy.com
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05 NOV WED Tiny Tots Playgroup: 10:00am, Country Club Centre Free weekly drop-in for little ones & their caregivers. Crafts, stories, songs and more.FMI 250 758-1102 Ext 202 Babytime: 11:15am, Nanaimo Wellington Library, Join us for music, rhymes, bounces, stories, and more. For babies ages 0-18 months. Every Wednesday in November 11:15 - 11:45 am. FMI.250.758.5544, , http://www.virl.bc.ca, jcarter@virl.bc.ca, 250-758-5544
06 NOV THURS C Canucks vs Sharks 7:30PM SN360 Buccaneers vs Peninsula 7:15PM Nanaimo Ice Center FMI buccaneers@shaw.ca Live Music at the Queens: Dustin Bentall, Leeroy Stagger & Ridley Bent tickets online at ticketzone.com or pick up at Dog’s Ear, Lucid, Desire Tattoo or the Queens.
07 NOV FRI Nanaimo Museum Feature Exhibit: 10:00am, Nanaimo Museum, 'Ring of Fire' travelling exhibit from the military museums of Calgary FMI 250.753.1821 Max & Ruby Nutcracker Suite: Live at the Port Theatre 6:30PM Tickets still available: 250.754.8550 Pottery Show & Sale: The Nanaimo Pottery Co-op's Holiday show and sale will be from 9:30 - 9:00 The venue is again Country Club Centre, 3200 North Island Highway, www.nanaimopottery.com Clippers vs Alberni Valley 7:00PM Frank Crane Arena FMI 250-751-0593
08 NOV SAT Christmas Legion Market: The Royal Canadian Legion Br #256 (1630 Wellington Rd E) is hosting a Christmas market Nov 8 and 9, 10 am - 3 pm each day. FMI www.nanaimofairs.com Art Exhibition: ‘Black Diamond Dust’ is a multi-site art exhibition through sculpture, video, historical artifacts both Nanaimo Art Gallery locations Sept 19- Dec 15. FMI www.nanaimoartgallery.com Pottery Show & Sale: The Nanaimo Pottery Co-op's Holiday show and sale from 9:30 - 5:30. The venue is again Country Club Centre, 3200 North Island Highway, www.nanaimopottery.com Clippers vs Penticton 7:00PM Frank Crane Arena FMI 250-751-0593 Board Games Afternoon: Nanaimo Harbourfront Library Saturdays, 1-4 Drop by and play board games with your friends, family, and/or our librarians. FMI ref@virl.bc.ca Contact C Canucks vs Kings 7:00PM SNP Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra: Fugues and Fiddles 7:30PM Brechin United FMI TIX 250.754.8550
9 NOV SUN C Canucks vs Ducks 5:00PM NHLN
Free Lions Skate: 12:00pm, Frank Crane Arena, Everyone welcome Includes admission, skate and helmet rentals FMI 250.756.5200 Nanaimo Concert Band Fall Concert 2014: 2:30PM This national award-winning band performs a wide-ranging musical repertoire including classical, big band, marches, show tunes and more! http://www.nanaimoconcertband.com/ or call 250.754.8550 Pottery Show & Sale: The Nanaimo Pottery Co-op's Holiday show and sale from 11:00 to 5:30 . The venue is again Country Club Centre, 3200 North Island Highway, www.nanaimopottery.com Christmas Legion Market: The Royal Canadian Legion Br #256 (1630 Wellington Rd E) is hosting a Christmas market Nov 8 and 9, 10 am - 3 pm each day. FMI www.nanaimofairs.com
10 NOV MON Art Exhibition: ‘Black Diamond Dust’ is a multi-site art exhibition through sculpture, video, historical artifacts both Nanaimo Art Gallery locations Sept 19- Dec 15. FMI www.nanaimoartgallery.com Christmas Legion Market: The Royal Canadian Legion Br #256 (1630 Wellington Rd E) is hosting a Christmas market Nov 8 and 9, 10 am - 3 pm each day. FMI www.nanaimofairs.com
11 NOV TUES - REMEMBRANCE DAY C Canucks vs Senators 7:00PM SNP Nanaimo Newcomers: Meets 2nd Tues monthly social group for women at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian FMI farpoint.jane@gmail.com
12 NOV WED Tiny Tots Playgroup: 10:00am, Country Club Centre Free weekly drop-in for little ones & their caregivers. Crafts, stories, songs and more.FMI 250 758-1102 Ext 202 Babytime: 11:15am, Nanaimo Wellington Library, Babytime: Join us for music, rhymes, bounces, stories, and more. For babies ages 0-18 months. Every Wednesday in November 11:15 - 11:45 am. FMI 250-758-5544 Nanaimo Art Gallery Art Lab presents: Introduction to Watercolour Painting: 12:30pm, Nanaimo Art Gallery FMI 250-754-1750 Remembrance Day - Lest We Forget: 7:30pm, Port Theatre, The Victoria Symphony, under the baton of Tania Miller, comes to Nanaimo as the guest of the Vancouver Island Symphony. Sweeping work by Tobin Stokes tells story of J.C. Richardson, Canadian piper who inspired the troops into battle. Features the Canadian Scottish Regiment Pipe and Drum Band, Geoffrey Sirett, baritone, and Terence Tam, violin. FMI 250-754-8550
13 NOV THU Buccaneers vs Oceanside 7:15PM Nanaimo Ice Center FMI buccaneers@shaw.ca Nanaimo Art Gallery Art Lab presents the three part series: The Fundamentals of Design Thinking: 7:00pm Meaningful innovative design $90 plus GST. Supplies incl. Bring own laptop computer nanaimoartgallery.com 250-740-1750
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PET TIP Pets and Obesity - Part 3
Written by Dr. Julie Lamb, Applecross Veterinary Hospital
This is the second to last article on obesity in pets. So far, we have looked at how to determine if your pet is overweight, and discussed how to determine what the ultimate weight of your four legged friend should be. This month we are going to look at an actual plan to decrease calories going in and increase calories being spent in the life of your pet. When we start to decrease calories, we need to make sure that we aren't decreasing them so severely that nutrition suffers. You cannot take a diet that is balanced at 2 cups a day for your dog and ask it to stay balanced when you only feed 1 cup a day. Half the calories, yes, but also half the nutrition. This is a crash diet, and they work. But the deprevation that it causes in the body will eventually lead to severe nutrient deficiency and lead to illness. They call it a crash diet for a reason. You will eventually crash. How do you avoid this? Find a diet that is balanced at a lower caloric intake. But be careful. Just because the diet says “lite”, “weight loss”, “low calorie”, or “low fat” doesn't mean it actually is. Most of the information on line and on brochures is just marketing. Ensure that the diet is actually lower in calories then what you are currently feeding, or that it provides another way to obtain weight loss. Some diets have high fiber content to encourage a pet to feel full and some high tech diets modify metabolism to help our pets burn fat rather then muscle as they loose weight. Spending more calories is also easy in theory. How do you do it? Exercise them more. But be careful. Animals that are not used to exercise are prone to injuries and have to be started slowly on the road to a healthy lifestyle. Get cats laser lights, but make sure they walk after it to begin with, and let them catch it quickly. If they start to pant or seem sore after, stop. With dogs, get them out on walks or swimming. Dogs that swim are much less likely to develop injury as those pounds come off. Remember, the mantra with pet weight loss is “slow and steady wins the race”. Start out with a couple of minutes of exercise and build it up. If
you aren't sure where to start, come to the clinic and make an appointment to review in detail where to start and how to progress. Next week we will look at the diseases related to obesity in dogs and what to do when the weight just won't come off.
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Fiddler On The Roof: 8:00pm, Harbour City Theatre, Fiddler On The Roof Spotlight Feature Event: Avenue Q Arts Club on Tour “SWEETLY SATIRIC and SURPRISINGLY FRESH!” The New York Times. Port Theatre 730PM Tickets & More info call 250.754.8550
Philosophers Cafe at Mrs Riches: Deconstruct Aeneas’ ship. Embrace disambiguation. Debate deep questions. The world doesn’t exist: Discuss! FMI 753-3245 ext 2172 Harbour City Newcomers Club: 7:00pm, Oliver Woods Community Centre, Harbour City Newcomers Club for everyone(male, female, singles or couples)who are new to Nanaimo.Meetings are every third Monday in the month September to June.7pm Oliver Woods Community Centre. Next meeting October 20th FMI 250 585 8219 Free Motorcycle & Marine Tech Info session at VIU: 6-730PM reserve your seat today: 866.734.6252 or email Liz.Laidlaw@viu.ca
14 NOV FRI Spotlight Feature Event: Avenue Q Arts Club on Tour “SWEETLY SATIRIC and SURPRISINGLY FRESH!” The New York Times. Port Theatre 730PM Tickets & More info call 250.754.8550 Nanaimo Museum: 10:00am, Nanaimo Museum, 'Ring of Fire' exhibit from the military museums of Calgary thru Nov 15. Fall/ winter hours are 10 am - 5 pm Monday to Saturday. FMI nanaimomuseum.ca 250.753.1821 Fiddler On The Roof: 8:00pm, Harbour City Theatre, Fiddler On The Roof Clippers vs Alberni Valley 7:00PM Frank Crane Arena FMI 250-751-0593 Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band Dance Party!: 8:00pm, RCL Branch 10, We are very excited to announce that Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band FMI 250-797-2500 C Canucks vs Coyotes 7:00PM SNP
18 NOV TUE Family Fort Night: 5:30pm, Nanaimo Wellington Library, Family Fort Night: Head down to the library to build a fort with your family. Everyone welcome. 5:30-7:30 pm. FMI 250.758.5544, , http://www.virl.bc.ca, jcarter@virl.bc.ca, 250-758-5544 Dragon’s Dens’ Arlene Dickinson: Lessons from the Den succeeding in business and being an entrepreneur 7 pm FMI TIX 250.754.8550
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15 NOV SAT LEGO Club: 11:00am, Nanaimo Wellington Library, LEGO® Club: Come use the library's LEGO® to create a masterpiece. Children ages 5-12. 11 am - 12 pm. FMI 250.758.5544 Poetry Reading: 2:00pm, Nanaimo Art Gallery - downtown, Enjoy an hour of poetry readings by Naomi Beth Wakan, Nanaimo's inaugural Poet Laureate, and guests at Art Lab (Nanaimo Art Gallery - downtown) starting at 2 pm. Naomi will also be launching her book of poetry Naomi in Nanaimo. Free. Reserve your spot at darbykm@gmail.com, Free, http://www.naomiwakan.ca, naomi@naomiwakan.com, Fiddler On The Roof: 8:00pm, Harbour City Theatre, Fiddler On The Roof
16 NOV SUN Feel the SPIRIT! Malaspina Choir presentation: Exciting, exhilarating music from the 18th century through to modern times. FMI 250.754.8550 Clippers vs Chilliwack 2:00PM Frank Crane Arena FMI 250-751-0593 Free Lions Skate: 12:00pm, Frank Crane Arena, Everyone welcome free weekly skate Includes admission, skate and helmet rentals, , askprc@nanaimo.ca, 250.756.5200 Fiddler On The Roof: 2:00pm, Harbour City Theatre, Fiddler On The Roof Live Stand Up Comedy: Darrin Rose “My Dad’s Other Son Tour” Port Theatre 7:30PM FMI 250.754.8550
Tiny Tots Playgroup: 10:00am, Country Club Centre, Tiny Tots Playgroup: Country Club Centre. Free weekly drop-in for little ones & their caregivers. Crafts, stories, songs and more. FMI www.countryclubcentre.com, beverly@nwproperties.ca, 250 758-1102 Ext 202 Clippers vs Victoria 7:00PM Frank Crane Arena FMI 250-751-0593 C Canucks vs Oilers 5:00PM SN Babytime: 11:15am, Nanaimo Wellington Library, Babytime: Join us for music, rhymes, bounces, stories, and more. For babies ages 0-18 months. Every Wednesday in November 11:15 - 11:45 am. FMI.250.758.5544, , http://www.virl.bc.ca, jcarter@virl.bc.ca, 250-758-5544 Nanaimo Art Gallery Art Lab presents: Introduction to Watercolour Painting: 12:30pm The act of watercolour painting is a fascinating process involving questions like: What colour? What size? $70 plus GST, non-members $80 plus GST (for 2 days; 12:304:30),FMI 250-754-1750
20 NOV THU Kris Kringle Craft Market: 12:00am, Beban Park Centre, The 21st Annual Kris Kringle Craft Market comes to Beban Park Centre Nov 20, 21, 22 and 23. Over 150 quality BC artisans, roving entertainers, photos with Santa, free carriage rides with cup of hot cocoa! Tix $10 adult, students/seniors $8, children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. FMI/hours www.kriskringle.ca, $10/adult, $8 students/seniors, under 12 free when accompanied by adult, http://www.kriskringle.ca, veronica@kriskringle.ca, Buccaneers vs Westshore 7:15PM Nanaimo Ice Center FMI buccaneers@shaw.ca
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The Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular, created, produced, and directed by Katy Bowen-Roberts, is is an annual tradition in the central Vancouver Island area. This year featuring: Elton John tribute, songs from West Side Story, by the BeeGee's and CCR, highlights from The Grinch, a visit from the wooden toy soldiers, plus many classical hits and Christmas favorites. WO: What’s On is excited to attend the Christmas Spectacular this year and I'm sure you are as well. How long have you been planning for the event this year? KBR: We re-write the show every year so planning begins in February! I show my plan to James Mark, my incredibly talented Music Arranger and Violinist for the show, and he arranges the music for the 4 singers and 5-person band. WO: Do you have performers that return year after year or do you always have new talent coming in? KBR: We like to mix it up. This year we have new talent and returning cast members. We held voice and dance auditions in Vancouver in June and this year we had over 100 singers and dancers audition. WO: I know this is a passion of yours and you love it. Do you ever get a case of "nerves"? How do you cope with that? KBR: Of course! I have them on and off the stage. Every year I wonder if the audience will like the music I choose, the cast I hire, the costumes I find? I hear from many audience members that this show kicks-off their festive season!
WO: Nanaimo has many venues for budding actors, musicians, and dancers. Do you find that you are seeing homegrown talent able to move onto ever larger stages? KBR: Yes for sure! One name that comes to mind is Dana Hunter. Dana danced first, and then sang in the show and last year, she began performing in New York’s touring production of West Side Story. WO: What characteristics do you tend to look for when you are auditioning for your lead roles? KBR: We are looking for personality and charisma and for a willingness to work as part of a team. Singers and dancers need to be able to perform in a huge variety of different styles which can be a challenge. WO: How do I get tickets for the show? KBR: Call 250.754.8550 or visit www.porttheatre.com for tickets to both venues (The Cedar Community Hall and The Port Theatre). The show runs from Dec 6 – 21. Visit www.yellowpointchristmasspectacular.ca for more details. WO: Thanks again for doing this interview and I look forward to seeing you at the show! KBR: My pleasure and I want to say a huge “THANK YOU” to the communities of Vancouver Island for supporting this production. It is thanks to our audiences that we succeed.
By Tina Coldwell Koncept (New nightclub in Nanaimo) 240 Skinner St. - Check this out: the door charge gets divided in three. A third goes to one lucky customer at end of the evening – what a concept!! The remainder goes to the Nanaimo Child Development Centre and to the DJ. Urban atmosphere. Simonholt 6582 Applecross. 250.933.3338 HIFI Nov 2. This likely one of the best jazz/blues shows you will see in town in such a small venue. The Millstone Winery 2300 E Wellington Rd. 250.716.3549 - Live music every Sunday which starts at 3PM for those of you who like to sample some vino with your live music. They also have a wood fire pizza oven. The Landlubber 2220 Bowen Rd. 250.758.9400 Which may I say has good pub food has a Blues Jam on Tuesday night hosted by Doug Thring and an open mike hosted by Jason Atkinson the first and third Saturdays of the month. The craziest thing I have heard as promotions go they are having a rock/paper scissors tournament call them for more details now that is thinking “outside of the box” Pipers Pub 4700 Hammond Bay Rd. 250.751.2770 - Again with the decent pub grub is under new management and has more music in the way November 22 they have the Cody Band for those of you who like old time rock n’ roll and Every Sunday They have Mikaila Tombe singing to you with dinner from 6-7:30. The Queens 340 Victoria Cr. 250.754.6751 Has lots of shows to watch out for in November; Leroy Stagger Ridley Bent and Dustin Bentall (son of Barney) on Nov 6th Tuesdays they have
a new COUNTRY night with live bands and DJ country Mouse starting the evening off with line dancing at 7 PM. The Blues Society Lois Ln Nanaimo. 250.740.2583 Is doing a show Nov 27 with the “Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer.” This band has been on the road in the past few years. Definitely some rockin’ blues. This show is at the Queens. The Dinghy Dock Pub & Restaurant 8 Pirates Ln. 250.753.2373 - Has Kevin Kane from the Grapes of Wrath Nov 19. It’s a nice intimate place to see an acoustic show and you get a boat ride out of the deal! The Port Theatre 125 Front St. 250.754.8550 Has many outstanding shows in November. Website: www.porttheatre.com. Check out the “Trews” with “Glorious Sons” November 25. For all you Dragon’s Den fans check: “Arlene Dickinson’s” Succeeding at Business and Being an Entrepreneur on Nov 18th. Of course she is NOT singing she is talking but I’m sure she will enlighten the audience with her insight into the world of the entrepreneur. ***Spotlight Series at the Port See page 23 in this magazine! Spotlight series events are some of the best entertainment in the city. Final Mention: “Soles Remembering Souls” on Nov 23rd at the Port Theatre. This event is free at the Port Theatre connecting survivors of suicide. Hosted by Matt Dunae of Vancouver Island Crisis Society. Bring a pair of shoes to donate. A group of nurses have agreed to hand out the shoes to our homeless in memory of those we have lost.
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It was the best of cars. It was the worst of cars. In grade 12 a friend of mine, Doug, drove a red 1974 Datsun B210. It had a lot of rust, was noisy in a clunky way, and smelled like it had been left in a rainstorm with the windows down and then parked in a hermetically sealed room for a week. Musty comes to mind. Doug and I also smoked cigarettes like they were going out of style which added a funky ashtray aroma to the mouldy, oily rank interior. Doug and I would hang out sometimes just smoking and talking about how unfair our parents were and how stupid school was. Other times we’d go to parties and since Doug was the only one with the car it was a good bet that we’d be driving the “210.” One thing about the car that added to its overall personality was that you were never sure if it was going to start. When it didn’t start by turning the key in the ignition we’d have to put it in neutral and push it until
it had a good roll going at which point everyone would have to jump in so Doug could pop the clutch. Ususally it took about 3 or 4 tries to get it going but we’d always get it going. We picked up girls in the 210, did car rally’s and even, although rarely, took it on the highway. I’ll never forget those days and all the good times driving that old red rust bucket. Probably as a result of those times I will never judge anyone by their vehicle no matter how rank, rusty, noisy or dirty. If anything when I see a young driver in a crumby old beater I just smile to myself and, maybe with a bit of envy, remember the good old days.
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21 NOV FRI Kris Kringle Craft Market: 10:00am, Beban Park Centre, The 21st Annual Kris Kringle Craft Market comes to Beban Park Centre Nov 20, 21, 22 and 23. Over 150 quality BC artisans, roving entertainers, photos with Santa, free carriage rides with cup of hot cocoa! Tix $10 adult, students/seniors $8, children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. FMI/hours www.kriskringle. ca, $10/adult, $8 students/seniors, under 12 free when accompanied by adult, http://www.kriskringle.ca, veronica@kriskringle.ca
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I AM A DEBTOR - JUDGE ME NOT There's a stigma associated with being a debtor – they are perceived as being irresponsible spenders who buy large screen TVS, luxurious furniture and expensive clothes, who rack up their cards until they're maxed – you've seen them I'm sure. They should pay for their excesses. right? Let me tell you about the average debtor: they're just like you! In fact given the right or, perhaps more aptly put, the wrong circumstances that debtor could be you! Most debtors have had something quite awful happen to them that has forced them down the slippery slope into the depths of DEBT. They never it saw IT coming and most would have said that they were responsible consumers until IT happened. The debtor could be a friend, a relative or a neighbour but because of the stigma of debt, you may never know. Their debt is their secret. I hear it in their voices when they call me: the fear and the shame. Their voices beg me not to judge them – they need to tell their stories. The stories are heart wrenching and desperate. I feel so fortunate that they can share their deepest secrets with me. I hear stories of cancer, job loss, accidents, failed businesses and divorce. How they had nowhere to turn so they used credit cards to make ends meet, but month after month the debt grew like a shadow sneaking up in the night. One day they realized that everything they did revolved around the debt and they were in a hole so deep that no matter how fast they dug they were never getting out. They worked to pay the debt, skimping on groceries, surviving on Kraft Dinner (it fills the tummy), neglecting their health and their assets all to service that debt. Although debtor's prison was abolished
The debtor could be a friend, a relative or a neighbour...
in the early 19th Century – for the debtor their burden of debt is nothing more than a modern day debtor's prison. Simply put, debt does not discriminate. people do!
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22 NOV SAT Kris Kringle Craft Market: 10:00am, Beban Park Centre, The 21st Annual Kris Kringle Craft Market comes to Beban Park Centre Nov 20, 21, 22 and 23. Over 150 quality BC artisans, roving entertainers, photos with Santa, free carriage rides with cup of hot cocoa! Tix $10 adult, students/seniors $8, children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. FMI/hours www.kriskringle.ca, $10/adult, $8 students/seniors, under 12 free when accompanied by adult, http://www.kriskringle.ca, veronica@kriskringle.ca Clippers vs Trail 7:00PM Frank Crane Arena FMI 250-751-0593 Cedar Yellowpoint Artisan Country Christmas Tour: 10am-5pm, crafts, art, forged iron, cranberries, herbs you name it. FMI and for map go to www.cyartisans.com or call 250-245-5283 Photo's with Santa: November 22 - December 24. Pet Photo Contest begins November 26 More information: 250-758-8111 nanaimonorth.com Nanaimo Art Gallery Art Lab presents: Introduction to Traditional Coast Salish Cedar Weaving: 12:00pm, create a finished piece to take home and use as a placemat or display/hang as an art object! Cost: $110 plus GST: All supplies included.\ 250-740-6350 http://www.nanaimoartgallery.com, chrisk@nanaimogallery.ca, Fiddler On The Roof: 8:00pm, Harbour City Theatre, Fiddler On The Roof (250) 739-0721 Better Together: 7:00pm, Christian Reformed Church, Island Soul Choir & Duncan Choral Society fundraiser FMI 250-619-6133 Vancouver Island Symphony presents: Mozart & Friends: 7:30pm, Port Theatre FMI 250-754-8550
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23 NOV SUN Kris Kringle Craft Market: 10:00am, Beban Park Centre, The 21st Annual Kris Kringle Craft Market comes to Beban Park Centre Nov 20, 21, 22 and 23. Over 150 quality BC artisans, entertainers, photos with Santa, free carriage rides with cup of hot cocoa! Tix $10 adult, students/seniors $8, children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. FMI/hours www.kriskringle.ca, $10/ adult, $8 students/seniors, under 12 free when accompanied by adult, http://www.kriskringle.ca, veronica@kriskringle.ca Breakfast with Santa Event: Nanaimo North Town Centre November 23 All proceeds to BC Children's Hospital For tickets and more information: 250-758-8111 nanaimonorth.com Free Lions Skate: 12:00pm, Frank Crane Arena, Everyone welcome free weekly skate Frank Crane Arena Includes admission, skate and helmet rentals , 250.756.5200 Festival of Trees: First Annual Event in support of BC Children's Hospital Nov 22, 2014-Jan 4, 2015 Nanaimo North Town Centre To sponsor a tree call 250-758-8111 nanaimonorth.com C Canucks vs Blackhawks 6:30PM SNP Cedar Yellowpoint Artisan Country Christmas Tour: 10am-5pm, crafts, art, forged iron, cranberries, herbs you name it. FMI and for map go to www.cyartisans.com or call 250-245-5283
24 NOV MON Art Exhibition: ‘Black Diamond Dust’ is a multi-site art exhibition through sculpture, video, historical artifacts both Nanaimo Art Gallery locations Sept 19- Dec 15. FMI www.nanaimoartgallery.com Festival of Trees: First Annual Event in support of BC Children's Hospital Nov 22, 2014-Jan 4, 2015 Nanaimo North Town Centre To sponsor a tree call 250-758-8111 nanaimonorth.com
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What’s On at Nanaimo Seniors Village! What’s On Digest Nanaimo spoke to Kat Theus, marketing manager at Nanaimo Seniors Village (NSV), regarding some very exciting initiatives undertaken by Retirement Concepts. These initiatives are designed to contribute to greater quality of life for the residents at the Nanaimo facility. The “Farm to Table for Healthy Aging” program is designed to enhance meals and overall health. This program also creates a significant benefit to local island (and BC) food and beverage suppliers. Another program, brought in by Retirement Concepts, is the “Fine Arts Concert Series” which will draw on research that links music with distinct health and psychological benefits. Specifically, one published study out of Sweden (Journal of Happiness Studies, V8, issue 2; 2006.) found that, for seniors, listening to music was associated with positive emotions, pleasure, and relaxation. This is just one of a myriad of studies that support the link between listening to music and health and happiness for seniors. Quality of life and the ability to enjoy daily experiences is so important for all people but particularly so when we are in a seniors community. Farm to Table The “Farm to Table for Healthy Aging” experience is coming! Under the supervision of Executive Chef Joe Bergstrom residents at Nanaimo Seniors Village (NSV) will begin enjoying meals prepared under the umbrella of “Farm to Table for Healthy
Aging.” This initiative, by Retirement Concepts, focuses on fresh, local, sustainable ingredients and products from suppliers in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island and British Columbia. Farm raised chicken, local salt and fresh water fish along with the bounty of B.C. grown vegetables and fruits will be brought to NSV for Chef Joe and his team to utilize in their dishes. The health benefits of locally procured produce, dairy, and other foods and primary ingredients are many. In addition, there is a benefit to our communities and economy when we choose to shop and invest locally. Fine Arts Concert Series The role of arts in boosting health and well-being of seniors is increasingly recognized as an important part of quality senior care. Retirement Concepts, one of the largest providers of seniors care and services in British Columbia, has taken that to heart by introducing the Retirement Concepts Concert Series: Music that is So Nice to Come Home to, across
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all its’ sites in British Columbia, in partnership with Health Arts Society. A schedule of concerts will be posted on the Retirement Concepts Website at: www. retirementconcepts.com. This year in Nanaimo and through 2015 concerts will be delivered for the enjoyment of residents and communities. These concerts will undoubtedly enhance the daily lives of residents at Nanaimo Seniors Village and Retirement Concepts is proud to be able to offer such a quality musical experience. During the year-long concert series, guests will enjoy sophisticated musical performances by talented local artists alongside Retirement Concepts residents at various venues. Attendees will also have the opportunity to sample first-class cuisine from the executive chef onsite. There is little question that music has health benefits for seniors and live music only increases the spectrum of benefits. This includes the social aspects of attending a concert and even increased movement and the ongoing bonding which typically grows from shared experiences. Kat would be happy to have you in for a visit. If you are interested, please call her at 250-760-2325.
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25 NOV TUES C Canucks vs Devils 7:00PM SNP Check out www.whatsondigest.com & www.thingsnanaimo.com for local events, blogs, contests and more! Festival of Trees: First Annual Event in support of BC Children's Hospital Nov 22, 2014-Jan 4, 2015 Nanaimo North Town Centre To sponsor a tree call 250-758-8111 nanaimonorth.com
26 NOV WED Tiny Tots Playgroup: 10:00am, Country Club Centre, Tiny Tots Playgroup:Free weekly drop-in for little ones & their caregivers. Crafts, stories, songs and more.FMI www.countryclubcentre.com 250 758-1102 Ext 202 Babytime: 11:15am, Nanaimo Wellington Library, Babytime: Join us for music, rhymes, bounces, stories, and more. For babies ages 0-18 months. Every Wednesday in November 11:15 - 11:45 am. FMI.250.758.5544, , http://www.virl.bc.ca, jcarter@virl.bc.ca, 250-758-5544 The Trews LIVE at the Port: Their expansive 'Rise in the Wake’ tour offers fans a mix of a straight-up electric sound and acoustic sets. Latest record is strongest ever for live material FMI and Tickets: 250.754.8550
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Nov 14: Beyond the Light, Dumb & Dumber To, Foxcatcher, Rosewater Nov 21: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1
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Nov 26: Penguins of Madagascar, Horrible Bosses 2
Nov 11: Assassins Creed: Rogue, Digimon: All Star Rumble, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, The Crew Nov 18: Dragon Age: Inquisition, Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor, LittleBig Planet 3, Far Cry 4
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29 NOV SAT Festival of Trees: First Annual Event in support of BC Children's Hospital Nov 22, 2014-Jan 4, 2015 Nanaimo North Town Centre To sponsor a tree call 250-758-8111 nanaimonorth.com
Live Music: Acoustic series Quarterway Pub Bowen Rd No Cover FMI 250-754.2733 Fiddler On The Roof: 8:00pm, Harbour City Theatre, Harbourfront Downtown FMI: 250-754-8141 The Nanaimo Art Walk: 11 am to 5 pm. Please visit our website for a list of artists and a map: http://nanaimoartwalk.jimdo.com Craft Market for the Holidays: Departure Bay Elementary 10am-3pm FMI 250.756.4959 charwaters@shaw.ca
Interview with Rick O’Leary manager of Nanaimo Montana’s since 2003. 1. What do you love about Montana’s ? I love the atmosphere here it’s so comfortable just being in the restaurant. I also have to say I love when people come here to celebrate their birthday - you haven’t had a birthday until you’ve put a moose antler helmet on your head. 2. I agree, by the way, that there is a very comfortable feeling here. I’d say we are anything but pretentious - it’s almost like you’re at home and able to relax. I should also mention that we are an accessible establishment so wheelchairs strollers or walkers are not a problem for us. 3. Have you witnessed a lot of changes in the past decade? Our menu has changed over the years. One thing we’ve been focusing on is lighter fare. We have introduced a peach salad which has been very popular with those who may not be up for a rack of ribs. We do also offer smaller portions and combo platters.
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30 NOV SUN 9TH Annual Breakfast with Santa: 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Tickets $5.00 at the Info/Lotto Booth starting November 1st. $5.00 countryclubcentre.com Festival of Trees: First Annual Event in support of BC Children's Hospital Nov 22, 2014-Jan 4, 2015 Nanaimo North Town Centre To sponsor a tree call 250-758-8111 nanaimonorth.com C Canucks vs Red Wings 11:00AM The Nanaimo Art Walk: 11 am to 5 pm. Please visit our website for a list of artists and a map: http:// nanaimoartwalk.jimdo.com
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There is something about November on Vancouver Island. Maybe it's the wet and windy weather. Possibly it’s ardson, the famous Canadian piper who inspired the fact of being post Halloween and quite a way the troops into battle. Later in the month join the off from Christmas. Perhaps it's the influence of VI symphony again for the beauty and inspiration the solemn feeling imputed by Remembrance Day. of a classical music symphony experience. This Whatever that elusive November quality means to November 22nd at the Port Theatre Nanaimo, the you I think most people Vancouver Island Symwould agree it’s a time phony presents Mozart & of year when many seek Whatever that elusive November quality Friends. With deep sighs out avenues to improve means to you I think most people would (Sospiri), Elgar's heartfelt their sense of well-being. agree it’s a time of year when many seek adagio for strings offers What better way to comtime to reflect with grace out avenues to improve their sense of fort yourself than to do and beauty upon friends, well-being. so with music and good past and present. Makcompany? On Noveming haste, slowly (Festina ber 12th the Vancouver Island Symphony presents Lente) with Pärt's holographic music searching for a concert of remembrance titled: "Lest We Forget". unity, the orchestra then remembers a lush but nosJoin the Victoria Symphony and the Canadian Scot- talgic past, in Vaughan Williams' beautiful Tallis tish Regiment Pipe and Drum band in this special Fantasy. Finally, Mozart's magnificent final work concert of remembrance, featuring a sweeping new (and probably his most perfect masterpiece): Requiwork by Tobin Stokes telling the story of J.C. Rich- em, completes the evening as it fills the soul.
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The attitude and spirit we bring into the house becomes the culture, and therefore the essence, of the home. live in it. Whether a family, a senior on your own, a student in the basement, or a single mom (or dad) working to make a life for you and your kids you are the "home" in the house. It can be easy to forget that each of us in the house is a piece of what makes it a home. The attitude and spirit we bring into the house becomes the culture, and therefore the essence, of the home. It follows then that the home is truly what we make it. This is equally true when it comes to work life. The attitude we take into our workplace becomes how we are received by others and contributes to the feeling in the room. We've all worked with the person that comes into the office dragging a pile of emotional baggage behind them so long that you can't see the end of it. I was taught early on in my work life to ‘check the baggage at the door.’ Fortunately one person’s bad attitude does not generally become the culture of an entire
work place. On the other hand, a negative person in the home can very easily affect the culture of the home. This is especially true if one of the parents mopes around like Eyore from Winnie the Pooh or, worse, is tense or short-tempered. Home is where the heart is but also home is what we make it. When we realize that it’s actually each of us in the house that make up what we call “the home” I think it becomes easier to ensure that we do our part to make it somewhere everyone wants to be.
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Just twelve years ago a small group of parents had a vision for their children’s education. They had learned about the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and wanted to see their own children enjoy the benefits of this well-respected system and all it does for students. With no option available they founded Nanaimo’s only independent school offering the IB curriculum. What started small has grown. This fall Aspengrove opened its doors to over 275 students. Hundreds of schools across Canada now offer IB but fewer than a dozen are authorized to teach it in all grades. Right here in Nanaimo, Aspengrove is one of those leading schools. From a very humble beginning of only 38 students in 2003, classes are now full and parents are lining up to make Aspengrove a reality for their children. Imagine having the opportunity to start your own school. What would you want for your children? What do you see them doing each day in their classes, at recess, after school? Chances are that’s exactly what you’ll find at Aspengrove. Consider this:
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• Beginning as early as three years of age students are in small classes, with specialist teachers, learning the same BC curriculum taught in all schools and then the IB curriculum challenges them far beyond that. • Students are prepared for university and life after graduation by learning to ask great questions, to solve problems, to be independent learners, and to work with others on challenging academic work. • A new student will join a class and have friends before recess. He will feel safe and welcome in his new school right away. He was shy but just a few weeks later will have the courage to be master of ceremonies at a school assembly. • A grade 5 student can expect to present a monthlong research project for half an hour to a group of peers and adults; in grade 12 she will present a university-quality research paper. • A grade 8 student will represent her school in triathlon, cross-country running, basketball, soccer and volleyball, and perform in the school musical. • A grade 10 student can write and perform an original play. • A grade 11 student can apply his knowledge of physics in a university setting at the physics Olympics.
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Music Spot Interview by Tina Coldwell for What's On Digest
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RG: Father John Misty out of Washington as it’s very melodically charged and James Blake from London England. I think people will look back on him and think he was way ahead of his time. He seems to tap into authentic expression. From the past Frank Black (The Pixies)especially lyrically. WO: You seem to have a bit of a social conscience
LEAD SINGER OF THE HARD DRIVING in your music/videos are you trying to speak for the youth of today or for your ideas and world views? ROCK BAND MOTHER MOTHER A sold out show at the Port Theatre expresses the huge popularity of this rapidly rising band originally from Quadra Island, BC. Tina Coldwell recently conducted a phone interview for What’s On Digest Nanaimo.
RG: I’m not a political person. I believe in the way things “are” and I am not trying to refute reality. I’d rather use a metaphor like Elephant in the room to make my point…
WO: I know you started out in Quadra Island do you all still have a connection to your roots out there?
WO: Most people would agree that travelling can be an eye opening experience. Are there any places you have visited that stand out?
RG: I go back once a year of course to reconnect with my family. Of course I love the outdoors but I’m not really a nautical person I’m more a naughty person who can’t tie various knots. Im not really city/ country person I mostly live inside my head. WO: With the advent of social media changing the music business do you have a more personal connection with your fans? RG: Yes I have a more personal connection and in some ways less. A real connection is looking people in the eye. There is nothing like good old fashioned eye contact is there? Let’s face it you actually really can manufacture an identity online so it’s both more and less at the same time WO: Who musically inspires you? and why?
RG: Everywhere actually.... (*laughs) Dawson City sticks out in some ways. I had this strange experience this summer being in a world of almost perpetual daylight. It was surreal with a river running through the center of town and the constant daylight it was like being in another world. We [the band] went to a wrap up party where this guy was telling me a crazy story about how [he believed] I was a cyborg and I was soon going rip off my arm and start machine-gunning all around the room (I truly cringed at this thought). The bizarre daylight all day and night, the weird surreal energy, and this crazy story, makes for fodder you can tap into with your music. You find quirky peculiar circumstances on the road that you can tap into and nurture as a musician and song-writer.
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Nanaimo Museum: ‘Ring of Fire: Canadians in the Pacific in World War II’ is a travelling exhibit from the military museums of Calgary. Showing at the Nanaimo Museum Sept 12 - Nov 15. FMI nanaimomuseum.ca
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Live Music: The Queen’s 250.754.6751 Live Music: a different dance band every week at the Wellington Hotel. Free FMI 250.758-5513 Moksha Yoga Karma Class: drop-in to Moksha Yoga - Rutherford Studio and practice for a donation to support local or international charities, 7 pm. Sign up online at www.mokshayogananaimo.com FMI 250.756.4647 Karaoke: Harewood Arms Pub 9 pm - 1 am. FMI 250.754.2566 Board Games Afternoon: drop by Harbourfront Branch Library 1 - 4 pm with friends/family and enjoy an afternoon of Scrabble, Monopoly, Quelf, the Settlers of Catan and more! FMI 250.753.1154 ext. 238
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The Millstone Winery: Live music every Sunday which starts at 3PM for those of you who like to sample some vino with your live music. They also have a wood fire pizza oven. 2300 E Wellington Rd 250.716.3549 Pipers Pub: Every Sunday They have Mikaila Tombe singing to you with dinner from 6-7:30. 4700 Hammond Bay Rd 250.751.2770 Fringe Flicks are screened at Avalon Cinema on Sundays at 1, 4 & 7pm, Season tickets are $101 for 10 films, and single tickets are $12, available at the door for one hour prior to showtimes, and in advance by phone 250-754-7587 and www.theatreone.org Birding Walk: hosted by The Backyard WildBird and Nature Store. No charge. 9 am. FMI 250.390.3669 Live Music: ‘Blues Jam’ every Sunday at the Queens 4 - 8 pm. $5 cover, jammers free. For weekly listing of host bands call the Queens at 250.754.6751 Free Lions Skate: 12:00pm, Frank Crane Arena, Everyone welcome free weekly skate Frank Crane Arena by the Nanaimo Lions Sundays 12 - 1:30 pm through Dec 21, and Jan 4 through Mar 29. Incl admission, skate / helmet rental, Free. Includes admission, skate and helmet rentals, askprc@nanaimo.ca, 250.756.5200
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200 Commercial St
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Nellie's Dutch Deli #500-2980 Island hwy
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5299 Rutherford Rd
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Perkins Coffee Company 234 Commercial St 250.753.2582 Mon Petit Choux 101-120 Commercial 250.753.6002 Smokin’ Georges BBQ 5 – 4131 Mostar Rd 250.585.2258 Serious Coffee Beaufort 1588 Boundary Cr 250.716.8959 Serious Coffee Co-Op Hammond Bay 4750 Hammond Bay Rd 250.758.4237 Serious Coffee Hammond Bay Centre 6357 Hammond Bay Rd 250.390.0868 Serious Coffee Vancouver Island Conference Centre 60 Commercial St 250.591.1065 Serious Coffee South Parkway 1275 Island Hwy South
Pizza
Little Ceasars 3 – 1708 Bowen Rd. 250.716.3310 2 – 6338 Metral Dr. 250.390.9000 Milano's Ristorante 300-6551 Aulds Rd 250.390.5060
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Dairy Queen & Orange Julius 6888 Island Hwy N (Dickinson Crossing) Lees Famous Recipe Chicken 250 Fifth St
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Huong Lan - Vietnamese "What the pho?"
19-1925 Bowen Rd
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Dover Chinese Food 103-6330 Dover Rd. 250.390.9111 Nori Japanese Restaurant 203-6750 Isl,. Hwy. N 250.751.3377 Blue Ginger 1-5769 Turner 250.751.8238
Downtown Nanaimo Powerhouse Living Foods
200 Commercial St
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Acme Food Co 14 Commercial St 250.753.0042 Modern Cafe 221 Commercial 250.754.5022 Minnoz Steak & Seafood Coast Bastion Hotel 250.753.6601
Family Dining Montana's Cookhouse
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