March 2020 Nanaimo What's On Digest

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For Teens: Body Talk HiP HoP PoW WoW Spring Break event.

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THE PORT THEATRE PRESENTS

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FEATURES 6 Natalie McMaster 16 SIRREAL 20 Crimson Coast 26 Big Brothers Big Sisters ALSO INSIDE Your Computer Guy KC’s Fashion Advice Fitness Tips Kool Toys

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Matt “SIRREAL” Dunae:

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MAR 01 Free Lions Club Skate every Sunday 12-130PM Frank Crane Arena Come skate for free, helmets and skates are available at no cost as well Emerging as a Self-Sensory Human of the Aquarian Age: A weekend intensive retreat at Bethlehem Centre, Nanaimo - Kundalini yoga meditation, IBP, pranic and more! 250.754.3254 08:00am at Bethlehem Centre, 2371 Arbot Road.

A Generational R e t r os p e c t i ve: Ukrainian-Canadian artist Sandra Semchuk shares stories that look beyond her own perspective and her own lifetime runs until April 5, 2020 10:00am at Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street.

FMI 250-754-1750 Doctors of Rock n Roll at MGM Restaurant: Dine and dance to the music of the 1950s to the present with Doctors of Rock n Roll at the world-famous MGM Restau-

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rant. 06:00pm at MGM RESTAURANT, 260 Nicol Street. 250735-3535 Celtic Illusion is set to light up the Port Theatre with its breathtaking fusion of modern Irish dance and spell binding magic! TIX / FMI 250-754-8550 Ken Ludwig’s Lend me a Tenor. A sensation on Broadway and London’s West End and winner of 3 Tony Awards and 4 Drama Desk Awards, this madcap, screwball comedy is set in the golden age of 1934. The Bailey Stu-

dio TIX FMI nanaimotheatregroup.ca 2373 Rosstown Rd Nanimo 250-7587224 MATINEE 2PM

MAR 02

Seriew – James McRae. Drummer/ arranger James McRae is joined

by Jennifer Scott, Rene Worst and Patrick Courtin, pi-

Spelling Bee A fun night, with refreshments, silent auction items and teams trying to out-spell each other with their wit and humor! Register your team: https:// www.literacycentralvi.org/ and click on forms. Port Theatre 6-8PM

MAR 03 Festival Nanaimo Signature Event OFFstage Jazz

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ano, for a unique jazz re-envisioning of Gordon Lightfoot’s iconic songbook. Port Theatre 8PM TIX FMI 250-754-8550

April 11th 2020 Nanaimo

VIU Malaspina Theatre 2pm & 7:30pm

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$25 ADVANCE $28 DOOR NCBALLET.CA FOR MORE INFO

2030 Northfield Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3B8 (250) 756-2447 www.bigscvi.ca

SKETCHES – AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH NATALIE MACMASTER with Special Guests TIM EDEY, BEN WITTMAN and MARY FRANCIS LEAHEY

Sunday, March 15 at The Port Theatre Tickets are $47.50 $57.50 (all inclusive)

When there is nothing left to prove and no commercial hurdle left to clear, you are liberated to make the kind of music you want to make knowing the audience is already invested, going wherever the ride takes them. Such rarefied status belongs to superstar Canadian fiddler NATALIE MACMASTER, and that’s exactly the spirit fuelling “Sketches”, her dazzling 12th solo studio album and first since 2011’s “Cape Breton Girl”. “Sketches” is also the highly decorated musician’s first recording to feature fiddle with guitar but not piano as is customary with Cape Breton fiddle music.

From “Morning Galliano”, a Celtic-meets-Galician corker that conjures a European, café-society ambiance while framing MacMaster’s scorching fiddle in the foreground, through a more orthodox Cape Breton-style vibe on boisterous barn-burners like “Three Reels”, “Fill’er Up For A Set” and “The Golden Eagle” to the achingly poignant read of

the ballad “I Can’t Make You Love Me”, made classic by Bonnie Raitt, “Sketches” defers to the space surrounding these radiant songs. This exhilarating mix of originals and covers, old tunes and new are propelled by MacMaster’s unmatched creative instincts which, alongside guitarist TIM EDEY, she follows fearlessly into emotional territory that runs from gleeful to heartbreaking.

“Sketches” is in some ways the culmination of a lifetime’s worth of influences and ideas. Regarding the album NATALIE MACMASTER states, “I am absolutely thrilled with this record. TIM EDEY is a genius and a master; I am delighted that we were able to harness the beauty of just the fiddle and guitar. Even though the record is simple, it brings complexity of emotion and musicality. There’s sweetness and softness, sorrow and strength, power and everything. That’s what “Sketches” is and it’s unique in every way.”

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CULOTTES OR GAUCHOS are so popular and take you from day to evening wear, cruise or office.

This style gives you a chance to flatter your waistline. Tuck in tops or cropped, shorter tops work best. Contrary to what you may think, a wide leg can lengthen the leg and accentuate the waist thus Petite ladies can also wear this style. Palazzo Pants, Paper Bag Pants: (part of waistband points over the BELT looking like a crumpled paper bag) and Marlene Pant (made famous by Marlene Dietrich) also wide leg fashions flooding the boutiques...Available in patterns, stripes,

Glow in the dark skate 6:30-8:00PM Frank Crane Arena FMI 250-756-5200 2020 Nanaimo Fringe Lottery Draw Announcement Join us for the 2020 lottery draw announcing this year’s Nanaimo Fringe Festival lineup!

630 -730PM The Vault 499 Wallace St Nanaimo.

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

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.

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A travelling exhibit created by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.

Supported by TD.

Feature Exhibit: January 25 - May 9

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MAR 04 Frazey Ford:critically acclaimed recording artist and songwriter w/ successful international career embraced by the quality press and garnered reviews in quality publications such as The New York Times and The Guardian.

Port Theatre 8PM TIX / FM 250-754-8550

Ken Ludwig’s Lend me a Tenor. A sensation on Broadway and London’s West End and winner of 3 Tony Awards and 4 Drama Desk Awards, this madcap, screwball comedy is set in the golden age of 1934.

The Bailey Studio TIX FMI nanaimotheatregroup.ca 2373 Rosstown Rd Nanimo 250758-7224 8PM Mar 4-7

Thursday Morning and Afternoon Tai Chi Classes: All levels welcome 10:30am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

The City of Nanaimo & Nanaimo Harbour Cit y Seniors present Thursday Musical Entertainment January to March. Non Members are always welcome. No need to reserve in advance. Please pay at the door. 500 Bowen Rd 130-300PM FMI 250-755-7501 Tai Chi Beginners class: Wear loose clothing, sports shoes and register at the first class.

Find out if Tai Chi is for you. 07:00pm at Georgia Avenue Community School,

625 Georgia Ave. 778-744-0413 DROP IN INTENTION CIRCLE: 07:00pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story is touring North America again this year! Using state of the art projection photos and original film footage, featuring a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs. Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more. Port Theatre 7:30PM TIX / FMI 250-754-8550

MAR 06 Festival Nanaimo Signature Event Wee Tipple Party: Nanaimo’s Whisk(e)

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y Festival Master Classes: 4pm to 6:30 Main Tasting Event: 7:00pm - 10:00pm @ The Grand Hotel 4898 Rutherford Road TIX: advance only crimsoncoastdance.org New Movie Releases March 6: Emma, Greed, Lie Exposed, Onward, Run This Town, Sorry We Missed You, The Way Back, Wendy 12:00am Check Your Local Theatres.

Qigong by donation: 10:00am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

Make a Mug Night: Come make your

own mug from scratch! 06:30pm at Nanaimo Ceramic Arts Studio and Gallery, 1-140 Wallace St. Storytelling Workshop: The Art and Craft of Storytelling: This fun relaxed workshop will take you through the practical and fundamental steps in preparing, learning and sharing a story.

06:30pm at Unitarian Hall, Nanaimo, 595 Townsite Road.

2502450003 The Harbour City Jazz Festival is an annual celebration of Nanaimo’s talented jazz students from John

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Barsby Community School, Wellington Secondary School, and Nanaimo District Secondary School. The festival gives students the

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MAR 07 New Movie Releases March 7: The Metropolitan Opera: Wozzeck ENCORE 12:00am Check Your Local Theatres.

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Join us for the Yoga Fitness Leader Part 1.

10:30am at Red Door Yoga, 7282 Aulds Road. 250-390-9367

MAR 08 Theatre One Fringe Flicks “Pain & Glory” Pain and Glory tells of a series of re-encounters experienced by Salvador Mallo, a film director in his physical decline FMI https:// fringefestivals.com/ Cavallotti Lodge Monthly Din ner- H omemade Italian Sausage: 04:00pm at Calvallotti Lodge, 2060 East Wellington Road. 250-758-5463 Free Lions Club Skate every Sunday 12-130PM Frank Crane Arena Come skate for free, helmets and skates are available at no cost as well Festival Nanaimo Signature Event Manual Cinema FRANKENSTEIN. A SPECIAL CANADIAN PREMIERE PRESENTA-

TION Post-Show Chat in Theatre In what will be a most unique live experience, a monstrous feast for the senses, Internationally-renowned multimedia company Manual Cinema will stitch together the classic story of Frankenstein with Mary Shelley’s own biography to create an unexpected story about the beauty and horror of creation. Port Theatre 7:30PM TIX / FMI 250754-8550

MAR 09 Th e at r e One Fringe Flicks “Pain & Glory” Pain and Glory tells of a series of re-encounters experienced by Salvador Mallo, a film director in his physical decline FMI https:// fringefestivals.com/

MAR 10 TAI CHI BY DONATION: 01:30pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

Masters Of Hope: Mental Health and

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

Nanaimo Newcomers’ Club for Women: If interest-

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Fitness tip The Importance of Having a Strong Core

The core is the center of our body and includes muscles that stabilize the hips, the torso and the shoulders as we move our arms and legs during everyday tasks and athletic endeavours. Weak or inflexible core muscles can impair athletic performance and sap power from your movements. They can also lead to injury and crippling back pain as you perform the simplest of motions such as lifting a package, bending to put on shoes or turning to look behind you.

In fact, a strong, flexible core underpins almost everything you do! So taking care of the muscles of your torso makes sense for everyone, and can in fact be critical to staying mobile and enjoying your life as you age.

06:45pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church-Nanaimo, 4235 Departure Bay Road.

Theatre One’s Emerging Voices.

“Stream” is a new

comedy by David Gow, set in the near future, in a world where it is no longer safe to go outside due to UV radiation gone off the charts.

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7:30PM – 9:30PM Entry is by donation.

MAR 11 MRG Concerts present: The Jerry Cans. The fast rising, northern stars, cre-

ate music inspired by their hometown of Iqaluit, Nunavut.

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Nanaimo Contemporary Ballet:

“Self-Construction”

The local pre-professional youth ballet company has met great success since its inception in 2016. Debuting three full length original works in Nanaimo and Vancouver, and most recently performing at the Victoria International Marina’s “Future Oceans,” which featured top artists and fashion designers from all over the world. The company of 24 dancers aged 12-26 has tackled some serious subject matter, and despite their young age, have never backed down from a politically charged topic. From the Syrian Refugee Crisis, social media dependency, the battle of the sexes, to ocean conservation; the young company is ambitious to say the least.

Despite their past political concepts, NCB artistic director decided to take the audience on a much more personal

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journey during their fourth season, and what better way to do that but by tapping into childhood.

“I find choreography is at its best when it is fueled by our own memories and experiences. As someone who has almost completed living through my 30’s I really felt compelled to share that feeling with an audience in an indirect way, while also allowing them to reflect and consider their personal timelines,” said director Chantelle Norris.

Photo credit: Kurt Knock Photography

Nanaimo Contemporary Ballet is poised to bring audiences on a journey through time passed this April with their original production of “Self-Construction.”

As always, Nanaimo Contemporary Ballet boasts choreography by some big names in the dance industry such as Ballet B.C.’s Kirsten Wicklund, Jocelyn Wozencroft, Mike McInnes, and Harbour Dance Centre’s/PLATFORM’s Lisa Rose Metz.

“Self-Construction” opens April 11th at the VIU Malaspina Theatre with showings at 2pm and 7:30pm before heading to Vancouver the following weekend. Tickets go on sale March 1st at: www.ncballet.ca

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KOOL TOYS FOR “KIDS” FROM 1 TO 92 Springing Into Action!

Winter will soon be leaving us, now it’s time to think about Spring! Whether we have snow or not, let’s plan for activities indoors and out!

Toddlers are always busy “doing” their own special activities, sometimes it’s stacking blocks, playing with stuffed toys or reading their favorite book.

What about putting down a plastic sheet with a big piece of paper on it and giving them finger paints? The sensation of taking a big blob of paint and squishing it between their fingers before smearing it all over the paper will give them extreme satisfaction and it’s fun. We have large pads of easel paper and two different size rolls from Melissa and Doug that would work for your young artist. Don’t forget chubby paint brushes, shaped sponges and textured paint rollers.

For outside play, (whether the ground is dry enough or not) we have an assortment of buckets, shovels, rakes and wheelbarrows for them to dig in the dirt and gather treasures with their buckets in the back yard or at the beach! For older children, Spring Break (Mon. March 16- Fri. March 27) is happening and if you aren’t going away you will need activities to keep them busy. We have workbooks for them to keep up with their schooling, assorted games they can play alone or with friends and different types science kits they can put together to help keep the “I’m bored” moments away. What better way to keep active outside than to fly a kite in a big field or at the beach? Novice or pro kite flyer we have what you need. Have you heard of Moon balls? These are rubber balls that when you

bounce them hard enough (outside of course) they soar up into the air! What about Aerobie flying discs or the Aerobie Orbiter that will actually come back when you throw it. If you’re having difficulties coming up with ideas to keep your children busy, come and see us!

Spring Break!

Matt Dunae AKA “SIRREAL” Independent Hip Hop Artist

SIRREAL (@sirrealmusicofficial) is the stage-name of Matt Dunae. Mr. Dunae is an Independent, music award nominated, hip-hop artist bringing hard-hitting reality and explosive stage presence to every performance.

Devastated by the untimely death of both his father and older brother, SIRREAL learned to stand as a man conquering his demons of addiction and poverty. SIRREAL boldly laces his lyrics with the die-hard truths of the, often harsh, realities facing many on society’s fringes and the consequences of action whether they be positive or negative. SIRREAL’s musical style bridges many genres of music by blending truthful hard-hitting lyrics with the sound of a stage band: Blue Satellite. SIRREAL’s hustle and determination to spread his message of hip-hop positivity has allowed him to perform shows with Tech N9ne, Classified, Royce Da 5”9, Bone Thugs N Harmony, and T.I. just to name a few.

SIRREAL recently won the Sunrise Records nationwide talent contest that saw his new album “In The Nick of Time” released across the chain’s 88 retail locations in Canada. You can purchase one of his physical albums on Vinyl or CD at any of Sunrise Records loca-

tions. The album has since gone on to independently sell more than 5,000 LP/EP in an era where LP music sales are very challenging. SIRREAL has a large social media following on Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram and a robust YouTube channel with nearly 250,000 views. He does a weekly live stream called “Lower Case Thursdays” with his 11-year old son that regularly sees 800-1000 viewers every week for so far 50 weeks.

SIRREAL believes in a world where musical connection can be the antidote to death, depression and anxiety. For SIRREAL, music is medicine. The fact is that music has been around for longer than any vaccines, anti-depressants or painkillers that we see today. Rhythm is in our soul, our heartbeat and everything around us. What inspires SIRREAL the most is the ability to help people feel less alone through the messages they can relate to within his art.

Hailing from Nanaimo BC Canada SIRREAL has been working with the community for the past 6 years by going to schools and talking to youth about suicide prevention, resilience and getting through hard times by expressing yourself through art. In that time SIRREAL has spoken to over 10,000 youth.

Losing his brother, father and 2 best friends to suicide, SIRREAL knows the affect that it can have on families, communities and those left behind. He wants his message to make a difference and let people know that they are not alone with their struggles.

He has made it his mission to give people the medicine of music. He has taken his experiences and turned his broken pieces into art.

The best way you can support this up-andcoming local artist is to purchase his music.

If you love hip hop or have someone on your list who does then please do not hesitate to get in touch and purchase one of his CD’s or you can purchase it digitally online via iTunes, Google Play, Amazon to name a few.

For all show dates follow @SIRREALmusic and don’t miss “The Blue Album” release party at THE QUEENS May 23rd, 2020.

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dance together!

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

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

MAR 12 The City of Nanaimo & Nanaimo Harbour Cit y Seniors present Thursday Musical Entertainment January to March. Non Members are always welcome. No need to reserve in advance. Please pay at the door. 500 Bowen Rd 130-300PM FMI 250-755-7501 Thursday Morning and Afternoon Tai Chi Classes: All levels welcome 10:30am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

Tai Chi Beginners class: Wear loose clothing, sports shoes and register at the first class.

Find out if Tai Chi is for you. 07:00pm at Georgia Avenue Community School, 625 Georgia Ave. 778-744-0413 DROP IN INTENTION CIRCLE: 07:00pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

MAR 14 Live Music: SIRREAL Oktiv6, Latenight and The Enchanter, Knovel and Bagshaw, Creeasian, The Wise Guy, Abyss- Doors at 10pm FREE SHOW Duncan- River Rock HotelNanaimo Horticultural Society Meeting: Come join other keen gardeners for

a talk on attracting backyard birds.

01:00pm at First Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo, 595 Townsite Road.

Festival Nanaimo Signature Event Iconic Beethoven with The Vancouver Island Symphony: Celebrate one of the greatest creative minds in history: Beethoven! 07:30pm

MAR 13 New Movie Releases March 13: Bloodshot, Burden, My Spy, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, The Hunt, The Whistlers 12:00am Check Your Local Theatres.

Qigong by donation: 10:00am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

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1. Who invented the phonograph?

2. Novel: Man fighting a big marlin?

3. Largest uranium producing Country?

4. Canada’s Royal Anthem is?

5. Highest Peak on Vancouver Island?

Seeing a homeless guy begging on the street, a woman took pity on him and gave him a handful of change.

“Thank you,” said the homeless man.

“Your generosity is much appreciated. You know my life used to be great, but just look at the state of me now.”

“How do you mean?” asked the woman.

“Well,” he explained. “I was a multimillionaire. I had bank accounts all over the world with hundreds of thousands of dollars deposited in each.”

“So where did it all go wrong?” she asked.

The homeless man sighed, “I forgot my m ot h er’s maiden name.”

1. Edison 2. The Old Man & the Sea. 3. Canada 4. God save the Queen.

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MAR 15 Sketches, An Acoustic Evening with Natalie McMaster with Special Guests: European Celtic Guitarist, TIM EDEY American drummer, composer and producer, BEN WITTMAN and Natalie’s eldest daughter, MARY FRANCIS LEAHY 730PM Port Theatre TIX / FMI 250-754-8550 Pflag Canada NANAIMO monthly meeting: Safe, confidential support group for parents, caregivers, family, friends of LGBTQ2S+ individuals & members of the community 02:00pm at Nanaimo Family Life, 1070 Townsite Road.

Free Lions Club Skate every Sunday 12-130PM Frank Crane Arena Come skate for free, helmets and skates are available at no cost as well

MAR 16 Life of a Scientist: During the week, we will focus on different types of scientists with hands-on activities and games.

09:00am at NS3’s Science Studio, 4355 Jingle Pot Road, room 101. 1-778-2682289 Spring Break Art Camps – Bigger Than Me! Young artists are invited for art making, investigation and storytelling.

09:00am at Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street.

Nanaimo Family History Society:

Family Discussion Groups then Eunice Robinson, Pres. of Genealogical Society speaks about Ireland. All guests welcome.

6:00pm at Beban Park Social Centre Rooms 7 & 8, 2300 Bowen Road. www. nanaimofamilyhistorysociety.ca H arb o u r Cit y Newcomers

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

Island Stitchery Group: Come have fun stitching and socializing with other keen embroiderers.

Small classes are optional. 07:00pm at Christ Community Church, 2221 Bowen Road.

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Body Talk; HiP HoP PoW WoW, 2020

Spring Break Workshop for teens & Performance for us all!

What happens when you combine the energy of youth, power of motivational messages, creativity of dance, rap and song and the excitement of cultural sharing? You get to witness teens living their full potential on stage and in the community and setting an example for reconciliation!

Sign up your teen for another great Body Talk; HiP HoP PoW WoW, our annual ‘for youth by youth’ spring break performing arts event that provides teens a week-long dance, rap and cultural sharing workshop.

Spring Break Workshop: March 23-28, 10:00-4:30 @ VIBE Dance Studio

• ELDERS: Lolly Good, Greg Charleson • CULTURAL DANCERS: Charolette Nelson-King, Levi George Performance: March 28 @Malaspina Theatre, VIU, 7:30pm Invite your friends and family to see these Artists and workshop participants perform!

Register NOW! Sliding Scale: $25 - $250 Information/Registration/Show Tickets: CRIMSONCOASTDANCE.ORG, 250.716.3230, eMail: bodytalk@crimsoncoastdance.org

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SIR REAL: Rap writing

Body Talk is a program of Crimson Coast Dance Society. These spring break events are run by a group of teens who learn to curate, plan and produce them. Sign your teen up for this ‘earn while you learn’ opportunity which runs from October to May each year!

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ECKO ALECK: Two Worlds Media; Music production combined with ancestral knowledge

Thanks to our local sponsors: TD Bank Group, VIBE Dance Academy, Tsawalk Learning Centre.

Taught by these inspiring, professional, artists and knowledge keepers: •

AJ MEGAMAN: Urban Street Dance

Body Talk

HiP HoP POW WoW P Spring Break Workshop

by Teens for Teens

March 23-27: Workshop | VIBE Dance Studio March 28: Performance | Malaspina Theatre, VIU Cultural Teachings: Lolly Good, Snuneymuxw Greg Charleson, Nuu-chah-nulth Cultural Dance: Charolette Nelson-King, Nuxalk Levi George, Quwu’tson Music Production: Ecko Aleck, Nlaka’pamux Rap: SIRREAL Street Dance: AJ MEGAMAN

Info/Register: CRIMSONCOASTDANCE.ORG We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

We are grateful to live, work and play on Snuneymuxw First Nation Territory.

Performance ARTS NANAIMO

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.”

- Cameron Bright The Port Theatre Nanaimo | 250-754-8550 www.porttheatre.com Theatre One | 250-754-7587 www.theatreone.org Nanaimo Theatre Group 250-758-7246 www.nanaimotheatregroup.ca Headliners School of Performing Arts 250-616-6242 www.headliners.ca Theatre Program VIU | 250-753-3245 www.viu.ca Kismet Theatre Academy 250-616-8850 www.kismettheatreacademy.com Opera Nanaimo Soc. | 250-797-4691 www.operananaimo.ca Nanaimo Ballroom Dance Society | www.ballroomnanaimo.ca Vibe Dance School |250-616-2726 www.vibrantdance.com Sara Raymond Dance Academy 250-802-5116 www.srdanceacademy.ca Tempo Dance Academy 250-390-2633 www.tempodanceacademy.com Harbour Dance Studios Inc 250-754-6262 www.harbourdancentre.com Kirkwood Academy of Performance 250-668-2623 www.kirkwoodacademy.ca

MAR 17 ST PATRICK’S DAY

Show @ 9:30pm 34 Victoria Cres. 19+

Nanaimo Bar St Paddy’s Day – TBA 2-75 Front St Nanaimo FMI 250-7160446

St Patrick’s Ryan Vending Twoonie Skate. Wear your green! Treats and Prizes 6:30-8PM Frank Crane Arena $2 admission.

Bastion Lighting GREEN! 7AM The Queen’s Presents - St. Paddy’s Day! Featuring The Clanns : Tuesday, March. 17th • Advance Tickets $10

Life of a Scientist: During the week, we will focus on different types of scientists with hands-on activities and games.

09:00am at NS3’s Sci-

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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Call 250-585-3452 for listing information.

ence Studio, 4355 Jingle Pot Road, room 101. 1-778268-2289 Spring Break Art Camps – Bigger Than Me! Young artists are invited for art making, investigation and storytelling.

09:00am at Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street.

MINI Pops Kids LIVE Performing songs by Ariana

Grande, Shawn Mendes, The Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift to throwback favorites that all will enjoy. 6:30PM Port Theater TIX / FMI 250-754-8550 TAI CHI BY DONATION: 01:30pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

Masters Of Hope: Mental Health and

Ken Lavigne presents

Three Knights with a Tenor Thu Mar 26th @ 7:30 pm Port Theatre Nanaimo Ken Lavigne has stolen hearts of concert goers across North America with his captivating blend of classical tenor sound and contemporary style.

He takes his audience on riveting and exciting adventures with spectacular songs and hilarious stories from his personal experiences. 3 Knights with a Tenor, an admittedly cheeky title, features the music of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Paul McCartney, and Sir Elton John.

“It’s music I enjoy singing privately and it’s music I don’t get the opportunity to perform outside of my shower,” Ken says from his studio in Chemainus. “What makes these British Knights stand up is that their music still inspires young and old alike and I want to carry on the tradition.”

Addictions 06:00pm at Regional Libraries in your Community

MAR 18 Life of a Scientist: During the week, we will focus on different types of scientists with hands-on activities and games.

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

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Spring Break Art Camps – Bigger Than Me! Young artists are invited for art making, investigation and storytelling. 09:00am at Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street.

Zumba Dance Fitness Class: Let’s dance together!

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

Ken has made a career performing a wide variety of artistic genres - from classical, folk and adult contemporary. Working through bodies of work from one iconic artist, the likes of Elton John for example, would be a daunting enough task on its own. Add two others of the highest calibre and it could be, understandably, overwhelming. “It was extremely difficult to choose the songs to perform because all three are extremely prolific and they have a mountain of songs,” Ken says. “The conclusion is you want to include them all, but you can’t.”

For tickets call the Port Theatre at 250-754-8550

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

MAR 19 Life of a Scientist: During the week, we will focus on different types of scientists with handson activities and games. 09:00am at NS3’s Science Studio, 4355 Jingle Pot Road, room 101. 1-778-2682289

Spring Break Art Camps – Bigger Than Me! Young artists are invited for art making, investigation and storytelling.

09:00am at Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street.

Thursday Morning and Afternoon Tai Chi Classes: All levels welcome 10:30am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo,

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Festival Nanaimo Signature Event Symphony SoundBites – A Unique Take on Happy Hour! Join us for appetizers or desserts and a unique, one-hour concert!

04:45pm at The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street. (250) 754-8550 Tai Chi Beginners class: Wear loose clothing, sports shoes and register at the first class.

Find out if Tai Chi is for you. 07:00pm at Georgia Avenue Community School, 625 Georgia Ave. 778-744-0413 DROP IN INTENTION CIRCLE: 07:00pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

The City of Nanaimo & Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors present Thursday Musical Entertainment January to March. Non Members are always welcome. No need

to reserve in advance. Please pay at the door. 500 Bowen Rd 130-300PM FMI 250-755-7501

MAR 20 Jesse Cook “Tempest 25 Tour” Since launching his career with 1995’s “Tempest”, JESSE COOK has blazed an incredible trail. 7:30PM Port Theatre TIX / FMI 250-754-8550 Free skate courtesy of Coast Capital Savings 345-515PM Nanaimo Ice Center 750 Third Street Life of a Scientist: During the week, we will focus on different types of scientists with handson activities and games. 09:00am at NS3’s Science Studio, 4355 Jingle Pot Road, room 101.

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MAR 21 Fred Penner’s The Cat Came Back 40th Anniversary Tour. Whether through Juno Award winning albums, concerts, videos, books or television,

The Nanaimo Local business Partnership programs offers local businesses advertising at significant discount. The program creates benefits to local nonprofit organizations and creates value for our community. Call now for information on how your business can benefit from this program.

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his cornerstone philosophy remains the same: “Never underestimate your ability to make the difference in the life of a child”. TIX / FMI 250-754-8550 Festival Nanaimo Signature Event Back to the 80’s Dance Party – Spandex, leopard print, big hair and more; whether you lived it, were born in it, or are just nostalgic for a time you never knew, join us for our 80s music celebration.

Beban Social Centre 7:00PM FMI vancouverislandsymphony. tickit.ca

Starlight skate Our Starlight Skate is an opportunity to come out and enjoy our soft light “stars” and passive LED glow lights. 7-9PM Nanaimo Ice Centre 750 Third St. FMI 250-756-5200

MAR 22 Free Lions Club Skate every Sunday 12-130PM Frank Crane Arena Come skate for free, helmets and skates are available at no cost as well

MAR 23 Body Talk HiP HoP PoW WoW Spring

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HELP US CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF IGNITING THE POWER AND POTENTIAL IN YOUNG PEOPLE!

Potential lives within every young person. Yet thousands of children and youth are still in urgent need of someone who will stand in their corner and ignite their full power and potential.

community’s youth by developing and implementing a wide range of mentoring programs. One-to-one and group programs, for both in school and outside of school.

Many children and youth in our community and throughout the country struggle with societal barriers and face adversities in their lives like detrimental living conditions, family violence, risk factors for mental health, school issues and identity challenges. These circumstances have nothing to do with the value of who they are or who they can become, but because of these situations, children and youth risk not having the opportunity to live up to their full potential. This comes at a cost to the young person, and to society.

Each time we pair a child with a mentor or introduce a group of students to an in-school program, we start something incredible by building a developmental relationship between the mentor and the mentee that expresses care, challenges growth, provides support, shares power and expands possibilities. Proudly, it’s something our staff, volunteers and donors help bring about every day, and we’re very grateful for their generosity and support. On March 12th we invite you to join us for a special AGM where we will celebrate 50 years of mentoring in our community and share stories from our matches and our vision for the future. Check our website www.bigscvi. ca or www.whatsondigest.com for further details.

With the guidance and support of a mentor, these risks can be reduced or even avoided, and youth are reminded they can be anything they dream of being. For 50 years Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island has been making a positive difference in the lives of our

Nicholas Ross:

Expression through Trumpet and Violin

VIBE Dance Studio Register: crimsoncoastdance.org The Island Mountain Ramblers are excited to host the Vancouver International Mountain film festival for the seventh year in a row at the Malaspina Theatre at VIU 5:30 pm Malaspina Theatre, Building 310, 900 5th St Nanaimo From the creators of “Oh What A Night!” and “Four

By Four” direct from Las Vegas comes an

Nicholas Ross, a Nanaimo musician and teacher, is a double-instrumentalist. He plays both the trumpet and the violin.

Mr. Ross, who moved from Sudbury to Nanaimo a few years ago, readily established himself as a performer and teacher of both instruments and has worked with a variety of individuals and groups.

Of the move he states, “The wonderful thing about being a musician and teacher is that, if you move, you have a ready-made community around you.

Nanaimo is definitely such a community. It is so rewarding to share the love of music with others.”

The concerts with Nicholas Ross and the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra take place:

In March, Mr. Ross will be performing with the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra. He will play two pieces, one on the trumpet and one on the violin.

March 21 st at VIU Theatre, Nanaimo.

March 22 nd at Knox United Church, Parksville.

Details: www.nanaimochamberorchestra.com

electrifying new show – a unique musical revue celebrating the music of ABBA, The Carpenters, The 5th Dimension and The Mamas & Papas. 7:00PM Port Theatre. TIX / FMI 250-754-8550

MAR 24 Forestry Spring Break Camp: We will have a mix of outdoor education, building activities, and introductions to how people in the forestry industry work. 09:00am at

According to Mr. Ross, by playing musical instruments “you are able to find an ‘abstract voice’ which is completely different than [speaking in] words.

Both instruments have such possibilities for deep expression. But it would be true to say that there are things that are particular to each instrument. The trumpet opens up the world of jazz, which I have always loved. The violin has a seemingly endless amount of incredible music to investigate.”

NS3’s Science Studio, 4355 Jingle Pot Road, room 101. 1-778-2682289 Spring Break Art Camps – Bigger Than Me! These camps will feature activities inspired by the Gallery exhibition, A Generational Retrospective Sandra Semchuk.

09:00am at Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street.

TAI CHI BY DONATION: 01:30pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331

East Wellington Road.

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

MAR 25 Forestry Spring Break Camp: We will have a mix of outdoor education, building activities, and introductions to how people in the forestry industry work. 09:00am at NS3’s Science Studio, 4355 Jingle Pot Road,

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room 101. 1-778-2682289 Festival Nanaimo Signature Event Kim’s Convenience. Mr. Kim (James Yi), or Appa, a Korean shopkeeper in Toronto’s Regent Park area, grapples with both a changing neighbourhood landscape and the chasm between him and his second- generation Canadian offspring.

7:30PM Port Theatre TIX / FMI 250-7548550 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.

The City of Nanaimo & Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors present Thursday Musical Entertainment January to March. Non Mem-

bers are always welcome. No need to reserve in advance.

Please pay at the door. 500 Bowen Rd 130-300PM FMI 250755-7501

MAR 26 Festival Nanaimo Signature Event Ken Lavigne 3 Knights with a Tenor, an admittedly cheeky title, features the music of three British Knights – Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Paul McCartney, and Sir Elton John. 7:30PM Port Theatre TIX / FMI 250-754-8550

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Thursday Morning and Afternoon Tai Chi Classes: All levels welcome 10:30am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

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. 250-753-1154 Tai Chi Beginners class: Wear loose clothing, sports shoes and register at the first class.

Find out if Tai Chi is for you. 07:00pm at Georgia Avenue Community School, 625 Georgia Ave. 778-744-0413 DROP IN INTENTION CIRCLE: 07:00pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

MAR 27 Free swim courtesy Coast Capital Savings 7-9PM Beban Park Pool 2300 Bowen Rd FMI 250-756-5200 New Movie Releases March 27: Blood Quantum, Mulan, Vivarium 12:00am Check Your Local Theatres

MAR 28 Earth Hour Starlight Skate Skate under the “stars” from passive LED lighting for Earth Hour 2020 !

7- 9 P M Nanaimo Ice Centre 750 Third St FMI 250-756-5200 Nanaimo Family History Society: Steps To Our Ancestors” is a full day work shop aimed at newer family historians or those who want to refresh their research skills 9AM5PM Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Road: www. nanaimofamilyhistorysociety.ca

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Body Talk HiP HoP PoW WoW PERFORMANCE! SIR REAL, AJ MEGAMAN ECKO ALECK, Teen Participants Tickets: crimsoncoastdance.org RDYT500 – Understanding Ayurveda: This 2-day course aims to provide Yoga teachers and students alike with a solid base of Ayurvedic knowledge 10:30am at Red Door Yoga, 7282 Aulds Road.

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MAR 29 A Night Of Bowie is a celebration of Bowie’s extensive list of memorable hits, focusing primarily (but not exclusively) on his peak years from the early ‘70s to the early ‘90s. TIX / FMI 250-754-8550 Free Lions Club Skate every Sunday 12-130PM Frank Crane Arena Come skate for free, helmets and skates are available at no cost as well

Theatre One Fringe Flicks “Ordinary Love” Joan and Tom (Academy Award (R) nominee Lesley Manville and Liam Neeson) have been married for many years.

An everyday couple with a remarkable love… FMI https:// fringefestivals.com/

MAR 31 OFFstage Jazz Series Quinn Bachand. Brishen, a Romani term meaning ‘bringer of the storm’, is an apt

description for this exciting Euro-gypsy swing ensemble headed by musical voyageur Quinn Bachand. 8:00PM Port Theatre Lobby TIX / FMI 250-7548550 TAI CHI BY DONATION: 01:30pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

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