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Celebrating their 31st Anniversary, the Victoria Genealogical Society meets on the second Thursday of each month from September through June. Regular meetings begin at 7:30 pm at the Gordon Head United Church, 4201 Tyndall Avenue, Victoria. Whether you're new to family history or have been researching your family for a while, please join us!
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Most meetings feature a guest speaker presenting on topics related to genealogy, history and heritage. To see who the upcoming speakers will be, visit...
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Dec 10, 2009
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May 13, 2010
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Colin Graham, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria's Founding Director, had remarkable insight in starting the Asian art collection, now one of the most important in Canada. Among the very first works of art accepted into the Gallery's collection in 1950 were two Japanese woodblock prints by the well-known artist, Utamaro (1753-1806). These were given by important early benefactor, Miss Katherine McEwen. Following her lead, Miss Kathleen Agnew and Mrs. Massy Goolden generously supplied funds to...
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(Adult $12.00, Student/Senior $10.00, Child $2.00, Children 5 and under Free)
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Aug 14, 2009 - Mar 14, 2010
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Come join us at the largest public tea exhibition in North America featuring tea tastings, delectable tea-food selections, complimentary presentations on a variety of topics, and opportunities to purchase hundreds of teas, tea-related products, and exquisite tea wares. A Silent Auction will be offered and all proceeds go to a great local cause - Camosun College Child Care Services. It's a one stop shop for all things tea!
Taste. Discover. Shop. Experience.
Visit the website for more...
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Feb 13, 2010 - Feb 14, 2010
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Today, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria holds the largest public collection of art in the province. Working with a nearly blank slate, Colin Graham, the AGGV's founding Director, imagined a collection culled from every corner of the world. He wanted to give Victoria the whole gamut of ethnic cultures. Building relationships with Victorians who had art in their homes, Graham appealed to them to help establish a collection that could be held in public trust for the citizens of British...
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Sep 25, 2009 - Mar 28, 2010
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Over the past five years, the AGGV has acquired well over two hundred old and new Japanese prints. More than half the prints were recently purchased by the curator or donors over the internet and a wide selection of these will be on display. The prints were acquired to augment the Gallery's fine collection of Japanese prints, one of the most comprehensive collections outside of Japan.
Glimpses of Japan will display prints by famous 18th and 19th century ukiyo-e artists like Hokusai, Kunisada,...
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Dec 18, 2009 - Apr 11, 2010
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Maritime Museum of B.C. Special Exhibit:
The work of marine artist John Horton will be front and center in the Maritime Museum's celebration of the Royal Canadian Navy's Centennial.
The special exhibit entitled We Stand On Guard For Thee consists of 32 pieces depicting the history of the navy from 1910 until today.
Horton's insistence on historically accurate detail is certainly unmatched by his contemporaries. His attention to technical accuracy and detail is equally legendary.
For more...
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Oct 23, 2009 - Feb 14, 2010
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A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline by Dean Regan and starring Sara-Jeanne Hosie, features 20 hits, including Crazy, Walkin' After Midnight, Sweet Dreams and I Fall to Pieces.
Follow Patsy's climb to stardom from her hometown in Virginia to the Grand Ole' Opry, Las Vegas and Carnegie Hall! With a five-piece band, rave reviews across the continent and the first time the show has run on Vancouver Island in over a decade - this is a show you don't want to miss! It is a musical tribute to a...
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Jan 21, 2010 - Feb 27, 2010
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Victorias Symphony withTania Miller, conductor / Russell Bajer, English Horn will perform Liszt Les Preludes, including Sharman English Horn Concerto (World Premiere) and Sibelius Symphony No. 1.
For tickets and information please contact the McPherson Box Office in person, by phone at 250-386-6121 or online at www.rmts.bc.ca.
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Feb 08, 2010
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During the winter months Benvenuto, the Ross family residence, is open for visitors to view a display of memorabilia chronicling the development of Jennie Butchart's garden. Furnishings, correspondence, and photographs follow the development of the Gardens and allow the visitor to step back into the graciousness of the period. Staff members are on hand to assist visitors with their questions.
Afternoon Tea, served in the Dining Room Restaurant, is available daily.
For information please call...
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Jan 15, 2010 - Mar 15, 2010
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For 6 magical weeks this Winter, Victoria residents will have the chance to enjoy a much loved Canadian tradition.outdoor ice skating!
Victorians young and young-at-heart are invited to come out and skate on the rooftop.
A large 80'x40' ice rink will be set up on the rooftop of Mayfair Shopping Centre. The ice is synthetic and offers a much more environmentally friendly alternative to real ice, and permits outdoor skating in all kinds of weather.
Music to skate by will be provided courtesy...
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Jan 15, 2010 - Feb 28, 2010
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Performing here at the Victoria Event Centre this 2009 twice Juno-nominated Fan Choice Award and Album of the Year acoustic trio from Quebec draws its primary inspiration from gypsy jazz icon Django Reinhardt. The Lost Fingers' debut album, Lost in the 80s, has already achieved platinum-plus status in Canada with sales over 100,000 within Quebec alone!
A huge draw in their home province, the band thrilled Canadian jazz festival audiences, including Victoria, across the country last summer with...
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$22.00 to $25.00
($22.00 in advance/VJS members/students; $25.00 at the door)
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Feb 12, 2010
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This group of six artists represents a new generation and new era for art in Japan. Their work explores the complex realities of our globalized world and the strength of the contemporary art scene in Tokyo and beyond. As part of this exhibition artist Yoshiaki Kaihatsu will be participating in a week long residency to build an architectural structure from recycled materials in response to the Gallery's Shinto Shrine. The exhibition includes work in a variety of media, including drawing,...
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Jan 29, 2010 - May 30, 2010
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The romantic adventures of our local waterbirds are examined in this entertaining 90 minute multi-media presentation by local bird biologist, James Clowater. Birds rely on a beautiful visual language of colour and display to defeat their rivals and impress their mates. Slow motion video helps to reveal the complex syntax of postures which are the bird's language of love.
Call 250-479-0211 to reserve your seat
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Feb 14, 2010
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Marine Birds - a course for naturalists and nature enthusiasts.
Learn where to find and how to identify marine birds and discover fascinating secrets about how they live and feed. The focus of this course is on the ecology and behaviour of birds encountered in our local waters. Emphasis will be given to the unique and interesting biological and behavioural information that will capture the imagination of both amateurs and professionals.
Classes: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Mondays, February 15, 22,...
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Feb 15, 2010 - Mar 15, 2010
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Nature Explorers (7 to 10 years)
This series of four 2-hour Saturday morning classes is for older children with an interest in nature. Designed for 7 to 10 year-olds, we spend lots of time outside exploring different nature topics.
Series 1
. Clever Crows and Ravens
. Rowdy Raccoons
. Life in the Trees
. Mysssterioussss Snakes
Saturdays Feb 13, 20, 27, Mar 6
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. Garry Oak Meadows
. Secret Lives of Turtles
. Cloud Nine: The World of Weather
. Ants, Bees and Other Party Bugs...
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$60.00
(45.00 for members of Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary.)
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Feb 13, 2010
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Feb 20, 2010
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Feb 27, 2010
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Mar 06, 2010
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May 01, 2010
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May 08, 2010
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May 15, 2010
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May 22, 2010
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In 2009, the Maritime Museum of British Columbia was the recipient of a generous donation of original artworks from the collection of Ralph and Angie Roberts. The collection includes original paintings by internationally known artists such as Len Gibbs and Peter Ewart, three-dimensional works by renowned sculptor Maarten Schaddelee, among many other artists represented.
The Roberts made the donation for the express purpose of helping the MMBC raise much-needed funds through a sale of the...
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$100.00 to $10,000.00
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Jan 13, 2010 - Feb 28, 2010
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Livingcolours -A Spirit Spectacular features a series of exciting events, activities and performances in Victoria during the opening weekend of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic games. Livingcolours is a family festival focused on the life-enhancing elements of activity, creativity, community and diversity, with colour, excitement and entertainment, it is a weekend full of fun that promises to be spectacular in every way.
The City of Victoria and Greater Victoria Spirit Committee are teaming up to...
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Feb 12, 2010 - Feb 14, 2010
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The James Bay New Horizons will celebrate the Olympic Games by dedicating a room as Canada Place during the 2010 Winter Games. The room will be open from 8:00am to 9:00pm and will feature a big screen television showing games and related events.
Intergenerational and inter-cultural groups will also entertain and share customs and food.
For more information please call 250-386-4432 or email executivejb.nh@shawbiz.ca.
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Feb 12, 2010 - Feb 28, 2010
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The title of the 11th Annual Privacy and Security Conference is Navigating the Digital Ocean: Riding the Waves of Change.
The Annual Privacy and Security Conference and Exposition, hosted by the Province of British Columbia, has become a leading event in North America for those working in the information privacy and security fields. Held in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, the two-day conference draws an international audience of over 1000 delegates with an interest in cutting edge...
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Feb 09, 2010 - Feb 10, 2010
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Looking for the perfect way to show your sweetheart how much they mean to you? Join us for a three-course Valentine's Day Dinner that will be sure to romance your palate - and your main squeeze!
Seating begins at 5:00pm. Please call 250-743-4293 (toll-free 1-800-998-9908) for your reservation!
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$35.00
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Feb 14, 2010
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A rollicking Valentines treat! What happens when you combine a lovesick man, a group of practical joking dancers and the discovery of an overlooked true love? Konservatoriet, and a glimpse into the timely world of the 19th century and classical dance.
Canadian Pacific Ballet has commissioned Bournonville Master, Kennet Oberly, to restage this lost masterpiece on the company. Mr. Oberly brings to the stage the full-length ballet with all of its beauty and comedy to enjoy. Don't miss your chance...
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$46.50 to $66.50
($10.00 off for students and 50% discount for Seniors.)
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Feb 13, 2010 - Feb 14, 2010
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Feb 14, 2010
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The staff at the Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre want to show that the Olympic Games are for Everyone. To this end they have organized a variety of Olympic-themed events and activities that will be sure to keep you entertained and fit between the opening and closing ceremonies.
The lobby will be decorated as a cosy 'Athlete's Village' lodge, complete with an electric fireplace, flags from participating nations, artwork from local elementary aged children and a list of key Olympic events....
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(Some free events, some 2 for 1 admissions, some regular admission.)
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Feb 12, 2010 - Feb 28, 2010
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Dance Victoria present the Royal Winnipeg Ballet
The most famous cabaret in history, birthplace of the Quadrille, the Can-Can and home to a cast of outrageous dancers known as the Diamond Dogs. Matthew and Sandrine seek love and destiny in the infamous cabaret. The Moulin Rouge.
For tickets and information please contact the McPherson box office in person, by phone at 250-386-6121, or online at www.rmts.bc.ca.
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$46.25 to $94.50
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Feb 09, 2010 - Feb 11, 2010
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Colin James has juggled his skills as a singer, guitarist and big-band leader so well over the years that diversity seems almost synonymous with his stellar career. He's also been a restless voyager, traversing genres-from blues and rock to pop and swing and back again.
For tickets and information please contact the McPherson box office in person, by phone at 250-386-6121, or online at www.rmts.bc.ca.
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$50.25 to $60.25
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Feb 13, 2010 - Feb 14, 2010
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Konservatoriet, or A Marriage by Advertisement, is a comical vaudeville style ballet set on Canadian Pacific Ballet by Bournonville choreographer Kennet Oberly.
For tickets and information please contact the McPherson box office in person, by phone at 250-386-6121, or online at www.rmts.bc.ca.
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Feb 13, 2010
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Feb 14, 2010
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Feb 14, 2010
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He has already impressed listeners and critics: Lund has been named Roots Artist of the Year by the Canadian Country Music Association for the last five years running and was again nominated this year.
For tickets and information please contact the McPherson box office in person, by phone at 250-386-6121, or online at www.rmts.bc.ca.
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Feb 15, 2010
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Open Space presents Vancouver Island artists Cedric and Nathan Bomford's
* Bamberton: Contested Landscape* This is an intensive interactive installation that makes use of salvaged wood from both building demolitions and the artists' previous work.
For further details please visit the website, email openspace@openspace.ca or call 250-383-8833.
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Jan 27, 2010 - Feb 20, 2010
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Do not miss this wonderful musical theatre production by Four Seasons, complete with lots of audience participation, catchy songs, delightful characters and hilarious chase scenes. Perfect for young theatre goers and children of all ages!
Young Penelope the Penguin has come from Iceland to find her mother and father. This must be done before the spring weather becomes too warm. She falls in with Flibberty, a genial goblin, who helps her in her search. They incur the wrath of Krafty Kingfisher,...
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$8.00 to $10.00
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Students and Seniors $9.00; Adults $10.00)
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Feb 13, 2010 - Feb 14, 2010
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Feb 20, 2010 - Feb 21, 2010
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Feb 27, 2010 - Feb 28, 2010
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Come to the Royal BC Museum for a discussion on Coast Salish art and artists - part of the Thursday Night at the Museum Café series. Joining the talk are cultural elder Tom Sampson, Royal BC Museum curator of ethnology Dr. Martha Black and weavers Chief Janice George and Buddy Joseph.
Admission: Adults - $8.00 in advance or $10.00 on day of discussion; Seniors, Sudents or Members - $6.00 in advance or $8.00 on day of discussion.
For more information please visit www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca or...
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Feb 11, 2010
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The Victoria Children's Choir present a Valentine's Fundraising Dinner. So bring your family to a wonderful evening of music and good food!
Dinner includes chili, salad, roll, dessert and beverages. Entertainment will be provided by the Victoria Children's Choir followed by folk dancing fun.
Tickets are $12.00 for adults, and $8.00 for children under 12, (under 6 are free).
There will be Door Prizes and a Silent Auction.
Tickets are available at the door or contact the Choir at...
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$12.00
(Adults; $8.00 for children under 12 years; Free admission for children under 6 years.)
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Feb 13, 2010
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Step out of Winter and into Spring! It's as easy as that when you visit our astonishing indoor garden. Beds of daffodils and tulips, with flowering cherries, witch hazel and viburnum fill the stone-flagged Blue Poppy conservatory with all the joys of Spring. The combination of plant material is unusual enough to send any indoor gardener home bursting with fresh inspiration.
This is also a great time to walk about the gardens and see the essential trees and shrubs. It is these which frame the...
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Jan 28, 2010 - Mar 31, 2010
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Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with fortune cookies and a selection of rare and precious Chinese teas. Stop by anytime throughout the day, to enjoy a sampling of some of China's very best teas, and take in the ambience of Chinese New Year.
Email silkroad@silkroadtea.com for more details.
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Feb 14, 2010
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Feb 21, 2010
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Ocean River Sports and South Island Sea Kayaking Association are proud to host an evening with Freya Hoffmeister at Ocean River Sports! In 2009 she completed an unassisted solo circumnavigation of Australia, - in 322 days, of which 245 were paddling - becoming the first woman and the second person to do so. The only other person to have successfully completed the circumnavigation is Paul Caffyn, a New Zealander and Freya's mentor who took 361 days in 1981 - 82. Caffyn called Freya's journey...
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Feb 12, 2010
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February is Black History Month.
Please see separate listings for individual events throughout the month.
For more details please contact:
BC Black History Awareness Society,
201-390 Waterfront Cres.,
Victoria, BC, Canada, V8T 5K3
Phone: 250-360-9032
Fax: 250-360-9032
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Feb 02, 2010 - Feb 28, 2010
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Let the good times roll, Greater Victoria, at this Valentine's Day concert! Featured performers include:
. Louise Rose and the Victoria Good News Choir: Jazz singer Louise Rose, backed by her choir, have been exciting Victoria audiences for over twelve years with music ranging from jazz and funk, to rock 'n roll and gospel.
. Vic High RandB Band: Get ready for some Motown! Vic High never fails to please with their selection of greats from the Motown era.
. Eric Dozier and One Human...
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Feb 14, 2010
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Make a date to catch some cool jazz at the gorgeous O Bistro in James Bay.
Check out the O Bistro's small plates menu. Dinner and Cocktails served from 4:00pm.
Please call 250-294-7500 for further information.
Schedule:
Weds. Feb 10, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Honey Crooners with Tom Watson
Sun. Feb 14, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Nadine Florence and Paul Laverick
Weds. Feb 24, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Diane Pancel and Thomas Kinzel
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Feb 10, 2010
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The Victoria Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents: The Sorcerer.
For ticket purchase and information please call 250-656-0275.
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Mar 13, 2010
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Mar 21, 2010
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David Francey, the internationally acclaimed, three-time Juno Award winner is a singer/songwriter with an uncommon ability to reach others through song. His storytelling, strong vocals and powerful lyrics combine to make his subjects - from the foreclosed farmer to the Canadian soldier in Dieppe, to the working Joe, to the teenage lover - immediate and intensely moving.
Tickets available at Lyle's Place 770 Yates Street; Ditch Records 635
Johnson Street; online at www.hightideconcerts.net ...
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$25.00
(In advance; $28 at the door.)
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Feb 13, 2010
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