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From March 8 - 21, 2010 the Belfry Theatre will present SPARK, its annual festival of new plays and ideas. This year's festival brings together artists from Halifax, Vancouver, Edmonton and Victoria. Mixed in with the full productions of Agnes B, Tiny Apocalypse, The Russian Play and The Drowning Girls are a host of workshops, free readings, parties and the BMO miniplays.
Festival highlights include:
* Free sneak preview readings of Neworld Theatre's wicked new satire, Ali and Ali 7 and...
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Mar 08, 2010 - Mar 21, 2010
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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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(Admission is free for member, guests by donation - thank you.)
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Dec 10, 2009
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Jan 14, 2010
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Feb 11, 2010
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The Reel Paddling Film Festival World Tour is an international event presenting the world's best whitewater, sea kayaking and canoeing action and lifestyle films of the year on screens in 75 cities across Canada, United States, Europe and the United Kingdom.
With 29 inspiring paddling films short-listed for the World Tour, including the eight festival category winners, audiences can expect to see hairy whitewater action, sea kayakers exploring remote coastlines, northern river canoe...
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Mar 10, 2010 - Mar 11, 2010
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Emily Carr (1871-1945) became one of Canada's most beloved and original artists due to her hard work, artistic and spiritual passion, dedication to life-long learning, and exposure to different influences and experiences.
From the permanent collection of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Carr's paintings are set in context with the work of artists who inspired her and were inspired by her. This exhibition illustrates the shift in Carr's painting style from her early roots in 19th century...
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$2.00 to $12.00
(Adult $12.00, Student/Senior $10.00, Child $2.00, Children 5 and under Free)
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Mar 10, 2010 - Jun 30, 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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$2.00 to $12.00
(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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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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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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Inspired by the current exhibition Great New Wave, this dynamic evening of music, art, cocktails and anime will invite you to explore the world of postmodern Japanese culture.
Experience the experimental sounds of DJ Kita Kaze, Japanese inspired cocktails from Canoe Brewpub and Silk Road Tea, interactive exhibition tours and new animation from artist Denver Jackson bringing traditional Japanese Ukiyo-e prints to life in a vibrant visual landscape where East meets West.
For more details...
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Mar 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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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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Native Plant Gardening Consultant, Pat Johnston and Landscape Designer/Horticulture Technician, Barb Kohlman, are teaming up for a workshop on garden design with native plants. Combining their knowledge they will expose you to landscape design theory using native plants. The workshop will teach you to choose appropriate plants and draw a design for your own particular garden conditions. A tour of Swan Lake Native Plant garden is included.
Call 250-479-0211 to register.
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$10.00
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Mar 14, 2010
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March is Art Month at the Maritime Museum of BC in Bastion Square
Seventy-six original works of art by contemporary Canadian artists with an appraised value of $136,000 will be sold during 'Art Month' at the Maritime Museum of British Columbia. Former Victoria residents Ralph and Angie Roberts donated this unique collection to the museum specifically for fundraising. The proceeds will be used to support the Museum's work and programs to preserve maritime heritage.
Among the pieces are...
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(Free viewing of the Roberts Collection.)
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Mar 09, 2010 - Mar 27, 2010
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This will be one of hottest music events of the year in Victoria - Big band jazz at its best - played by a hard swinging 18-piece band composed of Canada's leading award winning jazz artists - and led by Canada's premiere trombone legend - jazz artist and composer Ian McDougall. This concert will feature traditional big band favourites as well as original big band compositions.
This is a fundraiser for Music by the Sea. For more information please visit www.musicbythesea.ca.
To purchase...
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$28.75 to $49.75
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Mar 14, 2010
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The Victoria Symphony goes Latin!
Enjoy an evening of passionate and rhythmic music from Latin America featuring performances by the 10-member mariachi band, Mariachi del Sol. This performance will be at the University of Victoria Farquhar Auditorium.
For further details and to purchase tickets please contact the UVic Ticket Centre ini person or by phone at 250-721-8480.
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$12.00 to $26.00
($12 vsSoundcheck (15-29 year olds))
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Mar 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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Take a musical trip around the world with the Victoria Symphony. Britain, France, Italy and points beyond make this a musical trip of a lifetime.
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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$36.50
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Mar 10, 2010
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For most of us, the holidays are all about peace, giving and happiness, but for comedy superstar Jeremy Hotz the holiday season is just, well, COLD.
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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$52.00
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Mar 12, 2010
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Each year the international students of Pearson College in Victoria share the music and dance of their homelands through their performance of the One World Concert. Come and enjoy the exciting songs and dances of our global cultures.
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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$21.00
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Mar 13, 2010
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Mar 13, 2010
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For the first time ever, Pavlo, Rik and Oscar collaborate to form an acoustic trio of passionate, fiery guitars. Their musical journey will go from tender, intimate melodies to solos that turn supernova, touching on, and lighting up, everything in between.
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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$45.00
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Mar 13, 2010
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Celebrating 10 Years of Capoeira in Victoria BC. Professor Testa and Axe Capoeira Victoria would like to invite eveyone to join Mestre Barro and over 35 other teachers for this Historic occasion and our biggest event ever.
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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Mar 14, 2010
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Gwynne Dyer has worked as a freelance journalist, columnist, broadcaster and lecturer on international affairs for more than 20 years, but he was originally trained as an historian.
For ticket information or to purchase tickets please contact the Box Office in person, charge by phone at 250-386-6121 (toll-free 1-888-717-6121) or visit the website at www.rmts.bc.ca.
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Mar 11, 2010
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Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun and The Rite of Spring. Since their premiere at the Taipei Festival in 1994, these seminal Chouinard works have been performed around the world.
For ticket information or to purchase tickets please contact the Box Office in person, charge by phone at 250-386-6121 (toll-free 1-888-717-6121) or visit the website at www.rmts.bc.ca.
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$33.00 to $68.00
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Mar 16, 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:
March 3 Maureen Washington and Daniel Cook
March 10 Nadine Florence and Paul Laverick
March 17 Diane Pancel and Thomas Kinzel
March 24 Flora Scott and Sean Drabitt
March 31 Melinda Shittaker and John MacArthur
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Mar 10, 2010
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Mar 17, 2010
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Mar 03, 2010
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Mar 24, 2010
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Mar 31, 2010
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Come on out to see the hilarious musical theatre production of 'The Sorcerer' by The Victoria Gilbert and Sullivan Society.
The action takes place in a small, quaint village, (think Oak Bay!), where life is placid and boringly predictable, until John Wellington Wells, an employee of a respectable firm of Sorcerers (think Harry Potter's great grandfather!), turns their predictable little world upside down. He successfully tricks the villagers into drinking a magic potion from a large teapot,...
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Mar 13, 2010
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Mar 20, 2010
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Feb 25, 2010
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Mar 27, 2010
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Mar 28, 2010
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John Hammond, a Grammy Award-winning blues guitarist and a long-time icon of the music industry, will play at a special benefit concert at Hermanns Jazz Club. Hammond comes from a remarkable musical lineage. His father, John H. Hammond, worked as a talent scout for years and, because of the many careers he helped to launch, is considered one of the most influential figures in 20th century popular music. Those he discovered or helped along the way include Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday, Count...
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Mar 12, 2010
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Amina Figarova is without doubt one of the most productive jazz composers and talented jazz piano players from Europe. She studied as a classical concert pianist at the Baku Conservatory, jazz performance at the Rotterdam Conservatory then the Berklee College of Music in Boston. In 1998 she was accepted into the prestigious Thelonious Monk Jazz Colony in Aspen, Colorado.
Amina's latest album Above the Clouds was released in 2008 and spent 10 weeks in the Top 15 of the JazzWeek USA Jazz Chart....
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$15.00 to $18.00
($15.00 in advance or VJS Members.)
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Mar 16, 2010
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Tickets available at the Royal and McPherson Box Office, in person, by phone at 250-386-6121 or online at www.rmts.bc.ca; at Lyle's Place or the Victoria Jazz Society office at 250-388-4423.
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Mar 16, 2010
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Strindberg's Easter by August Strindberg.
Innovatively staged, this classic drama explores possibility, transformation and hope. A fallen family with an unpaid debt is held in the hands of a vicious creditor. Eleonora, the outcast sister, returns to further disturb the house in this intriguing plot from one of the world's finest playwrights.
For tickets and all show details please contact the Box Office at 1-800-565-7738 or 250-246-9820.
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Mar 11, 2010 - Apr 03, 2010
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with some high energy Celtic music and superior food. Cookeilidh hits the stage at 8:00 pm. There will be a full bar and menu.
Call the Superior Cafe at 250-380-9515 for reservations.
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Mar 17, 2010
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Kick off St. Patrick's week at The Black Stilt with some high energy Celtic music featuring Cookeilidh.
The Black Stilt Coffeehouse is a licensed establishment.
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Mar 13, 2010
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This is a 27 day exhibit of paintings set in local areas in and around Victoria and Vancouver Island by premier watercolourist Leslie Redhead.
Leslie is a signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Her paintings are highly sought after, and are included in private art collections across Canada and the US.
A reception will be held March 5, 2010; 7:00-9:00pm. All are welcome.
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Mar 03, 2010 - Mar 28, 2010
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Lawyers on Stages brings you the British musical stage production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. This production is a fundraiser for Kaleidoscope Family Theatre.
For ticket information or to purchase tickets please contact the Box Office in person, by phone at 250-386-6121 or online at www.rmts.bc.ca.
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Mar 09, 2010 - Mar 10, 2010
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Join us for a day of healing sessions, energy work and psychic readings as a diverse collective of light workers join together to share their gifts and skills. Mini-sessions and readings will be available through out the day to help you find the answers you seek for your mind, heart, body and spirit. Let the healing light shine through your soul!
Treatment prices will be at the discretion of the individual practitioners. Donations happily accepted but not necessary.
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Mar 13, 2010
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A visit to the Pacific Northwest Raptors is a unique learning experience that will never be forgotten. Our centre is home to all types of raptors, such as, Falcons, Bald Eagles, Owls and Hawks. Each day the raptors perform dynamic flight demonstrations. Come interact with a variety of birds as they showcase their incredible flight skills out in the open. Imagine watching a Bald Eagle soar freely overhead, only to descend to a perch right in front of you. Many different tours, courses and up...
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Mar 05, 2010 - Oct 17, 2010
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Club Monaco is proud to offer all Post-Secondary Students a special one day only discount on Thursday March 11, 2010 to kick off this season's Student Discount Program.
***30% OFF ALL MERCHANDISE IN STORE (Regular and Sale Priced Items) ***
This offer is valid only at the follwoiing Greater Victoria Locations:
The Victoria Bay Centre: Hours of Operation: 10:00am-9:00pm, 250-383-5671
Mayfair Mall: Hours of Operation: 10:00am-9:00pm, 250-384-5611
The student discount is intended for the...
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Mar 11, 2010
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Métis and Lakota performance artists Lori Blondeau (Saskatoon) and Dana Claxton
(Vancouver) perform new multimedia work that re-thinks Indigenous heritage and ancestry. This work is curated by local artist Jackson 2Bears.
For more details please call 250-383-8833 or email openspace@openspace.ca.
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Mar 13, 2010
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Open Word: Readings and Ideas presents Toronto novelist Gil Adamson reading from her latest book The Outlander, which is set in early 1900s Alberta.
The reading will be followed by an interview with Victoria writer John Gould.
There will also be a second Gil Adamson reading on Wednesday March 17 at 10:00am in Rm D103 of the MacLaurin Building, University of Victoria Department of Writing.
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Mar 16, 2010
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Mar 17, 2010
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