Victoria Arts, Heritage And Culture Guide January - April 2009

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The City of Victoria offers a host of opportunities for you to explore and experience its history, cultural diversity, and creative arts and cultural communities. This Guide will serve as your blueprint to many arts and cultural events taking place January through April 2009.

Museums, art galleries, festivals, celebrations, theatre, opera, historic sites, dance and music galore are many of the arts, heritage and cultural delights that await you.

Entertainment possibilities abound – treat yourself to a professional arts production, visit a museum/gallery, take

Victoria is known far and wide as the “City of Gardens” and during the spring it’s obvious why! New growth is emerging from the ground in sprigs of delicate green, blossoms are starting to bud and life is unfurling all around us – while much of the rest of the country is covered in ice and snow. It’s the perfect time to get out and explore our city!

Take advantage of events like “Be a Tourist in Your Own Home Town” and “Dine Around and Stay In Town” at the end of February to get to know Victoria a bit better. Go on a walking tour and take advantage of the warming weather – either a guided walking tour, or one of the many self-guided ones currently available. The “Downtown Victoria WALK/RUN Map,” “Secrets of the City” Historical Walking Tour maps, and “Downtown Victoria Art Galleries” map are all available from the DVBA offices at 20 Centennial Square, amongst other locations. Go exploring and get to know your home city!

For residents or visitors to the City, contact TOURISM VICTORIA at 250.953.2033, visit www.tourismvictoria.com or drop down to the Visitor Centre at 812 Wharf Street. Pick up free maps and information, book activity/event tickets or reserve accommodation by calling toll free 1.800.663.3883.

Tourism Victoria is the official not-for-profit tourism industry association that works in partnership with over 950 business members and municipalities in the Greater Victoria area and surrounding communities of Vancouver Island.

For more information about downtown Victoria, please phone:250.386.2238 or visit www.downtownvictoria.ca

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The Provincial Capital Commission (PCC ) is a self-sustaining Crown agency with a mission to “connect and celebrate the Capital with all British Columbians.”

Visit www.bcpcc.com and click on PCC Outreach to see the PCC’s latest programs. These include historical videos, audio vignettes, and Social Studies units aimed at Grades 5 and 10. The PCC also helps fund field trips to the Legislature from all across the province.

in one of the many celebrations, purchase a piece of excellent local art or walk the town.

Enjoy all the great gifts the City has to offer!

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The City of Victoria acknowledges the support of our Guide partners and all the participating arts, heritage and cultural organizations. The Guide is published three times a year and production is coordinated by the City of Victoria. For information on being part of the Guide, phone 250.361.0363.

Events subject to change

Performing Arts Alix Goolden Performance Hall 9

Canadian College of Performing Arts 11

City of Gardens Chorus 12

Early Music Society of the Islands 12

Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival 13

Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra 9

Intrepid Theatre at the Metro 11

Kaleidoscope Theatre 13

Langham Court Theatre 9

McPherson Playhouse 8

Metro Studio 11

Phoenix Theatre @ UVic 13

Pacific Opera Victoria 7

Palm Court Light Orchestra 12

Royal Theatre 8

UVic Centre Farquhar Auditorium 9

Victoria Choral Society 10

Victoria Conservatory of Music 9

Victoria Gilbert & Sullivan Society 13

Victoria Jazz Society 12

Victoria Operatic Society 10

Victoria Symphony 10

Visual & Media Arts Art Gallery of Greater Victoria 14

Collective Works Gallery 15

Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria 16

Gallery of Artisans 14

Deluge Contemporary Art 15

Fairfield Artists Studio Tour 16

Land Marks Lecture on Public Art 16

Open Space 14

Festivals & CelebrationsBe a Tourist in your own Home Town 3

Chinese New Year 2

Living Colours 2

Victoria Film Festival 2

Victoria French Fest 2009 3

Victoria Tea Festival 3

Celebrations and Heritage WalksCommunity Arts Awareness Week 4

Neighbourhood Discovery Walks 4

Inner Harbour First Nations Interpretive Walkway – Signs of the Lekwungen 5

Secrets of the City Self-Guided Heritage Walks 4

National Historic Sites Butchart Gardens 6

Craigdarroch Castle 6

Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse 6

Maritime Museum of BC 6

St. Ann’s Academy 6

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Victoria Film Festival

Empire Theatres Capitol 6 , Fairmont Empress, Plan b, Caprice Theatre, Cineplex Odeon

Jan. 30 – Feb. 8 150 films playing plus MyVictoria Video Competition, Sips ’n Cinema, Music Lounge, and so much more.

Vancouver Island’s biggest and longest running film festival is where you’ll see the best new films of the season. The Festival includes parties, a gala opening, filmmaker chats, and in 2009 is hosting a venue at the Westshore’s Caprice Theatre. Don’t miss out on making your Festival experience one of a kind by taking advantage of an overnight stay at the Empress – visit www.victoriafilmfestival.com.

Cost: Movies $9Phone: 250.389.0444

New This YearConVergeFebruary 7

ConVerge takes media to the streets and demonstrates the explosion of change in how, where and what we’re watching. This is a cool medium and we’re about to make it cooler.

ConVerge go-ers will travel to rooftops, parked cars, lofts, alleyways and offices in the Chinatown core in search of all the unique ways we’re screening shorts for you. Cost: $10

BRING FILM TO LIFE

Living ColoursVictoria Conference Centre

Sun, February 1510 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Outside it may be rainy, grey and cold, but inside the Victoria Conference Centre there is a brilliant burst of colour, energy and excitement at an exciting festival that celebrates the spirit of Greater Victoria. Welcome to LivingColours – a Spirit Spectacular, an experiential showcase of activity, creativity, community and diversity.

Each component of this exciting event is represented by a colour: Activity is symbolized as RED, Creativity as GREEN, Diversity as YELLOW and Community as BLUE. In each colour zone you can take part in a wide range of fun, free and informative activities that are all about living life to its fullest! ‘Toot your own horn’ at the Victoria Symphony’s Instrument Petting Zoo, learn about puppet making and see a show by a master puppeteer, experience world music and cuisine, have your photo taken with a local hero, try out new dance steps, dabble in paint or test your athletic prowess. With dozens of exciting different stations to visit and experience, this event will be fun for the whole family!

Admission by donation. For a full list of participants and activities, visit http://victoria.spiritofbc.com Presented by the Greater Victoria Spirit Committee

Chinese New Year CelebrationChinatown – Gate of Harmonious Interest (Fisgard & Government Streets)Sunday, February 1Noon – 4 p.m.

Everyone welcome. Colourful folk dancers, powerful martial arts demonstration and the thrilling Lion Dance – all brought to life with stirring music and gorgeous costumes. Presented by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. For more information, phone: 250.384.7352

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�rd Annual Victoria Tea FestivalCrystal Garden – 713 Douglas Street

February 14 – 15 12 – 5 p.m.

Come join us at the largest public tea exhibition in North America! The two-day event features tea tastings, delectable tea-food selections, complimentary lectures 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.

Weekend Passes$20 advance, $25 door

For more info and ticket outlets, visit www.victoriateafestival.com or phone: 250.370.4880

Victoria French Fest 2009Presented by La Société francophone de Victoria 200 – 535 Yates Street

Thu, March 12 – Sun, March 15

Join us for the 12th Annual Victoria French Fest, featuring four days of exciting concerts, activities and celebrations in Market Square, in the heart of downtown Victoria.

French Fest offers fun and entertainment for all ages! Some of the highlights include a concert featuring well-known Quebec singer Gregory Charles, a Sugar Shack dinner with music by “Les Tireux d’roches’’, performances by many well-known local artists, childrens’ games and activities, a children’s talent show, movie night, art exhibits, vendors, school days, family days and more!

Come join us for four days celebrating francophone cultures from around the world…food, music, and fun for the entire community!

Regular monthly activities:

French movie nights: Every first Friday and third Thursday of each month, at Victor-Brodeur School – 637 Head Street $2/$5

Beaux Jeudis (happy hour): 5 to 7 p.m., on the first Thursday of each month at the Canoe Brewpub – 450 Swift Street. No cover charge. Door prizes!

Phone: 250.388.7350www.francocentre.com, [email protected]

March 4 – 8

Enjoy free, discounted and 2 for 1 admissions and special offers from more than 50 of Victoria’s local attractions, tours, marine adventures, restaurants, hotels, and more!

From art galleries to gardens, heritage sites to museums, some of the participating attractions for this year’s lineup include the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Craigdarroch Castle, NRC - Centre of the Universe, Glendale Gardens and Woodland, Royal BC Museum, Fort Rodd Hill, Market Square and the BC Aviation Museum.

Tickets are $10 or buy 4, get 1 Free. For ticket locations, on-sale dates and more information go to our website at www.attractionsvictoria.com or call Tourism Victoria at 250.953.2033

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Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

Photo: R. Andronowski

Photo: A.J. Coots

� Celebrations & Heritage Walks

The Secrets are Out! Four walks to choose from.

These four upbeat, informative tours with easy-to-follow maps are a great way to explore Victoria.

Fools Rush In: The clinking of glasses and the smell of canvas and horses – these were the rollicking times of the Gold Rush era.

Forbidden City: Tales from the secret city within the city – go back to when Canada’s first Chinatown was born.

Happy Hauntings: Ghosts, ancestral spirits – expect the unexpected when you take this tour through the country’s most haunted city.

Law and Disorder: Robbery, murder and deadly lovers’ triangles – stories of criminals and Victoria’s lawmen.

The guides are available at City Hall, Tourism Victoria Visitor Information Centre, offices of the DVBA and Provincial Capital Commission, or visit www.victoria.ca/visitors/wlkngt.shtml to print a copy.

Self-Guided Heritage Walks

Community Arts Awareness Week

Fri, April 17 – Youth Coffee House at G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre with spoken word, acoustic music and poetry. Tue, April 21 – Paint In & Tea at Goward House Tour this 1908 heritage house, view an exhibition of artworks by emerging and established artists, and sit down to tea and treats.

April 19 – 25 Celebrate arts and culture in Saanich! The 13th annual Community Arts Awareness Week, coincides with BC’s Arts and Culture Week.

Thu, April 23, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Celebration of the Arts Champagne Reception at Fireside GrillAn evening event to celebrate and recognize local artists in Saanich. Silent Auction. Sat, April 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.Carnival of the Arts at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. Local performers, magicians, stilt walkers, hands-on arts and crafts activities and the youth banner exhibition make this a family-friendly event.

Saanich Studio Art Tours are in May. The public is invited to find out what inspires artists, how they go about their work and why they do what they do! Phone: 250.475.7124www.saanich.ca, [email protected]

Neighbourhood Discovery WalksDiscover the excitement of history, in your own backyard. Join John Adams for his popular and informative Neighbourhood Discovery Walks. Program for January – April.

• Chinatown: Every Saturday – 10:30 a.m.

• Chinese New Year: Jan. 24 & 31 – 10:30 & 2 p.m. Jan. 25 & Feb. 1 – 10:30 a.m.

• James Bay (Beacon Hill area): Feb. 7 at 2 p.m.; March 15 – 10:30 a.m.

• Rockland (Craigdarroch area): Feb. 8 – 10:30 a.m.; Mar. 14 – 2 p.m.

• Uplands: Feb. 14 – 2 p.m.; Mar. 22 – 10:30 a.m.

• North Park: Feb. 15 – 10:30 a.m.; Mar. 21 – 2 p.m.

• Fernwood (Belmont area): Feb. 21 – 2 p.m.; Mar. 29 – 10:30 a.m.

• Oak Bay (Anderson Hill area): Feb. 22 – 10:30 a.m. March 28 – 2 p.m.

• Fairfield (Cathedral precinct): Feb. 28 – 2 p.m.; April 4 – 2 p.m.

• Scandals, Saloons and Sex (Johnson Street): March 1 – 10:30 a.m.

No reservations are needed for these leisurely walks. Purchase tickets at the start of the tour. Adults $12, seniors $10. Each tour lasts about 90 minutes. For starting locations and more information, check out www.discoverthepast.com or phone 250.384.6698

Photo: P. Scrivener

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Inner Harbour First Nations Interpretive Walkway – Signs of the Lekwungen

The Signs of Lekwungen (pronounced Le-KWUNG-en) is a NEW interpretive walkway along the Inner Harbour and surrounding areas that honours the art, history and culture of the Coast Salish people who have resided in the Victoria area for hundreds of years. The land of the Lekwungen People is known today as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.

As you travel through the City you will be able to see these unique site markers – bronze castings of original cedar carvings, conceptualized and carved by Coast Salish artist, Butch Dick.

The site markers depict spindle whorls that were traditionally used by Coast Salish women to spin wool. The base’s top is inscribed with the traditional place name (where applicable) and underneath lies a sandblasted map, illustrating the locations of the seven markers. See map.

Brochures that include a map and information on the cultural significance of each of the seven sites are available at Victoria City Hall, Visitor Centre,

the Royal BC Museum, and Greater Victoria Public Libraries, to name a few.

For more information, visit www.victoria.ca/signsoflekwungen

To seek out these markers is to learn about the land, its original culture, and the spirit of its people. Enjoy the journey!

1. Songhees Point | PAH-lu-tsuss means “cradle-board.” The carving theme: Four Seasons of the Salmon Family.

2. The site of the South West Bastion of the Hudson’s Bay Company FortThe carving theme: Walk in Two Worlds recognizing colonization.

�. Outside City Hall | skwu-tsu-KNEE-lth-ch, literally “bitter cherry tree”. The carving theme: Seim Speaker (a person held in high esteem who speaks for the people).

�. Lower Causeway | whu-SEI-kum, “place of mud”, marked wide tidal mudflats The carving theme: Four Directions of the Eagle with eagles the messengers of the sun (grandfather) and the moon (grandmother).

�. Beside the “Lookout” on Beacon Hill | The hill here is called MEE-qan which means “warmed by the sun”. The carving theme: The Cairens (rocks placed in circular patterns to signify ancient burial sites).

6. Royal British Columbia Museum | Corner of Government and Belleville StreetsThe carving theme: Celebrate Diversity with three Nations on Vancouver Island: Kwakwaka’wakw, Nuu-chah-nulth and Coast Salish.

7. Laurel PointThe carving here marks a nineteenth century First Nations burial ground. The carving theme: Four Winds – each wind carries a healing power and a song.

Songhees Point | p’álәc’әsPAH-lu-tsuss means “cradle-board.” Traditionally, once infants had learned to walk, their cradles were placed at this sacred headland because of the spiritual power of the water here. More recently, there was a settlement here, and subsequently an Indian reserve, that traded with the fort on the opposite shore. This place is also known as Songhees Point.

The site of the South West Bastion of the Hudson’s Bay Company Fort

An imposing wooden fort, called Fort Camosun (and later known as Fort Victoria), was built here by the Lekwungen men and women in exchange for trade goods. This marked a drastic change in traditional ways and traditional sustainable land use. A large forested area was destroyed to raise the fort.

Outside City Hall | skwc’әnjíłcskwu-tsu-KNEE-lth-ch, literally “bitter cherry tree.” Here, willow-lined berry-rich creeks and meadows meandered down to the ocean, and paths made by bark harvesters bordered the waterways. The imprints of these creeks can still be seen in the uneven ground of the Market Square area. This was a creek bed that led back to the food gathering areas now contained by Fort, View, Vancouver and Quadra streets. Bark from the bitter cherry was used to make a variety of household objects.

Lower Causeway | xwsзyq’әm(Interpretive Panel Location)

whu-SEI-kum, “place of mud”, marked wide tidal mudflats and some of the best clam beds on the coast. These flats were buried when the area was filled in to construct the Empress Hotel. This place was also one end of a canoe portage. The portage could be used to avoid the harbour entrance during heavy seas by cutting through from the eastern side of what is now Ross Bay Cemetery. Along the route, arrowheads and other stone tools are still found, reminding us that the lowlands were rich for hunting. When housing development began, the lower elevations were left for market gardens and nurseries until after the Second World War.

Beside the “Lookout” on Beacon Hill | míqәnThe hill here is called MEE-qan which means “warmed by the sun”. This seaward slope was a popular place for rest and play – a game similar to field hockey, called Coqwialls, was played here. At the bottom of the hill was a small, palisaded village that was occupied intermittently from 1,000 until approximately 300 years ago. The settlement was here for defence during times of war, and it was also important for reef net fishing. The starchy bulbs of the wildflower, Camas, were an important food source gathered in this area. The hill here is also known as Beacon Hill.

Royal British Columbia Museum | q’emásәnjCorner of Government and Belleville Streets

The objects, carvings and art of the Lekwungen people are unique. The Lekwungen have loaned many cultural objects from this area to the museum so that the traditions can be shared as we share the land. Some of these objects are on display inside.

Laurel PointThe carving here marks a nineteenth century First Nations burial ground. Small burial shelters with different carved mortuary figures, including human figures, were placed in front of the graves and stood here until the 1850s. No traditional name is known for this area.

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Maritime Museum of BC

Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse

603 Fort Rodd Hill Road (off Ocean Blvd.)

Open daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 1 to Feb. 1410 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 15 to Oct. 31

Phone: 250.478.5849 or visit www.pc.gc.ca/fortroddhill

800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood BayJan. 15 – March 31 Spring Prelude Indoor floral conservatory with paths lined with flowering shrubs, trees, thousands of bulbs & a Koi-filled pond. Phone: 250.652.5256 or visit www.butchartgardens.com

St. Ann’s Academy

Butchart Gardens

1050 Joan Crescent

Self guided tours daily, from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Extended hours June 15 to Labour Day: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Built by wealthy coal baron, Robert Dunsmuir, Craigdarroch Castle was completed in 1890 and is now an historic house museum. Experience the lifestyles of the very wealthy and Climb the 87 stairs to the tower for fabulous views of Victoria surrounded by exquisite stained glass, intricate woodwork and Victorian era furnishings.

Adult: $12.00, Senior: $11.00 Student 19+ with card: $8.00 Child 6 – 18: $4.00 Child 5 and under: Free

For further information phone: 250.592.5323 or visit: www.thecastle.ca

Craigdarroch Castle

835 Humboldt StreetWinter hours 1 – 4 p.m. Thursday to Sunday

The exhibit Take a letter, Miss Jones: the Commercial Classroom at St. Ann’s Academy continues to May 15, 2009.

Learn how the Sisters of St. Ann were innovators in business education for women from the 1890s onward.

Admission by donation.Phone: 250.953.8829 or email [email protected]

6 National Historic Sites

28 Bastion Square (former Victoria Law Courts)Open Daily 9:30 a.m.

Until May 20

The VikingsMaster Mariners, Traders, Colonists and Artisans

Phone: 250.385.4222 ext 103 or visit www.mmbc.bc.ca

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Pacific Opera VictoriaFeb. 12, 14, 17, 19 and 218 p.m. at the Royal Theatre Semele – HandelIn English with English surtitles

One of the most engaging Baroque operas performed today. Handel’s luscious writing, mastery of dance forms and dramatic momentum make SEMELE an irresistible treat. The story of an 18th century ‘It Girl’ with aspirations to marry the god Jupiter – far above her station. Comedic and beguiling.

Tickets $25 – $110 plus service chargePhone: 250.385.0222 or visit www.pov.bc.caStudent Rush Tickets $15 (45 minutes before curtain – valid student ID required)

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April 16, 18, 21, 23 and 258 p.m. at the Royal Theatre The Magic Flute – MozartIn German with English surtitles

Pacific Opera Victoria is proud to present its first Magic Flute in over 20 years – brought to life in a fantastic original production inspired by fin-de-siècle Viennese art nouveau. A rollicking, magical adventure animated by Mozart’s prodigious genius. Bewitching and sublime.

Tickets $25 – $110 plus service chargePhone: 250.385.0222 or visit www.pov.bc.caStudent Rush Tickets $15 (45 minutes before curtain – valid student ID required)

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Broughton/Blanshard and 3 Centennial Square at Government Street and Pandora Avenue

The Royal and McPherson Theatre Society is proud to offer tickets through our website at www.rmts.bc.ca! For added convenience when purchasing online, you are now able to select your own seats for all of our exciting productions coming to both the Royal Theatre and the McPherson Playhouse.

The Royal Theatre and McPherson Playhouse are Victoria’s two premier performing arts venues fusing modern technology with 19th century grace. Both theatres feature box offices that are open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., as well as during show times.

Royal Theatre and McPherson Playhouse

Upcoming shows include:January 4 Salute to ViennaRoyal Theatre

January 5 Zappa Plays ZappaMcPherson Playhouse

January 8 & 9 Sam Roberts BandMcPherson Playhouse

January 11Royal Tea Concert 2 Royal Theatre

January 12Legacy 3Royal Theatre

January 13 Trailer Park BoysRoyal Theatre

January 15, 16 & 17Beltone Pops 4Royal Theatre

January 18 Concert for Kids 2Royal Theatre

January 25 & 26Signature 4Royal Theatre

January 31 Victoria Idol Finals Royal Theatre

Gallery at the Mac

Dec. 8 through Jan. 26• Upper Space – Roberta Pyx Sutherland• Lower Space – Natalie Woods

Jan. 26 through March 16• Upper Space – Nancy Angermeyer• Lower Space – Kirsten Brand

March 25 & 26 Dance Victoria Peter PanRoyal Theatre

March 29Concert for Kids 3Royal Theatre

March 30 Legacy 4 Royal Theatre

April 2, 3 & 4Beltone Pops 6Royal Theatre

April 4 The Gilbert & Sullivan Society Pirates of PenzanceMcPherson Playhouse

February 8Kaleidoscope Theatre Robin Hood McPherson Playhouse

February 12, 14, 17, 19, & 21Pacific Opera SemeleRoyal Theatre

Feb. 20 & 21 Ballet Victoria CarmenMcPherson Playhouse

March 1Royal Tea Concert 3Royal Theatre

March 9Legacy 4 Royal Theatre

March 10 & 11Dance Victoria Pro Arte Danza McPherson Playhouse

March 12, 13 & 14Beltone Pops 5 Royal Theatre

March 22 Kaleidoscope Theatre The Frog Prince McPherson Playhouse

March 22 & 23Signature 5Royal Theatre

April 5 Kaleidoscope Theatre King Arthur’s KitchenMcPherson Playhouse

April 7 & 8Dance Victoria Chunky Move McPherson Playhouse

April 24 & 25 On Broadway McPherson Playhouse

April 29 & 30Dance Victoria Hubbard Street Royal Theatre

For further information, including Victoria Symphony (p.10) and Pacific Opera (p.7) performances, please visit our website or phone our box office. Box Office: 250.386.6121 or 1.888.717.6121Buy tickets online at: www.rmts.bc.ca

Tickets or Admission Royal Box Office or McPherson Box Office Email: [email protected] information phone: 250.386.6121 or toll free 1.888.717.6121 or visitwww.rmts.bc.ca

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University of Victoria

January 31 – 7:30 p.m.Ed Begley Jr, Hollywood Actor and Environmentalist February 7 – 8 p.m.Global Arts Series – Noche Flamenca

Phone: 250.721.8480 or visit www.auditorium.uvic.ca

UVic Centre Farquhar Auditorium

Langham Court Theatre

805 Langham Court in Rockland

A Tradition of Great Entertainment

Jan. 8 – 24 That Summer

by David French

March 5 – 21 Isn’t It Romanticby Wendy Wasserstein

To purchase single tickets call the Box Office at 250.384.2142 or visit www.langhamcourttheatre.bc.ca

Alix Goolden Hall Victoria Conservatory of Music

907 Pandora Avenue

Jan. 10, 8 p.m. – The EMSI presents: Newberry ConsortJan. 11, 2:30 p.m. – VCM presents: Jamie Syer, PianoJan. 22, 8 p.m. – Global Arts presents

James Cotton’s Superharp Blues BandJan. 23, 8 p.m. – Ocean Entertainment Worldwide presents

Legends – Best of Billie Holiday & Ella FitzgeraldJan. 25, 2:30 p.m. – VCM presents: Jane Coop, Piano

Antonio Lysy, CelloJan. 30, 7:30 p.m. & Feb. 1, 2:30 p.m. – The Gettin’ Higher ChoirFeb. 6 & 7, 8 p.m. – Pacific Baroque Festival – Handel ExperienceFeb. 8, 2:30 p.m. – VCM presents a Two Piano Recital:

88 SquaredFeb. 13, 8 p.m. – The Early Music Society of the Islands presents:

Theatre of Early Music featuring Dame Emma Kirkby, soprano; Daniel Taylor, countertenor

Feb. 14, 8 p.m. – Global Arts presents: Linda TilleryFeb. 28 – Tiger Lily Recordings presents: Pigs – The Pink Floyd

TributeMarch 1, 5 & 6 at 7:30 p.m. – VCM presents: Mozart & Haydn

Two Friends – 3 Concerts

Phone: 250.386.5311 or www.vcm.bc.ca/events/index.html

Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra University Centre Farquhar Auditorium Symphonic music at its youthful best.

János Sándor, Music Director & ConductorSun, March 15 at 2:30 p.m.TCHAIKOVSKY Sleeping Beauty SuiteSun, April 26 at 2:30 p.m. DVORÁK New World Symphony

Phone: 250.360.1121 or visit www.gvyo.orgTickets: 250.721.8480 or visit www.auditorium.uvic.ca

Ed Begley Jr

Pacific Opera Victoria’s 2007 production of Richard Strauss’ Daphne. Photo by Tim Matheson.

Pacific Opera Victoria – Thaïs

Victoria Symphony

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Victoria Operatic Society

Victoria Choral Society May 4, 8 p.m. UVic Farquhar Auditorium

Share the excitement of music on the grandest scale with Victoria’s premier symphonic choir!

Join Maestro Giuseppe Pietraroia, Victoria Choral Society, Victoria Symphony, and four virtuoso soloists for an exhilarating performance of Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor.

Phone: 250.391.0540 or visit www.island.net/~vcs

Tickets: UVic Ticket Centre, 250.721.8480 or visit www.auditorium.uvic.ca

Music Director Giuseppe Pietraroia

May 1 – 10McPherson Playhouse WINNER OF 6 TONY AWARDS

The Will Rogers Follies is a dazzling Broadway musical that everyone is sure to love, an extravagant look at the life of one of America’s first international multimedia sensation! You’ll love his rope tricks, his unpretentious humour, the wonderful dance numbers by the Follies Girls and Western Wranglers, and a warm and touching re-telling of the life of Will Rogers, a man who transcended decades and rose to the level of a legend.

Will Rogers put a smile on the face of America, and lived the words: “I never met a man I didn’t like!” This show is sure to be a big hit!

For VOS:Stage Direction and Choreography: Matthew Howe, CCPA Artistic Associate, Music Direction: Heather Burns, Costume Design: David Hardwick

Phone: 250.381.1021 or visit www.vos.bc.ca

January 11To Russia with Love – A Royal Tea ConcertGiuseppe Pietraroia, conductor Scott Walker, host

12 Brahms Violin ConcertoTania Miller, conductorTerence Tam, violin

15/16/17 Wild Wild WestPierre Simard, conductor

25/26 Strauss Alpine SymphonyTania Miller, conductor Jinjoo Cho, violinistGreater Victoria Youth Orchestra

February13Legends of the First NationsGiuseppe Pietraroia, conductor South Island Dancers

22Vivaldi Gloria Tania Miller, conductorVictoria Choral SocietyAnne Grimm, sopranoSusan Platts, mezzo soprano

March1 An Afternoon in the British Isles – A Royal Tea ConcertGiuseppe Pietraroia, conductorScott Walker, hostMark DuBois, tenor

9Schubert Symphony No.9 “The Great” Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductorKatherine Chi, piano

12/13/14 Men in BrassBrian Jackson, conductorMike Herriott, trumpetJeff Nelson, horn

22/23 Beethoven Symphony No. 4Edwin Outwater, conductorSara Buechner, piano 30 Carmina BuranaTania Miller, conductorLesley Ann Bradley, soprano, Eric Shaw, tenorTheodore Baerg, baritoneVictoria Children’s Choir

April2/3/4 Last Night of the PromsBrian Jackson, conductor

19 Bach Concerto in D Minor for Two ViolinsJeanne Lamon, conductor/violin, Terence Tam, violin

Phone 250.385.6515 or visit www.victoriasymphony.ca

Victoria Symphony concertmaster Terence Tam

performs on January 12

Canadian College of Performing Arts

Canadian College of Performing Arts presents

1701 Elgin Road

Sat, February 14 Romanza! An intimate evening of luscious entertainment formature guests. Phone CCPA 250.595.9970 for detailsand reservations for this Valentine treat.

The TD Canada TrustPerforming Arts FestivalMarch 27 – 28 A Midsummer Night’s DreamCCPA Performance Hall: Fri. March 27, 8 p.m. Sat, March 28, 4 & 8 p.m. and Mon, April 27, 8 p.m.

Experience the fun and the mystique in this uniquetelling of one of Shakespeare’s greatest tales!

April 24 – 25 On Broadway! Featuring “42nd Street”McPherson Playhouse, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.Last year CCPA knocked your socks off with sold out performances of The Boy Friend. This year, we’re pulling out all stops and presenting one of Broadway’s most outstanding, glittering and award-winning sensations! Get your seats fast!

See the future stars of performing arts in Victoria before you see them at Stratford, London’s West End and on Broadway!

For tickets, phone: 250.386.6121 or visit www.ccpacanada.com

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The producers of Uno Fest and the Fringe present smart, edgy, affordable live shows in two venues.

At the Metro Studio (1411 Quadra at Johnson)

Jan. 10 & 11Elegant Heathens (Dance Theatre from Montreal)

Feb. 1The Be(a)st of Taylor Mac

(Cabaret from New York)

Feb. 5 – 7 The Cody Rivers Show & Die Roten Punkte (Fringe Favourites return!)

March 11 – 14 Ride the Cyclone

(Atomic Vaudeville’s New Musical)

At the Intrepid Theatre Club (1609 Blanshard at Fisgard)

Jan. 29 – 31The Glass Box (A new play about sexuality and disability from Theatre Terrific)

March 7 – 14: This is Cancer! (Comedy/Bouffon)

Visit www.intrepidtheatre.com or phone: 250.383.2663

Intrepid Theatre’s Metro Studio and Intrepid Theatre Club

City of Gardens Chorus

Palm Court Light Orchestra UVic Centre Farquhar Auditorium

Saturday, March 77:30 p.m.

GYPSY CARNIVALMarianne Olyver violin

British violinist Marianne Olyver leads the Orchestra in an exuberant fun-filled concert of gypsy music including, Brahm’s Hungarian Dances, Monti’s Czardas, the tango Jealousy and selections from Fiddler on the Roof. Get out your dancing shoes!

Phone: 250.721.8480 or www.auditorium.uvic.caReserved Seating. Tickets $26, students $14See 2008/9 Season at www.palmcourtorchestra.com

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“The sheer exuberance and strong stage presence of the City of Gardens Chorus is evident from their very first chord, making them one of Vancouver Island’s most unique and entertaining choral ensembles today.” We perform at conventions, banquets for service clubs and businesses, and special events. Our 2009 calendar is filling up quickly – book now. For rates and dates, contact Eileen, 250.652.1906. Visit our website www.members.shaw.ca/sing

Early Music Society of the IslandsVictoria is one of North America’s top early music venues. The Society presents leading international ensembles performing works composed before 1800. All concerts are at Alix Goolden Hall (Pandora at Quadra). Concert introductions with Robert Holliston at 7:10 p.m., concerts at 8 p.m.

• Sat, Jan. 10 – Shakespeare’s Songbook. Songs from Shakespeare’s plays, performed by Chicago’s virtuosic Newberry Consort, including soprano Ellen Hargis and lutenist Paul O’Dette.

• Fri, Feb. 13 – Handel 250 Gala concert. Dame Emma Kirkby (soprano) and Daniel Taylor (countertenor) with Taylor’s instrumental ensemble, Theatre of Early Music

• Sat, March 7 – Repast (New York) performs masterworks by Corelli, Telemann, Couperin et al.

• Sat, March 28 – Musical Roots of the Commedia Dell’Arte. A semi-staged production of Italian Renaissance popular music performed by Lucidarium (Italy).

McPherson Box Office: 250.386.6121 Mon – Sat 9:30 – 5:30 p.m. Major cards. Infoline: 250.882.5058 or visit www.earlymusicsocietyoftheislands.ca

Victoria Jazz SocietyRichard Whiteman TrioThursday, February 19 – 8 p.m. Hermann’s Jazz Club

Petr Cancura’s PeopleMusicWednesday, February 25 – 8 p.m.Hermann’s Jazz Club

Bill Frisell & Russell MaloneThursday, February 26 – 8 p.m.Royal Theatre

The Bad Plus w. Wendy LewisTuesday, March 10 – 8 p.m. Alix Goolden Hall

“The Bad Plus have exploded all notions of what a jazz piano trio should sound like...”

25th Annual JazzFest International June 26 – July 5

VJS Ticket info: 250.388.4423www.jazzvictoria.ca

Entertainers with the WOW factor!

The Bad Plus

Victoria Gilbert & Sullivan Society

Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival

Now entering its 82nd season, the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival runs from March 27 to May 11.

More than 3000 participants perform in categories ranging from strings and piano to speech and dramatic arts. Honours Concerts and the Roberto and Mary Wood Scholarship Competition highlight the best performances in each class. Festival Registration ends Sat, Jan. 17.

For more information please consult the festival website: www.gvpaf.org or phone the Festival Office at 250.386.9223.

Kaleidoscope Theatre Family Theatre Series at McPherson Playhouse features:

Dufflebag Theatre’s Robin Hood, Feb 8. A truly unique theatrical experience – filled with wit and humour.

Alberta Opera’s The Frog Prince, March 22. A wondrous journey of the traditional fairy tale with comic touches.

Axis Theatre’s King Arthur’s Kitchen, April 5. A look at the life of King Arthur through the eyes of three kitchen staff.

Monster Theatre’s Mini Masterpieces, May 24. Adaptation of the classics literature, including tales from Beatrix Potter.

Tickets and subscriptions for the Family Theatre Series is available from McPherson Box Office at 250.386.6121.

Annual Fundraiser performed by Lawyers on Stage Theatre (LOST) Presents William Shakespeare’s As You Like It March 13 & 14 at the Royal McPherson Theatre.

As You Like It Tickets available from Kaleidoscope Theatre at 250.383.8124.

William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, May 22–31. A new multi-media adaptation of Shakespeare’s bloodiest tragedy.Tickets available from the Belfry Box Office at 250.385.6815 or visit www.kaleidoscope.bc.ca

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Charlie White Theatre, Sidney Pirates of Penzance or The Slave of DutyA Gilbert and Sullivan Operetta

March 21 & 28 at 8 p.m., March 22 & 29 at 2 p.m.Tickets: Adults $30, Seniors $28, Students & Children $15Phone: 250.656.0275

McPherson Theatre, VictoriaTwo performances April 4 at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.Tickets: Adult $36, Seniors $34, Students & Children $15Phone: 250.386.6121

This production of one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular operettas, is brought to you by the same creative team that staged our sell-out production of Patience in 2008. George Corwin, music director, Chris Moss, stage director and Leah Moreau, choreographer.

The show includes the classic characters – “ I am the very model of a modern Major-General” – Major General Stanley, the Pirate King made famous in the movie version by Kevin Kline and the usual array of incompetent pirates and policemen. This is a show you cannot afford to miss. Visit our website www.gilbertandsullivanvictoria.ca

Experience the energy of emerging talent from the students at the University of Victoria’s Department of Theatre. This spring: La Ronde, Feb. 19 – 28: Follow ten interconnected couples on a trail of love, passion, power and seduction across social classes. Medea, March 19 – 28: Experience Euripides’ Greek classic, the timeless story of betrayal, revenge and a woman whose love ultimately leads to her destruction.

Tickets: 250.721.8000 or visit www.phoenixtheatres.ca

Phoenix Theatre @ UVic

1� Visual & Media Arts

1040 Moss Street

The winter exhibition season at the Gallery offers something for everyone!

Assume Nothing: New Social Practice January 30 – May 24 presents 115 days of art – including sculpture, video-documentation, drawings, films, performances, sound works, and a theatrical performance – exploring the expanding field of socially engaged art. This exhibition goes beyond the Gallery walls with projects in the downtown core.

Discover the AGGV’s extensive Japanese collection in Edo: Arts of Japan’s Last Shogun Age April 3 – Aug. 2. The exhibition includes paintings, prints, ceramics, metalwares, textiles, clothing accessories, and samurai paraphernalia.

Religious Arts of Asia until March 22, briefly surveys historical backgrounds of the world’s mainstream religions and compares the basic beliefs to their art and sacred objects.

Get reacquainted with one of Canada’s most beloved artists in Emily Carr and her Contemporaries – ongoing. From the permanent collection, Carr’s paintings are set in context with work by artists such as Sophie Pemberton, Lawren Harris, A.Y. Jackson, Jack Shadbolt and Myfanwy Pavelic.

That’s not all! Interact and engage with art-oriented programs and events, Urbanite: mix | mingle | muse March 20 and Family Sundays – 3rd Sunday of the month – both inspired by current exhibitions and not to be missed!

Phone: 250.384.4101 or visit www.aggv.bc.ca

Art Gallery of Greater VictoriaOpen Space510 Fort Street, Open Tue – Sat, noon – 5 p.m.

Jan. 10 – 31 Clark Ferguson Ratspectacla

Feb. 14 – March 21 Fiona Macdonald’ s Index Project: renovated. Australian artist Fiona Macdonald’s Index Project: renovated investigates how historical art inhabits contemporary art production and presentation.

April 4 – May 3 Martine Dolbec, Red Earths

According to Martin Heidegger the world is not in space, since space appears only because there is a world. Space, for the philosopher primarily refers to what is created by the relation of presences: what we permit within our limits. Dolbec conceives of spaces that come to form a micro-territory in the gallery site. Using red pigment, red wool, sand and wire, the artist instigates various spaces and structures that bring attention to a coexisting emptiness that filters through the work and its setting.

Phone: 250.383.8833 or visit www.openspace.ca

Gallery of Artisans811 Fort StreetOpen Tue to Sat 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.Sun, noon to 5 p.m. Will be open Mondays in April

GoA is co-operatively owned and operated by local professional artisans. We take great pride in having a gallery dedicated to genuinely “made on the Island” hand-crafted works. You will find both contemporary and traditional pieces in clay, glass, metal, wood, fibre, paper and mixed media.

Phone: 250.380.9505 or visit us atwww.galleryofartisans.ca

René Francisco Rodriguez | Agua Benita, 2007 | Image courtesy of the Artist

Emily Carr | BC Forest, c. 1938-39 oil on paper | AGGV Collection /

Ruth Humphrey Estate

Pottery by Dianne Young

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Deluge Contemporary Art636 Yates StreetOpen Wed – Sat, noon – 5 p.m.

Housed in the top floor of the city’s first fire hall and named to reflect the history of this building and its original inhabitants, Deluge represents a vanguard of visual and media arts in Victoria.In addition to comprehensive solo and group exhibitions at the gallery, our ongoing program of activities includes lectures, screenings, off-site projects and the annual Antimatter Film Festival.

Jan. 23 to Feb. 21: Lovely To Look At, J McLaughlin

March 7 to April 4: Aurora Textualis, Ted Hiebert

April 11 to 25: RPM, The Lost Art of LP Covers

Phone 250.385.3327 or visit www.deluge.ws

Collective Works Gallery1311 Gladstone Avenue

Mon closed, Tue – Thu, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.Fri & Sat, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sun, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Jan. 3 – 15: Surface Tension – works by PJ Kelly and Karna Bonwick. Opening – Fri, Jan. 2 – 7 p.m.

Phone: 250.590.1345or visit www.collectiveworks.ca

Surface TensionCollective Works Gallery – 1311 Gladstone Avenue

Mon closed, Tue – Thu, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.Fri & Sat, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sun, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Jan. 3 – 15: Surface Tension – works by Karna Bonwick and PJ Kelly. Opening – Fri, Jan. 2 – 7 p.m.

Phone: 250.590.1345or visit www.collectiveworks.ca

J McLaughlin

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Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria Gallery

G6 Sussex Courtyard 1001 Douglas StreetOpen Mon – Fri, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Jan. 1 – 7 Painted Heads. Erik Volet oil paintings. Opening: Fri, Jan 2, 7 p.m. Sat & Sun noon – 4 p.m.

Jan. 8 – 14 Recent Surrealistic Works. Andrew Dick – oil & acrylics on canvas. Opening: Fri, Jan. 9, 7 – 9 p.m. Sat & Sun noon – 4 p.m.

Jan. 15 – 21 Asia Pacific 2009. A&A Gallery Exhibition of contemporary Chinese artists. The show leads up to Chinese New Year; curator Andy Lou. Opening: Thu, Jan. 15, 7 – 9 p.m.

Jan. 22 – 28 Pacific Challenge – Auckland to Victoria. Victoria’s Quilters Guild & Auckland Patchwork and Quilter’s Guild. An exhibition of 40 quilters! A cross-Pacific challenge between Victoria and Auckland, New Zealand. Public Opening: Thu, Jan. 22, 5 – 7:30 p.m. Sat & Sun 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Jan. 29 – Feb. 11 BC 150 Show. A group of the women artists from the new CACGV website: bcwomenartists.ca.The CACGV received a BC150 grant to mount a new site of 150 significant BC women artists, past and present.Opening event: Fri, Jan. 30, 6 – 9 p.m., Sat noon – 4 p.m.

Feb. 7 – 28 LOOK Victoria 2009. #303, The Bay Centre. Opening: Fri, Feb. 6, 6 – 9 p.m. Daily noon – 5 p.m. Fri. til 8 p.m. Feb. 12 – 18 State of the Heart. Susanne Biden, ceramic sculpture and Sophia Rosenberg, acrylic paintings. Opening: Fri, Feb. 13, 7 – 9 p.m. , Sat noon – 5 p.m., Sun noon – 4 p.m.

Feb. 19 – March 4 VCAD – Faculty Exhibition.Victoria College of Art and Design (University CanWest)

Feb. 26 – March 4 Pieces of Me. Kaye Collins, mixed media. Opening: Fri Feb 27, 6-9 p.m. Sat/Sun: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

March 5 – 18 Changing of the Guard – Aboriginal Underground Crawl. Curated by Marlaina Buch. Opening: Fri, March 13, 6 p.m. onward

March 19 – April 1 Height/Width/Depth. Vancouver Island Sculptors Guild curated by Pavla Landsman and Bob Williams. Opening: March 19, 6 – 9 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

April 2 – 8 Advanced Visual Communications. Western Academy of Photography

April 11 – 22 Federation of Canadian Artists Spring Show. Opening Mon, April 13, 2–4 p.m. Sun closed

April 23 – May 6 Arts in Education. CACGV annual program occurs during BC Arts & Culture Week

For listings, phone: 250.381.2787 or visit www.cacgv.ca

Land Marks A Lecture Series on Public Art

Fairfield Artists Studio TourApril 25 & 2610 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Artists Studio TourVisit artists at their studios and in these three venues:

Fairfield Community Place 1330 Fairfield Road

Fairfield United Church 1303 Fairfield Road

Fairfield Activity Centre 380 Cook Street(Tea plates served all day)

Opening Gala April 24, 7 – 9 p.m.Garry Oak Room, 1335 Thurlow RoadIndividual works on display all weekend

Public [Art] Works Wed, March 4 – 7 p.m. Esquimalt Municipal Hall – 1229 Esquimalt Road

Throughout the world, visual artists are working with transportation planners, engineers, scientists and ecologists to envision and build public infrastructure that transcends function to become an expression of our commitment to the environment, a long-term investment in place-making and unique, multi-purpose community assets. How do artists influence the design of public works? This lecture will showcase some of the most innovative examples of art where you least expect it including: solid waste transfer stations, waste water treatment facilities, and surface water management of highway and bridge construction.

Presenter Cath Brunner is Director of Public Art4Culture,King County, Washington

FREE ADMISSION – Everyone WelcomeFor further information phone: 250.361.0358

Calendar listings subject to change

January 17

Ongoing• Art Gallery of Greater Victoria – until Jan. 18, Nicholas and Sheila Pye –

Jan. 30 – May 24, Assume Nothing: New Social Practice – April 3 – Aug. 2, Edo: Arts of Japan’s Last Shogun Age – until March 22, Religious Arts of Asia – ongoing exhibition, Emily Carr and her Contemporaries p. 1�

• City of Gardens Chorus – rehearsals Tuesday evenings p. 12• Collective Works Gallery – Jan. 2 – 15 – Surface Tension, PJ Kelly and

Karna Bonwick p. 1�• Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria Gallery p. 16• Deluge Contemporary Art – Jan. 23 to Feb. 21: Lovely to Look At,

J McLaughlin p. 1�• Gallery of Artisans p. 1�

• Gallery at the Mac – through Jan. 26, Upper Space – Roberta Pyx Sutherland. Lower Space – Natalie Woods: Jan. 26 through March 16, Upper Space – Nancy Angermeyer, Lower Space – Kirsten Brand p. �

• Maritime Museum – The Vikings, until May 20 p. 6• National Historic Sites p. 6• Neighbourhood Discovery Walks p. �• Open Space – Clark Ferguson Ratspectacula, Fiona Macdonald’s Index

Project: renovated – Jan. 20 – Feb. 21 p. 1�• Secrets of the City Self-Guided Heritage Walks p. �• Signs of the Lekwungen Interpretive Walk p. �• St. Ann’s Academy – Take a letter Miss Jones: the Commercial Classroom

at St. Ann’s until May 15 p. 6• The Butchart Gardens – Spring Prelude p. 6

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 • Opening - Surface Tension p. 1�

• Opening - Painted Heads p. 16

3

4 • Salute to Vienna p. � 5 • Zappa Plays

Zappa p. � 6 7 8 • Sam Roberts Band p. �

• That Summer p. 9 9 • Sam Roberts Band p. �

• That Summer p. 9• Opening, Recent

Surrealistic Works p. 16

10 • That Summer p. 9• Elegant Heathens

p. 11• Shakespeare’s

Songbook p. 12• EEMS - Newberry

Consort p. 9

11 • Elegant Heathens p. 11• VS - To Russia

with Love – p. 10• Jamie Syer p. 9

12 • VS - Brahms Violin Concerto p. 10 13 • Trailer Park Boys

p. �• That Summer

p. 914 • That Summer

p. 9 15 • French movie night p. �

• That Summer p. 9• VS - Wild Wild West

p. 10• Opening, Asia

Pacific 2009 p. 16

16 • That Summer p. 9• VS - Wild Wild

West p. 10 17 • That Summer p. 9• VS - Wild Wild West

p. 10

18 • AGGV - Family Sundays p. 1�

• Concert for Kids Al Simmons p. �

19 20 • That Summer p. 9 21 • That Summer

p. 9 22 • Superharp Blues Band p. 9

• That Summer p. 9• Opening, Pacific

Challenge p. 16

23 • Best of Billie Holiday & Ella Fitzgerald p. 9

• That Summer p. 924 • Chinese New Year

Walking Tour p. �• That Summer p. 9

25 • Chinese New Year Walking Tour p. �

• VS - Strauss Alpine Symphony p.10

• Jane Coop, Antonio Lysy p. 9

26 • VS - Strauss Alpine Symphony p. 10

27 28 29 • The Glass Box p. 11 30 • Film Festival p. 2• The Gettin’ Higher

Choir p. 9• The Glass Box p. 11• BC 150 Show,

Opening p. 16

31 • Chinese New Year Walking Tour p. �

• Film Festival p. 2• Victoria Idol Finals

p. �• Ed Begley Jr. p. 9• The Glass Box p. 11

Images courtesy of the Gallery of Artisans, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, and the Victoria Conservatory of Music


Ongoing• Art Gallery of Greater Victoria – until May 24, Assume Nothing: New Social

Practice – April 3 – Aug. 2, Edo: Arts of Japan’s Last Shogun Age – until March 22, Religious Arts of Asia – ongoing exhibition, Emily Carr and her Contemporaries p. 1�

• City of Gardens Chorus – rehearsals Tuesday evenings p. 12• Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria Gallery p. 16• Deluge Contemporary Art – until Feb. 21: Lovely to Look At,

J McLaughlin p. 1�• Gallery of Artisans p. 1�• Gallery at the Mac – Jan. 26 through March 16

Upper Space – Nancy Angermeyer, Lower Space – Kirsten Brand p. �

• Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival runs from March 27 to May 11 p. 1�• Maritime Museum – The Vikings, until May 20 p. 6• National Historic Sites p. 6• Neighbourhood Discovery Walks p. �• Open Space – Clark Ferguson Ratspectacula, Fiona Macdonald’s Index



1� February

Images courtesy of the Victoria Tea Festival and Intrepid Theatre


1 • Chinese New Year Parade p. 2

• Film Festival p. 2• Chinese New Year

Walking Tour p. �• The Be(a)st of

Taylor Mac p. 11

2 • Film Festival p. 2 3 • Film Festival p. 2 4 • Film Festival p. 2 5 • Beaux Jeudis p. �• Film Festival p. 2• Cody Rivers p. 11• Mozart & Haydn

p. 9

6 • French movie night p. �• Film Festival p. 2• Cody Rivers p. 11• Pacific Baroque

Festival p. 9• Mozart & Haydn

p. 9• Opening - Look p 16

7 • Film Festival p. 2• ConVerge p. 2• Cody Rivers p. 11• Pacific Baroque

Festival p. 9• Neighbourhood

Discovery Walk p. �

• Noche Flamenca p. 9

8 • Film Festival p. 2• Robin Hood p.1�• 88 Squared p. 9• Neighbourhood


9 10 11 12 • Semele p. 7 13 • Handel 250 Gala p. 12

• VS - Legends of the First Nations p. 10

• EEMS - Theatre of Early Music p. 9

• Opening, State of the Heart p. 16

14 • Tea Festival p. �• Semele p. 7• Linda Tillery p. 9• Chinatown Walk

p. �• Romanza! p. 1�

15 • AGGV - Family Sundays p. 1�• Living Colours

p. 2• Tea Festival p. �• Neighbourhood


16 17 • Semele p. 7 18 19 • French movie night p. �

• Richard Whiteman Trio p. 12

• La Ronde p. 1�• Semele p. 7

20 • Carmen p. �• La Ronde p. 1� 21 • Carmen p. �

• La Ronde p. 1�• Semele p. 7• Neighbourhood


22 • VS - Vivaldi Gloria p. 10

• Neighbourhood Discovery Walk p. �

23 24 • La Ronde p. 1� 25 • La Ronde p. 1�• Petr Concura’s

People Music p. 12

26 • La Ronde p. 1� 27 • A Midsummer Night’s Dream p. 11

• La Ronde p. 1�• Opening - Pieces

of Me p. 16

28 • A Midsummer Night’s Dream p. 11

• La Ronde p. 1�• Pigs - The Pink

Floyd Tribute p. 9• Neighbourhood



Ongoing• Art Gallery of Greater Victoria – until May 24, Assume Nothing: New Social

Practice – April 3 – Aug. 2, Edo: Arts of Japan’s Last Shogun Age – until March 22, Religious Arts of Asia – ongoing exhibition, Emily Carr and her Contemporaries p. 1�

• City of Gardens Chorus – rehearsals Tuesday evenings p. 12• Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria Gallery p. 16• Deluge Contemporary Art – March 7 to April 4: Aurora Textualis,

Ted Hiebert p. 1�• Gallery of Artisans p. 1�• Gallery at the Mac – Jan. 26 through March 16

Upper Space – Nancy Angermeyer, Lower Space – Kirsten Brand p. �

• Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival runs from March 27 to May 11. p. 1�

• Maritime Museum – The Vikings, until May 20 p. 6• National Historic Sites p. 6• Neighbourhood Discovery Walks p. �• Open Space – Clark Ferguson Ratspectacula, Fiona Macdonald’s Index



March 19


1 • VS - An Afternoon in the British Isles p. 10

• Mozart & Haydn p. 9

• Scandals, Saloons and Sex Walk p. �

2 3 4 • Be A Tourist in your own Home Town p. �

• Public Art Works p. 16

5 • Be A Tourist in your own Home Town p. �• Beaux Jeudis p. �• Isn’t It Romantic

p. 9• Mozart & Haydn

p. 9

6 • Be A Tourist in your own Home Town p. �

• French movie night p. �

• Isn’t It Romantic p. 9

• Mozart & Haydn p. 9

7 • Be A Tourist in your own Home Town p. �

• Gypsy Carnival p. 12• sn’t It Romantic p. 9• Repast p. 12• Chinatown Walk p. �• This is Cancer p. 11

8 • Be a Tourist in your own Home Town p. �

• This is Cancer p. 119 • VS - Schubert

Symphony No.9 p. 10

• This is Cancer p. 11

10 • The Bad Plus p. 12

• Pro Arte Danza p. �

• Isn’t It Romantic p. 9


11 • Isn’t It Romantic p. 9

• Pro Arte Danza p. �

• Ride the Cyclone p. 11


12 • French Fest p. �• Isn’t It Romantic

p. 9• VS - Men in Brass

p. 10• Ride the Cyclone

p. 11• This is Cancer

p. 11

13 • As You Like It p. 1�• French Fest p. �• Isn’t It Romantic p. 9• Men in Brass p. 10• Ride the Cyclone p. 11• Opening, Changing

of the Guard p. 16• This is Cancer

p. 11

14 • As You Like It p. 1�• French Fest p. �• Isn’t It Romantic p. 9• VS - Men in Brass

p. 10• Ride the Cyclone

p. 11• Chinatown Walk p. �• This is Cancer p. 11


• French Fest p. �• Tchaikovsky

Sleeping Beauty Suite p. 9


16 17 • Isn’t It Romantic p. 9 18 • Isn’t It Romantic

p. 9 19 • Isn’t It Romantic p. 9

• Medea p. 1�• Opening, Height/

Width/Depth p. 16


• Medea p. 1�• AGGV-Urbanite|mix

|mingle|muse p. 1�


• Medea p. 1�• GS-Pirates of

Penzance p. 1�• Chinatown Walk

p. �

22 • The Frog Prince p. 1�

• VS - Beethoven Symphony No. 4 p. 10

• GS-Pirates of Penzance p. 1�

23 • VS - Beethoven Symphony No. 4 p. 10 24 • Medea p. 1� 25 • Medea p. 1�

• Peter Pan p. � 26 • Medea p. 1�• Peter Pan p. � 27 • Medea p. 1�

• A Midsummer Night’s Dream

p. 1128 • Medea p. 1�


• A Midsummer Night’s Dream p. 11

• Commedia Dell’Arte p. 12

29 • GS - Pirates of Penzance p. 1�

• Concert for Kids, Judy & David p. �


30 • VS - Carmina Burana p. 10 31

Images courtesy of Craigdarroch Castle and the Gilbert & Sullivan Society


Ongoing• Art Gallery of Greater Victoria – until May 24, Assume Nothing: New

Social Practice – April 3 – Aug. 2, Edo: Arts of Japan’s Last Shogun Age – ongoing exhibition, Emily Carr and her Contemporaries p. 1�

• City of Gardens Chorus – rehearsals Tuesday evenings p. 12• Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria Gallery p. 16• Community Arts Awareness Week – April 19 – 25 p. �• Deluge Contemporary Art – March 7 to April 4: Aurora Textualis,

Ted Hiebert, April 11 – 25, RPM, The Lost Art of LP Covers p. 1�• Gallery of Artisans p. 1�• Maritime Museum – The Vikings, until May 20 p. 6

• National Historic Sites p. 6• Neighbourhood Discovery Walks p. �• Open Space – Martine Dolbec, Red Earths – April 4 – May 3 p. 1�• Secrets of the City Self-Guided Heritage Walks p. �• Signs of the Lekwungen Interpretive Walk p. �• St. Ann’s Academy – Take a letter Miss Jones: the Commercial

Classroom at St. Ann’s until May 15 p. 6• The Butchart Gardens – Spring p. 6• The Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival runs from March 27

to May 11. p. 1�

20 April

Images courtesy of the City of Victoria and the Francophone Society


1 2 • Beaux Jeudis p.�• VS - Last Night of

the Proms p. 10 3 • French movie night p. �

• VS - Last Night of the Proms p. 10

4 • VS - Last Night of the Proms p. 10



5 • King Arthur’s Kitchen p. 1� 6 7 • Chunky Move p. � 8 • Chunky Move p. � 9 10 11 • Chinatown Walk

p. �

12 13 • Opening - Federation of Canadian Artists p. 16

14 15 16 • French movie night p. �

• The Magic Flute p. 7

17 • Youth Coffee House p. � 18 • The Magic Flute

p. 7• Chinatown Walk

p. �


• VS - Bach Concerto in D Minor for Two

Violins p. 10

20 21 • Paint in & Tea at Goward House p. �


22 23 • Celebration of the Arts Champagne Reception p. �


24 • Fairfield Artists Opening Gala p. 16

• On Broadway p. 11 25 • Carnival of the Arts p. �

• The Magic Flute p.7

• Fairfield Artists Studio Tour p. 16

• On Broadway p. 11• Chinatown Walk

p. �

26 • Dvorák New World Symphony p. 9

• Fairfield Artists Studio Tour p. 16

27 • A Midsummer Night’s Dream p. 11 28 29 • Hubbard Street

p. � 30 • Hubbard Street p. �

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Unknown Artist | Shinto Shrine, 1903 3705cm x 2541cm x 3463 cm

AGGV collection

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Victoria Arts, Heritage And Culture Guide January - April 2009