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01 Apr MONInternational Day of the Wiener: Come out for a free wiener all morning until noon FMI 123 Bratwurst rd Na-naimo, if you can’t find it you must be an April Fool!Choir for Young performers: registration under-way for the “Rockit Chorus”, a new style of choir for young performers in their teens or twenties Starts at Headliners Apr 13th FMI/register 250 585 1811 Variety Show: “Just Checked In” at the Queen’s $8/door 9:30 pm start C Canucks VS Sharks: away, 7:30 pm on SNET-P
02 Apr TueVIu Science & Technology Lecture Series: 7 - 8 pm on campus Free Schedule of talks @ web viu ca/simmsw
03 Apr WeDLive Music: Juno Award-winning fiddler Natalie McMas-ter and her band will ‘wow’ Nanaimo from the Port The-atre stage Show 7:30 pm FMI/tix 250 754 8550Live Theatre: “Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story” at Chemainus Theatre Festival Tix 1 800 565 7738Intro to ebooks: Wellington Branch Library 6:30 - 7:30 pm Free Register at 250 758 5544Meat Draw: Fraternal Order of Eagles weekly meat draw, 3 - 5:15 pm, 245 Fraser St FMI 250 753 8023 after 2 pm
04 Apr ThuLive Music: “Five Note with Southwick” (funk/dance) at the Queen’s $8/door 9:30 pm startWorldbridger Film Series 2013: “Alamar” 7 pm VIU campus By donation FMI www worldbridger caLive Theatre: “Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story” at Chemainus Theatre Festival Tix 1 800 565 7738Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents “Our Town”, an American classic by Thornton Wilder that examines aspects of the human experience FMI/tix www ladysmiththeatre com or 250 924 0658C Canucks VS Oilers: home, 7:00 pm on SNET-P
05 Apr FrIYuk Yuk’s Comedy Tour: 8 pm start at the Queen’s Tix $20 Followed by Soul Sinners (dance covers)Live Music: Spring Fling Dance with “Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners”, Royal Canadian Le-gion Br #10, Nanaimo, 7:30 pm - 12:30 pm Tix $12 (in advance at the Legion), $15/doorLive Music: Johnny Cash tribute band “David James & BIG RIVER” 9:30 pm - midnight at Simon Holt, Nanaimo All ages welcome Tix $20 advance at Simon Holt FMI/reservations 250 933 3338Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder FMI/tix www la-dysmiththeatre com or 250 924 0658
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Owners of classic cars have typically put in thousands of dollars of parts and labor towards care on their car. And, occasionally, they love to take their car out of the garage and on the road for a spin. But few have thought about what happens if their car should break down while they are on the road.
Many classic car owners only drive their cars infrequently or on special occasions. Over the winter, they may keep their car
in the garage and only bring it out once the weather turns milder. Who knows what, if anything, has gone wrong to affect its mechanics or handling ability during the months that it has been in storage? As a consequence, when you do bring it out, you have less confidence in its road abilities than you do in a car that you drive everyday.
Secondly, in most cases, your classic car is a bit more valuable than your everyday car. As a result, if your car does break down on the roadside, you might need a special type of assistance and auto shop to get you back on the road again. Specialized classic car coverage might provide that whereas normal breakdown coverage would not.
Other car owners have avoided purchasing this type of insurance because they were not aware of the advantages that such coverage would offer. Automobile hobbyists are a special breed. And, while it is true that most owners of these cars could probably fix the car themselves if given the proper tools, parts, and equipment - when on the road, these things will probably not be available to them.
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popsicle Sticks Bridge Building Challenge: at Country Club Centre starting at 11:30 am Kits cost $2 (Lotto booth) FMI www countryclubcentre comFamily Tennis: for children 5 - 9 years and their parent/care-giver No experience necessary! Beban Park Tennis Courts 10:30 - 11:30 am Apr 6 & 13 FMI/register 250 756 5200Fly Fishing Open house: the Nanaimo “Island Waters Fly Fishers” Club hosts an open house/swap n’ shop at Oliver Woods Community Centre 10 am - 4 pm Fly ty-ing, rod building, kids fish pond and more Free Venetian Ball: Aspengrove School’s 10th Anni-versary Gala! Vancouver Island Conference Cen-tre 6 pm - 1 am Dinner, dance, auction, casino $150/adult FMI/tix 250 390 2201 C Canucks VS Flames: home, 7:00 pm on CBS
07 Apr SuNTrade Show: Mid-Island Coops “8th Annual Green So-lutions Trade Show and Speakers Forum” Beban Park Social Centre 10 am - 4 pm Free FMI 250 740 0003Live Music: “Jubilate”, a choral celebration of spring and new life, performed by Malaspina Choir 3 pm at ET Family Church FMI/tix 250 754 8550Fringe Flicks Independent Films: “The Angels’ Share” @ Avalon Cinema at 1, 4 & 7 pm FMI/tix www theatreone orgJam Session: free live music open jam at Millstone Win-ery 3 pm Wine available by the glass FMI 250 716 3549 Live Theatre: “Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story” at Chemainus Theatre Festival Tix 1 800 565 7738Live Theatre: “Our Town” FMI/tix www lady-smiththeatre com or 250 924 0658poetry readings: to celebrate National Poetry Month, local poets will perform their works at Harbourfront Library 1 - 3 pm Free, drop-in
08 Apr MONFringe Flicks Independent Films: “The Angels’ Share” @ Avalon Cinema at 7 pm FMI/tix www theatreone orgLearn Thai Cooking: Apr 8 & 15 at Bowen Com-plex 6 - 7:30 pm FMI/register 250 756 5200
Live Theatre: “Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story” at Chemainus Theatre Festival Tix 1 800 565 7738Meat Draw: Fraternal Order of Eagles weekly meat draw, 4 - 5:45 pm, 245 Fraser St FMI 250 753 8023 after 2 pm
06 Apr SATLive Comedy: Acme Food Co presents “The Laugh Lounge” at 7 and 9 pm Tix $10 per show available at Acme Food Co FMI 250 753 0042Live Music: “Soul Sinners” (dance covers) at the Queen’s 9:30 pm start No cover before 10 pmAcrylic painting Workshop: for intermediate levels Nanaimo Art Gallery - Campus location 10 am - 4 pm FMI www nanaimoartgallery comLive Music: “Hart & Soul” improv guitar duo at The Landlubber Pub 7 - 10 pm No cover Live Dance: Upper Island Musical Festival’s “2013 An-nual Dance Gala”, Port Theatre 7 - 10 pm Tix $17 at 250 754 8550, online or at the door, subject to availability Bike/Gear Swap: at Hub City Cycles 10 am - 5 pm FMI www hubcitybikeswap infoTrade Show: Mid-Island Coops “8th Annual Green Solutions Trade Show and Speakers Fo-rum” Beban Park Social Centre 10 am - 4 pm on April 6 & 7 Free FMI 250 740 0003Saturday Speaker Series: “The System and Senior’s Care” VIU 10:30 am - 12 pm FMI www viu ca/eldercollege/Live Theatre: “Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story” at Chemainus Theatre Festival Tix 1 800 565 7738Live Theatre: “Our Town” FMI/tix www lady-smiththeatre com or 250 924 0658Live Music: “Midlife Crisis” at the Wellington Ho-tel FMI 250 758 5513Live Music: “Road Apples” at Harewood Arms Pub FMI 250 754 2566 Beer & Burger Fundraiser: “In Support of Brent Cunard” 6 - 9 pm Harewood Arms PubYoung Adult Book Club: 2 - 3:30 pm Harbourfront Library for youth 13 - 18 years of age Free FMI 250 753 1154 ext 238
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Bike Maintenance Workshop: for women and members of the LGBT community Hub City Cycles 6:30 - 8 pm Free (members) By donation (general) FMI 250 591 2159C Canucks VS Coyotes: home, 7:00 pm on TSN
09 Apr TueSinging essentials Course: registration underway at Headliners Young performers enjoy hours of pop music instruction Course culminates with on-stage concert Re-hearsals start Apr 30th FMI/register 250 585 1811Nanaimo Newcomer’s Club: 7 - 9 pm St Andrew’s Presbyte-rian Church Free FMI nanaimonewcomersclub orgVIu Science & Technology Lecture Series: 7 - 8 pm on cam-pus Free Schedule of talks @ web viu ca/simmswComplimentary hearing Screening: Harbour-front Library 10:30 am - 4 pm
10 Apr WeDMeat Draw: Fraternal Order of Eagles weekly meat draw, 3 - 5:15 pm, 245 Fraser St FMI 250 753 8023 after 2 pmLive Music: “Classified” (hip hop) at the Queen’s Tix $30 Doors at 9 pmC Canucks VS Flames: away, 6:30 pm on SNET-P
11 Apr ThuLive Comedy: “Comedy Night with Andrew Grose”, Port Theatre 7:30 pm FMI/tix 250 754 8550Live Theatre: Schmooze Productions presents “Spring Awaken-ing”, a new rock n’ roll musical, at Nanaimo Centre Stage 8 - 10:30 pm Parental Advisory FMI/tix schmoozeproductions comLive Music: “The Ultimate Swing Night” in support of Vancouver Island Crisis Society Youth Suicide Prevention Programs Germany’s Alice Francis with Conn Stewart, The Hot 7 and DJ All Good at The Queen’s Doors 6:30, cocktails 7 pm, show 8 pm FMI/tix 250 754 6751Worldbridger Film Series 2013: “Beasts of the Southern Wild” 7 pm VIU campus By donation FMI www worldbridger caNanaimo Boat Modellers Show: static and floating display at Country Club Centre until Apr 14 FMI www countryclubcentre com
12 Apr FrILive Music: Camille Miller CD Release Party at the Queen’s 8 pm start Tix $15 Followed by Johnny Inappropriate (top 40 dance)Live Theatre: Schmooze Productions presents “Spring Awakening”, a new rock n’ roll musical, at Na-naimo Centre Stage 8 - 10:30 pm Parental Advisory FMI/tix www schmoozeproductions comOrchid Show/Sale: Central Vancouver Island Orchid Show and Sale at Nanaimo North Town Centre until Apr 14 FMI nanaimonorth com
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eVerY MONDAYOpen Jam Night: (excepting Apr 1 and 22) The Queens, 9 pm All musi-cians welcome Free 250 754 6751Youth Drop-In: “Spare Blox” for youth 12 - 17 years 7 - 9 pm Nanaimo District Secondary Register at 250 756 5200 Nanaimo Museum Feature exhibit: In Tents: How We Camped (until Apr 27) 250-753-1821 or NanaimoMuseum ca Nanaimo Art Gallery exhibits: “What’s Our is Yours: On Commu-nity and Collecting” campus gallery www nanaimoartgallery com
eVerY TueSDAYDrop In & play Group: Wood-grove Centre near the food court 9:30 - 10:30 am FreeBaby rhyme Time: 10:30 - 11 am Harbour-front Library until Apr 16 Free, drop-inpreschool Storytime: Wellington Branch Library 1:30 - 2 pm Free Register at 250 758 5544Familytime: Wellington Branch Library 6:30 - 7:00 pm Free Register at 250 758 5544Youth Drop-In: “Spare Blox” for youth 12 - 17 years 7 - 9 pm Oliver Woods Com-munity Centre Register at 250 756 5200 Ladies Nite: “The Femme Fatales” play The Queens 9 pm No cover for women 250 754 6751Open Mic/Jam: at The Corner Lounge 10 pm Free Mini-Franco Fun: 10 - 11:30 am @ École Océ-ane, for children 0 - 5 years with parent(s) Exposure to French language in fun-filled, playful environment FMI 250 729 2776Nanaimo Museum Feature exhibit: In Tents: How We Camped (until Apr 27) Submit your photos and memories! 250-753-1821 or NanaimoMuseum ca VIu Science & Technology Lecture Series: 7 - 8 pm on campus Free Schedule of talks @ web viu ca/simmswNanaimo Art Gallery exhibits: “What’s Our is Yours: On Community and Collecting” downtown gallery Apr 17 - 25 “Progressions” campus gallery Apr 19 - May 11 All exhibits free FMI www nanaimoartgallery com Technology Tuesdays: 4 - 6 pm Harbourfront Library Free, drop-in FMI 250 753 1154 ext 238
eVerY WeDNeSDAYTiny Tots playgroup: Country Club Centre 10 - 11 am Free, drop-in FMI 250 758 1102Karaoke at The Queens: starts at 9 pm Free 250 754 6751Open Mic Jam: The Courts Pub 250 591 2122Live Music: Myc Sharratt @ Fibber Magees 7:30 pm startYouth Drop-In: “Spare Blox” for youth 12 - 17 years Supervised, video games, movies Free 250 756 5200 Toddlertime: 10:30 - 11:00 am Harbour-front Library until Apr 17 Free, Drop-in
eVerY ThurSDAYBabytime: Wellington Branch Library 11:15 - 11:45 am Free Register at 250 758 5544Toddlertime: Wellington Branch Library 10:15 - 10:45 am Free Register at 250 758 5544Spanish Conversation Club: 6:30 - 7:30 pm at Harbourfront Library Free FMI/register at spanish bc@gmail com VanIsle Fiddlers: Nanaimo’s traditional music community experience 250 591 3913 Salsa Night: at the Spice Lounge 8:30 - 11:30 pm Free salsa lessons start at 8:45 pm Cover $5 FMI 250 754 6751Nanaimo Museum Feature exhibit: In Tents: How We Camped 250-753-1821 Free Billiards Night: The Courts Pub FMI 250 591 2122Nanaimo Art Gallery exhibits: “What’s Our is Yours: On Community and Collecting” downtown & campus locations www nanaimoartgallery com Adult Spring Soccer League: 3 divisions of play, register as team or individual Harewood Playing Fields 6 - 9 pm starting Apr 4 for 8 weeks FMI/register www nanaimo7aside compreschool Storytime: 10:30 - 11:15 am Har-bourfront Library until Apr 18 Free, drop-inOpen Mic Night: spoken word/music at Serious Coffee on Com-mercial (downtown) 6:30 - 9 pm Songwriters draw for studio time FMI Guy at 250 618 2924Live Music: The Atkinsons @ Fibber Magees 7:30 pm start
eVerY FrIDAYDungeons & Dragons Club: 3 - 7:30 pm Harbourfront Library for youth 13 - 18 years Free FMI 250 753 1154 ext 238Climbing for Adults: 7 - 9 pm Romper Room Call day before to book 250 751 7625Nanaimo Museum Feature exhibit: In Tents: How We Camped until Apr 27 Submit your photos and memories! 250-753-1821 or NanaimoMuseum ca Nanaimo Art Gallery exhibits: “What’s Our is Yours: On Community and Collect-ing” downtown & campus locations till April free FMI www nanaimoartgallery com Scrabble & Board Game Club: 6 - 7:30 pm Harbourfront Library Free, drop-in
eVerY SATurDAYLive Music: The Queen’s 250 754 6751Live Music: a different dance band every week at the Wellington Hotel Free FMI 250 758-5513 Live Music: a different band each week at the Harewood Arms Pub FMI 250 754 2566Live Music: local bands strut their stuff @ The Courts Pub FMI 250 591 2122Live Music: Eric Harper at Fibber Magees FMI 250 591 0650Nanaimo Museum Feature exhibit: In Tents: How We Camped 250-753-1821
eVerY SuNDAYBirding Walk: No charge 9 am FMI 250 390 3669Live Music: Sunday Showcase at The Corner Lounge 10 pm Free Live Music: different musicians each week at Fibber Magees 250 758 5513Open Mic/Jam: Harewood Arms Pub 5 - 8 pm hosted by “Blue Gambit”Nanaimo Museum Feature exhibit: In Tents: How We Camped 250-753-1821 Nanaimo Boat Modellers: meets 9 am north dock at Inn at Long Lake to operate radio controlled model boats FMI 250 751 8645
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Teen Dance: Club Friday teen video dance, Beban Park Social Centre 7 - 11 pm Tix $10 FMI 250 756 5200red Willow Coffee house: live music/spoken word Open mic 7 pm, featured performer “Redmond O’Colonies” at 9 pm $5/door, Hope Lutheran Church Everyone welcome FMI Charlie 250 245 4659Nanaimo Boat Modellers Show: static and floating display at Country Club Centre until Apr 14 FMI www countryclubcentre comLive Music: Camille Miller early show at the Queens 8 - 10 pm Tix $15 adv/$20 door FMI 250 754 6751Club Friday’s Teen Dance: Beban Social Centre 7 - 11 pm FMI youth@nanaimo ca
13 Apr SATryan McMahon Live: Malaspina Theatre at VIU in Nanaimo, BC 7:30pm Tix 12 students, $15 Gen-eral and $20 at door FMI 250 586 0809Creative Writing Workshop: focusing on charac-ter development 10 am - 4 pm Nanaimo Art Gallery - Campus location FMI www nanaimoartgallery comLive Music: the winning barbershop choruses and quartets from two days of regional, juried compe-tition perform! Port Theatre 7 pm, followed by a party in the lobby FMI/tix 250 754 8550Live Music: “Johnny Inappropriate” (top 40 dance) at the Queen’s 9:30 pm start No cover before 10 pmLive Theatre: Schmooze Productions presents “Spring Awakening”, a new rock n’ roll musical, at Nanaimo Centre Stage 8 - 10:30 pm Parental Ad-visory FMI/tix www schmoozeproductions comNanaimo Boat Modellers Show: static and floating display at Country Club Centre until Apr 14 FMI www countryclubcentre comOrchid Show/Sale: Central Vancouver Island Orchid Show and Sale at Nanaimo North Town Centre until Apr 14 FMI nanaimonorth comLive Music: “Littlehead” at the Wellington Hotel FMI 250 758 5513Live Music: “Hair Nation” (80s party) at Hare-wood Arms Pub FMI 250 754 2566 Beer & Burger Fundraiser: “Mixed Orthodox” 6 - 9 pm Harewood Arms PubBeer & Burger Fundraiser: “Boys & Girls Club Teen Centre Youth Exchange” 5 pm Miller’s Pub Tix $20 @ 250 713 5787Fundraising Gala: 15th Annual James Bond Gala at Van-couver Island Conference Centre Entertainment, great food, silent/live auction Cocktails 6 pm, dinner/show 7 pm Funds support area youth programs Presented by Rotary Club of Nanaimo - Oceanside FMI/tix Scot Rounding 250 739 2258C Canucks VS Avalanche: away, 12:00 pm on SNET-P
14 Apr SuNLive Music: the Nanaimo Concert Band’s Spring Concert, 2:30 pm at the Port Theatre FMI/tix 250 754 8550Live Music: the Upper Island Musical Festival’s “2013 Hon-ours Performance” is at St Andrew’s United Church, 2 - 4 pm Tix $10/adult, $8 student/senior, available at the doorrun/Walk for Cancer: inaugural “Nanaimo 5 km Run/Walk and Childrens’ 1 km Run to Conquer Cancer” at Swy-A-Lana Park 10 am - 12 noon Proceeds to BC Cancer Foundation FMI/register www nanaimoconquercancer comModel railroad Show: 10 - 4 pm Beban Park Recre-ation Centre Displays, sales, refreshments and door prizes Admission $5/adult, $1/child, $10/familyNanaimo Boat Modellers Show: static and floating display at Country Club Centre FMI www countryclubcentre com
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HOME EDITION December 2012 Issue 1:4
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Community Event for the whole family
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Saturday, April 20, 2013Come enjoy 3 FREE musical activities presented by the Vancouver Island Symphony for YOU!
11:00 am – 12 noon Try the instruments of the Orchestra at the Musical Instrument Zoo (Ages 6 and UP!)
11:45 am – 12:15 pm NoteworthyKids Family Day Event: meet a musician and hear about why they love their instrument and the Symphony!
12:30 – 1:30 pm Come see what happens at a Symphony Rehearsal: Book your Complimentary Ticket through the Port Theatre (250.754.8550).
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Bring this Passport with you and try all these instruments at the Symphony’s Musical Instrument Zoo — 11:00 am on April 20th
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Saturday, April 20, 2013
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Natalie MacMasterWednesday April 3rd, 7:30 pmAll seats $47.50.
Harmony on the islandSpecial Guests INC. Sweet Adeline
Saturday April 13th, 7:00 pmWest coast barber-shop Chorus & Quartet Comp. $20 (includes afterparty).
Nanaimo Concert Band Spring 2013
Sunday April 14th, 2:30 pmAll seats $13.50 (plus order fee).
Myles Goodwin & April WinE Live 2013
Monday April 15th, 8:00 pmPresented by GeeDan Concerts
birds of a featherGuest Artist: Paolo Bortolussi, Flute
Saturday April 20th, 7:30 pm$17 – $84, *eyeGO $5
VIS COmmunity DayFree Open Rehearsal
Saturday April 20th, 12:30 amOpen to ages 6 and up.
Whats On FeatureMichael Jackson
HISTORY
Thursday April 25th, 7:30 pmPresented by Showtime Australia Tickets $59. Child $29.
Performing arts presentations at The Port Theatre this month include the following. For full listings visit www.porttheatre.com
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Photo: Dirk Heydemann
Natalie MacMasterWednesday April 3rd, 7:30 pmAll seats $47.50.
Harmony on the islandSpecial Guests INC. Sweet Adeline
Saturday April 13th, 7:00 pmWest coast barber-shop Chorus & Quartet Comp. $20 (includes afterparty).
Nanaimo Concert Band Spring 2013
Sunday April 14th, 2:30 pmAll seats $13.50 (plus order fee).
Myles Goodwin & April WinE Live 2013
Monday April 15th, 8:00 pmPresented by GeeDan Concerts
birds of a featherGuest Artist: Paolo Bortolussi, Flute
Saturday April 20th, 7:30 pm$17 – $84, *eyeGO $5
VIS COmmunity DayFree Open Rehearsal
Saturday April 20th, 12:30 amOpen to ages 6 and up.
Whats On FeatureMichael Jackson
HISTORY
Thursday April 25th, 7:30 pmPresented by Showtime Australia Tickets $59. Child $29.
Performing arts presentations at The Port Theatre this month include the following. For full listings visit www.porttheatre.com
Michael Jackson’s Gone, But Fans Still Can’t Get Enough
In April 2013 Michael Jackson HIStorythe musical biography of Michael Jackson
will tour theatres across Canada.
A musical biography of Michael Jackson’s life will be staged across Canada and at the Port Theatre Thursday April 25th After a hugely successful 2011 world tour to South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and South Asia, the musical biography Michael Jackson HIStory will tour Canada for the first time.
Critics around the world have praised the production as a thrilling example of live entertainment and since the show’s launch in 2011 Michael Jackson fans worldwide have called for the show to tour internationally.
Michael Jackson HIStory brings to the stage a level of production that will exceed all expectations and it’s an opportunity for Jackson fans to witness a concert they may never have experienced in their lifetime, or to relive memories they were lucky enough to make.
Today, Wizz is known to be the best Michael Jackson Impersonator in the entire world.
Wizz was just twenty when Michael Jackson’s career exploded with the release of the pivotal album ‘Thriller’. During that time, Wizz’s strong resemblance to Jackson heralded the start of a long career as a conduit for Jackson music. His regular performances in Atlantic City gratified audiences and allowed him to perfect his act. After tours in Europe and Asia, Wizz settled in Las Vegas where his show was signed for eleven years at the Riviera Hotel and Casino.
“Music has been my outlet, my gift to all the lovers in this world. Through it, my music, I know I will live forever.” - Michael Jackson
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Orchid Show/Sale: Central Vancouver Island Orchid Show and Sale at Nanaimo North Town Centre FMI nanaimonorth com
15 Apr MONNanaimo Family history Society: monthly meeting at Beban Park Social Centre (rooms 7 & 8) from 7 - 9 pm FMI nanaimo fhs@shaw caLive Music: “April Wine”, with founding member Myles Goodwyn, hits the Port Theatre Stage at 8 pm with their rock ‘n roll hits and power ballads FMI/tix 250 754 8550C Canucks VS predators: away, 5:00 pm on SNET-P
16 Apr TueChildren’s Acting Course: registration underway for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream - for Children” at Head-liners No previous acting experience necessary Starts Apr 23 for kids 8 - 12 years FMI/register 250 585 1811 C Canucks VS Blues: away, 5:00 pm on SNET-P
17 Apr WeDevery Day Breads: learn the basics of bread making Bowen Complex 6:30 - 9 pm FMI/register 250 756 5200Meat Draw: Fraternal Order of Eagles weekly meat draw, 3 - 5:15 pm, 245 Fraser St FMI 250 753 8023 after 2 pmLive Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents “Les Belles Soeurs” by Michael Trembley, 8 pm Bailey Studio Tix 250 758 7224
18 Apr ThuLive Music: “Black Flamango” (rock & dance cov-ers) at the Queen’s 9:30 pm start No coverLive Theatre: Schmooze Productions presents “Spring Awakening”, a new rock n’ rolla musical, at Nanaimo Centre Stage 8 - 10:30 pm Parental Advi-sory FMI/tix www schmoozeproductions comLive Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents “Les Belles Soeurs” by Michael Trembley, 8 pm Bailey Studio Tix 250 758 7224Trash to Treasure: local Gr 6 students will trans-form trash from shoreline cleanups to treasure at Country Club Centre starting in the morning Their work remains on display till April 21 C Canucks VS Stars: away, 5:30 pm on SNET-P
19 Apr FrISpring Fling: Snip & Stitch 3 day sale & $10 punch card - see ad in this publication for more details Create ~ Dream ~ Inspire Live Music: “George Canyon” at the Queen’s 8 pm start Tix $35 Followed by Montgomery CountyLive Theatre: Schmooze Productions presents “Spring Awakening”, a new rock n’ roll musical, at Nanaimo Centre Stage 8 - 10:30 pm Parental Advi-sory FMI/tix www schmoozeproductions comLive Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents “Les Belles Soeurs” by Michael Trembley, 8 pm Bailey Studio Tix 250 758 7224Intro to ebooks: Wellington Branch Library 10:30 - 11:30 am Free Register at 250 758 5544Art exhibit & Sale: meet one of BCs best-known artists Sue Coleman 5 - 9 pm Yellowbird Arts Gal-lery Country Club CentreMeat Draw: Fraternal Order of Eagles weekly meat draw, 4 - 5:45 pm, 245 Fraser St FMI 250 753 8023 after 2 pm
20 Apr SATSpring Fling: Snip & Stitch 3 day sale & $10 punch card - see ad in this publication for more details Create ~ Dream ~ Inspire
Watercolour painting Workshop: 10 am - 4 pm Nanaimo Art Gallery - Campus location FMI www nanaimoartgallery comFree Vancouver Island Symphony “Community Day”: open rehearsal and a Musical Zoo Port The-atre 12:30 pm FMI/reserve tickets at 250 754 8550Music Workshop: explore the beauty of Beethoven’s Symphony No 6 with Lorraine Kneier Held in conjunction with the Nanaimo Symphony Harbourfront Library 1 - 3 pm Free, drop-in FMI 250 753 1154 ext 238Live Music: celebrate the sounds of spring with the Vancouver Island Symphony as they present “Birds of a Feather” with guest artist Paolo Bortolussi on flute Port Theatre 7:30 pm FMI/tix 250 754 8550Live Theatre: Schmooze Productions presents “Spring Awakening”, a new rock n’ roll musical, at Nanaimo Centre Stage 8 - 10:30 pm Parental Advi-sory FMI/tix www schmoozeproductions comLive Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents “Les Belles Soeurs” by Michael Trembley, 8 pm Bailey Studio Tix 250 758 7224Live Dance: international ballroom dance competition, the “21st Annual Island Fantasy Ball”, at Beban Park Social Centre until Apr 21 FMI/tix www islandfantasyball comLive Music: Party Inc at the Wellington Hotel FMI 250 758 5513
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JOKE. A man and a woman who have never met before find themselves in the same sleeping carriage of a train
After the initial embarrassment, they both manage to get to sleep; the woman on the top bunk, the man on the lower
In the middle of the night the woman leans over and says, “I’m sorry to bother you but I’m awfully cold and I was wondering if you could possibly pass me another blanket ”
The man leans out and, with a glint in his eye, says, “I’ve got a better idea let’s pretend we’re married ”
“Why not?” giggles the woman
“Good,” he replies “Get your own blanket ”
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Live Music: Bananafish Dance Orchestra (ska-funk-reggae) at the Queen’s $8/door 9:30 pm startLive Music: “Big Bang Baby” at Harewood Arms Pub FMI 250 754 2566 Beer & Burger Fundraiser: “Sexy Pitches” 6 - 9 pm Harewood Arms PubLego Club: for children 5 - 12 years Wellington Branch Library 11 am - 12 pm Free Register at 250 758 5544Meat Draw: Fraternal Order of Eagles weekly meat draw, 3 - 5:15 pm, 245 Fraser St FMI 250 753 8023 after 2 pmC Canucks VS red Wings: home, 7:00 pm on CBC
21 Apr SuNSpring Fling: Snip & Stitch 3 day sale & $10 punch card - see ad in this publication for more details Create ~ Dream ~ Inspire Live Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents “Les Belles Soeurs” by Michael Trembley, 2 pm Bailey Studio Tix 250 758 7224Live Dance: international ballroom dance competition, the “21st Annual Island Fantasy Ball”, at Beban Park Social Centre until Apr 21 FMI/tix www islandfantasyball comWild Foods Festival/earth Day Celebration: Festival is 11 am - 3:30 pm at Bowen Park audito-rium for $2 Also free festivities in the Park
22 Apr MONLive Music: Beatboxer legend Rahzel from The Roots at the Queen’s Tix $15 9:30 pm startLearn Sushi-Making: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Bowen Complex FMI/register 250 756 5200Teen’s Writing Workshop: 1 - 5 pm Harbour-front Library Join authors Catherine Knutsson, Jeyn Roberts, Denise Jaden and more Refresh-ments Register at 250 753 1154 ext 238pro-D Day Camps: Parks, Rec &`Culture offer a range of day camps: some themes include hockey, golf, clay creations, pizza & skate, water safety FMI/register 250 756 5200C Canucks VS Blackhawks: home, 7:00 pm on SNET-P
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Game 2 - Saturday, March 16th - 7:00 pm @ Frank Crane Arena
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THE NANAIMO CLIPPERS ARE INTRODUCING LOWER SEASON TICKET PRICING
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WO The Western Canada cup is being played in Nanaimo this year at the Frank Crane Arena. How excited are you that Nanaimo gets to play host and what kind of crowds to you expect?JK Its a very big privilege for us and we are very excited about it. We are expecting crowds from the 4 western provinces and from all over BC. This is as big as it gets for hockey in Nanaimo!WO Whats is the start date and how long does it run?JK We are kicking off the event with opening ceremonies on April 26. Juno nominee Chad Brownlee and guests BraedanMarshal and Jayden Holman will be performing live at the Beban Social Center – The hockey tourna-ment runs until Sunday May 5th.WO How many teams are playing and how many visitors to Nanaimo do you expect?JK There are 5 teams. The Provincial Cham-pions from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and BC and of course the host team Nanaimo Clippers! The Junior A western Canadian Championship teams draw visitors from those leagues. With Nanaimos support we can ac-
commodate over 19000 fans over the course of the tournament.WO Is this a family oriented event? Are there any community based events planned around the cup? JK Absolutely Yes! We are offering children passes for the full tournament at just $99!! This is one of those events that people don’t see come around that often and it’s right in our backyard!WO This is probably unfair but who is fa-voured to win the cup?JK Next question (laughs) I mean it’s really impossible to predict but one thing is every team wants it so it’s going to be outstanding and very competitive hockey! For our fans and even those who haven’t been out to a game in awhile it’s going to be a lot of fun!WO Is there anything you need from the com-munity?JK What we really need is for fans to come out and cheer on the teams. Let’s show Western Canada that Nanaimo knows how to throw a party. As a community we really want our civic pride to come through and show that we are more than capable to host such a high caliber event.
WO Thank you Jen – Did you have anything you wanted to add?JK The purpose of tournament is to determine the 2 best teams to represent Western Canada at the RBC cup therefore the stakes are very high and the competi-tion will be incredible. Clippers have a chance to earn their way to national championship and we believe that with the support of the community we can make this happen.
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23 Apr TueSinging and Stage performance for Kids: reg-istration underway for “Triple Threat Musical Theatre” Headliners starting Apr 29 for kids 8 - 12 years FMI/register 250 585 1811 port Theatre presents: Classical Coffee Concert Series with acclaimed pianist Sarah Hagen 10:30 am in Port Theatre lobby Special guest Vaida Ro-zinskaite on viola FMI/tix 250 754 8550
24 Apr WeDMeat Draw: Fraternal Order of Eagles week-ly meat draw, 3 - 5:15 pm, 245 Fraser St FMI 250 753 8023 after 2 pmLive Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents “Les Belles Soeurs” by Michael Trembley, 8 pm Bailey Studio Tix 250 758 7224
25 Apr ThuLive Music: “Black Flamango” (rock & dance cov-ers) at the Queen’s 9:30 pm start No coverLive Theatre: Schmooze Productions presents “Spring Awakening”, a new rock n’ roll musical, at Nanaimo Centre Stage 8 - 10:30 pm Parental Advi-sory FMI/tix www schmoozeproductions comLive Theatre: TheatreOne Mainstage presents “Ride the Cyclone”, a non-stop, darkly humorous musical at VIUs Malaspina Theatre at 7:30 pm Mature language FMI/tix 250 754 8550Film presentation: touring Canada for the first time, the tribute/musical biography “Michael Jaskson HISstory” shows at the Port Theatre at 7:30 pm FMI/tix 250 754 8550Live Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents “Les Belles Soeurs” by Michael Trembley, 8 pm Bailey Studio Tix 250 758 7224Amusement rides: West Coast Amusements at Nanaimo North Town Centre until Apr 28Family Geocashing: a 2-hour intro to this family-friendly treasure hunt in Neck Point Park Clues and GPS provided FMI/register 250 756 5200C Canucks VS Ducks: home, 7:00 pm on SNET-P
26 Apr FrILive Theatre: “Delicious Lies” at Chemainus The-atre Festival Tix 1 800 565 7738Vancouver Island Body, Soul & Spirit expo: explore options for living a healthier, happier life Vancouver Island Conference Centre Apr 26 - 28th FMI/tix www BodySoulSpiritExpo comLive Music: Vancouver Canuck draft pick/rising Canadian country music star Chad Brownlee opens the 2013 Crescent Point Energy Western Canada Cup at Beban Park Social Centre Open-ing acts Jayden Holman & Braeden Marshall Tix $40/adults, $28/students FMI/tix 250 751 0593Live Music: “Bill Johnson Blues Band” at the Queen’s 8 pm start, $8/door Followed by “Al-most Famous” (top 40 & dance covers)Live Theatre: TheatreOne Mainstage presents “Ride the Cy-clone”, a non-stop, darkly humorous musical at VIUs Malaspina Theatre at 7:30 pm Mature language FMI/tix 250 754 8550Live Theatre: Schmooze Productions presents “Spring Awakening”, a new rock n’ roll musical, at Nanaimo Centre Stage 8 - 10:30 pm Parental Advi-sory FMI/tix www schmoozeproductions comLive Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents “Les Belles Soeurs” by Michael Trembley, 8 pm Bailey Studio Tix 250 758 7224
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There is always something that needs doing around the house, condo, or boat. There just is. It might be as simple as changing a light bulb that’s burned out or slapping a coat of paint on something. What if you could just send a text to your local hardware store and ask them if they carry those little bulbs that always burn out over the stove. Or can they shake up a quart of paint because you are on your way down. Or better yet, if they carry those bulbs can they check to make sure they’re in stock before you go to the hassle of driving down there. Might save a lot of run-ning around right? Recently I had lunch with the manager of Windsor Plywood in Nanaimo Mr. Bill Craig.
Over an excellent bowl of Pho on Bowen Bill and I were talking about the convenience and immediacy of using smart phone technol-ogy for sending text messages. Unlike email, which can require checking your account, a text message arrives immediately to the re-cipients phone with a distinctive tone and can
be more simple and informal than email. In a text you might say “Can you meet me?” or “I’ll be there in 5 minutes” and it’s not con-sidered rude or curt. In the course of conver-sation Bill tells me that he has set up a phone line to receive text messages at Windsor Ply-wood located on Boban Rd in Nanaimo (see text number in advertisement in this publi-cation). The concept is simple: if you have any questions on price or availability of any product just send a text to Windsor Plywood in Nanaimo.
I asked Bill what motivated him to set up a text line and what his expectations were for people using it. He told me that he was really working to educate people that Windsor is a full-line hardware store with everything you’d expect to find from glue and tape to painting supplies, tools and carpentry products for ho-meowners and professionals and he wants to make it easy for people to get in touch. So the next time you need something send a text to Windsor - I’m pretty sure they’ll have it!
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take the kids to the symphony just for funWhen you think of what kids like to do
for fun what comes to mind? Swimming perhaps? A trip to the waterfront for an ice cream or smoothie? Sure, but you might want to add the Vancouver Island Symphony to the list. Recently, as publisher of What On Digest Nanaimo, I had the opportunity to give away 8 tickets to the Music of Elton John performed by the Vancouver Island Symphony at the Port Theatre. 4 of the tickets ended up in the hands of Nanaimo resident Shawn Hildebrandt.
Shawn and his wife took their girls to the Elton John tribute and aftterwards he called me on the phone to tell me how
utterly happy his little girls were to see the show! Shawn’s girls loved it so much that they wrote me a thank you card which I’ve included below and that I now have sitting on my desk next to me as I write this. So next time you are thumbing through a copy of Whats On Digest keep an eye out for the Symphony events and grab some tickets for you and the kids!
Simon Rideout, Rideout Communications editor & publisher of Whats On Digest Nanaimo www.rideoutcommunications.com
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Western Canada Cup: the 2013 inaugural Canadian Ju-nior Hockey League Western Canadian Championships Apr 26 - May 5, Frank Crane Arena FMI/tix 250 751 0593Live Music: Juno Award-winner Kiran Ahluwalia performs with a full band at the Port Theatre, 7:30 pm FMI/tix 250 754 8550Amusement rides: West Coast Amusements at Nanaimo North Town Centre until Apr 28
27 Apr SAThammond Bay Studio Tour: 10 - 5 FMI Ham-mondBayStudioTour jimdo com Vancouver Island Body, Soul & Spirit expo: explore options for living a healthier, happier life Vancouver Island Conference Centre until Apr 28th FMI/tix www BodySoulSpiritExpo comWestern Canada Cup: Crescent Point Energy WCC, Frank Crane Arena FMI/tix 250 751 0593Live Theatre: TheatreOne Mainstage presents “Ride the Cyclone”, a non-stop, darkly humorous musical, at VIUs Malaspina Theatre at 2 pm and 7:30 pm Mature language FMI/tix 250 754 8550Live Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents “Les Belles Soeurs” by Michael Trembley, 8 pm Bailey Studio Tix 250 758 7224Live Theatre: “Delicious Lies” at Chemainus The-atre Festival Tix 1 800 565 7738Live Music: “Johnny Inappropriate” at the Wel-lington Hotel FMI 250 758 5513
Live Theatre: Schmooze Productions presents “Spring Awaken-ing”, a new rock n’ roll musical, at Nanaimo Centre Stage 8 - 10:30 pm Parental Advisory FMI/tix www schmoozeproductions comLive Music: “Eveready” at Harewood Arms Pub FMI 250 754 2566 Live Music: “Party Inc ” (dance & rock covers) at the Queen’s 9:30 pm start, no cover before 10 pmBeer & Burger Fundraiser: “Barsby Prom” 6 - 9 pm Harewood Arms PubNanaimo Glad & Dahlia Society Tuber Sale: 9:30 am - 2 pm at Country Club Centrehorticultural Society plant Sale: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Country Club CentreSuper Special Family Storytime: 11 am - 12 noon Harbourfront Library Free, drop-inAmusement rides: West Coast Amusements at Nanaimo North Town Centre until Apr 28Lawn Alternatives and Xeriscaping: learn how to have a vibrant yard without chemicals! Oliver Woods Commu-nity Centre 10:30 am - 12 noon Free FMI 250 756 5200C Canucks VS Oilers: away, 7:00 pm on CBC
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Mountain biking continues to grow in popularity and Nanaimo offers some of the best trails anywhere. Whats On Digest Nanaimo interviewed the president of the Nanaimo
Mountain Bike Club (NMBC), Bill McMillan.
WO How is the process going to develop formal land-use agreements between the NMBC and landowners/stakeholders (on whose land the club rides)?
NMBC: Progress doesn't happen overnight but it's a lot easier with public involvement. We are developing relationships with the key stakeholders. The development of a trail around Westwood lake is a step in the right direction. It a process of ongoing meetings with the forest companies and the RDN.
WO Has the NMBC made administrative changes in order to address the broadened mandate of the Club? (no longer just organizing rides, but organizing the development and protection of the sport itself, in this area)
NMBC: Yes! We have encouraged members to get involved in tourism development, business development, and promoting the sport of mountain biking locally. One example of this is the “fat tire” festival in the central island which includes guided tours to showcase the central island (vifattire.com).
WO Do you believe formal land use agreements are integral to protecting access to the great trails that already exist around Nanaimo, and to capitalizing on the area’s potential to become a mountain bike mecca like Whistler?
NMBC: It's imperative! You can't develop it as they did in Whistler without formal agreements. The history in Nanaimo of land use goes way back to Dunsmuir and the local mining company land-use-grants. Over time the land was allocated to E & N through negotiated agreements. Presently the forest companies control large portions of land and it's use. If Nanaimo is to become world-renowned for the sport of mountain biking we need to ensure the right people are at the table and the agreements can endure over time.
WO In your opinion, what are the greatest strengths of the area for mountain biking enthusiasts, and what are the greatest challenges needing to be addressed to see its potential fulfilled?
NMBC: The greatest strength is accessibility. Anywhere in Nanaimo you are 10 minutes away from world-class trails. Some of our trails have been featured in international cycling magazines. You don't get that in Victoria or Vancouver. The greatest challenges are simply ensuring that the trails are recognized and can therefore be maintained and expanded.
WO What has been the response so far to the mountain bike park created last year in the Doumont area near the Wastelands motocross track? To the dedicated mountain bike trail around Westwood Lake?
NMBC: Officially this is not opened – but I can tell you I rode the Doumont trail this morning and it's fantastic!
WO Are there other trails/use agreements in the works?
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NMBC: Yes, we have meetings coming up with local forest companies. Once agreements are in place then we will be in a position to be more specific as to land use agreements.
WO In view of potential restrictions in place regarding use of privately-owned lands, what does that mean to the average mountain biker who doesn't belong to a group like NMBC?
NMBC: It's hard to say, I mean people will do what they choose to some extent. At the end of the day the land is the property of the companies holding the deed. We can only hope that the powers that be can recognize the enormous opportunity here to drive tourism and put Nanaimo on the map.
WO Has the Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club partnered in any way with the new Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation (created to drive tourism)?
NMBC: Not an official partnership but we do have some representation over there for sure.
WO What do you attribute the growing popularity of mountain biking?
NMBC: Cycling in general is very attractive to an aging population. If you have hip or knee issues cycling is far better than most other outdoor sporting activities. Once people get off the road & realize they can just ride out there in the trees they are hooked! Cycling has physical benefits but also mental health benefits. It just feels so good; you have a feeling of freedom out there amongst the trees and nature.
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29 Apr MONWestern Canada Cup: Crescent Point Energy WCC, Frank Crane Arena FMI/tix 250 751 0593Live Theatre: TheatreOne Mainstage presents “Ride the Cy-clone”, a non-stop, darkly humorous musical at VIUs Malaspi-na Theatre at 7:30 pm Mature language FMI/tix 250 754 8550Writing Workshop: an all-day workshop by Surrey writer and storyteller Lois Peterson at Nanoose Place FMI David Fraser at ascentaspirations@shaw ca
30 Apr TueWestern Canada Cup: Crescent Point Energy WCC, Frank Crane Arena FMI/tix 250 751 0593Spoken Word event: “Wordstorm” at Deme-ter’s Coffee Vault Doors 6:30 pm, program 7 pm Open mic followed by several feature perform-ers, including Lois Peterson FMI wordstorm caThrilling Tales! A Storytime for Adults Harbour-front Library 6:30 - 7:30 pm Free, drop-in
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Whats On Digest Nanaimo interviewed local Nanaimo artist Janice Hofman regarding the Hammond Bay Studio Tour coming up at the end of April.
WO Janice what is the general idea behind the Hammond Bay Studio Tour and what are the dates?
JH Well let's start with the dates! It's Saturday April 27 & 28 10-5 at various locations around Hammond Bay in Nanaimo. The studio location map is on the Website: hammondbaystudiotour.jimdo.com/ The studio locations marked by sandwich boards and red balloons so once you know where you're headed just look for the balloons! We will also have 3 artists at Serious Coffee on Ham-mond Bay road by Pipers Pub – I (Janice Hofman) will be there featuring my Jewelry and drawings and paintings, also a local metal artist Dave Kasprick and a Glass artist Brenda MacIntyre of Cheeky Monkey Glassworks will also be there. The rest of the locations are the artist's working studios as the Idea behind the studio tour is simply to promote and showcase artists in Hammond Bay and their workspaces.
WO How long has the tour been around?
JH This is the 2nd the first was last September. The plan is to run it in the spring and fall in the last weekend in April and September.
WO Do you have a favorite aspect of the tour?
JH I like that it brings people out to see whats going on in the community and brings out the creative aspect of our community. We have so many talented art-ists and there are so many people that want to see what the local art community has to offer. It attracts people from all over the mid-island and potentially beyond. I'd love it to broaden it's scope in the future to include schools, young artists, and musicians.
WO Why do you think art is important?
JH Oh my god (laughs). I think it's important for all of us whether you are a lover of art or a creator of it. Art shows history. It's important for all of us sometimes to slow down and appreciate the things we have. We are visual people – It's important to get away from “screen time” in order to see what's real. This helps us to appreciate art and re-connect with our common humanity.
Art gets people connecting and sharing ideas and thoughts about what they are looking and how they are interpreting it. I think it is an important part of opening discussions and sharing different ideas between people.
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WO Do you think kids today have enough exposure to the dif-ferent art forms?
JH I think it's starting again, I don' t really know. It's there but perhaps not as readily available as it used to be. We get little bits and pieces...but....hmm-mm...it's a good question! I think it's up to the art community to have venues and to share and to show to get kids interested in it. Young people are perhaps more technically inclined – the reach of the Internet has perhaps made some art more accessible in the sense that before the Internet it simply may not have been as easy to view a paintings from all over the world....but it's good to have access to local art as well so we can relate it to our own experience.
WO Is there something about the gulf islands and Vancouver Island that cultivates artists more so that in other parts of the country?
JH Absolutely. First of all the scenery we live in a beautiful part of the world. If you look at the city of Vancouver – it's an amazing metropolitan city that has a thriving art scene, but when you get away from the city you get the feel of the is-lands – a slower relaxed vibe that encourages artists to come together for support. Here it's slower and the beauty of where we live...the nature of the ocean and everything around us is inspiring.
WO Who is your favorite painter?
JH Hm-mm, there's quite a few I like Kathe Fraga – I really enjoy her pieces – mixed media. I like the colours she uses. Myself I like abstract pieces – yeah ...there's just so much amazing work out there...Jill Gallenstein is another one - she does beautiful pen and ink drawings. Locally I quite like Valerie Capewell – also (laughs) I quite like my mothers work (Gerda Hofman)!
WO What advice would you give to someone reading this who may be an aspiring artist?
JH (Pauses) ....Just start. Just start playing and practicing – buy some paints, or supplies for whatever media inspires you. Don't be afraid of mistakes – get out and talk to people. VIU has a Visual Arts program, and many of the local galleries and art groups, offer workshops and presentations. ….practice and play – look for inspiration all over this beautiful island we live.
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Ricky’s A ll Day Grill 250.390.1227
Smokin’ Georges BBQ 250.585.2258
The Cod Squad 250.591.0223
The Granary 250.754.4899
White Spot 250.754.2241
White Spot North 250.390.2941
White Spot Terminal 250.754.2241
Pub StyleBlack Bear Pub 250.390.4800
Dinghy Dock Pub 250.753.2373
Fibber Magees 250.591.0650
Fox and Hounds 250.740.1000
Jinglepot Pub 250.753.4223
Lantzville Pub 250.390.4099
Lighthouse Bistro & Pub 250.754.3212
Longwood Brew Pub 250.729.8225
Muddy Waters Pub 250.754.4220
Old City Station Pub 250.716.0030
Pipers Pub 250.751.2770
4The Crow & Gate Pub2313 Yellow Point Rd 250.722.3731
The Quarterway Pub 250.754.2733
Windward Pub 250.754.7111
Harewood Arms Pub 250.754.2566
Bar & GrillBeefeaters 250.753.2333
Cactus Club Café 250.729.0011
Earls Restaurant 250.756.4100
Fire House Grill 250.716.0323
Hilltop Bistro 250.585.5337
Original Joe’s 250.585.1563
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 250.741.1111
InternationalAcme Food Co. 250.753.0042
Acme Food Co. on Commercial 250.753.0042
Alexandras Bistro Mediterranean 250.729.7134
Amrikos East Indian 250.729.7922
Asteras Greek 250.716.0451
Blue Ginger Sushi & Satay Grill 250.751.8238
Bold Knight 250.754.6411
Dover Chinese Food 250.390.9111
Fujiji Japanese Restraurant 250.591.8898
Gateway to India 250.755.4037
Gina’s Café 250.753.5411
Golden Inn Chinese 250.758.2733
Hong Kong House 250.758.1558
Huong Lan Restaurant 250.756.7943
La Famiglia Ristorante Italiano 250.591.1321
Mahle House 250.722.3621
Nemo Sushi To Go 250.591.2121
Nori Japanese Restaurant 250.751.3377
4Umai Sushi Behind North Town Centre 250.585.8900
Seto Sushi Departure Bay 250.756.4286
Sukkho Thai 250.591.8424
Sushi Eh 250.390.7578
Tomo Sushi Bowen Rd 250.716.1005
Zouglas 250.716.3233
Fast FoodA&W 250.756.9646
Burger King 250.754.7124
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Dairy Queen & Orange Julius6888 Island Hwy N 250.390.1595 (Dickinson Crossing)
KFC 250.390.7615
4Lees Famous Recipe Chicken250 Fifth St 250.754.4424
Wendy’s 250.754.0705
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Powerhouse Living Foods6560 Metral Dr 250.933.3733 200 Commercial St 250.591.7873
Gabriel’s Café 250.714.0271
Java Expressions 250.751.0116
Mon Petit Choux 250.753.6002
Perkins Cofee 250.753.2582
Serious Coffee 250.591.1065
The Buzz Coffee House 250.758.2881
Javawocky 250.753.1688
PizzaBada Bing Pizza 250.716.1012
Boston Pizza 250.751.0090
Chico’s Fried Chicken & Pizza 250.758.1999
Dominos Pizza 250.756.9200
Little Georges Central 250.390.2888
Little Georges South 250.754.3271
Mambo Pizza 250.753.6667
Milano’s 250.390.5060
New York Style Pizza 250.754.0111
Panago 310.0001
Little Ceasars, Bowen Rd. 250.716.3310
Little Ceasars, Metral Dr. 250.390.9000
Slice 250.722.3838
Family DiningABC Country Restuarant 250.390.4064
Alice’s Restaurant 250.753.9334
Delicado’s North 250.390.0700
Delicado’s Old City Corner 250.753.6524
Swiss Chalet 250.729.7120
4Montana's Cookhouse4715 Rutherford Rd 250.758.2388
Moxie’s Restaurant 250.390.1079
Mrs. Riches 250.753.8311
Ricky’s A ll Day Grill 250.390.1227
Smokin’ Georges BBQ 250.585.2258
The Cod Squad 250.591.0223
The Granary 250.754.4899
White Spot 250.754.2241
White Spot North 250.390.2941
White Spot Terminal 250.754.2241
Pub StyleBlack Bear Pub 250.390.4800
Dinghy Dock Pub 250.753.2373
Fibber Magees 250.591.0650
Fox and Hounds 250.740.1000
Jinglepot Pub 250.753.4223
Lantzville Pub 250.390.4099
Lighthouse Bistro & Pub 250.754.3212
Longwood Brew Pub 250.729.8225
Muddy Waters Pub 250.754.4220
Old City Station Pub 250.716.0030
Pipers Pub 250.751.2770
4The Crow & Gate Pub2313 Yellow Point Rd 250.722.3731
The Quarterway Pub 250.754.2733
Windward Pub 250.754.7111
Harewood Arms Pub 250.754.2566
Bar & GrillBeefeaters 250.753.2333
Cactus Club Café 250.729.0011
Earls Restaurant 250.756.4100
Fire House Grill 250.716.0323
Hilltop Bistro 250.585.5337
Original Joe’s 250.585.1563
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 250.741.1111
InternationalAcme Food Co. 250.753.0042
Acme Food Co. on Commercial 250.753.0042
Alexandras Bistro Mediterranean 250.729.7134
Amrikos East Indian 250.729.7922
Asteras Greek 250.716.0451
Blue Ginger Sushi & Satay Grill 250.751.8238
Bold Knight 250.754.6411
Dover Chinese Food 250.390.9111
Fujiji Japanese Restraurant 250.591.8898
Gateway to India 250.755.4037
Gina’s Café 250.753.5411
Golden Inn Chinese 250.758.2733
Hong Kong House 250.758.1558
Huong Lan Restaurant 250.756.7943
La Famiglia Ristorante Italiano 250.591.1321
Mahle House 250.722.3621
Nemo Sushi To Go 250.591.2121
Nori Japanese Restaurant 250.751.3377
4Umai Sushi Behind North Town Centre 250.585.8900
Seto Sushi Departure Bay 250.756.4286
Sukkho Thai 250.591.8424
Sushi Eh 250.390.7578
Tomo Sushi Bowen Rd 250.716.1005
Zouglas 250.716.3233
Fast FoodA&W 250.756.9646
Burger King 250.754.7124
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Dairy Queen & Orange Julius6888 Island Hwy N 250.390.1595 (Dickinson Crossing)
KFC 250.390.7615
4Lees Famous Recipe Chicken250 Fifth St 250.754.4424
Wendy’s 250.754.0705
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