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What: Tap Co - Arts Week Tour |
When: April 21-22, 2010 |
Where: Torquay Elementary - Victoria, Tillicum Elementary - Victoria, Cobble Hill Elementary - Cobble Hill, Brechin Elementary - Nanaimo, Hammond Bay Elementary - Nanaimo, McGirr Elementary - Nanaimo |
A talented ensemble of dancers, who range from 10 to 18 years of age, are the heartbeat of TapCo, which pays tribute to the masters of tap and presents cutting-edge rhythm tap. Students in Cobble Hill, Victoria, and Nanaimo will experience this breathtaking show. |
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| What: Dianna David - Arts Week Tour |
When: April 20-24, 2010 |
Where: Zeballos Elem-Jr Sec - Zeballos, Kyuquot Elem-Jr Sec - Kyuquot, Captain Meares Elem-Sec - Tahsis, Ray Watkins Elementary - Gold River, Gold River Secondary - Gold River |
| Dianna David poses as Estrude de Bompoof in her one-woman show, which features juggling, hip-hop dance, mime and clowning. Students in Zeballos, Kyuquot, Tahsis and Gold River will be treated to this thoughtful presentation, in which the main character is forced to re-examine not only her assumptions about other people, but also what she knows about herself. |
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Black Creek
| What: Down-the-Hall Contra Dance |
When: April 21 |
Where: Miracle Beach Elementary |
| 250 students take to the hallways with their dance partners. A few young fiddlers rosin up their bows, the PA is turned up nicely, the music starts and the entire school twirls and flows through a 15 minute contra dance. Look for great improvising, rhythm galore and lots of smiles. |
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Bowen Island
| What: Bowen Blossom Festival |
When: Apr. 24 |
Where: Various |
| A series of events in partnership with other community groups and the school including: a poetry contest on theme "Ways to Save the Planet", painting class on natural themes, outdoor painting workshop, museum will have an exhibit highliting the local environment, hands-on event at the community garden, seedling exchange, "Celebrate Arts!" potluck dinner and exhibit. Bowen Island Arts Council
604-947-2454 |
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Campbell River
| What: Red Sky Performance - Raven Stole the Sun |
When: April 19, 2010 |
Where: Sandowne Elementary, Penfield Elementary |
| Renowned for artistry and innovation, Red Sky is a dynamic company shaping contemporary Aboriginal performance in dance, theatre and music. Students will see a spectacular performance of "Raven Stole the Sun," in which Raven hatches a brilliant scheme for stealing the stars, the moon and the sun and ends up bringing light to the people of the world. |
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Chemainus
| What: Chemainus Arts and Ethnic Fest |
When: Apr 17 |
Where: The Legion, WaterWheel Park |
| Food, dance, story telling, poetry, drama, music, art, artisans Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society
250-416-0382 |
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Comox Valley
| What: 10th Annual Fiddle Fest |
When: April 16 & 17 |
Where: Merville Hall (Island Highway just north of Merville) |
| CONCERT: Calvin Vollrath, Canadian Fiddle Icon(wrote 4 of the fiddle tunes for Olympic opening ceremonies) FIDDLE WORKSHOPS: All levels, Canadian, Celtic and French Canadian. $5 each JAM SESSIONS: 9ish and 12:30ish
OPEN STAGE: 2-4 CONTRA DANCE: 7-10 Store Ticket Contact: 250-339-4249 |
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Cowichan Bay
| What: Earth Day |
When: April 22, 2010 |
Where: Mill Bay Shopping Complex, Mill Bay Rd. |
| A musical to commemorate Earth Day will be performed by the Bench Elementary Choir. This event takes place at the Mill Bay Shopping Complex at 11 AM, and is open to anyone. |
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Cowichan Bay
| What: Performing Fine Arts |
When: April 19-20, 2010 |
Where: Bench Elementary |
| Students will perform varied forms of performing Fine Arts activities, including dance, music, musical theatre and gymnastic floor routines. |
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Denman Island
| What: Volunteer Appreciation Night |
When: Apr. 21 (tentative) |
Where: Denman Island Arts Centre |
| An evening to celebrate the contributions of volunteers to the arts on Denman Island Arts Denman
250-335-0243 |
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Duncan
| What: Arts & Culture Salon |
When: April 20-23, 2010 |
Where: Queen Margaret's School |
| Queen Margaret's School presents an Arts & Culture Salon, including an Art Exhibition for students in grades K-12; an evening performance featuring band, choir, dance and drama students; and cultural booths displaying information on international cultures and sustainability. There will also be food and costumes at the evening celebration. Tickets are available at the school's front desk area. |
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Duncan
| What: Spring Arts Show & Sale Extravaganza (SASS~e) |
When: Apr. 21-25 |
Where: Quw'utsun Cultural and Conference Centre |
| The Cowichan Valley Arts Council is hosting a group exhibition inspired by Cowichan Valley artists, featuring over 100 artists showing more than 200 pieces of original artworks. The viewing public will see a fascinating array of media in 2D and 3D, including drawings, oils, acrylics, pottery, fibre arts, print making, leather craft, and sculpture. Cowichan Valley Arts Council
250 709-9927 |
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Gabriola
| What: Trashformation |
When: Apr 22 - May 2 |
Where: Gabriola ArtWorks |
| Community Art Theme Show , the Trashion Show, Shake Your Can fundraiser, Mother's Day Brunch Gabriola Arts Council
250-247-9882 |
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Gold River
| What: RWES Fringe Week & Festival |
When: April 18-24, 2010 |
Where: Ray Watkins Elementary |
| All week long, local and visiting artists will be working afternoons with the whole school on projects ranging from comic-strip illustrating, dance, music, painting, pottery and theatre. Friday evening will feature a Fringe Festival to showcase the completed works to the public. |
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Hagensborg
| What: Bella Coola Valley Arts Festival |
When: April 19-20, 2010 |
Where: Sir Alexander Mackenzie Secondary |
| This event features local youth and adults performing. Includes piano, choir, spoken word, band, Nuxalk singing and dance. Takes place at the Lobelco Community Hall: Monday (1-5pm), Tuesday (9am-5pm & 7pm concert). Tickets will be available at the door. |
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Ladysmith
| What: Introducing "Art" |
When: Apr 17-25 |
Where: Ladysmith |
| Art Walk and introductory courses in art, photography, music and more Ladysmith Waterfront Art Centre Gallery
250-245-1252/250-245-2277 |
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Ladysmith / Nanaimo
| What: Dirty Work at the Crossroads |
When: April 21, 2010 |
Where: The Port Theatre, 125 Front St in Nanaimo |
| A melodrama theatre performance by the school drama group. The whole school participates in the show's musical numbers. A fabulously fun evening of entertainment! Takes place at 7 PM. Contact 250-245-7187 for tickets. |
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Lantzville
| What: Voices of Nature Concert |
When: April 22, 2010 |
Where: Seaview Elementary |
| The Brant Wildlife Festival and Artist Response Team present "Voices of Nature," starring Holly Arntzen, Kevin Wright and the Dream Band. The concert also features over 350 singers from Brechin and Seaview Elementary schools. Voices of Nature is a celebration of children, music and the wonders of nature, culminating in a fabulous concert. Come and celebrate Earth Day! |
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Lasqueti Island
| What: This Island, Greenspace Maps and Visions, Film Festival Evenings |
When: Apr. 17-23 |
Where: Community Arts Centre |
| Featuring a workshop series in fabric collage, wood carving and basic underpainting, plus a 4-evening film festival. The will also be an art exhibit with "This Island" as the themes, and featuring maps and drawings of potential park areas and greenspaces. Lasqueti Island Arts Council 250-333-8819 Lasqueti Island Arts Council
250-333-8819 |
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Lasqueti Island
| What: Arts and Culture Week |
When: Apr 18-24 1pm-5pm |
Where: Lasqueti Island Community Arts Centre |
| Art exhibit, Film Festival Mon-Thur 5-11pm, Art Workshops Lasqueti Island Community Arts Council
250-333-8819 |
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Lasqueti Island
| What: Workshops Noon - 4:00 p.m. |
When: April 18-24, 2010 |
Where: Arts and Culture Week |
| Workshops: "Expressive Stitchery" with Heather Cameron on Sunday 4/18. "Creative Collage" with Sophia Rosenberg and Valeria De Rege on Monday 4/19. "Plein Air Painting of Proposed Parklands" with Darzo Olesko on Tue. 4/20. Exhibit and Informational Display for the week following. Workshop cost is $15 each, or donation.
Film Festival: 3 films Daily between 5-9:00 with Dinner break at 6:30. Film Categories are; Arts + Music, Drama, Environment/Awareness, and Outdoor Adventure. Cost is $3 per film, or $7 for the night. Porch Dinner daily, $5 to caterer. |
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Nanaimo
| What: Student Talent Show |
When: April 19, 2010 |
Where: Woodbank Primary |
| For Arts & Culture Week, this school is holding a student talent concert, as well as a presentation of music, dance, drumming and drama to an audience of parents and volunteers. |
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Nanaimo
| What: The Arts of Ancient China: A Celebration of Student Learning |
When: April 21 |
Where: Randerson Ridge Elementary |
| Students will demonstrate their understanding of the cultural importance of the arts of Ancient China through written and visual representations. Other classes at the school, as well as parents, will be invited to see each student's presentation of their work and learning. |
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Nanaimo
| What: Spring Concert |
When: April 21, 2010 |
Where: Departure Bay Elementary |
| Intermediate Guitar Ensemble and Grade 7 Band will perform a variety of music to celebrate the arts at their school. Open to family and friends. |
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Nanaimo
| What: Nanaimo Short Fiction Contest Awards Ceremony |
When: Apr. 22 |
Where: Vancouver Island University |
| Celebrate the work of local writers with awards and readings Nanaimo Arts Council
250-729-3947 |
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Nanaimo
| What: Unveiling of Playground Banners and Student Pennants |
When: April 22, 2010 |
Where: École Oceane |
| All the students of École Océane participated in an ArtStarts "Artist in Residence" banner-making project. The four playground banners and pennants made by each student will be revealed at this event. |
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Nanaimo
| What: Process and Image |
When: Aoril 27, 7-8 pm |
Where: Port Theatre (125 Front Street) |
| From Dover Bay Secondary: A Gala Opening of a juried art show: Process and Image. 70 juried pieces of secondary school art can be viewed and enjoyed with musical entertainment. This free event is open to students, family, school personnel and the public. |
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Nanaimo
| What: Wellington Second Annual Art Show and Auction |
When: April 19-23, 2010 |
Where: Wellington Secondary |
| Welling Secondary students are celebrating the arts by sharing their creative pieces with all who are interested in viewing. There will also be a silent auction which will be held on Thursday, April 22 from 8am-6pm. Money raised will be donated to the Me to We Project, a student-driven initiative to help raise money to build a school in Kenya. |
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Nanaimo
| What: French Culture Around the World |
When: April 18-24, 2010 |
Where: École Oceane |
| Children from Kindergarten to Grade 7 will create masks in a variety of mediums. |
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Nanaimo
| What:
Art Trading Card Convention |
When:
April 19-23, 2010 |
Where:
Quarterway Elementary. |
| Classes from
Quarterway Elementary School are participating in an Art
Trading Card Convention. Students of all ages trade
their works of art in an inclusive atmosphere. Trading
art provides fun opportunities for students to make new
friends and encourages healthy relationships. |
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Nanaimo
| What:
An Artistic Interpretation of the Story “Storm Boy” |
When:
April 23 |
Where:
Georgia Avenue Community School |
| Georgia
Avenue's Grade 3 and 4 students will be performing an
artistic interpretation of the story "Storm Boy." This
exciting performance will include music, art, dance, and
full Orff instrumentation, presented to an audience of
family and friends. |
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Nanaimo
| What:
Celebrate Arts and Culture in Nanaimo |
When:
April 24, Noon - 4 pm |
Where:
Country Club Centre Mall, 3200 North Island Hwy. |
| Participate in
Art, photography, craft & creative aesthetic activities.
Enjoy live music and story telling. Free event for all
ages. |
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Pender Island
| What:
A Song of Small, by Melanie Ray, Storyteller |
When: Apr. 23,
7:30 pm |
Where:
1603 Ogden Road |
| An hour of
Emily Carr's short stories as told by Melanie Ray. "A
Song of Small" is a window into the world of Canadian
painter and prolific writer, Emily Carr. Ticket
Contact: 250.629.2047 |
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Port Alberni
| What: Volunteer Thank You |
When: Apr. 22 |
Where: Rollin Art Centre |
| An afternoon "thank you" for the members of the arts council's "environmentally friendly" committees including book redistribution, reuse and recycling, rejuvenation of a native plant garden, and stone carver Walter Collins, who uses local materials, will be explaining his techniques in the gallery. Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley
250-724-3412 |
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Powell River
| What: Arts Mosaic |
When: Apr. 18-24 |
Where: Town Centre Mall, Patricia Theatre, |
| Powell River Council for Arts, Culture and Heritage
604-483-9345 |
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Saturna Island
| What:
A Song of Small |
When: April 24,
7:30 pm |
Where:
Saturna Community Hall |
| "A Song of
Small" is a window into the world of Canadian painter
and writer, Emily Carr. Using Emily's short stories and
journals, Vancouver storyteller Melanie Ray breathes
life into one of B.C.'s true originals with a blending
of storytelling and theatre. Ticket Contact:
250-539-9964 |
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Tofino
| What: Art, Literature, and Science Show |
When: April 22, 2010 |
Where: Wickaninnish Elementary |
| The Tofino community is invited to a free display of students' writing and artwork. The school will also feature a talent show during the same evening. |
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Tofino / Ucluelet
| What: RAATU (Random Acts of Art in Tofino & Ucluelet) |
When: Apr. 18-24 |
Where: Ucluelet and Tofino |
| Residents will be encouraged to express themselves through random acts of surprising, whimsical or serious art, anywhere in town and at any time during the whole Arts & Culture Week. This is a reprise, by popular demand, of last year's RAATU event, which by week's end had touched and entertained almost everybody in our towns. Pacific Rim Arts Society
250-725-3480 |
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Victoria
| What: Senior's Paint-In and Tea |
When: Apr 19, 1:30-3:30pm |
Where: Goward House |
| Open house with performances and visual art demonstrations The Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria and Municipality of Saanich
www.gowardhouse.ca |
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Victoria
| What: Open House at the Garth Homer Society |
When: Apr. 22, 1-3pm |
Where: Garth Homer Society |
| Visit the ArtWorks Karin Koerner Gallery and Jennie Butchart Studio The Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria and Municipality of Saanich
www.garthhomersociety.org |
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Victoria
| What: Dunsmuir's Annual Arts & Culture Open House |
When: April 21, 6:45 - 9:30 pm |
Where: Dunsmuir Middle School |
| Families and friends in the community are invited to celebrate BC Arts & Culture Week at Dunsmuir's 6th annual Open House celebration. Sample tasty tidbits at the Cafe Internationale and participate in the cake walk; tap your toes to the R&R, vocal jazz and choir offerings; sit back and enjoy the drama and dance performances; participate in the visual arts & applied skills demonstrations; and, bid on some original works of art at the silent auction. Admission is free (silver donation optional). |
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Victoria
| What: Opening Reception for Studio Art Tour Exhibition |
When: Apr. 22 7pm |
Where: Gallery Café at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre |
| Reception to see the artwork and to meet the artists The Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria and Municipality of Saanich |
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Victoria
| What: Eight 2 Eighty - Intergenerational Coffee House |
When: Apr. 23 7pm |
Where: Cedar Hill Recreation Centre |
| Bistro/theatre style setting with acts by and for youth and seniors The Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria and Municipality of Saanich |
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Victoria
| What: Artist-In-Residence Project Showcase |
When: April 19 |
Where: St. Patrick 's School |
| Earlier this year, all Kindergarten to grade 7 students in St Patrick's School worked with local printmaker Victoria Edgarr to make Artist Trading Cards. One card donated by each student (approximately 350) will be on display. |
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Victoria
| What: Watercolour Workshop |
When: April 20, 2010 |
Where: École Margaret Jenkins |
| École Margaret Jenkins School has implemented an Artist in Residence program featuring artist Sandi Henrich. All 17 classes within the school will receive a dedicated workshop with Sandi during the school year, over and above the regular art instruction provided by teachers. The workshop taking place during Arts and Culture Week is a Watercolour Workshop for Therese Guillemette's grade 3/4 students. After looking at examples of famed watercolour paintings and discussing the various artistic elements, students will create their own watercolour paintings. |
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Victoria
| What: The Aristocats |
When: April 21-22, 2010 |
Where: Strawberry Vale Elementary |
| The entire school presents a production of the popular musical: The Aristocats. Open to parents and families only. |
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Victoria
| What: D.C. Arts Extravaganza |
When: April 19-23, 2010 |
Where: David Cameron Elementary |
| During the week classes will be working on art projects in class. At lunch, visiting artists will talk about their art. The event will conclude with an exciting evening that includes an art walk, a play, and a performance by two choirs. |
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Victoria
| What: Community Arts Awareness Week |
When: Apr. 18-24 |
Where: Greater Victoria Region |
| Various events throughout the region to celebrate Arts and Culture Week The Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria
250-381-2787 |
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Victoria
| What: Kiss Me, Kate |
When: Apr 23-24 2pm & 8pm |
Where: McPherson Playhouse Theatre |
| Musical Theatre Performances that will knock your socks off! 250-386-6121 for tickets Canadian College of Performing Arts
250-595-9970 |
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Victoria
| What: Community Arts Awareness Week |
When: Apr. 18-24 |
Where: Greater Victoria Region |
| Various
events throughout the region to celebrate Arts and
Culture Week The Community Arts Council of Greater
Victoria 250-381-2787 |
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