Tonight:
- The Ka-Nives w/Qian, A free punk rock concert at Fascinating Rhythm 51 Commercial St. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Ka-Nives are a Houston based three piece punk rock band that are playing some west coast date. Qian are a local art/punk band featuring members of Bullbucker, The Crusties and The Clap.
This Weekend
Tonight:
- Washington State Songwriter, Linda Allen headlines the Nanaimo Folk sa国际传媒ion Coffee House at 7:30 p.m.at the German Club Hall. Admission $5.
- Flute masterclass with Paolo Bortolussi at 2 p.m. in Choral Room at Malaspina music building. Flute students will perform repertoire works in progress through their private flute lessons at Nanaimo Conservatory of Music. For information call The Nanaimo Conservatory 754-4511
- The Poseidon Ensemble in Recital-- flute, cello and piano trio at 7 p.m. in the choral room, music building 320 at Malaspina College. Entrance by donation. Program to include: CPE Bach, Ned Rorem, Villa Lobos and Felix Mendelssohn.
- Linda Allen songs of justice, hope, spirit and love at the Folk sa国际传媒ion at 7:30 p.m. in the German Cultural Hall at 71 Caledonia Ave. Admission $5. Refreshments available. Wheelchair accessible. For more info phone 754-1321 or 753-1187
Saturday:
- It's Showtime! Bard to Broadway's annual fundraising musical premiere showcases a preview of the 2006 summer season as well as a spectacular musical revue, the best of 100 years of Broadway - both song and dance, 6:30 p.m. at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Tickets may be purchased at the Qualicum Beach train station box office or by calling 752-6813.
- Latin Jazz Concert and Dance at the Errington Community Hall, 8 p.m. with Jazz-a-Nova; composed of Jenna Flor on guitar and vocal, Linda Walker singing, Marty Howe on chromatic harmonica and flute, Charlo on bass guitar and Dave McGraff on conga and percussion. $10 at the door.
Sunday:
- The Black and White Affair, long weekend party at Somerset Pub. Starts at 9 p.m. Industry night prizes and giveaways.
Art and Galleries
Until May 31
- Robert Cerins is Nanaimo Art Gallery's Feature Artist for May with Luscious Landscapes, 150 Commercial Street
- Destination Nanaimo a feature show by Mary Ann Fleming will be on display at Art 10 Gallery, Port Place Shopping Centre.
May 25 to June 3
- Thunderbird Gallery on Salt Spring Island presents Norval Morrisseau: Pictorial Legends.The exhibition will feature 10 pen and ink drawings and paintings depicting various traditional Ojibwa legends.
May 25 to June 10
- Art in Bloom...flowers imitating art, with opening night, May 26 at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Mid Island Floral Art Club is celebrating their 10th Anniversary, and they have teamed up with local floral designers to interpret the work of well-known local artists with floral arrangements. In The Brown and Volunteer Galleries at the Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. Qualicm Beach.
June 1 to 30
- Coastlines and Cats new pen and ink paintings by featured artist Marian Robinson, at Art 10 Gallery, Port Place Shopping Centre.
Until June 10
- The Nanaimo Art Gallery on Malaspina campus presents Momentum, contemporary works by Chinese and Canadian artists.
Until June 20
- Mixed Feelings is the current exhibition of new drawings and concetto works by Gabriola Island artist, Gerrit Verstraete at the Gabriola Professional Centre Gallery, 590 North Rd., Gabriola Island.
Theatre
Until May 20
- Ladysmith Secondary School presents Jesus Christ Superstar, the rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Nights at Ladysmith Secondary School. Doors open 6:30 p.m. -show time 7 p.m. Tickets available LSS, Salamander Books and Grant's Jewellers: $12 adults, $8 students. Phone 245-3043
- Chemainus Theatre Festival presents the romantic comedy She Stoops to Conquer 8 p.m. evenings- 2 p.m. matinees. Box Office: 1-800-565-7738 or (250) 246-9820.
June 11
- Dramaworks Youth Theatre presents James and the Giant Peach, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Malaspina University Theatre. Tickets available at Videos R Us and the Good Old Book Exchange. Call 754-1664.
Music
May 28
- Music on Sunday at the Old School House at 112 Fern Rd. in Qualicum Beach presents early French and Italian vocal music with Elizabeth MacIsaac, voice, Pat Unruh-viola de gamba and Penny Clarke-harpsichord. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call 752-6133 or www.theoldschoolhouse.org
- City of Gardens Chorus performs at Nanoose Place with their full show featuring their thrilling four-part a capella harmony. You'll hear everything from Steppenwolf's Born to be Wild, to sweet barbershop ballads. For ticket information, call Laurel at (250) 468-7040 or Eva in Nanaimo, at 758-6347.
May 28 and June 4
- A Cappella Plus under the direction of Rosemary Lindsay presents their spring concert, A Cappella Encore on May 28, 2:30 p.m. at Knox United Church, Parksville, and on June 4 at 2:30 p.m. at the Nanaimo Ecumenical Centre, Spartan Rd. Tickets are $10 and $15 each and are available at Falconer Books, The Quilted Duck, Arbutus Music and Mulberry Bush Book Store. More info -754-1094.
June 3
- The Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra presents A Musical Journey Through Central Europe highlighting Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi and Josef Suk. Jessica Semper, will be featured soloist. 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Chapel Street. Tickets are available at Falconer Books, Port Place and the Quilted Duck on Rutherford Road.
- Pianist Sara Davis Buechners at Sandstone Studio at Page's Resort, 3350 Coast Road, Gabriola Island. 7:30 p.m. Admission is $17, and sitting is limited. For information and reservations, phone 247-8931
June 11
- Music on Sunday at the Old School House at 112 Fern Rd. in Qualicum Beach presents classical with Arthur Rowe on piano. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call 752-6133 or www.theoldschoolhouse.org
July 17
- Back of the Moon perform with Celtic Chaos opening at the Village Theatre, Qualicum Beach, 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Timbuktu Music Store in Qualicum Beach and Cranky Dog Music in Parksville.
Pubs/Clubs/etc.
Cambie: Saturday- Old Phoebe with The Bikes Mine, May 27- The Spitfires with Unlabeled & Deathlessness
Cassidy Inn: Friday and Saturday Cruise Control, May 26- Sean Carle with Rick, Pat and Al. May 27- Trio Grande
Oxy: Every Sunday night 8 to 11 p.m., Richard Nott and Ken Ermter play 'bootygrass.'
Pacific Brimm Coffee and Tea Co. in Parksville: Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. it's the Latin Rhythms of Jenna Flor Duo plus open mike for all kinds of world beat, folk, Latin, etc. musicians.
Queen's Hotel: Every Monday The Thieves, every Tuesday B'Boon. Friday and Saturday - Johnny Innapropriate, Sunday- Hornby Island Blues Concert, May 24- Myc Sharatt, May 25- Sweatshop Union with Moka Only, May 26 and 27- Luv Shak, with Camille Miller May 31- Rocketface with Aeroplane
Tania's Downtown: Wednesdays 8 p.m. Jam night. Drums, piano and bass provided.
Tina's Diner: Saturday and Sunday, noon to 2 p.m. Paul Abgrall plays live.
Miscellaneous
May 26
- Canadian premier of Alan Clements new one-man show, How to Save the World, God?, Drugs?, Revolution? at the McPherson Theatre Victoria #3 Centennial Square. 8 p.m. A spiritually incorrect night of liberating comedy. Call The McPherson box office for tickets charge by phone: 250-386-6121 or toll-free 1-888-717-6121.
May 28
- The Vancouver Island Symphony 5th annual Homes of Note self-guided tour 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. south of Nanaimo in Yellowpoint, Coffin Point, Evening Cove and Ladysmith. Tickets, are $21 at Turley's Florists, The Quilted Duck Gift Cottage, Country Club Centre, Phaedrus & Cleo Fine Foods in Ladysmith, and the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce. Call 250-754-0177.
June 3 and 4
Roger Moore Digital Photography Workshop, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Digital Photography, all levels. Workshop includes: lecture, lunches, hikes, demonstrations, student picture taking and critiques. Phone now to register, The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. West Qualicum Beach. Call 250-752-6133 or check out www.theoldschoolhouse.org
Events to August 31, 2006
Pls note corrections from the last calendar emailed to you-
May 20th event is Sat (not Sun) and May 21st event is 2:30pm (not
2pm).
Fri May 19 7pm
Empire Days Society presents: MAY QUEEN CROWNING
The May Queen Crowning on Friday includes Military Bands and the
traditional May Pole dance. It is just one part of their Victoria Day
weekend celebration. Other Events Include: Sunday at 1pm - Empire Day
Parade, 3pm at Lion Pavilion in Maffeo-Sutton Park - Parade Award
Ceremonies and at 10pm - Swy-a-Lana Lagoon - Fireworks. Admission is
Free
Sat May 20 7:30pm
The Indo-Canadian Business Association Co-presents: SUKHDEV SUKHA This
India-born sa国际传媒 artist is attracting a lot of interest on both sides of
the globe and will be performing in Nanaimo for the first time ever!
Bhangra music was made for dancing! $12.00, Children 10 years & under
are free
Festival Seating
Sun May 21 2:30pm
Malaspina Choir presents:
PASSIONATELY PURCELL - Dido & Aeneas. Under the direction of
Conductor Wade Noble, Malaspina Choir joins the Victoria Chamber
Orchestra to bring you an afternoon of aural delight! Ticket $20
Sen./std. $15
Sat May 27 9am & 6pm
Fitness Edge Health Club presents: FAME Fitness and Model Expo. Fame
Vancouver Island features competition in Bodybuilding, Fitness, Fitness
Model, Figure and Arm Wrestling. The competition is more than having a
fabulous physique! The amateur and professional entrants will be vying
for a chance to compete at the World Championships being held in June in
Toronto. Prejudging - 9am . All seats $10
Finals - 6pm. 1st 10 rows $25, Other seats $20
Sun May 28 1pm, 3:30pm & 7pm
Kirkwood Academy of Performing Arts presents:
SING! SING! SING!- Happy 30th Anniversary to celebrating a milestone
with three diverse performances showcasing students from ages 3 to
adult. The program will be opened by Kirkwood Youth Dance Company's
piece called Sing! Sing! Sing! with choreography by Jennifer Quibell.
Matinee $10 Std./Sen. $8, Evening: $15 Std./Sen. $10
Sat June 3 1pm & 7pm
Tempo Dance Academy presents: DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA - A collaboration of
dances - Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern Stage and Pointe. Adults
$17 Std/Sen. $14
Sat June 10 2pm & 7pm
Harbour Dancentre presents: SPRING RECITAL A variety of dances and
dance styles presented by all students of Harbour Dancentre, ages 3 to
adult. Dance styles included are Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Hip Hop and
Musical Theatre.
Adults $15 Std./Sen. $12
Sun June 11 2:30pm
Margaret Larson School of Highland Dance presents:
"A FESTIVAL BY THE SEA"
Your feet will be tapping to the lively beat of the celtic music as the
girls' feet fly across the stage. The wee lassies will steal your
hearts while the championship level dancers 'wow' you! Award winning
vocalists will bring a tear to your eyes as they sing some Scottish
favorites. All seats $10.00
Sat June 17 6pm
The Brigadoon Dance Academy presents:
PRIDE OF SCOTLAND
Come and enjoy a night of celtic dance and live music by our Island's
own celtic band "Celtic Chaos". Bringing a wee bit of O' Scotland
to you!!! Adults $18 Std./Sen./Grp. $14
www.celticchaos.ca
Mon June 19 7:30pm
Hatrack Productions presents: ALL IN ALL, IT'S JUST -
a celebration of the recorded musical lifetime of Pink Floyd. All In
All takes you from 1967's Pipers At The Gates of Dawn, through to the
classic middle years of Wish You Were Here, Dark Side of the Moon, and
The Wall.
All Seats: $32.50 www.allinall.ca
Mon July 31 7:30pm
The Port Theatre presents: MATTHEW GOOD - SOLO ACOUSTIC TOUR: Canadian
alternative rocker Matthew Good is well known for the strong and
politically charged songs like "Everything is Automatic". Singer,
Melissa McLelland will open the show. Mem./Grp. $25 Non-Mem. $30
www.matthewgood.org
Thurs August 31 7:30pm
Direct from Wales-Cwmbach Male Choir - "2006 CANADA/USA TOUR"
This internationally acclaimed Welsh Choir returns after a
sensational concert here in August 2001. This time the choir features
Nicola Hughes, a new, young soprano making a big name for herself in her
native Wales.
All Seats $22 www.cwmbach.com
Ticket Centre: 1.250.754.8550
Monday to Friday: 11am to 6pm, Saturday: 12noon to 5pm and 2 hrs prior
to showtimes. full list of events at www.porttheatre.com