Friday and Saturday
- Nanaimo Christian School presents Fiddler on the Roof, 6:30 p.m. at the school. Tickets available by calling 754-4512.
This Weekend
Saturday:
- Ladysmith Madness presents Switch, third annual charity dance for the Vancouver Island Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay for Kids at the Ladysmith Inn, Sportsman's Pub. Tickets available at the Sporty Grill and the Ladysmith Beer and Wine. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. - band starts at 9 p.m.
- Fruehlingskonzert, Austrian guest choir from Vienna joins Chor Musica for a concert of German songs celebrating spring, 7:30 p.m. Christ Community Church, Bowen Rd. Tickets $12 at Columbia and Nanaimo Bakeries or choir members. Call 756-3090 for information.
Sunday:
- The Haydn Wood Salon Ensemble featuring Marjorie Cullerne, violin, Trish Clair-Peck, violin, Jennifer Cluff, flute, John Forrest, bass, Veronica Wagner, viola, Diana Fletcher, cello, Sharon Wishart, piano and Christine McMahon, soprano, perform at the Christ Community Church, 2221 Bowen Rd. Nanaimo, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Island Piano, Falconer Books, The Black Dog (Lantzville).
- The Cambie Nanaimo is hosting a Mother's Day event 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the Vancouver Island Chamber Ensemble (members of the Vancouver Island Symphony Orchestra) along with a special menu. Entry is by donation (suggested: $10) with all proceeds going to VISO.
arts and Galleries
Until May 31
- Robert Cerins is Nanaimo Art Gallery's Feature Artist for May with Luscious Landscapes.
- Destination Nanaimo a feature show of new acrylic paintings by Mary Ann Fleming will be on display 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 May 11 - 20 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- Wednesday through Saturday; 2 p.m. matinees Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Box Office: 1-800-565-7738 or (250) 246-9820.
May 20
- 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.
Music
May 14
- The Haydn Wood Salon Ensemble featuring Marjorie Cullerne, violin, Trish Clair-Peck, violin, Jennifer Cluff, flute, John Forrest, bass, Veronica Wagner, viola, Diana Fletcher, cello, Sharon Wishart, piano and Christine McMahon, soprano, perform at Knox United Church, 345 North Pym, Parksville at 2 p.m. The Mulberry Bush, Parksville/Qualicum, and Knox Church Office. Call 248-9339.
- The Island Bel Canto Singers, under the direction of Lionel Tanod, present their spring concert 7:30 p.m. A Lover and His Lass is the theme for this program at the Nanaimo Ecumenical Center, 6234 Spartan Road. Tickets are $15 each and may be obtained at Falconer Books, Island Piano Centre, Black Dog Cafe or by calling 756 2029.
- St. Philip's By-The-Sea 7113 Lantzville Rd tea concert with The Gypsy Rovers, 2 p.m. Tickets are available at, Arbutus Music, Island Piano Center, Gallery223, Good Old Book Exchange Terminal Mall, Black Dog, Carmen Fine Cars Lantzville, Good Old Book Exchange Qualicum. To Reserve call 390-2278.
May 19
- 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.
May 20
- 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.
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
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 $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for students and are available at Falconer Books, Port Place and the Quilted Duck on Rutherford Road.
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
Pubs/Clubs/Etc.
Cambie: May 20- Old Phoebe with The Bikes Mine, May 27- The Spitfires with Unlabeled & Deathlessness
Cassidy Inn: Friday and Saturday Donal Patrick, May 12 and 13- R-Drive, May 19 and 20- 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- Circus Train, Saturday- Wunderbread May 14- Grassroot Deviation, May 17- Our Mercury with The Brunswick Affair, May 18- The Matadors with Creepshow, May 19 and 20- Johnny Inappropriate, May 21- 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.
film
May 16
- The 15 minute film The True Cost of Food, and The Greening of Cuba, at the Cedar Heritage Centre, 1644 MacMillan Rd. The doors open at 6:45 p.m., the film starts at 7 p.m. Film and refreshments free or by donation. 245-2467.
Miscellaneous
May 21
- The Black and White Affair, long weekend party at Somerset Pub. Starts at 9 p.m. Industry night prizes and giveaways.
May 26
- 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. Call The McPherson box office for tickets at 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, which include a guide map, are $21 at Turley's Florists, The Quilted Duck Gift Cottage, Phaedrus & Cleo Fine Foods in Ladysmith, and the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce. Call 250-754-0177.
Fri May 12 & 13 7pm
Red Room Studio presents: " ALICE"
Alice is a magical theatre experience performed by children 6 - 17 and
delightful for kids of all ages. Directed and adapted by Elizabeth
Gorrie, Alice takes you into a wonderful world of Lewis Carroll through
music, puppetry and mask. All seats $12 www.redroomstudio.biz
Sat May 13 12pm & 3pm
VANCOUVER ISLAND INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS FESTIVAL- At The Port
Theatre check out visually stunning performances that will thrill anyone
who loves circus arts as Skookum Cirque - The Underground Circus takes
to the stage. Many other venues downtown! Adults: $16, 16 yrs & younger
$12
$4 off with Festival Pass
www.childrensfestival.com
Mon & Tues May 15 & 16 7:30pm
Jeff Parry Promotions Presents:
RAIN- THE BEATLES EXPERIENCE
RAIN is the most renowned Beatles tribute in the world! From the early
days of the Ed Sullivan show to the St. Pepper era and on to the Abbey
Road years, RAIN's performance captures it all flawlessly. All seats:
$56.00 www.raintribute.com
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 - Swya-Lana Lagoon - Fireworks. Admission is
Free
Sun May 20 7:30pm
The Port Theatre & Indo-Canadian Business Association Co-present:
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! $12.00, Children 10 years & under are free
Sun May 21 2pm
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! $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
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". Melissa
McLelland will be the opening performer. Mem./Grp. $25 Non-Mem. $30
www.matthewgood.org
Thurs August 31 7:30pm
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
Sun November 5 2:30pm
Nanaimo Concert Band presents: FALL CONCERT 2006 - Established in
1872, the 55 member Nanaimo Concert Band has been a successful mainstay
in the Nanaimo area music scene. The band had a great honor to perform
in Holland for the 60th Anniversary of Peace in May 2005. All seats
$10
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