Saturday:
- Joel Prevost third annual garden and art show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 20 Fourth St. Call 754-7966.
This Weekend
Sunday:
- Vancouver jazz vocalist extraordinaire Kate Hammett Vaughan with Ron Hadley-piano, Rick Kilburn-bass, Kelby MacNayr-drums. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. West, Qualicum Beach. Call 752-6133.
Benefits
July 16
- Nanaimo's First Annual Music for the Mountain -- A music festival for The Mount Benson Campaign. 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Beban Park Sports Field. Featuring: The Powder Blues Band, David Gogo with Ken Hamm, Rubber Soul, And many more. . . with headliners Blue Rodeo. General admission $34, reserved seating $69 and $99. Children 10 and under, free - donation appreciated.
Tickets available at the Port Theatre box office or online at www.porttheatre.com or on line at www.bluerodeo.com
Art and Galleries
July 22
- Nanaimo Art Gallery campus location presents Salon 2006, The Harbour City Photography Club's annual photo competition in the upper gallery and the Federation of Canadian Artists summer juried art show in the lower gallery. Call 740-6350.
Until July 31
- Oh Lady Be Good-- a humorous interpretation of womanhood in acrylic and watercolor paintings by featured artist, Ann Bogle, at Art 10 Gallery, Port Place Shopping Centre.
- Light Up Summer features the pottery of Faye Clarke at Artisans' Studio.
- Exceptional Island Artists Series II at The Old School House, Qualicum Beach. Eight top-ranking West Coast artists exhibiting in three galleries over the course of the summer. Painters, Ken Flett, Angelika Jaeger, and Potter, Lilach Lotan, Followed by: painters, Nixie Barton, Ray Bradbury and Janice Bridgman, to August 28th. Finally, author and painter Michael Kluckner and photographer Don Emerson to September 11. 122 Fern Rd. West, Qualicum Beach, 250-752-6133 www.theoldschoolhouse.org
- Linda Skalenda is the feature artist at the Nanaimo Art Gallery with her show, West Coast Residents, acrylics and oils. Meet the artist: July 13, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Downtown Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial St.
Theatre
Until Sept. 3
- Chemainus Theatre Festival presents My Fair Lady Based on George Bernard Shaw's play and Gabrial Pascal's movie Pygmalion, with book, music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe, My Fair Lady is being directed in Chemainus by Jeremy Tow, the theatre's artistic director. Check for specific show dates on-line or call the box office at 1-800-565-7738 or 246-9820. www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca for more information
- Chemainus Theatre Festival is announcing its repertorie opening July 5 with 'She Stoops to Conquer.' The three show repertorie runs July to September with 'She Stoops,' 'My Fair Lady' and 'Munsch Alley.' Shows run almost every day of the week - except Mondays - Matinees and evenings: call the box office for specific show dates and reservations at 1-800-565-7738.
Dance
Sept. 8 to 13
- Body Talk Project Imagine YOU Dancing! Pauline Haarer School. A free inter-generational dance workshop and performance opportunity for all ages integrating dance with circus skills. Register early, space is limited! For registration and information call Crimson Coast Dance Society at 716-3230 or check out www.crimsoncoastdance.org
Sept. 14 to 17
- InFrinGinG Dance Festival. It's about Life! Downtown and all around. A weekend of dance performances and classes, ticketed and free. Featuring: Margie Gillis, Cori Caulfield, Suddenly Dance Theatre Nanaimo emerging artists Stilt and Fire Dance Finale. Tickets: Port Theatre Box Office: 754-8550. For information call Crimson Coast Dance Society at 716-3230 or check out www.crimsoncoastdance.org
Music
Until July 11
- The 19th annual summer jazz academy will be held at Malaspina University-College. The faculty perform every day between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., and a wrap-up concert takes place July 11 at 7 p.m. in the Malaspina Music Building. For information and to register, call Malaspina's Centre for Continuing Studies at 1-866-734-6252, or email John Capon at [email protected] or visit the website at www.mala.ca/ccs
July 12
- Internationally-acclaimed Australian choir 7:30 p.m., Waratah Girls Choir will be giving a concert at the Evangelistic Tabernacle, 1300 Princess Royal Ave. Tickets are $12 for adults, and are available at Falconer Books, Arbutus Music, and at the door.
July 16
- Local trio Mama's Kitchen will perform 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. , at the Lions Pavilion in Maffeo Sutton Park, as part of the Sunday Evening Concerts in the Park series.
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.
July 27
- Summer jazz concert at TOSH, 122 Fern Rd. West Qualicum Beach, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Phil Dwyer tenor sax and Don Thompson, piano. Call 752-6133.
Aug. 5
- The Vancouver Island Symphony presents its 6th Annual Symphony in the Harbour at 6 p.m. in Maffeo Sutton Park. Bass-baritone Shae Apland joins the musicians for sensational summer music. Visit the Noteworthy Kids' Musical Instrument Zoo from 4 - 5:50 p.m. Call 754-0177 or www.viso.bc.ca.
Aug. 11 to 13
- Chemainus Accordion Festival. Numerous free events including daily open-stage, and streetside players. Featuring concerts, jam sessions, workshops throughout the weekend. For more information contact Patty Forman at [email protected] or call 250-360-2085.
Pubs/Clubs/etc.
Cassidy Inn: Friday and Saturday- Bill LaSalle and the Road House Rebels, July 14 and 15 - The Fourtunes, July 21 and 22 - Cruise Control, July 28 and 29 - Blue Moon
Harewood Arms: Saturday- Curl, July 15- Push, July 22 - Midlife Crisis, July 29- Garage Junkies
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 - Wunderbread- Sunday - Vagabundo, July 12 - The Populars, July 13 - Red Elvises, July 14 and 15 - Iris, July 16 - Red Shag Carpet, July 19 - Quench, July 20 - Valle Son, July 21 and 22 - Rubber Soul, July 23 - The Dudes, July 26- Mr. Something Something, July 27- Moka Only, July 28 and 29 - Littlehead, July 30 - Disasterman
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. July 14- Leslie Alexander 'Garden in the Stones, 6 p.m. Call 753-5333 187 Commercial Street.
Miscellaneous
July 24 to 28
- Red Room Studio presents Nanaimo Summer Boot Camp for kids and teens who love to act. Ages 7 to 11 9 a.m. to noon, Age 12 to 16, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Acting for film. TV, theatre and improv, taught by professional actors, directors and coaches. Space is limited to register call 716-0503.
Sat July 15 7:30pm
Little Angel Enterprises presents:
COUNTRYFEST 2006 "Blues Brothers Revival"
- the hippest, most authentic tribute to hit the stage. Officially sanctioned by Dan Aykroyd and The John Belushi Estate, these guys aren't messing around! You are in for a foot-stomping performance by two high energy artists. Fun for all ages.
All seats $39.00
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
Fri September 22 7:30pm
Brandy Entertainment presents: DOUBLE DIAMOND "A Definitive Neil Diamond Tribute:" Tribute artist Bill Zaalberg from Victoria, BC has successfully recreated the NEIL DIAMOND WORLD TOUR concert to a "T". The group includes a full brass section, backup vocalists and full orchestrated arrangements that have left audiences felling like they have attended an actual Neil Diamond concert!
Truly a 3 hour concert of talented Vegas style entertainment.
All seats $39.50
Wed October 11 7:30pm
Don Jones Productions presents: VINYL CAFE - Stuart McLean is a best-selling author, award winning journalist and humourist and host of the popular CBC Radio program. Joining Stuart is musical guest and Canadian folk icon, Murray McLauchlan.
Tickets $40.50, 18 yrs or younger $26.00
Mon November 6 7:30pm
Jeff Parry Promotions presents: BRUCE COCKBURN: Bruce returns to Nanaimo * touring his new album "Life Short Call Now" to be released in July. For decades, this Canadian folk music icon has become known for everything from sweet ballads to songwriting that has political and environmental themes. Advance buy for Port Theatre members
On sale to the public and on-line sales starts Friday June 23rd.
All seats $43.50
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