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Second Tuesday of the Month @ 1:00-3:00pm
Victoria Multiple Myeloma Support Group
A support group welcoming all persons living with multiple myeloma as well as their family and friends. Meetings are in person and also through Zoom. For more info, visit www.myelomavancouverisland.ca or email victoriasupport@myeloma.ca
3rd Saturday of the month @ 10am-1pm
Repair Café North Saanich
A free meeting place where voluntary repairers with skills in sewing, carpentry, electrical and bikes can help fix your item on the spot. Plus knife sharpening and tech help with digital devices. For details and to volunteer: www.repaircafenorthsaanich.ca or email: repaircafenorthsaanich@gmail.com.
February 4, 11, 25; March 3, 10 @ 2-4 pm
10th Anniversary season of the 2024 Sunday Art Lecture Series*
“Art History of the Now: Contemporary Western Canadian Art
Expressions of identity in contemporary Western Canadian art
and the influence of recent art movements on them
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited. Enjoy 5 lectures for $100 or $30 per single ticket.
DETAILS & TICKETS https://aggv.ca/sals-2024-art-history-of-the-now/
The contemporary, like the tip of an iceberg, often hides what underlies it. The 2024 Sunday Art Lecture Series examines expressions of identity in contemporary Western Canadian art and the influence of art movements – especially those since the mid-20th century – on them.Following the first lecturer’s overview to set the scene, four speakers will explore in illustrated talks the innovations of women artists in BC, contemporary indigenous art of Vancouver Island, experiences of displacement and rebirth in the art of a Chinese immigrant, and the symbiosis of airport architecture and artworks.
February 4 Dr. Betsy Tumasonis – Modern Art Movements and the Expression of Identity.
February 11 Hon. Patricia Bovey – The Prominence of BC Women Artists: Insights & Impacts.
February 25 After a recess for Family Day, Mark Loria – Contemporary Indigenous Art of Vancouver Island.
March 3 Prof. Gu Xiong – Artistic Electricity: Migrant Displacement & Rebirth.
March 10 Dr. Menno Hubregtse – Airport Architecture and Artworks in Western Canada and Beyond.
MARCH 1 @ 1:30 pm
March 3 @ 1 & 3:30 pm
What’s Your Story?
Star Cinema
9840 Third Street, Sidney
Featuring a legacy of memories and special stories in six new, short films featuring Saanich Peninsula seniors. Two very popular media personalities will also be there to share some of the best stories live, from their recent books. Speakers: Gregor Craigie, Peter Chance, Marilyn Loveless. For more information and full details visit www.westcoastreach.org.
March 9 @ 1 & 11:30 am
Peninsula FC Turf Fields Grand Opening
Blue Heron Park, 10710 McDonald Park Rd
Parking available at Blue Heron & Parkland School
MARCH 15th @ 5-9 pm; MARCH 16th 10am - 5pm
Crafted Farmhouse Market
Mary Winspear Centre
2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
This two-day showcase features carefully selected items from local makers. Enjoy a unique market experience with live music, food trucks, sweet treats and a fun, friendly vibe. Follow @craftedfarmhousemarket on Facebook and Instagram to find participating vendors and enter to win two weekend passes and market spending credits. Admission is $5 (12-under free); some merchants are cash only.
MARCH 19-24
Victoria Sketch Club Show & Sale
Glenlyon Norfolk School new gym
1701 Beach Drive, Oak Bay
Western Canada’s oldest sketch club hosts its 115th show and sale, an event that attracts visitors from around Greater Victoria, including the Saanich Peninsula. The show and sale will feature more than 150 recently produced works, with artists in attendance. Opening night session is 4-7 p.m., then the show opens at 10 a.m. daily through Sunday. victoriasketchclub.ca
March 25-May 27, Mondays from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Choose to Move Program
Centre for Active Living, 1229 Clark Drive
An initiative developed by the Active Research Team at UBC, this FREE 9-week support, motivation and education program is designed for older adults who want to become active, regardless of ability. To register, call Reception at SHOAL at: 250 656 5537 or email: choosetomove@beaconcs.ca
To learn more about the program: https://www.choosetomove.ca/
Good Friday - March 29 @ 2 p.m.
A Devotional Concert for Good Friday – Featuring the Choir of the Church of St. Michael and All Angels with Guest Vocalists and Guest Musicians
April 6th @ 2:30 p.m.
Victoria Arion Male Choir Spring Concert
The Victoria Arion Male Choir are hosting a spring concert with special guests, Men of Notes from the Comox Valley. The two male voice choirs will bring their love and passion of male choral music to Greater Victoria to kick off the spring. Tickets are $20 (ages 12 and under free) and will be available through Victoria Arion Male Choir members, at the door and online through Eventbrite. For more information check out our website at www.vamc.ca or info@vamc.ca Concert tickets available now on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/singing-together-vancouver-island-male-choirs-singing-together-tickets-846136034657?aff=oddtdtcreator
April 28th @ 2 p.m.
Via Choralis Choral Concert “It Might As Well be Spring”
My Fair Lady, Brigadoon, Carousel, Oklahoma! Remember the tunes from these great productions? Take a musical stroll down memory lane with Sidney’s Via Choralis choir.
Led by Artistic Director Jody Onuma, with accompanist Yousef Shadian, the 35 voice choir sings some Broadway golden oldies as well as a selection of folk tunes. Tickets ($25; youth 12 and under $10) at Tanner’s Books, www.viachoralis.ca and at the door.
May 3 & 4 @ 7:30 pm; May 5 @ 2 pm
The Peninsula Singers present: That’s Entertainment
Mary Winspear Centre
2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
Revel in a musical lineup inspired by the timeless hits that sizzled the movie screens with Hollywood’s song and dance numbers, vaudeville, and old-fashioned showbiz. Songs from the razzle dazzle of the best musical-theatre numbers the Great White Way has ever known, to theme songs from 70’s sitcoms and modern TV classics. ‘That’s Entertainment’ will have you dancing in your seat!
We are very pleased to welcome our accompanist this season, composer, arranger, producer and musician, Karel Roessingh. Our professional show band includes percussionist, Terry Erskine; bassist Gerry Klassen, guitarist Ryan Lainchbury, and violinist Jessica Natale Woolard.
Featuring young talent is important to the Peninsula Singers. ‘Spotlight on Young Artists’ features Spectrum’s, ‘School of Rock’ and internationally recognized STAGES Dance Co.!
Please join the Peninsula Singers, Artistic Director Lena Palermo, Young Artists, Dancers, and guests for the 2024 Spring Show, ‘That’s Entertainment!’
Supporting the Saanich Peninsula Hospital & HealthCare Foundation’s Music Therapy Program and Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank.
Box Office: 250-656-0275; www.marywinspear.ca