Venue 1: 2006 State of Art Show and Sale
The 2006 State of Art Show and Sale is a community event showcasing contemporary fine art by Carron Berkes (paper sculpture), Erin Chard (watercolour painting), Pat Cook (mixed media), Nancy Dolan (photography), Ray Franklin (wood turning), Lenny de Groot (fiber art), David Ladmore (oil painting), Gord Langston (sculpture), Lindy MacArthur (acrylic painting), Pauline Olesen (fused glass), Avis Rasmussen (printmaking), Jenn Robins (printmaking), Muriel Sibley (ceramic sculpture) and Rob Vickery (mixed media).
Venue: Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria, G6-1001 Douglas Street, Victoria
Calendar: October 5 to 18, 10:00AM to 5:00PM daily
Opening Night: Saturday, October 7, 2006, 6:00PM-10:00PM. Artists will be in attendance, as well as community dignitaries, VIP's and media. Featuring live music by guitarist John MacArthur and bassist Don Cox.
Tickets: Free Admission
Contact information:
Web:
www.capitalartsfestival.ca/stateofartshowandsale_index.html
Email:
info@capitalartsfestival.ca
Tel: (250) 886-1035
Venue 2: Italian Bakery and Ristorante La Piola
La Piola means roughly a ‘gathering place’ in Piemontese dialect (Piemonte is a region in Northern Italy). It would typically be a place where people talk and play games while they enjoy food and drink, so the atmosphere would be casual. Our La Piola achieves this by having a specialty deli mercato and a small, intimate casual dining room which houses professional artworks for sale; features evening entertainment by professional musicians and, of course, authentic Italian food and drinks.
Sample of the professional musicians we stage:
John MacArthur Take Two/Take Three jazz (
Venue 12). John brings in musicians such as Don Cox,
Alfons Fear, Kal Wood, Miranda Sage, and Rebecca Everett.
Cold Cut Combo: Aaron Watson & Chris Sartisohn are a jazz duo who play accordion & guitar for a gypsy swing & Musette feel.
Oliver Swain Trio - Oliver is a Juno nominated double bass player and his back up guitarists join him to play Parisian jazz.
Brad Prevedoros is an award winning classical guitarist from Galiano Island.
Sunyata - Ken Hall & Jim Gawne play Latin/North African jazz fusion.
For more event information, please visit our website.
Venue: Ristorante La Piola, 3189 Quadra Street, Victoria
Calendar: Musicians play evenings, Tuesday to Friday, 6:30PM to 9:30PM
Open Tuesday to Friday for lunch & dinner 11:00AM to 10:00PM
Saturday for breakfast, lunch & dinner 9:00AM to 10:00PM.
Closed Sunday & Monday
Tickets: No music cover charge
Contact information:
Web:
www.italianbakery.ca
Email:
italianbakery@hotmail.com
Tel: (250) 388-4517 for dates and line-up
Venue 3: Theatre Inconnu presents
The Butcher's Apron by Charles Tidler
Must great art be born out of suffering? Tidler re-invents the historical figures of August Strindberg, and Edvard Munch, as they bask together in their angst; anticipating their next glorious contribution to mankind. Tidler has created hysterically funny – yet poignant - portraits of these artists. Theatre Inconnu has a 20-year history of unique production in Victoria. This play, written by one of Canada’s most significant playwrights, extends that tradition.
Venue: The Little Fernwood Hall, 1923 Fernwood Road, Victoria
Calendar: October 18 – November 4, 2006
Tickets: $10 & $12
Contact information:
Web:
www.theatreinconnu.com
Email:
tinconnu@islandnet.com
Tel: (250) 360-0234
Venue 4: Victoria Chamber Orchestra
The Victoria Chamber Orchestra was formed in 1994 by a group of dedicated Victoria musicians from all walks of life who share a common passion for playing chamber works for string orchestra. The Victoria Chamber Orchestra performed its first concert in February of 1995, and under the direction of Yariv Aloni has continued to offer interesting and energetic performances. The Victoria Chamber Orchestra performs at the First Metropolitan United Church.
MOZART
Serenade in C minor
MOZETICH
Postcards from the Sky
VOLKMANN
Serenade No. 2 F major
FUCHS
Serenade in C major
Venue: First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Road, (Quadra and Balmoral), Victoria
Calendar: 8:00PM, Friday October 13, 2006
Tickets: $18 regular, $14 students and seniors
Available at: Long & McQuade (Ward Music), Ivy's Book Shop, Larsen Music or at the door.
Season Tickets: $60 or $48 for students and seniors
Contact information:
Web:
www.victoriachamberorchestra.org
Email:
info@victoriachamberorchestra.org
Tel: (250) 595-2094
Venue 5: Intrigue Entertainment—EVENT CANCELLED
INTRIGUE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS an Anthony Edgington Production
LEGENDS ~ THE BEST OF STREISAND & MINNELLI
Starring: Nicky Deanne
Intrigue Entertainment is proud to present the first of a six-part concert series celebrating woman in music. The show marks the official opening of the company's inaugural season. Join us for an intimate evening of great music from two of the worlds most celebrated artists. A non-stop musical event that will have you singing along to songs including
New York, New York, Cabaret, Memories, Happy Days Are Here Again, Papa and many more of your classic favourites from the stage and screen. Backed by an incredible band of local musicians you will not want to miss being a part of this exciting concert series.
Join Intrigue...For the Experience!
Venue: Metro Studio Theatre, 1411 Quadra Street at Johnson (northeast corner), Victoria
Calendar: October 5, 6 & 7, 2006 @ 8PM & October 7 @ 2PM
Tickets: $28.50. Tickets on sale August 28, 2006, and are available at the McPherson & Royal Box Offices (250) 386-6121 or toll free (888) 717-6121
Contact information:
Web:
www.intrigueentertainment.com
Email:
intrigueoffice@shaw.ca
Tel: (250) 388-3705
Anthony Edgington, Managing Artistic Director
Venue 6: Salt Spring Island Studio Tour
Celebrate the Capital Arts Festival with a free self-guided tour of your choice of 42 diverse and fascinating artisans' studios located throughout beautiful Salt Spring Island. You will meet the individual artists right where they live and create the special products that have earned our Island its unique reputation. You'll find everything from fine art to folk art, from wood bowls to baskets, from jam, bread and cheese to jewellery, and plenty in between. Explore our winding roads, share our captivating views, and discover the charm that brings visitors back again and again. And you just might find some irresistible treasures to add to your collection or take home as gifts.
This select group of artisans showcases their work in often elaborate galleries that cater to seekers of the unusual. Salt Spring is listed as one of the top ten arts communities in North America. The ambience and slower pace of island life is reflected in the work of its artisans, and offers a glimpse of paradise! The tour logo, a black sheep on a white background, designates each studio gallery, and the free map makes your island adventure an easy and fun way to see Salt Spring at its finest!
Venues: You can download a printable PDF map from our website or pick up a copy on the ferry as you approach Salt Spring Island.
Calendar: Individual Studio hours are noted in the chart at the bottom of the map.
Tickets: Free Admission
Contact information:
Web:
www.saltspringstudiotour.com
Email:
info@saltspringstudiotour.com
Tel: (250) 537-9476
Venue 7: Alma de España Flamenco Dance Company
Alma de España Flamenco Dance Company, under the direction of Veronica Maguire and Harry Owen, has for the past 16 years, been a part of the cultural and artistic fabric of Victoria’s performing scene, thrilling audiences with their energy and their dedication to this soulful and passionate art form. Every year, they perform in Concert, Flamenco Tablaos, Latin Festivals, and many showcases, as well as host their Annual Flamenco Workshops with internationally known guest artists from Canada, US, and Spain.
Alma de España presents "
Flamenco Guitarist Gareth Owen in Concert". Gareth Owen, a sensational and dynamic flamenco guitarist extraordinaire, is rapidly gaining recognition for his incredible talent as a soloist. His performances draw you into a passionate world of polyrhythmical sounds with such magical flare and virtuosity, one can only say OLÉ! An evening of flamenco music features guest artists: flamenco guitarist Harry Owen, flamenco dancer Veronica Maguire, violinist Emily Redhead, and members of the Alma de España Flamenco Dance Company.
Venue: Church of Truth, 111 Superior Street, Victoria
Calendar: 8:00PM, Saturday, October 14, 2006
Tickets: $15.00 general, $10.00 members. Available September 1 at: Larsen’s Music, Long & McQuade (Ward Music), or at the door
Contact information:
Web:
http://members.shaw.ca/almadeespana/contact.html
Email:
almadeespana@shaw.ca
Tel: (250) 384-8832
Venue 8: Eagle Feather Gallery
First Nations artists Doug LaFortune, Coast Salish; Tony Hunt Jr., Kwakwaka'wakw and Clifford George, Nuu-cha-nulth will be featured. There will be onsite carving and an exhibition of contemporary and traditional artwork from the three Island Nations.
Venue: Eagle Feather Gallery, 904 Gordon Street, Victoria
Calendar: Monday to Saturday: 10:30AM to 5:30PM; Sunday 11:00AM to 4:00PM
Tickets: Free Admission
Contact information:
Web:
www.eaglefeathergallery.com
Email:
info@eaglefeathergallery.com
Tel: (250) 388-4330
Venue 9: Sidney Fine Art Show 2006
Sponsored by the Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula and the Sidney Business Association, the award-winning Sidney Fine Art Show has quickly earned a reputation as one of the premier fine art shows in British Columbia. Robert Genn, one of Canada’s most accomplished painters, has described it as “the best juried art show in B.C.”
The focus of the show is on the quality of the work, and the professional display of the Show. The jurors for this year’s show are artists Brian Johnson and Mark Heine, and art appraiser Susan Whitney.
Venue: Mary Winspear Community Cultural Centre at Sanscha,
2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
Calendar: Friday, October 13, 9:00AM to 9:00PM; Saturday, October 14, 9:00AM to 9:00PM;
Sunday, October 15, 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tickets: $5 per day, or $10 for a three day pass
Contact information:
Web:
www.cacsp.com
Email:
sfas@cacsp.com
Tel: (250) 655-6417 or (250) 656-7002
Venue 10: Black Stilt Coffee House
Every Friday night, the Black Stilt Coffee House hosts Victoria's most reputable poetry group, Planet Earth Poetry (formerly known as Mocambopo).
Every Saturday night, the Black Stilt Coffee House will be playing host to live music performances of some of the Capital Regional District’s finest local talent.
Venue: #103–1633 Hillside Avenue, Victoria (across from Hillside Shopping Centre)
Calendar: Friday and Saturday Nights 7:00-10:00PM.
For more event information, please visit our website.
Tickets: For poetry nights, there is a nominal cover charge.
For music nights, no cover charge.
Contact information:
Web:
www.theblackstilt.com
Email:
info@theblackstilt.com
Tel: (250) 370-2077
Venue 11: Sooke Harbour House Hotel, Restaurant, Gallery and Spa
The Sooke Harbour House, nestled beside Whiffen Spit, is located a scenic 45 minute drive from Victoria. The Inn is a celebration of everything that makes life a joy - great beauty in the stunning surroundings of the wild west coast, the maze of local artwork that brightens the halls and rooms, the colourful edible flower and herb gardens, sumptuous culinary adventures and inspired Sea-renity Spa services.
Art Gallery
Almost everything is art at Sooke Harbour House. From the larger than life drift wood lavender fence that greets you as you first enter Sooke Harbour House, to the elevator that has been transformed into a underwater diving experience, to the over 120 local artists that are represented throughout every room, hallway, nook and cranny of the hotel....art surrounds you at this romantic, coastal retreat.
October Artist of the Month
Dinah Giffin, whose art medium is acrylic painting, paints to capture precious moments and convey her love of nature. She particularly loves to paint the elusive creatures of the sea: fish, octopus, otters.
Visit the gallery page at
www.artgallery.sookeharbourhouse.com for more information.
Venue: Sooke Harbour House Hotel, Restaurant, Gallery and Spa
1528 Whiffen Spit Road, Sooke
Calendar: Open daily, 7:00AM - 9:00PM
Tickets: Free Admission
Contact information:
Web:
www.sookeharbourhouse.com
Email:
info@sookeharbourhouse.com
Tel: (250) 642-3421
