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Guys and Dolls - A Musical Fable of Broadway, music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon.
Ten Tonys, seven Laurence Olivier and six Drama Desk Awards make this show an undeniable hit! Enjoy Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat, Luck Be A Lady and Take Back Your Mink along with the unforgettable Sky Masterson, Sarah Brown and Miss Adelaide - it's a show that has been described as the perfect musical comedy. Gangsters,...
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Jun 17, 2010 - Sep 11, 2010
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Every Thursday and Friday, from June to September, the Island Chefs Collaborative run a farmers market selling wonderful fresh local produce in Bastion Square. Proceeds of the market support local farms.
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Jun 04, 2010 - Sep 24, 2010
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The Stage in the Park, commonly known as the 'Cameron Bandshell', is an outdoor performance venue located off of Arbutus Way and Bridge Way in the heart of Victoria's renowned Beacon Hill Park. Although the Bandshell is closed for the winter months, it comes alive with activity from May to September.
The Bandshell hosts a variety of FREE events and concerts on its stage including 'Concerts in the Park Series', dance, theatre, band and choral performances, as well as youth community events....
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Jun 12, 2010 - Sep 20, 2010
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Although Emily Carr described herself as an isolated little old woman on the edge of nowhere her work has an appeal that is universal in its expressive messages. With this exhibition, the AGGV will become the premiere destination on Vancouver Island to visit and learn about Emily Carr through her paintings.
On the Edge of Nowhere will include an historical survey of Carr's artistic career, featuring pieces in all the media and styles she explored and perfected. It will also focus on Carr's...
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$2.00 to $12.00
(Regular Gallery admission applies. )
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Jun 30, 2010 - Dec 31, 2011
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The Remarkable Emily Carr by Susan Shillingford and adapted for the stage from the writings of Emily Carr. This production is aimed at audience members aged 10 years and up.
The great Canadian painter searches for her unique point of view from Victoria to London - a poetic, historic and thought provoking work.
Please call the Box Office for further details and to purchase your tickets.
Box Office: 1-800-565-7738 or 250-246-9820
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$15.00
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Aug 25, 2010 - Sep 18, 2010
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Island Farms hosts the Mustard Seed Golf Tournament with Dinner and a Silent Auction.
Shotgun start is at 1:30pm
Registration includes golf, a cart, dinner and a registration gift. Payment may be made by phone (250-953-1575), in person or by mail to: the Mustard Seed, 625 Queens Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 1L9. Payment my be via AMEX, Mastercard, Visa or cheque (A tax receipt for $50.00 will be issued for every registration).
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($150.00 ($50.00 )
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Sep 13, 2010
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Excepting Mondays you can visit a public market any day of the week in the Victoria region. These wonderful markets supply a range of items, direct from the grower or artisan - from fresh fruit, vegetables and meat, to artwork, handicrafts, jewellery and much, much more. Some even have live entertainment. Each market is as unique as the products it features, which just adds to the appeal of shopping in this personal way.
***Please note that, while all markets run throughout the summer, their...
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May 28, 2010 - Oct 30, 2010
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The Great Canadian Beer Festival has become one of the worlds' must attend beer events. People from all over the globe seek out Victoria and the GCBF every year; we attracat brewers from Australia, volunteers from England and beer lovers from all over. Our little annual beer festival first held in 1993 has blossomed into a truly international event.
In support of C-Fax Santa's anonymous the GCBF is held each year on the first weekend after Labour Day, with over 45 craft breweries from across...
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$30.00
(Friday; $35.00 Saturday.)
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Sep 10, 2010
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Jul 11, 2010
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Royal BC Museum: Behind the Scenes is a multi-year project that includes an original exhibition, special events program, interactive website and tours to the museum collections areas. Designed to give visitors an insider's look at the museum's 124-year-history of scientific research, part one of Behind the Scenes runs June 25, 2010 to fall 2011 and showcases the work of the natural history department.
The 929-square-metre (10,000-square-foot) exhibition features thousands of natural history...
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(Entrance to this exhibit is included with general admission to the museum.)
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Jul 07, 2010 - Oct 30, 2011
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Since its last exhibition on samurai in 2003, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria has received by donation four significant samurai suits of armour, helmets and a number of other samurai related paraphernalia. This exhibition will showcase these newly acquired works of art, a major new sword and a painting attributed to the greatest samurai general of all, Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1536-98).
The samurai of old Japan were among the world's greatest and most courageous warriors and were also some of...
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Aug 06, 2010 - Nov 14, 2010
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This is Victoria's premier house tour and promises to sell out early!
This year experience -'A Day on the Peninsula' - with a tour of 7 beautiful homes on the Saanich Peninsula. These homes were designed and built to take advantage of panoramic ocean and countryside views. This is island living at its most spectacular: modern homes in wonderful settings, created to suit their owners' life styles.
Since the House Tour began in 1953, sell-out crowds have been inspired by distinctive homes and...
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$35.00
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Sep 12, 2010
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The Victoria Junior Chess Society presents Outdoor Chess every Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer.
Schedule:
Saturdays untiil September 4 at Willows Beach, Oak Bay from 10:00am -12:00pm. Blitz, bughouse and more.
Sundays until September 11 at CRD Square (Corner of Fisgard and Government Streets) from 12:00pm - 4:00pm.
The Victoria Junior Chess Society is volunteer-led organization registered under the B.C. Societies Act as a non-profit society (established 2000). It promotes chess in...
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Aug 05, 2010 - Sep 11, 2010
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Graphic Radicals is a themed presentation of the work of World War 3 Illustrated, a New York artist collective, from the 1980s to the present day. The art confronts issues such as anti-war protests, squatting in New York, the tragedies of 9-11, racism, prisons and anarchism through a variety of mediums including: posters, graphic illustrations, paintings, banners and other media.
Preview the exhibit and add your comments to the mix - http://graphicradicals.blogspot.com/
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Aug 13, 2010 - Oct 31, 2010
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Join us for a very special day as we open our doors for the whole community to experience the Victoria Conservatory of Music.
Take a free mini-lesson, try our instrument petting zoo, meet instructors, enjoy free live performances, visit practice rooms and performance halls. Find out about instrument rentals, music programs and options.
All that you need to know to get started on, or continue with, your musical journey, will be at our Open House! Come see and what we have to offer!
Make this...
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Sep 11, 2010
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Each year Spinnakers will partner up with one of our brewery friends for these dinners. To kick things off in 2010, The Pike Brewing Co. will be our guest!
These dinners are an amazing six courses - three will be paired with Spinnakers' beer and three paired with beer from The Pike Brewing Co.
The reception starts at 5:00pm with a pint of Our Emily Summer Ale and home made chocolate truffles. Dinner begins promptly at 5:30pm.
Tickets can be purchased at Spinnakers from the front desk at...
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$80.00
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Sep 09, 2010
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The world is a colourful place for Lorraine Thorarinson Betts. From her studio in Metchosin, BC she approaches her art with an open palette. In unique works of oil on paper or classical methods of intaglio there is always a sense of story and a celebration of colour in her abstract art.
Please note that an Opening Reception will take place on September 2 from 7:00 to 9:00pm.
For further details please cvall 250-590-8095.
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Free
(Opening reception Thursday September 2, 7-9 pm)
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Aug 30, 2010 - Oct 09, 2010
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Join a CRD Regional Parks interpreter to create nature inspired activities and crafts that are sure to get you excited about the beauty of the natural world. Drop by anytime between 1:00pm and 2:00pm at the Nature Centre off Munn Road.
For more information please call 250-478-3344 email crdparks@crd.bc.ca, or visit www.crd.bc.ca/parks.
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Sep 11, 2010
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Alegria! Alegria! Alegria! It's Spanish for Joy! Joy! Joy!
The show's main theme is about the abuse of power and the subsequent struggle for freedom.
For more information or to buy tickets please call 250-220-7777 or visit www.selectyourtickets.com
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Sep 08, 2010 - Sep 12, 2010
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ONE DAY is a day to celebrate our diversity, community and humanity. There will be a ball tournament that EVERYONE can play, children's activities, prizes, refreshments, barbecue and music.
We invite you to kick off community living month with us. Community Living Month is a time when communities around the province and across Canada host events to celebrate the abilities and achievements of people living with developmental disabilities. ONE DAY is using community living month to bring all...
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$2.00
($25/team; $2/individual)
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Sep 11, 2010
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Moksha Yoga Victoria is celebrating their one-year anniversary with a Barefoot Soul Shakedown Party!
Join us as we get groovy and enjoy a live dj, wine, and an amazing juice bar provided by Cafe Bliss.
For further information please call 250-385-YOGA (9642) or visit: www.mokshayogavictoria.com
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Sep 11, 2010
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Have you heard of Moksha Yoga and wondered what it's all about? Moksha Yoga Victoria is teaming up with Lululemon for a LIVE window demonstration.
Check out Moksha instructors and their amazing energy exchangers getting Moksha-fied at Lululemon, and maybe you'll be inspired to get up in the window yourself and strut your Moksha stuff!
For further information please call 250-385-YOGA (9642) or visit: mokshayogavictoria.com
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Sep 11, 2010
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Have you heard of Moksha Yoga, and wondered what it's all about? Come check out our information table at the University of Victoria's Student Union Building on Ring Road.
Bring your friends and your questions!!!!!!!
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Sep 08, 2010 - Sep 09, 2010
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Welcome to Theology Cafe!!!
Meeting on the 2nd Thursday of the month you will find how to get involved in sharing your views of faith and spirituality with others having a diversity of understandings. Return to this site to find locations and times of Theology Cafes.
The philosophy of the Theology Cafe is that everyone is sincere in their understanding of faith and that sharing one's personal views in an environment of respectful discussion, can add depth to one's faith and life. While unity...
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($5 suggested donation)
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Sep 09, 2010
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Oct 14, 2010
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Nov 11, 2010
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Dec 09, 2010
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Jan 13, 2011
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Feb 10, 2011
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Mar 10, 2011
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Join us for a night of pure artistic entertainment - Fairmont Empress Style! You will begin the evening with a Cirque du Soleil inspired three course wine paired dinner in The Empress Room. Next, you will be whisked away by limousine to enjoy the enchanting Cirque du Soleil Alegria. After being dazzled by the show, the limousine will be waiting to return you to The Fairmont Empress. Ticket price is per person including dinner, Cirque du Soleil Ticket, limousine, and parking at The Fairmont...
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$300.00
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Sep 09, 2010
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Sep 10, 2010
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Join the Food & Beverage Manager, Theresa Dickinson and the Executive Chef, Takashi Ito for a night of pure artistic entertainment - Empress Style! You will begin the evening by dining at the Royal Table with our Food & Beverage duo in the elegant Empress Room. Executive Chef Ito has created a Cirque du Soleil inspired four course wine paired dinner menu that Theresa and Takashi will enjoy with you. Next, you will all be whisked away by limousine to enjoy the enchanting Cirque du...
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$400.00
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Sep 11, 2010
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The Trespassers, the latest play by Morris Panych, opens the Belfry's 2010 - 2011 Season.
Lowell is a fifteen-year-old boy with no conventional role models. He's caught between Cash, his born-again mother, and Hardy, his rambunctious granddad whose penchant for gambling and radical socialism has made him persona non grata in town. A mysterious murder in an abandoned peach orchard has brought Lowell to the attention of the police and now he must choose his truth. Or as Hardy taught him,...
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$22.00 to $37.00
(Discounts are available for student)
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Sep 14, 2010 - Oct 17, 2010
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For the next discussion topic, visit our website. Come early for a seat on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Comfortable surroundings for vibrant street level discussions on issues fundamental to human existence. No formal philosophy training required; real life experience desired. The Philosophers' Cafe in Victoria is moderated by Daniel Keeran dedicated to supporting the diversity of views through the use of reflective listening. He comes with many years of experience in leading group...
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Sep 08, 2010
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Play on our adventure playgrounds, enjoy organized circle time, and partake in a nature/urban walk through the park and surrounding neighborhoods. Bring a stroller or child carrier. Registration is not required. Parent participation is required. If raining, program is cancelled a half-hour before program start.
Meet in playground area behind washrooms, main
For further information please call 250-475-5407 or visit:
www.saanich.ca/resident/parks/parktours.html#Preschoolers
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Sep 10, 2010
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