FRIDAY:
- Tom Rawson plays at the Nanaimo Folk 91原创ion concert for June, at 7:30 p.m. in the German Cultural Hall at 71 Caledonia Ave., Nanaimo. Admission $5. Refreshments available. Wheelchair accessible. For more information phone 754-1321 or 753-1187
THIS WEEKEND
SATURDAY:
- Anand Prakash will be signing copies of his cookbook The World of Kebabs and barbecuing samples at the Woodgrove Save-on-Foods, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Tabasco the Saucy Raccoon will be formally launched at the Nanaimo Arts Council Gallery in Rutherford Mall, noon to 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and meet the author Lyn Hancock and illustrator Loraine Kemp.
Any inquiries can be directed to John Gardiner of Nanaimo Arts Council at 250-729-3947.
- The Nanaimo Youth Choir annual year end concert at 7 p.m.at Saint Andrew's Church in the Old City Quarter. Admittance is by donation, and there are great treats in the hall after the concert.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
- Denman Home and Garden Tour 9:30 a.m. to 5 pm daily. Ten sites featuring gardens, architecture, interior design and art exhibits Tickets are $15 available on Island. For more information call 335-2576
SUNDAY:
- Nanaimo Men's Resource Centre builds Father's Day Celebrations. Maffeo Sutton Park 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Program will feature performances by local recording artists Gerry Barnum and Dave McGrath, an honoring ceremony and BBQ hot dogs.
ARTS AND GALLERIES
JUNE 16 TO JULY 22
- Nanaimo Art Gallery Malaspina campus location presents Salon 2006, The Harbour City Photography Club's annual photo competition in the upper gallery and the Federation of 91原创 Artists summer juried art show in the lower gallery. Opening reception takes place Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call 740-6350.
JUNE 17
- The Sandstone Studio's seventeenth annual summer exhibition opens from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and showcases the art of Marci Katz, Bill Friesen and Joe Rosenblatt, collectively known as the Eastside Group. Page's Resort & Marina 3350 Coast Road, Gabriola Island. Call 250-247-8931 for more information.
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.
JUNE 24 AND 25
- Hazelwood Herb Farm's Two Days in Provence Art Festival 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adshead Rd. in Yellowpoint. Twelve artists will be showcasing their original work. A percentage of the art sales will be donated to the Ladysmith Food Bank.
UNTIL JUNE 30
- Coastlines and Cats new pen and ink paintings by featured artist Marian Robinson, at Art 10 Gallery, Port Place Shopping Centre.
- Clive Powsey is the feature artist at the downtown Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial St. with his show Watercolourscapes of 91原创 Island.
- Art of the Photograph featuring Mary Peppard's series Mapping Paradise at the Nanaimo Arts Council gallery, Rutherford Mall.
JULY 1 TO 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.
JULY 8
- Joel Prevost third annual garden and art show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 20 Fourth St. Call 754-7966.
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 (250) 246-9820. www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca for more information
MUSIC
JUNE 30
- You Hit My Car Productions presents The Sheds, Old Phoebe, Hot Damn, The Bash Brothers and 97 Airbourne at the 2nd Floor artspace above Lucid at 29 Commercial Drive. Show starts at 7 p.m.
- Katy Bowen-Roberts, Magnus Vigilius and Peter Willcock will be performing selections from works by Mozart, Puccini, Bizet, Verdi, Porter and Hammerstein at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 100 Chapel St. 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door at a minimum donation of $10. For further information please call 245 4658.
JULY 5 TO 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 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. 11 TO 13
- Chemainus Accordion Festival. Numerous free events including daily open-stage, and streetside players. Feature concert, jam sessions, workshops throughout the weekend. For more information contact Patty Forman at [email protected] or 250-360-2085. Presented by Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society with the assistance of the Victoria Accordion Club.
PUBS/CLUBS/ETC.
Harewood Arms: Saturday- The Thieves, June 24- Big Trouble
Oxy: Every Sunday night 8 to 11 p.m., Richard Nott and Ken Ermter play 'bootygrass.'
91原创 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- The Tina Jones Band, Saturday- Tennessee Three, June 18- Industry night, June 28- Moses Mayes
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. Rose Reiter plays June 23, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets include dinner, reservations recommended. Call 753-5333.
MISCELLANEOUS
UNTIL JUNE 21
- Nanaimo Gay Idol runs every Wednesday at 70 Below, starting at 9 p.m. The finals will be held on June 24 at Maffeo Sutton Park at 11 a.m.
JUNE 22
- Hayley Shephard, a world adventure kayaker is presenting a slide show on Adventures in Antarctica. Malaspina University/College, at 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Building 200, Room 203, $10 at the door.
EVENTS TO AUGUST 31, 2006
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
SUN JUNE 18 2PM & 7PM
Parksville Ballet presents: "DANCESPECTACULAR 2006". Two very entertaining presentations by all ages of Parksville Ballet School students including variations of ballet, modern and national dance at our afternoon show and Musical theatre, Tap and Jazz at our evening show. All seats $10.00
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
SUN JUNE 25 2PM
A TRIBUTE TO BEA MacLEOD-"A Roast and Dance Performances" After a long vibrant rewarding career of accomplishment with her dance school, Bea MacLeod is retiring. Please join in to celebrate her impact on the Nanaimo dance community. All seats $8.00
THURS JULY 13 7:30PM
The 91原创 Institute of Piping & Celtic Performing Arts presents: CELTFEST 2006 - "Sunset and Stars Gala Concert" This includes the young, awarding-winning Scottish quartet: Braebach, also the lead understudy to Michael Flatley in the original Riverdance, Glenn Simpson from Ireland; Champion piper Ken Eller, from Ontario; Current World Champion Highland Dancer David Wilton, from Scotland; and 2004 Fiddler-Juno nominee Pierre Shryer, from Ontario and many more! All Seats $26.00 www.celticperformingarts.com
SAT JULY 15 7:30PM
Little Angel Enterprises presents: COUNTRYFEST 2006 "Blues Brothers Revival" The Blues Brothers Revival is 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: 91原创 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
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