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Victoria Hospice 50/50
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Win big while supporting compassionate care at Victoria Hospice! Sales are open until Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 4:00 pm with the draw set for 5:00 pm at Victoria Hospice. We will announce the winner at the event on May 5, 2024, or simply check the raffle website to see if you are the winner! Buy single tickets for $10, a three-pack for $25, 10 for $50 or 50 for $200. The anticipated jac
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Explore Leadership Studies at RRU | Royal Roads University
November 8th, 2022 12:00 PM – November 8th, 2022 1:00 PM At the School of Leadership Studies, we believe that good leadership can transform people and organizations. Our vision is to connect scholarship with practice to change the world, one leader at a time. Our graduate-level programs have been honed over 15 years to continually deliver relevant leadership education that is as much
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The Biodiversity Imperative? Webinar Series
November 24th, 2022 12:00 PM – November 24th, 2022 1:00 PM The latest IPCC report and the 2018 IPBES report offer dire warning for human vitality, never mind the sixth mass extinction we are now entering. Exploring and better understanding the intersectionality of biodiversity, climate change and human health for improving local and regional planning and sustainable development is one
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Expect the Unexpected: Supporting Students During a Global Pandemic
November 29th, 2022 12:00 PM – November 29th, 2022 1:00 PM Join Dr. Robin Mueller and a panel of student service leaders from across Canada to learn about leading responsively during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically in student service-focused areas of higher education. The panel will explore ways to support students with flexible and adaptable service practices, and some of the lea
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Become a climate action leader
December 7th, 2022 12:00 PM – December 7th, 2022 1:00 PM Our graduate programs in Climate Action Leadership are an invitation to join the international movement working to change the climate story from a tale of disaster to one of transformation — and from activism to organizational and societal leadership. Now more than ever, we are being called to reimagine a future that is better prepared
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Designing Learning: Looking Towards 2023
Learning has taken so many forms over this year – from hybrid, online, blended, hyflex, and in-person – as organizations and institutions being to consider what a “new normal” is for how they design, facilitate, and deliver learning. On December 12th, join Dr. Elizabeth Childs to hear from Mary Burgess, Amber Donahue, Monique Brewer, and Sharon Ambata-Villanueva, who are leaders in corporate
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Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
December 14th, 2022 12:00 PM – December 14th, 2022 1:00 PM Individuals who are able to see the big picture, make new connections, and work between disciplines and professions are needed as we navigate complex social and environmental issues. The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (BAIS) program allows you to combine courses in professional communication, environ
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Designing Organizations for Wellbeing
In today’s post-COVID world, we have learned first-hand about the importance of designing organizations for wellbeing. From understanding the role of executive leadership and values alignment, to adopting full systems approaches that engage and support wellness and psychological safety, many emerging approaches and techniques can support leaders in their efforts to create sustainable, thriving wor
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Christmas in Versailles Online
The night before the night before Christmas in Versailles; Capriccio sings Charpentier Messe de Minuit and traditional carols . Broadcast online from Christ Church Cathedral. Watch from home ! For the Christmas concert (The “Night Before the Night Before” on December 23rd) we take you to the court of Versailles, for a sumptuous collection of traditional carols and Christmas
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Christ Church Cathedral , Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3G8
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Post-Pandemic Higher Education Enrolment Trends
The first of its kind in Canada, RRU's Graduate Certificate in Strategic Enrolment Management responds to the demand for enrolment expertise in post-secondary institutions in North America. As the COVID-19 pandemic begins to wane and enrolments fluctuate across the higher education sector, this expertise is becoming increasingly important for ensuring enrolment stability. Join us to discuss post
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Pathways to post-pandemic enrolment growth in Higher Education
The first of its kind in Canada, RRU's Graduate Certificate in Strategic Enrolment Management responds to the demand for enrolment expertise in post-secondary institutions in North America. As the COVID-19 pandemic begins to wane and enrolments fluctuate across the higher education sector, this expertise is becoming increasingly important for ensuring enrolment stability. Join us to explor
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Call for Artists
CALL FOR ARTISTS The Integrate Art Society is currently looking for artists based around the greater Victoria region for a new project titled The Ministry of Counting Sheep. In the 2015 Canadian Health Measures Survey, Stats Canada’s found that 25% of Canadians have trouble going to sleep or staying asleep every night. With the stresses of the ongoing pandemic, The Sleep Founda
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Cooking Online with the London Chef | The Fragrant Mushroom
Please join us on Oct 13 from 6:00-7:30pm us for this fun, free live-online culinary class, Cooking Online with the London Chef – The Fragrant Mushroom, an exciting collaboration with the London Chef and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s Symbiosis exhibition, where we will be exploring delectable mushroom cuisine. From the comfort of your home, hear from the Symbiosis co-curators, Jaim
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SafelyFed Canada
The Milk Education Program will focus on emergency preparedness for young families and how marketing impacts infant feeding decisions. In partnership with Safely Fed Canada and the support from the TELUS FUND & Filmblanc, Rowen K. McNiven Infant Feeding Consultants and Friends of SafelyFed Canada are pleased to offer a MILK open to all followed by a workshop for parents on emergency
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Spectrum Community School, Saanich, British Columbia
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The City Talks: Urban Colonialism on the Salish Sea
A distinguished lecture series organized by the University of Victoria’s Committee for Urban Studies; discussing conflicts, pleasures, and politics of city life. Our upcoming speaker, Coll Thrush, will examine the parallel histories of three Salish Sea cities, illustrating how urban and Indigenous histories have been deeply entangled with each other. All presentations will be held vir
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Virtual The City Talks Lecture: Civilizing the (Civic) Museum: Decolonial Work at the Museum of Vancouver
A distinguished lecture series organized by the University of Victoria’s Committee for Urban Studies; discussing conflicts, pleasures, and politics of city life.Our upcoming speaker, Viviane Gosselin, will delve into how valuing and representing diverse knowledge, histories and experiences of the city in the museum space can help build more resilient communities. Come join us on Thursday Feb
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Happening Now
Victoria Hospice 50/50
Win big while supporting compassionate care at Victoria Hospice! Sales are open until Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 4:00 pm with the draw set for 5:00 pm at Victoria Hospice. We will announce the winner at the event on May 5, 2024, or simply check the raffle website to see if you are the winner! Buy single tickets for $10, a three-pack for $25, 10 for $50 or 50 for $200. The anticipated jac
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Aura Arindam: Paintings
Aura Arindam: Paintings The artist’s acrylic seascape, landscape and skyscape paintings will be displayed and for sale at the Fernwood Inn from September 7 to October 31, 2019: 1302 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria BC www.fernwoodinn.com www.auraart.net
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Doing Things ‘n Stuff: John G. Boehme
Doing Things ‘n Stuff: An accumulation of actions, relics, recent work, and more from John G. Boehme Open Space presents Doing Things ‘n Stuff: An accumulation of actions, relics, recent work, and more from John G. Boehme. Opening on September 13 with a reception on September 20, the month-long exhibition will highlight the international practice of Victoria-based performance artist John G. B
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The Children by Lucy Kirkwood
The Children by Lucy Kirkwood ★ ★ ★ ★ "The Children should be seen for its simple take on powerful questions" Chicago Sun-Times From September 17 to October 13, 2019, the Belfry Theatre will present The Children by British playwright Lucy Kirkwood. Directed by Michael Shamata, The Children stars Nancy Palk (Hazel), Brenda Robins (Rose), and Joseph Ziegler (Robin). Brenda Robi
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Arden Rose: Artwork
Arden Rose: Artwork The work of Arden Rose will be on display in the Langham Court Theatre Lounge during the run of Over the River and Through the Woods, Sept 25-Oct 12. The pieces will be available for viewing and purchase at the reception, pre-show, during intermission or post-show during the show run and during Box Office hours. Artist Statement My paintings celebrate our human s
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We Carry Our Ancestors: Cedar, Baskets and Our Relationships with the Land
We Carry Our Ancestors: Cedar, Baskets and Our Relationships with the Land Legacy Downtown: September 28–December 21 This exhibition weaves together generations of Indigenous women through cedar basketry. For the first time ever, Legacy Art Galleries will exhibit Nuu-chah-nulth and Salish historical baskets from the collection, alongside portraits of theweavers including Alice Paul,
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Sandra Froher & Allison Brodie: Two Artists with a CollaborativeSpirit
Sandra Froher & Allison Brodie: Two Artists with a CollaborativeSpirit Gallery at Mattick’ s Farm: September 30–October 27 In this exhibit, Sandra Froher and Allison Brodie will show one piece ofcollaborative art, but the whole show is a collaboration. The artists state that a collaboration is the ultimate test of placing your ego aside; there is no room for hierarchy, just trust and
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Amber Lomax: Hit and Sunk
Amber Lomax: Hit and Sunk October 4–20, Xchanges Gallery In a series of otherworldly paintings, Lomax explores our connection to our subconscious side and the internal struggle between who we are and who we think we are. Lomaxwas recently selected by the City of Victoria to participate in a project that brings emerging artists and public art together. An image of her painting “The Call” wa
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Rod Charlesworth
Rod Charlesworth West End Gallery October 5–17 Blending techniques from the Impressionist school, mixed with Group of Seven sensibilities, Rod Charlesworth’s splashes of bright colour perfectly describe the wild texture of the Canadian landscape. From Haida Gwaii to Peggy’s Cove and up to the Northwest Territories, Rod’s sensitivity for capturing the vast Canadian landscape is unpa
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What Artists Bring to the Table: Elisa Rathje
Join artist and garden farmer Elisa Rathje for apple-pressing on a century-old cider press using apples harvested from Appleturnover, her 1½ acre 1895 Salt Spring apple orchard turned food forest and micro-silvopasture. For the workshop, bring along a half-pint mason jar to collect fresh apple juice and come chat about the possibilities of home-scale wild fermentation. During the discussion, Rathj
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2827 Belmont Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 4B2
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RICHARD THOMPSON with special guest ELIZA GILKYSON
RICHARD THOMPSON with special guest ELIZA GILKYSON Saturday November 2nd Alix Goolden Concert Hall We are very excited to bring be bringing back Richard Thompson to Alix Goo
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“Connecting with the Land”, Christine Gollner
“Connecting with the Land”, paintings by Christine Gollner. The Chapel Gallery @ St. Matthias Church, 600 Richmond Avenue. Victoria, BC Paintings inspired by the rain forests and rugged coastlines of Vancouver Island. Christine Gollner paints to communicate the spirit of these strong yet quiet lands Exhibit is on until October 19th, 2019. Gallery hours are 10:00 - 2:00, Tuesday, Th
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600 Richmond Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8S 3Y7
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Haren Vakil and Greg Glover at Gage Gallery
Haren Vakil & Greg Glover at the Gage Gallery Preview with photos and story here: http://www.artopenings.ca/vakil-glover.html Gage Gallery member Haren Vakil and his invited guest Greg Glover have a lot in common. They met at meetings of the Island Illustrators Society and shared their views on art, politics and the nature of reality. In 2015 they collaborated on a
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2031 Oak Bay Avenue, , Victoria BC, British Columbia, V8R 1E5
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It’ll Come to Me
It'll Come to Me October 10 - 12, 2019 Theatre SKAM is thrilled to present the world premiere of IT'LL COME TO ME, a one-man show by Christian Martin, playing one weekend only! TIME AND LOCATION October 10-12, 2019 - 7:30pm nightly
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Megan Dietrich: Analog Us
Megan Dietrich: Analog Us Madrona Gallery: October 11–October 25 Megan Dietrich is a Vancouver-based artist whose expressive paintings examine relationships of line, colour, and texture through influences of modern art history, pop culture, and personal experiences of life on the West Coast. Megan grew up in Powell River, and much of her painting and material language comes from that exp
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Antimatter [media art]
Antimatter 2019: 11 Days of International Media Art & Experimental Cinema Antimatter [media art] October 16 to 26, 2019 Various Locations, Victoria BC Canada antimatter.ca
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Mama Mia!
The Peninsula Players: Mama Mia! October 18, 24, 25, 26 at 7:30 pm. October 20, 26 & 27 at 2:00 pm. Adults $44.63 Senior/Student $39.90 Want to go to a party? Well, have we got a party for y
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Joanne Thomson at Cedar Hill Arts Centre
Wood and Water: Tranquil Moments at Cedar Hill Arts Centre Main Gallery October 22 - November 10, 2019. Wood and Water: Tranquil Moments will include guest artists, students from Joanne’s classes. Opening Reception: Saturday Nov 2, 1-5pm with demonstrations. Preview with photos and story here: http://www.artopenings.ca/joanne-thomson.html
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3220 Cedar Hill Road. , Victoria BC, British Columbia, V8P 3Y3
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Spot On: Peter Flanagan & Roberta Pyx Sutherland
Spot On: Peter Flanagan & Roberta Pyx Sutherland October 24–November 17 at Fortune Gallery The circle is a symbol of completion, perfection and the inclusivity of the universe. Ceramic artist Peter Flanagan and painterRoberta Pyx Sutherland explore these meanings through the joyous repetition of the concentric circular form. Flanagan says, “Early Asian ceramic glaze origins inform m
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Radical Influence of Buddhism on Art
The Radical Influence of Buddhism on Art: Artists Convene in Victoria The public is invited to attend two special presentations, as part of In the Present Moment: Buddhism, Contemporary Art and Social Practice. A Research Convening. These events are organized by the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria in partnership with the University of Victoria, Faculty of Fine Arts, Multifaith Chapel and Cent
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Art “Fall” ness
The Island Artisans Association Announces Art “Fall” ness This Island Artisan's event is being held at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel in the beautiful David Foster Auditorium and Conservatory on October 25, 1-9 pm, and on the 26 and 27th from 10-4. The official opening reception is Friday, October 25th, 6:30 - 9 pm. The event will show case the best work made by island artisans from
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Cherish: Dance, Fashion & Philanthropy
If “Cherish,” Dance Victoria’s annual fundraiser, were a young ballet student, it has now gotten up en pointe. After launching in 2015 at the studios on Quadra Street, which seat about 100, this year’s event will be Downtown at the historic Crystal Garden. Built in 1925, it seats 400 and offers much more space and accessibility, something all dancers—and dance supporters—can appreciate. The e
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Historical Society: Rum Running
The Victoria Historical Society presents a talk, Don’t Never Tell Nobody Nothin’ Nohow: The Real Story of West Coast Rum Running by Rick James, Thursday, October 24, 2019 at James Bay New Horizons Centre, 234 Menzies Street, Victoria V8V 2G7. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. for refreshments and conversation. A short business meeting beginning at 7:45 will be followed immediately by the speaker. Usi
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ASTROCOLOR
“Ethereal joy…Straddling relaxed jazz, funky electronics, vaguely psychedelic rock and spatial dub.” CLASH (UK) Victoria-based ASTROCOLOR formed in 2015 to perform and record live electronic music, recalling the sounds of Air, Massive Attack, and St. Germain. The band plays on the edges of funky house, breakbeat, jazz and ambient. Astrocolor III, their final in a trilogy of EPs that released in
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Hermann’s Upstairs (751 View St.) 9PM, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1J9
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Astrocolour
ASTROCOLOR “Ethereal joy...Straddling relaxed jazz, funky electronics, vaguely psychedelic rock and spatial dub.” Clash (UK) Date: Thursday, October 24, 2019 – 9:00pm (doors open 8:00pm) Venue: Hermann’s Upstairs 751 View St. (No Minors) Tickets: $15 advance/VJS members/students | $18 at the door (service charges apply
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Heather Midori Yamada at the Gage Gallery
Heather Midori Yamada presents “Found" The “art of becoming” is a central theme in the creative outpourings of Heather Midori Yamada. “Nothing is certain in my art practice,” says the artist, “not knowing and understanding is part of my process and ongoing journey.” If Yamada is unsure about the artwork’s meaning and direction, she will let it sit. Often for decades. Each segment h
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2031 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, V8R 1E5, Victoria BC, V8R 1E5
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Poetry Reading with Adèle Barclay & Melanie Janisse Barlow
Free to attend. Doors open at 6:30pm. Two talented writers blend the personal, political, and poetical in their sophomore collections of poetry. In Thicket, Melanie Janisse Barlow explores the thorny side of communication in the modern world, while Renaissance Normcore builds on the themes of intimacy and power that soared in Adèle Barclay’s award-winning If I Were in a Cage I’d Reach Out For
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Munro's Books, 1108 Government Street, Victoria, British Columbia
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