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November 14, 2019 November 24, 2019
Bi yuan cheng: Ethereal Visions
November 14-24
The Avenue Gallery
Bi Yuan Cheng has practiced art from age five and was mentored by one of China’s most prestigious art professors. In 1983, Bi graduated magna cum laude from ZiangXi Art University. Many of his works are on display at the University Art Museum and his sculptures stand in China’s parks and facilities. In 1987, Bi’s distinguished career was recognized with the title of “Chinese Art Master.” Bi immigrated to BC in 1990 where he continues his masterful career in oil and acrylic painting. Artist reception Nov 16, 1-3pm. 2184 Oak Bay Ave, 250-598-2184 www.theavenuegallery.com.
“Western Watch” Bi Yuan Cheng, 60 x 48 inches, acrylic on canvas
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November 23, 2019 05:00 PM November 24, 2019 01:30 AM
St Cecilia’s Day Musical Open House
Bell ringers, accordions, choirs and a miniature organ
Saturday, November 23, 9.00 am – 5.30 pm
St Cecilia’s Day Musical Open House
Every half hour there will be a new performance featured during Christ Church Cathedral’s annual all-day celebration in honour of the patron saint of music (St. Cecilia). Performers include the cathedral’s organists and bellringers, Victoria Children’s Choir, and St Christopher Singers. Admission by donation. Proceeds to support Music at Christ Church Cathedral.
NEW: Kids’ organ-building workshops that integrate science, engineering and music as kids build a wooden tabletop organ as a team. These are small group sessions, so sign up in advance to secure your spot. (1 pm and 2 pm starts) admin@christchurchcathedral.bc.ca
Note: the Christ Church Cathedral Christmas Bazaar is on the same day next door at Christ Church Cathedral School from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm
PROGRAM
9:00 – 9:30 am Cathedral Guild of Bellringers:
Climb the 71 steps to the Ringing Chamber to watch the ringers launch our musical day with traditional bell music with arcane names like “Grandsire”, Plain Bob” and Stedman.”
9:30 – 10:00 am Robert Dukarm:
Stirring sounds of Handel, J.S. Bach and others to start the St Cecilia’s Day celebrations, fittingly on the Cathedral’s renowned Wolff organ
10:00 – 10:30 am St Christopher Singers entertain with a capella music from the Renaissance
10:30 – 11:00 am The Cathedral Choir launches its new CD
11:00 – 11:30 am KlaVIERhands:
One piano with 88 keys + four hands with 20 fingers + 100 years of piano playing experience equals the dynamic duo KlaVIERhands.
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Anomaly & The Forager:
Anomaly & The Forager team up to create ambient, spacey folk-rock with swirling lead guitar (Josh Duncan) and unique vocals (Bronwyn Proven). Presenting a mix of original songs and beloved favorites.
12:00 – 12:30 pm Quartetto Sorbetto:
Ross Ingstrup (Soprano Saxophone); Todd Morgan (Alto Saxophone); Wendell Clanton (Tenor Saxophone); Karsten Brewka (Baritone Saxophone) presenting traditional and contemporary concert works drawn from the core Neo-romantic and Jazz-influenced repertoire, and ventures into Tango, Baroque and many other compositional languages
12:30 – 1:00 pm Victoria Children’s Choir
1:00 – 1:30 pm Cookeleidh:
Blending the tunes of Ireland and Scotland, with a heaping spoonful of Maritime flavour, and a dash of Folk, is their recipe for a rollicking, modern day kitchen party! Dave Cook (12-String Guitar, Lead Vocals); Woody Wilson (Wooden Irish Flute, Bodhran); Kim Cook (Fiddle, Percussion); Tom Pogson (Electric Bass, Background Vocals)
1:30 – 2:00 pm Victoria Accordion Club Band:
A St Cecilia’s Day favorite, the VAC Band will play a variety of music including popular contemporary songs and others taken from well-known musical productions.
2:00 – 2:30 pm Jorge Carrizales - piano
2:30 – 3:00 pm Music from Peru
3:00 – 3:30 pm Serena Jack - flute
3:30 – 4:15 pm New Page Country Dance Orchestra:
Our kitchen party will serve up lively jigs, reels, and polkas, romantic airs, and old fashioned waltzes, from Dan Page’s tune books and beyond!
4:30 pm Choral Evensong for St Cecilia’s Day
Susan Down
Communications Officer
Christ Church Cathedral
930 Burdett Ave, Victoria BC V8V 3G8
250.383.2714 x 228, cell 250-634-3696
www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca
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November 23, 2019 10:00 PM November 24, 2019 01:00 AM
Books, Art and Tea ~ an afternoon with Briony Penn
Please join us for a Saturday afternoon pre~Christmas Art and Book Sale in good company and conversation with Briony in Oak Bay, Victoria. Briony's Books and popular 'Mandelas' ~ '13 Moon Calendar', 'Garry Oak Meadow', 'Apple Wheel' and 'Four Seasons Series', all available in different size Ink on Watercolour Prints.
Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST 350 King George Terrace, Oak Bay, Victoria (Please park on Sunny Lane)
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November 24, 2019 04:00 AM 06:00 AM
UVic’s contemporary music ensemble, directed by Ajtony Csaba, is dedicated to performing Canadian and international music of our time.
Admission by donation
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November 24, 2019 05:30 AM
Showtune Cabaret Bar at Veneto Bar Ristorante Saturday, November 23rd doors at 9:30pm | show at 10pm tickets $20 (includes a welcome drink) Join CCPA’s Year II students as they produce their own ‘New York-style’ showtune cabaret at a sleek classy bar and historic hotel! Each season the College seeks partnerships that offer our students and audience unique and enriching experiences. This new partnership with Veneto Bar Ristorante at Hotel Rialto will bring a piano bar to the heart of downtown Victoria with an eclectic selection of songs covering musical theatre, pop, and a few surprises. Seating is limited. Additional food and beverage will be available for purchase. BUY TICKETS
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November 24, 2019 10:30 PM
Victoria Chamber Orchestra
Victoria Chamber Orchestra directed by Yariv Aloni presents an all-Bach program on Sunday, November 24, 2:30 pm at Honeymoon Bay Community Hall, 10022 Park Drive, Honeymoon Bay, BC V0R 1Y0. Tickets $20 Adults; $15 Seniors (over 65) and Students; free admission for Music Students. Buy tickets online at www.VictoriaChamberOrchestra.com, by telephone at 250-598-1966 or at the door. Tickets $20 Adults; $15 Seniors (over 65) and Students; free admission for Music Students.
All Bach Program:
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G, BWV 1048
Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C minor, BWV 1060R with Hollas Longton, Violin and Sheila Longton, Oboe
Concerto for Three Violins in D, BWV 1064R with Hollas Longton, Kyungah Chang, Yasuko Eastman
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067 with Lana Betts, Flute
Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043 with Hollas Longton, Kyungah Chang
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