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April 21, 2024 April 28, 2024
Artistic inspiration began at an early age for William Liao. Growing up in Beijing, China after the Cultural Revolution, he was surrounded by classical Chinese culture as well as new European art. These are the influences which continue to define and inspire his work today. With seven years of professional training, he graduated from Beijing Normal University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts.
Specializing in florals, landscapes and figurative works, William’s paintings combine traditional mediums with modern techniques, providing his audience with another dimension of experience.
Recognized for his talent, William has won the Art Battle Vancouver, received the Silver Medal at the Signature Medal Show at Federation Gallery, as well as First Place in the Acrylics in Action show.
View William Liao's paintings on The Avenue Gallery's website: https://theavenuegallery.com/artists/painters/liao-william/
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April 28, 2024
This event began 2023-09-09 and repeats every day forever
Free Admission! September 9 from 11am to 4 pm & September 10 from 10am to 4pm
In Sight Festival is the result of a unique collaboration between the Arts and Culture Colwood Society and Fort Rodd Hill NHS, Parks Canada. As partners in this endeavour, they appreciate the interconnections between the arts, culture, nature, and historical awareness in building strong community bonds. Expanding on last year's inaugural success, Arts and Culture Colwood president, Laura Davis has bravely augmented this year's cultural offerings with more diverse music and an expanded program. Thanks to Parks Canada, the park admission fees have been waived, which makes it a truly affordable event for everyone and a refreshing approach to bringing the community together.
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April 28, 2024
This event began 2024-03-15 and repeats every day until 2024-05-05
You're cordially invited to attend the mesmerizing multi-media surface design art show, "Current Threads 2024," presented by the Surface Design Association BC + Yukon. Join us at the prestigious Pat Martin Bates Gallery (Victoria Arts Council), located at 1800 Store Street, Victoria, B.C., from March 15 to May 5, 2024. The gallery doors will be open from Wednesday to Sunday, between noon and 5 pm.
Mark your calendars for the exhibition reception on March 23, from 3 pm to 5 pm. We warmly welcome all art enthusiasts to join us on this special occasion.
This extraordinary showcase features an array of talented fibre/textile artists who are proud International Surface Design Association members. Prepare to be captivated by their masterful use of various techniques and materials, ranging from exquisite wall hangings to awe-inspiring sculptural pieces.
Let's come together to celebrate the boundless creativity of surface design!
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April 27, 2024 04:30 PM April 28, 2024 01:00 AM
On Saturday, April 27th, celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day with Munro’s Books!!!
On Saturday, April 27, readers across the country will have the opportunity to support local independent bookshops by participating in Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (CIBD). With more than 150 participating shops expected, CIBD is an annual cultural celebration and an opportunity for book buyers, authors, illustrators, and publishers to acknowledge the vibrant literary ecosystem created by our “indie” bookshops. The stores in this national network act as key community ambassadors, convenors of important conversations, and contributors to vibrant local economies.
Here's what will be going on at Munro's:
ALL DAY:
Earn double points with all purchases!
Enter to win one of two prize packages!
Match the author to their book cover game!
Munro's bookmark photobooth!
Bookmark colouring station!
Blind Date with a Book!
Postcards to Munro's: A display of postcards to Munro's from some of our favourite authors! We've sent Munro's Books postcards to authors, both local and across the country and the world and have asked them to write about a favourite moment at Munro's, or what they love about Munro's, why Munro's is important to them, or just the importance of independent bookstores in general. On April 27th, we'll have these authors' postcards on display for you to read!
BOOK SIGNINGS:
Come and meet these local authors!
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Gregor Craigie
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Michael Christie
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Sho Yamagushiku
CHILDREN'S STORY TIME:
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. - with Esi Edugyan
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - with Monique Gray Smith
We hope you'll join us to celebrate and continue to cultivate the important and special relationship that exists between writers, readers, and bookstores!!
WHEN: Saturday, April 27th all day (9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.).
WHERE: In-store at Munro's Books, 1108 Government Street in Victoria.
WHAT: A celebration of Canadian Independent Bookstore Day!
HOW: This celebration is free to attend.
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April 28, 2024 02:00 AM
Ensemble Laude’s spring concert, Bloom! curates joyous music written for upper voices written by composers from around the globe, upon the themes of renewal and blossoming creativity. Our programs entwine spoken word with song. Ensemble Laude encompasses singers of all ages, orientation and ethnicity into our ensemble and this diversity is reflected in our music selection.
Bloom especially highlights current compositions by Canadian women, and music in an astounding multitude of languages celebrates our many origins. Some Canadians represented are Sarah Quartel, Katerina Gimon, Marie-Claire Saindon, Eleanor Daley and Cree composer Sherryl Sewepagaham. The program also includes works by by Ysaye Barnwell (Afro-American) and Karin Rehnquist (Swedish), Part Uusberg (Estonian) and Franco Prinsloo (Dutch).
This will be Artistic Director Elizabeth MacIsaac's final concert series before her year's sabbatical.
At St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 924 Douglas St
For ticket information: https://ensemblelaude.org/about/current-season/
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April 28, 2024 07:00 AM
This event began 2023-09-01 and repeats every day forever
Meraki Art Show at the ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, Sidney
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April 28, 2024 09:00 PM April 29, 2024 03:00 AM
Listening With Ourselves: Welcome Gathering and Introduction
Everyone is welcome to the first gathering of the Listening-With project, a six-week series of workshops, conversations, and outdoor events that give space and time for asking how our personal, ancestral, and professional experiences and realities affect how we listen, and how we sound, specifically within the territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples.
Ləléʔnə Listening-With recognizes that artists and all community members have work to do with respect to the climate emergency, social justice, and a meaningful commitment to respectful relations with the original peoples of these lands.
In this opening gathering, we will pose some of the questions we have been asking about the ways we approach art, music and sound practices as a community. Over a series of workshops, conversations, presentations and outdoor practices during the month of May, we hope to begin a process of change, reconnection and to strengthen relationships through listening and soundmaking.
A final Ləléʔnə Listening-With Open Gathering on June 2 invites everyone involved in the project to share insights, ideas, practices, and possible new ways of working.
Please see main Ləléʔnəŋ Listening-With page for more information.
https://openspacearts.ca/listening-with
*This facility is wheelchair accessible.
The welcoming gathering will include two workshops:
Sxwamales: gifts from our ancestors, a workshop led by Yuxwelupton Bradley Dick, will introduce traditionally inclusive ways of creating circle agreements with one another during shared times in Ləléʔnə Listening-With.
*Please bring an item that reflects the listening work we are coming collectively to do and how it forms your identity. The workshop is offered to prepare us for how we work with like hearts and like minds.
**A light meal will be available afterwards.
Deep Listening and Reciprocal Listening is a workshop led by Tina Pearson that brings elements from the late composer Pauline Oliveros’ Deep Listening practice; Biospheric Art Practice; listening practices and strategies from activities such as hunting, soundwalking, dreaming, and dancing; and ways to consider collective listening and sounding.
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April 28, 2024 09:00 PM
My Fair Lady, Brigadoon, Carousel, Oklahoma! Remember the tunes from these great productions? Take a musical stroll down memory lane with Sidney's Via Choralis choir.
Led by Artistic Director Jody Onuma, with accompanist Yousef Shadian, the 35 voice choir sings some Broadway golden oldies as well as a selection of folk tunes. It all happens at St. Elizabeth’s Church (10030 Third St. Sidney) 2:00pm, Sunday April 28! Tickets for It Might As Well Be Spring at Tanner's Books, viachoralis.ca and at the door.
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April 28, 2024 09:00 PM
Glorious cantata for the Ascension performed by
Deanna Sills, soprano
Adam Dyjach, tenor
Kyron Basu, bass
David Barss, trumpet
Robert Jan Dukarm, organ
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April 28, 2024 09:30 PM 11:30 PM
Under the baton of Charles Encell, the orchestra will perform:
Leonore Overture No. 3 - L. van Beethoven
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 - E. Grieg
Symphony No. 7 in C - F. Schubert
Admission by donation.
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