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Nanaimo Seniors take heart - with any luck sometime this month we may see winter in the rearview mirror. Warmer and longer days will soon be upon us: in the meantime there is plenty to see and do to get you ‘over the hump’.
‘Lunar New Year Celebration’, on Feb 8 a ‘Beatles Tribute’, on Feb 15 the ‘Bryden St Jazz Band’ and on Feb 22 there will be 50s and 60s music with ‘Noel Heads’. Admission is $2/members, $4/nonmembers. All are welcome!
The March session of Eldercollege actually starts at the end of February, so don’t delay in checking out some of the cool courses being offered in Nanaimo! ‘Coal Mining History on Vancouver Island’, ‘Learn Mah Jong’, ‘A Theory of Everything - Made Easy’ and ‘The Biology of Pacific Salmon’ are just some of the exciting Eldercollege offerings this spring. There is also a one-day stand-alone session on Feb 23 called ‘Live Safe - Live Wise’. For more information or to register for any Eldercollege course call 1.866.734.6252.
Feel like stretching your legs a little? Consider joining the Bowen Wanderers as they hike around Rathtrevor Provincial Park (Feb 1), Morden Trail (Feb 8), Colliery Dam (Feb 15) and Christie Falls (Feb 22). The group meets Thursdays 9:30 am - 1 pm. For more information contact Al at 250.585.8271.
The Vancouver Island Symphony (VIS) is proud to present a one-hour matinee at the Port Theatre on Feb 16 from 2 - 3 pm. ‘Origin Opus #2’ is described as ‘a cheerful and powerful program featuring symphonies by the 3 B’s: Bach, Beethoven and Brahms’. Tix are $38 through the Port Theatre Box Office at 250.754.8550. The one-hour VIS matinee on Feb 16 is followed Feb 17 with a longer program at 7:30 pm featuring ‘The 3 B’s’ and guest artists Calvin Dyck (violin) and Marina Hasselberg (cello). Tix are $33 - $54, also through the Port Theatre Box Office. Live music and livelier conversation continues at the Bowen Auditorium this February. Home to the Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors (NHCS), the Complex hosts ‘Thursday Special Events’ every week from 1:30 - 3 pm. On Feb 1 there will be a WED FEB 7 CONT’D every Wednesday and Thursday. 250-758-5513. Karaoke on The Corner: 9pm, The Corner Lounge, join us for a fun evening of Karaoke, starting at 9pm. 778-441-2793. 121 Bastion St. THU FEB 8 This Way Out - A Guide to Selling Your Business: 11:30am, Nanaimo, selling a business is a complex process that requires a plan. 604 694 7523 Canucks away against Lightning at 4:30pm on SNE, SNO, SNP and SUN., nhl.com/canucks/schedule. 604.899. 4625.
Body of Works/Art Opening: 6pm, Vancouver Island Sculpting Studio, Body of Works Exhibition of sculptures by Joel Prevost and paintings by Gerda Hofman Opening reception: 5-9pm Exhibition continues: Feb. 9 to Feb. 18, 2018 250 797 8432. 294 Harewood Rd. Jenn Grant 3x Juno Award Nominee: 7pm, 250-754-6751. 34 Victoria Cres. Grapes of Craft: An Evening of Art and Wine: 7pm, Nanaimo Art Gallery, Raise your glass to another creative night out! Inspired by the exhibition Landfall and
Some upcoming events worth marking on your calendars….. • The NHCS is hosting an open house at Bowen Auditorium Mar 6 from 1 - 3 pm. There will be demonstrations, music, games, dancing, site tours, refreshments and door prizes. Don’t miss it! • Nanaimo’s 2018 ‘Seedy Sunday’ takes place Mar 4 at Nanaimo District Secondary School from 10 am - 3 pm. For more information call 250-618-6323 • The ‘Living History Speaker Series’ continues Mar 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Wellington Community Hall (3922 Corunna Ave). Nanaimo residents 55+ are invited to share their personal stories with a live audience and partake in a short Q & A afterwards. Admission is free! For more information call 250.755.4491. If you are interested in being one of the speakers contact Paul Manly at 250.729.1254 Departure 250-754-1750. 150 Commercial FRI FEB 9 Artworks (2-3 yrs. of age): 10am, Creative Escape Art Studio 250-7565200. 4750 Rutherford Rd. Experience Art-2018 Raffle: 12pm, Nanaimo Art Gallery, 250-7541750. 150 Commercial St. Wine Tasting: 3pm, The Landing Liquor Store, Black Cellar Wines are having a tasting from 3-7pm, landingliquorstore.com/. 250-5852597. 120-2000 N. Island Highway. Canucks away against Hurricanes at 4:30pm on
FS-CR and SNP., www.nhl. com/canucks/schedule. 604.899.4625. Nanaimo Clippers vs Wenatchee Wild: 7pm, Frank Crane Arena, www. nanaimoclippers.com. 250-751-0593. 2300 Bowen Rd. Themed Trivia Night: Sex and the City Edition: 7pm, Dinghy Dock Pub, Sex and The City Trivia is coming to Nanaimo! 250 753-2373. 8 Pirates Lane. Hip Hop (11-18 yrs.): 7pm, Vibe Dance Studio, ever wanted to pop and groove like the dancers in music videos? 250-7565200. 1969 Boxwood Rd.
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Nanaimo Sings! Festival 2018 a Choral Extravaganza Excitement is building in the Nanaimo choral community, with eyes on the often gloomy month of February. Why all the buzz? Singers, directors and accompanists are working towards the fourth Nanaimo Sings! Festival, a three day Choral Extravaganza. On February 23 and 24, thirteen local choirs will perform in a series of mini-concerts at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. And on February
25, all will gather at The Port Theatre for a Gala concert, where each choir will perform again individually and as part of a powerful massed choir of 350 voices.
The Festival kicks off on Friday February 23 with concerts at 5:30 and 7:30 pm. On Saturday February 24, the music starts at 2 pm. Eight choirs will perform in four concerts over the afternoon and evening. For details, go to www.nanaimosings.com. The festival Gala concert will be on Sunday February 25 at 7 pm at The Port Theatre. Each choir will do a short performance and the concert will culminate in all choirs singing together. Three hundred and fifty voices strong, the massed choir will sing five songs, accompanied by a variety of talented local instrumentalists. Nanaimo Sings! is delighted to once again present Willi Zwozdesky as MC and Guest Conductor of the massed choir. Mr. Zwozdesky is a noted Vancouver composer, arranger, director of The Vancouver Men’s Chorus and Executive Director of the BC Choral Federation. Nanaimo Sings! Choral Festival Society is a not-for-profit organization that was formed in 2007 in recognition of the vibrant and richly diverse choral community in the Nanaimo area. It is committed to creating opportunities to celebrate and build community through song. There is a choir in Nanaimo for every musical interest whether it be in singing classical, contemporary, world or barbershop music. Choral singing is a growing worldwide phenomenon, recognized as contributing to the physical and mental health of participants, and Nanaimo is a strong supporter of this wonderful and accessible music format. Festival passes are $15 and are good for any or all six mini-concerts. Admission to a single mini-concert is $10 at the door (cash only). Gala tickets are $20 with reserved seating. Tickets may be purchased at The Port Theatre Box Office, 125 Front St, online at www.porttheatre.com or by phone 250 754 8550.
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February 23-25, 2018 Festival Mini-Concerts at
Gala Concert at
February 23 5:30 and 7:30 pm February 24 2:00, 4:00, 7:00 and 8:30 pm
February 25 7 pm $20 reserved seating
$15 for 2-day, 6-concert Festival Pass, at The Port Theatre or at the door
With Willi Zwozdesky as MC & Guest Conductor TICKETS Available at The Port Theatre 250.754.8550
St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 100 Chapel St.
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MON FEB 19 CONT’D villages in France, producing epic-sized portraits of the locals. 250754-7587. 6631 N. Island Hwy. Island Stitchery Group: 7pm, Christ Community Church, Come and have fun embroidering with other keen stitches. 250758-6783. 595 Townsite Rd. Open Mic/Jam: 9pm, The Nanaimo Bar, Monday Nights at the Nanaimo Bar are Open Mic/ Jam Nights. Starting at 9pm, no cover charge, 250-716-0466. 2-75 Front St. TUE FEB 20 Pro-D Day for SD68: 12am, classes will resume on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. 250754-5521. 395 Wakesiah Ave. Sports N Play Pro-DFun (6-12 yrs.): 8:30am, Oliver Woods Community Centre, Join your friends for a day of high energy sports and games fun! 250-7565200. 6000 Oliver Rd. Pro-D Art Camp: Learning from The Sea: 9am, Nanaimo Art Gallery, what do the waves, whales and other sea life tell us? 250-754-1750. 150 Commercial St. PJs and Play (1-4 yrs.): 6pm, Oliver Woods Community Centre, bring mom and dad and make a craft, play parachute games, sing and dance. 250-756-5200. 6000 Oliver Rd. Free Information Session - VIU Esthetics Training Program: 6pm VIU Parksville Campus, Are you ready for a fast-paced career in the hands-on, creative field of esthetics? 100 Jensen Ave E. Retro Night at “The Nanaimo Bar”: 9:30pm, Tuesday night is Retro Night at “The Nanaimo Bar.” $5 cover charge
starts at 9:30PM. $5, www.facebook.com/ thenanaimobar. 250716-0466. 2-75 Front St. WED FEB 21 Tiny Tots Playgroup: 10am, Country Club Centre, Wednesday weekly from 10am to 11am. Country Club Centre presents a free weekly drop-in. 250-758-1102. 2A-3200 North Island Highway. Red Cross CPR Level “C”: 6:30pm, Beban Social Centre, This Red Cross first aid course is for general knowledge, first responders. 250-756-5200. 2300 Bowen Rd. VIU Science and Technology Lecture Series: 6:45pm, VIU, Nanaimo Campus Building 355, Room 203, 250-753-3245 (2370). 900 5th Nanaimo Clippers at home against Chilliwack Chiefs, 7pm., www.nanaimoclippers. com. 250-751-0593. 2300 Bowen Rd. Shives Kitchen-Punjabi Favourites: 7pm, Bowen Park Complex, Come experience Punjabi cooking and culture. 250-7565200. 500 Bowen Rd. Latin Fever-Beginner: 8pm, Bowen Park Complex, Impress your friends on the dance floor with the Cha Cha, Rumba, and Samba 250-756-5200. My First Sony - Offstage Lobby Theatre Series: 8pm, The Port Theatre, Performed by Roy Horovitz 2507548550. 125 Front St. THU FEB 22 Landfall and Departure: Epilogue: 10am, Nanaimo Art Gallery, our history of the sea is a record of misunderstanding the cries of whales and the whispers of waves. 250-754-1750. 150 Commercial St. Golden Year Savings Day: 10am, Country Club Centre, On the last Thursday monthly seniors 55+ are invited for special
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