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Wheeling a new tradition ictoria may have had to give up its dream of becoming a worldfamous ice skating destination, but that doesn’t mean the Downtown Victoria Business Association has run out of ideas on how to make this year a festive fandango.

DANIELLE Cue the lights: now introPOPE ducing Victoria’s first-ever news@ Christmas Ferris wheel, set mondaymag.com to charm residents and spin some holiday cheer until the end of . . . November.

For just $2 a ride, Victorians can soar above the city in the impressive 65-foot-tall Ferris wheel, which took centre stage at the fifth-annual Centennial Square Christmas Tree Light Up on Sat., Nov. 17.

“Our ice rink did have technical challenges around the power demands of its 100-tonne chiller, so it won’t be back this year,” says Ken Kelly, DVBA general manager, who hoped to turn the rink into a holiday landmark. “I dare not call this Ferris wheel a Christmas institution — yet! But we are very excited about it, and it’s a wonderful way to add to the magic of the season, and people love it.”

Kelly says the Ferris wheel will cost approximately 20 per cent of last year’s $60,000 ice rink, though the DVBA could only secure the ride for the last two weekends of November due to weather and subsequent attendance concerns.

Kelly isn’t ready to give up on the dream of the rink just yet, however, and says he is hopeful the DVBA can work with the city to upgrade the power in Centennial Square in coming years.

For those who missed the light-up, there’s still time to catch more cheesy fun at “Snow Day in Centennial Square” on Dec. 1 (1-5pm) when the DVBA supplies manufactured snow for all to enjoy, or the third-annual Figgy Pudding Carolling Competition on Dec. 15 (1-4pm). Square visitors can also bring a smart phone to interact with a 20-foot claymation story projected on the back wall of the McPherson Playhouse, or use just their voices to interact with a singing light-up “audio-reactive” tree. And, starting Sat., Nov. 24 and running every Saturday until Dec. 23, your first hour of parking is free at all five City of Victoria parkades, courtesy of the DVBA. “These are never money-making ventures, and this year’s Ferris wheel will be something we evaluate, but you just can’t believe how neat it is until you go up there and experience it for yourself,” says Kelly.

For a spin around the lights, the Ferris wheel will be open to the public on Fri., Nov. 23, 5-10pm, Sat., Nov. 24, noon-10pm and Sun., Nov. 25, noon-8pm.

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BRIDGE CONSTRUCTORS CHOSEN Official word is that PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. has been selected as the “preferred proponent” to create our new Johnson Street Bridge.

Victoria City Council directed staff to finalize the details of the fixed-price contract with PCL in a closed session last Fri., Nov. 16, though council will

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Ken Kelly of the DVBA is excited to unleash the newest holiday cheer for Centennial Square — a Ferris wheel.

have to give the final approval before a contract can be awarded.

“It’s good news and an important step we had to get through,” says Mayor Dean Fortin. “We’re very pleased with PCL’s proposal, and that we’re now in a position to negotiate the fixed-price contract for the bridge within the approved budget.”

PCL beat out Peter Kiewit Infrastructure Co. and WCC Construction Canada, ULC, and has estimated that the project will be completed before March 31, 2016, with construction expected to begin in spring 2013. Over the coming months, PCL and the city will negotiate the final details.

Meanwhile, the city signed a new contract for $9.1 million with MMM Group for the bridge design, which the city says is within the planned budget for this work. Construction of the new bridge is expected to generate approximately 900 jobs.

“I’m happy,” says Fortin. “It was an important step, and we have more to go.”

NEXT STOP: PRIDEVILLE Ready to board the rainbow bus? Creating Connections cordially invites you to come out and play at the “Bussed Out!?#%” Queerposium event.

A big yellow school bus packed full of Pride will travel the city in full regalia, stopping at queerfriendly spaces all over Victoria — from businesses to basements, bus stops to lunchrooms and more.

To join in the fun, dress up in all your favourite garb, and board the bus for a suggested donation of $25 (lunch is included). Find a stop at queerposium. org, and prepare to drive discussion in the queer community. M

Going bump in the night ommon sense dictates that when one is driving through any of our beautiful Victoria neighbourhoods, the object is not to get to the end of the block as fast as mechanically possible. Common sense also dictates that instead of looking at their spedometers, drivers are judging an appropriate speed based on their surroundings: cyclists, pedestrians, hidden driveways, crosswalks, school zones, playground zones, wandering peacocks, etc.

GRANT Town council’s recent decision to lobby the province McKENZIE in an effort to reduce the residential speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h across the Island shows that drivers editor@ can’t be trusted to use common sense, so, obviously, the mondaymag.com answer is more rules.

Unfortunately, it’s not the drivers who are already obeying the current speed limit that are causing any of the problems on our streets. If they were, council would have reams of stats to show that driving 50 km/h is a high-risk. The stats aren’t there.

The problem is stupid drivers, and dropping the speed limit won’t make those drivers any more intelligent. A guy who ignores a 50 km/h sign is even more likely to ignore a 40 km/h sign — so what have you gained apart from a higher speeding ticket if the culprit is caught? And to catch him, where are you getting the extra police?

Besides, most law-abiding drivers in Victoria can barely make it up to 50 km/h with stop signs or traffic lights at the end of every block. So no matter how well-intentioned this resolution may be, it won’t actually solve the problem.

Council will, however, be able to hold up its hand and say it tried. It passed a problem that’s been around since our horse and buggy days onto the province, and if that higher power does nothing, well, that’s not the city’s fault.

The truth is, if you really want to stop speeding in a residential neighbourhood, you need to install those big, pain-in-the-ass speedbumps that make speedsters crack their skulls into their car roofs and knock their finely-tuned suspensions into the shop for an expensive repair.

Yes, the bumps are ugly, require annual upkeep, and can rattle your fillings loose, but they always make you slow down. Speed limits, not so much. M

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SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD Zoe Boekbinder has one of those voices that glides into your ear and curls up in a ball somewhere in your brain to whisper dark secrets of loneliness and redemption. On her latest 7” EP, Sister Scarecrow, this Canadian songstress delivers a unique blend of acoustic folk and electronic pop, but it’s her cover of Leonard Cohen’s “I’m Your Man” that really gets stuck in your head. Where Cohen aims for sexy, Boekbinder delivers an intriguing melancholy.

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ictoria’s progressive Island Sexual Health (ISH) clinic is relocating in December to expand its clinical and educational services.

As Victoria’s only non-profit sexual health organization, ISH sees more than 20,000 client visits and 10,000 participants in community education workshops yearly.

Now, the group will be moving from their main location on Fort Street to a larger space at #101-3960 Quadra Street in mid-December.

“The demand for ISH’s comprehensive sexual health care and education has more than doubled over the past five years,” says executive director Bobbi Turner. “New clinical space will allow us to better function as the comprehensive sexual health centre we have become, and serve our clients more efficiently and comfortably.”

The ISH is a nonprofit agency that has served the Greater Victoria, Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands communities since 1969. The group was formerly a part of Planned Parenthood, and became an independent society in 1986. The group’s mission is still to provide services and empower individuals to make choices that enhance their sexual wellbeing.

The expansion will require additional equipment and resources, however, and the group is asking for help from the community to raise a goal of $15,000 to purchase three new exam tables and other needed equipment.

To inspire the community, ISH has created a fundraising video campaign, at http:// w w w. k a p i p a l . c o m / islandsexualhealt h, live until Dec. 31.

“Island Sexual Health understands that effective sexual health care and education should be accessible, comfortable and non-threatening,” says Turner. M — Danielle Pope

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THE WEEK

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REPORT CARD

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GEORGIA NICOLS HOROSCOPE

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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LETTERS

MONDAY GUIDE

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KIERAN REPORT

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CITY WATCHDOG

CITY SOMETHING Barney Bentall’s Grand Cariboo Opry comes to Victoria

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Re: Kieran Report, Nov. 15-21 As a long-time fan of Homer Simpson, I take strong exception to Brian Kieran’s outrageous comment that Harry Bloy is “the Liberals’ answer to Homer Simpson.”

For the past quarter century Homer Simpson has consistently been one of America’s most witty and savvy social commentators.

Actually, if Christy Clark had anyone in her administration even half as smart as Homer Simpson, her government would stand a very good chance of being reelected.

GORDON POLLARD, VICTORIA

BC Ferry cutbacks need to start at top In all my 25 years plus at BC Ferries I attended many townhall and fact-finding mettings. The meetings today are the exact same thing.

The ferries held these meetings and always did just what they had planned in the first place. A complete waste of time and money.

You really hit the nail

on the head with your suggestions about cutbacks at the top level of managers. This is where the cutbacks are long overdue.

I recently had a visit to the new building and head office on Yates Street. I just

could not believe all the many departments and managers.

Mind boggling when you see all this waste.

I just wanted to thank you for writing your column. You are to be congratulated for telling the truth about

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STREET SMARTS What is the number-one issue this byelection?

KIERAN REPORT

Whitest slice in the political toaster s the current Victoria byelection campaign drifts to a foregone conclusion, I feel as if I’ve been watching a gender-altered sequel BRIAN to The Stepford Wives.

KIERAN The Pillsbury Men, bkieran@ shot on location at the mondaymag.com University of Victoria, comes with a warning: you must follow the script closely because the cast is all John Doughs.

Here are the four principal players in order of appearance: Murray Rankin, lawyer, UVic, NDP; Donald Galloway, lawyer, UVic, Green; Paul Summerville, business, UVic, Liberal, and Dale Gann, business, UVic, Conservatives.

Really folks, is this how you build on three solid terms of parliamentary stewardship invested on your behalf by retiring MP Denise Savoie? Is this what passes for diversity and political texture in the community?

In a multi-grain world, Victoria voters are picking through a loaf of Wonder Bread and popping the whitest slice in the political toaster.

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With the vote just days away, opinion polling suggests that electors don’t really need to be able to tell the actors apart.

They are opting for the status quo and that entails a robust rejection of the distant and indifferent government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

A Forum Research survey has given the NDP a commanding 46-per-cent lead.

This respects the fact that Savoie had been securing increasing shares of the popular vote in the last three elections going from 38 per cent in 2006, to 44 in 2008, to 50 per cent in 2011.

The Greens are a distant second with 20 per cent, but even this showing is meaningless. At least half of that 20 per cent is anti-Harper sentiment. The Green Party is a spent force nationally and even the proximity of Green MP Elizabeth May is irrelevant. Liberal support is wallowing at 14 per cent and not even the prospect of an era of neo-Trudeaumania will change that.

The really good news is that only 12 per cent of Victoria voters are still prepared to vote Conservative in keeping with their party’s brass, who discounted the outcome from the day the series of byelections were announced.

“Majority governments don’t win byelections,” Conservative party spokesman Fred DeLorey said back in October.

I’d say sewage is number one for the city, and the Enbridge pipeline is for the province.

“Our candidates will be contrasting the strong economic record of Prime Minister Stephen Harper with the dangerous economic policies of (NDP leader) Thomas Mulcair,” DeLorey said. He added that these elections would be “for the opposition to lose.”

Happily, there is little chance of that happening here in Victoria.

There is a reason why one in four Canadians thinks Harper is the worst prime minister we have endured in 45 years. There is also a reason why only 16 per cent of Canadians trust their prime minister, putting Harper near the bottom of a list of 26 leaders (some despots) in the Americas.

Apparently, the vast majority of Victoria voters share these sentiments and that makes the disappointment of a Pillsbury bland byelection bearable.

When she announced her retirement, Savoie talked about the changes occurring in Canada under the Harper Conservatives. “Many of you have told me you no longer recognize Canada as a voice for peace, justice and sustainability in the world,” she said. “Many have wondered what can be done to stop a majority government. The key is to work for the change we want. An informed and engaged electorate is unbeatable.”

Words to live by. Thank you Denise. M

BEN WOODS, Victoria

The pipeline.

Could bring jobs, but can we trust them?

BOB LARSEN, Victoria

The legalization of cannabis is most important.

So many want it legalized.

DEANNE SKINNER, Victoria

I’d say the sewage treatment plant.

It’s an ongoing issue.

CITY WATCHDOG

PETER BATES, Nanaimo

Local historian uncovers dark secrets ne hundred and fifty years ago, half of B.C.’s indigenous population lost their lives to smallpox in the space of 10 months. Anywhere from 25 to 100,000 indigenous men and women were laid to rest in mass graves, which remain hidden beneath the foundations of B.C. today.

Popular history dismisses this period, SIMON citing accident and poor immunity as the NATTRASS cause of the tragedy, while ignoring evidence snattrass@ of its darker roots. For local historian Tom mondaymag.com Swanky the epidemic was actively guided by the vision of Victoria’s celebrated founders.

It was their greed and political ambition that required control over land occupied by the Tsilhqot’in, Nuxalk, Haida and many other nations. It was their surveying expeditions that deliberately seeded every village that they visited with infected settlers. It was their orders that spread smallpox to the interior.

Not everyone accepted the epidemic as an accident at the time. “For some reason, the Tsilhqot’in discovered what [the surveyors] were doing there,” says Swanky. After the colonial gov-

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ernment passed a law allowing any colonist to claim uninhabited land, smallpox was being used to clear that land.

For the Tsilhqot’in people, the Tsilhqot’in War began with the epidemic of 1862. In 1863, their warriors started killing those settlers who were spreading the disease in a conflict that carried on until 1864 when the colonial government decided to meet self-defence with force and treachery.

For the authorities in Victoria, the war was over the same year it began. In the fall of 1864, several Tsilhqot’in leaders were lured to a conference with the promise of negotiating a treaty, only to be hung on the site of one of their own people’s mass graves.

Swanky pieced this narrative together from oral history, newspaper clippings, and scattered scraps of information. “The official narrative,” he says, “is that the smallpox epidemics are a natural disaster, and that the causes of the Tsilhqot’in War are indeterminate and mysterious.”

For Victoria’s founders, James Douglas, John Helmcken, Matthew Begbie, William Tolmie, and Joseph Pemberton, the war on B.C.’s indigenous peoples was over as soon as it began.

For the Tsilhqot’in and thousands of others, the struggle to retain control over their homes has never ended.

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Victoria Byelection:

DONALD GALLOWAY

DALE GANN

ART LOWE

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(LIBERTARIAN PARTY)

What are the pillars of your campaign this election?

I have three main pillars: to reclaim democracy, to respect science and evidence-based decision making and to reclaim our future. We have to get back into parliament and make the change happen there. There is a failure to stand up against [Stephen] Harper; he has been allowed a false majority and the truth has been in short supply in government. We will call on the government to stop basing decisions in ideology rather than social science — and we will fight tooth-and-nail against oil pipelines.

What are the pillars of your campaign this election?

Each year, 5,000 students graduate from colleges and universities on the Island. Most cannot find jobs here. We need to create a vibrant economic climate in Victoria to attract and retain our best talent. Our future prosperity depends on building high-technology, knowledge-based businesses. I believe the best way to protect our pensions, our health care system and the social services that make this country so wonderful is to build a solid economic base — to balance the budget, create jobs and opportunities for our young people. I am particularly interested in working to create a healthy business climate for small businesses.

What are the pillars of your campaign this election?

Some of the pillars of my campaign this election are as follows: the pipeline in B.C. to ship crude oil — before anything, all affected communities would have to support the pipeline; fighting the Bill C-30 spying bill, which allows police phone and internet info; marijuana reform and decriminalization; fighting the secondary sewage treatment plant in Victoria; and abolishing personal income tax — the most degrading and totalitarian of all possible taxes.

What issues will you push at the federal level?

Instead of pushing issues, we will really be pushing back. There are issues weakening Canada’s sovereignty, but as long as Harper is in power he will have to be held accountable. And we still have so many issues that need to be addressed, like homelessness and housing, social services for those in long-term care, and the vindictive measures taken against refugees and those who are incarcerated.

How will you follow the footsteps of Denise Savoie?

I will keep pushing progressive measures that matter to Victorians — the basic needs of individuals living in the 21st century. And by being a listener and being able and willing to stand for social justice.

What is your background in this city, and why does Victoria want you as its new MP? I arrived in Victoria in 1989. I was teaching in Queens at the time, but met my future wife in Victoria and for the next while spent time figuring out how to come back permanently. Now I am proud to call myself a Victoria native, and have a beautiful 13-year-old daughter who goes to school here, and we take her education very seriously. I’ve worked as a pro-bono legal advisor and as a social advocate for groups with needs. We are the only party not tied to the party system; and we are dedicated to working together.

How will the position affect your current life?

Being elected will turn my current life completely upside down! I have loved the academic work I’ve done and my legal work with refugees has taken all my time, which I will miss once I am elected. I understand that it can be a manic life, where adrenalin is pushing me forward, but it will be different and I am ready for it. M

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What issues will you push at the federal level?

I will be a voice at the table for Victoria. My key message is that Victoria needs federal support to replace our aging infrastructure — particularly our transportation system. We also need policies that encourage economic development in the region. For too long, Victoria has missed opportunities because we have not had an effective voice in Ottawa.

How will you follow the footsteps of Denise Savoie?

My priority is to build, not to resist change and to fight against economic development. Our government’s focus — and my focus — is the economy. This means creating jobs through training, expanded trade and low taxes. This means support for small business, a key driver of our economy. This means eliminating the deficit and controlling spending and waste in government.

What is your background in this city, and why does Victoria want you as its new MP? I am a fourth-generation Victorian. I have decided to raise my family here and to work and contribute to the community here. I love this city and I am committed to building a dynamic, vibrant future for Victoria.

How will the position affect your current life?

It will be hard on my family, but I am excited about continuing my work for our community in Ottawa. Over the past 10 years, as the president of Vancouver Island Technology Park, I have participated in the key committees, forums and boards dealing with issues important to Victorians. I will be even more engaged in these activities as your MP. I will carry the voice of Victorians to Ottawa regarding homelessness, sewage treatment, building better infrastructure and building a vibrant community in Victoria. M

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What issues will you push at the federal level?

I will push all of the above, and any other issues where we might enhance the liberty of all Canadians.

How will you follow the footsteps of Denise Savoie?

I am a Libertarian, not a NDPer, and our values are not the same. We stand for respect of individual rights, an appropriate role of government, and the preservation of freedom and respect for others.

What is your background in this city, and why does Victoria want you as its new MP? I am 52 years old; I was born and raised in Victoria and grew up in James Bay, and as a Libertarian I have a unique perspective that will enhance the liberty of all Canadians.

How will the position affect your current life?

As for how this will affect my current life, it will be a big challenge, but something that I will adjust to for the better. M

ARE YOU READY TO VOTE? Grab your voter information card and head to your local polling station on Mon., Nov. 26. No card? Find your polling station, ID requirements and more on the Elections Canada website: http://www.elections.ca/ content.aspx?section=vot&dir=faq&docum ent=faq2012by&lang=e.

Six candidates compete to become the new MP for Victoria on Nov. 26

DR. PHILIP NEY

MURRAY RANKIN

PAUL SUMMERVILLE

(CHRISTIAN HERITAGE PARTY)

(NDP)

(LIBERAL)

What are the pillars of your campaign this election?

We are different. The Christian Heritage Party is the only true opposition to the other candidates, because we dare to be different. Heritage has come to Canada through a long line of godly men and we believe in trying to maintain the vast heritage of what people know as Canada — but that heritage is rapidly declining. Canada needs children; lots and lots of children. We welcome every child to Canada. And we stand against people who want to push through revolutionary ideas without knowing how they really affect people — if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

What are the pillars of your campaign this election?

This byelection is about electing an MP that will get things done for Victoria and that will stand up to Stephen Harper and the Conservatives. My campaign has centred around providing Victorians with a clear choice on election day — I will stand up for our community and I will be a principled representative that Victorians can trust.

What are the pillars of your campaign this election?

Some of the pillars of my campaign this election are focused on supporting science and democratic decisions, and stopping a sewage treatment plant from entering Victoria — we are missing the chance to develop green technologies here.

What issues will you push at the federal level?

Declining population, which means the declining number of taxpayers and a declining economy. We need to tighten up medicinal controls and only be performing surgeries that have a proven medical benefit. There is no proven medical benefit for the woman in an abortion.

How will you follow the footsteps of Denise Savoie?

Do I have to?

What is your background in this city, and why does Victoria want you as its new MP? I have served this community very well. I was on the Greater Victoria School Board for two terms, I was a founding council member of Camosun College, I’ve taught at five universities including McGill, UBC, and in Calgary, Hong Kong and New Zealand. I’ve written for a number of scientific journals and I am a physician who has been an advocate for autistic and disadvantaged children and youth. I’ve looked after this town, and my forbearers built this town.

I’m old enough to gain patience and wisdom.

How will the position affect your current life?

I love this place, and I will spend as much of my time here as I can, but I know there are duties we all must step up to do, and I am ready to do them. M

What issues will you push at the federal level?

For the past year I have been advising the BC NDP on their strategy to stop the Enbridge Pipeline. I will put my 35 years of environmental law experience to use, and I will continue this fight at the federal level. The risks are simply too high. I will take this fight to Ottawa and help defeat this pipeline once and for all. I am also passionate about solving the region’s homelessness problem. This is an issue that goes beyond just the municipal level — we need partnerships between all levels of government. I will fight for a national housing strategy and will approach this problem with the care and commitment that it deserves.

How will you follow the footsteps of Denise Savoie?

Denise has been an amazing representative for our community. She served our community, and represented all who live here — not just those who voted for her. I will do the same. I will put cooperation above politics, and our community above special interests.

What is your background in this city, and why does Victoria want you as its new MP? I moved to Victoria over 35 years ago to teach at UVic and immediately fell in love with our amazing city. Environmental causes are my passion, and it was through one of the founding executive meetings of the Wilderness Committee that I met my wonderful wife Linda. After years of teaching, I began practicing law and took my beliefs in social justice and equality to the front line. I helped secure gay marriage in B.C., fought for First Nations rights and helped save environmental landmarks like the Sooke Potholes.

How will the position affect your current life?

Just campaigning for this position has already tripled my coffee-drinking — and the real work has yet to even begin!

But seriously, being a Member of Parliament is an enormous responsibility, and one that I don’t take lightly. I will dedicate myself tirelessly to the job of serving our community. M

What issues will you push at the federal level?

I will work to reclassify Victoria from a high to low-risk sewage city, I will stand for the legalization, taxation and regulation of cannabis, I will work to develop a national child-care strategy, I will stand against mandatory sentencing and work to build our health care.

How will you follow the footsteps of Denise Savoie?

With great care. I disagreed with Denise about certain issues, like funding sewage treatment, but she made a great effort every day for the people in her riding, and we will continue that. In the event we win, I would like to create a virtual office so that Victorians can reach me even in Ottawa.

What is your background in this city, and why does Victoria want you as its new MP? Why does Victoria want me as its new MP? I’ll leave that for Victoria to answer. I moved to Victoria in 2004, have acted as adjunct professor at UVic’s Peter B. Gustavson School of Business, I was the president of the Sir Winston Churchill Society of Vancouver Island and I love many things about Victoria — any day of the year there is something interesting to do, and that says a lot about a city.

How will the position affect your current life?

The position will change my life in a simple way. I’ve lived a very interesting life, I’ve lived in many parts of the world, and my goal now is to find out whether my life will become consequential to B.C. and all of Canada. If I am lucky enough to get the vote of confidence, I will continually remember the consequences of decisions you make as a public official. My single most important driving force is knowing that, in this country, children of limited means can have unlimited opportunity. M

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VICTORIA POLICE MUST CHANGE USE OF TECHNOLOGY, SAYS PRIVACY COMMISSIONER ig Brother is watching himself this week, as B.C.’s privacy commissioner has announced that police must make changes to licence plate scanning technology, thanks to the urging of three

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Commissioner Elizabeth Denham made the announcement Nov. 15 following an investigation launched in July to examine how the Victoria Police Department was utilizing Automated Licence Plate Recognition technology (ALPR). “We had to pull back the curtain to see how this really works,â€? says Denham. “What’s wrong is that this information is obtained at all. Non-hit data should be deleted right away ‌ if people have done nothing wrong, they should not be subject to this suspicion.â€?

Currently, VicPD uses cameras mounted to squad cars to photograph, scan and record licence plate numbers, including time and geographic location. The ALPR system compares this data to an on-board database of plate numbers provided by the RCMP called an “alert listing.� A “hit� occurs when a match between a licence plate and the alert is found.

DANIELLE POPE If there is no match, the item news@mondaymag.com is categorized as a “non-hit� — but that’s where the technology should stop, says Denham.

The violation occurs when a “daily scan� record is returned to the RCMP, which contains the personal information of every registered owner of a vehicle scanned by the ALPR system. This record contains information related both to hits and nonhits. The RCMP’s current practice is to de-identify non-hit data, but Denham concluded that even the disclosure of non-hit data to the RCMP is not authorized by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).

Her recommendations state that the ALPR system be reconfigured to delete non-hit data immediately, and that future use or disclosure of non-hit data by municipal police is not authorized under B.C. law. “There is an important principal at stake here.

As a society we decided a long time ago what information was appropriate for release and what was not. This technology could expose where a person was parked for example, at what time, and associations could be made about that person,� says Denham. “Let’s remove the temptation that this data may be used. If there is no match, it must be deleted immediately.�

However, VicPD Chief Constable Jamie Graham says he “respectfully disagrees� with the commissioner’s findings around the use of the technology. “VicPD appreciates and values the commissioner’s role in assessing the privacy impact that law enforcement tools have on the community.

However, the department respectfully disagrees with certain elements of the commissioner’s characterization of how the ALPR program functions,�

Graham said in a release. “For example, VicPD does not make known or reveal any ‘non-hit’ data at any time. This data is transferred to the RCMP for the sole purpose of its destruction.�

VicPD has no statement yet on whether or how the force will adapt practices to comply with Denham’s recommendations, though Graham also emphasizes the value of ALPR since it came into practice in 2006, and says recent deployments of the technology resulted in the detection of a volume of violations that often exceeded officers’ ability to keep up. “Like many police agencies in B.C., VicPD uses ALPR technology to assist our officers with main-

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taining public safety. This technology is especially helpful in detecting prohibited drivers, uninsured vehicles and invalid licence plates,� he says. “Considering the potential impact that a single uninsured driver can have on public safety, the operational deployment of this system has paid tremendous dividends to the communities of Victoria and Esquimalt.�

Denham doesn’t disagree about the technology’s usefulness. However, she says these tools must comply with FIPPA. Current concerns that this technology could be used as a surveillance tool is valid, she says, where data may be accessed for purposes other than that for which it was collected. And Denham does have enforcement power — though she adds it’s always best when public bodies volunteer to comply. “Non-hit data is personal information about the suspicionless activities of citizens — information that the police have no reason to believe relates to criminal activity. This information is not serving a law enforcement purpose and, therefore, VicPD cannot disclose it to the RCMP,� she says.

The commissioner’s investigation was prompted, in part, by a written submission from three individuals who expressed concern about police use of ALPR in B.C. and its potential use as a tracking tool. The commissioner’s report, directed at VicPD, will act as a blueprint for all policing agencies in B.C. “Law enforcement agencies have recently discussed retaining non-hit data. Collecting personal information for traffic enforcement and identifying stolen vehicles does not extend to retaining data on the law-abiding activities of citizens just in case it may be useful in the future,� says Denham. “If anything, this case should show that citizens can make a difference.� M

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DAVID BUKACH

Johnny Bottomsworth (left), Duke Morningwood, Dokter Whorable, Clam Chowda and Badman Throbbins bring the sexy to The Boxers are Brief Boylesque troupe.

Men are Sexy, too THE BOXERS ARE BRIEF BOYLESQUE TROUPE GET NAKED FOR MOVEMBER

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group of local men are changing the face of male eroticism by throwing Victoria’s first-ever, all-male burlesque Movember fundraiser.

The Boxers are Brief Boylesque troupe made its debut in September in Rosie Bitts’ Fresh From the Sexy Factory and Other Epiphanies. It sold

out both shows.

In fact, the demand was so great that the boys decided to hold a private encore show in one of their homes.

It, too, sold out.

With all new material and a cast of 11 dancers (six from Victoria, four from the Mainland and one from Nanaimo), The Boxers MARY ELLEN GREEN are Brief is getting ready to prove that less is, arts@mondaymag.com indeed, mo.

But these guys aren’t just creating awareness for prostate cancer and men’s health issues — they’re blowing the lid off society’s definition of male sexuality, too.

“We really believe in male self-acceptance and equality,” says Johnny Bottomsworth, the stage persona of The Boxers are Brief mastermind, Cameron Hacault.

“Men tend to be looked on as silly, or as objects when ‘trying’ to be sexy. We want to fall in-between these two realms. While we love, appreciate and worship women for their beauty and general selves, we strive for the same among men. We like to challenge the vision of what it means to be a man — It’s OK to wear makeup sometimes. It’s OK to show a feminine side. It’s OK to be vulnerable.”

“Men tend to be looked on as silly, or as objects when ‘trying’ to be sexy . . . We like to challenge the vision of what it means to be a man — It’s OK to wear makeup sometimes. It’s OK to show a feminine side. It’s OK to be vulnerable.”

Bottomsworth describes himself as: “a man that knows who he is and isn’t afraid to show it. Johnny completely accepts himself in every manner. He is hetero-flexible.

He tends to have a classic style of dress. He can dance, fight and perform feats of strength. He doesn’t need to ‘out-do’ anyone because he is his own man. Secure in his own right and loving the gift of life.”

He started dancing boylesque — a male focused offshoot of the neo-burlesque movement — in 2009 on an occasional basis with troupes from the region.

“It has always been very well received and so many people have been intrigued by it,” says Bottomsworth.

“Many guys are inspired to do it, have told me about

it, yet haven’t had the courage to get up on stage and actually make it happen. I wanted to create a venue to encourage men to do this … so I did.”

Bottomsworth soon began recruiting confident men from a wide range of backgrounds to be part of the cast.

The vision of the troupe, he says, is: “to provide a safe arena to inspire men to own their masculine and feminine selves while entertaining audiences with playfulness and sexual presence.” While the mission is, “to be the most sought after male burlesque troupe in North America.”

The competition is already pretty tough, but having its very own boylesque troupe puts Victoria on the map with other international cities like New York, Chicago, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.

And while the boxers may be brief, the one thing the guys aren’t short on is confidence. All of these men share a desire to entertain, but they also have a desire to help men re-define their sexuality.

“Gender is a cultural construct. Men are told they need to be sexy in a certain kind of way,” says Duke Morningwood, the alter-ego of a local landscaping enterpreneur. “[Male exotic dancers] are pretty boring — typical muscly males with humongous dongs — all cookie cutter and not much life or creativity.”

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OFF THE FRONT > FEATURE Continued from Page 11 and everything in between. Sure, there are muscles (Hacault is also a professional natural bodybuilder).

And while their bodies aren’t all sculpted, they are masterpieces.

“We don’t need to have chiseled bodies, or be hung like a horse,” says Bottomsworth.

“We accept our whole selves and let the audience see this in our smiles while we’re on stage.”

And while the local ladies have so far responded well, The Boxers are Brief is also trying to get more guys in the audience, too.

“One thing we’re trying to do is make boylesque accessible to straight guys,” says Doktor Whorable. “And not just as a comedy act.”

“In most cases, they get dragged out by girls, then find themselves having a great time,” adds Bottomsworth. “We’ve even had male audience members ask to join our team.”

Feeling freshly empowered after returning from a spiritual retreat in Oregon, Badman Throbbins was searching for an outlet to express himself more freely.

After seeing a poster for the Fresh From the Sexy Factory gig, he called up Bottomsworth and asked if he could join.

With just three weeks before the performance, Throbbins put a solo together and made his debut with a reverse tease — starting in his

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underwear. Throbbins, who has experience as a clown and now works as a Naval Combat Information Operator in the Royal Canadian Navy, danced his clothes on during his routine.

A personal friend of Bottomsworth, Whorable put his hand up to join the group at the behest of his girlfriend, a forcontinuing mer burlesque dancer. studies “I said ‘now, all I have to do is make it my full-time job.’

And she said, ‘baby, if you can make money with this as your fulltime job, you go right ahead’.”

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“And you have to balance being campy and fun. The more parameters or restrictions, the more creative you have to be and I love that challenge. It’s about having fun.” M

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Mr. Gay Victoria to reign

By Danielle Pope news@mondaymag.com

o you have what it takes to become Mr. Gay Victoria? How about Mr. Gay World? It all starts Sat., Nov. 24, at Paparazzi Nightclub with a regional competition aimed at leading the most fabulous gay man to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity for young men to be positive role models for youth in our communities, and to help support a charity they feel strongly about,” says Helina Kinnersley, CEO of Paparazzi. “We are looking for confident, selfassured men to represent Victoria on the national and maybe world level — those who show care for their community and for others.”

The competition is part of the Mr. Gay Canada organization whose purpose is to provide an opportunity for young gay men to make a difference through education and public performances.

While there is a fashion component, the organization’s goal is to create positive, authentic and empowered role models that will champion gay human rights issues in their own communities, as well as on a global stage.

Through public performances, outreach and education, the winners will raise awareness of issues pertinent to young gay men, such as safesex awareness, bullying and self-acceptance.

All regional winners will compete at the annual Mr. Gay Canada competition in Whistler next February, and the winner from that competition will represent Canada in the International Mr. Gay World competition in Belgium in August of 2013.

Kinnersley says competitors (19+ only) at the

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“It’s a lot of fun, but really we are looking for men who want to offer the encouragement that so many young people today need,” Kinnersley says. M Check out Mr. Gay Victoria Sat., Nov. 24, 10pm at Paparazzi Nightclub (642 Johnson). Free to compete. For an application and more information, contact Helina Kinnersley at 250-388-0505, or visit mrgaycanada.ca.

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Fighting for fir ONE CONSERVANCY ASSOCIATION ASKS VICTORIANS TO SAVE TREES THIS SEASON nly an island away, extinction lurks funds from their Resilient Capital Fund, with the on the cliffs of an endangered coastal conservancy being one of the first to receive the Douglas-fir ecosystem — but Victorians honour. can prevent it.

Charlifour says resistance for the project has The Galiano Conservancy been minimal.

Association is hosting a For the Forest Fundraiser “Social hurdles aren’t as big of an issue. They’ve on Sun., Nov. 25, in an attempt to help raise the been there in the past, but we actually have a final $200,000 needed to protect its matched lot of support here from the local people. Some national funds and its negotiations on a sought- protected lands are even through conservation after piece of land now facing development. covenants.”

Kicking off in the Argyle Attic on Sunday, the In these covenants, landowners create protecwhiskey bar’s “Wooded Establishments in the tive stipulations for their land even after they Pacific Northwest” motif will play host to the pass. conservancy’s event for the Mid-Galiano Island A historical battle has raged on between Protection Network. the conservancy and forestry giant MacMillan Just $200,000 away from its goal, the stakes are Bloedel, which once owned half the island. The high. Without feud devolved into accusations of slander and

BY COLIN CAYER this final cash court cases. At the time, rejection of the forestry news@mondaymag.com infusion by the company’s offer-of-sale resulted in open market end of 2012, the sales. Fluctuating residency rights rubbed some group will lose its matched funds from the Nature landowners the wrong way, but today’s protecConservancy of Canada. tion shouldn’t be confused with natural landscape “Essentially, [we’d] be back to square one,” says hording. Galiano Learning Centre is another arm Lia Chalifour, biologist intern at the conservancy. of the Mid-Galiano Island Protection Network According to the Ministry of Forests, Lands project, which seeks to bring new immigrants, and Natural Resources, the Coastal Douglas-fir refugees and nature-deprived youth to Galiano Biogeoclimatic Zone is 250,000 hectares, and Island. includes the “The site Southern Gulf of the future Islands, parts learning cenof the Mainland tre was previand a portion ously owned by of Vancouver a man who did Island, includsome small-time ing Victoria. It is industrial logthe smallest of ging right on the 16 zones in B.C., property. You but also raises can see large the highest conareas where he cern for conserdidn’t touch any vationists. of the forest and “The Douglas there are areas fir is just one where he did. zone, but it’s The contrast is also the rarest. remarkable,” It was the first Chalifour says. area in B.C. This is also RENE ZICH where people the reason the actually came One group needs help to protect the beauty of Galiano Island. group chose the from Europe site, envisioning and developed,” long-term restoChalifour says. ration and hands-on projects. Millard has seen the Established in 1989 by physicist and luthier effect that projects like that have had on inner-city (lute maker) Ken Millard, the conservancy is a youth. trust that is used to these issues — it makes its “Most of the kids had never been to a forest, business purchasing land for conservation. But never been to an ocean,” he says. “We’ve been givdevelopment is precisely the concern now. ing these day programs for the last ten years.”

“The large parcel we purchased, fondly called Projects don’t end at saving the Douglas fir, District Lot 57, is 188 acres [76 hectares] with two however. The next step will be to secure the kilometres of waterfront,” says Millard. “Almost $4-million conservation project. all of the waterfront is intact. It’s old growth Though there are no immediate plans to develDouglas-fir and arbutus.” op land, some owners of DL58 are not opposed to DL57 rises up to ridges then falls to a valley and the idea. They also like the option of conservation wetland locals call “The Great Beaver Swamp.” — that’s why they’ve agreed to sell the land at fair Named by the surveyors of 1888, this is the sec- market value. ond parcel of land, not surprisingly called District “We need everyone who lives in this zone to Lot 58. While the names may not be creative, do what they can to protect this landscape,” says the cliffs and Garry oak ecosystem are, and so is Millard. “Help us carry out that protection.” M the Straight of Georgia where it connects with Join the For the Forest Fundraiser silent auction and another protected land, Pebble Beach.

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Hosted by Mike Delamont with Khalil Akhtar (CBC Radio), Andrew Wilkinson (MetaLab), singer-songwriter Aidan Knight, Jenny Ambrose (The Makehouse), Matthew Payne (Theatre SKAM), Mike Roma (Radio Contact Productions), Iain Russell (photographer), Bryan Skinner (CineVic), Brian Van Wyk (Photography) and Carollyne Yardley (squirrel artist). With music by Olav.

Tickets range from $12 to $50 and include everything from mystery snacks and beer to original screen prints. Doors at 7pm, show at 7:30pm at the Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad). Advance tickets at http://pknvictoria.eventbrite.ca. M

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GRAND CARIBOO OPRY rentwood’s Music in the Bay is partnering once again with Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts for the sixth annual Grand Cariboo Opry in support of the Mustard Seed and Sidney Lion’s Club food banks.

Over the last five years, the event has raised more than $37,000 for the two food banks while entertaining a crowd with music from an all-star line-up including Ridley Bent, Dustin Bentall, Kendel Carson, Wendy Bird, and more. Previous guest include Steve Dawson, John Mann, Daniel Lapp, Adam Creek and Leeroy Stagger.

There are two shows: Fri., Nov. 23 at 7pm at the Saanichton Friendship Community Church (7820 Central Saanich); and Sat., Nov. 24 at 7pm at First Metropolitan Church (932 Balmoral). Tickets are $30 and are available at Lyle’s Place, victoriagrandcaribooopry.eventbrite.com, and the Dollar Den and Breadstuffs Bakery in Brentwood Bay. M

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ocal legendary blues guitarist Bill Johnson is performing Thurs., Nov. 22 as part of The Well’s (821 Fort) second anniversary celebration.

Johnson’s latest album, Still Blue, was nominated for a 2012 Juno Award for Blues Album of the Year.

Victoria audiences recently saw Johnson on stage at the Belfry Theatre when he was part of the band for Big Mama! The Willie Mae Thornton Story.

The show starts at 7pm and tickets are only $12.

The Well’s second anniversary celebration also includes a gala dinner, Sat., Nov. 24 featuring the music of Eden’s Rose, Laura Cave and the Gold Street Band, as well as a four-course, Indian-fusion dinner, all for $25.

Sunday's event features the music of Eden's Rose and Carmen Marlene (4:30pm, $15).

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Toronto’s Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra brings The Galileo Project to Victoria.

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THE GALILEO PROJECT he Early Music Society of the Islands presents Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra’s Galileo Project: Music of the Spheres Sat., Nov. 24 at the Alix Goolden Hall (907 Pandora).

The Galileo Project is a multimedia concert features Tefelmusik (Toronto), directed by Jeanne Lamon, playing the music of Monteverdi, Vivaldi, Bach and Handel against a changing backdrop of high-definition images from the Hubble space telescope and Canadian astronomers. The program features music, poetic narration and choreography.

There is a pre-concert lecture at 7:10pm, followed by the concert at 8pm.

Tickets range from $26-32 and are available at rmts.bc.ca, 250-386-6121, or Munro’s Books and Ivy’s Book Shop. M

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Vendors have clothing, comics, art, jewelry, leather wear and more for that special rock star in your life. Music starts after the market at 10:15pm with Start With the Cobra, The Sweathogz and New Krime. Cover is $10 for the market and bands or $10 for the bands alone. Donations are being accepted for the Out of the Rain Youth Shelter. M

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Why not celebrate Kenya’s independence? Though celebrated each Dec. 12 in Kenya, Jamhuri Day comes to Victoria early on Nov. 24 at 6pm, at Strawberry Vale Hall (11 High St.).

Jamhuri means “republic” in Swahili, and though the holiday officially marks Kenya’s birth on Dec. 12, 1964, independence from the United Kingdom a year earlier is also celebrated, making this a dual celebration. Come and learn more about Kenyan history and heritage as you enjoy authentic Kenyan food, music and performances by Kikeyambay Dance Performance Troupe.

A portion of the proceeds raised will go towards digging water wells in arid regions of Kenya. For more information please visit www.kcavictoria.org or contact Ruth 250-8850092 or Safi 250-858-7324. Tickets are $25 Adults, $15 Students. Kids under 12 free.

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Available weekdays from 11am to 3pm, you can choose from main items such as spicy pork, tofu or chicken teriyaki, served with Jap Chae, rice, vegetable tempura, salad or fried prawn.

I escaped the cold recently to enjoy the evening combination dinner, which included a small bowl of pho (which though ungarnished was perfumed with star anise and cloves) followed by a salad roll with peanut sauce, vegetable tempura (which here is ccloser to a pakora than the Japa Japanese version of this dish), a cris crisp spring roll, salad, steamed rrice and beef short ribs. $14. $14.95, and despite the fact that tthe room was filled with stud students and families, my food took less than five minutes to land on my table.

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100% natural honey is diluted with pure water and special yeast cultures, while spices or berry juice add dimension and complexity. A fermentation and slow aging process in European oak barrels occurs for up to three years before bottling.

Drop by the tasting room at 8750 West Coast Road, Sooke, weekends from noon to 5pm until January. If you’re visiting someone over the next month and want to take something other than the usual bottle of Australian red, I can recommend Kickass Currant, a modern style of mead, robust, with rich Cassis flavour and a hint of oak — perfect with game, red meats and crumbly blue cheese.

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BELFRY THEATRE presents A Christmas Carol, until Dec. 16. Review on Page 27

KEN LAVIGNE in concert Royal Theatre Dec. 3

BALLET VICTORIA presents The Gift of Pandora’s Box Royal Theatre Dec. 27 to 30

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Christmas Calendar Victoria is teeming with holiday cheer. To help you uncork your Christmas spirit, here’s a guide to festive events that you don’t want to miss.

Nov. 13 – Dec. 16 A CHRISTMAS CAROL Let us touch your heart deeply when we stage this classic tale of humanity and redemption. Michael’s adaptation, faithful to the original, is a holiday tradition in Toronto and now we bring it to you and your family. $25-40 belfry.bc.ca/a-christmas-carol Nov. 17 – Jan. 8 CHRISTMAS SMALL WORKS EXHIBITION & SALE Over 50 local artists with works priced to sell from $100-150 in the historic Massey Gallery at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Opening Reception Nov. 24th 2-4pm (1040 Moss St.) aggv.ca Nov. 20 – Jan. 2 FESTIVAL OF TREES Decoration of Christmas Trees by sponsors, local businesses and organizations transform the Empress and benefit the BC Children’s Hospital.

By donation. DAILY at the Fairmont Empress (721 Government St.) fairmont.com/empress Nov. 23 – Nov. 25 24th OUT OF HAND ARTISAN FAIR Vancouver Island’s most prestigious artisan show is back with contemporary crafts, food and fashion.

FRI. Fashion Show. SUN. Coffee Lounge.

FRI. 10am-9pm, SAT. 10am-6pm, SUN. 10am-5pm at Crystal Garden (713 Douglas St.) 8$ adult, $7 senoir/student, free under 16 outofhand.ca/

Nov. 23 – Nov. 25 ALL SOOKE ARTS AND CRAFTS CHRISTMAS FAIR Over 80 ventors on two floors filled with great food, entertainment and Santa!

FRI. 1pm-8pm, SAT. & SUN. 10am-5pm at the Sooke Community Hall (2037 Shields Rd., Sooke) Free allsookeartsandcrafts.com Nov. 24 VIDEA FAIR TRADE FAIR Be a virtuous consumer and enjoy fair trade arts, crafts, coffee, chocolate, toys and gifts.

SAT. 10am-4pm at the First Metropolitan Church (932 Balmoral Rd.) Donation, contact lpalmer@ videa.ca Nov. 24 OAKLANDS WEST COAST WINTER MARKET From Victoria’s Salish roots to Emily Carr’s inspiration we invite you to celebrate the cultural diversity of our vibrant community.

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A GIFT FOR YOUR SPECIAL SOMEONE A GIFT OF SUPPORT TO LOCAL ARTISTS A GIFT OF INVESTMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING LOCAL AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY. HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ADORE!

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Continued from page 21 SAT. 10am-4pm at the Oaklands Community Centre (1-2827 Belmont Ave.)Free. oaklandscommunitycentre.com Nov. 24 – Nov. 25 PET PICTURES WITH SANTA Get your pet’s picture with Santa and support Victoria Adoptables.

The event is sponsored

by Pets West. SAT and SUN 10am-3pm at Broadmead Village Shopping Centre (777 Royal Oak Dr.) By donation. victoriaadoptables.com

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Nov. 24 – Jan. 1 4TH ANNUAL GINGERBREAD SHOWCASE Feast your eyes and nose on creative inspirations constructed from gingerbread. More than houses, they are sculptures and unique works of art created by both professional and amateur chefs. Vote for your favourite and make a donation to Habitat for Humanity Victoria.

Daily 10am-6pm at the Inn at Laurel Point (680 Montreal St.) By donation laurelpoint.com/weddings_celebrations/ christmas Nov. 26-Nov. 27 STUART MCLEAN AND THE VINYL CAFÉ CHRISTMAS Join Stuart McLean for the Vinyl Café’s Christmas special.

MON. and TUES. 7pm at the Royal Theatre (805 Broughton St.) $55, discounts for students under 18. rmts.bc.ca

Father Christmas Comes to the Royal BC Museum See Father Christmas in Old Town. Share the holiday wishes and have your photo taken to preserve the special moment.*

December 7 – 23, 11 am – 4:30 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday only Free with admission or membership * Photos by donation

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Nov. 29 LADYSMITH FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS SOCIETY: 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF LIGHT-UP NIGHT We would like to take this opportunity to send out special invitations to the hillside community of Ladysmith. Enjoy a Christmas Craft fair, entertainment, food, the Kinsmen Parade and after parade activities. Watch as our community transforms into a lighting spectacular THURS. 2pm-Light Up (First Ave. to Aggie Hall). Free. ladysmithfol.com Nov. 29 HOLIDAY CHEER LOUNGE NIGHT Come in and sample holiday teas, treats and prizes .

THURS. 5pm-9pm at Silk Road Tea (1624 Government St.) Free to attend silkroadteablog.com

GUIDE Nov. 30 – Dec. 30 THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI A timeless love story by O. Henry, The Gifts of the Magi is an entertaining Christmas musical about giving more than what the eye can see. Share a heart warming Christmas moment with your friends and family!

Book early - this is a very limited run.

WED to SUN. 2/7:30/8pm (9737 Chemainus Road) $48-69 chemainustheatrefestival.ca Nov 30.

MARGARET JENKINS CHRISTMAS FAIR FRI. 3-6pm at Margaret Jenkins Elementary School (1824 Fairfield Rd.) craftyvictoria.com Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 2 THE NUTCRACKER Principal dancers Rachel Foster and Seth Orza from Seattle’s Pacific Northwest Ballet bring this Christmas classic to life along with The Victoria Symphony’s play of Tchaikovsky FRI. 7:30pm, SAT. 2pm and 7:30pm, SUN. 2pm presented by Dance Victoria at Royal Theatre (805 Broughton St.) Starting at $29 at rmts.bc.ca

Dec. 1 CHRISTMAS DINNER Cooking for Christmas needn’t be a nightmare!

Learn a chef’s secret to preparing Christmas dinner in this one-day Christmas cooking course. From appetizer to the perfect turkey, we’ll show you stressfree ways to prepare delicious dishes including golden-glazed roast turkey, mouth-watering cranberry stuffing, and an irresistible Danish Christmas pudding.

Bring an apron and small paring knife. We will eat what we prepare at the end of the day (bring a plastic container for leftovers).

SAT. 9am-4pm at Camosun College 2012F COOK 419G 001 (4461 Interurban Rd.) $146 camosun.ca/ce/foodbeverage.html Dec. 1 SNOW DAY IN CENTENNIAL SQUARE Got mittens? We’ll provide the snow! Join us for Snow Day in Centennial Square!

Check out cool ice and snow carving demos, enjoy snow-themed

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Saturd day, December 1 1 p.m.. – 5 p.m. R Centennial Square Bring your mittens and have fun in the snow! Enjoy ice carvings, snow games, crafts, live music, performers and free treats.

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Join us for our Special Holiday Event, Wednesday, Dec 5, 10am - 8pm

3rd Annual Figgy Pudding Carolling Competition Saturd day, December 15 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. R Bastion Square Celebrate the holiday season with carollers competing in festive song! Awards and group sing-along at 3:15 p.m.

Please bring a non-perishable food donation for Mustard Seed.

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The Ants & Uncles go marching into the VICTORIA BUG ZOO for FUN and interesting gifts for that special ‘KID’ in your life.

The Gift Shop is stocked with great stocking stuffers and uniques gifts, including: Bug Lollipops Chocolate Covered bugs Books, puzzles and much more.....

GIFT CERTIFICATES: for admission to the zoo for an eco-adventure that is sure to please anyone’s “inner Indiana Jones.”

New bugs from Malaysia will be arriving for the holidays!

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MONDAY > ULTIMATE HOLIDAY EVENTS GUIDE Continued from page 23 crafts and activities, interactive characters and tons of the white stuff! DJs and live music, free treats and fun giveaways will ensure a winter wonderland for the whole family! Sponsored by the City of Victoria and the Downtown Victoria Business Association.

Please bring a nonperishable food donation for the Mustard Seed. Free. Rain, shine or snow!

SAT. 1-5pm at Centennial Square Free. victoria.ca Dec. 1 ALLISON CROWE’S VICTORIA TIDINGS WITH BILLIE WOODS Tidings stirs together Christmas carols, and not-so-traditional songs, to reflect the multi-coloured emotions of the festive season and deck us in comfort and joy whatever life’s circumstances.

Along with sharing musical tidings of comfort and joy, Tidings helps raise awareness and funds for a pair of hard-working Victoria non-profits - Artemis Place and HepCBC. SAT. 8pm at Fairfield United Church (1303 Fairfield Road) $25/20 Students and Seniors allisoncrowe.com Dec. 1 DICKENS FAIR James Bay’s festive winter market with juried, affordable handmade quality products. local farm produce, meat, eggs, baking, greenery, demonstrations, Chicken Lady, family entertainment, lots of music, and cafe with light meals.

SAT. 2-8pm at James Bay Community Centre (140 Oswego St.) By donation. www.jamesbaymarket. com/events/dickensfair.

Dec. 1 and 2 DENMAN ISLAND 31ST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT STROLL The Denman Island Christmas Craft Faire has been offering handmade memories for the past 31 years. This year promises a treasure trove of memorable finds with over 80 Island artisans in two Community Halls displaying their exquisite, handcrafted gifts.

Wide aisles, homemade lunches and a leisurely pace are the hallmarks of this delightful Country fair.

SAT. and SUN. 10 am 4 pm (Denman Village,

Denman Island) Free 250-335-9141, denmancraftfaire@gmail.com.

Dec. 1 JOHN REISCHMAN & THE JAYBIRDS CHRISTMAS ON THE MOUNTAIN Oak Bay United Church presents the fifth annual Christmas On The Mountain Bluegrass music concert - to help the homeless in Victoria this Christmas.

SAT. 8pm at Fairfield United Church (1303 Fairfield Road) $25/20 Students and Seniors thejaybirds.com.

Dec. 1 TRUCK LITE PARADE The Island Equipment Owners Association organizes 80 trucks of all varieties to join in this convoy of Christmas cheer.

Including trees, reindeer and parade master, Santa Claus.

Keep your eyes peeled

for donation locations along the route to support local food banks.

SAT. 5:45-8:30 from Ogden Point to Western Speedway. By donation ieoa.ca Dec. 1 FUROCHIC CLOTH GIFT WRAPPING Author of Wrapagami, Jenn Playford teaches the easy and ecofriendly art of cloth gift wrapping based on Japanese style.

SAT. 3pm-4pm at Silk Road Tea (1624 Government St.) $10. silkroadteablog.com Dec. 1 TUBA CHRISTMAS It isn’t Christmas until it’s Tuba Christmas!

More than 65 tuba players from across BC and the Pacific Northwest come together to perform seasonal favourites in a BIG way. Start your holiday season with this fun-loving family Christmas tradition that originated

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SAT. 1pm-3pm at Market Square Free marketsquare.ca Dec. 1 – Dec. 15 WINTER FARMERS MARKET 2012 The Downtown Winter Market will feature seasonal produce, baking, preserves, meat, cheese, music, hot drinks and more, all for sale under the covered half of Market Square’s inner courtyard.

Participants include Haliburton and Kildara Farms, Terra Nossa farm with local meat products, Saltspring Island Cheese, Bread by Matt, Saltspring Island Mushrooms, Vancouver Island Salt, Iron Maiden Seafoods, live music and much, much more.

SAT. 11am-3pm at

Market Square Free to attend. victoriapublicmarket. com/events Dec. 1– Jan. 6 BUTCHART GARDENS MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS Tens of thousands of coloured lights combine with evergreen swags and wreaths of holly and winter berries to line walkways and fes-

toon lamp posts. The ever-popular Twelve Days of Christmas displays are tucked away about the gardens.

Enjoy some holiday iceskating on the 5K sq. ft. rink as well.

Daily at Butchart Gardens Free to see $5/4/3 to skate butchartgardens.com/ christmas

Dec. 2 23rd ANNUAL LIGHTED SHIP PARADE Come enjoy a magical night filled with Christmas lights, holiday music and Santa!

Visit our Holiday Night Market for unique gift ideas and enjoy the holiday cheer including free candy canes and hot chocolate. Bring

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YEP! The Victoria Soul Gospel Choir performs its annual “in the Spirit” Christmas Concert in support of the Mustard Seed Food Bank.

Saturday, December 8 at 7:30 Alix Goolden Performance Hall This Motown-inspired evening thrills audiences of all ages with classic, and not so classic, seasonal songs with a R&B groove.

Come to the concert and if you like what you hear, join us at our next rehearsal!

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This year during the Christmas and New Year season, come and join us as we celebrate our inner Light.

• Two Christmas Candlelighting services: Sunday, December 16, and Monday December 24.

Both at 8:00pm with caroling at 7:40pm.

• Burning Bowl services: 10:30am, Sunday, December 30. Releasing the old consciousness - feelings , attitudes and behaviors that no longer serve you.

• White Stone services: 10:30am, Sunday, January 6. Setting your personal intention for the 2013 New Year.

All services are in Alix Goolden Hall at the Victoria Conservatory of Music, Quadra & Pandora.

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Continued from page 25 new or gently used coats, jackets, blankets, personal hygiene products or a $2 donation to be entered to win great raffle prizes! All proceeds will go to the Victoria Cool Aid Society.

SAT. 7-9pm at Ships Point/Inner Harbour.

By donation victoriaharbour.org Dec. 2 CRAFTY FAMILY DAY SUN. 11am-4pm at Crafty School of Art (2440 Richmond Rd.) craftyvictoria.com Dec. 2 WREATH MAKING Join CRD Regional Parks’ naturalists to make a festive wreath. We will supply materials and instructions—you supply the creativity! Food and money donations welcome. Suggested minimum donation $5/wreath (proceeds to a local food bank).

Meet at the Beaver Lake Nature Centre off the main parking lot.

SUN. 11am-3pm at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park $5 Suggested Donation crd.bc.ca Dec. 3 KEN LAVIGNE PRESENTS: UNDER THE MISTLETOE Lavigne brings his beautiful tenor voice to the stage as he presents his annual holiday concert. He will offer a range of traditional carols and Christmas favourites while interspersing humorous anecdotes in his signature style.

MON. 7:30pm at the Royal Theatre (805 Broughton St.).

Tickets starting at $32.50 at rmts.bc.ca.

Dec. 3 – 7 (except Dec. 6) 47TH ANNUAL CAROLLING WEEK The public is invited to enjoy choirs from Victoria area schools performing Christmas carols the first week of December at noon in the Ante Chamber at Victoria City Hall. Registration is not required.

MON. to THURS. at noon at City Hall (1 Centennial Square) Free. victoria.ca

Dec. 4, 11, 18 CHRISTMAS AND CLAY Two weeks of creating, one week of glazing, and voila! We’ll learn simple skills and decorating techniques to create beautiful little bowls, tumblers, and ornaments for the special people on your list.

TUES. 7-9pm at Carnarvon Centre (2801 Henderson Rd.) $99 for three-week adult course craftyvictoria.com Dec. 5, 12, 18 WINTERY WORKSHOPS Dec. 5th: Clay Ornaments and bowls. Dec. 12th: Glazing & Card-Making (make your own stamp!). Dec. 18th: Felt-Making Ornaments.

WED. and TUES. 7-9pm at Carnarvon Centre (2801 Henderson Rd.) $99 adult course craftyvictoria.com Dec. 6 – Jan. 7 CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ACROSS CANADA Victoria joins its fellow capital cities with the lighting of the Parliament building and Provincial Christmas tree complete with hot chocolate, cookies and choirs.

THURS. (501 Belleville St.) Free canadascapital.gc.ca/celebrate/ christmas-lights Dec. 7 – Dec. 9 A SENTIMENTAL CHRISTMAS: VICTORIA SYMPHONY This holiday event is the Victoria Symphony’s annual Christmas Pops concert. It features the Victoria Children’s Choir and Tania Miller as the conductor.

The audience is invited to sing along and get into the spirit of the season.

FRI. and SAT. 8pm, SUN. 2pm at the Royal Theatre (805 Broughton St.) $35 starting victoriasymphony.ca Dec. 7 – Dec. 16 VICTORIA OPERATIC SOCIETY: THE SOUND OF MUSIC The McPherson Playhouse is alive with the Sound of Music.

This famous story is told with a large cast and memorable

music. Don’t miss this performance.

7,8, 13-15, 8pm 9, 16, 2pm at the McPherson Playhouse (3 Centennial Square) $21 starting vos.bc.ca Dec. 8 VICTORIA CONCERT BAND A grand performance by these accomplished musicians fills the Square with holiday magic.

SAT. 1–3pm at Market Square.

Free. marketsquare.ca Dec. 8 TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS FAVOURITES; DIEMAHLER CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Maestro Pablo Diemecke leads the DieMahler String Quartet with guests: The St. Mary’s Church Choir directed by Curt Bergen, and David Barss (Trumpet). This final concert in the quartet’s 2012 fall series features traditional Christmas music. Tickets are available at the door or from McPherson Box Office, Cadboro Bay Books, or Ivy’s Book Store.

SAT. 7pm at St. Mary The Virgin (1701 Elgin Rd.) $25 diemahlerenterprises.com Dec. 10 TINSELTOTS PARENT BABE MOVIE MATINEE Enjoy the comforts of moviegoing without the worry of finding child care or baby cries during the screening. Several film choices. Seat your baby in your lap or in their car seat.

MON. 12pm doors, 1pm movie at Odeon Theatre (780 Yates St.) $5 per adult (subscribe at tinseltots@shaw.ca) cineplex.com Dec. 10, 11, & 12 NADEN BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT Celebrate the holiday season with this annual Christmas concert and toy drive featuring the Naden Band!

1:30 and 7:30pm at the Royal Theatre (805 Broughton St.) $10 rmts.bc.ca

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Celine Stubel (Mrs. Cratchit), Simeon Sanford Blades (Tiny Tim), Adam Lolacher (Bob Cratchit) and Gerry Mackay (the Ghost of Christmas Present) in the Belfry Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol.

Fernwood feels the Christmas spirit THE BELFRY THEATRE PRESENTS A CHRISTMAS CAROL

By Mary Ellen Green arts@mondaymag.com

he Christmas spirit is in the air at Fern- they have so little. wood’s Belfry Theatre, where artistic diCeline Stubel shone as Mrs. Cratchit (she also rector Michael Shamata is directing his played at least three other characters), portraying adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christ- the dutiful and devoted traditional wife role with mas Carol. gripping emotional range.

At the forefront of this dynamic production Real-life couple Brian Linds and Jan Wood — led by veteran actor Tom McBeath as a remark- were delightful on stage together as Mr. and Mrs. ably human Ebenezer Scrooge and an enchanting Fezziwig. This scene, a memory brought forward Gerry Mackay as the ghosts of Christmases Past, by the Ghost of Christmas Past, is one of the most Present and Future — is the transformation of charming in the play, with an entertaining dance a mistanthrope into a humanitarian, and it’s a number and hefty helping of joy and amusement. pretty powerful one at that.

The four young-actors, Amisha The story is a familiar one — and Ajay Parikh-Friese (in their those who haven’t read the Dickens Belfry debuts), and the the adorA CHRISTMAS original have surely seen the Disney able Lily Cave and Simeon Sanford CAROL classic, and this production is in Blades (as Tiny Tim) kept up with The Belfry Theatre keeping with the archetype. their more mature peers and realUntil Dec. 16 But Shamata’s vision for this ly added the childlike innocence Tickets from $25 production tells the story in such everyone looks forward to so much Family of four $80 a profoundly affecting way — with at this time of year. Kudos to these Ages six and up a stellar cast, a beautiful set, stunfine young artists. belfry.bc.ca ning physicality and incredible Shamata’s decision to cast two 250-385-6815 period costuming — and still it was dancers, Jessica Hickman and the Christmas spirit that was the Daniel Fong as spirits was a good star of the show. one, using the two alluring perMcBeath was the perfect choice for Scrooge, formers to transition the set from one scene to but his scrooge, while mean and greedy, was also another with grace and delicacy. weak, cowardly and, as it turns out, quite a nice If you think it’s too early to hear Christmas guy — laughing, smiling, even dancing along with music in department stores or get the tree out the memories the spirits present before him. of storage, get down to the Belfry and ignite the Adam Lolacher’s compelling performance Christmas spirit within you. I laughed, I cried as Scrooge’s employee Bob Crachit brought me and took a long look at my life and what I have (and many other audience members) to tears. It’s to be grateful for, and the Belfry is one of those amazing how someone can be so grateful when things. M

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From Advent to Ephiphany Come Celebrate the Season!

Candlelit Procession with Carols Sunday, December 2 4:30pm

Christmas in the City

“Inauspicious Events” A Dramatic & Musical Presentation Sunday December 9 4:30pm

CCC Children’s Pageant Sunday December 16 9:15am

A Liturgy of Expectation

With the St. Christopher Singers Sunday December 16 4:30pm

CapriCCio Vocal Ensemble

“Twas not the night before Christmas” Friday December 21 7:30pm

Nine Lessons & Carols For Christmas Sunday December 23 4:30pm

Christmas Eve Services Monday, December 24 Family Christmas Eve Service 4:00pm Solemn High Midnight Mass 11:00pm

Christmas Day Services Tuesday, December 25 Holy Eucharist 8:00am Holy Eucharist 10:00am

Forum Sunday service Sunday, December 30, 10:30am Joint service with guest speaker

Nightwatch Service Monday December 31, 11:00pm

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Dec. 13 – Dec. 23 and Dec. 27 – Jan. 6 CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA Enjoy a very special Christmas afternoon tea in a beautiful festive setting, whimsically decorated for this holiday season. Includes a selection of finger sandwiches, warm cranberry scones with cream and jam, an assortment of holiday treats, cake, fruit, and a pot of organic loose tea of your choice.

Tea is served in antique teacups and teapots. End with a lovely souvenir from Venus Sophia.

THURS. – SUN. 3-5pm at Venus Sophia Tea Room (540 Fisgard St.) $27 plus 15% gratuity venussophia.com Dec. 14 THE MISTLETOE PROJECT GALA Spend an amazing night with us at "The Gala."

This fantastic event is a formal night of dancing, drinks, door prizes and a silent auction all to bring attention to an amazing local charity that deserves the spotlight for the night: Help Fill a Dream Foundation.

FRI. at Victoria Events Centre (1415 Broad St.) $25 (Includes a beer from Vancouver Island Brewery) mistletoeproject.ca Dec. 14, Dec. 16 HANDEL’S MESSIAH Guest conductor Michelle Mourre leads the Victoria Symphony, the Victoria Choral Society and an impressive group of soloists for this year’s annual presentation of Handel’s glorious Messiah.

Be a part of this inspirational annual tradition.

Hallelujah!

FRI. 8pm, SUN 2:30pm at the Farquhar Auditorium (3800 Finnerty Rd.) $55/28 students tickets.uvic.ca

Mistletoe Project Gala Dec. 14

Dec. 14-24 HOLIDAY BOOTY MARKET The Makehouse Holiday Booty Market is a 10-day local designer/maker marketplace during the 10 days leading up to Christmas. The intention is to create an affordable designer/maker pop up shop where customers can find desirable pieces that are not readily available in other shops in Victoria.

10-6pm (833 1/2 Fort St.) themakehouse.ca Dec. 14 GHOSTBUSTING 101: SPIRITS OF CHRISTMAS PAST AND PRESENT Empower yourself to spiritually clean your own home or business in this informative and practical workshop. You will learn real life skills on how to cleanse your space of negative energy and attract positive energy for a more peaceful space.

Learn how to prevent Spirits from entering your home or business and keep them out.

The Christmas spirits can be sent home to the Spirit World so you can have a good nights sleep. Have a spiritually clean business just in time for the holidays.

Workshop facilitated

by Native Seer Isabel O’Kanese FRI. 7-8:30pm at Heart and Hands Health Collective (851 Cormorant St). $40 kissingfrogwallflower. webs.com Dec. 15 CHRISTMAS MARKET A bounty of foods for your holiday feast and artisan gifts for under the tree! The farm vendors and local artisans are joining together to bring you an awesome Christmas Market you won’t want to miss!

SAT. 11am – 3pm at Market Square Free marketsquare.ca Dec. 15 QRISTINA AND QUINN BACHAND’S CELTIC CHRISTMAS CEILIDH Brother and sister duo Qristina and Quinn will be performing Celtic Christmas songs and some of the new material they’ll be recording in 2013. Joining them on this special night

ULTIMATE HOLIDAY EVENTS GUIDE will be guitarist Adam Dobres (Daniel Lapp, Ruth Moody, Tony Childs), Oliver Swain (The Duhks, The Bills, The Red Stick Ramblers). Another special guest includes a capella singer Graham Metcalfe.

SAT. 7:30pm at Knox Presbyterian Church (2964 Richmond Road) $15/10 tickets at Larsen Music, Long & McQuade, Ivy’s Bookshop and Ditch Records. qbachand.com Dec. 15 3rd ANNUAL FIGGY PUDDING CAROLLING COMPETITION Celebrate the holiday season with festive carollers competing in song on multiple stages at Bastion Square! Join us for awards for best singing and costumes, and a group sing-along at 3:15pm. Sponsored by the City of Victoria in partnership with CTV, CFAX 1070 and 107.3 KOOL FM. Please bring a non-perishable food donation for the Mustard Seed.

Rain, shine or snow!

SAT. 1-4pm at Bastion Square.

Free. victoria.ca Dec. 15 EARLY MUSIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT The Early Music Society of the Islands’ Christmas concert is always highly anticipated. This year EMSI brings El Mundo, with Richard Savino on guitar, from San Francisco.

Sacred and festive music from Italy, Spain and Latin America is performed by this Grammy-nominated ensemble. Works by Corelli, Monteverdi, Legrenzi, Sebastian Duron and others.

SAT. 8pm (7:10 Lecture) at Alix Goolden Hall (901 Pandora Ave.) $20-27 earlymusicsocietyoftheisland.ca

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Dec. 22 A BACH CHRISTMAS Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major with chorale prelude, Nun Kim der Heiden Heiland and selections from Christmas Oratorio, Cantatas 36, 51 and 140 Orchestal Suite No. 3 in D Major, Art of the Fugue.

SAT. 7:30pm at Church of St. Jon the Divine (1611 Quadra St.) $25.

Rmts.bc.ca Dec. 22 EXTREME OUTREACH SOCIETY’S X-MAS DINNER Dinners run entirely on donations, including over 1,000 stockings handed out at men’s and women’s shelters compiled through Extreme Outreach Society’s Warm-A-Soul program. Gifts are given to each child attending dinner, fully stuffed stockings are given to each guest, and the evening ends with a balloon-drop where 25 children win a new bike.

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pieces. This popular camp fills up quickly, so get signed up today! SUN. 9am-12pm, MON. 1-4pm at Carnarvon Centre (2801 Henderson Rd.) $69 children’s camp craftyvictoria.com

Dec. 22, 23 CRAFTY CHRISTMAS CAMPS A fun-filled Christmas-themed camp, complete with gingerbread decoration, ornament-making, and stocking sewing! We’ll play some Christmas games, get messy with paint, and have fun getting into the felt and wool to create our master-

Dec. 27-Dec. 30 THE GIFT OF PANDORA’S BOX This year Ballet Victoria gives new life to a classic tale to celebrate the Holiday season with humour, dance, and Tchaikovsky music.

THURS.-SAT. 7:30pm, SUN. 2pm $37-80 balletvictoria.ca

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Geekalicious holiday gadgets t’s easy to make a geek smile at Christmas, but just in case you find the nerdlingo baffling when it comes to finding just the right gadget, here are a few of my picks to deliver a GRANT high grin factor.

MCKENZIE If your favourite geek likes to rock it old editor@ mondaymag.com school (the Mullet may be chopped off, but it remains in our hearts), iHome has a new digital ghetto blaster that, at first glance, looks ripped directly out of the ’80s. Instead of our beloved cassettes, the iP4 Portable FM Stereo Boombox ($200 US; ihomeaudio.com) is designed for the iPod/iPhone (or any MP3 player with its line-in jack) and delivers get-this-party-started sound that your old portable tape deck struggled with. With a five-band equalizer and SRS bass, you’ll want to leave this one on the picnic table rather than perched on your shoulder. The only downside is that to be truly portable, the boombox requires six D batteries. I would prefer a built-in rechargeable, so that it’s always ready to unplug and go. A perfect complement to the iP4 is Apple’s iPod Classic ($249; apple.ca).

This 160GB player sports cool retro styling (considering iPods didn’t even exist 10 years ago — yikes!) but in a sleek and light package that feels so perfect in the hand. I like the design of the granite black model, but it also comes in a nice titanium silver. And with all that room on the compact hard drive, it can hold every album you’ve ever owned, and there’s still room to grow.

If retro isn’t your thing, I’ve also been playing (when I can wrestle it away from my daughter) with the new iPod Touch ($299; apple.ca) and am very impressed with all that it can do. It’s incredibly thin and light, yet packs 32 GB of storage, four-inch, highresolution display, and a five-megapixel camera with tap to focus, LED flash, and the ability to shoot 1080p video. Apple’s new EarPods are packed in the box and deliver crisp, clear sound that will impress most people. The larger screen (same as on the new iPhone 5) makes everything pop, and the processor runs every game I threw at it without a hiccup. When you pick one up for the first time, you will be amazed at how a device this light and thin can do so much. After watching a tourist accidentally drop her camera phone into the Gorge recently, I also appreciate the removable wrist strap that Apple bundles with it. Great addition.

When it comes to protecting your iDevice, I’ve long had a love/hate relationship with the various protective films out there. They can be essential to protect your device from scratches, but I’ve never really enjoyed the tactile feel of them. I know, picky, picky. But, recently, I discovered the Shell Shock: G-Class ($40 US; cellairis.com) that is made of tempered glass and comes in a variety of cool colours. Available for the iPod Touch and iPhone, this thin,

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self-adhesive screen protector goes on without a single bubble and feels great upon the fingertips without taking away any of the device’s tactile feedback. The Shell Shock has quickly become my favourite screen protector; now, I just wish there was a glare-free version available for my original iPad. For the couch potato (or as I prefer: interactive entertainment connoisseur), Logitech is making universal remotes geekaliciously cool with the Harmony Touch ($250 US; logitech.com). I’ve been using Logitech’s Harmony remotes for several years now, and would be completely lost without one in my sweaty little hand, but the Touch is truly a one-handed, do-everything device. To begin, you log-in to the Harmony site, input all your devices in a simple, step-by-step procedure, and sync it with your remote. Once programmed, you interact with the Harmony’s colour t o u c h screen with a simple swipe of your thumb. Touch “Watch DVD” for example, and it will switch on your TV, DVD player and sound system.

Swipe with your thumb, and you can now select “Watch TV” or “Play XBox” and the system will automatically switch everything over to the correct inputs, etc. On TV mode, for example, the touch screen can now display your favourite channels as a list of icons so that you can switch to any of them with a single tap of your thumb. The curved

shape of the Harmony Touch also feels good in the hand.

To make things even easier, the buttons are backlit for use in a dark room, and it’s always ready thanks to a handy charging station.

Logitech also makes another gadget that makes life easier for the busy geek, the Bluetooth I l l u m i n a te d Keyboard ($100 US; logitech.com). Not only is this slick slab of QWERTY goodness light, wireless and glowy, but it can be teth- ered to three different devices. This means I can use it with my Mac Mini (hooked up to my TV) from the comfort of my couch, then tap a button to use it with my iPhone to answer a quick text message, or tap another button and use it with my iPad to jot some notes on the next novel I’m working on — all without moving the keyboard off my lap.

Hmm, that sounds a bit pathetic, doesn’t it . . . and yet it’s still so cool.

Now, for the child inside us all, what is cooler than a remote-control vehicle?

How about a remote-control vehicle that you steer via your iPhone?

Yep, the folks over at Griffin have unleashed the growlhungry MOTO TC Monster ($60 US; griffintechnology.com) that turns a serious-businessonly phone into a grin-inducing, vroom-vroom remote to put you behind the wheel of a toy monster truck. With sound effects that include screeching tires and revving engines, it’s tough not to smile gleefully when playing with this speedy little guy. The only downside is the vague instructions for getting it paired to your phone.

If you want to go a little more geeky — and, really, why not? — Sphero ($130; gosphero.com) is a small white ball (about the size of a tennis ball) that you control with a tilt, tap, or touch on your smartphone. Now, driving a ball — that can also glow in various colours — around the room is, admittedly, a lot of fun, but where Sphero really shines is with the 20+ downloadable games avail-

able for it on either iOS or Android. Try Sphero Golf, use it as a game controller or be blown away by its use of augmented reality.

This waterproof robot lasts for a solid hour of play before it needs to be dropped back into its cable-free induction cradle to recharge.

Because it keeps evolving, this is one toy that is difficult to get tired of.

If your geek is more of a laid-back, chill individual, you may want to take a look at the incredibly convenient DaVinci Vaporizer ($200 US; davincivaporizer.com). Looking like a small walkie-talkie or retro flip-phone, the DaVinci is a pocket-sized aromatherapy device that delivers the full flavour of your favourite herbs, essential oils and/or tobacco without smoke, tar or harmful carcinogens.

Simply charge the device, insert your favourite ground herbs, and inhale. You get the full flavour and potency in a nice, cool vapour without actually igniting the plant or oil.

Despite its small size, the DaVinci can reach temperatures exceeding 220°C, and its digital controls easily allow you to choose the best level. The absence of smoke (and smell) is a definite plus for anyone who needs a midafternoon pick me up without going outdoors. I tried it with a fragrant Black Forest pipe tobacco and was pleasantly delighted by the full flavour without any telltale signs that I was smoking. Discretion is definitely this gadget’s middle name.

Slightly less discrete, but still packing a nice flavour in a smokeless environment is The Cuban ($20 US; logicecig.com). This electronic cigar is of a similar size (and only slightly heavier) to your regular Cuban smoke, but lasts for approximately 1,500 puffs and releases a rich, thick vapour rather than smoke. With 1.8-per-cent nicotine by volume, it is mild to medium flavored and has a pure tobacco aroma. Weighing only 1.5 ounces, the only downside is that it is disposable rather than rechargeable, but the price is right to pick up a couple for those times when you just need to close the door and have a cheeky, wee smoke. M

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He’s breathed new life into the piece, making it feel both modern and familiar.”

The result is a “very compact and intense” 75minute adaptation for the stage. iggling Iguana Productions is bringing It’s been 13 years since Giggling Iguana has prothe future-past to present day Victoria duced a play on a traditional stage (Equus in 1999 at with its production of 1.9.8.4., an adap- the McPherson Playhouse), focusing instead on its tation of George Orwell’s classic novel by site-specific performances, including the ever-populocal playwright David Elendune. lar annual Halloween show at Craigdarroch Castle.

Don’t adjust your telescreens, 1.9.8.4. is NewOdly enough, it was Carr who directed their last speak for Orwell’s more dated title. conventional production.

With 1984 no longer in the future, Elendune’s ad“I guess I’m conventional,” he says with a snickaptation evolved into 1.9.8.4. (One Nine Eight Four) er. to free it from a specific time and allow it to be a reBut Carr is widely known for directing some of imagining of present day Victoria, or Victory City.

Langham Court Theatre’s most unconventional And even though it’s been more than 60 years performances, including the controversial Laramie since the novel was published, Project and the recent sold-out run of and we’re almost 20 years past The Drowsy Chaperone.

1.9.8.4. the time of the bleak future world The production also stars Tito Intrepid Theatre Club Orwell imagined in his story, its Martin-Nemtin and Randi Edmundthemes are as relevant as ever: son as the Chorus.

(1609 Blanshard) Power corrupts … and Big Brother “They are speaker 1 and speaker Nov. 21-24 at 8pm is most certainly watching.

2, a man and woman who change Until Dec. 2 1.9.8.4. tells the story of Wincharacters throughout,” says Carr.

Tickets are $20/16 ston Smith (Eric Holmgren) and “They’re almost narrators at times, at at ticketrocket.org or Julia (Ariel Slack) who, in the face other times quite clown-like, and at 250-590-6291 of an all-controlling government, other times very oppressive.” pursue an illegal love affair until But don’t expect the production they are captured. They are faced to be akin to an “evening of jabbing with a horrific re-education process, or “cure,” under themselves in the eye.” the watchful guidance of the mysterious O’Brien.

“The mood — from the audience’s perspective Another twist in Elendune’s adaptation is that sitting down to think about what I’m going to do on the role of O’Brien has been written for a female. a Friday night — I say give it a shot, it’s incredibly Christine Karpiak was cast in the role. theatrical. I think it will sweep people off their feet.

“It’s a challenge to turn the enigma of 1984 into It’s fun to watch, and although there are some bleak something that works for an audience,” explains scenes, I think they’re all contextualized,” says Carr. director Roger Carr. “David’s done a wonderful job The multi-level set, featuring two large pillars, capturing the feel and spirit of Orwell’s original was designed by Carr and built by the inmates at work while cleverly adding and updating elements. William Head Institution. M arts@mondaymag.com

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Sarah Smith (left) and Sadie Forbes (right) wrote Ghosts of the Plaza, produced by Rosie Bitts (centre) .

Ghosts of the Plaza are alive NEW INTERACTIVE THEATRE IS ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL

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f you want to know what life was like for a stellar cast. working class woman over the last century And instead of lurking around the bowels of in Victoria, check out Ghosts of the Plaza, the Plaza Hotel — with its cracked mosaic tiles a new piece of interactive theatre which from longtime defunct Songhees Grill — the made its world premiere last week. production is located at the Odd Fellows Hall, Produced by Rosie Bitts’ Best Bitts using its bars, lounges and billiards rooms as Productions, in connection with The City of the set with only minor additions, like a stripVictoria’s 150 People and Places: Addressing per pole and a set of purple glass tiles inserted Arts and Culture Grant, this show explores into the ceiling, just like the ones in the Plaza’s the history of the 101-year-old Plaza Hotel basement ceiling. through a series of vignettes from each of the In lieu of rent, their hosts asked they make hotel’s reincarnations — a donation to a charity of The Westholme with its their choice. The producluxurious Songhees Grill; ers chose PEERS — a fitGHOSTS OF THE PLAZA the risque Stranger’s Rest ting choice considering the Odd Fellows Hall rooming house in the ’20s hotel’s history with the sex (1315 Douglas) and ’30s; the Century Inn trade and Smith’s womFri., Nov. 23 at 7:30 and 9:30pm, with its Arabian Nights en’s studies major — not Sat., Nov. 24 at 4:30, 7:30 and and harem room dancto mention that the show 9:30pm ers; and its current rewas written, choreographed Tickets are $10 at Chronicles of imagination as a cheap and produced by burlesque Crime (1048 Fort) or hotel with a bad reputadancers, the early cousin to gotp.eventbrite.com tion and one of Victoria’s what you can now find at only stripper bars — all Monty’s Exotic Showroom from the female perspecPub on its ground floor. tive, shedding some light Ghosts of the Plaza is a on what it would be like to be a dancer, a cock- fun out-of-the-box theatre experience that not tail waitress or even a prostitute in the City of only entertains, but educates as well.

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These lovely ladies have put the city’s grant And some of the stories are far from rosie money to good use, because the sale of the — suicide, extortion and the supernatural all hotel is pending and just as the charismatmake an appearance, but they’re counteracted ic narrator James (Alex Carroll) says, “After by the sheer entertainment factor of shimmy- [they’re] gone, who will tell these stories? Who ing bodies, song and dance numbers and a will look? Who will find them?” M

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It’s always the day before when the tension is strongest

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ll Signs: The Full Moon in close friends, at the beginning Gemini on Wednesday the of the week because of tension 28th looks pretty smooth. that is building up within you.

However, the day before Disputes about shared prop(it’s always the day before when the erty, inheritances, insurance tension is strongest) looks scary matters, taxes, debt or anybecause Mars and Pluto are lined thing you own jointly with up. (Ouch.) This will be harsh, others are likely. You might especially for societies dealing with be upset if someone breaks or war-like situations. However, for GEORGIA uses something you own. Be the average person who is fortunate NICOLS reassured that by Thursday, enough to be free of this strife, it things look much better just threatens power struggles and con- and you’re getting along swimflicts with others. (“Just?”) The week starts mingly with everyone at work out tough but after hump day, things will and in bed. (In some cases, mellow out beautifully. It’s like doing your this is the same person.) work before getting your reward. (The ultimato where you have to eat your veg- CANCER JUNE 21-JULY 22 etables if you want dessert.)

The beginning of this week will be chal-

ARIES MARCH 21-APRIL 19 Be careful. The build-up of energy before the Full Moon on Wednesday will create an accident-prone influence. This could be stubbing your toe, a fender bender in a parking lot or a verbal blunder. “I can’t believe I just said that.” But what you really have to watch out for is a careless word or thoughtless action that might get you in trouble with an authority figure. And I hate to say it but this is likely. Then you’ll find yourself in a power struggle with a parent, boss, teacher or the police. (They say if you have bad manners you have to have fast reflexes.) Be mindful of what you do at the beginning of the week so you can enjoy the sweet times later in the week.

TAURUS APRIL 20-MAY 20 The Full Moon this week will bring something to a head related to cash flow, earnings or perhaps even something you own.

You might have disputes about money or possessions. Or you might have disputes about earnings. It could even relate to your belief about something because, at the beginning of the week, you feel righteous and zealous about religious issues, politics or even racial matters. In fact, you feel so strongly about this, you won’t back down.

But where does that get you? Will it solve the problem? If you are immovable and rigid, what’s the point? Fortunately, after the Full Moon peaks on Wednesday morning, it’s smiles all ‘round, especially with partners and close friends.

GEMINI MAY 21-JUNE 20 Well, the only Full Moon in your sign all year is taking place this week. Of course, it’s not something you notice at precisely a certain moment. More likely you will have difficulties with others, especially partners and

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LEO JULY 23-AUG 22 The energy building up to the Full Moon on Wednesday will play havoc with your romantic life. Expect increased tension and misunderstandings. (“Her huff arrived and she left.”) This same tension could create difficulties with your children. Try to minimize this because the fall-out is often worse than the cause. Remain on good terms with loved ones. One of the reasons, you might be short-tempered or impatient is you’re working so hard at the beginning of the week. The demands on you will be overwhelming, but you will pull through because you always do. After Wednesday morning, your home life will be much happier, although Friday will have a few rocky moments.

VIRGO AUG 23-SEPT 22 Difficulties with parents, teachers, bosses, the police and authority figures are likely this week because of the Full Moon on Wednesday. You’ll feel the tension building up by Monday. On Tuesday, you’ll be aggressive about getting your way in creative matters, sports, anything to do

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You’re driven! By Wednesday afternoon, you’ll feel a breakthrough and relations with others will be much sweeter. Expect a few detours Friday afternoon. Later in the week, look for ways to earn money from writing, teaching, acting and talking. (Others will be impressed with your wisdom and your good advice.)

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) Until Wednesday this week, it’s an accident-prone time for you. Pay attention to everything you say and do. More than any other sign, you are affected by your surroundings. (Lighting, smells and the general vibe.) Since it appears there’s a lot of insane chaos and increased activity where you live, this will upset you. No question.

Although you’re not always super-neat, you like to have a beautiful ambience. You like physical and visual comfort and when your surroundings are insane, that’s how you get. Just tough it out because

by Wednesday afternoon, things look so much better, financially as well. (It’s always darkest before it gets pitch black.)

SCORPIO OCT 23-NOV 21 The Full Moon this week sharply defines your financial scene. Make friends with your bank account to find out how much money you don’t have. Your concerns will be financial, or about earnings, or about shared property, or about something you own. Whatever the case, arguments on Monday and Tuesday could be nasty (and for some, even violent). Keep in mind that anger serves no purpose other than to make everyone miserable. (Including you.) Even if you have to plot your greatest revenge, anger will only cloud your mind. Anger is not the answer. And remember that you see life in black-and-white terms.

By Wednesday afternoon, you’ll feel great and you’ll look great.

Just hang in there.

SAGITTARIUS NOV 22-DEC 21 The only Full Moon directly opposite your sign all year is taking place this week.

That’s why partnerships and close friendships will be strained. To make matters worse, on Monday and Tuesday quarrels about money and possessions could arise, especially with authority figures. This calls for your breezy Sagittarian charm! What’s the point of having all that lighthearted, bon vivant optimism if you don’t use it?

Resist becoming totally fixated or obsessed about financial matters (or possessions) at the beginning the week. Be accommodat-

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When things get easier later in the week, you’ll be glad you didn’t make a big fuss.

CAPRICORN DEC 22-JAN 19 Many of you will be gripped with a desire for power at the beginning the week. You might become downright pushy. (You’ll want to take things over and run them the way you want.) Some of you might even encounter violence as a result of this.

(Heavy-duty, yes, I know.) Ironically, you can use this same strong energy to your benefit. Jogging, working out at the gym, or doing any kind of physical work that tests your endurance will blow off some of this steam and, at the same time, allow you to improve your health, your body and get a lot done. Obvious choice, isn’t it?

This way you can avoid steamrolling over others. By Wednesday afternoon, friendship with someone of an age difference will be heartwarming. (Could even spark into a romance.)

AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 A vague disgruntled feeling might set you on edge at the beginning of the week. You might not know why you feel this way, although some of you will. The point is it sets you up to be ripe for quarrels with others, especially in group situations, as well as power struggles with your kids. Who needs this? Not you. Once the Full Moon peaks on Wednesday morning, everything rapidly changes! The Sun comes shining through the clouds, at least metaphorically.

In fact, people in authority will praise you and be impressed with your efforts. And some of you might even develop a crush on your boss or someone of an age difference. (Could go either way.)

PISCES FEB 19-MARCH 20 The energy at the beginning of this week leads to difficulties with bosses, parents and authority figures by midweek. More specifically, you will feel pulled between the demands of career and your external world versus the demands of home and family. It’s very tough to keep it all together. As you feel the tension increasing, you might take it out on a friend or act out in some kind of a group situation or even quit a club. Guard against hasty action in the beginning of the week, because you might feel obsessed (you know who you are) and then later, regret saying or doing something. For example, don’t ask people what sex they are. When in doubt, just try to guess.

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MONDAY GUIDE EVENTS CALENDAR MUSIC THURS. NOV. 22 THE PACK A.D - WIth We Hunt Buffalo. 8pm at Club 9ONE9 (919 Douglas). $16.

HANDSOME DISTRACTION Moustache party with Warbuck, Citizen Joy and DJ Jeremy Baker all in support of Movember. $12/10.

BILL JOHNSON- Local legendary blues guitarist plays The Well's second anniversary festival. 7pm. $12.

DAVE LANG AND THE TWIN OTTERS - 30s jazz and western swing. 6:30-9:30pm at the Superior (106 Superior). Free.

LONESOME PINE SPECIAL -Old time and bluegrass. All ages, no cover.

7:30pm at Caffe Fantastico (965 Kings).

COUNTRY NIGHT IN CANADADave Lang and the Twin Otters with The County Outfit and MD Wren and the Sick Kids. 10pm at Logan's Pub (1821 Cook). $10.

FRI. NOV. 23 SLAM DUNK-Welcome to Miami CD release party. 10pm at Logan's Pub (1821 Cook). $10.

THE BRITISH COLUMBIANS- With Man Made Lake and Adam Barter.

10pm at Lucky Bar. $TBA. DELHI 2 DUBLIN- Celtic and Bangra fusion. 8pm at Sugar Nightclub. $20.

JOY TO THE WORLD-Pacific Opera Victoria and the Victoria Conservatory of Music present a holiday concert and fundraiser with Maestro Timothy Vernon and Dr Gary Karr as hosts, featuring POV soloists, VCM faculty and talented young musicians at ALix Goolden Hall (907 Pandora).

Gala at 6:30pm $95 with pre and post reception. Youth tickets (concert only, 8pm) free under 30 at 250-386-5311.

THE BROKEN STRINGS - Classic hit covers. $5 after 9pm at Canoe Brewpub (450 Swift).

DAVID ROVICS- Acclaimed anti-war and political singer-songwriter.

Presented by the Victoria Friends of Cuba. 7pm at BCGEU Hall (2994 Douglas). $20/15.

SIX PACK- Strings of all sorts, good humour and toned abs. After open stage at 8pm at James Bay Coffee and Books (143 Menzies). By donation.

YOUNG JAMES AND MEGAN THOM- Original music, thoughtprovoking lyrics, witty banter and dinosaurs. 8pm at the Solstice Cafe. $8.

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BARNEY BENTALL - Annual Grand Cariboo Opry food bank fundraiser presented by Brentwood's Music in the Bay. With Ridley Bent, Dustin Bentall, Kendal Carson, Wendy Bird and more. FRIDAY at 7pm at Saanichton Friendship Community Church (7820 Central Saanich) and SATURDAY at 7pm at First Metropolitan Church (932 Balmoral). $30 at Lyle's Place and Dollar Den. UNITY FOR AFRICA- Victoria BC Ska Society and Pepperpot bring Victoria Unity for Africa tour to Swans Nightclub (downstairs from Swan's Pub). Featuring Ghana's Paapa Wastik and the African Foundation Band, Vancouver's Giraffe Aftermath and Victoria's own Blackwood Kings.

A full night of conscious dancehall, roots reggae and ska! Tickets at Lyle's Place, Ditch Records, The Reef, Complex, BC Smoke Shop, Swans and ticketweb.ca THE ZOLAS- With Belle Game. 9pm at Felicitas Pub. $8/10.

SAT. NOV. 24 WIL- With Ryan McMahon. 7pm at Lucky Bar. $15.

VICTORIA SYMPHONY- Presents Mozart's Requiem, Copland's Appalachian Spring and the world premiere of a new work by Canadian composer R. Murray Schafer.

Directed by Tania Miller, joined by Victoria Choral Society, soprano Nancy Argenta, mezzo soprano Sarah Fryer, tenor Benjamin Butterfield and bass Alesandre Sylvestre. SATURDAY at 8pm and SUNDAY at 2:30pm at the Royal Theatre (805 Broughton). $35 and up at 250-385-6515 or victoriasymphony.ca THE WELL SECOND ANNIVERSARY PARTY- Join Eden's Rose, Laura Cave and The Gold Street Band for a celebration featuring a four-course Indian fusion style menu. $25 at 821 Fort.

ADONIS PUENTES-Grammy Nominated vocalist, Adonis Puentes will showcase his exciting new music and include a few traditional Cuban tunes. 7pm at Hermann's Jazz Club (753 View). $20 MICHAEL WOOD- Jam for the Kids benefit supporting the Victoria General's paediatric oncology and hematology clinic. 7pm at the Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad). $10.

JASON HODGES - House music from Toronto with Lyssa Matterson. 10pm at Hush Nightlcub (1325 Government). $TBA.

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THE GALILEO PROJECT- Music of the Spheres presented by the Early Music Society of the Islands. This multimedia performance features baroque music and astronomical pictures. With Tefelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Pre concert talk at 7:10pm, show at 8pm at Alix Goolden Hall (907 Pandora). $26/32/10 at rmts.bc.ca

SUN. NOV. 25 XZIBIT- West Coast hip hop with special guests Xbox 360 on the Collateral Damage Tour. 8pm at Club 9ONE9. $25.

HECTOR'S FRIENDS- An eclectic program of music and readings based on the ocean and people of the sea to St. Mary's Anglican Church (1701 Elgin). 2:30pm. $10/12.

KELLY JOE PHELPS - The phantom monk of folk-blues comes to Hermann's Jazz Club (753 View).

Doors at 6pm, show at 8pm. $25.50/30.

EDEN'S ROSE -With Carmen Marlene. 4:30pm at the Well (821 Fort). $15.

RICK SCOTT -Award winning singer, songwriter, storyteller and actor who combines music and laughter in lively, participatory concerts for all ages.

After open stage at 7:30pm at Norway House (1110 Hillside). $5.

SONGS FOR SAINT CECILIA -A joint concert with The Arion Male Voice Choir and The NewCombe Singers.

2pm at Shoal Centre (10030 Resthaven, Sindey). $15.

RICK SCOTT-Music and laughter with award winning family entertainer Rick Scott in a concert for all ages.

2pm at Merlin's Sun Home Theatre (1983 Fairfield). $30 for four/$10 each.

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STARS OF TOMORROW -Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra performs Haydn, Symphony No. 101 (The Clock), Smetana, Má Vlast: From Bohemia's Meadows and Forests, and Weiner, Suite on Hungarian Folk Themes.

2:30pm at UVic's University Centre Farquhar Auditorium. $25/20/10.

STAGE CONT'D FRI. NOV. 23 HONK! THE MUSICAL -Four Seasons Musical Theatre presents a family-freindly musical about daring to be different. FRIDAY at 7:30pm, SATURDAY at 2 and 730pm at Isabelle Reader Theatre (1026 Goldstream). Tickets $18/12 at fourseasonsmusicaltheatre.com..

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SAT. NOV. 24 PAN-Kaleidoscope Theatre presents a high-flying multimedia fantasy for children of all ages. SATURDAY at 7pm, SUNDAY at 2pm. Until Dec. 1. Tickets $28.75 at rmts.bc.ca or 250-386-6121.

BOUNCE DANCE CABARETExciting new works by Stacey Horton, Brandy Baybutt, Lori Hamar, Dawn Hartshorne, Kimberly Tuson, Constance Cooke, Lynda Raino, David Roland, Ashley Evans, Roberta Taylor and Holly Bright plus a tribute to our beloved collaborator Hugh MacPherson.Sara Marreiros band is the special musical guest.

Hosted by Kelly Hobson. 9pm at The Performance Lab at Dance Victoria Studios (2750 Qudara). $15.

CONTRA DANCE-Dance to live music with a caller leading the way.

Lesson at 7pm, dance at 7:30pm. John Erskine is the caller and the band is Rig-A-Jig. Beginners welcome, no partner required. 250-384-7823. victoriacontradance.com.

MR GAY VICTORIA-Intrepid Theatre's YOU SHOW presents a story of an Indigenous man coming to grips with the passing of his Mother and the culture clash this creates within his family. The play by Jack Horne incorporates song, dance, and spoken word. 8pm at Intrepid Theatre Club (1609 Blanshard). $12 at the door. Cash only. Advance tickets at ticketrocket. org.

SUN. NOV. 25 DERWIN BLANSHARD-Episode three of the craziest talk show in town featuring Wes Borg, Morgan Cranny, writer Ian Ferguson, Peter Hunt from Victoria Gin, Celebrity Mixologist Solomon Siegel, The operatic stylings of Miss Sarah Jane Pelzer, The comedy of James Ball and the music of Hank & Lily and Miss Carolyn Mark.

8pm at the Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad). $10 at derwinnovember. eventbrite.ca.

MON. NOV. 26 DRACULA LORD OF THE DAMNEDThe Canadian premiere of crazed animator Theodore Trout's spawn, five years in the making. Based on Bram Stoker's Dracula. Doors at 7:30pm, screening at 8pm. All ages, licensed, snacks available. $10/7.

PREHOLIDAY COMEDY- A must-see for those suffering from Seasonal Disenchantment Disorder, Diana Kuch shares 10 essential holiday survival tips. 7:30pm at Moka House (1633 Hillside). $5.

WED. NOV. 28 COUGAR ANNIE TALES - Katrina Kadoski's play about pioneer woman Cogar Annie comes to the Edward Milne Auditorium (6218 Sooke). 7pm. $18/15 at Bill's Food and Feed and 17 Mile Pub.

✓ EVENTS SUN. NOV. 25 SLUG DAY - See what a slug sees, by donning a pair of "slug goggles," take on the mighty power of slime and get some "slug power." Win fabulous prizes with a rousing game of "slug bingo." Noon-3pm at Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary (3873 Swan Lake).

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MON. NOV. 26 ELECTION TIME! - Grab your voter card, check out Monday's election rundown on page 8-9, and vote at your local polling station. No card? Learn how to find your station and more at Elections BC: http://www.elections.ca/ content.aspx?section=ele&document =index&dir=2012/59035&lang=e.

EAGLES, ANCIENT FORESTS, AND ELECTIONS! - Join the Ancient Forest Alliance for a special event featuring presentations by BC's eagle expert David Hancock and a slideshow by Ken Wu and TJ Watt, featuring new photos of the world’s greatest bald eagle gathering area at Echo Lake and about the ecology and pre-election politics of the campaign to save old-growth forests. Silent auction, drinks, hobnobbing, art and more! 7-9pm at Ambrosia Centre (638 Fisgard). By donation (suggested $5-$20). 250-896-4007.

CALL FOR VEMA VOLUNTEERS: RECRUITMENT SESSION - Are you calm under pressure? Want to assist your community in an emergency?

Volunteer with the Victoria Emergency Management Agency (VEMA), the City of Victoria's resource for helping our community to be "emergency prepared." Free training is provided.

Volunteers must be 19 years of age or older and undergo an annual criminal record check. Learn more at the session. 7-9pm at Oaklands Community Centre (2827 Belmont).

Free. 250-920-3373 PrepareVictoria.ca.

MARKETS ROCK 'N' ROLL MARKET - Check out the seventh-annual market, and see work from favorite local artisans from around British Columbia: clothing, comics, art pieces, jewelry, leather ware, etc. Music to follow: The Cobra, The Sweathogz, New Krime.

SATURDAY 3pm-1am at Logan's Pub (1821 Cook). $10. 250-595-8610.

OBJECT ORPHANAGE - Help rescue objects that have been abandoned by their owners. Choose anything at no cost, just by signing adoption form.

Appliances, electronics, books, CDs, clothes, craft and hardware supplies, furniture and fixtures. Nov. 10 to Dec. 1. WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS 1-5pm, SATURDAYS 9am-1pm, TUESDAYS 9am-1pm at UVic's Visual Arts Sculpture Yard (off Ring Road).

Free. objectorphanage@gmail.com.

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JAMES BAY MARKET - Live music, food, farmers, artisans and service providers offer quality handmade, homemade and homegrown products.

SATURDAYS 9am-3pm at 332 Menzies.

Free. jamesbaymarket.com.

WORDS THURS. NOV. 22 AUTHOR CELEBRATION - Join in celebrating this year’s remarkable collection of books written by favourite island authors from Heritage House, TouchWood Editions, Brindle & Glass, Rocky Mountain Books and guests from the Royal British Columbia Museum. 5:30-9pm at The Maritime Museum of British Columbia (28 Bastion Square). Free. 250-360-0829.

MARRIAGE SUPPORT GROUP - For couples and married people seeking help and support to improve communication in their relationship, intimacy, fighting management, problem solving and more. You can attend individually or as a couple.

Group leader Daniel Keeran, MSW, will assisting couples to improve their relationships. To Dec. 13. 5-6:30pm at 3460 Shelbourne. Free. 778-433-1547.

WRITER'S GROUP - Weekly drop-in with sessions including peer support, story sharing, guest speakers and more. THURSDAYS 10am-noon at Esquimalt Recreation Centre (527 Fraser). $2/free with rec membership.

250-412-8500, esquimalt.ca.

FRI. NOV. 23 THE CONCRETE AND SOUND OF VICTORIA - Witness a collection of poets, magazines and recordings from the 1980s to the beginning of the aughts. All by Victoria writers, published in Victoria-based magazines, and performed in the city.

2-10pm at Talk's Cheap Gallery (556 Pandora). Free. 778-433-5190.

PLANET EARTH POETRY - Wendy Morton will read with Edmonton poet Jenna Butler. This is an opportunity to hear one of Victoria's queens of poetry alongside a stunning new voice.

Open mic at 7pm, readings at 7:30pm at The Moka House (1633 Hillside). $3. planetearthpoetryvictoriabc. blogspot.ca/.

SAT. NOV. 24 HOME SEWN - Do you have a sewing machine but the idea of using it boggles your mind? Start somewhere! Learn new skills and build sewing confidence as you go. Bring your sewing machine to walk through some fun projects for the home. To Dec. 1. SATURDAYS 11:45am-12:45pm at Victoria West Community Centre (521 Craigflower). $40. 250-590-8922.

TUES. NOV. 27 THREE GOOD REASONS - Join in with at the mike in conversation with local authors John Vigna, Lee Henderson and John Gould. 7pm at Cadboro Bay Books (3840B Cadboro Bay). Free. 250-477-1421.

GALLERIES THURS. NOV. 22 ART GALLERY OF GREATER VICTORIA - Film screening and discussion: Gordon Mumma’s TIME’SPACE. $15. 7-9pm at 1040 Moss.

THE FIFTY FIFTY ARTS COLLECTIVE - Sal PARAdise: new work by Jonathan Chapplow-Hansen.

Opening reception 7-10pm. To Dec. 9 at 2516 Douglas.

FRI. NOV. 23 G++ INTERACTIVE MEDIA GALLERY - Chromatic Revelry.

Opening reception 8pm at 1119 Fort.

THE SCULPTURE STUDIO - The Imagists Winter Show. Featuring works from Tony Bounsall, Nancy Murphy, Paul Peregal and more.

Opening reception 6:30-9:30pm. To Dec. 2 at 211 Harbour.

MONDAY GUIDE > FILM & CINEMA

LINCOLN: Brutal politics of abolition

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anna get an Oscar nomination or two? Start with the American Civil War as a backdrop, toss one of America’s greatest presidents into crisis, hire a dozen A-list actors, then uncork some fine speechifying, slyly folksy storytelling, and scurrilous political debate that’s been filtered through the intellect of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner (Angels in America). Finally, hand the project over to a director like Steven Spielberg . . . and start writing those acceptance speeches.

Lincoln stars the supremely talented Daniel Day-Lewis as the 16th president of the United States in a tightly focused drama that spans several months when the four-year-old Civil War was raging to its savage climax and Lincoln was desperate to pass legislation abolishing slavery throughout the U.S. Unfortunately, factions within Lincoln’s own party were more interested in pushing for peace with the rebel South than supporting this 13th amendment to the constitution, while the Democrats were almost hysterical in their opposition to such “unnatural” legislation.

Lincoln persevered against these seemingly insuperable odds with a mix of charm, nobility, and chicanery that became a master class in political maneuvering.

Despite the outcome being universally known, Lincoln manages to be suspenseful, dramatic, and often riveting — no small accomplishment in a film based more in talk than action. It’s also funny, poignant, and a great example of what a costume drama can become in the right hands. There are so many fine performances it’s almost unfair to pick favourites. Look for Day-Lewis on Oscar night, sure, but spare lots of applause for the likes of Tommy Lee Jones as strident black-rights advocate Thaddeus Stevens and David Strathairn as Secretary of State William Seward. And give Spielberg credit for reining in his sentimentality and grandiose filmmaking technique: with material this strong, restraint shows this amazing story to even better advantage. M

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LINCOLN ★★★★ Directed by Steven Spielberg Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field PG 13 - 120 minutes Continues at The Odeon

MOVIE LISTINGS ON PAGES 38 & 39 nd speaking of Oscar nominations, The Sessions is likely to get one for its lead actor, John Hawkes. Although best known for portrayals of badass dudes in Deadwood and Winter’s Bone, Hawkes gives a marvelously tender and funny performance in the true-life story of Mark O’Brien, a poet and journalist who contracted polio as a child and spent the rest of his life in an iron lung (although he was able to live outside the lung for a few hours at a time).

The film is set in the 1980s when O’Brien was 38 and had decided that he wanted to explore his sexuality as best he could (although virtually incapable of movement, O’Brien had all his sensory equipment intact). A Catholic from birth, O’Brien suddenly announces to his priest (William H. Macy) that he needs to lose his virginity and asks how much trouble his soul would get in.

“I think God would give you a pass on this one,” is the drolly compassionate response. Before long O’Brien has reached out to a sex surrogate (the very unselfconscious Helen Hunt) who offers him six “sessions” before their relationship must terminate.

This unusual feel-good film is both candid and surprising in its look at sexuality — not least because the two male leads are either virginal or celibate. The emotional exchanges between O’Brien and not only his sex therapist but also the various caregivers he has are remarkable for their sweetness and vulnerability. This might make some people uncomfortable, but Sessions is a love story at its core and has been extremely popular at film festivals. M

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FILM AND EVENTS CALENDAR CINECENTA Cinecenta at UVic screens its films in the Student Union Building. Info: 7218365. cinecenta.com.

TRANS -(Wed., Nov. 21: 7:00 only) In commemoration of the 14th annual Transgender Day of Rembrance is this screening of an award-winning documentary that fully explores this important topic.

THE GENDERFELLATOR -(Thurs., Nov. 22: 7:00 only) This campy sci-fi romp from the U.S. is a provocative porn satire set 80 years in the future where its transgendered male protagonist is an "illegal gender." ★★★ PREMIUM RUSH -(Fri.Sat., Nov. 23-24: 3:00, 7:10, 9:00) The always interesing Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Inception, 500 Days of Summer) stars in a zippy, low-tech thriller about a bike courier in NYC who picks up a mysterious package and starts getting chased all over the city by a dirty cop. This is a kinetic and fun night at the movies.

★★★½ FRANKENWEENIE -(Sat.-Sun., Nov. 24-25: 1:00 matinee) Tim Burton, master of the amusingly morbid, is in fine form in this darkly droll animated tale of a boy who uses lightning to bring his beloved pooch back from the dead. Not surprisingly, there are unexpected consequences.

And lots of cinematic in-jokes. ★★★½ THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES -(Sun., Nov. 25: 3:00, 7:00, 9:00 & Mon., Nov. 26: 7:00, 9:00) Anyone curious about the lifestyles of the filthy rich should enjoy this documentary chronicling the rise and fall of a billionaire couple who spend zillions on an über-mansion inspired

by Versailles, only to see their tacky dreams get hammered by the recent financial collapse. ★★★★★ VERTIGO -(Tues., Nov. 27: 7:00, 9:25) One of Alfred Hitchcock's most intriguing masterpieces, this psychological thriller about obsession has a marvelously tricky plot and a great performance by James Stewart.

PUTIN'S KISS -(Wed., Nov. 28: 7:00 only) This Danish-Russian drama explores the nature of life in contemporary Russia by examining a politically ambitious young woman who comes to question her goals.

IMAX AIR RACERS -(1 pm, 5 pm & 8 pm, Sun.-Wed.) Paul Walker narrates this pulse-pounding documentary about the world's fastest race, as amazingly nimble planes negotiate a tricky course at 500 MPH. ★★★ THE DARK KNIGHT RISES -(8 pm, Thurs.-Sat.) THE LAST REEF: BENEATH THE SEA -(11 am, 2 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm) ★★★½ ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXPRESS -(10 am, 3 pm) Part history lesson, part glorious travelogue. NOTE: no 10 am show on Sat., Nov. 24.

TO THE ARCTIC -(noon, 6 pm) .

STAGE THURS. NOV. 22 1984-Giggling Iguana Productions brings the future-past to the present with David Elendune's 1.9.8.4., opening WEDNESDAY at 8pm at the Intrepid Theatre Club (1609 Blanshard). Until Dec. 8. Tickets $20/16 at ticketrocket.org or 250-5906291.WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY at 8pm until Dec. 2.

GOOD PERSON OF SETZUANUVic's Phoenix Theatre presents Bertolt Brecht’s timeless parable play Good Person of Setzuan, 8pm THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SATURDAY at 2pm until Nov. 24.

Set in an international city in today’s globalized world, this play explores the trials of being a good person.

Tickets $13-24 at 250-721-8000.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL-Adapted and directed by Michael Shamata, starring Tom McBeath (Ebenezer Scrooge), Gerry Mackay (Jacob Marley), Lily Cave (Belinda), Daniel Fong (Spirit), Jessica Hickman (Spirit), Kevin Kruchkywich (Mr. Fred), Brian Linds (Mr. Fezziwig), Amanda Lisman (Belle), Adam Lolacher (Bob Cratchit), Ajay Parikh-Friese (Peter), Amisha Parikh-Friese (Martha), Simeon Sanford Blades (Tiny Tim), Celine Stubel (Mrs. Cratchit), and Jan Wood (Mrs. Fezziwig). Opens THURSDAY at 8pm. Runs WED to SAT at 8pm, WED at 1pm, SAT at 4pm and SUN at 2pm at the Belfry Theatre.

Until Dec. 16. See review on Page 27.

LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN- A comedy by Oscar Wilde and directed by Angela Henry. Comic misunderstandings, hidden identities, fluttering fans, whispered gossip, and a touching reconciliation, are all sure to please audiences of all ages.

Opens THURSDAY at 8pm and runs TUESDAY to SATURDAY Until Dec. 8.

Tues., Nov. 27 tickets are two for $30.

PECHA KUCHA VOL. 11 - 20 slides, 20 seconds, 12 presenters.

The last PK of year, a very special benefit for the development of the InterArts Centre for Makers. A slate of incredible speakers will be relating their experiences & expertise on themes of DIY, community building and making. Hosted by Mike Delamont, with Khalil Akhtar (CBC Radio), Andrew Wilkinson (MetaLab), Aidan Knight, Jenny Ambrose (The Makehouse), Matthew Payne (Theatre SKAM), Mike Roma (Radio Contact Productions), Iain Russell (photographer), Bryan Skinner (CineVic), Brian Van Wyk (Photography) and Carollyne Yardley (squirrel artist). With music by Olav.

Tickets range from $12 to 50 and include everything from mystery snacks and beer to screen prints.

Doors at 7pm, show at 7:30pm at the Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad).

Advance tickets at http://pknvictoria. eventbrite.ca.

FRI. NOV. 23 GHOSTS OF THE PLAZA- An interactive series of vignettes about suicide, suspense and the supernatural happenings at Victoria's Plaza Hotel. FRIDAY at 7:30 and 9pm and SATURDAY at 4:30, 7 and 9:30pm.

Until Nov. 24. Tickets $10-12 at gotp. eventbrite.com or Chronicles of Crime (1048 Fort). See review on Page 33.

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FILM LISTINGS OPENING SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK -(Odeon) A bi-polar man (Bradley Cooper, The Hangover) is trying to put his life back together when he meets a fascinating woman (Jennifer Lawrence, The Hunger Games) with problems of her own. Directed by David O. Russell (Three Kings, The Fighter). Starts Wed. LIFE OF PI -(Odeon/SilverCity) Oscar winning director Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain) helms this wildly acclaimed adaptation of Yann Martel's magical novel about a young man's epic adventures at sea — most of which are shared with a terrifying Bengal tiger. Starts Wed. ★★ RED DAWN -(Capitol/SilverCity/ Westshore) In the 1984 original, Soviet soldiers invade a mid-western town and its up to the teen militia to kick ass. In this even loonier remake, the good guys are the local footabll team, North Koreans are the invaders, and their target is . . . Spokane! Silly, jingoist nonsense, but should entertain the hard of thinking. Starts Wed. ★★★ MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE'S MOST WANTED -(Caprice) Those mouthy NYC zoo escapees are up to their usual colourful antics in a wittily entertaining animation romp.

RISE OF THE GUARDIANS -(Capitol/ SilverCity/Westshore) Jack Frost, Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and other magical icons come together to save the Earth after it is targeted by a very evil spirit named Pitch.

This animated lark is voiced by Hugh Jackman and Alec Baldwin. Starts Wed.

CONTINUING ★★★½ ARGO -(SilverCity/Caprice) Despite some liberties taken with the facts, this account of a CIA agent who managed to smuggle six Americans to safety from Iran during the famed 1979-'80 hostage crisis is surprisingly even-handed, very suspenseful and truly entertaining. Directed by and starring Ben Affleck. ★★½ CLOUD ATLAS -(Odeon/ Caprice) German director Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run) combines forces with Andy and Lana Wachowski (The Matrix) to take us on an exotic, wildly ambitious trip as characters lead parallel and contrasting lives in six different storylines in the past, present, and future. Starring Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, and Hugh Grant.

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS -(Caprice) Greg is totally ready for summer when suddenly his plans all fall apart. What's the poor guy gonna do now?

★★★ FLIGHT -(Odeon/SilverCity) Denzel Washington is excellent in a morally complex drama about a heroic pilot who "impossibly" saves an airliner from certain destruction, only to find himself in a world of trouble for unexpected reasons.

HERE COMES THE BOOM -(Caprice) Kevin James stars in a badly-reviewed comedy about a high school teacher who recklessly decides to become a mixed-martial-arts performer to raise money for his in-need school.

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA -(Caprice) A hotel where vampires and sundry other monsters hide out from humans gets a big scare when a backpacking dude shows up looking for a room.

This animated comedy features the voices of Adam Sandler, Kevin James, and Andy Samberg. ★★★★ LINCOLN -(Odeon) Stephen Spielberg directs award-winning playwright Tony (Angels in America) Kushner's account of Abraham Lincoln's darkest days as he fights the Civil War and also fights political battles in his cabinet over plans to free America's black slaves. The superb cast includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Tommy Lee Jones and Sally Field.

See review.

★★★½ LOOPER -(Caprice) This trippy, noir-tinged sci-fi thriller is a stylish mash-up of hitmen and time travel. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Premium Rush), Bruce Willis, and Emily Blunt. Note: moves here from the Westshore on Friday. ★★½ MIDNIGHT'S CHILDREN -(Odeon) Deepa Mehta (Water) directs a competent but less-than-engaging adaptation of Salman Rushdie's award-winning novel, a sprawling and epic account of 60 years of recent East Indian history. ★★½ PITCH PERFECT -(Caprice) It's a gals-versus-the-guys vocal throwdown, as competing campus choirs seem to have gone to college only to major in Glee. Although not exactly Oscar bait, this is lots of fluffy fun. Note: moves here from the Westshore on Fri. ★★★★ THE SEARCH FOR SUGAR MAN -(Capitol) This musical documentary, a big Sundance winner, features the incredible quest of two South African men to discover whatever happened to a Bob Dylanstyle troubadour from the early '70s who never amounted to anything in his native America but became a huge superstar — and revolutionary influence — in South Africa at the height of the Apartheid era. Note: moves here from Uni 4 on Friday.

★★★½ THE SESSIONS -(Odeon) Deservedly rave reviews have greeted this frank and funny account of a man in an iron lung who wants to lose his viriginity and decides to have several sessions with a sex surrogate. At heart, this is a surprisingly tender look at sexuality, and a moving love story. Starring John Hawkes, William H. Macy, and Helen Hunt. Based on a true story. See review. ★★★★ SKYFALL -(Capitol/ SilverCity/Uni 4/Westshore) The latest James Bond spy thriller features cool gadgets, exotic locales . . . and a villain with a vendetta against poor old M. Easily one of the best Bonds ever, this has all the usual thrills but also an elegiacal tone and some unexpected drama that will leave the audience shaken and stirred. Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem, and Ralph Fiennes. ★★½ TAKEN 2 -(Caprice) Liam Neeson reprises his role as a retired CIA tough guy who has to use his nastiest skills when his wife gets kidnapped by the vengeful father of the goon that Neeson killed in the last movie. Well-directed if rather soulless action porn that benefits from its Istanbul setting.

★★½ TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN PART 2 -(Capitol/SilverCity/ Uni 4/Westshore) This most underwhelming vampire-werewolf soap opera finally comes to an end.

The good news, such as it is, is that this is the best of a lame series, mostly because droopy emo-girl Bella has now transformed into a kick-ass vampire. ★★★ WRECK–IT RALPH -(SilverCity/Westshore) John C. Reilly provides the voice for a video-game villain who tires of being a bad guy and sets out on a quest that throws an entire video arcade into chaos.

This occasionally-inspired animation lark includes the voices of Sarah Silverman and Jane Lynch.

LEAVING THURS. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 -(Caprice) ★★★ SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS -(Capitol) SINISTER -(Caprice)

SCREENINGS MOVIE MONDAY - Is screening We Were Here. In honour of AIDS Awareness Week here is the 2011 documentary recounting the horrible times and extraordinary resilience of the gay community in San Francisco during the early years of the AIDS crisis. By donation. 6:30pm MONDAY in the 1900-block Fort. 595FLIC. moviemonday.ca MUSIC MOVIE WEDNESDAYThis once-monthly music-themed screening features Genghis Blues, the extraordinary documentary about a blind American bluesman who travels to Asia to compete in the Tuvan throat-singing championships.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 28, 7 pm, in the 1900-block Fort. 595FLIC. moviemonday.ca.

DRACULA LIVES! -There will probably be a sellout when Dracula: Lord of the Damned is screened.

Locally produced, this five-year labour of love should appeal to fans of indie filmmaking as much as those with a penchant for demonic doings and sharp incisors. MONDAY, 7:30, Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St.

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