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Mattick’s Farm

All the Elements of Shopping Whether you’ve never visited Mattick’s Farm or haven’t stopped by for awhile... come explore one of Greater Victoria’s premier shopping destinations – you’ll find lots to discover!

With its diverse selection of local shops and services, there’s something for everyone. An ideal place to shop

OUR MERCHANTS Grocery, Restaurant and Specialty • Red Barn Market • Adrienne’s Restaurant & Tea Garden • VQA Wine Shop Fashion • A Stable Way of Life • Lily Pad Lingerie • Sunday’s Snowflakes • Something More Gifts and Art • The Ladybug Boutique • The Country Gift Shoppe • Paper Chain • The Gallery Children and Family • Momease Baby Boutique • Toying Around • Mattick’s Farm Mini Golf Garden Centre • Art Knapp Garden Centre Hair • Cordova Hair

for yourself or select that perfect gift for your special someone, find everything from women’s fashion to baby and toddler essentials, local artwork to everything you need to keep your garden growing beautifully.

The newly opened Lily Pad Lingerie joins longtime Victoria fashion favourites A Stable Way of Life, Sunday’s Snowflakes and Something More, while Toying Around is a hit with the kids and Momease Baby Boutique is popular with new and expecting parents.

Discover exceptional cards, gifts and decorative accents at The Ladybug Boutique, The Country Gift Shoppe and Paper Chain, get your new favourite haircut at Cordova Hair, then relax over a delicious meal at Adrienne’s Restaurant & Tea Garden.

Despite the name, Mattick’s is not a country farmer’s market, though you’ll find plenty of local foods at the Red Barn Market, beautiful plants and accents at Art Knapp Garden Centre, and a large selection of BC wines at the VQA Wine Shop. Weekly wine tastings showcase a different winery every Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m., pairing beautifully with a visit to the Gallery at Mattick’s Farm, featuring different local artists each month, plus monthly events with the artist.

Charming and pedestrian-friendly, the peaceful inner courtyard is the perfect place to sit in the sun and enjoy an ice cream or coffee.

The variety of welcoming shops, pathways and beautiful plantings make for a pleasant

shopping experience that’s ideal for parents or grandparents with children, who will want to venture over to the 18-hole mini-golf – the perfect escape on a sunny, warm day.

Summer also brings a family-focused summer music program with scheduled local musicians playing in the courtyard from 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays July 4 to Aug. 30. See a listing of the performers on the Mattick’s Farm website, www.matticksfarm.com And don’t miss the 12th annual Cordova Bay Day Saturday, June 27 when families will enjoy a host of activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – lots of fun for everyone!

Easy to get to by car or bicycle, and with plenty of parking for both, find Mattick’s Farm at 5325 Cordova Bay Rd and along the Lochside Trail, next to Cordova Bay Golf Course.

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UrbaCity Challenge -

Teams of 2 and 4 will put brawn and brains to the test in our downtown to benefit Victoria’s Prostate Centre. urbacitychallenge.ca

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a typical singer/songwriter, Hehr has a powerful voice and the ability to engage a crowd. Bard and Banker 9pm. bardandbanker.com

of neighbours getting to know each other via an activity similar to TED Talks.

Crumsby’s Cafe, 7pm. Info at 250-514-1439.

Anglican Church, 1701 Elgin St., presents their Spring Listen Series of inspiring speakers and musicians.

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rocker Kim Mitchell is still belting out his personal mission statement, “Rock N Roll Duty” with enthusiasm. marywinspear.ca

performs music from his upcoming album One World, with influences from the Middle East to Spain and beyond. rmts.bc.ca

specializes in musical artistry, vibrancy and character. At St Mary’s the Virgin, 2:30pm. rmts.bc.ca

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bear, and the search is on to find him. At the Royal Theatre at 6:30pm. rmts.bc.ca

Orca Book Publishers in celebrating the launch of their new Spring books. At Munro’s, 1108 Government St, 7:30pm. Free admission.

Watch your favorite Marvel super heroes, including Spider-Man and the Hulk come to life in an actionpacked show. sofmc.com

music Fridays & Saturdays at 9pm, showcasing rockin’ local bands at Bartholomew’s Pub. bartholomewspub.com

invasion inspired acoustic psychedelia, sci-fi anthems, and an abundance of songs. At the Copper Owl, copperowl.ca

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see and hear from the new generation of Corrie stars behind the latest exciting story lines. rmts.bc.ca

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En Plein Air Painters - Many local scenes

painted by three en plein air artists will be exhibited at Eclectic Gallery in Oak Bay. eclecticgallery.ca

the hottest books of the day to hard-to-find treasures of the past. Buy, sell and trade. Free admission. victoriacomicbookexpo.ca

An exhibit of 150 banknotes on display ranging from 1820 to 2006. At the Sidney Museum, 2423 Beacon Ave. sidneymuseum.ca

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R.O.N. TALKS - An evening

DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE! - Dora has lost her teddy

Reading Adolescent Writing - Adults read

things they wrote as teens: poems, love letters, journal entries, song lyrics. eventbrite.ca

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celebration of community and a chance to shed your car for a day at Victoria’s biggest street fair. downtownvictoria.ca

jazz magic: each night a jazz trio invites other JazzFest performers for impromptu jams. jazzvictoria.ca

Joshua Redman perform as part of the TD Victoria Jazzfest at McPherson Playhouse. rmts.bc.ca

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long competition for the Karaoke Idol title with great entertainment. 10pm paparazzinightclub.com.

queer stand up time as Darcy Micheal comes to Victoria with his signature style of jam-packed comedy. comedy@pride.com

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Karaoke Idol Finale - The finale to a month-

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Orca Book’s Launch - join

Kathryn Calder - The ALS

Cycle of Hope Community Concert with Daniel Lapp & Guests. At the Alix Goolden Hall. rmts.bc.ca

Kim Mitchell - Canadian

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INTERNATIONAL MILITARY BAND CONCERT - Witness

the incredible talents of the Naden Band and military bands of Vancouver and Washington. rmts.bc.ca

Relay For Life - Support the Canadian Cancer Society’s funding cancer research and support programs. Centennial Stadium. convio.cancer.ca

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Grand Baton perform as part of the TD Victoria Jazzfest. Royal Theatre at 7:30pm. rmts.bc.ca

members have perfected an intriguing a cappella style they’ve branded Vocal Play. At the Royal Theatre at 7:30pm. rmts.bc.ca

performs as part of the TD Victoria Jazzfest at the Royal Theatre at 7:30pm. rmts.bc.ca

Week with an evening of song, dance, comedy & burlesque from Victoria’s leading LBGTQ performers. belfry.bc.ca

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Mariachi Festival May 28

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Experience the excitement and culture of Mariachi bands from Mexico, USA and Canada, folkloric dance groups, guitars, violins, bass and trumpets. At the Alix Goolden Hall. mariachifestival.ca Victoria International Kite Festival May 29 to 31

The Victoria International Kite Festival is May 29 to 31 at Clover Point. The Kite Festival features one or two extraordinary large international kites, and quad teams where kites are flown in

Capital One Race for Kids June 6

Your team is challenged to complete a fun and exciting urban adventure race in support of Boys and Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria. Archie Browning Sports Centre & Bullen Field, 1:30pm. raceforkids.ca.

UrbaCity Challenge June 7

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The UrbaCity Challenge is Victoria’s own urban adventure race! Teams of two and four will put brawn and brains to the test in our beautiful and historic

downtown core on June 7, all to benefit Victoria’s Prostate Centre. urbacitychallenge.ca.

Craft Fair and Strawberry Tea June 13

The Anglican Church of the Advent, 510 Mount View, Colwood is holding a Craft Fair and Strawberry Tea 10am to 3pm.

There will be a wide variety of crafts on sale along with home baking. Fresh strawberry shortcake will be served. Admission is free. Wheelchair accessible.

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day to hard-to-find treasures of the past. 3020 Blanshard, 11am to 4pm. Free admission. victoriacomicbookexpo.ca Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse June 17 to 21

From the middle ages to early modern history, stroll along the timeline and join various groups who celebrate history as they take pride in displaying their colourful clothing, uniforms, tools and creative masterpieces. 603 Fort Rodd Hill Rd. pc.gc.ca Victoria Relay For Life June 20

Relay For Life supports the

Books Orca Book’s Spring Launch June 10

You’re invited to join Orca Book Publishers in celebrating the launch of their new Spring books.

Meet Sara Cassidy, Michelle Mulder, Mike Deas, Sean Rodman, Robin Stevenson, Brian Harvey and Dayle Campbell Gaetz as they present their latest titles.

Munro’s Books, 1108 Government St, 7:30pm. Free admission.

An evening with Jeff Rubin, June 16

For the first time at book length, bestselling author and economist Jeff Rubin addresses Canada’s national economic future – and the financial security of all Canadians, in conversation with CBC’s Gregor Craigie. Alix Goolden Hall. Tickets $10 from Munro’s Books or at the door.

David Downie June 20

Canadian Cancer Society’s funding critical cancer research, compassionate cancer support programs and leading cancer prevention initiatives. Centennial Stadium. convio.cancer.ca

Meet the bestselling author of Paris to the Pyrenees as he discusses what has given Paris the reputation of most romantic city in the world in his latest book, A Passion for Paris: Romanticism and Romance in the City of Light.

Munro’s Books, 1108 Government St. 7:30pm. Free admission.

MERRIDALE SHOWDOWN: DRAG June 21

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For the first time in history The Merridale Showdown presents a drag competition. Seven solo performers (two Drag Kings and five Drag Queens) each get seven minutes in the spotlight.

The audience votes for a winner who takes home the coveted Merridale Crown and $100 cash.

Victoria Event Centre 1415 Broad. theshowdown.ca

GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS June 3

With a surging rhythm section, razor sharp violin, and flourishing banjo and guitars, Tony Dekker and band mates have pushed their sound significantly, creating some of their most dynamic songs ever recorded. atomiqueproductions.com

band perform live at Solstice Café. He will be joined by Victoria-based duo The Beautiful Wild who recently appeared in CBC’s National Searchlight Competition. gregdrummond.com

TOM HOOPER JUNE 3

The Bard & Banker is one of the very few places in Victoria offering live music 7 nights a week with no cover charge.

June 3 see Tom Hooper. bardandbanker.com

THE RIVERSIDE (MATT JOHNSON) JUNE 18 TO 20

The Bard & Banker is one of the few places in Victoria offering live music 7 nights a week with no cover charge. June 18 to 20 see The Riverside (Matt Johnson). bardandbanker.com

ROCK STEADY JUNE 5 AND 6

Live music Fridays & Saturdays at 9pm, showcasing rockin’ local bands at Bartholomew’s Pub, 777 Douglas St. No cover charge. Enjoy music bingo every Thursday from 7-10pm.

THE RIVER AND THE ROAD JUNE 6

The River and The Road combine beautiful, haunting lyrics with strong harmonies, heavy percussion breakdowns, and dynamic arrangements to create a unique sound that will have you hooked.

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Lloyd Jones has toured with the likes of Earl King, Big Mama Thornton, Otis Clay, Etta James and more, and his songs have been recorded by Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Joe Louis Walker and Coco Montoya, yet he may be the best-kept roots/ blues/Americana secret on the contemporary scene. At the Tally Ho. tallyhosportsbar.com.

DIEMAHLER MUSIC FOR THE AMERICAS JUNE 6

The DieMahler Ensemble specializes in masterful musical artistry, vibrancy, character, and very deep feeling, leaving no musical path unexplored. At St Mary’s the Virgin (Oak Bay) at 2:30pm.

Tickets: $25. rmts.bc.ca

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QRISTINA & QUINN BACHAND - Little Hinges has been

nominated for a 2015 Western Canadian Music Award in the Roots Duo/Group Recording of the Year category. See them perform songs from the album at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 924 Douglas St. June 13 at 7:30pm. Tickets at McPherson Box Office Ivy’s Books and Long & McQuade. qbachand.com JAZZ VESPERS SEASON FINALE JUNE 7

Great Jazz featuring the Bob Watts Trio. They’ll be joined by the renowned Diane Pancel with Pablo Cardenas, Ross Macdonald and Bob Watts at 7:30pm at St. Philip Anglican Church. stphilipvictoria.ca EINE KLEINE SUMMER MUSIC JUNE 7

Eine Kleine Summer Music’s 28th season launches with a concert by two of Victoria’s most beloved musicians, Gary Karr and Harmon Lewis. Followed by five more chamber music concerts each Sunday in June at 2:30pm. First Unitarian Church, 5575 West Saanich Rd. Saturday shows June 13/27, 2:30pm, Muse Winery, 11195 Chalet Rd. eksm.ca.

VIC HIGH RHYTHM AND BLUES BAND JUNE 13

The acclaimed Vic High R&B

Band is bringing their dynamic stage show to The Oaks Restaurant and Tea Room, 2250 Oak Bay Ave. Just back from performances in Memphis and across Europe, the critically-acclaimed, band is playing their repertoire of pop, soul and classic Motown in support of the Community Association of Oak Bay’s Sno’uyutth Pole Project.

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Shauna Janz brings her unique voice that combines folk with soul with ease and unpredictability. Opening Act: Arwen Ainsley.

At Merlin’s Sun Theatre. 7:30pm / sliding scale $10 to $20. For invitations: timgosley@telus.net GREG DRUMMOND JUNE 18

To celebrate the release of his indie folk-rock album Drive, Drummond and his five-piece

INTERNATIONAL MILITARY BAND CONCERT JUNE 19

This concert showcases the incredible talents and collaboration of the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy and military bands of Vancouver and Washington State in their one-night-only performance. The program features various musical styles ranging from symphonic wind music to traditional marches and film music. rmts.bc.ca MASTERS OF MOTOWN JUNE 19 AND 21

Starlight Pops wraps up their season with Masters Of Motown featuring classic hits by Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, The Supremes and more. St. Aidan’s United Church. starlightpops.com ESTER RADA JUNE 19

Often called a retro-soul singer in the manner of Janelle Monae, the velvet-voiced Rada combines torch jazz, funk, and even reggae to give her a unique and compelling sound. Rada performs as part of the TD Victoria Jazzfest 2015 at McPherson Playhouse at 7:30pm. rmts.bc.ca

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The third annual Strawberries and Wine Festival will be held June 20 and 21 at more than 30 venues across the beautiful Peninsula landscape just north of Victoria.

The event features a diversity of experiences and flavours, reflecting the skills and devotion of local farmers, vintners and chefs.

Visit a farm or a farmers’ market to buy fresh-picked strawberries – or pick your own. Stop by a winery to sample quality local wines paired with special strawberry delights. Eat at local restaurant and savour special strawberry fare created to celebrate the iconic red berry.

For information about festival activities go to flavourtrails.com.

TAHLTAN SONG CYCLE JUNE 19 TO JULY 25

Open Space welcomes back Tahltan Nation performance artist Peter Morin to present the Tahltan Song Cycle, a performance and exhibition that examines the power of traditional songs and their eventual repatriation to the land that inspired their creation. Open Space, 510 Fort St. MOODY AMIRI JUNE 21

There are no borders between east and west in the eclectic music of Moody Amiri, a duo comprised of Amir Amiri (santur) and Richard Moody (viola). At Merlin’s Sun Theatre. For invita-

tions: timgosley@telus.net THE CAMPBELL BROTHERS JUNE 20

Although this music has been galvanizing the faithful in some Pentecostal churches for over a half-century, sacred steel has only recently made it into blues and rock music, taking on the power of a great rock show.

At First Met United Church at 7:30pm. rmts.bc.ca ADONIS PUENTES BAND JUNE 21

Adonis’ most recent album, Sabor a Café, was nominated for “World Music Album of the Year” at the 2014 Juno Awards. Part of the TD Victoria Jazzfest 2015

ROCK THE SHORES Saturday, July 18th

THE BLACKTHEKEYS SHEEPDOGS

CURRENT SWELL 54-40 THE GLORIOUS SONS NO SINNER SCOTT HELMAN WILLA PLUS

DJ BOITANO

Sunday, July 19th

JANE’S ADDICTION TV ON THE RADIO FATHER JOHN MISTY BLEACHERS PPL MVR KIM CHURCHILL JESSE ROPER ZERBIN PLUS

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years of painting. At The Avenue Gallery, 2184 Oak Bay Ave. theavenuegallery.com

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KIM MITCHELL JUNE 5

BETTE MIDLER JUNE 1

Singer-songwriter Kim Mitchell is a Canadian icon who achieved gold and multiplatinum records leading the musically eclectic Max Webster in the 70s.

Mitchell appears at the Mary Winspear Centre, June 4.

Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver.

ED SHEERAN JUNE 19

Ed Sheeran is a singer-songwriter whose unique songs, such as I See Fire and The A-Team, earned him a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. Sheeran hit No. 1 on the iTunes chart before he ever signed with a record label. Rogers Arena.

KENNY CHESNEY JUNE 25

ARTISHOW 2015 TO OCT 31

The Divine Miss M’s national tour kicks off in Hollywood, FL and visits 22 cities nationwide including Seattle at KeyArena on June 1. The tour features material from Midler’s iconic career and her new album, It’s The Girls! - a glorious tribute to girl groups through the ages. It’s The Girls! features the swinging sounds of WWII-era Andrews Sisters, to 60s super-groups like the Supremes and the Shirelles, to 90s hit-makers TLC. Tickets can be purchased at the KeyArena Box Office SHANIA TWAIN JUNE 5

Beloved by millions worldwide, Shania Twain has multi-platinum album sales in 32 countries with Country singer Kenny Chesney went double platinum over 75 million albums sold, and 17 top 10 singles. with Everywhere We Go in 1999. Chesney has sold over Twain performs at the Key Arena in Seattle and in 30 million albums worldwide. He performs in Ambleside Vancouver at Rogers arena June 7 and 9.

Park, Vancouver. concertboom.com at Centennial Square at 7:30pm. rmts.bc.ca SUUNS AND JERUSALEM IN MY HEART JUNE 24

Vibe-laden songs featuring heavy analog synths, Arabic influences and electronic sensibilities.

Lucky Bar 19+. atomiqueproductions.com

STAGE BARELY HEIRS MAY 22 TO 31

ANNIE’S RODEO MAY 29 AND 30

“Little Sure Shot” Annie Oakley is the star attraction of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, entertaining royals like Queen Victoria and Kaiser Wilhelm II. Copland’s riveting Rodeo score, a dash of rock and roll and the works of three international choreographers kick off a ballet stampede. rmts.bc.ca approved

DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE! JUNE 9

Jane is about to inherit a fortune.

The only stipulation is that she has to be married. With the help of her neighbour’s husband, she just needs to keep the truth from the lawyer, Tom’s wife, her ex, her mother and a cop. stlukesplayers.org

Dora is embarking on her most important mission yet in Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys. At the Royal Theatre. rmts. bc.ca CORONATION STREET JUNE 18

Ian Puleston-Davies and Mikey

North who play quick-tempered builders and pseudo in-laws, Owen Armstrong and Gary Windass, on Britain’s longest-running drama. McPherson Playhouse. rmts.bc.ca RAINO DANCE JUNE 20

This amazing student showcase features more than 200 adult dance students expressing the fruits of their yearlong training in modern, flamenco, hiphop, jazz, ballet, and funk. Come celebrate life through dance. rmts.bc.ca

VISUAL ARTS RON PARKER NEW COASTAL PAINTINGS TO JUNE 13

Parker’s landscape oil paintings represent the culmination of all the skills he has acquired over 36

The event extends though Greater Victoria. Including an Artist in Residence program that sees more than 40 local artists taking up shop in various hotels, providing ongoing artistic interaction with guests and the public.

The Fairmont Empress features Plein Air Sundays from June 28 to Sept. 6 where artists will move outdoors to the lawns to display their work creating art in the open air. ArtishowVictoria.ca.

BUDDHIST ARTS OF ASIA TO AUG 30

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is showcasing two-thousand years of Buddhist art, creating a stunning portrait of one of the world’s great religions. aggv.ca CONTEMPLATING NATURE JUNE 2 TO 27

Winchester Galleries Oak Bay is pleased to hold the first solo exhibition in Canada of charcoal drawings and oil pastel paintings by Canadian-British artist Liz Charsley-Jory. Opening reception June 6, 1 to 4pm at Winchester Galleries, 2260 Oak Bay Ave. winchestergalleriesltd.com CACSP SPRING STUDIO TOUR JUNE 6 AND 7

The always popular, self-guided Spring Studio Tour features 28 studios/venues featuring thirty-nine artists. Grab the downloadable map and information online and check out the various studios on the Saanich Peninsula.

10am to 4pm. cacsp.com.

ART IS FOR PEOPLE JUNE 29 TO JULY 5

Dernier Cri Jewelry and friends present a collaboration of unique art at the Art is for People show. This year’s show will include jewelry, paintings, furniture, ceramics, textiles and Inga Michel’s delightful Inga Birds. Daily 10am to 4pm at the Tulista Gallery, 9565 5th St. in Sidney. cacsp.com.

THINK WITH YOUR EYES JUNE 30 TO JULY 11

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the best bits of Guided by Voices, the tape hiss, the hook-filled rock and roll, the British invasion inspired acoustic psychedelia, Shotgun Jimmie is a Canadian troubadour in the truest sense. June 13, at the Copper Owl, copperowl.ca

Art Atelier 546, 546 Yates St. invites you to its first abstract show featuring the bold works of James Roberts, stunning figurative paintings from Marianne Enhorning and Art Atelier 546 owner/abstract artist Guillermo Mier. artatelier546.com

MARKETS THE BRUNCHERS’ FLEA TO SEPT 27

Wandering around the Victoria Flea Market with a coffee in your hand, exploring vendors’ wares for something that catches your eye is more than just shopping, it’s a social experience that more people are discovering. This years’ market runs 10am to 4pm every Sunday, in Market Square’s courtyard, 560 Johnson St. SIDNEY STREET MARKET TO AUG. 27

Sidney’s renowned summer Street Market has been a holiday highlight on Vancouver Island for over 15 years. Every Thursday night, 5 to 8:30pm the Town’s charming main street, Beacon Avenue, is transformed into one of the most spectacular street

markets in BC. More than 150 vendors offer everything from locally grown produce, handmade jewelry, clothing, flowers, soaps, home-made fudge and more. sidneystreetmarket.com.

GOLDSTREAM STATION MARKET TO OCT. 17

The Goldstream Station Market is a community market where vendors make, grow, bake or raise the products they sell. Along with over 50 unique vendors, they host community groups and local musicians. May 23 to Oct. 17 Sat., 10am to 2pm; July 8 to Sept.

2, Weds., 5pm to 8pm. Veterans Memorial Park on Aldwynd Road. goldstreamstationmarket.ca VICTORIA PUBLIC MARKET AT THE HUDSON

Find a delicious variety of culinary treasures, including local farmers, butchers, bakers, cheese-makers, brewers, florists and restaurateurs. Tues to Sat, 9:30am to 6:30pm; Sun, to 5pm.

Farmers’ Markets Wednesdays 11am to 3pm #6-1701 Douglas. victoriapublicmarket.com

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Award of Excellence with local bands Friday and Bart’s takes great pride in Saturday nights beginning at showcasing Victoria’s exciting Top 3 Pubs in 9pm. Sundays, Bart’s feature craft beer industry. They acoustic-based entertainment Downtown Victoria. currently have draught beer beginning at 6:30 pm including on tap from all of the major Black Angus, Barkley Sound, Victoria breweries. Bart’s is also Aaron Wood, Randy Tucker famous for its signature Double Seafood Caesar which and others. If you’re looking for some great fun join is considered by many to be the best Caesar in Victoria. them every Thursday from 7 to 10 pm for music bingo, Their menu is extensive and offers delicious pub fare, hosted by Ron King. No cover charge for entertainment. most notably their Bart’s burger, Shepard’s Pie, Classic Mac & Cheese, Seafood Chowder, as well as great Everyone is welcome to help the staff at Bart’s salads, which are customer favourites. celebrate their 40th year in business on May 30 from The difference with Bart’s is their commitment to 2 to 6 pm. For more information or reservations, call providing the best service and value possible. Their staff 250-686-4001 or go to www.bartholomewspub.com.

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THE BIG PERSONALITY

Lisa FISCHER LAURA LAVIN editor@mondaymag.com Whether performing solo or as backup to such musical greats as the Rolling Stones, Luther Vandross and Tina Turner, Lisa Fischer is a voice to be reckoned with.

Born in Brooklyn NY, Fischer rose to fame with the Grammy award–winning hit single How Can I Ease the Pain from her album So Intense, which reached number one on the R&B charts in 1991, after she spent nearly a decade supporting others. But life as a solo artist didn’t sit well with her and she returned to touring as a backing vocalist.

She was featured in the 2013 Oscar-winning documentary film 20 Feet from Stardom which highlighted backup singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of the 21st century.

We caught up with her a few days before she joined the Rolling Stones Zip Code Tour in California.

Laura Lavin: What is your first musical memory?

Lisa Fischer: I don’t know if I truly have a first musical memory because I feel like music has been with me throughout my life. … Maybe through the music my parents listened to perhaps. Music feels like an endless circle to me.

LL: Who were your biggest musical influences?

LF: Luther Vandross would be the biggest. Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross and the Supremes, all of the Motown music.

LL: When did you know you could make a career out of music?

LF: It’s not so much of a knowing as much as doing what felt joyous, and praying for the best outcome. I would sing whether I could make a living from it or not.

LL: You had a successful solo career, but are happy to perform in a supporting role. Tell me a bit about that choice.

LF: My solo career was truly a gift,

though I don’t know what to think Chris Botti, tell me about those two about the word successful. That means sides of your musical personality. different things to so many people.

LF: I think we as human beings are It was successful on many beautiful so many things. Though it’s much easlevels, but I was also emotionally tranier for us to identify each other in one sitioning to a place that I wasn’t sure dimension, I like to see us more as a I wanted to inhabit, given the music rose with many petals or like wet clay. business at the time.

In time we unfold and mould and life is I just enjoyed the freedom and the so beautiful. Even through challenges joy that supporting we unfold and mould. others gave me.

We even get to JAZZVICTORIA.CA And when the busilearn more about ness side of my solo ourselves through career ended, I went back to what the sharing of this process, and I’m just felt good to me. With no regrets and thankful for the gifts that both Chris a fuller understanding of the people and Trent (Reznor) have given me.

I worked in tandem with, and just a LL: Your performances with the general feeling of thankfulness for the Rolling Stones are legendary and your gift that I was given. appearances with them have been LL: What do you learn from touring constant over the years. Tell me a bit with legends like Tina Turner and the about how it felt to perform with them Rolling Stones? the first time and what’s it like now?

LF: I’ve witnessed from them that LF: The thing that I find so amazfearlessness and playfulness live well ing is that from the first time to now, together if you let them. it’s always been a magical journey.

LL: You perform regularly with othI believe that comes from the boys ers as diverse as Nine Inch Nails and themselves, and how they live and

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breathe the music instead of just solely reliving it. They are so present in every performance that you can’t help but be in that same space with them.

LL: Your Victoria fans were upset at the thought you might have to cancel your show here to be on the Stones tour, and were thrilled when they announced you rearranged your schedule so you would be able to be at the TD Victoria International Jazz Fest.

How does it feel to have that loyal following?

LF: It’s a gift that you never look for but when it’s presented, it takes your breath away! I’m so humbled, and thankful. … I look forward to seeing everyone in the music.

LL: What kind of show can people here expect?

LF: Expect Fischer performs to be lost and with Grand Baton hopefully found June 24 in things that are familiar, but Royal Theatre not.

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@mikedelamont

Take me out back…

It’s hot. It’s uncomfortably hot.

We are down south and today the weather crossed over that wonderful 100-degree mark that says: ‘I hope you brought water.’ That moment when you think to yourself: ‘I didn’t know I could sweat from there.’

With heat in the hundreds and humidity in the high 80s, my wife said, “The weather is a little hot today,” to which I replied, “At 100 degrees and 85 per cent humidity – that’s not weather hun, that’s tea.”

We have come down to Florida this time of year for the past four years. It lets us get away, sweat off the winter chill and enjoy some good old fashioned expensive family entertainment from a large talking mouse.

Last year, after our annual Florida trip, I quickly flew Watch for Victoria comic Mike Delamont on back to Canada to Just For Laughs All Access on the Comedy rejoin a comedy Network on Aug 29!

tour I had been on in Newfoundland.

So, one day my Facebook profile was me in Disneyland in shorts and a t-shirt and then two days later, it was me off the coast of St John’s on a boat, in a parka holding onto a small piece of an iceberg. No surprise here … with a weather change like that I became unbelievably sick.

The worst part about me being sick is that it’s worse than anything else.

I don’t get the flu or that bug that’s been going around. No, no, this enormous gent that I am – I get the Man Cold.

That’s right. When my body feels the sniffles, all manners and self respect fly out the window and I become a tiny, petulant child. I want a glass of water but I can’t get it because the sink is so far away! Can you make me some soup? I could do it myself but I am so achy and coughy!

My beautiful and caring wife just smiles and takes care of me. She is a nurse and so brings me medication and goes out of her way to make my life – which is endlessly difficult during a Man Cold – much easier.

We talk about having babies but I

think spending a week with a whining 350-pound baby may have changed her mind. The other day, after calling for her for three or four hours because I couldn’t reach the remote that was a foot away from me, I asked her what she was reading on her computer. She said it was a new book. I’m pretty sure it was an article on assisted suicide.

Men are unbearable when it comes to colds. If we were horses you would just take us out back and shoot us. We can’t even function.

Imagine if we had to deal with actual pain and discomfort. Imagine if one man had to have one baby one time. That would be it. Forget the Armageddon, that would be the end of it. We couldn’t handle it.

When I was a kid I grew up watching macho men on TV and in movies and I wanted to be them. For the better part of my childhood I wanted to be Schwarzenegger from Commando.

Take a bullet to the arm? Walk it off.

Get hit with a pipe in the back of the head? Walk it off! One time I popped a pimple and it hurt so bad I cried a little bit. I don’t think I will ever be Rambo.

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call and ask for run outs.” raduates of the Canadian Run outs are short College of Performing Arts performances given are treading the boards during larger events with two shows in one. for corporations, Alumni of the school at senior’s centres, have created a unique two-act show or schools, Peters called Double Bill Triple Threat which explains. features Art Isn’t Easy: A Musical “It’s really fun.

Review, a review-style show about We went through struggling artists trying to find their way the audition process in the world and The Blind Pig, a retell- R.J. Peters and the dance call. It’s ing of Shakespeare’s 12th Night, set in been nice to hang out with everybody. prohibition era featuring the music of We’ve got a good mix, from somebody Fats Waller. who just graduated to myself at the 2002 grad R.J. Peters directs The other end of the spectrum.

Blind Pig. “I’m the oldest alumni in the “It’s turned into a bit of a mentorship cast and on the creative team,” says the project as well. We share a common 35-year-old who now teaches at the experience, it bonds us together. This college. “I’m originally from Alberta, morning at rehearsal we joked that we stayed here eight years, then moved to were going to start with Jacques Lemay’s Toronto and came back her to teach at work out – it was torturous, we were the college.” glad to forgo it,” he says with a laugh.

The entire cast and crew, from the “The school is a unique experience. It’s pianist to the set designer are graduates very grueling and emotionally draining, of the college that provides training in a that we share that experience brings us broad spectrum of skills which prepare together right away.” the students for careers in the perforThe two-45 minute performances mance arts locally, nationally or internashowcase the talent of the alumni, tionally. including well-known jazz singer Sarah “It’s a brand new Carlé and music director Brad L’Écuyer. venture for us, we’re “We’re doing a trial year as a compretty excited about Double Bill pany to see if we can make it work. It’s it,” says Peters.

Triple Threat to promote the college and let people May 29/30, June “The idea is to have know what’s going on in Oak Bay. That’s a company avail5/6, 12/13 the intent, we hope it’s successful so we able when people can keep doing it,” Peters says. ccpacanada.com

wat’s up?

Topiary triumphs The next time you say hello to a hedge and don’t hear it say anything in return, you may want to listen a little harder. “They whisper,” says the man standing beside us with laugh, “they don’t yell out.”

His name is Georgio and he first heard a yew tree talk 25 years ago. Before he shows us how that conversation ended, he invites us to see how another one is beginning. He looks up at a still untamed tree in his backyard and points around it. “The tail’s going to be over there. The flipper’s here. And I haven’t decided to put a ball on the end of its nose or not.”

After looking at it and listening to it, Georgio has agreed to help the tree reveal its inner seal.

The videographer starts capturing the sounds and sights of how Georgio does that: hands and garden tools snipping and clipping; moving together as one in a jubilant dance.

When Georgio is done, we don’t see much change. He says we won’t see the seal for about five years. “It’s the voyage. Not the destination.” He shows us a plant that’s a couple years into the process of becoming a peacock, its ‘feathers’ starting to fan out behind it.

And then we walk towards the front yard of his Rockland home. Return to the tree that first caught our attention as we were searching for stories for the end of the six o’clock news – the tree shaped like a duck.

It towers over us. The videographer has to step back a ADAM SAWATSKY few meters @CTVNewsAdam to get it all in. To make sure he can get the duck’s hat in the frame. This first conversation that Georgio started almost a quarter century ago has ended by putting a hat on the hedge. The bonnet is made from an upside-down waste-paper basket, fake flowers and an umbrella with a penguin pattern. It’s tied around the topiary’s neck with a blue ribbon from a mattress pad wrapping.

I ask why it was worth the time and effort to turn the tree into a duck with a hat and Georgio laughs. He laughs often. “I like whimsy, a little bit of fun, joking around.”

And the trees seem to like being transformed. The duck is apparently set to return the favour, by helping to celebrate Georgio’s daughter’s upcoming wedding. It whispered it wanted to wear a veil.

I ask what his daughter will think?

Georgie responds with a laugh: “Surprised, unexpected and dad’s at it again!”

Adam Sawatsky is co-host of CTV News Vancouver Island at Five. On weekends, he hosts ‘Eye on the Arts’ on CFAX 1070.

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Summer Guide

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Summer Guide

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Summer Guide

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rom the arts, to music to family fun in the sun, summer is the season we love.

There are myriad ways to enjoy the season, whether it’s wandering down to a local park or beach with a good book for an afternoon of peace and quiet or packing up the kids and dogs and heading up Island for a week at the lake, residents and visitors love to enjoy all Greater Victoria and the Island has to offer.

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There are day trips to the Saanich Peninsula, a stroll through world famous Butchart Gardens and its glorious Saturday evening fireworks show, or take in your favourite local music festival. However you choose to enjoy the season, we wish you a happy summer!

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Groove to cool tunes SOOKE RIVER BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 19 TO 21

The Sooke River Bluegrass festival is proud to include two bands from Boston, MA. The Lonely Heartstring Band is a hot new band combining instrumental virtuosity, 3-part harmonies, and a deep understanding of traditional bluegrass and Appalachian music. Mile Twelve combines a love for traditional bluegrass with songwriting skills honed at renowned music schools. sookebluegrass.com TALL TREE MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 26 TO 28

As one of the western most points of Southern Vancouver Island, the scenic Port Renfrew site will play host to this 6th annual community spirited, open-air music festival. The festival site is located on Brown’s Mountain, approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes west of Victoria. talltreemusicfestival.com.

JOURNEY AND THE STEVE MILLER BAND JULY 13

In a career spanning five decades, Journey is blazing hotter than ever with the lineup of Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Ross Valory, Deen Castronovo and Arnel Pineda. Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. selectyourtickets.com.

AEROSMITH JULY 16

The legendary rock group featuring front man Steven Tyler takes the stage at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre with special guests Living Colour. selectyourtickets.com.

TD VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FEST JUNE 19 TO 28

The TD Victoria International JazzFest is a 10-day music festival featuring the jazz, blues and world music of local, Canadian, and internationally acclaimed musicians.

The "grandfather" of music festivals serving audiences in the Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands region, the TD JazzFest offers its devoted audience. jazzvictoria.ca.

BRENTWOOD BAY MUSIC IN THE PARK JULY 8 TO AUG. 26

Each summer in July and August, outdoor concerts

are held Wednesday nights from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in Pioneer Park. Bring a chair, a blanket, a picnic dinner, or buy dinner from one of the food vendors.

Come early – the park fills fast! Free. (1209 Clarke Rd.) brentwoodbay.info.

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every year has only topped the previous one! Check Rifflandia. com for lineup announcements and more information. At Royal Athletic Park. Tickets are $175 or $295 (VIP) for both park and night stages. Early Bird tickets will be available until the lineup is announced for $125/250. Layaway options are also available.

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Multiple Juno and CCMA Award winners s Dean Brody and Paul Brandt co-headline the #RoadTripTour. Bringing together the best in Canadian country music, this epic tour kicks off in Victoria with Brandt recognized as the most awarded male Canadian Country Artist in history and Brody, the #1 most played Canadian Country Artist on radio. sofmc. com DEAN BRODY AND PAUL BRANDT

SKA AND REGGAE FESTIVAL - The first Victoria Ska

Festival was a one-day event on Aug. 12, 2000 at Market Square. By 2012 it had grown into a five day event, spanning multiple venues, and attracting 10,000 attendees over the course of the festival. The Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival is now the longest running Ska Festival in North America. The 2015 lineup includes Hepcat, Morgan Heritage, Third World, The Slackers, Stickybuds and more July 1 to 5. victoriaskafest.ca

EVENTS Markets•Fairs•Festivals

Fair and festival fun

SIDNEY SUMMER SOUNDS JULY 5 TO AUG. 23

Sidney's Beacon Park hosts live music on Sunday afternoons. Bring a picnic and blanket to enjoy the performances. Free. peninsulacelebrations.ca.

TOUR CANADA'S OLDEST SYNAGOGUE JUNE 4 TO AUG. 27

ROCK THE SHORES JULY 18 AND 19

Come enjoy this popular open air music festival in Colwood featuring The Black Keys, The Sheepdogs, Current Swell, 54-40 and more. Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre lower fields. Single day: $84.50, two day: $149.50. rocktheshores.com.

PHILLIPS BACKYARD WEEKENDER JULY 24 TO 26

Get out and enjoy music, beer and sunshine in one of our city's best outdoor live music venues/ breweries, with Talib Kli, USS, Jon and Roy, BadBadNotGood and more. Phillips Brewery Backlot (2010 Government) Tickets $34.50 to $89.50 at atomiqueproductions.com.

ROCK OF THE WOODS MUSIC FESTIVAL JULY 23 TO 26

This year's lineup includes Gob, The Dudes, JPod, Good for Grapes, HiBou, Sisters and more. Camp out and rock out! At Glenora Farm (Cowichan Valley) Tickets are available at Lyle's Place, Ditch Records and rockofthewoods.com. Four-day pass $125 plus fees.

Explore Canada’s oldest synagogue in continuous use, Congregation Emanu-El (1461 Blanshard): the last standing brick building designed by the prolific Scottish architect, John Wright, in Romanesque Revival style. Thursdays at 1 pm in June, July and August. $10, free for children under 12. congregationemanu-el.ca.

PENINSULA COUNTRY MARKET JUNE 6 TO OCT 10

Every Saturday, an array of vendors display their wares in open air at the Saanich Fairgrounds (1528 Stelly's X Rd in Central Saanich.) 9am to 1 pm. peninsulacountrymarket.ca.

BRENTWOOD BAY FESTIVAL JUNE 6

The Vancouver Island Blues Bash fulfills the mandate of the Victoria Jazz Society by featuring local, regional and international blues and R&B artists/ groups in both free to the public, and paid admission performances. Ship Point (Inner Harbour) Continue checking website for updates. jazzvictoria.ca

There are food vendors, market vendors, kids entertainment, fantastic live music, games, face painting, and more. Don't miss the 8am Pancake Breakfast, courtesy of the Central Saanich Lions Club. The parade starts at 10am at Bayside school and heads to the festival site (1209 Clarke Rd.) brentwoodbay.info.

RIFFLANDIA MUSIC FESTIVAL SEPT 17 TO 20

OAK BAY TEA PARTY JUNE 6 TO 7

VANCOUVER ISLAND BLUES BASH SEPT. 5

At this point, it's anyone's guess who will be showing up to entertain the masses at Rifflandia, but

The Oak Bay Tea Party is an

annual event, with 2015 marking its 53rd year running. Join in the fun time for the community by helping service organizations raise funds. See the traditional Tea Party Parade beginning on Saturday at 10:30am at Windsor Park. All day at Willows Beach. oakbayteaparty.com.

VICTORIA GODDESS RUN JUNE 7

Join the fun at Westhills Stadium in Langford. The 4th Annual Victoria Goddess Run is a 5K, 10K and Half Marathon as well as a weekend of activities including a Women’s Expo at The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, Yoga at Sunset, and a concert on Saturday night with 54.40. victoriagoddess.com.

SOOKE SECRET GARDEN TOUR JUNE 7

This year, the Sooke Secret Garden Tour visits some spectacular gardens taking advantage of the natural beauty of Sooke. A can’t-miss inspiration for all garden enthusiasts. 10am to 4pm at various locations in Sooke. $20. sookesecretgardens.com.

OAK BAY SUMMER MARKET JUNE 10 TO SEPT. 9

On the second Wednesday in June, July, August and September, Oak Bay Village becomes a European style mar-

ket between 4pm and 8pm. Each market features an in-season produce theme with fresh produce from southern Vancouver Island. visitoakbayvillage.ca.

BUCCANEER DAYS JUNE 12 TO 14

This annual event takes place in Esquimalt and celebrates the municipality’s seafaring history.

It features a parade, carnival rides, pancake breakfast, market stalls and Saturday night dance.

It all goes down at the Archie Browning Sports Centre and Bullen Park. esquimaltbuccaneerdays. ca SUBARU VICTORIA TRIATHALON JUNE 14

Now in its 20th year, this tremendously popular, yet low-key, grassroots race is famous not only for its commemorative hoodie, but also for its one loop swim course and beautiful ride through the Saanich Peninsula and more.

There's also a kids fun run! At Elk Lake (off the Pat Bay Highway). ironman.com.

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EVENTS Dance•Fireworks•Car Shows•Food•Pets FATHERS DAY RUN/WALK FOR PROSTATE CANCER JUNE 21

Choose an 10km run or walk through the Vancouver Island Technology Park, or bring along the whole gang for the shorter 5km event. 10am at the Vancouver Island Technology Park (4464 Markham St). By donation. doingitfordad.org.

FIRST PEOPLES FESTIVAL JUNE 23

honour of National Aboriginal Day. The First Peoples Festival features drummers, dancers, arts and craft vendors and people gathering to celebrate the cultures and traditions of Aboriginal People. The festival is a merger of two Victoria events hosted by the Victoria Native Friendship Centre and the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres held at the Inner Harbour Ship Point. vnfc.ca

The First Peoples Festival is the capital city’s largest event in

ISLAND SUMMER GAMES JUNE 26 TO 28

Competition this year features basketball, soccer, slo-pitch, ball hockey, dodgeball and touch football tournament. 9am-9pm at Topaz Park (Hillside and Quadra). islandsummergames.com.

See the event every Victorian is talking about this time of year.

After dusk in the Inner Harbour.

Free. victoriacanadaday.ca.

Celebrate Victoria’s ethnic energy as over a dozen dance groups take to the stage with vibrant costumes, traditional music and exquisite choreography. With such diverse groups as Chinese, Norwegian, Balkan, Japanese, Ukrainian, Irish and more - it’s a feast for the senses and a celebration of our multicultural communities. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, noon to 5pm. veselkadancers.com

CANADA DAY AT FORT RODD HILL JULY 1

VICTORIA PRIDE WEEK JUNE 28 TO JULY 5

CANADA DAY FIREWORKS JULY 1

Explore coastal gun batteries built over 100 years ago. See original guns, underground magazines and camouflaged searchlight emplacements. All day at Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site (603 Fort Rodd Hill). Free.

SIDNEY DAYS JUNE 30 TO JULY 1

Join in the fun at Sidney's Canada Day community celebrations. Enjoy a barbecue, cake and fireworks at Beacon Park on the evening of June 30. A pancake breakfast, a parade and a family fun fair follow the next day on July 1 starting at 8am. peninsulacelebrations.ca.

LEARN-TO-CAMP JULY 18 AND 19

SYMPHONY SPLASH - Maestra Tania Miller leads

Canada’s largest annual outdoor symphony event at Symphony Splash, where an expected 40,000 people transform the Inner Harbour into an outdoor concert hall on Aug. 2. A barge is the stage and boats of all sizes bob to the sound of beautiful music. Free. victoriasymphony.ca.

VESELKA HERITAGE DANCEFEST JUNE 20

Learn-to Camp will teach camping basics such as how to set up a tent, how to cook outdoors, what to pack and other camping requirements. At Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse (603 Fort Rodd Hill). pc.gc.ca.

See the jewel in Victoria Pride Week's crown: the parade and festival, along with a lot more fun.

Over 150 vendors will be selling food and wares. A beer garden and special performances will cater to the 19+ crowd. Pride House will host over 10 different LGBTQ supportive organizations. victoriapridesociety.org.

BUTCHART GARDENS FIREWORKS JULY 4 TO SEPT. 5

The name says it all! Free with admission, every Saturday evening at dark. butchartgardens. com.

VINTAGE CADILLAC CAR SHOW JULY 12

With close to 100 cars, the show offers every variety of this luxury marque. 10am to 5pm at Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site (603 Fort Rodd Hill). pc.gc.ca.

BUSKERS FESTIVAL JULY 17 TO 26

Welcome to what has quickly become one of the world's most

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - This event originated as a

celebration of the agricultural roots of Saanich, and has blossomed into a grand festival for all ages. Face painting, model boats and children’s relay races make up some of the events, including Commodore Big Band. July 12 , 11am-3pm at Beaver Lake Park.

Free. saanich.ca.

prominent street theatre festivals! Performers from Australia, the UK, South America, the U.S. and across Canada will converge in Victoria for 10 days of incredible fun. Various times and locations downtown. Tip your busker. victoriabuskers.com.

JAGUARS ON THE ISLAND JULY 17 TO 19

Admire hundreds of classic Jags at Oak Bay's Windsor Park. For information see jaguarcarclubofvictoria.wildapricot.org INDIAFEST MELA AUG 7 TO 9

The India Fest (Mela) is a culturally inclusive, free public event, showcasing Victoria’s Indian community. It is an opportunity for this community to share the power, diversity and colour of Indian culture with the people of

Vancouver Island. iccavictoria. com FREE-B FILM FESTIVAL AUG 7 TO 29

The fun, free Festival runs Friday and Saturday nights through August at the Cameron Bandstand in Beacon Hill Park, except for two special screenings. Opening is the 1966 classic, Batman: The Movie, 9pm Aug 7 at the Legislature lawn. The final screening Aug 29 is the 1937 locally filmed Murder is News, at Broadmead Village. freebfilmfest. com PET-A-PALOOZA AUG. 8 TO 9

The West Coast's largest outdoor pet festival, Pet-A-Palooza, is back for 2015. Over 35,000 square feet of ocean front welcomes all pet lovers and pets for this

Celebrate The Earth at the Specializing in live tropical bugs from around the world, the Victoria Bug Zoo introduces visitors to the amazing lives of many-legged critters. Tour guides are available to answer questions and let the more adventurous handle some of the bugs.

Visit the Bug Zoo & celebrate all forms of life.

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Handmade soaps, natural body care, famous spa lines and lots of accessories.

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VICTORIA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL AUG. 14 TO 16

One of the most spectacular summer festivals to grace our island, and the only Dragon Boat Festival in Canada to take place in a working harbour. Watch 90 Dragon Boat Teams from across North America race across a 500-metre water course in Victoria's Inner Harbour. Free. victoriadragonboat.com.

BEACH BUM - Stephanie Stone and

Stefan Haviland relax in a hammock at one of Greater Victoria’s many beaches. two-day festival. More than 70 exhibitors and attractions such as Dock Dogs and Running of the Bulls. 10am-4pm at Ogden Point.

Free. jlasociety.com.

COLLECTOR CAR FESTIVAL AUG. 9

Oak Bay Avenue is transformed into a pedestrian walkway as 250 to 300 vintage and collector cars are showcased to admiring spectators and aficionados. Starts at 8am. Free. oakbay.ca.

CADBORO BAY FESTIVAL AUG. 9

The picturesque Cadboro Bay provides the ideal backdrop for professional sand sculptors to create giant sea creatures and other works of art using just sand, water and a lot of creativity. 11am to 3pm at Gyro Park

NORTH SAANICH JUBILEE FLAVOUR TRAIL AND WINE FEST AUG. 21 TO 23

Flavour Trails are community celebrations that provide opportunities for residents and visitors to experience and taste the quality and creativity of Saanich Peninsula farmers, fishers, food producers, chefs and vintners. flavourtrails.com.

GREEK FEST AUG 28 TO SEPT 7

Opa! Celebrate Victoria’s Greek culture through food, pastries, bake sale and traditional Greek and Mediterranean dancing.

Everyone is welcome. 4648 Elk Lake Dr. 11am to 10pm Aug 28 to 30 and Sept 4 to 7. greekfest.ca VICTORIA CLASSIC BOAT FESTIVAL SEPT. 4 TO 6

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EVENTS Heritage•Boats•Beaches (Sinclair Road). saanich.ca.

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ditional boats of all descriptions.

The wonderful craft, both yachts and workboats, are cared for by their owners and a supportive community of boatyards, tradespeople and admirers. All weekend at the Inner Harbour. Free. classicboatfestival.ca.

148TH ANNUAL SAANICH FAIR SEPT. 5 TO 7

The Saanich Fair is a must for the family. 5,000 exhibits, dog and horse shows, concessions, carnival and games, stage entertainment and more. $11 for admission, kids six and under free. 8am to 10pm. saanichfair.ca.

LUXTON FALL FAIR SEPT. 18 TO 20

Celebrating 106 years of Fall Fairs in the Western Communities.

Come support local history and events. Admission by donation. luxtonfair.ca.

GOLD RUSH! AT THE MUSEUM UNTIL OCT. 31

In 1858 word of gold rang out in the Fraser Canyon, setting off a dramatic migration of people and propelling this once remote region into the modern age.

Witness this fascinating era of history come to life again with Gold Rush! El Dorado in BC. Through interactive displays, rare artifacts and an international perspective, this fascinating exhibition showcases the far-reaching impact of the gold rush. Hours and admission prices at royalbcmuseum.bc.ca.

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FUN WITH FIBRE JUNE 8 TO 14

UNLIMITED EDITION JULY 4 TO SEPT. 26

Fun with Fibre, Cloth and Wood is a show and demonstration of creative techniques by four fabric artists and one wood carver.

Daily 10am to 4pm. Free parking and free admission. Show takes place at the Tulista Gallery (9565 5th St. in Sidney.) cacsp.com

Unlimited edition constructs a historical framework that looks at how prints by Aboriginal and Inuit artists, represented in the Kamloops Art Gallery's collection, works on loan from the Carleton University and Legacy Art Galleries, represent a drive to preserve oral histories and address social inequities in printmaking. Featuring prints from Northwest Coast, Woodlands and Inuit artists with a focus on printmaking in the 50s to 70s.

Legacy Art Gallery, 630 Yates. uvac.uvic.ca.

LANDSCAPES JUNE 8 TO JULY 11

See the works of Desiree Bond, Deborah Czernecky and Peter Dowgailenko. The reception will take place June 13 at Eclectic Gallery (2170 Oak Bay) from 3 to 5pm June 13. eclectic-gallery.ca.

FAIRYTALES AND FLOWERS TO JULY 11

BETWEEN TWO WORLDS JUNE 15 TO 21

An inspired show of acrylic paintings, watercolour paintings, crystal jewelry and stained glass by artists Evelyn Williams, Sherry Williams, Renate Annalisa Essihos, Beth Powell, Patricia Rose Williams and Erin Moriarty.

Open daily 10am to 4pm at the Tulista Gallery (9565 5th St. in Sidney.) Free admission and free parking. cacsp.com.

MAKING A SCENE! VICTORIA’S ARTISTS IN THE 1960S TO JUNE 27

Curated by Emerald JohnstoneBedell, with contributions

by Josie Greenhill, Jenelle Pasiechnik, Caroline Riedel, Kate Riordon and Naomi Shields.

Legacy Art Gallery Downtown

KABUKI- Japan's Dynamic

Theatre in Prints is on at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss, to June 15. aggv.ca.

(630 Yates St.) uvac.uvic.ca.

TD ART GALLERY PAINT-IN JULY 18

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria's Annual Paint-In on Moss Street (a not-for-profit event) features invited professional and emerging artists from Victoria and Region who demonstrate their art to over 35,000 visitors strolling Moss Street from Fort to Dallas. aggv.ca.

Enjoy the works of Diana Sharp on display at the Greater Victoria Public Library - Saanich Centennial Branch. cacgv.ca.

JUDY MCLAREN - SUMMER HEAT JULY 13 TO AUG. 15

Judy McLaren has been painting for over 30 years and has twice won first prize at the Sooke Fine Art and Sidney Fine Art shows.

The reception will be held July 18 from 3 to 5pm at 2170 Oak Bay Avenue. eclecticgallery.ca.

SOOKE FINE ARTS SHOW JULY 24 TO AUG. 3

The Sooke Fine Arts Show is an exhibition of fine art showcasing original, west coast art by artists on Vancouver Island and the surrounding BC coastal islands.

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july 22, 7:30pm Beethoven’s 5th Michael Gormley, conductor

july 25, 7:30pm Instrumental Opera Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor

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Jewelry•Watercolour•Chalk Fest

It is the largest juried event in the region to represent Island artists, attracting more than 8000 visitors, throughout its 11-day run. sookefinearts.com.

FREE PLAY AT THE ART GALLERY TO AUG. 3

Free Play is a hands-on exhibition that explores the work of artists who borrow from play and games to reveal contemporary social, and cultural issues through aesthetic experience. aggv.ca.

FIBRATIONS 2015 AUG 16

Held at Fairfield Gonzales Community Place, the day will feature a huge collection of vendors sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm through demonstrations and hands-on-activities. fibrationsvic.wordpress.com INTEGRATE ARTS FESTIVAL AUG. 28 TO 30

Victoria's annual art festival will feature an opening and closing

celebration, gallery art crawl, music, performance art and independent artist displays. integratearts.ca.

VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL CHALK FESTIVAL SEPT. 12 AND 13

Enjoy amazing street art by incredibly talented international chalk artists. Downtown Victoria. Free. victoriachalkfestival.com.

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Exciting nights of theatre GIANTS OF COUNTRY – BLUE BRIDGE COUNTRY CLASSICS JUNE 11 TO 14

This fundraiser for Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre pays tribute to country music greats with Zachary Stevenson singing the songs of Hank Williams and Buddy Holly, Jonas Shandel singing the songs of Johnny Cash and Samantha Currie singing the songs of June Carter and Patsy Cline. bluebridgetheatre.ca PRIVATE LIVES JULY 7 TO 26

Blue Bridge Theatre presents Noel Coward’s Private Lives, the story of a divorced couple who, while honeymooning with their new

spouses, discover that they are staying in adjacent rooms at the same hotel. Despite a perpetually stormy relationship, they realize that they still have feelings for each other. bluebridgetheatre.ca BRIAN REGAN JULY 11

Brian Regan can turn the most mundane situations - like going to the eye doctor to get fitted for glasses, or trying to decide how many fig newtons to eat in one sitting - into side-splitting standup material. rmts.bc.ca.

HUMBLE BOY JUNE 11 TO 27

Humble Boy is a dark comedy by Charlotte Jones. We find Felix Humble, a troubled physicist, brooding Hamlet-like over the death of his father and the much-

too-quick move of his mother into the arms of a fun-loving neighbour. His solace is found in his father’s Cotswold garden and apiary where a prying spinster, a past lover, and the bees allow for musings about life and the universe. langhamtheatre.ca.

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scooter, bike or even skateboard from show to show. Starts at Cecilia Ravine Park (475 Burnside E). For information and tickets see skam.ca/bike-ride.

Camosun College Lansdowne Lawns (3100 Foul Bay) The Victoria Shakespeare Society presents Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream on a rotating basis on the lawns at Camosun College. Tickets are available now at The Sidney Street Market, The Moss Street Market, The James Bay Market, The Fernwood Market and The Victoria Public Market. For information, see vicshakespeare.com.

THEATRE SKAM'S SKAMPEDE JULY 10 TO 12

SKAM’s Bike Ride has been newly renamed to reflect the variety of ways audiences can get outdoors and enjoy theatre.

SKAM's annual live performance festival, with site-specific short theatre shows by the likes of SNAFU Dance Theatre, Gotta Getta Gimmick, Impulse Theatre and more, are all presented on a four kilometre stretch of the Galloping Goose Trail. Audiences are welcome to walk, take a

55 Shows. 10 Days. 11 Venues. The 29th annual Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival is a 10-day celebration of live performance from around the world, featuring an eclectic mixture of spoken word, drama, musicals, comedy, music, theatre for young adults and more. The Fringe is an unjuried and uncensored international theatre festival. Various show times and various venues across downtown. See intrepidtheatre.com for more.

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BOOM - Rick Miller returns to the Belfry

Aug 4 to 23 with an explosive solo performance documenting the music, culture and politics that shaped a generation. BOOM covers 25 turbulent years, giving voice to hundreds of politicians, activists and musicians – a mind-blowing experience. belfry.bc.ca.

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From rare haute couture to daily-wear, fashions from the 1940s-50s will be featured in the Nanaimo Museum’s summer exhibit. The exhibit presents 25 garments that reflect how WWII changed society. Rationing to Ravishing: The Transformation of Women’s Fashions in the 40s & 50s is on to Aug 23. The museum is open daily, 10am-5pm. nanaimomuseum.ca VANCOUVER

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The Seaside Cruizers Father’s Day Show ‘n’ Shine is back in Qualicum Beach (June 21). Mentioned by Oprah as one of the 10 best things to do on Father’s Day, this free event is celebrating its 22nd anniversary and features more than 600 cars, live music, dancing and a pancake breakfast. seasidecruizers. com.

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The Mid-Island Bluegrass Society presents the third-annual Lighthouse Bluegrass Festival in Qualicum Bay (June 26 to 28). This event features multiple instrument-specific workshops, and most performers are British Columbians. lighthousebluegrass.com.

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Enjoy some world-class literature while working on your Vancouver tan at Bard on the Beach (June 4 to Sept. 26). This year, presentations at the annual Shakespeare Festival include Comedy of Erros and King Lear on the main stage, and Love's Labour's Lost and Shakespeare's Rebel on the Howard Family Stage. bardonthebeach.org.

Summer Festival (July 9 to 19) in Vancouver, showcasing South Asian music, dance, food and films. The event is put together by a non-profit organization to inspire dialogue and showcase riveting performances. indiansummerfest.ca

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If it's competition you crave, look no further than the 13th annual Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival (July 10 to 12).

This event also raises money for the fight against cancer.

More than 30,000 spectators flock to Nanaimo’s waterfront to watch teams from across North America race. nanaimodragonboat.com COMOX VALLEY

Big-name acts like Kris Kristofferson and Walk Off the Earth make their way to the Comox Valley for the Vancouver Island MusicFest (July 10 to 12). islandmusicfest.com NANAIMO

This year’s Salt Spring Island Lavender Festival (July 12) comes with an Italian theme and includes many dancers and singers along with workshops and demonstrations. There’s even lavender gelato. sacredmountainlavender.com PARKSVILLE

World Champion sculptors gather for the Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition at Parksville beach (July 10-Aug. 16). Sculptors have 24 hours over three days to construct their design from sand and water. Fireworks and kid's competition included. parksvillebeachfest.ca

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The small town of Ucluelet explodes during Ukee Days (July 24-26), featuring logging sports, beer gardens and live entertainment. ukeedays.wordpress.com.

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The famous World Champion Bathtub Race is back in Nanaimo (July 23 to 26). The Marine Festival starts on July 23 and concludes with the race.

Those interested in competing are still able to register on their website, bathtubbing.com.

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Another great outdoor festival is the Coombs Bluegrass Festival (July 31 to Aug. 2).

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I get excited about. It’s ideal, I like to do the concert at night and take time editor@mondaymag.com in the afternoon to talk about the process. It’s great to talk to people in the ria Skonberg makes the trumpet cool. city and get to know people. Victoria’s “Is that happening? Great!” the jazz got many great musicians.” musician says. “My life is awesome right She says she’s not a “super road now. I get to keep exploring music, keep warrior” when it comes to tours, but exploring new places, travelling. Music has thanks to a Canada Council for the Arts been the vehicle for that.” grant, she’s able to visit some Canadian The award winning trumpeter, vocalist and comcities that have previously been out of poser credits school music programs for peaking her reach. interest in performing.

“We haven’t had a lot of chances to “My middle and high school had a lot of really tour Canada, the Canada Council grant vibrant band programs. That’s definitely how I got has allowed us to connect the dots. into music. I did the marching band – yeah, I did “There’s five of us and getting around that,” she says with a laugh.

Canada is not cheap. That’s where you Her parents also allowed Skonberg, who grew have to understand the business side, up in Chilliwack, to try any sport or instrument she there’s flights, hotels, we spend a lot desired. of money on the road. This allows us “My brother played the fiddle and we went to THOMAS CONCORDIA PHOTO to visit a number of communities both a lot of competitions to support him. I was always Bria Skonberg performs and hosts a workshop June 28 at Harbour Towers. major and smaller – I’m really excited around music.” to play in Canada,” she says.

When she hit senior high, she joined jazz choir and 31 year old moved to New York five years ago to Although she’s now based in New York, she keeps got involved in a small combo playing Dixieland jazz. expand her musical horizons. her Chilliwack roots close.

Skonberg last played Victoria’s JazzFest in 2010 She and the group took their talents beyond grad“Three of the guys in my band I’ve where her bassist struck up a conversauation and began playing local gigs. “After graduaknown for 15 years and I think that tion with veteran jazz guitarist and vocalBria Skonberg tion most students break apart, but we stuck it out,” comes across when we play. Evan ist John Pizzarelli. “He came and jammed she says. Skonberg took on the manager’s role and Harbour Arntzen, Sean Cronin and I have with us for two hours – that’s the kind learned the business side of music. “It’s not someTowers Hotel been playing together a long time. of thing that can happen at festivals. It thing that’s easy to teach, you just have Darrian (Douglas) is from Mississippi jazzvictoria.ca was a neat door opener. The first CD I to do it,” she says. and Dalton (Ridenhour ) is from recorded in the States, John Pizzarelli was She graduated from Capilano See Skonberg Missouri – we’re a bit of a mixed pot. a guest artist.”

University’s jazz program, played perform “Actually we were all out singing Karaoke last She’s excited to play the TD Victoria International with the Dal Richards Orchestra youtube.com/user/ night, that’s why my voice is so raspy,” she adds JazzFest again this year and to host a workshop. for four years and released her HornStar2911 with another laugh.

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the air. Two dramatic crashes into This kite, Kites the ground later (no vehicles were Wiggill holds with Lights injured in the outing), my body is about 10 feet slowly getting used to the push and Clover Point at away from me pull needed to guide the delta that and it floats in 9pm May 29 Wiggill calls “a big, old slow thing.” the air. With With ease, Wiggill pulls the revalmost no effort, olution into the air, although the the small, light, grey sail gently lifts into the wind is a bit light, he shows me sky.

I’m instantly lulled into the effortless action. how to manoeuvre the sail that’s We chat as the kite lifts above us. But there anchored by a graphite frame. This one he can flip, spin and fly upside are bigger kites to fly in Wiggill’s arsenal. down.

Today he’s also brought along a dual line “It takes focus,” he says. “You delta, a quad line revolution and a single line have to keep it in the air, do differrokkaku, with artwork he designed. ent things with it, it’s meditative.

“It’s a huge culture,” says Wiggill, but not in Canada. “Compared to Malaysia and India Everything else falls away.”

It’s also a lot of fun and social, and other parts of the world where it’s huge. he adds. “You get a wide range of It’s a different vibe here.” social, political, religious persuasions Kite festivals in other parts of the world out here, but most people can attract 100,000 visitors. While the Flow still Hatha Kundalini Prenatal Nidra leave that Ashtanga at home. Here fledgling Victoria International Kite Festival drew around 10,000 last year, Wiggill says it’s everybody is just getting together to fly kites.” a good start.

See Wiggill and Team At last year’s festival 500 kites were built Island Quad along with other for kids to fly, this year, they hope to make expert fliers at this year’s some 800.

Victoria International Kite “The majority of people are more mature, Festival, May 29 to 31 at but they bring the young component with Clover Point. Go to them,” he says. victoriakitefestival.com for After a few false starts and a lot of help more information. from Wiggill, I manage to get the delta in

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etting out on a mission to find food can be a great adventure or a list of errands taking you to your favourite shops. The bakery, butcher, fish monger, green grocer, cheese shop, and the wine store are great places to try something new or satisfy cravings for old favourites. Summer starts this month, and if you’re like me, you’re already planning road trips and adventures.

Here’s a few ideas I hope you’ll enjoy.

In Port Renfrew, the Renfrew Pub is refreshing for summer with new food and craft drink options, and there is a food truck at the marina that makes great sushi, and has a pizza night.

Cowichan Valley has new brick oven pizza restaurant, Torta Luna in Valleyview Centre (14-1400 Cowichan Bay Rd.), by Drumroaster Coffee (the best coffee in the area). Blue Grouse Wines, 2182 Lakeside Rd., Duncan, has a stunning new tasting room which just opened this week.

The new Victoria Wine Trail, a

group of wine and cider producers on the Saanich Peninsula are promoting the destination as a whole. Their website (victoriawinetrail.com) has all the details, visit each producer to see their events, tastings, and celebrations all summer. Make a stop at Silver Rill Farms for awesome produce.

In Victoria, HOPoxia brings 30-plus Craft Beer producers to Phillips Brewery June 13, 3 to 7pm, $20.

Victoria Food Tours (victoriafoodtours. com), Off The Eaten Track (offtheeatentracktours.ca/victoria) and The Pedaler (thepedaler.ca) offer behind the scenes tours of restaurants, brewpubs, and bakeries, by foot or by bicycle from $45+.

Moss Street Market (mossstreetmarket.com) runs all summer on Saturdays 10am to 2pm, with food trucks, produce, meats, crafts, and chef demonstrations. Get there early if you want Fry’s Bread (you do).

The Saturday Market 8:30am to 3:30pm in Ganges on Salt Spring Island

ONE BIG BAKE-OFF Join the Victoria Pie Co. in their first Bake Off in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria, June 4 and 5. Call or email to sign up for this free event. They want all you pie enthusiasts, culinary wizards and

Fry’s Red Wheat Bakery bread is available all summer at the Moss Street Market.

is worth getting up for the early ferry.

This market is one of the best I’ve seen.

With strawberry juice running down your arm, move to the cheese sampling before stopping at the Foxglove Farm table for whatever grabs your eye.

Wherever your first taste of summer takes you, enjoy our amazing local bounty, try a new ingredient, or check out a local producer. Most swing their doors open in the spring to welcome questions and curiosity of those willing to spend their time exploring our local food system.

TRY IT, YOU’LL LIKE IT: New daily Food Truck festival in the back courtyard at Royal BC Museum, beer, wine, and cider also available.

11am to 6pm daily. royalbcmuseum. bc.ca/foodtrucks Chorizo & Co., 807 Fort St, Friday and Saturday night events with food and music.

Cold Brew is back at Discovery Coffee for summer, check out the new 1011 Blanshard location.

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Its beautiful new interior is perfect for the growing sophistication of Victoria.

There are options to be had here with three restaurants in one but my interest was in the cocktails that can be ordered in any of the rooms. In the past I wouldn’t consider Pescatores’ as cocktail centric but there seems to be a new emphasis on considered drinks and a playful style.

Classic cocktails have updated names with a nod to our locale.

The Malahatten steps in for the classic Manhattan, the Old Way for an Old Fashioned and the Sunset Mule is a local take on the Moscow Mule featuring Fever Tree Ginger Beer, though I must confess a preference for Q Ginger this one does hold its own.

If you’re looking for other riffs then check out the Evil Twin, a negroni twist utilizing trendy Aperol to good effect and the Southern Hemisphere, a sour with Pisco and Cointreau that is light, refreshing and perfect for the street patio here.

To nosh, there are no better fresh oysters in town and there were seven varieties the day we were in. I would have liked to try an unavailable Brandade (how can they be out, they just opened!), a classic Portuguese dip of salt cod and olive oil, but settled for a lightly curried calamari over the flatbread or prawns. Mike Murphy has created another great spot for locals and tourists.

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“We have fabulous hosts,” says ride is breaking out all over Lucas. “Fiona is a well-known fashionVictoria. ista and has her own talk show on the It’s not just a parade or a air in Victoria. Mary Zilba from the Real day of events – it’s a week of Housewives of Vancouver – she’s the activities that carries a welmost popular one, she’s known as the coming acceptance that lingers in our city ‘nice one’ – she’s a singer and had seven throughout the year. top 40 hits and she’ll be singing Pride Week launches June at the show,” he says.

27 with CabarGAY, an evening Forbes is excited to return to of song, dance, comedy and Victoria and spend the weekend burlesque from Victoria’s leadwith her bestie Zilba. “We’ve ing LBGTQ performers at the done a lot of stuff together Belfry theatre. before. She’s been on my show, “You can sit down and I’ve been on hers – that was enjoy stand up comedy, dancnot the funnest, that was the ers, top singers and a lot of Housewives, but ‘take one for Victoria’s LBGTQ performers the team’ for your BFF,” she and their friends,” says Richard Fiona Forbes says with a laugh.

Lucas, Victoria Pride Society social media The show includes a variety of acts, co-ordinator. “It’s really a cross-section of including an “army of handsome young the gays and straights and sponsors who come together to have a beautiful show.” men” doing a musical theatre tribute.

“Expect the unexpected … but that sums This year CabarGAY is hosted by up Pride Week everywhere,” says Forbes, Mary Zilba (The Real Housewives Of who frequently hosts and attends charity Vancouver) and Fiona Forbes (The Fiona functions. Tickets for CabarGAY are $20 Forbes show) and features the legendary and funds raised go to the Victoria Pride Gouda Gabor, comedian Diana Kuch and Society. the Cheesecake Burlesque troupe.

“Mary and I are really looking forward Gabor, is Lucas’ alter-ego and a mainstay on the Victoria stage for the past few to the whole weekend, it’ll be exciting to be back in Victoria … and Pride on top of years. that is a bonus.”

“Gouda Gabor came about because I Though, Forbes adds, she’ll leave the wanted to sing and didn’t want to comsinging up to Zilba. “I’m completely and pete with my clients,” says Lucas, who utterly tone deaf, if she needs me for runs Lucas Talent. “So I established this backup I’ll stick to the tambourine.” character who’s a lost Gabor sister.”

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Britt Robertson stars opposite George Clooney in Disney’s Tomorrowland.

A trip to Tomorrowland ROBERT MOYES arts@mondaymag.com Brad Bird is a brilliant and playful director, whether he’s telling the anti-militarist tale of a boy and his huge alien robot (Iron Giant) or confecting a delicious whimsy about a rat with dreams of being a chef (Ratatouille). The double Oscar winner blasts off into imaginative and visually extravagant sci-fi realms in Tomorrowland, where strange memories of a futuristic alternate Earth are the key to our planet’s survival.

Britt Robertson stars as Casey Newton, the rebellious teenage daughter of a NASA engineer whose mix of scientific curiosity and endless optimism have brought her to the attention of a mysterious girl named Athena, who slips her an old badge from the 1964 New York World’s Fair.

Whenever Casey touches the badge she briefly gets transported to a fantastical world of flying cars and spaceage buildings. But the magical visions soon fade, and Casey finds herself on the run from smiley-faced humanoid robots that want to kill her.

Eventually paired up with an embittered and reclusive inventor (George Clooney) who knows a lot more than he is willing to admit to, the mismatched pair undertakes a spectacular journey through a mysterious portal that exists outside the usual constructs

of time and space. Suddenly catapulted into a very real Tomorrowland, they must come to grips with past events in order to survive their deadly confrontation with the suave but despotic ruler (Hugh Laurie) of this exotic realm.

Visually inspired by the various futuristic Disneyland park rides of the same name, glossy Tomorrowland is decidedly Spielbergian in its candy-coloured sheen, wholesomeness, and sentimentality. The storyline is clever and well paced, while strong performances give an affecting emotional realism to many scenes. But above all, this is a movie with a message.

Through Casey’s eyes we see a planet under assault from extreme weather events, political chaos, and other grave threats. And like Casey, we are meant to be inspired to rise to these challenges with fearless hearts.

To call this naive is an understatement, even though the movie itself impresses on many levels. But in a multiplex throbbing with the amped-up distractions of The Avengers and Mad Max, Tomorrowland is a blockbuster with no obvious target audience. It is well made and deserves to be seen. But how many people will queue up to take this spectacular ride?

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y now you’ve probably heard the news that everybody’s favourite 1990s sci-fi conspiracy show, The X-Files is coming back to TV. Yes, you’ve KYLE WELLS heard it right, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson will be reprising @CineFileBlog their quintessential roles as sexually frustrated, believing and non-believing Black premieres on Netflix June 12, FBI agents Mulder and Scully. which I’m pretty excited about. I think For those who can’t wait for some it’s my favourite of the Netflix originals Duchovny in their lives, the new series so far, as much as I enjoy Frank’s sheAquarius, premiering May 28 on NBC, nanigans on House of Cards (I found might just fill the void. Duchovny stars Bloodline compelling but ultimately as a Summer of Love-era detective on underwhelming. You?). the hunt for a missing girl who has And the new cannibal classic fallen under the spell of a young, charHannibal is back for its third season on ismatic leader named Charles Manson.

June 4. I must admit I’m still playing Something tells me that’s not going to catch-up on Hannibal, but I’ve watched end well. the first season and think it’s visually There are also some old friends comone of the most interesting shows on ing back over the next few weeks. The network television. So I’m glad there’s third season of Orange is the New more to come.

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Passion abounds in Cook’s One World

“I’ve had the luxury to focus on my art and not worry about the next gig.

As a performing artist you always have Canadian Nuevo flamenco guitarist to keep that in mind, but I was able to Jesse Cook brings a world of sound to focus.” the stage.

He started studying classical guitar at He calls his new album, One World, age six at Toronto’s Eli Kassner Guitar the musical equivalent of Constantinople.

Academy.

“It was a terrific place to learn, “(It’s) the ancient city where East met as you got better they passed you on West. The whole world would pass to better teachers. It gave me a good through, it was the centre of trade – it grounding in technique, music theory – was this amazing place and I wanted to all that stuff helps,” he says. create a 21st century version of that.”

He also attended Berklee College of One World is Cook’s ninth studio Music and studied jazz, but his greatest album, a follow up to 2012’s The Blue influence was flamenco guitarist Manitas Guitar Sessions. de Plata.

Cook “It was fun to record “He was a flamenco after The Blue Guitar engages with player from the South Sessions, which was ‘bombastic’ of France, Pablo Picasso intentionally blue and made him famous. He sound melancholy, I wanted came to North America, something loud and bomplayed Carnegie Hall, in France he was a bastic,” the 50-year-old says.

Cook grew up in a family of artists. His really big deal and my mom would play his records. A lot of people say, ‘ah he’s a father was a photographer, his mother a hack’ because he didn’t play traditional, television director and producer, and his but I just really liked him. cousin a dancer with the National Ballet.

“He was a controversial figure, but I “There are lots of artsy fartsy people, don’t care. I owe him a debt. Without so I was used to watching them scramhim I would be playing Rush, Def ble to make a living. No one was rolling Leopard and the Beatles. in at nine and leaving at five, everyone “One last nail in the coffin (if you was always on the hunt for the next want to put it that way), my dad project. I got through a bit of a struggle went to live in Arles in France, in the through my 20s, since then the rest has Camargue and there was a gypsy been easy.

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Jesse Cook brings his One World vision to Victoria June 5.

enclave at the end of the street. Nicolas Reyes, the lead singer of the band the Gypsy Kings, lived there, and I would spend every summer there where there were kids in the street playing guitars like percussion instruments. One guy with a guitar sounded like a whole band – I loved it.”

Cook muses on his first appearance at the Montreal Jazz Festival at a small club: “On the first night, there was barely anyone there. The second night it was about half full and the next night there was a line up – flash forward to 2005 we played outside at the Montreal Jazz Festival to 70,000 people – it was crazy, there was a sea of people stretched out to the horizon.

In those moments I try to stop and

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smell the roses, to enjoy the moment because it won’t last.”

He says there’s a feeling of gratification that comes with playing for a crowd. “The effect that sea of human emotion has. It amplifies as this wave of power hits you, it stuns you and you ride it, it’s really a magical experience. Those moments are few and far between so when they happen I really enjoy them.”

Tickets are available at rmts.bc.ca, 250-386-6121 or Jesse Cooke 1-888-717-6121, June 5 or in person at the Royal Theatre McPherson box office and usual outlets.

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Your stars for JUNE 2015 ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

Siblings and relatives from your past have been coming out of the woodwork lately, which is one reason the tempo of your life is moving fast this month.

You’re busy with errands, short trips and increased reading and writing! But heads up -- in addition to all this busyness, you will still be threatened with transportation breakdowns and mixed-up communications. Yowsers! Guard against snap judgments, which you might regret later. Good month for writing.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

Your focus on money and possessions is strong this month. Meanwhile, retrograde Mercury will still create glitches, delays and late payments. For example, cheques in the mail will be late. However, this same Mercury retrograde will help you finish old business related to financial matters that have been lingering.

You will also feel passionately about something now, perhaps connected with siblings and relatives.

Continue to look for ways to benefit from real estate or to improve your home.

The Sun is in your sign this month boosting your energy and attracting important people and favourable circumstances to you. Yes! It’s your turn to do your thing! However, retrograde Mercury draws ex-partners back into your life or old business related to ex-partners. You have strong feelings about some kind of financial issue. Fortunately, optimism and hope come easily to you. Hope is the feeling you have that the feeling you have isn’t permanent.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)

This month you’re keeping everything on the low, low because both the Sun and retrograde Mercury are ‘hiding’ in your chart. This will help you with research of any kind. However, this is a great time to buy wardrobe goodies because you like what you see in the mirror. Cancer people love good quality and they appreciate vintage clothing, which you naturally get on sale. (You’re careful with your money.) Look for ways to boost your income because you can do this.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)

This is a popular month. Enjoy seeing others, especially younger people, some of whom are from your past. This is a good month to think about goals.

Where do you want to be a year from now? What should you do to begin to go in that direction? You are creative sign but many of you are so caught up in the demands of life, you forget how to express your creative talents. In the next two years, you will make more money. Think about how you want to do that, so that you are steering this process. Ideas?

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

This month the Sun is at the top of your chart casting a flattering spotlight on you. This is why others are impressed with you, asking you to take on increased responsibilities or do something special. Say yes because you don’t have to do anything to dazzle them. (Good lighting is everything.) Enjoy this high viz. month, which is really a subtle preparation for something wonderful to come. Get ready for one of the luckiest years of your life which will begin in August! Yahoo!

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)

This month, you want to travel because you’re eager for adventure and a chance to learn something new. Unfortunately, retrograde Mercury will play

havoc with your travel plans.

You can travel somewhere new and expect delays, snafus, cancellations and errors – but hey, you’re someplace new and exciting!

Or you can travel someplace you’ve already been before.

Traditionally, this works Georgia Nicols easier with a Mercury retrograde situation. The open road is yours. Of course, sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason.

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This is an intense month because the Sun is in the ‘home’ of Scorpio, which means every issue you deal with will be intense and black-and-white. Retrograde Mercury is in your ‘home’ as well, causing confusion and delays. Fortunately, it will also help you finish details regarding inheritances, taxes, debt and shared property. Use this energy to swiftly facilitate this. You might feel obsessed about traveling somewhere.

Hmmm, no halfway measures here.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)

The Sun is opposite your sign this month, which means it’s as far away from you as it ever gets. Since the Sun is your source of energy – you will need more sleep. (Go to bed.) Retrograde Mercury will still stir up contact with ex-partners and old friends. This could be useful for closure or clarification about old issues, especially inheritances or shared property.

Continue to look for opportunities to travel or explore publishing, the media, medicine the law and higher education.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)

This month you will do everything in your power to get better organized both at home and at work.

However, your desire to get better organized will be hampered by retrograde Mercury, which will trigger misplaced papers, confused communications, transportation delays and silly, goofy mistakes.

Maddening, yes – but no job is too small to botch.

Meanwhile, look for ways to improve your health.

Examine your diet. What about exercise? (To me, outdoors is where the car is.)

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)

Lucky you! A lovely, playful month ahead awaits. Admittedly, many of you will encounter old flames from the past; and you will be forced to deal with glitches and cancellations regarding social occasions.

Nevertheless, this is still a great time for vacations, parties, the arts, movies, sports events, playful times with children and yes, romance, romance, romance.

Grab every chance to express your artistic talents.

Just the doing of it is what will please you because we are verbs not nouns.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

Home, family and your domestic world are your top priority this month. And to add further to this, relatives and family you haven’t seen for a while are camped on your doorstep. (Always put your mother-in-law in a good hotel.) Or perhaps, you will visit your parents or a childhood home? Many of you will focus on home repairs now as well. Nevertheless, there is always room for dreamy romance in the life of a Pisces, isn’t there? Passionate love affairs will occur for many. Meanwhile, look for ways to improve your job. georgianicols.com

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