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Eat more fruits and veggies Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals and plant nutrients that strengthen our immune system, reduce inflammation and reduce cancer risk. Include a rainbow of colors and aim for at least 8 servings per day (1 serving is equal to ½ cup veggies or 1 cup salad). Include choices rich in beta-carotene (carrots, squash and yams), flavonoids (berries, parsley and citrus) and lycopene (tomatoes).

Chew on cruciferous Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale and bok choi are part of the cruciferous family of vegetables. They are superstars when it comes to women’s health! Cruciferous vegetables contain phytonutrients that support the liver in clearing out circulating estrogen as well as protect the body from cancer causing chemicals.

Healthy fats The Canadian Cancer Society recommends limiting fat intake, as a high fat diet has been found to increase the risk of many cancers. Rather than viewing fats as “bad” perhaps the conversation we should be having is about the quality of fats. Saturated animal fats increase the risk of female cancers, while olive oil and omega 3 EFA’s have been shown to be protective. Eat less meat and dairy, and include olive oil, cold water fish, purified fish oil, flax oil, avocado, nuts and seeds.

Fiber up A fiber rich diet protects women in multiple ways. For starters, fiber acts like a broom in the digestive system to sweep out excess estrogen and other metabolic waste from the system. Fiber also serves to improve blood sugar balance which we know is associated with a decrease risk for breast cancer. Consume a variety of fiber including fruits, veg, whole grains, nuts, seeds, ground flax seeds and psyllium.

Keep blood sugar stable A diet high in processed foods, sugar and flour stimulate the release of insulin and insulinlike growth factors which are major stimulators of growth for many cancers.

Sugar feeds cancer. Feed your sweet tooth less often, and instead opt for a whole foods diet rich in whole grains, beans, veggies, protein and healthy fats.

Optimize your weight Being overweight is a risk factor for most cancers. Fat cells are capable of producing estrogen, and also promote inflammation in the body.

Make lifestyle changes to increase activity level, get adequate sleep, reduce stress and eat a balanced diet. Find a health care practitioner who can help you create a customized plan.

Limit alcohol The research is clear that the more alcohol you consume, the higher the cancer risk for women.

Vitamin D More research is needed to confirm the relationship between vitamin D and breast cancer risk. What we do know is that vitamin D is essential for our immune system, and it is our immune system that is the first line of defence for eradicating cancer cells. I recommend vitamin D3 supplementation during the winter months in order to prevent deficiency.

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Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra - a sparkling collection of musical treasures including Hänsel & Gretel & French Petite Suite. gvyo.org

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BEETHOVEN LIVES UPSTAIRS- Youngsters will be touched by history, music and fun as they learn about Beethoven and the beauty of his music. rmts.bc.ca

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CHANTAL KREVIAZUK - Join Community Living Victoria and Kreviazuk for a wonderful evening of artistry and stories of inspiration. rmts.bc.ca

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KING CRIMSON - Born on 13th January 1969 in the basement of the Fulham Palace Cafe, London, this is the 8th incarnation of King Crimson. rmts.bc.ca

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TOWERS and TREES LAURA LAVIN editor@mondaymag.com

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ictoria’s Towers and Trees started as Adrian Chalifour’s solo project and quickly ballooned to a large band with Chalifour, Ben Lubberts, Dave Zellinsky and Donovan Rush at its core.

“We had saxophone player, a fiddle player and for certain songs a horn player, so yeah there was like eight or nine over the course of the night, that’s how it started,” says Chalifour, describing the first show at Canoe Brewpub in September 2012.

The show was a CD release party for the band’s first album Broken Record which held the key to Chalifour’s life as a musician – the breakout hit Montreal.

Now 31, Chalifour married at 22 and moved to Kamloops with his wife.

“That’s kind of where the song Montreal came from because it was always my dream to leave Victoria. I was born and raised here, I wanted to finish university and leave, go out east, move to either Ottawa or Montreal, somewhere that I could speak French and play some music,” he says. “I didn’t do that. I chose this other route, I ended up in Kamloops – which is sort of the antithesis of Montreal – and after being there about a year-and-a-half … I just couldn’t reconcile Towers and Trees that lost part of my idenGarage tity.”

Showroom, In a frustrated state Duncan Dec. 4 he wrote Montreal and

also had these songs – I had this album – that I needed to write, I needed to finish and I knew it would be called West Coast.”

The album reflects a turbulent time in his life and marriage and reconnecting with his identity as an artist.

“When I think of the west coast, and particularly this music west coast, it has a lot of faces. It bvwweddings.com can be that which is Front man Adrian Chalifour with a few of the many faces that make up Towers and Trees. quite calm. There’s a gorgeous sunny day packed it away as a pipe dream.

“It took me three years before I had the courage to it’s quite serene, but it can also be this wild, unpredictable rugged, ragged shoreline and I knew that I share it,” he says. wanted to capture that duality in one place, in one Reticent to talk about the breakup of his marriage, story.

Chalifour shoulders the blame. “I was being what “At the same time that I was mourning this loss I thought was a good partner. I was doing love the and going through those steps of anger and guilt and wrong way. I was being a martyr and not because of anything anybody asked of me but just a role I put on regret and sadness and hurt, I was also going through these experiences of rediscovery and adventure and myself because I thought, that’s how you do things.” hope. I think at the centre of all those things, the Instead of heading out east, he returned home constant again was my own identity as an individual, to Victoria where he began playing open mics and as an artist, as a man, all those things about my identeamed up with Lubberts to make Broken Record.

“Things really took off when the Zone started play- tity were being teased and pulled and put through ing our song Montreal in February 2013 and then we the refiners fire and I think I was learning a lot about myself. The album is very much not a break up got into the Peak Performance Project, this big provincial contest, in June of 2013 and that took us right album, the first song is this uplifting, hopeful song – I didn’t want it to be a break up album – I wanted it to through to November and that’s when we met probe a journey.” ducer Alex Aligizakis who would eventually produce Towers and Trees released West Coast Oct. 2 and our new album,” he says.

After a whirlwind two years, Chalifour took his foot began touring BC and Alberta in support of the project. The tour comes to Sugar in Victoria Jan. 15. off the gas. “I was pretty exhausted,” he says. “But I

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THE BIG PERSONALITY

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t 72, Billy Connolly has had surgery for prostate cancer and in 2013 was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, but the actor, comedian and musician still finds plenty to laugh at.

“I talk about it on the stage. In a funny way it helps to get rid of it,” he says in a faded Glaswegian accent. “When you talk about it, it gets it off your back. You know that way, like, if you have a problem and you write it down it kinda takes it away from you. Well comedy is like that. When you talk about it, it temporarily removes it from you. That’s not why I do it, I just found that’s one of the side effects.”

Connolly’s been living in New York for the past decade, and continues to tour and travel as much as he did when he was younger.

“I’ve done it all my adult life so it’s kind of normal to me. I remember reading about a girl rock singer in the ‘90s and she said, ‘I’ve been on the road for two weeks I’m exhausted, I need a holiday.’ Oh Lordy – she’s got a lot to learn,” he says with a laugh.

Connolly’s High Horse Tour began in mid-October in Toronto and brings him to Victoria for two shows Nov. 3 and 4.

“I like the journey to Victoria across the water,” he says. “I always hope to see an orca and I’ve never seen one.”

Travel is one of his passions and he’s been able to make it part of his career as well. His television series Journey To The Edge Of The World brought him here via the Northwest Passage in 2008.

“I didn’t realize how massive Canada was. I realized of course, it was a big place but when you actually cover it from the Yukon it’s an extraordinary size of a place – but nobody’s there.”

Recalling the journey, he says the wildlife made a great impression on him.

“We were in the forest in the Yukon, they gave me a thing to scare bears away. It’s about the size of a fountain pen – have you ever seen them? It fires a cartridge, High Horse Tour and he says, …” Connolly begins to giggle. “He Nov 3 and 4 ‘make sure the carat the Royal Theatre says, tridge lands between you rmts.bc.ca and the bear, because if

it lands behind it, it’ll chase it towards you,’” he continues laughing … “Then when I was camping they give me an aerosol to frighten the bears off, which I’m sure doesn’t frighten them one little, bloody bit.”

His most recent travel adventure took him around the United States in a four week journey by train for an upcoming BBC series titled Tracks Across America. He particularly enjoyed a stop at Louisiana’s bayou.

“It’s startlingly beautiful. There was pink birds and fish leaping out of the water, it was just an extraordinarily beautiful place. …They’ve got cougars and bears and antelope and stuff.

I thought it was all reptiles and strange things in the night, but it isn’t. I thought it would be things slithering up the boat and giving us all frights, but it isn’t. They’ve got those Chinese carp that leap out of the water and they jumped into the boat and all that – it was a scream.”

He would, however, rather be chased by bears than trolls on social media.

“I was being attacked by three guys and I just decided I didn’t need it in my life,” he says of his Twitter account that has been dormant for more than two years. “This is a cowardly thing too. They know you can’t get them, you can’t go and kick their asses no matter what they say to you. I always get the feeling they’re sitting in their underwear in their mother’s basement.”

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ners with friends and watching Alone on the History Channel.

“Even in Vancouver, I didn’t realize it was so wild. With bears and lions and all that. … I saw it on TV, with those guys who were isolated there. …

You should see it, the bears are unbelievable, those pumas and things – Jesus – cougars.”

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style foods. “Most people who come to the deli are not Jewish. They just like the kind of ethnic, cultural food we have,” With a little mazal, six films will be the says Glass – ergo, if you like the food, start of an annual tradition in Victoria. you’ll like the films.

For the first time since the venerable “The movies we’ve chosen have Howie Siegel sponsored a Jewish Film broad appeal, the issues that are brought Festival some years ago when he was up have universal appeal. They cover still owner of the Roxy Theatre, the issues of partnership, working with peoJewish Community Centre has picked up ple you’re not used to working with, the gauntlet, and Nov. 7 to 9 will screen accepting others – messages that will one short, two documentaries and three echo in people’s minds.” comedies that explore Jewish culture.

Shlensky agrees.

“This is the first formal one,” says “There are other festivals that focus Victoria International Jewish Film on a single cultural group or ethnicity Festival Director Sandra Glass.

– there are potential benefits and “The idea came up at a potential drawbacks – but the board meeting of the potential benefits include Victoria Jewish Community Centre seeing just a slice of films International and it was noted that from all over the world that Jewish Film during the film festival reflect the Jewish identity.

Festival Nov 7-9 in Victoria there weren’t (You will) see internationally any movies with Jewish produced films along an axis vijff.ca content.” that you would not normally So Glass and UVic associate see,” he says. professor Lincoln Shlensky began Shlensky was also drafted by the the process of screening the 60 films Vancouver selection committee. “Their chosen by the Vancouver International director, Robert Albanese gave us very Jewish Film Festival to pick six for the easy access and made it easy for us to inaugural VIJFF. make decisions about our own festival,” “They are not necessarily for Jewish says Shlensky. people. They deal with issues around “They are very experienced,” says Israel and Palestine and anti-Semitism – Glass. “Vancouver has been doing it for it’s a cultural event. We also consider it 35 or 40 years. For us it will be our first, an outreach event,” Glass says. so it’s good to partner with a group who The Jewish Community Centre, 3636 has experienced it.”

Shelbourne St., also runs the Lox, Stock Glass says choosing the films was both & Bagel deli, serving traditional Kosherfun and complex. “It was very tricky for

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Rock in the Red Zone, a US documentary about the thriving music scene in Sderot, Israel.

us because we’re only showing six films.

Vancouver chooses a vast array of different kinds of movies, for us it was more difficult. We had to think about how the movies will fit together and how they will be received by the audience.”

She enjoyed sifting through the films and believes the choices will both appeal to a large audience and help combat stereotypes.

“It’s important to have a Jewish Film Festival because if you’re not in the Jewish community you might think the stereotypical Jewish person is a man in a black hat with side curls – we want to first challenge that imagery and demonstrate that those stereotypes are an illusion.”

The films include Rock in the Red Zone, a US documentary about the

thriving music scene in Sderot, Israel, a town beleaguered by Hamas rockets; Partner with the Enemy, a dramatic Israeli documentary; The Farewell Party, a black comedy about self-euthanasia that focuses on a group of seniors; Peter the Third, an Israeli comedy about a klatch of Hebrew-speaking, Romanianborn retirees in Israel who spend their days gossiping and complaining in a Tel Aviv café; Dough, a comedy made in the UK about an elderly Jewish baker who struggles to keep his business afloat until his young Muslim apprentice accidentally drops cannabis in the dough and sends sales sky high; and the short film, Of Many, a documentary that focuses on the relationship between an orthodox rabbi and imam, who serve as university chaplains in New York.

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presents the show until Nov. 15 as part of its 40th anniversary season.

“I’m happy to bring it home. All my n Chelsea Hotel, Tracey Power mom’s family is from Victoria. Every interprets the songs of Leonard summer and holidays we spent time in Cohen and transforms the theatre Victoria. Bringing it to the Belfry is pretty into a cabaret. fantastic,” she says.

“Leonard Cohen’s In the stylish musical, the Cohen lyrics lyrics are open to interaudience checks into New transport pretation, when I listened York’s infamous hotel and is to them I could hear the transported into a world of the listener arrangement in my head,” music, mystery and desire. says Power, creator and director of the “It’s almost like a concert in a way, a show. “This carnivalesque world formed theatricalized concert,” says Power. “The in my head.” songs spoke to me. It’s a poetic journey.”

Raised in the Comox Valley, she With extraordinary new arrangements, attended theatre school in Edmonton six performers play 17 instruments in and has performed across Canada and this exuberant tribute to Cohen’s most internationally. transcendent songs. “Some are very dif“I found six performers, multi-instruferent than audiences are used to hearmentalists, singers, dancers, actors. … ing them. I think that’s fantastic, it’s like It’s pretty amazing how many artists do hearing them for the first time.” have those kind of skills,” she says. The Other songs will be more familiar, she most highly sought skill, however, was says. “The audience wants to hear certhat of storyteller. “Once I knew who tain songs, so you have to find out what those people were: great. Replacing context will work best in the piece. them gets more difficult as the roles “It’s an exciting and moving music were really pieced together around the and theatrical experience. It’s unique and people.” yes, if you love Leonard Cohen music, Chelsea Hotel - The Songs Of Leonard you’ll love the show and if you don’t Cohen premiered at the Firehall Arts know his music at all it’s just as exciting Centre in Vancouver in 2012 and has and fulfilling a musical and theatrical toured the country. The Belfry Theatre journey.”

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he videographer slams the brakes on the truck when he spots the tree on the rock. Its tall trunk seems to be growing out of a large rock despite a lack of soil or any sign of roots. Unfortunately, the owner of the Haultain Street property isn’t home. So we leave and continue our search for a story for the end of the six o’clock news.

We drive around for two unsuccessful hours before I suggest we return to the tree. The videographer starts getting shots, including the large cracks that radiate from where the trunk appears glued to the rock. A few cyclists ride by. One woman suggests the tree “is from another planet.” Another declares its survival against all odds “is kind of inspiring.”

Unfortunately, the property owner is still away – so we get ready to leave again. But just as we’re about to get back in the truck, I have an overwhelming urge to go for a walk instead. The videographer apprehensively follows, and 30 seconds later the owner pulls into her driveway. If I hadn’t listened to my gut we would have missed the story.

Pili tells us that people ask her about the tree in the rock daily. She

says it began as a small sapling that her husband brought home unexpectedly. She didn’t want him to plant it in the yard because it would grow too big and be too messy. So she suggested he place it on the rock instead, where she assumed it would die. Despite decades of no special treatment, it’s thriving. Pili calls it “amazing.”

Then – just as we’re getting ready to leave for the third time – Melissa walks by. She tells us she grew up next door to the tree-on-therock and just happened to visit this afternoon because she says, “when I really feel like thinking, I go and sit there.” And if there was ever a time that Melissa could benefit from being with the tree, it’s now. “It’s been a really tough year,” she says.“I’m trying to figure out what to do with my life.”

ADAM SAWATSKY Melissa climbs up to the top of the rock and reveals she’s been deal@CTVNewsAdam ing with death, illness and the expectations of family and friends.

On the rock, Melissa is offered a new perspective: “The things that seem big are maybe not so big.” Beside the tree, she says she’s empowered by its unseen roots that have cracked the rock: “It makes me think I’m strong too.”

She says she’s inspired by the resilience of a tree that’s thrived against all odds. “I feel alive and beautiful.” the weekend, he hosts ‘Eye Adam Sawatsky is an anchor at CTV News Vancouver Island. On on the Arts’ on CFAX 1070.

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With more than 140 entries to Monday Magazine’s 15th annual photo contest, co-hosted with the Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria, selecting the winners in six categories was no easy task.

Island photographers have once again proven themselves a talented lot!

Fortunately our judges, Jennifer Paquet, director of the Integrate Art Society and Andrew Paquet, owner of Andrew Paquet Photography were up to the task, lending a creative eye to this year’s entries and narrowing the submissions to stand-out images in the categories of: Colour – General; Black and White – General; Technology and Innovation (computer manipulation allowed); Reflection and Realization; The Bizarre and Surreal; and Consumption and Sustainability.

The Monday Magazine Photo Contest is Victoria’s longest-running photography competition. All entries will be posted in the CACGV space on the third floor of the Bay Centre until Nov 18. Can’t catch it before then? All prize winning photographs will be also be displayed at the Arts Centre at Cedar Hill Nov. 19 to Dec. 18.

Judges Comment: This photo most effectively captured pure colour. The composition is excellent and the use of tone and light is also very good.

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The man who talks to GHOSTS LAURA LAVIN editor@mondaymag.com

The first time spirit spoke to James Van Praagh as an adult it scared him silly.

He had left his native New York to live in Los Angeles with the goal of becoming a sitcom writer and was bouncing from job to job. A co-worker took him to meet medium Brian Hurst who had a message for him.

“As I walked in the door, the man looked at me and said: ‘You’re a medium and the spirit world are going to use you in two years time to help change the consciousness of the planet.’ And I thought this guy was crazy – the typical New Yorker in me who moved to California thinking this guy’s – you know – California people are fruits and nuts,” he says with a laugh.

The meeting left an impression and the young man’s curiosity was piqued. He began meditating and reading books on psychic phenomenon.

Van Praagh, now 57, says he began seeing spirits as a child. “I used to see things spontaneously, very much like the movie the Sixth Sense, but very positive images, never negative images. My mother said those are God’s angels, I never thought anything of it, children … what they see, they don’t judge.”

In his late 20s he was working in a TV studio; one day he returned from lunch along with a co-worker.

“I walked into my cubical, my co-worker walked into hers and I looked over and saw her dead grandmother standing

behind her. And the dead grandmother Van Praagh rose to national looked right at me – scared the hell outta fame with his New York Times me – and said to me telepathically, ‘I’m bestselling book Talking to her grandmother, tell her I’m OK, I’m in Heaven, he has appeared on heaven,’ and she said, ‘You let her know every major television talk show about Idaho, the white house, the yellow and was co-executive producer shutters, and the needlepoint.’ And I’m on the show Ghost Whisperer like, ‘Oooh my God.’ with Jennifer Love Hewitt, which ‘That’s my grandmother,’ his co-worker ran for five seasons. confirmed. ‘She promised once she got to Still, bringing messages from heaven she would come back and let me loved ones is his passion. know she’s OK.’ “I’m really more of a teacher.

At that point, he ran out of the studio What I do is I make sure, or my and hid out in his spirit guides make apartment. sure, the messages There’s no greater “I was freaking that come through, gift in the world out. … I didn’t know every single person than to bring who to call, because in that audience will love back. they would think it be able to relate was crazy.” He called to because every Barry J. Holmes photo Hurst, who reminded him of the message single person in the audience has James Van Praagh hosts an evening of spirit Nov. 4 from the spirit world. a mother or a grandmother or a “He said, ‘James don’t you remember friend that passed away, or knew we’re here as one, in that we’re all human the spirit world, the prediction they made someone with a terminal illness or knew beings, so we all have human experiencfor you that you’ll help change the consomeone who got in an accident, so they es we can relate to. Everybody’s been sciousness of the planet? … James that can relate to that. They also can relate to through birth, we have a little bit of an was two years ago today.’” forgiveness, regret, guilt, fun, expression – idea what that’s about. And we all want From then on Van Praagh began a serithey can relate to that in their own lives.” to know about death, so maybe this’ll ous effort to hone his gift, something he Van Praagh’s two hour Victoria Evening help you understand a little bit more says everyone can do. of Spirit at UVic Nov. 4, includes a about death.”

“We’re born with intuition, which is guided healing and enlightening group Death, though, is just an illusion, he our sixth sense, that’s our survival instinct, meditation and bringing messages from says. “You can’t kill energy. They just otherwise we wouldn’t be able to survive deceased loved ones to some in the audislipped out of the body and they’re more babyhood because we have that instincence. around you than ever before. The dead tive nature with our mothers that’s our “What I say to people when I go never leave without leaving gifts behind intuition,” he says. “That can be definitely on stage is that this experience is for and somehow we have to find the courdeveloped and used by every single pereveryone sitting in this room. I might be age to open up that gift, find out what son when they start going into their heart able to read 10, 20 people at the most. they left behind and realize we’re never instead of their head and rationalizing.”

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Dustin Hollings and Colin Bird, are Native comedians that go by the name 'The Banned Council'. Special guest MC is Native comedian Brian Majore.

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GOOD FOR GRAPES - Good For Grapes formed in 2010, after a group of friends took a trip to Victoria for some modest busking. Good For Grapes won The Peak Performance Project BC in 2014, and continue to push boundaries with their new album The Ropes. See them Nov. 14 at Upstairs Cabaret. upstairscabaret.ca Doubt, A Parable NOV 18 to DEC 5

A tightly woven mystery, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play is an eloquent, investigation of elusive truth and terrible consequence.

At Langham Court Theatre. langhamtheatre.ca MUNSCH-ERCISE Nov 20 to 29

Don’t stop believing that girls just wanna have fun as the Paper Bag Princess, and other favourite Robert Munsch stories hit you with this straight-up fusion of fun, kid health and story. At the Roxy Theatre. kaleidoscope.bc.ca a benefit concert for hospice Nov. 22

The Gilbert and Sullivan Society join forces with the Victoria Civic Orchestra in a concert to raise money for Victoria Hospice.

The program includes excerpts from Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore and The Mikado. gilbertandsullivanvictoria.ca

Linden Singers Nov 22

The Linden Singers’ Reflect, features John Rutter’s Requiem, plus a small chamber ensemble with David Stratkauskas at the organ. lindensingers.profdev.ca HAREM Nov 28

In his sixth production, artistic director Nath Keo choreographs in Turkish, Egyptian, fusion and contemporary belly dance styles in homage to the harems of the Ottoman Empire. rmts. bc.ca Elf: The Musical Nov. 20 to Dec. 31

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When Buddy the Elf discovers he’s human, he has just one wish, to discover his true identity. chemainustheatrefestival.ca.

Music GV Youth Orchestra Nov 1

musical treasures including Humperdinck’s prelude to Hänsel & Gretel and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 2. At Farquhar Auditorium. gvyo.org ORLI SHAHAM PLAYS MOZART Nov 2

A musician recognized for her grace, subtlety and vitality, Shaham has established an international reputation as one of today’s most gifted pianists. At the Royal Theatre. rmts.bc.ca Songs not Stumps Nov 3

A benefit featuring Carmanah, West My Friend and Katabat at the Copper Owl. Proceeds to the Wilderness Committee’s campaign to save one of the island’s last old growth forest. copperowl.ca FOUR BY FOUR Nov 4

The GVYO opens its 30th season with a collection of

A stellar cast of four celebrates the music of the Beach Boys, the Beatles, the Bee Gees and Motown. rmts.bc.ca

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The Sweet Lowdown have developed acoustic roots music that draws from earth and sky.

Merlin’s Sun Home Theatre. merlinhometheatre.wordpress. com CONCERT FOR HOPE HELP HOME FEATURING CHANTAL KREVIAZUK Nov 6

Join Community Living Victoria for a wonderful evening of artistry and stories of inspiration.

At the McPherson Playhouse. rmts.bc.ca HEY ROSETTA! Nov 7

Hey Rosetta’s! collective sound is unmistakable. They are a band that connects in an almost intangible, inexplicable way. With Yukon Blonde at the McPherson Playhouse. rmts.bc.ca MUSIC FOR LADY MELBOURNE Nov 7

Join Les Amusements de la Chambre for Music for Lady Melbourne, featuring the world premiere of a new piece by Scott Godin, and Linda Catlin Smith at the Church of Truth, 111 Superior St. amusementsdelachambre. com.

PIGS Nov 7

Canada’s most authentic Pink Floyd tribute band, Pigs, recreates the magic of the live Pink Floyd experience, celebrating the 40th year anniversary of Wish You Were Here At the Charlie White Theatre. marywinspear.ca BEETHOVEN LIVES UPSTAIRS Nov 8

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young Christopher after a crabby, old man named Beethoven moves in upstairs. Young listeners will be touched by history, drama, music and fun as they come to understand the genius of Beethoven and the beauty of his music. rmts.bc.ca Jérôme Beaulieu Trio, Emma Frank, Kelby MacNayr Nov 9

Part of Jazz Festivals Canada’s Showcase Series featuring Canadian jazz groups from across the country at Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St. Tickets at

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Part of Jazz Festivals Canada’s Showcase Series featuring Canadian jazz groups from across the country at Hermann’s Jazz Club or 250-388-4423.

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Supporting their sophomore album, Play For Keeps. strathconahotel.com/venue/ distrikt/ BANQUO FOLK ENSEMBLE Nov 13

Banquo combines historical theatre, arts and costuming into a feast for your senses. For invitations: merlinhometheatre. wordpress.com CLASS OF 59 Nov 14

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Experience the early years of Rock’n’Roll when the music was raw, pure and simple and played the way it’s supposed to be played. McPherson Playhouse, rmts.bc.ca Márcio Faraco Nov 14

Brazilian master acoustic guitarist/singer-songwriter Faraco crafts songs in the samba, bossa nova, baião and choro traditions. rmts. bc.ca

Barney Bentall & The Cariboo Express Nov 20, 21, 22

The Gold Rush Allstars & guests celebrate the 10th year of the show, which benefits local charities. Nov 20 & 21: brentwoodbay.info. Nov 22 in Sooke: eventbrite.ca or Stick in the Mud. Hampton Concert Orchestra Nov 22 and 23

Featuring works by Brahms, Sibelius, Hayden, conducted by Charles Encell. Les Passmore Seniors Centre, 286 Hampton Rd. By donation. Call 778-406-1341.

MICHAEL KAESHAMMER Nov 27

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Township Classics’ second season of passionate performances on the last Sunday of the month at the English Inn. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Nov 29, Faure. townshipclassics@ gmail.com

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Lee Harvey Osmond/ Tom Wilson, is a Canadian rock legend and the progenitor of acid-folk. Touring his latest Beautiful Scars at Upstairs Cabaret. rmts.bc.ca TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD ORCHESTRA Nov 21

Victoria Ska Society brings together The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra, Party On High Street and Fox Glove.

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Renowned jazz drummer and a member of one of America’s most notable musical families, Brubeck is the son of legendary jazz icon Dave Brubeck and the rhythmic force behind the highly successful Brubeck Brothers Quartet. The Dan Brubeck Quartet will be at Hermann’s Jazz Club Nov 12 for the CD release concert for their new album Live from the Cellar, celebrating the music and lyrics of Dave and Iola Brubeck. hermannsjazz.com

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A comfort food staple at our house is beef cottage pie (a Shepard’s Pie is traditionally made with lamb). Use leftover (I make them in big batches to have leftovers) or make fresh mashed potatoes. Dice an onion into small pieces, sauté in butter and olive oil over medium heat until it’s clear, add a few cloves of minced garlic, season with salt and pepper. Add one or two pounds of lean ground beef depending on how large of pie you want, and cook through. Add more salt and pepper and your favourite seasonings for beef, I use a couple of tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, and some chili oil. Simmer a few minutes, then deglaze the pan using about half a cup of beer, red wine, or broth. Simmer until it reduces by half, sprinkle in a few tablespoons of arrowroot powder or flour. Stir until it forms a thick gravy that binds the meat together.

I’ve used two ways to assemble it.

Either butter, then spread a thin layer of breadcrumbs into the bottom of a pie dish, pat the potatoes in to form a bottom crust, fill the dish with the beef mixture, and add a layer of potatoes on top; or, skip the bottom crust and layer the beef under a potato top.

Leave it rustic with rough peaks, cover

with breadcrumbs and grated cheese (I use Parmesan), or not, and bake at 350º for about 30 to 40 minutes or until the top browns. I serve it topped with peas and gravy. (Save and freeze gravy for this next time you make some).

When you need rest from comfort food missions in your own kitchen, try Padella Kitchen + Wine for housemade pasta, Pagliacci’s for live music with dinner Sunday to Wednesday 8 to 10pm, The Hot And Cold Cafe for vegan yellow coconut curry and other great bowls and sandwiches, or J&J Wonton Noodle House for Chinese food made with local ingredients.

Try it, you’ll like it: • Cold Comfort Ice Cream - storefront in Fernwood, pints at select retailers around town. Pumpkin and other seasonal flavours, this is Victoria’s best ice cream.

• Phillips Brewing - Snowcase craft beer advent calendar is back, and a new Dare Devil Orange Cream Soda from Phillips Soda Works.

• Hide and Seek Coffee - a new cafe opening soon in Oak Bay. • La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop, my favourite Vancouver taco shop, opening a location soon on Fort Street downtown.

Lucky Vancouver Island is overflowing with new distilleries.

Here is a round up of a few of the new darlings, the lounges where you can find them and the stores where you can buy them.

After launching in 2014, Ampersand is already known for its gin which can be had at Little Jumbo, the new Northern Quarter and the slightly more remote Wild Mountain in Sooke. Ampersand Gin is my go to for a Martini – classic botanicals are used and it’s well balanced. The gin can be bought at the Duncan Market or if that’s too much of a trip our local Cascadia stores keep it in stock. Keep an eye out: Ampersand launched its Per Se Vodka at Art of the Cocktail and word is it will be available soon.

Most of the new distilleries are doing vodka and gin to start but Sheringham, located in Shirley, went in a different direction and has produced William’s White a clear (un-aged) whisky along with a vodka.

Smith’s Pub, Brasserie L’école and The Churchill are serving Sheringham spirits and the go to stores are the either Spinnaker’s Spirit stores or the Cork and Barrel.

And then there is De Vine, an established vineyard, which has recently made a foray into the distillery world. Producing two styles of gin based on grapes, including barrel-aged New Tom Gin which riffs on what was an almost extinct spirit that is now making a comeback. Old Tom dates back to the 18th century but fell out of favour until recently (even Tanqueray has introduced one).

It’s slightly sweeter and richer than regular gin and is certainly worth an exploration. It’s available at the distillery on Old West Saanich Road and I’m hoping to find it in cocktail bars soon.

You will find the spirits at other restaurants and private liquor stores but suggestions noted will give you a good jumping off point.

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scape and light. At the West End Gallery, 1203 Broad St. westendgalleryltd.com

McLaren, Dorset Norwich-Young, Roy Henry Vickers and Alan Wylie. dalesgallery.ca

technique set against mundane or un-picturesque subject matter. madronagallery.com

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Inspired by the language of architecture and fading glamour of European cities, Blythe Scott’s newest body of work is a celebration of Victoria’s land-

The Raincoast Reflections Group Art show & sale runs to Nov. 8 at Dales Gallery, 537 Fisgard St. Among the many well-known artists represented will be Judy

Madrona Gallery presents Toronto-based artist Sean Yelland’s first solo exhibition in Victoria. Yelland’s paintings are often a paradox of masterful

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Galleries prep for holiday shows As the cooler and wetter fall weather arrives, there is no better way to enliven the spirit than with the arts.

It may only be November but fans of St. Luke’s Players annual Christmas pantomime – this year it’s Mother Goose – know they must purchase tickets early if they wish to attend as the performances regularly sell out. TicketRocket.co If you’ve ever hummed The Ballad of Mack the Knife, you’ll want to attend UVic’s Phoenix Theatre production of The Threepenny Opera, the iconic work by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, directed by Brian Richmond Nov 5 to 21.

Ballet Étoile begins its new season with Art in Motion II Nov. 7/8 at the Metro Studio. Celebrated artworks spring to life through innovative choreography as dancers re-interpret familiar paintings and sculptures. Appropriate for all ages.

Ticketrocket.co River Boat Songs, the November YOU Show (Nov. 7) at the Intrepid Theatre Club, is a multi-media and multi-dimensional play that tells stories of love and loss, home and exile using the words and music of Nazrul,

one of Bangladesh’s most loved activist-poets.

The Sooke Harbour Players take on an ambitious project with The Who’s Tommy!

Nov 6, 7, 13-15, 20, 21 at Edward Milne School. Sookeharbourplayers.com Atomic Vaudeville presents Matt and Ben with Amanda Lisman and Britt Small Nov. 10 to 15 at the Roxy. This hilarious play takes us back to 1996 and the pivotal moment when the finished script for Good Will Hunting falls from the ceiling into Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s grungy apartment, a moment that will change their lives forever. Directed by Jacob Richmond. Ticketrocket.co Since forming at the Victoria Fringe Festival in 2008, Peter n’ Chris have become a highly recognized and awarded comedy duo. They return for a rare show in Victoria, Peter n’ Chris present Here Lies Chris Nov. 12/13 at the Metro Studio Theatre. Ticketrocket.co Langham Court Theatre tackles the provocative Pulitzer Prize award-winner Doubt, A Parable, by John Patrick Shanley Nov. 18 to Dec. 5. Langhamtheatre.ca Renowned Canadian artist Ronnie Burkett returns to Victoria Nov. 19 to 22 for the first time in nearly 20 years, manipulating and voicing a cast of 40 marionettes. For ages 16+. Presented by Intrepid Theatre.

Ticketrocket.co Students of Playwright Charles Tidler present The Playwright’s Cabaret Nov. 29 at the Belfry Theatre. Belfry.bc.ca

The University of Victoria School of Music has a full schedule of concerts in November, far too many to mention here. Just two of the highlights are acclaimed quartet-in-residence, the Lafayette String Quartet which perform works by Shostakovich and Dvorák Nov. 15 and visiting Belgian pianist Daan Vandewalle in a concert of works by American contemporary composers Gordon Mumma and Alvin Curran, Nov. 16. finearts.uvic.ca/music/ events.

The Civic Orchestra of Victoria and the Gilbert and Sullivan Society combine forces for a concert to benefit Victoria Hospice.

Nov. 22 at the University Centre Farquhar Auditorium. civicorchestraofvictoria.org November marks the beginning of what I’ve come to consider one of my most cherished holiday traditions – the annual trip to all the gallery walks, small works shows and Christmas exhibitions.

First up is Eclectic Gallery’s Small works BIG IMPACT show (Nov. 2 to Jan. 9) with an opening reception Nov. 7 from 3 to 5pm. eclecticgallery.ca Downtown Victoria galleries (among them Alcheringa, Madrona, West End and Legacy) combine forces for the 18th annual Gallery Walk Nov. 26. The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Christmas Show and Sale opens Nov. 26 in the historic Massey Gallery.

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I went to A French Touch, 1850 Oak Bay Ave., and purchased some Chalk Paint™. The owner Debra, told me exactly how to paint my dark mahogany table to give it new life. All I can say is wow, it turned out fabulous! It took me two afternoons, about $80 in supplies and it totally changed the look to revamp this tired, dated lamp table. The game changing things I learned about Chalk Pain is that it can be used to revamp anything. Wood, lampshades, picture frames, leather, vinyl, fabric, wicker, metal, tile, and the list goes on. They also put on workshops, what a fun afternoon with girlfriends.

I then ventured across the street to Good Things, household consignments, at 1841 Oak Bay Ave. just to see what would be fun to revitalize with the Chalk Paint. I found cool old picture frames, mirrors, accent and dining chairs, tons of lamps and shades, wicker, great accent pieces from the ‘70s and ‘80s. I truly loved looking at the different shapes and textures of things, imagining what they’d look like in a different colour.

I can’t wait to Chalk Paint something else now, a whole new world has opened up.

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The Irish Times’ O’Hagan’s Snug seats six with quick access to the bar, while the second floor mezzanine can host up to 100 guests and up to 20 can party by the fire in McCarthy’s Snug.

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The Bard and Banker can host groups from 50 to 150 and up with live music every night.

Oak Bay’s Penny Farthing is another fun spot to take a group. “We can put 50 on the private patio which is heated and covered, it has a nice atmosphere and a couple of dart boards,” says Stewart.

They can also rent out the back of the pub and accommodate up to 150 people.

“We have live music on the weekends and we can order canapés from Vis a Vis, which is next door, they offer more upscale appetizers – our chef Will Willgress is fabulous – he makes great food.”

There are plenty of options for food as well, though most opt for trays of canapés which are passed by servers, meals can also be arranged. “It all depends on what you want,” says Stewart. “If you want to mix and mingle and have a little bit of food or have a formal sit down dinner.”

Drinks can also be controlled with a ticket system or an open bar can be arranged.

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At the freshly revamped Pescatores, groups can choose from The Commons and the Kitchen, two unique experiences under the same roof. The Commons has indoor seating for 120 and outdoor seating for 60 on the patio looking across at Victoria’s bustling Inner Harbour, while the Kitchen offers a more upscale experience.

Over at 10 Acres, where the food is fresh from the farmer’s field, groups of up to 96 can gather and enjoy a unique West Coast experience.

“We even have options for people who want to do luncheon Christmas parties,” says 10 Acres manager Danielle De Kay. “We’ve also had a few parties that start at 3 o’clock and go from 3pm to 6pm or 3pm to 8pm, so they let out early. Sometimes it’s not realistic to ask people to work an eight hour day then come to a six hour Christmas party.”

10 Acres offers three areas for parties including on the patio. “We keep it open year round, it’s heated and is covered with canvas sails we can strap down, when we turn on the heat out there it’s super toasty, and it’s such a pretty space at night,” says De Kay. Add some Christmas trees and decorations along with Happy Hour pricing on the bar and all your staff party Christmas wishes have come true.

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Independent Films Winter is so close that thoughts turn indoors with an expectation of great movies that come out before the year end.

While at the Toronto International Film Festival there were some thrilling new finds that I hope will come to our fair city.

Keep an eye peeled for Atom Egoyan’s latest, Remember, featuring Christopher Plummer. Egoyan is back on his game with this suspenseful Hitchcockian thriller.

Speaking of Hitchcock, a new doc directed by Kent Jones, Hitchcock/Truffaut is a brilliant look at the week-long interview that Truffaut conducted with the master after he realized, quite wrongly, Hitch was considered an entertaining director rather than the key influencer he was. Footage with current indie darlings like Wes Anderson, David Fincher and Richard KATHY KAY Linklater, along with an almost unrecognizable Paul Schrader makes for a relevant film. Final choice from TIFF is The @VicFilmFestival Lobster, a polarizing film that, at the very least, will stand you on your head.

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Eventually, Donovan’s prediction comes true, when U2 pilot Gary Powers gets shot down over Russia while taking reconnaissance photos at 70,000 feet.

Donovan had developed a rapport with Abel, and he is asked by the CIA to “informally” negotiate with the Russians when they start hinting about a swap. The negotiations are to be held in East Germany, right at the time the Berlin Wall is being built. It’s crazy dangerous, but Donovan, acting as a private citizen, agrees – well aware he’s crossing over into an essentially lawless communist state with no protection and no clear idea of who he’s dealing with and what their real agenda might be.

It’s a quietly fascinating espionage story, set in a recent past that is brought marvelously to life by Spielberg. All the period details ring true, from the cars and clothes to people’s attitudes. Screenwriters Joel and Ethan Coen add sly wit to much of the dialogue. And the extended sequence in East Berlin – filmed in drab shades of gray during winter, and fraught with ever-mounting tension as Donovan finds himself in tricky, simultaneous negotiations with both the Russians and East Germans – is a master class in

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Spies is very much one of the best of these. Add in Oscar-worthy performances by Hanks and the little-known Rylance and this is must-see cinema.

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Your stars for November 2015

horoscope Aries (March 21-April 19)

because other people will benefit you in the month ahead. Study these relationships to discover how well you fill their needs and how well they fill yours.

and activities with children. And because there is such an emphasis on social fun: dating, flirtations, and love affairs will be tops on your menu.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You will explore hidden aspects of yourself. You might do some soul searching or psychological self inquiry. You might also contact someone who helps you do this. You will have a desire to experience life on a level that is real and not just superficial. You might also encounter someone who challenges your values. Midst all this desire to become a better person, your passions will be ignited, especially sexually. Woo, woo!

It’s good news for you this month because the shift of the Sun will energize you big time! Suddenly, you will want to tackle everything around you to make your life run more efficiently. You will figure out what tasks need to be done and you will do them. You will want to manage your life in a way that makes every action account. This quest for efficiency will also apply to your health. You will want to eat a more healthy diet and exercise more. (Practice safe eating. Always use condiments.)

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Cancer (June 21-July 22)

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The Sun is as far away from you as it can get all year.

Since the Sun is your source of energy, this means you will be more tired than usual. You will need more sleep and more rest. However, this is not the time to go it alone. Au contraire, you will benefit most by working with others and even consulting with experts

November is one of the happiest months of the year for you because your focus will be on fun activities – theatre, arts, sports, parties, playful times with kids and romance! You will want to have a good time; and your life will feel more lighthearted and fun loving.

Many of you will have a stronger focus on children

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As the Sun shifts into the sign of Scorpio, for Leos, this heralds an increased focus on home, family and personal life. Not only will you be involved with parents and family more than usual, you will also want to retreat or withdraw. You will enjoy cocooning at home among familiar surroundings. These moments will give you a warm feeling in your tummy. In this respect, you will use this quiet time to regenerate and catch up on things that have gotten out of control.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

November will create an accelerated daily pace.

Suddenly, your schedule will be jam-packed with appointments, conversations with everyone, increased interaction with siblings, relatives and neighbours, short trips plus more reading, writing and studying.

So much to do! So little time! This is also an excellent time to have important discussions with others, especially to tell others how you feel about something.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Your focus turns to money, cash flow, earnings and major purchases. As you ponder your finances, you will tend to wonder if your financial situation is your true worth? Of course, you are not your bank account. You are where you eat and what you drive.

(Kidding.) That’s why at a deeper level, you will ask yourself if you are actually putting your money on the right horse. In other words, do you really know what matters in life? Are your values wise and realistic?

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Happy Birthday! The Sun is in your sign for the first time in a year. Because the Sun is your source of energy, you’ll be energized! Also, the Sun will attract people and favourable circumstances to you. You will also be able to project yourself with more force and focus. Obviously, it behooves you to make the most of this opportunity. You will also be able to make a great impression on others, which is timely because this is going to be such a popular year for you!

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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Enjoy hanging out with friends and dealing with groups, because you will benefit from your relationships. This is not the time to go it alone – be open to what others can do for you. Naturally, this is a twoway street. Examine your friends. Do you hang out with quality people? It’s important to be aware that your friends influence your thinking, and anything that influences your mind, which makes your choices, will ultimately, influence your future. True dat.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

The Sun is at high noon acting like a spotlight on you.

And lo! This light is flattering! Since others see you in positive terms, they will ask you to take on new jobs.

Just say yes because you don’t have to be a superhero to dazzle them. Meanwhile, this is the best month of the year to examine your life to see if you’re going in the direction you want to go. If you do want to change your direction, this is a good year because you will get support both financial and practical from others.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You will be keen to broaden your horizons to travel, study and meet people from other backgrounds this month. Because you want to expand your world, this is a good time to go back to school, sign up for a course, or do anything that offers you new, fresh and unfamiliar experiences. You want adventure! If you can travel please do so! Some will be more involved with the law than usual. Others will want to explore religious and spiritual paths.

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The Sun is in a hidden part of your chart this month, which affects your subconscious. That means this highlights a hidden part of you. We all project a persona to the world of what we think we’re trying to do versus what we are actually doing. (Yeah, the old Queen of Denial bit.) Now your subconscious persona will be more public. Childish behaviours might trip you up. Because your personal year is coming to an end, use the next several weeks to plan how you want your new year to be different from last. Ideas?

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