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Thursday, November 3, 2011
Nanaimo News Bulletin
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Body painters compete Wherefore art thou Romeo? Vancouver Island University theatre students Meegin Sullivan and Jon Greenway perform in the title roles of the school’s production of Romeo and Juliet. William Shakespeare’s classic play about forbidden love opens Thursday (Nov. 3) and continues Nov. 4-5, 9-10 and 12 at 8 p.m.; Nov. 8 at 4 p.m.; and Nov. 7, 9-10 at noon at Malaspina Theatre. Tickets $12; $10/students and seniors. Please call 250-740-6100. MELISSA FRYER/THE NEWS BULLETIN
Dance band creates Tron experience A full-scale, danceable theatrical experience and light show by techno band Top Men is slated for Nanaimo Centre Stage Friday (Nov. 4). It’s basically the movie Tron, but on stage with musicians, neon lights and black light. The People of the Grid are enslaved by the tyrannical Master Control Program, and the revolution needs every able bodied program to join in the fight. Top Men present the latest chapter in the ever unfolding epic that is
their lives. Enter the Digital Frontier that will reshape the Human Condition and help save it from oppression. Top Men recently performed at Nanaimo’s Fringetastic Theatre Festival in September. Opening the show are Gold and Shadow, followed by DJ T. I. Am hosting an aftershow dance party. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets $8/ advance at Lucid and Fascinating Rhythm; $10/door.
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Artists and models from across Vancouver Island meet Saturday (Nov. 5) for a day of creativity in paint and the human body. The annual body painting event, Bodygras, returns this weekend with a competition and showcase at the Old City Station Pub in downtown Nanaimo. Bodygras is all about embellishing the beauty and mystery of the human form in an artistic and competitive way, using paints, props, music, and above all, imagination. This year’s theme is Good versus Evil. The showcase, hosted by Vikki Smudge, features body painting demonstrations by event founder Jeff King and Christina Cheply; entertain-
Quickfacts BODY GRAS bodypainting event at Old City Station Pub Saturday (Nov. 5) at 9 p.m. Tickets $15 at House of Indigo and Island Veterinary Hospital.
ment by Cirque du Willow, and pole dance performances by Twisted Sisters. Audience members will also have the opportunity to vote for their favourite creation in the People’s Choice Award. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets $15 at House of Indigo, Island Veterinary Hospital or at the door. For more information, please call 250-713-1865.