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Virtual Things To Do

Things To Do

Many special concerts created in isolation are prepared spontaneously with only days notice. We at What’s On Digest are working to bring you the tunes by award winning artists as they become available to us.

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through quarantine. Pink Floy’d 1994 concert film “Pulse” will be the first one to be streamed. facebook.com/ watch/?v=360467511560538

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‰Pippin. tubitv.com/movies/517045/ pippin, starring Ben Vereen — Airing now. ‰ Treasure Island. youtube.com/channel/UCUDq1XzCY0NIOYVJvEMQjqw

THINGS TO DO LIVE STREAMING SPECIALS

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‰Art Workshop: Introduction to Coloured Pencils streams May 12th to June 9 7-9pm. See below May 12th for link. hosted by CVAC Cowichan Valley Arts Council.

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‰An Intimate Evening with Musical legend: Jane Siberry. May 1st. 7.30pm - 11pm. A unique event - Join one of Canada’s most renowned performers and songwriters in a special evening of music and conversation. Cozy up on your couch, grab a bottle of wine and prepare to bring Jane into your living room. All guests receive a signed photograph and a link to her new music release. Limited tickets available. eventbrite. ca/e/virtual-concert-an-intimate-eveningwith-musical-legend-jane-siberry-tickets-92764578351

‰Romeo and Juliet. Available April 20 to May 3 2020 youtu.be/eSAlPJ0FG_0 ‰ Sistas The Musical. tubitv.com/movies/503507/sistas_the_musical Airing now. ‰ The Show Must Go On. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Biggest hit musicals online for Free. Phantom of the Opera, youtube.com/ theshowsmustgoon

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‰Hand of the Man Museum. A world of Natural History and Cultural Arts and Conservation. This is an amazing museum that is located in Duncan Vancouver Island. youtu.be/mQuoPB0Zmho

completely dedicated to the artwork of Salvador Dali. it features many rooms and exhibits surrounding every era of Dali’s life and career. my.matterport.com/ show/?m=K5MKrKcfyRW

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Some workshops require registration prior to the screening, especially where kits and materi als need to be obtained.

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‰Rustic Sign Night. Live on May 7th at 7pm. Purchase your craft kit and virtual event ticket 5-7 days prior. See link on May 7th below. ‰ Practice on the Page. Writing workshop, multiple dates available. Find the book your meant to write. Stretch you’re writing muscles, get inspired and let your creative side come out to play. This all levels workshop offers you a safe space to find your voice and nurture the stories your heart has been waiting to share. Whether you dream of starting a blog, working on your next novel, or just having fun. Bring along a notebook and pen. $35p.p. eventbrite.ca/e/practice-on-the-page-a-writing-workshop-with-danielle-pope-tickets-89614217537 ‰ Virtual Art Exhibit 50 year Celebration. Exhibit from May 5th to 22nd. Awards announcement May 5th. Peoples Choice

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Voting opens May 5th to May 14th, Peoples Choice announcements May 18th. Five decades of island Art! The largest show of its kind for the region welcoming emerging and renowned artists to celebrate the next 50 years. From painting and sculpture, to, fibre arts and photography, truly a privilege to glimpse at the high-caliber artists who live and thrive in the Cowichan Valley. Click the link to join the show and vote for your favourite piece. cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca/50th-cowichan-valley-finearts-show-2020 ‰ Rustic Sign Night. Live on May 7th at 7pm. Purchase your craft kit and virtual event ticket 5-7 days prior. Learn the art of stencilling on a beautiful, planet-friendly reclaimed wood in the comfort of your own home. Each kit includes. A sign, ladder, blocks or tote bag, Stencil of choice, Paints, A print out of instructions, invite to the LIVE virtual event and one paint bush. Have on hand, sharp tool, ruler, water and paper towel nearby. $45 for everything. May 7th- 7PM. Order online - rusticsignnight.ca/product-category/virtual-eventticket/ ‰ Art Workshop. Introduction to coloured pencils. Students will be guided through the amazing visual art material of colour pencil drawing. Learn about tools, materials, best papers and all the extras. Materials List and visual lesson online. May 12th cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca/ jeanette-sirois-introduction-to-colouredpencils/#!event-register/2020/3/28/portrait-drawing-with-coloured-pencil ‰ TouchDesigner for Live Visuals. A beginner workshop on real-time video manipulation for live performance and interactive installations with artist Yasushi. 9 hours over 3 sessions. May 17-24th 1pm-4pm. This online workshop introduces you to live video files to use during exercises. It is recommended that students use a mouse with 3 buttons. Topics include; Video playback, Various inputs and effects, various operators and ouputs, User interface, 3D rendering, Audio visualization, Live effects for vedeo conferencing, streaming from TouchDesigner. Bring your own videos files for maniputlation. May 17th eventbrite. ca/e/touchdesigner-for-live-visuals-tickets-102293023186

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‰Soil health for your Backyard Gardner. Gardening FREE workshop. 3pm. Learn the complexities of soil that supports nourished plant life. During this workshop we’ll look at the soil ecosystem and the microbiology that helps us grow nutritious food. Build healthy soils, soil amendments, and how to ensure your plants have the ecosystems needed to thrive. Thanks to the city of Victoria. May 13. eventbrite.ca/e/freeworkshop-soil-health-for-the-backyardgardner-tickets-102481864014 ‰ Worm Composting and Bokashi. 3pm5pm. Want to make a compost but have limited space to do so? This workshop will teach you how to use worms and bokashi fermentation to make compost in small spaces and indoors. Learn how to make effective and efficient use of your food waste and ammend your soils with microbe, nutrient, and humus rich compost. May 28th. eventbrite.ca/e/free-workshopworm-composting-and-bokashi-tickets-102484726576

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‰A Mindful Society. Presents “Our Preset Future”. Speaking to the inseparable nature of our present awareness and our global future. Recent events have made this more pressing than ever. Every action counts. Live streaming May 1-4 2020. amindfulsociety.org ‰ Learn Where You Live. 1pm-2pm each Friday. Educational videos exploring species that can be found on the trail and in your own backyard. 5 minute fun, interactive videos once a week. There will be activities you can follow along with in your backyard during each episode and take home activities that you can download and explore for all ages; such as printable science experiments. You can share your findings, which will be posted online, your completed activities/photos; interacting, exploring and providing additional educational materials. Hosted by Wild Pacific Trail, Ucluelet. Go to wildpacifictrail.com/ walks.

‰Rise & Renew - May 3, 9AM. Mini Wellness retreat. 9AM. Get renewed through

Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10-4 Sunday, Mothers Day 11-3 Social Distancing Guidelines in Place Visit us at Facebook for Mothers Day baskets and personalized gift ideas! Call for preorder & curb side pickup

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sweat, self-care, and connection with likeminded women. eventbrite.com/e/riseand-renew-online-workout-mini-retreatmonthly-series-tickets-94732949803 ‰ Book Club with Simon Sinek. Start with WHY May 1st to May 8th at 3pm. Follow Simon Sinek as he breaks down his award winning book “Start with Why”.. Part 5 and 6. simonsinek.com

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‰Time Management & Productivity. If we all have the same amount of time, why are some people so much more pro

ductive. Man of us have been viewing time-management the wrong way, learn to navigate through self discipline and prioritization. May 6, 8pm eventbrite.com/e/ time-management-productivity-webinartickets-90760365697 ‰ Project Planning Workshop. Online Lunch & Learn for non-profit organizations. 12pm to 1pm. This FREE online lunch and learn will give local non-profit organizations the tools they need to lead and implement projects of any size along with a deliverable, a simplified project planning tool that will be available after the session. Created by UNBC students. Created to help charitable organizations with project management strategies and learn the skills to help boost their organization. Key Note Speaker, Dr. Dale Christenson, DPM, CMC, PMP. May 22nd eventbrite.ca/e/ lunch-and-learn-project-planning-registration-90064303757

COWICHAN VALLEY CELEBRATION 50 YEARS

Online Virtual Art Show TO A GALLERIED 50TH ANNUAL EVENT

Registration day: Friday, April 15

CVAC’S VIRTUAL ART SHOW Tuesday, May 5 to Friday, May 22

Virtual reception opening the show: May 5.

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