EVENTS CALENDAR
FEBRUARY 20th – FEBRUARY 26th 2012
MONDAY February 20th
Pretty Paper Prints: At the Community Centre preschool room #5. Create a picture and wrapping paper. Cost is $10/person. For more info call 250-286-1161.
TUESDAY February 21st
Open Studio Hosted by Richard : Everyone is welcome to join in. Bring your favourite art making tools, and work with other artists as you paint, sketch or sculpt from live models. We’ll have different models each night, providing a long pose to give you time to complete your work. Note that you can pre-register for all six sessions and only pay the price of five, or pay a drop-in rate for each session.
Fee: 6 sessions for the price of five - $55 + HST ; Drop-in fee: $12.50 (HST included). For more information please call the Art Gallery at 250-287-2261.
Buck ~ CR Film Festival at the Tidemark Theatre: An unexpectedly captivating portrait and character study, Buck examines the life, career and philosophies of real life 'horse whisperer' Buck Brannaman. A master in the field of natural horsemanship, Brannaman's training techniques stand in stark contrast with traditional ideas of 'breaking horses' which he sees as cruel and unnecessary. Advocating a humane, gentle and respectful approach to working with horses, Brannaman calms some of the most difficult animals while exhibiting extraordinary communication and control. Having served as the inspiration for Robert Redford's film The Horse Whisperer, the legendary actor appears in this film as one of Brannaman's countless supporters and admirers, citing his extraordinary talents in communicating with horses. The film follows Brannaman across the United States where he is in constant demand, teaching seminars to those eager to learn from the master and change the manner in which horses are trained.
Starts at 7:00 pm at the Tidemark Theatre. Cost is $12.
Women’s Day Escape ~ Mt. Washington: "Women Only" program taught and designed especially for women. Women of similar abilities are grouped into small classes to meet new friends and re-visit old ones as they improve their skiing and riding technique. After a morning of fun on the slopes, our pros will escort you to a delicious meal from our food and beverage staff. Alpine Women's Day Escape Package includes an all-day lift ticket, a women's only lesson from 10am to noon, and a delicious lunch from our Food and Beverage Crew. Please pre-register 24 hours prior as space is limited. For "day of" registration, please be at the Snow School desk by 9:30 am. www.mountwashington.ca
WEDNESDAY February 22nd
Jam Session: Every Wednesday evening a group of musicians sit around and share music in and informal, relaxed setting. Everyone is welcome to come and join in or just sit and listen. At Serious Coffee in Willow Point from 6:30pm – 9:00pm.
Savage West: At the Quinsam Hotel. For more info call 250-286-9811.
Being Smart with your Power Makes Good Business Cent$: Join us for an informative breakfast February 22nd and learn about simple, practical changes that can save your business money and energy year after year. Power Smart Specialist, Eric Beevor-Potts will present a case study of typical small businesses that have participated in the program and the energy savings, maintenance savings and financial incentives the changes yield directly back to your business bottom line.
Tickets are $15 for Members or $20 for non-members and can be purchased online at http://crchamberjumpstartbreakfast.eventbrite.com/ or by calling the Chamber office at 250-287-4636.
Tickets are $15 for Members or $20 for non-members and can be purchased online at http://crchamberjumpstartbreakfast.eventbrite.com/ or by calling the Chamber office at 250-287-4636.
Dragons Den Auditions ~ Campbell River: Do you have a hot new invention or the next million-dollar idea? Does your small business need a boost from an investor? Think you can take on the Dragons? If you said yes to any of those questions, you should audition for Dragons' Den! We're always looking for the hottest entrepreneurs from coast to coast. No experience is necessary – just be ready to pitch your business in under 5 minutes and you could qualify for the show. Auditions will be held from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the Coast Hotel. For audition details visit: http://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/auditions/#cities
2012 Colour Trends: Colour plays a vital role in creating the mood for any room in your home, and no one knows that better than Sharon Grech. Join her as she introduces Benjamin Moore’s 2012 forecast for colour and décor, featuring inspiring room photographs, decorating ideas and diverse colour palettes for your home. Hosted by West Can Carpet One. Tickets available in store at 870-13th Avenue for $15.00. 7:30pm at North Island College.
THURSDAY February 23rd
FRIDAY February 24th
Charlie Ross – One Man Star Wars Trilogy: Charlie Ross single-handedly plays all the characters, sings the music, flies the ships, fights the battles and condenses the plots into just sixty minutes! Starts at 7:30 pm at the Tidemark Theatre. Cost is $25/person. For more info call 250-287-7465.
Open Mic Night: Every Friday evening, Serious Coffee in Willow Point hosts open mic. Come in and sign up to perform or just come and enjoy an evening of amazing local talent. All ages welcome. Come early to get a seat...this is a very popular event. From 7:00 – 10:00pm.
Dessert Wine Pairing: At Dolphin’s Resort. Doors open at 6:00pm for appy’s and tapas so start (included.) Dessert pairing starts at 7:00pm. For more info call 250-287-3066.
Live Music: Blackberry Wood, circus flavored old-time country and ragtime. At the Heriot Bay Inn. For more info call 250-285-3322.
SATURDAY February 25th
Dessert Wine Pairing: At Dolphin’s Resort. Doors open at 6:00pm for appy’s and tapas so start (included.) Dessert pairing starts at 7:00pm. For more info call 250-287-3066.
Eaglefest!: This popular event welcomes birders of all ages to learn more about wildlife, meet Shakespeare the Owl and help support MARS raise funds for the upcoming season. Watch for more details to follow about other special events throughout the day at: http://www.wingtips.org/. Starts at 10:00am at the Maritime Heritage Centre.
Slopstacle Fun: Check out the slippery, sloppy obstacle course we have set up for you! Time trials - go for your personal best. Prizes! Come prepared to get covered in goo! Cost is regular admission. For more information please call Strathcona Gardens at 250-287-9234. From 2:00 – 4:00pm.
Hollywood Glitz Dance Party: Rock this skate Hollywood style! We are incorporating games and activities based on your favorite celebrities, movies, glitz and glam. Dance & skate the night away on the leisure ice in your best glam outfit. This bash will include snacks/pizza, dance contest, ice activities, funky tunes, karaoke and fun! Cost is $10 and includes skate rental, some glow bling and pizza. For ages 6-12. From 6:00 – 9:00pm at Strathcona Gardens. For more information please call 250-287-9234.
Pepsi Big Air Competition ~ Mt. Washington: Freestyle skiers and snowboards hit a massive jump and show off their skills in this judged big air competition. This year’s jump will be built on the slope just above Alpine Lodge for prime spectator viewing. The top three riders in the Big Air Comp will also be invited to compete in the Afterdark Invitational on March 3. 8:30am – 9:30am Registration on Marmot’s floor of Alpine Lodge. Will require a $20 registration fee and $10 bib deposit. 9am – 10:30am Practice. 11am Big Air Competition. 4:00pm Awards.
Categories:
Skier & Boarder categories
Male & Female categories
Ages:
13yrs and under
14yrs – 17yrs
18yrs and older
Each category requires a minimum of five participants or competitors will be bumped a category.
Skier & Boarder categories
Male & Female categories
Ages:
13yrs and under
14yrs – 17yrs
18yrs and older
Each category requires a minimum of five participants or competitors will be bumped a category.
All competitors must register for event, sign waivers and wear helmets. Competitors under 19 years of age must have a parent sign event waiver. For more information please visit www.mountwashington.ca.
SUNDAY February 26th
*REMINDER*Crawling Women ~ CR Art Gallery Exhibition January 20th to March 2nd: The Campbell River Art Gallery begins 2012 with an exhibition from an exciting Saltspring Island artist. “Crawling Woman” by artist Stephanie Denz will be on exhibit at the CR Art Gallery until March 2 and features both figurative paintings and wallpaper-style works in the Main Gallery and the Discovery Gallery. For more information, please contact the Gallery at 250-287-2261 or contact@crartgallery.ca.
“Working in the Woods Today” Museum Exhibit - January 27th to April 22nd: ‘Working in the Woods Today’ is a photographic exhibit showcasing the recent history of logging that will be on display at the Museum at Campbell River beginning January 27, 2012. Curated by local photographer and writer Hans Peter Meyer, this exhibition features superb images with informative text about the men and women working in BC’s coastal forest industry in the 21st century. The exhibition is part of a bigger project to produce a large format photo book about BC’s coastal forest industry.
Meyer says that there is an abundance of images from the "glory days of logging," but almost nothing has been published since the 1950s about the industry as a place where real men and women work (in remote locations, and often under dangerous conditions). Meyer grew up in the Comox Valley, and as a young man, worked in the woods and on the booms, and then for several more years in reforestation. In 2002, he started photographing the coastal forest industry, first for Truck Logger Magazine. Examples of his work can be seen at http://www.coastalforestindustryproject.com/. Be sure to come and see these outstanding photos while there are here! An official opening of the exhibit at the Museum with Meyer will take place in February. For further information, call the Museum at 250-287-3103.
To Quadra With Love: A Valentine’s Art Show at the Heriot Bay Inn - February 1-29: Featuring Quadra Island Artists Nanci Cook, Kathryn Manry, Perrin Sparks, Christina Munck, Teresa Reimer, Cherie Hemmingsen and partners, Perry Johnston and Lydia Brittany. Paintings, glass, copper and other media will provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere and a treat for the eyes and heart as you enjoy a meal in Herons restaurant. Meet the artists at the reception on February 12 in the Fireside Lounge from 1:30-4:00 PM. For more information, please contact Nanci Cook at 250-285-3390 or email quadraart@gmail.com .
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