EVENTS CALENDAR
FEBRUARY 6th – FEBRUARY 12th 2012
MONDAY February 6th
Toonie Skate and Swim: At Strathcona Gardens. Skating from 3-5pm and swimming from 1-3pm. For more info call 250-287-9234.
Kids Quest: Fun activities including swimming, skating and other sports, crafts and outdoor fun. Fees include 2 snacks, facility drop in fees and skate rentals. At Strathcona Gardens from 8:30am – 4:30pm. Pre register at 250-287-9234.
Pond hockey Tournament: Floor hockey, hockey videos and hockey shoot out, everyone from 4 – 10 yrs. At Strathcona Gardens from 9am – 3pm. For more info call 250-287-9234.
TUESDAY February 7th
Le Havre ~ CR Film Festival: No other contemporary filmmaker manages to blend deadpan, ironic humour with social commentary in quite the same manner as Finnish master. An official selection of the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival®, Le Havre has received overwhelming critical acclaim, and has recently been named Finland's submission for Best Foreign Language Film for the 84th Academy Awards®. Atmospheric, quiet and completely assured, Kaurismäki tells a highly contemporary story about illegal refugees, a subject of immediate relevance in today's Europe. The film circles around Marcel Marx, a warm, aging bohemian artist who has retreated to the French port city of Le Havre and taken up work as a shoeshine man - a profession with a limited future, as everyone seems to be wearing running shoes. He is married to a woman with a heart of gold and, despite their poverty and limited means, he finds joy in their local neighbours, all of whom seem as if they have emerged intact from a 1930s movie. One day, Marcel befriends Idrissa, a young African immigrant hoping to make his way to England in a shipping container with other illegals. Marcel is determined to extend a helping hand to the wide-eyed boy. Starts at 7pm at the Tidemark Theatre. Cost is $12. For more info call 250-287-7465.
WEDNESDAY February 8th
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.
**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.
**REMINDER** “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. Examples of his work can be seen at 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.
**REMINDER** To Quadra With Love: A Valentine’s Art Show at the Heriot Bay Inn Feb. 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 .
THURSDAY February 9th
National Sweater Day!: Put on your sweater and turn down the heat a few degrees to help WWF take action against climate change and work towards and sustainable future. For more information please visit www.sweaterday.ca
Stage Fright: At the Paramount Music Hall, 1140 Ironwood St. Cover is $7. Starts at 10pm. For more info call 250-287-8686.
Kick It: At the Quinsam Hotel. For more info call 250-286-9811.
FRIDAY February 10th
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.
Family Pizza & Movie Night: Spend the evening floating in the leisure pool watching a family movie. Cost is $6 per person or $15 per family. From 6:00 – 8:00pm. For more information please call 250.287.9234.
Author Charlotte Gill at Coho Books: At 7:00 pm, author Charlotte Gill will be at Coho Books to talk about her book "Eating Dirt": Deep Forests, Big Timber and the Life with the Tree-Planting Tribe. Eating Dirt was chosen as a Globe 100 Best Book of the Year. For more information please call 250.287.2336.
Molly Hogans: At the Quinsam Hotel. For more info call 250-286-9811.
Storm Game: Bring the whole family out to Strathcona Gardens and cheer on the Campbell River Storm as they take on the Comox Valley Glacier Kings. Puck drops at 7:30pm sharp! Go Storm! www.campbellriverstorm.com
Live Music: At the Heriot Bay Inn, Cortes Islands Mixed Greens, funky psychedelic folk. For more info please call 250-285-3322.
Reggae Night Featuring "The Truth Sound System": Do you happen to have any musical instruments which are currently unused or otherwise collecting dust in your home? Perhaps you used to play a clarinet, flute, saxophone or trombone but are no longer using it or it may not be working properly. Byron Maier, the President of the Victoria BC Ska Society, also known as the Ska Boss wants to give back to the roots of where the music comes by collecting instruments and money that the school needs and personally delivering them to the students of the Alpha Boys School in Jamaica. The Truth Sound System will be bringing their Jamaican Sound System stylings to the mid island. They will be playing a selection of 60’s Ska, Rocksteady, and Boss Reggae for your listening and dancing pleasure. Tickets are $7 each. For more information please call Michele at 250-286-3286.
SATURDAY February 11th
The Northern Pikes: Best known for their hits "Teenland", "Things I Do For Money", and "Girl With a Problem", this band from Saskatoon, The Northern Pikes are back together and their friendship, and musicianship, is just as strong as it ever was! With a new album under their belts, these guys still have what it takes to rock the house. Starts at 7:30pm at the Tidemark Theatre. Tickets are $40 for non-members and $35 for members. www.tidemarktheatre.com
Nigel's Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop & Demo: Come to the Campbell River Nursery and learn how to care for and prune your own fruit trees. Starts at 11am. Dress warmly. Cost is FREE! For more information please call 250-287-7654.
Dinner Jazz ~ Griffith-Hiltz Trio: At the Heriot Bay Inn in the Heron’s Dining Room. Valentine music from 6:30 – 8:30pm. Cost is $10/person. For more info call 250-285-3322.
Paul Rodgers Live: Paul Rodgers will be live at Serious Coffee in Willow Point from 7-9pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.
Molly Hogans: At the Quinsam Hotel. For more info call 250-286-9811.
Meow! Sweet Tease Burlesque and Rockin Daddy’s: Doors open...7:30 pm. Burlesque Show...8:30 pm. Dance to Rockin Daddys...10:00 pm. Tickets $15.00...19 yrs. & over
Available at Icon, Classy Katz, Island Style Creative Studio, Sweet Peas, Quench and Britches & Hose Vintage Clothing The fiesty felines of Sweet Tease Burlesque are pouncing, flouncing, shimmying and shaking into 2012 with the Rockin' Daddys at the Willow Point Lions Hall. ZaZa, Lola, Lucky, Tia, Cherry, Sue and Tiger-Lily will salaciously sweep you off those eager paws then pass the stage to the Rockin' Daddys (featuring CR's own Rich Hagensen) for your (ok, and OUR) dancing delight! To keep that pulse really elevated we've got prizes, giveaways AND a kats/kittens costume theme for all you sassy-pants!...not to mention supporting the Willow Point Lions Hall Heritage Status Fund! For further info 250-287-4536 or email:sweetteaseburlesque@hotmail.com.
Available at Icon, Classy Katz, Island Style Creative Studio, Sweet Peas, Quench and Britches & Hose Vintage Clothing The fiesty felines of Sweet Tease Burlesque are pouncing, flouncing, shimmying and shaking into 2012 with the Rockin' Daddys at the Willow Point Lions Hall. ZaZa, Lola, Lucky, Tia, Cherry, Sue and Tiger-Lily will salaciously sweep you off those eager paws then pass the stage to the Rockin' Daddys (featuring CR's own Rich Hagensen) for your (ok, and OUR) dancing delight! To keep that pulse really elevated we've got prizes, giveaways AND a kats/kittens costume theme for all you sassy-pants!...not to mention supporting the Willow Point Lions Hall Heritage Status Fund! For further info 250-287-4536 or email:sweetteaseburlesque@hotmail.com.
CR Children's Choir Fundraiser: The Campbell River Children's Choir has been invited to sing at Carnegie Hall in New York! Support the CRCC for an evening out at Jonny's Bar & Lounge! Appie buffet and evening of fun! Door prizes, silent auction, 50/50 draw, musical trivia contest and dancing! Tickets are $25 each and include appies and one drink and available at Discovery Laser 191 Dogwood Street).
Sports Fun Day!: Fun Team Challenge & Pool Party! Spend the afternoon at the pool! Participating kids will be divided into teams and compete for a fun prizes. The battery powered dolphins and SeaDo's will be out. Lots of messy fun for everyone! Cost is regular admission. All ages welcome. From 2-4pm at Strathcona Gardens. For more information please call 250.287.9234.
FREE Community Meal: Free community meal at the CR Vineyard Church (2251 Campbell River Road). Doors open at 4:00pm, dinner served at 4:30pm. Menu includes stuffed pork loin, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Everything is homemade. Everyone welcome.
Maritime Heritage Centre's 8th Annual ROMANCE YOUR VALENTINE Dinner and Dance: Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner served at 7. Dancing starts at 9. Tickets Cost: $50 each If you’re looking for a special treat for your Valentine this year, the Maritime Heritage Centre’s Romance Your Valentine fundraising dinner and dance might put you in your darling’s good books. The society’s eighth annual Romance Your Valentine is a semi-formal affair that is designed to provide a romantic evening with fine dining and great dancing. The gourmet event is a fundraiser for the centre, the only city-owned facility that is totally self-supporting. A four-course dinner is followed by a dance. There will be live and silent auctions and door prizes, as well as a portrait with your sweetie. Space is limited so call Trish 250-286-3161 to reserve your tickets today.
Annual Trivia Night: The Campbell River Ambulance Paramedics are once again proud to be supporting the Campbell River Hospital Foundation by hosting the 13th Annual Trivia Night. Doors open at 6pm, trivia at 7pm. To register please call April at 250-850-2418.
Lecture with Haig-Brown Writer in Residence - Trevor Herriot: Take Herriot, an award winning author and naturalist from Regina, Saskatchewan, will talk about his writing life and his time at the historic Haig-Brown heritage property, and will read an excerpt from the book he is writing during his stay in Campbell River. Copies of his books will be available for purchase and signing and coffee will be served. 1:30pm at the Museum. Cost is $6 per person. For more information or to register please call the Museum at 250-287-3103.
Freeman & Hill in Concert: *** FREE Folk Music *** Freeman & Hill live in concert at Dolphins Resort in the Anglers Dining Room, Saturday February 11th from 1-4pm. Appetizer menu and drinks available. Reservations are strongly advised. Reservations can be made by calling the resort at 250-287-3066.
A Jungian Interpretation of O Brother, Where Art Thou?: This adventure comedy loosely follows aspects of Homer's Odyssey, an epic about a man trying to return to his wife and island home. This is the story of the hero's journey, as told in Mississippi during the Great Depression. Saturday, February 11th, 2012 - 1pm, Ocean Room (Ground Floor of Retreat Centre).
Cost: Movie / Lecture - $15 members, $20 non-members, join us afterwards for a coffee and dessert social, an additional cost of $10/person. Payment at the door, please pre-register with cvjungsociety@gmail.com. For more information, please see www.comoxjung.ca. John Betts is a Zurich trained Jungian Psychoanalyst, who now lives and works in Victoria. John also produces the 'Jung Podcast', a free, downloadable series of lectures on the fundamentals of Jung's Analytical Psychology. For more information, see www.jungian.ca.
Cost: Movie / Lecture - $15 members, $20 non-members, join us afterwards for a coffee and dessert social, an additional cost of $10/person. Payment at the door, please pre-register with cvjungsociety@gmail.com. For more information, please see www.comoxjung.ca. John Betts is a Zurich trained Jungian Psychoanalyst, who now lives and works in Victoria. John also produces the 'Jung Podcast', a free, downloadable series of lectures on the fundamentals of Jung's Analytical Psychology. For more information, see www.jungian.ca.
SUNDAY February 12th
Jim Chisholm Live at Willie's: Jim Chisholm will be performing live at Willie's Cafe in Willow Point, Sunday February 12th. Admission is free. 7-9pm. For reservation please call 250-923-4886.
Valentines Special Menu: At the Heriot Bay Inn. For more info call 250-285-3322.
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