Events Calendar - February 18th - 24th

Monday, February 18

Tuesday, February 19

Campbell River Festival of Film: Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

A documentary that chronicles artist and activist Ai Weiwei as he prepares for a series of exhibitions and gets into an increasing number of clashes with the Chinese government. $12 Admission (plus Facility Fee) at the door. Show starts at 7:30pm.  www.tidemarktheatre.com

Open Studio Hosted by Richard Calver

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.

Date: Tuesdays, Feb 6 – March 12 (6 sessions)
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Fee: 6 session punch card - $55 + HST
Drop-in fee: $12.50 (HST included)

For more information please call the Art Gallery at 250.287.2261.

Lunch N Learn with Rivercorp

Speaker:

Vic Goodman, CEO Campbell River Economic Development Corporation

Speech Topic:

Succession Planning and how it relates to Economic Development

Location:

Enterprise Centre/Rivercorp Boardroom

This is event including catered lunch is free for YPCR members, $15 for non-members.

Wednesday, February 20

Jam Session at Serious Coffee

Every Wednesday evening a group of musicians sit around and share music in an 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-9:30pm. For more information please call 250-923-1312.

Thursday, February 21

Kayak Polo

Bring your river kayak to the pool to play some 5 on 5 kayak polo. Tons of fun! Newcomers welcome. 9-10pm. For more information please call Strathcona Gardens at 250.287.9234.

Artist Trading Cards

This is a fun, social and creative program that meets four times a year to swap trading cards. The only difference between these and sports trading cards is that you create your own homemade miniature artwork in 2 ½ x 3 ½ inch format. Your cards can be painted, collaged, mixed media, photographs, three dimensional shapes, or found objects. There are no rules. Sign the back and bring up to 20 cards to trade on a one-to-one basis with other participants. All ages are encouraged to participate. 7:30-8:30pm.

For more information please call the Art Gallery at 250.287.2261.

Learn About Sister Japanese City Ishikari

At City Hall Committee Room at 7:30pm. Hosted by twinning society. info@twinningcrbc.ca

 

Friday, February 22

Song Circle

Would you like to sing a song, play an instrument, or jam with other music lovers?

Please come out for an evening of informal music at the Community Centre in the lounge (second floor, enter via rear doors). Every Friday from 7PM to 9PM.

For more information please email Brian Jones at maddog13@shaw.ca.

Saturday, February 23

Eaglefest 2013

EagleFest has been a MARS hosted event for eight years and is sponsored by the Eagle Radio station. This year's theme is 'Unsung Heroes', where we honour the people among us that care enough to make a difference for individual wildlife or to help preserve their habitat. There will be programs, information and displays for children of all ages, from toddlers to seniors.

We'll have notable guest speakers and an opportunity to meet wildlife ambassadors and their handlers - this year we'll be offering the opportunity to have your picture taken with them, too! It's a chance to discover wildlife viewing and appreciation of our eagle neighbors, how to live with them in THEIR territories and to learn about who is doing what for wildlife in your neighborhood. Admission is $5.00 or $10 for a family. MARS members are admitted free. Come and meet our newest ambassador, Brinley, the Great Horned Owl and bring the kids to play in their own special area, complete with face painting! Displays will include Oyster River Enhancement Society, City of Campbell River, Rocky Point Bird Observatory and The Raptors (formerly Pacific Northwest Raptors) will be bringing a bird or two. We will also have food and MARS merchandise available to purchase.

Slopstacle Fun

Check out the slippery, sloppy obstacle course we have planned for you. Come prepare to get covered in pudding, jello, eggs and other goo. Cost is regular admission. 2-4pm. For more information please call Strathcona Gardens at 250.287.9234.

Freeman & Hill Perform

They are two voices and one guitar and they hope to inspire, captivate, and raise the spirits of an audience through songs and stories. 2pm at the Campbell River Common.

Dance Revolution ~ Pizza and skating party

This bash will include snacks/pizza, dance contests, ice activities, funky tunes, karaoke and FUN! Dance games will include dance charades, musical chairs, dance off, musical statues, snowball dance, pass the dance, hula hoop contest and all your favourites. Cost is $10 and includes skate rental. 6-9pm. Party is for ages 6-12. For more information please call Strathcona Gardens at 250.287.9234

Tracks N Trains at the Museum February 23 & 24

We hear the trains are coming! Once again, the North Island Model Railroaders Club is bringing back their model train exhibits to the Museum. Come see the miniature buildings, trains and scenery that never fail to fascinate people of all ages and find out why this hobby is popular all around the world. It's a fun day for the whole family. All Aboard! Saturday, February 23 from 12-5pm and Sunday, February 24 from 12-4pm. Cost: $6 per person, $15 per family. For more information please call 250.287.3103.

Wearable Art Design Class - February 23 & 24

Get Ready to Enter Pieces in CRAG’s Wearable Art Fashion Show!
Award-winning artist Kari Glass will introduce you to this new medium, with a hands on weekend workshop that explores a wide range of conceptual ideas and use of materials.
Wearable art has taken the western hemisphere by storm. Pieces shown here and in Courtenay have gone on to be selected for an international show in Port Moody.
The medium will appeal of artists who like to work in multiple disciplines, blending recycled materials and textiles to create pieces presented in dramatic performances. Kari will help you put your ideas together in time for the CRAG show (and elsewhere!) next summer.

Workshop: Feb 23 -24
Sat. 10 -4 pm &
Sun 10 -1pm
Members: $80+ HST; Non-members: $90 + HST

For more information or to register please call 250.287.2261.

Bill Johnson at the Heriot Bay Inn

2011 Juno nomination for best blues album. At 7:30 at the HBI, Quadra Island. Cost is $12. We will pick you up from the ferry! For more info call 250-285-3539.

Sunday, February 24

Celebrating Women 6th Annual Art Show Opening Reception

The Campbell River Women's Centre is operated by the Vancouver Island North Women's Resource Society. We are a non-profit charity serving women and families for 30 years. This is the 6th Annual Celebrating Women non-juried community art show. The show is in the Tidemark Theatre gallery from February 20th - March 12th. Admission is by donation. On February 24th we are holding our Opening Reception to celebrate the artists, both new, emergent, and professional, who put their work in the show. This year our subtheme is Butterflies, as a symbol of transformation. Women's lives transform as they move through multiple roles as an anchor to their families, their children, and their communities. Local women come to the women's centre have decorated the butterflies on exhibit. We will have refreshments and a dessert as well as some local musical talent.  Admission by donation. For more information please call 250.287.3044 or email womenscentre@shawcable.com.

Tracks N Trains at the Museum February 23 & 24

We hear the trains are coming! Once again, the North Island Model Railroaders Club is bringing back their model train exhibits to the Museum. Come see the miniature buildings, trains and scenery that never fail to fascinate people of all ages and find out why this hobby is popular all around the world. It's a fun day for the whole family. All Aboard! Saturday, February 23 from 12-5pm and Sunday, February 24 from 12-4pm. Cost: $6 per person, $15 per family. For more information please call 250.287.3103.

Wearable Art Design Class - February 23 & 24

Get Ready to Enter Pieces in CRAG’s Wearable Art Fashion Show!
Award-winning artist Kari Glass will introduce you to this new medium, with a hands on weekend workshop that explores a wide range of conceptual ideas and use of materials.
Wearable art has taken the western hemisphere by storm. Pieces shown here and in Courtenay have gone on to be selected for an international show in Port Moody.
The medium will appeal of artists who like to work in multiple disciplines, blending recycled materials and textiles to create pieces presented in dramatic performances. Kari will help you put your ideas together in time for the CRAG show (and elsewhere!) next summer.

Workshop: Feb 23 -24
Sat. 10 -4 pm &
Sun 10 -1pm
Members: $80+ HST; Non-members: $90 + HST

For more information or to register please call 250.287.2261.

Reminders:

Two Eyes Five Legs, Right Hand Left Hand Exhibition - January 31 to March 7

Jo Lechay paints in big bold strokes and quick line. Her large images capture expression and movement, fuelled by her long professional career in dance and theatre. Lechay finds the immediacy of children's paintings and the mischief of graffiti especially rich sources of inspiration. She draws and paints best when improvising with her whole body and every undertaking is a visceral investigation of her. The CR Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 12-5pm. For more information please call 250.287.2261.

Cool Connections ~ Exhibition- January 31 to March 7

Walton's photographs capture delicate and intimate encounters with the frosted, frozen and fleeting. Her work focuses on detail, glints of unexpected colour, and the dance of reflections in a piece of ice. These photographs can be described as naturalistic, but most of them are also abstract". The CR Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday 12-5pm. For more information please call 250.287.2261.

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