EVENTS CALENDAR
JANUARY 30th – FEBRUARY 5th 2012
MONDAY January 30
**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.
TUESDAY January 31
**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.
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 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.
WEDNESDAY February 1
Weeds & Invasive Plants: Campbell River Garden Club presents: “Weeds and Invasive Plants”. Barb Phipps of the BC Land Conservancy will talk identifying and controlling invasive plants. Doors at the Baptist Church open at 6:30 pm, starts at 7:00 pm. Visitors are welcome - $2 drop-in fee (annual memberships are also available). Visit the Campbell River Garden Club website at www.campbellrivergardenclub.com and you can also follow them on Facebook!
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.
THURSDAY February 2
8 Ball Pool Tournament: 8 Ball Pool Tournament at Pier St. Billiards, starts at 7pm. For more information or to register please call 250-914-1122 or email psbilliards@shaw.ca
5th Annual CR Arts Council Photo Show “Diversity” - February 2nd to 28th: Photo show “Diversity” will be in the lobby of the Tidemark Theatre until February 28, 2012. The Tidemark is open Tuesday through Saturday 10-4pm.
Jam Nite: John Bailey at the Elks Hall, starts at 7:30pm. For more info call 250-287-4642.
FRIDAY February 3
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.
Babysitters on Skates: Parents! This is your chance to enjoy an evening out while your kids spend Friday night with their friends skating, playing games, face painting, doing arts and crafts and making a snack to enjoy while winding down to a movie. From 6:00 -11:00pm. Cost is $15 and includes skate rental. To register please call Strathcona Gardens at 250-287-9234.
4th Annual Celebration of Gospel and Song : 4th annual celebration of gospel and song ‘A Night To Remember’ performed by Campbell River’s own Christian Talent. All proceeds going to Radiant Life Community Church and its ministries. Feel free to bring blankets, socks, and any useful articles of clothing. Starts at 7pm at the Ocean Crest Community Church. For more information call 250-830-0190 or call Andy ay 250-202-5040.
Rivercity Players Presents “The Foursome”: Rivercity Players presents "The Foursome," a Norm Foster comedy. A casual theatrical reading of a hilarious script by four actors. Cash bar available. Tickets are $10 and available at Impressions Gallery or email rivercityp@gmail.com.
SATURDAY February 4
Rivercity Players Presents “The Foursome”: Rivercity Players presents "The Foursome," a Norm Foster comedy. A casual theatrical reading of a hilarious script by four actors. Cash bar available. Tickets are $10 and available at Impressions Gallery or email rivercityp@gmail.com.
Stamp It! – Super Saturday Art Class: Build an imaginary scene using an array of fun stamps, ink, and felts! Landscapes, treasure maps, fun crazy scenes! Admission is by donation. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 1-3pm. For more information please call the Art Gallery at 250-287-2261.
The Pied Piper: The Missoula Children's Theatre presents THE PIED PIPER, an original adaptation of the classic children's tale. What do you do when your town is overrun by ravenous rats? Sara, an orphan girl, and the other Townspeople of Hamelin Town turn to the Mayor of Hamelin and his Council when their town is threatened. They then call on the Pied Piper to save them from the troublesome creatures. The Mayor's son and daughter and the Cooks also join in the endeavor. Find out what happens when the town is unable to pay the Piper and the children are led away from the town along with the rats! Tickets only $10 and available now at the Tidemark Theatre Box Office. www.tidemarktheatre.com
Pacific Salmon Foundation Dinner & Auction: 5:30pm reception and silent auction. Dinner starts at 7:00pm, live auction at 8:30pm. Tickets $50 per person. For tickets and more information please contact Larry Stefanyk at 250-923-0939. www.psf.ca.
24th Annual Bowl for Breath: The event helps to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Canada and awareness of this devastating disease. Participants may collect pledges or make a minimum $10 donation. Adults can also join by signing up for Rock N Bowl on the night of Feb. 4th from 7-8:30pm. Cost is $20 per person and includes lots of prizes. For more information please call Cindy Stewart at 250-923-3382.
SUNDAY February 5
24th Annual Bowl for Breath: The event helps to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Canada and awareness of this devastating disease. Participants may collect pledges or make a minimum $10 donation. Adults can also join by signing up for Rock N Bowl on the night of Feb. 4th from 7-8:30pm. Cost is $20 per person and includes lots of prizes. For more information please call Cindy Stewart at 250-923-3382.
Storm Game: Bring the whole family out to cheer on the Campbell River Storm as they take on the Peninsula Panthers. Puck drops at 3:30pm sharp! Go Storm! http://www.campbellriverstorm.com/
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