EVENTS CALENDAR
MARCH 12th – MARCH 18th, 2012
MONDAY March 12th
*REMINDER* January 27th to April 22nd – “Working in the Woods Today” Museum Exhibit: ‘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.
TUESDAY March 13th
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. Starts at 6:30pm. 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.
Women’s Day Escape: Each week 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. For more information please visit www.mountwashington.ca.
WEDNESDAY March 14th
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.
Chicken Love ~ Cooking Class: We love to eat chicken! Here are some creative ways to cook one of our favorite proteins. From classic stuffed chicken breast to brined whole capon, this class will teach you the nose to toes techniques to utilize this healthy. 6pm. Registration required. For more information or to register please call Cheddar & Co. at 250-830-0244 or stop by the store at 1090 Shoppers Row.
Campbell River SPCA Annual General Meeting: Electing members of the community council for the branch as well as conducting any other business. Starts at 7pm at the Community Centre. For more information please contact Jim Miller at 250-287-7061.
THURSDAY March 15th
Come Fly With Us! March 15, 16 & 17: Come Fly with us - presented by Shoreline Musical Theatre Society. Hair, Company, Godspell, Follies....and more. Come and relive the retro style of the 60's with Shoreline Musical Theatre Society. Songs~dance~images~fashion~style! Starts at 8pm nightly. Tickets cost $25 and are available at the Tidemark Theatre box office.
Southgate Middle School 8th Annual Talent Show: Showcase 2012 will feature bands, singers, dancers and much more. All proceeds from the show are being donated to the Mountainair Avian Rescue Society. Tickets are available at the school office and at the door for $7.00.
FRIDAY March 16th
A Vintage Voyage Wine Festival: Toasting 100th Anniversary of the Titanic: 2012 marks the centennial of one of the most well-known names in tourism – the Titanic. The Tourism and Hospitality Management students of North Island College are getting ready to set sail with their eleventh annual Third Course Wine Festival in Campbell River, and have decided to bring new life to this magnificent ship. Passengers will get a chance to sample from over 200 wines from BC and abroad, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, take a cheese tasting seminar compliments of the Dairy Board of Canada or a wine tasting seminar from wine expert Doug Sloan, a Campbell River wine connoisseur who graciously offers his expertise annually at the Third Course Wine Festival. This elegant event will also include a live musical trio, door prizes, silent auction, and a complimentary shuttle ride home.
Passengers for the Third Course Wine Festival set sail on Friday, March 16th at 7pm. Tickets are $50 and available at the on-campus NIC Bookstores (both Courtenay and Campbell River), The Royal Coachman Liquor Store, Gourmet Essentials and Merecroft Village Liquor Store. If you have any questions regarding the event, contact tourism@nic.bc.ca or visit the NIC Facebook page.
Opening Reception & Awards for the 30th Annual Members Show: The upcoming Members’ Exhibition marks a very special moment in our history, when we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the show. The work of up to 80 regional artisans will be presented by CR Art Gallery and CR Arts Council, as a showcase of the local art scene. Join us for the excitement of opening night on March 16 at 7 p.m. www.crartgallery.ca
Come Fly With Us! March 15, 16 & 17: Come Fly with us - presented by Shoreline Musical Theatre Society. Hair, Company, Godspell, Follies....and more. Come and relive the retro style of the 60's with Shoreline Musical Theatre Society. Songs~dance~images~fashion~style! Starts at 8pm nightly. Tickets cost $25 and are available at the Tidemark Theatre box office.
Children’s Health Fair: Lots of free activities, resources and health screenings. City of CR and BC Transit are offering free transit for all from 8 – 5 this day to support families getting to the fair. From 10am –2pm at Robron Centre. For more info call 250-923-4918.
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.
Children's Health Fair: Success by Six is once again hosting a free health fair for families in the Campbell River Community. Events will include; free vision, dental and speech screening, tips on early childhood education, and resources for parents. This day featuring fun activities for children will run from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at the Robron Centre.
Buddy Mac: One-man country. At the Heriot Bay Inn. For more info call 250-286-3322.
Live Music – Remedy: At the Quinsam Hotel. For more info call 250-287-4536.
SATURDAY March 17th
- St. Patrick’s Day -
Come Fly With Us! March 15, 16 & 17: Come Fly with us - presented by Shoreline Musical Theatre Society. Hair, Company, Godspell, Follies....and more. Come and relive the retro style of the 60's with Shoreline Musical Theatre Society. Songs~dance~images~fashion~style! Starts at 8pm nightly. Tickets cost $25 and are available at the Tidemark Theatre box office.
Philosopher's Cafe with Gord Rajotte Is Religion Dead?: Philosopher's Cafe with Gord Rajotte Is Religion Dead? Come for a moderated discussion where freedom of speech is strongly encouraged! Starts at 9:30am. Free event at Coho Books. For more information go to www.cohobooks.com or phone 250-287-2336.
Live Music – Remedy: At the Quinsam Hotel. For more info call 250-287-4536.
Daily Painting with Gaye Adams - March 17 & 18: In this workshop, students will work from the still life in the studio. Small, quick life studies train the eye and one’s design sense. Each student will set up and light his/her own still life arrangement. A demo and lecture will start each day, and then one on one coaching for each student as the day - and the paintings - progress. Cost is for members: $255 and non-members: $265 (HST included). For more information or to register please call the Art Gallery at 250-287-2261.
16th Annual Walk Away from Racism: Come and join us for a short walk! Face painting, kids’ activities, live entertainment, snacks and refreshments. For more information please call the Campbell River Immigration Welcome Centre at 250-830-0171.
Growing Great Veggies ~ Gardening Talk: Come and learn from one of our favorite grower’s tips and tricks for growing the best vegetables on the block! Cost is $5 per person. *Your ticket is redeemable as a $5 coupon toward any Outrageous edible. For more information please call the Campbell River Garden Centre at 250-287-7645.
St. Patrick's Day Tea: The warmth and hospitality of Ireland will be in the air at the Maritime Heritage Centre on St, Patrick's Day. Drinking tea and enjoying freshly made scones with fresh cream and jam while listening to the music of the Emerald Isle is a lovely way to celebrate March 17. Dancers from the Tara School of Irish Dancing will entertain and warm your hearts with their joy of the dance. Two seating's for tea: 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. This is a fundraiser for the Tara Dancers Performance Association. Tickets are available from: Samson's Janitorial World 1100 Homewood Road.
Character Tree Contest Kick Off ~ Talk with Harold Macy: Do you have a favourite tree? One that has caught your eye because of its exceptional size or looks, or because it has a unique story attached to it? Now is your chance to share your tree with others in the city’s very first Character Tree Contest.
Contestants will be asked to place their tree in a category – examples of categories are Tallest tree, Historic tree or Wildlife tree, and provide two photos of the tree, a description and location. The tree must be within Campbell River city limits. A character tree can be defined as ‘a notable specimen because of its size, form, shape, beauty, age, colour, rarity or genetic constitution.’
The purpose of the contest is to foster an appreciation of the trees around us, and to involve the community in creating an inventory of significant and unique trees located in Campbell River.
To launch the contest, the Museum at Campbell River will be presenting a talk with writer Harold Macy of Merville on Saturday, March 17, at 1:30pm. Macy’s talk will be based on his recent book The Four Storey Forest - a book that is part memoir and part arboreal adventure, and focuses on the woodlot on his property that burned down, then regenerated. Macy’s reverence for the forest is evident from his observation that “for whatever reasons, when in the forest we are coaxed to let down our defences, allowing something ineffably divine to penetrate deep into our hearts.”
The nomination period for the contest is from March through to the end of September, 2012 and prizes will be presented on Rivers Day, September 29 at the Haig-Brown Festival. Contest forms and details are available in the offices and on the websites of the contest’s sponsors: Greenways Land Trust, the City of Campbell River, the Museum at Campbell River and the Courier Islander, and will also appear in the Courier Islander newspaper. Local businesses as well as contest sponsors are donating the prizes.
Contestants will be asked to place their tree in a category – examples of categories are Tallest tree, Historic tree or Wildlife tree, and provide two photos of the tree, a description and location. The tree must be within Campbell River city limits. A character tree can be defined as ‘a notable specimen because of its size, form, shape, beauty, age, colour, rarity or genetic constitution.’
The purpose of the contest is to foster an appreciation of the trees around us, and to involve the community in creating an inventory of significant and unique trees located in Campbell River.
To launch the contest, the Museum at Campbell River will be presenting a talk with writer Harold Macy of Merville on Saturday, March 17, at 1:30pm. Macy’s talk will be based on his recent book The Four Storey Forest - a book that is part memoir and part arboreal adventure, and focuses on the woodlot on his property that burned down, then regenerated. Macy’s reverence for the forest is evident from his observation that “for whatever reasons, when in the forest we are coaxed to let down our defences, allowing something ineffably divine to penetrate deep into our hearts.”
The nomination period for the contest is from March through to the end of September, 2012 and prizes will be presented on Rivers Day, September 29 at the Haig-Brown Festival. Contest forms and details are available in the offices and on the websites of the contest’s sponsors: Greenways Land Trust, the City of Campbell River, the Museum at Campbell River and the Courier Islander, and will also appear in the Courier Islander newspaper. Local businesses as well as contest sponsors are donating the prizes.
For sponsorship information contact Greenways Land Trust operations manager Stacey Larsen, at 250-287-3785. For information regarding Harold Macy’s talk or to register, contact the Museum at 250-287-3103.
Teen Idol - Pizza & Swimming Party: Do you love music, TV, movies or even just watching/reading about Hollywood glitz and glamour? Are you a drama queen or king? Dance, swim and sing your favourite teen idol songs and play games involving acting, movies and famous people. Two hours of fun includes admission, snacks and pizza. Cost is $10. This party is for ages 7-12. For more information please call Strathcona Gardens at 250-287-9234.
St. Patrick's Day Dinner & Dance: Hosted by the Knights of Columbus all proceeds go to the Campbell River Perinatal Society. Catering by the Royal Coachman and the versatile Gord Kruger and his 3 Amigos band will help you dance off your dinner. Tara School of Irish Dance will perform as well. Tickets available by calling the Church Office at 250-287-3498. No tickets at the door. Bring some friends and turn the evening green for a great cause.
St. Patricks Day: Irish Stew & Biscuits and entertainment! At the Legion, 301-11th Avenue from 5-7pm. For more information please call 250-286-6831.
Kokanee St. Patricks Day Challenge: At Mount Washington, registration from 9 – 10am. Try out your luck on two timed GS style runs during this fun, FREE event. The Mount Washington Ski Club will take care of official timing, and Kokanee will take care of prizing and a great after party! Registration will include a toque, beer ticket and chance to win some great prizes. Must be 19+ to enter.
This is a themed event so get your green on! Leprechauns, lucky charms, four leaf clovers and Irish accents may increase overall performance.
Race will be held on the Whiskey Jack run at 1pm with awards in the pub to follow.
Stick around for the St. Patrick's Day celebration in Fat Teddy's Bar & Grill where 'Kings Without' will take the stage and rock into the night ($10 cover charge).
Doug Folkins at the Royal Coachman: Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Royal Coachman this Saturday with the music of a local singer songwriter and Celtic entertainer Doug Folkins. Music begins at 7:30pm. For more info visit www.dougfolkins.com.
Jim Chisholm at Willie's Cafe in Willow Point: This St. Patrick’s Day, Jim will be summoning up his inner Celtic Bard. His eclectic mix of rock, folk, blues and pop songs will mostly be shoved aside in favor of a bunch of Irish tunes. Guests are welcome to sing along with their favorites. The concert will begin at 7 PM. There is no charge at the door. Tell your friends and bring the gang. Reservations can be made at 250-923-4886. You can find Willie's at 2380 - S. Island Highway.
SUNDAY March 18th
Daily Painting with Gaye Adams - March 17 & 18: In this workshop, students will work from the still life in the studio. Small, quick life studies train the eye and one’s design sense. Each student will set up and light his/her own still life arrangement. A demo and lecture will start each day, and then one on one coaching for each student as the day - and the paintings - progress. Cost is for members: $255 and non-members: $265 (HST included). For more information or to register please call the Art Gallery at 250-287-2261.
Have an event you’d like us to post? Contact us at 250-830-0411 ext. 1 or e-mail info@visitorcentre.ca and we will be glad to add it to our listing!
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