Friday, 1 November 2013

Discovery Passages Events



November 4th - 10th
 
Tuesday, November 5th  

  • ‘Open Studio’ continues at the Art Gallery on Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 9pm until November 12th. Drop-in is $12.50, call 250-287-2261 for more info.  
  • Paper making with Nicola Cooper at the Art Gallery, Wednesdays until November 30th – call 250-338-5371 for more information. 
  • STORIES of Home is a free pre-workshop to the International Potluck Celebration on November 13th during which you will create art to display at the upcoming event. Facilitated by Elizabeth Russell, participants will share stories of home, their immigration journeys, and express their ideas and memories of home through creative drawings. 6-8pm at the Community Centre craft room. To book your place (for FREE) call 250-830-0171 or register online at www.immigrantwelcome.ca/storiesofhome

Wednesday, November 6th  

  • Sing for Fun is a weekly event (Friday or Wednesday) from 10am-11am in the Community Centre Lounge. $2 drop-in for all ages, stages, and abilities this program is originally designed as music therapy. Call 250-286-1161 or email judy.ridgeway@campbellriver.ca with any questions.

Thursday, November 7th  

  • Tidemark Lounge presents Corwin Fox and Miss Emily - 7pm, $10 at the door. 
  • Artisans Christmas Market Opens at Public Art Gallery, 12pm – 8pm browse through a gorgeous boutique-style market to find that special gift. From 5pm onwards they will have hot apple cider, Christmas goodies and acoustic guitar from local musician Collin Massie! The Market will continue until December 24th, open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm (excluding Remembrance Day). 
  • The Immigrant Welcome Centre is hosting another Expatriate Tea Party at the British Shop in downtown CR at 6pm and all immigrants are invited to join! The tea party provides an opportunity to socialize with fellow immigrant and for the Centre to gain a better understanding of how they can support English speaking immigrants. Registration is recommended, for more info please contact 250-830-0171 or Jodi.Grundle@ImmigrantWelcome.ca

Friday, November 8th  

  • Friday night at the Movies (2nd Friday of the Month): enjoy a relaxing skate while watching a G/PG film with your family. Admission fee includes 2 slices of Pizza and a juice box. 5:15-8pm, movie starts at 6PM; $4per person or $10per family. 
  • ‘Monsters of the Fiddle’ is back at the Big Yellow Merville Hall, 7:30pm – tickets available at the Music Plant ($20/$10). At this concert you’ll hear a range of music from haunting airs to high-speed novelty numbers, plus plenty of reels, jigs, swing tunes, jazz licks and dreamy Canadian waltzes.


Saturday, November 9th

  • Holiday Pottery Sale & Show at the Sportsplex (1800 South Alder) from 11am to 4pm. Featuring the work of potters from Campbell River, Quadra Island and the Comox Valley. CR Food Bank will be accepting food or cash donations at the event. 
  • Lego Day at the Museum! Another wonderful opportunity to put that creative brain power to use – 1pm-2:30pm. Parents are welcome to co-create with their kids, cost is $5, call the Museum at 250-287-3103 to register. 
  • Canadian Country Music singer/songwriter Brent Kissell will be at the Tidemark Theatre, 7:30pm. A dynamic performer, the 22-year-old is ready to make an imposing impression on the global country music scene. This is a licensed event (19+ with ID) and tickets are $27 +tax. 
  • Peace of Mind Yogi Retreat on Quadra Island from 10am to 5pm; just show up and they’ll take care of the rest. Look forward to renewal in nature, kundalini yoga classes, meditation and chant, healthy food, and soaking in the outdoor spa: contact Leslie at 250-285-2054 or info@steppingstonesretreat.ca to book this whole day for yourself, $90 per person.
UPCOMING
November 11thRemembrance Day
November 12thBC Hydro Interpretive Centre Official Opening
November 13thSteve Patterson (‘The Debaters’) plays the Tidemark Theatre
November 13thHomeshare Provider Info Session with Communitas
November 13th–16thAntics Theatre presents “Basil the Rat” at Willow Point Hall
November 14thDelhi 2 Dublin at the Tidemark Theatre
November 16thThe Timebenders Dinner & Dance at the Community Centre
November 16thAltrusa Club Fundraiser: “Grease” at the Tidemark Theatre
November 16thLinda Tillery Cultural Heritage Choir sings on Quadra
November 16th & 17thCR Judo Club Annual Christmas Craft Fair
November 22ndThe Third Course Wine Festival at NIC
November 29thStarlight Shopping and Big Truck Parade
November 29thCosmic Rock n’ Glow Swim at Strathcona Gardens (Ages 11-17)
November 30thNeon Dance Party for Kids (age 6-12) at Strathcona Gardens
November 30thIsland Voices Chamber Choir concert to celebrate new Christmas CD 
 







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