Discovery Passages Events

 DECEMBER 1st TO 7th

 Monday, December 1^st

• 2014 Artisans’ Market. For 6 weeks each year, the CR Art Gallery is transformed into a beautiful market featuring a wide variety of creative work from coastal and regional artists. You’ll find locally-crafted items of pottery, woodwork and knitwear to jewelry, glass and soap – not to mention spices, candles and decorations! Stop in this holiday season: Monday to Saturday, 10am- 5pm from November 13^th to December 24^th. 250-287-2261 
• The Museum’s second annual Festival of Trees continues with 20 gorgeous and uniquely themed trees displayed for all to enjoy. A running model train (set up by the North Island Railroaders), an exhibit of nostalgic toys and Ron Francis’ one-of-a-kind collection of hand-crafted wooden toys will complete the festive scene! 250-287-3103
• The public is invited to an open house reception being held at the Haig-Brown Heritage House from 1-3pm to welcome new Writer in Residence, David Carpenter. Call the Museum at 250-287-3103 for details. 
• Garden Lights & Santa’s Barn at Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens. Every night, from 5-9pm, between December 1^st and 26^th. Visit www.woodlandgardens.ca for more information on which weekends to see Santa or take a ‘Carol walk’ with Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble.
• 25^th Annual Downtown Angel Tree located in the lobby of the Coast Discovery Inn. Please take a tag from the tree and purchase a gift for the corresponding child in need. Unwrapped gifts are to be returned on or before December 7^th.
   

Tuesday, December 2^nd       

• The CR Festival of Films is wrapping up its season with “Whiplash”, 7pm at the Tidemark Theatre. Call 250-287-PINK for more information. Tickets available for $12. 
• International Cooking Classes at the Immigrant Welcome Centre (740 Robron Road) from 6-8pm. Learn 2-3 recipes per session! Meet the ‘Guest Chefs’ from each country, learn their personal stories and hear of their adventures in coming to Canada. Recipes and samples provided - $35. For more information contact Tamara at 250-830-0171. 
• The Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox presents “The Biggest Little Art Show in the Valley”, offering an art extravaganza of over 100 smaller pieces of original work priced at $175 or less! This Christmas Fundraiser will run until December 20^th. See Sunday for Meet & Greet Details!

Friday, December 5^th

• The Banff Centre presents the 2014/15 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour: the World’s Best Mountain Films. At the Tidemark, 7pm ($27); 250-287-PINK. 
• This winter the Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports (VISAS) 2015 Learn to Ski/Snowboard Winter Sports Festival runs from January 4^th – 8^th at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. To download an application visit www.visasweb.ca – all applications must be received by December 5^th. For more info contact Rose Kerr at 250-339-7035. 
• Coastal Black Christmas – visit www.coastalblack.ca to learn about all the festivities happening at 2186 Endall Road this month, including photos with Santa, live reindeer, a nativity scene, holiday games, Mrs. Clause’s Kitchen and other special features!

Saturday, December 6^th

• CR Singers’ 36^th Annual Christmas Concert, “Let Heaven & Nature Sing!” at the Tidemark Theatre with special guests La Isla Guitar Ensemble. This cantata brings together beautiful music, familiar Latin phrases, carols old and new, along with narration provided by well-known local actor and teacher, Brain Down. 7:30pm at the Tidemark, $18/$15; 250-287-PINK. 
• Share the spirit of the season with the Campbell River Children’s Choir at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Everything from Baroque to Bruno Mars; concert goers can choose attend at either 2:30pm or 7pm. Tickets are $20 (cash or chq), available at the Music Plant.“The Music of Christmas” at the Discovery Community Church, 7pm – everyone welcome! 
• FREE North Pole Skate (All Ages) at Strathcona Gardens, 1:30-4:30pm. Santa will be on site from 3-4pm and kids can get their picture taken and e-mailed to them before Christmas! Skate rentals are available. Call 250-287-9234 for more information. 
• Christmas Lego Day at the Museum from 1-2:30pm. Inspired Lego creations will be used to decorate the Lego Tree (part of the Museum’s ‘Festival of Trees’) and Lego master, Alexander Witcombe, will once again be offering a prize for the day! Cost is $5 (Parents are free), call 250-287-3103 to register. 
• FREE Family Swim (All Ages) at Strathcona Gardens from 12:30-4pm; 250-287-9234. 
• Campbell River’s 7^th annual Fair Trade Global Market at Timberline School Gym (1681 South Dogwood Street), 10am-4pm. This year, over 25 vendors will be participating, selling products from many different countries. Come enjoy the festive atmosphere and shop for unique, beautiful and meaningful gifts that give twice! For more information call Brenda at 250-287-8198. Admission by donation (suggested $2). 
• The annual Black Creek Christmas Craft Fair is on at the Black Creek Community Centre from 10am-3pm (2001 Black Creek Road). Kids’ activities will be offered so that parents can shop and the kitchen will be serving chili, cinnamon buns, soup and sandwiches. Call 250-337-5190 for more information. 
• ‘At The Table’ Food & Drink Series at Gowlland Harbour Resort with SouthEnd Farm & Vineyards. Contact 250-285-3572 for more information or visit www.gowllandharbour.com

Sunday, December 7^th

• Pier Street Christmas Craft Fair at the Maritime Heritage Centre returns for three Sundays in December, 10am-3:30pm, with over 60 different craft and food vendors! $1 admission (kids are FREE) www.pierstreet.com   
• The Rise of Empathy will be shown at Sybil Andrews Cottage (2131 South Island Hwy) from 1-4pm; a one-act play designed to encourage consultation. Some audience participation – contact Susan Black at 250-850-9115 for more information. 
• Meet & Greet the artists for Pearl Ellis Gallery’s “Biggest Little Art Show in the Valley” from 1-4pm at 1729 Comox Avenue. Visitors can expect to see quality pieces by local artists in all mediums. For more information contact Bob at 250-339-2822.

UPCOMING

December 13^th – Chestnuts & Carols at the Museum; 250-287-3103

December 13^th – Santa Swim (All Ages) at Strathcona Gardens; 250-287-9234

December 14^th – Christmas Family Fun Day @ Balance Equestrian Centre; 250-202-3105

December 18^th – An Intimate Evening with Frank Mills at the Tidemark Theatre

December 27^th – Holiday Puppets at the Museum; 250-287-3103

December 27^th – Christmas Bird Count PRACTICE event; 250-850-0884.

Discovery Passages Events

NOVEMBER 24th to 30th

Monday, November 24^th  

• 2014 Artisans’ Market. For 6 weeks each year, the CR Art Gallery is transformed into a beautiful market featuring a wide variety of creative work from coastal and regional artists. You’ll find locally-crafted items of pottery, woodwork and knitwear to jewelry, glass and soap – not to mention spices, candles and decorations! Stop in this holiday season: Monday to Saturday, 10am- 5pm from November 13^th to December 24^th. 250-287-2261 
• Rise in the Wake Tour with “The Trews” at the Tidemark Theatre – a mix of electric and acoustic performances. Over the course of their career they have tallied 15 Top 10 radio hits, performed an impressive 1000+ shows and played opposite legendary acts including the Rolling Stones, KISS, Guns N’ Roses and more! Tickets ($42) available at 250-287-PINK (licensed event = 19+).

Tuesday, November 25^th     

• Join NIC’s Global Learning Initiative students in a free screening of Lisa Jackson’s 2013 documentary, How a People Live, which traces the history of the ‘Gwasala-‘Nakwaxda’xw First Nation. 7pm at Timberline Theatre (doors open at 6:30pm).

Friday, November 28^th

• It’s that magical time again in Campbell River, the unofficial kick-off to the Christmas Season: Starlight Shopping & Big Truck Parade! Beginning from the bottom of Rockland Road (at Hwy 19A) at 5pm, the twinkling trucks will head into town, down Pier Street and Shoppers Row, finishing in Spirit Square (~6pm). Entertainment begins in the Square at 5pm (the first 300 children to arrive can pick-up their free glow stick!); live music, a fire-pit, tree light-up, food vendors, face-painters, cookie decorating, Christmas card making, pictures with Santa and Fantastic Shopping! 
• ‘The Kerplunks’ free family show at the Tidemark Theatre, 6:30pm; Call to reserve seats! 
• The opening of the Museum’s second annual Festival of Trees where the Changing Gallery will be alight with 20 gorgeous and uniquely themed trees will be displayed for all to enjoy. Feel free to bring a chair and watch the Big Truck Parade from the Museum’s property! A running model train (set up by the North Island Railroaders), an exhibit of nostalgic toys and Ron Francis’ one-of-a-kind collection of hand-crafted wooden toys will complete the festive scene! 250-287-3103 
• Shoreline Musical Theatre presents “The Fabulous Fifties”, 7:30pm at the newly renovated and intimate Rivercity Stage (1080 Hemlock). Fire up your engine with “Greased Lightning”, swoon over the cool dude in “Totally Sincere”, get your groove on with “Sh Boom” and “Fee Pretty” during this walk down memory lane! Support your local not-for-profit musical theatre organization and have Blast from the Past in this 1950s musical review. Festival seating tickets are available in advance for $20 at Impressions Custom Framing (Shoppers Row), CR Laundromat (Tyee Plaza) and Classy Katz (Willow Point).

Saturday, November 29^th 

• Shoreline Musical Theatre presents “The Fabulous Fifties” at Rivercity Stage, 2pm & 7:30pm. 
• Island Voices Chamber Choir presents “Songs of Heaven and Earth” at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7pm, in Campbell River. Tickets available at the Visitor Information Centre ($18/$15). 
• Oyster River School’s Annual Gift and Craft Extravaganza from 9am-3pm (2250 Terrain Rd); over 40 tables filled with amazing crafts, art and gifts – something for everyone! 250-923-1179 
• Neon Dance Party for Kids (6-12) at Strathcona Gardens (250-287-9234) from 6-9pm. Awards for best outfit, most neon and overall brightest person. Enjoy hanging out listening to your favourite tunes, skating, dancing, snacking on pizza, singing karaoke and playing games. Be sure to try out our new glow-in-the-dark bowling game! Admission ($10) includes skate rentals, glow item, pizza and snacks. 
• Even though the Campbell River Christmas Bird Count is not until December 27^th, families and bird-watching novices (or experts!) are invited to join a pre-Christmas bird count practice from 10:15am-12:30pm. If interest is high, they may hold a second outing on December 13^th! Explore forested trails around the Sportsplex to learn about birds that make their home there; then, head down to the seawalk for an intro to local shore birds and gulls. Practice bird identification and recording, compare bird books and go over what the numbers on binoculars mean. Meet at the Sportsplex, lower parking lot – call Colin or Luisa for more details (250-850-0884 or 250-923-9918, respectively). 
• After many years of reproducing the stunning scenes of Vancouver Island, Dan Telosky is making room in his art studio for the next big adventure. For the first time ever his original paintings and limited edition prints will be available for sale at Impressions Custom Framing & Art Gallery until December 15^th. Meet Dan at the Gallery today between 2pm & 6pm! 250-286-1612 
• Super Saturday at the Art Gallery! Drop in from 1-3pm and print your own wrapping paper with stamps made from fruits and vegetables dipped in paint! 250-287-2261

Sunday, November 30^th

• Local actor and teacher, Brian Down, presents “Akedah”, a Christmas Monologue. 10:30am at CR Baptist Church (260 South Dogwood); 250-287-8831

UPCOMING

December 1^st – Open House for Haig-Brown Writer in Residence; 250-287-3103

December 5^th – Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour ($27/$22); 250-287-PINK

December 6^th – CR Singers’ 36^th Annual Christmas Concert at the Tidemark Theatre

December 6^th – “The Music of Christmas” at the Discovery Community Church

December 6^th – FREE North Pole Skate (All Ages) at Strathcona Gardens; 250-287-9234

December 6^th – Christmas Lego Day at the Museum; 250-287-3103

December 6^th – FREE Family Swim (All Ages) at Strathcona Gardens; 250-287-9234

December 6^th – CR Fair Trade Global Market at Timberline School Gym

December 13^th – Chestnuts & Carols at the Museum; 250-287-3103

December 18^th – An Intimate Evening with Frank Mills at the Tidemark Theatre

December 27^th – Holiday Puppets at the Museum; 250-287-3103

Discovery Passages Events

NOVEMBER 17th to 23rd

Monday, November 17^th

• 2014 Artisans’ Market. For 6 weeks each year, the CR Art Gallery is transformed into a beautiful market featuring a wide variety of creative work from coastal and regional artists. You’ll find locally-crafted items of pottery, woodwork and knitwear to jewelry, glass and soap – not to mention spices, candles and decorations! Stop in this holiday season: Monday to Saturday, 10am- 5pm from November 13^th to December 24^th. 250-287-2261

Tuesday, November 18^th     

• Join Canadian pianist Sarah Hagen for a Classical Afternoon at the Tidemark Theatre. Joined by special guest violinist Joan Blackman, the concert is sure to delight. Stay after for a reception and to meet the performers! Tickets are $27 at 250-287-PINK. 
• CR Fall Festival of Film: Like Father Like Son; visit www.tidemarktheatre.com for tickets and information. Proceeds go back to the community. $12 at the door.

Wednesday, November 19^th

• Join conservationist and renowned photographer Ian McAllister for the launch of his new book, The Great Bear Wild and an unparalleled multimedia exploration of our endangered Great Bear Rainforest. 7:30pm at the Tidemark Theatre; www.tidemarktheatre.com ($12). 
• Antics Dinner Theatre presents Fawlty Towers “The Wedding Party” at Willow Point Hall (November 19^th-22^nd). Call 250-923-2187 with questions. Tickets at CR Florists in Willow Point.

Thursday, November 20^th

• Artist Trading Cards Event at the Art Gallery, 7-8pm; everyone welcome (free admission). Create some cards, sign the back and bring them to swap! Call 250-287-2261 for more information.

Friday, November 21^st    

• National Child Day festivities at the Community Centre beginning at 9am. Celebrate with performing artists Helen Austen, Sue Pyper & Shoo Shoo the Clown. Enjoy making balloon animals, arts & crafts, storybook readings, music, food and more. 250-286-1161. 
• Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar at St. Peter’s Church (228 South Dogwood). Featuring our famous Christmas cake, gourmet preserves, home-baking, hand-knitting, sewing, crafts, collectables, books, jewelry, gift baskets, wreaths, auctions, cool gifts for teens and more! Home-style turkey soup, chili, hot dogs and pie also available! Friday from 1-7pm (Santa 4-6pm) and Saturday 10am-4pm (Santa 11am-2pm). 
• 40^th Annual Rotary TV Auction on Shaw Cable Channel 4 (And streaming LIVE at www.RotaryTVAuction.com) Friday from 6-10:30pm and Saturday 9am-10:30pm. Over 575 items on the block valued at over $115,000. Complete list of items online.  
• Eiko Jones Photography Grand Opening Open House & Sale. 560 11^th Avenue from 12-9pm. 
• An evening with renowned artist Robert Bateman. Purchase his 2015 calendar at the Pier Street Gallery for $20 and then get it signed between 7-9pm; 778-346-0676. 
• Barney Bentall & Grand Cariboo Opry at the Tidemark Theatre; $37, 250-287-PINK.

Saturday, November 22^nd

• The Altrusa Club of Campbell River is once again presenting its annual Sing-A-Long movie event: get ready for an enchanting outing with the magical, high-flying and practically perfect Mary Poppins! Costumes are encouraged (but not mandatory!) and there will be prizes for all ages. Get your tickets at the Tidemark Theatre; 250-287-PINK. Event held at Timberline Theatre.   
• Kinsmen Trivia Night at the Community Centre – 250-287-2868 to register. 7-10pm. 
• 40^th Annual Rotary TV Auction on Shaw Cable Channel 4 continues, 9am-10:30pm. 
• One-of-a-kind gifts made by fabulous artisans are waiting for you at the annual Toy & Craft Show at the Sportsplex. Doors are open from 10am-4pm; free admission. 250-923-7911 
• Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar at St. Peter’s Church continues: 10am-4pm (Santa 11am-2pm). 
• The first big event at the Big Yellow Merville Hall where patrons will have a chance to view the new grounds (i.e. the historic Stolen Church and Manse!): the 5^th Annual Christmas Crafts Faire (doors open at 9:30am). 
• Slopstacle Fun for all ages at Strathcona Gardens from 2-4pm. Come prepared to get covered in goo! Regular admission; 250-287-9234. 
• Support the Women Build team and “Raise A Little Help” for the Hilchey Build Project (A Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser). 2 hours of Rocking Bowling + shoes + 4 of your favorite people for $60! (add more favorites to your team with $10/person) 5-7pm; call 250-202-8564 for tickets. 
• Authentic Mexican Cuisine Night at Gowlland Harbour Resort with Chef Mariana Gabilando. 5:30pm; events@gowllandharbour.com; 250-285-3572. 
• National Sports Week: visit www.strathconard.ca for details on the fun, free happenings!

Sunday, November 23^rd

• Celebrated pianist, Alejandro Ochoa (Doctor of Musical Arts), will be performing at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Simms Road) at 2:30pm; works by Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert and Lecuona. Tickets available from 250-923-6268 or the Visitor Centre (1235 Shoppers Row) or at the door ($20/$10). 
• Toy & Craft Show continues at the Sportsplex, 10am-4pm; free admission. 250-923-7911

UPCOMING

November 24^th – Rise In the Wake Tour with “The Trews” at the Tidemark Theatre

November 28^th – Starlight Shopping & Big Truck Parade

November 28^th – ‘The Kerplunks’ family show at the Tidemark Theatre

November 28^th – Festival of Trees begins at the Museum; 250-287-3103.

November 28^th & 29^th – Shoreline Musical Theatre presents the “Fabulous 50s” at Rivercity Stage

November 29^th – Island Voices Chamber Choir: Songs of Heaven and Earth at Trinity Church

November 29^th – Oyster River School’s Annual Gift and Craft Extravaganza

November 29^th – Neon Dance Party for Kids (6-12) at Strathcona Gardens’ 250-287-9234

December 1^st – Open House for Haig-Brown Writer in Residence; 250-287-3103