What's On Digest Nanaimo May 2016

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May 6 - 28

FOOTLOOSEThe MusicalStage adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter BobbieBased on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford

Music by Tom Snow Lyrics by Dean Pitchford Additional music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman

Jun 10 - Aug 27

ON THE STUDIO STAGE

FALLING:A WakeBy Gary Kirkham

Aug 17 - 27

Luxurious TheatreGetawaystheatre, dinner and breakfastwith accommodation

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FEATURES13 Paddlefest 201616 Nanaimo Fine Art Show24 Ride for Life 26 Children’s Book Festival29 Tidesmen Barbershop Chorus

SECTIONS5 April 2016 Events

18 Every Week Events

22 What’s On Screen

28 Live Music & More

30 Local Dining

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12 Trivia Questions

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Being at or finding a ‘home’ is perhaps the most cherished notion people carry with them: it means far more emotionally than the dry definition of ‘one’s place of residence’. ‘To be home’ is an emotional state where you feel comfortable and accepted as you are, whether that be by others or by yourself. There is a sense of freedom that comes with ‘being at home’: freedom to be yourself, to create, to rest. To be ‘at home in one’s own skin’ is a delightful feeling of liking oneself regardless of where you are or what circumstances you find yourself in. Paul Young’s version of the song ‘Wherever I

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Lay My Hat (That’s My Home)’ speaks to the notion that one’s home is really within oneself and we carry it with us wherever we go. ‘Home is where the heart is’ links us to the notion that wherever we love and feel loved, that is our home. ‘Make yourself at home’ means to ‘help yourself, take your shoes off, relax’. When people are killed away from their own country, families often to go great expense to ‘bring them home’. There are even posters of our beautiful earth with the word ‘home’ underneath. So home can be as big as a planet, or as small as your favourite pub or corner of the library. In these times when home ownership is out of reach for many, it can be heartening to think of the fact that we can all have a ‘home’ of our own.

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HOME&LIFEArticle by Kerith Waddington

SUN MAY 1

Walk So Kids Can Talk: a fundraising walk to sup-port the Kids Help Phone. Check-in at Country Club Centre 10 am, walk begins 11 am. Stroller/wheelchair accessible, FMI walksokid-scantalk.ca

Hike for Hospice Nanaimo: a waterfront walk and BBQ picnic in support of Nanai-mo Hospice. Registration 10 am, opening ceremony and waterfront walk 11 am, BBQ picnic 12 noon. FMI nanaimohospice.com or 250.591.8811

Walk for Alzheimers: takes place at Bowen Park. Registration starts 10 am, walk starts 11 am. FMI 250.729.0904 ext 232

Youth Week : a week of special events for the youth of Nanaimo! Dodgeball, cartooning, movie night and floor hockey (free but please pre-register) and WHMIS Workplace Safety ($150/1). FMI visit Facebook.com/Youth-Nanaimo, nanaimo.ca or 250.756.5200

Rhodo Show and Plant Sale: the Nanaimo Rhodo-dendron Society is holding their Annual Rhodo Show and Rhodo & Plant Sale at Beban Park Centennial Building 10 am - 2 pm. FMI 250.390.2058

BMW Opera Jam: a spring fundraiser for Opera Nanai-mo at the BMW Showroom, 2470 Kenworth Rd from 2 - 4 pm. Enjoy refreshments and some great local vocal talent! Proceeds to Opera Nanaimo. By donation at the door. FMI 250.751.8910

Live Theatre: ‘52 Pick-Up’ is a unique drama about the beginning, middle and end of a relationship. It is played out in 52 scenes. At Malaspina Theatre, VIU at 2 pm. $25 regular, $15 students. porttheatre.com 250.754.8550

Live Music: ‘Trio Say-So’ performs at the Bethlehem Retreat Centre 5 - 6:30 pm. Tix in advance from bethle-hemcentre.com, The Green Store and Lifehouse Chiro-practic $20 advance, $25 door, http://bethlehemcen-tre.com 250.754.3254

Live Theatre: ‘Urinetown’ the Musical, 2 pm at Har-bour City Theatre. FMI schmoozeproductions.com

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Youth Week: a week of special events for the youth of Nanaimo! Dodgeball, cartooning, movie night and floor hockey (free but please pre-register) and WHMIS Workplace Safety ($150/1). FMI visit Facebook.com/Youth-Nanaimo, nanaimo.ca or 250.756.5200

Art Exhibit and Fund-raiser: ‘Out of the Ashes’ is a Nanaimo Arts Council exhibition and fundraiser. Show takes place at the Nanaimo Museum until May 15. Some of the art-ists present will be those who lost work in the recent downtown Nanaimo fire. FMI 250.758.5453

Women on Wheels Work-shops: every Mon night from Apr to Sep we focus on a number of cycling skills and host a group ride. Be-ban Park Rec Centre 6:30 pm. $5 donation for 4 ses-sions. FMI bikesense.org/mondaywow/

Film Screening: ‘The Power of the Heart’ from the direc-tor of ‘The Secret’. 7 pm at Unity Spiritual Education Centre of Nanaimo, Fea-turing the wisdom of Dr. Maya Angelou, Mark Nepo, Deepak Chopra and more. Producer Baptist de Pape on hand to answer questions $10. FMI unitynanaimo.org or 250.591.0775

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Youth Week: a week of spe-cial events for the youth of

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“‘To be home’ is an emotional state where

you feel comfortable and accepted as you are,”

Your local quilt shop!

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Applecross Veterinary Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of Nanaimo Animal Rehabilitation Centre. We are seeing patients starting May 10 so get your appointment today!What is Rehabilitation? What is it for? Who needs it? Great questions! Rehabilitation is basically the same as human physiotherapy….except our patients don’t usually come in able to point to a

muscle or joint that’s causing them problems. Their family knows they’re uncomfortable, and they can sometimes pin point a specific part of the body that’s causing a problem. That’s where we take over.Dr. Westworth is becoming certified as a rehabilitation specialist. She knows exactly what to look for on a dog or cat to localize where the problem is. She takes measurements to look for joint mobility, and to localize any muscle wasting or nerve problems, then she comes up with a plan.The plan consist of two parts. What we do at the clinic, and what you do at home. In clinic work consists of pushing your friend to achieve better flexibility and using specialized equipment to move them forward in their treatment plan. At home work consists of together time with you and your pet, learning new tricks and progressing together towards a healthier lifestyle.Who needs rehabilitation? Any dog (or cat!) that is slower then they used to be, who just had surgery, who has a sore leg, who is overweight, who seems stiff when they wake up….pretty much any pet who’s body is just not working the way it should.How do I sign up!? It’s easy. Your veterinarian will be able to provide Dr. Westworth with a diagnosis and a referral so she has a good place to start. We will then provide your veterinarian with updates so they are kept up to date on how your pet is progressing. If you don’t already see a veterinarian, the medical side of our practice, Applecross Veterinary Hospital, can provide that service for you.We can’t wait to get started in the new Nanaimo Animal Rehabilitation Centre. And move some of that equipment out of our medical practice! Contact us today for more information and to get started!

PET TIPNew Rehabilitation Centre Written by Dr. Julie Lamb

Applecross Veterinary Hospital

Nanaimo!.FMI visit Face-book.com/YouthNanaimo or call 250.756.5200


Live Music: ‘Oliver Gal-loway, Chase Spencer, Phoenix Rising’ play the Dinghy Dock Pub, Protec-tion Island. Doors at 7 pm. Tix in advance from the Pub or online at ticketzone.com. FMI dinghydockpub.com or 250.753.8244

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Youth Week: a week of spe-cial events for the youth of Nanaimo!.FMI visit Face-book.com/YouthNanaimo or call 250.756.5200


Star Wars Day at the Li-brary: ‘May the 4th Be With You’ during Star Wars Day! Harbourfront Library from 3 - 5:30 pm. Fun activi-ties including Jedi Training Academy, photo booth and more! FMI 250.753.1154

Author Event - All Ages: the Mid-Island Metis Na-tion presents an afternoon with two Metis authors and illustrators, Julie Flett and Leah Dorian. Join them from 5:30 - 7:30 pm for some wonderful Metis storytell-ing, snacks and beverages. Appropriate for all ages. Everyone is welcome. FMI virl.bc.ca or 250.753.1154

Star Wars Glow in the Dark Skate: Cliff McNabb Arena 6:30 - 8 pm. FMI nanaimo.

ca or 250.756.5200

Live Theatre: the Nanaimo Theatre Group presents ‘Love Song’, an offbeat comedy about the power of love in all it’s forms, at the Bailey Studio May 4 - 7. 2007 Olivier Award Nominee for Best New Comedy. Adult themes. FMI nanaimotheatregroup or 250.758.7224

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Star Wars Day at the Li-brary: ‘May the 4th Be With You’ during Star Wars Day! Harbourfront Library from 3 - 5:30 pm. Fun activi-ties including Jedi Training Academy, photo booth and more! FMI 250.753.1154

Author Event - All Ages: the Mid-Island Metis Na-tion presents an afternoon with two Metis authors and illustrators, Julie Flett and Leah Dorian. Join them from 5:30 - 7:30 pm for some wonderful Metis storytell-ing, snacks and beverages. Appropriate for all ages. Everyone is welcome. FMI virl.bc.ca or 250.753.1154

Star Wars Glow in the Dark Skate: Cliff McNabb Arena 6:30 - 8 pm. FMI nanaimo.ca or 250.756.5200


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FRI MAY 6


Nanaimo Downtown Farmers Market Season Opener: Pioneer Water-front Plaza by the Bastion

on Front Street. Season runs through Oct 14. 10 am - 2 pm Fridays. Local produce, meats, eggs, homemade baked goods and unique handcrafted items. Live lo-cal music. Fun for the whole family! FMI Nanaimodown-townfarmersmarket.com or 250.743.3861

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Whats nArticle by Kerith Waddington

Hitting the Open Road

6450 North Island Hwy, Nanaimo | Tel. 250-390-2204 | [email protected]

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“...before you roll down the windows, cue the playlists and hit the highway, take some time to prepare and

anticipate.”

Since the advent of motorized vehicles the idea of ‘hitting the open road’, escaping from everyday cares and having a grand adventure has been part of popular culture. The idea that romantic or personal fulfillment and familial harmony are just a drive away has been scrutinized, celebrated and ‘lampooned’ in road trip films like ‘Easy Rider’, Thelma and Louise’, ‘Little Miss Sunshine’, ‘Sideways’ and ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation’. American writers Jack Kerouac (“On the Road”), William Least Heat-Moon (“Blue Highways”) and Walt Whitman (“Song of the Open Road”) have elevated the road trip from a simple drive down the highway to a soul-seeking journey. Yet the question remains: does the ‘open road’ really exist outside of our imaginations? The English definition of ‘open road’ is ‘a road or highway allowing easy travel, especially one outside an urban area where progress is unimpeded’. Given the realities of ever-growing

traffic congestion and summer construction, that ‘open road’ can remain elusive. And without at least a little planning, road trips can go horribly wrong: hotels can be booked, campgrounds full, children bored, and traffic thick, making your seemingly impulsive jaunt a little more burdensome that you had hoped. So before you roll down the windows,

cue the playlists and hit the highway, take some time to prepare and anticipate. There are plenty of websites with great ideas on how to make your travels as enjoyable and smooth as possible. Planning your trip may not be as romantic as

simply grabbing the keys and heading out the door to the great unknown, but it may spare you a lot of grief later. And if the idea of spending a week or two in a small space with cranky children or a carsick dog is too much for you, simply roll down the windows, cue the playlists and head to the nearest video store for some vicarious road trip enjoyment!

Style Tipsby KC’s Boutique

1-5771 Turner Road, Nanaimo kcsboutique.ca

Sanity Saving Shopping Tips...Shop Early in the Season...This is when the selection is at its best. Seasons in retail are always ahead of the temperature outside. Women are often disappointed when looking for a sundress or shorts in July. Fall Season begins for retail after the 4th of July typically.. And a very popular new addition to retail is cruise/resort which begins in Nov/ Dec… So shop for your must- have pieces ahead while the going is good.Are You a Sale Shopper?If you love skimming the clearance racks use it as a last chance to find a fun addition to your wardrobe. A little extra. It is not likely that you will find a must-have item in your size. Remember there may be a sizing issue or hard to match item if it is on a sale rack. A bargain is only a bargain if it doesn’t sit in your closet.Not Fond of Crowds?Try booking a personal shopping apt with us at KC’s Boutique where we can come in a bit early or plan to give you personal attention. This is quite and enjoyable experience if you have just lost or gained weight and need to get some important pieces in your wardrobe. There is no cost to this service, so if you’re intentional in completing your wardrobe...talk to the staff and work out a time. Or it is often a bit quieter first thing in the morning or around 4pm when people are at home starting their dinners.Shop Your Favourite StoresConsistently shop at a few of your favourite stores. The owners of the boutiques or sales staff will get to know what you like. They may even call you when they know there is a particular brand that fits you well so you won’t miss out at the beginning of a shipment. Build a relationship with these stores and you will find you will have an exquisite go to wardrobe.Plan for a Big EventDon’t leave things to the last minute. You will end up purchasing a make do outfit for that special occasion. Don’t you want to look and feel your personal best?

ExperimentTry things on you aren’t sure about if you trust your favourite store to advise you on fit and colours they have experience in. We often hear … “I would never have looked at that on the rack and I love it..”Expect AlterationsWe are all a little different in in our shapes... Don’t expect a standard fit to work every time. Customize clothes to fit your body.Lastly Get Over Size ObsessionIt is very difficult to guage sizing of items. Ask for a clerks advice on fit consider the fabrics and if designer is made in U.K. or Canada or China... It may affect the size.Come visit our store today!

Two sitting times available for Fashion Show and Shopping

11am and 2pmSaturday, May 28th, 2016

Cost $5 to reserve your seat(refunded with purchase)

Light refreshments will be served

Pre-order from our Early Fall Collection and this season’s hottest styles.

Nanaimo’s Local One Stop Pet ShopToys • Treats • Natural Pet Nutrition • Leashes Collars • Friendly Knowledgeable Staff Located in Rock City Plaza by Jumping Jiminy’s Play Centre and Earl’s Restaurant.

Service with a Smile

410-2980 Island Highway N, Nanaimo, BC | Tel. (250) 758-2727 | truebluenaturalpetfood.ca

Canadian Owned& Opperated

Tracy Kobus Fine Art Originals & Prints

3206 Rachel RoadCourtenay

(250)338.8205

From Black Creek to Errington

For details visit CentralIslandTour.com

STUDIO & GALLERY GUIDEBlack Creek to ParksvilleMay 27th, 28th & 29th10 am -5 pm each day

Comox Valley Arts Presents

2016 Spring Edition

Central Island StudioTour

& Art for Sale!

www.CentralIslandTour.com

Front cover painting by Ian FryDesigned by Rowan Helliwell

@ComoxValleyArts


2016 Spring Edition


& Art FOR Sale!

Self-guided tour of open, working artisan studios. Take a journey of creative discovery through central Vancouver Island. Visit working artisans in their natural environments, find new and beautiful works of art for your home, garden or office, share the beauty of the region by carpooling with friends.

May 27th, 28th & 29th - 10am-5pm each dayBlack Creek to Parksville

133 McMillan StreetParksville, BC250-248-8185

www.mcmillanartscentre.com

Art and Exhibits Music and Concerts

Workshops and Classes

McMillan Arts Centre

Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-4:00

Get the Studio Tour App scan the QR code to get it now.


2016 Spring Edition


& Art FOR Sale!

Studio listings from Black Creek to ParksvilleBLACK CREEK / MERVILLE / NORTH COURTENAY 1 Saratoga Woodworks2 Kathi Rudko ArtWorks3 Marilyn Peeters Art Studio4 Sandra Lamb Artwork5 Fireworx Glass Studio6 Victoria Scott7 Winking Owl Studio8 The Naked Squirrel Jewelry Studio9 Muddy Duck Pottery10 Wood Crafts11 Bert Badey Photographic Art12 Barb Mortell Quilt Art13 mgharvie - Artist 14 Fitzylou’s Makery15 Martha J. Ponting Studio16 Christy Mitchell Fine Art Bonus Group Exhibition ‘Emerging from Emily’COMOX17 Living Earth Pottery18 Torquay Studio19 Tree & Me Forest Creations20 Shelley’s Studio21 Seadance Photography22 Nicole Warrington23 Mary Deveau24 Jennifer WeberCENTRAL COURTENAY25 Jan’s Glass by the Sea26 The Potters Place Gallery27 South Hollow Gallery - Leapenhi Paper28 Martha Jablonski-Jones29 Donovan’s Leather30 Tracy Kobus31 The Creekside Gallery32 Art Alchemy33 Wachiay Studio34 Bondar’s Stained Glass35 Bev Byerley Artworks37 Red Tree Specialty Coffee36 Lynn Farwell Studio/Gallery

37 Red Tree Specialty Coffee38 RustWorks39 Nancy J. Morrison Stained Glass40 Ian Fry Fine Art41 Mary Osborn Reed42 Gail Neuls43a Art Group Comox Valley43b Sandpiper Arts & Crafts Custom Furniture44 Empurpled WaresCUMBERLAND / ROYSTON / UNION BAY45 Barbara Callow46 Clive Powsey47 Wood Vibe Tribe48 Undeniably Art49 Sharon Lennox Studio50 Vancouver Island Kiln Fired Glass Works51a bb wood art studio51b Karin Valeri – Weaver & Textile Artist52 Sea-Change53 Teresa Knight Painting Studio54 Joe Smith Fine Art55 Lunar ReflectionsFANNY BAY / BOWSER / QUALICUM / PARKSVILLE56 Fanny Bay Candle Company57 Marg Selkirk58 Creative Spirit Glass Bead Studio59 Fibre Art Voices60 Elissa Anthony Studio and Gallery61 Svetlana Giterman62 Cedar Moon Glass Studio & Gallery63 Paint Life Laughing64 Niel Stoutenburg Wood Art Studio65 Patt Scrivener Contemporary Art66 Gallery of Artisans

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Reception April 27, 2 - 4 pm122 Fern Road WestQualicum Beach

New works by

Judy HilgemannThe Old Schoolhouse Art Centre

April 25 - May 14

not part of Studio Tour

ArtistsCall For Entry

5th River City Arts Festival

July 22-24, 2016Email: [email protected]

www. rivercityartsfest.com

Artisans and Crafters

Portraits, landscapes and animals feature in Victoria’s yurt studio in the forest of Willovic Farm.5259 Stapley RoadCourtenay, BC.250 338-5725victoriascottart.com

Victoria Scott

Greg Donovan’s quality custom handmade leather craft. Phone anytime, visit by appointment only please.1760A First Street, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 6V5(250)703.0191 donovansleather.com

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webs i t e : donovans lea ther . comemai l : g regdonovan@te lus .ne t

D O N O VA N S L E AT H E RCustom Crafted Leatherwork

Made to Order Locally

EMPURPLED WARES STUDIOUnique and funky weatherproof garden sculptures crafted from recycled fabrics by Angela Ter Marsch.3763 Ibbotson Rd, [email protected](250)218.6000empurpledwares.com

Central Island Artisan Studio TourSelf-guided TourMay 27,28,2910 am - 5 pm

Wildly optimistic abstract art!#201, 2456 Rosewall Cres.Courtenay

[email protected]

Lucy Schappy

sponsored by WeAreYQQ Project


Studio and Gallery GuideBlack Creek to ParksvilleMay 27, 28, 2910am - 5pm each day

For details visitCentralIslandTour.com

Self-guided tour of open, working artisan studios.

WeAreYQQ Project inspires and supports creatives and entrepreneurs. www.weareyqq.ca/events

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Tracy Kobus Fine Art Originals & Prints

3206 Rachel RoadCourtenay

(250)338.8205

From Black Creek to Errington

For details visit CentralIslandTour.com

STUDIO & GALLERY GUIDEBlack Creek to ParksvilleMay 27th, 28th & 29th10 am -5 pm each day


2016 Spring Edition


& Art for Sale!

www.CentralIslandTour.com

Front cover painting by Ian FryDesigned by Rowan Helliwell

@ComoxValleyArts


2016 Spring Edition


& Art FOR Sale!

Self-guided tour of open, working artisan studios. Take a journey of creative discovery through central Vancouver Island. Visit working artisans in their natural environments, find new and beautiful works of art for your home, garden or office, share the beauty of the region by carpooling with friends.

May 27th, 28th & 29th - 10am-5pm each dayBlack Creek to Parksville

133 McMillan StreetParksville, BC250-248-8185

www.mcmillanartscentre.com

Art and Exhibits Music and Concerts

Workshops and Classes

McMillan Arts Centre

Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-4:00

Get the Studio Tour App scan the QR code to get it now.


2016 Spring Edition


& Art FOR Sale!

Studio listings from Black Creek to ParksvilleBLACK CREEK / MERVILLE / NORTH COURTENAY 1 Saratoga Woodworks2 Kathi Rudko ArtWorks3 Marilyn Peeters Art Studio4 Sandra Lamb Artwork5 Fireworx Glass Studio6 Victoria Scott7 Winking Owl Studio8 The Naked Squirrel Jewelry Studio9 Muddy Duck Pottery10 Wood Crafts11 Bert Badey Photographic Art12 Barb Mortell Quilt Art13 mgharvie - Artist 14 Fitzylou’s Makery15 Martha J. Ponting Studio16 Christy Mitchell Fine Art Bonus Group Exhibition ‘Emerging from Emily’COMOX17 Living Earth Pottery18 Torquay Studio19 Tree & Me Forest Creations20 Shelley’s Studio21 Seadance Photography22 Nicole Warrington23 Mary Deveau24 Jennifer WeberCENTRAL COURTENAY25 Jan’s Glass by the Sea26 The Potters Place Gallery27 South Hollow Gallery - Leapenhi Paper28 Martha Jablonski-Jones29 Donovan’s Leather30 Tracy Kobus31 The Creekside Gallery32 Art Alchemy33 Wachiay Studio34 Bondar’s Stained Glass35 Bev Byerley Artworks37 Red Tree Specialty Coffee36 Lynn Farwell Studio/Gallery

37 Red Tree Specialty Coffee38 RustWorks39 Nancy J. Morrison Stained Glass40 Ian Fry Fine Art41 Mary Osborn Reed42 Gail Neuls43a Art Group Comox Valley43b Sandpiper Arts & Crafts Custom Furniture44 Empurpled WaresCUMBERLAND / ROYSTON / UNION BAY45 Barbara Callow46 Clive Powsey47 Wood Vibe Tribe48 Undeniably Art49 Sharon Lennox Studio50 Vancouver Island Kiln Fired Glass Works51a bb wood art studio51b Karin Valeri – Weaver & Textile Artist52 Sea-Change53 Teresa Knight Painting Studio54 Joe Smith Fine Art55 Lunar ReflectionsFANNY BAY / BOWSER / QUALICUM / PARKSVILLE56 Fanny Bay Candle Company57 Marg Selkirk58 Creative Spirit Glass Bead Studio59 Fibre Art Voices60 Elissa Anthony Studio and Gallery61 Svetlana Giterman62 Cedar Moon Glass Studio & Gallery63 Paint Life Laughing64 Niel Stoutenburg Wood Art Studio65 Patt Scrivener Contemporary Art66 Gallery of Artisans

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Reception April 27, 2 - 4 pm122 Fern Road WestQualicum Beach

New works by

Judy HilgemannThe Old Schoolhouse Art Centre

April 25 - May 14

not part of Studio Tour

ArtistsCall For Entry

5th River City Arts Festival

July 22-24, 2016Email: [email protected]

www. rivercityartsfest.com

Artisans and Crafters

Portraits, landscapes and animals feature in Victoria’s yurt studio in the forest of Willovic Farm.5259 Stapley RoadCourtenay, BC.250 338-5725victoriascottart.com

Victoria Scott

Greg Donovan’s quality custom handmade leather craft. Phone anytime, visit by appointment only please.1760A First Street, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 6V5(250)703.0191 donovansleather.com

G re g D o n o v a n250-703-0191

webs i t e : donovans lea ther . comemai l : g regdonovan@te lus .ne t

D O N O VA N S L E AT H E RCustom Crafted Leatherwork

Made to Order Locally

EMPURPLED WARES STUDIOUnique and funky weatherproof garden sculptures crafted from recycled fabrics by Angela Ter Marsch.3763 Ibbotson Rd, [email protected](250)218.6000empurpledwares.com

Central Island Artisan Studio TourSelf-guided TourMay 27,28,2910 am - 5 pm

Wildly optimistic abstract art!#201, 2456 Rosewall Cres.Courtenay

[email protected]

Lucy Schappy

sponsored by WeAreYQQ Project


Studio and Gallery GuideBlack Creek to ParksvilleMay 27, 28, 2910am - 5pm each day

For details visitCentralIslandTour.com

Self-guided tour of open, working artisan studios.

WeAreYQQ Project inspires and supports creatives and entrepreneurs. www.weareyqq.ca/events

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MAY 2016

Art: Gary Kaardal

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Messy UU Church: ‘Messy Church - Unitarian Style’ is an evening of camaraderie, activities, crafts, stories and reflection at First Unitarian Fellowship from 5 - 7:30 pm. A simple supper and refreshments will be served. All are welcome! By dona-tion. FMI 250.754.0952

Live Music: an acoustic tribute to the songs of Da-vid Bowie by Vancouver Island musicians! 7 pm at the Dinghy Dock Pub. Tix at ticketzone.com, the Pub and Desire Tattoo. FMI dinghydockpub.com or 250.753.8244

Live Music: ‘Fiddelium’ con-cert in Nanaimo, 7 pm at VIU Theatre. Traditional and contemporary fiddle music. $15 adults $7 students and seniors. FMI fiddelium.com or 250.619.6273

Indoor Cycling Class for Charity: every Friday night The Swet Haus Cycling Studio Inc holds a Swet Love Class from 7 - 7:45 pm. All levels cycling class for a minimum donation of $10. All proceeds to a local charity. FMI swethaus.com or 250.585.2035. 5769


Live Theatre: ‘Urinetown’ the Musical, 8 pm at Har-

bour City Theatre. FMI schmoozeproductions.com

SAT MAY 7

Youth Week: a week of special events for the youth of Nanaimo!.FMI visit Face-book.com/YouthNanaimo or call 250.756.5200

Nanaimo Downtown Farmers Market Season Opener: Pioneer Water-front Plaza by the Bastion on Front Street. Season runs through Oct 14. 10 am - 2 pm Fridays. Lo-cal produce, meats, eggs, homemade baked goods and unique handcrafted items. Live local music. Fun for the whole family! FMI Nanaimodowntown-farmersmarket.com or 250.743.3861

Messy UU Church: ‘Messy Church - Unitarian Style’ is an evening of camara-derie, activities, crafts, stories and reflection at First Unitarian Fellowship from 5 - 7:30 pm. A simple supper and refreshments will be served. All are wel-come! By donation. FMI 250.754.0952

Live Music: an acoustic tribute to the songs of David Bowie by Vancou-ver Island musicians! 7 pm at the Dinghy Dock Pub. Tix at ticketzone.com, the Pub and Desire Tattoo. FMI dinghydockpub.com or 250.753.8244

Live Music: ‘Fiddelium’ concert in Nanaimo, 7 pm at VIU Theatre. Tradi-tional and contemporary fiddle music. $15 adults $7 students and seniors. FMI fiddelium.com or 250.619.6273

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FRI MAY 6 CONT... Indoor Cycling Class for Charity: every Friday night The Swet Haus Cycling Studio Inc holds a Swet Love Class from 7 - 7:45 pm. All levels cycling class for a minimum donation of $10. All proceeds to a local charity. FMI swethaus.com or 250.585.2035. 5769


Live Theatre: ‘Urinetown’ the Musical, 8 pm at Har-bour City Theatre. FMI

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SUN MAY 8

Mothers Day Brunch: at Coco Cafe in Cedar from 8 am - 2 pm. Featuring West Coast Benedict. Pet-friendly patio. Drop by before hitting the Cedar Market which opens today at 10 am! FMI 250.323.2223

Island Fantasy Ball: the Nanaimo Ballroom Dance Society is proud to present their annual Championship Ballroom Dance Competi-tion May 7 - 8 at Beban Social Centre. Enjoy Waltz, Slow Fox, Cha Cha, Tango, Samba and much more! FMI IslandFantasyBall.com

Cedar Farmers Market: the Cedar Farmers’ Market is the place to be Sundays

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10 am - 2 pm starting Mother’s Day! Market runs weekly May 8 till Oct 30. Live music, fresh local produce, baking, crafts, goodies and good friends! Yel-lowpoint Road beside the Crow and Gate Pub. Lots of parking. FMI ce-darfarmersmarket.org

Lantzville Farmers Market: special pre-season Market on Mother’s Day! Official start May 22 till end of Oct. 1:30 - 4 pm at St. Philips By-The-Sea in Lantzville. Produce, baking, crafts, en-tertainment. FMI lantzville-farmesmarket.com

Live Music: the Mark Crissinger Band plays 4 - 5 pm at the Queen’s then host the Nanaimo Blues Society

SUN MAY 8 CONT... Blues Jam starting at 6 pm. FMI markcrissinger.com

Live Music: popular Na-naimo keyboardist Marty Steele plays a regular gig at MGM the 1st Sunday of each month from 5 - 8 pm. A pleasant, early eve-ning out for families and those who like to kick up their heels! free, http://mgmrestaurant .com. 250.753.3535.

MON MAY 9


Hosted by Nanaimo Boathouse Society, this family friendly weekend will once again feature various fun paddling activities and races.

The Nanaimo PaddleFest 2016 will include a number of short races for paddlers of all abilities and for several types of boats as well as the longer Nanaimo Shack Attack race for more experienced paddlers. There will be displays, presentations by pros,

demonstrations and instruction for all skill levels in canoes, kayaks, dragon boats, outrigger canoes, stand-up paddle

boards and water sports. Instruction clinics and races at a small fee, most other activities free.

Come and paddle in the Flotilla with Bob Purdy, founder of ‘Paddle for the Planet’, have the opportunity to talk to Bob and hear of his travels and environmental passions.

JOIN THE FUN!... enjoy a bite to eat, listen to free music, introduce your children to paddling, try a new sport, meet other water lovers, learn about the Nanaimo Boathouse & Paddling Centre initiative, or just watch all the wet fun by the Bay.

For more information or to register, please visit ‘PaddleFest’ on the Nanaimo Boathouse Society website

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The 2nd Annual Nanaimo PaddleFest will take place on May 28 & 29 on the beach in Departure Bay.

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Women on Wheels Work-shops: every Mon night from Apr to Sep we focus on a number of cycling skills and host a group ride. Be-ban Park Rec Centre 6:30 pm. $5 donation for 4 ses-sions. FMI bikesense.org/mondaywow

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Island Roots Bowen Road Farmers’ Market: the Island Roots Bowen Road Farm-ers’ Market runs Wed’s (4 - 6 pm starting May 11) and Sat’s (9 am - 12 noon starting May 28) through Oct at Beban Park. Berries, breads, eggs, meats, veg-gies, flowers and more! FMI bowenfarmersmarket.com

Tech Made Easy: excited about your new gadget? Drop by with your tablet, iPad or laptop to learn new skills and to share your knowledge with others in a group setting. Wed’s through June 29 at Wel-lington Branch Library, 4 - 5 pm. FMI:250.758.5544

THU MAY 12

Jonanco Hobby Workshop: we have well equipped workshops for woodwork-ing and silversmithing and will teach you if you need instruction. Open Thu evenings 6 - 9 pm. Drop-ins welcome $6 per day and membership is $100/family (19+ age). FMI 250-716-8796

Thursday Night Recre-ational Bike Rides: 6:30 pm from Beban Park Rec-reation Centre. Moderate-paced bike rides of 15 to 20 km in length for men and women. Focus is camara-derie and skill development while having fun. Free. FMI bikesense.org


FRI MAY 13

Live Music: popular Na-naimo musician Dave Hart provides the ambience 7 - 10 pm at Minnoz Lounge in the Coast Bastion Ho-tel. Reservations recom-mended No cover. FMI 250.753.2977 ext. 2205


SAT MAY 14

Saturday Studio - Art Classes for Kids: Nanaimo Art Gallery | Art Lab offers 2 Saturday Studio sessions tailored to kids ages 5 - 7 (9:30 - 10:30 am) & 8 - 12 (11 am - 12:30 pm). Partici-pants connect with artists, experiment with materials, learn new techniques, and have fun with art making. May 14 - Absurd & Charm-ing Kitsch Creations. $12 per child | $20 for 2 siblings. FMI nanaimoartgallery.com or 250.754.1750

Art Exhibit: CONVER-GENCE is a selection of colourful works and per-formances by teaching artists and students made in classrooms through the Nanaimo Art Gallery’s popular ‘TD Artists in the

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Island Stitchery Guild Meetings: 7 pm at Christ Community Church the third Mon of every month Sept - June. For anyone who hand-embroiders. Guests welcome! FMI Sharon at [email protected] or 250-740-1821

Harbour City Newcomers: this club is for anyone new to Nanaimo: male, female, singles couples! Group meets the 3rd Monday of the month 7 pm at Oliver Woods Community Centre. Hiking groups, stitch and knit groups, coffee groups, golf, potlucks. FMI harbour-citynewcomers.ca

Schools’ program. Exhibit runs May 14 - 29 at the Gal-lery, 10 am - 5 pm each day. Opening reception May 14, 1 - 3 pm. FMI 250.754.1750

Free Beekeeping Work-shops: free Beekeeping workshops are being offered by Theo Sr. at Fredrich’s Honey Farm in Cedar the second Sat of May, Jun and, if time per-mits, Sep. Each workshop is from 10 am - 12 pm. No registration required. Farm located at 2798 Cedar Rd. FMI fredrichshoney.com or 250.245.4214

Taste of India Cooking Class: at VIU Deep Bay Ma-rine Station from 1 - 4:30 pm. Cost is $95 person. FMI 250-248-3252

Live Music: Tidesmen Bar-bershop Chorus presents ‘Marooned on Harmony Island’, an afternoon of a capella music and humour 3 pm at the Port Theatre. FMI porttheatre.com

Roller Derby Bout: the Har-bour City Rollers (Nanaimo) vs Bad Reds (Vancouver) at Nanaimo Ice Centre. Doors at 6 pm, whistle at 7 pm. Tix $5. All ages welcome. 19+ Beverage Garden. FMI facebook.com/harbourcity-rollers or 250.668.6302

Sing for Pure Joy! in La-dysmith: at The Lodge on 4th at 6:30 pm. All voices welcome. $10 drop-in. FMI 250.285.3764

Action Theatre/Sarah Bild Performance: performance by ‘Action Theatre’ partici-pants and choreographer/performer Sarah Bild at Malaspina Theatre, VIU at 7:30 pm. FMI/tix crimson-

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Live Music: ‘Vinyl Edge’ plays the Well Pub at 9 pm. FMI thewellnanaimo.com

SUN MAY 15

Art Exhibit: pls see May 14 listing for details

Cedar Farmers Market: 10 am - 2 pm Yellowpoint Road beside the Crow and Gate Pub. Lots of parking. FMI cedarfarmersmarket.org

Pacific Gael Youth Pipe Band Fundraising Con-cert: pipes, drums, music and dance! 1:30 pm at St. Andrews United Church, Adults $15, children and seniors $10. FMI pacific-gael.com or 250 591-9436

MON MAY 16

Pro-D Day Camps for Kids: offered by Nanaimo Parks and Rec include: sports ‘n play, rock climbing and aquatics. FMI nanaimo.ca or 250.756.5200

Nanaimo Family History Society: Beban Park Social Centre Rooms 7 & 8. Meet-ing starts at 6 pm for Family Tree Discussion Groups. At 7 pm Kathy Jones of the Qua-licum Beach FHS will demon-strate the set-up and use of the family tree program. FMI 250.668.3068

Women on Wheels Work-shops: every Mon night from Apr to Sep we focus on a number of cycling skills and host a group ride. Beban Park Rec Centre 6:30 pm. $5 donation for 4 sessions. FMI bikesense.org/mondaywow/

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Vancouver Island is home and inspiration to some of Canada’s finest painters. They are members of The Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA), a premier art organization, founded in 1941 by a group of Canadian artists, including the Group of Seven luminary, Lawren Harris. The public are invited to view an impressive collection of quality and diverse original art.

Show Chair Vida Newington thinks this is a great way to kick start the summer. “Why not plan a Saturday evening downtown? Take in the art show, then have a meal at one of the many excellent downtown restaurants. Or, plan some quality family time; head down and let the art inspire the young ones. Pick out your favorite painting and compare your ideas. Drop off your votes in the box for the Iron Oxide People’s Choice Award.” Following the show, the winner will be posted on the chapter website www.nanaimofca.com “Our exhibition and sale is much anticipated and has received excellent support from the Nanaimo business community, allowing us to mount a show unlike anything we have done before. We are really excited to bring this to Nanaimo!”

Tom Shardlow, President of the Nanaimo FCA Chapter is excited to see local chapter members host an event of this caliber for the Nanaimo community. “The Nanaimo Fine Art Show will assemble the best of original art by artists living on Vancouver Island and surrounding Islands. Many are internationally recognized and we’re pleased to present their work in a Nanaimo showcase.” He feels that art is for everyone, especially original works which retain the subtle textures and brushwork that are often lost in reproductions. Collecting original art gives a pride of ownership that prints simply can’t provide.

This exhibition and sale is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with something for everyone: serious collectors as well as those who just love to look. Mark your calendar, make the time to go and show your support for keeping the finest of Fine Art coming to Nanaimo!

Vancouver Island is home and inspiration to some of Canada’s finest painters. They are members of The Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA), a premier art organization, founded in 1941 by a group of Canadian artists, including the Group of Seven luminary, Lawren Harris. The public are invited to view an impressive collection of quality and diverse original art.

Show Chair Vida Newington thinks this is a great way to kick start the summer. “Why not plan a Saturday evening downtown? Take in the art show, then have a meal at one of the many excellent downtown restaurants. Or, plan some quality family time; head down and let the art inspire the young ones. Pick out your favorite painting and compare your ideas. Drop off your votes in the box for the Iron Oxide People’s Choice Award.” Following the show, the winner will be posted on the chapter website www.nanaimofca.com “Our exhibition and sale is much anticipated and has received excellent support from the Nanaimo business community, allowing us to mount a show unlike anything we have done before. We are really excited to bring this to Nanaimo!”

Tom Shardlow, President of the Nanaimo FCA Chapter is excited to see local chapter members host an event of this caliber for the Nanaimo community. “The Nanaimo Fine Art Show will assemble the best of original art by artists living on Vancouver Island and surrounding Islands. Many are internationally recognized and we’re pleased to present their work in a Nanaimo showcase.” He feels that art is for everyone, especially original works which retain the subtle textures and brushwork that are often lost in reproductions. Collecting original art gives a pride of ownership that prints simply can’t provide.

This exhibition and sale is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with something for everyone: serious collectors as well as those who just love to look. Mark your calendar, make the time to go and show your support for keeping the finest of Fine Art coming to Nanaimo!

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DAILYFeature Museum Exhibit: ‘Charac-ters, Con Men & Celebrities’ shows until May 7 at the Nanaimo Museum. Explore the lives of intriguing people from Nanaimo’s past including petty thieves, murderers, crooked cops, a cult leader, a nationally renowned poet and a brew master. Museum open daily May 20 through Sep 1, 10 am - 5 pm. FMI nanaimomuseum.ca or 250.753.1821

Nanaimo Art Gallery Exhibit: Ron Tran | Somewhat Mine: A Nanaimo Retrospective runs until May 14. Ron Tran addresses shifting understand-ings of public and private space, and questions ideas of individual ownership. This exhibit followed by CONVERGENCE, a selection of colourful works and performances by teaching artists and students made in classrooms through the Nanaimo Art Gallery’s popular ‘TD Artists in the Schools’ program. Opening reception May 14, 1 - 3 pm. CON-VERGENCE runs May 14 - 29 at the Gallery which is open 10 am - 5 pm Tue - Sat. Admission by donation. FMI 250.754.1750

Nanaimo Bastion/Cannon Firing: built in 1853, the Bastion is an old Hudson’s Bay Fort and is easily Na-naimo’s most recognizable build-ing. Located at Pioneer Waterfront Plaza, it houses relics from Nanaimo’s humble beginnings as an early mining post. Open 7 days a week from the May long weekend through Labour Day, 10 am - 3 pm. Admission by do-nation. The cannon firing ceremony takes place daily 11:45 - 12 noon when the Bastion is open

Live Music/Dancing/Dance Classes: five days a week at MGM Restaurant! See mgmrestaurant.com for details

EVERY MONLive Music: at the Queens FMI 250.754.6751

Euchre: offered by the Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors at the Bow-en Centre starting at 1 pm. FMI 250.755.7501

Youth Drop-in: ‘Spare Blox’ is a free drop-in sports program for teens at Nanaimo District Secondary School every Mon 7 - 9 pm. Gym time! FMI 250.756.5200

Women on Wheels: bike tips and tricks for women incl bike control, changing gears, rider safety, basic bike mechanics and more. 20 min workshop followed by 50 min ride/practice session. Beban Park Rec Centre 6:30 - 8 pm every Mon till

Oct 24. Suggested donation $5. FMI Leo Boon [email protected]

EVERY TUESLive Music: at the Queens FMI 250.754.6751

Euchre: offered by the Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors at the Bow-en Centre starting at 1 pm. FMI 250.755.7501


Women on Wheels: bike tips and tricks for women incl bike control, changing gears, rider safety, basic bike mechanics and more. 20 min workshop followed by 50 min ride/practice session. Beban Park Rec Centre 6:30 - 8 pm every Mon till Oct 24. Suggested donation $5. FMI Leo Boon [email protected]

EVERY WEDLive Music: at the Queens FMI 250.754.6751

Euchre: offered by the Nanaimo Har-bour City Seniors at the Bowen Centre starting at 1 pm. FMI 250.755.7501


Women on Wheels: bike tips and tricks for women incl bike control, changing gears, rider safety, basic bike mechanics and more. 20 min workshop followed by 50 min ride/practice session. Beban Park Rec Cen-tre 6:30 - 8 pm every Mon till Oct 24. Suggested donation $5. FMI Leo Boon [email protected]

EVERY THUMusic Trivia Night: ‘Name That Tune’ at the Dinghy Dock Pub, Protection Island every Thu at 7 pm. Food and drink specials, prizes. FMI dinghy-dockpub.com

Open Mic Night: spoken word/mu-sic at Serious Coffee on Commercial (downtown) 6:30 - 9 pm. Songwrit-ers draw for studio time. FMI Guy at 250.618.2924

Live Music: live acoustic music start-ing at 8 pm every Thu at Longwood Brew Pub. FMI 250.729.8225

Thurs Night Recreational Rides: for men and women, moderate-paced rides of 15 - 20 km every Thu eve-ning till Oct 20. Free. 6:30 - 8 pm starting from Beban Park Rec Cen-tre. FMI Leo Boon [email protected] or 778.269.5642

Preschool Storytime: preschool-ers and their families can drop by Harbourfront Library at 10:30 am to enjoy 30 minutes of song, finger-play and rhyme! Free. FMI 250.753.1154

Live Music: Ries Vink hits the stage at MGM Restaurant every Wed and Thu at 5 pm. FMI 250.753.3535

Thursday Night Dance: at Bowen Centre starting at 7:30 pm. Hosted by Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors. FMI 250.755.7501

Learn Mandarin: Nanaimo North Library 6:15 pm. Free. FMI 250.933.2665

Spanish Conversation Club: Na-naimo North Library 10:30 am - 12 noon. FMI 250.933.2665

Babytime: 10:30 - 11 am at Na-naimo North Library. Free. FMI 250.933.2665

Youth Lounge: free youth drop-in every Thu at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, 3 - 8 pm. Improv games, mu-sic trivia and more! Check out ‘YOUth Nanaimo’ on facebook for details

Live Music: popular Nanaimo key-boardist Marty Steele delivers old standards, light jazz and soft rock 6 - 8 pm at Marina’s Taverna and Pizza, 215 Terminal. No cover. FMI 778.441.2626

Toddlertime: songs, stories, finger-plays and more! Wellington Branch Library 10:15 - 10:45 am. Free. FMI 250.758.5544

Preschool Storytime: Wellington Branch Library, free. 11:15 - 11:45 am. FMI 250.758.5544

EVERY FRIMusic Trivia Night: ‘Name That Tune’ at the Dinghy Dock Pub, Protection Island every Thu at 7 pm. Food and drink specials, prizes. FMI dinghy-dockpub.com






Thursday Night Dance: at Bowen Centre starting at 7:30 pm. Hosted by Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors. FMI 250.755.7501








EVERY SATMusic Trivia Night: ‘Name That Tune’ at the Dinghy Dock Pub, Protection Island every Thu at 7 pm. Food and drink specials, prizes. FMI dinghy-dockpub.com






Thursday Night Dance: at Bowen Centre starting at 7:30 pm. Hosted

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EVERY SUNLive Music: The Millstone Winery 2300 E Wellington Rd 250.716.3549. Live music every Sunday starting at 3 pm. Great wine and a wood fire pizza oven!

Birding Walk: hosted by The Back-yard WildBird and Nature Store. No charge. 9 am. FMI 250.390.3669

Milton Street Flea Market: 9 am - 4 pm every Fri, Sat and Sun in May at 540 Milton St. Antiques, pastries, musical instruments, jewellery, col-lectables, kids toys etc. Free. FMI Peggy Legault at 250.714.0614

Live Music: Nanaimo Blues Society “Blues Jam’ every Sunday at the Queens 4 - 8 pm. $5 cover, jammers free. Different host bands each week. FMI 250.754.6751

Dance Class: drop-in dance class at MGM every Wed and Sun at 8 pm. FMI 250.753.3535

Glow Bowling: at Brechin Lanes every Sun from 4 - 7 pm. FMI 250.753.2341

Cedar Farmers’ Market: Sundays 10 am - 2 pm starting Mother’s Day! Market runs weekly May 8 till Oct 30. Live music, fresh local produce, bak-ing, crafts, goodies and good friends. Yellowpoint Road beside the Crow and Gate Pub. Lots of parking. FMI cedarfarmersmarket.org

Lantzville Farmers’ Market: special pre-season Market on Mother’s Day. Official start May 22 till end of Oct. 1:30 - 4 pm at St. Philips-By-The-Sea in Lantzville. Produce, baking, crafts, entertainment. FMI lantzvillefarmes-market.com


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C At about 3AM, I was drunk as a skunk. I came home just in time to hear the cuckoo clock cuckoo three times. Quickly coming up with a plan, I cuckooed nine more times, hoping my wife would think it was midnight. I was very proud of myself.

The next day, my wife asked what time I got home, and I replied, “Midnight, just like I said.”

She said that was good, and for some reason she said we needed a new cuckoo clock. When I asked why, she answered, “Last night when it cuckooed midnight, it cuckooed three times, said ‘Shit!’, cuckooed four more times, farted, cuckooed three times, cleared its throat, cuckooed two more times and then started giggling.”

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TUE MAY 17

Art Exhibit: CONVER-GENCE is a selection of colourful works and per-formances by teaching artists and students made in classrooms through the Nanaimo Art Gallery’s popular ‘TD Artists in the Schools’ program. Exhibit runs May 14-29 at the Gal-lery, 10 am - 5 pm each day. FMI 250.754.1750

Crafty Kids Club: come learn about a new hobby or activity then give it a try. For children ages 5 and up. 6 - 7 pm at Wellington Library. Register at 250.758.5544

Live Music: ‘David Bitonti, TJ Muhl, Myc Sharratt’ play the Dinghy Dock Pub, Pro-tection Island at 7 pm. Tix in advance from the Pub or online at ticketzone.com. FMI dinghydockpub.com

WED MAY 18

Art Exhibit: CONVER-GENCE is a selection of colourful works and per-formances by teaching artists and students made in classrooms through the Nanaimo Art Gallery’s popular ‘TD Artists in the Schools’ program. Exhibit runs May 14 - 29 at the Gal-lery, 10 am - 5 pm each day. FMI 250.754.1750

Glow in the Dark Skate: Cliff McNabb Arena 6:30 - 8 pm. FMI 250.756.5200

THU MAY 19

Probus Club of Nanaimo North: a social group dedicated to enhanc-ing the lives of retired seniors! Meets the third Thu of each month at the Lantzville Legion 9:30 - 11 am. Guest speaker and social. Additional get-togethers include bridge, hikes, bowling, coffee, discussion and more! FMI 250.729.9580

Jonanco Hobby Work-shop: we have well equipped workshops for woodworking and silver-smithing and will teach you if you need instruc-tion. Open Thu evenings 6 - 9 pm. Drop-ins wel-come $6 per day and membership is $100/family (19+ age). FMI 250-716-8796

Thursday Night Recre-ational Bike Rides: 6:30 pm from Beban Park Rec-reation Centre. Moder-ate-paced bike rides of 15 to 20 km in length for men and women. Focus is camaraderie and skill development while hav-ing fun. Free. FMI bike-sense.org

learn new techniques, and have fun with art making. May 21-Yours & Mine. $12 per child | $20 for 2 siblings. FMI nanaimoartgallery.com or 250.754.1750

Lego® Club: use the Na-naimo Wellington Library’s Lego® to create a master-piece. For children ages 5 - 12 years. 11 am - 12 noon. FMI 250.758.5544

Nanaimo Heritage Days: celebrating Nanaimo’s culture and heritage with a street festival, fireworks and parade! REWfest is on Sat May 21 from 11 am - 10 pm: Commercial Street will be closed to traffic as mu-sic and family fun take over! Fireworks Sat night 10 pm at Swy-a-Lana Lagoon. Parade May 22 downtown starting at 1 pm.See website for de-tails! FMI nanaimohd.com

Live Music: kick off the summer season at the Dinghy Dock Pub with the ‘May Long’ party featuring the blues/roots sounds of the Aaron Woods Trio 7 pm on May 20 and 21. On May 21 stay to enjoy a great view of the Nanaimo Heritage Day fireworks - ferry runs late! FMI dinghydockpub.com or 250.753.2373

Live Dance: ‘Grand Di-vertissement’ by Éclat Dance Youth Company & Friends: 7 pm at Malaspi-ana Theatre (VIU), “Grand Divertissement” is a selec-tion of some of the most beautiful pieces of Classi-cal Ballet Repertoire along with exciting contemporary works. FMI/tix eclatdance.com/grand-divertissement or 2503380015

Live Music: ‘Johnny Inap-propriate’ plays the Well

FRI MAY 20

Live Music: kick off the summer season at the Dinghy Dock Pub with the ‘May Long’ party featuring the blues/roots sounds of the Aaron Woods Trio 7 pm on May 20 and 21. On May 21 stay to enjoy a great view of the Nanaimo Heritage Day fireworks - ferry runs late! FMI dinghydockpub.com or 250.753.2373

Nanaimo Folk Connec-tion Coffee House: live original artists sing and play acoustic music from around the world in the intimate setting of Hope Lutheran Church 7 - 10:15 pm. Quality coffee and treats. Open mic followed by featured performer. Suggested donation $5. FMI 250.754.0698

Live Music/Perfor-mance: ‘The Rat Pack’ direct from Las Vegas brings the songs, laughs and gags of Frank, Dean and Sammy to the Port Theatre for one night only! 7:30 pm. $49. FMI port-theatre.com

SAT MAY 21

Opening Day - Gabriola Farmers Market: the Gab-riola Farmers’ Market runs every Sat from May 21 - Oct 8, 10 am - 1 pm at Aggie Hall on North Road, Gab-riola Island. 100+ vendors!

Saturday Studio - Art Classes for Kids: Nanaimo Art Gallery | Art Lab offers 2 Saturday Studio sessions tailored to kids ages 5 - 7 (9:30 - 10:30 am) & 8 - 12 (11 am - 12:30 pm). Partici-pants connect with artists, experiment with materials,

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uTwice-weekly birding walks hosted by the Backyard WildBird and Nature Store. The Sunday Birdwalk leaves the Birdstore at 9 am Sunday Mornings. The Parksville/Qualicum Beach Birdwalk leaves the Parksville Beach Community Park (at the end of Corfield) at 9 am Tuesday mornings. No charge. For more information call the Store at 250.390.3669

uNanaimo Harbour City Seniors host a regular walking group, the ‘Bowen Wanderers’, Thursday mornings. Walking locations include Westwood Lake, Haslam Creek, Pipers Lagoon, Buttertubs Marsh and more! Periodic pub lunches as well. FMI 250.755.7501

uNanaimo Heritage Days May 21 and 22 offer family fun on Commercial St in downtown Nanaimo on Sat followed by a fireworks show at Swy-a-Lana Lagoon that evening. Don’t miss the Heritage Days Parade Sunday starting at 1 pm!

uThe Bowen Park Seniors Silent Auction takes place May 10 - 13, 10 am - 3 pm each day. Multiple items and gift cards available. Check out the Centre and the Harbour City Seniors monthly activity guide while you’re there!

uNanaimo Community Gardens Plant and Seed Sale takes place every Wed in May, 10 am - 12 noon at the Beban Park Greenhouse site. FMI [email protected]

uMay is the month when area farmers’ markets get up and running again! Join family and friends for a cup of coffee and some baked goods while taking in live music and enjoying some sun. Check out the Cedar, Bowen Road, Nanaimo Downtown, Lantzville or Gabriola markets - opening day details in calendar

With the sunshine and warmth of spring come ample opportunities for people of all ages to get out-and-about. Nanaimo-area seniors have plenty to choose from in May, including...

healthWhat's OnArticle by Feron Walker

1801 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H1

(250) 755-7690 · nanaimohospitalfoundation.com

Weekend for Life Hardcore for Healthcare!

SAT MAY 21 CONT...

Did you read about it in What’s On? Have you heard it on the radio? Maybe your friends have been chatting! It’s time to join the pack and take your fitness to the next level with a personal challenge that is fun and achievable! The Weekend for Life is happening this month! Join the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation in a double-header weekend like no other.

FIRST UP... Saturday May 28th cyclers will be taking their mark at the Nanaimo Airport and pedaling a 25KM, 50KM, or 100KM route through picturesque Cedar and Yellow Point. Doesn’t that sound fantastic? The Foundation is excited to partner with the Nanaimo Airport Authority for this inaugural event. How do you get started? Visit www.rideforlifenanaimo.ca to register, create a team, or pledge the rider you’ll be cheering for.

NEXT UP... Sunday May 29th the Hospital Foundation is partnering with Central Vancouver Island Financial Institutions to host the 13th Annual Run for Life. Simply run, walk, strut, or stroll your way to a fun 5KM success story. Are you an experienced runner, an annual participant, or maybe just getting started? Everyone is welcome to join and be at the frontline of equipping your

hospital with life-changing equipment. Are you up for the personal challenge? Visit www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/run to register. Sign up for the Run before noon on May 26th for early bird prices.

The Weekend for Life is your chance to be a game changer. Proceeds from the Run and the Ride will help fund one of two new CT Scanners at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH).

The new CT Scanners will decrease scan times, provide state-of- the-art image clarity, and decrease exposure to radiation. Follow the Foundation on Facebook for training tips and event updates. Need inspiration? Heed Audrey Hepburn’s wisdom, “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!” See you there!

Nanaimo Heritage Days Parade: downtown starting at 1 pm. FMI nanaimohd.com

Lantzville Farmers Mar-ket: runs May 22 till end of Oct. 1:30 - 4 pm at St. Philips By-The-Sea in Lantzville. Produce, bak-ing, crafts, entertainment. FMI lantzvillefarmesmar-ket.com

FEATHERS Meeting: FEATHERS (Friends for Ethical Avian Treatment, Homes, Education, Re-

sources and Support) meets at St. Philips Church Hall in Cedar 1:30 - 4 pm. Bird lovers of all kinds wel-come! FMI 250.722.2201

MON MAY 23


Pub at 9 pm. FMI thewell-nanaimo.com

Live Music: ‘Countdown to Doomsday Canadian Tour’ featuring Edmonton rap-pers Doom Squad, BGK, and K-Blitz. Local Support from Jinx, Morgan Murray, Switch, and Seymour Ched-dar. 9:30PM start - 19+. $15 at the door, $12 advance tickets. FMI 250.618.1009

SUN MAY 22

Art Exhibit: CONVER-

GENCE is a selection of colourful works and per-formances by teaching artists and students made in classrooms through the Nanaimo Art Gallery’s popular ‘TD Artists in the Schools’ program. Exhibit runs May 14 - 29 at the Gal-lery, 10 am - 5 pm each day. FMI 250.754.1750


- 9 pm. Drop-ins welcome $6 per day and member-ship is $100/family (19+ age). FMI 250-716-8796

Country Club Centre Golden Year Savings: free goodies & coffee at food court 10 - 11 am and 2 - 3 pm. Live entertain-ment with Howie James 2 - 3 pm. Whole day dis-counts at participating merchants. Last Thurs of each month. FMI coun-tryclubcentre.com

Thursday Night Recre-ational Bike Rides: 6:30 pm from Beban Park Recreation Centre. Mod-erate-paced bike rides of 15 to 20 km in length for men and women. Focus is camaraderie and skill development while having fun. Free. FMI bikesense.org

FRI MAY 27

Art Workshop: ‘The Lan-guage of Abstraction’ with Sara Robichaud, 9:30 am at the Nanaimo Art Gal-lery | Art Lab. $180 Gal-lery Members | $190 Non Members. FMI nanaimo-artgallery.com

Live Music: popular Na-naimo musician Dave Hart provides the ambience 7 - 10 pm at Minnoz Lounge in the Coast Bastion Ho-tel. Reservations recom-mended No cover. FMI 250.753.2977 ext. 2205

SAT MAY 28

Ride for Life: Nanaimo Airport 8 am. Cyclists of every level are invited to join the inaugural Ride for Life event. Hosted by the Nanaimo Airport Authority and offering a thrilling event for cyclists of all abilities.

TUE MAY 24

Art Exhibit: CONVER-GENCE is a selection of colourful works and per-formances by teaching artists and students made in classrooms through the Nanaimo Art Gallery’s popular ‘TD Artists in the Schools’ program. Exhibit runs May 14 - 29 at the Gallery, 10 am - 5 pm each day. FMI 250.754.1750

WED MAY 25

Art Exhibit: CONVER-GENCE is a selection of colourful works and per-formances by teaching artists and students made in classrooms through the Nanaimo Art Gallery’s popular ‘TD Artists in the Schools’ program. Exhibit runs May 14 - 29 at the Gallery, 10 am - 5 pm each day. FMI 250.754.1750

Tech Made Easy: excited about your new gadget? Drop by with your tablet, iPad or laptop to learn new skills and to share your knowledge with others in a group setting. Wed’s through June 29 at Wel-lington Branch Library, 4 - 5 pm. FMI:250.758.5544

THU MAY 26

Art Workshop: ‘The Lan-guage of Abstraction’ with Sara Robichaud, 9:30 am at the Nanaimo Art Gallery | Art Lab. $180 Gallery Members | $190 Non Members. FMI na-naimoartgallery.com

Jonanco Hobby Work-shop: we have well equipped workshops for woodworking and silver-smithing and will teach you if you need instruc-tion. Open Thu evenings 6

The 30th Annual Vancouver Island Children’s Book Festival is being held May 7 in downtown Nanaimo. Featuring a selection of 45-minute

readings and presentations by renowned Canadian authors and illustrators, the fun-filled day also boasts circus-style performances and great fiddling music at lunchtime, face painting and giant bubbles. Bring your own lunch, or partake of the Foodshare cart in Diana Krall Plaza. There will also be book sales and signings, free concurrent pre-school sessions, morning yoga and more!

For more information visit www.bookfest.ca

Tix at the Port Theatre or call 250.754.8550

YOUR FITNESS NOWRoad to the Arnold Classic Sports Festival March 5th 2016As some of you may already know I am an International Figure competitor. What does that mean? It means I compete in Natural Body Building competitions as a hobby. I have been competing in all natural competition since 2008. I typically compete once a year. I do this to keep myself accountable and track with continuing my road to ultimate fitness and health.Some of you know that Arnolds Classic Sports Festival is not a “natural” venue but I maintained my goals to remain natural. It’s just a personal choice. I don’t compete to be the very best but rather to be my very best without using Performance enhancing drugs.My training for event usually consists of year round training with a lean phase of approx. 22 weeks. I know some other competitors choose to have shorter leaning phases. I choose to do 22 weeks as I feel it is better for the body to slowly lean down and mitigates the common issue of gaining more weight when competition is over, and just generally less physical stress.It is always a different journey which each stage I stand on but Arnolds Sports Festival was one of my bucket list shows. It was an incredible event and the largest event to date for me. It was a journey on its own just stand next to some worldwide competitors. Most of who didn’t even speak English. I was happy to make top ten out of 24 beautiful physiques. I feel I did my country proud which that placing. I worked my butt off, literally to be apart of this historical moment in my life.I even got a picture with my Sponsors Magnum Nutraceuticals (based in White Rock BC), who produce pharmaceutical grade supplements, and Arnold Schwarzenegger one of my biggest sources of motivation in this sport and in life in general. Someone that came from nothing and really made it to the top! Here is one of my favourite quotes: “Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. ~Arnold SchwarzeneggerHappy Training!!


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LIVE MUSIC & MORE

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Dinghy Dock

MAY 7

Acoustic Tribute to David Bowie - Featuring: Mr. Gos-hness, Nick Begg & Katelyn Wood, Brahma Blue, The Distributors, Brandon Stone

MAY 17

On the Dock - w/ David Bi-tonti, TJ Muhl, Myc Sharratt

MAY 31

Country on the Dock - w/ The New Braeden Marshal & Jayden Holman

Harewood Legion

MAY

From Vegas ROD STEWART Tribute - Vic Vega

Landlubber Tuesdays Blues Jam

MAY 2/23

Doug Thring, Jim Lewis Open Mike

Nanaimo Bar

MAY 5

Jerry Payne, Danielle Peacock

MAY 6

Neil & Dean Atkinson

MAY 12

3 Amigos

MAY 13

Ken Ermter & Deb Pitrie

MAY 14

Genevieve Rainey

MAY 20

Andrea Adams

MAY 26

Brandon Stone

MAY 27

Lindsay Martel

MAY 28

Theor Massop

Old City Station

MAY 13

Laugh Lounge - - Starring Dylan Rhymer (Vancouver, BC) with special guests: Tim Kerfoot & more!

APR 27

Port Theatre

MAY 7/8

Island Fantasy Ball from LA

MAY 9

BC Boys Choir - Free Concert

MAY 27

Jazz - Del Feayo Marsalis

Queens

MAY 10

Bif Naked

MAY 27

Art Bergman & Teenage Tiger

Wellington Pub

MAY 7

Lindsey Martel Band

MAY 14

Vinyl Edge

MAY 21

Johnny Inappropriate

MAY 28

The Enablers

FUNDRAISERBOOST THE BLOCK-FIGHT THE FIRE

MAY 7

3 VENUES

QUEENS: The Moonriders, Big Twang Theory, Jayden Holman, Backstage Whis-key, Plus silent auction

THE CAMBIE: Black Beach, Young Plantz, Silent Auction

THE VAULT: Aaron James and Blackwater, David Essig, Ah Venice!, Plus Art Auction

Nanaimo Bar

Harewood Legion

SAT MAY 28 CONT... 2 Saturday Studio sessions tailored to kids ages 5 - 7 (9:30 - 10:30 am) & 8 - 12 (11 am - 12:30 pm). Partici-pants connect with artists, experiment with materi-als, learn new techniques, and have fun with art mak-ing. May 28 til... Stuffed Animals, Andy Warhol & Printmaking. $12 per child | $20 for 2 siblings. FMI nanaimoartgallery.com or 250.754.1750

SUN MAY 29

PaddleFest 2016: Depar-ture Bay Beach May 28 and 29 starting at 9:30 am. A showcase of pad-dling skills: clinics and demonstrations, races and tours involving an outrigger canoe, kayaks, a native dugout canoe, a dragon boat and a stand up paddleboard. All ages and abilities welcome! On

All proceeds towards pur-chasing a new CT Scanner for the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. 100 km -$100, 50 km -$50, 25 km -$25. FMI rideforlifena-naimo.ca or 250.755.7690

Island Roots Bowen Road Farners’ Market: the Is-land Roots Bowen Road Farmers’ Market runs Wed’s (4 - 6 pm starting May 11) and Sat’s (9 am - 12 noon starting May 28) through Oct at Be-ban Park. Berries,breads, eggs, meats, veggies, flowers and more! FMI bowenfarmersmarket.com

PaddleFest 2016: Depar-ture Bay Beach May 28 and 29 starting at 9:30 am. A showcase of pad-dling skills: clinics and demonstrations, races

and tours involving an outrigger canoe, kayaks, a native dugout canoe, a dragon boat and a stand up paddleboard. All ages and abilities welcome! On land exhibits and clinics. FMI nanaimoboathouse.org or 250.758.6860

Hammond Bay Studio Tour: enjoy touring the studios and meeting the artists who live and work in the Hammond Bay area! May 28 - 29, 10 am - 4 pm each day. See website for participating artists and downloadable map. FMI HammondBayStudioTour.jimdo.com

Live Music: the ‘Enablers’ play the Well Pub at 9 pm. FMI thewellnanaimo.com

Saturday Studio - Art Classes for Kids: Nanaimo Art Gallery | Art Lab offers

land exhibits and clinics. FMI nanaimoboathouse.org or 250.758.6860

Run for Life: run, walk, strut or stroll! Join in the fun for the 5K run/walk through Nanaimo’s beau-tiful Bowen Park. Sign-in 8:30 - 9:30 at picnic shel-ter. 10 am start. Proceeds to a much needed CT scanner at Nanaimo Regional Gen-eral Hospital. Adults $20, Youth $10, FMI support.nanaimohospitalfounda-tion.com or 250.755.7690

Hammond Bay Studio Tour: enjoy touring the studios and meeting the artists who live and work in the Hammond Bay area! May 28 - 29, 10 am - 4 pm each day. See website for participating artists and downloadable map. FMI HammondBayStudioTour.jimdo.com

Vancouver Island’s largest a capella group, the Tidesmen Barbershop Chorus, proudly presents ‘Marooned on Harmony Island’ the afternoon of May 14 at the Port Theatre. A rollicking program of music and humour, their annual May show will take you to a remote and imaginary South Sea island where the barbershoppers are marooned after a big storm. They meet the local natives and plan their rescue with lot of jokes and songs from the chorus and some of their quartets! Don’t miss this fun musical show.

For more information visit tidesmen.com. Tix from the Port Theatre Box Office.

Saturday, May 14th 3:00 pm

LOCAL DINING

Breakfast

Tania’s Restaurant4286 Departure Bay Rd 250.756.4405

Café / Lunch Spot

Nellie’s Dutch Deli#500-2980 Island hwy 250.729.7044

Pizza

New York Pizza & Pasta Downtown 299 Wallace St., 250-754-0111

Family Dining

Montana’s Cookhouse 4715 Rutherford Rd 250.758.2388

White Spot North 6561 Island Hwy. 250.390.2941

White Spot Terminal 130 Terminal Ave N 250.754.2241

North America

The Firehouse Grill 7 Victoria Rd 250.716.0323

SimonHoltFood, Drink, Live Music6582 Applecross Road250 .933. 3338

Landlubber Pub2220 Bowen Road 250. 758 .9400

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movement has wheels! FMI biketowork/nanaimo or. 250.756.520

TUE MAY 31

Bike to Work/School Week: this annual event en-courages avid cyclists and new riders alike to sign up, log their commutes and be a part of making Nanaimo a better place to live, work and play. Celebration sta-

tions, great prizes - this movement has wheels! FMI biketowork/nanaimo or. 250.756.5200

Spoken Word Event: spo-ken word, poetry, prose, music....’Wordstorm’ has it all! Open mic at 7 pm fol-lowed by featured readers. Baked goods to enjoy. First Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 595 Townsite Rd. By dona-tion. FMI wordstorm.ca


Lantzville Farmers Market: runs May 22 till end of Oct. 1:30 - 4 pm at St. Philips By-The-Sea in Lantzville. Produce, baking, crafts,

entertainment. FMI lantz-villefarmesmarket.com

MON MAY 30

Bike to Work/School Week: this annual event en-courages avid cyclists and new riders alike to sign up, log their commutes and be a part of making Nanaimo a better place to live, work and play. Celebration sta-tions, great prizes - this

SUN MAY 29 CONT...

Burger Legends ON NOW

Not just burgers. Legends!What makes White Spot Burgers Legendary? Everything! It’s our specially

baked artisan style bun. It’s using 100% fresh Canadian beef, fresh BC

chicken breast and Pacific halibut. It’s our commitment to quality and the

partners who bring us fresh, local ingredients. And, of course, it’s our secret

Triple “O” sauce.

Our Burger Legends menu is available for TAKE OUT

Nat Bailey put it best: “Why just make a burger, when you can make a legend?”

Enjoy!

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