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ATTRACTIONS |
ANNUAL EVENTS |
HERE NOW OR COMING SOON |
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Butchart Gardens |
Fireworks Saturday nights in the Summer 2008
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The Gardens
Fifty-five acres of wonderful floral display are open
to the public, offering spectacular views from the many paths that
meander through the four main gardens. In 1904, Jennie Butchart began
to beautify a worked-out quarry site left behind from her husband's
pioneering efforts in the manufacture of portland cement. The family's
commitment to horticulture and hospitality spans 100 years, and
continues to delight visitors from all over the world.
Each summer evening the Concert Lawn stage comes alive
with a variety of
performing artists
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The National Geographic IMAX Theatre |
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NOW PLAYING
Showtimes: Starting from 10am –
8pm
Hurricane on the Bayou,
Transformers: The IMAX Experience (2 hours 27minutes, MUMMIES: Secrets
of the Pharaohs, Wired to Win: Surviving the Tour de France
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Art Gallery of Greater Victoria |
WOODROW: Graeme Patterson
Emily Car From the Collection of the
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Sosaku Hanga: The Creative Prints of
Japan
Heaven & Earth Unveiled
European Treasures from the Tanenbaum Collection
March
13 to May 11, 2008
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Emily Carr
permanent exhibition
This permanent exhibition, with works rotating on a regular basis,
gives you a chance to see our entire Carr collection over a period of
years. It integrates Carr’s collection over a period of years. It
integrates Carr’s writings, works from the Gallery collection and
images from the British Columbia Provincial archives to create a
compelling portrait of this pre-eminent Victoria Artist.
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The Maritime Museum of British Columbia |
Event
Calendar
April
26, 2008 - Massive Marine Garage Sale
May
15&16, 2008 – International Museum Days
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MUSEUM GALLERY TOURS
Maritime History
These tours feature aspects of British Columbia's rich maritime
heritage, both naval and commercial, from the age of the Great Voyages
of Exploration to modern times. Enjoy seeing the Museum's outstanding
collection of shop models. |
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Royal British Columbia Museum |
Galleries and Exhibits
First Peoples Gallery
Modern History Gallery
Natural History Gallery |
The Royal BC Museum is a place
of discovery. Through unique galleries, the Museum showcases the human
and natural history of British Columbia and temporary exhibits from
other countries and cultures. Authentic artifacts and specimens are
displayed in highly realistic settings, giving visitors the experience
of another time and place.
Hours: Open every day from
9:30am-4:30pm
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Community Arts Council Gallery |
Now Showing
“Hello, My Name is B.O.B. Show” by Lyle Schultz
Coming Up
March 27-April 2: “With Threaded Needle 2008”
Embroiderer’s Guild
Phantom Galleries
The CACGV's Phantom Galleries Program places art by
local artists in empty storefronts in the downtown Victoria area. Read
more about this great program by clicking the link below.
Phantom Gallery Home Page |
The Community Arts Council of
Greater Victoria is a membership based advocacy organization that
works to promote awareness of the arts, and to ensure that the arts
remain a priority in municipal and provincial government planning and
budgets. We encourage, develop and coordinate artistic and cultural
activities in Greater Victoria. |
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Performing Arts |
See Website for Current
Performances
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The "festival" is a
non-profit society incorporated in 1927. It is a registered charity
under the Income Tax Act. Volunteer-based and managed by an elected
Board of Directors, the Festival has six weeks of classes, concerts
and special competitions during April and May of each year, supported
by approximately 200 volunteers.
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Victoria Symphony |
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Upcoming Shows
April 20, 2008 - Sun. 2:30 PM -
Ingrid Matthews
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Victoria Conservatory |
See website for the Summer Festival of Music |
MARCH 2008
Saturday March 29 2008, 8:00
VCM Presents Six Strings, Two Nights Guitar Concert:
Patrick Kearney
Sunday March 30 2008, 2:30
VCM & Collegium Present Corey Hamm in recital
APRIL 2008
Friday April 4 2008, 8:00 pm
EMSI Presents Il Fondamento Baroque Orchestra - Great
German Masters of the French Suite
Monday April 14 2008, 7:30 pm
The Prostate Centre and The Well Foundation Society
Present Marty Klein - Let's Talk About Sex
MAY 2008
Sunday May 4 2008, 2:00 pm
The Civic Orchestra of Victoria: Northern Voices
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FolkFest |
The FolkFest has been cancelled for 2008 |
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Jazz
Festival |
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JAZZFEST INTERNATIONAL: JUNE 20 - 29,
2008
BREAKING NEWS: Three more headliners announced for JazzFest
International!
Tickets on sale now!
Friday, June 20: Pink Martini
Wednesday, June 25: Naturally 7 & Divine Brown
Thursday, June 26: Jesse Cook
Tickets on sale NOW for...
Dave Brubeck Quartet and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra w. Wynton
Marsalis
Complete festival lineup with be available April 24! |
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INNER HARBOUR |
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Take a stroll in the evening
down to the inner harbor and take in the breath taking
BC Parliament Buildings with some 3,300
lights to brighten the already beautiful view. |
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IN AND AROUND
VICTORIA |
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Free Outdoor Events at Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill
Park
August – September
The City of Victoria is once again proud to offer a
variety of free activities and live entertainment throughout the
summer at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park every Thursday,
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There will also be special holiday Monday
concerts at 1:30pm on Monday Aug 6 and Monday September 3
Seniors Concerts in the Park
June – September
The City of Victoria is proud to offer another summer
season of Seniors' Concerts in the Park. Every Friday from June until
mid-September audiences will enjoy a variety of musical selections
including folk, jazz, contemporary and classical. What better way to
spend a summer afternoon than listening to live music under the trees
in beautiful Beacon Hill Park, the crown jewel of the City's park
system.
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Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre |
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ECHL Hockey
For more information and
tickets please visit:
www.salmonkings.com
Check out the Save-On-Foods
Memorial Centre for up coming events.
www.saveonfoodsmemorialcentre.com
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VICTORIA WINE FESTIVAL |
www.victoriafestivalofwine.com |
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Goldstream Provincial Park |
Look for the salmon run in the Fall and the
accompaniment of scores of Bald Eagles. |
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www.hermannsjazz.com
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March 24 – Monday Night Big
Band – 7:30pm
March 26 – UJAMS – 7:30pm
March 27 – Esquimalt High Jazz
Band – 5pm (no cover)
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Tom Vickery Trio – 8pm, $6
March 28 – Holly Arnstzen & The
Dream Band – 8pm, $10
March 29 – Hypatia Creative
Women’s Jazz Orchestra, 8pm
March 30 – Dixieland Express,
4:30pm, $10
March 31 – Belvedere
Broadcasters, 7pm
April 3 – Esquimalt High Jazz
Band, 5pm
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Tom Vickery Trio, 8pm, $6
April 4 – Kelby MacNayr, 8pm,
$10
April 5 – Pat Coleman, Greg
Bush Quartet, 8pm, $15
April 6 – CanUS, 4:30pm
April 7 – Moday Big Night Band,
7:30pm
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Hermann’s has been the place for live jazz in Victoria
for over 25 years. Come to the Club and enjoy dinner while listening
to hot local and international jazz musicians. |
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THEATRES |
PERFORMANCES |
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BELFRY THEATRE |
The Belfry Theatre was founded in 1974 as the
Springridge Cultural Centre (renamed the Belfry Theatre in 1976) by a
group of community minded individuals. Its original focus was as an
alternative venue for touring theatre productions, concerts and
community arts events. SHOWING: My Chernobyl, The Violet Hour |
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ROYAL THEATRE |
REGINA, Blitzstein – Apr 17,
19, 22, 24, 26, in English with English Subtitles |
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CHEMAINUS THEATRE |
HAY
FEVER By Noel Coward – February 21 – April 5 |
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McPHERSON PLAYHOUSE
www.rmts.bc.ca
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March - Legacy 5, Jeremy Hotz,
Beltone Pops 6, The Greeks, Concert for Kids 3
April – Women Fully Clothed,
Los Lobos, Il Fondamento Orchestra, Rubberbandance Group, Masabo,
Signature 5, Margaret Somerville, Songs of Timothy Francis, Caolyn
Arends, Patience, Regina, Moshe Hammer, Stars on Stage Dance
Challenge, On Broadway!, The Greeks, Compagnie Marie Chounard
See website for specific dates
and times. |
