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Puente Theatre presents “EL JINETE” – a Mariachi Opera
ShareVictoria: April 26, 27, 28th @ The Metro Studio Vancouver: May 10, 11, 12th @ Frederic Wood Theatre UBC Victoria Tickets: ticketrocket.org / 250.5906291 Vancouver Tickets: theatre.ubc.ca / 604.8222678 Hello friends of Puente Theatre, We’ve got some exciting news. In two weeks, Puente will premiere the world’s first fully-staged Mariachi opera. It’s called “El Jinete” more »
Education/Arts Events: PFMA Open House April 25
ShareOPEN HOUSE at Pacific Film and New Media Academy Thursday, April 25 4:30-7:30pm 1252 Wharf Street www.vicfilm.com 250-381-3032 The public is invited to drop in to tour the school, talk to the instructors, enjoy some refreshments, and watch or participate in one of our fun Open House Activities: 4:30 – 6:00pm ON-CAMERA AUDITION Do you more »
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Art Exhibit by Sabiha Imran
ShareSabiha’s proposed solo exhibit of 40 pieces maps her personal growth both as an artist, and more importantly, as an individual. Her collection will explore her understanding of spirituality via the age-old traditions of Islamic calligraphy. The contemporary segment of her new artwork highlights Sabiha’s growing maturity, cosmopolitan wisdom and a creatively transformative mind. Finally, more »
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“On Their Own: The Trials of South Asian Seniors Issue”
ShareOn Their Own: The Trials of South Asian Seniors is an hour-long Canadian documentary airs for the first time Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 8 pm on OMNI 2. The unique documentary examines the plight of senior immigrants of South Asian origin. By sharing the story of one remarkable elderly couple surviving on their own, more »
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Victoria Diwali celebrations draw large crowds
ShareSikhs and Hindus in Victoria gathered to celebrating Diwali, one of the major holidays on the South Asian calendar. Diwali is the festival of light, celebrated around the world by Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs.Diwali takes place between mid-October and mid-November each year and is an official holiday in India. The Victoria Hindu Temple celebrated more »
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Call for VEMA Volunteers – Recruitment Session
ShareAre you calm under pressure? Want to assist your community in an emergency? Volunteer with the Victoria Emergency Management Agency (VEMA), the City of Victoria’s resource for helping our community to be “emergency prepared”. We’re looking for members to join these four teams: Evacuee Assistance, Auxiliary Communications, Urban Search and Rescue, and Emergency Operations Centre. more »
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Celebrate Christmas with Spirit of the Season in the Square
ShareVICTORIA, BC – Join the City of Victoria for some free, family fun and entertainment this Christmas downtown at Spirit of the Season in the Square! 5th Annual Christmas Tree Light-up Saturday, November 17 4 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Centennial Square Bring the family to the annual lighting of the giant sequoia tree and enjoy more »
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Prodigious Musical Innovators “Punch Brothers” make Vancouver debut on the Chan Centre Stage
ShareFive-member string band combines elements of bluegrass, jazz, classical, and rock to create sophisticated, original sounds Vancouver, BC – The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) present the Vancouver debut of Punch Brothers on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 at 8pm in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. Described as more »
Annual School District 63 Potluck for English Language Learners and their families
ShareAnnual district-wide potluck for ESL/ELL students and their families will be held on Thursday, November 22nd at North Saanich Middle School (10475 McDonald Park Road Sidney, BC) from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. We hope you will be able to attend with, or without, your family!