🗓️ Mark your calendar at Woodgrove Centre. American Crown Circus is a celebration of passion, innovation, and community. Embrace the opportunity to explore the world of various interests in a dynamic setting in British Columbia, Canada. Don't miss out on this remarkable event 🌈.
Join us each Wednesday in Beban Park for a vibrant market where fresh, local products meet community spirit! Explore a delightful array of fruits and vegetables (in season), meat, eggs, preserves, artisanal baking, soaps, and specialty goods from our region's best farmers and artisans. Come and meet your local farmers and producers. Bring your friends and family to enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious flavours, community connections, and a celebration of local agriculture. Support our local economy while savouring the bounty of our region! We are inside the Centennial Building from October 2, 2024 - May 7, 2025. We move outside on May 14 until October. PLUS Special Christmas Farmers' Market on Sunday, December 22 from 10 - 2:30.
Toss The Boss is a FUNdraising event that challenges teams to raise funds in support of the Nanaimo Brain Injury Society. We are offering you a one-of-a-kind opportunity to do something you have only ever dreamed about... TOSS YOUR BOSS OFF A BRIDGE! ... with a bungy cord attached, of course! Donation and Team Sign-up Landing Page: https://tosstheboss.ca/
shnu’a’th, ᐊᑳᒥᕽ akâmihk, the other side is an exhibition of new photo-based artworks by Michelle Sound and Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun. The title of this exhibition, set in Hul’qumi’num, Cree, and English, suggests both geographical proximity (the other side of the river) and spiritual proximity (the afterlife). Works in the exhibition consider relations with land, family, and ancestors through interventions in the medium of photography. In our daily scroll through digital images, it is easy to forget that pictures can be tangible objects with weight and texture. When we encounter printed snapshots, we can hold them and ask: Who is this person? Where are they standing? How are we related? Who took this photo? then flip them to look for handwritten notes on the other side. Photographs of all types can spark stories, but photographs as objects can carry unique traces of the people or places they represent. Sound and White-Hill begin with this understanding, and employ sculpture and installation to bring new life to photographic images. Through cyanotypes printed on elk hide drums, torn prints that have been repaired and adorned, drawings of spirits layered on top of archival images, and spindle whorl patterns cut out from historical landscape photographs, the artists work to enact care for their families, and communities, here and on the other side. shnu’a’th, ᐊᑳᒥᕽ akâmihk, the other side is the third exhibition through which Nanaimo Art Gallery asks the question: How can we work together? Image: Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, Squpastul (Gathering), Detail of digitally altered historical photograph, 2024
To celebrate the opening weekend of shnu’a’th, ᐊᑳᒥᕽ akâmihk, the other side, join us for a conversation between artists Michelle Sound and Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun moderated by Nanaimo Art Gallery’s Indigenous Engagement Coordinator bailey macabre. In this casual discussion, Michelle and Eliot will expand on their use of photography to express connections to land, family, and ancestors. Image: Michelle Sound Theresa Sound Age 16, 2023 Cyanotype on Elk Hide Drum
Join us each Wednesday in Beban Park for a vibrant market where fresh, local products meet community spirit! Explore a delightful array of fruits and vegetables (in season), meat, eggs, preserves, artisanal baking, soaps, and specialty goods from our region's best farmers and artisans. Come and meet your local farmers and producers. Bring your friends and family to enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious flavours, community connections, and a celebration of local agriculture. Support our local economy while savouring the bounty of our region! We are inside the Centennial Building from October 2, 2024 - May 7, 2025. We move outside on May 14 until October. PLUS Special Christmas Farmers' Market on Sunday, December 22 from 10 - 2:30.
shnu’a’th, ᐊᑳᒥᕽ akâmihk, the other side is an exhibition of new photo-based artworks by Michelle Sound and Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun. The title of this exhibition, set in Hul’qumi’num, Cree, and English, suggests both geographical proximity (the other side of the river) and spiritual proximity (the afterlife). Works in the exhibition consider relations with land, family, and ancestors through interventions in the medium of photography. In our daily scroll through digital images, it is easy to forget that pictures can be tangible objects with weight and texture. When we encounter printed snapshots, we can hold them and ask: Who is this person? Where are they standing? How are we related? Who took this photo? then flip them to look for handwritten notes on the other side. Photographs of all types can spark stories, but photographs as objects can carry unique traces of the people or places they represent. Sound and White-Hill begin with this understanding, and employ sculpture and installation to bring new life to photographic images. Through cyanotypes printed on elk hide drums, torn prints that have been repaired and adorned, drawings of spirits layered on top of archival images, and spindle whorl patterns cut out from historical landscape photographs, the artists work to enact care for their families, and communities, here and on the other side. shnu’a’th, ᐊᑳᒥᕽ akâmihk, the other side is the third exhibition through which Nanaimo Art Gallery asks the question: How can we work together? Image: Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, Squpastul (Gathering), Detail of digitally altered historical photograph, 2024
Artists' Collective Theatre is proud to bring GENESIS: The Mary Shelley Play to Nanaimo this October! This award-winning show explores the intense struggles and inspirations behind the birth of the iconic horror story, Frankenstein.
Artists' Collective Theatre is proud to bring GENESIS: The Mary Shelley Play to Nanaimo this October! This award-winning show explores the intense struggles and inspirations behind the birth of the iconic horror story, Frankenstein.
Artists' Collective Theatre is proud to bring GENESIS: The Mary Shelley Play to Nanaimo this October! This award-winning show explores the intense struggles and inspirations behind the birth of the iconic horror story, Frankenstein.
Artists' Collective Theatre is proud to bring GENESIS: The Mary Shelley Play to Nanaimo this October! This award-winning show explores the intense struggles and inspirations behind the birth of the iconic horror story, Frankenstein.
THE PORT THEATRE PRESENTS Crow's Theatre production of As You Like It, or The Land Acknowledgement By Cliff Cardinal Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 7:30pm"Cardinal’s performance balanced hot anger with surprising levity and covered a wide gamut of anecdotes and statistics with gusto. Trick title or not, it was a superb piece of theatre, a conversation between artist and audience, and a testament to the power of marketing when making a show." — The Toronto Star Read the full review $32 Members | $37 Regular | $20 Students Prices include order fees
Join us each Wednesday in Beban Park for a vibrant market where fresh, local products meet community spirit! Explore a delightful array of fruits and vegetables (in season), meat, eggs, preserves, artisanal baking, soaps, and specialty goods from our region's best farmers and artisans. Come and meet your local farmers and producers. Bring your friends and family to enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious flavours, community connections, and a celebration of local agriculture. Support our local economy while savouring the bounty of our region! We are inside the Centennial Building from October 2, 2024 - May 7, 2025. We move outside on May 14 until October. PLUS Special Christmas Farmers' Market on Sunday, December 22 from 10 - 2:30.
Artists' Collective Theatre is proud to bring GENESIS: The Mary Shelley Play to Nanaimo this October! This award-winning show explores the intense struggles and inspirations behind the birth of the iconic horror story, Frankenstein.
Artists' Collective Theatre is proud to bring GENESIS: The Mary Shelley Play to Nanaimo this October! This award-winning show explores the intense struggles and inspirations behind the birth of the iconic horror story, Frankenstein.
shnu’a’th, ᐊᑳᒥᕽ akâmihk, the other side is an exhibition of new photo-based artworks by Michelle Sound and Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun. The title of this exhibition, set in Hul’qumi’num, Cree, and English, suggests both geographical proximity (the other side of the river) and spiritual proximity (the afterlife). Works in the exhibition consider relations with land, family, and ancestors through interventions in the medium of photography. In our daily scroll through digital images, it is easy to forget that pictures can be tangible objects with weight and texture. When we encounter printed snapshots, we can hold them and ask: Who is this person? Where are they standing? How are we related? Who took this photo? then flip them to look for handwritten notes on the other side. Photographs of all types can spark stories, but photographs as objects can carry unique traces of the people or places they represent. Sound and White-Hill begin with this understanding, and employ sculpture and installation to bring new life to photographic images. Through cyanotypes printed on elk hide drums, torn prints that have been repaired and adorned, drawings of spirits layered on top of archival images, and spindle whorl patterns cut out from historical landscape photographs, the artists work to enact care for their families, and communities, here and on the other side. shnu’a’th, ᐊᑳᒥᕽ akâmihk, the other side is the third exhibition through which Nanaimo Art Gallery asks the question: How can we work together? Image: Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, Squpastul (Gathering), Detail of digitally altered historical photograph, 2024
Artists' Collective Theatre is proud to bring GENESIS: The Mary Shelley Play to Nanaimo this October! This award-winning show explores the intense struggles and inspirations behind the birth of the iconic horror story, Frankenstein.
25 Artists Paintings, pottery, photography, fabric arts, sculpture, recycled metal arts, jewelry, glass art, wood crafts, printmaking and art cards. Door prizes and refreshments area serving tea, coffee & home baking.
Vancouver Island Symphony presents Tchaikovsky & DvořákSaturday, October 19th | 6:30 pm Pre-Concert Chat | 7:30 Performance TCHAIKOVSKY & DVORAK - Vancouver Island Symphony Conductor: Cosette Justo ValdésGUEST ARTISTS: Sointu Aalto, CelloPaige Pierce, Nanaimo Youth Poet Laureate DVOŘÁK: Cello Concerto Sointu AALTO: New Composition *World PremiereTchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6, op. 74 in B minor “The Pathétique” We launch the Symphony’s 30th “Pearl” Anniversary Season with the popular Dvořák Cello Concerto, featuring guest cellist and composer, Sointu Aalto. Tchaikovsky’s most famous Symphony No. 6, known as The Pathétique, was originally named The Passionate. For more information on the music and artists, please visit: www.vancouverislandsymphony.com
Artists' Collective Theatre is proud to bring GENESIS: The Mary Shelley Play to Nanaimo this October! This award-winning show explores the intense struggles and inspirations behind the birth of the iconic horror story, Frankenstein.
Learn to create captivating portraits with easy image transfer techniques. You will learn to transfer images and enhance them using water-soluble mediums like gouache and watercolour. Perfect for artists of all levels, join in to explore mixed media, and bring your subject to life! 16+ years Facilitator: Vivian-Sofia Mora
Join us each Wednesday in Beban Park for a vibrant market where fresh, local products meet community spirit! Explore a delightful array of fruits and vegetables (in season), meat, eggs, preserves, artisanal baking, soaps, and specialty goods from our region's best farmers and artisans. Come and meet your local farmers and producers. Bring your friends and family to enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious flavours, community connections, and a celebration of local agriculture. Support our local economy while savouring the bounty of our region! We are inside the Centennial Building from October 2, 2024 - May 7, 2025. We move outside on May 14 until October. PLUS Special Christmas Farmers' Market on Sunday, December 22 from 10 - 2:30.
Hosted by the Nanaimo Seniors Services Network, this Fair is “The Place to Research Products & Services for Healthy Aging”. FREE to attend, the fair features over 60 exhibitors, Health Talks, a Flu Shot Clinic and Door Prizes. Health Talks presentations topics include; Nutrition and Healthy Aging, CRA – Are you getting all your senior Tax Benefits?, Overcome Loneliness and Isolation and Help with Grief and Loss. List of exhibitors and information on the Health Talks are available on the NSSN website.
shnu’a’th, ᐊᑳᒥᕽ akâmihk, the other side is an exhibition of new photo-based artworks by Michelle Sound and Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun. The title of this exhibition, set in Hul’qumi’num, Cree, and English, suggests both geographical proximity (the other side of the river) and spiritual proximity (the afterlife). Works in the exhibition consider relations with land, family, and ancestors through interventions in the medium of photography. In our daily scroll through digital images, it is easy to forget that pictures can be tangible objects with weight and texture. When we encounter printed snapshots, we can hold them and ask: Who is this person? Where are they standing? How are we related? Who took this photo? then flip them to look for handwritten notes on the other side. Photographs of all types can spark stories, but photographs as objects can carry unique traces of the people or places they represent. Sound and White-Hill begin with this understanding, and employ sculpture and installation to bring new life to photographic images. Through cyanotypes printed on elk hide drums, torn prints that have been repaired and adorned, drawings of spirits layered on top of archival images, and spindle whorl patterns cut out from historical landscape photographs, the artists work to enact care for their families, and communities, here and on the other side. shnu’a’th, ᐊᑳᒥᕽ akâmihk, the other side is the third exhibition through which Nanaimo Art Gallery asks the question: How can we work together? Image: Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, Squpastul (Gathering), Detail of digitally altered historical photograph, 2024
We have resurrected Nanaimo's signature wine festival as we have not hosted this event since 2019. This annual wine festival hosted by The Grand Hotel Nanaimo brings over 200 wines from around the world and BC. Live music, appetizers, a Grand Prize compliments of Save On Foods, and a pop-up onsite store by the amazing Yo from The Landing Liquor Store. Purchase your tickets in advance at The Grand Hotel front desk or reserve your tickets via telephone 250-758-3000. This year we are raising funds for the Nanaimo District Hospital Foundation. This event is possible with our generous sponsors: Nanaimo Hospitality Association, Save On Foods, Harbourview Volkswagen, Hullo Ferries, The Landing Liquor Store, The Wave 102.3, and Tourism Nanaimo. We are thrilled to have the Winemaker Series again with our partner restaurants: Black Rabbit Kitchen, Melange, Mahle House, and Camas. Please support the dinners by contacting the restaurants directly and booking your table. We continue to support small restauranteurs and their brilliant creativity.
Join us each Wednesday in Beban Park for a vibrant market where fresh, local products meet community spirit! Explore a delightful array of fruits and vegetables (in season), meat, eggs, preserves, artisanal baking, soaps, and specialty goods from our region's best farmers and artisans. Come and meet your local farmers and producers. Bring your friends and family to enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious flavours, community connections, and a celebration of local agriculture. Support our local economy while savouring the bounty of our region! We are inside the Centennial Building from October 2, 2024 - May 7, 2025. We move outside on May 14 until October. PLUS Special Christmas Farmers' Market on Sunday, December 22 from 10 - 2:30.
shnu’a’th, ᐊᑳᒥᕽ akâmihk, the other side is an exhibition of new photo-based artworks by Michelle Sound and Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun. The title of this exhibition, set in Hul’qumi’num, Cree, and English, suggests both geographical proximity (the other side of the river) and spiritual proximity (the afterlife). Works in the exhibition consider relations with land, family, and ancestors through interventions in the medium of photography. In our daily scroll through digital images, it is easy to forget that pictures can be tangible objects with weight and texture. When we encounter printed snapshots, we can hold them and ask: Who is this person? Where are they standing? How are we related? Who took this photo? then flip them to look for handwritten notes on the other side. Photographs of all types can spark stories, but photographs as objects can carry unique traces of the people or places they represent. Sound and White-Hill begin with this understanding, and employ sculpture and installation to bring new life to photographic images. Through cyanotypes printed on elk hide drums, torn prints that have been repaired and adorned, drawings of spirits layered on top of archival images, and spindle whorl patterns cut out from historical landscape photographs, the artists work to enact care for their families, and communities, here and on the other side. shnu’a’th, ᐊᑳᒥᕽ akâmihk, the other side is the third exhibition through which Nanaimo Art Gallery asks the question: How can we work together? Image: Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, Squpastul (Gathering), Detail of digitally altered historical photograph, 2024
Get ready, Nanaimo! The 2024 Nanaimo International Jazz Festival is back, and it's bigger, bolder, and jazzier than ever! From September 12th to 15th, downtown Nanaimo transforms into a jazz lover's paradise! Kick off the festival with our special event, "Jazz Me a Note," on Friday, September 6th at the Vancouver Island Sculpting Studio. It's a night of art, live jazz, and crazy creations! Then, join us on the Wesley Street Stage in the historic Old City Quarter for FREE performances that'll have your toes tapping and spirits soaring! And don't miss the Headliner Concert on September 14th at The Port Theatre, featuring The Canadian All Stars Sextet! With award-winning talents like Phil Dwyer and Christine Jensen, this is a show you won't want to miss! Plus, enjoy free and ticketed events of live jazz at local bars and restaurants, and join our New Orleans-style parade at Maffeo-Sutton Park on September 14th! Visit nanaimojazzfest.ca for all the details. The 8th annual Nanaimo International Jazz Festival—where the soul of jazz comes alive!
Save the date for September 14, 2024, for IGNITE2024 – NatureNurture, as the Vancouver Island Conference Centre transforms into an artistic experience of charitable activity as we aim to raise $100,000 for vulnerable and at-risk youth in Nanaimo. Prepare for an evening of extraordinary performances featuring a diverse array of volunteer musicians, dancers, live art, models, drag artists, and more, all supported by local makeup artists and hairstylists. Together, we will showcase their talents in support of mental health. This year’s donor recipients for IGNITE are: Take a Hike Foundation and SD #68’s Learning Alternatives School Doors open at 6pm