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Jan 16, 2012 - Feb 25, 2012
John McConnell - A Celtic Journey
Eclectic Gallery
Opening Reception: Monday January 16, 6-8pm
http://www.eclecticgallery.ca | 2170 Oak Bay Ave
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Jan 18, 2012 - Feb 04, 2012
"The Drowsy Chaperone"
Langham Court Theatre
The story begins in the shabby Manhattan apartment of a quirky, lonely gentleman known only as “Man in Chair.” He speaks directly to the audience about life, love, and his favourite pasttime, live theatre. He invites the audience to listen along with him as he plays the album of his loved (fictional) 1928 musical comedy from musical theatre’s golden age called The Drowsy Chaperone. As the needle falls, the fourth wall shatters and the musical comes to life around him.
Contact: 250-384-2142
http://langhamcourttheatre.bc.ca/index.html | 805 Langham Court (Off Rockland Avenue)
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Feb 04, 2012
Ross Bay Villa Tour
Ross Bay Villa
The Land Conservancy invites visitors to tour the Ross Bay Villa, 1490 Fairfield Road (opposite Ross Bay Cemetery), on the first Saturday of each month. The dining room and parlour are finished and furnished to 1860s style. Floor coverings are being meticulously hand-decorated.
Admission is free, but there is a suggested donation of $5. One tour only, starting at 2 p.m., but group tours by arrangement at other times. Call 250-995-0022 for more information.
1490 Fairfield Road
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Feb 05, 2012 - Feb 05, 2012
Pacific Opera Victoria presents INSIDE OPERA
Phillip T. Young Hall, University of Victoria
An in-depth presentation and discussion of Pacific Opera Victoria’s mid-February production of Carmen, hosted by Robert Holliston, and featuring performers from the opera. POV’s INSIDE OPERA series invites everyone to explore POV’s productions, whether they have opera tickets or not.
FREE event with Free parking!
Space is limited and reservations are required
Reserve at rsvp@pov.bc.ca or 250-385-0222. Please reserve before noon February 2 and specify your preferred time.
http://finearts.uvic.ca/music/facilities/
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Feb 06, 2012
CHBA Crystal Ball Housing Forecast
Royal Colwood Golf Club
CHBA-Victoria holds its 2012 Crystal Ball Housing Forecast on Monday, Feb. 6, at the Royal Colwood Golf Club, 629 Goldstream Ave.
What is the projection for housing starts and sales in Greater Victoria and B.C.? What will be the impact of the HST, interest rates, and construction costs? Find out the answers to these questions and more.
Speakers include Colwood Mayor Carol Hamilton; Cameron Muir, BC Real Estate Association chief economist; Victoria Real Estate Board president Carol Crabb; and Travis Archibald, senior market analyst with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.
Cost for CHBA and VREB members is $50 plus HST. Non-members: $75 plus HST. (Prices include dinner.)
For more information, contact Casey Edge, CHBA Victoria executive officer, at 250-383-5044 or cedge (at) chbavictoria.com.
629 Goldstream Ave.
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Feb 08, 2012
Business Leaders Luncheon: Bradley Shaw
Harbour Towers
Technology changes rapidly. With continuous product upgrades and developments, consumer behaviour is in a state of constant evolution. As Canada's leading provider of telecommunications and entertainment, Shaw Communications Inc. is leveraging this landscape to inspire innovation.
Join Bradley Shaw, CEO of Shaw Communications Inc., as he walks us through the challenges faced, the lessons learned, and the actions taken to continue to grow in this shifting market.
Admission is $50 plus HST for Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce members, $75 plus HST for non-members.
For more information or to register, see the Chamber of Commerce website.
345 Quebec St. (James Bay)
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Feb 08, 2012 - Feb 08, 2012
Business Leaders Luncheon: Shaw Communications Inc
Harbour Towers
Technology changes rapidly. With continuous product upgrades and developments, consumer behaviour is in a state of constant evolution. As Canada's leading provider of telecommunications and entertainment, Shaw Communications Inc. is leveraging this landscape to inspire innovation.
Join Mr. Bradley Shaw, CEO of Shaw Communications Inc. as he walks us through the challenges faced, the lessons learnt, and the actions taken to continue to grow in this shifting market.
Visit www.victoriachamber for more information or to register today!
345 Quebec St. (James Bay)
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Feb 09, 2012
Student Pro-D: Making PR Career Dreams Come True
Camosun College Interurban Campus
Getting close to graduation? Wondering what employers are looking for when hiring a communications, public relations or marketing graduate? Join Barbara Carver, longtime public relations practitioner and past president of the Vancouver Island chapter of the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS-VI), and Michelle May, CPRS-VI events director and events and communications coordinator at the Victoria Chamber of Commerce, as they share practical tips to use before and after graduation that will help you land your dream job. Students from all post-secondary institutions are welcome to attend this event that has been jointly sponsored by CPRS-VI and Camosun College.
This event takes place at Camosun College's Interurban Campus, 4461 Interurban Road, Campus Centre Building, Room 124B.
Admission is free for all students. Please bring your questions for the question and answer period and your bagged lunch. Beverages will be provided.
Please RSVP to ProD (at) cprs-vi.org by Tuesday, Feb. 7, to reserve your spot.
4461 Interurban
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Feb 14, 2012
Date Night at the Royal BC Museum
Royal BC Museum
On Feb. 14, the best place to say “I love you” to your valentine is a candle-lit gallery at the Royal BC Museum. At this unique after-dark event, couples can cuddle close to the Woolly Mammoth, or enjoy the work of the world’s best wildlife photographers, while sipping from champagne flutes and nibbling hors d’oeuvres.
The evening begins at 7 p.m. on the second floor with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and light snacks throughout the Natural History and Wildlife Photographer of the Year galleries. Guests are invited to explore the exhibitions and find their own “best place to hold hands.”
At 8:30 p.m., the third floor opens with its view of the city, romantic music, conversation tables and Valentine sweets, along with a cash bar. Couples can stroll through the First Peoples and Modern History galleries – by candlelight.
Admission is $20 per person. Must be 19 or over. Early registration and 10 per cent discount for members. Register by Friday, Feb. 10, online or at the box office.
http://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca | 675 Belleville Street
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Feb 15, 2012
February Six for Lunch
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Registered attendees will be e-mailed their lunch location 24 hours in advance. Each attendee is responsible for payment of their own lunch expenses. For more information, see the chamber website.
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Feb 16, 2012 - Feb 28, 2012
Pacific Opera Victoria presents CARMEN
The Royal Theatre
Matinée February 26 at 2:30 pm
Tickets $37 - $132
For tickets call 250 385 0222 or visit www.pov.bc.ca
In French with English surtitles
This girl is trouble. Bad, beguiling, and dangerous to know, Carmen will never let herself be chained down by any one man. When she fixes on Don José as her next (but certainly not her last) lover, the naïve but volatile young soldier hasn't a chance. He follows her into a life of crime. Tragedy is inevitable, but what a ride along the way!
In CARMEN the romance of the French language is coupled with sizzling Spanish dance rhythms and erotically charged music to make this the sexiest opera of all.
CARMEN features Allyson McHardy in the title role with Eric Fennell as Don José. The production is directed by Dennis Garnhum with conductor Timothy Vernon and the Victoria Symphony.
805 Broughton St.
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Feb 16, 2012
February Business Mixer
Monk Office
Networking is a powerful business tool. These vibrant, after hours business social events provide an excellent opportunity for members and prospective members to meet face-to-face, establishing or renewing valuable business relationships. Join the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce for hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, and an opportunity to network with the Greater Victoria business community.
Hosted by Monk Office Supply Ltd. RSVP at the Chamber website.
3335 Oak St.
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Feb 21, 2012
Chamber Week Celebration Breakfast
Ambrosia Conference & Event Centre
http://www.ambrosiacatering.ca/ | 638 Fisgard St
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Feb 22, 2012
Networking for Success
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Uncomfortable at networking functions? Not sure how to effectively introduce yourself to complete strangers? Learn how to network well and reap the benefits for your business. Join Bruce Carter, chief executive officer with the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, as he provides tips on how to:
- Use your networking time efficiently
- Improve your basic skills
- Learn where to focus your attention
- Use a business card
For more information or to register, see the chamber website.
http://www.victoriachamber.ca | 852 Fort Street
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Feb 23, 2012
SME Victoria presents - Social Media For Business: Put the “+” in Google+
Union Club of Victoria
With the recent launch of Google+ "Brand Pages" and a feature called "Direct Connect", Google is firmly integrating (+) into its dominant search platform.
"Direct Connect" allows searchers to insert a “+” before their query and jump directly to a business’s Google+ page. Type “+YouTube” into your Google search box, and Google will take you straight to YouTube’s G+ page.
These two factors give Google+ users and any “brand page” a competitive advantage when it comes to search visibility. In this presentation Chris will show you how easy it is to get started and help you put the "+" in Google+ for your organization.
Is your business on Google+? Are your competitors?
Speaker Bio: Since 1994, Chris Burdge has been leveraging Internet based communications to build brands and move products for companies such as BMW Japan, CIBC and Nestle Purina, as well as BC based businesses like Island Savings, Mayfair Mall and Wannawafel.
In 2009 Chris founded bWEST, a social media consulting firm focused on helping companies leverage social media to effectively grow their businesses.
In 2010 Chris co-founded Social Media Camp, Canada's largest conference dedicated to the exploration and sharing of ideas and insights around social media. The most recent Social Media Camp in June 2011 included 40 world-class speakers and attracted 670 attendees.
Chris regularly delivers vibrant, humor-laden talks at conferences, trade shows and corporate events about social media strategies, trends, and tactics.
When: Thurs, February 23rd, 2012 11:45am to 1:30pm Where: The Union Club, 805 Gordon Street, Victoria
805 Gordon Street
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Feb 27, 2012 - Apr 07, 2012
Deryk Houston-Blackbirds, Stooked Wheat and Prayer
Eclectic Gallery
*Join us for the opening reception March 1 from 7-9*
http://www.eclecticgallery.ca | 2170 Oak Bay Ave
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Mar 01, 2012 - Mar 03, 2012
A Celtic Celebration with the Barra MacNeils
The Royal Theatre
A Celtic Celebration with The Barra MacNeils
March 1, 2012 at 2pm and March 2 and 3 at 8pm
Single tickets from $33.
For tickets call 250 385 6515 or visit www.victoriasymphony.ca
The Barra MacNeils are widely regarded as one of the greatest live concert acts in the Celtic world. Beautiful sibling harmonies and top-drawer prowess on a wide variety of acoustic, stringed, percussion and wind instruments blend with dancing, storytelling and Gaelic songs to create family entertainment at its highest level.
805 Broughton St.
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Mar 03, 2012 - Feb 04, 2012
Victoria Orchid Society Show & Sale to benefit the Victoria Hospitals Foundation
Student Union Building, UVIC
Discover over 500 varieties of exotic orchids at the 29th Victoria Orchid Society Show & Sale. It will feature both rare and popular orchids, some of them more than a decade old. Enjoy the sight and scent of these alluring flowering plants, or purchase a rare specimen unavailable elsewhere. A portion of the proceeds will support patient care at Victoria General and Royal Jubilee Hospitals. Admission is $7.00 or $6.00 for students and seniors. For more information please visit victoriaorchidsociety.ca or call 250-217-4390.
When: Saturday, March 3, 2012 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, March 4, 2012 10:00am-4:00pm
Where: Student Union Building, University of Victoria
Why: A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation to support patient care
Who: This is an event for everyone interested in orchids
Cost: Tickets are $7.00 per adult and $6.00 for seniors and students
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Mar 09, 2012 - Mar 10, 2012
Small Change Personal Finance Expo
Victoria Conference Centre
For more information please visit www.smallchangeexpo.ca
Event Host Info:
The Small Change Personal Finance Expo is hosted by Every Aspect Management.
Business with a cause... Every Aspect Management specializes in event management services and is social enterprise with its sole shareholder being the Association of Service Providers for Employability Training (ASPECT). Please visit www.everyaspect.ca to learn more.
http://www.vecmeetingspaces.ca | 720 Douglas Street
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Mar 30, 2012 - Apr 01, 2012
Broadway Spectacular
The Royal Theatre
BROADWAY SPECTACULAR
March 30 and 31, 2012 at 8pm with matinée April 1 at 2pm
Single tickets from $33.
For tickets call 250 385 6515 or visit www.victoriasymphony.ca
Brian Jackson and the orchestra welcome back the incredibly talented singing and dancing students of the Canadian College of Performing Arts in a showcase of past and present Broadway show-stoppers. Get your tickets early!
805 Broughton St.
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