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the arts in january local food good for every body delivering organic food to your door since 1997 Celebrate the Local Harvest with Us Local Produce is Available this Winter! Why buy a Box Makes crop planning easier for farmers and pricing better for you! You are supporting… • Local Island growers and the local economy • Organic growers working with Mother Nature • YOURSELF by enjoying fresh healthy foods! Delivered to your Home or Office What could be easier To order follow the links on our web site www.shareorganics.bc.ca or call 250.595.6729 January 9-14 VISUAL POETRY WITH SMUS STUDENTS Eclectic Gallery THERE IS A GREEK WORD THAT SAYS it all—Ekphrasis—poets in conversation with visual artists, the place in the universe where words and images collide to make beautiful music that inspires and energizes the Earth. In this time of war and natural disaster, we deserve to be led by a new generation with their heads in the stars, who have been given permission to use their ability to think and act beyond the normal limits. Good teachers teach to the right brain, where creative thinking links the worlds of body and spirit, where practical solutions rise out of abstract ideas. Poet Susan Stenson and artist Jennifer McIntyre of St Michael’s University School are cut from cloth made in the firmament. The student collaboration that will result in a world handshake was their idea and the students took their suggestion with enthusiasm. Their prints made in response to poetry written by creative writing students responding to visual imagery in Stenson’s classroom will hang in Eclectic Gallery from January 9-14. John Taylor, Eclectic co-owner with wife Vijaya, says, “Jennifer McIntyre proposed this collaboration. We both thought it would be a great idea to have the exhibit be a fundraiser for international children’s rights. We personally feel committed to giving to those less fortunate. This is an important lesson for SMUS students as well, and what better way to express this idea than through art. Art transcends all boundaries, and allows children to communicate with others both locally and globally.” Exposure is not new to SMUS poets who, along with writing students from Claremont and Reynolds Secondary Schools have drawn a lot of positive attention in student literary competitions. All the money will go to two charities: War Child Canada, chosen by the SMUS students, and Amma, which builds schools in India, chosen by Eclectic Gallery. The beauty of raising money to send overseas is that its value increases in translation and the SMUS students will see their contributions multiply. Beyond the satisfaction of creating beautiful works of art, students will assume the integrity of spirit that comes from understanding world family, the politics of poverty, and an appreciation for marketing what is precious, the gifts they channel. It is a perfect partnership. They give knowledge just as they receive it themselves. The poem “Stop” by Harrison Kim inspired Alex Davies’ “Time,” a two-colour reduction of stasis and movement that is now and never again, the human condition. Stop Clouds surround the clock tower keeping the town oblivious as men staring at camel hump roads waiting for the red bus. The bus stops at Kensington Road waits for the tall dark man who brings with him an old lady: Time will not wait. “Time” by Alex Davies Indeed. Time will not wait for children in need or for a world in crisis. Eclectic Gallery is at 2170 Oak Bay Avenue. Opening is Jan 9, 5-7 pm. 70 prints with poems will sell for $35 unframed and $60 framed. —Linda Rogers (Linda Rogers recently edited Framing the Garden, a book combining the work of local poets and artists—see story page 4.) 20 January <strong>2012</strong> • FOCUS
January 18-February 4 THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Langham Court Theatre This Tony-winning contemporary Canadian musical, penned by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, is a humorous love letter to the jazz age that tells the story of a lonely man’s escape from reality. Opens Jan 19 at 805 Langham Ct, $17/$19. 250-384-2142, www.langhamtheatre.ca. January 19-21 A SALUTE TO THE RAT PACK Royal Theatre Multi-instrumentalist and singer Matt Catingub reinvigorates celebrated classics from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr and others. Expect “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head” and other memorable melodies. 2pm Jan 19 and 8pm Jan 20-21 at 805 Broughton St, $26-$66, student and senior discounts available. 250-386-6121. www.rmts.bc.ca. January 21 WORLD DRUMS McPherson Playhouse Hand Drum Rhythms presents this concert, featuring Amadou Kouyate, Weedle Braimah, Kinobe, Sam “Lobo” Lopez and dozens of local performers. 7:30pm at 3 Centennial Sq, $19.75-$24.75. 250-386-6121, www.drumvictoria.com. January 21 COUGAR ANNIE TALES Intrepid Theatre Club The Other Guys Theatre Company present a workshop performance of this musical play by local singer/actress Katrina Kadoski about the West Coast pioneer Cougar Annie. In the early 1900s, she trapped over 70 cougars, homesteaded a rainforest bog, opened a remote post office, and outlived 4 husbands. Kat Kadoski lived in Clayoquot Sound for three years caretaking Cougar Annie’s garden and immersing herself in the folklore surrounding the legendary pioneer-settler. 2-1609 Blanshard St (at Fisgard), 250-590-6291, www.intrepidtheatre.com. January 21 CONTINUUM CONSORT Lutheran Church of the Cross Soprano Elizabeth MacIsaac, alongside Pat Unruh (vielle) and Douglas Hensley (gittern and lute), perform songs of love by 14th and 15th century French composers. 7:30pm at 3787 Cedar Hill Rd, $10/$15. 250-477-6222, www.lutheranvictoria.com. January 22 UNDER THE MANGO TREE Mary Winspear Centre This touching semi-autobiographical solo show about a woman’s journey from Fiji to Canada first visited Victoria in March 2010, and is back for another performance in Sidney. 2pm at 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, $15. 250- 656-0275, www.marywinspear.ca. January 22 THE LAUGHING SYMPHONY Royal Theatre Norman Foote takes kids on a symphonic journey that reaches from Beethoven to “Old MacDonald.” 2:30pm at 805 Broughton St, $11-$30. 250-386-6121, www.rmts.bc.ca. January 24-February 26 ON THE EDGE Belfry Theatre A world premiere of Michele Riml’s play documenting a chance encounter between three very different women. One actress, Susinn McFarlen, in a tour de force performance, gives voice to three ordinary souls, challenged by the world around them. Opens Jan 26 at 1291 Gladstone Ave, $23-$38. 250-385-6815, www.belfry.bc.ca. January 25 LAILA BIALI Hermann’s Jazz Club Jazz-pop artist Laila Biali returns to Victoria after a sold out JazzFest performance. The singer-pianist will perform with George Koller on bass and Larnell Lewis on drums. 7pm at 753 View St, $22 advance, $25/door. 250- 386-6121, www.jazzvictoria.ca. January 25 LEGENDS AND FAIRY TALES Royal Theatre Enjoy a cup of tea as conductor-in-residence Giuseppe Pietraroia bring fairy tales like Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella and Swan Lake to life with stories and, of course, music. 2:30pm at 805 Broughton St, $26-$31. 250-386- 6121, www.rmts.bc.ca. January 26 THE VICTORIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY James Bay New Horizons Robert Griffin’s talk, “Feeding the Family: 100 Years of Food and Drink in Victoria,” is based on his new book that documents the history of our city’s food suppliers. 7:30pm at 234 Menzies St, www.victoriahistoricalsociety.bc.ca. January 27 MUSICA ANGELICA Alix Goolden Hall This special performance features the Los Angeles-based early music ensemble alongside star Canadian soprano Emma Kirkby and countertenor Daniel Taylor. 8pm at 907 Pandora Ave, $30/$32. 250-386-6121, www.earlymusicsocietyoftheislands.ca. January 27-28 HEIDI OF THE MOUNTAIN Mary Winspear Centre Triple Threat Musical Productions presents their take on the classic Swiss tale of Heidi, Clara and their adventures. 7pm Jan 27 and 2pm Jan 28 at 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, $5/$10. 250-656-0275, www.marywinspear.ca. www.focusonline.ca • January <strong>2012</strong> 21
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