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Carole Sabiston: Flying Carpets. Art
Gallery of Greater Victoria. Nationally
acclaimed textile artist Carole Sabiston
has created a flying carpet installation for
View at the AGGV from March to May. A
series of constructed “carpets”, drawing
on Carole Sabiston's fascination with the
random patterns of rugs from the orient,
this large 16 work exhibition will relate to
the concept of silent travel.
Art Show — Brad Pasutti-Escenas
Domesticas Y Oaxaquenas — Pastels,
oil, and graphite drawings. Wed., Apr. 4
through Apr. 28. Opening Wed., Apr. 4 at
7:30 pm. The artist will be in attendance.
Held at the Fran Willis North Park Gallery,
1619 Store St, (upstairs) from 11 am to 5
pm, Tues. through Sat. Ph. 381-3422 for
more info.
One Hundred Years After Van Gogh —
Herbert Siebner, R.C.A., Opening Sun.,
_ Apr 1 from 1 pm to 4:30 pm. Winchester
Galleries, 1545 Fort St. Ph. 595-2777.
ae 10:30 am to 5 pm. Closed Mon-

Spring Invitational Exhibition of Ap-
plied Art — presented by the Arts
Alliance. Opening night Fri., Apr. 6,
7:30 pm. Continuing Apr. 7 through
Apr. 27 from 10 am to 4:30 pm. 367
Fourth St., Courtenay. Phe 338-6211.
The Cedar Hill Art Club — is present-
ing a show of-their art works at the
University Heights Shopping Centre
from Mon., Apr. 2 to Apr. 8.

Visual Arts Faculty and Graduate Stu-
dents — Through Apr. 12. McPherson
Library Gallery.

Christian Painting 1990 — by Peggy
Larson. Bold, figurative expressions,
hung in a Contemporary Church Set-
ting, will add to your Easter Jour-
ney...and aid 3rd World Appeals. St.
Aidan’s United Church, Richmond at
Cedar Hill Cross Rd., Fri. Apr. 6 to
Easter Monday 16th from 10 am to 5
pm.

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria — So-
phie Pemberton: this chapter in the
Focus series looks at the paintings of
British Columbia's first internationally
acclaimed woman artist. More than 30
oil, watercolour paintings and draw-
ings will illuminate the career of the
first woman artist to win the Prix
Julian (1899).

Alison Skelton Faulkner — presents a
multimedia exhibition of works on
Paper and canvas. Victoria artist Ali-
son Skelton Faulkner will offer a se-
lection of new works at 1000 Joan
Crescent on Sat. and Sun. Apr. 7 and 8
from 10 am to 4 pm. These works on
both canvas and paper cover a wide
range of techniques including etch-
ing, collagraph, collage, acrylic and
embossed colours. For more info ph.
380-1479.

University
of Victoria

CHORUS
&
ORCHESTRA

with

Guest Soloists

8 PM.
SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 1990

University
Centre
Auditorium

$6 & $4 (reserve seating)

Proceeds will benefit a
scholarship in Music

Information: 721-8559

Circus — Victoria Memorial Arena. Vic-
tonia City Police bring the circus to town.
Tickets and info ph. 384-1522.

Eggstravaganza — Vic West Communi-
ty Y is hosting a Fun Family Event to
celebrate spring! Join us for an easter
egg hunt. Entertainment with Mike Hani-
son. Refreshments, face painting and
games. Sun., Apr. 8 from 1 pm to 3pm at
the Vic West Community Y, 521 Craig-
flower Rd. For more info ph. 388-6120,

The Tartan Ceilidh — presented by The
Victona Joint Scottish Council, a ceilidh
and dance in celebration of Tartan Day,
Fri., Apr. 6 at Holyrood House, 2315
Blanshard St. from 7 pm to 11:30 pm.
Tickets are $9 for adults and $4 for
children. For more info ph. 592-0052)
598-6547 or 658-2010.

Victoria People Meeting People Club
— Dance: Sun., Apr. 8 from 7:30 pm to
11 pm at the Crystal Gardens. Music by
Al Denoni. Tickets at the door, $6 each.
Singles and couples welcome. For more
info ph. 381-1941.

Ballroom Dancing — Club Revue is
presenting a dance, Sat., Apr 7 from 9
pm to 12 midnight at the Cedar Hill
Recreation Centre. Live music by Alan
Steel. More info ph. 592-0970

Cinecenta (UVic Student Union Bldg)
— Admission is $3 for UVic alumni and
students with cards; $3.50 for UVic facul-
ty, staff and guests; non-members, $4.50.
The public can purchase a Cinemagic
card for $8, which entitles bearer to view
films for $3.50. Ph. 721-8364.

Ritzy Closet Sale — Kaleidoscope pre-
sents the Sixth Annual champagne fash-
ion show and entertainment package of
the year at the PlayHouse. Even if you
have as much cash as dash you'll be
thrilled with the bargains and have fun
getting them. If you have clothes to
donate (sales of $25 or more generate
tax receipts from us) please call coordin-
ator Lesley Bennet at 381-7671. She'll
arrange for pickup or delivery. Mark
Wed., Apr. 11 and 6 pm on your calen-
dars,

The Red Cross - United Way Gala
Spring Ball — Sat, Apr. 7, Champagne
Punch Reception (optional) from 6:30 pm
to 7:30 pm. Reception (no-host bar) from
7:30 pm to 8 pm. Dinner from 8:00 pm to
9:30 pm. Dancing from 9:30 pm to 12:30
am. Presenting The Island Big Band with
Gordon Clements in the Crystal Ballroom
of the Empress Hotel. Black tie, decora-
tions. Tickets available from Red Cross
House, 909 Fairfield Rds Gala Ball at $75
per person. $560 per table ($70 per
person). Gala Ball and Champagne
Punch Reception at $85 per person.
$640 per table ($80 per person). 47% of
the ticket price is income tax deductible.
As the intent of the evening is not only to
provide enjoyment but to support the
work of the Red Cross and the United
Way, Income Tax Receipts will be provid-
ed for 47% of the total ticket price. For
further info call Red Cross House at
388-6376.

Black Tie Dinner & Auction — A
Vancouver Island Fundraiser for The
Asthma Foundation of Canada, Vancouv-
er Island Branch. Fri., Apr. 6 in the
Empress Hote! Ballroom. Reception at 6
pm. Dinner at 7:30 pm. Auction at 9 pm.
$40 per person. For further info or tickets
(only 280 available) please contact Dab-
ney at 727-4468 local 5756. :
Asthma Society of Canada Fundraiser
— Black Tie Dinner & Auction, Fri, Apr. 6
in the Empress Hotel Ballroom. Recep-
tion at 6 pm, dinner at 7:30 pm and
auction at 9 pm. $40 per person. For
more info or tickets (only 280 available)
ph. Ken at 384-8181.

Healthy Saanich 2000 — presents a
Workshop for Residents of:

Cadboro Bay — Wed., Apr. 4, St.
George's of the Martyr, off Maynard St

Royal Oak — Wed., Apr. 11, from 7:30
pm to 9:30 pm, lunchroom, Royal Oak
Middle School, 4564 West Saanich Rd.
The Vancouver Island Persons Living
With AIDS Coalition — wishes to an-
nounce that personal and support servic-
es are available to all HIV infected
persons on a confidential basis. We are
also seeking caring and talented support
volunteers. Please call 383-2872.

Inch By Inch: Dieting-Myths and Facts

— An information packed day that will be
led by Deborah Leach, M.A., R.DIN. Sat.,
Apr. 7 from 10 am to 4 pm. at the
Esquimalt Recreation Centre. This work-
shop will provide you with accurate infor-
mation - gimmick free solutions - practical
tips - useful handouts. Long term, perma-
nent FAT LOSS through reduction of
DIETARY FAT and exercise will be the

‘THE’ FASHION show of the season, Kaleidoscope’s Ritzy Closet

ine how these vessels were built and
operated, look at surviving vessels
and those that were not so lucky. 1 1/2
hours. $2/FORM $1/12 & under free.
The Symphony in Today's Community
= a lecture by Peter McCoppin, direc-
tor of the Victoria Symphony. Mon.,
Apr. 9 at 8:15 pm in the Begbie Bldg.,
Rm 159, UVic. $2 at the door.

Sale, will put a little glitter into the evening, next Wednesday,
April 11, at 6 p.m, at the Kaleidoscope Playhouse, 520 Herald
St. Models are Raynor Christine (left) and Janice Vickers.
Clothes modelled are part of the act.

focus. Bring your favorite low-fat dish and
recipe to the pot luck lunch. Limited to 20
Participants.

The OSTOP Society of BC. (osteopor-
osis), Victoria Group — will meet in
Rm: 216, Fairfield Health Centre, 841
Fairfield Rd., Wed., Apr. 11 at 1:30 pm.

Video presentation: Lean Life. Newcom-~

ers welcome. For more info ph. 477-0393
or 479-2619.

The Parish of Christ Church Cathedral
1990 Lenten Program: Christians Mak-
ing Choices —

Wed., Apr 4, Sexual Ethics, with Tana
Clark, Dr. Michiaki Horie and Fr RF
Stephenson. Following the panel presen-
tation there will be opportunity for discus-
sion, question and answer. Wednesday
evenings at 7:30 pm in the Memorial Hall
Lounge, 969 Rockland.

The JASON Project — resumes Mon.,
Apr. 30 to May 12 using underwater
robotics to explore the freshwater envir-
onments of the Great Lakes, Lake Cham-
plain, and the sunken wrecks of the
Hamilton and Scouge. In anticipation, a
lecture and film are offered this month.
Skylite Intown Motor Inn — Chris J.
Slater, an intemationally known real es-
tate investor and speaker will host. a
panel discussion ‘Buying Revenue Prop-
erty...What's A Good Deal?’ on Wed.,
Apr. 4. This discussion by a panel of five
local real estate investors will cover
everything from where to find properties,
how to evaluate a property and when ‘to

_ buy. They will explain R:O., G:R.M. and

Cap Rate in non technical layman lan-
guage. This is part of an ongoing real
estate ainvestor program presented by
Real Estate Investors of B.C. (REIBC)
every first Wednesday of the month at 7
pm. For further info ph. Ted Sanderson at
478-9975.

High Seas High Arctic Adventure —
presented by the Maritime Museum of
British Columbia with Arctic Explorer
Sven'Johansson. Thurs., Apr.5 and Apr. 6
at 7:30 pm and Sun., Apr. 8 at 1:30 pm.
Admission is $3.

Paddlewheelers in BC. — Wed., Apr.
11 at 7:30 pm at the Newcombe
Theatre, 675 Belleville St. The fre-
shwaters of B.C. hold their own trea-
sure of never-disturbed wrecks. Royal
B.C. Museum Chief of Historical Col-
lections and author of Sternwheelers
and Steam Tugs, Bob Turner, elabor-
ates on several paddlewheelers that
sank in Kootenay Lake, the Skeena
River and Lillooet Lake in a slide talk
that vividly recalls the age of steam
vessels and their remarkable role in
B.C.’s history. At one time in B.C.,
steamboats operated on nearly every
lake and river system. Bob will exam-

An Object and Its Story — Sun., Apr 8 ~

at 2pm at the Newcombe Theatre.
Shirley Cuthbertson, Curator of His-
tory, illustrates what detective work
can unearth in a slide talk that follows
the discovery of one dismantled
weaving loom and leads to the story
of Mrs. Enid A. Murray and the busi-
ness she created — Island Weavers. A
weaving demonstration, given by
Chris Howland, a man who has
worked for Island Weavers for 38
years, and display of cloth samples
enhances the program. 1 1/2 hours.
$2/FORM 1/12 and under free. For
more info ph. 387-5822.

Biodiversity in B.C. — Royal B.C.
Museum curators continue their ser-
ies devoted to biodiversity — the rich
diversity of living things. Life in the
Sea - Wed., Apr 4 at 7:30 pm at the
Newcombe Theatre. Gordon Green,
Curator of Invertebrates, Royal B.C.
Museum gives a talk using slides and
film. 1 1/2 hrs. $2/FORM $1/12 and
under free. For more info ph. 387-5822.
Chaucer and the Woman Question —
Dr. Jill Mann, University of Cambridge,
Wed., Apr. 4 at 12:30 pm. Clearihue
A215, UVic.

The Solid-Liquid Electrochemical In-
terface as Viewed by a Nuclear Scien-
tist — Thur, Apr. 5 at 11:30 am. Dr
Andrzej Wieckowski, Illinois at Ur-
bana-Champaign. Elliott 162, UVic.

A Century of History and Change —
An evening lecture series begins
Thurs., Apr. 5 at Craigdarroch Castle,
with Bruce Davies speaking on recent
restoration and conservation work at
the Castle. Six talks in all’ will take
place on Thursday evenings at 7:30
pm on the main floor of the Castle -
learn about the Dunsmuir family, Vic-
toria gardens, home life, the E & N
connection - and more! Speakers in-
clude Cyril Hume, Virginia Careless,
Terry Reksten, Pat Hind and Lynn
Bowen. $4 admission (members by
donation) includes a look at the Cas-
tie. Until May 10 at Craigdarroch Cas-
tle, celebrating One Hundred Years of
History in Victoria.

The Federation of B.C. Writers — is
holding its Annual Conference in Victoria
on Sat., Apr 7, and Sun., Apr. 8 at the
Conference Centre. The public is wel-
come to attend: For info on fees, dates,
and times ph. 385-0357; or visit the Fed.
Office, Rm.506, 620 View St.

The Dead Poets Society — lives...in
Victoria! Lovers of traditional English
poetry are invited t come and read or
listen to recitations of their favourite
poems every first and third Monday of the
month at 7:30 pm in the Cedar Hill Rec
Centre. For more info ph. 477-9634. A

newly formed group whose members
seek to share the joys of reading and
listening to the works of the English
Masters. Besides reading for their own
enjoyment, the members of the group
intend to do readings in schools, hospi-
tals, nursing homes, and possibly on the
tadio. There is no fee for membership in
the group, and guests are welcome.

Came Rebekah Lodge — is holding an
Open meeting on Thurs., Apr. 5 at 7:30
pm in the Odd Fellows Hall, 1323 Doug-

‘las St. Members, non-members and

other interested parties are welcome. #4
Amnesty International’s — next public
meeting is Tues., Apr. 10 at 7:30 pm, 106
Superior St. No admission charge. It will
focus on the role that businesses can
play in furthering Amnesty's work. The
guest speaker will be John Steven, Al
facilitator and member of the Military,
Economic, Cultural Relations sector He
will discuss involving business and eco-
nomic organizations in Amnesty’s cause.
A stimulating evening of special interest:
to business people and Al members and
supporters. Everyone welcome.
Vancouver Island Amputee Network
— Wed., Apr 4 at 7:30 pm, 2881
Nanaimo St. (RCMP Headquarters). Vote
on formation of the non-profit society and
the constitution. Election of officers. Also:
Are You Receiving Your Gas Tax Rebate?
Refreshments. For more info ph. Sharon
Gelling at 386-2464.

Jazz Hotline — For the latest information
on jazz performances, call 658-5255.
Molson Canadian and Perryscope
Concerts — in association with Coca-
Cola Classic, are pleased to present
Engelbert Humperdinck at the Memorial
Arenaon Wed., Apr. 4 at 8 pm. Tickets go
on sale Sat., Mar. 3 at the Memorial
Arena Box Office, all the usual outlets
and charge by phone at 384-1522. “SOE
Graduation Recital — Thurs., Apr. 5 at 8
pm. Young Building Auditorium, Lans-
downe Campus, Camosun College. Ka-
milla Vaski, mezzo-soprano, will be per-
forming a vocal recital in partial fulfilment
of requirements for the Associate of Arts
Diploma in Music jointly offered through -
the Victoria Conservatory of Music and
Camosun College. She will be accom-
panied on piano by Robert Holliston.
Admission by donation.

UVic Chorus & Orchestra with Guest
Soloists. Elijah by Mendelssohn, 8 pm,
Sat, Apr. 7 at UVic Centre Auditorium.
Tickets are $6 and $4 (reserve seating).
Proceeds will benefit a scholarship in
Music. For more info ph. 721-8559. :
The Juan de Fuca Concert Orchestra oo
— playing the music you will love to listen
to performs a concent for the “Cat Res-
cue Corp” at Fairfield United Church, 3
pm, Sat, Apr 7. Thirty piece orchestra
and soloists. Tickets at the door. Enjoy an
afternoon of first-rate music making and
fun.

Gordon United Church Choir — pre-
sents the Crucifixion by J. Stainer in
Sanctuary on Palm Sunday, Apr. 8 at 7:30
pm. Soloists: Bill Bowie, Tenor and David
Phillip, Bass. Refreshments following.
935 Goldstream Avenue, Langford.
Trumpet virtuoso Martin Van — with his
band. Admission $15 per coupk. Sat.,
Apr. 7, at McMorrans, 5109 Cordova Bay.
Rd. Doors open 8:45 til midnight. For info
ph. 658-5224.

A History of Contemporary Music —
Walter Zuber Armstrong Solo, Fri., Apr. 6
at 7:30 pm at the Newcombe Theatre.
$7/FORM $5. Advance tickets from the
Newcombe Office. (Mon. - Fri. 8:30 am to
4:30 pm). For more info ph. 387-5822:
Choral Festival — presents three Vic-
toria choirs: St. Patrick Elementary
School Choir, under the direction of
Mrs. Suzanne Landry; St. Andrews
High School Choir, Victoria, conduct-
ed by Mrs. Mary Kennedy; and Holy
Cross Church Choir under the leader-
ship of Dr Noel Gantly and’ Dr. Betty
Hanley. The Polished Brass, a newly-
formed quintet under the direction of
Mr. Alan Jacob will be special guests.

The concert will be held at Holy’ Cross § : Ef

Church (Gordon Head Road) at 7:30 §
pm Sun., Apr. 8. Tickets are $5 for
adults and $3: for seniors and students
and will be available at the door Once
again, all proceeds of the concert will
go towards a scholarship for a deserv-
ing student interested in pursuing the
study of music at St. Andrews High
School. A tradition has begun.

Victoria Symphony — Music Director
Peter. McCoppin conducts last Spectrum
concent of the season, Thurs., Apr 5 at 8

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