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Wednesday Programs — The Art Gal-
lery of Greater Victoria presents a talk,
film, slides, video or tour at 1 pm
Wednesdays at 1040 Moss St. Ph.
384-4101.

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 fascina-
tion with the random pattems 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 — Pas-
tels, oil; and graphite drawings. Contin-
ues through Apr. 28. 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.

Spring Invitational Exhibition of Ap-
plied Art — presented by the Arts
Alliance. Continuing through Apr. 27
from 10 am to 4:30 pm. 367 Fourth St,
Courtenay. Ph. 338-6211. This exhibi-
tion will include contemporary and tradi-
tional works in clay, fibre, wood, metal,
stone, and glass; created by fourteen
artists from Hornby, Denman, and Van-
couver Islands: Susan Cain, Louise
Card, Walter Dexter, Tim Haley;, John
Hamed, Michael Heinze, Gordon Hut-
chens, John Ingraham, Stevi Kittleson,
Lea Mann, Jason Marlow, Carole Sab-
iston, Alma Schofield, and Cedar Wal-
lace. For more info ph. Gail Kuzma at
339-7689 or Roger Janson at 338-
6211.

Art Gallery of Greater Victorla —
Sophie Pemberton: this chapter in the
Focus senes looks at the paintings of
British Columbia's first intemationally
acclaimed woman artist. More than 30
oil, watercolour paintings and drawings
will illuminate the career of the first
woman artist to win the Prix Julian
(1899). Continues until June 3.
Continuing Exhibitions April: Lyle Wil-
son: When Worlds Collide to May 13.
Carole Sabiston: Flying to May 13.
Literati Paintings of Japan to June 7.
A Peninsula Portfolio — Exhibition
of Watercolour paintings by Harry
Heine, Sheena Lott, A. Armour Willi-
amson, Caren Heine, Allan Lester
and Simon H. Camping. Preview on
Thurs., Apr. 19 from 3 to 9 pm
through Sun., Apr. 29 at the Blue
Peter Pub & Restaurant, 2270 Har-
bour Rd., Sidney.

Asian Art Society of Victoria — pre-
sents a free lecture on the topic
“Nineteenth Century Visitors to the
Middle East” by Dr. Nancy Mickle-
wright. Included will be travel letters
and photographs. The talk is at the
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040
Moss St. Ph. 384-4101, 7:30 pm,
Thur, Apr. 19.

Calligraphy Show — A retrospective
exhibition of H.F Salmon and Mi-
chael Hemming will be shown con-

currently with the annual raffle piec-
es of the Fairbank Calligraphy Socie-
ty, Tues., Apr: 24 to 27 at the Win-
chester Galleries, 1545 Fort St. For
more info ph. 595-2777 or 595-2261.
Xchanges Twentieth Birthday Cele-
bration — Continues until Sat., Apr.
28, Xchanges Gallery & Studios, 951
North Park St. For more info ph.
382-0442.

Art Interest Group — takes a tour
with Corrine Taylor, who discusses
current exhibitions, with an empha-
sis on contemporary works. Thurs.,
Apr. 19 at 10 am and Fri., Apr. 20 at 1
pm, at the Art Gallery of Greater
Victoria, 1040 Moss St. For more info

VICTORIA’S OWN Dixieland Express will be among the score of Dixieland groups that wiil make

The show will run daily until Sun.,
Apr. 29. The exhibition can be seen
at three UVic campus locations: the
Maltwood Art Museum and Gallery,
Monday to Friday from 10 am to 4
pm, Sunday noon to 4 pm: McPher-
son Library Gallery, Monday to
Thursday from 8 am to 11 pm, Friday
from 8 am to 9 pm, Saturday and
Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm; M-Hut
and Visual Arts Buildings, Saturday
to Wednesday from 10 am to 6 pm,
Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 8
pm. All three galleries are open to

the general public and admission is
free.

and under. Parents to accompany chil-
dren to registration at main beach.
Contestants responsible for their own
tackle and bait. Fish from store or boat
in Lower Thetis Lake. Trophies, prizes
for heaviest fish and hidden weight
prizes. Note: B.C. Fishing Regulations
to be followed. For further info ph.
381-2341

Appalachian Clog Dancing — Au-
thentic Appalachian and English clog
dances taught Wednesdays, from 5:30
to 6:30 pm at Fairfield Community
Place, 1335 Thurlow Rd. Ph. 382-4604.

the city sound like New Orleans during the TerifVic Dixieland Jazz Party which gets undenway
Wednesday, (April 18) and continues through Sunday. Detailed programs are available ai all
Jazz Party ticket outlets including the Jazz Party office at #211-633 Courtney Street. Phone
381-5277 for further information.

ph. 384-4101.

Oak Bay Art Club — is holding an
exhibition in the Hillside Mall from
Mon., Apr. 30 to May 5. Members will
be showing their latest works in a
variety of subjects and media.

In recognition of Earth Day 1990 —
Northern Passage Gallery promotes
global environmental awareness fea-
turing hand made paper artists Fran
Norris and Carole McGilvray. Show
continues to Sun., Apr. 29. Hours: 9
am to 6 pm. 1020 Government St.
Artists in attendance Sun., Apr. 22
from 12 noon to 4 pm.

Abounding Treasures Outside the
Ring — presented by UVic's Visual
Arts Department. An art exhibition
featuring 40 graduating students.

Gonzales Preschool — (a coopera-
tive) have classes for children ages
three to five. It is never too early to
register! For registration info pho. 389-
0303 or 598-3518.

Vancouver Island Cooperative Pre-
school Association — Making To-
morrow — Conference for parents and
teachers of young children on Sat., May
5 at the University of Victoria. Registra-
tion closes Fri., Apr. 6. For more info ph.
721-1865.

Thetis Lake Children’s Fishing Derby
— Sat., Apr. 28. Registration begins at
8 am. Final weigh-in is at 3 pm. There is
no fee and itis open to anyone 15 years

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Country Western Line Dancing —
Instruction and dancing every Monday,
7 to 9 pm at the Esquimalt Inn. Admis-
sion is $3 per person. Ph. 382-7161.
English Country Dancing — Fairfield
Community Place invites people of all
ages to participate in traditional English
dancing. Live musicians. Wednesdays,
6:45 to 8 pm at 1335 Thurlow Rd.
Registration required. Ph. 382-4604.
International Folk Dancing — pre-
sents a weekly dance drop-in. Tues-
days; 8 pm in UVic's Student Union
Bldg. upper lounge. Admission is $2.
Ph. 598-1662.

Jive and Ballroom — UVic's Jive and
Ballroom Dance Club offers weekly
dance instruction and practice. Sun-
days, 6:30 pm in the upper lounge of

UVic's Student Union Bldg. Additional
intermediate level sessions are held
Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 pm at
alternate locations. No partner neces-
sary. Newcomers of all ages welcome.
Ph. 388-6954.

Saanich International Folkdancers —
offer beginner, and intermediate class-
es. Wednesdays, 7 to 9:30 pme

Willows Elementary School gym, 2290
Musgrave St. Also, recreational folk
dancing Fridays, 7 to 10:30 pm. Cost is
$2. No partner necessary. Non-marking
shoes required. Ph. 598-6888 or 477-
9819.

Scottish Country Dancing — The
Victoria Branch of the Royal Scottish
Country Dance Society offers four
classes a week plus social dancing
every Friday. Ph. 592-8870.

Triple © Square Dance Club — is
accepting dancers with previous experi-
ence who need to brush up on their
dancing skills. Wednesdays, 8 pm in St.
Michael's Hall, 4733 West Saanich Rd.
Ph. 477-8416.

Oak Bay Senior's Activity Centre —
enjoy an evening of social ballroot
dancing every Wednesday evening

from 7:45 to 9:45 pm. Each week a new
dance step will be featured. Welcome to

members and non-members. Ph. 595-
7946, local 231.

McMorrans Seaview Room — 5109

Cordova Bay Rd. presents the fol- ;
lowing: é
Sat., Apr. 21 - The Irvin Lang Band
featuring Roy Derry, Trumpet Flue-

gelhorn with saxophone clarinet art-

ist Ed Philp. At the drums Gordon

Lang and Irvin Lang, electronic ac-

cordion. Admission $15 a couple.

Sat., Apr. 28 - The Thirsty Knights big

15 pce. orchestra featuring six per-

son brass and five person reeds

sections with four rhythym plus vo-
cals by Claire Wynders and! George

Roberts. Directed by Larry Good-
manson. Admission $10 each.
Vancouver Island Scottish Country,

Dance Society — presents Springy
Fling Social on’ Sat., Apr. 21 at 8 pm

at the Gordon United Church, 935
Goldstream Ave. Music by Barley,

Bree Band. Admission is $5 per

person. Light refreshments. For more

info ph. 474-1018.

Victoria People Meeting People Cite
— presents a dance on Sun., Apr. 22
from 7:30 pm to 11 pm at Leonardo Da
Vinci Centre, 195 Bay St. Music by.
Checkmates. Tickets at door $6 per
person. Singles and couples welcome:
For more info ph. 381-1941, 479-4303
or 384-6196

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

Jonathan Richman — Wed., Apr. 25 at
8 pm at the Roxy Theatre, Hillside and

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