Page M12 May 2, 1990. This Week

CALENDAR

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 continuing to May.
A series of constructed “carpets”, draw-
ing 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 Gallery of Greater Victoria —
Sophie 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 drawings
will illuminate the career of the first
woman artist to win the Prix Julian
(1899). Continues until June 3.
Continuing Exhibitions: Lyle Wil-
son: When Worlds Collide to May 13.
Carole Sabiston: Flying-to May 13.
Literati Paintings of Japan to June 7.
Oak Bay Art Club — is holding an
exhibition in the Hillside Mall to May
5. Members will be showing their
latest works in a variety of subjects
and media.

Exhibition of Artworks: Anne Popper-
will—New Work: Acrylics & Waterco-
lours, 1988-1990 — Wed., May 2
through June 2. Opening May 2 at
7:30 pm. The artist will be in attend-
ance. The Fran Willis North Park
Gallery, 1619 Store St. (upstairs)
from 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through
Saturday. For more info ph. 381-
3422.

The Saanich Peninsula Arts & Crafts
Society (SPAC) — presents its an-
nual May Show on Sat., May 5 and
Sun., May 6 from 10 am to 5 pm at
Sanscha Hall, Sidney, (corner of
Beacon Ave. and the Pat Bay Hwy.).
This years guest artist is sculptor Ali
Hosein who will present a collection
of his recent works. Door prizes.
Admission: $1, under 12 with adult
free. For more info ph. 656-5824 or
656-5403.

Studio 30 — will be holding a sale
and display of art at the Hillside Mall,
Hillside and Shelbourne to Sat., May
5 during mall hours; featuring a
display of oils, acrylics, and water
colours. :

Local artist Yumie Kono — will ex-
hibit her recent paintings at Open
Space Gallery from Thurs., May 3 -
19. Lifting The Veil is a series of large
paintings encompassing lands-

capes and interiors. The Lifting of
the Veil suggests the many different
layers and meanings there are to life.
Opens May 3 at 8 pm. Yumie will give
an artists's lecture at noon on Friday,
May 4 at Open Space, 510 Fort St. For
more info ph. 383-8833.

until’4 pm. Exhibiting artists: Anne
Freidank, Trudie Ranfft; Judit Fisi.

Pacific Rim Potters — Show & Sale
on Sat., May 12 from 10 am to 5 pm at
Knox Presbyterian Church Hall, 2964

Richmond Rd. Free admission and
refreshments.

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 expen-
ence who need to brush up on their

MY FAIR LADY is the Victoria Operatic Society's 45th season presentation. The Lerner and
Loewe musical features Brian Lenton as Henry Higgins who has just stormed into his mother's
garden in this scene, disrupting a quiet tea between Mrs. Higgins (Antoinette Church) and
Eliza Doolittle (Ceris Thomas). His demand that Eliza **come home at once” is, needless to
say, denied. Directed by Margaret Dean with music direction by Rick Underwood,
performances are scheduled from May 4 to May 19. Tickets are on sale at the McPherson box
office. Phone 386-6121 for more information. A Mother's Day matinee is also scheduled with
half the proceeds to the Kinsmen Mother's March.

Erik Rhode: New Light with Old Paint
— presented by Winchester Galler-
jes on Sun., May 6 from 1pm to 4:30
pm. Show continues until May 19.
For more info ph. 595-2777.

Theosophical Society — art exhibi-
tions continuing until May 19, Mon.
through Fri. from 10 am to 4 pm at
McPherson Playhouse. Grand open-
ing of the exhibition, with a reception
to follow, is Fri., May 4 from 12 noon-

Open for lunch wednesday through Sunday,
dinner Tuesday through Sunday, and Sunday Brunch

DEEP COVE CHALET

FRENCH RESTAURANT

11190 Chalet Road
Reservations 656-3541 / 656-2601

Sidney

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. For more
info ph. 721-1865.

May Special Event - Crystal Pool—
Parents Night Out Kids’ Party! Leave
your child at Crystal from 6 pm to
midnight. Games, fun, movies, swim,
crafts. $9 per child.

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.
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 pm in
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

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 ballroom
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. ;
Ballroom Dancing — Club Revue is
presenting a dance, Sat., May 5 from
9 pm to 12 midnight at the Cedar Hill
Recreation Centre. Live music by
Alan Steel. For more info ph. 592-
0970.

Victoria People Meeting People Club
— Dance on Sun., May 6 from 7:30
pm to 11 pm at the Crystal Gardens,
713 Douglas St. Music by Paris-
iennes. Admission $6. Singles and
couples welcome: For more info ph.
385-4820, 479-4303 or 381-3115.
The Scarlet Pimpernel — presented
by students of Victoria's Academy of
Ballet. An original ballet in three
acts, Sat, May 12 at the UVic Centre
Auditorium. Matinee at 2:30 pm,
evening performance at 7:30 pm.
Adults $7, children and seniors $3.
Ticket info 385-2622.

Cinecenta (UVic Student Union
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.

Excavating and Conserving Ship-
wrecks — Thurs., May 10 at 7:30 pm at
the Royal B.C. Museum. Can the mer-
chan schooners Hamilton and Scourge
be raised and conserved? Mary-Lou
Florian, Chief of Conservation at the
Royal B.C. Museum, probes these
questions in a slide and film show
based on JASON Project findings and
the experiences of raising and conserv-
ing similar wrecks including the Swe-
dish Wasa, the English Mary Rose, the
Mallory, and others. The evening also
includes taped highlights of the JASON
Project. 1 1/2 hours. Free.

JASON Project — Royal British Co-
jumbia Museum — Live satellite trans-
missions (one hour shows) Sat., May
12 from 7 am to 8:30 am; 10 am to
11:30 am, and 1 pm. Taped Highlights
with live commentary: Fri., May 4 at
7:30 pm, Sun., May 6 at 2 pm, Mon,

May 7 - Fri., May 11 at 7:30 pm and
Sun., May 13 at 2 pm. Jason informa-
tion line 387-7907.

UVic Campus - SUB Theatre —

May 2: 7 pm and 9:45 pm Fitzcarraldo
(West Germany/Peru, 1982) Wermer
Herzog.

May 3: 7:15 pm and'9:30 pm Enemies,
A Love Story (USA, 1989) Paul Ma-
zursky.

Fashion Workshop —9 Making the
Most of Yourself presented by Ethne-
Ann. The Story of Flowers, Norma
Fitzsimmons and Tracy Dow. Musical
entertainment, refreshments and door
prizes. At the Victoria Conference
Centre, Wed., May 2. 7:30 pm - No host
cocktails. 8 pm - Show. Tickets are $15
per person and are available at Island
Florist, Heart Foundation and Ethne-
Anne, Oak Bay. Proceeds to the B.C.
and Yukon Heart Foundation.

Victoria White Cane Club Bazaar —
Bake stall, handwork, attic treasures,
raffles and crafts. Sat, May 5 at 2340
Richmond Ave. (corner of Bay and
Richmond), CNIB auditorium from 11
am to 2 pm. Admission is $2.50.
Spring Plant Sale — St. Michael and
All Angel's Anglican Church Women
will be holding a spring plant sale on
Sat., May 5 from 10 am to 1 pm in the
church parking lot at 4733 W. Saa-
nich Rd. The Women’s Guild of the
church will serve hot coffee and
muffins during the sale. Everyone is
welcome. Come early and bring a
friend.

The Order of the Eastern Star —is a
charitable organization and we are
having a Mother's Day’ Tea on Sat.,
May 5 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm at
Henderson Hall, 1632 Yale St. Price
will be $3 per person and there will
be a door prize. There will also be
entertainment by the Oak Bay Seni-
ors Singalong & Variety Club, plus
lots of fun.

Masonic Charity Ball — at the Victor-
ia Conference Centre, Sat., May 19:
Music by the Squadronaires under
the direction of Chris Reardon. Pro-
ceeds to Hospice Victoria. Cocktails:
6:30 pm: Dinner: 7:30 pm. Dancing; 9
pm til 12:30. $37.50 per person.
Ticket deadline May 15. (550 limit).
Professional’ floor show. For .infor-
mation and tickets ph. 477-6446 or
385-7246. Hillside Ticket Centre and
all Masonic Lodges. Open to the
general public. Dress: Black tie or
semi-formal. Door prize: Weekend
for two courtesy of the Bayside,
Parksville.

Middle Eastern Dance Party & Ba-
zaar — Bazaar - Sat., May. 5 from 11
am to 4 pm.

Dance party - 8 pm to 11 pm.
Admission: $6 in advance. James
Bay Community Centre, 140 Oswego
St. Entertainment provided by Vic-
toria area Middle Eastern dance
teachers and students. For more info
ph. 727-6355.

Flea Market — Prospect Lake Com-
munity Hall, 5358 Sparton Rd., Sat.,*
May 5 from 10 am to 2 pm. Free
admission. 30 tables. Refreshments
available. For more info ph. 479-
2870. : :
Spring Garage Sale — Sat, May 5
from 10 am to 2 pm at St. Luke’s
Church, 3821 Cedar Hill X Rd. Dona-
tions may be dropped off at church
hall Fri., May 4 from 7 pm to 9 pm.
Proceeds in support of Junior
League projects.

Fun Fair — Frank Hobbs School —
3875 Hard Rd., Fri., May 4 from 5:30
pm to 7:30 pm. Food, fun and games.
Everyone welcome.

Fernwood Seniors Autumn Glow So-
ciety — 1240 Gladstone Ave., wel-
comes you to our Open House
Strawberry Shortcake-Tea and Ba-
zaar, Sat., May 5 at 3 pm. $3 admis-
sion; proceeds to seniors pro-
grammes. For more info ph. 385-
7828.

Fun Fair and Auction — will be held
on Sat., May 5 from 10 am to 2 pm at
Discovery School, 2629 Victor St.
Proceeds will go towards the school
library. For more info ph. 595-7765.
Spring Fair — Belmont Ave. United
Church on Sat., May 5 from 9 am to 1
pm. Morning coffee and donuts,
lunch, home baking table, gift cards
and wrap, plants, books, attic trea-
sures, rummage, hotdog stand. Free
admission. 2023 Belmont Ave. at
Pembroke St.

The Cardinal Josyf Slipyj Ukrainian
Studies Scholarship Society — will 3%.
hold a fund’ raising: Fashion Show &
and Tea, Sun., May 6 from 2 pm to 4
pm at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre; |
3277 Douglas St. Fashions fronia

Continued on Page 1