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RANCH ROMANCE, an all-female band from Seattle, will be popping with country and
wesiern tunes in a benefit concert for AIDS Vancouver Island on Dec. 2 at the University
Centre Auditorium. The Ranch consists of Jo Miller, centre, and from top left, Lisa Theo,
Barbara Lamb and Nancy Kaiz.

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tion of Frances Pollet, will feature
Baroque antiphonal choruses ac-
companied by a brass quartet. Also
included will be arrangements of

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Shaw. A group of young dancers,
under the direction of Sydney Sparl-
ing, will perform with the Shaw car-
ols. 50
A Monday Matinee Returns — Mon.,
Dec. 3 at 1:30 pm. Royal Theatre.
Conductor: Glen Fast. Soloist: Linda
._ K. Low, piano. Program: Beethoven-
Piano Concerto No.1; Mozart - Impre-
sario Overture; Mendelssohn - Itali-
= an Symphony. 48
> Arbutus Chorus of Harmony Interna-
tional — needs lady singers for all

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tenor. Rehearsals are every Thurs.
evening. 8 pm, Gordon United
church Hall, 935 Goldstream Ave. Ph.
478-5989 or 388-6240. 52
Christmas at the University of Victor-
ia’s School of Music —A traditional
concert given at the end of classes
by UVic’s School of Music Chamber
Singers conducted by Faculty mem-
ber Bruce More. Free. Fri., Nov. 30. at

2g)? 80 pm in the School of Music Recital

all (Rm B125) in the MacLaurin Bldg
at UVic). Tickets available at School of
Music General Office (10:30 am - 2:30
pm), at the UVic Centre (12:30 - 1:30),
and the box offices of McPherson Play-
house and Hillside Centre. For more
info ph. 721-7903. 48
Sydney Humphreys — -violin, May-
Ling Kwok, piano. Music of Beethoven,
Ives, Grieg, Prokofieff. Sat., Dec. 1,, 8
pm at the Young Bldg. Auditorium,
Lansdowne Campus, Camosun Col-
lege. Admission: Adults $8; Seniors and
Students $5. Tickets available at the
Victoria Conservatory of Music. 48
Opera Workshop — Excerpts from the
following operas: Haydn: La Canterina;
Bizet: Carmen; Verdi: Falstaff; Puccini:

\. : Madama Butterfly; Douglas Moore: The

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Ballad of Baby Doe; Benjamin Britten: A
Midsummer Night's Dream; Francis
@,coulenc: The Dialogues of the Carmel-
“ites. Wed., Dec. 5 and Fri., Dec. 7 at 8

pm, Ephram Evans Hall, Metropolitan
+ United Church, comer of Quadra and

~. Pandora. Admission: Adults $5; Stu-

’ dents and Seniors $3. Tickets available
at the Victoria Conservatory of Music
and at the door. 49
It's Christmas Party and Sing-A-
Long— at the Singing Well coffee-
house, 8 - 11 pm, Sat., Dec. 1 at
Fairfield Community Place, on Thurlow
and Moss behind Sir James Douglas
School. The House of Miracles and'the
Whistling Gypsy Centre for Community
Music sponsor this smoke/drug/caf-
feine and alcohol-free event for people
recovering from addictive and compul-
sive behaviors. Suggested donation:
$3. Becky at 598-5186 or Doreen at
479-9392 for info. 48
Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pa-
cific — will be presenting its 12th
annual Christmas Concert at the Royal

Theatre on Sun., Dec: 9; at8 pm. Public
is invited. Conductor: Director of Music,
Lt. (naval) Rudy Gazarek. Admission is
a moderately priced, wrapped gift,
marked for either a boy or girl with the
appropriate age: All gifts will be donated
to the Salvation Army for Yuletide distri-
bution. For your convenience, reserved
seating tickets are available for $1 at
the McPherson Box Office. 49
In Recital — Clifford Ridley, baritone
with Marylou Dawes, piano: Featuring
Dvorak’s Biblical Songs and Vaughan
Williams’ Five Mystical Songs. Sun.,
Dec. 2, 3:30 pm. First United Church,
932 Balmoral St. By donation. 48
Christmas Dramatic Musical — pre-
sentation at Central Baptist Church,
833 Pandora. Entitled: A Christmas
Gathering. Featuring: 20 piece orches-
tra; 70 voice choir conducted by Ken
Dosso, minister of music; 25 voice
children’s choir, solos and ensembles.
Dramatic scenes under

the direction of Marlene Willock.
Original script written by Lauren Clarke.
Free. Family Focus. Dates: Dec. 14, 15
at 7:30 pm and Dec. 16 at 6:30 pm. For
more info ph. 385-7786. 50
Memories of You— Until Dec. 8, Belfry
Theatre. A riveting and heart-rending
tale of obsessive love. Tickets 385-
6815. 48
The Canadian Scottish Regiment
(Princess Mary’s) — to present Piper's
Dream, a variety show taking place at
the Bay Street Armoury in Victoria on
the evening of Nov. 30. It will be a
thrilling evening of music featuring the
pipes and drums of the Regiment,
dances and songs from around the
world and magic. Tickets are $10 and
$15, available through the Orderly.
Room of the Canadian Scottish Regi-
ment, 388-3818, or at Sweet Dreams
Boutique, 636 Broughton St. Doors
open at 7:15 pm. Performances start at
8pm. There is no reserved seating. 48
Greater Victoria Youth Choir — per-
form their Third Annual Holiday con-
cert, Sat., Dec. 1, conducted by Connie
Foss More and Ann-Marie Thompson.
Enjoy seasonal music from many coun-
tires done with youthful exuberance
and artistry at Christ Church Cathedral,
7:30 pm Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for
students, and $12 for a family. These
are available at the Victoria Conserva-
tory of Music, the Christ Church Cathe-
dral Office, and at the door. Ph. 386-
5311. 48
The Arion Male Voice Choir — and
the Ladies A Cappella Choir will, deo
volente, present a concert at St. Aidan's
United Church, 1691 Broadmead Ave.,
on Fri., Nov. 30 at 8 pm. Admission by
donation. 48
Come to Annabels — every Thurs
evening from 8 pm. Celebrate music
with well-known folk musicians, ensem-
bles, troubadors, bards. Listen, Join in,
play. For information call 893-0733.
118-560 Market St. at MarketSq. TEN
The Hampton Court Orchestra —
rehearses every Monday Evening at
7:30 p.m. in the Les Pasmore Centre,
286 Hampton Rd. Victoria. New mem-

bers are always welcome and we are at
this time, especially interested in string
instrumentalists. Feel free to call in at
any rehearsal and see Austin A. Scott,
our Musical Director or ph. 382-3151.
Singers Wanted: Sweet Adelines —
City of Gardens Chorus. Harmony Inter-
national ongoing auditions. Come to
rehearsal Mondays, 7:30 pm, Norway
House, 1110 Hillside. Ph. 477-3414.

TEN
The Civic Orchestra — under the
direction of Robert Cooper rehears-
es at Cordova Bay United Church,
813 Claremont Ave., at 1:30 pm to
4:30 pm each Sunday afternoon until
the end of Apr, and plays four con-
certs each season. If you play a
musical instrument and would like to
play in a full-size, amateur sympho-
ny orchestra, please join us. No
audition is required, only your dedi-
cation and enthusiasm. Ph. Norman
Dolman at 658-5659. TEN

The Birds of British Columbia —
Wed., Nov. 28, 7:30 to 9 pm at the
Newcombe Theatre, in the Royal B.C.
Museum. B. CG. is a paradise for both
birds and birdwatching. The reason why
is well explained in a slide talk by
curator Wayne Campbell about the
outstanding diversity and biology of

feathered inhabitants in this province.
Mr. Campbell, who coordinated the epic
15-year project to produce the Birds of
British Columbia (Vol. 1) also explains
the story behind writing the “encyclope-
dia.” 48
Westcoast Whales: Before the Kil-
ling — Wed., Dec. 5, 7:30 pm to 9 pm
at the Newcombe Theatre. Cost $4;
$3 members; $2 12 and under. Ph.
387-5822. 49
Walbran Bus Tours — Sponsored by
Carmanah Forestry Society. $40 for
non-members (includes membership),
$25 for members. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sundays. Register by phoning 381-
1141. Bring food and sensible footwear.

Walking Tours — The Old Cemeteries
Society of Victoria offers a changing
program of one hour long walking tours
of Ross Bay Cemetery and other inter-
esting cemeteries in Greater Victoria
every Sunday afternoon, rain or shine.
Tours start at 2 pm and begin at the
locations specified each week. No re-
servations are required. Admission is
by donation. For more info ph. 384-
0045.

Goldstream Provincial Park’s
Visitor Programs — Want to take in
an entertaining and informative pro-
gram after a picnic in the park? Try
coming to one of the free programs
offered four times daily. Day time pro-
grams are at the Visitor Centre. Even-
ing programs are at the amphitheatre in
the campground. Ph. 478-9414. TEN

Le Cercle Francophone — Franco-
phones and Francophiles are invited to
meet for a social gathering, Sat., Dec.
1, 2 pm to 4 pm at 2410 Malaview,
Sidney. Join us for Christmas celebra-
tion. Admission and refreshment $2 for
non members. For more info ph. 656-

2802 or 656-5714. 48
Victoria High School 1961 Grads —
are having their 30 year reunion in
1991. Send your registrations early to
avoid disappointment. Register at: 1442
Jamaica Rd. Victoria, B.C. V8N 268

John Brewin to Open Sri Lanka Ex-
hibit — local MP John Brewin will
officially unviel the photographic display
Sri Lanka: Casualties fo Repression at
12 noon on Wed., Dec. 5 at the Univer-
sity of Victoria Cincenta. The thirty
photos in the display bear witness to
the widespread human rights abuses
taking place in Sri Lanka. Amnesty
International will have an information
booth with petitions to sign and other
materials on the Sri Lankan human
rights situation. Continues through Dec.
7. For further info ph. 658-1064. 48
Victoria Historical Society Christmas
Banquet — Tues., Dec. 4, 6:30 pm.
Holyrood House, 2315 Blanshard. Terry
Reksten will talk on The Royal Victoria

Yacht Club. Cost $20 excluding drinks
and wine. Guests are welcome. Dead-
line for registration is Nov. 30 - with
Pamela Odgers, 3075 Southdowne
Rd., Victoria, V8R 6H3. 592-0359.
Victoria Sports Collectibles — Card-
Show. Buy, sell or trade. Baseball,

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hockey, football, etc. Sun., Dec: 2, 10
am to 5 pm. Ramada Inn. Admission
$1.50. 50 cents of every admission
goes towards Queen Alexandra Ghil-
dren’s Hospital. 48
Victoria’s Kaleidoscope Theatre —
and Will Millar of the Irish Rovers
present an old fashioned Pub Night at
the Coachman Inn Dec. 3 Starting at
7:30 pm. Featured entertainment is
Emerald Express fromthe Unicom Pub
in Vancovuer, RGA Recording artist

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Bach — Christmas Oratorio
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