Victoria Summer Music Festival

The Victoria Summer Music Festival is on this coming week (July 22 to August 1, 2008).
(http://www.islandnet.com/vsmf/) Tickets are $25 per concert or $120 for all five
concerts.

Good eats in Tofino

The current issue of Eat magazine reviews restaurants in Tofino. See page 50 at: http://www.eatmagazine-digital.com/eatmagazine/20080708/

Luminara Festival July 26th Beacon Hill Park

This coming Saturday (July 26th) there will be a lovely family friendly festival in Beacon Hill park. You can view pics of the 2007 event here http://www.luminaravictoria.com/photos_2007.htm

The Luminara website lists the following schedule of events

Mr. Erwin’s Variety Act 5 – 9pm
Paul Kilshaw (Magician) 5 – 9pm
Dixieland Express 5:00
Hollytree & Quicksbottom Morris Dancers 5:40
Dixieland Express 6:20
Mortal Coil Chix On Stix 6:45
Uminari Taiko 7:00
Luminara Costumed Characters 7:30
Chikoro Marimba 7:30
Mortal Coil Chix On Stix 8:00
Dixieland Express 8:15
Uminari Taiko 8:55
Mortal Coil Chix On Stix 9:00
Nick Woolsey of PlayPoi 9:25
Chikoro Marimba 9:40
Uminari Taiko 10:15
Nick Woolsey of PlayPoi 10:45

And there will also be a variety of performers and displays by local community organizations. You can get all the details at: http://www.luminaravictoria.com/

Photo by Bullock & Kirstein Photography

Hiking/Camping cookbook

This new book sounds like it would be an excellent reference for all camping/hiking enthusiasts

Fork in the Trail: Mouthwatering Meals and Tempting Treats for the Backcountry

“Book Description

A new cookbook, A Fork in the Trail, will forever change the way you eat on your outdoor adventures, whether backpacking in the wilderness, paddling, or even car camping. Inspired by foods from all over the world and the guiding principle of “if you wouldn’t eat it at home, why eat it in the backcountry,” Laurie Ann March has created 208 lightweight, mouth-watering recipes to turn an ordinary backcountry trip into a gourmet adventure.

Some recipes are cooked and dehydrated before the trip, a process that’s surprisingly easy. Preparing dishes such as Lemon Wasabi Hummus is as simple as adding boiling water. Other recipes, like Tropical Couscous and Chai Tea Pancakes, can be prepared in camp in just minutes. Laurie also demystifies backcountry baking; who wouldn’t want to end a long day of hiking with comforting Pear Berry Crumble topped with Trail Yogurt?

The author an, outdoor chef extraordinaire, has compiled only those recipes that survived ease of preparation and rigorous taste tests (by the author and many of her lucky friends). And of course, all are lightweight. Most recipes are found nowhere else: Garlic Shrimp with Orange and Balsamic Sauce, anyone?

You’ll also find kid-friendly recipes that they can make themselves In addition to the recipes, A Fork in the Trail covers menu planning, recipe creation, and meal planning for families and larger groups.”

Summer Concerts At Government House

The LG’s gardens are looking spectacular at present. These upcoming concerts are a perfect way to enjoy the gardens and the beautiful weather…

Lieutenant Governor Hosts Summer Concerts At Government House

VICTORIA – The Honourable Steven Point welcomes the public to enjoy this summer’s Music on the Lawn concert series at Government House. These free outdoor concerts feature talented BC performers and increase the public’s enjoyment of both Government House and its surrounding gardens. The House will be open to the public before the concerts from 4:00 – 5:00 pm for a walk-through of the public rooms. Bring your own blanket or chair for the concerts, and enjoy refreshments for sale on the grounds.

The 2008 concert line-up is:

Rukus
Thursday, July 10 at 6pm

Rukus has been performing authentic rock ‘n’ roll for enthusiastic audiences of all ages at almost every venue in and around Victoria for over 25 years. Highlights through the years include playing shows with Randy Bachman, The Coasters and opening for Buddy Knox’s 60th birthday party bash. With five members they are able to re-create a wide variety of the sights and sounds of the Golden Age of Rock ‘N’ Roll that are guaranteed to bring you to your feet.

www.rukus.ca

Valdy
Thursday, July 17 at 6pm

Valdy has been an important part of the fabric of Canadian pop and folk music for more than 30 years. Best remembered for Play Me a Rock and Roll Song, his bitter-sweet memory of finding himself, Valdy is a relaxed and amiable story-teller. A two-time Juno Award winner, songwriter and with four Gold albums to his credit, Valdy continues to please audiences with his masterful blend of country, folk, rock and blues.

www.valdy.com

Belvedere Broadcasters
Thursday, July 24 at 6pm

Since 1994, the Belvedere Broadcasters have been playing authentic arrangements of popular songs and dance music of the 1920s and ’30s for audiences in Victoria. A great four-piece rhythm section backs up two trumpets, trombone, three saxophones and violin. Along with two-tone shoes and three-part vocals, the band creates music and atmosphere reminiscent of the “Jazz Age.” Performances include Victoria Symphony’s “Symphony Splash”, Butchart Gardens, Sun Valley Idaho “Swing N Dixie” Jazz Jamboree, Hermann’s Jazz Club, The Union Club of Victoria and numerous other events around the Pacific Northwest.

West Coast College of Massage Therapy

West Coast College of Massage Therapy:

http://www.collegeofmassage.com/victoria/

From now until Aug 1, on Wednesday’s if you bring in two non perishable food items a 1 hour massage is $15.75.

Ska festival (this thur to sat)

Ska festival

Where: Various venues

Tickets: Free-$39.50 at Lyle’s Place, Ditch Records, The Reef and the Strathcona Hotel

Information: www.victoriaskafest.ca

Tonight Dubmatix and others are playing in the inner harbour

http://dubmatix.com/index.cfm

This Friday: URBANITE Victoria art gallery

URBANITE

mix   |   mingle   |   muse

Friday, July 11, 2008

8:00pm – 10:00pm

It is time once again to mix, mingle and muse at the Gallery with martinis, music, performance, spontaneous art-making, film, and more! Inspired by the current exhibition Warhol: Larger Than Life, this dynamic evening will include remixes of Velvet Underground by DJ Bellyfish, an exclusive performance from theatre group Atomic Vaudeville, and a screening of Warhol’s Screen Tests, documenting the New York arts scene and visitors to the Factory including Bob Dylan, Susan Sontag , Edie Sedgwick, and Nico.
Atomic Vaudeville was founded by Britt Small and Jacob Richmond in 2004 and is composed of a collective of writers, performers and musicians. The company began producing a monthly cabaret show that has become a local cult hit and has won the Monday Magazine award for best comedy act three years running.  The cabaret shows are a short-form mélange of theatre, music, song, dance, puppetry and sketch.

Check back for event details or sign up for the Gallery’s monthly e-news.

Admission: $12 | $10 for members | Free for Young Associate members

Supported by Habit Coffee + Culture