Come join Ensemble Laude for a magical celestial-themed concert! When polar colours pull our gaze to the night sky, the stars flash their stories of the mystery of creation. Star mother, star child, angel children sing us their truths, the filaments of our light. Stars takes the listener on a journey through the ages, beginning with the clear tones of medieval Marian music by Hildegard von Bingen, de Chanticleer, and others honouring Maris Stella, the Star of the Sea. We then move to Anung (Star Child) by Cree composer Andrew Balfour, and pieces that tell of the human experience of winter including Northern Lights by Ola Gjeilo, Pakkanen by Soila Sariola, and Aurora by Victoria composer Nicholas Fairbank. Stars ends with the shimmering Snow Angel by beloved Canadian composer Sarah Quartel. Enchanting, fierce, sweet and strong, let Ensemble Laude sweep you away this holiday season! At St Dunstan's Church, 1806 San Juan Ave. Tickets $25/$30 door/$15 student/under 13 free. Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1023097380807?aff=oddtdtcreator

Ensemble Laude, one of BC's leading choirs, presents a magical celestial-themed concert! At First Metropolitan Church, Victoria. When polar colours pull our gaze to the night sky, the stars flash their stories of the mystery of creation. Star mother, star child, angel children sing us their truths, the filaments of our light. Stars takes the listener on a journey through the ages, beginning with the clear tones of medieval Marian music by Hildegard von Bingen, de Chanticleer, and others honouring Maris Stella, the Star of the Sea. We then move to Anung (Star Child) by Cree composer Andrew Balfour, and pieces that tell of the human experience of winter including Northern Lights by Ola Gjeilo, Pakkanen by Soila Sariola, and Aurora by Victoria composer Nicholas Fairbank. Stars ends with the shimmering Snow Angel by beloved Canadian composer Sarah Quartel. Enchanting, fierce, sweet and strong, let Ensemble Laude sweep you away this holiday season! Tickets $25/$30 door/$15 student/under 13 free. Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1023069617767?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Cordova Bay Art Group is having an “In Time for Christmas” show and sale on November 2, 2024, from 10 am – 3 pm. The event will take place in the Annex adjacent to Cordova Bay Elementary School at 5238 Cordova Bay Road. Group members work in various mediums including watercolour, acrylic, oil, pastel, collage, mixed media, ink, pen, and pencil. The art show will feature original artwork, art cards, and a wide variety of artistic creations and gifts! Come out and see the work of these very talented artists! Free event and great parking!

27th annual festival of international media art and experimental cinema: screenings, installations, online programs and engagement events. Nightly in-person screenings at Deluge Contemporary Art, 636 Yates Street Full program guide and tickets available at http://antimatter.ca

Vancouver Island's largest, and liveliest, celebration of books and book lovers! VFA is a five day festival that takes place at Langham Court Theatre, W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary and on-line. It is accessible to all who wish to attend. All events offer sliding scale pricing, with free tickets available for all indoor and virtual events. Participants are encouraged to self-select a price that reflects their financial capacity. In addition, all evening events are available by livestream. Find out more at victoriafestivalofauthors.ca or https://linktr.ee/victoriafestivalofauthors

“Candy Canes and Carols”, presents a diverse and uplifting repertoire of seasonal and traditional favourites, the perfect family-friendly start to the Holiday Season. Mary Winspear Centre Sunday, December 1 – 2:00PM South Island Harmony A Cappella Men’s Chorus has been entertaining the Greater Victoria since its founding in 1968 and maintains to this day its pre-eminent position as the area’s leading exponent if four-part harmony. South Island Harmony is pleased to feature as guests: · Miya Doak, 2024 Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival award winning flautist. · Trounce Alley Quartet, entertaining audiences all over the South Island with a diverse repertoire, singing everything from old Barbershop classics to modern movie theme songs. · Secret Fourmula Quartet, a dynamic combination of past and current South Island Harmony members and friends. You may encounter them if you are ever walking around Government House on a Saturday afternoon. Stop by and say hello, they love to sing for the public! South Island Harmony takes pride in serving, and making a positive contribution to, our community. · https://www.southislandharmony.com/dbpage.php?pg=xmas2024

Wed-Fri 10-3, Saturdays 12-4 This beloved holiday showcase is back! It will feature creations by over 40 local artists and makers. Browse at your leisure through a gallery transformed into a winter wonderland full of paintings, pottery, jewellery, textiles, ornaments, cards, and more. Learn more at artsandculturecolwood.ca

Join Vicki St. Pierre as she gives voice to some of the greatest singer-songwriters of history. The program will feature music of John Dowland, Barbara Strozzi, Henry Purcell, and Francesca Caccini exploring delicious companionship and bitter-sweet solitude.🌟 📆 Sunday, November 3rd at 7:00pm; food and drink service beginning at 5:30pm 📍 Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View Street 🎟 https://hermannsjazz.com//show/721559/view Hermann’s Jazz club is accessible at street level with a small ramp to the door. If you have specific accessibility needs, please indicate your needs in the notes section when booking your reservation at the link below. Artist Bio: Contralto Vicki St. Pierre’s voice “invitingly combines clarity of expression and beauty of tone,” and is described as “rich with both a darkness and brightness.” As a specialist in early music, she has recorded with Sacabuche, The Toronto Consort, Capella Intima, and The Viadana Collective (among others). Vicki has performed internationally with such groups as the Academy of Ancient Music, Tafelmusik, Les Violons du Roy, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Sacabuche, and the Pacific Baroque Orchestra. She has also performed with Symphony Nova Scotia, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Victoria Symphony Orchestra. She has appeared on the operatic stage with Opera Atelier, Ensemble Masques de Montreal, Toronto Masque Theatre, and Early Music Vancouver, among others. She has directed choirs across Canada and in the UK, and has been an assistant conductor with Opera Atelier. Vicki has a doctorate in vocal performance from the University of Toronto.

Broadway's beloved musical hits the stage at the Phoenix Theatre at UVic. Get ready to laugh, cheer, and spell your heart out as six quirky adolescents compete for the coveted title of spelling champion in the Broadway musical that has captivated audiences worldwide. Watch as they navigate through a series of challenging (possibly made-up!) words while sharing hilarious and heartwarming stories from their home lives. With catchy tunes, unexpected twists, and opportunities for audience participation, this fast-paced gem promises an experience you won't want to miss! Directed and choreographed by guest Jacques Lemay, one of Canada's most talented and esteemed Producer/ Director/Choreographers. Music Direction by Stephanie Sartore, returning to the Phoenix after her fantastic work on last year's hit, 100 Years of Broadway. Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning musical featuring music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin and created by Rebecca Feldman. Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Friday & Saturday Evenings: $34 Wednesday, Thursday Evenings & Saturday Matinees: $30 Cheap Tuesdays: $18 Student Rush Tickets (30 minutes before each show): $20 UVic Alumni (Saturday Matinees with UVic Alumni ONECard): $25 Subscriptions on sale now. Single tickets on sale October 28. Tuesday to Saturday evenings at 8 pm Saturday matinees at 2 pm Optional talk back follows the Friday, November 8 performance. Charge by phone: 250-721-8000 or in person at the Phoenix Box Office phoenixboxoffice@uvic.ca. Presented by iA Financial and Alumni Ticketing Sponsor UVic Alumni

Through dynamic brushstrokes and vibrant colours, Sheila Davis captures the beauty of nature's often-overlooked elements. Her art exudes a strong organic feel, reflecting the landscapes she depicts. Renowned for the energy she infuses into each piece, she masterfully conveys the chaotic vibrancy of the natural world. An elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists, the Ontario Society of Artists, and a senior signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Sheila's work has been showcased in magazines, on television, and is part of private and corporate collections globally. Image: ‘Tangled Hearts’ by Sheila Davis - oil on panel, 42 x 48 inches View Sheila Davis' collection on The Avenue Gallery's website: https://theavenuegallery.com/artists/painters/davis-sheila/

The Victoria Choral Society, under Music Director Brian Wismath, is delighted to present Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Requiem, Laudate Dominum, and Ave Verum Corpus at Christ Church Cathedral at 2:30 pm on Sunday, November 16th, 2024. Please join us in celebrating this significant milestone. Tickets are available online or at the door starting October 1st at https://www.victoriachoralsociety.ca/concerts/ Adults $35, Student / Income Accessible $10. We recommend purchasing tickets online and arriving at least 20 minutes early as we expect a full audience. This glorious program features a 150-member choir accompanied by an orchestra of musicians from the Victoria Symphony, as well as local soloists Jennifer Turner (soprano), Jennifer Lang (mezzo), Jan van der Hooft (tenor), and Nathan McDonald (baritone). “I fear I am writing a Requiem for myself.” - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Unfinished at the time of Mozart’s death in 1791, “[…] the Requiem Mass for the Dead, arguably the most potent and all-embracing of the Church’s liturgical rites, encompasses the whole range of human emotion from terror and awe to confidence that the dead can indeed depart in peace. Mozart’s music takes us deep into the human condition with pleas to be heard and comforted (Voca me), pleas for healing (Salva me), finding the still centre in the rest (Requiem) at the end of tears (Lacrimosa) [...]” – Elizabeth Courtney, VCS Alumna Mozart composed Laudate Dominum in 1780 as part of “Vesperae solennes de Confessore, K. 339,” a six-movement liturgical work. Set as an extended aria for soprano and chorus, its long luxurious melody for solo soprano is answered and supported by the chorus. This short masterpiece was in great demand in the nineteenth century and inspired all kinds of popular arrangements for different combinations of instruments. It was in 1791 in his final six months that Mozart composed Ave Verum Corpus. This short motet of 46 measures is a choral gem recognized for its beauty and simplicity. The text, a 14th century Eucharistic hymn, contemplates suffering and redemption, while elements of the composition foreshadow the magnificent Requiem. About the Victoria Choral Society The Victoria Choral society, founded in 1934, is a mixed-voice auditioned symphonic choir dedicated to presenting the finest choral music from baroque to contemporary, achieving excellence through innovation and collaboration. It continues to play a leading role in Victoria’s cultural life.