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SUMMARY:Janis Ian
DESCRIPTION:Janis Ian keeps a sign above her workspace at home\, a North Star that guides her after more than five decades as a revered songwriter who dares to say what no one else will. \n“Do not be held hostage by your legacy.” \nWhen you’ve written\, starting at age 14\, some of pop music’s most evergreen songs — “Society’s Child\,” “At Seventeen\,” “Jesse\,” and “Stars\,” among them — it’s no wonder she’d need a reminder to shake free of our expectations. \nNow\, at 70\, Ian is embracing a new milestone: the art of the farewell. Set for release on January 21\, 2022 on her own Rude Girl Records\, The Light at the End of the Line is Ian’s latest and last solo studio album to bookend a kaleidoscopic catalog that began with her 1967 self-titled debut. \nIan says\, “It takes a certain amount of maturity to realize that you don’t have to keep proving you can write.  I’ve already created a body of work I’m proud of\, and I’m old enough to realize that it’s the light at the end of the line that matters.  And I’m not calling this retiring. It’s rewiring.” \nAs her first album of new material in 15 years\, The Light at the End of the Line also sets the stage for what Ian imagines is her final North American tour in 2022. \nLet’s be frank: It’s a bittersweet moment for fans who have stuck with her from the very beginning. At once familiar and poignant\, these 12 new songs present Ian in miniature. They’re intimate portraits of getting older but wiser (“I’m Still Standing”)\, of knowing when to stand up and not take any more shit (“Resist”)\, of celebrating life’s fleeting beauty (“Swannanoa”)\, of exalting in your true identity (“Perfect Little Girl”)\, of paying homage to a lifelong hero and her demons (“Nina\,” as in Simone). \nHer original idea was to name the tour “The End of the Line” and write a song around it\, but that felt too bleak. Instead\, she says\, “I wanted to write about the result of all these years. As part of that\, I’ll change it to ‘The Light at the End of the Line’ and write a more adult version of ‘Stars’ to go with it.” From 1973\, “Stars” was often called Ian’s “comeback song” and was covered by Nina Simone\, Cher\, Mel Tormé\, and a host of other artists who felt the song spoke to their own lives. “As I wrote ‘The Light at the End of the Line\,’ I realized that it’s really a love song. I didn’t understand that so many years of meeting my audience after shows\, of corresponding with them\, had created this very real relationship that few artists are privileged to have.” \nThere’s a moment on every Janis Ian album that parts your hair\, upends your ideas about her comfort zone. Her latest is full of surprises. She strikes a triumphant tone on the opening “I’m Still Standing”.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/janis-ian/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Drumming Classes
DESCRIPTION:Develop basic hand drumming skills using a djembe\, a beautiful sounding and versatile west African instrument. Participants will learn three basic hand strokes\, drumming using both hands\, and learn to master some African Percussion drumming music. Drums will be available to rent for $40 throughout the series. \nEvery Sunday from September 11 – October 23\n6:30 pm – 9:00 pm\n$88 includes all 7 classes
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/drumming-classes-6/
LOCATION:North Saanich Middle School\, 10400 McDonald Park Road\, North Saanich\, BC\, V8L 0A3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221010T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152949
CREATED:20220922T183622Z
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SUMMARY:Sidney Blood Donation Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Canada’s Lifeline and book your next appointment today! Our team is ready to welcome you this Fall as we get back to routines and continue saving the lives of Canadian patients. \nWe are at the Mary Winspear Centre on Thanksgiving Monday\, October 10\, from 12noon to 6pm. \nBook your appointment on blood.ca\, by downloading our GiveBlood app\, or by calling 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283). And if you miss us this time\, we are back on November 7.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/sidney-blood-donation-event-3/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patricia Willms":MAILTO:patricia.willms@blood.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221012T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152949
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SUMMARY:Best of Hecklers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Best of Hecklers standup comedy series! Hecklers is one of Canada’s premier comedy clubs and they’re bringing you the very best comedians with their new theatre series.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/best-of-hecklers/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hecklers":MAILTO:HecklersBarandGrill@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221013T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152949
CREATED:20220811T201811Z
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SUMMARY:David Myles Trio
DESCRIPTION:Our most fundamental questions—about how to exist in this world we share\, and how best to love the people we love—so often keep us awake at the end of the day\, at a loss for answers. From the plaintive opening notes of David Myles’ It’s Only a Little Loneliness\, the New Brunswick-based songwriter testifies that he’s no exception: “I could try to explain what goes on in my brain\, but I’d have to pretend that I knew\,” he sings on “Certain.” On his introspective 15th studio album\, Myles establishes himself as a seeker—of paths\, of new sonic expressions\, of God. Concrete answers\, however\, elude him the same as they elude the rest of us. All of that seeking reveals one clear conclusion\, though: we are bound to each other. “But it’s late at night\, and I’m reaching for the light\,” he continues over soft\, arpeggiated guitar on the album’s opening track. “And I want to spend my whole life with you.” \n“It’s the kind of thing you say to yourself when you’re feeling a bit down: ‘It’s only a little loneliness\,’” Myles says about the album’s title on a drive through northern New Brunswick. “But then at the same time\, you know—it’s actually quite a big thing. It’s overwhelming. You try to tell yourself it’s not a big deal but it feels quite fundamental. And you realize\, ‘I need people. I need a community. I need my friends. I need my family.” \nThat’s clear from songs like the sweet “If I Lost You\,” simultaneously uplifting and heavy as Myles deals with the fact that everything must end\, and what that means for relationships based in love. On the smoky “Mystery\,” he addresses the enigmatic magnetism of opposites attracting\, reminding listeners that those who are different from us broaden our perspectives and make our lives richer. \nSometimes it takes something massive\, though—a rending of the fabric of one’s reality—to see our interdependence on one another clearly enough to inspire profound changes. In 2018\, Myles came down with a sudden illness that had him worried that his life and ability to make music were in jeopardy; in 2020\, the world changed overnight\, upending his life and career along with everyone else. “My worst fear was to have the career drop\,” Myles says. “And then\, for reasons beyond my control\, it dropped for me. And I didn’t die. And it didn’t all fall apart.” \nIt took a lot of soul-searching to get to this point\, where he could look back on the past few years and understand what it had taught him. During this period his bandwidth for putting on any kind of airs was completely depleted\, and he realized that with the time he has\, he has to be 100% himself\, which meant following those thoughts that kept him up at night\, learning how to best express them\, and confronting them through music. “All of a sudden\, I could talk about God in my songs\, and I could talk about the mystery of relationships and love and confusion and loneliness\,” Myles says. \nIn 2021\, the Juno-nominated album That Tall Distance offered an instrumental expression of Myles’ feelings about these questions. It’s Only a Little Loneliness brings his voice and words into the mix\, using the same recording approach\, with each contributing player afforded as much time as they need to lay down their parts at home and complete the picture. The result is a collection that flows naturally\, a whole that proves more than the sum of its dynamic and singular parts. \nFor Myles\, it was imperative that percussion form the beating heart of the record\, and Joshua Van Tassel’s intricate work drives songs like “Walk With Me\,” as Myles seeks to fill his spiritual void. The virtuosic Leith Fleming-Smith appears on organ and Wurlitzer\, and Asa Brosius provides the dreamy title track dobro solo and gossamer pedal steel for the cover of country heartbreak standard “Making Believe.” Elsewhere\, Dean Brouillard provides the crucial low end on bass; Andrew Jackson blows trombone; and Aaron Davis provides the glowing piano work on curtain-closer “Solitaire.” \nAll over the album\, the voices of dear friends—Rose Cousins (“Making Believe”)\, Breagh Isabel (“If I Lost You”)\, and Reeny and Haliey Smith (“Mystery\,” “Walk With Me\,” and the slinky and soulful “You Can’t Hurt Me”)—drive home that important sentiment: we need each other to get through\, even if it’s just a little loneliness. \nOver these past years of isolation\, Myles has continued to seek connection via his “not-so-late night talk show” Myles From Home on YouTube\, which has since become a popular podcast by the same name. Myles From Home has featured a diverse selection of guests including Jeremy Dutcher\, Shad\, Alex Cuba\, Bahamas\, and Ria Mae. The podcast is just another feather in the multifaceted cap of Myles’ career\, which includes numerous awards and accolades\, a robust artist profile stateside\, a 2018 children’s book called Santa Never Brings Me a Banjo\, and the biggest-selling rap single in the history of Canadian music\, “Inner Ninja\,” a cross-genre musical collaboration with rapper Classified.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/david-myles-trio/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221014T170000
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SUMMARY:Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation Gala
DESCRIPTION:After two years at home\, we are pleased to once again be hosting our annual Gala in person at Church and State Winery. \nThis year’s event will have a French flair with a French-inspired three-course dinner prepared by Truffles Catering and “Under Paris Skies” performed by the Edie Daponte Quartet.  \nWith an online silent auction (open to everyone as of October 26th at noon)\, live auction and our very first Fund-A-Need\, we invite you to join us in these exciting opportunities to support the Saanich Peninsula Hospital and the future of healthcare on the peninsula.   \nFor more information or to purchase your tickets\, please visit sphf.ca or call our Sidney office at 250-656-2948.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/saanich-peninsula-hospital-healthcare-foundation-gala/
LOCATION:Church & State Winery\, 1445 Benvenuto Avenue\, Brentwood Bay\, V8M 1J5
ORGANIZER;CN="Saanich Peninsula Hospital &amp%3Bamp%3B Healthcare Foundation":MAILTO:info@sphf.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152950
CREATED:20221017T204505Z
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SUMMARY:Artist-Directed Exhibitions\, Williams Family Show
DESCRIPTION:Sidney ArtSea continues to showcase a variety of artists presenting painting\, poetry works\, jewelry and more.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/artist-directed-exhibitions-williams-family-show/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park\, 9565 Fifth Street\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSea Community Arts Council":MAILTO:artseagallery@artsea.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221020T160000
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SUMMARY:Artist-Directed Exhibitions
DESCRIPTION:Sidney ArtSea continues to showcase a variety of artists presenting painting\, poetry works\, jewelry and more.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/artist-directed-exhibitions/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park\, 9565 Fifth Street\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSea Community Arts Council":MAILTO:artseagallery@artsea.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221014T200000
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CREATED:20221004T185652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T190215Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Tamara Goranson and Timothy Christian
DESCRIPTION:Timothy Christian read Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast in the cafes of Aix-en-Provence when he was a young man studying French. Realizing that no one had written deeply about Mary Welsh Hemingway\, he began researching her story–and discovered a woman vital to Hemingway’s art. The resulting book is Hemingway’s Widow. \nTamara Goranson’s three works of historical fiction offer revisionist retellings of early Vikings to travel and settlement in North America. Her debut novel\, The Voyage of Freydis was a Canadian bestseller\, her second novel is The Flight of Anja\, and the final book in the Vinland Viking series\, The Oath of Bjorn\, will be published in 2023.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/an-evening-with-tamara-goranson-and-timothy-christian/
LOCATION:SHOAL Centre\, 10030 Resthaven Drive\, Sidney\, V8L 3G4
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221015T120000
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CREATED:20221013T194930Z
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SUMMARY:Trail Tails
DESCRIPTION:Visit CRD Regional Parks naturalists and the Sidney/North Saanich Branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library at Coles Bay Regional Park for a tale on the trail! This Story Walk has an illustrated children’s book set up along the forest trail to the beach. Read along to learn about different animals and your little ones might even learn some counting skills too! Drop by anytime between 10am-12pm for the Story Walk and nature activity with the naturalists. Meet at the information kiosk in the parking lot off Inverness Road\, off Ardmore Drive.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/trail-tails/
LOCATION:Coles Bay Regional Park\, 9324 Inverness Road\, North Saanich\, BC\, V8L 5G1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152950
CREATED:20220811T181937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T005843Z
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SUMMARY:Artsea Fall Studio Tour
DESCRIPTION:The ArtSea Studio Tour is one of Vancouver Island’s longest running self-guided studio tours. We are pleased to be returning to an in-person Studio Tour. Visit one of the participating studios on the Saanich Peninsula to view recent works\, enjoy artist demonstrations\, and to learn about inspirations and the reasons why participants produce the work they love.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/artsea-fall-studio-tour/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park\, 9565 Fifth Street\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSea Community Arts Council":MAILTO:artseagallery@artsea.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152950
CREATED:20220916T205627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T205627Z
UID:10248-1665835200-1665835200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Norseman Engine Run Up
DESCRIPTION:Join the British Columbia Aviation Museum in kick-starting a Norseman Engine! Take a step back in time to learn about aviation history and experience this incredible plane kick-start its engine.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/norseman-engine-run-up-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia Aviation Museum\, 1910 Norseman Rd\, North Saanich\, BC\, V8L 5V5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="British Columbia Aviation Museum":MAILTO:info@bcam.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221015T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152950
CREATED:20221013T195307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T195307Z
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SUMMARY:Free Skate sponsored by TELUS
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, October 15\, 12-1:20pm at Panorama Recreation Centre for a free Everyone Welcome Skate sponsored by TELUS. Helmets and skates rentals are also free.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/free-skate-sponsored-by-telus/
LOCATION:Panorama Recreation Centre\, 1885 Forest Park Drive\, North Saanich\, BC\, V8L 4A3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221015T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152950
CREATED:20220826T183854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T183854Z
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SUMMARY:The Connection Project 5
DESCRIPTION:The Connection Project is an event to share storytelling that is life-changing. This event celebrates the courage\, strength\, and resilience that it takes to share personal stories of mental health. Various artistic outlets are used to convey the stories. The 2022 Connection Project event will be translated into American Sign Language (ASL).
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/the-connection-project-5/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152950
CREATED:20221017T204504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T204504Z
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Patch
DESCRIPTION:Looking for that special jack-o-lantern? Visit this new pumpkin patch to pick out your favourite. Come enjoy the harvest of Sandown and support local farmers.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/pumpkin-patch/
LOCATION:Sandown centre for Regenerative Argiculture\, Gate 4 - 1810 Glamorgan Rd\, North Saanich
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152950
CREATED:20220902T205210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T205210Z
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SUMMARY:Drumming Classes
DESCRIPTION:Develop basic hand drumming skills using a djembe\, a beautiful sounding and versatile west African instrument. Participants will learn three basic hand strokes\, drumming using both hands\, and learn to master some African Percussion drumming music. Drums will be available to rent for $40 throughout the series. \nEvery Sunday from September 11 – October 23\n6:30 pm – 9:00 pm\n$88 includes all 7 classes
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/drumming-classes-7/
LOCATION:North Saanich Middle School\, 10400 McDonald Park Road\, North Saanich\, BC\, V8L 0A3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152950
CREATED:20220811T203338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T005929Z
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SUMMARY:George Canyon & Aaron Pritchett
DESCRIPTION:George Canyon rose to becoming one of Canada’s hottest Country Music stars in the early 2000’s and has won countless accolades and awards\, including Juno Awards\, CCMA Awards\, and ECMA Awards to name a few. He has been inducted into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame\, recorded 12 albums\, and was presented a certified Platinum Award for his debut album ‘One Good Friend’. With country iconic hits like Just Like You\, I Believe in Angels\, Drinkin’ Thinkin’\, Daughters of the Sun\, I Got This\, I Want You To Live\, Slow Dance and many\, many more\, he is also a highly regarded humanitarian\, strong supporter of the military\, and\, most important\, a proud father and devoted husband.  \nCanyon’s tireless work as spokesperson for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and his ongoing support for Canada’s Armed Forces has earned him much National and International recognition. Among them\, he was honored with the Humanitarian Award by the Canadian Country Music Association\, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal\, and was also made the first ever Colonel Commandant of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets by the Honourable Peter MacKay\, former Minister of National Defense. \nOutside of his music and charitable work\, many people might also recognize George for his numerous roles on the big screen. From Charlie Wells in the hit television show Heartland and the head forest ranger in Trailer Park Boys\, to Bull Shelton in the Hallmark Channel’s highest-rated original Christmas movie “One Starry Christmas”. George also guest starred on stage in the musical production of Grease in 2018 at the Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto. \nAmong his many identities\, Canyon is also a proud Canadian and huge hockey fan\, and roots for his team\, the Calgary Flames\, for which he is in his sixth season singing the national anthem during the home games. \nGeorge’s latest country single ‘Haunting Me’ is available now on all digital platforms. \nAaron Pritchett’s legacy continues to be unstoppable.  His authentic desire to connect with his fans\, whether it be onstage\, via his digital platforms\, in person or through his music\, has sustained and grown a robust and loyal fanbase for 2 decades.  Artistically\, Aaron Pritchett continues to adapt\, and evolve\, while refusing to abandon the down home sincerity in his music that has been his trademark since his career inception.   Pritchett has charted anthems like “Dirt Road In ‘Em (CERTIFIED GOLD)\, “Let’s Get Rowdy\,” “Hold My Beer (Certified GOLD)\,” and also appealed to the softer side with powerful hits like “Done You Wrong\,” and his top 5 smash – “When A Momma’s Boy Meets A Daddy’s Girl.” \n“The Score” released shortly after Aaron Pritchett opened multiple SOLD OUT shows for Garth Brooks\, debuted at #1 Canadian on the country charts. The first single “Dirt Road In ‘Em” broke industry paradigms by landing inside the top #10 on the country radio singles chart\, marking Aaron’s first return to the Top 10 in over 8 years.  The sophomore single\, “Out Of The Blue” scored a top 15 spot at radio\, and the aforementioned “When A Momma’s Boy Meets A Daddy’s Girl\,” landed at #5 on the Canadian country singles chart and was the #1 most played Canadian track – as well! \nRecently\, the industry has caught on to what the fans have always known – which is that Aaron Pritchett belongs in the pantheon of Canada’s most elite artists.   In 2017\, Pritchett was welcomed back to the nomination circles with a Juno nom for Country Album of the Year\, as well as multiple CCMA Award nominations\, including Male Artist of the Year! Pritchett’s single “Better When I Do” hit #1 on the Canadian Country radio charts! The unprecedented story continues to roll on! \nThe latest single ‘Not Enough You’ is available on all streaming platforms now.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/george-canyon-aaron-pritchett/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221017T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152950
CREATED:20221017T204249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T204249Z
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SUMMARY:Music Bingo Monday's
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday night we have bingo from 7pm – 8:30pm. No reservation required but early arrival is suggested!
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/music-bingo-mondays/
LOCATION:Beacon Brewing\, 9829 Third Street\,\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 3A7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221017T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152950
CREATED:20220811T212459Z
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SUMMARY:Downchild Blues Band
DESCRIPTION:After 19 albums\, countless awards and wowing sold-out audiences around the globe\, THE LEGENDARY DOWNCHILD BLUES BAND are celebrating over 50 years of playing the blues with a brand-new show featuring their hits like “Flip\, Flop & Fly\,” as well as fan favourites and hidden gems from throughout their illustrious career. \nDownchild came to international prominence as the inspiration for Hollywood stars Dan Aykroyd and the late John Belushi’s hit film\, The Blues Brothers. In fact\, two Downchild songs\, “Shotgun Blues” and “I Got Everything I Need (Almost)” were even covered on The Blues Brothers’ 1978 multi-platinum album Briefcase Full of Blues. \nFounder\, Donnie Walsh\, the band’s main songwriter\, was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2019\, alongside some of the greatest songwriters of our time\, like Leonard Cohen\, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. \nDownchild continues to be led by\, Donnie “Mr. Downchild” Walsh on guitar and harmonica\, singer Chuck Jackson\, who also plays harmonica\, tenor sax man Pat Carey\, Gary Kendall on bass\, drummer Jim Casson and Tyler Yarema on keyboards.  \nWith their signature jump-blues style and infectious\, soulful sound\, Juno Award winners Downchild deliver a live performance that is second to none and good times guaranteed! \nMiss Emily\nOn Monday June 20th at the Maple Blues Awards in Toronto\, Miss Emily took home her second Female Vocalist of the Year award\, bookending her 2020 award in the same category. 2022 continues to be a banner year for Emily Fennell\, known to the world as “Miss Emily.” In March she was a Juno nominee for Blues Album of the Year; recognizing her album “LIVE at the Isabel.” In May she won the International Songwriting Competition for her song “Three Words\,” and now she’s a two-time recipient of Canada’s national award for female blues vocalists. \nFrom the moment she finished her jaw-dropping appearance at the Toronto Blues Society Blues Summit three years ago\, Miss Emily has rocketed from provincial to national & international recognition. Her 2019 Canadian tour stretched from Nanaimo to Fredericton and was followed by 2020 Maples Blues awards for New Artist\, Female Vocalist and the inaugural Sapphire Blues video award for “Hold Back the River.” Celebrated in her adopted hometown of Kingston\, this Prince Edward County native holds the record for sellouts at Kingston’s Isabel Bader Center for the Performing Arts\, which prompted the release of “LIVE at the Isabel” and its subsequent Juno nomination for Blues Album of the Year. \nOn September 30th she will release her newest album “Defined by Love”; the long-awaited follow-up to her breakout record “In Between.” Produced by Canadian blues stalwart Steve Marriner\, “Defined by Love” is Emily’s diary of a year filled with confusion\, anger\, lost relationships and found humanity. ““Defined by Love” has been one of the greatest gifts of my career thus far\,” says Fennell. “Getting to work with the super human Steve Marriner and a slew of friendly\, kind and talented musicians and singers helped to infuse this album with so much goodness and love. My heart is so full.” \nThis fall\, Emily will be touring Canada\, the US\, the UK and Europe to promote “Defined by Love” and she’ll be making special appearances with The Legendary Downchild Blues Band during some of their dates in Western Canada. Full tour information will be available on her website and via social media. \nBackground – Miss Emily is Emily Fennell\, a Prince Edward County singer/songwriter who’s been performing for more than 20 years. In that time\, she’s recorded six studio albums\, received a Juno nomination\, is a two-time Maple Blues Female Vocalist of the year as well as New Artist of the year and Sapphire Blues Video of the year. She continues to tour Canada\, the US\, the UK and Europe and has worked tirelessly for dozens of charitable organizations including the internationally renowned Light of Day Foundation for Parkinson’s research.\nFor more information on Miss Emily check out her website – www.themissemily.com
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/downchild-blues-band/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152950
CREATED:20221017T204504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T204504Z
UID:10435-1666184400-1666195200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Bingo!
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy fun of bingo with others! Proceeds support the many activities at the Centre. Doors open at noon and proof of full vaccination is required.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/bingo/
LOCATION:Centre for Active living 50+\, 1229 Clarke Rd\, Brentwood Bay\, BC\, V8M 1E2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Active Living 50+":MAILTO:cssca@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221020T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221020T111500
DTSTAMP:20260429T152950
CREATED:20221019T183038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T170256Z
UID:10594-1666261800-1666264500@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Good Morning Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Bring your littlest ones to the Sidney / North Saanich Library (10091 Resthaven Dr.) for stories\, songs\, rhymes\, and movement. Ages 0-5 years. Drop-in. Every Thursday\, 10:30 – 11:15 am
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/good-morning-story-time/
LOCATION:Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library\, 10091 Resthaven Drive\, Sidney\, V8L 3G3
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.exploresidney.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Storytime.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221020T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221020T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152950
CREATED:20221017T204249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T204249Z
UID:10470-1666294200-1666294200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Beacon Brewing Comedy
DESCRIPTION:We are bringing 5 hilarious stand ups to the brewery taste room.   \nMikey Dubs performs all over Vancouver Island and is a regular at Heckler’s Comedy Club in Victoria\, BC. He has performed on CBC’s Laugh Out Loud Radio\, JFL Northwest\, and The Winnipeg Comedy Festival in 2018. Mikey has earned himself a reputation for being a great joke writer\, and his unique style will keep you laughing well after the show’s ended!  \nElyott Ryan is a young comedian from Victoria. His timid demeanour is quickly shattered by his dynamic and audacious jokes. He is a husband and a father of two young children. He breaks down his life\, fatherhood and working at a health food store. Turning the weird and irritating things he finds into hilarity.  \nLucia Ribeiro made her way to comedy thru improv class and was a Yuk Yuks Finalist in 2016 in Victoria\, BC. Since then\, she has performed throughout Victoria including at the Mint\, The Vicious Poodle\, and the Victoria Event Centre. Lucia has a unique perspective on life that makes her so damn naturally funny. \nPatrick McCann is a rising comic who is a staple in both the Victoria and the Kelowna stand-up scenes. He’s performed on innumerable shows all around BC for a number of years\, as well as producing a few of his own. His love of the craft and the fun he has on stage is infectious! \nDevan Joshi has been performing stand up all over the country\, eventually landing on Vancouver Island. He can’t decide if he is a youthful Millenial\, elder Gen Z or simply an underwhelming lover.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/beacon-brewing-comedy/
LOCATION:Beacon Brewing\, 9829 Third Street\,\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 3A7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152950
CREATED:20221017T204504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T204504Z
UID:10423-1666346400-1666886400@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Artist-Directed Exhibitions\, Heather Maciak
DESCRIPTION:Sidney ArtSea continues to showcase a variety of artists presenting painting\, poetry works\, jewelry and more.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/artist-directed-exhibitions-heather-maciak/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park\, 9565 Fifth Street\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSea Community Arts Council":MAILTO:artseagallery@artsea.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221021T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152950
CREATED:20221007T204822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T204822Z
UID:10348-1666380600-1666380600@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Doug and the Slugs
DESCRIPTION:Unquestionably\, Doug and the Slugs are one of the most distinctive and entertaining Canadian bands of the last 40 years. Their upbeat musical style\, musicianship and offbeat stage antics have made them a staple of the Canadian music scene for decades. Formed in Vancouver in the fall of 1977\, the band originally consisted of Doug Bennett\, John Burton (guitar)\, Drew Neville (keyboards)\, Dennis Henderson (bass) and Lawrence McGillveray (drums).
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/doug-and-the-slugs/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221023T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152950
CREATED:20221017T204504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T204504Z
UID:10439-1666429200-1666546200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Standard First Aid with CPRC
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive two-day course covers all aspects of first aid\, CPR and AED use. As well as material covered in Emergency First Aid\, participants will learn how to treat head/neck injuries\, soft tissue\, and musculoskeletal injuries and medical emergencies.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/standard-first-aid-with-cprc/
LOCATION:Greenglade Community Centre\, 2151 Lannon Way\, Sidney
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221022T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152950
CREATED:20220811T212940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T005914Z
UID:9756-1666467000-1666467000@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Completely Creedence
DESCRIPTION:COMPLETELY CREEDENCE\, a Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) tribute band\, invites you to experience the incredible music of John Fogerty and CCR. It’s a night that will transport you back in time to an era of incredible music with a tribute experience that will put a spell on you. \nCCR dominated the airwaves in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. Their musical style encompassed the roots rock and swamp rock genres with hits like Proud Mary\, I Put a Spell On You\, Suzie Q\, Fortunate Son\, Bad Moon Rising and many more.\nCompletely Creedence is a four-piece musical group made up of four guys who are veterans in the industry stemming from incredible musical backgrounds. The band features: \n• Jamie Robertson vocals and rhythm guitar\n• Todd Smiley on drums\n• Murray Atkinson on guitar\n• Lance Lapointe on bass guitar \nAudiences have marveled about how remarkably similar Robertson’s voice sounds to John Fogerty’s\, capturing all the subtle nuances of his vocals.\nCompletely Creedence delivers a musical experience where your love of CCR will live on through these four incredible musicians who share your passion of CCR’s music.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/completely-creedence/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Completely Creedence":MAILTO:completelycreedence@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221022T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221022T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152950
CREATED:20221017T204248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T204248Z
UID:10476-1666468800-1666476000@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Live Music!
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday night from 8pm -10pm!
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/live-music/
LOCATION:Beacon Brewing\, 9829 Third Street\,\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 3A7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152950
CREATED:20220902T205439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T205515Z
UID:10098-1666549800-1666555200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Drumming Classes
DESCRIPTION:Develop basic hand drumming skills using a djembe\, a beautiful sounding and versatile west African instrument. Participants will learn three basic hand strokes\, drumming using both hands\, and learn to master some African Percussion drumming music. Drums will be available to rent for $40 throughout the series. \nEvery Sunday from September 11 – October 23\n6:30 pm – 9:00 pm\n$88 includes all 7 classes
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/drumming-classes-9/
LOCATION:North Saanich Middle School\, 10400 McDonald Park Road\, North Saanich\, BC\, V8L 0A3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221024T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221024T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152950
CREATED:20221017T204506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T204506Z
UID:10368-1666632600-1666639800@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Spaghetti Supper
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first-annual Spaghetti Supper! Tables can be reserved for 4 or 6 people\, or if you don’t mind making some new friends\, we will pair up singles & doubles with other groups. \nEvery guest will go home with a special Autumn Treat! \nDinner includes: \nSalad \nBreadsticks \nBaked Spaghetti (Meat or Veggie) \nDessert \nCoffee\, Tea\, & Beverages \nFor table reservation info\, to request Vegetarian Pasta\, or other dietary concerns\, please email Nancy: events@conservativesgi.ca
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/spaghetti-supper/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Anglican Church – 1973 Cultra Ave\, 1973 Cultra Ave\, Saanichton\, V8M 1L7
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Slater":MAILTO:events@conservativesgi.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152950
CREATED:20221103T025618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T025618Z
UID:10727-1666785600-1667680200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation Online Auction
DESCRIPTION:Our Under Paris Skies Gala is sold out BUT our Online Silent Auction is NOW OPEN for YOU and EVERYONE! Register here www.sphf.ca & start your bidding!  \nWe are so delighted with the overwhelming support and contributions from our local community and businesses\,to help us raise funds for our community hospital & this year’s “Close to Home” Campaign. \nPlease show your support and keep the bidding going on our many wonderful items: food\, activities\, entertainment\, art\, gift baskets\, fashion\, trips\, gift certificates\, beauty and so much more – all funds raised will support our campaign to bring equipment to our Emergency and Operating Rooms\, and Doctors to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital. Auction closes on Saturday\, November 5th at 8:30 pm! \nFeel free to spread the word & share the link!  And let the bidding begin…….
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/saanich-peninsula-hospital-healthcare-foundation-online-auction/
ORGANIZER;CN="Saanich Peninsula Hospital and Healthcare Foundation":MAILTO:info@sphf.ca
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