Past Events (329)

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April 21, 2024
Sunday
  • Oceanside Concert Band Performs

  • Apr 21, 2024 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Location: Knox United Church, 345 Pym Street in Parksville
  • Description:
    Conducted by Dr. Paul Rathke, the Oceanside Concert Band performs their spring concert, “Made in Canada” with special guests,The Ballenas Secondary School Senior Band conducted by Brent Kellas. Come join us for an afternoon of concert band music and with Canadian content and enjoy the sounds of these two talented groups. 
     
    Tickets available at the door at 2pm.
    Adults $20.  Students $10. 
  • Created by: Oceanside Music
  • Categories: Music
  • Tags: concertband; music; ballenassecondaryschool; knoxu
April 19, 2024
Friday
 
  • Oil & Water: Painting Workshop with Margery Blom

  • Apr 6, 2024 to Apr 20, 2024
  • Location: McMillan Ars Centre
  • Description:

    Painting Oceans, Rivers, Lakes, Ponds and Puddles with Oils

    Unfolding the mysteries of painting a variety of water sources with oil paints.

    This workshop will guide you through the secrets of painting water with focus on reflections, transparencies, light and colour, all while creating depth and shallows.

    Open to all levels of experience but being familiar with oil paints will be an asset.

    Full Details HERE

    Three Saturdays, April 6, 13, & 20 from 9:30 to 12:30
    Cost: $150.00 with all materials included
    Register online or at the MAC Office

  • Created by: Admin Support
  • Categories: Class
 
  • Brant Wildlife Festival in Parksville and Qualicum

  • Apr 5, 2024 to Apr 8, 2024
  • Location: Various - see events calendar below
  • Description:

    The Brant Wildlife Festival aims to connect community with the spectacular migratory return of Brant geese to raise awareness for the biological diversity within the region and highlight the importance of protecting critical habitat and minimizing disturbance to wildlife. The Brant Wildlife Festival takes place during a time where wildlife is extremely active, with Brant Geese preparing for their migration and herring spawning, many other species are attracted to the shores and waters. Beaches within the MABR and surrounding areas provide an abundant food source for the Brant geese in the midst of their migration.

    The Brant Wildlife Festival brings together thousands of people each year to celebrate nature. The festival hosts a multitude of events in the Spring that connect people with nature, educate people of all ages on topics of conservation, and celebrate the incredible biodiversity our region has to offer. The Brant Wildlife Festival is the only one of its kind on Vancouver Islan

  • Created by: Admin Support
  • Categories: Exhibition, Fun
March 29, 2024
Friday
  • Be The Light - Vocal Workshop and Concert with Lea Morris and Sylvia Humble

  • Mar 29, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
  • Location: McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville
  • Description:

    Join internationally celebrated “SoulFolk” singer-songwriter and choral composer Lea Morris, on her North American tour in the first of four of inspiring, participatory events on Vancouver Island, along with Oceanside community songleader Sylvia Humble. 

    In a fun, accessible two-hour workshop, experience Lea’s harmonic and polyrhythmic multilayered songs, taught by ear and heart (no need to read sheet music). We’ll sing in celebration of the beautiful contrast of dark and light. All adult singers are welcome, regardless of singing experience. Participants have the option of performing a few songs with Lea in her concert!

    The workshop is followed by a concert featuring Lea’s powerful vocals and dynamic guitar work, seamlessly blending gospel, jazz, country and R&B, in her unique versions of original, contemporary, and traditional songs.

    Sylvia Humble, founder of Sing Again community choir and singer-songwriter in her own right, is thrilled to collaborate with Lea, bringing her passion for

  • Created by: Sylvia Humble
  • Categories: Class, Music, Community
  • Tags: #singing #workshop #concert #harmony
March 28, 2024
Thursday
  • Build Your Dreams with the Help of the Paranormal and your Psychic Awareness.

  • Mar 28, 2024 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
  • Location: McMillan Art Centre 133 McMillan street. Parksville
  • Description:

    Shift In Action Presents.

    You can join Shift in Action www.meetup.com/Shift-in-Action-Parksville

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    March 28th 7 - 9

    Art Centre

    133 McMillan st.

    Parksville

     

    By donation $ 10 suggested
    Tea and treat included.


    Speaker: Dorothea Gordon

    Topic: Build Your Dreams with the Help of the Paranormal and your Psychic Awareness.

    - we will explore the impact our thinking has on our dreams/wishes,

    - discover ways to find out if a dream is right for us by letting our heart speak,

    - harness the power of our invisible guides,

    - use our intuition/ESP, imagination, passion

    - visualize with feelings to intensify the outcome,

    - become aware of inexplicable message, synchronicities, people, material showing up,

    - invite our heart to give us feedback

    Please bring a pen and a notebook or something to write on as you’ll be invited to

    answer questions for yourself. There will be time for Q/A.

    Bio: Dorothea is a spiritual educator and shares her amazing experiences of the Invisible World.
    She’s also a certified hand

  • Created by: Admin Support
  • Categories: Class
March 26, 2024
Tuesday
  • Beloved Canadian Painters – A Series Presented by Terri Bowen B.Ed., M.A.

  • Mar 26, 2024 at 12:00pm to Apr 22, 2024 at 4:00pm
  • Location: Lighthouse Community Center in the Nordin Room in Qualicum Bay
  • Description:

    Beloved Canadian PaintersA Series Presented by Terri Bowen B.Ed., M.A.

    After attending these workshop(s), you will have a solid understanding of some of Canada’s historically most influential and provocative artists, particularly those who participated in the Group of Seven. You will first get a deep appreciation for their personalities and lifestyles. Then you will better understand the times during which they grew up and how they struggled to bring their artistic style to convey the power of Canadian landscapes and its people. Finally, you will paint in their style, using some of the techniques they used to record the harshness and beauty of our country.

    The painting you do in each workshop can have various levels of support: – up to you and all with guidance from Terri.

    1. As a beginner or someone who is longing to have a specific painting of a member of the Group of Seven’s, you can receive a hand drawn guide (like a blackline master) for a selected painting of the artist’s so yo

  • Created by: Admin Support
  • Categories: Class
March 24, 2024
Sunday
  • From Venice to Cambridge - A Concert of Vivaldi and Rutter

  • Mar 24, 2024 from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
  • Location: Parksville BC
  • Description:

    Oceanside Music presents Oceanside Concert Choir's spring concert taking place at Knox United Church located at 345 Pym Street in Parksville. 

    Conducted by Ann Barber-Becqué, and accompanied by pianist, Margaret Nelson, oboist, Deborah Vitek, cellist,  Ken Mann, mezzo-soprano, Andrea Rodall, and alto, Aaike Biglow, you'll want to welcome spring with a delightful concert of glorious voices. 

    Tickets are $25 and available at 'Edge Outdoors' in Qualicum Beach or at the door. Cash or cheque only. 

  • Created by: Oceanside Music
  • Categories: Music
  • Tags: choral music; choir; concert; classical music
March 22, 2024
Friday
  • TALES FOR THE TELLING - SLICE OF LIFE: REAL PEOPLE, REAL STORIES - MARCH SLICE

  • Mar 22, 2024 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
  • Location: McMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, B.C. (doors open at 6:30)
  • Description:

    MID-ISLAND STORYTELLERS PRESENTS

    SLICE OF LIFE:

    REAL PEOPLE, REAL STORIES

    DARE TO SHARE

    March Slice

    Friday, March 22, 2024 7:00 p.m.

     

    Come and join us for a lively evening of storytelling! Tales for the Telling - Slice of Life: Real People, Real Stories will make for a memorable experience. Hear some captivating stories and create your own memories--get your tickets now!

    People tell their own stories.

    A delightful way to spend an evening.

    TICKETS HERE

  • Created by: Events OCAC
  • Categories: Story Time
February 23, 2024
Friday
  • North West Coast Indigenous Stories

  • Feb 23, 2024 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
  • Location: McMillan Arts Centre
  • Description:
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    Join us on Friday, February 23,
    to hear
    Mavis Dumont
    a Cree First Nations Storyteller
    sharing stories of the Northwest Coast

    To purchase tickets online go to
    www.mcmillanartscentre.com
    and go to the Box Office tab,
    Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door if you have not had the opportunity to purchase your tickets for the live show at the McMillan Arts Centre.
    Don't be disappointed. This show may sell out. It is advisable to purchase your tickets in advance.
  • Created by: Admin Support
  • Categories: Story Time
 
  • TALES FOR THE TELLING - STORYTELLING FOR ADULTS - NORTH WEST COAST INDIGENOUS STORIES

  • Feb 23, 2024 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
  • Location: McMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, B.C.
  • Description:

    TALES FOR THE TELLING

    STORYTELLING FOR ADULTS

    NORTH WEST COAST INDIGENOUS STORIES FEATURING MAVIS DUMONT

    Friday,

    February 23, 2024

    7:00 p.m.

     

    Discover the beauty and rich culture of North West Coast Indigenous peoples with Tales for the Telling.

     
     
    Featuring Mavis Dumont, this storytelling event will bring to life the vibrant history and traditions of this amazing region and its inhabitants. Come explore the power of stories with us!

     

    TICKETS HERE

  • Created by: Events OCAC
  • Categories: Story Time