The Burns Lake Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society is hosting its annual fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Decker Lake Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more info call Karen at 250-692-3001 or Rhoda at 250-692-3690. The evening is sponsored by Radley Contracting and Assante Wealth Management, and will feature a quilt raffle, door prizes, a silent auction and entertainment.
Southside Winter Carnival
The 2016 Southside Winter Carnival starts at 11 a.m. on BC Family Day, at Takysie Lake Resort. A great family event for all ages, the day includes broom ball, curling, skating, snowshoe volleyball, snow painting and snow sculpture, snowshoe puzzle races, a ‘wonderful onesie fashion show’, bonfire, a concession and more. A great family event for all ages, look on page 14 for more info.
Cartooning Workshop with Tom
The Lakeside Multiplex is celebrating Family Day at the Multiplex and Spirit Square on Feb. 13 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. And … freelance illustrator, artist and cartoonist Tom Johnson will hold a cartooning workshop for young people nine years and older. Look look on page 20 for more info.
Christine Tassan
The fourth performance in the Lakes District Arts Council’s tenth season takes place on Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the LDSS and Sunday Feb. 14 at grassy Plains School.
Quebec-based Christine Tassan et les Imposteures (and an imposter) reinvent the timeless gypsy jazz of Django Reinhart. They’ve recorded three CD’s and have toured the world with a sparkling, high-energy show. Pioneers in a domain usually reserved for men, the quartet integrates new ideas and influences with originality and flair. For more information about the group, click on:
http://www.christinetassanetlesimposteures.com/en/
And now, for this month’s contest:
Christine Tassan et les Imposteures is made up of 2 guitarists, a fiddler and an upright bass player. To be entered in a draw to win a CD by the band, name any two of the original members of the band. Not sure? Click on this link:
http://www.christinetassanetlesimposteures.com/en/the-musicians/
Send your answer back by return e-mail to be entered in the contest. The deadline to enter is Wednesday, Feb. 10 at midnight.
And, there is still time to get your ballot to select ‘The Perfect 10’ - your favourite ten performances in LDAC’s first ten seasons. Look for ballots and the current leaders in ‘The Perfect 10’ contest at the Christine Tassan performance on Feb. 13 at the LDSS MPR.
Pysanka Egg Decorating
The first of three sessions for young people (recommended age: eight years and older), on how to decorate Pysanka (Ukranian Easter) eggs, will be held at 'Yarn and Sew On' 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 15. The workshops are taught by Linda Uchacz, are organized by the Lakes District Arts Council, and are supported by LDAC’s generous sponsors. There will also be sessions on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 25 and Saturday afternoon, March 5. For more information look on page 20 for more information.
The Met: Live in HD presents “The Magic Flute"
The second performance in the 15/16 series of operas co-presented by The Beacon Theatre and the LDAC is Mozart’s The Magic Flute. The show starts at 1 p.m. sharp on Sunday Feb. 21, at The Beacon. The Met's presentation of The Magic Flute, originally broadcast in 2006, launched The Live in HD opera broadcasts. Specially designed for children and families, the production offers an ideal opportunity for audiences of all ages to enjoy this classic opera. Julie Taymor's breathtaking and popular production of Mozart's masterpiece takes the stage in an abridged, English-language version. Under the baton of Maestro James Levine, a winning ensemble cast including Nathan Gunn, Ying Huang, Matthew Polenzani, Erika Miklósa and René Pape brings fresh life to Mozart’s timeless fairy tale.
The 100-minute show is the perfect way for the entire family to experience the opera.