Thank you to everyone who attended and supported Creatively United's recent premiere performances and book launch of Metamorphosis: A Healing Journey and the incredible cast, crew and volunteers we were so fortunate to work with. This live theatrical production involved a cast, dancers, crew and volunteers of more than 20 people, and an almost equal number of choir members from the Victoria Philharmonic Choir (under the direction of Peter Butterfield). See cast bios here. Just like an ecosystem, we had to work in perfect harmony for things to flow, which further strengthened the unique collaboration of Indigenous and non-Indigenous voices, professionals and amateurs, young and older. We experienced a metamorphosis together in the creation and delivery of this show. Everyone gave it their all and we thank our audiences for being so receptive. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Going through this process is not for the faint of heart. We salute all performing artists and technicians who deliver their gifts and presence to making this world a more thoughtful, creative and beautiful place and to those who support the arts and environment. We are grateful for the leadership and support in our community from businesses and organizations like Copper Mountain Acupuncture, Lifestyle Markets, the Polis Foundation and Climate and the Arts/Victoria Foundation. |
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Here are some of the many events that can also be found on Creatively United's free Event Calendar, your source for finding a wide variety of both online and in-person events of interest to the Creatively United community. Be sure to also visit our free Community Blog where new submissions are always welcome. |
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11 am-4 pm, Saturday & Sunday, May 4th & 5th The Fairfield Artists Studio Tour offers a fun way to view and shop for artwork while supporting local artists. Learn more here |
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Moss St. Farmers Market Opening 10 am-2 pm, Saturday, May 4th, Sir James Douglas School, 401 Moss St. |
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Victoria’s premier year-round farmers market, the Moss Street Market, officially opens its 33rd summer season this Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm from Moss Street to Thurlow Street. Featuring more than 30 local, organic farmers, plus crafters, artisans, food and drink vendors, cideries, distillers, brewers, vintners, bakers, live music and more. |
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Be A Better Birder 9:30 am-4 pm, Sunday, May 5th, Outerbridge Park, 1181 Royal Oak Drive |
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Learn how to identify Vancouver Island’s common sparrow species with Evan Lewis, followed by practice in the field. This course will cover basic taxonomy, plumage variation, seasonality and sound identification of the 10 common sparrow species found on Vancouver Island. Presented by the Rocky Point Bird Conservatory. Register here |
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Camas Day Celebration Noon-3 pm, Sunday, May 5th, Cattle Point on Beach Drive |
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Friends of Uplands Park present their annual Camas Day Celebration, featuring displays by environmental organizations, live music with Ron Carter and the Bald Eagles Band, refreshments, family activities, Wildflower walks with experts Matt Fairbarns and Wylie Thomas. Free. |
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Award-winning poet, Lorna Crozier, joins Victoria Baroque for an awe-inspiring reflection on trees and forests, paired with stunning photography by the Ancient Forest Alliance and otherworldly instrumental music. This program is a dialogue between music, poetry, and images; a celebration of the great forests; and an insightful exploration of our relationship with the natural world. Music by Handel, Vivaldi, Rebel, JS Bach, and Linda Catlin Smith. Tickets and Information Here |
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9 am-Noon, Thursday, May 23rd, Online Zoom Webinar Re.Climate Research Associates Dr. Melissa Aronczyk and Dr. Patrick McCurdy, and Re.Climate Academic Director Dr. Chris Russill tackle fossil fuel greenwashing and its impact on Canada’s climate conversation. They will share findings from their newly published paper, Greenwashing, Net Zero, and the Oil Sands in Canada: The Case of Pathways Alliance. The webinar will focus on the net-zero and climate action claims made by Pathways Alliance, which comprises six oil sand producers that collectively represent 95% of oil sands production. Register here for free |
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Creatively United for the Planet is a registered non-profit society. Since 2012, we have been leading, convening and amplifying ways to share how collectively we can reduce our ecological footprint and implement long-term sustainability solutions. Our mandate is to foster conversations, connections and create collaborative opportunities that bring individuals and organizations together in support of achieving common sustainability goals and accelerating climate action. Creatively United is a member of the Westcoast Climate Action Network and works collaboratively with numerous community organizations and in partnership with the Gail O'Riordan Climate and the Arts Legacy Fund, supported by The Victoria Foundation. The Gail O'Riordan Climate and the Arts Legacy Fund is dedicated to changing human consciousness towards global environmental change by combining science with the creativity of the performing arts. |
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Healthy, happy communities begin from the ground up. Help us inspire generations to protect and preserve the natural world and confront climate change, so families, communities and nature can prosper together. |
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