Re-Connect Festival & Community Events Galore |
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The Re-Connect Festival, presented by Creatively United and Climate and the Arts, continues with two special upcoming events: May 20+21: Resurrection, a program of new creative work by Ballet Victoria, in collaboration with the Victoria Choral Society, under the direction of Brian Wismath, and members of the Victoria Symphony, focuses on the restoration of nature, life, the planet, and its people through music, song, and dance. June 3: The Dream of Gerontius, a work of epic proportions, featuring UK-based tenor Joshua Ellicott, baritone Nathaniel Watson and mezzo-soprano Sarah Fryer. |
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Two of the main works, Ten Thousand Rivers of Oil, by Canadian composer Leonard Jacob Enns, and Sunrise Mass by Ola Gjeilo, examine the impact mankind has on the planet, and inspire one to contribute to the healing and care of the land and all beings. |
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The Dream of Gerontius is a work of epic proportions, composed in 1900 by Edward Elgar to text from a poem by John Henry Newman. It relates the journey of a devout man’s soul, from his deathbed, through encounters with angels and demons, and to his judgement before God. UK-based tenor Joshua Ellicott sings the title role with baritone Nathaniel Watson as the Priest/Angel of the Agony, and mezzo-soprano Sarah Fryer as the Angel. Victoria Philharmonic Choir Music Director Peter Butterfield conducts the performance, which features large choral and orchestral forces. Humanity like Gerontius also faces an uncertain future. It can either continue to pursue a carbon economy together with biodiversity loss or it can learn to live with nature and adapt to a net zero carbon future. These programs are part of the Re-Connect Festival, presented by Climate and the Arts and Creatively United. |
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These community events 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. |
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This week-long event takes place as spring bird migration is ramping up and the weather is warming, and it is a great way for people of all ages and backgrounds to learn more about Rocky Point Bird Observatory and bird conservation. Join any number of events that fit your schedule and interests! Learn more here |
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Owls of southern Vancouver Island Thursday, May 18, 7 pm PST, Online Zoom Event |
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This very popular owl presentation is back! Jannaca Chick will discuss all the owl species which have been seen on southern Vancouver Island. She will also talk about Rocky Point Bird Observatory’s Nocturnal Owl Monitoring Program. Learn about and view photos of the region's amazing owl species, and learn how you can volunteer or visit the Owl Monitoring station this fall. Register here for free |
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Classical Concert Series #2
Cascadia Strings Quartet Saturday, May 20, 2 pm PST
St John the Baptist Heritage Church, 537 Glencairn Lane |
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The Cascadia Strings Quartet presents a new program featuring quartet pieces by Romantic-era composer Tchaikovsky and ballet-inspired music by Stravinsky. Grammy-winning contemporary composer, Caroline Shaw, rounds out the program with nature inspired compositions wooing us with the soothing sounds of a verdant landscape. Enjoy an afternoon of musical bliss in the quaint, pastoral setting of St John the Baptist Heritage Church in Colwood. Click here for tickets |
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An Evening with David Arkenstone and Friends Saturday, May 20, 7 pm PST
First Unitarian Church of Victoria, 5575 West Saanich Rd |
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Five-Time Grammy® Nominee David Arkenstone, known for his 60+ albums, numerous TV, film and game score compositions, and unforgettable themes for NBC, presents a candlelit concert of neo-classical piano, new age, Celtic, progressive rock, orchestral, world music, and music inspired by Middle Earth. With more than 100 million Spotify streams, Arkenstone’s music takes concertgoers on a musical journey from the first note to the last. Click here for tickets |
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European singer/songwriter, Alice Phoebe Lou, performs at Wildwood Ecoforest, backdropped by beautiful Quennell Lake. Tickets are $30 and limited to 150 attendees. Parking is limited. Please carpool, bring your own water, snacks. Get tickets here |
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2023 Virtual Briefing:
The Latest on Old Growth in British Columbia Thursday, May 25, 2:30 pm PST, Online Zoom Event |
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Featuring updates on the current political landscape, a preview of campaign strategy and plans for 2023, with answer to your questions. Register here for free |
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Scrappy Last Saturdays - Free Craft Workshop Saturday, May 27, 10 am PST
SUPPLY Victoria Creative Reuse Centre, 750 Fairfield Rd |
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Families with school-aged children (ages 7-12) are invited for a morning of upcycle crafting with different instructors and crafts with repurposed supplies on the last Saturday of each month, from 10-11 am, at SUPPLY’s Creative Reuse Centre at 750 Fairfield Rd. Victoria. Register here for free |
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Civic Orchestra of Victoria presents: Celebrating Home Saturday, May 27, 2 pm PST
Dave Dunnet Community Theatre, 2121 Cadboro Bay Road |
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The Civic Orchestra of Victoria presents Celebrating Home – a concert which offers a selection of works written by composers about their own countries. Take a journey viewing the homelands of Sibelius, Dvorak, Coulthard, and Brahms through their own musical interpretations. The Civic Orchestra is delighted to take you on this international music journey at the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre, located in Oak Bay High School, on May 27th. Get tickets here |
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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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