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Arts & Entertainment Standing Ovations No matter what kind of arts and entertainment scene you (or the kids) are into – Mozart or mimes, ballet or basement DJs, paintings or puppet shows – you’ll find it in Nanaimo. Each year, we raise the curtain on hundreds of shows that delight and amaze audiences of all ages. The Concubine’s Children world premiere at the Port Theatre Galleries galore Several art galleries, all within easy walking distance of each other, have made their home downtown in the Arts District. Watch local artists at work every weekend in summer when they create and display their pieces at Maffeo Sutton Park. Find even more galleries and studios at local shopping centres and along the winding country roads of Cedar in south Nanaimo. Check out the calendar on page 18 or online at www.tourismnanaimo.com for a rundown of Nanaimo’s biggest cultural events. See entertainment listings on page 53. On stage For large-scale productions, head to the 804-seat Port Theatre on the waterfront. It’s home to the Vancouver Island Symphony and is a frequent stop for nationally touring ballet, music, and theatre companies. Several of the city’s smaller venues, which are also well-loved by locals, put on professional live drama, dance, comedy, kids’ shows, satires and spoofs. All that jazz (blues, rock and …) Nanaimo has become well-known for its music and its musicians. In fact, the national media have often said that jazz is to Nanaimo what fiddle music is to Cape Breton Island. But live rock, folk, blues, and, yes, even DJs spinning, are also a big draw in our clubs, lounges and martini bars. 2008 Cultural Capital of Canada Nanaimo is one of only four Canadian cities chosen as a Cultural Capital in 2008, recognizing Nanaimo’s ongoing commitment to the arts and culture. We’re celebrating with music, dance, storytelling, theatre, art displays and demonstrations, and more, showcasing the diversity and creative talent of our residents. See a listing of these events on page 17. 30 www.tourismnanaimo.com

Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008

Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008
Visitor Centre
Welcome to Nanaimo
Contents
Message from the Mayor
Getting Here
Outdoor Adventures
Scuba Diving
On the Water
Festivals & Events
Golfing
Downtown Nanaimo
Shopping
The Original Nanaimo Bar
Nanaimo Map
Arts & Entertainment
Parks & Trails
Dining
Local History
Accommodations
Hotels & Motels
Bed & Breakfasts
Camping & RVing
Education
Meetings & Conferences
Doing Business in Nanaimo
7 Great Day Trips
Listings
Kid’s Picks
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Visitor Centre
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Welcome to Nanaimo
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Message from the Mayor
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Getting Here
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Outdoor Adventures
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Scuba Diving
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - On the Water
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Festivals & Events
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Golfing
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Downtown Nanaimo
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Shopping
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - The Original Nanaimo Bar
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Nanaimo Map
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Parks & Trails
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Dining
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Local History
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Accommodations
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Hotels & Motels
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Bed & Breakfasts
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Camping & RVing
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Education
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Meetings & Conferences
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Doing Business in Nanaimo
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - 7 Great Day Trips
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - 51
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Listings
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Kid’s Picks
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