Central Island Arts and Culture Organizations
The Alberni Valley Craft Fair Association: Holds an Annual three day craft fair on the second Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of November. If you would like more details or are interested in participating in the fair please contact: 250-731-4803 [email protected]
British Columbia Boys Choir: The British Columbia Boys Choir is a four-part secular boys choir, one of the few in North America. Over its 45 year history the Choir has trained over 800 members who have represented Canada on 30 international tours, performing a demanding repertoire spanning centuries. Members reside in the Greater Vancouver region and range in age from 7-24.
Contact: [email protected] 1-888-909-8282
Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society: Developing and delivering programs and services for immigrants, and worked with the community to welcome immigrants to the Central Island Region.
http://www.cvims.org/
Friends of Morden Mine: Friends of Morden Mine was formed in 2003 to publicize the need for remediation of Morden Colliery Historic Provincial Park's 1913 head frame and tipple, one of two such early reinforced concrete structures in North America. Contact: [email protected]
The Gabriola Unity Project - A platform for Gabriolans to promote themselves, with a focus on local goods and services to encourage what we have on Gabriola Island to thrive and succeed sustainably. Contact: [email protected]
Harbour City Photography Club
(250) 751-7509
Nanaimo Screenwriters Gathering
(250) 729-2673
Nanaimo Theatre Group
(250) 758-7224
Nanaimo West Coast Swing Collective
250-739-1549
West Coast swing dances, lessons and practices!
Noteworthy Kids Music Fan Club: Open to kids ages 8–12 who love music! Kids get to meet Pierre, the VI Symphony’s Conductor, and six Symphony musicians who share their talent by demonstrating their instruments at 7 Music events. PLUS! the Fan Club watches the Symphony rehearse at each event. Contact: [email protected] 250-754-0165
Start with Art Nanaimo (S.W.A.N.): Promoting the work of artists with disabilities in the Central Vancouver area and presenting opportunities for artistic expression that can inspire and encourage new and emerging artists.
Contact: [email protected] 250-753-2850
TheatreOne
(250) 754-7587
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Qualicum Beach Museum: The Qualicum Beach Museum chronicles the history of Qualicum Beach and houses one of the finest collections of fossils in Western Canada. In addition, the museum maintains an extensive archive of local historic documents and photographs. Contact: [email protected] 250-752-7404
Vancouver Island Regional Library - Harbourfront Branch: We are a non-profit public library founded in 1936 and governed by a board of representative members to whom our Executive Director reports. Contact: 250-753-1154 [email protected]
Vancouver Island Symphony's Grade 5 Choir: This Choir will sing at the Symphony’s NEW Education Shows with award winning children’s entertainer Rick Scott in February & at the May 3rd production of Nanaimo Bar None – showcasing supreme scrumptious Nanaimo talent at the Port Theatre! Contact: [email protected] 250-754-0165
Vancouver Island Symphony Symphonic Choir (ages 16+): Sing with the Symphony! Join the Symphonic Choir and sing with the Symphony at Movie Music Mania, Best of the Beatles and Nanaimo Bar None Symphony Shows! Contact: [email protected] 250-754-0165
VIO(Vancouver Island Opera): Promotes the appreciation, study and performance of opera throughout The Island communities and to provide opportunities for local talent to participate in operatic productions. Contact: [email protected] 250-586-6095
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