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Welcome to the April. edition of your local tourism industry news.
We hope you had a great Easter weekend. With spring comes renewal and that's what local buisnesses are doing right now; getting ready for the nice weather and the visitors coming our way. Let us know what you are doing. Send us a photo and 100 words or less about your business and activitities.
In the next edition we'll bring you the latest news on the May Maritime Festival and Paddlefest. Yipee! It's time to make a splash!
- Marina Sacht, editor
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Newly updated and reprinted 'Ladysmith Heritage Route' brochure -- copies at the VIC and at www.tourismladysmith.ca
- a self-guided tour of our heritage downtown and waterfront. Expanded version of theheritage artifact route printed in the Take 5 Visitor Guide. One of the Top 10
Ladysmith activities.
Hot off the press - Ladysmith tourism rack card - distributed at VICs on the island including the Cowichan Region, Victoria and Nanaimo. Highlighting Ladysmith activities. Check it out at the VIC or at www.tourismladysmith.ca
Coming soon ... 50 bright and colourful banners at Transfer Beach Boulevard and new park entry signage.
Tourism Ladysmith advertising has been placed in 2010 Visitor Guides serving Vancouver Island, Cowichan Region, Nanaimo, Chemainus and of course Ladysmith.
Funding support kindly from the Union of BC Municipalities, Tourism BC and the Town of Ladysmith.
Ladysmith HOME, GARDEN & BUSINESS SHOW, APRIL 17TH & 18TH 2010, AGGIE HALL
Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, General Meeting, Tuesday, April 20, 2010
General meetings are now held on the 3rd Tuesday of each Month and will alternate Lunch Meetings and Dinner Meetings.
Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society (CVCAS) marks Arts & Culture Week in BC with a repeat of last year's popular festival of ethnic music, dance and food on the April 17th weekend. There will be artists, artisans, and poets, too. Admission by donation with food tickets at $1 and 1-5 tickets. Sample foods from India, Japan, Thailand, England, Canada, the Netherlands, Italy and China.
Saturday April 17 will take place from 11am-4pm in the Legion Hall, 9775 Chemainus Rd, at the Bandshell in Waterwheel Park, and streetside in the downtown area. In the event of poor weather, the art gallery moves to the lower hall of Chemainus United Church and the musicians from the bandshell will perform in St. Michael's Church hall (both sites across the street from the Park and wheelchair accessible.) At 4:30 there will be a Poetry Slam - 2-3 minute poetry readings by local "closet poets" - at the Book Nook Coffee House, 2859 Oak St. in Old Town Chemainus (near the ferry dock.)
Sunday April 18 CVCAS presents a multi-faith gospel concert at the Waterwheel Park Bandshell. (At St. Michael's hall, if poor weather) starting at 2pm.
Photo: Chemainus Courier
Arts & Culture week in Ladysmith April 17 to 24
Take a short art course everthing from painting, fused glass, pottery, hypertufa and more. for more information call Parks and Recreation at 250-245-6424 or drop by the Frank Jameson Community Centre. Take an art walk downtown and Coronation Mall
Art Shows
Spring Arts Show & Sale
TheCowichan Valley Arts Council presents the 40th annual Spring Arts Show & Sale in Comeakin House at the Quw’utsun’ Cultural and Conference Centre, Duncan, from April 21 - 25. The show will feature over 100 artists showing more than 200 pieces of original artwork. The viewing public will see media in 2D and 3D, including drawings, paintings, pottery, fibre arts, print making, leather and sculpture.
By donation. For more information, visit www.sass-e.blogspot.com or call 250 746-1633.
On exhibit
Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery presents Go Figure. Over 30 pieces on display inspired by a figure. All the artists are from south Vancouver Island. Running daily from noon to 4pm, 610 Oyster Bay Rd. 250 245-1252.
If you are interested in the history of Ladysmith and area, or even if you just want to hear a top-notch speaker on the topic “ Why Museums Matter! Even in the age of the internet” then you should attend the Ladysmith and District’s Annual General Meeting to be held in the meeting room on the lower level of the Frank Jameson Community Centre, April 20 at 7pm
The special guest speaker for the evening is Tim Willis, Director, Exhibitions and Visitor Experience, Royal BC Museum. He will take the audience on a personal journey to museums around the world. His presentation will be followed with a brief question and answer period and a coffee break prior to the business portion of the AGM.
TheLDHS hopes to establish a museum for Ladysmith in the future.
The Ladysmith Archives are located behind Tim Horton's at the lower parking lot or call at 250 245-0100.
The Ladysmith Downtown Business Association's Outrageous May Day is promising to offer a night of hilarity and all for a good cause. On Sat. May 1
you will be treated to lip sync performances, entertainment, silent auction and good times to remember.
Do you have a group that would like to perform? Contact Doug Godkin to register your group 250 245-1350. Tickets for $15 are available at 49th Parallel Printers; 940 1st Ave 250 245-1200. Part proceeds to help the Ladysmith Celebrations Society present the best Ladysmith Days ever. Indulge at the Rotary Road Kill Cafe, quench your thirst at the Kinsmen Bar, putt for prizes and dance to the music.
Ladysmith Celebrations.. August Long weekend, July 31 and Aug. 1 (Sat & Sun). Huge fireworks Sunday night sponsored by the Ladysmith & District Credit Union
. Saturday big, big, Kinsmen Parade... lots of stuff for the whole family. Volunteers and committee members for Celebrations are always needed.
3 Guys in Drag Sell Their Stuff
Vancouver Island Players presents The Canadian Premiere ' 3 Guys in Drag Sell Their Stuff ' by Edward Crosby Wells
With the help of some brilliant dialogue and the clever antics of three characters, your mind's eye will create an entire neighbourhood including an elderly friend who is hit by a truck, a handsome Greek motorcyclist and Diva's mother in the nursing home across the street. Lillian's punch, made especially for the occasion, is heavily spiked and the plot gets more outrageous as the ' girls ' imbibe.
Show runs from April 29 - May 14 2010 Show $ 20 Dinner $ 15 Lunch $ 10
Ticketwill be available through Ladysmith Theatre's box office at 250 924-0658 or on line atwww.ladysmiththeatre.com
Our first wave of Ladysmith to Cedar with Chemainus Vacation Guide
distribution is in full swing! With drop offs to Visitor Info Centers in Ladysmith, Chemainus, Duncan, Mill Bay, Saanich, Victoria, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Comox, and Cumberland. Tourist attractions Wild Play and BC Forest Museum, throughout Ladysmith, Cedar and Chemainus. With 2500 copies on the mainland at the 6 major tourist info centers and Vancouver International Airport and Nanaimo Airport. Exciting news for us this year the Vacation Guide is available at the Comox Airport. If you haven't recieved yours contact our office at 250 245-7015 or link our on line version to your web site.
Visit the online version
Drop by the office or call us to get your copies of the 2010 Visitor Guide. Email us your comments on what you'd like to see in next year's edition.
South Wellington Day
Drop in and catch up on old friends and neigbours at this year's South Wellington Day, May 2, from 1-4pm, South Wellington Community Hall, 1555 Morden Rd. All past and present residents are invited. For further information contact Jim 250-754-9967
Fashion can be a killer, or that's what the audience will find out at Ladysmith Little Theatre's Murder Never Goes Out Of Fashion, April 17, 6pm.
Don’t be afraid to wear your high fashion at this fundraiser. $35 includes show and dinner, venue provided by Ladysmith Players, Murder Mystery provided by Yellowpoint Players.
All proceeds from the evening go to the SIZ Bursary to assist this year’s SIZ winners with cost to attend Theatre BC Main Stage in Kamloops in July.
Tickets atwww.ladysmiththeatre.com or 250 924-0658. ë
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