Famous sister

Around Edmonton, my sister is fairly well known....kind of famous....especially in the Halls of the U of A Physical Education Building....so when she hit the news papers and TV during a game when Canada's Juniors wiped the Ice with Finnish hockey players, I could not resist to show the world her picture. That is what blogs are for. I'm really proud of her and her accomplishments...but not when she kicks my butt on the golf course.

Hi sis..... the guy to her left is her mate...he was a buddy in high school.....he's OK...

Snow is here to Stay so What Now?

Day one it snowed and melted mostly...that is typical Victoria. Day 2, it snowed and turned the area into a winter wonderland. Day 3, the pineapple express that was supposed to hit Washington State hit Victoria and buried us. This doesn't happen in Victoria. Well now it seems to be happening. Minus 5..yeah I know you prarie people are freezing, really freezing, but heh, this is Victoria and THiS is not supposed to happen. Whine, Whine, Wine...now theres and idea. Linda and I went to the empress to have one of the 1908 cocktails. What else can you do when it snows like this. This is one of those things you have to try when you come to Victoria. Get your 1908 cocktail at the Bengal Lounge in the Fairmont Empress.For pictures of the snow, check out our Facebook Page.

Maritime Museum of BC in Bastion Square Victoria BC

Visit the Maritime Museum of British Columbia at 28 Bastion Square. Three floors of exhibits....1st floor...find one of the jewels of the museum...Tillicum a dugout canoe that circumnavigated the world....2nd floor our marine history ...3rd floor...18th century Supreme Court and Library....don,t miss the magnificent elevator. Enjoy. To see more photos of this great Victoria attraction go to our facbook page.

Sauce Restaurant and Lounge - Great Food Victoria BC

Linda and I spent our Sunday evening getting to know a Victoria Restaurant that we had never been to before. We were there with friends from the Victoria Guest Services Network. We had great service from the friendly staff and were provided with some of the best food we have had in Victoria. I had Beef Short Ribs as did a few others. The staff said it was one of the best items on the menu. The Ribs were to die for. Linda had a steak as did a few others. The appetizers were wonderful. We found the menu to have lots of selection. There is something on the menu for everyone as you will see if you go to our Facebook page and look at the pictures of the marvelous food fed to our group. We certainly are beginning to recommend this restaurant to our friends. As tourism promoters for Victoria, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, we are proud to add this to our list of recommended restaurants. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

A Cold Day in Victoria -1C...yikes

Today it was only -1C...cold for Victoria and what is worse, we had snow....what did we do to deserve this. Oh well, lets make the most of it. How about we go to Esquimalt Lagoon and feed the poor birds who are starving for sure. Then perhaps make a snow person, or ghost, or something in the front yard. This was a tough task, because there wasn't very much snow and it was not sticky as it was in the shade. Maddy did her best. On the way past the Fisgard Light House we noticed a cruise ship and a BC Ferry in for repairs. They dwarfed the light station. Check out all our photos on Facebook.

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National Leader in Performing Arts Training Celebrates 15 Years of Discovering & Training Top Talent
Victoria— The Canadian College of Performing Arts (CCPA) is looking to top a very successful 2011 season with a new round of national auditions and large-scale 15th anniversary celebrations.
“Students who earn a spot at the College this year will be a big part of our commemoration,” says CCPA College Director Ron Schuster. “This past year we challenged our students with nationally renowned instructors and directors, tremendous performance opportunities and a rich and rewarding outreach program.
Highlights of the 2011-12 season include(d):
Mounting stellar productions guest-directed by veteran Stratford Director Darcy Evans and Stuart Aikins, Casting Director of The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Eclipse and the recently released Breaking Dawn.
Long-awaited return performances with the Victoria Symphony featuring suites from South Pacific, Footloose and Ragtime. Collaborations with Jacob Richmond, the creative force behind this year’s acclaimed national touring production of Ride the Cyclone.
Workshops and Master classes with Artistic Directors like Michael Shamata, of the Belfry Theatre and guest instructors like Richard Lucas of Lucas Talent Agency.
Continued success by CCPA alumni in earning top-contracts in theatre and musical theatre productions across the country and around the world (see attached Where Are They Now).
CCPA’s national tour goes from February 4 to March 3 and includes stops in Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna and Vancouver. Video auditions are also accepted until May 1. The tour includes the New Horizons Scholarship given for Most Promising Overall Audition Performance. For more information about the college and auditions, go to www.ccpacanada.com or call 250-595-9970.
The college is owned and operated by the Canadian Heritage Arts Society (CHAS), a registered charity that oversees the college’s operations. CHAS ensures that training at CCPA is financially accessible to all Canadian students, raising $500,000 in Bursaries, Scholarships and Tuition Subsidies for CCPA students!
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Editors: Profiles of CCPA grads who come from, or are working in your city are available upon request.
For more information, contact:
Steven Seltzer,Communications Manager
Communications@ccpacanada.com
Phone: 250-595-9970
Cell: 250-882-8441 www.ccpacanada.com