{"id":14513,"date":"2017-08-16T09:00:38","date_gmt":"2017-08-16T16:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/?p=14513"},"modified":"2017-08-16T11:48:42","modified_gmt":"2017-08-16T18:48:42","slug":"whats-going-on-august-16-to-september-4-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/2017\/08\/16\/whats-going-on-august-16-to-september-4-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s Going On<\/em>: August 16 to September 4, 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

Until Saturday, August 26
\nTalking to art
\n<\/i>Dark Sand Asks Why You Talk So Fast <\/i>is currently running at Deluge Contemporary Art. This exhibit showcases the works of Megan Hepburn, who created her art by using brushes that were too small for the canvases that she was using, causing a completely incorrect amount of detail orientation. Visit deluge.ca <\/a>for details about the exhibit.<\/p>\n

Until Thursday, August 31
\nCasual tunes together
\n<\/i>Throughout August, the Gettin\u2019 Higher Choir is hosting summer drop-ins that require no experience. All it costs is three toonies for a session, and with that you can join the choir in their songs. For more details, visit gettinhigherchoir.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Until Wednesday,\u00a0September 20
\nCreating a new genre
\n<\/i>Cinema Politica is aiming to create a new movie genre: documentary futurism. They are looking for short films and videos, approximately 5 to 15 minutes in length, that will help the genre\u2014which utilizes documentary techniques to imagine a Canada of the future\u2014grow. The commission allotment for each film is $7,000; as well, directors will receive a stipend. Details at cinemapolitica.org\/thenext150<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thursday, August 17
\nExploring relationships
\n<\/i>Author Ilan Avi Baron is coming to Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue on August 17 to host a talk on his new book, Obligation in Exile<\/i>. The book explores the Jewish Diaspora\/Israel relationship. Admission is by donation; the talk starts at 7 pm.<\/p>\n

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A scene from a previous year\u2019s Mechanical Engineering Showcase event at the college (see August 18) (photo by Camosun College A\/V Services).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Friday, August 18
\nMechanical Engineering Showcase returns
\n<\/i>Camosun College\u2019s Mechanical Engineering Showcase returns on August 18. Head down to the main atrium of the Centre for Trades Education and Innovation at the Interurban campus to see the work of nine project teams, who have been hard at work designing their projects over the summer. from 10 am to 2 pm; see camosun.ca<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n

Friday, August 18\u00a0and Saturday, August 19
\nDirty dancing\u00a0under the stars
\n<\/i>The Free-B Film Festival\u2014presented by the Victoria Film Festival\u2014is back with two more movies free for the public to enjoy. On Friday, August 18, the classic Dirty Dancing<\/i> will be on show for your hungry eyes on the legislature lawn. The next night, explore another classic in Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory <\/i>at the same place and same time. For full details, check out freebfilmfest.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Friday, August 18\u00a0to Friday, August 25
\nNew music symposium
\n<\/i>The SALT New Music Festival and Symposium\u2014which focuses on innovation and intercultural dialogue\u2014is returning for a week. Innovative artists will showcase their work at Open Space and at the Phillip T. Young Recital Hall at UVic. Tickets range from $11 to $60; see details at openspace.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Saturday, August 26
\nDon\u2019t talk about…\u00a0you know what to\u00a0not talk about
\n<\/i>Under the Maltworks\u2014hosted by Phillips Brewery and the Victoria Film Festival\u2014is returning with a new film. This time around, it\u2019s Fight Club<\/i>. Tickets are $20 and include a beer, the film, and a surprise. The presentation is rain or shine, so prepare accordingly; tickets are available at tix.thevic.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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