{"id":15119,"date":"2017-11-30T12:25:15","date_gmt":"2017-11-30T20:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/?p=15119"},"modified":"2017-11-30T12:25:15","modified_gmt":"2017-11-30T20:25:15","slug":"whats-going-on-web-exclusive-for-december-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/2017\/11\/30\/whats-going-on-web-exclusive-for-december-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"<em>What\u2019s Going On<\/em>: Web exclusive for December 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Until Wednesday, December 20<br \/>\nMenstrual products for those in need<br \/>\nPeriod Posse is a group who collects menstrual products for the less fortunate; they\u2019re accepting cash and online donations on behalf of the Cool Aid Society. See <a href=\"http:\/\/coolaid.org\/donate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coolaid.org\/donate<\/a> to make a contribution; head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/theperiodposse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the group\u2019s Facebook page<\/a> to see pick-up locations.<\/p>\n<p>Until Sunday, December 31<br \/>\nCastle fun for the fam damily<br \/>\nThe historic Craigdarroch Castle has enough festive events this season to keep an army\u2014or, well, a family, at least\u2014busy until 2018. There is a live radio play, a performance of <em>A Christmas Carol<\/em>, and a school program starting on December 4 that consists of an educational 75-minute tour of the castle. See <a href=\"http:\/\/thecastle.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thecastle.ca<\/a> for info on it all.<\/p>\n<p>Friday, December 1 until Sunday, December 3<br \/>\nThe Nutcracker returns to Victoria<br \/>\nAlberta Ballet is performing <em>The Nutcracker<\/em> with the Victoria Symphony at the Royal Theatre in December; Emmy Award-winning set designer Zack Brown made the sets for the show. Tickets are $39 to $111; see <a href=\"http:\/\/rmts.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rmts.bc.ca<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<p>Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 9<br \/>\nKeeping it naughty during the holidays<br \/>\nThe Cheesecake Burlesque Revue hits The Roxy Theatre in December with their show <em>Delight Before Xxxmas<\/em>. The performance is full of comedy, dancing, and what will surely be unique holiday memories. Tickets are $24 in advance and $28 at the door; cash only. See <a href=\"http:\/\/cheesecakeburlesque.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cheesecakeburlesque.com<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15120\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15120\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/LSPU25CelineSawchukAllisonCrowewoAlickTsuiPhotographycredit.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/LSPU25CelineSawchukAllisonCrowewoAlickTsuiPhotographycredit-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/LSPU25CelineSawchukAllisonCrowewoAlickTsuiPhotographycredit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/LSPU25CelineSawchukAllisonCrowewoAlickTsuiPhotographycredit.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/LSPU25CelineSawchukAllisonCrowewoAlickTsuiPhotographycredit-180x120.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15120\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Celine Sawchuk will be joining Allison Crowe on stage in Sidney on Friday, December 15 (photo by Alick Tsui).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sunday, December 10<br \/>\nCandle lighting for memories<br \/>\nThe holidays can be far from happy for those mourning the loss of a loved one. Compassionate Friends Victoria, a group that helps people cope with death, will be having a candle-lighting ceremony on December 10 to honour the deceased. The non-denominational service will take place at Cordova Bay United Church, located at 813 Claremont Avenue, at 7 pm.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, December 14<br \/>\nDive into history<br \/>\n<em>Spindrift: A Canadian Book Of The Sea<\/em> editors Michael and Anita Hadley will be doing an evening of readings at the Maritime Museum of British Columbia. The event starts at 6:30 pm; refreshments are provided. It\u2019s free, but anyone interested in going is recommended to register at <a href=\"http:\/\/mmbc.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mmbc.bc.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Friday, December 15<br \/>\nCrowe brings Xmas joy back to town<br \/>\nVancouver Island-born singer Allison Crowe will spread holiday cheer along with fellow musician Celine Sawchuk this holiday season in Sidney. The show, <em>Tidings<\/em>, will be a mix of rock, jazz, and folk. Tickets are $24 for students. Head over to <a href=\"http:\/\/marywinspear.ca\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">marywinspear.ca\/events<\/a> for the lowdown.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Until Wednesday, December 20 Menstrual products for those in need Period Posse is a group who collects menstrual products for the less fortunate; they\u2019re accepting cash and online donations on behalf of the Cool Aid Society. See coolaid.org\/donate to make a contribution; head over to the group\u2019s Facebook page to see pick-up locations. 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