Events for Black History Month:
BC Black History & Heritage Day
Sunday, Feb 7, 1:30–4:30 pm,
James Bay New Horizons Center,
234 Menzies.
In 1858, six hundred Blacks boarded the ship Commodore in San Francisco and sailed to Victoria escaping persecution and seeking better lives. The documentary about this event, based on the book Go Do Some Great Thing by Crawford Kilian, will, be shown at BC Black History Day. The film's producer, Anthony Brown, will be on hand to speak.
Also on hand: displays related to Greater Victoria Black history put on by the Saanich Pioneer Society, Victoria Genealogical Society, Old Cemeteries Society, United Empire Loyalists Society, and the African Heritage Assoc. of Vancouver Island,
Banquet of Love II:
a Tribute to Black Music
Sunday, Feb 14, 2:00 pm,
at UVic's Farquhar Auditorium
Tickets: $25 from UVic box office
Let the good times roll, Greater Victoria, at this Valentine's Day concert!
- Louise Rose and the Victoria Good News Choir: Jazz singer Louise Rose, backed by her choir, have been exciting Victoria audiences for over twelve years with music ranging from jazz and funk, to rock ‘n roll and gospel.
- Vic High R&B Band: Get ready for some Motown! Vic High never fails to please with their selection of greats from the Motown era.
- Eric Dozier and One Human Family Gospel Choir: Through the power of blues and gospel, Eric Dozier and his choir reach deep into the minds and hearts of all people and create a unifying spirit that inspires hope and peace for the future.
- MoonDance: There are few shortcuts to happiness . . . dance is one of them! Experience the thrill and beauty of West African dance.
- Victoria Children's Choir: Young people ages 8–15 sing a range of styles.
Get your tickets now!
The Underground Railroad
Presentation by Ron Nicholson
Saturday, Feb. 20, 12:00pm,
Meeting of the United Empire Loyalists,
Traveller's Inn, 1961 Douglas S.
Danger, heroism, and hardship were commonplace experiences for "passengers" of the "Underground Railroad". Learn more about the "travellers" on the "Road to Freedom". Presented by a fourth-generation descendant of a runaway slave.
Admission is $7 (includes sandwich lunch with tea or coffee) and you MUST RSVP. Please click here for more information.
Dinner & Dance
Presented by the Kenyan Community in Victoria
Saturday, Feb. 27,
4:30pm–12:00am. Dinner served at 6:00pm,
Greek Community Hall, 4648 Elk Lake Drive
$25. Kids under 12 free. For tickets and more information, contact the Executive Committee at 250 704-9510 or 250 885-0092 or 250 508-6935
Shady Creek Church –
Black History Month Service
Sunday, Feb 28, 9:30 am.
An annual favorite conducted by Karen Hoshal with performances by Louise Rose and Shady Mountain.
Cemetery Walking Tour – Black Pioneers
Sunday, Feb 28, 2:00 pm.
A guided tour of graves of black pioneers at Ross Bay Cemetery. Participants meet at 1:45 pm at the Fairfield Plaza.