Summer in Bastion Square Performance Details

By Barbara Ballard   |   July 25th, 2001   |   Comments (0)
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Wednesday, August 1-Friday, August 3

Noon: The Sinclair Academy of Performing Arts presents Broadway hits from My Fair Lady to Lion King.

Saturday, August 4

Noon: Sinclair Academy

1:15pm: The Bel Canto Camber Ensemble works from the Baroque, classical, and romantic era as well as pop tunes, gypsy airs and newly commissioned works.

7pm: Free Fox Trot Dance Instruction with Wanda Kivitt

8pm: Dance Under the Stars with DJ Roman Yue

Sunday, August 5

Noon: Sinclair Academy
1:15: The H.P’s: R&B, jazz, blues from a trio. Rockin blues band Cruel Shoes.


Monday, August 6

Noon: Mike Griner Trio: Dynamic arrangements of Ellington to the Beatles. Vocalist Jan Stirling.


Tuesday, August 7

Noon: The Carson Kids, Brother/sister duo have toured the Far East, Europe and N, America with their blend of Celtic, country and folk fiddle.


Wednesday August 8-Friday, August 10

Noon: Flamenco dance by Alma de Espana

1:15pm: Victoria Operatic Society presents a comic revue of Broadway tunes

2:30pm: From Washington State, South Kitsap Dance

3:45pm: The John Gogo Band: Chris Issak meets Lyle Lovett in this folk rock/country band

7pm: FREE Jive Dance Instruction with Wanda Kivitt

8pm: Dance Under the Stars with Gary Preston and The Harpoons: Burning Harmonica and rollicking boogie piano.


Sunday, August 12

Noon: Alma de Espana

1:15pm: Victoria Operatic Society

2:30pm: Trombones To Go: Four of Vancouver Island’s top trombonists in an entertaining performance

4:15pm: Harry Owen, flamenco guitarist best known for his accompaniment of Alma de Espana performs an instrumental flamenco concert

7pm: 100.3 The Q presents Concerts Under The Stars broadcast live on The Q! Pop Rock


Monday, August 13

Noon: Angela Basombrio Trio: Vocal jazz


Tuesday, August 14

Noon: UNI: Susan Baim’s vocals on Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli classics are supported by Mark Reed’s piano stylings


Wednesday, August 15-Friday, August 17

Noon: Flamenco from Victoria’s own Alma de Espana


Saturday, August 18

Noon: Flamenco from Victoria’s own Alma de Espana

1:15pm: Victoria Operatic Society presents a comic revue of Broadway tunes

2:30pm: Royal Scottish Country Dance

3pm: The New VI presents Aboriginal Rhythms (performers TBC)

7pm: Free Mambo Dance Instruction with Wanda Kivitt

8pm: Dance Under The Stars with DJ Roman Yue


Sunday, August 19

Noon: Alma de Espana

1:15pm: Victoria Operatic Society

2:30pm: Ed Phelps Septet: Local bebop saxman Ed Phelps leads this band as they play tunes from their newly released CD.

4:15pm: Rough Edges: 5 piece classic rock and blues

7pm: 100.3 The Q! presents Concerts Under The Stars broadcast live on The Q! Rock & Blues, Taxi & Victoria Secret


Monday, August, 20

Noon: Bill Mulley Quartet: Energetic blend of contemporary jazz


Tuesday, August 21

Noon: The Stomp Club: Local Celtic music master, Jeremy Walsh, plays acoustic folk.


Wednesday, August 22

Noon: Burnin’ Down The Square Youth Event


Thursday, August 23

Noon: Burnin’ Down The Square Youth Event

5pm: Burnin’ Down The Square Youth Event featuring Afraid Not, Stir Fry Crew, The Special Guests


Friday, August 24

Noon: Burnin’ Down The Square Youth Event


Saturday, August 25

12:15pm: Royal Scottish Country Dance

1:15pm: Victoria Operatic Society presents a comic revue of Broadway show tunes

3pm: The New VI presents Aboriginal Rhythms (performers TBC)

7pm: Free Argentine Tango Dance Instruction

8pm: Dance Under The Stars with Tango Argenta: Classic tangos of the 40′s


Sunday, August 26

1:15pm: Victoria Operatic Society

2:30pm: The Swingin’ Bachelors. Swing, jive and boogie.

7pm: 100.3 The Q! presents Concerts Under The Stars broadcast live on The Q! Pop Rock
Mercury Sound & Thundersauce.


Monday, August 27

Noon: Roy Reynolds Trio: Great standards played by Roy Reynolds, Rob Cheramy and Joey Smith.


Tuesday, August 28

Noon: Don Beale Trio, Standards of the 30′s and 40′s


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