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SUMMARY:18th Annual Habitat for Humanity Victoria Gingerbread Showcase
DESCRIPTION:An iconic Victoria holiday tradition\, Habitat Victoria’s Gingerbread Showcase\, presented by Peninsula Co-op and hosted at the Hotel Grand Pacific is back for its 18th year! This is Habitat Victoria’s premier annual fundraising event\, contributing to helping local families get a hand-up into affordable homeownership. \nThe event sees over 20\,000 visitors from school groups\, community groups\, Victoria locals\, tourists and more. All attendees are encouraged to vote for their favourite and make a donation. \nThe Showcase is made possible by the dedication of Habitat Victoria’s volunteer Gingerbread Ambassadors\, who engage with visitors on-site while supporting donations\, sharing information\, and bringing the event to life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessional and home bakers alike spend hundreds of hours interpreting this year’s Showcase theme\, bringing it to life in dozens of creative ways using edible materials of all kinds. Their finished creations are judged across the following award categories: \n\n\nBest First Impression \n\n\nBest Use of Skill and Technique \n\n\nBest Interpretation of the Theme \n\n\nMost Creative and Original \n\n\nMost Diverse Use of Ingredients \n\n\nThe People’s Choice Award
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/18th-annual-habitat-for-humanity-victoria-gingerbread-showcase/
LOCATION:Hotel Grand Pacific\, 463 Belleville Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1X3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Causes,Community Event,Holiday,Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Home for the Holidays ~ An Ella Fitzgerald Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Under the creative direction of A.J.E. Global Productions\, in association with Ocean Entertainment Worldwide\, comes a stunning new exclusive and limited engagement world premiere holiday concert celebrating the iconic ELLA FITZGERALD.  \n​Step out of the winter chill and into the elegant\, warm\, golden glow of a mid-century jazz club. HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS ~ AN ELLA FITZGERALD CHRISTMAS brings the magic of the “First Lady of Song” to life in a beautiful new concert celebrating Ella Fitzgerald’s most beloved seasonal recordings.  \nStarring acclaimed award-nominated Hawaiian born Canadian Actress & Recording Artist\, LEINA DEBOER\, and the electrifying musical talents of Nanaimo’s very own JAMES DARLING\, this truly memorable evening is sure to leave audiences with a warm and nostalgic feeling this holiday season. \nBacked by a world-class jazz quartet featuring Canadian musicians DAVID CABALLERO\, KOSMA BUSHEIKIN\, and GRAHAM VILLETTE\, this concert transports audiences back to 1960\, the year Ella released her seminal holiday album. The evening captures her signature blend of effortless vocal virtuosity\, intimate storytelling\, and joyful improvisation.  \n​From the brassy\, uptempo heat of big-band swing to quiet\, fireside ballads\, the performance is a joyous love letter to the Great American Songbook clad in tinsel and velvet. With her melodic and rich voice\, natural charm\, and dynamic stage presence\, LEINA DEBOER captures the feel\, tone\, style and beauty of not only this iconic entertainer\, but of the season itself\, as only she can.  \n​Featuring high-energy renditions of holiday classics that will have you tapping your toes\, including “Let It Snow”\, “Sleigh Ride”\, and “My Favorite Things”\, to more fireside and intimate selections including a soulful\, stripped-back acoustic set featuring a sultry piano-and-vocal performance of “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?”\, a lush\, emotional delivery of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”\, and a stirring rendition of  the timeless “The Christmas Song”.  \nThis isn’t just a concert—it is a cozy\, nostalgic time capsule. It captures the exact qualities that made Ella Fitzgerald a global treasure: her flawless purity of tone\, her impeccable timing\, and above all\, the genuine warmth and humility she shared with every audience. Perfect for jazz lovers and holiday dreamers alike\, Home for the Holidays ~ An Ella Fitzgerald Christmas is the ultimate way to ring in the season with style\, soul\, and a whole lot of holiday joy. ​ \n​We welcome you to join us this December for an unforgettable holiday event not to be missed as we celebrate the music\, stories\, traditions\, and many joy moments created at this most special time of year. \nFor additional performance cities across Vancouver Island\, Gulf Islands\, and the Lower Mainland\, and to order tickets\, please visit our webiste.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/home-for-the-holidays-an-ella-fitzgerald-christmas/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Hall\, 907 Pandora Avenue\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 3N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Cultural Event,Holiday,Live Performance,Music
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