[Bcma-l] Re-upcoming events at St. Ann's Academy National Historic Site
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*DECEMBER 2008 MARKS THE 150^TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. ANN'S CHAPEL!*
Join us in December for a month of celebration in honour of the 150^th
anniversary of the building of the chapel at St. Ann's Academy.
* "Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Sounds of the Season" is a series of
four Sunday one hour long afternoon concerts in St. Ann's Historic
Chapel. Admission is $12 per concert, $10.00 for seniors or
students, or $36.00 adult, $30.00 seniors/students for the
series. Tickets are available at the St. Ann's Academy office.
· Nov. 30 at 2 pm---Madd Regaeles' Muse--- A Renaissance twist on
the season
· Dec. 7 at 2 pm---"Joy to the World---a Celebration" featuring
organist Steven Benson & Friends and audience sing-a-long
1 Dec 14 at 2pm---Harpist Alison Vardy and trio "Hope
Rising" featuring seasonal music with a celtic flair
· Dec 21 at 2 pm---Sounds of the Season with Classical Guitarist
Brad Prevedoros
* On December 20, join St. Ann's staff for free guided tours of the
beautifully restored 1858 Chapel at 1pm and 3pm. Tours will focus
on the artwork and religious symbolism as well as the unique
construction methods and the chapel's journey to its present
location. Includes behind the scenes tours of areas normally
off-limits to the public. Reservations are recommended as space
on the tours is limited.
* Starting November 30, the Chapel will be decorated with the
traditional Nativity painting created in 1900 by St. Ann's Academy
Art Teacher, Sister Mary Osithe. The Nativity scene also features
a wax baby Jesus dating from the late 19^th century and cascading
poinsettias to further set the scene. St. Ann's Academy will also
be decked out for the holidays indoors and out!
* "The Giving Tree" will be on display in the Sisters' Parlour.
Drop by with non-perishable food items, unwrapped toys or new and
used clothing to place under the tree for distribution to local
charities until Dec. 20.
The Chapel and Interpretive Centre is open winter hours 1-4pm Thursday
to Sunday. Admission by donation.
For further information, please contact the St. Ann's Academy National
Historic Site
at (250) 953-8829 or email _stanns.academy@gov.bc.ca_
<mailto:stanns.academy@gov.bc.ca>
Shelley Myhres
Site Operations Manager
St. Ann's Academy National Historic Site
Fall/Winter Hours: Thursday - Sunday 1-4pm
835 Humboldt Street
Mailing: 613 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 1N8
Tel. (250) 953-8829 Fax: (250) 953-8823
_www.stannsacademy.com_ <file://www.stannsacademy.com>
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<p><b><font face="Times New Roman">DECEMBER 2008 MARKS THE 150<sup>TH</sup>
ANNIVERSARY OF ST. ANN’S CHAPEL!</font></b>
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<p><font face="Times New Roman">Join us in December for a month of
celebration in honour of the 150<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the
building of the chapel at St. Ann’s Academy.</font></p>
<ul>
<li><font face="Times New Roman">“Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Sounds
of the Season” is a series of four Sunday one hour long afternoon
concerts in St. Ann’s Historic Chapel. Admission is $12 per concert,
$10.00 for seniors or students, or $36.00 adult, $30.00
seniors/students for the series. Tickets are available at the St.
Ann’s Academy office.</font></li>
<br>
</ul>
<p><font face="Times New Roman">· Nov. 30 at 2 pm—Madd Regaeles’
Muse— A Renaissance twist on the season </font>
<br>
<font face="Times New Roman">· Dec. 7 at 2 pm—“Joy to the World—a
Celebration” featuring organist Steven Benson & Friends and
audience sing-a-long</font></p>
<ul>
<p><font face="Times New Roman">1 </font> <font
face="Times New Roman">Dec 14 at 2pm—Harpist Alison Vardy and trio
“Hope Rising” featuring seasonal music with a celtic flair</font>
</p>
</ul>
<p><font face="Times New Roman">· Dec 21 at 2 pm—Sounds of the
Season with Classical Guitarist Brad Prevedoros</font>
</p>
<ul>
<li><font face="Times New Roman">On December 20, join St. Ann’s staff
for free guided tours of the beautifully restored 1858 Chapel at 1pm
and 3pm. Tours will focus on the artwork and religious symbolism as
well as the unique construction methods and the chapel’s journey to its
present location. Includes behind the scenes tours of areas normally
off-limits to the public. Reservations are recommended as space on the
tours is limited.</font></li>
<br>
<li><font face="Times New Roman">Starting November 30, the Chapel
will be decorated with the traditional Nativity painting created in
1900 by St. Ann’s Academy Art Teacher, Sister Mary Osithe. The Nativity
scene also features a wax baby Jesus dating from the late 19<sup>th</sup>
century and cascading poinsettias to further set the scene. St. Ann’s
Academy will also be decked out for the holidays indoors and out!</font></li>
<br>
<li><font face="Times New Roman"> “The Giving Tree” will be on
display in the Sisters’ Parlour. Drop by with non-perishable food
items, unwrapped toys or new and used clothing to place under the tree
for distribution to local charities until Dec. 20.</font></li>
<br>
<br>
<br>
</ul>
<p><font face="Times New Roman">The Chapel and Interpretive Centre is
open winter hours 1-4pm Thursday to Sunday. Admission by donation.</font>
</p>
<p><font face="Times New Roman">For further information, please contact
the St. Ann’s Academy National Historic Site </font>
<br>
<font face="Times New Roman">at (250) 953-8829 or email </font><a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:stanns.academy@gov.bc.ca"><u><font
color="#0000ff" face="Times New Roman">stanns.academy@gov.bc.ca</font></u></a><font
face="Times New Roman"> </font>
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<p><font face="Arial" size="2">Shelley Myhres</font>
<br>
<font face="Arial" size="2">Site Operations Manager</font>
<br>
<font face="Arial" size="2">St. Ann's Academy National Historic Site</font>
<br>
<font face="Arial" size="2">Fall/Winter Hours: Thursday - Sunday 1-4pm</font>
<br>
<font face="Arial" size="2">835 Humboldt Street</font>
<br>
<font face="Arial" size="2">Mailing: 613 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC
V8W 1N8</font>
<br>
<font face="Arial" size="2">Tel. (250) 953-8829 Fax: (250) 953-8823</font>
<br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="file://www.stannsacademy.com"><u><font
color="#0000ff" face="Arial" size="2">www.stannsacademy.com</font></u></a><font
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