Movies n’ Munchies in January

Okay, so we don’t have a mega movie screen and a fancy schmancy cinema in James Bay, but we do know how to have a fun time with flicks!

This month, there’s plenty of food for thought and fun to enjoy here in James Bay in January.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 – 2:00 pm – Movie – "The Proposal" & Supper (Spaghetti & Garlic Bread), James Bay New Horizons, 234 Menzies Street. Cost:$5.00/person

FOOD FILMS & FILM NOIR (at The Superior Cafe, 106 Superior Street). Tel: 250.380.9515 or email Lisa Boehme/Owner to make reservations: lisa@thesuperior.ca

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 – 7:00 pm – Movie – "Raw Deal" (meal and movie).

New Wine School Begins in January!

Join the Bacchus Bistro folks every Monday evening, 7-9 pm at Sips.

Because in the New Year — the second decade of the new millennium — it’s back-to-school for wannabe grape groupies who need to know about wines…where they come from, how they’re harvested and fermented, and how to develop your nose and palate to appreciate them.

The sipping school is the brainchild of Spinnaker’s Product Consultant and wine afficianado, Larry Arnold — and the first session begins with ripsnorting reds!

Starting Date: Monday, January 18, 2010 – Time: 7-9 pm

Cost: $25/session

Contact: sips@spiritmerchants.ca to enroll

2nd Annual Big Band Bash

2nd Annual Band Bash 

C’mon put on your dancing shoes and trip the light fantastic as Amica at Somerset House presents the 2nd Annual Big Band Bash. 

It’s a wonderful way to feel the beat, tap your feet and enjoy three of Victoria’s top orchestras for a charity dance in support of hearing loss prevention!

Date: - Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Time: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Place: Victoria Edelweiss Club, 108 Niagra Street in James Bay. 

Admission: $10 per person

Tickets are available at Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre located at 300 – 1627 fort Street (Info: 250.592.8144) and at the door.

Welcome To The Wonders of Whisky

Forget about wine tastings this week. Treat yourself instead to the wonders of whisky instead. In fact, why not mosey on over to Sips Artisan Bistro and enjoy a lovey liquid lunch!

WHERE: SIPS Artisan Bistro, 425 Simcoe Street (in James Bay Square)

WHEN:  Wednesday, October 28 – 12 noon to 2 pm

Hosted by Larry Arnold, Wine and Spirits Product Consultant for Spinnakers, this will be a great opportunity to meet Gerry Tosh, recent recipient of the Whisky Ambassador of the Year award, and a rather fine occasion to tantalize your tastebuds with "Highland Park 12, 15, 18 & 30" as well as the "Famous Grouse" and new "Black Grouse" whisky!

It’s truly amazing what can be done with a bit of barley, water and yeast in a barrel. For those who have trouble tickling their tongue or tastebuds, they can always go to Plan B – tickling their ribs. And what better way to tickle yourself pink than to sip something special, while you get into the spunky spirit of things!

“Always carry a large flagon of whisky in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake.” (W.C. Fields)

“May the enemies of Ireland never eat bread nor drink whiskey, but be tormented with itching without benefit of scratching.” (Irish toast)

“Anybody who hates dogs and loves whisky can’t be all bad.” (W.C. Fields)

"I love to sing, and I love to drink scotch. Most people would rather hear me drink scotch." (George Burns)

"Whisky is liquid sunshine." (George Bernard Shaw)

“There are two things a Highlander likes naked, and one of them is malt whisky.”
(Scottish proverb)

"The water was not fit to drink. To make it palatable, we had to drink whisky. By diligent effort, I learnt to like it." (Sir Winston Churchill)

Live Entertainment This Week in James Bay

Heron Rock Bistro

Miraculous Mile Zero Marathons

James Bay, Victoria, British Columbia often plays host to a number of high-profile marathon events which attract hundreds of eager participants, not to mention crowds lining the route.

This fall, several key running events are being organized to take advantage of the superb vistas along the route and challenge the skill and stamina of the participants.