EVENTS
Arts & Music Festival - June 17, 2023
The St. Andrews Lodge Historical and Cultural Society is planning a day-long Summer celebration on Saturday, June 17 that will involve artists, musicians, all-day entertainment and great food.
The St. Andrews Lodge Summer Arts and Music Festival will mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Elizabeth Little. Elizabeth and her family built and operated the Lodge for more than 80 years. Their business was one of the cornerstones of the tourist industry in Qualicum Beach. Additionally, as many people know, Elizabeth was the first Freeman of the Town, a founder of the Qualicum Beach Historical Society (which ultimately created the excellent local museum) and instrumental in the establishment and success of many other local endeavours. She was so highly regarded in the Town that when she passed away in 2011 the Town flags flew at half mast.
The St. Andrews Lodge Summer Arts and Music Festival will mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Elizabeth Little. Elizabeth and her family built and operated the Lodge for more than 80 years. Their business was one of the cornerstones of the tourist industry in Qualicum Beach. Additionally, as many people know, Elizabeth was the first Freeman of the Town, a founder of the Qualicum Beach Historical Society (which ultimately created the excellent local museum) and instrumental in the establishment and success of many other local endeavours. She was so highly regarded in the Town that when she passed away in 2011 the Town flags flew at half mast.
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The art show will be held outdoors in the beautiful waterfront park adjacent to the Lodge. Twenty-six artisans will display and sell a wide variety of arts and crafts, including pottery, ceramics, wood work, paintings and fibre arts. The show and sale will run from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., with free admission for all.
In addition to the art show there will be continuous live entertainment in the park, including various musical genres and a children’s show. The Qualicum Beach Museum will host an information booth, and the Knockananna Grill food truck will be on site all day to provide delicious sustenance. The celebration will wind up with an outdoor evening concert in the park (admission by donation)- the first of five performances in the Summer Twilight Concert Series hosted by the Society. The concert will feature the 15-piece Arrowsmith Big Band playing music from the 1930s and 40s. We hope everyone will mark their calendars and plan to attend this very special day. |
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Twilight Concert - Sept. 10
On the evening of Saturday, Sept. 10, two hundred fifty people enjoyed another splendid evening of live music in the beautiful waterfront park behind St. Andrews Lodge.
Perfect weather combined with lively gypsy jazz made for a great community event presented by the St. Andrews Lodge Historical and Cultural Society.
Much thanks to the Typsy Gypsy Jazz Band, the many volunteers who helped make the evening a success and the members of the public who came to enjoy the evening and support the restoration of the Lodge.
Perfect weather combined with lively gypsy jazz made for a great community event presented by the St. Andrews Lodge Historical and Cultural Society.
Much thanks to the Typsy Gypsy Jazz Band, the many volunteers who helped make the evening a success and the members of the public who came to enjoy the evening and support the restoration of the Lodge.
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This was the final Twilight Concert for 2022, but plans are in the works for an entire series next summer.
Stay tuned!
Stay tuned!
Giant Yard Sale - August 13
Well, That Was One Heck of a Yard Sale!
Many thanks to the dozens of volunteers and hundreds of customers who showed up to set up, sell, purchase and tear down. We were incredibly fortunate with the weather (the heavens opened just as the last vehicle was pulling away) and are so grateful for the tremendous community support. It was a great day of camaraderie, fun and laughter. Many thanks to our customers for their patience, interest in the Lodge and enthusiasm. Special thanks to the Speed Watch crew who helped regulate traffic speed, and to the Qualicum Beach Museum for the loan of their tents, tables and chairs. It takes a village, and we live in one of the very best!
Outdoor Concert at the Lodge - July 9
Oh, what a night we had! The inaugural concert of the SALHACS Twilight Concert Series drew almost 250 attendees, who enjoyed a lovely evening of great music, a beautiful setting and camaraderie. Thanks so much to all who joined us, to the Island Brass Quintet and most especially, to our many dedicated volunteers who facilitated this splendid event.
We are sure Elizabeth Little was smiling down on us.
We are sure Elizabeth Little was smiling down on us.
