Tuesday, September 20th at 7 PM

Avram McCagherty has been a force in the prohibition era and traditional jazz scenes in Victoria for over 20 years. A highly respected guitarist, banjo player and vocalist Avram is a walking library of traditional jazz classics and rare gems.

In this special concert, Avram partners with longtime musical collaborator Brooke Maxwell and bassist Scott White.

Brooke Maxwell is a renowned pianist, saxophonist, vocalist, composer and educator whose composition work on the critically acclaimed musical Ride the Cyclone has garnered him international acclaim. Bassist Scott White is a virtuoso bassist in every style imaginable and has just returned to Canada’s West Coast after a 20 year stint in Berlin working with Cirque du Soleil and many other musical projects.

Masks required on the main floor, masks optional in balcony.
Admission by donation ($20 suggested donation / sliding scale)

relax in the cosy and acoustically excellent sanctuary
of James Bay United Church
for some very special presentations

Did you know that Kelby MacNayr has a new role at James Bay United?

He shares some thoughts on the importance of the arts in every day life. 

The James Bay Art Walk returns for 2022! Twenty four artists who live and work in this historic neighborhood will open their studios and gather at various locations, to display and sell their art. An amazing spectrum of creative endeavors will be available, featuring both established and emerging artists. The local community has banded together, providing centralized spaces for artists whose studios can’t accommodate crowds. 

The largest gathering will be at the historic James Bay United Church. Thirteen artists including Anne Hansen, Jessie Beauvilliers, David Roberts, Holly Vivian and Teresa Waclawik will offer a variety of media, including clay sculpture, pebble and sea glass art, pastels and pointillism, oils and murals, recycled material collages and line drawings. In total, 11 locations across this eclectic neighborhood will be open on Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25 from 10am to 4pm to visitors from across the region. The complete artist listing, art walk map and special events can be found at their website.