We have so many passionate people here in our wee city; artists, musicians, business people all adding to the diversity and interest of this fair town. We popped into Tall TAles Books on Fort Street today. They are a bookstore for children with an excellent selection and wonderful events like regular Storytimes. The store also is a great community participant, supporting local writers and organizing charitable events. Here are some pics and their  website:

http://talltalesbooks.ca/

Check out their Hero program.

Lots of books from which to choose!

What an amazing day! We were so fortunate to have tickets to this wonderful event, which was so well organized. Held at the Victoria Conference Centre, the day included 15 live speakers, a sprinkling of recorded televised TED talks from other cities, and three amazing performances: slam poetry by The Victoria Slam Team, dance by Nath Keo and music by Oliver Swain. And if that wasn’t enough, two rooms of interactive art by Limbic Media. Watch for these amazing events in your community; very inspiring stuff!

http://tedxvictoria.com/

http://vicpoetryslam.blogspot.com/

http://www.nathkeo.com/

http://www.oliverswainmusic.com/

http://www.limbicmedia.ca/

TEDx Victoria, November 19, 2011

This photo does not do justice to the beautiful set with all the furnishings sourced within 100 miles.