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Lucinda Williams will play Saturday, July 13 at Vancouver Island MusicFest. Photo supplied

Grammy Award winner Lucinda Williams coming to Vancouver Island MusicFest

Americana icon was to headline 2020 show before pandemic forced cancellation

  • Jan 24, 2024
It’s better late than never for the Chemainus Theatre’s 30th anniversary season. Managing director Randy Huber, left, and artistic director Mark DuMez display the pamphlets for the season’s shows. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus Theatre unveils show lineup for 30th anniversary season

Mix of comedy, award-winning drama and a summer musical blockbuster on the schedule

Rick Scott performs with the Vancouver Island Symphony and VIS Noteworthy Kids Choir for the ‘My Symphony’ concert at Nanaimo’s Port Theatre on Jan. 27. (Submitted photo)

Vancouver Island Symphony concert will prove orchestra music is for everyone

‘My Symphony’ with Rick Scott will be performed at the Port Theatre on Jan. 27

The City of Nanaimo has appointed Paige Pierce as the city’s new youth poet laureate. (Photo submitted)

VIU education student named Nanaimo’s new youth poet laureate

Paige Pierce appointed to role for two-year term

The City of Nanaimo has appointed Paige Pierce as the city’s new youth poet laureate. (Photo submitted)
Samatha Brown strolls through Butchart Gardens during the summer of 2023. (File Submitted/ Destination Greater Victoria)

Greater Victoria to be featured destination on popular PBS series

The show will broadcast on PBS across the United States and Canada

Samatha Brown strolls through Butchart Gardens during the summer of 2023. (File Submitted/ Destination Greater Victoria)
A still from the movie Deep Rising. “The film features stunning cinematography of the world’s deep oceans and highlights the ongoing battle between scientists who want to preserve these unique ecosystems and corporations who want to mine the seabed for minerals to power the future,” said World Community Film Festival jury member Gord Darby.

Comox Valley’s World Community Film Fest returns for 33rd year

The World Community Film Festival is back and once again it’s live.…

  • Jan 18, 2024
A still from the movie Deep Rising. “The film features stunning cinematography of the world’s deep oceans and highlights the ongoing battle between scientists who want to preserve these unique ecosystems and corporations who want to mine the seabed for minerals to power the future,” said World Community Film Festival jury member Gord Darby.
From left: Adjudicator Michael Armstrong with Sarah Kielly (choreographer) and Kelly Barnum (director) from NDSS Dance Company, winners of the Best Play Award at the 2024 One Act Play Festival. (Submitted photo)

Vancouver Island One Act Play Festival wraps up with awards

Festival showcased groups from Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo, Port Alberni and more

From left: Adjudicator Michael Armstrong with Sarah Kielly (choreographer) and Kelly Barnum (director) from NDSS Dance Company, winners of the Best Play Award at the 2024 One Act Play Festival. (Submitted photo)
The Cowichan Musical Society gets ready to present Roald Dahl’s ‘Matilda The Musical’ at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre from Jan. 27 to Feb. 4. Charlotte Wedderspoon-Martin front and centre, wearing a red ribbon steps into her first-ever lead role as Matilda. (Courtesy of Irwin Killam)

Cowichan Musical Society brings Matilda The Musical to the big stage

Matilda plays at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre from Jan. 27 to Feb. 4

The Cowichan Musical Society gets ready to present Roald Dahl’s ‘Matilda The Musical’ at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre from Jan. 27 to Feb. 4. Charlotte Wedderspoon-Martin front and centre, wearing a red ribbon steps into her first-ever lead role as Matilda. (Courtesy of Irwin Killam)
Former Langford resident singer-songwriter Nate Silas launches the single Wandering Lunacy – a memoir for a late friend – on Jan. 19. (Courtesy Nate Silas)

U.K. singer-songwriter’s latest single celebrates Langford, late friend

Nate Silas plans to donate proceeds to The Compassionate Friends

Former Langford resident singer-songwriter Nate Silas launches the single Wandering Lunacy – a memoir for a late friend – on Jan. 19. (Courtesy Nate Silas)
Filmmaker and musician Laura Kelsey gets ready to step into the harmonic egg owned by Linda Edwards for her video series ‘Found in Sound.’ (Submitted photo)

Nanaimo musician and filmmaker explores the world of sound and its benefits

Laura Kelsey’s ‘Found in Sound’ series will air on Telus Optik TV later this year

Filmmaker and musician Laura Kelsey gets ready to step into the harmonic egg owned by Linda Edwards for her video series ‘Found in Sound.’ (Submitted photo)
Cirque du Soleil aerial artist Tomoki Nishiyama prepares to perform Corteo in Victoria at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

VIDEO: Cirque du Soleil prepares to bring Corteo to Victoria

Corteo is at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre from Jan. 11 to 14

Cirque du Soleil aerial artist Tomoki Nishiyama prepares to perform Corteo in Victoria at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Vietnam’s Thu Le will be one of the four guitarists travelling from across the globe to take part in this year’s International Guitar Night Jan. 26. (Courtesy of Savarez website)

Strings, opera, big laughs, Reel Alternatives, and ‘Matilda’ all hit Cowichan stage this January

Matilda runs until Feb. 4

Vietnam’s Thu Le will be one of the four guitarists travelling from across the globe to take part in this year’s International Guitar Night Jan. 26. (Courtesy of Savarez website)
Sevilya Hendrickx (viola) and Calvin Dyck (violin) are the special guest performers for the Vancouver Island Symphony’s production of ‘Your Favourite Composers- Episode 1’ coming to the Sid Williams stage on Sunday, Jan. 21.

Vancouver Island Symphony to perform three shows in Courtenay this winter

The Vancouver Island Symphony’s 2024 winter concert schedule includes three stops at…

Sevilya Hendrickx (viola) and Calvin Dyck (violin) are the special guest performers for the Vancouver Island Symphony’s production of ‘Your Favourite Composers- Episode 1’ coming to the Sid Williams stage on Sunday, Jan. 21.
Makwa is among the artists showing in the exhibit Building Bridges: An art exhibit by local street community artists at Cedar Hill Rec. Centre Jan. 10 to Feb. 4. (Photo by Star Casement)

Victoria duo breaks barriers with Saanich show by street community artists

Building Bridges: An art exhibit by local street community artists runs Jan. 10 to Feb. 4

Makwa is among the artists showing in the exhibit Building Bridges: An art exhibit by local street community artists at Cedar Hill Rec. Centre Jan. 10 to Feb. 4. (Photo by Star Casement)
A lighthouse photographed by Micki Findlay that was featured in the latest issue of the 'Van Isle Poetry Collective.' (Submitted photo)

Vancouver Island poetry journal contest attracts ‘amazing’ work

‘Van Isle Poetry Collective: Special Edition’ includes 31 poems

A lighthouse photographed by Micki Findlay that was featured in the latest issue of the 'Van Isle Poetry Collective.' (Submitted photo)
Wendy Maurer’s glass bead art is permanently on display at Qualicum Art Supply and Gallery. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Qualicum Beach glass artist does not let Parkinson’s stop her

Mauer’s glass bead art permanently on display at Qualicum Art Supply and Gallery

Wendy Maurer’s glass bead art is permanently on display at Qualicum Art Supply and Gallery. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
’Caught in the Current’ tells the tale of dementia’s affects on the lives of the grandmother with the disease and the granddaughter coping with the changes in her grandmother. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Dementia journey chronicled in historical context by author

Book finally published five years after its conception

’Caught in the Current’ tells the tale of dementia’s affects on the lives of the grandmother with the disease and the granddaughter coping with the changes in her grandmother. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Lexie Kareen with her book B that was launched this summer at Russell Farm Market. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus woman meant to B a first-time author

Children’s book brings positive messages about life experiences

Lexie Kareen with her book B that was launched this summer at Russell Farm Market. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Dine Around and Stay in Town runs Jan. 26 to Feb. 11, 2024. (Photo courtesy Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria)

Dine Around and Stay in Town returns to Greater Victoria

Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria will kick off Jan. 25

Dine Around and Stay in Town runs Jan. 26 to Feb. 11, 2024. (Photo courtesy Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria)
The sensational sextet known as Festive Brass will be hitting town soon. (Submitted photo)

Festive Brass group presents fun Christmas concerts in Greater Victoria

One show in Sidney, one in Victoria

  • Dec 3, 2023
The sensational sextet known as Festive Brass will be hitting town soon. (Submitted photo)