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Musical talents of Mike Young (Kaden Forsberg), Maggie Wheeling (Naomi Costain) and Bart Dunwood (Michael Clarke) keep the community entertained throughout a snowstorm by cranking out the tunes during Naked Radio. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Station strips down to the basics in Naked Radio

Chemainus Theatre show features determination of two DJs and call-in characters galore

Musical talents of Mike Young (Kaden Forsberg), Maggie Wheeling (Naomi Costain) and Bart Dunwood (Michael Clarke) keep the community entertained throughout a snowstorm by cranking out the tunes during Naked Radio. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The Daisy Stranglers perform. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River features Island talent playing indie rock in the snow

Punk, psychedelic and more at Indie Rock in the River fest

The Daisy Stranglers perform. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Andrew Moncrief working at a studio in Berlin. Photo supplied

Comox artist’s craft has him travelling the world

As Comox Valley-raised artist Andrew Moncrief continues to hone his craft, his…

Andrew Moncrief working at a studio in Berlin. Photo supplied
Jigsaw watches as Deeya Sharma from Vibrant Dance Studio hypes up the crowd during BattleZone on Feb. 19. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)

Island dance duo Funkanometry competes in Nanaimo dance battle

Vibe studio’s BattleZone attracted dancers from across the country

Jigsaw watches as Deeya Sharma from Vibrant Dance Studio hypes up the crowd during BattleZone on Feb. 19. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)
The opening reception for Taryn Walker’s ‘Echoes From a Time Not Yet Here’ will be held Feb. 16 from 5-7 p.m. at Vancouver Island University’s View Gallery, with the exhibit running until April 7. (Submitted photos)

Indigenous artist’s exhibit at VIU invites attendees to pause and breathe

Taryn Walker’s ‘Echoes From a Time Not Yet Here’ will show until April 7

The opening reception for Taryn Walker’s ‘Echoes From a Time Not Yet Here’ will be held Feb. 16 from 5-7 p.m. at Vancouver Island University’s View Gallery, with the exhibit running until April 7. (Submitted photos)
Oleksandr (Sasha) Luchkov. (Facebook)

Shawnigan Lake School welcomes gifted pianist and scholar from Ukraine

Student-led Thrive Refuge brings talented young musician to study at private school

Oleksandr (Sasha) Luchkov. (Facebook)
Jennifer Ottenbreit, left, Tracy Ottenbreit, Cole Landry, Tasha Ballantyne, Wes Lazaroff and Erin Mudry during rehearsal for Nanaimo Theatre group’s latest production, ‘A Fox on the Fairway,’ which runs Feb. 19 until March 10 at Nanaimo’s Bailey Studio. (Submitted photo)

Nanaimo Theatre Group stages ‘hilarious romp’ about a country club golf tournament wager

Ken Ludwig’s ‘A Fox on the Fairway’ will play Feb. 19 until March 10 at Bailey Studio

Jennifer Ottenbreit, left, Tracy Ottenbreit, Cole Landry, Tasha Ballantyne, Wes Lazaroff and Erin Mudry during rehearsal for Nanaimo Theatre group’s latest production, ‘A Fox on the Fairway,’ which runs Feb. 19 until March 10 at Nanaimo’s Bailey Studio. (Submitted photo)
The McPherson Playhouse in Victoria. (Black Press Media file photo)

Walter Trout brings his rhythm of blues to B.C.’s capital

McPherson Playhouse prepares for March 11 show

  • Feb 21, 2023
The McPherson Playhouse in Victoria. (Black Press Media file photo)
Sebastian Gaskin (image provided)

Sebastian Gaskin gears up to wow Victoria with unique acoustic solo show

The 2021 Western Canadian Music Awards RB Artist of the Year performs at UVic on March 11

  • Feb 20, 2023
Sebastian Gaskin (image provided)
The Royal Theatre at 805 Broughton St. (Black Press Media file photo)

Come back to fantasy with Pacific Opera Victoria’s The Birds

A tender, comedic and melancholy tale of human aspirations and the failure of utopias

  • Feb 18, 2023
The Royal Theatre at 805 Broughton St. (Black Press Media file photo)
James Wood is performing in and putting on the Indie Rock in the River festival on Feb. 25. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Psychedelic, punk and folk music coming to Indie Rock in the River festival

Campbell River producer hopes festival boosts local indie music scene

James Wood is performing in and putting on the Indie Rock in the River festival on Feb. 25. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Arnold Lim, centre, behind the scenes of feature film All-in Madonna in 2019. (Patrick Coble/Blue Lake Films Ltd.)

Saanich filmmaker an audience favourite in the 29th Victoria Film Festival

Festival returned to in-person shows at venues across Greater Victoria

Arnold Lim, centre, behind the scenes of feature film All-in Madonna in 2019. (Patrick Coble/Blue Lake Films Ltd.)
Lauren Spencer-Smith performs as the musical artist for the ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ during the Feb. 14 episode on CBS. (Photo credit Terence Patrick/CBS)

Nanaimo’s Lauren Spencer-Smith sings about heartache on Valentine’s Day

Pop star performed Best Friend Breakup on ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’

Lauren Spencer-Smith performs as the musical artist for the ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ during the Feb. 14 episode on CBS. (Photo credit Terence Patrick/CBS)
Shelley Marinus, pictured with her favourite rock star, holds a copy of This is My Life. She is hosting a book signing Feb. 27 at the Filberg Centre. Scott Stanfield photo

Courtenay author says living with a disability is not hard

Shelley Marinus has written a book that lets people know that living…

Shelley Marinus, pictured with her favourite rock star, holds a copy of This is My Life. She is hosting a book signing Feb. 27 at the Filberg Centre. Scott Stanfield photo
Issamba Handouts

Issamba Showcase brings African rhythms to Victoria

World-renowned artists celebrate African culture as part of Black History Month

  • Feb 15, 2023
Issamba Handouts
Jasmine Colette and A.W. Cardinal in their home studio with their four coveted Maple Blues Awards for 2023. (Photo courtesy Blue Moon Marquee)

Blue Moon Marquee feeling upbeat after Maple Blues Awards sweep

Duo now stationed in the Cowichan Valley gaining fans in droves

Jasmine Colette and A.W. Cardinal in their home studio with their four coveted Maple Blues Awards for 2023. (Photo courtesy Blue Moon Marquee)
The Tidemark Theatre. Photo courtesy, Linda Allen.

Continuing a legacy: Jacquie Gordon’s legacy is giving back to the Tidemark Theatre

Endowment fund will benefit the Campbell River theatre she helped found in perpetuity

The Tidemark Theatre. Photo courtesy, Linda Allen.
Cosette Justo Valdés, left, and Marion Newman will guest as the conductor and mezzo-soprano singer, respectively, during the Vancouver Island Symphony’s next concert in Nanaimo on Feb. 11. (Submitted photos)

Vancouver Island Symphony concert will showcase songs of winter

Cosette Justo Valdés will be guest conductor, Marion Newman will be guest singer

Cosette Justo Valdés, left, and Marion Newman will guest as the conductor and mezzo-soprano singer, respectively, during the Vancouver Island Symphony’s next concert in Nanaimo on Feb. 11. (Submitted photos)
Artist Fran Usher will present an art installation at the Gabriola Art Council on South Road based on a board game created in response to observed human behaviour during the COVID pandemic. Community members are invited to observe the installation, or play the game, Feb. 4-5. (Submitted photo)

Gabriola artist’s ‘Game of Immunity’ pandemic board game offers ‘glimpse into the absurd’

Fran Usher’s art installation showing at the Gabriola Arts Council this weekend

Artist Fran Usher will present an art installation at the Gabriola Art Council on South Road based on a board game created in response to observed human behaviour during the COVID pandemic. Community members are invited to observe the installation, or play the game, Feb. 4-5. (Submitted photo)
Lauren Falls of Port Alberni has been nominated for a Juno award. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Port Alberni’s Lauren Falls nominated for Juno Award

Falls nominated for Solo Jazz Album of the Year

Lauren Falls of Port Alberni has been nominated for a Juno award. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)