Victoria artist’s king-sized tribute to Eddie Van Halen draws on personal connection

Tomo Vranjes, a Greater Victoria musician and longtime fan of late rock guitar icon Eddie Van Halen, joins artist Paul Archer behind the latter’s Fort Street gallery. Archer, whose airbrushed paintings of rock greats have made him many connections in recent years, painted a likeness of Van Halen following the guitarist’s death last month from cancer. (Don Descoteau/News Staff)
Paul Archer had an up close and personal day with the legendary guitarist in 1980
A View Royal grocery store will be closed for five days in November due to shooting for Maid, a Netflix series being filmed across Greater Victoria. (Facebook/Helmcken Market)

View Royal grocery store will temporarily close to film Netflix series
I-Hos Gallery manager Ramona Johnson shows some of the paddles available at the retail outlet. Photo by Terry Farrell

I-Hos Gallery celebrates 25 years of promoting First Nation artwork
Man ends up in front of B.C. judge after magic mushroom brownies end in domestic dispute

Man ends up in front of B.C. judge after magic mushroom brownies end in domestic dispute

Experience. Discover. Explore.

Bard to Broadway Theatre Society may stage shows outdoors next summer. (PQB News photo file)

Qualicum Beach’s Bard to Broadway group may stage shows outdoors
A new short film festival called MORVENFEST is encouraging B.C. secondary students to step into the world of film during their Christmas break. (Jane Skrypnek/News Staff)

New film festival gives Victoria students exciting opportunity
Port Alberni author Diane Dobson has put together a collection of childhood memories, with proceeds going towards the Ty Watson House. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS)

Port Alberni writer looks through the eyes of a child
The Old School House Arts Centre in Qualicum Beach has temporarily closed its doors to the public as of Nov.18. (Mandy Moraes photo)

COVID-19: The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre in Qualicum Beach closes until 2021

Entertainment
Nanaimo poet Kamal Parmar’s latest book, ‘Still Waters,’ reflects on her mother’s experience with Alzheimer’s disease. (Photos submitted)

Nanaimo poet reflects on mother’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease in new book

Kamal Parmar is presenting online readings from latest poetry collection, ‘Still Waters’

Edie Daponte and Joey Smith share the stage Saturday at the Sid Williams Theatre. The show is also being livestreamed. Photo supplied

Edie Daponte brings show up-Island

Second World War tribute live and livestreamed in Courtenay and Campbell River

    More in Entertainment 
    video

    Tam gives advice on keeping holiday gatherings safe

    Canada, Britain strike new trade deal before Brexit deadline

    Bergen pushes Liberals for better COVID-19 plan

    Feds review pandemic warning system
    See More Videos 

    Most Read

     

    Impress TV

    Experience. Discover. Explore.

    West Coast Traveller

    Opinion

    eEdition

    Monday Magazine, Oct 29

    Recent Issues

     

    More in Opinion 


    Life
    Fashion Fridays: Tammy’s big makeover

    Fashion Fridays: Tammy’s big makeover

    Kim XO, helps to keep you looking good on Fashion Fridays on the Black Press Media Network

    Fashion Fridays: The 8 best quality online stores! Shop the ultimate sales

    Fashion Fridays: The 8 best quality online stores! Shop the ultimate sales

    Kim XO, helps to keep you looking good on Fashion Fridays on the Black Press Media Network

    More in Life 

    Impress
    Redefining the State of Aging

    Redefining the State of Aging

    Age-friendly communities, active engagement, seniors’ cannabis use + more explored in special report

      Your guide to mental health resources in Greater Victoria

      Your guide to mental health resources in Greater Victoria

      Resource guide explores mental illness, local resources and how you can help

        More in Impress