Open mics in Victoria provide a place of togetherness during the holidays

Ella Slaughter performs at an open mic at Hermann’s Upstairs, which runs every Wednesday evening. (Still from video taken by Lindsay Hunter)
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Renowned fiddler and jazz trumpeter Daniel Lapp leads the special 75-minute toe-tapping Home for Christmas concert tradition. (Courtesy Daniel Lapp)

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    The 29th annual Great Canadian Beer Festival returns Sept. 8-9. (Courtesy Victoria Beer Society)

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