Jennifer Blyth

Oak Bay author Frank Wilson sits in his favourite writing spot. Wilson has published his second collection of short stories, Nowt to Do with My Wife, Country Tales from the North of England.

Truth is no barrier to a good story

Short story collection raises funds for the MS Society

Oak Bay author Frank Wilson sits in his favourite writing spot. Wilson has published his second collection of short stories, Nowt to Do with My Wife, Country Tales from the North of England.
Sara Marreiros and Cari Burdett perform at Oak Bay United Church as part of the fifth annual Winter Solstice Concert Dec. 21.

Here comes the sun: Celebrating the season and solstice

Fifth annual Winter Solstice Cabaret brings a seasonal celebration to Oak Bay United Church Dec. 21

Sara Marreiros and Cari Burdett perform at Oak Bay United Church as part of the fifth annual Winter Solstice Concert Dec. 21.
Murphy – When Pigs Fly, a bronze sculpture by Salt Spring artist Nicola Prinsen, is on exhibit at Avenue Gallery through Dec. 16.

Galleries all a-glitter for the holidays

Galleries welcome the holidays with a host of events and exhibits

Murphy – When Pigs Fly, a bronze sculpture by Salt Spring artist Nicola Prinsen, is on exhibit at Avenue Gallery through Dec. 16.
Oak Bay’s Jason Stevens performs a one-man version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at Craigdarroch Castle.

Oak Bay actor channels 17 characters for Carol at the Castle

A Christmas Carol runs at Craigdarroch Castle through Dec. 23

Oak Bay’s Jason Stevens performs a one-man version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at Craigdarroch Castle.
Oak Bay printmaker Terry Vatrt removes a print from her studio press. Vatrt is among the many artists on this weekend’s Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour and will donate partial proceeds to the Syrian Refugee Fund at St. Philip church.

Studio tour duo support refugees

Terry Vatrt and Susan Park will donate partial proceeds to St. Philip’s Syrian Refugee Fund

Oak Bay printmaker Terry Vatrt removes a print from her studio press. Vatrt is among the many artists on this weekend’s Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour and will donate partial proceeds to the Syrian Refugee Fund at St. Philip church.
Evening Light, by Michael Rozenvain, opening at West End Gallery Saturday, Nov. 14.

What’s on at the Galleries

Exhibit openings and special events fill the Oak Bay arts calendar

Evening Light, by Michael Rozenvain, opening at West End Gallery Saturday, Nov. 14.
University of Victoria applied theatre professor Kirsten Sadeghi-Yekta, second from left, has worked with theatre groups around the world, including Cambodia. Sadeghi-Yekta will discuss her experiences as part of TEDx Victoria Nov. 21.

Theatre can transcend struggles around the globe

UVic prof brings theatre experiences to TEDx Victoria, Nov. 21

University of Victoria applied theatre professor Kirsten Sadeghi-Yekta, second from left, has worked with theatre groups around the world, including Cambodia. Sadeghi-Yekta will discuss her experiences as part of TEDx Victoria Nov. 21.
Oak Bay author Laura Bradbury launches the latest title in her Grape series, My Grape Year, Sunday, Nov. 8 at Bungalow in the Estevan Village.

Oak Bay author returns to Burgundy

Laura Bradbury returns with My Grape Year, launching at Bungalow this Sunday from

2 to 4 p.m.

Oak Bay author Laura Bradbury launches the latest title in her Grape series, My Grape Year, Sunday, Nov. 8 at Bungalow in the Estevan Village.
RKO Productions reprises its production of the Rocky Horror Show Oct. 22 to 31 at the Metro Theatre. From left: Candace Woodland as Columbia, Griffin Lea as Dr. Frank N’ Furter and Jana Morrison as Magenta.

Time to do the Time Warp again this Halloween

Oak Bay influence plays big in this month’s production of the Rocky Horror Show

RKO Productions reprises its production of the Rocky Horror Show Oct. 22 to 31 at the Metro Theatre. From left: Candace Woodland as Columbia, Griffin Lea as Dr. Frank N’ Furter and Jana Morrison as Magenta.
Artist Nancy Slaght stands in the main gallery at the Arts Centre at Cedar Hill beside a painting completed by one of her students, Joyce Almond, entitled Quiet Contemplation. The exhibition of Slaght’s studio groups continues until March 4 at the Cedar Hill recreation centre.

Cedar Hill arts centre explores works inspired by nature

Local artist Nancy Slaght and studio groups showcase works for springtime show

Artist Nancy Slaght stands in the main gallery at the Arts Centre at Cedar Hill beside a painting completed by one of her students, Joyce Almond, entitled Quiet Contemplation. The exhibition of Slaght’s studio groups continues until March 4 at the Cedar Hill recreation centre.