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Charlie (Kirk Smith) starts his act as ‘The Foreigner’ by mimicking Ellard (Nathan Kay). (Lexi Bainas/Black Press)

REVIEW: Once ‘The Foreigner’ arrives, everything changes

Funny and touching, Chemainus Theatre’s new play will leave you in stitches

Charlie (Kirk Smith) starts his act as ‘The Foreigner’ by mimicking Ellard (Nathan Kay). (Lexi Bainas/Black Press)
Brandon Isaak’s show takes the stage in Crofton on Saturday, April 6. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Osborne Bay Pub features a full month of great music in April

Country music, blues, 70’s memories and more: grab your tickets soon for Crofton shows

Brandon Isaak’s show takes the stage in Crofton on Saturday, April 6. (Submitted)
Look for Incubus to rock the big stage at Laketown Ranch on Saturday night, June 29. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Snoop Dogg, Incubus, Sublime with Rome, Smash Mouth head to Vancouver Island festival

It will be party time at Laketown Ranch this Canada Day weekend with a great lineup of talent on tap

Look for Incubus to rock the big stage at Laketown Ranch on Saturday night, June 29. (Submitted)
The fat, lovely sound of a big band? Go hear Arrowsmith at the Osborne Bay Pub on March 10. (Submitted)

Get wowed by the Arrowsmith Big Band this Sunday in Crofton

This swingin’ and groovin’ ensemble will make it worth your while to head to the Osborne Bay Pub

The fat, lovely sound of a big band? Go hear Arrowsmith at the Osborne Bay Pub on March 10. (Submitted)
Matthew Good is making a welcome return to Duncan on Feb. 8. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Canadian icon Matthew Good launching tour on Vancouver Island

Good performing shows in Sidney, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Victoria and Duncan

Matthew Good is making a welcome return to Duncan on Feb. 8. (Submitted)
Phillip Manning and Robert Holliston each have plenty of experience performing with classical music groups in Greater Victoria. (Submitted)

WATCH: Phillip Manning and Robert Holliston to team up on works by German composers

Schumann, Brahms, and more featured in Jan. 13 concert at St. Michaels Church in Chemainus

Phillip Manning and Robert Holliston each have plenty of experience performing with classical music groups in Greater Victoria. (Submitted)
Claire Lynch headlines the new Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Festival, which sashays into Laketown Ranch June 14-16. (Norm McGuire photo)

Sooke Bluegrass festival relocates to Laketown Ranch at Lake Cowichan

The big venue at Lake Cowichan adds another jewel to its crown with new event June 14-16

Claire Lynch headlines the new Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Festival, which sashays into Laketown Ranch June 14-16. (Norm McGuire photo)
The Washboard Union is back by popular demand at Sunfest this summer. Look for them opening for Terri Clark and Jason Aldean. Wow, what a lineup. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Newcomers join favourites in rounding out Sunfest’s amazing lineup for 2019

The Washboard Union, Cody Johnson, Mitchell Tenpenny, Aaron Goodvin: it just gets better and better

The Washboard Union is back by popular demand at Sunfest this summer. Look for them opening for Terri Clark and Jason Aldean. Wow, what a lineup. (Submitted)
There is lots of love in the March family and, despite their privations, they often find things to laugh about together. (Lexi Bainas/Black Press)

REVIEW: Little Women brings home all the warmth of this winsome favourite

Follow the stories of the March sisters at Chemainus Theatre

There is lots of love in the March family and, despite their privations, they often find things to laugh about together. (Lexi Bainas/Black Press)
’A Streetcar Named Desire’ contrasts the emotional lives of two sisters in post Second World War New Orleans. (submitted)

VIDEO: Ballet Kelowna brings steamy story, A Streetcar Named Desire, to Island

Okanagan ballet company brings a classic tale to the Cowichan Valley

’A Streetcar Named Desire’ contrasts the emotional lives of two sisters in post Second World War New Orleans. (submitted)
Left: The top award given in the macro/closeup category went to this picture by Decker that shows an anemone shrimp that he photographed in Yap during MantaFest 2018. (Jim Decker photo)

Island lensman Jim Decker lands three top photography awards

During exciting photo trip to Yap in Micronesia, Cobble Hill man earns trio of firsts

Left: The top award given in the macro/closeup category went to this picture by Decker that shows an anemone shrimp that he photographed in Yap during MantaFest 2018. (Jim Decker photo)
Aaron Pritchett, who lives on Gabriola Island now, celebrates his birthday in style on the Sunfest mainstage. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)

VIDEO: Huge crowd celebrates Sunfest opening night with Canyon, Pritchett in Lake Cowichan

Plenty to enjoy as Sunfest Country Music Festival opened, and lots of folks came out to do so

Aaron Pritchett, who lives on Gabriola Island now, celebrates his birthday in style on the Sunfest mainstage. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)
Alora Killam dances for the crowd at Duncan Has Talent. (Lexi Bainas/Black Press files)

Duncan Has Talent performers prepping for summer show

Signups on now for crowd-pleasing series staged at Charles Hoey Park as part of The 39 Days of July.

Alora Killam dances for the crowd at Duncan Has Talent. (Lexi Bainas/Black Press files)
Current Swell headlines the great Laketown Shakedown lineup. Catch them on Sunday, May 20 on the Flats Stage at Laketown Ranch. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Let the good times roll in first Laketown Shakedown

With Current Swell and Jon and Roy as headliners, there’s lots to enjoy at this first in a series

Current Swell headlines the great Laketown Shakedown lineup. Catch them on Sunday, May 20 on the Flats Stage at Laketown Ranch. (Submitted)
Nico Rhodes and Rick Scott are a dynamite combination. C’mon along and hear for yourself. (Submitted)

Rick Scott and Nico Rhodes bring ‘Roots & Grooves‘ to Duncan Showroom

There are 40 years between their ages but who cares when there’s this much talent going around

Nico Rhodes and Rick Scott are a dynamite combination. C’mon along and hear for yourself. (Submitted)
Current Swell is just one of the super B.C. groups lining up to perform at the first ever Laketown Shakedown on the Victoria Day long weekend in May. (Shane Deringer photo)

VIDEO: Three smaller festivals add even more lustre to Laketown Ranch lineup for 2018

With acts like Current Swell, Jon and Roy, Neon Steve, and Towers and Trees, there’s lots to like

Current Swell is just one of the super B.C. groups lining up to perform at the first ever Laketown Shakedown on the Victoria Day long weekend in May. (Shane Deringer photo)
Current Swell is just one of the super B.C. groups lining up to perform at the first ever Laketown Shakedown on the Victoria Day long weekend in May. (Shane Deringer photo)

VIDEO: Three smaller festivals add even more lustre to Laketown Ranch lineup for 2018

With acts like Current Swell, Jon and Roy, Neon Steve, and Towers and Trees, there’s lots to like

Current Swell is just one of the super B.C. groups lining up to perform at the first ever Laketown Shakedown on the Victoria Day long weekend in May. (Shane Deringer photo)