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Isaiah Carvalhal-Smith beat hundreds of other young musicians to win the coveted Slaight Family Scholarship to Berklee College of Music. (Isaiah Carvalhal-Smith submission)

Saanich Peninsula student scores only scholarship for Canadians offered by top U.S. music school

Stelly’s grad Isaiah Carvalhal-Smith and his electric bass off to Boston after successful audition

Isaiah Carvalhal-Smith beat hundreds of other young musicians to win the coveted Slaight Family Scholarship to Berklee College of Music. (Isaiah Carvalhal-Smith submission)
Tommy Little Spruce with his son Leland before their entrance. (Jean-Francois d’Albret and Cristina de Veer submission)

Yellow Wolf Powwow draws dancers from across Canada

Saanichton event a celebration of Indigenous culture

Tommy Little Spruce with his son Leland before their entrance. (Jean-Francois d’Albret and Cristina de Veer submission)
PIGS rocking out, accompanied by their impressive laser show. Photo contributed

Pink Floyd tribute band to kick off North American tour in Sidney

Victoria band PIGS returning to Mary Winspear Centre 10 years after their first appearance

PIGS rocking out, accompanied by their impressive laser show. Photo contributed
2019 Sidney Summer Car Show will bring more than 300 classic cars to Beacon Avenue on Aug. 11. (Torque Masters Submission)

Torque Masters car show coming to Sidney

Beacon Avenue will become open-air showroom for over 300 classic cars Aug. 11

2019 Sidney Summer Car Show will bring more than 300 classic cars to Beacon Avenue on Aug. 11. (Torque Masters Submission)
Brentwood Bay brings $5 concerts every Wednesday evening

Brentwood Bay brings $5 concerts every Wednesday evening

Variety of music on offer: picnics, good vibes and family friendly

Brentwood Bay brings $5 concerts every Wednesday evening
A team in full costume gets ready to compete in the Bed Races on Beacon charity fundraiser event in Sidney. This year’s race happens this Sunday starting at 1 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Nuttycake.com)

Get ready for a Sidney spectacular: Bed Races on Beacon go Sunday

CCM Construction team members ready to defend their title on July 7, start time 1 p.m.

A team in full costume gets ready to compete in the Bed Races on Beacon charity fundraiser event in Sidney. This year’s race happens this Sunday starting at 1 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Nuttycake.com)
The outdoor library in Sidney will have a range of titles for all ages. Black Press file photo

Sidney Open Air library returns for selected Tuesdays this summer

Saanich Peninsula Literacy aims to encourage and create bookworms with outdoor library

The outdoor library in Sidney will have a range of titles for all ages. Black Press file photo
Danny Brown in action. (From Danny Brown’s Facebook Page/ Photo: JMULKA)

Phillips Backyard Weekender announces line-up of dance, reggae, dream-pop and hip-hop

17 acts, including local favourites, set to perform across three days

Danny Brown in action. (From Danny Brown’s Facebook Page/ Photo: JMULKA)
Soundings in action, conducted by Denis Donnelly. The upcoming concerts will focus on the music of the Beatles. (Andrew Kielbowicz)

Choir offers a capella take on Beatles hits

Soundings will perform concerts in Oak Bay and Sidney May 24 and 25

Soundings in action, conducted by Denis Donnelly. The upcoming concerts will focus on the music of the Beatles. (Andrew Kielbowicz)
Van Isle Comic Con swings into Sidney in June

Van Isle Comic Con swings into Sidney in June

Convention lists animators, actors as guests, variety of cosplay prizes to be won

Van Isle Comic Con swings into Sidney in June
VicPD Const. Sue Hamilton talks with a client on Pandora Avenue. Hamilton says police officers joined the service to help people. (Photo courtesy of VicPD Const. Ross Smith)

Special Report: Thin blue line stretched with opioid crisis

Lack of funding, government rehab centres and increased drug potency leading to more deaths

VicPD Const. Sue Hamilton talks with a client on Pandora Avenue. Hamilton says police officers joined the service to help people. (Photo courtesy of VicPD Const. Ross Smith)
Peninsula Players members (from left) Courtenay Mosher, Philip Watson and Sarah Klipper will star in Murder on the Nile, the company’s next production, May 16-19. Photo courtesy Gail Pickell

Peninsula Players unravel mystery for coming production

Murder on the Nile hits the Mary Winspear Centre stage in May

Peninsula Players members (from left) Courtenay Mosher, Philip Watson and Sarah Klipper will star in Murder on the Nile, the company’s next production, May 16-19. Photo courtesy Gail Pickell
Members of historical fashion design company Heritage Productions flaunt their period threads at a fashion show. The company is part of the May 3 fundraiser being staged by Grandmothers Helping African Grandmothers in Sidney. Photo courtesy Heritage Productions Victoria

Peninsula grandmothers salute Roaring ’20s fashion

May 3 event in Sidney benefits Grandmothers Helping African Grandmothers

Members of historical fashion design company Heritage Productions flaunt their period threads at a fashion show. The company is part of the May 3 fundraiser being staged by Grandmothers Helping African Grandmothers in Sidney. Photo courtesy Heritage Productions Victoria
Saanich Peninsula Arts and Crafts Society Spring Show comes to the Mary Winspear Centre April 27-28. (Peninsula News Review File)

Just looking, or buying? You can find that perfect art piece at Sidney show

Saanich Peninsula Arts and Crafts Society holding Spring Show April 27-28 at Mary Winspear Centre

Saanich Peninsula Arts and Crafts Society Spring Show comes to the Mary Winspear Centre April 27-28. (Peninsula News Review File)
Pianist Jamie Syer is playing a Beethoven concerto for the Sidney Classical Orchestra’s last concert of the season, April 12.

Sidney Classical Orchestra hosts former dean of Victoria Conservatory

Canadian pianist Jamie Syer to play pieces by Beethoven, Haydn at Saturday concert in Sidney

Pianist Jamie Syer is playing a Beethoven concerto for the Sidney Classical Orchestra’s last concert of the season, April 12.
Sidney singer Edie Daponte has launched a new tour. She credits living in Sidney for much of her inspiration and feels people over 50 shouldn’t be afraid to follow their dreams.

Sidney jazz singer who kicked off career after age 50, heads on B.C. tour

Sidney singer Edie Daponte is about to embark on a B.C.-wide tour, starting on Feb. 3.

Sidney singer Edie Daponte has launched a new tour. She credits living in Sidney for much of her inspiration and feels people over 50 shouldn’t be afraid to follow their dreams.