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Jean-François Mincet with one of his many paintbrushes.

Painter tells stories of human emotion one brush at a time

Sooke artist Jean-Francois Mincet is one of the few whose works will be displayed at the Sooke Fine Arts Show in July.

Jean-François Mincet with one of his many paintbrushes.
Ray Carson creates glass pieces like this ferris wheel by hand in his workshop.

Artisan makes glass art from the heart

With more than a thousand stained glass pieces, Ray Carson turned a simple hobby into a lifelong passion.

Ray Carson creates glass pieces like this ferris wheel by hand in his workshop.
The Sooke Cabaret group sharpening their skills during their one of Friday practice sessions for the upcoming concert.

Get ready to party it up like it’s 1929

The Sooke Cabaret crew are back and ready to rock your world.

The Sooke Cabaret group sharpening their skills during their one of Friday practice sessions for the upcoming concert.
Tradesmen work on the movie set of The Convenient Groom the convenient groom, which was filmed partially at the Prestige hotel last week.

Hollywood comes to Sooke

Sooke's Prestige hotel gets starring role in made-for-TV movie

Tradesmen work on the movie set of The Convenient Groom the convenient groom, which was filmed partially at the Prestige hotel last week.
Phil (Boz) Rossner will be the opening act at next Saturday’s (May 7) concert.

‘Booze-less blues’ concert changes rhythm

Sooke musician Phil Rossner wants to change the tune to how we perceive blues music.

Phil (Boz) Rossner will be the opening act at next Saturday’s (May 7) concert.
Katrina Kadoski.

Local musician sings tales of heart, life

Katrina Kadoski will warm your soul with captivating music this Sunday.

Katrina Kadoski.
Chilliwack

Chilliwack returns to Sooke

The legendary psychedelic/rock band from Vancouver is back and is ready to rock everyone's faces off.

Chilliwack
Basil Sr (Paul Holmes) gets served by Basil Jr (Jean-Sebastian St-Pierre)

Fawlty Towers returns to Sooke for more laughs

The production will be split between a senior and junior cast group, each of whom will perform different episodes.

Basil Sr (Paul Holmes) gets served by Basil Jr (Jean-Sebastian St-Pierre)
Popular Australian blues artist Ash Grunwald was among the performers during last year’s Song and Surf music festival.

Music for the heart and soul at the edge of the world

The "boutique-style" winter music festival in Port Renfrew returns this weekend.

Popular Australian blues artist Ash Grunwald was among the performers during last year’s Song and Surf music festival.

Harbourside Lions ramp up for wine and food show

Live music and entertainment will accompany the excellent wine tasting experience.

Kim Pacheco performing her “Gospel Experience”. Pacheco is notable for her unique five octave range, allowing her to go from soprano to tenor, to baritone without interruption.  Contributed

Sooke looking for the gospel experience

Kim Pacheco and Markus Temoney don't sing from books, but from their spirit. Now, others can learn to do that too.

Kim Pacheco performing her “Gospel Experience”. Pacheco is notable for her unique five octave range, allowing her to go from soprano to tenor, to baritone without interruption.  Contributed

Sooke Concert Band is blowing back into town

Playing in a band was never about being a pro, but having fun

Contributed  Shailie Dubois with her first published book, Dani. Dubois has also written multiple poems for Where Journeys Meet: The Voice of Women’s Poetry, an anthology of poems collected from around the world.

Kids book combines power of spirituality, imagination

Shailie Dubois became instantly inspired with the local scenery after moving to the Sooke area

Contributed  Shailie Dubois with her first published book, Dani. Dubois has also written multiple poems for Where Journeys Meet: The Voice of Women’s Poetry, an anthology of poems collected from around the world.
Sooke Choir members Hildegard Burkart, left, Lise Henderson, and Denise Rempel (Melannie Clark in background on far left) test the strength of their vocal chords during last week’s choir practice at the Prestige hotel.

Choir brings on holiday season with chest full of air

Upcoming concerts will focus on the spirit, joy and celebration of the holiday season as a whole, not just Christmas.

Sooke Choir members Hildegard Burkart, left, Lise Henderson, and Denise Rempel (Melannie Clark in background on far left) test the strength of their vocal chords during last week’s choir practice at the Prestige hotel.
Dance members from various classes, including some from the Performance Company and Hip Hop Crew travelling to Disneyland this upcoming March, show off their “whip and nay nay” moves at the Sooke Dance Studio. A total of 21 dancers will attend the special Disney workshop on dancing and professional choreography.

Young Sooke dancers taking on a bigger stage

Sooke Dance Studio’s talented performers get to show off their latest moves at Disneyland

Dance members from various classes, including some from the Performance Company and Hip Hop Crew travelling to Disneyland this upcoming March, show off their “whip and nay nay” moves at the Sooke Dance Studio. A total of 21 dancers will attend the special Disney workshop on dancing and professional choreography.
Lindy Philip, co-author of Bracing for Impact

Author recalls life-changing event

Bracing For Impact tells the story of personal tragedy, recovery and chance

Lindy Philip, co-author of Bracing for Impact
Comedian and hypnotist Scott Ward will hold a fundraiser for the cheerleaders at EMCS.

Prepare to be hypnotized this Friday at EMCS

Sooke's cheerleading squad is fundraising for competitions

Comedian and hypnotist Scott Ward will hold a fundraiser for the cheerleaders at EMCS.