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Caleb Hart performs at the Nanaimo Bar on Thursday (Dec. 22) at 9 p.m.

Caleb Hart performs music from his Christmas EP in Nanaimo

Caleb Hart adds beatboxing to his Christmas album, White Diamonds, which he performs during a show at the Nanaimo Bar.

Caleb Hart performs at the Nanaimo Bar on Thursday (Dec. 22) at 9 p.m.
Selena Yu plays the guzheng during a press conference announcing the China National Opera and Dance Drama Theater’s performance in Nanaimo and Victoria.

China National Opera and Dance Drama Theater coming to Nanaimo

Vancouver Island residents will have the rare opportunity to watch China National Opera and Dance Drama Theatre.

Selena Yu plays the guzheng during a press conference announcing the China National Opera and Dance Drama Theater’s performance in Nanaimo and Victoria.
Andrew Homzy’s NOLA NightHawks perform during a musical revue dedicated to the music of W.C. Handy at the Best Western Dorchester Hotel on Friday and Saturday (Dec. 16-17) at 7:30 p.m.

Musical revue dedicated to W.C. Handy

Andrew Homzy's NOLA NightHawks perform during a musical revue dedicated to W.C. Handy Friday and Saturday (Dec. 16-17).

Andrew Homzy’s NOLA NightHawks perform during a musical revue dedicated to the music of W.C. Handy at the Best Western Dorchester Hotel on Friday and Saturday (Dec. 16-17) at 7:30 p.m.
Ken Lavigne performs during the Ken Lavigne Christmas Musical Roadshow Tuesday (Dec. 20) at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Theatre.

Vancouver Island tenor Ken Lavigne hosts old fashioned radio show

Ken Lavigne's Christmas Musical Roadshow comes to Nanaimo's Port Theatre Tuesday (Dec. 20) at 7:30 p.m.

Ken Lavigne performs during the Ken Lavigne Christmas Musical Roadshow Tuesday (Dec. 20) at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Theatre.
Sydney Needham, assistant manager of Indie Entertainment, says the Spread the Love campaign is to help people in need in downtown Nanaimo.

Entertainers hosting event to help people in need in downtown Nanaimo

Spread the Love campaign, created by Indie Entertainment, asks people to fill bags with essential items for people in need.

Sydney Needham, assistant manager of Indie Entertainment, says the Spread the Love campaign is to help people in need in downtown Nanaimo.
Serena Zhang, 11, received a gold medal from the Royal Conservatory of Music for scoring the top mark in the British Columbia voice examination Level 1 category.

Nanaimo songstress Serena Zhang wins gold medal

Young Nanaimo singer Serena Zhang received a gold medal from the Royal Conservatory of Music for scoring top mark in her voice examination.

Serena Zhang, 11, received a gold medal from the Royal Conservatory of Music for scoring the top mark in the British Columbia voice examination Level 1 category.
Nasya Moore, left, Jessica Langelier, Ella Olesen, Raymond Salgado, Daniel Knapp, Mercedes Ascui and Britta Olesen performed during a Cottonwood Family Christmas dinner Dec. 8.

Singers serenade guests during Cottonwood Family Christmas event

Performers reunite for Cottonwood Family Christmas gala event Dec. 22 at Cottonwood Golf Course.

Nasya Moore, left, Jessica Langelier, Ella Olesen, Raymond Salgado, Daniel Knapp, Mercedes Ascui and Britta Olesen performed during a Cottonwood Family Christmas dinner Dec. 8.
Ryan Oliver performs in Nanaimo at the Lighthouse Bistro and Pub Thursday (Dec. 15).

Saxophonist Ryan Oliver performs with Graham Shonwise Quintet

Award-winning saxophone player Ryan Oliver performs at Nanaimo's Lighthouse Bistro Thursday (Dec. 15).

Ryan Oliver performs in Nanaimo at the Lighthouse Bistro and Pub Thursday (Dec. 15).
Katy Bowen-Roberts, creator and producer of Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular, James Mark, music director, front, and David Baird, double bass player, are gearing up for this year’s Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular.

Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular lights up Nanaimo stage

Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular features Broadway hits, classical tunes and Christmas songs.

Katy Bowen-Roberts, creator and producer of Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular, James Mark, music director, front, and David Baird, double bass player, are gearing up for this year’s Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular.
There are more than 50 singers in the giant tree for this year's Singing Christmas Tree show.

Nanaimo’s Generations Church presents annual Singing Christmas Tree show

This year's Singing Christmas Tree show tells the story of Mary and Joseph adapted from the play Two from Galilee.

There are more than 50 singers in the giant tree for this year's Singing Christmas Tree show.
Aimee Greenaway, museum interpretation curator, examines cameras displayed in the Nanaimo Museum’s new exhibit Capturing Christmas. Visitors can see a variety of vintage cameras and photographs of past Nanaimo residents.

Nanaimo Museum host Capturing Christmas exhbit

Nanaimo Museum hosts Capturing Christmas exhibit, which includes cameras and historical photographs highlighting the city's past.

Aimee Greenaway, museum interpretation curator, examines cameras displayed in the Nanaimo Museum’s new exhibit Capturing Christmas. Visitors can see a variety of vintage cameras and photographs of past Nanaimo residents.
Tower of Song duo, Oliver Swain and Glenna Garramone, are touring Vancouver Island during their Leonard Cohen tribute to mark his recent passing. They perform in Nanaimo on Thursday (Dec. 8).

Tower of song pays homage to Leonard Cohen

Tower of Song duo, Oliver Swain and Glenna Garramone, mark Leonard Cohen's passing with Vancouver Island tribute tour.

Tower of Song duo, Oliver Swain and Glenna Garramone, are touring Vancouver Island during their Leonard Cohen tribute to mark his recent passing. They perform in Nanaimo on Thursday (Dec. 8).
Meaghan Sollway, left, puppeteer of the lion Aslan, Kaita Heydemann, who plays Lucy Pevensie, and Ella Watson, the White Witch, star in Headliners’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

VIDEO: Young Nanaimo actors bring characters of Narnia to life

Headliners Productions presents The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Saturday (Dec. 10) and Sunday (Dec. 11).

Meaghan Sollway, left, puppeteer of the lion Aslan, Kaita Heydemann, who plays Lucy Pevensie, and Ella Watson, the White Witch, star in Headliners’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Greg Bush, director of the Vancouver Island University Jazz Ensemble, says it’s a big deal for the students to perform with the Vancouver Island Symphony, which happens Saturday (Dec. 3).

Vancouver Island University Jazz Ensemble performs with symphony

VIU's Jazz Ensemble, the Abbotsford Youth Choir and VI Symphonic choir and children's choir perform with Vancouver Island Symphony.

Greg Bush, director of the Vancouver Island University Jazz Ensemble, says it’s a big deal for the students to perform with the Vancouver Island Symphony, which happens Saturday (Dec. 3).
Steve McCoy performs as Tom Jones during the Iconic Superstars Tribute Show Dec. 10 at the Port Theatre.

Tribute artists perform during superstar show at Nanaimo’s Port Theatre

Singers become iconic musicians during Superstars Tribute Show Dec. 10 at the Port Theatre.

Steve McCoy performs as Tom Jones during the Iconic Superstars Tribute Show Dec. 10 at the Port Theatre.
Alastair Knowles, top, and Aaron Malkin star in O Christmas Tea.

Comedic duo brings quirky and innovative Christmas show to Nanaimo

Alastair Knowles and Aaron Malkin star in O Christmas Tea at the Port Theatre Dec. 8 and 9.

Alastair Knowles, top, and Aaron Malkin star in O Christmas Tea.
Andrew Homzy, president of the Nanaimo International Jazz Festival Association announces his plans to create a jazz festival in Nanaimo.

Nanaimo association creating jazz festival

Nanaimo International Jazz Festival Association plans to host festival next year in September.

Andrew Homzy, president of the Nanaimo International Jazz Festival Association announces his plans to create a jazz festival in Nanaimo.
Tawny Maclachlan Capon displays her Conversations; My Echo, My Shadow and Me and Thirty Variations on a Theme series at Hive Emporium.

Gabriola artist Tawny Capon exhibits work at Hive Emporium

Capon's artwork series Thirty Variations on a Theme inspired by Bach's classical piece, Goldberg Variations.

Tawny Maclachlan Capon displays her Conversations; My Echo, My Shadow and Me and Thirty Variations on a Theme series at Hive Emporium.
Chelsea Edwardson performs with Nat, Paul Cimolini and Joanne Eva during an acoustic tribute to Taylor Swift at the Dinghy Dock Pub on Saturday (Nov. 26) at 7 p.m.

Musicians pay tribute to Taylor Swift during acoustic concert

Nanaimo musicians perform commercial pop hits of Taylor Swift at the Dinghy Dock Pub Saturday (Nov. 26).

Chelsea Edwardson performs with Nat, Paul Cimolini and Joanne Eva during an acoustic tribute to Taylor Swift at the Dinghy Dock Pub on Saturday (Nov. 26) at 7 p.m.
Danielle Dickson adjusts her acrylic painting on an easel at Iron Oxide Art Supplies. Dickson displays her work along with Willow Friday, owner of Iron Oxide, and glass artist Katherine Moore at the store during the 18th annual Nanaimo Artwalk.

Nanaimo artists display work during annual artwalk

Annual art event held in Nanaimo's downtown and Old City Quarter features almost 40 artists.

Danielle Dickson adjusts her acrylic painting on an easel at Iron Oxide Art Supplies. Dickson displays her work along with Willow Friday, owner of Iron Oxide, and glass artist Katherine Moore at the store during the 18th annual Nanaimo Artwalk.