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Kendall Patrick pours her emotions into her songs.

Nanaimo singer-songwriter Kendall Patrick’s music has heart

NANAIMO - Ladysmith born singer-songwriter moved to Nanaimo to expand her music career and grow as an artist.

Kendall Patrick pours her emotions into her songs.
Nanaimo actor Frank Moher portrays Lucien, a mob boss, in the independent film The Ol’ Amity Blues created by Nanaimo director Jeff James Monson. The film follows two men who have their bonds of friendship tested.

Nanaimo director Jeff James Monson creates independent film about friendship and betrayal

NANAIMO - Nanaimo director Jeff James Monson creates independent full-length film The Ol' Amity Blues.

Nanaimo actor Frank Moher portrays Lucien, a mob boss, in the independent film The Ol’ Amity Blues created by Nanaimo director Jeff James Monson. The film follows two men who have their bonds of friendship tested.
Medevil performs at the Cambie Saturday (Aug. 27) at 8 p.m. The performance is part of the band’s debut album release tour.

Medevil heavy metal rock band performs in Nanaimo at the Cambie

NANAIMO - Medevil performs in Nanaimo at the Cambie Saturday (Aug. 27) at 8 p.m.

Medevil performs at the Cambie Saturday (Aug. 27) at 8 p.m. The performance is part of the band’s debut album release tour.
Kim Foster, right, is grateful to blood donors such as Nanaimo Coun. Ian Thorpe, who made his 125th donation. A blood transfusion saved her life eight years ago.

Blood transfusion eight years ago saved Island woman’s life

NANAIMO - Blood transfusion recipient Kim Foster is thankful for donors like Nanaimo's Ian Thorpe.

Kim Foster, right, is grateful to blood donors such as Nanaimo Coun. Ian Thorpe, who made his 125th donation. A blood transfusion saved her life eight years ago.
Actress Dana Mobray, who plays Brooke, and John Patten, who plays Dale, act out a scene in the short film The Castaway Motel.

Nanaimo filmmaker creates short film at Castaway Motel

NANAIMO - Five-minute film shot at Nanaimo's Castaway Motel features a femme fatale.

Actress Dana Mobray, who plays Brooke, and John Patten, who plays Dale, act out a scene in the short film The Castaway Motel.
Nanaimo’s Chantelle Norris has formed Nanaimo Contemporary Ballet, a youth company that will perform the neoclassical style.

Nanaimo’s Chantelle Norris forms city’s first youth ballet company

NANAIMO - Nanaimo's Chantelle Norris forms ballet company dedicated to neoclassical style.

Nanaimo’s Chantelle Norris has formed Nanaimo Contemporary Ballet, a youth company that will perform the neoclassical style.
Kenton Dick has become the first Canadian to be awarded the Jimmy Lyons Scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Video: Nanaimo’s Kenton Dick is the first Canadian to win Jimmy Lyons Scholarship to Berklee College of Music

NANAIMO - Nanaimo jazz saxophonist Kenton Dick first Canadian awarded the Jimmy Lyons Scholarship to Berklee College of Music.

Kenton Dick has become the first Canadian to be awarded the Jimmy Lyons Scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston.
Jeffrey Randle plays during Gallery Row’s annual Art Festival.

Gallery Row Art Festival celebrates Nanaimo’s creative community

NANAIMO - Annual Gallery Row art festival features live music, family activities, food and crafts in Nanaimo's Old City Quarter.

Jeffrey Randle plays during Gallery Row’s annual Art Festival.

Nanaimo arts organizations receive operating grant funding

NANAIMO - Crimson Coast Dance Society and the Vancouver Island Symphony receive grant money from the B.C. Arts council.

The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer, consisting of Shawn Hall, left, and Matthew Rogers, will perform during the Summertime Blues Festival, which runs Aug. 26-28 at Maffeo Sutton Park.

Nanaimo Summertime Blues Festival features national and international musicians

NANAIMO - The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer perform during the Nanaimo Summertime Blues Festival, which runs Aug. 26-28.

The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer, consisting of Shawn Hall, left, and Matthew Rogers, will perform during the Summertime Blues Festival, which runs Aug. 26-28 at Maffeo Sutton Park.
Sophia Danai performs in Nanaimo at the Vault Café on Friday (Aug. 19) at 9 p.m.

Singer Sophia Danai performs songs from her album Love Royale in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Sophia Danai performs in Nanaimo at the Vault Cafe to promote her latest album Love Royale.

Sophia Danai performs in Nanaimo at the Vault Café on Friday (Aug. 19) at 9 p.m.
Country singer Michelle Wright performs during the VIEX country fair on Sunday (Aug. 21) at 3 p.m on the main stage.

Vancouver Island Exhibition features Michelle Wright and Wide Mouth Mason

NANAIMO - The Vancouver Island Exhibition runs Friday (Aug. 19) to Sunday (Aug. 21) in Nanaimo at the Beban Park fair grounds.

Country singer Michelle Wright performs during the VIEX country fair on Sunday (Aug. 21) at 3 p.m on the main stage.
Chevy Stevens releases fifth book, Those Girls, which focuses on three sisters.

Nanaimo author Chevy Stevens releases fifth book

NANAIMO - Chevy Stevens releases fifth thriller, Those Girls, which tells the story of the three Campbell sister.

Chevy Stevens releases fifth book, Those Girls, which focuses on three sisters.
Charles McCluskey, who turned 90 in February, directed the Bowen Park Senior Songsters for almost 25 years.

Senior Songster leads last chorus in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Charles McCluskey directed Nanaimo's Bowen Park Senior Songsters for almost 25 years.

Charles McCluskey, who turned 90 in February, directed the Bowen Park Senior Songsters for almost 25 years.
Daniel Bacon plays Bonecruncher in the Disney movie The BFG.

Actor with Nanaimo roots plays character in Disney’s The BFG

NANAIMO - Daniel Bacon, who grew up in Cedar, stars in Disney's The BFG and the film Brain on Fire.

Daniel Bacon plays Bonecruncher in the Disney movie The BFG.
Nanaimo’s Farha Mander was mucking out paddocks at Lantzville’s Pyramid Stables when she was spotted and asked to participate in a fashion shoot for Om Boys.

Nanaimo teen lands modelling opportunity

NANAIMO - Nanaimo's Farha Mander was mucking out stables when she was spotted and asked to model in a fashion shoot.

Nanaimo’s Farha Mander was mucking out paddocks at Lantzville’s Pyramid Stables when she was spotted and asked to participate in a fashion shoot for Om Boys.
Trent Baumann performs in the play I Forgot to Fly Today during Fringe Festival.

Nanaimo Fringe Festival features comedy, drama and drag

NANAIMO - Fringe Festival runs Aug. 11-21 at Harbour City Theatre and the Vancouver Island Conference Centre.

Trent Baumann performs in the play I Forgot to Fly Today during Fringe Festival.
Daniel Wesley performs with a full band on the main stage during Longwoodstock, which is Aug. 12-13.

Nanaimo’s Longwoodstock festival celebrates music and beer

NANAIMO - Longwoodstock features two days of music at various locations in Nanaimo.

Daniel Wesley performs with a full band on the main stage during Longwoodstock, which is Aug. 12-13.
Liz Stringer performs in Nanaimo during the free Concerts in the Parks series Monday (Aug. 8) from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Australian singer Liz Stringer performs in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Australian singer-songwriter performs in Nanaimo during free concert in the park series and on Gabriola Island.

Liz Stringer performs in Nanaimo during the free Concerts in the Parks series Monday (Aug. 8) from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Sandy Clark creates cloth and clay sculptures for both indoor and outdoor display. She runs workshops starting in August.

Nanaimo crafter creates sculptures from cloth

NANAIMO - Nanaimo crafter Sandy Clark runs workshops to teach people how to make cloth sculptures and art pieces.

Sandy Clark creates cloth and clay sculptures for both indoor and outdoor display. She runs workshops starting in August.