Melissa Fryer

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Jim Byrnes performs two shows in Nanaimo at Diners Rendezvous June 23-24. His latest album is set for release in September.

Living the blues: Jim Byrnes performs in Nanaimo

Blues musician and actor Jim Byrnes performs favourites and songs from his upcoming album

Jim Byrnes performs two shows in Nanaimo at Diners Rendezvous June 23-24. His latest album is set for release in September.

Life injected into Nanaimo park

Volunteers outline and execute vision for hospital-area park in Nanaimo

The Book of Kale offers recipes and information.

Bookmarks: The Book of Kale

Everything you could possibly think to ask about super vegetable in new book

The Book of Kale offers recipes and information.
Adaline worked with four collaborators on her latest album which provided a rich, eclectic sound for the singer and musician. She and her band performs at Diners Rendezvous Tuesday (June 5).

Adaline hits all the right notes

Singer satisfied with direction album, performances moving in

Adaline worked with four collaborators on her latest album which provided a rich, eclectic sound for the singer and musician. She and her band performs at Diners Rendezvous Tuesday (June 5).
Sonny Assu and Rande Cook draw from their experiences of both modern pop culture and traditional aboriginal ways to help create engaging and intriguing artwork. The two artists have their work on display at the Nanaimo Art Gallery at Vancouver Island University throughout the summer.

Dual influences of culture shape artists’ work

Artists fuse strong popular culture influences with aboriginal traditions for Nanaimo Art Gallery exhibition

Sonny Assu and Rande Cook draw from their experiences of both modern pop culture and traditional aboriginal ways to help create engaging and intriguing artwork. The two artists have their work on display at the Nanaimo Art Gallery at Vancouver Island University throughout the summer.

Nanaimo finalist for TV broadcast

Resident entered city into Global TV contest to help promote tourism

Brasstronaut follows up a highly successful first album with a new disc and a tour to introduce their latest effort to fans old and new.

Collaborative effort aids creative process

Brasstronaut performs unique show at the Queen's in Nanaimo

Brasstronaut follows up a highly successful first album with a new disc and a tour to introduce their latest effort to fans old and new.

Manafest chooses his own destiny

An injury caused Chris Greenwood to change gears and pursue a career in music

Jazzin’ it up

Annual music education fundraiser features jazz stars, alumni and students from Wellington Secondary School

Bookmark: Author captures spirit of Long Beach

Adrienne Mason weaves memories of Long Beach into historical writing

George Compton and Merry Hallsor rehearse a scene from Better Living, the latest production from Nanaimo Theatre Group. The play opens Wednesday (May 23).

Dark comedy a favourite of Nanaimo play director

Nanaimo Theatre Group produces a George F. Walker play, opening Wednesday (May 23).

George Compton and Merry Hallsor rehearse a scene from Better Living, the latest production from Nanaimo Theatre Group. The play opens Wednesday (May 23).
Adrian Raeside complies editorial cartoons featuring B.C. Ferries.

Bookmark: Travellers can get a chuckle while waiting in ferry lineup

Adrian Raeside compiles his best editorial cartoons about B.C. Ferries

Adrian Raeside complies editorial cartoons featuring B.C. Ferries.

Empire Days continues tradition in Nanaimo

May Queen crowning and parade continue long-standing events in Nanaimo

Marian Smith founded Nanaimo Youth Choir, which competed at a national performing arts competition last year, placing second. Her portrait will hang in the Port Theatre, recognizing her award for Honour in Culture.

Sing, sing, sing: Marian Smith earns award

Marian Smith earned City of Nanaimo’s Honour in Culture Award for her extensive work with choirs

Marian Smith founded Nanaimo Youth Choir, which competed at a national performing arts competition last year, placing second. Her portrait will hang in the Port Theatre, recognizing her award for Honour in Culture.
Deborah Dunn performs The Four Quartets, a modern dance performance choreographed to the poetry of T.S. Eliot.

Choreographer turns poetic meter into music

Deborah Dunn’s modern dance piece The Four Quartets inspired by T.S. Eliot poetry

Deborah Dunn performs The Four Quartets, a modern dance performance choreographed to the poetry of T.S. Eliot.
Country music legend Charley Pride performs in Nanaimo in May.

Country star sings on

Charley Pride performs at Nanaimo's Port Theatre in May

Country music legend Charley Pride performs in Nanaimo in May.
Big Wreck performs in Nanaimo April 29.

On the road again: Big Wreck performs in Nanaimo

Popular Canadian rock band Big Wreck records and tours new album after getting back together after a decade apart

Big Wreck performs in Nanaimo April 29.

Nanaimo students encouraged to make smart choices

NANAIMO – John Westhaver shares graphic and personal story with Dover Bay Secondary School students

Harrison James and Sophia Lee perform with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet dancers in Svengali at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo Monday and Tuesday (April 23-24).

Under a spell: Royal Winnipeg Ballet performs Svengali in Nanaimo

Ballerina Sophia Lee performs her first lead role in the ballet's production of Svengali at the Port Theatre

Harrison James and Sophia Lee perform with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet dancers in Svengali at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo Monday and Tuesday (April 23-24).
Actors Vince Metcalfe, left, Matthew Walker and Patsy Ludwick rehearse scenes from Tamarack, a new production from TheatreOne.

Age-old questions raised in play

TheatreOne presents story about couple debating whether to leave long-time home

Actors Vince Metcalfe, left, Matthew Walker and Patsy Ludwick rehearse scenes from Tamarack, a new production from TheatreOne.