Melissa Fryer

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Kara Olson, News Bulletin receptionist, and has joined the rest of the staff in the hunt for revenue in this year’s Pennies for Presents drive, which kicks off today. Every penny donated helps support Nanaimo charities at Christmas.

Small donations earn big reward

Annual Pennies for Presents campaign collects coins to benefit Nanaimo charities

Kara Olson, News Bulletin receptionist, and has joined the rest of the staff in the hunt for revenue in this year’s Pennies for Presents drive, which kicks off today. Every penny donated helps support Nanaimo charities at Christmas.

Column: Small venue offers audience unique theatre experience

The Tablesaw Show features Jeremy Banks re-telling his up close and personal experience with a table saw

The Vancouver Island Symphony concert inspired by traditional end to British classical music series.

Symphony recreates patriotic concert

Last Night of the Proms traditionally ends summer classical music series in Britain

The Vancouver Island Symphony concert inspired by traditional end to British classical music series.
Norman Foote performs with local children during a concert at the Port Theatre Nov. 15.

Singer followed laughs

Hearing children laugh was enough for Norman Foote to know he was on the right career path

Norman Foote performs with local children during a concert at the Port Theatre Nov. 15.
Vancouver Island University theatre students Meegin Sullivan and Jon Greenway perform in the title roles of the school’s production of Romeo and Juliet.

Wherefore art thou Romeo?

Vancouver Island University theatre students perform in Romeo and Juliet

Vancouver Island University theatre students Meegin Sullivan and Jon Greenway perform in the title roles of the school’s production of Romeo and Juliet.
Singer-songwriter Wil performs with C.R. Avery at the Queen’s Sunday (Nov. 6).

From the heart

Singer-songwriter Wil shares much more personal music from his new album during concert

Singer-songwriter Wil performs with C.R. Avery at the Queen’s Sunday (Nov. 6).

Dressing the part

Nanaimo couple puts effort into Halloween costumes every year

Image from Radio After Dark.

Costumes required

Makeup, masks and gallons of fake blood all part of a week of Halloween events

Image from Radio After Dark.
After eight years apart, Canadian rock band Big Sugar returns with new music and a cross-country tour. They perform with Wide Mouth Mason at the Port Theatre Sunday (Oct. 23).

Family reunion

Canadian rock band Big Sugar reunites with new music and a cross-country tour

After eight years apart, Canadian rock band Big Sugar returns with new music and a cross-country tour. They perform with Wide Mouth Mason at the Port Theatre Sunday (Oct. 23).
David Francey’s working-class past often connects with audiences at his folk concerts. He performs in Nanaimo Nov. 2.

Inspiration drawn from life, politics

Folk singer David Francey performs in Nanaimo

David Francey’s working-class past often connects with audiences at his folk concerts. He performs in Nanaimo Nov. 2.
Pianist Ian Parker performs with the Vancouver Island Symphony Saturday (Oct. 22).

Moments of joy

Pianist Ian Parker plays the uplifting, yet heart-wrenching, composition of Tchaikovsky

Pianist Ian Parker performs with the Vancouver Island Symphony Saturday (Oct. 22).
Mike Yip captures an eagle feeding its young while photographing Denman and Hornby islands.

Photographer expands focus

Mike Yip releases book of butterflies, plants and more

Mike Yip captures an eagle feeding its young while photographing Denman and Hornby islands.
Paul Loduca, left, was the final piece in the puzzle for Neverest, joining Spee Chalkiotis, Mike Klose and Brendan Colameco.

On the go

Canadian pop band capitalizes on tour and performance opportunities

Paul Loduca, left, was the final piece in the puzzle for Neverest, joining Spee Chalkiotis, Mike Klose and Brendan Colameco.
John Mann, who normally fronts the band Spirit of the West, performs his solo material during a small show at Diners Rendezvous Oct. 14.

It’s personal

John Mann, lead singer for Spirit of the West, performs his solo songs during intimate show

John Mann, who normally fronts the band Spirit of the West, performs his solo material during a small show at Diners Rendezvous Oct. 14.
Susanne Voetmann, left, Emmalisbet Voetmann-White, Lynn Haley, Michele Behie, Anne Heyes, Jennifer Parlardg and Ann McDonald link hands to cross the finish line together at the Run for the Cure on Sunday morning at Beban Park. The seven women were representing the Running Room team at the annual breast cancer fundraiser event. For more coverage of the run, please see the Thursday (Oct. 6) News Bulletin.

Fundraiser nets big payday

More than 1,000 runners raise almost $200,000

Susanne Voetmann, left, Emmalisbet Voetmann-White, Lynn Haley, Michele Behie, Anne Heyes, Jennifer Parlardg and Ann McDonald link hands to cross the finish line together at the Run for the Cure on Sunday morning at Beban Park. The seven women were representing the Running Room team at the annual breast cancer fundraiser event. For more coverage of the run, please see the Thursday (Oct. 6) News Bulletin.

Rally aims for clear vision

Group of citizens wants ideas for Nanaimo's future

A farce usually includes mistaken – or hidden – identity among the play’s characters, which can have disastrous results. Derek Carter, left, Wes Lazaroff, Garrett Reimer, Ivana Ho, Kim Charlton and Bronwyn McNeil rehearse a scene from Don’t Dress for Dinner, by Nanaimo Theatre Group.

Dinner with friends

Nanaimo Theatre Group opens its season next week with a farce

A farce usually includes mistaken – or hidden – identity among the play’s characters, which can have disastrous results. Derek Carter, left, Wes Lazaroff, Garrett Reimer, Ivana Ho, Kim Charlton and Bronwyn McNeil rehearse a scene from Don’t Dress for Dinner, by Nanaimo Theatre Group.
The National Ballet of Canada showcases classical ballet and edgier works in its performance at the Port Theatre.

Diverse works show dancers’ edge

Contemporary style merges with classical as the National Ballet of Canada presents four pieces

The National Ballet of Canada showcases classical ballet and edgier works in its performance at the Port Theatre.
Members of Pacifica Dance Troupe perform a fundraiser for the SPCA at the Port Theatre.

Cause to dance

Pacifica Dance Troupe performs at the Port Theatre to help raise money for the Nanaimo SPCA

Members of Pacifica Dance Troupe perform a fundraiser for the SPCA at the Port Theatre.

Scattered musicians reunite former band for old time’s sake

Rubber Soul reunites for Queen's show