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The Tourist Company performs at White Sails Brewing on Thursday (Nov. 24). Admission by donation.

The Tourist Company pays homage to space in latest album

The Tourist Company performs with Maverick Cinema at Nanaimo's White Sails Brewing Thursday (Nov. 24).

The Tourist Company performs at White Sails Brewing on Thursday (Nov. 24). Admission by donation.
Tyler Barnes a.k.a. Jinx performs during Hip Hops Toys for Tots.

Hip Hops Toys for Tots raises money to buy Christmas presents for children

Hip Hops Toys for Tots, annual charity fundraising concert, is at the Cambie Dec. 1 at 8 p.m.

Tyler Barnes a.k.a. Jinx performs during Hip Hops Toys for Tots.
Ann Eriksson reads excerpts from her book The Performance Monday (Nov. 21) at the Harbourfront Library.

Ann Eriksson explores issue of homelesseness in latest novel

Author Ann Eriksson reads excerpts from her book The Performance at Nanaimo's Harbourfront Library Monday (Nov. 21).

Ann Eriksson reads excerpts from her book The Performance Monday (Nov. 21) at the Harbourfront Library.
People taking the self-guided Country Christmas Tour in Cedar-Yellow Point can see glassware created by Ted Jolda.

Cedar and Yellow Point artisans open doors for Country Christmas Tour

Self-guided Country Christmas Tour features galleries, artist studios, farms and shops - 18 destinations.

People taking the self-guided Country Christmas Tour in Cedar-Yellow Point can see glassware created by Ted Jolda.
Halle Ebdrup has been chosen to represent Canada as a member of Team Canada Dance.

Nanaimo dancer chosen to represent Canada as member of Team Canada Dance

Nanaimo's Halle Ebdrup competes in the World Dance Championships in Riesa Germany as a member of Team Canada.

Halle Ebdrup has been chosen to represent Canada as a member of Team Canada Dance.
Violinist Karl Stobbe performs as a guest artist during the Vancouver Island Symphony’s Romantic Spirit concert, which is Saturday (Nov. 19) at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Theatre.

Violinist performs with the Vancouver Island Symphony

Karl Stobbe performs as a guest artist during the Vancouver Island Symphony's Romantic Spirit concert.

Violinist Karl Stobbe performs as a guest artist during the Vancouver Island Symphony’s Romantic Spirit concert, which is Saturday (Nov. 19) at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Theatre.
Vancouver Island artist Pattiann Withapea displays her paintings, including stylized representations of Cher and Ray Charles as seen on the wall behind her, at the Vault Café until the end of November.

Vancouver Island artist displays artwork in Nanaimo’s Vault Café

Vancouver Island artist Pattiann Withapea displays her paintings at the Vault Café until the end of November.

Vancouver Island artist Pattiann Withapea displays her paintings, including stylized representations of Cher and Ray Charles as seen on the wall behind her, at the Vault Café until the end of November.
Audrey Rose, left, Inge von Stackelberg and Sheila Lindsay, along with other members of the Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors, have been busy making handmade items to sell during the Arty Crafty Bazaar on Nov. 17 at Bowen Park Activity Centre.

Craft fairs and markets in Nanaimo sell holiday wares

There are several Christmas and holiday craft markets in November for shoppers seeking handmade gifts in Nanaimo.

Audrey Rose, left, Inge von Stackelberg and Sheila Lindsay, along with other members of the Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors, have been busy making handmade items to sell during the Arty Crafty Bazaar on Nov. 17 at Bowen Park Activity Centre.

Documentary explores porn addiction among young children

Over 18 documentary, which explores the issue of porn addiction among young children, is being screened in Nanaimo Sunday (Nov. 13).

Nanaimo musician Mark Crissinger has been nominated for New Artist or Group of the Year for the 20th annual Maple Blues Awards. People can vote to determine category winners online at www.mapleblues.ca until Dec. 1 at midnight.

Nanaimo’s Mark Crissinger snags nomination for Maple Blues Award

Nanaimo musician Mark Crissinger is in the running for a Maple Blues Awards and needs votes to win.

Nanaimo musician Mark Crissinger has been nominated for New Artist or Group of the Year for the 20th annual Maple Blues Awards. People can vote to determine category winners online at www.mapleblues.ca until Dec. 1 at midnight.
Jesse Cook performs during a sold-out concert in Nanaimo on Saturday (Nov. 12).

Guitarist Jesse Cook performs on Vancouver Island during One World tour

Jesse Cook performs during a sold out concert at Nanaimo's Port Theatre Saturday (Nov. 12).

Jesse Cook performs during a sold-out concert in Nanaimo on Saturday (Nov. 12).
Alex Zahara, who plays Sherlock Holmes, and Mike Weatherley, who plays Doctor Watson, star in Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, produced by Arts Club Theatre Company, at the Port Theatre Nov. 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Baskerville Sherlock Holmes mystery taps into audience’s imagination

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery shows at Nanaimo's Port Theatre Nov. 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Alex Zahara, who plays Sherlock Holmes, and Mike Weatherley, who plays Doctor Watson, star in Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, produced by Arts Club Theatre Company, at the Port Theatre Nov. 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Brendan McLeod shares his observations on the human consciousness during his show Brain at the Port Theatre.

Storyteller shares struggles with OCD during show at Nanaimo’s Port theatre

Brendan McLeod presents his observations about the human brain during his show Brain at the Port Theatre Friday (Nov. 11).

Brendan McLeod shares his observations on the human consciousness during his show Brain at the Port Theatre.
Brian McFadden, vice-president of the Vancouver Island Military Museum examines the Pride and Prejudice exhibit, which honours black Canadians who served in the No. 2 Construction Battalion during the First World War.

Remembrance: Black soldiers honoured by country

NANAIMO – Canada Post marks war contribution with stamp while battalion featured by military museum.

Brian McFadden, vice-president of the Vancouver Island Military Museum examines the Pride and Prejudice exhibit, which honours black Canadians who served in the No. 2 Construction Battalion during the First World War.
James Percy, left, stars as Harry Potter is Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience Tuesday (Nov. 8) at the Port Theatre.

Actors recreate Harry Potter series on Port Theatre stage

Potted Potter features an audience quidditch match and all seven Harry Potter books in 70 minutes.

James Percy, left, stars as Harry Potter is Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience Tuesday (Nov. 8) at the Port Theatre.
Brad Mackey, left, Padraig Hogan, Wren Beckley and Jennifer Kelly star in Schmooze Productions’ presentation of The Little Dog Laughed.

The Little Dog Laughed, a comedic love story, premieres in Nanaimo

Nanaimo's Schmooze Productions presents The Little Dog Laughed starting Friday (Nov. 4).

Brad Mackey, left, Padraig Hogan, Wren Beckley and Jennifer Kelly star in Schmooze Productions’ presentation of The Little Dog Laughed.
Shark Infested Daughters, a metalcore band that hails from Calgary, performs in Nanaimo at the Cambie with Body Politic and Corvus the Crow on Friday (Nov. 4) at 9 p.m. The band consists of Dustin Wolfe, left, Erika Leah, Chris Thoresen, Dan McCormick, Oliver Carter-Wells and Yannick Mathieu.

Metalcore band, Shark Infested Daughters, performs at the Cambie

Shark Infested Daughters touring to promote latest album These Tides, Our Tombs' with a performance at the Cambie Friday (Nov. 4).

Shark Infested Daughters, a metalcore band that hails from Calgary, performs in Nanaimo at the Cambie with Body Politic and Corvus the Crow on Friday (Nov. 4) at 9 p.m. The band consists of Dustin Wolfe, left, Erika Leah, Chris Thoresen, Dan McCormick, Oliver Carter-Wells and Yannick Mathieu.
Miranda Lum, stage manager, left, and Crystal Hanson, costume designer, make adjustments to Janelle Reid’s costume for the Vancouver Island University theatre department’s production of Departures and Arrivals.

Vancouver Island University presents Departures and Arrivals at Malaspina Theatre

VIU's theatre department presents play Departures and Arrivals in Nanaimo starting Thursday (Nov. 3).

Miranda Lum, stage manager, left, and Crystal Hanson, costume designer, make adjustments to Janelle Reid’s costume for the Vancouver Island University theatre department’s production of Departures and Arrivals.
Allison Crowe performs at the Port Theatre Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Nanaimo-born singer-songwriter Allison Crowe performs at the Port Theatre

NANAIMO - Allison Crowe performs in Nanaimo at the Port Theatre Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Allison Crowe performs at the Port Theatre Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Chantal Kreviazuk performs in Nanaimo as part of her Hard Sail album tour at the Port Theatre Tuesday (Nov. 1) at 7:30 p.m.

Chantal Kreviazuk performs songs from latest album at Nanaimo’s Port Theatre

NANAIMO: Chantal Kreviazuk performs at the Port Theatre Tuesday (Nov. 1) at 7:30 p.m.

Chantal Kreviazuk performs in Nanaimo as part of her Hard Sail album tour at the Port Theatre Tuesday (Nov. 1) at 7:30 p.m.