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Fred Penner performs at the Port Theatre on Oct. 29 at 2:30 p.m. Ticket holders are invited to attend a special session from 1:30-2:15 p.m. prior to the show to make a set of cat ears.

Magical music

NANAIMO – Fred Penner will delight children and adults with his singing during a show at the Port Theatre.

Fred Penner performs at the Port Theatre on Oct. 29 at 2:30 p.m. Ticket holders are invited to attend a special session from 1:30-2:15 p.m. prior to the show to make a set of cat ears.
Gabriola artist Dianna Bonder is the illustrator in residence for the Stanley A. Milner Library in Edmonton this fall.

Illustrator delights in whimsy

NANAIMO – Dianna Bonder becomes artist in residence for Edmonton library.

Gabriola artist Dianna Bonder is the illustrator in residence for the Stanley A. Milner Library in Edmonton this fall.
Amber McMillan wrote The Woods about living on Protection Island.

Author adopts island lifestyle

NANAIMO – Amber McMillan writes about a year spent on Protection Island.

Amber McMillan wrote The Woods about living on Protection Island.
Naomi Beth Wakan, Nanaimo’s inaugural poet laureate, is hosting her last public reading on Saturday (Oct. 15) at Nanaimo North Library.

Nanaimo poet laureate gives last public reading at Nanaimo North Library

NANAIMO - Nanaimo's inaugural poet laureate attends her last public reading on Saturday (Oct. 15) at Nanaimo North Library.

Naomi Beth Wakan, Nanaimo’s inaugural poet laureate, is hosting her last public reading on Saturday (Oct. 15) at Nanaimo North Library.
The Bergmann Duo, Marcel and Elizabeth Bergmann, host the Port Theatre’s Classical Coffee Series.

Bergmann Duo hosts Port Theatre’s Classical Coffee Concert Series in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - The Bergmann Duo hosts Nanaimo's Port Theatre's Classical Coffee Concert Series, starting Tuesday (Oct. 18).

The Bergmann Duo, Marcel and Elizabeth Bergmann, host the Port Theatre’s Classical Coffee Series.
Steve Vai performs at the Port Theatre Monday (Oct. 17) at 7:30 p.m. as part of his Passion and Warfare 25th anniversary tour.

Steve Vai performs during his Passion and Warfare tour in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Guitarist Steve Vai performs at Nanaimo's Port Theatre during Passion and Warfare 25th anniversary tour.

Steve Vai performs at the Port Theatre Monday (Oct. 17) at 7:30 p.m. as part of his Passion and Warfare 25th anniversary tour.
Colleen Manson, left, Becky Manson and Donna Manson sing and drum during the opening ceremonies for The Witness Blanket exhibit at Vancouver Island University.

Speakers share emotional stories during The Witness Blanket opening reception at Vancouver Island University

NANAIMO - Emotional stories shared during opening reception of The Witness Blanket exhibit hosted by Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo.

Colleen Manson, left, Becky Manson and Donna Manson sing and drum during the opening ceremonies for The Witness Blanket exhibit at Vancouver Island University.
Gabriola sculptor Stephen Cole is opening his studio, the Rising Stone, to the public during the 20th annual Gabriola Island Thanksgiving Studio Tour.

Gabriola artists open studios during Thanksgiving tour

NANAIMO - Gabriola artists open their studios to the public during the 20th annual Gabriola Island Thanksgiving Studio Tour.

Gabriola sculptor Stephen Cole is opening his studio, the Rising Stone, to the public during the 20th annual Gabriola Island Thanksgiving Studio Tour.
Pigs: Canada’s Most Authentic Pink Floyd Tribute Band performs in Nanaimo on Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Theatre.

Pink Floyd tribute band rocks Nanaimo’s Port Theatre

NANAIMO - PIGS: Canada's Most Authentic Pink Floyd Tribute Band performs in Nanaimo at the Port Theatre Oct. 15.

Pigs: Canada’s Most Authentic Pink Floyd Tribute Band performs in Nanaimo on Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Theatre.

Yellow Point Drama Group presents play Father’s Day

NANAIMO - Yellow Point Drama Group presents play Father's Day starting Thursday (Oct. 6).

Jason Scott celebrates the music of Neil Diamond during his Diamond Forever show in Nanaimo on Saturday (Oct. 8).

Tribute artist Jason Scott celebrates music of Neil Diamond during Nanaimo show

NANAIMO - Neil Diamond tribute artist Jason Scott performs during his Diamond Forever Show in Nanaimo on Saturday (Oct. 8).

Jason Scott celebrates the music of Neil Diamond during his Diamond Forever show in Nanaimo on Saturday (Oct. 8).
Majie Lavergne moves pieces on his abstract art piece, which is part of his re-create series. The series is interactive and allows viewers to change the art and become part of the creative process.

Nanaimo artist creates interactive paintings

NANAIMO - Artist Majie Laverne creates interactive art that allows viewers to become part of the creative process.

Majie Lavergne moves pieces on his abstract art piece, which is part of his re-create series. The series is interactive and allows viewers to change the art and become part of the creative process.
Brent Hirose tells the tale of his Japanese-Canadian grandparents being relocated in 1942 and the legacy it left on his family during the show Lost and Left Behind.

Brent Hirose tells story of family legacy during Nanaimo show at Port Theatre

NANAIMO - Brent Hirose tells the tale of his Japanese-Canadian grandparents' forced relocation during the Second World War.

Brent Hirose tells the tale of his Japanese-Canadian grandparents being relocated in 1942 and the legacy it left on his family during the show Lost and Left Behind.
Brett Bourcier, left, guitarist, drummer Brett Attig and Kaylie Russell, lead singer and bass player, for the Distributors perform during the group’s video shoot.

Nanaimo band the Distributors release debut music video

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo band the Distributors release debut music video for song Die By The Knife.

Brett Bourcier, left, guitarist, drummer Brett Attig and Kaylie Russell, lead singer and bass player, for the Distributors perform during the group’s video shoot.
Tim Harrison performs at the Vault Cafe with Amelia Thomas and David Baird Thursday (Sept. 29) at 9 p.m.

Nanaimo singer-songwriter Tim Harrison performs at the Vault Cafe

NANAIMO - Singer-songwriter Tim Harrison performs songs with narrative story during a show at Nanaimo's Vault Cafe.

Tim Harrison performs at the Vault Cafe with Amelia Thomas and David Baird Thursday (Sept. 29) at 9 p.m.
Séan McCann performs at Malaspina Theatre Wednesday (Oct. 5) at 7:30 p.m.

Séan McCann tours Vancouver Island during his Recovery Tour

NANAIMO - Séan McCann, a founding member of Great Big Sea, performs at Nanaimo's Malaspina Theatre Wednesday (Oct. 5).

Séan McCann performs at Malaspina Theatre Wednesday (Oct. 5) at 7:30 p.m.
Vancouver Island professor Kathy Page’s novel The Two of Us is on the Scotiabank Giller Prize longlist.

Vancouver Island University professor’s novel placed on Scotiabank Giller Prize longlist

NANAIMO - Novelist Kathy Page's book, a collection of short stories, The Two of Us is on the Giller Prize's longlist.

Vancouver Island professor Kathy Page’s novel The Two of Us is on the Scotiabank Giller Prize longlist.
Jacqui Kaese, left, artistic director of Spotlight Academy, and Noni Bartlett, theatre instructor for Acting 101 for Stage, lead acting exercises during a class at Spotlight Academy.

Spotlight Academy creates scholarship program for upcoming acting class

NANAIMO - Auditions for Spotlight Academy's free Acting 101 for Stage program are Thursday (Sept. 29).

Jacqui Kaese, left, artistic director of Spotlight Academy, and Noni Bartlett, theatre instructor for Acting 101 for Stage, lead acting exercises during a class at Spotlight Academy.
Lorraine Markin, left, area director of Zonta District 8 and a member of Zonta Club of Victoria, and Marg Fraser, past president of Zonta Club of Nanaimo, are ready to host about 100 members from Zonta clubs around the Pacific Northwest and discuss how to improve the lives of women and girls in their communities and around the world.

Zonta Club members gather in Nanaimo to discuss empowering women

NANAIMO - Zonta Club members from Nanaimo, Victoria and the Pacific Northwest gather in Harbour city for Governor's Seminar.

Lorraine Markin, left, area director of Zonta District 8 and a member of Zonta Club of Victoria, and Marg Fraser, past president of Zonta Club of Nanaimo, are ready to host about 100 members from Zonta clubs around the Pacific Northwest and discuss how to improve the lives of women and girls in their communities and around the world.
Darby Mills, known for her work as lead vocalist of the Headpins, performs in Nanaimo with her band the Darby Mills Project.

Former lead singer of the Headpins Darby Mills performs in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Darby Mills performs at the Queen's in Nanaimo Saturday (Sept. 24) at 8 p.m.

Darby Mills, known for her work as lead vocalist of the Headpins, performs in Nanaimo with her band the Darby Mills Project.