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Heart’s Ease, consisting of Marvin Svingen, left, Alison Dalton, Bill Morrison, Cindy Speelman, Theresa van der Goes and Deborah van der Goes, perform during Music for Hope Sunday (Sept. 25).

Nanaimo and Vancouver musicians perform to raise money to support refugees

NANAIMO - Musicians perform in Nanaimo to raise money for Canadian Lutheran World Relief to help refugees around the world.

Heart’s Ease, consisting of Marvin Svingen, left, Alison Dalton, Bill Morrison, Cindy Speelman, Theresa van der Goes and Deborah van der Goes, perform during Music for Hope Sunday (Sept. 25).
Singer-songwriter Kellen Saip performs his folk- and blues-infused music at the Nanaimo Bar on Sunday (Sept. 25) as part of his tour promoting his latest EP, Take Me Away.

Singer-songwriter Kellen Saip performs blues and folk music at the Nanaimo Bar

NANAIMO - Folk and blues musician Kellen Saip performs at the Nanaimo Bar Sunday (Sept. 25).

Singer-songwriter Kellen Saip performs his folk- and blues-infused music at the Nanaimo Bar on Sunday (Sept. 25) as part of his tour promoting his latest EP, Take Me Away.
The Cowboy Junkies perform at the Port Theatre on Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Cowboy Junkies perform at Nanaimo’s Port Theatre

NANAIMO - The Cowboy Junkies perform alternative country blues music in Nanaimo at the Port Theatre Sept. 29.

The Cowboy Junkies perform at the Port Theatre on Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Vancouver Island actresses star in Western Edge Theatre’s When I’m 64

NANAIMO- Western Edge Theatre's play When I'm 64 premieres Friday (Sept. 23) at Harbour City theatre.

Nanaimo citizens have the opportunity to embrace inclusiveness and diversity

NANAIMO - Spray painted graffiti on sidewalks doesn't reflect the attitudes of Nanaimo.

Celeste Conn,left, Gabriela Conn, Jasmine Powell, Luz Balladares, Akira Tachibana, and Alejandra Zurita donned their costumes for a dress rehearsal Thursday evening to prepare for their performance during the Latin American Festival, which is Saturday (Sept. 24).

Nanaimo’s Latin American Festival shares culture and heritage with community

NANAIMO - Latin American Society of Nanaimo hosts annual Latin American Festival Saturday (Sept. 24) at Beban Park.

Celeste Conn,left, Gabriela Conn, Jasmine Powell, Luz Balladares, Akira Tachibana, and Alejandra Zurita donned their costumes for a dress rehearsal Thursday evening to prepare for their performance during the Latin American Festival, which is Saturday (Sept. 24).
A whimsical act attendees of the Retro to Electro fundraiser event can expect to see is Jazz Babies, Dewdney Trunk Myrtle dancing with his young daughter Minny Hed Myrtle, with a little help from her mother.

Retro to Electro fundraiser raises money for arts organizations

NANAIMO - Retro to Electro fundraising event raises money for Nanaimo's Crimson Coast Dance Society and Gabriola's Twilight Radio Theatre.

A whimsical act attendees of the Retro to Electro fundraiser event can expect to see is Jazz Babies, Dewdney Trunk Myrtle dancing with his young daughter Minny Hed Myrtle, with a little help from her mother.
Alix Bacon, president of the Midwives Association of British Columbia, visited Nanaimo Wednesday as part of her provincial tour.

Tour stop in Nanaimo promotes midwifery care

NANAIMO - Alix Bacon, president of the Midwives Association of B.C., visited Nanaimo to talk to midwives about future goals.

Alix Bacon, president of the Midwives Association of British Columbia, visited Nanaimo Wednesday as part of her provincial tour.
Leon Potter, chairman and an instructor for Vancouver Island University’s theatre department, says renovations have transformed the lobby into a beautiful space.

Vancouver Island University showcasing Malaspina Theatre renovations during open house

NANAIMO - Vancouver Island University hosts an open house at Malaspina Theatre Friday (Sept. 16) to showcase recent renovations.

Leon Potter, chairman and an instructor for Vancouver Island University’s theatre department, says renovations have transformed the lobby into a beautiful space.
Pete Bowman, lead singer of the Unknown Soldiers, tries to recreate the vibe of hearing The Doors live during his performances.

The Unknown Soldiers celebrate the music of The Doors during Nanaimo performance

NANAIMO - The Unknown Soldiers perform in Nanaimo at the Queen's on Saturday (Sept. 17).

Pete Bowman, lead singer of the Unknown Soldiers, tries to recreate the vibe of hearing The Doors live during his performances.

Harbour City Theatre Alliance Society hosts open house

NANAIMO - The Harbour City Theatre Alliance Society hosts an open house Thursday (Sept. 15) from 4-7 p.m.

The Nanaimo Museum’s latest exhibit features artifacts such as engraver’s tools, photos, Canadian currency and stamps and printing plates. Aimee Greenaway, interpretation curator for the museum, and other staff members were setting up displays last week.

Nanaimo Museum hosts exhibit about Canadian currency and stamps

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Museum hosts Voices of the Engraver exhibit about Canadian currency and stamps until Nov. 21.

The Nanaimo Museum’s latest exhibit features artifacts such as engraver’s tools, photos, Canadian currency and stamps and printing plates. Aimee Greenaway, interpretation curator for the museum, and other staff members were setting up displays last week.
Robert Light, who plays Othello, left, and Matt Mathiason, who plays Iago, get into an argument. Vancouver Island Shakespeare Arts has modernized the play’s setting, which is now set in the ’70s and involves Canadian peacekeeping forces in Cyprus.

Shakespeare by the Sea stages two plays in Nanaimo’s Pioneer Waterfront Plaza

NANAIMO - Victoria-based theatre company brings Shakespeare's plays to Nanaimo audiences.

Robert Light, who plays Othello, left, and Matt Mathiason, who plays Iago, get into an argument. Vancouver Island Shakespeare Arts has modernized the play’s setting, which is now set in the ’70s and involves Canadian peacekeeping forces in Cyprus.
Jesse Birch, curator for the Nanaimo Art Gallery, prepares to mount the work of Harold Edgerton on the gallery wall for the Out of Sight exhibit, which runs Saturday (Sept. 10) to Nov. 6.

Nanaimo Art Gallery opens exhibit featuring work of Muybridge and Edgerton

NANAIMO - Nanaimo Art Gallery hosts Vancouver Art Gallery travelling exhibit, Out of Sight, featuring work of Muybridge and Edgerton.

Jesse Birch, curator for the Nanaimo Art Gallery, prepares to mount the work of Harold Edgerton on the gallery wall for the Out of Sight exhibit, which runs Saturday (Sept. 10) to Nov. 6.
Bonnie Catterson, director of Kismet Theatre Academy, is set to sing and dance while she teaches students during Fame Jr. the Musical.

Nanaimo’s Kismet Theatre Academy offering Fame Jr. The Musical in production course

NANAIMO- Kismet Theatre Academy offers a variety of courses this fall including a production course where students will star in Fame Jr.

Bonnie Catterson, director of Kismet Theatre Academy, is set to sing and dance while she teaches students during Fame Jr. the Musical.
Lost Girls Burlesque performs at the Queen's Thursday (Sept. 8) at 9 p.m. with special guests Melody Mangler and Eyevanna Candygasm.

Lost Girls Burlesque performs dark, edgy show at the Queen’s

NANAIMO - Lost Girls Burlesque performs with special guests Melody Mangler and Eyevanna Candygasm in Nanaimo.

Lost Girls Burlesque performs at the Queen's Thursday (Sept. 8) at 9 p.m. with special guests Melody Mangler and Eyevanna Candygasm.
Steve Smith, known for his portrayal of the character Red Green, on The Red Green Show, performs in Nanaimo at the Port Theatre Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.

Steve Smith, a.k.a. Red Green, performs at Nanaimo’s Port Theatre

NANAIMO - Steve Smith, known for his portrayal of Red Green on The Red Green Show performs in Nanaimo at the Port Theatre Sept. 17.

Steve Smith, known for his portrayal of the character Red Green, on The Red Green Show, performs in Nanaimo at the Port Theatre Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.
The Gords have reunited after two years apart and perform in Nanaimo at Simonholt Friday (Sept. 2) at 8 p.m. and on Gabriola at the Roxy on Saturday at 7 p.m.

The Gords perform two reunion shows on Vancouver Island

NANAIMO- The Gords perform in Nanaimo Friday (Sept. 2) at Simonholt and on Gabriola at the Roxy Saturday (Sept. 3).

The Gords have reunited after two years apart and perform in Nanaimo at Simonholt Friday (Sept. 2) at 8 p.m. and on Gabriola at the Roxy on Saturday at 7 p.m.
Nicholas Halpin’s photo, Ladakhi Shaman, was taken in 1986 in Ladakh, India.

Gabriola photographer exhibits work at Hive Emporium

NANAIMO - Photographer Nicholas Halpin displays images from his travels around the world on Gabriola.

Nicholas Halpin’s photo, Ladakhi Shaman, was taken in 1986 in Ladakh, India.
Massimo Richers, a Dazzle Camouflage participant, created the installation piece Amorphous Cloud, which represents the dynamic nature of human identity.

Young Nanaimo artists expand their creative horizons

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Art Gallery offers an immersive contemporary art program for young artists.

Massimo Richers, a Dazzle Camouflage participant, created the installation piece Amorphous Cloud, which represents the dynamic nature of human identity.