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Bruce Farquharson, the musical director for the chamber choir, A Cappella Plus, for 14 years is interested in starting a mixed-voice chamber choir to sing repertoire focused on classical early music but also including music from other periods.

The countdown is on for a trio of cyclists who will pedal there way across Canada to raise awareness for mental health patients. Charlie Fox, Jan Nilsson, and Gerry Owen's journey kicks off Monday and wraps up 7,000 kilometres later in St. John's N.

I just finished a novel with a very interesting plot. Set This House in Order by Matt Ruff was so intriguing that I just could not put it down. Andy Gage, the main character, is really many characters.

The words of famed Canadian author Michael Ondaatje will come alive through modern dance.

Romance is in the air as the Island Bel Canto Singers, under the direction of Lionel Tanod, prepare for their spring concert. A Lover and His Lass is the title for the program which will be performed at 7:30 p.m.

The Indo-Canadian Business Association of Nanaimo and The Port Theatre are proud to present Sukhdev Sukha, Punjab music sensation and one of the top Indo-Canadian pop music stars. He performs at The Port Theatre on May 20 at 7:30 p.m.

'Gone with Ron' coming to Nanaimo on May 7

Group holding classical music concerts May 7 and May 14

Until Sunday - The fourth annual spring art show and sale goes at the Dorchester Hotel, 70 Church St. Today and Saturday- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday -- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featured door prizes or original paintings, draw Sunday 4 p.m.

My son recently completed a project on Leonardo da Vinci. The quintessential Renaissance man, he was an artist, architect, scientist, writer and inventor. But Leonardo was more than a character in history.