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Ballet Victoria's Nutcracker returns, fresh from triumphant U.S. tour

Ballet Victoria's Nutcracker returns, fresh from triumphant U.S. tour

Ballet Victoria will perform The Gift of the Nutcracker at the Royal Theatre Dec. 28-30
Festive Brass makes holiday magic at UVic Thursday night

Festive Brass makes holiday magic at UVic Thursday night

Festive Brass will perform traditional carols and seasonal favourites at UVic’s Farquhar Auditorium Thursday, Dec. 21.
Critic's picks: Daniel Lapp; CapriCCio Vocal Ensemble; Wonderheads

Critic's picks: Daniel Lapp; CapriCCio Vocal Ensemble; Wonderheads

Arts writer Mike Devlin picks his favourite upcoming events, including Daniel Lapp’s Home For Christmas at The Royal Theatre tonight.
Explore: Pickleball gatherings; free holiday dive and brunch

Explore: Pickleball gatherings; free holiday dive and brunch

Free upcoming events: Pickleball meetups on Saturday and Sunday; Free holiday dive and brunch on Saturday.
'Willsmania' at Burnaby high school featured in final season of The Crown

'Willsmania' at Burnaby high school featured in final season of The Crown

A Burnaby high school got a reference in the final season of The Crown, but not everyone would recognize it.
Arbutus students win a top prize at Canadian Music Class Challenge

Arbutus students win a top prize at Canadian Music Class Challenge

The annual contest is run by CBC Music in partnership with the charitable organization MusiCounts.
Series about Vancouver Island sea wolves wins four Emmy awards

Series about Vancouver Island sea wolves wins four Emmy awards

Netflix commissioned U.K. firm to make documentary; most of the work was subcontracted to Vancouver-based River Road Films due to travel restrictions.
Book review: Exploring the Victoria roots of the Canadian Pacific Railway

Book review: Exploring the Victoria roots of the Canadian Pacific Railway

City had several special roles to play in the creation and construction of the CPR
Explore: Guided walk on wolves, Longest Night Service

Explore: Guided walk on wolves, Longest Night Service

Free events this weekend include Secret Lives of Wolves guided walk in East Sooke park, Dec. 16; and Longest Night Service at St. Luke’s Church, Dec. 17.
Victoria Symphony stages a seasonal classic: Handel's Messiah

Victoria Symphony stages a seasonal classic: Handel's Messiah

Victoria Symphony presents Handel’s Messiah at UVic’s Farquhar Auditorium onFriday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 17.