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Laila Biali returns for night of originals, Christmas classics

Laila Biali returns for night of originals, Christmas classics

Jazz singer Laila Biali is performing Friday in Victoria at the McPherson Playhouse.
Critic's picks: Kaleidoscope Theatre; Craigdarroch Castle; Darcy & Jer

Critic's picks: Kaleidoscope Theatre; Craigdarroch Castle; Darcy & Jer

Arts writer Mike Devlin picks his fave upcoming events, including The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, Dec. 15-26 at The Roxy Theatre.
Book review: Richard Blanshard finally gets the recognition he deserves

Book review: Richard Blanshard finally gets the recognition he deserves

Unpaid, suffering from malaria and stymied by James Douglas of the Hudson’s Bay Company, the first colonial governor of Vancouver Island still managed to establish the government on Vancouver Island
Island film commissioner Kathleen Gilbert to retire in 2024

Island film commissioner Kathleen Gilbert to retire in 2024

Kathleen Gilbert, the longest-serving commissioner in the Vancouver Island South Film & Media Commission’s 50-year history, will leave her post in the spring.
Explore: Puppy Playdate, Govt. House tours, Pancakes and Pajamas

Explore: Puppy Playdate, Govt. House tours, Pancakes and Pajamas

Upcoming events: Howlidays Puppy Playdate on Friday; Government House Tours on Saturday; Pancakes & Pajamas on Saturday
AGGV exhibit explores evolution of nudes as artistic expression

AGGV exhibit explores evolution of nudes as artistic expression

In The Flesh: The Nude in Art, Past and Present draws on the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s permanent collection, including pieces by Renoir, Rodin and Picasso.
From Vegas to Victoria: Illusionist Vitaly is living the dream

From Vegas to Victoria: Illusionist Vitaly is living the dream

Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders has enjoyed a successful international run and will stop Saturday at the University of Victoria’s Farquhar Auditorium.
Critic's picks: Jon and Roy; Messiah; Cheesecake Burlesque

Critic's picks: Jon and Roy; Messiah; Cheesecake Burlesque

Arts writer Mike Devlin picks his favourite upcoming events, including Jon and Roy’s Holiday Special on Friday.
Blue Bridge Theatre vacating The Roxy, liquidating assets

Blue Bridge Theatre vacating The Roxy, liquidating assets

Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre will cease operations at The Roxy Theatre by Dec. 31, according to an e-mail obtained by the Times Colonist.
Humpbacks off Vancouver Island feature in new season of Planet Earth

Humpbacks off Vancouver Island feature in new season of Planet Earth

Jackie Hildering, a whale researcher in Port McNeill, worked with a crew from the BBC’s to capture footage of humpbacks for Planet Earth's third season.