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Singer-guitarist Cedric Burnside was born to play the blues

Singer-guitarist Cedric Burnside was born to play the blues

Singer-guitarist Cedric Burnside, who performs in Victoria this weekend, is one of the few modern-day bluesmen who was actually born into the profession.
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Critic's picks: Victoria Drum Fest; The Choirs YYJ; Drew Lynch

Critic's picks: Victoria Drum Fest; The Choirs YYJ; Drew Lynch

Arts writer Mike Devlin picks his favourite upcoming events, including Victoria Drum Fest at the Songhees Wellness Centre on Sunday, May 26.
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Victoria Symphony welcomes audiences back in big numbers

Victoria Symphony welcomes audiences back in big numbers

More than 36,000 patrons attended an in-person performance of the Victoria Symphony in 2023-24 — the largest audience total in six years, according to CEO Matthew White.
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Island icon Takao Tanabe subject of exhibit at Madrona Gallery

Island icon Takao Tanabe subject of exhibit at Madrona Gallery

Retrospectives of Takao Tanabe’s work are always popular in part because of the rarity of his material on display, Madrona Gallery owner Michael Warren said.
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Critic's picks: Swan Lake, Shawn Desman; Victoria Choral Society

Critic's picks: Swan Lake, Shawn Desman; Victoria Choral Society

Arts writer Mike Devlin picks his favourite upcoming events, including Swan Lake at the Royal Theatre Friday and Saturday.
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Dance duo from Nanaimo narrowly misses $1M prize in Canada's Got Talent finale

Dance duo from Nanaimo narrowly misses $1M prize in Canada's Got Talent finale

Funkanometry placed second in the popular CityTV series.
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Western Canadian Music Awards nominate 13 artists from Island

Western Canadian Music Awards nominate 13 artists from Island

Winners in the Western Canadian Music Awards will be unveiled during BreakOut West, which will be held Sept. 25-29 in Saskatoon, Sask.
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Funkanometry vying for $1M prize on Canada's Got talent

Funkanometry vying for $1M prize on Canada's Got talent

To vote for Funkanometry during the finale of Canada’s Got Talent, visit citytv.com/vote.
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Canadian College of Performing Arts artistic director steps down

Canadian College of Performing Arts artistic director steps down

Caleb Marshall will be leaving the Canadian College of Performing Arts to work in theatre in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
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Obituary: Classical guitarist Alexander Dunn built UVic's renowned guitar program

Obituary: Classical guitarist Alexander Dunn built UVic's renowned guitar program

Classical guitarist Alexander Dunn, who started in the University of Victoria’s faculty of music in 1991, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at the age of 68.
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