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Many artists claim to put their blood, sweat and tears into their work, but Vincent Cas-tiglia means it: he paints with his own blood.

The former Beverly Hills home of the late Elvis Presley and his wife Priscilla is up for sale for a cool $12.9 million. Like Elvis's home in Memphis, known as Graceland, Elvis fans have for years flocked to visit the California property.

Third-wave ska band blends upbeat music and sarcastic lyrics during high-energy sets

REVIEW What: Peter 'n' Chris and the Mystery of the Hungry Heart Motel. Where: Phoenix Theatre, University of Victoria When: Continues to Oct. 20 Rating: ??? 1 /2 stars (out of five) "Dying is easy, comedy is hard" goes the old saying.

When my review copy of Fine Bonsai: Art & Nature arrived, I was thrilled. Printed in a huge format with uncompromising attention to detail, this is the biggest book on my shelves. The simple, precise photos of little trees were taken by Dr.

Anything goes now on show that has its roots in Texas twang

CanLit legend Alice Munro has backed out of an appearance at this year's International Festival of Authors in Toronto due to what her editor calls frail health.

America often knows the names but not the faces of its great poets. Now the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery is introducing dozens of 20th-century poets to Washington visitors.

IN CONCERTLess than Jake, Reel Big Fish and Flatfoot 56When: Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. (doors at 8:30)Where: Club 9ONE9Tickets: $29.50 at Lyle’s Place, B.C. Smoke Shop, Ditch Records, ticketweb.

Making it to the finals of So You Think You Can Write is no small feat, but now our Top Four face the real challenge of weekly, public writing assignments.