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Actor one of three outsiders in William Head's latest show, The Hobbit

Sarah Bright-man, the world's biggest-selling soprano, says she has booked a trip to the International Space Station. Brightman, who had a hit in 1978 with I Lost My Heart to a Starship Trooper, will become the first recording artist in space.

Born: Victoria Age: 13 Family: Mom, Dad, little brother Brian Occupation: Student at Colquitz Middle School Favourite authors: Ellen Hopkins (Burned) and Sara Shepherd (The Pretty Little Liars series) Writing background: First writing experience, asi

PAT PARKER Born: London, England Age: "I was born in 19-mumble-mumble." Family: Five children, two grandchildren Occupation: Retired real estate broker Favourite authors: John Le Carr Writing background: "I've always been interested in writing.

ON STAGE Peter 'n' Chris and the Mystery of the Hungry Heart Motel When: Opens 8 p.m. tonight, continues through Oct.

David Rokeby worked with pianist wife Eve Egoyan on commission

Females in study who read bad news reacted more to stress later

ON STAGE Chorus/Line/Cabaret Where: Belfry Studio, 1291 Gladstone Ave. When: Monday, 8 p.m.

A grieving Sandra O'Leary started her walk 10 years ago with a flyer - now it's a regular gathering

Daniel Bolshoy's gift with instrument led to teaching post with UBC, VSO