Life

Song competition and a new flag launched long list of special events

Improved mobility a surprise

Standing up to a bully as a youth put Larry Greig on a lifetime path of service

Dear Dr. Donohue: For years, my doctor treated me for arthritis. Now he's done an about-face and says I have something called mixed connective tissue disease. What happened to my arthritis? I feel like I have wasted years on the wrong treatment.

Donald Bentley is still immersed in his hobby after more than 50 years

250-384-2142 or langhamtheatre.ca/support/auditions/ Juan de Fuca Community Orchestra, a small string ensemble has openings for violin, viola, cello, and bass players for the 2012/2013 season. Wednesday night rehearsals, Colwood.

ON STAGE ZarYevka Ballet presents Thief on 42nd Street Where: Metro Theatre When: Friday to Sunday Tickets: $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students, and $15 for children under 12, available online at ticketrocket.

Celebrate 30 years of arts, crafts, food and music at the Filberg Festival in Comox this long weekend. Organizers say the festival is one of the longest-running and largest juried outdoor arts shows in Western Canada.

If you're a fan of classical music, you'll be interested in this week's Go Giveaway. We have a copy of Martha Argerich and Friends Live from Lugano 2011, which consists of three CDs and almost four hours of music.

Music, theatre, art and food served up at historic downtown location