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It makes sense for art therapists to train in an atmosphere of professional painters, sculptors, photographers, art historians and other creative people. Which is why the B.C.

Sweet potato fries are all the rage -- they're popping up on restaurant menus everywhere. And, while I was watching The Mentalist, a commercial popped up for McCain Sweet Potato Superfries. Frozen goodness that just needs a little oven time.

Eating frozen fish is more environmentally friendly, much of the time, than eating fresh fish. Frozen fish can be transported with less fuel. Fresh fish, to stay fresh, has to be flown using big-carbon-footprint planes.

IN CONCERT What: Victoria Symphony: Handel's Messiah When: Friday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 20, 2:30 p.m. Where: Farquhar Auditorium (University Centre, University of Victoria). Tickets: $16 to $41.

THEATRE What: A Christmas Carol With Scott Hylands Where: Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney When: Dec. 17 to 23 Tickets: $10 to $25 (tel.

What: Band of Skulls with Forestry When: Monday, 9 p.m. Where: Sugar Tickets: $16 at Lyle's Place, Ditch Records and www.ticketweb.ca Don't believe everything you read about U.K.

This article was first published in December 2009. I love the idea of showcasing B.C.

IN CONCERT What: Rod Davis of the Quarrymen (opening for Guy Davis) When: Saturday, 8 p.m. (doors 6 p.m.) Where: Ambrosia Event Centre, 638 Fisgard St. Tickets: $28.50 advance, $32 door (at Lyle's Place, Ditch Records or online: www.

[email protected] IN CONCERT What: Victoria Symphony (Legacy Series) When: Monday, Dec. 7, 8 p.m. Pre-concert talk at 7:15. Where: Royal Theatre (805 Broughton St.). Tickets: $17 to $68.50.

Malaysian curry, $14. Ferris' Grill 536 Yates Street, Victoria, B.C. http://ferrisoysterbar.com On a recent chilly, rainy Saturday night, five of us dropped in on Ferris' Grill.