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PINETOP PERKINS PINETOP PERKINS AND FRIENDS (Telarc) Six decades into a stellar career, blues piano man, Pinetop Perkins is joined by a veteran backup crew and stars like Eric Clapton, Jimmy Vaughan, and B.B. King on this beauty.

Holly Cole's annual holiday tribute is one of the singer's most popular tours

IN CONCERT What: Ken Lavigne concert Where: Christ Church Cathedral When: 7:30 p.m.

Allison Crowe's profile could rise to new heights with soundtrack

Turnpike Bandits and Clover Point Drifters perform at afternoon benefit

Father's gift to son helped the toddler survive and leaves an inspiring legacy

We've checked it twice: Some shows are naughty and some shows are nice

ON STAGE What: Silverwing Where: McPherson Playhouse When: Friday, Saturday and Dec.13 at 7 p.m., Sunday and Dec.14 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $23.50 (tel.

ON STAGE What: 7 Stories Where: Metro Studio, 1411 Quadra St. When: Opens Friday, continues Saturday (2 p.m., 7:30 p.m.) and Sunday (2 p.m.) Tickets: $18, $15 (McPherson box office, tel. 250 386-6121) In Victoria, Liza Balkan gets to be top dog.

Lighted ships, lighted trucks and lighted trees usher in the holiday season this weekend. Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.