Life

The Kerplunks know full well the benefit of living in a close-knit Gulf Island community.

The Barra MacNeils bring their lively sounds to Victoria on annual tour

Young local singers join Kenny Rogers as country star stays in the game

Canadian Pacific Ballet stages fantasy based on Andersen's Snow Queen

If you think a crunchy yellow tortilla shell with ground beef and shredded orange cheese is a taco, then you've never had one. Don't take my word for it, visit Victoria's newest Mexican restaurant, Oralé, and ask owner Scott Martin.

Expect a non-traditional approach including tap-dance confrontation

ORALÉ Address: 1002 Johnson St. Victoria Phone: 250-590-3370 Hours: Open Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Major credit cards and Interac accepted. Wheelchair accessible.

Every now and then, I get an urge to head out to French Beach to clamber around the driftwood and rocks for a couple of hours. My friend Vicki thought it sounded like a good idea and joined me on my most recent visit.

What: Jake Langley Trio Where: Hermann's Jazz Club When: Tonight at 8 Tickets: $15 advance, $18 door (tel.

STONE PIPE GRILL Address: 2038 Otter Point Rd. Sooke Phone: 250-642-0566 Hours: Open daily from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Major credit cards and Interac accepted. Wheelchair accessible.