The 2023 Winter Artist Talk Series at North Island College is welcoming a trio of artists: Gu Xiong, Michelle Nguyen and Helen Utsal.

The move was made out of necessity; now it seems it was fate.

The Gallery @ Weird Church in Cumberland is featuring the Feral Fibres Art Show, running from Jan. 14-Feb. 18.

The Sid Williams Theatre Society presents a Blue Circle Series performance from two powerful Canadian singers and acclaimed songwriters.

Georgia Straight Jazz Society has the privilege of presenting one of the finest big bands in B.C. on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. when the Nanaimo Musicians Association (NMA) Big Band takes the stage at the Little Red Church Community Centre, 2182 Comox Ave.

Cellist Ariel Barnes is the guest artist, and Jonathan Girard will lead the orchestra as the guest conductor at the upcoming Vancouver Island Symphony performance in Courtenay on Jan. 22.

The Reverend Ryan Slifka announces that St. George’s United Church invites everyone to the Ol’ Time Gospel Jamboree featuring local musician Luke Blu Guthrie on Sunday, Jan. 22 at the morning service.

The Evergreen Club is hosting an afternoon of music and dance, featuring the Valley’s very own Georgia Strait Big Band.

Gung hay fat choy!

Have you ever felt lonesome?