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Nothing is more central to rock mythology than the cult of the lead guitarist, and few have done more to create that cult than Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana.

In the early 1990s, Lori Schiersmann became a self-taught artist of a decorative painting technique called 鈥渙ne stroke.鈥�

Opening Nov. 19 from 2-5 p.m. and running until Dec. 11 is the playful, dramatic, expressive collection of the art of Kara Derma.

Indigo Jazz Quintet is sensational. That may be one writer鈥檚 opinion, but it is also plainly descriptive of Thursday鈥檚 Jazz Society show. The theme for the evening is 鈥淐oming to Our Senses,鈥� and the show will feature songs of good taste and deep feeling, a feast for ears and eyes, sweet on the nose.

Her dusky, lyrical style has an affinity for reinterpreting classic jazz, blues, and folk standards

Courtenay author Cynthia Lebrun has just received considerable recognition for her historical fiction manuscript about Ukraine.

Hot on the heels of a successful Spring Summit, the Courtenay-based Federation of BC Writers is excited to announce its Fall Mini Summit, featuring five days of virtual presentations aimed at giving new and experienced writers the tools they need to advance their careers and market their books.

Tying the show鈥檚 eclectic set list together is Zachary Stevenson

Among the Georgia Straight Jazz Society鈥檚 goals is a commitment to support and encourage upcoming younger musicians in the pursuit of their professional careers, and to afford the Comox Valley an opportunity to experience their depth of talent so they can say in a few years鈥� time, 鈥淚 remember seeing him before he was really well known.鈥�

Her art has taken her around the world, and given her the opportunity to meet some of the entertainment industry鈥檚 biggest stars and now Stacey Wells calls the Comox Valley home.