Three Hallmark films and one Lifetime being shot in Okanagan

Do you need a choir fix? The Quarantones, a men鈥檚 group directed by Denise Marquette, is Comox Valley鈥檚 newest choral group, singing together both in person and virtually since May of 2020.

Squamish, B.C. artist Nikki Hainstock is hosting a mixed media art show at the Merville Hall (1245 Fenwick Road, Merville) on Sunday, Aug. 15, from 2-8 p.m.

By Lynn Hodge

Kelly Everill has returned to where it all began.

Malcolm Holt

Erik Taynen

A connection with the natural rhythms of the Earth is reflected in the paintings of Larissa McLean and Sofie Skapski.

Art and artisans outdoor shows have been hit hard over the past 16 months, having had to cancel or postpone numerous events due to COVID-19 restrictions, but now with the lifting of restrictions, participants and attendees of such shows get back to some semblance of normal.

The Comox Valley Art Gallery is inviting people to make their own zines on Wednesday, July 28 and Wednesday, Aug. 4 at Community Make Art Drop-ins from 1-7 p.m. on the gallery鈥檚 outdoor plaza.