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Zachary Stevenson is back in Chemainus for the Playbill Presents series at the Chemainus Theatre. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of June 8-14

Frank Ludwig with other former Trooper bandmates Tommy Stewart and Doni Underhill at the induction ceremony in Calgary. (Photo courtesy Robert Stewart & Ray Connell)

‘We’re Here For a Good Time’ suits Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee

Famous former member of Trooper from Chemainus still making music

Chemainus Classical Concerts is pleased to have Luke Welch back to perform at St. Michael’s Church. (Photo submitted)

Classical concerts season ends on a high note with pianist Welch

Performance features the works of some impressive composers

Works by artists from North Cowichan’s past will be on display to celebrate the municipality’s 150th birthday in 2023. (Photo courtesy of Cowichan Historical Society)

Historical Society presents art history to celebrate North Cowichan’s 150th

The exhibition at the Cowichan Valley Museum features 24 artists in total

  • Jun 4, 2023
Works by artists from North Cowichan’s past will be on display to celebrate the municipality’s 150th birthday in 2023. (Photo courtesy of Cowichan Historical Society)
Knights gathering around the fire in their roles, from left, include: Kody Price, Dannaka Wright, Ruby DuMez, Linden Ubungin, Tyawna Kerridge and Kelsey Allenby. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Students each portray a lot of characters in Spamalot

Kody Price the ideal King Arthur for Chemainus Secondary School production

Knights gathering around the fire in their roles, from left, include: Kody Price, Dannaka Wright, Ruby DuMez, Linden Ubungin, Tyawna Kerridge and Kelsey Allenby. (Photo by Don Bodger)
A Ready, Set, Learn event was held at Chemainus Elementary School in April. The drop-in education and health fair was free for children 2-5 and their families. At the red barn are: Nate, Jaxon, Ryker and Charlotte. (Photo by JoHannah Knight)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of June 1-7

A Ready, Set, Learn event was held at Chemainus Elementary School in April. The drop-in education and health fair was free for children 2-5 and their families. At the red barn are: Nate, Jaxon, Ryker and Charlotte. (Photo by JoHannah Knight)
The Osborne Bay Pub patio is a beautiful place to sit on a sunny day. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Saturday night’s all right for music at the Osborne Bay Pub and Sunday afternoons, too

Varied program sure to appeal to all music lovers on consecutive weekends

The Osborne Bay Pub patio is a beautiful place to sit on a sunny day. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The latest Chicken Soup for the Soul book includes one of Robyn Gerland’s writings. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Persistence of pest Herbert makes for a long day

Umbrella and gum incidents brought to attention

  • May 27, 2023
The latest Chicken Soup for the Soul book includes one of Robyn Gerland’s writings. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Bella (Nyiri Karakas) and Jack (Ben Sanders) amid the lavish set for Gaslight at the Chemainus Theatre. (Photo by Koh Lauren Quan)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of May 25-31

Bella (Nyiri Karakas) and Jack (Ben Sanders) amid the lavish set for Gaslight at the Chemainus Theatre. (Photo by Koh Lauren Quan)
A concept drawing of the waterfront in Ladysmith with the Artist Studio. (Submitted)

Ladysmith building new $4.1M Artist Studio

New studio is the first phase of the vision for a Ladysmith Arts and Heritage Hub

A concept drawing of the waterfront in Ladysmith with the Artist Studio. (Submitted)
Chemainus Residents Association, represented by Kristi Hagen and Bernie Jones, is the Chemainus Rotary Club bottle drop community group recipient for April. Derek Hardacker presents a cheque for $997.39. (Photo submitted)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of May 18-24

Chemainus Residents Association, represented by Kristi Hagen and Bernie Jones, is the Chemainus Rotary Club bottle drop community group recipient for April. Derek Hardacker presents a cheque for $997.39. (Photo submitted)
Long-time friends and bandmates Daniel Sveinson and Curtis Arsenault of Brass Camel in a live performance. (Photo by Heather Horncastle)

Brass Camel’s polished show descends on Crofton

Fan base for five-piece band from Vancouver growing all the time

Long-time friends and bandmates Daniel Sveinson and Curtis Arsenault of Brass Camel in a live performance. (Photo by Heather Horncastle)
The Osborne Bay Pub in Crofton has a jam-packed program of music in May. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Osborne Bay Pub dishes out a merry month of music in May

Talent abounds for jazz programs and weekend shows

The Osborne Bay Pub in Crofton has a jam-packed program of music in May. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Row of Crowz plays the Osborne Bay Pub in Crofton Saturday, May 13. (Photo submitted)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of May 11-17

Row of Crowz plays the Osborne Bay Pub in Crofton Saturday, May 13. (Photo submitted)
Grisha Krivchenia, who’s on the piano for the Brilliance of Beethoven program at St. Michael’s Church Sunday, May 14, is lauded as the coolest classical musician around. (Photo submitted)

Mother’s Day program features the Brilliance of Beethoven

Renowned pianist brings composer’s incredible works to life

Grisha Krivchenia, who’s on the piano for the Brilliance of Beethoven program at St. Michael’s Church Sunday, May 14, is lauded as the coolest classical musician around. (Photo submitted)
Becoming a comedian developed for Ed Hill during his time as a graduate student at Simon Fraser University. (Photo by Mike Thomas)

It’s no joke about comedian’s rapid rise to fame

Ed Hill appearing at Riot Brewing Co. Saturday

Becoming a comedian developed for Ed Hill during his time as a graduate student at Simon Fraser University. (Photo by Mike Thomas)
Hugh Morrison conducts the Gentlemen Songsters men’s choir. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of May 4-10

Hugh Morrison conducts the Gentlemen Songsters men’s choir. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Lucy Lavigne alongside Nema de Vries in A Fine Line. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Students savour their stage experience in ‘A Fine Line’

Duncan Christian School play the complete entertainment package

Lucy Lavigne alongside Nema de Vries in A Fine Line. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Nyiri Karakas as Bella and Ben Sanders as Jack in a new adaptation of the classic play ‘Gaslight’ at the Chemainus Theatre until May 28. (Photo by Koh Lauren Quan)

Review: Tension in Chemainus Theatre’s superb ‘Gaslight’ will have you on the edge of your seat

Do the gas lights really dim, and thumping noises sound from the attic or is it all in Bella’s head?

Nyiri Karakas as Bella and Ben Sanders as Jack in a new adaptation of the classic play ‘Gaslight’ at the Chemainus Theatre until May 28. (Photo by Koh Lauren Quan)
Derek Crawford and Joel Bailey represent the Cowichan Pipes and Drums as Rotary bottle drop recipients of $913.70 for March. Bob Smith and Shannon Bellamy present the cheque on behalf of Rotary. (Photo submitted)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of April 27-May 3

Derek Crawford and Joel Bailey represent the Cowichan Pipes and Drums as Rotary bottle drop recipients of $913.70 for March. Bob Smith and Shannon Bellamy present the cheque on behalf of Rotary. (Photo submitted)