Local Entertainment

Zachary Stevenson stands out against the Chemainus murals on his return to town. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Review: ‘Dead Ringer’ is a live one for Chemainus Theatre

Tying the show’s eclectic set list together is Zachary Stevenson

Zachary Stevenson stands out against the Chemainus murals on his return to town. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Cim MacDonald’s photography show at Rainforest Arts. (Photo by Art Carlyle)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of Oct. 20-26

Cim MacDonald’s photography show at Rainforest Arts. (Photo by Art Carlyle)
Zachary Stevenson is a huge fan favourite at the Chemainus Theatre and is thrilled to be back in town again for Dead Ringer. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Dead Ringer brings out character singers in Stevenson

Chemainus Theatre the venue for Canadian debut of new show

Zachary Stevenson is a huge fan favourite at the Chemainus Theatre and is thrilled to be back in town again for Dead Ringer. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The Vancouver Island Regional Library’s Chemainus branch has regular activities of community interest. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of Oct. 13-19

The Vancouver Island Regional Library’s Chemainus branch has regular activities of community interest. (Photo by Don Bodger)
There’s lots going on again at the Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of Oct. 6-12

There’s lots going on again at the Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The first four chapters of Brittany Leonard’s graphic novel series will be compiled into one book. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Author and illustrator brings climate change issues to light in books

Leonard’s novel series a throwback to the comic book era

The first four chapters of Brittany Leonard’s graphic novel series will be compiled into one book. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The husband-and-wife duo of Catherine Lan and Tao Lin is known for exciting performances driven by Lan’s fluent technique, sensitive musicianship and probing intellect and Lin’s keen musical intelligence and excellent facility. Their program contains some of the most beautiful music composed for piano duet, as well as some solo piano works. They’re at St. Michael’s Church in Chemainus Oct. 2. (Photo submitted)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 5

The husband-and-wife duo of Catherine Lan and Tao Lin is known for exciting performances driven by Lan’s fluent technique, sensitive musicianship and probing intellect and Lin’s keen musical intelligence and excellent facility. Their program contains some of the most beautiful music composed for piano duet, as well as some solo piano works. They’re at St. Michael’s Church in Chemainus Oct. 2. (Photo submitted)
Wife-and-husband duo of Catherine Lan and Tao Lin on the piano. (Photo submitted)

Accomplished piano duo performs season-opening concert

Chemainus Classical Concerts series features husband and wife

Wife-and-husband duo of Catherine Lan and Tao Lin on the piano. (Photo submitted)
Cast members of Brave put on a show for an appreciative audience. (Photo by Art Carlyle)

Brave performance delights audience

Standing ovation for the quality of entertainment delivered by cast members

Cast members of Brave put on a show for an appreciative audience. (Photo by Art Carlyle)
The Rotary mural is one of those featured on Saturday’s walking tour. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of Sept. 22-28

The Rotary mural is one of those featured on Saturday’s walking tour. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Kate Marsh is running to be re-elected to North Cowichan's council table. (Submitted photo)

Kate Marsh running for re-election to North Cowichan’s council

Four incumbents looking to return to council table

Kate Marsh is running to be re-elected to North Cowichan's council table. (Submitted photo)
Choreography and athletic artistry come together in Glory at the Chemainus Theatre until Oct. 9. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Review: Stellar performances highlight play destined to become Canadian classic

Chemainus Theatre’s ‘Glory’ deserves a bigger audience

Choreography and athletic artistry come together in Glory at the Chemainus Theatre until Oct. 9. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Frank Ludwig’s double platinum records, part of the ’70s display at the Chemainus Valley Museum. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of Sept. 15-21

Frank Ludwig’s double platinum records, part of the ’70s display at the Chemainus Valley Museum. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The Cast of Brave. Back row, from left: Ace Copp, Laura Parkyn. Front: Caidence Burns, Janelle Sharpe, Sierra Jones. (Photo by Stephanie Roth)

Young cast members put on a Brave face for musical revue

Free public performance at the Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre Saturday

The Cast of Brave. Back row, from left: Ace Copp, Laura Parkyn. Front: Caidence Burns, Janelle Sharpe, Sierra Jones. (Photo by Stephanie Roth)
Members of the Preston Rivulettes take a break at the bench with coach Brian Linds. From left: Morgan Yamada, Emma Rendell, Kate Dion-Richard and Becky Frohlinger. (Photo by Don Bodger)

To the victor goes the Glory

Story of relatively unknown female hockey team glides onto Chemainus Theatre stage

Members of the Preston Rivulettes take a break at the bench with coach Brian Linds. From left: Morgan Yamada, Emma Rendell, Kate Dion-Richard and Becky Frohlinger. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Astrid Notte in the Wildwood Collective salon with her artwork in the background. (Photo submitted)

The Golden Spruce arouses great memories

Artist captures tree in all its glory

Astrid Notte in the Wildwood Collective salon with her artwork in the background. (Photo submitted)
Bingo returns at the Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre on Monday, Sept. 12. (File photo)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of Sept. 8-14

Bingo returns at the Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre on Monday, Sept. 12. (File photo)
The Offspring at a sold-out show in Penticton. (Black Press Media file photo)

The Offspring, Simple Plan roll into Victoria this fall

Canadian leg announced for Let the Bad Times Roll Tour

The Offspring at a sold-out show in Penticton. (Black Press Media file photo)
Collecting and sorting bottles is what the Rotary Club of Chemainus does best at its Saturday bottle drops. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of Sept. 1-6

Collecting and sorting bottles is what the Rotary Club of Chemainus does best at its Saturday bottle drops. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Ken Lavigne does Sinatra during a performance in 2019 at the Chemainus United Church. (File photo by Don Bodger)

A certain swagger comes with Lavigne’s performance, to be frank

Famous Chemainus singer headlines Friday show at Big Band Festival in Nanaimo

Ken Lavigne does Sinatra during a performance in 2019 at the Chemainus United Church. (File photo by Don Bodger)