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IceBear likes to integrate himself into his work, like with this dream catcher. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Art exhibit largest assembled collection of IceBear’s work

Acclaimed artist recreates visions in paintings and sculptures

IceBear likes to integrate himself into his work, like with this dream catcher. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Lennon Littlejohn plays the ukulele and sings. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Imagine what can happen from Lennon’s landmark music contest win

Chemainus girl with the famous name wows the crowd on the Duncan stage

Lennon Littlejohn plays the ukulele and sings. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The Crofton Old School Museum is a pleasant place to visit on a summer day. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of Aug. 4-10

The Crofton Old School Museum is a pleasant place to visit on a summer day. (Photo by Don Bodger)
A huge crowd turned out in Chemainus for last year’s inaugural Penelakut Tribe March For The Children. (File photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of July 28-Aug. 3

A huge crowd turned out in Chemainus for last year’s inaugural Penelakut Tribe March For The Children. (File photo by Don Bodger)
Detail from the painting ‘Curiosity’ created specially for the exhibition. (Ice Bear painting)

CPAG hosts exhibition by renowned Ojibway artist IceBear

Public opening reception on July 28 from 4-7 p.m. at Portals Gallery

  • Jul 28, 2022
Detail from the painting ‘Curiosity’ created specially for the exhibition. (Ice Bear painting)
MISSA art room. (Photo submitted)

Summer School of the Arts moves to Shawnigan Lake

More than 35 workshops offered from July 29 to Aug. 12

  • Jul 27, 2022
MISSA art room. (Photo submitted)
Beatlemania Unplugged is back for another performance on Tuesday, July 26. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of July 21-27

Beatlemania Unplugged is back for another performance on Tuesday, July 26. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Bluegrass Fever, the host band for the Chemainus Bluegrass Extravaganza. From left, Jan Norton (fiddle), Luann Burton (stand-up bass), and Barrie Hemmings (guitar and banjo). Unfortunately, mainstay Bob johns couldn’t be there due to illness. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Bluegrass music draws a huge following

Delightful array of bands entertain audience

Bluegrass Fever, the host band for the Chemainus Bluegrass Extravaganza. From left, Jan Norton (fiddle), Luann Burton (stand-up bass), and Barrie Hemmings (guitar and banjo). Unfortunately, mainstay Bob johns couldn’t be there due to illness. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Josh & The Magic Vial and Einstein Dog are two examples of Craig Spence’s published books for young readers. (Photo by Don Bodger)

The suspense is killing us over the pending release of Spence book

Adventure on the Hermit’s Trail sure to be a literary classic

Josh & The Magic Vial and Einstein Dog are two examples of Craig Spence’s published books for young readers. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Vocal and instrument perfection is performed by Beatlemania Unplugged. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Beatlemania hits Crofton

Band’s best performed by Beatlemania Unplugged

Vocal and instrument perfection is performed by Beatlemania Unplugged. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Backspin is in the Chemainus Bluegrass Extravaganza lineup. (Photo submitted)

Bluegrass festival brings top-notch performers to Chemainus

Jam-packed agenda of lively and fun music certain to entertain

  • Jul 13, 2022
Backspin is in the Chemainus Bluegrass Extravaganza lineup. (Photo submitted)
Rotary bottle drop is on every Saturday on Chemainus Road, with proceeds to charity. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of July 14-20

Rotary bottle drop is on every Saturday on Chemainus Road, with proceeds to charity. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Mike Mallon of the South Island Rhythm Kings at last weekend’s Chemainus Valley Blues Festival. (Photo by JoHannah Knight)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of July 7-13

Mike Mallon of the South Island Rhythm Kings at last weekend’s Chemainus Valley Blues Festival. (Photo by JoHannah Knight)
Paolo Bortolussi, left, Calvin Dyck and Mark Beaty perform along the shore of Nanaimo’s Long Lake during Vancouver Island Symphony’s Pop-Up Concert Series last year. This year’s summer series will run July 7 until Aug. 20. (Photo courtesy Vancouver Island Symphony)

Vancouver Island Symphony planning series of pop-up concerts

Pop-Up Concert Series will see four groups play six locations from July 7 until Aug. 20

Paolo Bortolussi, left, Calvin Dyck and Mark Beaty perform along the shore of Nanaimo’s Long Lake during Vancouver Island Symphony’s Pop-Up Concert Series last year. This year’s summer series will run July 7 until Aug. 20. (Photo courtesy Vancouver Island Symphony)
Chef Bill McKinney and crew prepare hot dogs to serve to the masses for free during the Chemainus Rotary Club’s Summer Fest Saturday. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of June 30-July 6

Chef Bill McKinney and crew prepare hot dogs to serve to the masses for free during the Chemainus Rotary Club’s Summer Fest Saturday. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The Chemainus Rotary bottle drop for charity takes place every Saturday. (File photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of June 23-29

The Chemainus Rotary bottle drop for charity takes place every Saturday. (File photo by Don Bodger)
Indigenous storyteller Kung Jaadee will host an hour-long online storytelling event on June 22 through the Vancouver Island Regional Library. (Photo by Kim Th’e)

Haida author sharing stories virtually via Vancouver Island Regional Library

Kung Jaadee will sing songs and tell stories on June 22

Indigenous storyteller Kung Jaadee will host an hour-long online storytelling event on June 22 through the Vancouver Island Regional Library. (Photo by Kim Th’e)
Howdy pardners. Ready to take you on a journey along Classic Country Roads, from left, are: Sean Baker, Katelyn Morishita and Georgia Bennett. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Review: Chemainus Theatre’s new ‘Classic Country Roads’ a rollicking revue

Stellar musical performances

Howdy pardners. Ready to take you on a journey along Classic Country Roads, from left, are: Sean Baker, Katelyn Morishita and Georgia Bennett. (Photo by Don Bodger)
A little magic goes a long way in the kitchen while Benjamin Terlien prepares his dishes on the stove for the diners attending the Classic Country Roads show at the Chemainus Theatre. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of June 16-22

A little magic goes a long way in the kitchen while Benjamin Terlien prepares his dishes on the stove for the diners attending the Classic Country Roads show at the Chemainus Theatre. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Country gals, back from left, include: Georgia Bennett and Katelyn Morishita, with Sean Baker. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Classic Country Roads converge on Chemainus with musical treat

Dust off the cowboy and cowgirl garb for a good ol’ time

Country gals, back from left, include: Georgia Bennett and Katelyn Morishita, with Sean Baker. (Photo by Don Bodger)