Entertainment

Georgia Straight Jazz Society has the privilege of presenting one of the finest big bands in B.C. on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. when the Nanaimo Musicians Association (NMA) Big Band takes the stage at the Little Red Church Community Centre, 2182 Comox Ave.

Dr. Graham Brockley to play Shrek

Filipe DeAndrade will talk about living with intention and finding your passion in life

Cellist Ariel Barnes is the guest artist, and Jonathan Girard will lead the orchestra as the guest conductor at the upcoming Vancouver Island Symphony performance in Courtenay on Jan. 22.

The Reverend Ryan Slifka announces that St. George’s United Church invites everyone to the Ol’ Time Gospel Jamboree featuring local musician Luke Blu Guthrie on Sunday, Jan. 22 at the morning service.

The Evergreen Club is hosting an afternoon of music and dance, featuring the Valley’s very own Georgia Strait Big Band.

Appassionato concert on Jan. 21 will feature guest cellist and guest conductor

Old songs getting new life thanks to the power of social media, especially TikTok

Organizers say they don’t have the funding or staff to get the annual event off the ground

Gung hay fat choy!