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Canadian author Graeme Gibson, partner of Margaret Atwood, dies at age 85

Canadian author Graeme Gibson, partner of Margaret Atwood, dies at age 85

Gibson remembered for putting his words into action for both cultural and environmental causes
Fraser and Haas concert to kick off Merville centennial celebrations

Fraser and Haas concert to kick off Merville centennial celebrations

On Sunday, Sept. 22, settle in to hear Scottish super fiddler, Alasdair Fraser, and rockin’ cellist, Natalie Haas, in concert at the Big Yellow Merville Hall in Merville.
Comox Valley’s Branch 17 Fiddlers hosting a dance

Comox Valley’s Branch 17 Fiddlers hosting a dance

Branch 17 Fiddlers are celebrating three decades of providing music to the folks of the Comox Valley.
Shambhala named best music festival in North America

Shambhala named best music festival in North America

Shambhala Music Festival is held at the Salmo River Ranch in B.C.
Call out for artists to participate in Keeping It Living art show for Kus-kus-sum project

Call out for artists to participate in Keeping It Living art show for Kus-kus-sum project

Comox Valley Project Watershed Society, in collaboration with Bayside Cafe, is hosting a Keeping It Living art show this October and November to raise funds for the restoration and protection of the K’ómoks Estuary and Kus-kus-sum.
Sam Kirmayer Trio comes to Courtenay

Sam Kirmayer Trio comes to Courtenay

Having opened its season with a dynamic organ quartet and followed up last week with a stunning guitar trio, the Georgia Straight Jazz Society combines guitar and organ, presenting the Sam Kirmayer Trio featuring Ben Paterson and David Laing at The Avalanche Bar (275 8th St. in Courtenay) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19.
Rocker Ric Ocasek, frontman of The Cars, dead at 75

Rocker Ric Ocasek, frontman of The Cars, dead at 75

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer discovered dead Sunday afternoon in Manhattan apartment
Classical pianist Sarah Hagen offering daytime concert in Comox

Classical pianist Sarah Hagen offering daytime concert in Comox

Pianist Sarah Hagen returns to the Comox Valley to perform a program of cozy and familiar works by Scarlatti, Chopin, and Brahms, all perfectly suited for an autumn morning.
Edie Daponte brings the music of Piaf to Courtenay

Edie Daponte brings the music of Piaf to Courtenay

Celebrated Vancouver Island jazz singer Edie Daponte is bringing her sell-out Piaf show to Courtenay.
Comox art gallery features multi-generational paint show

Comox art gallery features multi-generational paint show

Mother and daughter provide the creations for next Pearl Ellis Gallery exhibit