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A group of art friends who have painted and shared their passion for more than 10 years are excited to show their work at the Pearl Ellis Gallery from Jan. 13 to Feb. 5. Thirteen artists from the Wet Paint Art Group, hailing from Courtenay, Comox, Black Creek, and Campbell River, plan to delight the senses with their fresh array of new paintings and 3D artwork.

The fifth North Island Writers Conference runs from Friday, Jan. 7 until Sunday, Jan. 23. This virtual event is hosted by Comox Valley Writers Society and North Island College, with support from sponsors: Peninsula Co-op, CV Regional District Arts and Culture Program, and the Comox Valley Record. We are grateful for their contributions.

Live music is back at the Big Yellow Merville Hall and to kick off the beginning of a concert series, mandolin maestro, John Reischman, with his band, the Jaybirds, will be rocking the hall on Friday, Dec. 10 from 7:30 – 10 p.m.

Several choirs in the Comox Valley are collaborating to host a Drive-In Messiah Sing-Along event at the Comox Mall.

Due to COVID, visits must be booked in advance - no walk-ups

Lynn Hodge

After a long and challenging 18 months, The Celebration Singers and the Grace Notes are thrilled to be performing again.

In an Instagram post, the star of The Mother tells her family she is on her way home

Tom Dudley travels cross country working on Seeing Canada

An exciting exhibit of colourful, contemporary art will be featured at The Gallery @ Weird Church, opening Nov. 27, 2-5 p.m. Well known Comox Valley Artists Lucy Schappy and Patti DiDiomete are teaming up to brighten and lighten your spirits with their imaginative colours, forms, and expression.