Tag Archives: Arts
Giving community spirit fuels Great Nanaimo Toy Drive
NANAIMO - A toy for every child this Christmas is the goal of the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive.This year they are only looking for new toys or gift cards since the pandemic forced them to stop accepting us...
Nov 12, 2021
City of Nanaimo seeks applicants for new urban art program
NANAIMO - Calling all emerging and established artists, the City of Nanaimo wants to hear from you.The City is piloting its Urban Design Roster program to identify artists who want to beautify public ...
Aug 22, 2021
'Everyone's excited:' Ladysmith Days returns after canceled 2020 event
LADYSMITH - Two days of activities are packed into one as people descend on Ladysmith for an annual town festival.Ladysmith Days goes Sunday, Aug 1 starting early with a children's bullhead derby at t...
Aug 01, 2021
Live summer music series takes the stage in downtown Nanaimo
NANAMO - Live music is adding to notably increased vibrancy in downtown Nanaimo as pandemic restrictions continually ease.The Downtown Nanaimo Business Association created a summer corner concert seri...
Jul 25, 2021
Film festival looks to broaden reach with virtual event
NANAIMO -Organizers of an emerging film festival are confident the event can reach more people, despite the event shifting online due to the pandemic.The 16th annual Vancouver Island Short Film Festiv...
Jul 24, 2021
New benches bringing vibrant colours to Oceanside region
PARKSVILLE - Travellers and Oceanside residents will be able to sit and take in the amazing natural views while enjoying artistic creativity. Thirty freshly painted benches, built by Ballenas Secondar...
Jun 20, 2021
Nanaimo dancers capture viral TikTok fame
NANAIMO - Dancing in the streets has led to a brand new beat for two youthful superstars. The dance duo Funkanometry, who reached the international stage in the televised show "World of Dance," have r...
May 16, 2021
VI Short Film Festival going virtual for 16th year
NANAIMO - A global pandemic can't stifle creativity. In fact, the Vancouver Island Short Film Festival is expected to be one of the most creative collection of films yet in its 16th year. Founder John...
May 03, 2021
VIDEO: Permanent 'Nanaimo' sign installed at Maffeo Sutton Park
NANAIMO - A freshly installed art display in downtown Nanaimo is poised to be featured in endless pictures for years to come.Crews installed five-foot high letters spelling "NANAIMO" on a concrete pad...
Apr 29, 2021
Viola Davis, 'Schitt's Creek' among SAG Awards winners
List of winners for the 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards, presented Sunday in a virtual ceremony: MOVIES Actor: Chadwick Boseman, "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" Female actor: Viola Davis, "Ma Rainey's Blac...
Apr 05, 2021