British Columbia and Yukon – Digital roundtable discussion
Staying connected during the pandemic As we watch the entire world closing down, we can have no doubt that we are living through a time of extraordinary challenge. No one is more adversely affected by the necessary social distancing measures than
Pearl Ellis Closed for Pandemic
In consultation with the Comox Museum Board President and the Town of Comox, it has been decided that the Pearl Ellis Gallery will close its doors effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020. The closure will be for an indefinite period of
Cats in hats… and other wonderful things.
UPDATE: Hi to Everybody with some sad news: I just got notice that the opening reception for the art show on the 18th at 2:00 at TOSH (The old schoolhouse) in Qualicum Beach has been cancelled. The show is being
Monik Nordine – Tenor Sax driven jazz at the Avalanche
Regular jazz aficionados know Monik Nordine’s superb tenor sax style. Most certainly one of BCs finest musicians in her field, she will be accompanied by David Emery, drums; Trevor Short, bass, and Rob Cheramy on guitar. These wonderful Victoria-based musicians
New Tradition Brewing Presents Art for Your Bathroom
New Tradition Brewing will host an opening reception for the exhibition Art for Your Bathroom on Friday, March 13 at 5 p.m. The exhibition features work by five Comox Valley artists: Travis Curtis, Leah Hodge, Bran Mackie, Gabrielle Moore, and Audrey Smith. Art
Cancelled – ST PADDY’S FAMILY FIDDLE CONTRA DANCE at the MERVILLE HALL
CANCELLED… Sadly, the Irish eyes of Paddy O’Furniture won’t be smiling tonight as the Saint Patrick’s Day Contra dance at the Big Yellow (Greenish) Merville Hall has been CANCELLED! No green beer…. no delicious, GREEN Pickled Eggs! 12 DOZEN JARS!!!
Film fundraiser for the McLoughlin Gardens
Tickets are now on sale at Laughing Oyster and Blue Heron Books for the April 2 showing of “Leaning Into the Wind: Andy Goldsworthy” at the Stan Hagen Theatre. This 2018 documentary by Thomas Riedelsheimer about British landscape artist, sculptor, and photographer
CVA Seeking Nominees/Applicants for Board of Directors
Do you have a deep interest or passion about Arts & Culture and it’s value to our community? Would you like to contribute to Arts & Culture in the Comox Valley in a meaningful way, even though you may not
Summer Street Markets open for business!
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of vendor registration for the 2020 Downtown Courtenay Summer Street Markets! Once again we have teamed up with the CV Farmer’s Market and the Downtown Courtenay BIA to create a fun, family friendly, unique
“The Time of Things” opens March 14 at CVAG
POSTPONED: MARCH 14 RECEPTION FOR “TIME OF THINGS” AT CVAG Exhibition continues to be open to the public from March 14 to May 9 The reception and artist talk for the Comox Valley Art Gallery’s coming exhibition The Time of Things has
Indigo Jazz at Avalanche March 12
CANCELLED. As Indigo’s vocalist Dale Graham recently asked, “Beautiful melody or well-crafted lyric… which comes first? Our favourite songs are meaningful and memorable thanks to the perfect marriage of words with melody.” Indigo Jazz Quintet invites you to celebrate
The Jon Miller Organ Quartet is a top-rated jazz group based in Victoria BC.
As Jon stated in his recent interview with me, “The group’s repertoire is largely composed of original compositions by group members along with classic jazz. In its most recent edition this includes organ-jazz in the vein of giants of the genre –