Love ‘knows no distance’ in Joshua and Frankie’s debut musical
Distance, an online love story turned musical, tells the true story of Frankie Bouchier and Joshua Holloway's relationship.
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Review: Gaslight is clever, cheeky and (sometimes) creepy
Updated for a modern audience, the play is both a conversation-starter and tantalizing stage thriller, reviews Julie Chadwick.
From local comedy to international dramas, Vancouver Island Short Film Festival has it all
Returning to in-person viewing while keeping their online streaming, Vancouver Island Short Film Festival celebrates its 18th year. The Discourse gives a review of what films you can expect to see.
‘You never know what you’re going to find’ at the Nanaimo Record Show
The Nanaimo Record Show brings music lovers and vendors from around the Island and Lower Mainland together to find gems for their collections.
What is Sacred: A chat with Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun
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Rod Corraini’s PD and Hazmat: A Love Story
Nanaimo artist Rod Corraini discusses pandemic hoarding, isolation and the humour one can find in a bad situation.
Drummer Al Murray juggles up theatre, jazz, underwear and punk
At just 34 years old, the musician's performance resume reads like that of a 65-year-old drummer-veteran. Now they've added clothing designer to the list.
Zimbabwean rapper Alpha Centauri lights up
With several genre-blending singles set to launch this year, the Nanaimo-based hip-hop artist reflects on the revelations that helped propel his craft.
Windowseat Books breaks the mold with a new kind of book club
At the new Read Wild Book Club, participants each choose their own book to read, rave and discuss.
African Connections wants you to dance and connect with Black culture
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