Entertainment

Eugene Smith headlines at St. Michael’s Church Hall on Saturday, Dec. 17 as the monthly Chemainus open-stages wind up for 2016.

Cari Burdett’s sixth annual Winter Solstice is scheduled for Sunday, Dec 18, at Sylvan United Church starting at 3 p.m.

Fairbridge Carols 2016 is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17, starting at 2:30 p.m.

Chemainus Classical Concerts presents Welcome December with the Cowichan Valley Youth Choir

Get into the holiday mood with the Cowichan Camerata’s Christmas concert titled A String Noel on Friday, Dec. 9, in Duncan United Church

The award-winning British comedy duo, James & Jamesy, are bringing their special brand of holiday cheer to the Cowichan Valley

Do you have folks on your Christmas list who love the Valley’s big festivals and shows? Tickets to upcoming events make great presents.

For many Cowichan residents, Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without seeing a performance of The Nutcracker ballet

The holiday season has become a hurry-up world of decorating, cooking and hitting the malls but it used to be so, so different.

A guide to some of the many Vancouver Island festivities that can help you get into the mood for the holidays