Arts and Entertainment

Surrey-raised musician Jazzy B with his StarWalk plaque on Granville Street in Vancouver during its unveiling in September 2016. (File photo)

New ‘StarWalk’ tour maps B.C.’s most celebrated entertainers for free on VanWalks app

‘People commemorated in the sidewalk have shaped not only Canadian culture, but worldwide entertainment’

 

The galleries at the Cowichan Community Centre in Duncan will feature the show Current Threads from June 7 to July 5, 2023. (Submitted)

A&E column: Art shows to check out and an author is coming to town

What’s coming up in arts and entertainment

 

FILE - This May 14, 2018 file photo shows Chuck Todd at the 2018 NBCUniversal Upfront in New York. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Chuck Todd leaving NBC political panel show ‘Meet the Press’ and being replaced by Kristen Welker

Chuck Todd said on Sunday that he’ll be leaving “Meet the Press”…

 

Danny Masterson and his wife Bijou Phillips arrive for closing arguments in his second trial, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Los Angeles. Masterson is charged with raping three women at his Los Angeles home between 2001 and 2003. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Danny Masterson convicted of 2 counts of rape; ‘That ’70s Show’ actor faces 30 years to life

“That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson was led out in handcuffs from…

Danny Masterson and his wife Bijou Phillips arrive for closing arguments in his second trial, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Los Angeles. Masterson is charged with raping three women at his Los Angeles home between 2001 and 2003. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Works by artists from North Cowichan’s past will be on display to celebrate the municipality’s 150th birthday in 2023. (Photo courtesy of Cowichan Historical Society)

Historical Society presents art history to celebrate North Cowichan’s 150th

The exhibition at the Cowichan Valley Museum features 24 artists in total

  • May 31, 2023
Works by artists from North Cowichan’s past will be on display to celebrate the municipality’s 150th birthday in 2023. (Photo courtesy of Cowichan Historical Society)
The woodworking of Jake Humphrey will be featured in the window of Imagine That! gallery in downtown Duncan for the month of June, 2023. (Jake Humphrey artwork)

A&E column: New window displays and live music at Riot

The latest in arts and entertainment in the Cowichan Valley

The woodworking of Jake Humphrey will be featured in the window of Imagine That! gallery in downtown Duncan for the month of June, 2023. (Jake Humphrey artwork)
FILE - Singer Celine Dion performs during her first World Tour called Courage in Quebec City, Montreal, Canada on Sept. 18, 2019. Dion has cancelled all her scheduled tour dates through April 2024 as she battles a rare neurological disorder. (Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press via AP)

Céline Dion cancels European concerts ‘until I’m really ready to be back on stage’

Dion has said stiff person syndrome was causing spasms that affect her ability to walk and sing

FILE - Singer Celine Dion performs during her first World Tour called Courage in Quebec City, Montreal, Canada on Sept. 18, 2019. Dion has cancelled all her scheduled tour dates through April 2024 as she battles a rare neurological disorder. (Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press via AP)
Carlson’s Dance is holding their year end show on June 9 and 10, 2023 at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre in Duncan. (Citizen file)

Dr. Seuss, an ABBA tribute, dance, and operas at Cowichan Performing Arts Centre this June

Lots of local dance on the big stage

Carlson’s Dance is holding their year end show on June 9 and 10, 2023 at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre in Duncan. (Citizen file)
This image released by Disney shows Halle Bailey as Ariel in "The Little Mermaid." (Disney via AP)

Movie Review: Disenchantment under the sea in live-action ‘The Little Mermaid’

It’s not Rob Marshall’s fault that Disney’s latest live-action retread doesn’t really…

This image released by Disney shows Halle Bailey as Ariel in "The Little Mermaid." (Disney via AP)
A concept drawing of the waterfront in Ladysmith with the Artist Studio. (Submitted)

Ladysmith building new $4.1M Artist Studio

New studio is the first phase of the vision for a Ladysmith Arts and Heritage Hub

A concept drawing of the waterfront in Ladysmith with the Artist Studio. (Submitted)
The Kaatza Art Group’s 53rd Annual Kaatza Spring Art Show takes place the weekend of May 20-23. (Kaatza Art Group photo)

Kaatza Spring Art Show over long weekend in Lake Cowichan

“This event will showcase a variety of artists working in diverse mediums”

The Kaatza Art Group’s 53rd Annual Kaatza Spring Art Show takes place the weekend of May 20-23. (Kaatza Art Group photo)
Mina Mercury is one of the headliners for ‘The Sparkle Tour’ Drag Show fundraiser which will held at Duncan Eagles Hall on May 19. (Courtesy of The Sparkle Tour)

Organizers rise above smear campaign set on taking sparkle from Duncan drag show

Group spreading misinformation about fundraiser

Mina Mercury is one of the headliners for ‘The Sparkle Tour’ Drag Show fundraiser which will held at Duncan Eagles Hall on May 19. (Courtesy of The Sparkle Tour)
FILE - Martha Stewart arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. At 81, Stewart isn't slowing down and some might say she's heating up as one of Sports Illustrated's 2023 cover models. In an Instagram post Monday, May 15, 2023, the businesswoman and media personality wrote she hopes the cover inspires people “to try new things, no matter what stage of life you're in.” (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

At 81, Martha Stewart becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model

At 81, Martha Stewart isn’t slowing down and some might say she’s…

FILE - Martha Stewart arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. At 81, Stewart isn't slowing down and some might say she's heating up as one of Sports Illustrated's 2023 cover models. In an Instagram post Monday, May 15, 2023, the businesswoman and media personality wrote she hopes the cover inspires people “to try new things, no matter what stage of life you're in.” (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Daniel Cline won an Award of Distinction at the 2023 Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show for this work. (Daniel Cline work)

A&E column: Cowichan Fine Arts Show winners announced; Hot Flash Comedy coming

What’s coming up in Cowichan arts and entertainment

Daniel Cline won an Award of Distinction at the 2023 Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show for this work. (Daniel Cline work)
E. Jean Carroll arrives to federal court in New York, Monday, May 8, 2023. Former President Donald Trump has rejected his last chance to testify at a civil trial where the longtime advice columnist has accused him of raping her in a luxury department store dressing room in 1996. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5M

A jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually abusing advice columnist…

E. Jean Carroll arrives to federal court in New York, Monday, May 8, 2023. Former President Donald Trump has rejected his last chance to testify at a civil trial where the longtime advice columnist has accused him of raping her in a luxury department store dressing room in 1996. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The Primary Ballet Award Class dancers perform ‘Moonbeams’ at the Steps Ahead Dance show at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre on May 28, 2022. Their 2023 show is scheduled for May 26 and 27. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Local groups take big stage at Cowichan Performing Arts Centre in May

Check out what’s coming to CPAC this month

The Primary Ballet Award Class dancers perform ‘Moonbeams’ at the Steps Ahead Dance show at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre on May 28, 2022. Their 2023 show is scheduled for May 26 and 27. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Good Morning Iris, by Cheryl Painter, appears on the poster for the 2023 Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show which runs from May 4 to June 2 at the CPAC gallery at the Cowichan Community Centre in Duncan. (Cheryl Painter work)

A&E column: Art of all kinds headlines May in Cowichan

Check out what’s coming up in arts and entertainment in Cowichan

Good Morning Iris, by Cheryl Painter, appears on the poster for the 2023 Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show which runs from May 4 to June 2 at the CPAC gallery at the Cowichan Community Centre in Duncan. (Cheryl Painter work)
Writers Guild of America West member Victor Duenas pickets with others at an entrance to Paramount Pictures, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Writers strike looks to be a long fight, as Hollywood braces

Hollywood writers picketing to preserve pay and job security outside major studios…

Writers Guild of America West member Victor Duenas pickets with others at an entrance to Paramount Pictures, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Sheila Johnson stands in front of Duncan United Church where the Concenti Singers, which she has conducted for 40 years, will have their final and farewell performance at 2 p.m. on May 7. After four fabulous decades Johnson has decided this will be her swan song. (Photo by Chadd Cawson)

Concenti singers celebrate 40 years with farewell performance at Duncan United Church

After four divine decades Concenti singers conductor Sheila Johnson decides it is time to retire

Sheila Johnson stands in front of Duncan United Church where the Concenti Singers, which she has conducted for 40 years, will have their final and farewell performance at 2 p.m. on May 7. After four fabulous decades Johnson has decided this will be her swan song. (Photo by Chadd Cawson)
Nyiri Karakas as Bella and Ben Sanders as Jack in a new adaptation of the classic play ‘Gaslight’ at the Chemainus Theatre until May 28. (Photo by Koh Lauren Quan)

Review: Tension in Chemainus Theatre’s superb ‘Gaslight’ will have you on the edge of your seat

Do the gas lights really dim, and thumping noises sound from the attic or is it all in Bella’s head?

Nyiri Karakas as Bella and Ben Sanders as Jack in a new adaptation of the classic play ‘Gaslight’ at the Chemainus Theatre until May 28. (Photo by Koh Lauren Quan)