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admin on March 10th, 2010

Portrait courtesy of “Artist Marie”.  If you would like to be featured on Portrait Wednesday just send an email to info@midislandnews.com

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Home > Arts, Comics
admin on March 5th, 2010

Art work courtesy of “Artist Marie”
Hope you have a scuba weekend!

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Home > Arts, Portraits
admin on March 3rd, 2010

If you would like to be featured in our Portrait Wednesdays, send an email to info@midislandnews.com

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Home > Arts, Music
admin on March 2nd, 2010

Are you a musician? Are you an entertainer?  Nanaimo Parks and Recreation needs you!
Entertainers are needed for Canada Day and for Hot Summer Nights concert series.   Applications are accepted until March 31, 2010.  For more info visit www.nanaimo.ca or email Tara.Fedosoff@nanaimo.ca regarding Canada Day entertainment or Brian.Sugiyama@nanaimo.ca regarding Hot Summer Nights entertainment wanted.

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Home > Arts, Comics
admin on February 26th, 2010

….. freeze and fry!
Have a relaxing weekend everyone!

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admin on February 25th, 2010

Calling all young writers in Grades 2 to 7!  Get your pens ready to write.  There is a writing contest that is open until March 20, 2010.
To enter submit your short story that is 200 to 500 words by March 20, 2010 to the Harbourfront branch public library in Nanaimo.  Entry forms are available at [...]

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Home > Portraits
admin on February 24th, 2010

Michal Benker is a local business operator who operates Harbour View Pest Management.  If you would like to be featured on our Portrait Wednesday, send an email to info@midislandnews.com.

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Home > Theatre
admin on February 24th, 2010

If you missed Jake’s Gift last time now is your chance to catch it.
Written and performed by Canadian Playwright Julia Mackey, Jake’s Gift has won numerous awards including Best Solo Show, Best Drama, and Best Female Performer at the Victoria Fringe Festival in 2008 and the Best of the Fest at the 2008 Edmonton Fringe [...]

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admin on February 19th, 2010

…………. downhill with speed toque!!
Have a fantastic weekend!!

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A Retrospective of the work of artist Doug Biden starts tomorrow at the Nanamio Art Gallery – Opening Reception: February 19th, 5:00 – 7:00pm.
The exhibition consists of 77 mixed media works by the late modern artist. The works in this show reflect a time of great discovery for Doug who experimented with different media in [...]

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admin on February 17th, 2010

New on Wednesdays is portraits of Vancouver Islanders.  Fran Wagstaff is a senior citizen living in Nanaimo who volunteers to help other seniors at the Nanaimo Telephone Visiting Society.

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admin on February 17th, 2010

Maple Sugar Festival Exhibition is here tomorrow!  Enjoy some sweet art too. Nanaimo Art Gallery New Show Opening: February 18th — 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Featuring Visual Artists: Carmen Mongeau, Rolan Gatin, Rachel Vadeboncoeur
Should be a feast for the eyes, with paintings that are eclectic and colourful. Art Show runs from February 18th to March 13th, 2010

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Home > Comics
admin on February 12th, 2010

the eyes start to swirl and spin – let the games begin!
Happy Heart Weekend every one! Don’t forget the Heart and Stroke Foundation needs your support!

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admin on February 5th, 2010

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