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Concert Series: John Reischmann and the Jaybirds

Doors open at 6:30.

Advance tickets are available at the following retailers: $35 Cash

• Weinberg’s Good Food, Buckley Bay
• Laughing Oyster Books, Courtenay
• Salish Sea Market, Bowser

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Friday, November 21, 2025

7pm

Tix $30 

For the first time, ever witness the collaboration, live at MAC, between two of Vancouver Island’s finest performers.

 Terry Boyle from Dublin, Ireland, arrived in Canada in 1989 after a successful

Opening Reception, Saturday, November 1, 2025     1-3pm

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Melinda has been involved in many artistic ventures from private and public murals to volunteer after school art programs, community “Art Start” workshops, Professional Development seminars for CUPE and BCTF and the B.C. Ferries Artist and

Opening Reception:  Saturday, November 1   1-3pm

As a blind artist, it might come as a surprise to most viewers, that I have a close and treasured relationship with colour.  In scientific terms I experience what is known as Charles Bonnet

Artistic Composition Through The Japanese Art of Notan (Parksville/Qualicum)

Expand your creative boundaries and improve artistic composition by immersing yourself in the
compelling Japanese art of Notan. Notan is based on the artistic principle of ba

Born in 1984, Sarah grew up in the small town of Fort St James, BC. As a child she was very creative and gifted with focus and determination beyond her years. Growing up she was influenced by her mom’s passion for photography and the outdoors. You c

The Crow Show

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