Join Ryan Stiles (from Drew Carey, Whose Line, Two and a half Men) Greg Proops (Whose Line) Chip Esten (ER, The Office) and Jeff Davis for a hilarious night of improvised comedy and song. If you missed the show last year because you couldn't get tickets...don't wait. Whose Live Anyway is 90 minutes of hilarious improv comedy and song performed by the Improv All-Stars. It will sell fast! Bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast onstage.

Tapco is a professional, school-aged tap company who bring artistic dreams within the reach of young imaginations. Embracing energetic styles, from the classics through hip-hop to Riverdance. Be prepared for a zany medley of circus acts, comedy, and electrifying music.Les Parfait Inconnus is a musical European-style clown company from Quebec in the mold of early Cirque du Soleil. Armed with a bicycle, a ladder, a barrel, a board, and some balls, this group of eccentric characters meet on stage and try to outdo one another in a contest of increasingly outrageous antics.

This Friday May 16th celebration will feature many wonderful events!

A traditional tribute to Queen Victoria, the crowning of the May Queen, The Pacific Gail Pipe and Drum, music interludes by Nanaimo Concert Band, and a new touch this year, a full range of fabulous multicultural stage performances by local talent. Admission by donation.

Poised for his Carnegie Hall debut next season in New York, award winning Vancouver Island tenor Ken Lavigne presents a thrilling evening of gorgeous music and entertaining stories. Accompanied by the Victoria Philharmonic Symphony, a lush forty piece orchestra, and his exciting blend of classical tenor sound with modern style. Ken Lavigne is a versatile performer who commands ovations at every performance.

“Outstanding” - Globe and Mail
“Canada’s Pavarotti” - News Leader
“Just plain exhilarating” - Time Colonist

State Of Shock was nominated for a 2008 Juno Award for Best New Group. “Money Honey” was a top 10 single at three music genre formats & nominated for a 2008 Canadian Radio Music Award in each category and won for CHR and Rock. It was also #1 on the Canadian All Formats Radio Chart for eight weeks and has spent more than nine months on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 Chart. “Money Honey” surpassed Canadian platinum status for digital sales with more than 55,000, and it’s still going. State Of Shock has recently been the opening act for Aerosmith and Nickelback

Econoline Crush has notable singles such as "Wicked", "Home","Sparkle & Shine", "Make It Right", "All That You Are", "You Don't Know What It's Like" & "Dirty".

The Original Platters were famous in the early 50's with hits like "Only You", "Great Pretender", "My Prayer" and much more! Although many of the original members have passed away, the toe tappin' music continues on with the Legendary Platters. Don't miss this fabulous group singing all the songs made famous by the originals

Over the years and with over 80 hit records, The Ink Spots unique style, sound and elegant stage presence have delighted audiences worldwide. The Ink Spots continue to delight audiences with the wonderful harmonies and arrangements that have made the group a musical legend around the world.

"Their centuries-old vocal technique has been thrillingly preserved; a kind of passionate belting, perfectly in tune, that cuts straight to the heart of the enraptured listener."- New York Post

An international choral sensation, Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares is a
twenty-four-voice choir with a rare vocal gift. This all-women ensemble
sings a mesmerizing repertoire of traditional folk songs from their native
Bulgaria, with modern arrangements in complex a cappella harmony.

Combine three of Canada's funniest female comics - Debra DiGiovanni, Laurie Elliott and Kristeen von Hagen - one hot night of laughs and numerous Canadian cities and you get a mother of a Girls Night Out! Debra DiGiovanni: Seen on NBC's Last Comic Standing and Much Music's Video on Trial, the winner of Best Female Standup at this year's Canadian Comedy Awards. Laurie Elliott: Two-time winner of Best Female Stand- up at the Canadian Comedy Awards, Gemini Nominee and star of her own comedy special, CTV's Comedy Now! Kristeen von Hagen: Featured at Montreal's Just For Laughs and on The Comedy Networks Comedy Now!

The 145-voice "Vancouver Island Gospel & World Music Choir" under the direction of composer, conductor, arranger, educator BRIAN TATE offers its first-ever concert with special guest ensembles "Acappella Plus" and "The Sinclair Singers". The VIGWM Choir was formed in 2007 and has placed its initial focus on learning music collected by Brian on his January 2007 travel adventure to Africa. This high-energy and moving concert also welcomes audience participation.

Students will entertain you with their performances in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern & Musical Theatre.

Come and celebrate the love of dance in a performance featuring ballet, modern, pointe, lyrical, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and special guest performers.

Tempo Dance School presents: “COME DANCE WITH US”- Celebrating 15 years in the Community. Young dance students from ages 3 to adult will delight you with Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern and Pointe performances.

A lively evening guaranteed to put a smile on your face and get you dancing in your seat! Experience the wee lads and lassies with championship dancers & musicians.

A grass roots multi-artist concert utilizing the power of music to convey an educational, solutions-based, environmental message. Featured artists are: MimosA- a fresh, young, and wild flamenco-rock group. Naseem - a youthful Persian violinist, Monique Salez- a passionate vibrant flamenco dancer, Zinnia- a pop songstress with global roots and Dr Atomic - he will zap it with some techno-funk! Let it simmer and you have got an explosive recipe for taking back the planet!

View all the artists and listen to their music!

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Parksville Ballet School dancers present their annual June recital "Dancespectacular!". The recital will showcase various dance styles
performed by students ages 4 through Adult who are enrolled in
Parksville Ballet School dance classes. There are two different shows
that are quite spectacular! The afternoon program will feature Ballet,
Modern, National and Kinder Klasses and the evening program will
feature Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop dance.

Pink Floyd music is music that is meant to be heard live! “All in All It’s Just” is like nothing you have ever seen before. The outstanding vocals, amazing guitar riffs and incredible sound has been met with standing ovations everywhere they have played.

“All in All It’s Just” strives to bring you the absolute best show possible. Their re-creation of Pink Floyd songs is remarkable, while still infusing their own unique interpretation and pleasing style into the music. While familiar songs, such as Another Brick In The Wall, often get the biggest cheers, the band does not limit itself to Pink Floyd's best-known pieces.

A prolific Canadian music artist who makes you think! Alternative Rock Songwriter/Musician, political activist and blogger, Matthew Good was chosen as the iTunes Canadian Rock Artist Of The Year, for his release of the album Hospital Music in 2007. He’s also been included in the Best of 2007, and Top Sellers listings. Hospital Music has also remained in and around the Top 10 in the alternative section within the iTunes store since its release and debut at #1.

Something wonderful is coming your way when UBetcha! Promotions presents Rogers & Hammerstein's THE KING AND I this summer! This popular musical stars Ladysmith's Katy Bowen-Roberts as English school teacher, Anna Leonowens, and Nanaimo's Jonee Janolino as King Mongut . Set in Siam, now known as Thailand, the story follows the meeting of these two who, despite different cultures, find similarities which strengthen their friendship. The music for The King and I will be provided by two grand pianos on stage played by two of Nanaimo's finest pianists, Rie Okamura and Sharon Wishart. Proudly sponsored by Nanaimo News Bulletin, Tom Lee Music & Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel.

The Nevilles provoke, entertain and excite audiences around the globe. Their similarity/diversity dynamic continues on a paradoxical path. They play together; they play apart. Each of the four brothers pursue projects of their own. Aaron has forged a highly successful solo career. Art tours with an offshoot group he calls the Funky Meter. For years Cyril has led the Uptown All stars. Charles has recorded a series of critically acclaimed jazz records. Yet the heart of the matter is family. Family brings them together. Family keeps them together. Family is everything. With family, there is the miracle of Neville music, four brothers, bonded by blood, creating some of the funkiest sounds this world has ever heard.

Advance buy for Port Theatre Members starts today!

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed Russian dancers, Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of Russian classical dance to make the Great Russian Nutcracker a unique performance not to be missed!
Set against Valentin Fedorov's spectacular scenic design, with larger-than-life puppets and the backdrop of unicorns, exotic birds and animals, the Great Russian Nutcracker is a visual delight.
About the Company….
Moscow Ballet touring company features top graduates of Perm, Vaganova, Moscow State Academic Choreographic and Kiev schools. Chief Choreographer Anatoly Emelianov returns with Vladimir Troschenko as co-artistic directors, and are joined by Andre Litvinov.

This year's Concert Band line-up delivers both old favourites and new twists. Expect everything from musicals to marches, classical to big band.
The best part: the familiar tunes are sure to get your toe tapping and transport you to another time and place. Join us for our Fall concert at the Port Theatre on November 9, 2008 at 2:30pm. We sell out quickly so get your tickets soon. Our concerts tickets are only $10.00. At the concert you will be able to view our historical display, celebrating the band's 136-year history.