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Film on fitness-fanatic seniors needs funding

Film on fitness-fanatic seniors needs funding

Hour-long documentary features Richmond's world record-breaking runner Gwen McFarlan, 82,
Blues on the bill at ANAF

Blues on the bill at ANAF

Times have changed when Wes Mackey’s first music gig in Augusta, Georgia about five decades ago paid him 50 cents and a chicken sandwich. Today, the pay is considerably better. But the music hasn’t changed that much.
Fresh air artists mingled with the farmer and his cows

Fresh air artists mingled with the farmer and his cows

Men in Hats group pays tribute to Harold Steves with showing of its collection of paintings
He's Got Style column: Ankle boots, slim pants are hot gifts this year

He's Got Style column: Ankle boots, slim pants are hot gifts this year

Online shopping works, but not for fashion
Theatre review: Music Man hits the right notes at Gateway

Theatre review: Music Man hits the right notes at Gateway

Lively production captures all the spirit of the season
Harpdog brings the blues to Steveston record shop

Harpdog brings the blues to Steveston record shop

A self-described, almost “newcomer” to the world of blues music will be performing inside the cozy confines of the Beatmerchant Record Store in Steveston on Saturday (Dec. 17).
Snow paints Christmas card scene at Minoru Chapel

Snow paints Christmas card scene at Minoru Chapel

This beautiful picture of Minoru Chapel was taken just after Monday's snowfall by Vic Jacinto, of Minoru Photo Club.
Book Club: Vivid life on a page

Book Club: Vivid life on a page

Ann Patchett’s new novel, Commonwealth, grabbed me from the first page. Some stories take a while to get into, but this one had me from the opening section of the novel, set at a family christening party.
Music Man comes to Gateway Theatre with live orchestra

Music Man comes to Gateway Theatre with live orchestra

Over the phone, Jay Hindle chuckles at being called the “scourge of River City” but quickly warms up to the fact that the role he plays as Harold Hill ultimately manages to overcome his rogue-like, con-man nature and win the favour of the town’s folk
PAL's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has Richmond flavour

PAL's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has Richmond flavour

Coming-of-age musical fun for all ages