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Japanese choir to sing at festival

The name may be unfamiliar: Kathaumixw, (pronounced ka-thow-mew), is a Coast Salish word that means a gathering of different peoples, but the event is renowned among music fans.

Celebration of Aboriginal Day

An exhibition of the work of First Nations artists is timed to appear around National Aboriginal Day on Saturday.

Broadway melodies move dancers

In the past, the annual recital of the Coast Academy of Dance (CAD) could last for many hours - not a surprise from a school that fields some 300 students. This year, the recital was divided into two shows, to reduce its length.

Spirit of the People

The province's coffee tables will receive a gorgeous boost this week with the launch of British Columbia: Spirit of the People, the celebratory book by Harbour Publishing honouring the province's 150th anniversary.

A meeting of improvisation and jazz

The Coast Jazz Quintet, founded by violinist/trumpet player Blaine Dunaway, was created in 2006 in a meeting of like minds, all sharing a love for improvisation and jazz.

Blues fest brings out the best

The fifth annual Pender Harbour Blues Festival brought local and outside talent together for its best year yet, each act as different as the blues can be.

Scholarships awarded

Knowledge and appreciation of classical music received a boost last week with the announcement of eight young Sunshine Coast musicians who received scholarships from the Coast Recital Society (CRS).

Bonfire Music Festival returns

After an uncertain future following the 2007 event, organizers of the Bonfire Music Festival have announced the event's return for 2008. The festival, three days of music, camping and celebration, is set for Aug. 22 to Aug.

Jazz festival to get down and funky

Now in its 13th year, the Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival is upon us. It includes 10 full days of live music filling restaurants, parks and venues throughout Gibsons and beyond.

Secrets of Bountiful

There are two reasons why the latest book from Vancouver Sun columnist Daphne Bramham, The Secret Lives of Saints, is a riveting read.