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Silk Pajamas becomes quartet Silk Pajamas will perform at Zocalo Café this Saturday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The Silk PJs have been a popular additional to the local music scene for the past five years. Founding members Danny Bereza on guitar and Ian Parson on the flugelhorn got together to play old standards and a mix of blues and country music. Over the years, they have developed a strong and loyal fan base to whom they are appreciative and hugely grateful. Ian recently decided to give the ‘bone’ a hiatus. He has taken a side step away from the PJs for a while and they look forward to welcoming him back when his well-worn lips have had a rest. Bereza and vocalist Ann Johnstone will be joined Saturday by excellent musicians Alain Gourdeau on acoustic bass and Philip Nowé on keyboard. Alain studied classical and jazz guitar with world-class teachers and participated in jazz workshops in Canada and the USA. He has been playing piano, guitar and bass for 40 years and is enjoying
A NEW LINEUP of Silk Pajamas performs this Saturday at Zocalo Café. retirement in the beautiful Comox Valley and getting involved with the music community – lucky for Silk Pajamas! Philip has studied classical piano with Edward Parker, one of the best teachers in B.C. The jazz influence came from performer/ teacher, Bob Murphy. Philip has played professionally for many years. He performs a wide variety of styles, switching easily from jazz to boomer music. — Silk Pajamas
AT OLD CHURCH Celebrating 55 years, the Co-Val Choristers perform Les Miserables until Dec. 8 at the Old Church Theatre. For more information, phone 250-334-2992.
THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE NoMeansNo hits the Waverley Hotel stage Dec. 7 with special guests the Abbie Hoffman Society and American Supine. For details, phone 250-336-8322 or visit www.cumberlandvillageworks.com.
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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Thursday, December 5, 2013
Choral addition carolling
The Rainy Valley Voices, Courtenay’s newest choral addition, together with Campbell River Children’s Choir, invite you to begin your holiday season with the sound of singing this Saturday. This season the choir will perform melodic and timeless seasonal classics for their debut performance hosted by the Campbell River Children’s Choir. Rainy Valley Voices is a new small vocal ensemble. The choir includes young professional men and women, and performs a capella. To see the Rainy Valley Voices free of charge, join the fun at the Tin Town Artists Christmas Sale and Open House on Dec. 7 between 2 and 3 p.m. Alternatively, see Rainy Valley Voices at Dance in the Rain, a gala concert featuring two youth choirs and special guests from Campbell River, DanceXtreme. Tickets for this Campbell River event are available at The Music Plant in Campbell River. For more information, contact Sophie at 250-792-3173. — Rainy Valley Voices
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Winter Craft Fair December 7, 2013 9:00 am ‘til 3:00 pm 1625B McPhee Ave.
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First Nation Snowboard Team & Wachiay Hockey Program Serving Hot Soup & Bannock
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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
PG; Fri & Sat 6:40 & 9:45 Sun-Thu 6:40 Wknd Mats: 1:10
Twelve Years a Slave
14A; Nightly: 6:50 & 9:45; Wknd Mats: 12:30 & 3:25
Thor: The Dark World 3D
PG; Nightly: 7:00 & 9:40; Wknd Mats: 3D 12:40 & 2D 3:20
Frozen 3D
G; Pass restricted until Dec 10; Nightly: 7:10 & 9:40; Wknd Mats: 3D 12:50; 2D 3:40 www.landmarkcinemas.com Driftwood Mall 250-338-5550
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