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Laugh it up with comedienne Andrea Jin at the Sid The Sid Williams Theatre Society presents stand-up comedienne and writer Andrea Jin to the Sid Williams Theatre stage. The comedy act is part of the theatre’s Blue Circle Series season, taking place on Saturday, Feb. 18. Jin’s comedy is funny, charming, unique and relatable. She has performed at JFL Northwest, SiriusXM’s “Top Comic,” Seattle International Comedy Competition, CBC’s “The Debaters” and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival. Her debut album, Grandma’s Girl, was reviewed as the number one Canadian Comedy Album of 2021 in Now
Magazine and won the 2022 Juno Award for Best Comedy Album. “We can’t wait to see Andrea Jin perform as her unique comedy style is sure to light up the stage,” said general manager Deborah Renz. “The Sid Williams Theatre Society is driven to bring a variety of performances to the Comox Valley that celebrate diversity in performers and event styles.” In 2021, Jin was selected as a New Face at Just For Laughs’ Montreal Festival. The following year, she made her late-night TV debut on The Late Late Show with James
Corden. Her writing has appeared in Vice, CBC Comedy and the Vancouver Sun, among other publications. Born in Shanghai, Jin immigrated to Vancouver when she was 10 years old and currently lives in Los Angeles. Jin shares her experience as a Chinese immigrant, and through her wit, timely delivery and surprising punchlines, she will keep you laughing. For more information about Blue Circle Series or to purchase tickets, visit www. sidwilliamstheatre.com.
Andrea Jin will be performing her stand-up routine at the Sid Williams Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 18. Photo supplied
Sweet SantaFe taking to the stage at the Little Red Church Malcolm Holt Special to the Record
There are many new strains of music emanating from the Little Red Church in Comox these days. After the past three weeks in which Georgia Straight Jazz Society has presented big band music, a Juno Award-winning quartet and a wonderful Ella Fitzgerald-style songstress, it’s time this Thursday (Feb. 9) to change the beat entirely as we bring exciting Cuban music back to our concert series, for the first time in more than three years. Sweet SantaFe, a duo featuring Michel Rivero from Havana, Cuba,
Sweet SantaFe, the duo of Christine Baxter and Michel Rivero, play the Little Red Church for the Georgia Straight Jazz Society on Thursday, Feb. 9. Photo by Janice Hayward and Christine Baxter from Alberta, will be on stage at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. “Sweet SantaFe combines rich warm vocal harmonies, Caribbean
rhythms, and Canadian folk-style songwriting, to transport audiences to a sunny beach with a gentle breeze drifting off the azure ocean,” said Baxter. “We spread our infectiously
upbeat vibe in both Spanish and English, offering a live music show that brings joy to each of our audiences. “And, to make it even more special, we will be joined on Feb. 9 by Cynthia Rodrigues on piano, Hector Ramos on conga and a surprise guest on trumpet.” So, if a Caribbean cruise is not in your cards this winter, Feb. 9 is your opportunity to enjoy a warm experience in a safe, social and friendly atmosphere with other jazz music lovers. Oh yes, we chat – but not while the music’s playing. One of the delights for our performers is discovering that people attend the concerts in order
to listen to, and appreciate the jazz. That’s our goal: keeping live jazz alive in the Comox Valley. Admission is $15 for members, and $20 for non-members. 2023 memberships ($20) will also be sold at the door. Since we don’t serve beverages or food, you’re welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks. Please join us in the delight of live music. We look forward to welcoming you. Visit georgiastraightjazz.com to see the wonderful remaining season between now and the end of May. Malcolm Holt is the president of the Georgia Straight Jazz Society
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