Sat. September 11th, 2010 - Sun. September 12th, 2010 - The Victoria Symphony: Pictures at an Exhibition Victoria: Hear Ian Parker play Rachmaninoff's quintessentially romantic Paganini Rhapsody, followed by one of the most majestic, stunning symphonic works in the repertoire, Pictures at an Exhibition.

Mon. September 13th, 2010 - Mattina Musica Featuring Megan Skidmore Courtenay: Soprano Megan Skidmore charms audiences with her exquisite tone and captivating stage presence.

Wed. September 15th, 2010 - An Extra Special Concert: THE CANADIAN TENORS - Presented by the Vancouver Island Symphony Nanaimo: The VI Symphony is proud to bring The Canadian Tenors (four gorgeous guys with incredible voices) back to Nanaimo as a special event in their season...The tenors are performing without the orchestra.

Thu. September 16th, 2010 - The Canadian Naval Centennial presents: THE NADEN BAND "Sailors and Songs" Nanaimo: The Naden Band is a 35 piece band performing diverse musical styles from classical to jazz, pop and contemporary music.

Thu. September 16th, 2010 - Sat. September 18th, 2010 - The Victoria Symphony: A Gershwin Fantasy Victoria: Based on the music of George Gershwin, and brilliantly re-imagined for the virtuosity of quadruple-threat Janice Martin, this S'Wonderful show breaks all the rules.

Fri. September 17th, 2010 - BC Region of The Nature Conservancy of Canada: "For The Love of The Land" Victoria: Award-winning Pacific Coast performers - Valdy, The Tiller's Folly, and Hank Cramer - will play music that honours the history of our province and those who made their living from the land.

Fri. September 17th, 2010 - John Gogo with David Essig Duncan: Original heart-felt focused songwriting together with excellent musicianship and imaginative, flowing, textured arrangements.

Fri. September 17th, 2010 - Sailors & Songs - YANA Fundraiser Courtenay: Sailors and Songs is a Musical Tribute to 100 years of Naval Service to Canada. The Naden Band– 35 professional musicians with guest vocalists, Ken Lavigne and Stephanie Greaves. All proceeds to YANA.

Sat. September 18th, 2010 - The Return of Blues Legend Johnny Winter & Band: Nanaimo Nanaimo: For over 30 years, Johnny Winter has been a Texas blues guitar hero without equal.

Sun. September 19th, 2010 - Alfie Zappacosta at the Showroom Duncan: He's a lot of things to a lot of people - rock to some, smooth to others, AC to many. Alfie is established enough that he's just Alfie - an incredibly gifted talent beyond any genre tag.

Sun. September 19th, 2010 - BC Region of The Nature Conservancy of Canada presents: "For The Love of The Land" Nanaimo: A fundraising concert for the BC Region of the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) to help protect British Columbia's most ecologically significant natural habitats. Featuring Valdy, Tiller's Folly & Hank Cramer.

Sun. September 19th, 2010 - The Return of Blues Legend Johnny Winter & Band: Courtenay Courtenay: An international ambassador for rocking Texas blues and still going strong!

Mon. September 20th, 2010 - Matt Epp in Concert Duncan: Matt Epp is a troubadour in the purest sense. He lives on the road and crafts his songs from his experiences, from Mexico to Newfoundland and everywhere in between.

Sat. September 25th, 2010 - Helena Jung Cello Concert Courtenay: This event is her third recital in the Comox Valley in the "Cellobration Concert Series", which means celebration with cello. In this recital, she plays with two renowned local pianists, Dagmar Kilian and Sean Mooney.

Sat. September 25th, 2010 - Mark Berube in Concert Duncan: A sophisticated blend of folk, pop, art song and much else.

Sun. September 26th, 2010 - Backstage at the Opera Victoria: Get to know Victoria's renowned Opera Company from the INSIDE! Pacific Opera Victoria invites you to visit our sparkling production of Rossini's Cinderella before the curtain goes up!

Mon. September 27th, 2010 - "SATISFACTION" A Tribute to the Rolling Stones Nanaimo: Satisfaction is the international touring tribute show dedicated to the "World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band".

Thu. September 30th, 2010 - Pacific Opera Victoria: Cinderella Victoria: A classic Rossini comedy with a heart, Cinderella is an irrepressible take on the traditional fairy tale we all know and love.

Thu. September 30th, 2010 - Saskia & Darrel Duncan: What do you get when you cross a Dutch- Celtic-New-Age Alto-Soprano Folk Singer with a North Saskatchewan Metis country-rock-bar-band-guitar player who loves John Hiatt? Sparks!

Sat. October 2nd, 2010 - Pacific Opera Victoria: Cinderella Victoria: A classic Rossini comedy with a heart, Cinderella is an irrepressible take on the traditional fairy tale we all know and love.

Mon. October 4th, 2010 - Hart & Soul 'Studio Series' Nanaimo: Hart & Soul ~ "Studio Series" at the Port Theatre. Performing with acoustic/electric guitars. Many styles from many decades including popular rock and instrumentals with vocal versatility

Tue. October 5th, 2010 - Pacific Opera Victoria: Cinderella Victoria: A classic Rossini comedy with a heart, Cinderella is an irrepressible take on the traditional fairy tale we all know and love.

Thu. October 7th, 2010 - Pacific Opera Victoria: Cinderella Victoria: A classic Rossini comedy with a heart, Cinderella is an irrepressible take on the traditional fairy tale we all know and love.

Sat. October 9th, 2010 - Pacific Opera Victoria: Cinderella Victoria: A classic Rossini comedy with a heart, Cinderella is an irrepressible take on the traditional fairy tale we all know and love.

Wed. October 13th, 2010 - The Victoria Symphony: Centennial Salute to the Navy Victoria: The Victoria Symphony salutes the Royal Canadian Navy on its 100th birthday with music inspired by the sea and naval warriors.

Sat. October 16th, 2010 - Colin James Up Close and Personal - An Acoustic Tour Campbell River: Colin James has juggled his skills as a singer, guitarist and big-band leader so well over the years that diversity seems almost synonymous with his stellar career. With special guest Chris Caddell.

Sun. October 17th, 2010 - Justin Rutledge in Concert Duncan: Rutledge approaches the words as though they are poems, refusing to highlight their meanings. Instead, the songs demand that listeners find those lines that stand out, turning them over and investigating the nooks and crannies around them.

Mon. October 18th, 2010 - Colin Linden Duncan: The combination of his deep passion, encyclopedic musical knowledge, and a well-trained empathetic ear has also made Colin Linden one of the most sought after roots music producers in North America.

Mon. October 18th, 2010 - The Victoria Symphony: Dvorak Cello Concerto Victoria: Sensual, passionate and inspired.

Wed. October 20th, 2010 - Don Amero in Concert Duncan: His music carries both the depth of experiencing hardship and the luminosity of experiencing hope. All who have the pleasure of listening to his music will no doubt leave with his encouraging message of positivity lifting their spirits.

Thu. October 21st, 2010 - Porkbelly Futures in Concert Duncan: It's a little bit bluesy. It has some heavy country influences. There's also a lot of rhythm'n'blues, Motown, Stax, a combination that the boys (who have an inordinate fondness for gin-and-tonics) call "Red-Eyed Soul."

Thu. October 21st, 2010 - Fri. October 22nd, 2010 - The Victoria Symphony: The Nylons Putting it Together Victoria: Renowned for their vibrant live shows featuring dazzling harmonies, smooth arrangements, tight choreography and fabulous showmanship, the legendary Nylons reveal how they make it sound and look so good.

Sat. October 23rd, 2010 - The Vancouver Island Symphony presents: REMEMBRANCE Nanaimo: Featuring guest artist Angela Cheng, piano, in an evening of great classical masterpieces.

Sun. October 24th, 2010 - Sid Williams Theatre Society Presents: The Nylons Courtenay: A perennial favorite. Canada's A Capells sensation still going strong after 3 decades.

Sun. October 24th, 2010 - Stuart McLean and the Vinyl Cafe Campbell River: Heard on CBC radio and many others,The Vinyl Cafe is written and hosted by Stuart McLean and features stories, essays and music (both live and recorded).

Sun. October 24th, 2010 - The Victoria Symphony: Beethoven Lives Upstairs Victoria: Young listeners will be touched by history, drama, music and fun as they come to understand the genius of Beethoven and the beauty of his music.

Mon. October 25th, 2010 - Stuart McLean and The Vinyl Cafe: Courtenay Courtenay: O ne of Canada's most beloved storytellers and a best-selling author.The Vinyl Cafe Fall Tour 2010 will feature music by Matt Andersen: winner of 2009 International Blues Challenge and multiple East Coast Music Award winner.

Wed. October 27th, 2010 - Thu. October 28th, 2010 - Stuart McLean and the Vinyl Cafe: Live on Stage! Nanaimo: The Vinyl Cafe Fall Tour 2010 will feature two brand new stories about Dave and his family as well as music by The Vinyl Cafe Orchestra and Matt Andersen.

Thu. October 28th, 2010 - The Celtic Tenors in Concert: Campbell River Campbell River: The Celtic Tenors have established themselves as the most successful Classical Crossover artists to have ever come out of Ireland, and continue to re-invent the whole "Tenor" idiom.

Fri. October 29th, 2010 - Dean McTaggart in Concert Duncan: Dean McTaggart has been on the top end of Canada's song writing community for the past decade, McTaggart's music career was launched in 1981 as the lead singer/songwriter of the Canadian pop/rock group The Arrows.

Fri. October 29th, 2010 - Sid Williams Theatre Society Presents: The Celtic Tenors Courtenay: The Celtic Tenors' live show is an experience overflowing with vitality and variety from start to finish.

Fri. October 29th, 2010 - Tidemark Theatre Presents: Suzie LeBlanc - Soprano Campbell River: Acadian-born soprano Suzie LeBlanc has established an international career specializing in 17th and 18th century repertoire.

Sat. October 30th, 2010 - Sun. October 31st, 2010 - The Victoria Symphony: Halloween Fantastique Victoria: Enjoy Saint-Saens ghostly Danse macabre, the monsterly charms of H.K. Gruber's off-the-wall Frankenstein... and a shiver up your spine.

Fri. November 5th, 2010 - The Trews Acoustic Concert Nanaimo: The Trews keep pushing themselves in the studio and onstage, always ready to give an intuitive and intense rock 'n' roll show of songs that have killer hooks.

Thu. November 11th, 2010 - Pacific Opera Victoria: Rodelinda Victoria: Love, honour, and devotion shine through Handel's epic story of political intrigue in medieval Lombardy.

Sat. November 13th, 2010 - Pacific Opera Victoria: Rodelinda Victoria: Love, honour, and devotion shine through Handel's epic story of political intrigue in medieval Lombardy.

Tue. November 16th, 2010 - Pacific Opera Victoria: Rodelinda Victoria: Love, honour, and devotion shine through Handel's epic story of political intrigue in medieval Lombardy.

Thu. November 18th, 2010 - Pacific Opera Victoria: Rodelinda Victoria: Love, honour, and devotion shine through Handel's epic story of political intrigue in medieval Lombardy.

Fri. November 19th, 2010 - Tidemark Theatre Presents: Lunch at Allen's Campbell River: This is no songwriter's circle! It's an extraordinary musical revue by internationally renowned artists, Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan, and Ian Thomas who perform together as a band.

Sat. November 20th, 2010 - Pacific Opera Victoria: Rodelinda Victoria: Love, honour, and devotion shine through Handel's epic story of political intrigue in medieval Lombardy.

Sat. November 20th, 2010 - Sun. November 21st, 2010 - The Vancouver Island Symphony presents: A TRIBUTE TO BOSTON POPS Nanaimo: Light classical favourites.

Sun. November 28th, 2010 - Mon. November 29th, 2010 - Jason Collett in Concert Duncan: Jason will release a special collection of previous works, each re-imagined, taken apart and re-recorded with a focus on the beautiful simplicity and intrinsic storytelling at the heart of each song.

Sun. December 5th, 2010 - Jon Brooks in Concert Duncan: Though Jon's music is filled with grey and morally ambiguous characters living on the outskirts of approval, his mandate is unequivocal: "I'm not interested in ‘happy songs' – I've chosen to write healing songs.

Sun. December 5th, 2010 - The Victoria Symphony: The Snowman and The Bear Victoria: The film version of two beloved stories by Raymond Briggs, The Snowman and The Bear are screened with live musical accompaniment by the Victoria Symphony.

Mon. December 6th, 2010 - The Victoria Symphony: Rach 2 Victoria: Alain Lefevre performs the most famous piano concerto of all time.