Entertainment

Port Alberni's public art piece was dedicated by local art and civic officials before a small crowd at Port Alberni city hall on Monday afternoon. The piece depicts an abandoned logging camp in the woods.

The venerable Forest Fest is coming and Ivan Coyote is among those who will be giving readings.

Melissa Martin has taken over as art administrator at the Rollin Art Centre. Martin replaces longtime administrator Gareth Flostrand who recently retired.

From kids' summer programs to Music by the Sea in Bamfield, arts and entertainment are hot commodities at the Rollin Art Centre.

Mexican band Mama Pulpa is coming to the Rainbow Room in Port Alberni on Thursday, July 7 before heading to the Ska festival in Victoria on the weekend.

Whether you've a penchant for puppets, museums, maritime history or steam, the Alberni Valley's heritage network has something for you. All their attractions kick into the summer season with the arrival of Canada Day.

Vancouver Island MusicFest organizers are kicking into high gear in the final days leading up to the 17th anniversary of the Comox Valley-based festival. Not only are the likes of Holly Cole and Randy Newman headlining the festival, but to keep things exciting, VIMF has also added some final musical touches to the 2011 roster with the addition of Eccodek and Vonda Shepard.

Every seat's a winner at Port Alberni's Capitol Theatre next week. Staff members have removed all the original seats from the theatre on Argyle Street in anticipation of a renovation.

The Wednesday Painters, a group of 20 local artists, will have a sample of their works on display at the Rollin Art Centre Gallery from Saturday, June 25 to Tuesday, July 19. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join the artists at the Rollin Art Centre Gallery on Wednesday, June 29 from 7–9 p.m. and enjoy “Small is Beautiful”.

After nine years as the arts administrator at Rollin Art Centre in Port Alberni, Gareth Flostrand is retiring.