Your Island Arts & Lifestyle: May 16, 2012


Vancouver Island stories in Adam Sawatsky’s Arts & Lifestyle pack on CTV News at 5 for May 16, 2012.

Stories covered:
- Pamela Anderson added to David Foster’s Miracle Weekend celebrity lineup
- Holy Trinity School R&B Band at Vic High for national exchange program

Follow Adam Sawatsky on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CTVNewsAdam

Backstage with ‘Shirley Valentine’

VICTORIA — One of our country’s most beloved actors is preparing to reprise one of her most popular roles.

Nicola Cavendish is playing Shirley Valentine for the last time in a new production hosted by Victoria’s Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre. Continue reading

Mmmonday: Le Petit Dakar


VICTORIA – The latest restaurant in Victoria’s Crystal Garden serves traditional food from Senegal.

Le Petit Dakar is named after Chef Binetou Toure’s hometown, where she’s been cooking since the age of twelve. Continue reading

Ballet Victoria Hosting Behind The Scenes Look at Creative Process


VICTORIA – One of the capital’s professional dance companies is inviting you to attend what it calls a live reality show.

Ballet Victoria is opening its studio doors to give you a behind the scenes look at its creative process.

The company is working on its more contemporary version of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

http://www.balletvictoria.ca

Follow Adam Sawatsky on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CTVNewsAdam

Your Island Arts & Lifestyle: May 8, 2012


Vancouver Island stories in Adam Sawatsky’s Arts & Lifestyle pack on CTV News at 5 for May 8, 2012

Stories covered:
- Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively spotted in Nanaimo
- Chemainus Theatre stages ‘Noises Off’

Follow Adam Sawatsky on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CTVNewsAdam