Barry's Back February 16, 2010

He is Victoria's "Morning Mayor" and has been a staple of Victoria Broadcasting. After years of hosting the morning show on CFAX 1070 and then CJVI 900, Barry stepped back from the micrphone to persue other endevours. Now in 2010, Barry resurfaces on the air daily Mon-Friday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Puget Sound Radio .

More great pictures posted thanks to the "Old Victoria" Facebook page.

Todays gallery updates: Century Inn, Memorial Arena, and Victoria History (including a 1953 Empress Hotel menu signed by Sir Edmund Hillary)

PARTY TIME

It's been a while since we've had a good old fashioned social event so "Lightning" Len Siemens and Ernie Neiderer have secured the Prince Edward Legion (Langford Legion) Auditorium for a Victoria Music Hall of Fame fundraiser and dance on Saturday April 24, 2010. Both Lightning Express and Cruel Shoes Rock "N" Blues Band will perform with some "special guests" sitting in throughout the evening. Ticket are $15. each or 2 for $20. and will be available Friday February 26th. Mark that date in your calendar and check back to find out how to get your tickets, it'll be a blast.

R&B Fest

It's that time of year again when Sharon Wadsworth and John Fisher produce the R & B Fest, Saturday February 27 at Hermann's on View St. Tickets are available by e mailing [email protected]. Proceeds go towards the "NEED CRISIS AND INFORMATION LINE" and it's a small venue that always sells out so get your tickets now!

JUNO AWARDS

The Provincial Capital Commission (PCC) and Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA) have initiated a review of an opportunity to host a future JUNO Awards celebration in the Capital Region. In August 2009, PCC and DVBA invited Music BC’s Executive Director Bob D’Eith to lead the review and consult with local stakeholders and community leaders. MUSIC BC successfully hosted the 2009 JUNO Awards celebration in Vancouver. So far the idea has been well received but now they need to hear from the general public. In addition to inviting your input on this opportunity, their web-site will provide you with information about what the JUNO Awards are all about and answer some of the questions that have been raised in their first phase on consultation. Please take the time to fill out the survey (click on link below). MUSIC BC will be preparing a final report on the opportunity for the PCC and DVBA this spring. Your ideas and comments will help shape the final recommendations.
Victoria Music Awards

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GEORGE BENSON

The 26th TD Victoria International Jazzfest opens with 10 time Grammy Award winner George Benson at the Royal Theatre Friday June 25, 2010. Tickets are now on sale at all McPherson Box Office locations.