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Two Victoria writers have been named finalists for the 2020 CBC Poetry Prize. Hiromi Goto was selected for alley/bird/ally, while Andrea Scott was selected for Adipose Glose.

What: Live at the Baumann with Megan Latham Where: Baumann Centre, 925 Balmoral Rd. When: Nov. 4 and 6 (7:30 p.m.) and Nov. 8 (4 p.m.) Tickets: $35 ($15 for students/those under 30) from pacificopera.ca or by phone from 250-385-0222 Note: The Nov.

Nine writers with Victoria connections have made the longlist for the 2020 CBC Poetry Prize. They’re among 32 writers from across sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ who made the list, selected from almost 3,000 submissions by a team of writers and editors from across sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½.

The final cheque has arrived, the last penny has been counted, and the 2020 sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Literacy Society fundraiser has been a huge success — one for the books, you might say.

What: Battle for the Planet of the Humans When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $16 from universe.

Music from Matt Goud has been slow coming in recent years. But following a protracted and difficult period in his personal life, the Victoria singer-songwriter, who performs under the moniker Northcote, has a new record out.

Victoria roots-rockers Carmanah are promoting their newly released sophomore album, Iris, with three virtual festival sets streamed on Facebook this weekend.

Fans of The Nutcracker can rest easy: Dance Victoria has announced that its upcoming slate of programming under the (Virtual) Home Season umbrella will include the annual Christmas favourite.

The Mary Winspear Centre is bringing singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk back to Sidney for four performances next month, the latest installments in Bodine Hall’s ongoing big-performer, small-venue concert series.

The Belfry Theatre hopes to offer a mixture of in-person and online programming when its 2021 spring season kicks off next year, the Fernwood-based theatre company has announced. Which is big news, where local live theatre in concerned.