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Victoria High School grad Neko Smart has been named the City of Victoria’s new youth poet laureate, a position through which she will champion youth and the literary arts in the city.

COUNTRY-FOLK What: The Jim Cuddy Trio with Sam Polley Where: McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Sq. When: Saturday, Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $68.25-$83.25 from the Royal McPherson box office (250-386-6121) or rmts.bc.

OPENING 1917 (Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity) — Two young British soldiers during the First World War are given an impossible mission: deliver a message deep in enemy territory that

IN CONCERT What: Half Moon Run with Taylor Janzen Where: Royal Theatre When: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 8 p.m. Tickets: $36.75-$51.75 from the Royal Theatre box office (250-386-6121) or rmts.bc.

ON STAGE What: Fenlon & Fenlon Where: Baumann Centre, 925 Balmoral St. When: Thursday, Jan. 9, 7 p.m. Tickets: $25 ($15 for students) Rachel Fenlon is a trained opera singer, with a series of notable productions on her resumé.

IN CONCERT What: David Francey with Pierre Schryer and Adam Dobres Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St. When: Wednesday, Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m. (doors at 5:30) Tickets: Sold out Note: Francey also performs at St.

Looking for a fun way to stay active and meet new friends in the new year? Consider joining one of several dancing programs offered by cultural groups, businesses and dance clubs and groups.

Ontario rockers The Strumbellas have postponed their upcoming 19-date national tour, including their appearance set for Thursday at the Royal Theatre.

It was a broken ankle that pushed a young Chloe Kim to focus her energy on her violin practice, which landed her a seat at Juilliard a few years late Although she thinks she always knew violin was the path she’d take, Kim’s childhood was busy with fi

Meet new people while discovering the beauty of a local wooded parkland at New Year, New Beginnings, a guided adult hike at Thetis Lake Regional Park on Saturday.