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We rent the same seaside cabin on Gabriola Island each summer. It's a family tradition. Sipping G&Ts while watching seagulls dive-bomb otters is about as idyllic as it gets.

ON STAGE What: Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival Where: Eight downtown venues (see victoriafringe.com for schedule) When: Thursday to Sept. 2 Tickets: $9 to $11 (with $5 Fringe button). Sold at the door, by phoning 250-590-6291 or victoriafringe.com.

At 86, Tony Bennett isn't interested in hanging up the microphone yet

Sex loomed large in the early days of the Canadian fringe theatre circuit. Shows that played Victoria included Transcendental Masturbation, Se The Musical and The Happy C--t. The idea was to grab the attention of theatregoers.

British singer Sarah Brightman may be the next paying passenger to ride a Russian rocket to the International Space Station, the Interfax news agency reported on Wednesday, citing an unidentified official in the space industry in Russia.

FRIDAY AUGUST 24 DANCE Lessons Argentine Tango - Beginners lessons 8 p.m. followed by Tango Pacifico Milonga, 9 p.m. at Caf脙漏 Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St. Cost: $8/$10 with lesson. Tel. 250-389-0222 tangopacifico.

EXHIBIT Building a University Art Collection: 50 Years When: Aug. 29 to Nov.

The Victoria College of Art is hosting an exhibition by members of the Oak Bay Art Club at 625 Bank St., Aug. 24-31. Opening Aug. 24, 4 p.m. vca.ca Birds of Uncommon Feather with Katherine Farris and Louise Oborne at 966 Byng St.

Experience real country fun for the whole family Saturday at the 103rd Cobble Hill Fair. This old-fashioned country fair and exhibition features agricultural displays, livestock and family entertainment.

Grammy-winning rapper and TV actor LL Cool J fought a burglar in the kitchen of his Los Angeles house early Wednesday and held him there until officers arrived to take the man into custody, police said. The 58-year-old prowler, caught at about 1 a.m.