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Tony Bennett shows no signs of slowing down at age 86. The famous crooner plays Victoria's Royal Theatre on Monday

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Submissions

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Scott not seriously ill, family says

The family of Top Gun director Tony Scott told medical examiners the British-born filmmaker did not have brain cancer or any serious illness when he jumped to his death from a bridge, a county coroner official said.

Mitchell does his rock 'n' roll duty on tour

Aw-shucks rocker plans to retire in Garden City when he hits 65

Auditions and submissions

Newcombe Singers Choir seeks new members for this non-auditioned community chorus. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings, 7: 30 pm in St. Mary's Church, on Elgin Street in Oak Bay, starting Sept. 4. Details at newcombesingers.

Critics' Picks

MOVIES What: Ruby Sparks Where: Cineplex Odeon When: Check ads for showtimes Rating: 5 Why: Creative sparks fly and expectations are delightfullly dashed in this wonderfully offbeat romantic fable from Little Miss Sunshine's Jonathan Dayton and Valer

Party like it's 1862 at the square

Ladies: Grab those crinoline and hoop skirts from the backs of your closets. Gentlemen: It's time to don your most charming three-piece ditto suits.

Attractions

FAMILY All Fun Karts, Cages, Clubs and Camping open weekends from 11a.m.- 7 p.m. (weather permitting) at 2207 Millstream Rd. Choose one fun activity or do all three for a special reduced rate. Bring the family, there is something for everyone.

Gallery hires curator

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria has a new chief curator, it announced Wednesday. Michelle Jacques, acting curator of Canadian art at the Art Gallery of Ontario, will begin her new position in Victoria Oct. 22.

Saltspring Island visit yields winery gems

Catching one last glimpse of summer, my wife and I spent a couple of days sightseeing on Saltspring Island last week.