Take Your Imagination on a Wild Ride! Announcing a Blockbuster Season of Storytelling for Adults Concerts at the MAC Remember the magic created by listening to a well-told story? Well you don’t have to go far to experience that again. Because Mid-Island Storytellers (MIST) will present a stellar lineup of Friday...

Full Spectrum Folk - Full Series Package The "Full Spectrum Folk" series at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville, BC offers a diverse showcase of folk music, including Celtic, World, Americana, Blues, and Indigenous styles. The series features performances by Fiddelium Lite, Cafe Ole, The Cosmic American Music Revue, legendary...

Mid-Island StoryTellers presents Friday, October 25 Tales for the Telling - Scary Tales of Mystery & Imagination A frightful lineup to get you in the mood for Hallowe’en.   McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville. Performance at 7pm, doors open 6:30pm. Tickets $20 at the MAC Box Office ($18 for MIST members.)...

Sophie Lukacs Trio, Friday, November 1st, 2024 After 7 years of studying the amazing KORA in Mali, Sophie has managed to blend African themes with those of her Hungarian and Canadian background. A truly unique artist,  who with her trio explores the cultural road less travelled.  Qualicum Beach Community Hall644...

FULL SPECTRUM FOLK SERIES Fiddelium LiteStorytelling with Music NOVEMBER 2nd Fiddelium Lite Graduating members of the award winning Fiddle phenomenon, performing stunningly beautiful Celtic music. After years of professional performances as youth, they are ready to claim the stage as adults. Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, 7pm-9pm (doors open at 6:30pm)...

Ben and Dom, Saturday, November 9th, 2024 Great Britain's premier vocal duo, fresh from a tour of Cathedral and large country churches, bring their astounding vocal harmonies to Canada for the first time. Rotary House211 Fern Road, Qualicum Beach, BC Concert at 7pm : Doors open at 6:30pm

Big Little Lions Meet the Beatles, Friday, November 15th, 2024 Helen Austin and Paul Otten are award winning songwriters who blend their sophisticated pop and folk into a heady mixture of fun and joy. Hear them play both their own songs and those of the Beatles. Rotary House211 Fern Road,...

Slice of Life: Dare to Share - Friday November 22, 2024 Slice of Life – Dare to Share Stories featuring ‘real stories by real people.’ Unbelievable but true! Presented by Mid-Island Storytellers. McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville. Performance at 7pm, doors open 6:30pm. Tickets $12 at the MAC Box Office. ($10...

Doug Cox & Linda McRae, Friday, November 22nd, 2024 Two of Canada’s finest. Multi instrumentalists who carry both the past and the present in their instrumentation, their stories and their songs. A rare treat in an intimate setting. What a long, strange – and delightful – trip it continues to...

Leeroy Stagger, Friday, November 29th, 2024 A songwriter in the vein of John Prine, Steve Earle, and Kris Kristofferson, Leeroy is one of our very own, a B.C. boy. When life leaves a mark...when the world needs 3 chords and the truth, I for one am glad the he's out...

FULL SPECTRUM FOLK SERIES Café OléAuthentic traditional Spanish Flamenco Saturday, January 18th, 2025 Authentic traditional Spanish Flamenco, in song and dance from this duo. Expect honest and passionate renditions in traditional Spanish culture...expect fiery guitar, expect to be wowed. Drawing inspiration from a beautiful tapestry of musical styles from Spain...

Mid-Island StoryTellers presents Friday, January 24 Tales for the Telling - Women Who Braved The World You’ll leave inspired, amazed and energized.   McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville. Performance at 7pm, doors open 6:30pm. Tickets $20 at the MAC Box Office ($18 for MIST members.) Come and join us for a...

FULL SPECTRUM FOLK SERIES The Cosmic American Music Revue Saturday, February 8th, 2025 An all star lineup celebrating the musical vision of Gram Parsons, whose work was hugely influential to the Eagles, Emmylou Harris, the Rolling Stones and the Byrds. Performers include; Sue Medley, Doug Cox, Steve Mitchell, and Mick...

Mid-Island StoryTellers presents Friday February 28th Tales for the Telling - Fables, Fancies, and Facts Featuring nationally recognized Ottawa storyteller, Kathie Kompass who’ll present a captivating mix of original stories with tales from around the world – with her signature twist.   McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville. Performance at 7pm, doors...

FRIDAY, March 7th, 2025 7:00pm (doors open 6:30)General Admission SeatingKnox United Church345 Pym St, Parksville, BC V9P 1C8 Join us for a special evening of music and narrative. A familiar voice on CBC radio, storyteller and musician Tom Allen will narrate the tale of J.S. Bach's long walk in the...

FULL SPECTRUM FOLK SERIES David Vest Saturday, March 8th, 2025 Legendary Blues Boogie Woogie piano maestro, David Vest, has been wowing Blues fans for 50 years. He has played with a who's who of music's greatest performers, and has amassed no less than six Canada's national Maple Blues Awards for Piano...

Slice of Life: Dare to Share - Friday March 28, 2025 Slice of Life – Dare to Share Stories featuring ‘real stories by real people.’ Unbelievable but true! Presented by Mid-Island Storytellers. McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville. Performance at 7pm, doors open 6:30pm. Tickets $12 at the MAC Box Office. ($10...

FULL SPECTRUM FOLK SERIES The North Sound Saturday, April 12th, 2025 Forged deep in Treaty 7 territory, where the prairies rush toward the foothills, comes The North Sound, an indigenous duo with a story to tell. Authentic voices speaking for authentic ears. Bring yours. Listen. At the heart of great...

Mid-Island StoryTellers presents  Friday, April 25 Tales for the Telling - Tales from Newfoundland & The Maritimes A whole new lineup of the ever-popular East Coast stories to make you laugh and cry.   McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville. Performance at 7pm, doors open 6:30pm. Tickets $20 at the MAC Box...

Mid-Island StoryTellers presents Friday May 23 Tales for the Telling - Tales From the Arabian Nights Immerse yourself in the magic of exotically wrapped, life preserving Arabian tales.   McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville. Performance at 7pm, doors open 6:30pm. Tickets $20 at the MAC Box Office ($18 for MIST members.)...

A Rock the Park denim baseball cap - a timeless classic fit for the annual rock festival that takes place in Parksville, BC, on Vancouver Island. We have three styles, a classic Black denim, Pink denim, and a Sky Blue and Sand coloured two toned hat (Limited Edition quantities for the pink and two tone caps).  NOTE:...

This soft, sleeveless tank is so comfy you're going to want to wear it everywhere, be it on your couch, out on a walk, or during a yoga class. The relaxed fit and low-cut armholes gives it a casual, urban look. • 100% airlume combed ring-spun cotton • Fabric weight:...

Rock the Park 2024 Commemorative T-Shirts T-shirts will have the date and 2024 performer's list on the back. The 100% cotton men's classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's...

This racerback tank is soft, lightweight, and form-fitting with a flattering cut and raw edge seams for an edgy touch. • 50% polyester, 25% combed ring-spun cotton, 25% rayon • Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²) • 32 singles • Fabric is laundered to reduce shrinkage • Raw edge seams...

Community Christmas Sing-Along with Sylvia Humble and Friends Do you miss the joy of singing Christmas carols with friends and family? Join local song leader and ukulelist Sylvia Humble and pianist Chrissandra Unger in this third annual Christmas sing-along event at the beautiful McMillan Arts Center. We’ll sing Christmas favorites...