From the Prairies to the West Coast, an exhibit of acrylic paintings by Susan Schaefer in the Rollin Art Centre Gallery until May 20 open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is free, wheelchair accessible.

Loot, Portal Players Dramatic Society production of Joe Orton's masterpiece of black farce and intrigue at the Capitol Theatre (4904 Argyle St.) Box office opens at 7 p.m. showtime at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights until May 16. Tickets also available at Rollin Art Centre, Echo Centre, Curious Coho Books and The Graphics Factory.

Wine seminar, May 16 at Chase & Warren Winery, 1 to 4 p.m., Learn about the vines from the ground up. The cost is $10 and includes wines and unique appetizers.

this is an annual event at which Portal Players, the local dramatic society, has done very well in the past. It is competitive and so the quality is very high. Commitments for entries are coming from Courtenay, Campbell River, Parksville, and Nanaimo besides Port Alberni, this year. For more information, call (250)724-3412.

Karst Lands: The World Beneath Our Feet, public forum hosted by SOVA public education committee May 20, 7 p.m. at Trinity Church Hall (4766 Angus St.) Admission is free. Info: 250-723-8362

Thursday, May 21st, 2009 - Monday, June 15th, 2009
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Ahtsik Native Art Gallery is pleased to announce it's first Group Art Show. An Art show Paying Tribute to First Nations culture, history and Mother Earth. A show coinciding with Eath Day. More and more we need to be concious of how to live 'green'.

CNPR Trail, hike the beautiful Alberni Inlet along the historic rail line that time forgot. Lots of scenic views and interesting historical remains. May 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Co-sponsored by Parks & Rec and the Outdoor Club. Adults $10 Youth (10 years & up accompanied by a parent) $5 Register at Echo Centre 250-723-2181.

Alberni Forest Fest presents Tiller's Folly, a folk/world music group on Friday, May 29th, 7:30 pm at the Capitol Theatre on Argyle Street in the heart of Port Alberni. Tickets will go on sale in May.

Port Alberni’s first winery, Chase and Warren Estate has always shown a deep commitment to its community. They provide wines that are reflective of the area’s rich natural surroundings and aim to offer a personal connection to the folks who come in for a visit. Catch the Steam Train from the station or the mill to visit the only Vancouver Island winery accessible by train! They offer wine tours of their estate, bi-monthly mystery tours, and are promising a Chase and Warren Wine Club. The winery will be opening for the season at the end of May.