Nanaimo Small-scale Performance Space

"visionary governments value culture and arts"

"This is what Nanaimo needs to show it is a cultural capital."

"As a Professional Actor, Director and Coach I am sorry to see not only our arts programs being shut down in our schools but now also limiting spaces for those trying to make a living in this profession being shut out from doing so...."

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"As a singer and musician in several groups, I am very aware of the desperate need for a small, affordable venue for concerts, and the downtown area needs these kind of events, especially with Nanaimo being the Cultural Capital of Canada!"

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"I appreciate that Nanaimo has supported the arts to the extent that it does, more can be done, and must be done if we are to take a place among the most liveable communities. Small scale companies are constantly fighting to stay afloat, and battling for a"

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"Nanaimo needs any and all venues that will support the smaller arts groups and enhance Nob Hill."

"Could we ever really know each other in the slightest without the arts?"

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"Local actors and playrights need small venues; and return immensely to the life of their community."

"in a city where performance and art make such a difference to the life of the individual, the city should be proud to support its citizens in their creative endeavour to perform and practice their right to express creatively. (i suggest that the first per"

"Any step that people can take towards encouraging the arts is a good step."

"I believe this is a win-win effort by the City Council as it will provide a much needed venue for small-scale performances and extra rehearsal space plus providing another attraction to revitalize downtown and lure more people from the northern end of the"

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"Mayor Korpan, a small performance space is needed, and it should be downtown. The Port Theatre is a large venue and costs too much for small groups. The "complete waste of money" as you refer to the purchase of 25 Victoria Rd. should instead be applied to"

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"I am pleased with the purchase of the building."