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Stratford actor Oliver Becker stars as painter Mark Rothko in the Belfry Theatre's production of the Tony Award-winning play, Red. >C9

Markets

Bastion Square Public Market, with artisans, Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5: 30 p.m. to Sept. 29. 250-885-1387. Goldstream Station Market, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to October at Bryn Maur Road and Goldstream Avenue.

Immigrant experience inspires new music

IN CONCERT Victoria Symphony (Legacy Series): Min Plays Grieg, conducted by Tania Miller, with Lorraine Min, piano When/where: Monday, 8 p.m., Royal Theatre (805 Broughton St.) Tickets: $35 to $80. Call 250-385-6515 or 250-386-6121; online at rmts.

Run like a Fox on Sunday

Join one of three fundraising Terry Fox runs in Greater Victoria on Sunday, or cheer participants along. Run or walk a 2.4-, fiveor 10-kilometre route, depending on location.

Galleries

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (1040 Moss St.) Emily Carr: On the Edge of Nowhere, to 2013. Silk Splendour: Textiles of Late Imperial China, to Sept. 23. Clint Neufeld: Powertrains and Peacocks, to Oct. 28. In support of Now, Sept. 14-Nov. 25.

Edugyan, Deverall book-prize finalists

Novelists Esi Edugyan and William Deverell are among the finalists for the City of Victoria Butler Book Prize. The $5,000 prize is for the best local book published in 2011.

Rifflandia 101: Field tips for navigating the festival

We know. Rifflandia can be overwhelming. So many shows! So little time! And besides that, there's a whole host of other worthy distractions, from art and film to kids' crafts and edibles. But don't worry. We've got your back.

Victoria's Bachelor Canada contestant wants to "feel that spark"

One of the bachelorettes vying for the affection of CFL wide receiver Brad Smith in The Bachelor Canada should feel right at home.

Benefits of remedies hyped, risks downplayed

Consumer beware: When prescription drugs become available overthe-counter, advertisers start spotlighting the benefits and downplaying the risks, a new study finds.

Food from around the world

The Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society is holding a Multicultural Food and Health Fair Saturday. There will be more than 30 exhibitors with free food samples and an interactive food and health display.