The Marriage of Figaro exciting and beautiful operaOpera is a tricky thing. People either love it or are seriously frightened of it. I grew up in an arts-appreciative family and had a fair amount of experience with opera from a young age, so I was excited, to say the least, when I heard that The Marriage of Figaro was being performed at […] Continue Reading |
April 1, 2024 exclusive News BriefsCamosun College announces it “won’t even” next time snow falls After facing endless scrutiny over closing mid-day last time there was a snowfall, but knowing it would face an exact even amount of scrutiny if it didn’t open—or stayed open—Camosun College recently announced that it “won’t even” next time there’s a snowfall. When pressed for […] Continue Reading |
Nic’s Flicks: How Star Wars copied DuneOne of the most notable things I experienced while reading Frank Herbert’s Dune saga and watching both of Denis Villeneuve’s newest adaptations of the popular science fiction novel (both are really good and quite worthy of your time, especially the second one) is how much George Lucas stole from Herbert’s work when he created the […] Continue Reading |
Listen and Learn: Dylan Willows Celebration a night of loveTuesday, March 19 was a bittersweet night of love honouring Dylan Willows, formerly of The Zone 91.3 FM, as he faces terminal cancer. This was the second of two sold-out shows that made up the Dylan Willows Celebration, put together to help raise money for Willows and his family. Willows was overwhelmed by the support, […] Continue Reading |
CCAA championships brings disappointing results for ChargersThe Camosun Chargers men’s volleyball team recently hosted, and had a disappointing performance at, the CCAA national championship by only being able to win one game and finish in seventh place. The event was held at PISE from March 7 to 10. The Chargers entered this year as the defending two-time Pacific Western Athletic Association […] Continue Reading |
The Hot L Baltimore showcases community on and off stageWhat happens to the core of a community when the structure keeping it in place crumbles and the mosaic of outcasts in that circle shatters? This is what The Hot L Baltimore, an award-winning comedy written by playwright Lanford Wilson, will ask when it hits the stage at UVic’s Phoenix Theatre this month. The production […] Continue Reading |
Pacific Baroque Festival unforgettable, emotional, magicalI recently had the pleasure of attending three nights of the Pacific Baroque Festival. I’ll admit, my expectations were a bit high going into it—I love classical and baroque music. These expectations were not only met—they were exceeded in every way. My first night—Wednesday, February 28—began at Christ Church Cathedral for Le Nuove Musiche 2, […] Continue Reading |
Murder Weekend intriguing and fun mysteryAs a first-time viewer of a Langham Court Theatre production, I was intrigued to see what was in store for me when I went to see Murder Weekend last night. The play stays shrouded in mystery and its twists and turns will keep any viewer on their toes. Murder Weekend is set in the 1980s […] Continue Reading |
Ainadamar gives new life to old art formThe art of opera was born in 16th-century Italy, combining the visual spectacle and rich storytelling of theatre with striking emotive soundscapes of intertwined voice and orchestra. Opera was historically an elitist art form, presented in dazzling theatres frequented by society’s snobbery. Subsequently, opera has gained notoriety as being a pompous overblown affair showcasing gaudy […] Continue Reading |
Snotty Nose Rez Kids offer night of healing, messages, entertainmentDarren “Young D” Metz and Quinton “Yung Trybez” Nyce are Indigenous hip hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids; the two brought their sounds to the Capital Ballroom from Kitamaat Village, BC on Friday and Saturday night. On Friday night, the air was filled with excited anticipation waiting for the show to start. When opener Travis […] Continue Reading |
