Author explores historical and cultural context of BC artistsPender Island-based writer Maria Tippett, who grew up in Victoria, has always had words in her blood. Her latest book, Made in British Columbia, is just the most recent example of a passion she’s had since she was young. “When I was a child I wrote a play,” she says. “I was about seven. I […] Continue Reading |
Shania Twain delivers amazing performance in VictoriaBeing a Shania Twain fan since I was a little kid, I was very excited for her recent concert at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre and had high expectations for the whole night. My expectations were definitely met. The opening act was Bastian Baker. Although the beginning of his set wasn’t as high energy as the middle […] Continue Reading |
The Rocky Horror Show returns for Halloween funAfter the success of last year’s staging of The Rocky Horror Show, local group Rebel Knock Out Productions decided to make it an annual event. The cult classic musical tribute to sci-fi and horror B-movies has been staged since 1973; Atomic Vaudeville’s Britt Small is directing this production. “We’re starting with the foundation of what […] Continue Reading |
IFConVictoria 2015 brings fantasy to VictoriaUpdate: This event has been cancelled. Halloween is a very special time of year, when the veil between the spirit world and our world parts and all the ghosts, candy fairies, and costume-shop owners slip through. Bill Code and his team thought that this would be an excellent time of year to put on a […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Quiet Parade shows off their strong pointsQuiet Parade Quiet Parade (Independent) 3/5 Each song on the second album from Halifax indie rockers Quiet Parade is full of deep guitar riffs and fierce percussion. The instruments run together flawlessly, with some songs whisking my mind away to happier times. “Running Out of Time” is an ideal example of this chemistry: the song […] Continue Reading |
Local record fair Vinyl Supernova about friendship and the love of musicWhen vinyl enthusiast Ryan Wugalter moved here from Vancouver, he probably wasn’t thinking he’d become the first person to put on a record fair in Victoria since 1988. But he was, and Vinyl Supernova, Vancouver Island’s largest record fair, is now in its fifth year. In a world where anybody with an internet connection can […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Paper Beat Scissors’ hobo electro needs more electroPaper Beat Scissors Go On (Forward Music Group) 3/5 Halifax-based Tim Crabtree’s second effort under the Paper Beat Scissors name is a worthwhile listen for melancholic flannel-wearers and timid vagabonds alike. He describes his music as “hobo electro,” and although the hobo aspect is definitely believable, I wish more of the latter could have been […] Continue Reading |
Camosun alumnus Kate Rooper writes young-adult novelCamosun alumnus Kate Rooper has done many things so far in her life. She’s a blogger, a former fashion model, and a self-proclaimed “crappy part-time employee,” and right now she’s focused on her new young adult novel, Jane Unwrapped, which she co-wrote with her sister Leah. But her road to success began in a very different […] Continue Reading |
Loon uses symbolism to hit hardLoon is a very unique play about a character named Francis and his love for the moon. What stands out most about Loon (which is directed by Andrew Phoenix and performed by Kate Braidwood) is that it is done with Braidwood wearing a mask and not talking, which gives the audience a chance to really […] Continue Reading |
New play combines Batman and Downton Abbey at Craigdarroch CastleThe Lord of Misrule and his psychotic henchmen have taken you and the staff of Arkenham Abbey, an insane asylum in the English countryside, hostage. Your only hope for escape is the Knight Watchman, with whom the asylum inmates have demanded a meeting. As a dedicated foe of all criminals, you can be sure […] Continue Reading |
