Fifty Shades of Ink focuses on traditional Chinese ink paintingThe practice of Chinese ink painting was created in the ninth century, yet it’s still alive to this day. This is what the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV) has decided to shine a spotlight on with Fifty Shades of Ink, which focuses on ink painting by historical and contemporary artists, in addition to the […] Continue Reading |
Dangerous Beauty brings Northern Renaissance art to VictoriaAlbrecht Dürer is recognized as one of the greatest artists of the Northern Renaissance, both for his mastery of media and his uncanny ability to create evocative pieces with messages and beauty that echo through the ages and still draw people in today. He was a master of woodcut and copperplate engraving as forms of […] Continue Reading |
Snowed in Comedy tour brings the laughs back to VictoriaFour comedians will take the stage of the Royal Theatre when The Snowed In Comedy Tour, created by Vancouver-based comedian Dan Quinn, comes to town this month. As the largest comedy tour in the country, expectations are sure to be high. And with 17 years of growing success, Quinn knows about those expectations, despite the […] Continue Reading |
Home for Christmas concert charming example of community Christmas spiritSince 2003, Daniel Lapp has been performing an annual Christmas concert in Victoria, but, somehow, this year is the first I’ve heard of it. The Royal Theatre, built in 1912, is a charming slice of history, with a stylish, elegant look that’s timeless and endearing—it seems appropriate, then, that Lapp chose this location for Home […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Aunt Cynthia Cabin reissue reminder of psych-doom greatnessAunt Cynthia’s Cabin Misty Woman (Black Throne Productions) 4/5 Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin play psychedelic rock with some heavy doom influences, and I am here for it. Hailing from San Diego, their desolate, sun-bleached sound is evocative of vintage motorcycles, LSD-fuelled key parties, and skulls nestled amongst cacti. Their latest release is a redux of their […] Continue Reading |
Little Dickens a Christmas miracle, with strings attachedI had no idea what I was in for when I set out to review The Belfry’s newest show. I knew that Little Dickens—which runs until December 21—was a loose adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved classic A Christmas Carol; however, I had no idea what was meant by adaptation, or loose, for that matter. After […] Continue Reading |
A very Nexus Xmas: Movies to get you into the Christmas spiritThe semester is almost over, and Christmas is right around the corner. I cannot wait to cozy up on my couch with a nice cup of hot chocolate and watch some of my most-loved holiday movies. One of my favourite Christmas movies from my childhood is He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special (1985). Two children […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue Matt Hitt steps into the realm of solo artist with successMatt Hitt You’ll Be Lucky (Killphonic Records) 4/5 Welsh-born, New York-based musician and songwriter Matt Hitt has been playing with indie band Drowners since 2011 but has now stepped into the realm of solo artist. After two albums with Drowners and spending time as touring guitarist for The Vaccines, Hitt has released his debut solo […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Keaton Henson delivers the feels on ParaderGoing back to memories of his youth, Keaton Henson’s ninth studio album, Parader, is a light grunge/folk-rock record with plenty of well-written lyrics to really make the listener feel the points of the songs. The English musician began his career as an illustrator before starting to record songs in his London apartment. Because of his […] Continue Reading |
Vancouver artist keeps it natural with new exhibitAbstract art can be a tough thing to do well, and tougher still to find your audience for, but Vancouver’s Lee Hutzulak has managed to do both. The multi-disciplinary artist has roots in Vancouver that go back a few decades, having shown art at some of the more reputable Vancouver venues—as well as a few […] Continue Reading |
