Arts

Beneath the regal arched ceilings of the Christ Church Cathedral, a small audience gathered on Friday night to witness a select performance of ancient Greek music ranging from the 14th to 18th Century. The seven-member band, featuring members of En Chordais and Constantinople, formed an intimate ensemble, performing acoustically within an enclosed chapel within the […]

Canadian blues man Colin James has done it all. He went platinum in a meteoric rise to rock stardom in the late ’80s, he has eight Junos and 27 Maple Blues Awards to his credit, and he’s widely credited with launching the swing revival with his work with the Little Big Band. “Fortunately, I’ve been […]

The big festival in our small town came back with a bang last weekend. Rifflandia spanned four nights, two venues, dozens of food trucks and pop-up shops, hosted a few weddings, and celebrated Victorians for the culture-loving people we are. As is common for most larger events, there were some hiccups. Both Black Pumas and […]

On Sunday, September 4, the 35th annual Victoria Fringe Festival came to a close after 12 days of indie performances. I checked out five of the 28 shows, and I was surprised, engaged, and entertained with what I saw. I started out with Outpost 31’s The Sci-Fi Sampler. This is presented in an interesting format, […]

The impact of climate change in South Pacific and Indigenous communities in Canada is a big topic, and it’s what One Wave Gathering is exploring this year. The annual day-long arts and culture celebration, put on by the Pacific Peoples’ Partnership, will also be an open door for community members to learn about South Pacific […]