Arts

Isle of Tease has become one of the most anticipated burlesque shows of the year. Event co-producer Cherry Cheeks says that Isle of Tease, which brings together performers from local and afar, means a lot for the island burlesque community.  “I’m always excited for the local performers… [They] get to be on a theatre stage […]

The Thirty Years’ War, during the first half of the 17th century, was a period of intense political and religious upheaval in Europe, which claimed the lives of millions of soldiers and civilians due to conflict and famine. However, it was also a time of artistic flourish. “Somehow, the music that came out of that […]

It’s lights, camera, and action for the Victoria Film Festival (VFF). The VFF celebrates cinema and this year will bring together filmmakers and film enthusiasts for 120 movies. One movie screening this year is Ghosts of the Sea, a documentary that delves into Virginia Tangvald’s search for clues about her brother Thomas’ death at sea, […]

While Victoria’s music scene is reeling over the consistent loss of venues, Al Smith and Christina Morrison are filling the gap with The Coda. The two are no strangers to the music community and knew they had to step up to save what is left of a piece of history in Hermann’s Upstairs. Smith and […]

Mac Miller Balloonerism (Warner Records) 4/5 Mac Miller was an American rapper who has five studio albums. Miller died of an accidental overdose in 2018 at only 26 years old. Balloonerism is the second studio album that has been released after his death. Balloonerism is a heavy listen. Miller delves into his problems with addiction […]