Burlesque fundraiser focuses on empowerment and broadening the idea of beautyThe Cheesecake Burlesque Revue might appear to be all sparkles and dazzling seductiveness from afar, but performer Champagne Sparkles says their upcoming HOT PINK! fundraiser event—which contains music, comedy, and dancing—conveys much more powerful messages around body image than what people are used to seeing. “People are certainly more aware of the mainstream ideals of […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Greg Keelor explores his dark side on Last WinterGreg Keelor Last Winter (Warner Music Canada) 4/5 Last Winter, the fifth solo release from Blue Rodeo founding member Greg Keelor, has flown in a bit under the radar. The four-song EP combines a new and different sound with the haunting and familiar vocals that helped weave Blue Rodeo into our collective memories. Melodic, ambient, […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: May 16 to June 12, 2018Until Saturday, May 19 From Israel to Victoria Theatre Inconnu presents Tenant Haymovitch, a play about a young writer struggling with his past, from May 1 to 19. Set in a derelict apartment in the slums of Tel Aviv, Tenant Haymovitch brings the complexities of Israel to a theatre in Fernwood. Ticket prices vary from […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Felix Cartal gives what fans expect, and a bit moreFelix Cartal Next Season (Physical Presents) 3/5 Vancouver DJ and producer Felix Cartal fills soundwaves with clapping high-hat noises and snappy-squirrel electro-beats for just over an hour on his third album, Next Season. Several of the tracks feature guest musicians, and Cartal also includes his cover of the 1998 New Radicals song “You Get What […] Continue Reading |
New book details Gulf Islands trails with passionCharles Kahn’s Hiking the Gulf Islands of British Columbia (Harbour Publishing) was written with the goal of being an informative guide to hiking the many trails located in the Gulf Islands, and Kahn succeeded. The book is quite simple to use: it’s divided into chapters, each one covering a different island, providing information on how […] Continue Reading |
Lovecoast singer focuses on settling down on debut albumGone are the days of dating with serious intent, at least until you’re ready for a change. Just ask Danielle Sweeney, singer of local indie/soul/pop band Lovecoast. Although she is in a long-term relationship now, Sweeney says a main theme on The Trip, the band’s first full-length album, is the idea of learning to love […] Continue Reading |
The Olate Dogs bring message to everyone, not just dog loversWhen third-generation circus performer Richard Olate won America’s Got Talent in 2012, he wasn’t very optimistic about it going anywhere. Six years later, the family is touring with their show, and Richard’s son, Nicholas, says turning the act into a family unit is a growing endeavour for him, considering that his dad is getting ready […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: April 4 to May 15, 2018Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7 Identity through dance Dance Victoria is hosting the local premiere of contemporary dance company Ballet Hispanico. These shows will showcase the work of three Latina women and explore finding identity as a Mexican-American citizen. Tickets start at $29 and the show is at 7:30 both nights at the Royal […] Continue Reading |
Local artist Mitchell Villa explores new styles2018 saw the end of an era for local painter Mitchell Villa as he switched from acrylic paints to oil. His current exhibit, Epilogue, at Fortune Gallery, pays tribute to his bright and vibrant acrylic work as he transitions to his new medium. Villa says that the change is more practical than anything. “All my […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Scott Hardy delivers cohesive and refreshing Dilemma Season debutDilemma Season Epidemic Suggestion (Independent) 4/5 Hailing from Vancouver, BC, indie rocker Scott Hardy, who goes by the name of Dilemma Season, sounds like a blend of Johnny Cash and Elvis Costello on his debut album, Epidemic Suggestion. The album consists of a hearty ten tracks, giving listeners time to really sink into it. The […] Continue Reading |
