Arts

Charles 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 […]

Gone 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 […]

When 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 […]

Friday, 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 […]

2018 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 […]

Dilemma 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 […]

The Lawrence Arms We Are the Champions of the World (Fat Wreck Chords) 4/5 This “retrospectus” from Chicago punk rockers The Lawrence Arms features a collection of songs off their previous records, plus a few previously unreleased tracks. It serves as a tour of their nearly 20 years making music, and it’s a treat for […]