Arkells return to town to celebrate Canada DayHamilton alt-rockers Arkells have been busy as of late, releasing a surprise single and making their way back to Victoria to headline Spirit of 150, an 11-day harbourside Canada Day celebration that will culminate with a massive show on July 1. “We assumed we could do something on Canada Day,” says vocalist/guitarist Max Kerman. “Since […] Continue Reading |
Tam showcases works of Nam at new exhibitSome artists, no matter how talented they are, will end up forgotten. But rediscovering them can yield some incredible artwork and history. Montreal’s Karen Tam recently learned of a Chinese artist who was friends with Emily Carr; Tam has now put together an exhibit to honour that artist—Lee Nam—and his work. “We only know about […] Continue Reading |
Camosun’s Michael McLean documents Diversion Dam’s dire dilemmaCamosun lab technologist Michael McLean has been hard at work outside the classroom, working on his photography project JR. The project—which McLean is hoping to eventually turn into a book—focuses on the hamlet of Jordan River, which has been overtaken by BC Hydro as they do a six-year seismic survey of the region. The survey […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: May 17 to June 13, 2017Until Saturday, May 20 From another perspective Jocasta Regina is a retelling of the classic Oedipus story, this time from a different point of view. The play, presented by Theatre Inconnu, looks to challenge our views of rational thought. Tickets are $10 for students; more details can be found at theatreinconnu.com. Until Friday, August 25 […] Continue Reading |
Grant Lawrence explores highs and lows of ’90s indie touring in new bookMost Canadians know Grant Lawrence as a CBC radio personality or as an author, but, once upon a time, Lawrence spent his nights on stages of various repute—including those here in Victoria—as the singer for garage rockers The Smugglers. His new book, Dirty Windshields: The Best and the Worst of The Smugglers Tour Diaries, is […] Continue Reading |
Hollerado return on their own termsTragedy can strike when least expected, as Ottawa indie rock band Hollerado found out when their guitarist Nixon Boyd was diagnosed with testicular cancer during the album’s songwriting process. Vocalist Menno Versteeg says that Boyd’s diagnosis was hard on the band but also helped them realize how important some things in life are. “It was […] Continue Reading |
Born Yesterday’s reboot shows timeless themesReboots are currently seeing a grand renaissance, and for good reason. The familiarity of a classic story combined with the thrill of something novel makes for an exciting experience. But this is nothing new: the theatre world has been capitalizing on this mentality for most of its history. Born Yesterday debuted on Broadway in 1946; […] Continue Reading |
Speakeasy mixed bag of emotionsVancouver-based author and journalist Alisa Smith’s debut novel, Speakeasy, deals with the Great Depression and World War II in a fresh and intriguing way. From the cold-hearted code-breaker arrested because of the events of her past to the real-life cocaine-fuelled gangster Bill Bagley—a walking paradox who donates a portion of his stolen funds to charity—all […] Continue Reading |
Photo guide explains marine lifeLooking for something to do now that spring is here? Thrifty and adventurous students may want to pick up Rick M. Harbo’s nifty little photo guide Pacific Reef and Shore: A Photo Guide to Northwest Marine Life and hit the beaches and tidal areas surrounding our island. This is a wonderfully easy-to-use guide to marine […] Continue Reading |
Metal legends Annihilator embark on first Canadian tour in over two decadesJeff Waters founded Annihilator in 1984 in Vancouver and went on to become a heavy hitter in the international thrash metal scene, but it’s been 24 years since the band did a full Canadian tour. Waters is changing that now, though, bringing Annihilator through Canada, including a stop in Victoria. Waters is proud to have […] Continue Reading |
