Peaches unapologetically awesome, and unabashedly herself, in VictoriaAs a new dad, going out on a school night feels a bit selfish, but go out to see Peaches perform at Sugar I did; I hope my daughter will someday understand that it was the right decision, because on Thursday, September 29, I glimpsed a bit of the future that I hope that she […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: September 21 to October 4, 2016Until September 25 Even better than a book Authors such as Steven Price, Ronald Wright, and Arleen Pare, along with many others, will be appearing at the Victoria Festival of Authors. Included in the festival will be panels with the authors, readings, workshops, and a gala at City Hall on Saturday night. Tickets are $15 […] Continue Reading |
The Last Wife tackles issues of family and patriarchyIt’s no secret that Henry VIII liked to chop off heads. It’s also no secret that the Tudor period in English history was a time of education and culture, largely due to the influx of plays and playwrights, and the general interest in theater. The Last Wife is a combination of the two: it’s a […] Continue Reading |
Tokyo Police Club survive a decade in the music industryTokyo Police Club keyboardist Graham Wright has seen a lot in his band’s decade-long career, including Victoria’s Rifflandia festival. The band played the fest last year and although they’re missing it this time around they’re still excited to be coming back to the island. “Yeah, Rifflandia, we did that last summer and it was amazing,” […] Continue Reading |
Camosun staff art exhibit showcases diversity in mediumsJust because a piece of artwork hasn’t reached the traditional stage of completion doesn’t mean it’s not art that its makers can display with pride. At least that’s Camosun Visual Arts prof Mike McLean’s opinion; the R+D exhibit backs him up, and it’s up and running on campus until September 26. McLean says that it’s […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Kirty lets personality shine on new albumKirty Kirty (Postwar Records) 4.5/5 Canadian singer Kirty was born into a big musical family in Toronto. When she was very young, she learned country, folk, and rock standards, and that diversity is all over this self-titled album. There are many different musical styles here; for example, the first song, “All Broke Up,” is country, […] Continue Reading |
Laura Jane Grace brings trans awareness to ThinklandiaIt’s an eventful year for Against Me! vocalist/guitarist and international trans-rights activist Laura Jane Grace, with the September release of Shape Shift with Me—Against Me!’s seventh studio album—and the November publication of her autobiography, Tranny: Confessions of Punk Rock’s Most Infamous Anarchist Sellout. Grace is also slated to appear at this year’s Thinklandia, where she […] Continue Reading |
Portland actors bring their show to the victoria Fringe FestivalVictoria Fringe Theatre Festival guest producer Katt Campbell’s versatile experience in the theatre industry is a cornerstone to her work. Campbell has worked in the business for the last decade, taking on roles such as improv performer, stage manager, and, now, producer. “It’s actually pretty helpful because I’ve already got a knowledge base on so […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: La Chinga freewheels to rock excellenceLa Chinga Freewheelin’ (Small Stone Recordings) 4/5 La Chinga is a hard-rock trio from Vancouver, and their music has psychedelic power. Fans of classic rock bands will agree that their new album, Freewheelin’, is a success, for a couple of reasons. Firstly, its theme and songs are cohesive, making for a great listening experience. When […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: August 10 to September 6, 2016Until Saturday, August 13 Much ado about lame headlines using “much ado” The Vancouver Island Shakespeare Arts Society is performing two Bard plays (one comedy, one tragedy) at various venues until August 13; this year it’s Much Ado About Nothing and Othello. Check out vancouverislandshakespearearts.com for more information. Until Sunday, August 28 Mommy madness Mom’s […] Continue Reading |
