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 |
New Music Revue: The Lawrence Arms blasts through a punk “retrospectus” worth listening toThe 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 […] Continue Reading |
Mind Matters: Spend summer break gaming to improve mental healthAfter watching a TED Talk about how online game playing could help people conquer depression and anxiety, I was beyond skeptical. But game designer Jane McGonigal managed to convince me. McGonigal was skeptical herself, but her own experiences, and science, showed it was possible. She developed a game to cope with the depression and suicidal […] Continue Reading |
Play brings Shakespearian elegance to Craigdarroch CastleIf you’re missing being able to dress to the nines for a night on the town, Twelfth(ish) Night, based on William Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night, or What You Will, is an opportunity to bring out your Sunday best. Audience members can have a glass of champagne with the cast before the show, as well; these […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: March 21 to April 3, 2018Monday, March 19 Paint your heart out! Swing by the Hawk & Hen, located at 531 Yates Street, for an evening of art, cocktails, and fun from 7 pm until 9 pm. Local artists will help rookie painters make an art piece worth keeping. Tickets are $47.25; see paintnite.com for more info. Thursday, March 22 […] Continue Reading |
Know Your Profs: Camosun’s David Armstrong just can’t get a breakKnow Your Profs is an ongoing series of profiles on the instructors at Camosun College. Every issue we ask a different instructor at Camosun the same 10 questions in an attempt to get to know them a little better. This issue we talked to Camosun Hospitality Management instructor David Armstrong about teaching multiple generations, his […] Continue Reading |
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New Music Revue: The Last Gang relive old-school punk on new albumThe Last Gang Keep Them Counting (Fat Wreck Chords) 2.5/5 This is the first full-length album by The Last Gang, a ’77-punk trio from Orange County. Despite only having three members, they fill the sound spectrum. Guitarist/vocalist Brenna Red’s vocals are reminiscent of Joan Jett, and the bass and drums work well together. The lyrics […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: March 21, 2018 issueMore CFS battling at Camosun: Last time around in this column, we talked about a letter that then-director of communications for the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) Sue Williams wrote to Nexus calling for students to defederate from the Canadian Federation of Students. In our March 22, 1993 issue, a letter from unnamed “student council […] Continue Reading |
