The magic of the theatre evoked in PeopleMagic: is it a mystical force that can only be harnessed by witches and wizards? Or is it a kind of power that anyone can evoke? Tony Cain, the director of Alan Bennett’s People, now playing at the Langham Court Theatre, delved into the idea that magic can happen right here in the city of […] Continue Reading |
Artist Carlos Colín brings language exhibit to VictoriaThis month, talented artist Carlos Colín will be dedicating an exhibit to the impact of language in our daily life and the definitions that surround it. Definitions will compare, well, definitions from the English language and from his first language, Spanish. Colín’s exhibit will stress the importance and power of language. “Philosopher, poet, and writer […] Continue Reading |
Ability’s Muse: Women play integral role in health careHave you ever wondered why women are perceived as excellent caregivers? We’re led to believe that our universal healthcare system adequately compensates them, but in reality a majority of the care women provide is unpaid, and in extreme situations they have given up careers to care for ailing spouses or loved ones. For patients with […] Continue Reading |
The other lives of Camosun staff: what you don’t know about these mild-mannered college employeesTo some students, teachers are those people who stand at the front of a class for hours and blab on and on when the students would rather be at home watching Netflix and petting their cat. And to others, they are their mentors, the people who can teach them invaluable skills. But those who think […] Continue Reading |
Age of Geeks: 2015 will bring smart advancements in tech2014 was a year like no other for the tech industry. It was the year of Android and smarter technologies. From phones to wearable, we saw the evolution of tech devices that aimed to make the consumer’s life easier. Tech companies also tried to implement health-awareness technologies in their devices, which was successful in many […] Continue Reading |
Bite Me: Waffle-y goodness waiting at West CoastOver the holidays, I had a friend visiting from out of town. I decided to take him to West Coast Waffles, one of my favourite places to eat, for lunch. He wasn’t overly enthusiastic about having waffles for lunch, but he trusted me enough to go along with the experience. I am a waffle lover; […] Continue Reading |
Metz’s fury strikes a chord with larger audienceThe fact that a band as noisy and chaotic as Toronto noise-rock three-piece Metz are even remotely popular is actually quite astounding. That they’ll be in town on January 20 opening up for Montreal’s Death from Above 1979 at a sold-out show with a nearly $50 ticket price? Even more astounding. But Metz aren’t some […] Continue Reading |
Spirit of folk music takes the stage in Pete Seeger playIt’s been hailed as “the people’s music,” and a new local production based on the writings of influential singer/songwriter Pete Seeger celebrates that communal spirit of American folk music. “[Seeger] figured the answer to the world’s problems was communication, and the best way to communicate is to get them to sing together,” explains Ross Desprez, […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Wu-Tang Clan miss the mark with A Better TomorrowWu-Tang Clan A Better Tomorrow (Warner Bros.) 2/5 Being a longtime fan of Wu-Tang Clan, I was beyond excited for their latest release, A Better Tomorrow, their first since 2007. Unfortunately, that excitement quickly dissolved after the opening track, “Ruckus in B Minor.” After listening to the album in its entirety, it’s the best song, […] Continue Reading |
Spirit of Mendelssohn lives on in Victoria Symphony productionGerman composer Felix Mendelssohn was only 17 years old when he read Shakespeare’s play A Midsummer Night’s Dream for the first time. Mendelssohn was enchanted by the tale of fairy-crossed lovers and mischievous tricksters in the woods. That evening, after hearing a breeze blow through some leaves in the family’s garden, he sat down and […] Continue Reading |
