Zombie Blizzard brings Margaret Atwood’s poetry to lifePacific Opera Victoria performed Zombie Blizzard on Sunday, January 18 as the final part of their Luminary Series, but this was neither about zombies nor blizzards, much to my initial relief and confusion; it’s about the mess that comes with digging too deeply into the past. The songs were written by Aaron Davis—he took selected […] Continue Reading |
Angry Snowmans return for annual evening of festivitiesIf you’re like me and approaching what feels like infinity years old, you probably need to pace yourself when it comes to going out at night. I will happily go for months on end without ever leaving my house after dark, but even despite my advanced age there are some things I just can’t resist. […] Continue Reading |
Camosun instructor victim of homicideAn instructor in Camosun’s Management and Human Resource Leadership department has been identified as the victim of a homicide. Laura Gover-Basar, who also taught at Vancouver Island University, was killed on January 5 in Saanich; Gover-Basar, who was 41, is believed to be the victim of intimate partner violence. Gover-Basar’s ex-partner Muhammed Ali Basar has […] Continue Reading |
Home for Christmas concert charming example of community Christmas spiritSince 2003, Daniel Lapp has been performing an annual Christmas concert in Victoria, but, somehow, this year is the first I’ve heard of it. The Royal Theatre, built in 1912, is a charming slice of history, with a stylish, elegant look that’s timeless and endearing—it seems appropriate, then, that Lapp chose this location for Home […] Continue Reading |
Camosun students team up with international relief charityCamosun Business Administration diploma students have partnered with an international charity that focuses on crisis relief in war zones and natural disaster zones. ShelterBox has been in operation for 25 years, offering shelter, essential items, and technical assistance to places such as Gaza, Burkina Faso, Bangladesh, and Ukraine. This can include items like water filters, […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Aunt Cynthia Cabin reissue reminder of psych-doom greatnessAunt Cynthia’s Cabin Misty Woman (Black Throne Productions) 4/5 Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin play psychedelic rock with some heavy doom influences, and I am here for it. Hailing from San Diego, their desolate, sun-bleached sound is evocative of vintage motorcycles, LSD-fuelled key parties, and skulls nestled amongst cacti. Their latest release is a redux of their […] Continue Reading |
Little Dickens a Christmas miracle, with strings attachedI had no idea what I was in for when I set out to review The Belfry’s newest show. I knew that Little Dickens—which runs until December 21—was a loose adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved classic A Christmas Carol; however, I had no idea what was meant by adaptation, or loose, for that matter. After […] Continue Reading |
Vancouver artist keeps it natural with new exhibitAbstract art can be a tough thing to do well, and tougher still to find your audience for, but Vancouver’s Lee Hutzulak has managed to do both. The multi-disciplinary artist has roots in Vancouver that go back a few decades, having shown art at some of the more reputable Vancouver venues—as well as a few […] Continue Reading |
Phoenix Theatre’s Our Town reminds us what’s beautifulThis is the time of year that promises a student equal amounts of joy and stress. The holidays are approaching fast and the smell of finals are in the air. We’ll soon come to the end of one of the most stunning autumns that I’ve ever seen in Victoria. I always relish in the reds […] Continue Reading |
Belfry’s 1979 has good fun with Canadian politicsI’ve written often about how much I love reviewing local theatre. I love going out to see the plays that are put on by many of our own local actors and directors and getting to view the creative and individual sets. It’s always an adventure, always a learning experience. On Friday, September 12, I had […] Continue Reading |
