Pride and Prejudice at Langham Court Theatre wins with its levityJane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice brings to the table nearly 200 years of baggage and tradition, not the least of which were my feelings after reading this novel as an 18-year-old English Lit student deep into Asimov and Heinlein. I was not a fan; “scorn” is not too strong a word. I’ve grown (I’d like […] Continue Reading |
Alan Jackson brings nostalgia to Victoria, with successUntil I stepped into Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre on Monday night, I had no idea that Victoria had so many cowboys. They were there to see Alan Jackson’s soulful performance, and so was I. After 25 years of performing, Jackson sure knows what he’s doing. He didn’t sing a single note off key and manned the […] Continue Reading |
Wonderheads delights Fringe with fast-paced comedy adventureBecause its shows are selected by lottery, the Victoria Fringe Festival is a real hit-and-miss affair where you can come across amazing shows and, well, not-so-amazing shows on your theatre-going travels. Portland-based Wonderheads is a young theatre company with a pretty great reputation in Victoria, due to their two previous hit shows, Grim & Fischer and Loon. So […] Continue Reading |
Wonderheads return to Fringe with comedy-adventure The Middle of EverywhereSometimes it takes some time and experience to realize some of your earliest ideas. Kate Braidwood, co-head of Wonderheads Theatre, first began development of her company’s new show, The Middle of Everywhere, as a thesis project while she was studying at the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre in Northern California. The BC-born theatre writer […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Mastodon’s Once More ‘Round the Sun a motherload of richesMastodon Once More ‘Round the Sun (Reprise Records) 4/5 Atlanta technical metal juggernaut/unlikely success story Mastodon have a rich, varied discography well worth spending lots of time with. Here on album six, they hit a mean median middle ground of all the elements that makes Mastodon Mastodon: technical and expansive progressive metal, swarming and disconcerting […] Continue Reading |
Update: Camosun president Kathryn Laurin says her contract termination is “completely unjustified”We reported yesterday that Camosun College told current president Kathryn Laurin on June 20 that her contract was terminated as of September 1, 2014. While the details have remained confidential, Laurin told the Times Colonist later yesterday that she considers her dismissal “completely unjustified.” Camosun vice president of communications, advancement and planning Joan Yates declined […] Continue Reading |
Camosun: Kathryn Laurin was notified of termination on June 20We reported yesterday that Camosun College president Kathryn Laurin will be leaving her position as of September 1, 2014. She was leaving to pursue other opportunities, according to an internal document that was sent by Camosun to its staff, but an article published on the Times Colonist website today quoted Laurin as saying she is […] Continue Reading |
College president Kathryn Laurin to leave Camosun in SeptemberKathryn Laurin, president of Camosun College, is leaving her position as president effective September 1, 2014. Laurin, who in January was re-appointed a new five-year term beginning July 1, has been at the college since 2009. Camosun documents say she is leaving “to pursue other opportunities.” (Laurin was unavailable for comment for this story.) Peter […] Continue Reading |
Ska Fest showcases variety of talented performersDespite the overcast weather, Victoria Ska Fest succeeded at drawing a good-sized crowd to their Friday-night show. The beer tent was packed, the crowd was excited, and Fishbone was playing. A full-throttle band that mixed ska, soul, and punk, Fishbone were a hit. And even though there were plenty of kids in the crowd, frontman […] Continue Reading |
Ska Fest makes good first impression on ska concert newbieAlthough I love live music of most genres, I had never been to a concert of just ska music, so I was excited but not quite sure what to expect at Victoria’s annual Ska Fest. When I arrived, the audience sported many a mohawk and shaved head, and it was clear that tattoos weren’t taboo […] Continue Reading |
