Fernwood launches free universityDespite the projector and the seating, it’s not quite a classroom; it’s still a cafe. But for a couple hours every Tuesday night, the Cornerstone Cafe in Fernwood becomes a university. A university with free tuition. Fernwood University, sometimes known as Fernwood U, is the latest inspiration from the Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group (NRG). “We […] Continue Reading |
International students reflect on Lunar New YearThe Lunar New Year is upon us and for many international students at Camosun this is the most important and cherished time of year. In Korea, it’s a four-day celebration; in China it lasts for up to 15 days. Unlike New Year’s in North America, which is really just a glamorized party, Lunar New Year […] Continue Reading |
A night of Bone Thuggin’Bone Thugs n Harmony Wednesday, January 25 Club 9ONE9, Victoria, BC It was a sold-out show packed with dancing, live energy, and thuggish, ruggish harmony. The night started off with performances by DJ Speedyshoes, DJ Clinton, DJ Reign, The Scale Breakers, DRLCTS, Rich Bros, Terell Safadi and DJ Souls, J […] Continue Reading |
Dreams become reality for Vancouver’s Boom BoomsWhen the Boom Boom’s vocalist Aaron Ross and bassist Geordie Hart were in their early 20s, they went on a road trip from Vancouver to Panama. After purchasing a van, they drove down and had countless amazing experiences—but one thought kept recurring: that it would be great to bring a video camera on their next […] Continue Reading |
Tegan and Sara disappoint with new releaseTegan and Sara Get Along (Warner Bros.) 3/5 It’s a well-known fact that when you come out as gay woman you receive the complete Tegan and Sara discography and are signed into a legal obligation to love them for life. It’s just what happens. That being said, I was stoked to get my hands on […] Continue Reading |
College makes parking tickets go awayCamosun College is offering students a sweet holiday deal on their outstanding parking tickets from the campus lots, patrolled by Robbins Parking. From now until December 20, students who bring in their outstanding parking tickets to Robbins’ downtown office (1102 Fort St), along with a brand new, unwrapped toy, will have their parking ticket waived. […] Continue Reading |
Miracle on 34th Street play brings radio broadcast to the stageThis Christmas season, audiences can head back in time to 1940s New York City with Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre’s production of Miracle on 34th Street. The script is adapted from the Oscar-winning 1947 Christmas film about a department-store Santa. Miracle is staged as if it were a real 1940s radio-play broadcast, complete with live audience. […] Continue Reading |
Alberta Tar Sands are selling out our futureRight now, the largest industrial project in the history of humankind is taking place in Alberta. This project is generating incredible sums of money for the Harper government and the Canadian economy. And, it’s killing us. The Alberta Tar Sands (also known as the Alberta Oil Sands) is producing more and more greenhouse gases every […] Continue Reading |
The Nutcracker to bring holiday joy to the stageIt’s a yearly tradition, but this time around things will be different for people who go to see The Nutcracker. This year, the performance of the classic tale is a unique version set in Russia during the imperialist era in the late 19th century (the time of its first production). “In this production, Clara’s fantasy […] Continue Reading |
Live review – Stuart McLean brings a festive feel to VictoriaStuart McLean Monday, November 28, 2011 Royal Theatre, Victoria The Vinyl Café with Stuart McLean jumped out of the radio and onto the stage at the Royal Theatre in Victoria at a recent event that combined readings, music, and other festivities. The show was part of the annual Christmas concert tour, which will make over […] Continue Reading |
