Team 4 Hope is a group of women, in Saskatchewan and Victoria BC, linked by a common cause - fundraising for neuroblastoma research. On Sunday June 3rd from 12-4pm the Victoria members of Team 4 Hope are hosting Touch A Truck at Panorama Rec Centre. It's the perfect event if you have young children - there will be a police car, fire truck, Zamboni, ambulance, excavator, dump truck and more. I'd originally seen the poster at the … [Read more...]
Sin City – Live Improvised Soap Opera. Season Two: Carnies. Season Finale.
May 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It’s time to bid farewell to the second season of Sin City: the live improvised soap opera, as the Carnies wrap up all the loose threads of the season. The final episode is slated for Tuesday May 29th at the Victoria Event Centre. Since October of last year,Victoria audiences have laughed at the antics of The Serpentine Snake Lady, the Celestial Hypnotist, the Trick Shot Artist, The Amazing Mentalist, and more. Photo: Chris Boots Orchard. Image … [Read more...]
Shirley Valentine, Blue Bridge Theatre, a review
May 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
I’m an un-abashed Nicola Cavendish and Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre fan with a penchant for plucky characters of the sort portrayed in the award-winning Willy Russell play Shirley Valentine. I’ve had the great pleasure of seeing Cavendish in her initial Victoria performance of Shirley Valentine at the Belfry Theatre in 1991, and interviewed her recently about her evolution in the role (the Victoria run culminates a current Canadian tour that … [Read more...]
A Summer of Shakespeare in Victoria BC – 2012
May 10, 2012 By 1 Comment
The summer of 2012 will see not one, not two, but THREE Shakespeare companies develop shows for your viewing pleasure. Joining the veteran Greater Victoria Shakespeare Society, will be Keep It Simple Productions, now in their sophmore year, and for the first time, Victoria's Shakespeare by the Sea. Whether you are a fan of the histories, tragedies, or comedies - there is an offering for you. You can stretch out on a blanket outdoors, chose to … [Read more...]
Shakespeare’s Great Monologues Monday May 21 at The Well
May 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
KeepItSimple Theatre Productions and THE WELL Café & Arts Venue present William Shakespeare's Great Monologues (an interactive evening of monologues, dialogues, and great food) Monday May 21, 2012 at 7pm. Keep it Simple was founded by Artistic Director David Christopher, Ryan Levis, and Marianne Christopher in 2011, and has focused on Shakespeare's histories. Here's a chance to hear some of Shakespeare's iconic monologues. THE WELL … [Read more...]
This is Twisted Theatre presents: Batman’s Great Mystery
May 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s …… The talented crew at Twisted Theatre bring an original 1948 radio play to Victoria audiences, complete with some of your favourite thespians and technical staff. Join them Saturday May 19th for Twisted Radio Play’s “Batman’s Great Mystery! … [Read more...]
Quadra Village Day 2012. Celebrating 10 Years!
May 3, 2012 By 2 Comments
Who doesn’t love a free, family-friendly, all-ages celebration? Especially when food is involved. You’ll find all that and more at the 10th annual Quadra Village Day, Saturday May 12th from 9:30 am to 1pm. I’ve been actively involved on the planning committee since shortly after moving to the Hillside-Quadra neighbourhood in 2006. It’s wonderful to see people pulling together – businesses, not-for-profits, citizens (young and old), community … [Read more...]
God of Carnage at the Belfry Theatre – Review
April 25, 2012 By 2 Comments
I remember thinking as I prepared to attend opening night of the Tony award-winning God of Carnage at the Belfry Theatre, how much this arts institution means to me. I love: the warm, intimate nature of the space itself; the kind, talented, creative, hard-working individuals who collaborate there; the challenging, thought-provoking, excellent work they produce. God of Carnage is fun, ferocious theatre. Written by one of France’s most well … [Read more...]
4th Annual Fashion with Passion Fundraiser for WIN Cooperative
April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I've long been an advocate of reusing and repurposing clothing. As a young mother, my budget did not always allow me to purchase off-the-rack at full price so I spent my "me" time scouring the shelves at local thrift, second-hand and consignment stores. One of my favourite destinations is the WIN store on Cook Street. I like to give back to my community by supporting this locally owned cooperative that assists so many "women in need". … [Read more...]
Quadra Village Day Dance needs YOU!
April 21, 2012 By 1 Comment
I've been a supporter of Quadra Village Day since moving to the Hillside - Quadra neighbourhood in 2006, and a member of the entirely volunteer-run planning committee since 2008. This year one of our community partners and long time supporters, Dance Victoria, is organizing a "flash-mob" style dance to be performed at Quadra Village Day on Saturday May 12th. In 2011 Dance Victoria received municipal funding to create an … [Read more...]
