2012 Emergency Preparedness Workshop Schedule Join us for a free Emergency Preparedness Workshop. Monday, January 16 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Victoria City Hall, Antechamber (Douglas St and Pandora Ave) Wednesday, January 25 7 p.m to 9 p.m. Cook Street Village Activity Centre 380 Cook Street Wednesday, February 15 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Victoria City Hall, Antechamber (Douglas St and Pandora Ave) Tuesday, February 21 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. James … [Read more...]
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2011 – Royal BC Museum
December 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It's a measure of the Royal BC Museum's reputation that the North American premiere of the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is being held in Victoria this year. I was honoured to be invited to a special preview in advance of the opening December 16. The gallery has been transformed. Visually stunning, compiled from over 41,000 submissions, the 108 winning images compel your full attention. … [Read more...]
Theatre Inconnu announces their 2012 season
December 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It promises to be another fantastic season at Theatre Inconnu in 2012. Consistently producing some of the most challenging theatre I have the pleasure of seeing in any given year, on a bare-bones budget, with semi-professional actors, and mentoring emerging theatre artists, Theatre Inconnu merits your attention! Established in 1978 by Katya Kern-Aho and Clayton Jevne, they are Victoria's longest surviving alternative theatre company. The list … [Read more...]
Mistletoe Wish at Merlin’s Sun Theatre
December 14, 2011 By 2 Comments
Just in time for the holidays comes another announcement from Merlin's Sun Theatre. A Musical Play with Puppets - featuring your favourite crooner Christmas carols. A merry troupe of local singers and actors join puppets in presenting a singalong adaptation of the classic Christmas film Christmas in Connecticut. Their version is entitled A Mistletoe Wish, and they have incorporated many well-loved "songs of the season", such as … [Read more...]
Merlin’s Sun Theatre – little known theatrical space in Victoria BC
December 7, 2011 By 14 Comments
Tucked away in the quiet residential neighbourhood of Fairfield is one of Victoria’s best kept theatrical secrets – a small 50 seat, purpose-built home theatre. Originally known as La Run, and constructed in 1995 by Romany Miller, it is now the home of Timothy Gosley, Petra Kixmoeller and their two children. During its previous incarnation, La Run hosted many readings, and evenings of music. Publicity was mainly word of mouth … [Read more...]
Favourite Christmas and Holiday Movies
December 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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A Day in the Death of Joe Egg – Theatre Inconnu – A Review
November 30, 2011 By 2 Comments
Since 1978 Victoria's Theatre Inconnu has been challenging audiences with topical and difficult drama. Their latest work, A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, is no exception. Originally written in 1968 by the British playwright Peter Nichols, it is loosely auto-biographical and chronicles the life of a lower middle class couple, Brian (James McDougall) and Sheila (Melissa Blank), parents of a severely handicapped child, Joe (Similkameen O'Rourke) … [Read more...]
Little Orange Man-a-palooza – SNAFU Fundraiser for Kitt and Jane
November 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
The indomitable and super-talented Ingrid Hansen, founder of SNAFU Dance Theatre is at it again. And you have the opportunity to support the development of a new work. On December 8th and 9th SNAFU presents Little Orange Man-a-palooza, a fundraiser for their new play Kitt and Jane. If you missed a chance to see Little Orange Man at this year's Victoria or Vancouver Fringe Festivals - don't despair. For two nights only this multi-award winning … [Read more...]
Holiday traditions – A December of Theatre in Victoria BC
November 24, 2011 By 2 Comments
Traditionally, theatre in December could be any number of oft-repeated tales, from Christmas fare like pantomine and the nativity, to seasonal stories made popular by radio, television or film, or even, regular programming not related to the holiday. A wide range of possibilities is available for theatre-goers in Victoria this December. … [Read more...]
TEDxVictoria 2011 and TEDxYouthVictoria tweet stream
November 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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