For some people, it is the plethora of craft fairs or musical events that signals the advent of the holiday season. For me, it has traditionally been Gallery Walk - an evening in late November, hosted by seven downtown Victoria art galleries who open their collections for viewing. This year's walk, the 14th annual, is Thursday November 24th from 3-8pm. Of note is the "passport" which participants in the walk can get stamped for a chance … [Read more...]
Glengarry Glen Ross – Review
November 17, 2011 By 1 Comment
There isn’t much to like about the real estate salesmen in Glengarry Glen Ross. And that’s the challenge of the piece. How do actors get us to care about the despicable antics of a bunch of low-life sleaze balls, hell-bent on getting their name on a board, in order not to get “canned”? … [Read more...]
Thank you for – An Iconocraft Christmas
November 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Following the success of their second Iconocraft this past spring, the organizers, Amanda Farrell-Low, Sammie Gough and Missie Peters,decided to host An Iconocraft Christmas. I'm the least crafty person out there, but wanted to support the "create local, buy local" movement. Plus, with the Victoria Event Centre as a venue, I knew there would be beer (and cupcakes as it turned out). A wide range of crafters were present, representing everything … [Read more...]
Lest We Forget – Remembrance Day 2011
November 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
"We will remember them.” Laurence Binyon. Although TS Eliot says that “April is the cruellest month”, for me it is November, when the late Victoria autumn, so warm this year, turns suddenly chilly and November 11th dawns inevitably grey and drizzly. From the top of Mill Hill looking down towards Parsons Bridge, ablaze in gold, their familiar shape distinct against the backdrop of Douglas firs and other conifers, sevenLombardy poplars … [Read more...]
TEDxVictoria – Cultivating Evolution
November 9, 2011 By 2 Comments
I was first introduced to Carol-Lynne Michaels, co-organizer of TEDx Victoria, by my friend and fellow Victoria Fringe volunteer, Rose Jang, who mentioned that we shared many ideas about community and connecting Carol-Lynne had just applied, with Dylan Wilks, another student in the Camosun College Applied Communication Program, for a license to host a TEDx event in Victoria. At the same time TEDx UVic, TEDx Juan de Fuca and TEDx Mile Zero … [Read more...]
Glengarry Glen Ross by Island Repertory Theatre
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
"Coffee's for closers only." "A-B-C. A-Always, B-Be, C-Closing. Always be closing, always be closing." How many other lines can you quote from Glengarry Glen Ross? You'll have the opportunity to find out when Island Repertory Theatre and Stellar Jay Productions bring David Mamet's ferocious drama about life in a real estate office to Victoria this November 16-27th at Metro Studio. … [Read more...]
A Weekend At Merridale Cider – Field to Table Dinner
November 7, 2011 By 3 Comments
What a welcome! We were greeted in the CiderHouse at Merridale Estate Cidery by name, even though we'd never met Maria before. She led us down the path to our home for the night - one of two yurts. On a previous visit to the Cowichan Valley, for Gourmet Gala, we'd been very impressed by the offerings from the cidery - flavourful artichoke dip, crusty breads baked in their own wood-fired brick oven, cider samples, and a taste of the new … [Read more...]
An Improvised Samuel Becket by Paper Street Theatre
November 3, 2011 By 1 Comment
Under the direction of master improviser Dave Morris, and with the participation of some of Victoria's finest improvisers, including at least one member of this year's Vic Slam Team, Paper Street Theatre Co tackles improvised theatre. Improvisation comes with many associations - funny skits, short pieces, physical comedy, games and challenges. Rarely would an audience anticipate two 40 minute plays, created "in the style of" to be … [Read more...]
An Iconocraft Christmas November 10th at the VEC
November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Do you ever wish for a return to a simpler time for the holidays? One where people exchanged home-made, hand-made gifts, carefully crafted with love, for the people in their lives. Here comes An Iconocraft Christmas to your rescue. If your budget is low but you still want to provide presents for family, friends and work mates, this is the event to attend. Following on the major success of the 2nd Iconocraft in June of this year, the … [Read more...]
Contemporary North Exhibit – Madrona Gallery
November 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I trace my love of print making to a Pablo Picasso retrospective in Hamburg circa 1974. With a couple of hours wait before the ferry left for Denmark, this art opening caught my eye. It was a very humbling experience for a young woman from Ucluelet (which at the time had no art galleries or shops) to have the opportunity to view, in person, works that covered his artistic career from start to finish. Prints afforded me the possibility of … [Read more...]
