Summer is off to a bang in local theatre. No sooner did May wind up with Intrepid Theatre’s 16th annual UNO Fest, the inaugural Little Fernwood UFO (UNO offsite) and the first show in new company Epiphany Productions schedule (Godspell), than summer announces an incredible line-up of regular season offerings and unexpected surprises. Local actors Andrew Bailey (the Adversary), Izad Etamadi (Borderland), Mike Delamont (God is a Scottish Drag … [Read more...]
Kaleidoscope Theatre presents War of the Eagles at Fort Rodd Hill, May 25/26 2013.
May 24, 2013 By 1 Comment
Fort Rodd Hill stands in for wartime Prince Rupert in Kaleidoscope Theatre's site-specific adaptation of Eric Walters multiple-award-winning children’s of the Eagles (now part of the BC school curriculum). Photo: Miles Lowry Canadian history is rife with shameful incidents of colonization and racism, yet how do you translate them to a younger audience in a way that will resonate with their experiences? War of the Eagles, despite some … [Read more...]
Victoria’s First AfriCa Fest celebrates the 50th anniversary of the African Union
May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Did you know 2013 is the 50th anniversary of the African Union? To celebrate, join members of the African, Caribbean and Créole communities for Victoria's first-ever AfriCa Fest, May 17th - 25th. Free family-friendly activities will be centered around Centennial Square for the opening weekend May 17th - 19th and include musical performances, activities for children, exhibitions, and interactive games. … [Read more...]
Quadra Village Day 2013
April 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
It's time again for my neighbourhood's favourite event - Quadra Village Day 2013! This year we celebrate the 11th annual event, one planned and executed with an entirely volunteer-run planning committee and close to 100 event-day volunteers. This vibrant diverse neighbourhood is proud to be "Building and Celebrating our Thriving Community". Thanks to generous sponsors and donors the event is entirely FREE - and that includes two breakfasts … [Read more...]
16th annual Victoria French Fest, March 7-10th, 2013
February 28, 2013 By 2 Comments
Centennial Square is the site of the 16th annual Victoria French Fest. Celebrate French culture and heritage March 7 - 10th, 2013 in Victoria BC with free events for children, drumming workshops, sugar shack, artisans marketplace, performances and more! (Complete program guide -in French and English here). Most free events take place noon – 4 pm in the Square. The Festival opens Thursday March 7th with a mixer (le 5 à 7) at the Sticky … [Read more...]
Hello Baby! launches Theatre SKAM’s 2013 season
February 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Theatre SKAM recently celebrated 18 years of producing alternative theatre in Victoria, and for the first time, they've announced a complete season. Founded in 1995 by 4 UVic grads (Sarah Donald, Karen Turner , Amiel Gladstone and current Artistic Producer Matthew Payne) – hence SKAM, they are well known for their site specific work in alleys, parks, cars and loading docks. More history here. I'd seen a handful of productions over the year's … [Read more...]
Next Course, an exhibition at Metchosin Art Gallery Feb 2-24th 2013
January 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment
There's nothing better, on a lazy and damp winter weekend, than to head out into the country for a ramble that involves art, food, and perhaps hiking. Fortunately, living in Victoria, you can accomplish all three by travelling to Metchosin for a visit to the new contemporary, non-profit, Metchosin Art Gallery, created by the Metchosin Arts and Cultural Association. Curator Haley Finnigan (a UVic Visual Arts grad) has been extremely busy since … [Read more...]
Top Posts of 2012
January 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I've never posted a "top posts" recap before and thought it might be interesting to see what resonated with my blog audience this past year. I write a lot about the arts but my post on outdoor movies was in the top three, while my post on art shows and tours handily eclipsed all the theatre seasonal posts and reviews. What would YOU like to see more of on the blog? A Spring to Fall 2012: Art Shows and Studio Tours in Victoria BC Movies … [Read more...]
Wildlife Photographer 2012 at the Royal BC Museum
November 30, 2012 By 3 Comments
For the second year in a row, the Royal BC Museum has the considerable honour of being the only North American site for the prestigious Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 exhibit. The competition is owned by two UK institutions that “pride themselves on revealing and championing the diversity of life on Earth” – the Natural History Museum and BBC Worldwide. Comprised of 100 beautifully back-lit images, chosen as … [Read more...]
Art Walks, Shows and Sales for the 2012 Holiday Season – Victoria BC
November 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
An impressive cornucopia of artistic treats awaits art lovers as the holiday season approaches. How often have I heard people wish, sometimes with a trace of envy, that they had more art in their lives? I’m reminded of the old English proverb “What, a cat may look on a king, ye know!” I may not have the finances to purchase all the art I would like to have hanging on my walls, but I can definitely attend art openings, studio tours, gallery … [Read more...]
