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ARTS Victoria Writers Festival Book worms and word lovers alike won’t want to miss the Third Annual Victoria Writers Festival. Filled with events, workshops, and readings from authors, this event…

A new side of Childish

Childish Gambino has always kept his fans guessing and excited for what is coming next. His last project, Because the Internet, showcased a new side of Gambino that was conceptual,…

Slam poetry epiphanies

The Canadian Festival of Spoken Word (CFSW) is a five-day annual competition of slam poetry for national glory, which took place this year in Victoria on Oct. 13-Oct. 18.

Extreme darkness and evil hauntings

October is a month filled with ghoulish stories preparing you for the one day deceased souls can be found among the living, Oct. 31—Halloween. Evil Acres, a haunted house located…

Sounds inspired by Bohemia

Had you told me I’d be contemplating bohemian life on a boat in the Inner Harbour while taking a breather from a boho-gypsy-folk-punk concert, I would have never believed you.…

Lark and Sparrow celebrates fifth year of whimsical elegance

Lark & Sparrow boutique owner Willow Hillard describes the Cook St. Village womenswear boutique as “a folky, magical, white, soft place—like a luxurious forest.”

Burlesque: more than meets the eye

Though the burlesque of yore is rare, it is still very much alive. On Oct. 4, the Cheesecake Burlesque Revue performed a show at the Roxy to mark their upcoming…

New Caribou album simply indispensable

“Can’t Do Without You” has only been around for a couple of months, but it already feels like one of the best songs of the decade.

Vancouver film conference provides insight to future filmmakers

The last day of the 29th annual Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) Industry Conference, dubbed “Totally Indie Day”, included crowdfunding workshops, panels, and networking. I decided to make the trip…

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