In review: Melanin Magic wows Victoria Event Centre’s stage June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 Brianna Bock Melanin Magic, an all-BIPOC production company, performed at the Victoria Event Centre on June 16. It was a community-based show focussed on uplifting burlesque performers of colour, and providing a
“Kindred”: The inherent comedy of a failed relationship May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Brianna Bock When a relationship ends, what comes next? How does someone rebuild their new life, and how do you do that when your ex-partner moves on? The Belfry Theatre's new comedy
“Subject to Change” a reminder of the importance of galleries to artists April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 Brianna Bock Subject to Change is the exhibition of 32 undergraduate students in the UVic Visual Arts program. Usually an annual exhibition, it was put on hold during COVID, but has returned
Ren Louie publishes first book “Drum from the Heart” April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 Brianna Bock Drum from the Heart, the first book authored by Ren Louie, is a coming of age story about a nine-year-old boy who is gifted his first drum. Illustrated by Karlene
Phoenix Theatre explores love and Shakespeare’s women in new play March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 Brianna Bock What is left to say about William’s Shakespeare’s body of work? As it turns out, a lot. Despite being 400 years old, the Bard’s work continues to be told, reinterpreted,
The history of Black History Month in Canada February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 Brianna Bock February marks Black History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the past, present, and future of Black Canadians. But how did Black History Month get started in Canada?
Interpretive Dance Meets Poetry in “The Waste Land” February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 Brianna Bock "The Waste Land" production, photo by Dean Kalyan.
Assessing, preventing, and managing HPV February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 Brianna Bock That same mindset also applies to sex and the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), especially as restrictions are lifting — just in time for Valentine’s Day. One such STI
Three films to watch for at this year’s Victoria Film Festival January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 Brianna Bock With the New Year comes the annual Victoria Film Festival (VFF). If you’ve never been to the VFF, it is a ten-day event running from Feb. 4-13 with the opportunity
How to prepare for climate disasters December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 Brianna Bock This summer was a wake-up call for many. Climate change is no longer a distant thing, but something direct and tangible. With climate events beginning to turn into a fact
