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
Peek Fest offers a chance for new artists to develop November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 Brianna Bock November 3rd marked the beginning of the 5th annual Peek Festival with a combination of public performances with residencies, workshops, and showcases. But while the public can come and view
Second act saves all: a review of Dead Man’s Cell Phone November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 Brianna Bock When a phone at a cafe won’t stop ringing, Jean’s decision to answer it launches her into a dead man’s complicated family affairs. As she tries to give his loved
Managing climate anxiety in a time of constant climate crisis November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Brianna Bock Climate anxiety needs no introduction. Even if you haven’t heard of it by name, you’ve heard of it. Perhaps you’ve felt it.
The Day the World Stops Shopping: JB MacKinnon envisions less consumerism in his latest book November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Brianna Bock What would happen if the world suddenly stopped shopping? Beyond the economic impact of this action, how would this affect the state of the world? If we stopped shopping all
The 11th Annual Latin American and Spanish Film Festival starts this week September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 Brianna Bock If this is your first experience with the film festival, everything you need to know is in the name — each film shows hispanic culture in its own light, bringing
SeetheRED’s offers a cathartic exploration of endometriosis August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 Brianna Bock SeetheRED is a production about four women who discuss their experiences with the medical system. The play shows h
Third annual Queer Bike Prom provides a welcoming opportunity for connection July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 Brianna Bock The Queer Community comes together for a hang Photo by Sie Douglas-Fish. On Friday, July 9, Victoria’s third annual Queer Bike Prom kicked off beside the Belfry Theatre. Bikers dawned colourful formal...
“An 11-piece everything band”: New Groovement brings Zoom performance to The Farquar June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 Brianna Bock Local Victoria band The New Groovement returns to performing with their upcoming concert at The Farquhar at UVic, June 3rd to 6th. It will be their first concert, and first
Empowerment through applied theatre: UVic researcher amplifies climate stories from people in the Philippines May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 Brianna Bock UVic Theatre PhD candidate Dennis Gupa is combining applied theatre and tradition to give Filipinos an empowering way to tell their stories about typhoons and climate change
