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
Phoenix Theatre’s Problem Child marks their first full live-streamed performance April 8, 2021 Brianna Bock Problem Child screenshot provided by Brianna Bock Short-lived campus production offers a nice break from theatrical Zoom script reads On March 24, 2021, the Phoenix launched a four night run of Problem...
Issamba Centre aims to support connection and culture in Victoria’s Black community February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Brianna Bock The centre is showcasing the work of African-born artists for Black History Month Photo of Zal Sissokho, provided by Issamba. It can be easy to forget how important community is — especially...
There’s no place like home, except Friends of Dorothy February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 Brianna Bock “People say, ‘Do you really need a safe space?’ and my answer is 100%, yes.’ Not because I feel threatened, but because I just want to be comfortable.”
