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...
Island filmmakers shine at the virtual Vancouver Island Short Film Festival July 21, 2021July 23, 2021 Liam Razzell Festival features a range of short films on July 23rd and 24th, from local and international filmmakers Photo provided. On Friday, July 23 and Saturday, July 24 the 16th annual Vancouver Island...
New mural brings vibrant Coast Salish art to UVic’s Student Union Building June 18, 2021July 23, 2021 Isabella Kennedy New mural in the SUB features work by local artist and UVic alumna Sarah Jim. The Native Student Union commissioned the piece to bring local W̱SÁNEĆ artistry to campus and
History, beauty, and the resurgence of beading in On Beaded Ground June 17, 2021June 22, 2021 Isabella Kennedy The University of Victoria’s Legacy Art Gallery opened a new exhibit On Beaded Ground for
In it together: Lessons the Victoria Music community learned from the pandemic June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 Guy Rosenfeld Same Scene, New Rules: How the Vic Music Community has learned from the Pandemic. The Vic Music community has had to adapt to Covid-19 gathering restrictions and as we look
“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
Why is there pornography in the library? April 22, 2021April 30, 2021 Christopher Driscoll Erotica of the past is important to understanding sexuality of the present. Sourced from Gale Primary Sources, Archives of Sexuality and Gender - Images from Joy Publications' "Wet Dreams," 1973. PORNOGRAPHY! IN...
As the food industry adjusts to COVID-19, food delivery drivers play an increased role April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 Alexandra Mehl (Graphic by Sie Douglas-Fish) Restaurant owners appreciate reach of delivery services, but see the importance of the government’s cap on delivery commission Between restrictions on indoor dining and individual preferences to eat...
The Belfry Theatre’s Being Here powerfully portrayed refugee experiences in Canada April 8, 2021April 9, 2021 Boston Laferté Photo supplied by Belfry Theatre. The new initiative, Belfry on Film, brought these stories and more to a virtual format due to COVID-19 restrictions In response to the pandemic, the Belfry Theatre...
