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...
Moose Hide Campaign Day ceremonies offer solidarity with Indigenous women and children in face of violence March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 Sumbal Sabah The annual Moose Hide Campaign Provincial Gathering and Day of Fasting began at 7 am Feb. 24, expressing solidarity with Indigenous women and children in the face of violence. Despite
Cheers! Victoria Beer Week returns with all-new libations March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 Alec Lazenby Victorians were able to quench their thirst with the return of the annual Victoria Beer Week, now in its seventh year. This year’s festival put on 20 events over the
Sinatra and the Count: A Benefit Concert for Sno’uyutth Legacy Scholarship featuring Joe Coughlin and the Phil Dwyer Orchestra March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 Joseph Blake Sinatra and the Count at Dave Dunnet Community Theatre on April 18 is Coughlin's celebration of the great musical collaboration between Frank Sinatra and Count Basie Orchestra that was most
African and Caribbean Students’ Association showcases students’ talent in an art show March 4, 2020March 18, 2020 Natasha Simpson From paintings to photography, the African and Caribbean Students’ Association art show celebrated self-expression and the Black community through a variety of mediums.
Comic Potential showcases striking set design and effective changes in tone February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 Brianna Bock Showing at the Phoenix Theatre until Feb. 22, Comic Potential is a polished, romantic, sci-fi comedy. The performance features both comedic and dramatic moments as well as striking set design.
Victoria’s annual Market Square Tuba Christmas celebration to usher in the holiday season December 11, 2019January 8, 2020 Kiley Verbowski It’s that time of year again! Tuba time, that is. On Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m., more than 100 brass and euphonium players will serenade holiday shoppers in Market
Waste Land: A climate anxiety haunted house November 29, 2019November 29, 2019 Kiley Verbowski 2556 Fifth Street is slated for demolition in December, and the remains will be more colourful than most. For the first time in Victoria, local artists have transformed a
Distinguished Middle East correspondent visits UVic on cross-Canada tour November 29, 2019November 29, 2019 Alec Lazenby Robert Fisk, acclaimed Middle East correspondent, visited UVic on Nov. 15. In front of a packed David Lam Auditorium, Fisk spoke about the effect of Donald Trump on the Middle
Fourth annual Christmas Craft Beer Show to feature over 100 festive flavours November 29, 2019November 29, 2019 Kate Korte The fourth annual Christmas Craft Beer Show is literally spreading holiday cheers this weekend at the Save on Foods Memorial Center. Breweries will bring along classic favourites, and mostly feature
