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
Life in earth’s most unforgiving climate: Victoria IMAX premieres “Antarctica” November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Isabella Kennedy Two four tonne bull elephant seals clash against each other, their blubber rippling in crisp slow motion, as they fight for territory and mates in one of the most unforgiving
Blue Bridge goes live with intimate production of “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune” October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 Ashley Chodat How does one express love for another? In Blue Bridge theatre's latest production, the main character expresses his love by calling a radio station and requesting one of the most
Five must-watch films from Vancouver International Film Festival’s 40th Birthday October 20, 2021October 21, 2021 Jack Lanine For the second year running, Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) has created an online, COVID-friendly alternative to their annual, globally-recognized film festival.
For beer lovers, this weekend will be Lager than Life and Fresh to Death October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 Alec Lazenby For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted 2020’s Beer Week, the Victoria Beer Society will host live events for the pint mad public. Lager than Life, part of
Sally Rooney returns to the spotlight, older, somewhat wiser, and infinitely more existential, with Beautiful World, Where Are You September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 Kate Hansen But in our world of staggering housing prices, a static job market and an anxiety-inducing pandemic, her pessimistic tone has proven itself to be exactly what readers want.
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
Eighth annual Eventide music event brings virtual live music to Victoria September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 Guy Rosenfeld Psychic Pollution, photo provided by CFUV For the eighth year in a row, CFUV is bringing the Eventide Music Series to Victoria. The Eventide series is an eight-week-long free music series...
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
New film project aims to connect W̱SÁNEĆ to the Southern Gulf Islands August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 Boston Laferté the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council, the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board, and the Southern Gulf Islands Community Centre have begun working on a new revitalization project.
