Three films to watch for at this year’s Victoria Film Festival January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 Brianna Bock With the New Year comes the annual Victoria Film Festival (VFF). If you’ve never been to the VFF, it is a ten-day event running from Feb. 4-13 with the opportunity
Something sweet for the holidays December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 Kaya Martin Scribbled on an old piece of cardstock in the back of the drawer, or perhaps just passed down through memory: there’s nothing like a good old family recipe. Holiday desserts
It’ll Come To Me is a fever dream worth remembering December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 Ashley Chodat If you’ve been to art school, you know that kid who always talks about moving to New York. Maybe it’s you? In It’ll Come to Me presented by Theatre SKAM,
Cinecenta celebrates 50 years as a campus and community hub December 11, 2021December 11, 2021 Mary Heeg For 50 years, the UVic campus movie theatre has been a home away from home for students, community members, and a close bunch of long-serving staff members. Despite the challenges
The French Dispatch is finally here — and it’s delightful December 1, 2021December 2, 2021 Kate Hansen Like almost every facet of human existence, the movie The French Dispatch was thrown for a loop when the pandemic broke out. The film, indie darling Wes Anderson’s 10th feature,
A Christmas Carol returns to Craigdarroch Castle December 1, 2021December 2, 2021 Isabella Kennedy The Victorian mansion stands on a hill overlooking the city, and on cold December nights wind wails up its old oak staircase and shakes at the stained glass windows. Actor
Theatre Inconnu’s Dog Sees God adds a twist to nostalgic Charlie Brown comics December 1, 2021December 2, 2021 Ashley Chodat How does life change as we transition out of childhood? Theatre Inconnu explores this question in their upcoming play, Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead. Directed by UVic
UVic Music Student’s Association hosts concert to amplify diverse voices December 1, 2021December 2, 2021 Kate Hansen For years now, the Phillip T. Young Recital Hall has been holding concerts. As the main performance space for the UVic School of Music, the venue has hosted everything from
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
