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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

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.
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