Culture

Highlights from Fringe 2023

This year’s festival was a huge success, and if you’re around for the last two weeks of August next year, the Fringe is a spectacle that never deserves to be…

“The Victoria I Know”: A short film collaboration by Joel Brewster and Mik Narciso

Empowering Black creators through Telus Storyhive’s Black Creator’s Edition The Victoria I Know is a 20-minute short film crafted by the creative collaboration of writer-producer Joel Brewster and director Mik…

“Satan Wants You” tells the story of “two lives colliding in the most unexpected and horrible way” 

In an age of misinformation and rampant media sensationalism, the real-life story depicted in Satan Wants You, while shocking, fits right into today's landscape.

Soak up the culture: The Martlet’s essential guide to end of summer events

As classes begin and September promises a flurry of new assignments, you can still soak up the last of the summer with vibrant cultural programming across the city of Victoria.

“That’s what keeps us in academia, being around for the students who are going to be the future leaders of generations to come”

Halfway into his five-year term, Hall agreed to sit down with the Martlet to chat about his role at UVic, student perspectives, and himself.

Exploring the history of Point Ellice House Museum and Gardens

Point Ellice House, one of Victoria’s oldest residences, was initially built in 1861 for Catherine and Charles Wallace.

“We’ve come so far”: Celebrating 30 years of the beloved Pride Parade in downtown Victoria

The peak of these events was the Pride Parade on July 9 in downtown Victoria, with over  40 000 spectators and 120 entries.

Visiting Beyond Van Gogh in Victoria

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience invites guests to step into the artwork of one of the most influential artists in history, bringing his paintings to life by incorporating still…

Into the archives: A guide to UVic’s treasure trove

Down in the basement of McPherson Library, past the stairs and protected by the quiet floor, just might be UVic’s best kept (not so secret) secret, the University of Victoria’s…