by Brianna Bock | Feb 25, 2021 | Culture, Events
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 in times of duress. But one of the many things the pandemic has shown is that...
by Brianna Bock | Feb 18, 2021 | Culture
New queer venue provides a safe place with great eats Photos by Darren Hull. A new restaurant on Johnston street, Friends of Dorothy, is a space for the LGBTQ+ community with a name that is a special nod to queer history. Back when staying in the closet was the safer...
by Brianna Bock | Sep 17, 2020 | Culture
“The city, people and festival were like a warm hug.” Photo sourced from Josephine website. The Victoria Fringe Festival usually takes place in the late August and early September. The festival serves as an au revoir to summer before school starts up again. But...
by Brianna Bock | Aug 27, 2020 | Culture
Graphic by Darian Lee In the wake of COVID-19, the arts have had to adapt and adapt quickly in order to still create and profit from their art. With cancelled shows and tours, many artists have turned to use the internet to their advantage with many people still...
by Brianna Bock | Aug 17, 2020 | Culture
Screen capture from IF’s trailer video. Improv Festival (IF) 2020 was a 24-hour online festival, on August 7 and 8. It featured 100+ original, improvised performances by over 150 artists from around the world. The festival is sponsored by the International...