by Melissa Faye Reid | Mar 19, 2015 | Culture, Events, Film, Literature, Music, Theatre
COMMUNITY SPEAK OUT FOR OUR FOOD SYSTEMS Is growing your own food something that is important to you? Head down to City Hall and show support for local food systems at the City of Victoria’s Budget and Strategic Plan Meeting. Hear about proposed plans for...
by Melissa Faye Reid | Mar 19, 2015 | Culture, Theatre
On Wednesday, March 11, UVic’s theatre department presented the second preview night of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus. The Department of Theatre’s Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts students tell the tragic tale of musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and court...
by Melissa Faye Reid | Mar 12, 2015 | Culture, Events
COMMUNITY RUSHING TOWARDS GOLD A new gold rush exhibit will be opening at the Royal B.C. Museum, and archivist Ann ten Cate gives a behind-the-scenes look at its production. This is a big project with curatorial, exhibit, and design staff coming together to create an...
by Melissa Faye Reid | Mar 5, 2015 | Culture, Events
COMMUNITY OPEN MIC INVITATION Victoria Writers’ Society sends an open invitation to writers and listeners for five evenings in March. Musicians and small groups are welcome, as a microphone system is supplied. Bring in poems, stories, novels, or songs to share with...
by Melissa Faye Reid | Feb 26, 2015 | Culture, Events
ART THE PRINCE OF VANCOUVER ART Nigel Prince, the executive director of Vancouver’s Contemporary Art Gallery, has an eye for innovative projects, emerging talent, and bringing an international perspective to the scene. Join Prince, the latest Visiting Artist in UVic’s...