Culture

Holiday parties: who to invite and how to do it

If you’re like me, you’ll be navigating to the nearest soirée through heaps of homework and rivers of reading. But don’t fret! You can make it through the end of…

André Laplante speaks to us though his gigantic heart

A review of the Canadian pianist’s performance with the Victoria Symphony On Oct. 27, Monsieur Laplante wasted no time as he walked onto Royal Theatre’s stage, warmly greeting guest conductor…

Belfry’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ hits all the right notes

Tom McBeath plays Ebeneezer Scrooge in The Belfry’s imagining of A Christmas Carol. Photo provided (David Cooper). The Belfry’s A Christmas Carol encapsulates the true feelings of Christmas, of which…

Fort Cafe hopes for an encore

Respected eatery and performance space searches for new space after six years

Music Rags: The musical dynamics of The Coup

What you see on stage may not be what you expect based on their albums

Etiquette for the avid social media user

NEW WESTMINSTER (CUP) — Social media is, for many, a necessary evil. Keeping up with study groups, long-distance friends or a too-busy social circle is close to impossible without online…

Victoria’s best hangover brunch

My psychology professor once told my class that student drinking is the number one cause of failure at university. I know, I know — this statistic can’t possibly be referring…

Sequins, scandals and spirits

Interactive theatre show reveals ghosts of the Plaza Hotel

Events Calendar: November 24 – December 5

Check out the Man and His Dog Fashion Show on Dec. 5.