Culture

Stage rendition of The Sound of Music could be one of your favourite things this holiday

Since The Sound of Music graced our movie theatres in 1965, our image of Maria and Captain Von Trapp has always been Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. These legendary roles…

Within reach of success: Reuben and the Dark record under major label

If you’re interested in listening to new music from a band that might just be on the brink of hitting it big, then you’d better tune your headphones to Reuben…

Music Rags: Boots Riley talks politics

In 2008 Barack Obama was elected President of the United States to much fanfare by people desperate for a change. Over the four ensuing years of his first-term of presidency,…

Music rags: Most interesting albums of the year, part two

The Walkmen, Heaven — From the opening notes of the sublime “We Can’t Be Beat,” it’s clear that New York garage kings The Walkmen have created something special.

Events Calendar: December 17–26

Partake in the Red Umbrella March on Dec. 17 to mark the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.

Local film forum screens documentaries, fosters debate

Open Cinema founder Mandy Leith on what it takes to keep documentaries alive

Singing her way from Tokyo to ‘Tonight’

UVic student making waves in music industry with dad's record label

Coming back to her roots before setting out

Nelly Furtado comes home to launch Canadian leg of tour

The march for marijuana legalization

Pot advocate Ted Smith has high hopes for the future