culture

Alternative cinema returns to Victoria

On Oct. 4, the Victoria Film Festival (VFF) celebrated the reopening of The Vic Theatre at 808 Douglas Street, as a fully operational theatre, with a night of “Cocktails &…

What does fashion mean to you?

Jaclyn Rekis Second year Philosophy and Sociology “Fashion is kind of just personal preference, really. I don’t tend to follow any one style particularly. I like street fashion, so I…

Deltron 3030’s new album gives the kiss of life to the hip-hop world

It’s been 13 years. Thirteen years since the last sighting of hip hop’s great heroes, Deltron 3030. Hip hop has become a wasteland, and though glimmers of hope appear from…

Amelia and the Dwarfs not just child’s play

As someone slowly re-immersing himself into the world of theatre, I thought I’d start with a children’s play. I wasn’t prepared to also be stuffed into a child-sized seat. However,…

Into the Mind brings emotion to ski-film genre

On Saturday Oct. 5, snow sport worshipers from across the Island met at Upstairs Cabaret to drink $4.50 PBRs and live vicariously through the skiers featured in long-awaited film Into…

Barbie ‘Dolls of the World’: Cultured or clichéd?

Clad in a wide-brimmed hat, with the typical red tunic and Strathcona boots, “Canada Barbie” would have made the cut for an actual RCMP officer if it weren’t for her…

Touching tales from William Head prison

Oct. 11 marked the opening of William Head on Stage’s (WHoS) most recent production, Fractured Fables: The Prison Puppet Project. The production, led by UVic alumni and co-directors Peter Balkwill…

Apocalyptic comedy Kitt & Jane comes to the Phoenix

Kitt & Jane at the Phoenix Theatre UVic Pheonix Theatre main stage (3800 Finnerty Rd.) Oct. 15–19, and 22–25 @ 8 p.m. Oct. 26 @ 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.…

Victoria band This Day Burns presents a unique take on metal music

Let me just say off the bat that I am not usually a fan of heavy metal; I prefer indie and acoustic singer-songwriters that are more often seen at an…