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Pacific Baroque Festival finds inspiration in music of the 17th century

Pacific Baroque Festival finds inspiration in music of the 17th century

There’s only so much one can do with music limited to the 17th and 18th centuries, but artistic director Marc Destrubé does his best each year to put music from hundreds of years into a modern perspective.
Arnold Lim wins audience favourite for short film at Victoria Film Fest

Arnold Lim wins audience favourite for short film at Victoria Film Fest

The festival returned to fully in-person programming for the first time since 2020 with more than 100 screenings, 20 of which were sold-out
Billy Currington, Jade Eagleson, Lainey Wilson join Blake Shelton on Sunfest lineup

Billy Currington, Jade Eagleson, Lainey Wilson join Blake Shelton on Sunfest lineup

Grammy nominee Billy Currington, rising star Lainey Wilson and two-time Juno Award nominee Jade Eagleson are the latest Sunfest headliners
Controversial author Jordan Peterson is coming to Victoria

Controversial author Jordan Peterson is coming to Victoria

Peterson has nearly 12 million followers on social media, where he often stirs up controversy as a staunch opponent of what he considers “woke” culture
High school teacher recalls musical beginnings of Grammy winner Tobias Jesso Jr.

High school teacher recalls musical beginnings of Grammy winner Tobias Jesso Jr.

Not a star player, the North Vancouver teen instead stood out as a constant creative
Village Choir makes debut Saturday at Alix Goolden hall

Village Choir makes debut Saturday at Alix Goolden hall

The Village Choir, which will perform publicly for the first time on Saturday night, formed nearly three years ago, with close to 100 members involved at its peak.

Owning up to mistakes and a new journey forward

Belfry Theatre's production of The Unplugging sets a timely tone

Belfry Theatre's production of The Unplugging sets a timely tone

In playwright Yvette Nolan’s The Unplugging, on stage this month, storytelling is paramount, says director Reneltta Arluk.
Dance Victoria brings Los Angeles dance company Bodytraffic to Royal Theatre

Dance Victoria brings Los Angeles dance company Bodytraffic to Royal Theatre

Bodytraffic is making its local debut Feb. 10 and 11, bringing a pair of mixed repertoire productions to town under the Dance Victoria banner.
Critic's picks: Dune Rats, Victoria Symphony and Choke

Critic's picks: Dune Rats, Victoria Symphony and Choke

Our Arts reporter's top picks for the week ahead: Dune Rats get loud at Wicket Hall; Victoria Symphony highlights musical genius; punk band Choke returns to Victoria.
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