Victoria Art News

Timothy Vernon leaving Pacific Opera Victoria

Artistic director's four-decade run is one of longest in Canadian opera history

Aug 13, 2022 9:39 AM Read more >

Review: Metric kept foot on gas pedal, embracing fondness for playing at full volume

They drew heavily from their new album, Formentera, for a 90-minute set. Dear Rouge was the opening act.

Aug 12, 2022 1:30 AM Read more >

Metric kicks off Doomscroller tour in Victoria Thursday and Friday

Toronto rockers tackle post-pandemic malaise in new album, Formentera, released in early July

Aug 11, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Critic's picks: Implosion Explosion, Free-B Film Festival, and Willie Nile

Final installment of Phillips Brewing's summer series tops the list this weekend

Aug 11, 2022 4:56 AM Read more >

Nanaimo's Summertime Blues festival returns, with a spotlight on B.C.

Lineup includes Crystal Shawanda, Jim Byrnes, David Gogo, Steve Kozak, and David Vest

Aug 11, 2022 4:55 AM Read more >

City awards nearly $400,000 in grant funding to improve venues in Victoria

Pacific Opera Victoria, Theatre SKAM, the Victoria Conservatory of Music, and Dance Victoria are among the recipients

Aug 9, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Olivia Newton-John, who played Sandy in 'Grease,' dies at 73

She died Monday at her southern California ranch

Aug 8, 2022 12:01 PM Read more >

Review: Ride the Cyclone a big-hearted, subversively funny must-see

Victoria-made musical is hilarious and entertaining with complexity behind the laughs

Aug 6, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island performers make it to The Tonight Show, America's Got Talent

Singer Lauren Spencer-Smith will be on The Tonight Show on Monday, while dance duo Funkanometry have advanced to the next round on America’s Got Talent.

Aug 6, 2022 1:30 AM Read more >

Hit musical Ride the Cyclone returns home to Victoria

Blue Bridge is staging a revival of hit show that tackles taboo subject in high-camp style.

Aug 4, 2022 5:15 AM Read more >

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