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“Fergot Mu' Biscuits:” On the Deathstar Tour with The Pack A.D. (Part One!)
These gals...crazy. Vancouver to Toronto for a single gig. Fly home. Immediately pack the tour van. Cross the border at night. Drive 15 hours to a poorly attended Monday night show in Denver. Who does that? The Pack A.D., mofo, that's who....
It Ain’t Easy Being Subhuman
The venue shift for the Subhumans May 15th gig - from the Anza to the Ukrainian Hall (805 E. Pender) - returns the band to the scene of the famed 1979 Rock Against Prisons benefit, which also included Tunnel Canary, AKA, the female-fronted ...
Sidney Theatre Students Tackle The Dramatic Musical
Sometimes musicals aren’t all happy and cheery like many make them out to be.   Set in the late 1800’s, the dramatic musical Fires Burning takes the audience to a disaster that hits the small western town of Caldoon’s Crossing.
Roy Vizer from Jon & Roy – Interview
Victoria locals Jon and Roy have released a new album entitled Let It Go, which is a subtle departure from their previous and wildly successful album Homes. I spoke with Roy Vizer (drums/percussion) about the new album, the road, and what life at home in
"For Darcy" Fundraiser Concert hopes to raise money for local family & research towards multiple sclerosis
Lowest of the Low headline this fundraising concert, September 3 at The Creekside just north of Kingston.
Minto Climbs Olympus
Minto Climbs Olympus by Matt Hagarty It's any young band's dream to record an album with such a marquee name as Steve Albini's. Recording with the famed sound engineer/pundit responsible for output from Nirvana, Superchunk, The Stooges,...
Yvonne Blomer: the City's Poet
Yvonne was interviewed for the Sept/Oct 2015 issue of YAM magazine, where she discussed her role as Victoria’s Poet Laureate.
Sandra Froher at Leaf Modern Gallery
http://www.artopenings.ca/sandra-froher.html
The Amazing Journey of a MISSA Artist
MaryLou Wakefield, a local Victoria artist, came away with a life-altering experience last summer. It changed her perspective on what she could achieve as an artist— with courage, curiosity and the willingness to take a risk. Here is her story.
Mike Kammerer returns to Fortune Gallery until Feb 11, 2022.
Preview: https://www.focusonvictoria.ca/palette/173/
Gillian Redwood at Xchanges Gallery
Gillian Redwood continues her experimental dance with universal energies in The Triumph of Light. This new series of expansive acrylic paintings illuminate Xchanges Gallery April 3-18. Zoom Artist Talk and Tour of the Exhibit: Saturday, April 10th at 3:3
Interview with Dusty from the Hits
We have lots to talk about because The Hits have been one busy band. First off, can you introduce yourself and the band and their instruments. Why no bass? Alright, well, I am Dusty and I hit stuff really hard and sing a bit, Lou Slips...
The Laundry Room at Goward House
Preview: http://www.artopenings.ca/laundry.html

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