Arts

Arts

What happens when Victoria's cultural institutions close up shop?

By Michael John Lo
April 3, 2023

The future of the Bateman Gallery and Point Ellice House

Arts

Decades of bringing theatre to local youth—and local youth into the theatre

By Michael John Lo
March 25, 2023

Belfry 101’s latest student piece explores anxieties and uncertainty about the future as the storied program returns to stage for the first time in three years

Arts

How a former museum director’s Lego hobby became Sidney Museum’s biggest revenue generator

By Michael John Lo
February 24, 2023

Sidney Museum’s long-running winter Lego exhibition back for 17th year

Arts

Cracking building puts an end to Carlton Club, one of Victoria’s rare all-ages venues

By Cameron Welch
February 12, 2023

A project that was started to counter the decline of accessible Victoria venues becomes another example of it

Arts

Old Soul Rebel brings soul (and heart) to the Capital Daily Festival

By Cameron Welch
January 15, 2023

Journeys through cabarets, Canadian Idol, and care clinics have taught the duo how to rock responsibly

Arts

The mystery of the missing hand: public art on Wharf Street set to return this year

By Michael John Lo
January 5, 2023

Eroded by a decade of visiting dogs, ‘Hands of Time’ installation will see slight redesign upon its return

Arts

Unlikely Victoria venues step up for lost local music scene

By Ryan Hook
December 10, 2022

The Carlton Club and Phoenix Bar & Grill are filling in the gaps since Logan's Pub closed last year

Arts

Monster Boy takes over North Park lending hub

By Michael John Lo
December 3, 2022

Fibre artist is neighbourhood association's first artist in residence