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The free Wild BC exhibit features 30 life-sized wildlife sculptures at Gage Gallery and around Bastion Square in Victoria from March 28 to April 16. (Courtesy Tanya Bub)

Life-sized wildlife sculptures aim to spread ‘feeling of awe’ in Victoria streets

Eco-artist creates sculptures from found wood and recycled materials

Vanessa Hudgens arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)

‘Everything’ wins best picture, is everywhere at Oscars

Eccentric, anarchic tale about a Chinese immigrant family lauded for freshness, performances

Pamela Anderson signed copies of her memoir, <em>Love, Pamela</em> in Victoria on Monday (March 6). (Brendan Mayer/Black Press Media Staff)

‘Super sweet’: Fans line up at 5 a.m. at Victoria mall to meet Pamela Anderson

Some came all the way from Vancouver to the Indigo Mayfair store

Voyage, by Janis Woode, at The Avenue Gallery.

At the Galleries: March means multi-media across Greater Victoria art spaces

With no new space in sight, Bateman Gallery officially closes

  • Mar 5, 2023
Voyage, by Janis Woode, at The Avenue Gallery.
Kardinal Offishall poses for a photograph in Toronto, on Friday, January 13, 2023. Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty are set to lead viewers through a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary at the Juno Awards on March 13. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

Juno Awards to mark hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with Kardinal Offishall, Haviah Mighty

Toronto rappers Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty will lead viewers as MCs

Kardinal Offishall poses for a photograph in Toronto, on Friday, January 13, 2023. Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty are set to lead viewers through a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary at the Juno Awards on March 13. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin
Big Brother Canada describes Kuzie Mujakachi as a master manipulator. (courtesy Big Brother Canada)

Two Victoria women promising to manipulate their way through new Big Brother season

Global announces 16 new houseguests for ‘Big Brother Canada’ season 11

Big Brother Canada describes Kuzie Mujakachi as a master manipulator. (courtesy Big Brother Canada)
The McPherson Playhouse in Victoria. (Black Press Media file photo)

Walter Trout brings his rhythm of blues to B.C.’s capital

McPherson Playhouse prepares for March 11 show

  • Feb 21, 2023
The McPherson Playhouse in Victoria. (Black Press Media file photo)
Sebastian Gaskin (image provided)

Sebastian Gaskin gears up to wow Victoria with unique acoustic solo show

The 2021 Western Canadian Music Awards RB Artist of the Year performs at UVic on March 11

  • Feb 20, 2023
Sebastian Gaskin (image provided)
The Royal Theatre at 805 Broughton St. (Black Press Media file photo)

Come back to fantasy with Pacific Opera Victoria’s The Birds

A tender, comedic and melancholy tale of human aspirations and the failure of utopias

  • Feb 18, 2023
The Royal Theatre at 805 Broughton St. (Black Press Media file photo)
Arnold Lim, centre, behind the scenes of feature film All-in Madonna in 2019. (Patrick Coble/Blue Lake Films Ltd.)

Saanich filmmaker an audience favourite in the 29th Victoria Film Festival

Festival returned to in-person shows at venues across Greater Victoria

Arnold Lim, centre, behind the scenes of feature film All-in Madonna in 2019. (Patrick Coble/Blue Lake Films Ltd.)
Issamba Handouts

Issamba Showcase brings African rhythms to Victoria

World-renowned artists celebrate African culture as part of Black History Month

  • Feb 15, 2023
Issamba Handouts
Author Alisha Sevigny is a recipient of the Margaret Wise Brown Board Book Award for her children’s book Give Me a Snickle. (Courtesy Pierre Louis Beranek)

UVic graduate wins inaugural children’s book award for Give me a Snickle

Alisha Sevigny’s book celebrates made-up words to express love and joy

Author Alisha Sevigny is a recipient of the Margaret Wise Brown Board Book Award for her children’s book Give Me a Snickle. (Courtesy Pierre Louis Beranek)
Ballet dancers from Amadeus, a Ballet Victoria production, 2023. (B.A. Burns)

Ballet Victoria’s Amadeus explores Mozart’s powerful life through Queen, hip hop and more

Destrooper’s narrative ballet looks at Mozart through a variety of choreographic styles and music

Ballet dancers from Amadeus, a Ballet Victoria production, 2023. (B.A. Burns)
Celadon Copper Ash 2 by Derek Kasper at The Avenue Gallery.

At the Galleries: Rugged Island landscapes, estate works on the walls across Greater Victoria

Gallery on the move in Victoria’s Inner Harbour

  • Feb 5, 2023
Celadon Copper Ash 2 by Derek Kasper at The Avenue Gallery.
The Helmuth Wolff & Associes Ltee, Op 47, organ built in 2005 in the Christ Church Cathedral. (Courtesy Mark Thompson)

Landmark Victoria organ in the spotlight at this year’s Pacific Baroque Festival

Annual event kicks off Feb. 15 at Christ Church Cathedral

The Helmuth Wolff & Associes Ltee, Op 47, organ built in 2005 in the Christ Church Cathedral. (Courtesy Mark Thompson)
(Martina DaSilva)

Kimono-clad pianist set to light up Victoria stage

New York-based Miki Yamanaka plays Hermann’s Jazz Club Feb. 4

(Martina DaSilva)
A couple enjoys the fire at Oak Bay Hotel Boathouse Spa. (Aaron J. Barr)

Choose your own adventure: Things to do for Valentine’s Day in Victoria

Here’s our list of things to do this Valentine’s Day based off what mood you want to set

A couple enjoys the fire at Oak Bay Hotel Boathouse Spa. (Aaron J. Barr)
Victoria Beer Week will see the return of popular events, like beer and pizza night, along with new additions to the lineup. (File photo courtesy Victoria Beer Society)

Victoria Beer Week returns in May with new events celebrating craft beer

Almost 50 B.C. breweries will take part in the celebration

Victoria Beer Week will see the return of popular events, like beer and pizza night, along with new additions to the lineup. (File photo courtesy Victoria Beer Society)
Director Jason Eisener (from left)and actors Dominic Marchie, Asher Grayson Percival and Jonni Shreve at the Los Angeles premiere for <em>Kids vs. </em><em>Aliens</em>. (Courtesy of Crystal Percival)

Langford actor returns to silver screen as lead in sci-fi horror film

Asher Grayson Percival stars in Kids vs. Aliens which was released Friday

Director Jason Eisener (from left)and actors Dominic Marchie, Asher Grayson Percival and Jonni Shreve at the Los Angeles premiere for <em>Kids vs. </em><em>Aliens</em>. (Courtesy of Crystal Percival)
Vancouver’s Julie Kim. (Graphic submitted)

Vancouver comic brings ‘rant-y’ style to Victoria show

Julie Kim will be in Victoria in March

  • Jan 12, 2023
Vancouver’s Julie Kim. (Graphic submitted)