In April, 23 publishers, 300 authors, 50 bookstores and 40 libraries will unite to celebrate the talent of British Columbia’s writers. Events for Read Local B.C. will take place throughout the province until April 22—from Victoria to Vancouver, Tofino to Fernie, Williams Lake to Haida Gwaii. It’s an initiative of the Association of Book Publishers […]
{ 0 comments }
Film producer, director and media educator Maureen Bradley’s new feature film Two-4-One has its debut, hometown screening on Feb. 14 and 15 at the Victoria Film Festival, and CineCenta on March 25 and 26. This romantic comedy delivers promised laughs along with entertaining, unexpected character and plot twists. Montreal-born Bradley has directed more than 40 […]
{ 1 comment }
By Hanna Leavitt Earlier this fall, Belfry Theatre patrons may have wondered at the contingent of blind and visually impaired patrons and guide dogs in attendance at a particular performance of Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet). Like the other blind people, I was there to experience the Belfry’s first-ever described theatre-arts event, a service provided […]
{ 0 comments }
Musical collaboration provides lingering ear-worm Auto Janz and Andrea June 13-track, album, (MP3 320/FLAC), $10 Released January 2012 Recorded in 1Ton Studios, Victoria, B.C. Reviewed by Hanna Leavitt Local musicians Auto Jansz and Andrea June deliver a highly entertaining collection of tribute songs about extraordinary, everyday women from Canada’s past. The CD’s haunting title track, […]
