VICTORIA'S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
One of the largest and most celebrated juried art shows in British Columbia, The Sidney Fine Art Show (SFAS) marked its 12th year this October. Held at the Mary Winspear Centre, the SFAS featured over 400 pieces of original fine art. The 2014 winners included pieces by master artists Clement Kwan and Leonard Butt. Read more…
Next time you’re downtown, be sure to visit the Victoria Public Market at the Hudson —located in the iconic Hudson’s Bay building. The market, which celebrated its one-year anniversary in October, highlights local food producers at all levels – farmers, fishers, butchers, bakers, cheese-makers, preservers, brewers, vintners, florists and restaurateurs. Read more…
A dazzling crowd attired in period costumes, ball gowns, feathers and lace recreated an evening of Venetian glamour at this year’s Victoria Masquerade Ball. Presented by Luxe Home Interiors at the Fairmont Empress, the event raised $20,000 for the BC Cancer Foundation, the largest funder of cancer research in this province. Read more…
A new lavish art book, Wood Storms, Wild Canvas, celebrates the iconic works of Godfrey Stephens, the West Coast sculptor, painter and boat builder. Grounded in the wild Pacific West Coast, Godfrey’s creations reflect their nautical modern and classical influences, as well as the formative influence of Kwakwaka’wakw Master Carver Chief Mungo Martin. Read more…
The Belfry Theatre is looking to heat up Victoria this winter with a production of David Ives’ Tony-nominated play, Venus in Fur. From November 11 to December 14, audiences are invited to form their own opinion of the play that the New York Times described as, “Good, kinky fun.” Read more…
Whether you credit the inspiration of a broken heart or the life-long support of family, it’s easy to see Jesse Roper is poised for breakout success. Coming off a summer-festival tour de force, and with a new album due out in the new year, he’s shifting in high gear. Read more…