Kendra Wong

Thirteen-year-old Langford musician William Dolan strikes a pose from his music video for “Cadillac,” his first single which sheds light on black history. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)

Young Langford musician spreads message of equality

Langford’s William Dolan releases new single

Thirteen-year-old Langford musician William Dolan strikes a pose from his music video for “Cadillac,” his first single which sheds light on black history. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)
Cast and crew of Once Upon a Prince filming on Taylor Road in Metchosin. (Photo contributed)

Slow year for film productions on the West Shore

Local film commission says there’s still been lots of interest

Cast and crew of Once Upon a Prince filming on Taylor Road in Metchosin. (Photo contributed)
Local artist Jim Dodd’s rendering of what a potential $30-million arts facility, including a performance hall, rehearsal space, green rooms, gift shop and art gallery could potentially look like on the West Shore. (Jim Dodd photo)

New arts facility on the West Shore taking shape

Society hopes it will appeal to gamut of artists

Local artist Jim Dodd’s rendering of what a potential $30-million arts facility, including a performance hall, rehearsal space, green rooms, gift shop and art gallery could potentially look like on the West Shore. (Jim Dodd photo)
Randy Parker and (left) and Rosalind Coleman as Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle, and Jordan Bell as Tony Lumpkin in Langham Court Theatre's production of She Stoops to Conquer on until June 25.

Langham Theatre play an ode to late theatre lover

For director Toshik Bukowiecki, Langham Court Theatre's final production of the season is not just a classic romantic comedy.

Randy Parker and (left) and Rosalind Coleman as Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle, and Jordan Bell as Tony Lumpkin in Langham Court Theatre's production of She Stoops to Conquer on until June 25.

Kaleidoscope Theatre inspires imaginations

When Roderick Glanville was in Grade 9 entering high school in Ontario, he wrestled with the same thing many students struggled with.

The cast of the Other Guys Theatre production of Flotsam & Jetsam: Life on the West Coast, Mark Hellman (left), Rachel Capon, Kelt Eccleston and Colleen Eccleston.

The Other Guys highlight unique tales of the West Coast

Flotsam & Jetsam: Life on the West Coast runs until May 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vic Theatre.

The cast of the Other Guys Theatre production of Flotsam & Jetsam: Life on the West Coast, Mark Hellman (left), Rachel Capon, Kelt Eccleston and Colleen Eccleston.
Janet Munsil, Intrepid Theatre's artistic director.

Intrepid Theatre’s artistic director stepping down after 25 years

For the past 25 years, Janet Munsil has lived and breathed the Intrepid Theatre.

Janet Munsil, Intrepid Theatre's artistic director.
Former James Bay residents Teagan Johnston and Brandon Mellett on their wedding night at Fantan Alley.

James Bay musician’s love life inspiration for new album

For Teagan Johnston, the past few years have flown by.

Former James Bay residents Teagan Johnston and Brandon Mellett on their wedding night at Fantan Alley.
Victoria author Shirley Langer shows off her novel Anita's Revolution, about Cuba's national-wide literacy campaign of 1961, which was recently translated into Spanish.

Local author’s novel honoured by Cuba

Victoria author Shirley Langer's book Anita's Revolution, about Cuba's national literacy campaign, is being translated into Spanish.

Victoria author Shirley Langer shows off her novel Anita's Revolution, about Cuba's national-wide literacy campaign of 1961, which was recently translated into Spanish.
From right, Graham Roebuck, Taryn Lees, Melissa Taylor, Demelza Randall, Deirdre Tipping, Sarah Cashin and Isobel Scott in Langham Court Theatre's production of Female Transport on until March 19.

Langham Theatre dives into 19th century slavery

Sexism, classism, oppression and repression are at the forefront of a new historical play on at Langham Court Theatre.

From right, Graham Roebuck, Taryn Lees, Melissa Taylor, Demelza Randall, Deirdre Tipping, Sarah Cashin and Isobel Scott in Langham Court Theatre's production of Female Transport on until March 19.

Impulse Theatre play explores hunting

A new play that explores the evolution of masculinity, competition and male relationships hits the stage at Impulse Theatre this week.

Michael Bell and Melissa Taylor both play Alex Cooper in the two one-character monologue Describe My Lonely on at the Intrepid Theatre until Jan. 22.

Internet and romance take centre stage in play

Most people have done it. You're having a great conversation and someone asks a question, so you pull out your phone to Google it.

Michael Bell and Melissa Taylor both play Alex Cooper in the two one-character monologue Describe My Lonely on at the Intrepid Theatre until Jan. 22.
From left: Jennifer Almeida, Elizabeth Brimacombe, Stephanie Geehan, Kristin Pickup, Christie Norman-Taal, Michael Romano (rear) in Langham Court Theatre’s rendition of Stepping Out.

Langham Court steps into new year with 80s-style play

Langham Court Theatre is stepping into the new year on the right foot with a new rendition of an old play hitting the stage this week.

From left: Jennifer Almeida, Elizabeth Brimacombe, Stephanie Geehan, Kristin Pickup, Christie Norman-Taal, Michael Romano (rear) in Langham Court Theatre’s rendition of Stepping Out.
Cook Street Village resident and principal dancer Andrea Bayne performs as Elsa from Frozen in Ballet Victoria’s The Gift at the Royal Theatre Dec. 27, 28 and 29.

Ballerina ready to take centre stage after injury

Ballet Victoria's principal dancer Andrea Bayne was rehearsing so hard for an upcoming performance that she broke her foot.

Cook Street Village resident and principal dancer Andrea Bayne performs as Elsa from Frozen in Ballet Victoria’s The Gift at the Royal Theatre Dec. 27, 28 and 29.
Former Fairfield resident Claire Coupland is hosting a EP release show at Northern Quarter on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 8:30 p.m.

Fairfield songwriter brings folk home

Despite growing up in a musical household, Claire Coupland was terrified of writing and performing original songs.

Former Fairfield resident Claire Coupland is hosting a EP release show at Northern Quarter on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 8:30 p.m.

Fairfield filmmaker invited to learn from the pros

When Fairfield's Ana de Lara Bartulabac was 25-years-old, her world came crashing down.

Jazz vocalist brings smooth sound to Hermann’s Club

Most people don't associate jazz vocalists with improvisation, but for Victoria's Carol Sokoloff, that's how she creates music.

Michelle Mitchell, who plays Essie Carmichael, and Mitch Barnes, who plays Ed Carmichael, in Langham Court Theatre's production of You Can't Take It With You on from Oct. 1 to 17.

Wacky sets bring characters to life at Langham

The best way to describe the set of You Can't Take It With You is an old cartoon brought to life.

Michelle Mitchell, who plays Essie Carmichael, and Mitch Barnes, who plays Ed Carmichael, in Langham Court Theatre's production of You Can't Take It With You on from Oct. 1 to 17.
Victoria’s Mike Delamont performs on Just for Laughs: All Access this Saturday at 10 p.m. on the Comedy Network.

Comedian slated for Comedy Network

Mike Delamont is getting the chance of a lifetime to jump start his career as a comedian.

Victoria’s Mike Delamont performs on Just for Laughs: All Access this Saturday at 10 p.m. on the Comedy Network.
Former Monday Magazine editor Grant McKenzie is releasing his ninth book Speak The Dead, an edge-of-your-seat thriller, in September.

Local author pens ninth book

Local author Grant McKenzie is breaking into the U.S. book market with his first hardcover supernatural thriller set to hit shelves soon.

Former Monday Magazine editor Grant McKenzie is releasing his ninth book Speak The Dead, an edge-of-your-seat thriller, in September.