Natalie North

Victoria filmmaker Connor Gaston premiered his debut feature film The Devout at the Vancouver International Film Festival and the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea simultaneously this month. Pictured on the BIFF red carpet are (from the left): producer Amanda Verhagen, executive producer Daniel Hogg, actor Charlie Carrik, actress Ali Liebert, Gaston and visual effects artist Denver Jackson.

Victoria film premiers in top Canadian, Asian festivals

Former UVic student's thesis project celebrated globally

Victoria filmmaker Connor Gaston premiered his debut feature film The Devout at the Vancouver International Film Festival and the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea simultaneously this month. Pictured on the BIFF red carpet are (from the left): producer Amanda Verhagen, executive producer Daniel Hogg, actor Charlie Carrik, actress Ali Liebert, Gaston and visual effects artist Denver Jackson.
Big Bad John’s veteran bartender Gerry Laing.

Legend behind the bar

Gerry Laing has been clad in overalls at his post behind the Big Bad John’s bar for 45 years.

Big Bad John’s veteran bartender Gerry Laing.

Putting the ‘Cho’ in Psycho

Margaret Cho’s latest show goes deep

West Coast Wild: Whale Watching in two acts

Monday writer Natalie North hits the waters off Greater Victoria with Prince of Whales

M CHEF: Old Town Jam

Marine Restaurant exec chef Jeff Keenliside takes Monday writer to taste Sean Bodie and Buddy Wolfe's food at Jam Cafe

THE BIG PERSONALITY: Gordon Lightfoot

Folk legend comes to Vancouver Island to perform two shows in Victoria and Nanaimo

Dan MacDonald, from the South Island Disc Golf Society, throws discs with Monday's Natalie North.

West Coast Wild: Frolfing fun

Playing golf with a Frisbee gives a whole new meaning to the term ‘hitting a birdie’

Dan MacDonald, from the South Island Disc Golf Society, throws discs with Monday's Natalie North.
Victoria Fringe Fest guest producer Rose Jang

The spirit of FRINGE

Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival returns Aug. 21-31, bringing more than 50 shows and 300 performances

Victoria Fringe Fest guest producer Rose Jang
Nick Blasko and Dimitri Demers of Atomique Productions have been developing Victoria's music scene since they were kids.

No turning back the ATOMIQUE CLOCK

The guys behind Atomique Productions on their road from high school concert promoters to running Victoria's leading concert promotion house

Nick Blasko and Dimitri Demers of Atomique Productions have been developing Victoria's music scene since they were kids.
Heart plays Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre June 29 with guest Jason Bonham.

THE BIG PERSONALITY: Ann Wilson

The formula for the Wilson sisters’s ongoing success built on ideals of style and substance

Heart plays Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre June 29 with guest Jason Bonham.
Monday Magazine writer Natalie North takes the Lochside Trail by horseback with Terry Cardin, owner of Valle Vista Stables.

West Coast Wild: Happy trails

Hands on the horn of the saddle, leaning back slightly, I press my heels against her and eventually we get going.

Monday Magazine writer Natalie North takes the Lochside Trail by horseback with Terry Cardin, owner of Valle Vista Stables.
Current Swell performs at Rock the Shores on July 11.

Current Swell

Current Swell tunes influenced by their teen partying days, have since evolved into the musings of musicians in the twilight of their youth

Current Swell performs at Rock the Shores on July 11.
Ska Fest founder Dane Roberts atop the Ska Fest van at Ship Point. Ska Fest celebrates its 15th anniversary with this year’s event July 1-5.

Ska fest: get your groove on

Last year 14,000 people streamed through Ship Point for Ska fest

Ska Fest founder Dane Roberts atop the Ska Fest van at Ship Point. Ska Fest celebrates its 15th anniversary with this year’s event July 1-5.
Ryan Stiles, left, and Greg Proops bring their improv road show, On the Couch, to Victoria June 6 at the McPherson Playhouse.

‘Whose Line’ legends brings laughs to town

Greg Proops, Smartest Man in the World, has a lot to say, and he will, June 6 at the McPherson with Ryan Stiles for On the Couch

Ryan Stiles, left, and Greg Proops bring their improv road show, On the Couch, to Victoria June 6 at the McPherson Playhouse.
Man Made Lake, clockwise from left, Aaron Blair, Brent Gosse, Nate Bailey, Steve Parker, Colin Craveiro and Morgan Hradecky.

Man Made Music with Man Made Lake

If there’s one take-home from an evening with Man Made Lake – it’s that they do things differently.

Man Made Lake, clockwise from left, Aaron Blair, Brent Gosse, Nate Bailey, Steve Parker, Colin Craveiro and Morgan Hradecky.
Artist cartoonist Gareth Gaudin and his daughters Lyra Gotham, left, and Enid Jupiter make monster faces on the Cadborosaurus in Gyro Park. Gaudin creates comics starring Enid Jupiter, 5, and Lyra Gotham, 2. The next issue, due out in June, features Cadborosaurus.

Dad’s day with Monster Sisters

Artist cartoonist Gareth Gaudin creates comics starring his daughters Enid Jupiter, 5, and Lyra Gotham, 2.

Artist cartoonist Gareth Gaudin and his daughters Lyra Gotham, left, and Enid Jupiter make monster faces on the Cadborosaurus in Gyro Park. Gaudin creates comics starring Enid Jupiter, 5, and Lyra Gotham, 2. The next issue, due out in June, features Cadborosaurus.
SCOTT WEILAND & THE WILDABOUTS are at the McPherson Playhouse June 28. Visit rmts.ca for tickets.

Scott Weiland: Former Stone Temple Pilot frontman Wildabout the future

35-year veteran of rock is willing to rise above pneumonia and spend his down time talking about his new music with The Wildabouts.

SCOTT WEILAND & THE WILDABOUTS are at the McPherson Playhouse June 28. Visit rmts.ca for tickets.
Martin Short is at University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, June 5. tickets.uvic.ca

THE BIG PERSONALITY: Meet Martin Short

The one-man show stops by the University of Victoria June 5. If you ask Short, it’ll be a “Party with Marty.”

Martin Short is at University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, June 5. tickets.uvic.ca
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers come to the Island for two nights of music and comedy, May 11 and 12 in Nanaimo and Victoria.

Steve Martin goes country at Royal Theatre

Comic legend in Nanaimo and Victoria May 11-12 for two nights of music and comedy

Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers come to the Island for two nights of music and comedy, May 11 and 12 in Nanaimo and Victoria.
MOnday Magazine writer Natalie North looks a little concerned during skipper Rob Tape's explanation of man overboard procedure.

West Coast Wild: Sailing

The crew aboard Rob Tape's Riot welcome Monday Magazine's Natalie North into a (sometimes) windy world of sailboat racing

MOnday Magazine writer Natalie North looks a little concerned during skipper Rob Tape's explanation of man overboard procedure.