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Roman Vishniac, The Jewish Street, Warsaw, 1939, silver gelatin print, Collection of the Vancouver Art Gallery, Gift of Claudia Beck and Andrew Gruft

The Street examines urban life at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria June 3 to Sept. 3

With more than 50 works, The Street includes painting, photography, sculpture and video ranging in date from the eighteenth century to the present

Roman Vishniac, The Jewish Street, Warsaw, 1939, silver gelatin print, Collection of the Vancouver Art Gallery, Gift of Claudia Beck and Andrew Gruft
A bone in the office of Dr. Victoria Arbour at the Royal BC Museum. (Ella Matte, Black Press Media)

SUE set to show what she’s made of

Royal BC Museum hosts the best T-Rex ever found

  • May 24, 2023
A bone in the office of Dr. Victoria Arbour at the Royal BC Museum. (Ella Matte, Black Press Media)
Fans of hard-to-find videos will have a tougher time with the end of Pic-A-Flic Video in Victoria. Photo by Pic-A-Flic Video
Fans of hard-to-find videos will have a tougher time with the end of Pic-A-Flic Video in Victoria. Photo by Pic-A-Flic Video
Daniel Romano. (image supplied)

Daniel Romano gears up for Victoria showcase of unique genre of music

Ontario musician, poet & visual artist plays the Capital Ballroom on June 16

  • May 19, 2023
Daniel Romano. (image supplied)
Pierre Schryer and Adam Dobres are a Vancouver Island-based folk duo who have won awards and nominations from the JUNOS, Canadian Folk Music Awards, Western Canadian Music Awards and Grammy Awards. They been playing together since 2008 and will play together at the Folk ‘N Fiddle Festival in June. (image supplied)

Folk ‘n Fiddle Festival Q & A: Pierre Schryer & Adam Dobres speak to the revival of traditional folk music

The award-winning Canadian folk duo play the Seaside Folk ‘n Fiddle Festival in Sidney, June 9-11

  • May 18, 2023
Pierre Schryer and Adam Dobres are a Vancouver Island-based folk duo who have won awards and nominations from the JUNOS, Canadian Folk Music Awards, Western Canadian Music Awards and Grammy Awards. They been playing together since 2008 and will play together at the Folk ‘N Fiddle Festival in June. (image supplied)
Bryant Doradea meets with MLAs at the legislature where he presented “The Foster Kid Survival Guide” to government leaders and staff. instagram @hkeezay

Hip-hop artist and former child in ‘care’ brings message of visibility to B.C. legislature

Artist and youth worker presents ‘The Foster Kid Survival Guide’ to government officials

Bryant Doradea meets with MLAs at the legislature where he presented “The Foster Kid Survival Guide” to government leaders and staff. instagram @hkeezay
Millstream Beverage Company has a patio out front with cornhole, artificial grass, heaters and more. (Millstream Beverage Company)

Matter of Beer: triumphs in the West Shore

Monday columnist Mathieu Poirier explores how breweries are growing in the region

Millstream Beverage Company has a patio out front with cornhole, artificial grass, heaters and more. (Millstream Beverage Company)
With April 29 being Canadian Independent Bookstore Day, it’s a perfect time to get some book recommendations by local authors. (Sam Duerksen)

Celebrate local authors with these Victoria books

Books by local authors to enjoy this summer

With April 29 being Canadian Independent Bookstore Day, it’s a perfect time to get some book recommendations by local authors. (Sam Duerksen)
Since Michelle Potentier took over Little Shop of Strange on Dec. 1, 2017, ‘thousands’ of pieces of her art have gone out into the world. (Samantha Duerksen)

Victoria’s Little Shop of Strange a ‘one-of-a-kind’ hub for the unusual

‘There’s so much corporate stuff out there and you never know what you’re going to see here.’

Since Michelle Potentier took over Little Shop of Strange on Dec. 1, 2017, ‘thousands’ of pieces of her art have gone out into the world. (Samantha Duerksen)
Claire Yoo (left), president of the Victoria Korean Canadian Women's Association, joins Heejae Shin, Sugene Song and Kyoung Soon Won at the association's booth at Folktoria in Centennial Square. (Don Descoteau/News Staff)

Every culture has its lullabies – Folktoria June 3 and 4 in Victoria

More than 65 groups are represented, showcasing dance, food, clothing and more

  • May 15, 2023
Claire Yoo (left), president of the Victoria Korean Canadian Women's Association, joins Heejae Shin, Sugene Song and Kyoung Soon Won at the association's booth at Folktoria in Centennial Square. (Don Descoteau/News Staff)
The Sealion Medieval Market (image supplied for Monday Mag)

Sealion Medieval Market in Saanichton is a time warp to the Middle Ages, complete with sword fighting and minstrel shows

Market and annual “battle” between mainland and island baronies takes place May 27

  • May 15, 2023
The Sealion Medieval Market (image supplied for Monday Mag)
Canadian music legend Burton Cummings will perform at the Royal Theatre on May 28. (image supplied)

Burton Cummings brings his legendary voice to the Royal Theatre May 28

The Guess Who frontman returns for his first local performance in four years

  • May 14, 2023
Canadian music legend Burton Cummings will perform at the Royal Theatre on May 28. (image supplied)
David Arkenstone (image supplied)

Genius behind the curtain

David Arkenstone’s music has been the backdrop for more than you know

  • May 13, 2023
David Arkenstone (image supplied)
Wayne Ralph stands in his tasting room at Victoria Cider Co. (Nicole Crescenzi)
Wayne Ralph stands in his tasting room at Victoria Cider Co. (Nicole Crescenzi)
Big Bad John’s started in 1962, during a celebration of the World’s Fair in Seattle, where the Strathcona Room was temporarily transformed into “Big Bad John’s Hillbilly Bar.” Due to popularity, the bar has continued in all its quirkiness ever since. (Dave Van)

Behind Bars: Big Bad John’s puts the quirk back into the bar experience

Throwing peanuts, falling spiders, and bras hanging from the rafters – Big Bad John’s has it all.

  • May 11, 2023
Big Bad John’s started in 1962, during a celebration of the World’s Fair in Seattle, where the Strathcona Room was temporarily transformed into “Big Bad John’s Hillbilly Bar.” Due to popularity, the bar has continued in all its quirkiness ever since. (Dave Van)
June 28, 2018 was West Coast League of Legendary Wrestlers last big show in Victoria. The league returns under the leadership of Riot Grrrls on May 20. (Amus Beast O. photography)
West Coast League of Legendary Wrestlers in Victoria. (Amus Beast O. photography)

Queer ‘satirical wrestling’ show body slams its way to Victoria

Queer performance group Riot Grrrls use human body slamming to make a political statement

June 28, 2018 was West Coast League of Legendary Wrestlers last big show in Victoria. The league returns under the leadership of Riot Grrrls on May 20. (Amus Beast O. photography)
West Coast League of Legendary Wrestlers in Victoria. (Amus Beast O. photography)
South-African artist Alice Phoebe Lou discusses avoiding record labels, starting off as a street musician in Berlin, and how a risk paid off. (Andrea Rojas)

Q&A with Alice Phoebe Lou, playing Capital Ballroom May 16

How marching to the beat of her own drum brought global success

South-African artist Alice Phoebe Lou discusses avoiding record labels, starting off as a street musician in Berlin, and how a risk paid off. (Andrea Rojas)
Calgary-based rising blues star Marcus Trummer plays Hermann's Upstairs May 13. (image supplied)

Rising young blues star Marcus Trummer ready to rock Hermann’s Upstairs May 13

Trummer’s single, Running on My Own, awarded 2022 Blues Recording of the Year at YYC Music Awards

  • May 8, 2023
Calgary-based rising blues star Marcus Trummer plays Hermann's Upstairs May 13. (image supplied)
Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine notes: Robert Mondavi offers expressive Chardonnay

Plus a unique story behind Chile’s Casillero del Diablo (Cellar of the Devil)

Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon
Teredo wood electric guitars with unique historic spruce tops from Vigilant Guitars. (Runegate Photography)

Victoria Guitar Show set for its second coming

Co-founder and event director Trevor Woodland talks to MM about current guitar trends

  • May 3, 2023
Teredo wood electric guitars with unique historic spruce tops from Vigilant Guitars. (Runegate Photography)