Local historian Glenn Parfitt was determined to create a website chronicling the early days of rock ānā roll in Victoria ā despite the challenges involved in tracking down material.
In 2002, Dave Gifford and Stephen Nguyen found themselves in the not uncommon position of being art-school students with no place to live. While many would simply resign themselves to a period of complaisant couch-surfing, Gifford and Nguyen took their ho
Jerry Bryant celebration concert with the Island Big Band
Preview:
http://www.artopenings.ca/mary-molcan.html
Joshua Watts at the Victoria Arts Council Sept 9 - Oct 30.
Review:
http://www.artopenings.ca/joshua-watts.html
Lance Gooderham
Ian Gibson
David Harris
Doug Cunliffe
Royal City Music Project co-founder Glenn Parfitt wants valuable cultural material preserved
http://www.artopenings.ca/yahgulanaas.html
Summary:
Over the past two decades, his artworks have toured the world in solo shows, and been collected by major international museums and galleries.
Jo-Anne Silverman at Gage Gallery, 19 Bastion Square
NEW LOCATION - 19 Bastion Square
July 20 - August 8, 2021
http://www.artopenings.ca/joanne-silverman-21.html
1964: Beatles' TV appearance sparked cultural revolution
Deb Rhymer has worn numerous hats over the years, from Bette Midler impersonator to daycare operator. But the one that fits her best is blues booster.
Rhymer, a Victoria native, spends almost all her waking hours dedicated to blues, eith...