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1964: Beatles' TV appearance sparked cultural revolution
1964: Beatles' TV appearance sparked cultural revolution
The Amazing Journey of a MISSA Artist
MaryLou Wakefield, a local Victoria artist, came away with a life-altering experience last summer. It changed her perspective on what she could achieve as an artist— with courage, curiosity and the willingness to take a risk. Here is her story.
Welcome to rock 'n roll city
Local historian Glenn Parfitt was determined to create a website chronicling the early days of rock ’n’ roll in Victoria — despite the challenges involved in tracking down material.
Carollyne Yardley at Deluge Gallery
Plastic is everywhere, explains Yardley in her introduction to Becoming Plastic. “It’s in the depths of the oceans and at the highest of mountaintops,” she says.
Documentary tells story of Dishrags, Central Saanich all-female punk band
Red and Madame Dishrags are bios of Vancouver’s Red Robinson, the most famous radio disc jockey in B.C. history, and the Dishrags, a key but little-known female punk group from Victoria.
Haren Vakil at the Gage Gallery, Feb 16 2021
http://www.artopenings.ca/haren-vakil.html
Fired Up! Annual Show and Sale May 28-29, 2022
Preview: http://www.artopenings.ca/fired-up-2022.html
Mike Kammerer returns to Fortune Gallery until Feb 11, 2022.
Preview: https://www.focusonvictoria.ca/palette/173/
Ira Hoffecker presents Transitions at Fortune Gallery
Ira Hoffecker presents Transitions at Fortune Gallery
Ira Hoffecker presents Transitions at Fortune Gallery
Ira Hoffecker presents Transitions at Fortune Gallery
Studio Visit with Marie-Andrée Allison, March 2022
http://www.artopenings.ca/marie-allison-2022.html
Mary Anne Molcan at the Chapel Gallery
Preview: http://www.artopenings.ca/mary-molcan.html

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A passing of the torch for Victoria's rock music history archives
Royal City Music Project co-founder Glenn Parfitt wants valuable cultural material preserved
Author: Don Descoteau
Published by: Monday Magazine
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from Nanaimo BC
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Kev's Boogie Sound Centre
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since 80s
New York Theatre
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since 1913
New Delhi Cabaret
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