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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.
Fired Up! At Metchosin Hall May 27 & 28, 10am-5pm.
http://www.artopenings.ca/fired-up-2023.html
Heather Yamada @Gage Gallery
Heather Midori Yamada presents Orb - a solo show at the Gage Gallery Aug 28 - Sept 8 2018 Opening Wed Aug 29, 5-7pm.
Deb Rhymer is dedicated to the blues
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...
Megan Dickie at Open Space
One Way or Another by Megan Dickie Jan 13 - Feb 18 2017 at Open Space Opening Friday Jan 13 at 7:30 PM
Studio Visit with Marie-Andrée Allison, March 2022
http://www.artopenings.ca/marie-allison-2022.html
Roberta Pyx Sutherland presents: As Above  So Below II
As Above So Below ll is a continuation of Sutherland’s quest for spiritual development through artmaking. While on an artist residency at the BAU institute in Italy, she began her contemplative inquiry into dots and circles. Other artist residencies in
The Zone's Band Of The Month
Hush Hush Noise - Band Of The Month
Review: Canadian Guitarist West Coast Comerford happy to play blues
A story on west coast Canadian blues guitar man, West Coast Comerford. Comerford has played in many blues bands out of Victoria, including the Rockin' Devils, All Them Blues Band and Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band. The piece was published on Digita
Indigenous Cultural Offerings at Belfry Theatre
PREVIEW: http://www.artopenings.ca/bury-the-hatchet.html
Zebra Art Collective at the Chapel Gallery.
Zebra Art Collective at the Chapel Gallery. November 22 - December 14, 2019 In Light of Winter: nine artists paint midwinter. Opening is Friday Nov 22, 6-8pm  Artist’s Talk at 6:15pm The Chapel Gallery at St Matthias Church, 600...
Diana Dean: New Works
Diana Dean’s home-studio perches on a wooded hilltop near the northern shore of Salt Spring Island. Since 1982, the artist has painted her large-scale dramatic compositions in this space. Looking around, it seems natural that the artist’s landscapes s

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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
Published by: Monday Magazine
Author: Don Descoteau
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