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February 08, 2020 February 16, 2020
EVENTUALLY, I’d like to see a day where inclusion and respect are simply second nature to us all, and we cease sorting or labelling with prefixes like “gay” or “queer.” For now, though, these self-affixed identifiers seem a required part of an evolutionary process by which previously marginalized artists can claim their rightful place at the table. Hence, Intrepid Theatre is presenting its sixth-annual OUTstages, “a decidedly queer theatre festival,” founded by curator Sean Guist, who was recently appointed Intrepid’s co-artistic and marketing director.
Guist notes that when OUTstages began, there was a void of professional queer art and professional queer theatre in Victoria. “We recognized that, and created this festival to fill that void in that community…because there’s a hunger for it.”
Heather Lindsay, Intrepid’s artistic and executive director, says she is “so honoured to work alongside” Guist, and that OUTstages “is now recognized across Canada as a dedicated home for underrepresented and queer artists and community.” Intrepid’s website promises a festival “packed with theatre, music, drag, cabaret, soundscapes and a new local work in development!” Offerings will include:
Where the Two-Spirit Lives: One part confessional, one part drag extravaganza, and all parts celebration that explores what it means to be Two-Spirit in contemporary society.
eat your heART out Cabaret: Raucous cabaret numbers. Fabulous performance art. High camp. A queerly Valentines/Anti-Valentines Day featuring Salty Broad Productions.
Like Orpheus: A candid dive into queer club culture and the trauma of sexual assault. Winner of Best Aspect of a Production for “Technical Presentation and Direction” at the Dublin International Gay Theatre Festival.
Play Reading: How To Build a Home: A new solo show from local performer/creator Emilee Nimetz that explores how to create a life for yourself when you’ve come from a broken home, and how broken stories move within our bodies.
Guist insists that exchewing the prefixes is an important translation for some. “Audiences who are looking at this and thinking: ‘The queer festival isn’t for me’—they are wrong. More than anything, it’s just really powerful, thrilling theatre.”
For information, tickets for all shows, and festival passes, go to Ticket Rocket’s new location, 1050 Meares Street (Mon - Fri, 10am-5pm), or intrepidtheatre.com.
—Mollie Kaye
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February 16, 2020 03:00 AM 04:30 AM
Born and raised here on Vancouver Island, Michael Melgaard chronicles the struggles of small-town Canadians in his debut collection. The stories in Pallbearing cover topics as timely and universal as gambling addiction, widowhood, and love after grief with spare, unsentimental prose that pierces to the bone. And Victoria poet Kyeren Regehr follows a young mother through a metaphysical journey unlike anything you’ve read before in her debut collection, Cult Life.
Join us as we kick off our events season with this dual launch from two groundbreaking voices in Canadian literature celebrating their debut collections.
Free to attend. Doors open at 6:30pm.
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February 16, 2020 03:30 AM
Emilie-Claire Barlow “Her devastating chops let her zip through the changes like a trumpeter, hitting all the high notes with the clarity and accuracy of Dizzy Gillespie in full, glorious flight… and she can swing like a raging storm.” – Hamilton Spectator Saturday, February 15, 2020
Doors 5:30PM | Show starts 7:30PM
Hermann’s Jazz Club 753 View St
TIX:$32 advance/VJS members/students | $35 at the door (service charges apply at the Royal & McPherson Box Office)
On sale Friday, November 15!
Available: Victoria Jazz Society Office no service charges (977 Alston St. or 250-388-4423), and the Royal & McPherson Box Office (250-386-6121 or online at www.rmts.bc.ca)
The award winning, illustrious Emilie-Claire Barlow maintains a youthful energy and appearance that contradicts her 20 year career as a Canadian jazz singer, arranger, record producer and voice actress. A two time Juno Award winner and six time nominee, she has 12 self-produced albums to her credit on her own label, Empress Music Group, including her latest 2017 holiday album, Lumières d'hiver.
Even with numerous past accomplishments, Barlow is not one to stand on ceremony. Ever-growing as an artist, Barlow continues to tour across the globe, leading a group of some of the finest musicians in Canada. Known for her inspired re-imaginings and affectionate treatment of both classic pop and jazz songs, she has honed her stage presence and voice to its highest tier, hitting up venues such as Toronto’s Montreal Bistro, Tokyo’s Cotton Club, and Montreal Jazz Festival’s Main Stage, alongside a band that consistently makes musical brilliance look easy. Barlow’s work as a band leader and producer has been recognized with a Juno Award nomination for “Producer of Year” for her recording “Clear Day” — notable for being only the 2nd Jazz recording nominated in this category.
Featuring a few forgotten gems and her most popular hits, Barlow will be presenting some of her favourite repertoire in an intimate trio format, captivating her audience through the songs and stories behind her recordings, music and life. RSVP TO THE FACEBOOK EVENT HERE
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February 16, 2020 03:30 AM
Black History Month: ISSAMBA
On behalf of the African Arts and Cultural Community Contributor Society (AACCS) Pulchérie Mboussi is pleased to announce the fourth edition of ISSAMBA.
ISSAMBA is an interactive musical spectacle that showcases African Roots, Rhythms & Music, and featuring world-renowned African-born artists. Issamba means "come together" in Béti one of the 285 Cameroonian dialects.
ISSAMBA promotes and brings together music from across African cultures to present a unified African groove. Immerse yourself in a mix of African instruments, traditional rhythms, and dancing styles. These artists will travel from abroad, gracing BC with their special talents and sharing aspects of their culture with you. ISSAMBA, a 90-minute show that gives you a glimpse into the rich and diverse musical culture of Africa, an invaluable experience you won't want to miss!
This year again, directly from Paris, our Chouchou, the world renowned choreographer and dancer Merlin “The Enchanter” Nyakam will be with us. Born in Cameroon, Merlin has reached an international status for his interpretations and teachings of African and Afro-Contemporary dance. Merlin has and continues to enchant audiences around the world.
Special guests will include the Montreal-based African flutist Salif Sanou, legendary multi instrumentalist Adama Dembele Bilorou, Emmanuel Mbala: Sherbrook, Quebec-based percussionist - balafonist, Assouma Long: Montreal-based Mvett (Cameroonian harp)-Nkull player among other artists guests...
ISSAMBA promotes the International Decade for People of African Descent through Arts & Cultures.
Feb 15 at Victoria: The David Dunnet Community Theater (Oak Bay) https://issambafebruary2020.eventbrite.ca
Feb 21 at Victoria Event Center: https://issambafeb2020-vec.eventbrite.ca
Gabriola Island: https://issambafeb2020-gabriola-island.eventbrite.ca
Nanaimo: https://www.porttheatre.com/events/issamba
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February 16, 2020 09:00 PM February 17, 2020 12:00 AM
The Contemporary Botanical (DRWGw239-3)
The inspiration for this workshop comes from the fantastical and intricate botanical drawings from the 16th through to the 19th century. The workshop begins by drawing a series of plant studies from observation that will be used later as a source for design development and transformation to create an imaginative watercolour painting. Suitable for beginners.
Feb 16, 2020 Sunday, 1pm - 4pm
Wendy Welch
Tuition: $85.00 (3 hrs) (materials included)
For more information and to register:
call 250-380-3500
or online http://vancouverislandschoolart.com/workshops.html
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