Mike Daisey meets the Magic Kingdom – by John Threlfall
American Utopias: Mike Daisey meets the Magic Kingdom By John Threlfall Mike Daisey has gone to Disney World and returned enlightened—or, as he might well put it, “You would not fucking believe the shit that goes on there.” The famed American monologuist would then, of course, follow that up with a swift juxtaposition between Hieronymus Bosch and Martha Stewart,... Read More »
Iron Man 3: Morgan &...
Morgan Cranny and Justin Carter review Iron Man 3 Read More »
CVV VICTORIA EVENTS CALENDAR...
Each week CVV Magazine staff members post their personal recommendations from our Victoria BC events calendar on what to see and do in and around Victoria BC. Some events will be well known, some will be hidden gems, and all will be well worth checking out! See you out there! Two events worth noting this week. For literary types,... Read More »
“Can’t go stale” – Seinfeld...
It started in the lineup: Three fans with matching white puffy shirts taking photos with other fans. The great thing about a cult following is just this…there’s a following… I think this is as close as I’ll ever come to a Star Trek convention, and I get it now. Walking into the arena and taking my seat, Frank Sinatra’s... Read More »
One of the most mindblowing...
One of the most mindblowing documentaries you’ll ever see: Father Figures’ April Butler and Gillian Hrankowski speak to CVV Magazine’s Leanne Allen Read More »
Fashion Fights Cancer – Photos by...
Created and orchestrated by the YES (Young Entrepreneurs Society) group of Victoria, BC, the Fashion Fights Cancer event brings together local businesses in a fund-raising fight against neuroblastoma, one of the most fatal forms of childhood cancers. Proceeds to The James Fund – Childhood Cancer Research. Dean Kalyan was on location to catch some of the action. CLICK ON... Read More »
Miss Saigon: VOS goes Vietnam in a big...
There are two really great things about the Victoria Operatic Society’s current production of Miss Saigon: one is the lead performer, Andrea Macasaet, and the other is the fact that they’re even doing it. One of the biggest and splashiest musicals to come out of the 1980s, Miss Saigon isn’t all that easy to do well. With got a... Read More »
CVV VICTORIA EVENTS CALENDAR...
Each week CVV Magazine staff members post their personal recommendations from our Victoria BC events calendar on what to see and do in and around Victoria BC. Some events will be well known, some will be hidden gems, and all will be well worth checking out! See you out there! Always a sucker for a great musical—especially one that... Read More »
A Different Kind of Dragon – by...
An expected choice for Theatre Inconnu, whose work often leans towards gritty realism, The Golden Dragon is a surreal, strange piece of theatre. The play revolves around a cramped Thai-Chinese-Vietnamese restaurant and a handful of patrons and workers (it also revives the classic fable about the hoarding ant and frivolous cricket, but takes it in a very adult direction).... Read More »
“Delightfully Offbeat”...
I will forever appreciate any theatre company in town that’s willing to stage something atypical and, in this case, downright risky. For Langham Court, this month’s staging of Better Living is dark and brazen and delightfully offbeat—right from the thumping sex in the first few minutes to the final foundation-rattling domestic brawl. Posed as an allegory for the inherent... Read More »
Cowboy Junkies – photos by Dean...
Photographer Dean Kalyan was on location for Cowboy Junkies’ performance at Alix Goolden Hall. See more of Dean Kalyan’s work HERE. Read More »
CVV VICTORIA EVENTS CALENDAR...
Each week CVV Magazine staff members post their personal recommendations from our Victoria BC events calendar on what to see and do in and around Victoria BC. Some events will be well known, some will be hidden gems, and all will be well worth checking out! See you out there! Looking to get in on the latest fashion trend?... Read More »
How to Succeed in Business Without...
There’s an unintentionally hilarious bit of irony in the 1961 musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, currently being staged at the McPherson Playhouse as the year-end production of the Canadian College of Performing Arts. On the surface, it’s the story of a plucky executive wanna-be who sprints up the corporate ladder from window-washer to chairman of... Read More »
Get Canada’s Political Women into...
Sandy Mayzell, founder of DancingWiththeOctopus.com, a website dedicated to promoting women’s involvement in politics, speaks to CVVmagazine.com’s Leanne Allen, about her new leg of the project, Dancing Backwards: Let’s Get Canada’s Political Women into History. Read More »
The Dump Series – Photos by...
Featuring JL Model Talent Management’s Colleen Bachmann. Read More »
Let me Call You Sweetheart –...
Geriatric wooing in slippers and a sherry-induced haze may not be the typical currency of romantic comedies (or musicals, for that matter) but it certainly makes for a tender, light-hearted close to the Belfry’s season. Let Me Call You Sweetheart, a homegrown musical from playwright Bruce Ruddell and pop-rock star Bill Henderson (of Chilliwack fame) made its world debut... Read More »
Daniel Wesley speaks to our Erin...
Daniel Wesley Brings Ocean Wide to the Oceanside Daniel Wesley is often a hot ticket in Victoria, and he’s bringing his new album Ocean Wide to town on Friday, May 3 at Sugar with mainland opener Joshua Hyslop. Below, we talk to him about playing around in the studio and his favourite local spots. EA: You just put out... Read More »
Couture at the Castle – photos by...
A fashion show and cocktail party was held at Craigdarroch on Saturday, April 20th, 2013, to benefit the Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society. “Couture at the Castle” featured clothing from four locally owned independent boutiques: Paradise, Lark & Sparrow, and Amelia Lee. Hair and makeup was provided by local salons: Lab and Shampoo Fish, Carmanah, and The Green Kiss.... Read More »
Dean Kalyan photographs Randy Bachmann...
Dean Kalyan was on location at the Randy Bachmann concert last week at the McPherson and got these amazing images. See more of Dean’s work at www.DeanKalyan.com CLICK ON AN IMAGE AND HIT “NEXT” to view the gallery Read More »
CVV VICTORIA EVENTS CALENDAR...
Each week CVV Magazine staff members post their personal recommendations from our Victoria BC events calendar on what to see and do in and around Victoria BC. Some events will be well known, some will be hidden gems, and all will be well worth checking out! See you out there! Couple of events on Friday, April 19, well worth... Read More »
Sing in the Rain with Kaleidoscope This...
Sing in the Rain with Kaleidoscope This Weekend Prior to its appearance at the McPherson Playhouse, a fundraising event for family-friendly Kaleidoscope theatre, my familiarity with Singing in the Rain was restricted to homages and parodies. Having never seen the classic Gene Kelly movie, I can’t tell you if Kaleidoscope’s production exceeds the greatness of cinema, but I can... Read More »
Christina Hilborne, furniture designer,...
Christina Hilborne, Victoria BC furniture designer, speaks to Leanne Allen about her work. Read More »
Morgan & Justin movie review...
Morgan and Justin review “Olympus has Fallen” Read More »
Singin in the Rain – director Pat...
Pat Rundell is directing Kaleidoscope Theatre’s annual fundraiser; this year it’s Singin in the Rain. He speaks to Leanne Allen about how he got involved with Kaleidoscope, what it gives back to the Victoria community, and what he’s excited about for this year’s show. Read More »
Sex with Rosie: Morning After Etiquette
Local and international burlesque sensation, Ms Rosie Bitts, talks to us about something you should never talk about at the dinner table: Sex. This time, the topic is Morning After Etiquette. Read More »
Mole – the specialty black sauce of Oaxaca
Victoria based food writer Maryanne Carmack takes her perspective on the road and researches the traditional mexican “Mole” sauce at Miguel Angel Restaurant & Bar – Bucerias, Mexico where they have been serving typical, authentic Oaxacan food for the past 15 years… The misinformed refer to mole (pronounced MOH-lay) as “that Mexican chocolate sauce”. Although chocolate is an ingredient... Read More »
Queso fundido en salsa verde at Casa...
Food writer Maryanne Carmack’s second installment from her latest Mexican adventure… While in Guadalajara, our hosts Jeffry and Brenda Fernandez treated us to lunch at Casa Fuerte Restaurant in Tlaquepaque, our most impressive and memorable Mexican dining experience. The restaurant leans towards fine dining, with an elegant bar and refreshing garden patio surrounding a magnificent old tree. The added... Read More »
The Importance of Local Farmers’...
Former Public Market: CVA# CVAM08758 CLICK TO SEE LARGER VERSION Island consumers who want their food fresh, seasonal and local, who want to talk to the person who gathered their free-range eggs, and who seek safe, sustainably grown products increasingly appreciate and know the importance of local farmers’ markets. The stability, increasing strength and diversity of the Victoria Downtown... Read More »
Fresh Tortillas: Life is Good in Mexico
Video shot on location by Maryanne Carmack I have to say adios to my Mexican food adventure and move on but not before I bring attention to the tortilla. A great tortilla is a marvel: warm, fluffy yet dense with a chewy texture. One bite and you begin to curse the grocery store variety for its lack of... Read More »
Culinaire and Virginity Lost
By Danielle Green, photos by Maryanne Carmack Have you ever wondered what you were missing as you loyally dined at your favoured hot-spot with repetitious patronage? Have you ever had a recommendation from a friend for an interesting dish but couldn’t tear yourself away from your usual order? Culinaire, aptly titled Victoria’s Premier Food Tasting Experience, is the answer... Read More »
Maryanne Carmack explores Saffron
At $2,000 to $10,000 a pound, saffron is by far the most expensive food on earth: way more than truffles, caviar, and real balsamic vinegar. Its history is epic, its flavor revered. International organizations employ lab equipment to fuss over grading crops for flavor, colour, and richness. Why is it so expensive? Saffron threads are the stamens of the... Read More »
Chive Blossom Vinegar – Maryanne...
PHOTO GALLERY - click any image then click NEXT or hit “n” to move through the pictures… All photos by Maryanne Carmack. Chives are members of the Allium family, and just in case you didn’t know, many members of this family (including chives, leeks, onions, and garlic) produce edible flowers. As an herb, they produce edible stems and... Read More »
For the love of GARLIC!
“Tomatoes and oregano make it Italian; Wine and tarragon make it French. Sour cream makes it Russian; Lemon and cinnamon make it Greek. Soy sauce makes it Chinese; Garlic makes it good.” ~Alice May Brock PHOTO GALLERY – click any image then click NEXT or hit “n” to move through the pictures… There’s more to garlic than just the... Read More »
I SCREAM for Cold Comfort Ice Cream!...
I SCREAM for Cold Comfort Ice Cream! PHOTOS (by Maryanne Carmack) – click any image above to view a larger version, then click NEXT or hit “n” to cycle through them… “Local is our priority. Quality is crucial” I have recently had the pleasure of getting to know Autumn Maxwell, owner and creator of Cold Comfort, through my VDPMS... Read More »
The Brains Behind the Boudoir –...
The Brains Behind the Boudoir – My photoshoot with Kelsey Goodwin – Leanne Allen All photos by Kelsey Goodwin of KGOODPHOTO – click any image to view a larger version, then click NEXT or hit “n” to cycle through them… I can’t lie about my motivation: It was Phil’s 40th birthday. I thought to myself… if I was a... Read More »
STOP THE PRESSES! Former MONDAY...
All of us here at CVV are incredibly excited to welcome John Threlfall to the team. We have a huge respect for John and his accomplishments and are honoured to have him aboard. We see this as the beginning of an exciting new phase for both the online magazine and the company. Welcome John! -PP -L A specialist in media... Read More »
The Lynda Raino Project
Martial Media profiles modern dance icon Lynda Raino. Copyright Martial Media. Read More »
The Best of Culinaire 2012 –...
The Best of Culinaire 2012 – Photos by Maryanne Carmack There are many reasons to be grateful for living on Vancouver Island, including one that’s a widespread obsession: Great food. Lots of it, served at restaurants of all sizes and price points, food trucks, farmers’ markets and ethnic grocery stores. Lest we take it for granted, special food events... Read More »
The Most Delicious Book Club
I do not recommend food limitations of any kind. I recently survived a pizza starvation diet. The scratches are healing. The ones I got when I was clawing my own skin and wailing on my balcony, lamenting the pizza I was denying myself. And though I wouldn’t wish this self-induced depravity upon anyone, it was worth it. I broke... Read More »
GUST – Photo Shoot – Leanne...
GUST Art Direction: Leanne Allen Body Painting: Kristin Grant Photography: Michelle Munkittrick Model: Leanne Allen Post-production: Philip Pierce Location: Sunset Labs Gust was a shoot that was inspired by the cherry blossoms of Victoria. I’ve always loved how the wind turns them into a sort of snow in the air and in the gutters. I’ve also just recently discovered... Read More »
James Kasper interviews musician Daniel...
CVV Magazine’s James Kasper interviews musician Daniel Lapp, who talks about his upcoming “Home for Christmas” show, and his Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award for community service. Stay tuned till the end of the video for a chance to win free “Home for Christmas” tickets! Note: There will be 2 shows – this saturday (December 22nd) only. Read More »
Billy Bishop Goes to War
In this Canadian classic, writers John Gray and Eric Peterson explore the life of Canadian fighter pilot William Avery Bishop and his accomplishments during WWI. The play humanizes the “hero” and examines Canada’s station within the colonial empire at that time. It displays all the youth, adventure and pathos of war and while the context might not exist for... Read More »
Victoria’s Burlesque Scene for...
Last month my girlfriend took me to the Burlesque Bonanza at the Victoria Event Centre. I’d never so much as set a drunken foot in Monty’s and any sort of disrobing-based live entertainment was alien to me. The show was so refreshing that I tracked down some of the people responsible for the spectacle of local burlesque. If I... Read More »
Suzanne Vega : Remix
I am sitting in the theatre Suzanne Vega Sunday evening I am seated left of centre which of course is kind of fitting and at first we hear the Idols but they cannot hold a candle to the calm yet solid presence of the the one we’re here to hear - – - It is lovely just to listen... Read More »
Steampunk Culture at the Castle
Culture Vulture Victoria`s Phil Pierce and Leanne Allen get a taste of Steampunk culture at the Victoria Steam Exposition II, Saturday September 24, 2011 at Craigdarroch Castle. Read More »
Pea Shoots – A taste of Spring
My favorite thing about Spring? Pea shoots! If you have never had pea shoots before, you are in for a real treat! Tender and bright in flavor, they are a lovely cross between salad greens and pea flavor. Pea shoots or pea tendrils are often overlooked and usually very cheap to buy. If you are a gardener and you... Read More »
Fernwood Bites – Ryan McGregor
Last Sunday June 26th, the second annual “Fernwood Bites” took place in Fernwood Square. The event is a fundraiser for the Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group that showcases local food and drink from Vancouver Island. The sold out event was a true example of how food can bring a community together. A sea of people invaded the square. There was celebration everywhere with glasses... Read More »
Victoria’s Arts and Culture...
Culture Vulture Victoria reports on recent and upcoming arts and culture events in Victoria BC, as well as the latest CVV news. This week: VDPMS winter market opens in Market Square, Phil kicks off Movember, Leanne lunch and learns with London Chef Dan Hayes, Pacific Opera’s latest, and more! Read More »
Playa del Carmen – Blue Parrot...
CVV Magazine`s Leanne Allen and Phil Pierce visit The Blue Parrot Hotel & Beach Club in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Copyright Martial Media. Read More »
David Foster’s Miracle Concert...
David Foster’s Miracle Concert indeed – by Jeff McAllister Photos (by Jeff McAllister): Click on any thumbnail to see the full size photos, then click NEXT or hit “n” to cycle through them… David Foster promised his David Foster Foundation 25th Anniversary Concert would be an experience you couldn’t get anywhere else. Even before the Hitman took the stage... Read More »
150 Things To Do In Victoria BC
JUMP TO THE LIST In honour of Victoria’s 150th anniversary, and with the help of our local audience, CVV Magazine has produced a list of 150 things to do in Victoria BC! We also sent our entire staff out to sample from the list and help us compile some footage for this video. We managed to capture some truly amazing... Read More »
