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Gourmet Gala in the Cowichan Valley

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:45:47 +0000

We’re thrilled to be guests of Gourmet Gala taking place in the Cowichan Valley Saturday October 1st, as a fundraiser of the Duncan Chamber of Commerce for a new regional visitor information centre. It’s only in recent years that I’ve come to know the valley better. As a child growing up in Ucluelet, with grandparents [...]

Vancouver Fringe Festival suggestions (from the Victoria Fringe)

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:33:21 +0000

I am not a reviewer, but do see a lot of theatre – 38 shows at this year’s Victoria Fringe Festival (and somehow I managed NOT to see all the shows from Victoria going on to Vancouver). Here’s a list of all the shows from the Victoria Fringe that are coming to Vancouver. The productions [...]

Nanaimo Fringetastic Theatre Festival

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:25:45 +0000

After 14 years, Fringe Theatre returns to Nanaimo thanks to a trio of eager young impressarios – Jeremy Banks, Spencer Sacht-Lund and Chelsee Damon. From September 8-11, revel in a variety of theatrical experiences – 8 performers, 32 shows, 3 venues – something for everybody at the Nanaimo Fringetastic Theatre Festival. What is “fringe theatre”? [...]

Sponsor @ChrisTheRoadie for Drop Zone

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:25:44 +0000

Chris Loran of 100.3 the Q radio station, aka @ChrisTheRoadie or # 1 son is celebrating his birthday September 15th by participating in the Drop Zone for the Kids to raise funds for Easter Seals – Camp Shawnigan. I still remember vividly the September he was born, a perfect late summer not unlike this year. [...]

Victoria Fringe Festival – my “away” picks

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:06:09 +0000

Disclaimers first: I am not a reviewer, but I do see a lot of theatre –33 shows at last year’s Victoria Fringe Festival. During the year I volunteer regularly with Atomic Vaudeville, Intrepid Theatre, The Canadian College of Performing Arts and Theatre SKAM. I attend the Belfry, Theatre Inconnu, Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre and the [...]

It’s the Simple Things – Like Digging Toes in Sand

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:58:45 +0000

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What’s the Best Part of Your Day?

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:01:54 +0000

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Victoria Fringe Festival 2011 – my “local” picks

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:15:50 +0000

I love the Victoria Fringe Festival! When my kids were growing up, I only attended the odd show here and there, but that all changed in 2006 when my second son moved away to take a job as a historical interpreter at the MacLean Mill in Port Alberni. Without two teenage boys to feed and [...]

Mom’s The Word – Remixed! at the Belfry Theatre

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:15:50 +0000

Is there any wonder the moms involved in “Mom’s the Word – Remixed” have been able to make their living as performers? photo: David Cooper courtesy Belfry Theatre The stories they tell are universal in their appeal – by turns funny, weird, heart breaking, gut-wrenching and side-splitting. We have all either been these moms or [...]

Volunteering for the Victoria Fringe Festival

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:15:50 +0000

It’s no secret – I love theatre, especially the Victoria Fringe Festival. Didi and Gogo, the Fringe mascots Every summer since 2007 I have made the last two weeks of summer my staycation, working half days, volunteering in the afternoons and fringing away like crazy into the wee hours of the morning. Why? I’m a [...]