Homeland is an historic journey that reveals the artists’ pre-war lifestyle in Syria, the beginning of unrest, and finally, the trauma of dislocation. These artworks reflect on personal and cultural identity through the lens of memory and migrations.
Despite a shaky start and a history of missteps, the Barn on Blanshard had plenty of good times - See more at: http://www.timescolonist.com/memorial-arena-left-a-capital-legacy-1.9377#sthash.DfPdmRdo.dpuf
Jerry Bryant celebration concert with the Island Big Band
Preview:
https://www.focusonvictoria.ca/palette/173/
This exuberant artist brings a life-like presence to luminaries he finds interesting. “I wonder who these people are,” he asks, “how they lived their lives and chose to express themselves.”
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Barbara McCaffrey is a conceptual artist who uses fibre arts to express her ideas and experiences. She skillfully manipulates the materials at hand.
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Bobby Faulds would probably have loved his comeback gig at CFB Esquimalt this Saturday. Although he’ll only be there in spirit — the Edinburgh-born entertainer died Oct.
Hush Hush Noise - Band Of The Month
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Preview:
http://www.artopenings.ca/denise-tierney.html
Denise Tierney at the Chapel Gallery May 6-15.