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'Like a light going out': Art historian Maria Tippett dies at 79

'Like a light going out': Art historian Maria Tippett dies at 79

Raised in Victoria, the Pender Island resident was known for her biographies of Canadian artists, including Bill Reid, Yousuf Karsh and Frederick Varley.
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Critic's picks: Langford Rocks, Brad Williams, Helado Negro

Critic's picks: Langford Rocks, Brad Williams, Helado Negro

Arts writer Mike Devlin picks his favourite upcoming events, including Langford Rocks at Starlight Stadium on Saturday
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Explore: Victoria Classic Boat Festival, Island View Beach walk

Explore: Victoria Classic Boat Festival, Island View Beach walk

Upcoming events: Classic Boat Festival in the Inner Harbour, Aug. 30 -Sept. 1; Island View Beach Walk on Saturday
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Legendary punk band Bad Religion cancels tour, including Vancouver concert

Legendary punk band Bad Religion cancels tour, including Vancouver concert

"We apologize for any disappointment and disruption this may cause."
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'A good time to be a country bar': The Duke celebrates 10 years of fun

'A good time to be a country bar': The Duke celebrates 10 years of fun

The Duke Saloon is celebrating its 10th anniversary Saturday with an outdoor block-party on Discovery Street featuring live performances by various country acts including Victoria’s Pony Gold.
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Harbour Blues 'n Roots Festival continues to evolve

Harbour Blues 'n Roots Festival continues to evolve

The Blues ‘n Roots Festival schedule is a busy one, with eight free afternoon performances leading into sets by the nightly headliners at Ship Point in Victoria.
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'Art on the edges': Unconventional venues add to the fun at Victoria Fringe

'Art on the edges': Unconventional venues add to the fun at Victoria Fringe

The Victoria Fringe Festival runs Aug. 21 through Sept. 1 at five traditional venues — and four unconventional ones — across the city.
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Critic's picks: John Fogerty, Bike Rave, Willie Watson

Critic's picks: John Fogerty, Bike Rave, Willie Watson

Arts writer Mike Devlin picks his favourite upcoming events, including John Forgerty at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre on Friday.
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Explore: GreekFest, City of Gardens Quilt Show and Sale, Canamera Cruise-In

Explore: GreekFest, City of Gardens Quilt Show and Sale, Canamera Cruise-In

Upcoming events: GreekFest at Greek Orthodox Church and Community Centre; Garden City Quilt Show at G.R. Pearkes Rec Centre; Canamera Cruise-In at 2205 Keating Cross Rd.
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Immaculate Machine reunites for Centennial Square show Wednesday

Immaculate Machine reunites for Centennial Square show Wednesday

After more than a decade apart, Immaculate Machine will perform this week at the 11th annual Eventide Music Series in Centennial Square, held each Wednesday through August.
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