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I'm a person who is driven by a deep love of artistic expression. It's in my blood. My family tree is full of performers. My grandfather sang with the Arion Male Voice Choir and was a long time member of the Salvation Army International Staff Band, playing from time to time for the royal family at Buckingham Palace. My grandmother sang and was a published poet. My mother danced and still performs as a singer. My father plays almost every instrument there is. And I inherited every ounce of their cumulative artistic passion. My mother started me on piano and voice lessons when I was very young. By the age of seven I was a soprano in a local choir and from there (at least as far as singing goes) my next 20 years was a blur of different choirs, music camps, musicals, pageants, and of course my nylons a cappella cover group "The Leotards". At age 12 I found the martial arts and took training very seriously for the next 15 years. Early on in high school, our school’s dance teacher saw me stretching on the stage and asked me to give dance a try. I did, and was hooked. Fast forward a *cough* few more years and I'm still dancing today. Factor in a lifelong steady diet of drama and musical theatre (thanks to my mother) and you will get me. I sing, I dance, I watch, and I write. But most of all I simply search out and bathe in as much of this amazing city's artistic culture as humanly possible. It's just what I do. -PP

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Victoria’s Weekly Arts and Entertainment Video Update: February 13, 2012 by CVV Magazine

By Philip Pierce

CVV Magazine reports on recent and upcoming arts and entertainment events in Victoria, B.C.

This week: The National Geographic IMAX Theatre‘s 70mm Film Festival, Pacific Opera Victoria‘s Carmen and the latest CVV Travel piece – to be filmed at Mt. Washington.

For many more Victoria, B.C. arts and entertainment videos, please check out CVVmagazine.com.



By Philip PiercecloseAuthor: Philip Pierce Name: Philip Pierce
Email: pp@culturevulturevictoria.com
Site: http://culturevulturevictoria.com
About: I'm a person who is driven by a deep love of artistic expression. It's in my blood. My family tree is full of performers. My grandfather sang with the Arion Male Voice Choir and was a long time member of the Salvation Army International Staff Band, playing from time to time for the royal family at Buckingham Palace. My grandmother sang and was a published poet. My mother danced and still performs as a singer. My father plays almost every instrument there is. And I inherited every ounce of their cumulative artistic passion. My mother started me on piano and voice lessons when I was very young. By the age of seven I was a soprano in a local choir and from there (at least as far as singing goes) my next 20 years was a blur of different choirs, music camps, musicals, pageants, and of course my nylons a cappella cover group "The Leotards". At age 12 I found the martial arts and took training very seriously for the next 15 years. Early on in high school, our school’s dance teacher saw me stretching on the stage and asked me to give dance a try. I did, and was hooked. Fast forward a *cough* few more years and I'm still dancing today. Factor in a lifelong steady diet of drama and musical theatre (thanks to my mother) and you will get me. I sing, I dance, I watch, and I write. But most of all I simply search out and bathe in as much of this amazing city's artistic culture as humanly possible. It's just what I do. -PPSee Authors Posts (20) | February 16th, 2012 | Leave a comment

IMAX Star Sean Casey Visits Victoria in the Tornado Intercept Vehicle

By Philip Pierce

CVV Magazine’s Leanne Allen interviews Sean Casey of Storm Chasers and the new IMAX movie Tornado Alley, then she hitches a ride in the Tornado Intercept Vehicle (TIV2) for a cruise around Victoria. 

Tornado Alley is playing now at the Royal BC Museum’s Imax Theatre.

For many more Victoria, B.C. arts and entertainment videos, please check out CVVmagazine.com.



 

 

By Philip PiercecloseAuthor: Philip Pierce Name: Philip Pierce
Email: pp@culturevulturevictoria.com
Site: http://culturevulturevictoria.com
About: I'm a person who is driven by a deep love of artistic expression. It's in my blood. My family tree is full of performers. My grandfather sang with the Arion Male Voice Choir and was a long time member of the Salvation Army International Staff Band, playing from time to time for the royal family at Buckingham Palace. My grandmother sang and was a published poet. My mother danced and still performs as a singer. My father plays almost every instrument there is. And I inherited every ounce of their cumulative artistic passion. My mother started me on piano and voice lessons when I was very young. By the age of seven I was a soprano in a local choir and from there (at least as far as singing goes) my next 20 years was a blur of different choirs, music camps, musicals, pageants, and of course my nylons a cappella cover group "The Leotards". At age 12 I found the martial arts and took training very seriously for the next 15 years. Early on in high school, our school’s dance teacher saw me stretching on the stage and asked me to give dance a try. I did, and was hooked. Fast forward a *cough* few more years and I'm still dancing today. Factor in a lifelong steady diet of drama and musical theatre (thanks to my mother) and you will get me. I sing, I dance, I watch, and I write. But most of all I simply search out and bathe in as much of this amazing city's artistic culture as humanly possible. It's just what I do. -PPSee Authors Posts (20) | February 2nd, 2012 | Leave a comment

Victoria’s Weekly Arts and Entertainment Video Update: January 23, 2012 by CVV Magazine

By Philip Pierce

CVV Magazine reports on recent and upcoming arts and entertainment events in Victoria, B.C.

This week features:

Snow days and Dance days in Victoria B.C., the 2012 Chinese New Year Lion Parade and introducing … CVV StyleFeed!

 

 

For many more Victoria, B.C. arts and entertainment videos, please check out CVVmagazine.com.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Philip PiercecloseAuthor: Philip Pierce Name: Philip Pierce
Email: pp@culturevulturevictoria.com
Site: http://culturevulturevictoria.com
About: I'm a person who is driven by a deep love of artistic expression. It's in my blood. My family tree is full of performers. My grandfather sang with the Arion Male Voice Choir and was a long time member of the Salvation Army International Staff Band, playing from time to time for the royal family at Buckingham Palace. My grandmother sang and was a published poet. My mother danced and still performs as a singer. My father plays almost every instrument there is. And I inherited every ounce of their cumulative artistic passion. My mother started me on piano and voice lessons when I was very young. By the age of seven I was a soprano in a local choir and from there (at least as far as singing goes) my next 20 years was a blur of different choirs, music camps, musicals, pageants, and of course my nylons a cappella cover group "The Leotards". At age 12 I found the martial arts and took training very seriously for the next 15 years. Early on in high school, our school’s dance teacher saw me stretching on the stage and asked me to give dance a try. I did, and was hooked. Fast forward a *cough* few more years and I'm still dancing today. Factor in a lifelong steady diet of drama and musical theatre (thanks to my mother) and you will get me. I sing, I dance, I watch, and I write. But most of all I simply search out and bathe in as much of this amazing city's artistic culture as humanly possible. It's just what I do. -PPSee Authors Posts (20) | January 25th, 2012 | Leave a comment

Victoria’s Weekly Arts and Entertainment Video Update: January 9, 2012 by CVV Magazine

By Philip Pierce

CVV Magazine reports on recent and upcoming arts and entertainment events in Victoria, B.C.

This week features:

Shake those winter blues!, Support Jung-Ah!, Flight of the Conchords’ Arj Barker, new Travel videos and more!

 

 

For many more Victoria, B.C. arts and entertainment videos, please check out CVVmagazine.com.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Philip PiercecloseAuthor: Philip Pierce Name: Philip Pierce
Email: pp@culturevulturevictoria.com
Site: http://culturevulturevictoria.com
About: I'm a person who is driven by a deep love of artistic expression. It's in my blood. My family tree is full of performers. My grandfather sang with the Arion Male Voice Choir and was a long time member of the Salvation Army International Staff Band, playing from time to time for the royal family at Buckingham Palace. My grandmother sang and was a published poet. My mother danced and still performs as a singer. My father plays almost every instrument there is. And I inherited every ounce of their cumulative artistic passion. My mother started me on piano and voice lessons when I was very young. By the age of seven I was a soprano in a local choir and from there (at least as far as singing goes) my next 20 years was a blur of different choirs, music camps, musicals, pageants, and of course my nylons a cappella cover group "The Leotards". At age 12 I found the martial arts and took training very seriously for the next 15 years. Early on in high school, our school’s dance teacher saw me stretching on the stage and asked me to give dance a try. I did, and was hooked. Fast forward a *cough* few more years and I'm still dancing today. Factor in a lifelong steady diet of drama and musical theatre (thanks to my mother) and you will get me. I sing, I dance, I watch, and I write. But most of all I simply search out and bathe in as much of this amazing city's artistic culture as humanly possible. It's just what I do. -PPSee Authors Posts (20) | January 11th, 2012 | Leave a comment

Victoria’s Weekly Arts and Culture Video Update: December 18, 2011 by Culture Vulture Victoria

By Philip Pierce

Culture Vulture Victoria reports on recent and upcoming arts and culture events in Victoria, B.C.

This week features:

Must do Victoria, B.C. Christmas Events – A Christmas Carol and Christmas at the Castle. Culture Vulture Victoria also has new name: CVV Magazine!

 

 

For many more Victoria, B.C. arts and culture videos, please check out CultureVultureVictoria.com.

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Philip PiercecloseAuthor: Philip Pierce Name: Philip Pierce
Email: pp@culturevulturevictoria.com
Site: http://culturevulturevictoria.com
About: I'm a person who is driven by a deep love of artistic expression. It's in my blood. My family tree is full of performers. My grandfather sang with the Arion Male Voice Choir and was a long time member of the Salvation Army International Staff Band, playing from time to time for the royal family at Buckingham Palace. My grandmother sang and was a published poet. My mother danced and still performs as a singer. My father plays almost every instrument there is. And I inherited every ounce of their cumulative artistic passion. My mother started me on piano and voice lessons when I was very young. By the age of seven I was a soprano in a local choir and from there (at least as far as singing goes) my next 20 years was a blur of different choirs, music camps, musicals, pageants, and of course my nylons a cappella cover group "The Leotards". At age 12 I found the martial arts and took training very seriously for the next 15 years. Early on in high school, our school’s dance teacher saw me stretching on the stage and asked me to give dance a try. I did, and was hooked. Fast forward a *cough* few more years and I'm still dancing today. Factor in a lifelong steady diet of drama and musical theatre (thanks to my mother) and you will get me. I sing, I dance, I watch, and I write. But most of all I simply search out and bathe in as much of this amazing city's artistic culture as humanly possible. It's just what I do. -PPSee Authors Posts (20) | December 20th, 2011 | Leave a comment

Victoria’s Weekly Arts and Culture Video Update: December 12, 2011 by Culture Vulture Victoria

By Philip Pierce

Culture Vulture Victoria reports on recent and upcoming arts and culture events in Victoria, B.C.

This week features:

Ice Skating in Downtown Victoria’s Centennial Square, The Salvation Army’s Annual Toy Drive with the Naden Band, Miracle on 34^th Street at The Fairmont Empress Hotel and more!

 

 

For many more Victoria, B.C. arts and culture videos, please check out CultureVultureVictoria.com.

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Philip PiercecloseAuthor: Philip Pierce Name: Philip Pierce
Email: pp@culturevulturevictoria.com
Site: http://culturevulturevictoria.com
About: I'm a person who is driven by a deep love of artistic expression. It's in my blood. My family tree is full of performers. My grandfather sang with the Arion Male Voice Choir and was a long time member of the Salvation Army International Staff Band, playing from time to time for the royal family at Buckingham Palace. My grandmother sang and was a published poet. My mother danced and still performs as a singer. My father plays almost every instrument there is. And I inherited every ounce of their cumulative artistic passion. My mother started me on piano and voice lessons when I was very young. By the age of seven I was a soprano in a local choir and from there (at least as far as singing goes) my next 20 years was a blur of different choirs, music camps, musicals, pageants, and of course my nylons a cappella cover group "The Leotards". At age 12 I found the martial arts and took training very seriously for the next 15 years. Early on in high school, our school’s dance teacher saw me stretching on the stage and asked me to give dance a try. I did, and was hooked. Fast forward a *cough* few more years and I'm still dancing today. Factor in a lifelong steady diet of drama and musical theatre (thanks to my mother) and you will get me. I sing, I dance, I watch, and I write. But most of all I simply search out and bathe in as much of this amazing city's artistic culture as humanly possible. It's just what I do. -PPSee Authors Posts (20) | December 12th, 2011 | Leave a comment

Victoria’s Weekly Arts and Culture Video Update: December 5, 2011 by Culture Vulture Victoria

By Philip Pierce

Culture Vulture Victoria reports on recent and upcoming arts and culture events in Victoria, B.C.

This week features:

Footage from one of Victoria’s best known landmarks, The Fairmont Empress Hotel, as well as photos from the big Movember Victoria wrap up bash, Pecha Kucha at the Victoria Events Centre and more!

 

 

For many more Victoria, B.C. arts and culture videos, please check out CultureVultureVictoria.com.

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Philip PiercecloseAuthor: Philip Pierce Name: Philip Pierce
Email: pp@culturevulturevictoria.com
Site: http://culturevulturevictoria.com
About: I'm a person who is driven by a deep love of artistic expression. It's in my blood. My family tree is full of performers. My grandfather sang with the Arion Male Voice Choir and was a long time member of the Salvation Army International Staff Band, playing from time to time for the royal family at Buckingham Palace. My grandmother sang and was a published poet. My mother danced and still performs as a singer. My father plays almost every instrument there is. And I inherited every ounce of their cumulative artistic passion. My mother started me on piano and voice lessons when I was very young. By the age of seven I was a soprano in a local choir and from there (at least as far as singing goes) my next 20 years was a blur of different choirs, music camps, musicals, pageants, and of course my nylons a cappella cover group "The Leotards". At age 12 I found the martial arts and took training very seriously for the next 15 years. Early on in high school, our school’s dance teacher saw me stretching on the stage and asked me to give dance a try. I did, and was hooked. Fast forward a *cough* few more years and I'm still dancing today. Factor in a lifelong steady diet of drama and musical theatre (thanks to my mother) and you will get me. I sing, I dance, I watch, and I write. But most of all I simply search out and bathe in as much of this amazing city's artistic culture as humanly possible. It's just what I do. -PPSee Authors Posts (20) | December 6th, 2011 | Leave a comment

Victoria’s Weekly Arts and Culture Video Update: November 27, 2011 by Culture Vulture Victoria

By Philip Pierce

Culture Vulture Victoria reports on recent and upcoming arts and culture events in Victoria, B.C.

This week features:

The 4th Annual DVBA Christmas Tree Light Up and Island Farms Santa’s Light Parade, Movember Victoria wrap up events and more!

 

 

For many more Victoria, B.C. arts and culture videos, please check out CultureVultureVictoria.com.

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Philip PiercecloseAuthor: Philip Pierce Name: Philip Pierce
Email: pp@culturevulturevictoria.com
Site: http://culturevulturevictoria.com
About: I'm a person who is driven by a deep love of artistic expression. It's in my blood. My family tree is full of performers. My grandfather sang with the Arion Male Voice Choir and was a long time member of the Salvation Army International Staff Band, playing from time to time for the royal family at Buckingham Palace. My grandmother sang and was a published poet. My mother danced and still performs as a singer. My father plays almost every instrument there is. And I inherited every ounce of their cumulative artistic passion. My mother started me on piano and voice lessons when I was very young. By the age of seven I was a soprano in a local choir and from there (at least as far as singing goes) my next 20 years was a blur of different choirs, music camps, musicals, pageants, and of course my nylons a cappella cover group "The Leotards". At age 12 I found the martial arts and took training very seriously for the next 15 years. Early on in high school, our school’s dance teacher saw me stretching on the stage and asked me to give dance a try. I did, and was hooked. Fast forward a *cough* few more years and I'm still dancing today. Factor in a lifelong steady diet of drama and musical theatre (thanks to my mother) and you will get me. I sing, I dance, I watch, and I write. But most of all I simply search out and bathe in as much of this amazing city's artistic culture as humanly possible. It's just what I do. -PPSee Authors Posts (20) | November 28th, 2011 | Leave a comment

Victoria’s Weekly Arts and Culture Video Update: November 21, 2011 by Culture Vulture Victoria

By Philip Pierce

Culture Vulture Victoria reports on recent and upcoming arts and culture events in Victoria, B.C.

This week features:

Sunny November days in Victoria, B.C., wrapping up Mt Doug`s 80th Anniversay Celebration, long table dining (Tuscany style) at Prima Strada, Victoria’s own Howie Siegel takes the stage and more!

 

 

For many more Victoria, B.C. arts and culture videos, please check out CultureVultureVictoria.com.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Philip PiercecloseAuthor: Philip Pierce Name: Philip Pierce
Email: pp@culturevulturevictoria.com
Site: http://culturevulturevictoria.com
About: I'm a person who is driven by a deep love of artistic expression. It's in my blood. My family tree is full of performers. My grandfather sang with the Arion Male Voice Choir and was a long time member of the Salvation Army International Staff Band, playing from time to time for the royal family at Buckingham Palace. My grandmother sang and was a published poet. My mother danced and still performs as a singer. My father plays almost every instrument there is. And I inherited every ounce of their cumulative artistic passion. My mother started me on piano and voice lessons when I was very young. By the age of seven I was a soprano in a local choir and from there (at least as far as singing goes) my next 20 years was a blur of different choirs, music camps, musicals, pageants, and of course my nylons a cappella cover group "The Leotards". At age 12 I found the martial arts and took training very seriously for the next 15 years. Early on in high school, our school’s dance teacher saw me stretching on the stage and asked me to give dance a try. I did, and was hooked. Fast forward a *cough* few more years and I'm still dancing today. Factor in a lifelong steady diet of drama and musical theatre (thanks to my mother) and you will get me. I sing, I dance, I watch, and I write. But most of all I simply search out and bathe in as much of this amazing city's artistic culture as humanly possible. It's just what I do. -PPSee Authors Posts (20) | November 21st, 2011 | Leave a comment

Victoria’s weekly Arts and Culture Video Update: November 15, 2011 by Culture Vulture Victoria

By Philip Pierce

Culture Vulture Victoria reports on recent and upcoming arts and culture events in Victoria, B.C.

This week features:

An all star lineup of Victoria’s talent for the Mount Doug Alumni Showcase this weekend, our newest and youngest contributor, Movember Victoria, and more!


For many more Victoria, B.C. arts and culture videos, please check out CultureVultureVictoria.com.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Philip PiercecloseAuthor: Philip Pierce Name: Philip Pierce
Email: pp@culturevulturevictoria.com
Site: http://culturevulturevictoria.com
About: I'm a person who is driven by a deep love of artistic expression. It's in my blood. My family tree is full of performers. My grandfather sang with the Arion Male Voice Choir and was a long time member of the Salvation Army International Staff Band, playing from time to time for the royal family at Buckingham Palace. My grandmother sang and was a published poet. My mother danced and still performs as a singer. My father plays almost every instrument there is. And I inherited every ounce of their cumulative artistic passion. My mother started me on piano and voice lessons when I was very young. By the age of seven I was a soprano in a local choir and from there (at least as far as singing goes) my next 20 years was a blur of different choirs, music camps, musicals, pageants, and of course my nylons a cappella cover group "The Leotards". At age 12 I found the martial arts and took training very seriously for the next 15 years. Early on in high school, our school’s dance teacher saw me stretching on the stage and asked me to give dance a try. I did, and was hooked. Fast forward a *cough* few more years and I'm still dancing today. Factor in a lifelong steady diet of drama and musical theatre (thanks to my mother) and you will get me. I sing, I dance, I watch, and I write. But most of all I simply search out and bathe in as much of this amazing city's artistic culture as humanly possible. It's just what I do. -PPSee Authors Posts (20) | November 16th, 2011 | One comment
 
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