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Mike Devlin

Mike Devlin

Mike Devlin has covered arts and entertainment for the Times Colonist since 1997.

Born and raised in Victoria, the Camosun College graduate was among a team of Times Colonist reporters nominated for a Jack Webster award for best print news reporting in 2014.

He is currently a Polaris Music Prize and Juno Awards juror and a DJ at various local events and festivals.

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Recent Work by Mike

Critic's picks: Holly Timpener, Chemainus Theatre, Just the 2 of Us

Critic's picks: Holly Timpener, Chemainus Theatre, Just the 2 of Us

Arts writer Mike Devlin picks his favourite upcoming events, including A Spoon Full of Sugar at Art Gallery of Greater Victoria on Saturday.
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Tyler Hilton balances family life with careers in film, television and music

Tyler Hilton balances family life with careers in film, television and music

Singer-songwriter Tyler Hilton plays Victoria for the first time Thursday night at Capital Ballroom.
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Standup series uses comedy as mental health therapy

Standup series uses comedy as mental health therapy

David Granirer, the founder of Stand Up For Mental Health, says the program “helps people overcome their demons and their nightmares” through writing and performing comedy.
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The Vic's 24-hour Batman movie marathon puts fans to the test

The Vic's 24-hour Batman movie marathon puts fans to the test

The prize: A year-long free pass for regular screenings at The Vic Theatre, valued at approximately $2,000
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Putnam County Spelling Bee taps into comedy and angst of middle school

Putnam County Spelling Bee taps into comedy and angst of middle school

On the surface, says director Jacques Lemay, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a comedy. “But the characters all have very deeply rooted stories.”
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Critic's picks: The Washboard Union, Victoria Symphony, and Steve Patterson

Critic's picks: The Washboard Union, Victoria Symphony, and Steve Patterson

Arts writer Mike Devlin picks his favourite upcoming events, including The Washboard Union at Upstairs Cabaret on Saturday.
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Golden Girls stage show revisits lives of beloved TV characters

Golden Girls stage show revisits lives of beloved TV characters

Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue hits Nanaimo on Wednesday and Victoria on Saturday and Sunday.
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Sunfest 2025 will feature Bailey Zimmerman, Brothers Osborne

Sunfest 2025 will feature Bailey Zimmerman, Brothers Osborne

Bailey Zimmerman will make his Vancouver Island debut at the festival, which runs July 31–Aug. 3
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Members of Milli Vanilli to join 90s Dance Mix Tour in Victoria

Members of Milli Vanilli to join 90s Dance Mix Tour in Victoria

Members of Milli Vanilli, 2 Unlimited, Haddaway, Snap!, and Technotronic will perform as part of the 90s Dance Mix Tour, set for Jan. 19 in Victoria,
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A treat for fans of Murdoch Mysteries and the Victoria Symphony

A treat for fans of Murdoch Mysteries and the Victoria Symphony

The Victoria Symphony, conducted by Lucas Waldin, will provide live accompaniment this weekend for a screening of a music-related episode of the series, Murder in F Major.
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