This Saturday, Sept. 27 the Kamikaze Ducks present a benefit for teachers at the Roberts Creek Hall from 3 to 11 p.m.
Even with teachers now back in school, the call is out to help those who have been without a pay cheque for 12 weeks. At 7 p.m. the silent auction ends and an all-star jam begins with Joe DeLeo, Jamie Swann, Bonar Harris, Ashley Hautala, Gary Gilbert (Dr. Fun), Ross Powell, Matt Watson and Janet Panic. Admission is by donation.
Call Kelly at 604-886-0709 for information or to donate to the silent auction or bake sale.
Jazz concert
Don’t miss Wanda Nowicki in concert with Ken Dalgleish and Boyd Norman at St. John’s United Church in Davis Bay this Saturday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m.
Nowicki is a well-rounded singer and entertainer who has been singing rock, jazz, blues and cabaret in Los Angeles where she studied at the Lee Strasberg Institute. She now lives in Gibsons and performs regularly in Vancouver with her trio and has been featured at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Partial proceeds of this event will go to the Sunshine Coast Food Bank. Tickets are $20, available at St. John’s United Church, Sechelt Visitor Centre, The Blackberry Shop (in Lower Gibsons) and via www.latimerandcompany.com. For more on the vocalist, see www.wandanowicki.com
Random Acts
The Landing Gallery in Gibsons (436 Marine Drive) kicks off this year’s Random Acts of Art. Pick up your package: one phrase, one piece of matte board and 24 hours to produce your own artwork that will hang at the Arts Building or Landing Gallery during the Art Crawl Oct. 17 to 19. No experience is necessary. For details about how to get involved, see www.artsbuilding.org or phone 604-886-0099.
Nearly Neil
This Saturday, Sept. 27, one of the Coast’s favourite entertainers appears at the Gibsons Legion. Bobby Bruce is Nearly Neil — an internationally renowned performer who has enjoyed 16 years of headlining tours around the globe. His outstanding voice and commanding stage presence have captivated Neil Diamond fans worldwide. Show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $20 for members, $25 for guests.
New show
The upcoming exhibit at the Doris Crowston Gallery (Arts Centre, Sechelt) features the work of painters Jennifer Drysdale and Rochelle Nehring.
Both collections feature figurative work and were inspired by the artists’ parents. Drysdale’s exhibit, titled Into the Wilderness, is a tribute to her parents’ history of working in the commercial art world and is influenced by her love for commercial illustration from the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s.
Powell River artist Rochelle Nehring’s exhibit, The Good Old Boys, draws its inspiration from her father. The collection depicts glimpses into the lives of various men, each painting telling a little story and perhaps a little secret about the men. The show runs from Oct. 1 to 24 with the opening reception on Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, see scartscouncil.com or call 604-885-5412.
Beginner drawing
Local artist Pat Collier is again offering a drawing course for those who believe they can’t draw, but wish they could. She says all you need is the desire to draw and you can learn how. This eight-week series begins Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Arts Building in Gibsons from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Classical drawing techniques and more will be taught in a safe, supportive environment. Register at www.arts
building.org or call 604-886-0124. See www.patricia
collier.com for more.
Celtic fiddle
A night of Celtic music is coming to the Heritage Playhouse on Oct. 4 with 2013 Canadian Folk Music Award winner, Celtic fiddler Kiérah along with guitarist Adam Dobres (The Ruth Moody Band).
It was her attendance at the Sunshine Coast Celtic Music Camps from the age of five and on for nine more summers that taught the musician to love the fiddle and work hard in developing her style of playing. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are at Gaia’s Fair Trade, Laedeli and Sechelt Visitor Centre.
Keep me posted
Send your notice of arts events by Tuesday at 5 p.m. for Friday’s newspaper to jandegrass@dccnet.com or phone 604-886-4692.
