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Four talents for Ruby Lake concert

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Tickets are now on sale for a concert at the Ruby Lake Amphitheatre on Saturday, July 21.

Tickets are now on sale for the Ruby Lake Amphitheatre reopening on Saturday, July 21. Relax in a picnic-like atmosphere in the beautiful amphitheatre at Ruby Lake (between Pender Harbour and Egmont), listening to four different, talented performers from the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver. Heading the bill is Katherine Penfold, a Coast favourite equally at home with pop stylings as she is with jazz. Taryn Laronge is a piano-based singer-songwriter just starting to make waves in western Canada, as is Breanne McDaniel, who brings a sentient and earthy sensibility to her guitar-rooted songs. Susan Ssun from Halfmoon Bay is a local musician just coming back into the spotlight after a short hiatus. The venue is capped at 150 souls, so space is limited. Food and refreshments will be available on site for cash only. A reminder that this is an outdoor event with picnic seating so bring your blankets, festival seats, sunscreen, hats and pacifiers. In the unlikely event of rain, the show will go on, so bring appropriate attire. Tickets are $25 and will not be available at the door. Get yours through share-there.com. 

Slow Down 

Slow Sundays at the Gazebo in Roberts Creek slows things down again this Sunday, July 15. Organizer Ed Lands writes: “It is becoming apparent that young children and their parents along with older folks who could easily be the grandparents really like Slow Sundays in the Creek.” It seems that even a few of the “cooler crowd” are hanging out listening and grooving to the music and taking in some vendor offerings. At noon Loose Endings, ukulele enthusiasts, start things off. From 1:15 to 2 p.m., local singer songwriter and Selkirk College music graduate Jalayna Murdock performs some of her original material. From 2 to 3:30 p.m., accomplished ukulele duet Whiskey Business features harmonies in folk and jazz tunes. Bring a chair and sun/rain protection. 

Mandala 

On Sunday, July 15 painting begins on the Roberts Creek Community Mandala, now in its 21st year. Painting will start if weather permits an continue for however long it takes (three to four days). Check at noon at the pier at Roberts Creek. 

Music in the Landing 

Music in the Landing continues in Gibsons on Friday, July 13 with vocalist Deanna Knight, Simon Kendall on piano and Karen Graves on flute and sax in the gazebo on the wharf at 7 p.m. Watch for Bonar and Ted in Pioneer Square on Saturday, July 14 at 11 a.m. and busking beside the Pink House from five young fiddlers. Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. is the time to be in Winegarden Waterfront Park to hear the Burying Ground and the Champagne Cowboys. The Living End plays at 11 a.m. at Holland Park on Sunday, July 15. It’s free, thanks to the Town of Gibsons and the organizational skills of Verna Chan. 

Sechelt Summer 

The Sechelt Summer Music Series presents VonReason and Early Spirit from noon to 2 p.m. on the Sechelt Library Lawn Stage. It’s free. Call 604-740-8476 for more. 

Sandcastles 

On Saturday, July 14 the 24th Davis Bay Sandcastle Competition takes to the beach at Davis Bay. Enter as a group, family or youth, 12 and under. Registration is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and castle building is from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Awards are given at 2:45 p.m. Bring your shovels and tools, sunscreen and a hat. Cost is $10 per group to build, free to visit. Phone: 604-740-8034. 

Choral concert 

Joanne Mauro reports that the Echology choir gave a fabulous concert when they performed July 8 in Pender Harbour. The choir from Australia won awards at the Kathaumixw Festival and know how to entertain an audience. Their program was highly accomplished and varied and included humour, drama and compositions that celebrated their country’s aboriginal culture. 

Brave Mike 

Janice Williams is having a live mic again on Tuesday, July 17, from 7 to 9 p.m., and all are invited. Sing, read, dance, chant, emote, quote, anything for five l-o-n-g minutes. She is located on the top floor of Gibsons Cinema (913 Gibsons Way). Park on the Home Hardware side, come quietly up the back stairs on the hotel side of the theatre. Brave Mike is free, but you can bring a snack if you feel like it. People have been missing having them at her home because, as she says, they’re fun, playful, sweet, sad and heart-gripping. 

Brothers Perform 

The local band Brothers in Farms play the 101 Brewhouse + Distillery in Gibsons on Thursday, July 19 at 8:30 p.m. Good times! 

Postcard Story 

The Gibsons Public Library challenges you to write a postcard story. Write a compelling story (either non-fiction or fiction) in 500 words or less. Include your name and age, and submit by email to aroutley@gibsons.bclibrary.ca. Deadline is Aug. 15. Entry is free and submissions will be displayed in the library Aug. 22 to 29. Two winners will be announced at MUSE: Open Mic at the Library on Aug. 29. One winner will be selected by a jury of library staff, and one by patrons – drop by the library from  Aug. 22 to 29 to cast your vote for the People’s Choice winner. For more info, contact aroutley@gibsons.bclibrary.ca 

Arts Building 

The Arts Building on South Fletcher in Gibsons is closed for the summer after providing a season of programs, talks and activities for young and old. The Gibsons School of the Arts now occupies the building for July and August. The Arts Building is looking for new board members to join this team in the fall of 2018 and will be saying goodbye to some of their veteran members. They are looking for people with an interest in family life, the arts and keeping the wonderful community space known as The Arts Building in the hands of community members. If interested, contact theartsbuilding@gmail.com. Programming resumes September 2018. 

Message Me 

Please send notice of your arts and entertainment events to my email: jandegrass@dccnet.com or phone 604-741-9360. Items go into the Art Beat column one day to one week ahead only, depending on space. Deadline is Tuesday noon for Friday’s paper.