Same, Same, But Different opened this week at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery and runs to Sunday, Feb. 1.
There is an opening reception this Saturday, Jan. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Same, Same, But Different is an ever-changing collaborative exhibit by Joanna Rogers and Kelly Irving.
“We use this as a forum to show our new work, which, in some cases, has been directly influenced by an aspect of the other’s practice,” said the artists. “We both love layering: images, ideas, textures. We both experiment with form and materials in our work. And we share a similar quirky sense of humour.”
Although Rogers and Irving work in relative isolation and do not see each other’s new work until a show is hung, there are always pieces that look as though they were made to hang side-by-side.
“This is pure magic. Our exhibits are visually interesting containing both two- and three-dimensional work. And they are colourful and enigmatic.”
Astronomy
Charles Ennis, the president of the Sunshine Coast Centre of the RASC, will be doing a presentation on Small Observatories at 7:30 p.m. this Friday, Jan. 9, at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre.
He has interviewed the builders of more than 120 small observatories around the world in the process of writing a small observatories handbook. Come find out the fascinating and creative ways that amateur astronomers around the world view the heavens.
If you’ve been thinking of building a small observatory to house your telescope, this is a great opportunity to get information you need to make an informed decision. Admittance is by donation. Check out the Sunshine Coast site at: www.coastastronomy.ca for more information.
Coffeehouse
The School of Music coffeehouse is this Friday, Jan. 9, and will feature Kenneth Norman Johnson on piano and Robin Atchison on guitar with vocals. Doors open at 7, with music starting at 7:30 p.m. Admission is a suggested donation of $10. Refreshments will be available.
Audition call
Driftwood Players announce an audition call for the play The Grandkid by John Lazarus. Auditions are this Sunday, Jan. 11 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons.
They are looking for a male, 60ish, a female about 18 and a stage manager. Call Bill at 604-840-0304 or see www.driftwoodplayers.ca for details.
Film
The Sunshine Coast Film Society presents its next film, U.K. comedy/drama Pride, on Monday, Jan. 12 at Gibsons Heritage Theatre. Doors open at 7 for the 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets are $5 for members or $9 for single event. See more at www.scfs.ca.
Youth theatre
Driftwood Theatre School has a few spaces in the winter session.
Home learners will want to check out the new family fun intro to drama class where children and parents can learn the ‘FUNdamentals’ of drama together. Classes start on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at St. Bart’s Church in Gibsons.
For budding thespians ages nine to 13, the theatre school offers discovering drama classes also starting Jan. 13 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Roberts Creek Elementary School. Contact Sandi at 604-886-0143 or [email protected] or go to www.driftwoodplayers.ca/dts.htm for more details on these classes.
FOG show
Friends of the Gallery (FOG) is an annual exhibition of work by Coast artists every January at the Doris Crowston Gallery at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt. The group show opened on Wednesday, Jan. 7 and runs to Feb. 8.
Poynter studio
Last winter the owner of Zocalo clothing, Joann Hetherington, offered artist Jan Poynter use of the space during its closure. She likes to see the place used for creative and community ventures.
Poynter is back again this year. From Jan. 20 to Feb. 20 she will be in studio at Zocalo, 441 Marine Drive, right across from the Landing Gallery and next to the Gibsons Public Art Gallery. It will be open to the public for certain hours and will offer weekend workshops plus studio time for students. Poynter has invited Christy Sverre and Jen Drysdale to join her this year, and artists will be welcome for coffee and informal discussion on Thursday salon afternoons.
