Local Arts

The Sunshine Coast Film Society presentation on May 4 at the Gibsons Heritage Playhouse is a twist on an old favourite. You know the story of Madam Butterfly.

M'Bassu means the fire of the spirit in Jean Pierre Makosso's Congolese dialect and refers to the heart of inspiration, which Makosso promises will ignite heart and soul in a whirlwind ride of delight at Gibsons Heritage Playhouse on May 7 at 7 p.m.

When the Exposition of the Arts opens in Sechelt on Mother's Day weekend, May 8 and 9, about 25 artists will show their work - some of them new to the Coast's art and craft fair circuit. This premiere event hosted by Royal Canadian Legion No.

It's a whale of a display. An eight-foot high fibreglass orca embellished by artist Sheila Williams in honour of the Vancouver Aquarium's late whale, Bjossa, has been dazzling Gibsons since its unveiling in Williams' front yard on April 17.

The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 140, cordially invites the public to Expo of the Arts, the largest indoor, juried artist/artisan venue of its calibre, showcasing both local talent and a select few from off-Coast.

The Sunshine Coast music scene is particularly blessed with some very fine wind players, who will be showcased on Sunday, April 25, at Gibsons Heritage Playhouse at 7:30 p.m.

Pender Harbour artist June Malaka comes from a big family - 14 kids who grew up in Alberta. Art was part of their upbringing, she says. "There weren't a lot of resources; we'd sit around in the evening and draw," said Malaka.

Word of Mouth Productions forthcoming play, In Spite of the Booze, written and performed by the very talented Anne Marie Lindell and directed by Scott Harris, weaves music, dance, film and theatre into a study of a young, unmarried expectant mother's

Davis Bay potter Laurie Rolland is about to receive three letters after her name: R.C.A.-the mark of an artistic honour.

Working quietly in one's studio is not enough for six artists who belong to the Gibson's Landing Gallery Artists' Co-op.