Nine writers based in Roberts Creek will participate in an evening of readings on Saturday.
The event, organized by writer Jane Covernton, is called Think Globally, Read Locally. When Covernton was ready to launch her third novel, The Modern Age, she wanted to include her community, Roberts Creek, where she now lives full-time, after being a summer visitor for 60 years. Covernton believes passionately in the value of local writing.
Writers include Heather Conn, David Roche, Caitlin Hicks and Robin Wheeler. Join them for a fun evening of words in a variety of genres from poetry and drama to creative nonfiction. Each will read for 10 minutes with refreshment break and time to peruse new books. The event runs from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Gumboot. Admission is by donation with proceeds going to International Pen.
Photography workshop
Digital imaging is becoming part of our daily life, says artist Diego Samper, who will be leading Photosynthesis, a hands-on workshop structured around photography as a tool of exploration and the fine art of observation.
This one-day workshop on Saturday will start with a brief introduction to photography and the creative process with a review of your images followed by a field trip. The emphasis will be on the creation of significant images, photographs that do not require any further intervention. The day finishes with a critical review.
Workshop runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Gibsons. For information contact [email protected] or call 604-886-3353.
Music continues
Music in the Landing is back this weekend tonight (Friday) from 7 to 8 p.m. in the gazebo at the end of the wharf with the final appearance of the jazz duo Anagram before Anna Lumiere, piano, and Graham Ord, sax/flute, leave with their family for an extended stay in Europe.
On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Coast String Fiddlers, fresh from fiddle camp, will entertain by the info centre followed by the Driftwood Players Story Theatre group performing two sets, one at 1:30 and one at 2:45 p.m., at the bus shelter above Winegarden Park.
Saturday evening from 7 to 8:45 in Winegarden Waterfront Park, bring your blankets and lawn chairs, sit back, enjoy the family fun evening from Reg and Lynne Dickson and the other Guys, Warren Allen and Patrice Pollack.
Sunday at noon, come to the Sundial Stage beside the Gibsons Sunday Market to hear the daughter/father duo of Rosalee on fiddle and Dale Stavroff, vocals/guitar, with their style of Back Porch Blues. The next Music in the Landing is July 30 to Aug. 2.
Vocal Intent
The vocal group Vocal Intent, is performing in concert at the Festival Pavilion at Rockwood in Sechelt on Sunday at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation. Songs for a Summer Night will have an eclectic mix of popular, classical, folk and jazz, most of it a cappella. Guest artist Patricia Greenfield will accompany several pieces on keyboard. The singers in the group are Sylvain Brochu, Tom Kellough, Jon Eriksson, Jen MacInnes, Liz Scott, Tina Wamsteeker and Sara Douglas. The group has sung together for two seasons now, and do so because they absolutely love it.
Artist in the garden
Sunshine Coast Nursery presents the third in the Artist in the Garden series. Suzy Naylor displays her paintings from July 16 to 18 and you can meet the artist on Saturday between 1 and 5 p.m. In addition, harpist Patricia Sereno will be performing original works between 2 and 4 p.m.
MacLeod show
Artist Ian MacLeod, usually represented by the Westwind Gallery, is showing some new paintings at the Gumboot Café in Roberts Creek during the month of July.
Artists' reception
One of a Kind Vancouver invites Coast artisans to attend an informal gathering on Wednesday, July 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt. With light snacks and engaging conversation, the organizers of this giant art show would like to meet local artists, learn about their crafts and discuss opportunities for participation in the show to be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre in December. RSVP with your name and number of guests to: [email protected].
Sirulnikoff show
If you are going to Granville Island in Vancouver, check out photographer Alan Sirulnikoff's latest exhibition showing new and old from his On the Line series at Performance Works, in the lobby gallery of the theatre. Call the Granville Island Cultural Society at 1-604-687-3005 for hours of opening.
Kids camp
Art Studio for Kids Project is a program focusing on art education. This summer they are running a pilot project in conjunction with raising funds for Cedar Grove Arts Club at Cedar Grove Elementary School. Net proceeds of the summer camp will benefit the arts club. Workshops offered are: LEGO robotics for eight to 12 year olds, musical dress up drama for ages six to 10, art studio for kids five to 10 and free family art workshops for all ages. Summer camp runs July 20 to 23 and Aug. 3 to 6. For more information, email [email protected].
Salmon run
Salmon blanks are available now at Artworks Tours & Framing behind Zocalo in Lower Gibsons. Purchase your plywood salmon for $25 and adorn it in any creative way possible using whatever materials you like in time for September's Salmon Festival sponsored by the Gibsons Landing Business Association. You don't have to be an accomplished artist, although ability helps.
Let me know about your arts events by email [email protected] or phone 604-886-4692 before 6 p.m. on Tuesdays. The column covers events one day to one week ahead only.
