On Monday, Sept. 12, the Sunshine Coast Film Society will hold its special opening night and 10th anniversary celebration with live music by Bits of String, local musicians Mark Lebell and Kaia Nielsen from Sweet Cascadia, light snacks and recognition of the early movers and shakers of the film society.
Last year the society had record audiences thanks to the creative work of the programming committee. There is room on the committee for two new volunteers and also for new directors on the board. If you have an interest or background in film and would like more information, contact the group through their website at www.scfs.ca.
The opening film is a comedy, Potiche, from director François Ozon, in French with English subtitles. Catherine Deneuve and Gérard Depardieu star in this French comedy about a 1970s housewife who takes the reins of her ailing family business and steers it to success.
Admission for this event will be $7.50 for members or $10.50 for non-members. An annual membership is $15 or you can purchase a Friends of the Film Society membership. Film screens at Gibsons Heritage Playhouse at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open earlier than usual, at 6:30, to allow you to purchase your season membership.
Laboratorio 2
The first event in the Laboratorio 2 series takes place this weekend -at a Friday night artist chat with Matthew Talbot-Kelly and Saturday at the Roberts Creek Hall with a community ensemble workshop in the afternoon and a live performance at 8 p.m. to accompany Talbot-Kelly's animations. More workshops with Hildegard Westerkamp and Geoffrey Smedley are planned for Sept. 16 and 17. See www.laboratorio.ca for more or phone Giorgio Magnanensi at 604-886-9066.
Last Night of the Proms
On Saturday at11:30 a.m. join with thousands of Anglophiles around the world at the Raven's Cry Theatre in Sechelt, for the BBC Proms broadcast of Last Night of the Proms. Tradition meets high spirits once again as Edward Gardner conducts his first Last Night of the Proms. For this grand finale, there are two special guests: Susan Bullock, Britain's leading dramatic soprano, and China's classical music superstar, Lang Lang. All tickets are $18.
Then on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m., the battle between white and black swan unfolds with savage grace in Swan Lake from the Bolshoi Ballet. Tchaikovsky's haunting music traces the steps of prima ballerina Mariya Aleksandrova as she dances both Odette and Odile in this definitive production. Tickets are $18, including taxes ($12 for 12 years and under).
The National Theatre London opens its new season on the Raven's Cry screen with London's comedic hit of thesummer, One Man, Two Guvnors, on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.
All tickets are $18, including taxes. See www.ravenscrytheatre.com for more.
Rodz & Hogz
The Coasters Car Club is all set for Rodz & Hogz at the Crossroad Grill and RV Park in Madeira Park on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a charity fundraiser for St. Mary's Hospital expansion. Your entry fee for car or bike comes with a raffle ticket. Food and fun starts at 10 a.m. and the band starts at 11 a.m.
Meet the Poet
Poet Susan Telfer will be signing her book House Beneath at Woods Show-case in Sunnycrest Mall on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Stop by and enjoy a poem or two.
Puppet workshop?
How the Loon Lost Her Voice, a puppet workshop and show inspired by a local First Nations legend, takes place this Saturday at Gibsons United Church Hall.
The show is being produced by Marc Desaul-niers with the support ofdeer crossing, the art farm. Desaulniers is a Gibsons student who will be going on an exchange later this year to Nova Scotia and Borneo withCanada World Youth. The workshop for children and parents is from 2 to 3 followed by thepuppet show at 3:15 p.m. Suggested donation is $5 per family. Snacks and drinks will be available by donation. All funds raised will go towards Canada World Youth.
9/11
On Sunday, Sept. 11, the Sound Studio in Sechelt will host a screening of the film 9/11 - Press for Truth, one of the most heartfelt and honest films about 9/11 that tells the real story of four widows who became known as "The Jersey Girls," who dared to ask the hard questions and forced government to act. Conversation will follow. The Sound studio is located at 5536 Wharf Ave. in Sechelt. The event starts at 7 p.m. andtickets are $10 at the door. Partial proceeds of this event will be donated to local volunteer firefighters.
Photo show
For September, 101 Office Supply on Cowrie Street in Sechelt, is displaying photographs by Penny Hall. A Sunshine Coaster from birth, Hall has been shooting for many years, and her impressive portfolio takes a lot of inspiration from local sites. The current show offers scenery, some floral studies and a few birds. Also on display are samples of her new book featuring more than 160 birds. The show runs until Sept. 30.
Drums and dance
Kunda African Culture Music & Dance presents two courses: in Roberts Creek at Yoga by the Sea Moon Studio on Mondays, Sept. 12 to Oct. 17, Djembe Drumming with Kocassale Dioubate and West African Dance with Sasha Belle; and in Pender Harbour at Kunda Residence (15376 Hallowell Rd., Ruby Lake area) on Tuesdays, Sept. 13 to Oct. 18, Djembe Drumming. For cost, times and schedule see: www.kundaculture.com or phone 604-883-9911 or 604-418-4575. Rental drums are available; please reserve in advance.
Pottery show
Laurie Rolland, RCA, has had two ceramic pieces accepted for the Cheongju International Craft Biennale 2011 in Cheongju, South Korea. This prestigious show is an international, juried, multi-media craft exhibition with submissions from around the globe; it opens Sept. 20. This is the third consecutive Cheongju Biennale for whichRolland's work has been selected.
Page show
Artist Sheila Page of Sechelt will be exhibiting her work at the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island, Vancouver, from now until Oct. 14. You can also see her work on her website at www.sheilapageart.com.
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