The Gibsons Public Art Gallery (GPAG) welcomes Coast artist Megan Dulcie Dill and her new show entitled New Work/Salmon Cycles from July 14 to Aug. 15. You can meet the artist at the opening reception this Saturday, July 16, from 2 to 4 p.m.
This body of work is made up of paintings inspired by the life cycle of salmon - the ecological, economic and cultural significance of their annual return to local rivers. The paintings were intended to provide hope to the challenges present in today's world.
Born in Vancouver, Dill studied art at the Victoria College of Art, the University of Toronto and received a BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 2004. She went on to further studies in painting at the University of Victoria. Currently, she is involved in several community-based art initiatives while continuing an active studio practice on the Sunshine Coast and dividing her time between Savary Island and Powell River.
SOPA
SOPA continues at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons with Anna Beaumont, vocalist, on Saturday evening and musicians Nir Blu and Jess Hart on Sunday, July 17. Shows begin at 8 p.m.
Turandot
On Monday, July 18 the SC Film Society presents The Turandot Project. This is a special event presented by the SCFS as part of the Gibsons Heritage Playhouse's Showcase of the Performing Arts. The Turandot Project chronicles the creation of the extraordinary production of Puccini's opera, Turandot, beginning in Florence, Italy, in 1997, and culminating the next year in spectacular outdoor performances in the Forbidden City of Beijing. The award-winning Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou (Raise the Red Lantern, Ju Dou, Not One Less) directed both productions, with conductor and musical director Zubin Mehta.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m., screening at 8. See details at www.scfs.ca.
Poetry reading
Publishers Wolsak & Wynn and the Gibsons Live Poets Society present Cornelia Hoogland reading from Woods Wolf Girl tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m. at Wheatberries Bakery/Bistro in Gibsons. This reading is free to the public and books will be for sale.
Woods Wolf Girl is an arresting new book of poems from Hoogland, a lyrical work that exposes the wilderness of the Canadian landscape to a new immigrant, and the equally dangerous transition from girlhood to womanhood.
Glass artist
The Sunshine Coast Nursery's second Artist in the Garden is Chris Motloch of Molten Spirit Glass. He will be displaying his amazing, innovative work from July 15 to 31, Mondays to Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come meet the artist this Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
Meet the author
Author Rosella Leslie will meet the public this Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Woods Showcase in Sunnycrest Mall. Leslie's latest novel is Drift Child, a story of three engaging children shipwrecked on the West Coast. Her previous novel, The Goat Lady's Daughter, also takes place close to her Sechelt home. Leslie has also co-authored Bright Seas, Pioneer Spirits: A History of the Sunshine Coast that will be available for signing and sale.
Music weekend
This weekend's Music in the Landing events start tonight (Friday) from 7 to 8 p.m. as Diana Halter returns from Winnipeg to her favourite venue, the gazebo on the wharf, to play her harp, accompanied by Alannah Dow on cello.
On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the trio Copper Stills will fill Pioneer Square with folk/fusion. A fiddle duo, Esme Mclaughlin-Brooks and Maya Broeke, entertain in front of the Pink House next to Leo's from 1:30 to 3:30.
Saturday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Winegarden Park, enjoy the talented group Stramash with Emily Wood, keyboard, Henry Wood, sax, fiddle, and Graeme McGillvray guitar and special guests.
On Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., pick up your farm produce and party to banjos, vocals and guitars as the Billy Hillpicker Band take to the Sundial Stage next to the Sunday Market.
Music in the Landing will not happen the weekend of July 23 and 24 while Sea Cavalcade brings you Treasures of the Sea.
Children's art
The GPAG's children's summer art classes run July 18 to 22 and Aug. 15 to 19, mornings only, with teacher Claire. Fee is $30 and includes all art materials. Register at 604-886-0531.
Mandala
Painting of the Roberts Creek community mandala takes place next week. Join in and paint a piece of this symbolic and colourful mandala, then dance during the Day Out of Time on July 25.
Speakers
Naomi Klein and her partner Avi Lewis, two of Canada's best-known media and publishing personalities, will be speaking in Powell River on July 17 at 2 p.m. at the Evergreen Theatre.
Organizers are hoping to attract people from the south Sunshine Coast. Tickets ($20 in advance or $25 at the door) are available at MELOmania in Roberts Creek and at the Sechelt Visitor Centre. For more information and tickets on-line, see www.cjmp.ca.
New gallery
The Wheel Gallery will launch its inaugural show, Edge of Eden, in Molly's Lane on July 22. The show features the work of oil painter Miro Kot of Garden Bay, Earl's Cove ceramic artist Pia Sillem, fibre artist Ursula Bentz of Gibsons and carver Philip Warner of Sechelt, all accomplished artists. A gala opening reception next Friday will feature all artists in attendance, live music and more.
Deadline Tuesday
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