Art Crawl participants praised the Gibsons Public Art Gallery’s (GPAG) display of Visions of Home, an exhibition of creative works from over 40 established and emerging Sunshine Coast artists. All of the works, inspired by the theme of “home,” are on display at the Gallery until the auction on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 5. Proceeds from art sales will be shared equally between GPAG, Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast and participating artists. The exhibition includes work from Greta Guzek, Gordon Halloran, Kim LaFave, Miyuki Shinkai, Dean van’t Schip, Hiroshi Shimazaki, Dolf Vermeulen and many others.
Visions of Home is an experiment with art that proposes a formula: Art + Habitat = Community. Artists have come forward with their contribution. The proceeds aren’t shipped overseas, but stay right in our community, supporting local art and affordable housing. Come to the auction and go home with a fabulous piece of original art. There will be a cash bar and live jazz from Anagram Duo. To help facilitate community wide participation, fundraising through ticket sales is cancelled and the evening festivities will now be admission by donation. Viewing times are Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gala times: Nov. 5, 6 to 9 p.m. Silent auction cutoff: Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. and live auction: Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. For further information, contact Michael Aze at 604-886-0531.
Funtastics
The gang is at it again. The Funtastics have three shows planned at the Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre this weekend. Two shows are sold out already – such is their popularity. Funtastics present the 1950s and ‘60s taking us back to the musical era of rock ‘n’ roll. Remember the twist, jive, Beach Boys, Beatles, Danny and the Juniors? To add to the excitement and mayhem, the Funtastics introduce a Rowan and Martin Laugh-In revival of the zany comedy show. Goldie Hawn is played by Charmaine Harris, Lily Tomlin (Erika Bennett), Jo Anne Worley (Jan Gillis), Dick and Dan (Barry Gillis and Maurice Farn). Show is on Friday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6). Saturday, Nov. 5 and Sunday, Nov. 6 performances start at 3 p.m. Tickets are at Sechelt Activity Centre, Mosaic Market in Davis Bay, and Swish Ladies Apparel in Gibsons.
This weekend
An Evening of Celtic Music with Mairi Rankin, Wendy MacIsaac and Mac Morin is at St. Bart’s in Gibsons on Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. Coast String Fiddlers open the show. Tickets are at the door.
Pianist, composer and band leader Amanda Tosoff plays the Arts Centre on Saturday evening with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ($20) at Strait Music in Sechelt, MELOmania in Roberts Creek, WOW Gallery in Gibsons, and share-there.com
Theeb
On Saturday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m., the Sunshine Coast Film Society screens Theeb. Set in the waning days of the Ottoman Empire, this epic coming-of-age story follows a young Bedouin boy who comes from a family of guides. Theeb decides to pursue his older brother who is guiding a British soldier on a secret mission, but when things go horribly wrong, he is caught between survival and loyalty in the vast, unforgiving desert. Members $5, others $9, at the Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt. Phone: 604-886-2965 for more. Tickets at the door (doors open at 1:30 p.m.). The film screens again in Gibsons on Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Heritage Playhouse.
London Theatre
On Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. the Raven’s Cry Theatre presents, live via HD and satellite, the hilarious play, One Man, Two Guvnors. Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from The Late Late Show host James Corden, the uproarious play was a runaway hit both in London’s West End and on Broadway. Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small-time hood in Brighton, and must collect a debt from his fiancée’s father. Mix-ups abound and hilarity ensues as Francis tries to keep his two guvnors apart. Tickets are at the door or call Raven’s Cry, 604-885-4597, to have yours held. Cost is $15 adult, $10 for 17 and under.
Sand mandala
On Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. Tibetan Lama Tenzin Tsundu will begin creating a traditional Tibetan sand mandala of Green Tara, the female Buddha of Compassion, at St. Hilda’s Anglican Church in Sechelt. The mandala creation will be open for public viewing on Nov. 6 from 2 to 4:30 p.m., and from Nov. 7 to 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The dissolution of the mandala and closing ceremony take place at St. Hilda’s on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Entrance is by donation. More information is at www.spiritdance.net
Knitters
Interested in Wednesday Night Knits in Gibsons? For $20 get some help with knitting projects, meet other knitters and learn new tips and tricks. Start some Christmas projects! For more information, call Verna Chan at 604-886-3114 or [email protected]
Circle Craft
Over 300 artisans will offer their creations Nov. 9 to 13 at the 43rd annual Circle Craft Christmas Market in Vancouver at Convention Centre West, 1055 Canada Place, including clothing designers, potters, wood and metal workers, glass blowers, jewellers, toy makers, candle and soap makers. About six of the exhibitors are from the Sunshine Coast: Sa Boothroyd, home décor; Strathcona Stockings, apparel; Heart’s Desire, glass jewelry; Earthly Creatures, pewter designs; Mikel Grant, jewelry; and SunCoast Photography. Circle Craft is a BC-run artist co-operative dedicated to providing opportunities for craftspeople to connect with the community. Hours are Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15 adults; $12 seniors and students; $10 each for groups of 10 or more, and two for one after 5 p.m. Children under 12 are free. Save $2 on advance tickets when you buy online at circlecraft.net
Noon deadline
Send your notice of arts events by Tuesday at noon for Friday’s newspaper to [email protected] or phone 604-886-4692. Please include contact information.
