A series of free book readings and signings from local authors is planned for January at Molly’s Seaside Market, Molly’s Lane, Gibsons. The first of the series features Patricia Hetherington this Sunday, Jan. 17 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. She will have copies of her book, The Winter Gardener, for sale and will also be reading from her new work in progress. Author Caitlin Hicks reads Jan. 24 and Ed Hill on Jan. 31.
Gold Stars
This Saturday, Jan. 16, Roberts Creek Legion will host Vancouver glam, Motown, bubblepunk, indie rock band Gold Stars are for Suckers. In the opening slot is the premiere performance by local lads, the Daggers RC, featuring high energy, pogo-inducing songs of surfing, zombies and love. Members are $6, guests with members are $12 at the door. Music at 8 p.m.
Reception
This Saturday, Jan. 16 all are invited to an artists’ reception from 2 to 4 p.m. for Donna Balma’s Retrospective show and Natasha Vukovic’s Dying Slowly in Your Memory, at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 431 Marine Dr.
Silviba
Tony Richmond’s new book, Silviba: A Forester’s Log, has a Coast launch on Sunday, Jan. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 3303 Beach Ave., Roberts Creek. (Call 604-885-0151.) The author will read a little from his book at 2 p.m. He has lived in Gibsons for 11 years and has good ideas about forest management on the Sunshine Coast.
Art at 101
Artist Lori Morris has just mounted an art display at 101 Office Supply, on Cowrie Street in Sechelt, to show a few of her acrylic paintings of local landscapes – on display until Feb. 29. Check out her YouTube time lapse painting channel called Lori Morris Paintings.
Artmaking
Meditating with Art-making is a new offering by Art Therapist Rose Clarke at the Arts Building in Gibsons. It’s a hands-on class combining meditation and art. Meditative artmaking reduces stress, enhances concentration and promotes flow and well being. Doing art meditatively helps people be in the present moment, aware and attentive, peaceful, quiet and connected. The class is this Sunday, Jan. 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. Register with paypal at www.artsbuilding.org or call 604-886-9129.
Swinging Creek Big Band
The Gibsons Legion is hosting a dance featuring the Creek Big Band with Lynne Dickson on vocals. If you wish to hear and dance to some of the old swing tunes played by the orchestra of Dal Richards, The King of Swing, who recently passed away, be there or be square. The downbeat is at 8 p.m. with dance music running until 11 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23. Tickets $5 for members; $10 for non-members.
Treasure basket
Create your own pine needle treasure basket with Kim Hadley, starting this weekend. Transform pine needles, beach glass and grasses into a natural work of art. In this two-part workshop, you will learn the simple coiling technique, one of the world’s oldest forms of basketry. You will also learn how to personalize your basket through decorative flourishes and advanced techniques.
Basket-making is a meditative and stress-relieving activity, and one that instills a greater connection to the natural world. Coast residents are invited to discover the benefits and beauty on Saturday, Jan. 16 and Jan. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m., when the Gibsons artist offers a two-session workshop on the art at the Gibsons Arts Building. See: www.artsbuilding.org for more.
Kids’ art class
The Children’s Art Co-op happens on Mondays from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. for children ages 6 to 12 at the Arts Building on South Fletcher in Gibsons. These classes are run by various teachers, who each offer new and different ideas and perspectives, as well as working with different media including painting, drawing, sculpture and clay. See: www.artsbuilding.org for more.
Forst pottery
Join Pat Forst in her studio in Gibsons to learn how to throw pots on the wheel. At this adult beginner level class you will make bowls, plates and mugs. You can choose from a morning or evening class, starting Monday, Jan. 18 to Feb. 22 from 10 to noon or from 5:50 to 7:30 p.m. Contact 604-840-0304 or [email protected] for registration and information.
Landing Gallery
The Landing Gallery, an artists’ co-operative, is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily during the winter.
Very Organic is currently on show, featuring work from the fibre artists in the Gallery – it includes rich textures, fine details, and myriad styles. On the guest wall for the month of January is Gord Dieroff’s exciting new exhibit of paintings called Explorer.
Screening change
This Changes Every-thing, a film directed by Avi Lewis and narrated by Naomi Klein, was originally scheduled for Jan. 17 as part of the Green Film Series. The new date of screening is Sunday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. The film is an epic attempt to re-imagine the vast challenge of climate change. Inspired by Naomi Klein’s international non-fiction bestseller of the same name, the film presents seven powerful portraits of communities on the front lines. Interwoven with these stories is Klein’s narration, connecting the carbon in the air with the economic system that put it there. Klein builds to her most controversial and exciting idea: that we can seize the existential crisis of climate change to transform our failed economic system into something radically better. The film shows at the Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt. Admission is by donation at the door (suggested $10), or register at Eventbrite to reserve seats. Discussion takes place after the film with guest Dr. James Pawley.
Noon deadline
Send your notice of arts events by Tuesday at noon for Friday’s newspaper to [email protected] or phone 604-886-4692. Art Beat covers events one day to one week ahead.
