The Sensuality Art Show runs from Feb. 9 to 19 in Lower Gibsons, with music and other events scheduled at the Zócalo location (441 Marine Drive, Gibsons) and the art show continuing at One Flower One Leaf Gallery (436 Marine Drive) across the street from Zócalo.
Three art demonstrations will be held during the show. On Saturday, Feb. 10, visionary artist Autumn Skye Morrison paints live from noon to 3 p.m. Audience is welcome. On Wednesday, Feb. 14, artist Ruth Rodgers demonstrates her work from 2 to 4 p.m. And on Saturday, Feb. 17 Anna Green is on stage for her art demo, also from 2 to 4 p.m.
Live music is on almost every day starting with the opening night’s string quartet. Come and experience the sensual piano music of Bill Ward on Sunday, Feb. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Zócalo.
Monday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m., listen to readings by writers David Kipling, Jan DeGrass, Janice Williams, P.J. Reece, Richard Austin and William Baker.
Jamie Bowers plays on Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, Feb. 18 at the same time. Bowers, an award-winning composer, producer and guitarist, creates an evolving soundscape with ambient waves of electric guitar – luscious and sensual.
Ken Dunn and Anna Green keep the Valentine’s Day flame burning in concert at One Flower One Leaf Gallery in Lower Gibsons from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15. Come listen to romantic, inspiring and thought-provoking acoustic music by this popular local duo just back from a successful Vancouver Island tour.
On Friday, Feb. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. Linda Williams and Catherine Pedretti will be playing the mbira, an instrument that originated thousands of years ago with the Shona people in Zimbabwe. It is always handmade and consists of 22 to 28 metal keys mounted on a hardwood soundboard and often played inside a large calabash resonator, called a deze, to amplify it. Bottle caps or shells are mounted on the deze, and they create a buzz required to clear the mind of thoughts and worries. Mbira’s significant function in the Shona culture is as a contact for deceased ancestors who give guidance.
On Saturday, Feb. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. enjoy an afternoon of the sumptuous sounds of Verna Chan as she performs solo, singing and playing guitar as part of the Sensuality show. Bill Ward closes the show on Monday, Feb. 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. with piano music.
For details and location call Shinyu at 604-908-1995.
