The popular free series of concerts and buskers returns to Gibsons Landing for the summer. On Friday, July 6 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the gazebo on the wharf, Rio Samaya plays Latin rhythms and romantic melodies. On Saturday, July 7 Sing You Sinners take over Pioneer Square from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with whisky jazz and country music, while singer/songwriter Kevin Crofton busks at the Pink House (Gower Point Road) from 2 to 3 p.m. On July 7 from 7 to 8:45 p.m., The Colorifics perform in Winegarden Park with some good swing, Latin, cabaret, pop and dance music. On Sunday, July 8 Katrina Bishop sings pop and jazz funk with a little Celtic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Holland Park next to the Sunday Market. Check out Music in the Landing’s Facebook page for more.
New Collection
FibreWorks Studio and Gallery invites you to view a collection inspired by the exploration of the wind through the art of felt titled Four Winds. Alexis Bach, Jill Denton, Kiki van der Heiden, Sheleigh McCulloch and Ursula Bentz will show their work from July 7 to Aug. 12. All are invited to the opening reception on Saturday, July 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. See fibreworksgallery.com for more. FibreWorks is located in the yurts on Highway 101 at Madeira Park.
Scott Cook with Rakish Angles
Scott Cook and the Second Chances with local musicians the Rakish Angles perform at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons on Saturday, July 7 at 8 p.m.
Cook has distilled the stories collected over a decade touring into straight-talking, keenly observant verse with lots of banjos, mandolins, bass and harmonies. In 2017 he released his sixth studio album, Further Down the Line. Cook still believes that songs can change your life, and your life can change the world.
The Rakish Angles – Sara Fitzpatrick (violin, vocals), Simon Hocking (mandolin, vocals), Boyd Norman (bass, vocals) and Dan Richter (guitar, vocals) – have been crafting their own novel, ageless sound since 2007. Their music spans newgrass, Latin, gypsy-jazz, old-time music, and altogether new territory, and the feeling comes through the loudest.
Tickets are $20 at WOW Gallery, Gibsons, and MELOmania, Roberts Creek. Magic or your money back!
Slow Sundays
On Sunday, July 8 at the Gazebo in Roberts Creek, it’s The Billy Hillpickers singing their unique style of bluegrass / country tunes from noon to 4 p.m. Bring your bale of hay (or a chair) and sun / rain protection. See www.facebook.com/groups/SlowSundaysintheCreek/
Summer Music
The Sechelt Summer Music series takes place on the Sechelt Library’s lawn stage on Saturday, July 7. Vocal Intent and Reg, Lynne and the Other Guy with special guests Definitely Diva will be performing. Concerts are at noon and 1 p.m. It’s free and fun.
Artists on Show
Meet the artists Katherine Johnston and Alanna Wood this Sunday, July 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre (Medusa at Trail, Sechelt). It’s an opportunity to see their new show recently opened. See www.sunshinecoastartscouncil.com for more details.
This Weekend
• The Hunter Choir from Australia perform at the Highland Centre (657 Highland Road) at 2:30 p.m. on July 8. Phone 604-886-7422 for ticket information.
• Another visiting choir, Echology, perform at the School of Music in Madeira Park on July 8 at 4:30 p.m. Phone 604-883-9749.
Fiddlin’ Fun
Sara Munson and Sara Fitzpatrick, two fiddlers, along with guest musician Lynne Dickson will be holding a Fiddlin’ Fun course this July 9 to 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages six to 12. Beginners are welcome. See www.music-makers.ca for location and details.
Song of Inanna
Liliana Kleiner launches her book, The Song of Inanna, at the Sechelt Library on Thursday, July 12 from 7 to 8 p.m., and at the Gibsons Library on Saturday, July 14 at 1:30 p.m. You are invited to the library of your choice as Kleiner explores the archetype of the sacred feminine through the images and text of her most recent book. Based on the ancient myth of Inanna, the book tells this story with a feminist psychological (Jungian) interpretation. Kleiner is an international artist born in Argentina, raised in Israel, and now living in Canada. She has a BA in Fine Arts (Israel) and a PhD in clinical psychology specializing in Jungian dream work (Canada). She has published artists’ books, including The Song of Songs (2010) and The Song of Lilith (2008). She has also produced art films and her original oil paintings, woodcuts and organic handmade papers are in public and private collections. See www.lilianakleiner.com
Summer Ballet
Since 2009, the Holmes Summer Ballet Workshops have been teaching and coaching dancers. Kathleen Holmes, the artistic director of Coasting Along Theatre Society (producers of The Nutcracker) and a ballet teacher at the Coast Academy of Dance, looks forward to these workshops every year. This year the summer session is offered from July 9 to 14. You never know who will drop in for class. Erin McNeill came by a few summers ago and gave the dancers a chance to work with a current professional ballerina who had performed the Sugar Plum Fairy for The Nutcracker for two seasons and has just completed a contract with Ballet UK. Saturday, July 14 is a full day beginning with a master class taught by Eric Burrough and Konstantin Keshyshev, two professional male dancers and teachers who were guest artists with The Nutcracker. They will coach variations and pas de deux. The session last year was a huge success – female students learned a bit about partnering, and fathers gained more respect for their daughters. “We make it look so easy and graceful on stage,” Holmes said. “They had no idea how tough it was.” The Saturday workshop is open to everyone. To learn more, contact [email protected] or 604-740-7005.
Coffee House
The Pender Harbour Music Society presents a Coffee House on Friday, July 13 with Robin Atchison, folk, pop with guitar, harmonica; Tamara Goble, singer-songwriter, guitarist; Ashley Hautala, singer, songwriter, guitarist; and David J. Taylor, composer, singer, pianist. Doors at the School of Music in Madeira Park open at 7 p.m., music at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by suggested $10 donation at the door. Goodies sold at intermission.
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