Eight singers standing in a half circle, facing each other and singing a cappella – this is Music Intima. Recognized as one of Canada’s truly important choirs, this B.C. group has an enviable international reputation for its sublime ensemble singing, made all the more impressive by the fact that they sing unaccompanied and without a conductor. Their honours include being one of only 24 international choirs invited to participate in the World Symposium on Choral Music. Join the Pender Harbour Music Society on Sunday, March 13 at 2 p.m. at the Pender Harbour School of Music, Madeira Park. Tickets are on sale now for $25 at Harbour Insurance, Sechelt Visitor Centre and online at penderharbourmusic.ca
Puccini
On Saturday, March 5 the Metropolitan Opera’s presentation of Puccini’s Manon Lescaut will be shown at Raven’s Cry Theatre. Soprano Kristine Opolais and tenor Jonas Kaufmann join forces in Puccini’s obsessive love story. Runtime is three and a half hours. Please do not bring children under the age of six. Performance begins at 10 a.m.
Soul Collage
A favourite yoga posture. Your spiritual essence. A soothing meditative pose. How would you convey any of these visually, using symbols, colours and images? Explore your inner self and honour your yoga practice with the help of SoulCollage®. Through interactive exercises, you’ll create a unique 5x8 keepsake collage, enjoy spontaneous and yin yoga, and journalling. Event takes place on Saturday, March 5 in Roberts Creek at Yoga by the Sea from 1 to 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required; contact Heather Conn at 604-886-6520. No previous experience is necessary and all supplies are provided. Heather Conn, MFA, is a trained SoulCollage® facilitator. Through three decades of writing, teaching, and Jungian dream work, she remains committed to sharing the healing power of symbols. See www.sunshinecoastsoulcollage.ca
This weekend
Check out the art auction in support of Syrian refugee families at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery March 5 and 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The silent auction runs all weekend, with presentations at 3 p.m. on Saturday and the live auction at 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Music and a garage sale combine on Saturday morning at the Roberts Creek Community Hall from 9 a.m. to noon. Drop in for coffee, browsing and sublime sounds from the Community Orchestra.
Film Society
The Annual General Meeting of the Sunshine Coast Film Society will be held on Monday, March 7 following the Gibsons screening of Finders Keepers. This funny, poignant, and stranger-than-fiction true story from America tells the battle of two men over custody of a mummified human leg. The film is to be shown at the Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, at 7:30 p.m. See www.scfs.ca to check your membership status.
Women unite
International Women’s Day will be celebrated at the Roberts Creek Hall on Tuesday, March 8 with the support of the Sunshine Coast Labour Council. This year’s entertainment includes: Knotty Dotters, Sokole, Threshold Singers and Jill Shatford. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bring a potluck dish to share. It’s free.
Winning author
The 2015 Canadian Tales of the Heart Short Story Writing Contest has chosen winners from among 123 entries and the first place goes to Sechelt author Rosella M. Leslie for her story, Consistency. She takes home a cash prize and will see publication in the 2016 Canadian Tales Anthology (Canadian Tales of the Heart, Volume VI) in September 2016. Leslie’s most recent book was The Cougar Lady, Legendary Trapper of Sechelt Inlet (Caitlin Press).
Writers alert
On Friday, March 11 all writers, poets, playwrights and other purveyors of literature are invited to the Gumboot Café in Roberts Creek to meet and greet other writers, many of whom are on the Coast to enjoy a weekend writing retreat. This no-host event is open to all, starting at 7 p.m.
Brew and curl
On March 12 enjoy a fun night at Tap Takeover with eight breweries, live music, curling finals and an after party at the Gibsons Curling Club. All proceeds will benefit the Sunshine Coast Association for Community Living. See www.eventbrite.ca for tickets. Come watch the finals, enjoy live music and a tap takeover featuring eight craft brews.
Coming soon
Plenty of activities are planned for kids during school spring break, March 14 to 18, including art programs, music and horseback riding. Watch for further details next week.
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 a contact person’s phone number or email address in your notice.
