Roger Camp reminds us that it’s that time again when he is organizing the third annual Peanut Butter Jam (PBJ) on Saturday, July 11 with proceeds going to the food bank. Canned goods, peanut butter, fresh produce or good old-fashioned cash can be donated. The music starts at 1 p.m. near Henderson Beach, Roberts Creek. “You provide the peanut butter – we’ll provide the hours of jam,” he says, featuring The Drew Camp Band and friends.
Sechelt music
The Sechelt Summer Music Series continues this weekend, July 11, with Bits of String at noon, and the Billy Hillpicker Band playing bluegrass at 1 p.m. at the Garden Stage at the Sechelt Library. Sunshine Coasters Kaia Nielsen and Mark Lebbell like to call their music Canadicana, drawing inspiration from non-traditional roots cover tunes.
Gibsons music
Music in the Landing has a full line-up of live entertainment this weekend. On Friday they have teamed up with the Gibsons Public Market for Kids Day at the Market. Bring the family for performances from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. by Scott & Sara and Captain Ampersand. Then from 4 to 6 p.m. Matt Diamond, who at an early age learned his fun skills from his mom, will perform. Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., singer/songwriter Bonar Harris will play at Pioneer Square next to the Info Centre. Saturday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Winegarden Waterfront Park will be a final concert for this year’s Trad Band featuring 23-plus of the students from the Celtic Music School. Sunday will be a very special event as eight-time Juno award guitarist Michael Occhipinti returns to Gibsons with Pilar, the stunning vocalist from Rome, as they complete their West Coast tour. They wowed the opening night audience at this year’s Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival. This concert is free and will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Winegarden Park. Bring your lawn chairs to enjoy this outdoor opportunity.
Double feature
For an evening of music, go to the Roberts Creek Legion on Saturday, July 11 to hear a live band and DJs. Starting off the night will be the legendary Baby Harry, playing a live mix of dance floor rock, soul and funk. Later, Morgan and The Funkdealer will be spinning a sonic salad of hip hop, glitch hop, breaks, house, electro, trap and funk, also with opener Rick Smooth (Rich Cross). The sound will be proper and the lights just right. Tickets are $8 for members and $16 for guests with members. Doors at 8:30 p.m. Rick Smooth at 8:30 to 9, Baby Harry and the Kings of Rock and Soul 9 to 11, The Funkdealer from 11 to 12 and Morgan Farrand from 12 to 1 a.m.
Hawaiian talk
On Saturday, July 11, learn more about Hawaiian culture at the Ho’Oponopono Presenta-tion, a lecture with Kumu Allen Elia Alapa’i and Kumu Kahili Alapa’i, teachers of the Hawaiian cultural arts. It’s from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Davis Bay Hall, 5123 Davis Bay Rd.
Drawing for kids
Two summer sessions of drawing for kids are offered with artist Bruce Edwards at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery from July 13 to 16 and again on August 10 to 13. Ages five to eight learn drawing from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and ages nine to 12 come from 10:45 a.m. to noon. The four-day series includes materials. Call 604-886-0531 to register.
Trussed Issues
Janice Williams (Junco Jan) presents her book launch of Mental Case 101: Trussed Issues on Wednesday, July 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gibsons and District Public Library. It comes with a warning: some graphic scenes and strong language. The author comments that it’s simply a way to convey a sense of the horror of complex trauma. She describes her book as “the tale of a kid born with her mind outside her head. Her 40-year effort to coax it back via mental health services is richly illustrated, earthy, spirited, inspiring and funny.”
Under the stars
A pre-release party for Simon Paradis’ new CD, Mouth Full of Stars, is at the Roberts Creek Legion #219 on Friday, July 17. Cost is $6 for members and $12 for guests with members. Start time is 9:30 p.m., featuring the six-piece, original rock and roll dance band, The Cat Hair and Glue Players.
Then on Saturday, July 18, Paradis combines with Kara Stanley for a special event: Celebration Under the Stars at the Ruby Lake Resort Amphitheatre, marking the official release of the CD. The evening will start at 5:30 p.m. with an opening set of acoustic music by local favourites, the duo Stanton Paradis, a reading by Kara Stanley from her new book, Fallen: A Trauma, A Marriage and the Transformative Power of Music, and a barbecue dinner prepared by chef Aldo of the Ruby Lake Resort. The main event will start at 8 p.m. and will feature Paradis and The Cat Hair and Glue Players playing two sets of funky, bluesy, groovelicious dance tunes. Cost is $30, which includes dinner ($15 for children under 13), available at MELOmania, Fresh from the Coast, The Old Boot Eatery, Kalijo Pilates, Welcome Woods Market, Halfmoon Bay General Store, EarthFair Bookstore and Ruby Lake Resort.
GSA
The Gibsons School of the Arts (GSA) kicks off this week with a workshop from Mark Heine, Photos to Photoshop to Paintings. The six summer classes are being offered in shorter sessions this year and some are full. There are a few spaces left in the following workshops: Bill Higginson - Pen and Ink Plus - July 15 to 17; Theresa Bernard - Explorations in Acrylics - July 27 to 31; Barry Coombs - Creative Watercolour: Imagination, Colour and Composition - August 17 to 21; Brian Buckrell - Fundamentals: Strong Landscape Painting - August 24 to 27. Call 604-886-9349 or 604-885-2220 or email [email protected]
Nutcracker
The best no-stressed, no-dressed gala of the year! Help keep the Nutcracker’s magic on the Sunshine Coast with a fundraising campaign that runs the entire month of July.
For every donation received, you are entered into the “non-door” door prize. Businesses on the Coast have again surpassed expectations and have donated $1,700 worth of gifts from restaurants, stores and services. For an updated list of prizes, check the website: www.coastingalongtheatre.org
Funds go towards allowing the elaborate production of The Nutcracker to continue. It combines professional and local dancers who are eagerly learning the profession and nuances of classical ballet on the Coast. The production involves an annual expense that far outpaces the revenue from ticket sales.
Keep me posted
Send your notice of arts events by Tuesday at 5 p.m. for Friday’s newspaper to [email protected] or phone 604-886-4692. Art Beat covers events one day to one week ahead.
