Bruce Devereux of Christenson Village care facility and Chad Hershler from Deer Crossing the Art Farm have a new project in the works. They have combined forces to create a new entity called The Imagination Network as a vehicle to inspire linking the creative arts, healthcare and education.
The official launch to the public happens this Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m. at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons. They will show the 55-minute documentary film, Penelope, about the creation of the Penelope Project. The project was a collaborative effort to dramatically raise the bar on activities within a long-term care facility in Milwaukee. Using the story of Penelope from Homer’s The Odyssey, a team of staff, residents, artists and students engaged an entire long-term care community in creativity and learning. For more information, see www.thepenelopeproject.com.
Tickets for $10 are available in person at Christenson Village (585 Shaw Road, Gibsons) or at www.imaginationnetwork.ca
This weekend
Finger-style guitarist Bob Evans takes to the stage on Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Madeira Park School of Music. See penderharbourmusic.ca for more.
The Downtown Abbey look-alikes are hosting another tea and performance on Saturday at the Gibsons United Church at 2 p.m. See www.driftwoodplayers.ca for ticket availability.
Flour Peddler
Remember the guys who mill fresh flour using bicycle power at the Roberts Creek market? They are Chris and Josh Hergesheimer, and their new book is The Flour Peddler: A Global Journey into Local Food from Canada to South Sudan (Caitlin Press). The book launch and slideshow is next Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. at the Seaside Centre in Sechelt. Admission is free and all are welcome. Book sales at the event are by Talewind Books.
Dance music
The Creek Big Band and Elphinstone Secondary School Jazz Band get in the musical mood at 8 p.m. next Friday, March 27 at the Roberts Creek Hall. The dance will support a school band trip to the Edmonton Cantando Festival in April. Refreshments will be available. Tickets are $20 at the door.
Coffeehouse
Artesia coffeehouse presented by the Coast Cultural Alliance is next Friday, March 27 at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt.
The line-up is stellar, with three pianists performing on the grand piano. Opening is singer/songwriter Kaeli McArter on piano accompanied by her father, Fraser McArter.
Next up will be singers Joy Germaine and Bev Nielson accompanied by Ken Dalgleish, piano, and Budge Schachte, guitar.
After the break is a new duo, Kee and Me, with Keely Halward and Mike Clarke.
Another brand new band features Lynne Urquhart on vocals/piano/songwriter, James Raynor, guitar, Scott Jacks, bass, and Sacha Fassaert, drums.
Tickets are $10 at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m., show time is 8. See more at www.suncoastarts.com
Stanton at Geopia
Next Saturday, March 28 at 5 p.m. roots/folk musician Joe Stanton plays two sets interspersed by George Connell’s home-made bread and beans at Geopia Gallery and Garden in beautiful downtown Earls Cove. Tickets are available at the EarthFair Store in Madeira Park.
Keep me posted
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