You are invited to the book launch of Under The Covers: A Life of Gumption, Passion, Gifts, and Secrets by local author Patricia Hetherington. Join her for this salon and dress-up event to celebrate her book. The evening will include a piano solo, a reading and an audience/author Q&A. The event is on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. (doors 6:15 p.m.) at St. Bart’s Church, North Road & Hwy 101, Gibsons. Tickets for $20 include a signed copy of the book before the official publication date. Tickets are at One Flower One Leaf Gallery, 436 Marine Drive in Gibsons Landing. Phone 604-886-0099.
Hedks
The first of the Roberts Creek Legion all-ages dinner shows features Hedks on Jan. 19 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Hailing from Vancouver, Hedks are a thrashy rock and roll duo. After unleashing their debut release Turnt Up for What in 2016, along with several music videos, western Canadian tours, festival appearances and even a recent European tour, these girls are garnishing a following and show no signs of slowing down. Admission is $5 for members and for ages under 19; $10 for guests.
Arts Building
The Arts Building in Gibsons (464 S. Fletcher) continues to offer many weekend workshops. Coming up soon are classes in poetic writing, ukulele and life drawing. On Jan. 19 they offer a free inspirational lunch time talk with a speaker from the community from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. The theme this month is Making It Better. Find details on their website at artsbuilding.org.
Gallery Reception
On Saturday, Jan. 20 all are invited to the opening reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery for Towards Light by Lil Chrzan and Elemental Landscapes by Judy Witheford. The exhibition runs until Feb. 12. Call the gallery for details at 604-886-0531.
This Weekend
• Poetry Out Loud is an all ages, all genders, all orientations, spoken word performance from Jillian Christmas and Lucia Misch presented by Sunday in the Park with Pride Society at 7:30 p.m. this Friday at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre. Admission is by donation.
• Nell and Jim Band play the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons on Sunday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door or at the usual ticket outlets in advance.
Stormy Cove
An unsolved murder in a remote fishing community in northern Newfoundland and a globe-trotting photographer from Vancouver are caught up in the dark mysteries of the tiny outport. Stormy Cove is a great read by international crime writer and local author Bernadette Calonego. She will read from her bestselling new novel on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at the Gibsons Library at 6 p.m. She will also share a slideshow about the life of the locals in northern Newfoundland, her home for half of the year. Calonego was born in Switzerland and grew up on the shores of Lake Lucerne. She went on to earn a teaching degree and later became a journalist. After several years working with Reuters news agency and a series of German language newspapers, she moved to Canada and began writing fiction. As a foreign correspondent, she has published stories in Vogue, GEO, and SZ Magazin. The event is free. To register, call the library at 604-886-2130.
Burger and Beer
The Coast Car Co-op offers their first ever Burger and Beer fundraiser at the 101 Brewhouse and Distillery (1009 Gibsons Way) on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 6 to 10 p.m. Enjoy an evening of great food and beverages, along with a silent auction and a live auction, too. Tickets for $25 include one of The 101’s burgers (vegetarian option available), and a glass of locally-brewed beer. Coast Car Co-op will provide designated driver services to or from the event, or take advantage of Share-There’s free ride-share service to offer or request a ride.
Lonesome Ace
The Lonesome Ace Stringband brings grit, skill and abandon to old-time, Appalachian folk songs and fiddle/banjo tunes. The members are Chris Coole on banjo, John Showman on fiddle and Max Heineman on bass. Remember them from the Foggy Hogtown Boys? Together these terrific musicians bring a deep respect for the roots of the music. This year will see the band release its third album, When the Sun Comes Up. This is old-time music for today’s old soul. Catch them on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons. Tickets are $20 at the door, or online at lonesomeace.com
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