Local Arts

British Columbia's first chief justice, Matthew Baillie Begbie, is the colourful subject of author and editor, Marlyn Horsdal's historical novel, The Judge and the Lady. Horsdal will read from this and other work at 8 p.m.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Sunshine Coast Dance Society (SCDS) and as such, the non-profit society will celebrate with a full season of professional caliber dance events, workshops, a residency program and an annual scholarship.

Children's book writer and award-winning poet Marion Quednau, who has recently moved to the Sunshine Coast, has this to say about her art.

Yes, they are back for a third season! Sechelt's own talented performing troupe of Vaudeville performers, The Funtastics, are ready to bring you two hours of fun-filled, old-fashioned entertainment, Vaudeville style.

Governor General's award-winning local poet John Pass will read at 7 p.m. this Saturday, April 20, at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery (GPAG). Published widely in Canada, the poet's work has also appeared internationally.

Do-Re-TEA is a refreshing series of afternoon concerts, which will be held on the last Friday of April, May and June at Living Faith Lutheran Church in Davis Bay at 3 p.m.

They love Neil Diamond in Australia. Gambier Island resident Bobby Bruce knows that from experience - he is Nearly Neil, the Diamond tribute performer, complete with puffy coif and glittery shirts.

It was a long journey to get the kind of mental health care that Jody Franklin needed. The artist, formerly from Victoria, spoke openly about his struggles to get support and how he found that help on the Sunshine Coast.

The Fibreworks Studio and Gallery held its season opening reception on March 30 with a new show of Sunshine Coast artist Jennifer Love's textile paintings titled Cuttings.

The Green Man (aka John Conway) has been invited to present his show proposal to the Dragon's Den show on CBC TV at the end of this month in Toronto.