Local Arts

A son, Drew, returns to his estranged father's Saskatchewan ranch to find that his dad, Harry, has taken up with the neighbour lady, Gin. Harry is equally surprised to find that Drew has been married and has fathered a child.

A group of singers from the Sunshine Coast is making a difference to a village in Kenya. How this came about has a lot to do with the power of music, because singing is a huge part of the African culture.

Culture Days in Sechelt on Sept. 29 and 30 showcased a wide cross section of the Coast's arts, culture and heritage scene - from a productive workshop to a First Nations traditional performance.

Sunshine Coast authors Gary Kent and Kim La Fave have teamed up again to launch a sequel to their very successful children's book, Fishing with Gubby, which was nominated for several awards when it was published in 2010, including the Governor Genera

Music and dance go together, right? But what if a sculptural piece and a light projection are added to the mix? You've got Fire and Ice, an artistic collaboration to dazzle an audience at a main stage event at the Raven's Cry Theatre.

The Coast Cultural Alliance (CCA) launches the third annual Sunshine Coast Art Crawl Oct. 19 to 21, with 110 participating galleries and art studios this year. For a preview, check out the Art Crawl Online Art Auction, available now.

The members of the Funtastics group are having way too much fun with their latest project, the Funtastic Fall Funorama.

The Coast Recital Society (CRS) opens its 2012/13 concert season this Sunday afternoon, Sept. 30, with a concert by the acclaimed Fine Arts Quartet.

The thought-provoking films of former Gibsons' resident Velcrow Ripper usually start with a question.

The New Moon Festival Society with little bird media invite you to an afternoon of Qi, Chai and Chat at Chaster House (Ocean Beach Esplanade, Gibsons) - a wonderful way to experience meditation and devotional dance in an intimate setting at 3:30 p.m.