Local Arts

Music in the Landing, a free program of music in Gibsons, is back in the Gazebo on the wharf tonight (Friday) from 7 to 8 p.m. with the Baroque and Blue Triofeaturing Tim Enns on drums, Sarah Harding, flute, and Kelly Smit, piano and flute.

The Coast Recital Society's (CRS) annual scholarships were recently awarded to 18 local students to further their classical music studies.

The Coast Academy of Dance entertained its audience with a high energy, fast-paced year-end performance on June 9 and 10 in Sechelt. Once Upon a Dance was well-rounded, showcasing pieces inspired by classic story lines.

Alissa Harkin of Sechelt has been chosen as a finalist in the Miss B.C., Miss Teen B.C.and Mrs.B.C. Pageant to be held on July 2 in Fort Langley.

Kathaumixw (pronounced Ka-thou-mew) is from the Coast Salish language meaning "a gathering together of different peoples.

Wrangling the arts scene on the Sunshine Coast is a big job.

The Sunshine Coast Music Society presents Homecoming 2012, a weekend of music from home town musicians. Dora Brook, soprano, performs with Tom Kellough on piano on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons.

The Gibsons Landing Heritage Society is pleased to announce that the winner of their recent logo contest is Scott Mercer of SMYL Concepts web design.

Jean-Pierre Makosso of Gibsons will celebrate the launch of his third book, Human Works, in fine style, as befits everything about this African-born performer, dancer and poet.

Roberts Creek author Andreas Schroeder was presented with the Graeme Gibson Award during the Writers' Union of Canada annual general meeting on May 26.