Local Arts

Nominees for the 28th annual BC Book Prizes were announced recently. Two Pender Harbour authors and one Roberts Creek illustrator were among the chosen few.

The Coast's longest running festival, now in its 39th year, opens on April 2. The participants are rehearsing their music, the adjudicators have been selected - all that's needed is an audience.

Creative in the Creek presents a hilarious Roberts Creek Christmas themed evening, The Winter of Our Heart's Content, next Thursday, Dec. 6 at the Gumboot Café starting at 6:30 p.m.

A powerful documentary film is set to screen next week in Sechelt aimed at ending sexism in the media.

Brilliantly gifted pianist Sara Buechner returns to Pender Harbour to dazzle and enchant. The Pender Harbour Music Society and the Pender Harbour Chamber Music Festival Committee are co-presenting the concert this Sunday, March 25, at 2 p.m.

The Hot Mammas from Vancouver, along with some groups from the MellowTones, heat up the Sechelt Legion this Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets may still be available at the door. Contact Nikki at 604-740-0933 to find out.

Brett Wildeman celebrated the first day of spring with the release of a five-tune EP, Portraits. The folk musician calls Roberts Creek home but, in true wandering troubadour tradition, he roves southern B.C. working and performing.

"Will you still love me in the morning?" asks the cast and crew from Coast Community Productions.

Humourist, storyteller, comedian and musician, Lorne Elliott returns to the Sunshine Coast for an evening of comedic mayhem and superbly silly musical fun for the whole family.

Classic guitarist Michael LeFevre will bring his smooth sounds to the Sunshine Coast for an intimate afternoon concert in Sechelt. His show is slated for 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, at St.