Local Arts

The Arts Building in Gibsons, a home for many arts-related activities from painting to pottery, is humming this season with more programs than ever before. Two new ones should earn more fans: a café for writers starting on Thursday, Nov.

Nature photographer Peggy Collins has again been included in Canadian Geographic magazine's yearly collector's edition, Best Wildlife Photography, now on newsstands, a stunning collection of work from Canadian photographers.

The moon co-operated on Nov. 10, shining clear and full over the Heritage Playhouse for the one night only performance of The Moon and the Other Side of the Honeymoon.

The Coast Recital Society (CRS) continues its stellar concert season this Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Raven's Cry Theatre, with a performance by the world-renowned St. Lawrence String Quartet (SLSQ).

In celebration of its 18th touring season, Winter Harp is delighted to announce that legendary harper/storyteller Patrick Ball will join the ensemble as this year's special guest. Winter Harp performs in Sechelt on Sunday, Nov. 27, at 2:30 p.m.

Three authors, Kim Clark, Maureen Foss and Betty Keller -all published by the Coast's Caitlin Press -entertained a crowd at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre on Oct. 21 with excerpts, risqué and droll, from their new releases.

Westwind Gallery hosts an artist's opening for painter Greta Guzek with all new work entitled Trails of Discovery this Saturday, Nov. 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the gallery, No. 14 - 292 Gower Point Rd. in Gibsons. All are welcome.

Vancouver writer Billie Livingston will read from her "dark, funny, graceful, witty" fiction, 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt.

A founding program of the Sunshine Coast Arts Council is coming up for its 20th anniversary this year.

Inspired by the moon as a love symbol, the play The Moon and the Other Side of the Honeymoon uses comedy, acting and magic.