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Making art in Macey Park

"We're making crazy art," said Sandy Buck of Deer Crossing the Art Farm, from a sunny corner of Shirley Macey Park near Gibsons last Saturday.

Music, comedy still to come in SOPA

The Showcase of the Performing Arts (SOPA) that opened on July 2 continues this weekend in the air-conditioned Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons. In this ninth annual presentation, there have been many magic moments and a few yet to come.

Creek writers read

Nine writers based in Roberts Creek will participate in an evening of readings on Saturday. The event, organized by writer Jane Covernton, is called Think Globally, Read Locally.

Ten years of Celtic Music

Ten years is a good time to take stock.

Rose-Ellen Nichols charms all in Pender

To celebrate publication of the book Women of Pender Harbour, Rose-Ellen Nichols, a daughter of the Harbour, returned to her home in recital on Sunday, June 27.

Taking a step further

Take it a step further. At least one potter at the second annual Ceramics on the Edge show has heard this message.

Classical Indian dance

Bharata Natyam is a classical Indian dance recital entitled In Praise of the Divine Feminine with Jayalakshmi Eshwar of New Delhi, India, and presented by Shakti Dance and the New Moon Festival Society on Sunday, July 11, at 3 p.m. at St.

Twango Bango meets east meets west

Fans of David Lindley and Harry Manx will be thrilled to know the two are sharing the stage at Rockwood Pavilion in Sechelt on Tuesday, July 13. It will be a night to remember.

Three choirs set to sing

Every two years choirs from all over the world converge on Powell River for a five-day choral festival filled with concerts, singing, competitions, seminars and social events.

One step or two to tango

As I enter the home and dance studio of Deborah and Gerry Pageau, the first thing I notice is rows and rows of shoes on the wall - all suitable for dancing.