Local Arts

Waiting for the Parade, the latest Driftwood Play-ers production written by John Murrell, is steeped in Second World War nostalgia. The lobby display of war posters and photos alone is worth a visit to the Heritage Playhouse.

What is roots music? It usually involves acoustic instruments, is diverse and is the very foundation of our blues, folk, country and rock. Roberts Creek musician Angie McCauley considers herself a roots musician.

"Mozart is an eternally sunny day," said a famous admirer. If you agree, and if you love the composer's sublime Clarinet Quintet, then Sunday's Coast Recital Society concert at the Raven's Cry Theatre in Sechelt is for you. At 2:30 p.m.

Argan is a hypochondriac. Married to his second wife, Beline, who schemes with her lawyer to inherit all his wealth, he believes every word his doctors tell him. He must have expensive treatments and medicines in order to stay ill.

Madeira Park author John Pass is a finalist for the 2006 Governor General's Literary Awards. Pass's book of poetry Stumbling in the Bloom was nominated for the awards by his publisher, Oolichan Books.

It takes a second bout with cancer to make a person realize how precious is time. "How much time do I have left?" asked Gibsons' artist Lenore Conacher. She was not being maudlin, but realistic.

The Driftwood Players are getting ready to present their latest theatric effort. Driftwood presents Canadian playwright John Murrell's Waiting for the Parade next week.

A Halloween dance at the Roberts Creek Hall is becoming a tradition thanks to the Live Music Society. Once again they bring you music that will move your feet and other parts of your body, which may or may not be in disguise. On Oct.

The deceptively gentle title, Rain Before Morning, of Coast author Michael Poole's new book shouldn't fool you. The story packs a punch.

A trio of coastal artists has their work on display at the 2006 Wearable Art Awards Exhibit. Ursula Bentz of Gibsons contributed three pieces, along with singles from Jessica Gabriel and Tam Harrington of Sechelt.