Local Arts

It was innovative, professional, and all too brief.

The film, The Passion of the Christ, now at the Raven's Cry Theatre in Sechelt, portrays the agonizing final 12 hours of the life of Jesus. It is a strong film - up close and in Jesus' face.

When dancer Dominique Hutchinson saw Chelsea Sleep play fiddle at a high school showcase, she was impressed. "Such power and energy," she said of the young violinist. The two met and an idea formed.

If you ask concert producer Robert Benaroya what type of music he likes, chances are he won't answer Beethoven or even classic rock. He's more likely to talk to you about Turkish sufi music, devotional Indian love songs or Zimbabwean rhythms.

The Sunshine Coast Film Society is excited to announce that the next two films in their dynamic and inspiring spring series will be screened in Sechelt at the Sunshine Coast Arts Center.

The Coast Academy of Dance in Sechelt recently performed a Dance Exhibition at the Raven's Cry Theatre showcasing the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, ballet, modern theatre, tap syllabi and examination classes.

Joe Stanton sauntered onto the Heritage Playhouse stage, looking as though he was about to strum a few tunes for family and friends in his own living room.

Opening at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt on March 10 is a two-artist exhibition. Joanne Marks of Sechelt will exhibit her photographic works, and Halfmoon Bay resident Belinda Grames will display her digital images.

World-acclaimed Canadian pianist Michael Kim celebrated his return to Sechelt's Raven's Cry Theatre, Sunday, Feb. 22, after an absence of five years.

On March 6 and 7, the Roberts Malcolm Alumni (RMA) Pipe Band, one of six pipe bands comprising the Simon Fraser University family of bands, will be visiting Sechelt for two days of intensive practice in preparation for the 2004 competitive season.