Local Arts

Davis Bay, 1935: "Arose at first light. Checked the weather over the bay - sun, some breeze, tide is right. Can't wait 'til afternoon because those southeasters blow up. Got to get down to the Roberts' store in the Creek to pick up supplies.

1987 was the first year of the Friends of the Gallery (FOG) at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre. Soon after it became an annual exhibition. All Sunshine Arts Council members are invited to display one work of art they have produced in the last year.

Most people would think of concrete as an unforgiving medium. Not so, says Marion Lea Jamieson, whose works in concrete as well as her drawings, oils and acrylics will appear Jan. 5 to Feb.

Whether you are interested in the arts, wish to support our toddlers on the Sunshine Coast or simply would like to enjoy a beautiful event on Bonniebrook Beach, Art on the Beach is a show you don't want to miss.

The Sunshine Coast Arts Council (SCAC) was pleased to announce the 2005 annual arts awards recipients at a Nov. 13 ceremony at the Arts Centre in Sechelt.

When you visit the current show at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt, take the time to look for details.

Standing ovations, sold out concerts and rave reviews - these are the hallmarks of Winter Harp, that performs on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 2:30 p.m. at Raven's Cry Theatre in Sechelt.

The Sunshine Coast Arts Council presents two local award-winning artists at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre gallery.

Between 300 and 500 DVDs are released every week in North America, says professional film programmer Angela Pressburger of Gibsons. The sheer volume is overwhelming for anyone trying to find a specific topic.

Roland Maltais is a musician with a mission. He and other members of his group, the Totally Innocent Blues Band, wanted to see a totally open jam happening at the Grasshopper Pub in Pender Harbour every Wednesday evening. So they started one.