Local Arts

Britain in wartime - humour was desperately needed in a world turned upside down by the war.

The Last Mimzy, a fantasy film for the whole family, directed by Robert Shaye, opened at the Gibsons Cinema last Friday, on the first day of its Canadian launch.

The Sunshine Coast is being treated to OrienTik/Portrait an eclectic afternoon of contemporary dance, taiko percussion and classical piano by the Erasga Dance Co. This will be an hour-long powerful performance with an artist's talk to follow.

The Coast String Fiddlers (CSF) wowed Vancouver during Celtic Fest March 17 and 18.

Take a trip to Wonderville, if you can, this weekend or next. It's a hilarious place to be, if a little eccentric.

The Foggy Hogtown Boys were having a tough time with the first gig on their western tour. First stop was St. Bart's Church in Gibsons on March 8, but it took 18 hours of travel from Hogtown, a.k.a. Toronto, to get there.

From original ballads to Celtic fiddle, from big band tunes to sizzling rock, the Elphinstone Secondary School musical gala night Tuesday showcased a huge variety of exceptional high school talent.

If you didn't catch the last two performances of Galitcha here on the Coast, make sure you don't miss their third appearance, and be prepared for "an evening of love.

Music, comedy and just a good old time are in store on Monday, March 12, at the Raven's Cry Theatre in Sechelt. The Arrogant Worms, a three-man comedy troupe, returns to the Coast for a 7:30 p.m. show.

The gala evening consisting of local Elphinstone Secondary School students with a second half performance by the Sarah Loverock Band is gaining momentum. The concert is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 13.