Local Arts

The Coast Academy of Dance spectacular Rhythm and Blues presentation last weekend at the Raven's Cry Theatre surpassed previous shows for energy and flair, and it drew full houses for the four performances.

The Sunshine Coast Arts Council is pleased to host two exhibitors at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre gallery this month.

Author Wayson Choy is a thoughtful man. He seeks meaning in his life and the lives of others, he ponders his own career as a writer and as an educator, and he tries to notice signs that will point his way.

Lisa Pugh, teacher in the Aboriginal Education program of School District No. 46, is excited.

In March 2005, two local students, Abi Kellett and Caitlin Reid, along with 30 students from across Canada travelled to the Balkans, armed with video cameras to record their experience.

Auctioneer Ted Pappas is a man with a lifetime of stories. In his role as antiques and art appraiser, he will be in Sechelt tomorrow, June 3, to preside over an Antiques Road Show, a Friends of the Sechelt Library fundraiser at the Seaside Centre.

Sound designer Larry Baker won Best Sound Editing in a Documentary Program or Series at the 2006 Leo Awards held Friday, May 12, at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver.

For most of the students gathered in the Raven's Cry Theatre last Sunday it was their very first live opera.

Eight promising, young Sunshine Coast music students received scholarships last week from the Coast Recital Society (CRS) at the society's annual general meeting in Sechelt.Erin Macdonald of Gibsons received $500 to further her viola studies.

A fundraiser for Special Olympics athletes will attract a different crowd, those who are as familiar with fashion as they are with the soccer field. On Thursday, May 25, The B.C.