Local Arts

Pat John, a member of the shíshálh Nation who gained international stardom in the role of Jesse Jim on the long-running The Beachcombers television series, died on Wednesday, July 13, at a relative’s house in his hometown of Sechelt.

First season of Synergy at Play production company's Summer Musical Theatre Intensive since Bill Moysey’s passing honours its co-founder

New stage quickly put to good use

How the vibrant Hackett Park amphitheatre mural came to be

“I’ve learned that students have this amazing ability to get great things done two hours before the due date,” said Chatelech’s Matthew Douglas in his remarks on June 21. “Tonight is that due date for all the experiences and all the memories we wanted to make in high school.”

As well, two new Gibsons Public Art Gallery exhibitions open and Daniel Wesley is holding a family-friendly show on July 31

According to her online profile, Farmer Ashleigh 'likes adventure and spends her spare time ATVing, paddle boarding, or going to the beach.'

The Town of Gibsons is bringing back its summer-long Music in the Landing series, which launched on July 2 with performances by Michael Friedman and Monty Montegno and the Rocksteady Crew.

Transformation exhibit from three Powell River artists at arts centre

Also, Stenukws (Rita Poulsen) and Kwayimin (Andy Johnson) gave an hour-long introduction to the shíshálh language in Hackett Park last week.