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Michael Gurney

Michael Gurney

Michael Gurney covers lower Sunshine Coast arts and culture for the Coast Reporter.

Recent Work by Michael

ArtBeat: Drawing who music looks like

ArtBeat: Drawing who music looks like

"A new exhibition at The Kube gallery in Gibsons explores the literal face of music through portraiture of some of its most iconic practitioners."
Sechelt's Sound Space studio made room to experiment, grow

Sechelt's Sound Space studio made room to experiment, grow

Steve Wright shuts down Sound Space
Senior dancers shine at year-end recitals

Senior dancers shine at year-end recitals

"A series of dance spectaculars last weekend marked the end of the season for studios in Gibsons and Sechelt, with senior dancers taking the opportunity to perform swansongs before packed houses."
Community-rooted life of creativity, global renown

Community-rooted life of creativity, global renown

Sunshine Coast artist, restless visionary Gordon Halloran dies at 78
Sunshine Coast quilters sew up inspiring showcase

Sunshine Coast quilters sew up inspiring showcase

The painter-and-quilter duo of Marleen Vermeulen and Nancy McMurdo earned the audience choice award in the first-ever cross-disciplinary challenge during the 14th biennial Sunshine Coast Quilters’ Guild show last weekend.
Heiltsuk heritage propels art of transformation: 'New Directions: Contemporary Heiltsuk Paintings' at GPAG

Heiltsuk heritage propels art of transformation: 'New Directions: Contemporary Heiltsuk Paintings' at GPAG

A new exhibition embracing relationships and renewal echoes the debut of the Gibsons Public Art Gallery at its present location more than two decades ago. 
Scoop survivor pieces together her own past: 'Née' at Sunshine Coast Arts Centre

Scoop survivor pieces together her own past: 'Née' at Sunshine Coast Arts Centre

The complicated sinews of home, identity and family run through a series of new pieces unveiled at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre by U.K.-based artist Samantha Willes.
ArtBeat: Country dances in Davis Bay and weekend blues

ArtBeat: Country dances in Davis Bay and weekend blues

Nearly 50 people gathered for a night of English country dances in Davis Bay last weekend, during the first of two homegrown opportunities to learn and enjoy traditional folk dancing.
Coast Scene: Nearly 500 attend Sunshine Coast Pride March

Coast Scene: Nearly 500 attend Sunshine Coast Pride March

Nearly 500 marchers (and a dozen four-legged companions) participated in the Sunshine Coast Pride foot parade on Sunday, June 1.
Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival set to swing with top talent

Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival set to swing with top talent

The festival weekend — June 13 to 15 — is preceded by a week of local artists in performance at venues ranging from Sunnycrest Mall to the Gumboot Cafe. The annual celebration of music is organized by the non-profit Sunshine Coast Jazz and Entertainment Society.
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