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collapse Friday, July 30, 2010
Sunshine Coast Wooden Boat Festival - Cancelled
Location:Government Wharf, Madeira Park, Pender Harbour
Presented By:Coast Guard Auxillary
Cost:tba
Phone:604.883.0677
Web Link:Sunshine Coast Wooden Boat Festival
5th annual festival runs July 31 - Aug 2 featuring wooden boats of all shapes and sizes, great local musical entertainment, activities for kids, diving exhibition, local arts, maritime history and superb food.

Sechelt Festival of the Arts
Location:various locationsSechelt
Cost:Most events will be free to attend.
Contact:Elaine Hunter
Phone:604.885.3844
Email:mselainehunter@yahoo.ca
Web Link:http://secheltfestivalofthearts.com
Visual Art displays, workshops, live entertainment and more. Check the website for details.

Powell River Townsite Centennial Celebration
Location:Townsite, various locations, Powell River
Cost:na
Phone:604.483.3901
Email:thetownsite@shaw.ca
Web Link:http://www.powellrivertownsite.com
July 30 - Aug 1 The BC Day Long Weekend will provide the time frame for present & past residents to gather and celebrate 100 years of the Powell River Townsite. Some of the events that are being planned are: Dinner/Dance @ Dwight Hall Sports Day/ Picnic Parade Golf Tournament Lawn Bowling Tournament

Elphinstone Secondary Reunion
Location:
Cost:tba
Elphinstone Secondary School 25 year class reunion. Come join us for a weekend of memories. Grad years 1984, 1985, 1986 and guests are welcome. More info: contact Nicky Girard-Frizzell moniquefrizzell@yahoo.com

The Willy Blizzard Band
Time:6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Location:Manzanita Restaurant @ the Old Courthouse Inn, Powell River
Cost:$10 adv $12 @ door
Tickets:Ecossentials, 4679 Marine, Centsibles 4480 Marine & Rodmay Liquor Store 6251 Yew
Phone:604.483.2228
Join us for a night of Folk/Alternative/Roots music with the Willy Blizzard Band! The deck will be open for lots of fun! 2 seatings, both with great dinner specials: 6:30 & 8pm

Music in the Landing - 'Not Yet'
Time:7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:Gazebo on the wharf in Gibsons
Presented By:Music in the Landing
Cost:free with donations gratefully accepted
Email:barlin@dccnet.com
'Not Yet' is Laura Jean Hogan, Gary Cuthbert and guests. Past long term resident Laura Jean is visiting for the weekend and we wanted to hear that amazing voice again!

Eddy Molyski & Midnight Eyes
Time:8:00 PM
Location:Garden Bay Pub
Cost:na
July 30 - Aug 2

From Whistler - Rachel Thom
Time:8:00 PM
Location:wild bistro, 682 Gibsons way
Cost:$10
Tickets:at the door
Having a fan club, touring the world, and winning a Grammy; well, not yet, but Rachel Thom is on her way to achieving all of those things. With two albums completed already, this is only the beginning for Rachel. Ms Thom is unique, and it is because of her intriguing tone and ability to be an artist outside of the box, that has led music industry leaders to become captivated by her talent. http://www.myspace.com/rachelthom

Allison Crowe - Sechelt Festival of the Arts
Time:8:15 PM
Location:Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, Sechelt
Presented By:Sechelt Festival of the Arts
Cost:$20
Tickets:Gaias, MELOmania, Windsong, Copper Sky, Tourist Info, Sechelt

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Vancouver recording artist Gillian Hobbs - live @ wild
Location:wild bistro, 682 Gibsons way
Cost:$10
Tickets:at the door
Gillian Hobbs is one of the most promising up-and-coming folk artists in Canada today! She is a gifted folk-pop singer/songwriter from Vancouver. Influenced by Canadian legends like Leonard Cohen, Sarah McLachlan, Joni Mitchell, Jann Arden, Gordon Lightfoot, and Alan Doyle, Gillian's music is honest, heartfelt and inspiring. What truly sets Gillian's music apart are her lyrics.

DJs Robby Luv Dub & Sonikk
Location:Roberts Creek Legion
Cost:at the door

Sketchcrawl #28
Time:11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:Meet @ Tourist Kiosk - Lower Gibsons
Presented By:Sketchcrawl.com
Cost:free
Contact:jan poynter
Phone:604.886.8918
Email:poynterjan@hotmail.com
Web Link:link to the global Sketchcrawl forum
I’d like to encourage artists here on the Sunshine Coast to join in SKETCHCRAWL #28. Just bring sketchbook, Moleskin, pens, pencils, or brushpens & meet in Lower Gibsons meet 11:00am across from Molly's Reach next to the Tourist info kiosk. We just wander and draw, sit, drink coffee, chat and draw some more. People, buildings, boats, dogs, seagulls…whatever you like. After the day’s work, you post your drawings to the online forum at sketchcrawl.com with crawlers from all over the world !

Music in the Landing - Terry Singh Trio
Time:11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:Pioneer Square, across from Molly's Reach
Presented By:Music in the Landing
Cost:by donation
Email:barlin@dccnet.com
Wake up your Saturday morning with Terry Singh, guitar, John Parker Toulson, bass and Mac Avery on drums

Music in the Landing - Grant Olsen
Time:1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location:front of the Pink House, next to Leo's in the Landing
Presented By:Music in the Landing
Cost:na
Email:barlin@dccnet.com
singer / songwriter

Papermakers' Centennial Ball
Time:5:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Location:Dwight Hall - Townsite, Powell River
Cost:$45
Contact:Peter
Phone:604.483.3901

Mindil Beach Markets - Sechelt Festival of the Arts
Time:6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:Hackett Park, Sechelt
Cost:na
Youth dance, live band

Larrie Cook & Bluesmasters
Time:7:00 PM
Location:Leo's Tapas & Grill, Lower Gibsons
Cost:no cover charge
Contact:Larrie Cook

Music in the Landing - Joe Stanton & the Precious Littles
Time:7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Location:Winegarden Waterfront Park, Gibsons
Presented By:Music in the Landing
Cost:na
Email:barlin@dccnet.com
Singer/songwriter/fingerstyle guitarist Joe Stanton is join by Simon Paradis, Jay Johnson and Gerry Millar for a relaxed evening of music while you enjoy the sights and sounds of Gibsons beautiful harbour. Bring you lawn chairs and picnic blankets.

Definitely Diva - Sechelt Festival of the Arts
Time:8:00 PM
Location:Rockwood Festival Pavilion
Presented By:Sechelt Festival of the Arts
Cost:$20
Tickets:Gaias, MELOmania, Windson, Copper Sky, Tourist Info, Sechelt

The Whiskey Dicks
Time:9:00 PM
Location:Roberts Creek Hall
Presented By:Live Music Society
Cost:$15
Tickets:WindSong, Gaia's Fair Trade & RC Helath Food Store
A raving group of Celtic Gypsy Punk Rockers from Whitehorse

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Music in the Landing - Double Bill; Tinfish & Verna Chan/Paul Steenhis
Time:12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:Sun Dial Staage, next to the Gibsons Sunday Market in Holland Park
Presented By:Music in the Landing
Cost:na
Email:barlin@dccnet.com
Classical guitar duo Tinfish with Valerie Jackson and Paul Pinnsonalt entertain at noon followed by vocalist Verna Chan accompanied by Paul Steenhuis on guitar.

Lifelines - Writing What You Know
Time:1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:Rockwood Centre Living Room
Presented By:Sechelt Festival of the Arts
Cost:free
Contact:Elaine Hunter, festival coordinator
Phone:604.885.3844 604.865.0123
Email:mselainehunter@yahoo.ca
Web Link:making connections through writing
Every life tells a story...you are the only one qualified to write your own. Learn how to break the rules, dispel the critical voice and get started writing stories based on your own experiences. Have fun while sharing memories in this hands-on workshop. Presenter Shelley Harrison Rae is a local writer and workshop facilitator. To learn more about Shelley and her work go to her web site at: http://www.wordlink.ca

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Music in the Landing - BC DAY Double Bill
Time:1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location:Winegarden Waterfront Park, Gibsons
Presented By:Music in the Landing
Cost:na
Email:barlin@dccnet.com
Enjoy this free concert for BC Day with the emerging band MCD with Chris Norman, guitar, Max Carranza, bass & Dexter Sherwood Drums (last year's Roberts Creek Grade 6 students) opening for the classic rock 'seasoned' musicians of 'Ruff Cut'.

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Jacqueline Allan, Ron Thompson, and the Swing Sisters
Time:10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver
Presented By:Harmony Arts Festival and West Vancouver Arts Council
Cost:Free
Tickets:reservations 604.925.7292
Contact:Cheryl Karchut
Phone:604.925.7292
Web Link:http://www.suncoastarts.com/jacquelineallan
Jazz guitarist, Ron Thompson, accompanies jazz vocalist, Jacqueline Allan, and the Swing Sisters; Patti Allan, Ellen Kennedy, and Bev Sauve, for a rollicking, boisterous, swinging great time like we had on Dec. 1st!

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Harpdog Brown and Brandon Isaak
Location:Garden Bay Pub
Cost:na
Aug 11-14, 8pm Wed/Thurs, 9pm Fri/Sat

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Slim Milkie
Time:7:00 PM
Location:Wild Bistro, Gibsons
Cost:by donation

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15th Annual Sleepy Hollow Rod Run and Show and Sine
Location:Sechelt
Presented By:Coasters Car Club
Cost:na
Friday cruise from Sechelt to Halfmoon Bay, Saturday view the cars on Cowrie street 11:00am - 3:00pm. Sunday, drag races at the Sechelt Airport.

Music in the Landing - 'Whirlwind'
Time:7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:Gazebo at the end of the wharf in Gibsons
Presented By:Music in the Landing
Cost:free
A Sunshine Coast wind ensemble of Nina Heindrich - flute Bev Borgogne - french horn Alice Westlake - oboe John Storer - bassoon and Yvonne Mounsey - clarinet.

Hiroshima & Nagasaki Commemoration at Willingdon Beach
Time:7:00 PM
Location:Willingdon Beach Park, Powell River
Cost:na
Contact:Laura Kew
Phone:604.483.7652
Proclamation by the Mayor, Speech by Dr. Sylvia Keats, Peace songs by local musicians.

Laura Jean Hogan
Time:8:00 PM
Location:Wild Bistro, Gibsons
Cost:at the door

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Arts & Crafts from the 'Hood'
Time:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:Sechelt Elementary School Field, 5800 Cowrie St, Sechelt
Cost:free
Phone:604.741.0756
Browse thru locally made treasures, one of a kind art and yummy homemade delights!

Synchronicity a Festival
Time:11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:1747 Storvold Road Langdale
Presented By:deer crossing the art farm
Cost:$10 Adults / $8 Seniors & Students /Children under 12 are Free
Tickets:Online www.deercrossingtheartfarm.org
Contact:Chad Hershler
Phone:604.886.0975
Email:admin@deercrossingtheartfarm.org
Web Link:http://deercrossingtheartfarm.org
Aug 7-8. A journey through the woods you'll never forget! Masks and music, puppetry and poetry, stories and sculpture - along side scrumptious food, artisans and fun for kids. Part carnival, part performance, part festival, part exhibition, part fun in the summer sun, this is one Sunshine Coast event you don't want to miss... Three shows a day on the art farm just outside of Langdale.

call for green vendors
Time:12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:deer crossing the art farm
Presented By:Sandy Buck
Cost:no charge - 10% of sales
Tickets:on website
Contact:Sandy Buck
Phone:604-886-0975
Web Link:festival info
we have 10 spots for creative artists with an eco bent to their work during our festival Synchronicity

Robert Keziere - "A Pox on Pixels ..."
Time:1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:Gambier Community Centre, Gambier Island
Presented By:Gambier Community Centre Society
Cost:Free
Contact:Barbara Miklashek
Phone:604.886.8289
Part of Gambier Island Arts and Ideas Presentation Series - "A Pox on Pixels, Some Found and Built Photographs: Hooray for Film" and a Brief Look at Personal Work and Professional Pictures About Art, 1980-2010.

Music in the Landing - Violin Duo
Time:1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location:Front of the Pink House next to Leo's in Gibsons Landing
Presented By:Music in the Landing
Cost:free
Talented young violin duo of Maya Broeke and Esme Mclauglin Brooks

Opening Reception - SAQA
Time:2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:12887 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Madeira Park, BC
Presented By:FibreWorks Gallery
Cost:Free
Contact:Yvonne Stowell
Phone:604-883-2380
Email:fibreworksgallery@gmail.com
Web Link:http://www.gunboatbaylodge.com/fibreworks.html
Opening Reception for SAQA - Studio Art Quilt Associates - exhibition of fibre art by Canadian members.

Music in the Landing - Blaine Dunaway, Bill Coon, Hugh Fraser
Time:7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location:Winegarden Waterfront Park
Presented By:Music in the Landing
Cost:na
Email:barlin@dccnet.com
A very dynamic trio of very tasty jazz. Bring you picnic blankets, lawn chairs, jazz friends and family and enjoy an amazing view while listening to some of the finest players in these parts. Blaine, violin/trumpet, Hugh Fraser, trumpet/keys, Bill Coon, guitar.

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Pender Harbour Show & Shine
Location:Downtown Garden Bay ... Pub
Cost:free
Admission is free, all proceeds go to local charity. Held in conjunction with Coasters Car Club weekend events —this is a alternative to the SCDRA drag races— and proudly hosted by Garden Bay Hotel and Marina.

2nd Annual Powell River Edible Garden Tour
Location:several locations arund Powell River
Cost:free with donations accepted
Contact:David Parkinson
Phone:604.485.2004
This is a self-guided tour: see as many gardens on the tour as you'd like, within the set times. Http://www.pr50.wordpress.com

Music in the Landing - Berni G and lots of frienz
Time:12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:Sun Dial Stage, next to the Sunday Market in Holland Park
Presented By:Music in the Landing
Cost:na
Email:barlin@dccnet.com
Berni G, vocals and keyboard will be joined by Gary McGuire, guitar, Ian McLathchie on slide guitar and Barry Taylor on drums. A fun time is sure to be had by all.

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Artist Reception - Ron Zheng
Time:7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:Doris Crowston Gallery, Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, Sechelt
Cost:na
Phone:604.885.5412
Email:sc_artscouncil@dccnet.com
Web Link:http://www.scartscouncil.com
Ron Zheng presents Leaving my Found Eden ^ Seven 1/2 and one. Show runs to Sept 5.

Joe Stanton
Time:8:00 PM
Location:Garden Bay Pub
Cost:na
Aug 11-12

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28th Annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
Location:Festival Pavilion, Rockwood Gardents, Sechelt
Presented By:Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
Cost:tba
Tickets:Festival office, 5511 Shorncliffe Ave, Sechelt
Contact:Jane Davidson
Phone:604.885.9631
Email:info@writersfestival.ca
Web Link:http://www.writersfestival.ca
Aug 13 - 15. Canadian literary festival celebrating 28 years in 2009; 22 events featuring writers of a wide range of genres; events take place in the 500-seat open air Festival Pavilion in the Rockwood Gardens

An Intimate Evening with Alfie Zappacosta
Time:8:00 PM
Location:wild bistro, 682 Gibsons way
Cost:$20 advance, $25 at door
Tickets:wild bistro, and online www.wildbistro.com
The one and only Alfie Zappacosta makes an exclusive appearance.He's a lot of things to a lot of people - rock to some, smooth to others, AC to many. Alfie is established enough that he's just Alfie - an incredibly gifted talent beyond any genre tag, he has two JUNOs and an American Music Award. His passion for beautiful melodies and grand songs manifested into four stunning CD's.

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Music in the Landing - Sweet Cascadia
Time:7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:Gazebo on the wharf, Gibsons Landing
Presented By:Music in the Landing
Cost:free
Email:barlin@dccnet.com
Join in with this night of joyous fun-filled storytelling songs and community with this delicious group of musicians. Come in close, sit on the deck and enjoy

Marlon O'Reilly
Time:7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location:Wild Bistro, Gibsons
Cost:at the door

Stellar Band of Neighbours
Time:8:00 PM
Location:Roberts Creek Hall
Presented By:Stellar Band of Neighbours
Cost:$25.00
Tickets:MELOmania Roberts Creek, Strait Music Sechelt
Contact:Gary Procknow
An evening of great music. The Neighbours are Del Cowsill (Dustin Bentall Band), Steven Drake (the Odds), Johnny Fay (The Tragically Hip),Kevin Kane (the Grapes of Wrath), Simon Kendall (Doug & the Slugs) and Wyckham Porteous More info www.stellarbandofneighbours.com or info@grbproductions.com

Joe Stanton & the Precious Littles
Time:9:00 PM
Location:Garden Bay Pub
Cost:na
Aug 13-14

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Blackberry Festival
Location:Marine Ave. from Wharf St. - Albernie St.
Presented By:Marine Area Business Association
Cost:most events are free
Phone:604.485.0172
Aug 14-20, an annual Powell River tradition with events through the week ending with a street party Friday night. See www.powellriverdirect.com/blackberry/ for schedule

22nd Annual Hackett Park Juried Arts Craft Fair
Time:10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:Hackett Park, Sechelt (Trail Ave)
Presented By:Sunshine Coast Arts Council
Cost:$3 admission, $2 seniors, kids 12 and under free
Tickets:at the gates
Phone:604.885.5412
Email:sc_artscouncil@dccnet.com
Web Link:http://www.scartscouncil.com
Aug 14-15 - One of the largest juried art and craft fairs in BC! 70 artisan booths, live entertainment, food concessions and children's activities make this an event for everyone, not to be missed! Hours: Saturday, August 14th 10am - 5pm and Sunday, August 15th, 10am to 4pm.

Music in the Landing - Sangita
Time:11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:Pioneer Square by the Gibsons Info Centre, across from Molly's Reach
Presented By:Music in the Landing
Cost:na
Email:barlin@dccnet.com
a 7 piece band that sounds a lot like the grateful dead. Alain on drums, Patrick and Dan on guitar, Jay on bass, Liz on keys, Kelly on percusion and marimba and Kalawna on horn and vocals - a perfect way to start the day

6th Annual Astronomy in the Park
Time:3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location:Porpoise Bay Provincial Park
Presented By:Royal Astronomical Society - Sunshine Coast Centre
Cost:Free Family event, everyone welcome
Tickets:n/a
Contact:Bette Chadwick
Phone:604.885.3403
Web Link:http://coastastronomy.ca
This is a day for family fun with astronomy and this year we'll have our two brand new solar telescopes available for viewing the sun in the afternoon, fun activities for the kids, astronomical displays and info on how to join the Royal Astronomical Society! At dusk there will be a multi media presentation in the amphitheatre followed by dark sky viewing in the park picnic area. Weather permitting.

Summer Muse
Time:4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location:Boxwood Cottage 4310, Westview Ave., Powell River
Cost:by donation
Contact:Anthony McMorran
Lineup includes: Jill Barber, Devon Hanley, Ben Bouchard, Walter Martella, Ron Campbell, Andy Rice, The Broken Consort, Theo, Lowell Morris and Bob Drage.

Music in the Landing - Double Bill - SPECIAL CHOIR EVENT
Time:7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location:St Bart's Church, Gibsons
Presented By:Music in the Landing and Music Fest Vancouver
Cost:na
Email:barlin@dccnet.com
Brilliant Harmony, a 20 voice award winning women's choir based in Tokyo conducted by Ko Matsushita are not to be missed. Opening for them are our very own Mellowtones. Come early for a good seat.

Stellar Band of Neighbours
Time:8:00 PM
Location:Sechelt Legion
Presented By:Stellar Band of Neighbours
Cost:$25.00
Tickets:MELOmania Roberts Creek, Strait Music Sechelt
Contact:Gary Procknow
An evening of great music. The Neighbours are Del Cowsill (Dustin Bentall Band), Steven Drake (the Odds), Johnny Fay (The Tragically Hip),Kevin Kane (the Grapes of Wrath), Simon Kendall (Doug & the Slugs) and Wyckham Porteous. info@grbproductions.com or www.stellarbandofneighbours.com

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Music in the Landing - "In Good Company"
Time:12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:Sundial Stage, next to the Gibsons Sunday Market
Presented By:Music in the Landing
Cost:free
Email:barlin@dccnet.com
You’ll be “In Good Company” as Brian and Billie Corbet will be joined by Andy Amanovich, bass, Bronwyn Amanovich, vocals, and Patrice Pollack, vocals and drums entertain on the Sundial Stage located next to the delicious Gibsons Sunday Market.

Gaetan
Time:2:00 PM
Location:Garden Bay Pub
Cost:na

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Movie Under the Stars - Guthro Park
Time:8:00 PM
Location:Larry Gouthro Park, Manson at Barnet, Powell River
Presented By:First Credit Union & Insurance
Cost:free
We'll be gathering beneath the stars to watch a family feature film on a giant three-story-high movie screen. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and get ready for some outdoor fun!

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Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts Festival
Location:Various locations in Gibsons
Cost:check out website for workshop fees
Phone:604.740.1229
Email:info@gibsonslandingfibrearts.com
Web Link:http://www.gibsonslandingfibrearts.com
Aug. 18-21st. Workshops, Juried Exhibit & Sale, Merchant Mall, Artisan Market.

Art Stroll in the Landing
Time:11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:8 Gibsons Galleries participate in the second annual Art Stroll in the Landing
Presented By:Gibsons Public Art Gallery
Cost:no charge
Contact:Murray Drope
Phone:604.886.0531
Email:gpag@dccnet.com
Web Link:http://www.gibsonspublicartgallery.ca
Aug 18-21st. Get your brochure stamped at all 8 Galleries and become eligible for an original Art draw. Gala Opening Aug. 18, 4: - 7: pm with music, wine and appies. A partnership with the Fibre Arts Festival. A special Quilt show at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery: "Turning the Tide". Regular business hours for Gallery visits.

Opening Gala Reception - An Art Stroll in the Landing
Time:4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:Gibsons Public Art Gallery
Cost:na
Phone:604.886.0531
Email:gpag@dccnet.com
Web Link:http://www.gibsonspublicartgallery.ca
Art Stroll in the Landing - Aug 18, 19, 20 & 21 with 8 Galleries joining to present the best of Coast art: paintings, glass, clay sculptures, digital and photography. Partnership with Fibre Arts Festival. Visit all Galleries and become eligible for a Prize Draw.

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Heather Blush ^ The Uppercuts
Time:7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location:Wild Bistro
Cost:$15

1066 - Celtic with attitude!
Time:8:00 PM
Location:Garden Bay Pub
Cost:na
Aug 19-21, 8pm Thurs, 9pm Fri/Sat

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Pender Harbour Chamber Music Festival
Location:School of Music, Madeira Park
Presented By:Pender Harbour Chamber Music Festival Committee
Cost:watch for details
Tickets:via website or by phone
Phone:604.989.3995
Email:phchambermusic@gmail.com
Web Link:www.penderharbourmusic.ca (Click on Chamber Festival)
Aug 20-22. This festival takes place the third weekend of August each year. Superlative musicians come to play a broad selection from the chamber music repertoire in an idyllic setting, overlooking Pender Harbour. The festival includes four ticketed concerts and a free concert entitled "Chamber Music Doesn't Bite!", a gift from the musicians to the community.

"Sunshine Coast is Special" Book Launch Trish Thompson
Time:1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:Blue Waters Book Store
Presented By:Blue Waters Books and Trish Thompson
Cost:free
Contact:Dale Jackson
Phone:604 883 9006
Email:info@bluewaters.ca
Web Link:http://www.bluewaters.ca
Trish Thompson Sunshine Coast resident presents her hand drawn Childrens Colouring Book "A visit to the Sunshine Coast is Special" Beautiful illustrations about the Special ocean forest and journey we all enjoy.

DJ Rennie Foster "The Summer Studio DANCE PARTY 2010!"
Time:9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Location:#2-626 Shaw Rd., Gibsons
Presented By:The Jordao PhotoGraphic Studio Gallery
Cost:$15
Tickets:The Jordao PhotoGraphic Studio Gallery 604-740-2380, and the Liquid Living Room in Lower Gibsons
Contact:Raquel Fors
Phone:604.740.2380
Web Link:Facebook event page
New Photography Exhibit "The Still Life" by Raquel Fors This is "Another Good Vibe Throw Down" With Guest Dj INTRINSIC and more! The Jordao PhotoGraphic Studio Gallery is honored to be hosting DJ Rennie "Dubnut" Foster (Rebirth / Dirty Works / Subject:Detroit/ Pumphouse) from Tokyo, Japan on The Sunshine Coast for one night of non stop dance floor action. Refreshments by The Liquid Living Room 19+ event. Info: 604-740-2380

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Arts Alive in the Park
Time:11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location:Willingdon Beach, Powell River
Cost:na
Contact:Ann Nelson
Phone:604.483.3901
Web Link:http://www.powellriverartscouncil.com/arts_alive/
Aug 21-22. A two days of summer fun that kicks off the Blackberry Festival. Established and emerging local artists display their work and present it for sale. There is also dance, music, a poetry slam and workshops for both kids and adults.

Kellie Haines Puppeteer & Ventriloquist
Time:1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location:Evergreen Theatre, Powell River
Cost:tba
Join Vancouver ventriloquist Kellie Haines and her pals, Kamilla (the frog) and Magrau (the bird) on their new summer time adventure. This dynamic show explores the remarkable differences in people, nature and the Universe!

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Peter Van B3
Time:2:00 PM
Location:Garden Bay Pub
Cost:na

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Music in the Landing - The Duttons
Time:7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:Gazebo at the end of the wharf in Gibsons
Cost:free
Tickets:Music in the Landing
A Music in the Landing tradition as this large group of voices, strings and things end the 'Friday Night in the Gazebo' season. Come right in, sit down and get ready for a 'kitchen party'.

Sandy Bone & the Breakdown
Time:9:00 PM
Location:Garden Bay Pub
Cost:na
Aug 27-28

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Garlic Festival
Location:Lions Park, Pender Harbour
Cost:tba
Contact:Neale
Phone:604.883.3693 or 604.989.2447
Aug 28 - 29 - Celebrate and enjoy all things garlic at this year’s inaugural event, presented by the Pender Harbour Lions Club. Food, vendors and entertainment including Scott Jacks, Penny Lang, Joe Stanton and the Precious Littles, The Billy Hillpicker Band, Skinny Jimm, The Schrugs, and Sully and friends.

Giant Book Sale
Time:9:00 AM
Location:outside Roberts Creek Library
Cost:na
part of 'Creek Daze'

Powell River Studio Tour
Time:10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:Powell River
Cost:na
Phone:604.487.1766
Email:awmuma@shaw.ca
Web Link:http://www.powellriverartists.com/
Aug 28-29. an annual self-guided tour of artists and artisans on the Upper Sunshine Coast that is free to the public. 2009 marks the 5th year of the Tour and showcases individual artists and artisans plus others represented at the gallery and more at Powell River Fine Arts Association. Download brochure and map from website or pick one up at the Visitor’s centre

Creek Daze 2010
Time:11:00 AM
Location:Roberts Creek!
Presented By:The Roberts Creek Community Association,
Cost:free
Phone:604.885.2715
Higgledy Piggledy parade starts @ 11:30 (meet @ the RC Hall if you'd like to join in - anyone and everyone welcome!) Live music, vendors, kids activities @ the pier all day.

Music in the Landing - Soupbean Katie & the Cornpones
Time:11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:Pioneer Square, across from Molly's Reach, Gibsons
Presented By:Music in the Landing
Cost:free
Email:barlin@dccnet.com
A 12 + group of fiddles, guitars, accordion, autoharp and other fun instruments to entertain the masses.

Music in the Landing - YOUTH SHOWCASE
Time:2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location:Winegarden Waterfront Park, Gibsons Landing
Presented By:Music in the Landing
Cost:free
Email:barlin@dccnet.com
Come support local young talent !

Music in the Landing - Celso Machado
Time:7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location:Winegarden Waterfront Park, Gibsons Landing
Presented By:Music in the Landing
Cost:free
Email:barlin@dccnet.com
Bring out your lawn chairs and blankets, sit back and enjoy this multi instrumentalist and international performer entertain you with his rhythmic and vocal talents.

Jazz Group of Seven & Syrinx
Time:7:30 PM
Location:Gibsons Heritage Playhouse
Cost:tba

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Music in the Landing - Karen Graves & frineds
Time:12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:Sun Dial Stage, next to Gibsons Sunday Market, Holland Park
Cost:na
Email:barlin@dccnet.com
Jazz sax, flute and vocals from Karen and her friends. Enjoy and don't miss shopping at the Sunday Market.

The Rakish Angles
Time:2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:Willow Farm Nursery
Presented By:Willow Farm Nursery
Cost:$20
Tickets:Willow Farm Nursery
Contact:Stephanie Crane
Phone:604-885-3989
Email:scrane@dccnet.com
Web Link:http://willowfarmnursery.com
Blending String Band tradition and contemporary composition The Rakish Angles weave an intricate tapestry of mostly original instrumental "Oldtime/Latin/Gypsy-Grass."

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Delhi 2 Dublin
Time:9:00 PM
Location:Roberts Creek Hall
Cost:$20
Tickets:Gaia's Fair Trade, MELOmania, Windsong Gallery or on-line
Email:caravan@telus.net
Web Link:http://www.caravanbc.com
Doors 9, show 9:30. Celtic Punjabi Electronica Dance Party! Delhi 2 Dublin continues to break the mold with the release of its new genre-busting album, Planet Electric, earlier this spring. For more on the artists, visit: www.delhi2dublin.com

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29th Annual Sunshine Music Festival - Powell River
Location:Palm Beach Park, Powell River
Cost:$50 wknd/ $30 day, stn/srs $40 wknd/$25 day, children under 12 free
Tickets:River City Coffee, Rocky Mntn Bakery
Phone:604.485.7559
The 29th Annual Sunshine Music Festival is set to take place during the Labour Day Weekend of 2010 (September 4&5). The Festival is a celebration of live music from across Canada and the world. Expect to see world-class performances in a picturesque setting at Palm Beach Park on the waterfront. Shop at the craft market and enjoy some tasty treats from the many food vendors. Year after year, the festival gets better and better! www.sunshinemusicfest.com

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5th Annual Salmon Festival
Location:Gibsons Landing
Presented By:Gibsons Landing Buisiness Association
Cost:na
Web Link:http://www.gibsonslandingbc.com
The event will be both fun and educational and involve salmon as well as a range of ocean life. Salmon in Winegarden Park.

Rodz' N' Hogz Charity Rally
Time:10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:Crossroad Grill, Garden Bay
Cost:na
Phone:604.883.9976
Proceeds go to the Pender Harbour Medical Clinic & Coastal Food Bank. Live music, raffles, food, silent auction and more

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14th Annual Pender Harbour Jazz Festival
Time:9:00 AM
Location:Pender Harbour & Egmont
Presented By:Pender Harbour Music Society
Cost:most events free - 5 ticketed events
Tickets:www.phjazz.ca, John Henry's, Oak Tree Market
Contact:Carole Rubin
Phone:604.883.2022
Email:jazzgir@xplornet.com
Web Link:http://www.phjazz.ca
Sept 17 - 19th. Live! jazz of all styles and types from Gypsy to Latin to Swing to straight ahead

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Harvest Festival
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location:5941 Mason Road
Presented By:Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden Society
Cost:by donation
Toe-tapping live music, bulb and plant sale, salsa tasting contests and fun events for children and adults alike - this festival will be a crowd pleaser. This is a perfect chance to introduce your children or grandchildren to vegetable and other gardening.

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Naval Bands of Canada
Time:7:30 PM
Location:Raven's Cry Theatre, Sechelt
Cost:$20 adults $10 students
Tickets:Hallmark Cards, Roberts Creek General Store, Coast Copy
Email:ravenscrytheatre@eastlink.ca
Web Link:http://ravenscrytheatre.com
Celebrating 100 yrs

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new moon festival
Time:1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:dougall park, gibsons
Presented By:new moon festival society
Cost:$5 adults, kids 12 and under free
Tickets:at gate
annual festival of asian arts and culture. food, artisans, performances (sawagi taiko, panj bhangra, mind of a snail, alcvin ramos) lantern procession. dress for a full day (and evening) of activities! more info at www.newmoonfestivalsociety.org

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Pender Harbour Fall Faire
Location:various locations
Cost:na
Contact:Marlene
Phone:604.883.9033
Harvest Exhibition, artisans show & sale, dancing demos, canine agility show, raffles and more

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Gibsons Fall Fair
Time:10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:Quality Farm & Garden Greenhouse, 325 Pratt Rd, Gibsons
Cost:na
Contact:Jill-Marie
Phone:604 886 3445
Sat. & Sun. Craft Fair, Quilting contest, Fibre Arts display, baking contest, scarecrow, pumpkin, sunflowers, veggies and more. Come on down and check it out for yourself! Bring the kids, bring the company... start your Christmas shopping early! More info at www.gibsonsfallfair.org

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First Annual Sunshine Coast Mushroom Fest
Location:various locations, Pender Harbour
Cost:tba
Contact:Ann Harmer
Phone:604.883.3678
Email:info@lagoonsociety.com
presentd by Sunshine Coast SHROOM

Empty Bowl Project
Location:Roberts Creek Hall
Cost:na

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SCCOA Halloween Howl
Time:7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Location:Sechelt Indian Band Hall, Sechelt
Presented By:Sunshine Coast Community Orchestra Association
Cost:Adults $15
Tickets:Hallmark Cards, Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons; Coast Copy, Sechelt
Contact:Gordon Catherwood
Phone:604.886.8244
Email:gcatherwood@telus.net
Web Link:http://www.musicsuncoast.com
The Sunshine Coast Community Orchestra Association presents its annual Halloween Howl, with lots of scary music and costumes.

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Business Awards of Distinction Gala
Location:
Cost:watch for details
The event features awards honoring the Best and the Brightest of our Business Community on the lower Sunshine Coast. More details www.scbres.org

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17th Annual Fibres Plus Sale
Time:10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location:Seaside Centre, Sechelt
Presented By:Sunshine Coast Guild of Spinners & Weavers
Cost:free admission - donations welcome
Phone:604.740.5685
Annual sale of weaving,spinning, knititng, felting items and gourmet treats.

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SCCOA Christmas Concert
Time:7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Location:Sechelt Indian Band Hall, Sechelt
Presented By:Sunshine Coast Community Orchestra Association
Cost:Adults $15
Tickets:Hallmark Cards, Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons; Coast Copy, Sechelt
Contact:Gordon Catherwood
Phone:604-886-8244
Email:gcatherwood@telus.net
Web Link:click here
The Sunshine Coast Community Orchestra Association presents its annual Christmas Concert to interest all members of the family, including a sing-along of a number of favourite Christmas carols.

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SCCOA Christmas Concert
Time:3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location:Sechelt Indian Band Hall, Sechelt
Presented By:Sunshine Coast Community Orchestra Association
Cost:Adults $15
Tickets:Hallmark Cards, Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons; Coast Copy, Sechelt
Contact:Gordon Catherwood
Phone:604-886-8244
Email:gcatherwood@telus.net
Web Link:click here
The Sunshine Coast Community Orchestra Association presents its annual Christmas Concert to interest all members of the family, including a sing-along of a number of favourite Christmas carols

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Coast Symphony Orchestra - Around the World in 80 Minutes
Time:7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location:Sechelt Indian Band Hall
Presented By:Sunshine Coast Community Orchestra Association
Cost:Adults $15, Children $10
Contact:Gordon Catherwood
Phone:604-886-8244
Email:gcatherwood@telus.net
Web Link:click here
The SCCOA presents the Coast Symphony Orchestra in its annual spring concert, this year entitled "Around the World in 80 Minutes".

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Coast Symphony Orchestra - Around the World in 80 Minutes
Time:2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location:Sechelt Indian Band Hall
Presented By:Sunshine Coast Community Orchestra Association
Cost:Adults $15, Children $10
Contact:Gordon Catherwood
Phone:604-886-8244
Email:gcatherwood@telus.net
Web Link:click here
The SCCOA presents the Coast Symphony Orchestra in its annual spring concert, this year entitled "Around the World in 80 Minutes".

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