 Friday, July 30, 2010 |
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| 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. |
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| Sechelt Festival of the Arts | |
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| 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 |
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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! |
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| Eddy Molyski & Midnight Eyes | |
| Time: | 8:00 PM | | Location: | Garden Bay Pub | | Cost: | na | | July 30 - Aug 2 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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| Saturday, July 31, 2010 |
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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. |
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| DJs Robby Luv Dub & Sonikk | |
| Location: | Roberts Creek Legion | | Cost: | at the door | |
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| 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 !
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Papermakers' Centennial Ball | |
| Time: | 5:30 PM - 1:00 AM | | Location: | Dwight Hall - Townsite, Powell River | | Cost: | $45 | | Contact: | Peter | | Phone: | 604.483.3901 | |
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| 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 |
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| Larrie Cook & Bluesmasters | |
| Time: | 7:00 PM | | Location: | Leo's Tapas & Grill, Lower Gibsons | | Cost: | no cover charge | | Contact: | Larrie Cook | |
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| 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. |
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| 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 | |
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| 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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| Sunday, August 01, 2010 |
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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. |
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| 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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| Monday, August 02, 2010 |
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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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| Tuesday, August 03, 2010 |
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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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| Wednesday, August 04, 2010 |
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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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| Thursday, August 05, 2010 |
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| Slim Milkie | |
| Time: | 7:00 PM | | Location: | Wild Bistro, Gibsons | | Cost: | by donation | |
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| Friday, August 06, 2010 |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Laura Jean Hogan | |
| Time: | 8:00 PM | | Location: | Wild Bistro, Gibsons | | Cost: | at the door | |
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| Saturday, August 07, 2010 |
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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! |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| Opening Reception - SAQA | |
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| 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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| Sunday, August 08, 2010 |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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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| Wednesday, August 11, 2010 |
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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. |
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| Joe Stanton | |
| Time: | 8:00 PM | | Location: | Garden Bay Pub | | Cost: | na | | Aug 11-12 |
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| Thursday, August 12, 2010 |
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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 |
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| 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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| Friday, August 13, 2010 |
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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 |
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| Marlon O'Reilly | |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Location: | Wild Bistro, Gibsons | | Cost: | at the door | |
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| 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 |
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| Joe Stanton & the Precious Littles | |
| Time: | 9:00 PM | | Location: | Garden Bay Pub | | Cost: | na | | Aug 13-14 |
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| Saturday, August 14, 2010 |
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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 |
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| 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.
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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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| Sunday, August 15, 2010 |
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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.
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| Gaetan | |
| Time: | 2:00 PM | | Location: | Garden Bay Pub | | Cost: | na | |
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| Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
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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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| Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
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| Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts Festival | |
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| 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.
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| 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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| Thursday, August 19, 2010 |
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| Heather Blush ^ The Uppercuts | |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Location: | Wild Bistro | | Cost: | $15 | |
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| 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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| Friday, August 20, 2010 |
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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. |
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| "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. |
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| 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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| Saturday, August 21, 2010 |
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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.
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| 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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| Sunday, August 22, 2010 |
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| Peter Van B3 | |
| Time: | 2:00 PM | | Location: | Garden Bay Pub | | Cost: | na | |
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| Friday, August 27, 2010 |
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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'. |
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| Sandy Bone & the Breakdown | |
| Time: | 9:00 PM | | Location: | Garden Bay Pub | | Cost: | na | | Aug 27-28 |
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| Saturday, August 28, 2010 |
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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.
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| Giant Book Sale | |
| Time: | 9:00 AM | | Location: | outside Roberts Creek Library | | Cost: | na | | part of 'Creek Daze' |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 ! |
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| 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. |
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| Jazz Group of Seven & Syrinx | |
| Time: | 7:30 PM | | Location: | Gibsons Heritage Playhouse | | Cost: | tba | |
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| Sunday, August 29, 2010 |
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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. |
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| 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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| Friday, September 03, 2010 |
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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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| Saturday, September 04, 2010 |
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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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| Saturday, September 11, 2010 |
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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. |
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| 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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| Friday, September 17, 2010 |
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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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| Saturday, September 18, 2010 |
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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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| Sunday, September 19, 2010 |
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| Naval Bands of Canada | |
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| Saturday, September 25, 2010 |
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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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| Saturday, October 02, 2010 |
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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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| Saturday, October 09, 2010 |
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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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| Saturday, October 16, 2010 |
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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 |
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| Empty Bowl Project | |
| Location: | Roberts Creek Hall | | Cost: | na | |
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| Friday, October 29, 2010 |
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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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| Saturday, November 06, 2010 |
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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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| Saturday, November 20, 2010 |
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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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| Saturday, December 11, 2010 |
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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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| Sunday, December 12, 2010 |
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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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| Saturday, May 28, 2011 |
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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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| Sunday, May 29, 2011 |
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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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