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SUMMARY:Ian Fry Exhibition: Landscapes of Light
DESCRIPTION:Ian Fry: Landscapes of Light \nThis exhibition celebrates the work of Ian Fry\, a painter whose distinctive vision has been shaped by his remarkable journey from Scotland to the Pacific Northwest. Born in Edinburgh and educated at the Glasgow School of Art\, Fry began his career as a successful illustrator before dedicating himself fully to painting. Over the past three decades\, he has developed a body of work that captures the enduring spirit of the landscapes he calls home. \nDrawing inspiration from Vancouver Island\, Bowen Island\, and the wider coastal regions of British Columbia\, Fry’s paintings reveal an intimate understanding of light and atmosphere. Expansive shorelines\, distant mountain ranges\, rolling grasslands\, and quiet rural scenes are rendered with a striking balance of realism and lyrical interpretation. Whether depicting waves advancing toward a misted beach\, horses moving through open country\, or birds silhouetted against a luminous sky\, his work conveys both grandeur and stillness. \nFry’s background in illustration is evident in the clarity of his compositions and his ability to distill complex scenes into powerful visual narratives. His paintings invite contemplation\, encouraging viewers to experience the rhythms of nature and the fleeting qualities of weather\, season\, and light. His restrained palette and masterful handling of atmosphere create spaces that feel simultaneously familiar and dreamlike. \nThroughout the exhibition\, themes of journey\, belonging\, and connection to the natural world emerge. The landscapes are not simply records of specific locations but meditations on our relationship with the environments that shape us. In Fry’s hands\, the coastlines\, mountain valleys\, and open fields become places of wonder and quiet emotional resonance. \nIan Fry’s paintings remind us that landscape remains one of the most powerful vehicles for storytelling\, expressing both the beauty of the visible world and the deeper currents of our human experience in nature. \nArtist Reception Saturday\, June 27\, 7-9pm. 526C Cumberland Rd in Courtenay\, BC. Exhibition runs thru July 18\, 2026. Gallery hours Weds to Sat\, 12-5pm. Visit www.artfulthegallery.com for more information.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/ian-fry-exhibition-landscapes-of-light/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Summer Ramble Festival
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Highway 19 Concerts and hosted by J. Plank\, the summer festival edition of Ramble at the Merville Hall features two summer nights of music collaboration and community. Inspired by the late\, great Levon Helm’s legendary Midnight Ramble in Woodstock\, NY\, each Ramble shines a spotlight on the songs of emerging and established regional talents and guest headliners\, all backed by J. Plank and his stellar Vancouver Island house band. \nFriday:\nLindi Ortega – guitar\, vocals & songs\nG. Lee Worden – guitars\, keys\, vocals & songs\nJ. Plank – musical director\, host\, guitars & vocals\nChris Mason – bass\, vocals\nDallas Carrie – drums\, vocals\nPlus guests from the first Ramble songwriting workshop \nSaturday:\nBrandon Isaak – guitars\, vocals & songs\nChristy Vanden – guitars\, vocals & songs\nJ. Plank – musical director\, host\, guitars & vocals\nG. Lee Worden – guitars\, keys\, vocals\nChris Mason – bass\, vocals\nDallas Carrie – drums\, vocals \nPlank (Jeff Plankenhorn) is a highly respected blues and roots musician known for his skill as a slide guitarist\, songwriter\, and vocalist\, both as a solo artist and as a sought-after session musician. After years in the Austin music scene\, Plank calls Campbell River home while he continues to tour across the continent and beyond. Lee Worden\, Chris Mason\, and Dallas Carrie round out the house band of Island aces. \nRoots-noir artist Lindi Ortega\, a two-time Canadian Country Music Award-winning singer-songwriter\, has long captivated audiences with her signature vibrato\, magnetic stage presence\, and hauntingly soulful voice. Renowned for her ability to blend the ethereal with the evocative\, Ortega’s artistry transcends genre labels\, weaving stories that linger long after the last note fades. Her 2024 album From the Ether marked a poignant return to music following a prolonged hiatus brought on by vocal struggles\, the profound loss of her father\, and the dissolution of her nearly five-year marriage. These deeply personal challenges became the crucible for her artistic resurgence\, reigniting her passion for songwriting and performance. The album pushes the boundaries of traditional roots music\, embracing a haunting\, atmospheric quality that is distinctly Ortega’s own. Esoteric yet deeply relatable\, enigmatic yet undeniably raw\, Ortega is a master storyteller who defies convention. Whether gracing the hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry or commanding stadiums alongside Chris Stapleton\, hers is a voice that you don’t want to miss. \nBrandon Isaak takes a dash of Taj Mahal\, a sprinkle of B.B. King and a few drops of Lighting Hopkins\, stirs it up\, and simmers on low. This Yukon-born\, Island-based songster performs a mixture of thoughtful\, humorous\, spiritual and catchy memorable songs; delivered with world class guitar\, harmonica and vocals. Isaak has honed his craft over the past 37 years and it shows every night. Formerly guitarist and singer for the much loved Vancouver band the Twisters\, and under the name Yukon Slim\, Isaak has come into his own as a self-titled solo artist praised for his lo-fi sound and commitment to the blues tradition. He has played in three continents and 8 country and picked up two Juno nominations\, a half dozen Western Canadian Music Award and Maple Blues Award nominations nominations each. His latest album Walkin With The Blues was recently won Canadian Blues Music Award for song of the year\, electric album of the year\, and guitarist of the year. \nChristy Vanden is a wickedly talented multi-instrumentalist in the Comox Valley and popular guitar teacher at Long & McQuade Music. Whether playing lead guitar with Brodie Dawson and She Could Be Trouble or Karen Lee Batten\, playing drums for Oktiv6 and Funkyard or the Cloud District\, as a member of party juggernaut Time Well Wasted\, or playing her own solo material at small stages around the region\, her understated skill and musicality always shines. \nLee Worden is a multi-instrumentalist and singer with over 4 decades of professional touring and studio experience. He is equally at home on guitar\, bass\, keyboards or drums. He has performed with Al Harlow\, Mike Reno\, Corb Lund\, Ryan McMahon\, Tom Russell\, Fernando Verela\, Kim Wilson and Bobby Rush\, was a member of Sweeney Todd with Nick Gilder and from 2008-2019 served as lead guitarist for the legendary Ian Tyson. \nThe Ramble is a family friendly\, licensed event.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/summer-ramble-festival/
LOCATION:Merville Hall\, 1245 Fenwick Rd\, Merville\, BC\, V0R2M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Golden Hour Tour: Kele Fleming and Matthew Presidente
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver-based artist Matthew Presidente blends piano-driven songwriting with dark electronic textures\, cinematic synths\, and visceral pop hooks. His live shows balance intimacy and pulse\, creating something both cathartic and communal. Praised by Xtra Magazine as “one of the best singer/songwriters in our LGBT scene\,” He’s been a standout on Pride stages across BC and Alberta. \n\nKele Fleming is the distinct love child of Linda Perhacs and Ani DiFranco. She’s 70’s psychedelic\, feministic\, intelligent – quoting Darwin and Foucault mid song. Kele’s dynamic vocals range from choir girl naivete to raging Sinead O’Connor. Profound lyrics that are like calls to action\, angry at humanity’s sad state of affairs. \nTogether\, Kele and Matthew are a powerhouse duo singing their hearts out for love and the betterment of our world. July 2026 will see them on the road together again on their ‘Golden Hour Tour.’ \nJoin them at Artful : The Gallery on July 11\, 7pm. $15 or pwyc at the door.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/golden-hour-tour-kele-fleming-and-matthew-presidente/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
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