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SUMMARY:Pearl Ellis Gallery Presents 'Joy' – A Celebration of Art and Community to Close Out 2024
DESCRIPTION:Pearl Ellis Gallery invites the community to experience “Joy\,” a members’ show that embodies warmth\, creativity\, and celebration. This final exhibit of the year\, running from November 26 to December 21\, showcases works by talented local artists\, offering a vibrant blend of artistic expressions reflecting each artist’s personal interpretation of joy. \nFrom heartwarming landscapes to dynamic abstract pieces\, “Joy” features diverse styles and mediums\, capturing moments of happiness and the creative spirit. Visitors will have the chance to explore a variety of unique artworks—perfect for adding a touch of local artistry to their homes or finding a special gift for loved ones. \n“We are excited to share this gorgeous show with our community\,” says Teresa Kachanoski\, president of the Pearl Ellis Gallery’s board of directors\, “and to celebrate the work of our members as we close out another wonderful year.” \nVisit The Pearl for the opening reception on Saturday\, November 30\, from 1 to 3 pm\, to meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments. As always\, admission to the Pearl Ellis Gallery is free\, and everyone is welcome \nThe Pearl is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Located across from the Comox Mall at 1729 Comox Ave. Admission is always free. 
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/pearl-ellis-gallery-presents-joy-a-celebration-of-art-and-community-to-close-out-2024/
LOCATION:Pearl Ellis Gallery\, 1729 Comox Ave\, Comox\, BC\, V9M 3M2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Exhibitions,Exibits
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SUMMARY:Artful : The Poets features Kim June Johnson
DESCRIPTION:KIM JUNE JOHNSON is an award-winning singer-songwriter and poet living on the unceded territory of the Komoks First Nations. Her fifth recording project\, “Songs For a Quiet Day” is a collection of small poem-songs praising quiet things\, and will be released in the spring. Her poems and short essays have appeared in Room\, Prairie Fire\, TNQ\, Best Canadian Poetry\, FOLKLIFE and elsewhere. She hosts an online writing community called “Cozy Sunday Write-Ins” and lives in a draughty house beside a creek with her teen daughter and an assortment of animals. \nwww.kimjunejohnson.com \nSign up at the door for the open mic  (5 minute spots) to follow Kim June Johnson hosted by Dan Kirk
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/artful-the-poets-features-kim-june-johnson/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Gumboots in the Straits Author Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join Jeff Hartbower and friends reading from their contributions to the BC Bestseller “Gumboots in the Straits”. Joe Ziner will be the bandleader for some fiddle music to round out the session. Artful is currently hosting “Capt. Jeff “\, a 25 year retrospective of the work of folk artist and sculptor Jeff Hartbower.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/gumboots-in-the-straits-author-reading/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:CVGBs New Year's Dance Party w/ Drama Queen\, Devours\, & Avro
DESCRIPTION:Local music and art cooperative CVGBs is proudly presenting it’s first ever New Year’s event\, an inclusive dance party featuring three diverse live acts & DJs. Co-headlining will be two acts that have caused multiple long line-ups to see them play at Cumberland’s Woodstove Festival: Vancouver’s Devours\, and Salt Spring Island’s Drama Queen. Opening the show will be a solo set from Denman Island’s Avro.\n\nDrama Queen\, is the lush\, nostalgic\, bejewelled synth-pop band that your pelvis never knew it needed. Reminiscent of Heroes-era Bowie and Kate Bush\, their music will confuse\, delight and alight your feelings and your senses. Give in to the emotional pop-star paradise soundtrack that is Drama Queen. Drama Queen is a synth-wave band\, and the latest invocation from Knick Tomlinson formerly of “Superfeather.” The group consists of Knick on Synthesizer\, Pierre Vincent Forgues on Synthesizers\, Harley Dunn on bass guitar and Ben Frey on Drums. Effortlessly channeling the essence of the past while crafting a sound distinctly their own\, Drama Queen weaves a tapestry of neon melodies and pulsating rhythms. They transcend the ordinary and envelope listeners in a vibrant sonic journey reminiscent of an electrifying ’80s dreamscape dancehall.https://www.instagram.com/drama.queen.band/\n\nDevours (they/them) is the DIY electropunk project of Vancouver-based musician Jeff Cancade. Across four acclaimed underground albums\, including the recent Polaris Prize-longlisted Homecoming Queen\, Devours has written confessional and confrontational electronic music about masculinity\, body image\, gay politics\, and inner-city queer existence. They have toured Canada and the US\, received coverage from Vice\, CBC\, Exclaim\, and the Globe and Mail\, and have performed at festivals such as SXSW\, Treefort Music Fest\, Up Here Festival\, Purple City\, Vancouver Jazz Fest\, and more. Their anticipated fifth record will be released in March 2025.https://www.facebook.com/devoursvancouverhttps://www.instagram.com/devours.ufo/https://linktr.ee/devourshttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1naaQv78Dwzc6iwCNRUWTb…\n\nDenman Island’s is an electronic pop group from Denman Island. Influenced by synthpop\, classic new wave / cold wave\, minimal techno\, and with a pinch of post punk. Their New Year’s eve set will be a solo set of new material from leader Adam Percy.https://www.facebook.com/thisisavrohttps://avromusic.com/https://www.instagram.com/avromusichttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1H85Rkd1aCTHK0vFdZYBBS…\n\nThe CVGBs New Year’s Dance Party will take place at the Comox Valley Curling Centre’s recently renovated Rotary Banquet room\, a growing cultural and community space.\nDJs to be announced!\nProduced with support from Comox Valley Pridehttps://www.facebook.com/comoxvalleypride2016
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/cvgbs-new-years-dance-party-w-drama-queen-devours-avro/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
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