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SUMMARY:Live Lecture: Raincoast Chronicles: Fifth Five
DESCRIPTION:Join writer\, editor and publisher Howard White for an in-person talk based on the recently released “Raincoast Chronicles: Fifth Five” 7pm\, Tuesday\, November 5th at the Courtenay and District Museum. \nBrimming with stories and images\, this fascinating collection celebrates Harbour Publishing’s fifty-year commitment to recording the unique ways of life that have sprung from the West Coast. “Raincoast Chronicles: Fifth Five” includes stories of disasters at sea\, scarcely believable bush plane feats\, eerie events at coastal ghost towns and reminiscences of the Schnarr sisters who kept cougars as pets\, along with pieces by some of BC’s most iconic writers. \nHoward White was raised in a series of camps and settlements on the BC coast and never got over it. He started Raincoast Chronicles and Harbour Publishing in the early 1970s and his own books include Spilsbury’s Coast and Writing in the Rain. He has been awarded the Order of BC\, the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour and a Honorary Doctorate of Laws Degree from the University of Victoria. In 2007\, White was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. \nCopies of “Raincoast Chronicles: Fifth Five” will be available for purchase ($60 plus tax\, Harbour Publishing) and signing after the talk. \nAdmission to the evening is $5 per Historical Society member; $6 non-members. Advance tickets are strongly recommended. FMI or to purchase tickets over the phone call 250-334-0686 ext. 2.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/live-lecture-raincoast-chronicles-fifth-five/
LOCATION:the Courtenay and District Museum\, 207 4th St\, Courtenay\, BC\, COURTENAY\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Artful : The Poets Incubator Session
DESCRIPTION:This month the feature poet spot will be shared by three island poets. The evening will be hosted by Natalie Nickerson and an open mic will follow the feature poets. \nElisha Almeida’s poetry is inspired by being with the river\, trees\, soil\, and plant kin. She writes about heart and ancestral re-connection. She attempts to describe the journey of soul that is tender\, intimate and evolving. She finds writing to be soul’s balm and is relieved when the words have found paper. She has been revelling in human connections lately\, especially communal song spaces that bring her heart joy. \nAuthor Micki Findlay is a long-time resident of Vancouver Island. She focusses primarily on writing memoir-based stories and poetry in hopes of helping others recognize their self-worth and find hope through difficult circumstances. She also writes to heal herself. \nMicki’s writing has been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul\, Van Isle Poetry Collective\, Black Press Media\, various magazines including Oasis Life and EyesOnBC\, and several anthologies such as\, Back The Way We Came by The Memory Keepers\, Crone Rising by Jazz House Publications\, and Grateful by Quillkeepers Press. \nTwo of her poems received awards\, and her story\, Too Late\, was a finalist in the Women on Writing 2024 non-fiction writing contest. Several of her poems were recently accepted for Poetry on the Big Screen at the 2024 Poetry Festival in Perth\, Australia. \nMicki is currently working on an anthology with her writing group and her own memoir-based\, healing journal. Creativity\, collaboration\, and coffee are her love languages. \nErica Keen (she/they) is a multidisciplinary artist based out of Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ territory (Ucluelet) and K’omoks territory (Cumberland). A recent graduate of SFU The Writer’s Studio\, Erica writes poetry and creative non-fiction. Their work can be found in Sea and Cedar Literary and Arts Magazine\, the Comox Valley Collective\, and forthcoming in PRISM International. \n​ \n 
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/artful-the-poets-incubator-session/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:words + images
DESCRIPTION:Join poets/multidisciplinary artists Carys Owen & Diana Kolpak to explore the magical intersection of found poetry and images. Poets and collage artists at all levels of experience are welcome. \nThe creative spark for the third instalment of words + images is: “into the dark…” Focusing on the use of rhythm and repetition of words\, images\, colour\, shapes\, and sounds\, we’ll explore darkness’s many facets. \nEach participant will create their own work\, as well as contributing to a collaborative poem. All materials will be supplied but you are welcome to bring any special materials you would particularly like to use.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/words-images-2/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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SUMMARY:(Closing Nov 3) Molenaar Clouds\, Landscape Workshop - 2 Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Join renowned Dutch landscape artist Pieter Molenaar for an immersive workshop where you’ll learn the art of painting clouds and water in oils. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nCapturing the fluidity and beauty of clouds\nComposition\nBrushwork\nConstructing your painting step-by-step
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/closing-nov-3-molenaar-clouds-landscape-workshop-2-sundays/
LOCATION:Artsphere Studio\, 4058 Haas Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 9T4
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SUMMARY:Unseen Mountains at Weird Church
DESCRIPTION:Unseen Mountains is a free performance of live experimental film and music featuring the multiple reel to reel celluloid creations of Dr. Monotony on actual film projectors.\n\nOne year in the making due to postponements from two members’ overcoming illness\, the performance will feature the cinematic improvisations of Air Above Mountains (Destanne Lundquist – analogue synth + mbira\, Scott Bertram – electric guitar + effects\, Jesse Gentes – drum set\, Persian percussion + effects) and the ambient textures of Unseen Sight (Joshua Klassen – samples\, electronics + objects\, Dave Miklos – homemade instruments\, effects\, objects + clarinet).\n\nTogether with Dr Monotony’s filmic compositions the two bands form the multi-media project Unseen Mountains.\n\nAdmission to this performance is free and open to the public. The project is made possible through the Comox Valley Arts Incubator Microgrant program as a means to engage the public through innovative and experimental works with minimal social and financial barriers.\n\nThis will be an immersive environment for active listening and viewing. Audience members are encouraged to bring something comfortable such as a blanket or pillows to lie on the floor with. Seating will also be available.\n\nOctober 26 2024 at Weird Church. Doors 7:30 pm\, performance 8:00 pm
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/unseen-mountains-at-weird-church/
LOCATION:Weird Church\, 2688 Penrith Ave.\, Cumberland\, British Columbia\, V0R 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert,Film
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SUMMARY:Spinning and Unravelling: Art from the Wachiay Residency
DESCRIPTION:During this year’s Wachiay Residency\, six community-based artists from around B.C. spent a week immersed in the screen print medium. Their work will be on display at Comox Valley Art Gallery from September 27-October 26. \nThe opening of this exhibit coincides with Pulse in the Plaza. Several of the artists will be in attendance. \nLuke Ramsey from the Sunshine Coast and Rachelle Antoine from K’omoks First Nation were the first artists in the studio. They were followed by Amanda Hugon and Facundo Gastiazoro who are part of Raven Tacuara mural collective in northern B.C. The final artist pair\, Shawna Kiesman and Danika Saunders\, are longtime friends who met at Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/spinning-and-unravelling-art-from-the-wachiay-residency/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Art Gallery\, 580 Duncan Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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