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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading and Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join host Kelly Madden at Artful : The Gallery for the poetry reading and book launch of Ed Varney and Dan Kirk. Guest poet Kristina Campbell will also join the reading for an entertaining trio of Comox Valley Poets.\n\nEd Varney was inspired to become a poet during his second year of University and has followed that idea over the past 60 years. Along the way he has learned printing technologies\, publishing strategies\, book binding skills\, graphics and fine arts\, arranged exhibitions\, edited anthologies\, founded small poetry magazines and published over 20 books and chapbooks of his own poetry. Varney reports that poetry continues to engage him and new poems emerge on sheets of paper in his studio. Varney’s latest chapbook is ‘Crossroads’\, published by the Poem Factory. It follows the path that thought takes as it expresses itself in words and how those words morph into poetry.\n\nDan Kirk has spent extended periods of time over the past 20 years reading American poets William Stafford\, Robert Bly and Emily Dickenson\, Spanish poets Antonio Machado and Juan Ramon Jimenez\, Swedish poet Tomas Transtromer and Norwegian poet Olav H. Hauge. They have informed and inspired Kirk’s writing in an ongoing conversation where he has responded to\, argued with and extended their words and ideas and brought them into his world. This volume ’Still Talking’ represents a distillation of his ongoing dialogue with these poets and others who evoke a response. Kirk founded and ran the Red Tree Poetry Series and co-produced the first two Cascadia Poetry Festivals in Cumberland\, B.C. with Adelia MacWilliam and Ed Varney. Reading in locations around Vancouver Island and Kelowna\, Daniel has enjoyed the varied audiences for poetry in these communities.\n\n\nKristina Campbell is an artist and therapist who has lived in the Comox Valley since 2017. In 2020\, Campbell established Artful : The Gallery to provide a home base for her multi-media art practice which includes painting\, poetry and experimental film. Campbell has reached back through her Danish ancestry to bring the Nordic gods to her mythopoetic sensibility as an artist. Campbell’s style is an expression of her belief that using mythological imagery can inspire and lead to the creation of new narratives. Campbell’s fascination with mythology\, symbols\, memory and dream imagery is a unifying theme throughout her work.\n\n\nKelly Madden is a Vancouver Island poet whose writing is raw\, unflinching\, and deeply rooted in place. She speaks for the overlooked: those lost to the overdose crisis\, those unhoused\, and the ecosystems we continue to erase.  Her work has appeared in numerous publications supported by the League of Canadian Poets\, Reckoning\, SAPPzine\, Island Writer’s Magazine\, CV2\, The Poet\, Drift\, Drunk Monkeys and elsewhere. She is currently working on her second collection of poetry.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/poetry-reading-and-book-launch-2/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Comox Valley Songwriters Circle
DESCRIPTION:Each month singer/songwriters gather to share their tunes at Artful : The Gallery. The range of abilities\, experience and genres welcomes musicians who appreciate the challenge (and the deadline!) of creating a new song each month. \nThe circle provides a place to be inspired\, seek feedback and to be\nable to hear what other creatives are working on. Most musicians bring along their\nguitars or ukuleles\, although some sing a cappella or use the in-house piano for accompaniment. \nHost Ashley Sykes’s love of connecting with other artists provides motivation to write\nand perform in the supportive group. The circle does not provide instruction; it provides an opportunity to perform your song\, and to be impacted by others doing the same. \nAttendance is by donation ($10 or pwyc). The group welcomes newcomers\, and the\nonly criteria is that the songs performed are original.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/comox-valley-songwriters-circle-14/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T200000
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Fishes of the Strait of Georgia
DESCRIPTION:In a presentation based on their book\, Fishes of the Strait of Georgia\, authors and marine scientists Dick Beamish and Jeff Marliave will share their observations about some of the 243 species that frequent the strait. \nThey will be speaking at 7:00 PM on Tuesday\, March 17 in the Courtenay and District Museum. \nBoth authors have spent their professional lives studying the bountiful natural aquarium that is the Strait of Georgia. Marliave has a PhD in Zoology from UBC and was VP of Marine Science at Vancouver Aquarium. Beamish also has a PhD in Zoology; he has received the Order of Canada\, the Order of British Columbia and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. He was also a member of the International Panel on Climate Change that received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. \nCopies of Fishes of the Strait of Georgia (Harbour Publishing) will be available for purchase ($80.00 plus tax) and signing after the talk. \nAdmission to the lecture is $5 per historical society member; $6 for non-members. Advance tickets are strongly recommended. Doors open at 6:30 PM. \nFor more information\, or to purchase tickets over the phone\, call 250-334-0686 ext. 2.   \nThe Courtenay and District Museum is located at 207 Fourth Street in downtown Courtenay.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/lecture-fishes-of-the-strait-of-georgia/
LOCATION:the Courtenay and District Museum\, 207 4th St\, Courtenay\, BC\, COURTENAY\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace*
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, March 21st\, Courtenay printmaker Clive Powsey is having a one day pop-up exhibition of hand-drawn\, printed and tinted intaglio impressions at Artful : The Gallery on Cumberland Road in Courtenay. \nPowsey has used a ‘savage’ rigorous prompt to elicit critique and assessment of hundreds of his prints from the large language model\, ChatGPT. Only the highest scoring images will be included in the show\, the content of which was decided by AI. Also on hand will be the prompt\, an artist statement outlining the metrics of selection\, a curator’s statement generated by ChatGPT\, and samples of the critiques which are\, of course\, mindless probabilistic arrangements of words determined by the prompt and the training of the model on vast amounts of art historical and critical writing. \nThere will also be a folio of rejected images and sample critiques for comparison. The show’s name comes from the title of a 1967 poem by Richard Brautigan*. Beyond any questions that might exist regarding the art imagery\, the exhibition asks the question of visitors\, ‘How does human judgment and sensibility fare against that of machines?’ \nVisit the show and decide what you think.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/all-watched-over-by-machines-of-loving-grace/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Spring Fling and Easter Magic 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Courtenay Museum invites you to their annual “Spring Fling and Easter Magic” event on Saturday\, March 21st\, from 11 am to 2 pm. Admission is by donation. \nThis will be a fun-filled\, action-packed three-hour event. \nThe ever-popular petting zoo provided by Barnyard Party Animals gives folks a chance to meet ducks\, geese\, bunnies\, chicks\, guinea pigs\, and hedgehogs. \nWe have invited a special guest this year\, “Magician Donald Dunphy\,” who will be performing amazing magic shows. Audience participation is a must. There will be two magic shows\, one at 11:45 and the other at 12:45. Each show will be different. \nYou will have the opportunity to visit with volunteers and a rescue bird from MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre\, where you can learn about their amazing wildlife rescues. \nA couple of games are planned for the Fling\, including a scavenger hunt and guess how many treats contest. People can also enter to win door prizes. Don’t forget to bring your craft skills to make a cute Easter craft to take home with you. \nThe Elasmosaur mascot will be making an appearance for photo opportunities and handing out delicious chocolate treats.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/spring-fling-and-easter-magic-2026/
LOCATION:the Courtenay and District Museum\, 207 4th St\, Courtenay\, BC\, COURTENAY\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260322T170000
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SUMMARY:Wading into Chalk Pastels
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that some of the most accomplished and famous artists in history used chalk pastels for sketching and finished works of art? Chalk pastels can be simple or complicated\, portable or cumbersome\, heavy-handed or light and airy. They marry well with other mediums and can express fine detail or swaths of raw colour. They are surface-sensitive and layer well when treated with care. Intrigued? Come and find out more and try your hand at a few simple pieces in this 4-day spring workshop that will have you set for some serious summer sketching!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/wading-into-chalk-pastels/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Sports Centre – Aquarium Room\, 3001 Vanier Drive\, Courtenay\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra Lamb":MAILTO:sandra@sandralamb.art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004419
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SUMMARY:Unglued! Collage Creativity Gateway Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Creating with existing images can lower our inhibitions (which is great for those who want to be creative but don’t consider themselves ‘artists’) providing a playful experience of creating with curiousity and openness to the unexpected…just for fun! \nWe will use existing images\, scissors\, gluesticks and our imagination to complete several projects\, both independently and collaboratively. All levels welcome and all materials supplied. \nCollage is an art as old as paper…which is coming up on 2000 years. Collage is a great ‘gateway’ creative activity – it doesn’t require any technical proficiency beyond using a glue stick…the word collage comes from the french word ‘coller’ – (Koo-Lay) – to glue. \nSome of you have created scrapbooks or dream boards\, most commonly made by cutting out magazine images and then gluing them to a backing. This workshop uses those same techniques in a collaborative and playful way. \nWe will make three different collage projects. The first will be a collaborative collage poem\, using words. This will become the inspiration for our second project\, an individual  (and perhaps a little surreal!) landscape. Our final project is called Exquisite Corpse\, a collaborative art technique created by the surrealist artists in the 1920’s\, where participants add to the composition without seeing the previous contributions. The combined result is often delightful\, humorous and unexpected. \nUnglued is just for fun\, having some creative time with other people\, and learning a few techniques that you can use either by yourself\, or with your friends and family. \nI will have all the materials required\, just bring your enthusiasm. \nEmail: kristinacampbellart@gmail.com to register \n$75 workshop fee ($25 bring a friend discount)
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/unglued-collage-creativity-gateway-workshop/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260331T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260331T203000
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SUMMARY:Trans Day of Visibility
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URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/trans-day-of-visibility/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260404T230000
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SUMMARY:2026 Comox Valley International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Comox Valley International Film Festival returns April 2–4\, 2026 at the Sid Williams Theatre\, for a dynamic celebration of storytelling on screen. Showcasing an inspiring mix of local talent and acclaimed international filmmakers\, the festival brings together bold features\, compelling short film programs\, and fresh new voices from around the world. \nAudiences can experience four standout feature films\, three curated shorts programs\, filmmaker conversations\, hands-on workshops\, and a lively opening gala party. Whether you’re a dedicated film lover or simply looking for an unforgettable cultural weekend\, the festival offers an engaging\, welcoming atmosphere where global perspectives and community stories share the spotlight. \nJoin us for three days of discovery\, conversation\, and cinematic excellence. Tickets and full program details available now.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/2026-comox-valley-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Sid Williams Theatre\, 442 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2J2\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260404T140000
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SUMMARY:Wading into Chalk Pastels
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that some of the most accomplished and famous artists in history used chalk pastels for sketching and finished works of art? Chalk pastels can be simple or complicated\, portable or cumbersome\, heavy-handed or light and airy. They marry well with other mediums and can express fine detail or swaths of raw colour. They are surface-sensitive and layer well when treated with care. Intrigued? Come and find out more and try your hand at a few simple pieces in this 4-day spring workshop that will have you set for some serious summer sketching!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/wading-into-chalk-pastels-2/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Sports Centre – Aquarium Room\, 3001 Vanier Drive\, Courtenay\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004419
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SUMMARY:CVAG Opening: Pas-à-pas; not intent on arriving
DESCRIPTION:Pas-à-pas; not intent on arriving is a multidisciplinary meditation on mourning and memory by visual artist SD Holman\, with pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa.  \n\n\n\nThe opening celebration takes place Saturday\, April 4 at 1:00pm. SD Holman and Paul Wong will share words with the community\, Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa will perform Bach’s Goldberg Variations on grand piano\, and attendees will have the opportunity to walk a labyrinth installation. Note that opening remarks will take place across the street at the Vancouver Island Regional Library in Courtenay\, as the gallery space won’t accommodate seating around the installed works.The event is free\, all ages are welcome\, and hospitality will be provided. The exhibition runs through May 30.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/cvag-opening-pas-a-pas-not-intent-on-arriving/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Art Gallery\, 580 Duncan Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260407T123000
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SUMMARY:Portraiture in Oils and Acrylics
DESCRIPTION:Do you have some basic skills in drawing faces and some experience with oils or acrylics? This class will help you take the next step towards confidence with creating portraits using photographic reference. We’ll review the basics like proportions\, composition\, lighting\, etc. and then explore more in-depth practice such as underpainting\, skin tones\, likeness and personal style. I’ll share what tricks I have found useful over the years and we’ll also have a look at how a few of the Masters accomplished their pieces. This short five-week course should get you navigating paint a bit better for your own independant work. Give me a call at (250) 337-5487 if you’d like more information.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/portraiture-in-oils-and-acrylics/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Sports Centre – Aquarium Room\, 3001 Vanier Drive\, Courtenay\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260410T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260410T213000
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SUMMARY:Triskaidecadarn! ookoolaydeez postponed to April 10th
DESCRIPTION:Well….it seems the Ookoolaydeez should have been scared of Friday the 13th!\n\nTara has lost her voice because of laryngitis. We have been crossing our fingers she would be recovered for the originally scheduled March 13th concert\, but\, sadly\, it’s not to be.\n\nWe are crestfallen that we won’t be able to entertain you this Friday\, BUT **we have rescheduled the concert to Friday\, April 10th at 7:30 p.m. at Artful : The Gallery.**\n\nIf you can attend on the new date\, yay!\nIf you are unable to attend\, I will refund you via e-transfer.\nPlease let me know which option works for you. Email: ookoolaydeez@gmail.com\n\nThanks for your understanding\, and sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.\n  \nThe ookoolaydeez are on a mission to light up the world with joy using irresistibly singable tunes\, playful wit and exuberant whimsy. \nSongbirds Tara Hope and Diana Kolpak serve up a spicy buffet of original songs and poems that take you on an unexpected\, hilarious\, profound\, wild and juicy journey.  Among the tasty offerings are: snappy blues\, dark lullabies\, Shakespearean rap\, sweet bluegrass and flirty musings about housework. Harmonies are sophisticated. Instruments include a motley assemblage of ukuleles\, a washboard\, a toilet plunger\, a toy glockenspiel and baby tap shoes…just to name a few. \nThe ookoolaydeez made their debut at the 2025 Woodstove Festival in November\, followed by house concerts and an appearance at the Art is Love is Resistance fundraiser in Cumberland. \nDiana studied classical piano and has decades of experience as a theatre performer and director. Tara studied ukulele and guitar and is a prize-winning wearable art creator/performer. Both are poets and published authors. They started writing songs together in the autumn of 2024. \nIn addition to performing as the ookoolaydeez\, Tara and Diana also sing as part of The Happy Gang\, an ensemble of six fiddlers\, four vocalists\, a percussionist\, a guitarist and a bass player\, who play monthly concerts at several of the Comox Valley’s long term care facilities.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/triskaidecadarn-ookoolaydeez-postponed-to-april-10th/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004419
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SUMMARY:Courtenay Little Theatre Presents: “The Children” by Lucy Kirkwood
DESCRIPTION:What do we owe the next generation? \nCourtenay Little Theatre presents The Children by Lucy Kirkwood at the Sid Williams Theatre\, April 15–19. \nPart mystery\, part comedy\, and part eco-thriller\, The Children is witty\, gripping\, and deeply relevant. Retired nuclear engineers Hazel and Robin are living in a cottage on the coast of England after a disaster at the nearby power station. When their former colleague Rose arrives unexpectedly\, an evening of food\, drink\, and memories takes a surprising turn. \nAs old secrets surface\, the three must confront questions of responsibility\, sacrifice\, aging\, and what they will leave behind. \nDirected by Catherine Hannon and featuring Simon Easterman\, Erin Malin\, and Ruthie Tilston.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/courtenay-little-theatre-presents-the-children-by-lucy-kirkwood/
LOCATION:Sid Williams Theatre\, 442 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004419
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SUMMARY:Learning Lounge: Ancestral Echoes × Art Wagon
DESCRIPTION:Learning Lounge: Ancestral Echoes × Art Wagon \n\n\n\nPop-up podcast listening event — FREE \n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 24 • 1–4 PM \n\n\n\nCVAG Plaza\, Downtown Courtenay \n\n\n\nDrop by the CV/Arts Art Wagon—now a cozy mobile listening booth—for a relaxed\, free afternoon of snacks and episodes from Ancestral Echoes. Hear multigenerational conversations between MIKI’SIW Métis Elders and youth from Season 1. All welcome! \n\n\n\nBring a friend — listen\, learn\, and connect. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of the Reconciliation Advisory Table Learning Series is a project of the Comox Valley Reconciliation Advisory Table\, a round table of Comox Valley’s local governments working collaboratively with First Nations\, Inuit\, Metis\, and urban Indigenous peoples and organizations on advancing reconciliation and relationship building in our community. The Reconciliation Advisory Table was formed in 2022 and includes participants from the K’ómoks First Nation\, Indigenous Women’s Sharing Society\, Kumugwe Cultural Society\, MIKSIW Métis Association\, Sasamans Society\, Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry\, City of Courtenay\, Comox Valley Regional District\, Town of Comox and the Village of Cumberland. Public education is a priority for the Advisory Table and this new Learning Series (April 23-25) marks a key milestone in the group’s work. Find out more HERE \n\n\n\nPoster featuring participants in season one of Ancestral Echoes: Chrys and Keygan. All episodes of Ancestral Echoes were recorded in the Comox Valley Arts Digital Creation Hub. Episodes of the upcoming season 4 will be played on DIGFM\, a partner of this production. We thank the Comox Valley Art Gallery for their space and headsets. Ancestral Echoes is funded through Service Canada New Horizons for Seniors.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/learning-lounge-ancestral-echoes-x-art-wagon/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T173000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004419
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Spirit Bear: Honouring Memories\, Planting Dreams
DESCRIPTION:Through this film the whole family is invited to explore actions that we can all take towards reconciliation! This is a NEW film in the Spirit Bear Series\, honouring the memories of all the children and families affected by residential schools and the veterans who fought for peace and justice for all people in Canada. \nThis screening is being presented in support of the Reconciliation Learning Series\, is a project of the Comox Valley Reconciliation Advisory Table\, a round table of Comox Valley’s local governments working collaboratively with First Nations\, Inuit\, Metis\, and urban Indigenous peoples and organizations on advancing reconciliation and relationship building in our community.\n\nThis new Learning Series (April 23-25) marks a key milestone in the group’s work.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/film-screening-spirit-bear-honouring-memories-planting-dreams/
LOCATION:Cumberland Museum & Archives\, 2680 Dunsmuir Ave\, Cumberland\, BC\, V0R 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cumberland Museum & Archives":MAILTO:info@cumberlandmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T212000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004419
CREATED:20260324T211538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T211810Z
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SUMMARY:Just in Time Choirs 20th Anniversary Spring Concert 2026 part 2 " Directors Cut"
DESCRIPTION:As part of their milestone 20th Anniversary Season\, the Just in Time Choirs continue the celebration with their spring concert\, “Director’s Cut – 20th Anniversary Highlights.”\n\nBe a part of this commemorative musical extravaganza at the Sid Williams Theatre\, where there will be performances on Saturday April 25th in the evening and Sunday April 26th in the afternoon.\n\nFor two decades\, the Just in Time Choirs have been bringing community together through the power of song — sharing music\, connection\, and unforgettable performances. This special spring concert marks Part 2 of their anniversary concert series\, featuring personal favourites chosen by Musical Director\, Wendy Nixon Stothert.\n\nThe organization consists of three ensembles: Unplugged (everyone welcome)\, and the smaller auditioned groups\, the Jems (treble) and Vocal Minority (mixed). They will be joined by skilled musical collaborators: Sean Mooney on piano\, Beau Stocker on drums\, Steve Wallace on bass\, and Rachel Cooper on clarinet and sax.\n\nThese renowned contemporary choirs are known for their versatility; their performances cover a wide spectrum of musical styles from jazz\, ballads\, folk\, swing\, soul\, and contemporary pop to classic rock. Drawing from standout moments across the past twenty years\, Director’s Cut showcases songs that have shaped the choir’s musical journey — audience favourites\, meaningful repertoire\, and highlights that reflect the growth and spirit of the choir family.\n\nJust in Time’s founder and Music Director\, Wendy Nixon Stothert is excited to continue the celebration. “It has made me really happy to have a reason to dig into the archives and return to some of my favourite songs\, some from quite far back!” says Nixon Stothert. “Many of these songs are reminiscent of very special performance moments we’ve had over these past 20 years. For example\, I chose Stand By Me because I remember when 40 of us travelled to Cuba in 2014 and we sang it deep in a cave. Bumblebee is on the setlist because it reminds me of when my daughter sang the song with the Jems when she was 10 years old. Vocal Minority recorded a video version of Take On Me during the pandemic when we couldn’t sing in person together and singing it again now reminds me of the perseverance and dedication of the singers during those tough times. All of these magical moments\, and many more\, form a treasure trove that I love to reflect upon.”\n\nThe setlist also includes Coco Love Alcorn’s soulful “Revolution”\, jazz standard “Cheek to Cheek”\, an acapella version of Ah-Ha’s 80s hit “Take on Me”\, “Sir Duke” by the incomparable Stevie Wonder and “Sway” a la Michael Buble. To name just a few! The concert finale brings all three choirs together to perform Led Zeppelin’s epic classic “Stairway to Heaven” and\, fittingly\, the jazz standard “Just in Time”.\nThis concert caps a year-long celebration honouring 20 years of music and community. Join the Just in Time Choirs as they look back on cherished memories while celebrating the vibrant energy that continues to inspire singers and audiences alike.\n\nTickets are $33.40 (incl fees) for adults\, $15 for children 12 & under\, plus fees. There is also a live stream option for $33.40 per household\, and we are again offering a limited number of Community Supported Tickets at $15 for those under financial constraint.\n\nTickets available in person\, by phone\, and online at sidwilliamstheatre.com. Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets early as performances regularly sell out.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/just-in-time-choirs-20th-anniversary-spring-concert-2026-part-2-directors-cut/
LOCATION:Sid Williams Theatre\, 442 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260426T172000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004419
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SUMMARY:Just in Time Choirs 20th Anniversary Spring Concert 2026 part 2 " Directors Cut" - Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:As part of their milestone 20th Anniversary Season\, the Just in Time Choirs continue the celebration with their spring concert\, “Director’s Cut – 20th Anniversary Highlights.”\n\nBe a part of this commemorative musical extravaganza at the Sid Williams Theatre\, where there will be performances on Saturday April 25th in the evening and Sunday April 26th in the afternoon.\n\nFor two decades\, the Just in Time Choirs have been bringing community together through the power of song — sharing music\, connection\, and unforgettable performances. This special spring concert marks Part 2 of their anniversary concert series\, featuring personal favourites chosen by Musical Director\, Wendy Nixon Stothert.\n\nThe organization consists of three ensembles: Unplugged (everyone welcome)\, and the smaller auditioned groups\, the Jems (treble) and Vocal Minority (mixed). They will be joined by skilled musical collaborators: Sean Mooney on piano\, Beau Stocker on drums\, Steve Wallace on bass\, and Rachel Cooper on clarinet and sax.\n\nThese renowned contemporary choirs are known for their versatility; their performances cover a wide spectrum of musical styles from jazz\, ballads\, folk\, swing\, soul\, and contemporary pop to classic rock. Drawing from standout moments across the past twenty years\, Director’s Cut showcases songs that have shaped the choir’s musical journey — audience favourites\, meaningful repertoire\, and highlights that reflect the growth and spirit of the choir family.\n\nJust in Time’s founder and Music Director\, Wendy Nixon Stothert is excited to continue the celebration. “It has made me really happy to have a reason to dig into the archives and return to some of my favourite songs\, some from quite far back!” says Nixon Stothert. “Many of these songs are reminiscent of very special performance moments we’ve had over these past 20 years. For example\, I chose Stand By Me because I remember when 40 of us travelled to Cuba in 2014 and we sang it deep in a cave. Bumblebee is on the setlist because it reminds me of when my daughter sang the song with the Jems when she was 10 years old. Vocal Minority recorded a video version of Take On Me during the pandemic when we couldn’t sing in person together and singing it again now reminds me of the perseverance and dedication of the singers during those tough times. All of these magical moments\, and many more\, form a treasure trove that I love to reflect upon.”\n\nThe setlist also includes Coco Love Alcorn’s soulful “Revolution”\, jazz standard “Cheek to Cheek”\, an acapella version of Ah-Ha’s 80s hit “Take on Me”\, “Sir Duke” by the incomparable Stevie Wonder and “Sway” a la Michael Buble. To name just a few! The concert finale brings all three choirs together to perform Led Zeppelin’s epic classic “Stairway to Heaven” and\, fittingly\, the jazz standard “Just in Time”.\n\nThis concert caps a year-long celebration honouring 20 years of music and community. Join the Just in Time Choirs as they look back on cherished memories while celebrating the vibrant energy that continues to inspire singers and audiences alike.\n\nTickets are $33.40 (incl fees) for adults\, $15 for children 12 & under\, plus fees. There is also a live stream option for $33.40 per household\, and we are again offering a limited number of Community Supported Tickets at $15 for those under financial constraint.\n\nTickets available in person\, by phone\, and online at sidwilliamstheatre.com. Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets early as performances regularly sell out.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/just-in-time-choirs-20th-anniversary-spring-concert-2026-part-2-directors-cut-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260501T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260501T220000
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SUMMARY:UK avant garde guitar legend FRED FRITH w/ Phipps Pt.
DESCRIPTION:CVGBs presents: \nFrom the UK\, guitar and avant garde legend \nFRED FRITH  \nwith special guests from San Francisco \nPHIPPS PT. \n& from Cumberland \nDevils Club \nFriday May 1\, 2026      6:30 PM       Comox Valley Curling Centre \nCVGBs is excited to welcome renowned avant-garde guitar player Fred Frith for a very rare show on Friday May 1. Frith who has an illustrious career dating back to England in the 1970’s\, notably with Henry Cow\, Art Bears\, Skeleton Crew\, Massacre\, and countless more. His unique style has provided him the opportunity to play a veritable who’s who of innovative artists such as Brian Eno\, John Zorn/Naked City\, Mike Patton (Faith No More)\, the Residents\, Richard Thompson\, Bill Laswell\, KK Null\, Jad Fair\, Tom Cora\, Derek Bailey\, Sonny Sharrock\, Henry Kaiser\, Hans Reichel… This list could go on for pages… Frith provided iconic guitar work on two of Eno’s legendary records “Music for Films” and “Before and After Science”. \nUnderstatement: Fred Frith is a legend of improvised and experimental music\, and beyond being one of the world’s most iconic and most renowned avant garde guitar players\, he is a truly inspirational artist. While improvised music has been the common thread throughout his career Frith has actively engaged in theatre and dance work\, providing accompanying sounds. Frith has appeared on over 400 recordings and continues to actively tour. He is the subject of the 1990 feature length documentary Step Across the Border. \nhttps://www.fredfrith.com/\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Frith\nhttps://www.discogs.com/artist/78003-Fred-Frith \nJoining Fred on this tour is Phipps PT. which is an electronic experimental folk duo consisting of Lovage Sharrock and Jon Leidecker (Wobbly). Sharrock is a native of the Comox Valley while Liedecker hails from San Francisco. Leidecker is best known as a member of seminal experimental art band Negativland and part of Thurston Moore’s Ensemble. Moore is best known as the guitarist/leader of Sonic Youth. Wobbly has also collaborated with artists including Matmos\, Dieter Moebius (Cluster)\, Tania Chen\, Fred Frith\, Tim Story\, David Toop\, Zeena Parkins\, and People Like Us. Free improvisation\, acid folk and ambient electronics\, the music Sharrock and Leidecker create is a conversation between two artists and long-time friends. \nhttps://phippspt.com/\nhttps://phippspt.bandcamp.com/\nhttps://lovagesharrock.com/ \nOpening the show will be the debut performance of new Cumberland experimental duo Devils Club. Two members of Vancouver’s legendary Sex Church\, Devils Club will bring the weird with their new Basement Kosmiche project Devils Club. Half of Devils Club also happens to be behind much of the great beer from Land and Sea!\nhttps://soundcloud.com/devilsclub6 \nTickets: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fred-frith-with-special-guests-phipps-pt-tickets-1982758565243 \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1446894333662271/ \nComox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay \nDoors 6:30 PM     Tickets $30 Licensed\, All Ages welcome
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/uk-avant-garde-guitar-legend-fred-frith-w-phipps-pt/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="CVGBs":MAILTO:keith@scratchrecords.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004419
CREATED:20260414T235955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T000725Z
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SUMMARY:Holding Heritage: Unspoken Stories
DESCRIPTION:Unspoken Stories showcases candid conversations between\nChinese-Vietnamese Boat People refugees and their families. \nAt its heart is the belief that for younger generations to carry culture forward\, they must first be inspired by the stories of their own families. \nBy encouraging honest and intentional dialogue across generations\, we invite viewers to see how embracing personal understandings of their roots can spark pride\, belonging\, and a deeper connection to both their identities and family histories. \nThe screening will be followed by a discussion with: \n\nHollie Ha\, Holding Heritage founder and Unspoken Stories creator\nSandy Ho\, Author of “No Way But Through: A Family Memoir”\nAndrew Ha\, interviewee from the Unspoken Stories project\n\nHollie Ha bridges generations by sharing candid conversations and untold stories of Chinese-Vietnamese Boat people refugees and their descendants. Through these meaningful exchanges\, the series explores the delicate interplay between heritage\, identity\, and family dynamics. \nWatch the trailer here!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/holding-heritage-unspoken-stories/
LOCATION:Cumberland Museum & Archives\, 2680 Dunsmuir Ave\, Cumberland\, BC\, V0R 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cumberland Museum & Archives":MAILTO:info@cumberlandmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004419
CREATED:20260319T212718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T025022Z
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SUMMARY:Backyard Blues (House concert)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of musical entertainment with Steve Mitchel & Mick Sherlock\, the Gentlemanly Bluesman! With beautiful vocal harmonies\, resophonic guitar and Ukulele.  You’ll be moved by this rockin blues that you can sing along to\, or swing along to. The Gentlemanly Bluesman Duo aim to rock your soul!! \nContact Linda Price for ticket info – 250-650-2888 \n25.00 per person
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/backyard-blues-house-concert/
LOCATION:888 Knight Rd\, Comox\, 888 Knight Road\, Comox\, BC\, V9M 3T2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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