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SUMMARY:Holiday Market - Queneesh Society
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an incredible HOLIDAY MARKET event featuring 60+ Vendors\, Concession with our famous Seafood Chowder+Bannock + Photobooth! \n\n\n\nPlease join Queneesh Society for an incredible HOLIDAY MARKET event featuring 60+ Vendors\, Concession with our famous Seafood Chowder+Bannock\, Winter Solstice Photobooth\, Take-Home Workshops & more! Gorgeous artisan and locally made items will fill the Filberg’s Main Hall on Saturday December 20th 10-5 and Sunday December 21st 10-3! This is the last weekend before Christmas and we are sharing the jolly festive season of kinship and shopping! All proceeds are benefiting Queneesh Indigenous Community Society and their quest to finding a permanent home in the Comox Valley! We look forward to hosting you! Entrance by donation of non perishable food item or $2/adult (suggested amount).
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/holiday-market-queneesh-society/
LOCATION:Florence Filberg Centre\, 411 Anderton Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 6C6
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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 capella 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-13/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
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SUMMARY:Cookie Walk & Mini Market
DESCRIPTION:A fundraiser for L’Arche Comox Valley. Buy a box for $15 (cash only)\, choose 15 from hundreds of homemade cookies. Gingerbread auction and card making station for kids. Hosted by St Georges United Church in the Fellowship Hall.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/cookie-walk-mini-market/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251213T130000
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SUMMARY:Winter Art Faire - Celebration
DESCRIPTION:December 13 2025 / 1:00pm – 4:00pm \n\n\n\nART FAIRE CELEBRATION \n\n\n\nJoin us at the Comox Valley Art Gallery on Saturday\, December 13\, as we celebrate the talented regional artists and artisans who make our annual Winter Art Faire possible! In the spirit of the holidays\, this market is all about supporting and uplifting their creative and professional practices. \n\n\n\nThis year\, the curated Art Faire features handmade items by over 30 valley and regional creatives\, many of whom will be attendance during the party from 1:00 – 4:00pm. \n\n\n\nWe will also be joined by a special guest — SANTA will be here screen printing up a storm from 1:00 – 3:00pm! Drop-in for a demonstration of the print process\, and take home a free souvenir! \n\n\n\nFrom 3:00 – 4:00pm\, there will be LIVE MUSIC in GATHER⋮PLACE. Stop for a break and be filled with the sweet sounds of our very local and talented singer/song-writer Rhea George. \n\n\n\nCVAG’s drop-in MAKE ART station will be full of supplies for making simple cedar decorations and seasonal cards. (Children and those needing assistance to participate in CVAG art stations should be accompanied by adult support persons.) \n\n\n\nWe look forward to celebrating local creativity with the community!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/winter-art-faire-celebration/
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SUMMARY:Solstice Singalong
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the magic of the season with a joyful community singalong! Join Teacher Zoë for a cozy 45-minute Music Together® session filled with songs\, movement\, and musical play to welcome wintertime. Whether you’re a returning family or new to our classes\, this is a chance to reconnect\, make music together\, and share in the warmth of community as we head into the new year. \nThese singalongs are also a sneak peek of what’s to come—Music Together® classes are returning in January at our new central location in Downtown Courtenay!  \nEach singalong event will be geared towards families with children 0-7\, but older children are welcome too. \n👉 Register by emailing thesqueakywheelcreative@gmail.com
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/solstice-singalong/
LOCATION:St. Georges United Church\, 505 6th Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251206T160000
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SUMMARY:Lush Valley Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Market hosted by Lush Valley
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/lush-valley-holiday-market/
LOCATION:Tin Town
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251201T210000
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SUMMARY:Artful : The Poets featuring Pam Stewart
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nJoin host Steven J. Thompson as he welcomes our feature poet Pam Stewart from Victoria\, BC. Pam Stewart writes about change and self-acceptance\, the beauty and the not so.  She’s a performer\, facilitator and event producer.  A former Victoria slam champion\, she got her start in spoken word before publishing a book of personal essays\, I Really Thought It Would Be Easier Than This\, in 2019.  She represented Victoria at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word four times\, twice at the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam\, was once a frequent contributor to Elephant Journal\, and was the first and only Riot Grrrls Poet in Residence.  To see her perform live is to feel it. \nStewart’s feature spot will be followed by an open mic. Sign up at the door for the open mic\, 5 minutes max per poet\, $10 or pwyc.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/artful-the-poets-featuring-pam-stewart/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251130T163000
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SUMMARY:Just in Time Choirs Fall 2025 20th Anniversary – Singers’ Choice
DESCRIPTION:The Just in Time Choirs are marking an exciting milestone\, their 20th Anniversary Year of connecting through song!  \nTo mark the momentous occasion of their 20th Anniversary\, the Just in Time Choirs’ first concert of the 25/26 season is their “20th Anniversary Celebration Part 1: Singers’ Choice”. All concert selections were voted in by choir members from among hundreds of songs that have been performed over the past two decades. Two Fall Concerts will be performed at the Sid Williams Theatre: Saturday November 29th at 7:00 and a matinee\, Sunday November 30th at 2:00. \nIn the spring\, they’ll be hosting their second concert\, “Part 2: Director’s Choice” with favourite songs chosen by choir director\, Wendy Nixon Stothert. Come be a part of a year-long celebration of 20 years of music and community.  \nThe Just in Time Choirs consist 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 Jeff Drummond on guitar.  \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. You’ll hear Queen’s enduring masterpiece\, “Bohemian Rhapsody”\, the foot stomping “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers\, “Chain of Fools” by the immortal Aretha Franklin\, Stevie Nicks’ haunting “Landslide”\, the Boss and the E-Street Band’s timeless “Dancing in the Dark” plus more from The Eagles\, Michael Buble\, Gladys Knight\, Eurythmics\, and many more! \nThe concert finale brings all three choirs together to sing Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and finally\, another Queen classic\, “Somebody to Love”. \nJust in Time’s founder and choral conductor\, Wendy Nixon Stothert is excited to celebrate! “The singers have chosen an excellent setlist for this first part of our 20th Anniversary highlights\,” says Nixon Stothert. “Back in 2005\, I never could’ve imagined the robust\, committed\, and wonderfully friendly community that the choirs have become. The choirs’ Council has been instrumental in creating highly efficient administration and so many fun opportunities for the singers. I’m so proud of the musicianship we’ve achieved and the connections we’ve made.” \nThe delight is infectious and the presentation by each of the three choirs is uplifting and entertaining. The audience is often tapping their feet and singing along – and maybe even doing a little seat dancing! \nTickets are $30 for adults\, $15 for children 12 & under\, plus fees. There is also a live stream option for $30 per household\, and we are again offering a limited number of Community Supported Tickets at $15 for those under financial constraint. Tickets available in person\, by phone\, and online at sidwilliamstheatre.com. Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets early as performances regularly sell out. \nThe choirs look forward to sharing the joy of singing with you and welcoming you to the show!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/just-in-time-choirs-fall-2025-20th-anniversary-singers-choice-2/
LOCATION:Sid Williams Theatre\, 442 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251129T213000
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SUMMARY:Just in Time Choirs Fall 2025 20th Anniversary – Singers’ Choice
DESCRIPTION:The Just in Time Choirs are marking an exciting milestone\, their 20th Anniversary Year of connecting through song!  \nTo mark the momentous occasion of their 20th Anniversary\, the Just in Time Choirs’ first concert of the 25/26 season is their “20th Anniversary Celebration Part 1: Singers’ Choice”. All concert selections were voted in by choir members from among hundreds of songs that have been performed over the past two decades. Two Fall Concerts will be performed at the Sid Williams Theatre: Saturday November 29th at 7:00 and a matinee\, Sunday November 30th at 2:00. \nIn the spring\, they’ll be hosting their second concert\, “Part 2: Director’s Choice” with favourite songs chosen by choir director\, Wendy Nixon Stothert. Come be a part of a year-long celebration of 20 years of music and community.  \nThe Just in Time Choirs consist 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 Jeff Drummond on guitar.  \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. You’ll hear Queen’s enduring masterpiece\, “Bohemian Rhapsody”\, the foot stomping “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers\, “Chain of Fools” by the immortal Aretha Franklin\, Stevie Nicks’ haunting “Landslide”\, the Boss and the E-Street Band’s timeless “Dancing in the Dark” plus more from The Eagles\, Michael Buble\, Gladys Knight\, Eurythmics\, and many more! \nThe concert finale brings all three choirs together to sing Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and finally\, another Queen classic\, “Somebody to Love”. \nJust in Time’s founder and choral conductor\, Wendy Nixon Stothert is excited to celebrate! “The singers have chosen an excellent setlist for this first part of our 20th Anniversary highlights\,” says Nixon Stothert. “Back in 2005\, I never could’ve imagined the robust\, committed\, and wonderfully friendly community that the choirs have become. The choirs’ Council has been instrumental in creating highly efficient administration and so many fun opportunities for the singers. I’m so proud of the musicianship we’ve achieved and the connections we’ve made.” \nThe delight is infectious and the presentation by each of the three choirs is uplifting and entertaining. The audience is often tapping their feet and singing along – and maybe even doing a little seat dancing! \nTickets are $30 for adults\, $15 for children 12 & under\, plus fees. There is also a live stream option for $30 per household\, and we are again offering a limited number of Community Supported Tickets at $15 for those under financial constraint. Tickets available in person\, by phone\, and online at sidwilliamstheatre.com. Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets early as performances regularly sell out. \nThe choirs look forward to sharing the joy of singing with you and welcoming you to the show!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/just-in-time-choirs-fall-2025-20th-anniversary-singers-choice/
LOCATION:Sid Williams Theatre\, 442 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251129T210000
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SUMMARY:Improbable Objects Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:Five pillars of the Comox Valley Art scene are collaborating to bring their varied artistic endeavours to Artful : The Gallery with the exhibition “Improbable Objects”. Collaborating for inspiration has always been a productive creative strategy\, and this exhibition reflects the varied sensibilities of the artists: Ed Varney\, Marci Katz\, Martha Jablonski-Jones\, Jeff Hartbower and Bill Friesen. \n\nThe absurdity and illogical scenes of Surrealism and Dadaism led the to the overall theme for this exhibition. From there\, each artist followed their own creative path into the dreamlike imagery. The broad variety of artistic expression utilized by this group of artists includes printmaking\, collage\, painting\, sculpture\, drawings\, paintings and contributes to the unexpected juxtapositions created by their artworks. The result is a playful exhibition of contrasts with bizarre and uncanny combinations to stimulate the unconscious; the ultimate source of creative freedom.\n\n“Improbable Objects” runs at Artful : The Gallery November 26 thru December 20. Join us for the Artist Reception\, Saturday\, November 29th\, 7-9 pm. Regular gallery hours are Weds to Sat\, 12-5pm. The gallery is located at 526C Cumberland Rd\, in Courtenay.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/improbable-objects-artist-reception/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124446
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SUMMARY:Central Island Studio Tour
DESCRIPTION:STUDIO TOUR THIS WEEKEND!\n\n\n\nNOVEMBER 22–23 \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Central Island Studio Tour is THIS WEEKEND – on November 22 and 23! This year\, 37 regional artists will be opening their doors to the public and sharing their work and process. Throughout the weekend\, you’ll find live demonstrations and plenty of opportunities to find unique\, handmade gifts — just in time for the holiday season.The Studio tour is completely FREE and requires no registration to attend. Make your plan and learn about participating studios in the handy online flipbook\, or visit the Studio Tour website here. \n\n\n\nThe lovely Tin Town Café is once again our headquarters for the Studio Tour where you can grab a coffee\, pick up a hard copy of the Arts Guide containing the studio map\, and have a chat with the CV/Arts team before heading out to explore. \n\n\n\nDetails:Studio Tour Days: November 22-23Studios Open: 10am – 4pmFollow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about participating artists. Check out the flipbook to make your plan.PICK UP YOUR PRINTED STUDIO TOUR GUIDE: \n\n\n\n\nComox Valley Art Gallery\n\n\n\nComox Valley Community Arts Council\n\n\n\nTin Town Cafe\n\n\n\nComox Valley Airport\n\n\n\nGrab a copy of today’s Record newspaper
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/central-island-studio-tour-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124446
CREATED:20251119T181726Z
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SUMMARY:Central Island Studio Tour
DESCRIPTION:STUDIO TOUR THIS WEEKEND! \n\n\n\nNOVEMBER 22–23 \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Central Island Studio Tour is THIS WEEKEND – on November 22 and 23! This year\, 37 regional artists will be opening their doors to the public and sharing their work and process. Throughout the weekend\, you’ll find live demonstrations and plenty of opportunities to find unique\, handmade gifts — just in time for the holiday season.The Studio tour is completely FREE and requires no registration to attend. Make your plan and learn about participating studios in the handy online flipbook\, or visit the Studio Tour website here. \n\n\n\nThe lovely Tin Town Café is once again our headquarters for the Studio Tour where you can grab a coffee\, pick up a hard copy of the Arts Guide containing the studio map\, and have a chat with the CV/Arts team before heading out to explore. \n\n\n\nDetails:Studio Tour Days: November 22-23Studios Open: 10am – 4pmFollow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about participating artists. Check out the flipbook to make your plan.PICK UP YOUR PRINTED STUDIO TOUR GUIDE: \n\n\n\nGrab a copy of today’s Record newspaper and at the following locations: Comox Valley Art Gallery; Comox Valley Community Arts Council; Tin Town Cafe and the Comox Valley Airport.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/central-island-studio-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251121T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124446
CREATED:20251119T182148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T182154Z
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SUMMARY:OPENING: Square Foot Show
DESCRIPTION:SQUARE FOOT SHOW 2025
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/opening-square-foot-show/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124446
CREATED:20251119T175520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T175840Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:A free community event with speakers\, spoken word\, music\, tea\, cookies\, and opportunities to share.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/trans-day-of-remembrance/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Art Gallery\, 580 Duncan Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124446
CREATED:20251112T164010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T164321Z
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SUMMARY:New Moon Meditation Mandala
DESCRIPTION:November 20th. Night of the New Moon \nDiscover the joy of creativity at the Mandala Art Workshop! Learn to design intricate patterns that inspire mindfulness and relaxation. Suitable for all skill levels\, this calming experience nurtures self-expression\, focus\, and artistic exploration in a supportive environment. Explore colour\, unleash your imagination\, and connect with like-minded individuals. \nThis is an evening workshop 5:30-7:30pm \nSupplies & Refreshment included. \nCost $50. Email to register
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/new-moon-meditation-mandala/
LOCATION:Silver Bowerbird Gallery\, Back door 479 4th St.\, Courtenay\, british columbia\, V9N1G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T170000
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SUMMARY:OPENING: Thresholds
DESCRIPTION:CV/Arts and the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) are proud to present the latest Arts & Culture Program exhibition: Thresholds\, on view from November 19\, 2025 to April 15\, 2026. \n\n\n\nThis year’s theme invites us to reflect on possibility and transformation — those in-between spaces where change begins and new ideas take shape. The show features 42 works by 35 local artists in a variety of media and styles. An opening reception will be held on November 19th at 6pm — everyone is welcome to meet the artists\, enjoy refreshments\, and get a first look at the exhibition.For over 20 years\, CV/Arts has partnered with YQQ to showcase the incredible talent of local artists\, sharing their work with over 20\,000 visitors each exhibition season.Exhibition Dates: November 19\, 2025 – April 15\, 2026Opening Event: November 19 (TODAY) at 6pm. No registration required.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/opening-thresholds-2/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Airport\, 1250 Knight Rd\, Comox\, BC\, V9M 4H2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124446
CREATED:20251020T035131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T035131Z
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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 capella 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. Attendance is by donation ($10 or pwyc). The group welcomes newcomers\, and the only criteria is that the songs performed are original.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/comox-valley-songwriters-circle-11/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124446
CREATED:20251020T034808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T034808Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading and Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:On Nov 13\, Arleen Paré and Wendy Donawa are hosting a poetry reading as they launch their recently published poetry collections Encrypted (published by Caitlin Press) and The Time of Falling Apart (Harbour Publishing) respectively. \nArleen Paré is a Victoria writer with ten collections of poetry\, one chapbook and one co-edited anthology. She’s been short-listed for the Dorothy Livesay BC Award\, and has won the Victoria Butler Book Prize\, a CBC Bookie Prize\, the bpnichol Chapbook Award\, the American Golden Crown Award for Lesbian Poetry\, twice\, and a Governor Generals’ Award for Poetry. She lives with her wife\, Chris Fox\, in Victoria on the traditional lands of the Coast Salish people.\n\n\n\nWendy Donawa was raised in Victoria\, but spent 36 years of her adult life in Barbados\, where she raised her family\, studied at the university of the West Indies\, taught at the college and was for a decade\, a curator at the Barbados Museum.\nNow retired from the academic life\, she lives gratefully on the traditional unceded territories of the Lekwungen-speaking Songees and Esquimalt nations\, in Victoria.\n\nHere\, her heart and mind have turned to poetry\, and she is grateful for the gifted and generous teachings Patrick Lane\, Lorna Crozier\, and many others. Her poems appear in numerous chapbooks\, anthologies and poetry magazines. Her first book\, Thin Air of the Knowable\, was long-listed for the Raymond Souster and a finalist for the Gerald Lambert Award. Her second book\, Our Bodies’ Unanswered Questions\, was one of the 2021 Frontenac quartet. The Time of Falling Apart is her third collection.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/poetry-reading-and-book-launch/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124446
CREATED:20251016T040924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T041424Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading at Artful : The Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Artful : The Gallery welcomes Damian John for an evening of poetry. \n\n\nPoets Kelly Madden and Kristina Campbell will start the evening off\, and Damian John will be the featured artist.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/artful-the-gallery-welcomes-poet-damian-john/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124446
CREATED:20251020T034305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T034305Z
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SUMMARY:Artful : The Poets
DESCRIPTION:Join host Natalie Nickerson on November 3rd with our feature poet Toni Dunne. Feature poet followed by open mic\, sign up at the door (5 mins each spot). \nToni Dunne is an earthen creatrix\, eco-sensualist\, social butterfly\, silly goose. Her poetry is inspired by paradox\, the stretchy\, crunchy\, achy beautiful journey of the human condition. She weaves her observations of the mundane with the miraculous and makes room for many truths. \nBorn of her love for the garden\, forest\, river\, mountain and sea\, her poetry emphasizes and explores relationship with the natural world.  A long time yogini and embodied mindfulness practitioner\, Toni infuses her craft with a certain quality of attention and attends to her life\, garden and writing as an ongoing practice of noticing and being with. \nHer most beloved muse is the clawfoot tub in the yard. \nWhen she’s not writing poetry or in the bath\, Toni can be found playing with her 10 year old son and ragdoll cat. She works as a teacher\, group facilitator\, somatic therapist and gardener in the Comox Valley\, a place she has called home for over 20 years. \nPlease join Toni as she midwives you through the seasons of cycles of the Pacific Northwest\, seduces you into the luscious world of petal\, stamen\, bloom and decay. \nCome enliven your senses and remember the magic you are embedded in.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/artful-the-poets-9/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124446
CREATED:20251008T041938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T042048Z
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SUMMARY:The 5th Annual Comox Valley Record Show
DESCRIPTION:Vinyl lovers\, collectors\, and music enthusiasts\, mark your calendars! The 5th Annual Comox Valley Record Show is set to groove its way back into town on Sunday\, October 26\, 2025\, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Comox Valley Curling Centre\, located at 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay. \nThis beloved event brings together dealers from across Vancouver Island and the Mainland\, offering thousands of records spanning every genre imaginable—from classic rock and jazz to punk\, soul\, and beyond. But it’s not just vinyl: attendees will also find posters\, books\, CDs\, tapes\, and other music memorabilia to explore. \nWhat to Expect: \nA spacious venue filled with vibrant energy and rare finds \nFood and drinks available on-site\, including \nElevator access and plenty of free parking \nFriendly vendors and fellow music fans ready to share stories and swap treasures \nTips for Attendees: \nPrefer a quieter browsing experience? Arrive later in the day (2 to 4 PM) \nBring cash—while vendors increasingly accept digital payments\, vinyl culture still loves the old-school paper vibe. \nCome prepared to dig deep—hidden gems await! \nWhether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting your vinyl journey\, the Comox Valley Record Show is a can’t-miss celebration of music\, nostalgia\, and community. As the organizers say\, “It’s like Christmas—it comes but once a year!” \nAdmission is still only $2 and kids under 12 are free. Lots of parking and the kitchen and Extra End Lounge will be open\, not to mention curling to watch alongside the record show.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/the/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124446
CREATED:20251020T040118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T040244Z
UID:10000782-1761418800-1761426000@comoxvalleyarts.com
SUMMARY:Spirits of the Forest ~ Stumps and Stitches
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Sue Muirhead at the artist reception to celebrate the opening of her exhibition. \nSue Muirhead is a lover of deep connection\, the wild\, windy world\, and passionate\, soulful creating of all kinds. Sue began an exploration into a variety of art forms in the early 2000’s. She found great pleasure in putting colour and form on paper. Over time\, ‘process art’—art without an investment in the outcome—has become one of her most enlivening ways of expressing and processing her thoughts and feelings. Sue expresses creatively for the joy and the full bodied aliveness she feels when she engages her creative spirit.\n\nOver the last year she has shifted mediums and now has become a ‘process stitcher’ where she stitches for the sheer pleasure of expressing. Sue is calling this show ‘Spirits of the Forest – Stumps and Stitches”. Sue shares\, “When I walk in the woods\, my soul\, the essence of me\, connects deeply to what surrounds me.” Stumps fascinate her\, pull her in\, capture her attention.\n\nWhen in the forest and amongst the trees and stumps she often feels the presence of spirits. Most cultures in the world\, at some time in their history to present day\, have honoured\, feared\, and/or held in high esteem the many spirits of the forest and believe that they exist. Forest spirits are often thought of as protectors\, keepers or guardians of the woodlands.\n\nSue thinks of stumps as teachers – often cut down\, taken out\, they sit benevolently in the forest\, in clear cuts\, sometimes looking bedraggled or barren; forever changed from what they once were. Given time\, however\, new life begins to form and they can become a haven for new growth\, incomprehensible beauty. They teach that it is possible to be cut down in life by circumstances beyond our control\, and over time there is the possibility of innovative beauty and renewed life.\n\nFor this show\, Sue and her brother\, Patrick Hill\, went out into the forests around where they live and took over 200 pictures of stumps. Sue then took up what she now calls “Process Stitching” (an approach borrowed from Process Painting)\, where she stitched with no investment in a predetermined outcome \, emphasizing exploration\, experimentation and self expression. She called on the stitches to make visible\, to\nembody as much as possible the spirits of the forest. When stitching\, Sue states she “feels the fabric and thread as living beings\, alive.” Embroiderer Christi Johnson (2021) offers\, “The creative process is not simply about what is being made; it is an entirely mystical process that teaches us how to move between the internal world of the soul and the physical world outside….Embroidery offers an opportunity to return to the natural order. Stitching by hand slows down the body and\, over time slows down the mind.”\n\nThe essence of Spirits of the Forest – Stumps and Stitches is a full engagement of Sue’s creative energy and love. When engaged with her creative spirit and the wild world that surrounds her she shares\, “I feel the wind\, I feel the moonlight\, I feel the spirits in the forest…and my hands stitch and stitch and stitch…”
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/spirits-of-the-forest-stumps-and-stitches/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124446
CREATED:20250924T191651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T191904Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Out of the Darkness: Bats of the Comox Valley
DESCRIPTION:Location: Rotary Gallery in the Courtenay and District Museum\nSpeaker: Tim Ennis\, Coordinator\, North Island Chapter\, BC Community Bat Program\n \nLearn about Comox Valley bats at this family-friendly presentation to be followed by a kids’ craft. \nBats are a fascinating and mysterious group of species that have been vilified as evil or as vermin\, while also celebrated as heroes and critical to ecosystem health. \nCome explore the fascinating world of bats with bat biologist\, Tim Ennis\, as we celebrate International Bat Week\, leading up to Halloween. \nTickets: Admission by donation. Seating is limited – first-come\, first-served.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/lecture-out-of-the-darkness-bats-of-the-comox-valley/
LOCATION:the Courtenay and District Museum\, 207 4th St\, Courtenay\, BC\, COURTENAY\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124446
CREATED:20251020T040516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T040516Z
UID:10000783-1761134400-1763226000@comoxvalleyarts.com
SUMMARY:Spirits of the Forest ~ Stumps and Stitches
DESCRIPTION:Sue Muirhead is a lover of deep connection\, the wild\, windy world\, and passionate\, soulful creating of all kinds. Sue began an exploration into a variety of art forms in the early 2000’s. She found great pleasure in putting colour and form on paper. Over time\, ‘process art’—art without an investment in the outcome—has become one of her most enlivening ways of expressing and processing her thoughts and feelings. Sue expresses creatively for the joy and the full bodied aliveness she feels when she engages her creative spirit.\n\nOver the last year she has shifted mediums and now has become a ‘process stitcher’ where she stitches for the sheer pleasure of expressing. Sue is calling this show ‘Spirits of the Forest – Stumps and Stitches”. Sue shares\, “When I walk in the woods\, my soul\, the essence of me\, connects deeply to what surrounds me.” Stumps fascinate her\, pull her in\, capture her attention.\n\nWhen in the forest and amongst the trees and stumps she often feels the presence of spirits. Most cultures in the world\, at some time in their history to present day\, have honoured\, feared\, and/or held in high esteem the many spirits of the forest and believe that they exist. Forest spirits are often thought of as protectors\, keepers or guardians of the woodlands.\n\nSue thinks of stumps as teachers – often cut down\, taken out\, they sit benevolently in the forest\, in clear cuts\, sometimes looking bedraggled or barren; forever changed from what they once were. Given time\, however\, new life begins to form and they can become a haven for new growth\, incomprehensible beauty. They teach that it is possible to be cut down in life by circumstances beyond our control\, and over time there is the possibility of innovative beauty and renewed life.\n\nFor this show\, Sue and her brother\, Patrick Hill\, went out into the forests around where they live and took over 200 pictures of stumps. Sue then took up what she now calls “Process Stitching” (an approach borrowed from Process Painting)\, where she stitched with no investment in a predetermined outcome \, emphasizing exploration\, experimentation and self expression. She called on the stitches to make visible\, to\nembody as much as possible the spirits of the forest. When stitching\, Sue states she “feels the fabric and thread as living beings\, alive.” Embroiderer Christi Johnson (2021) offers\, “The creative process is not simply about what is being made; it is an entirely mystical process that teaches us how to move between the internal world of the soul and the physical world outside….Embroidery offers an opportunity to return to the natural order. Stitching by hand slows down the body and\, over time slows down the mind.”\n\nThe essence of Spirits of the Forest – Stumps and Stitches is a full engagement of Sue’s creative energy and love. When engaged with her creative spirit and the wild world that surrounds her she shares\, “I feel the wind\, I feel the moonlight\, I feel the spirits in the forest…and my hands stitch and stitch and stitch…”
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/spirits-of-the-forest-stumps-and-stitches-2/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124446
CREATED:20250926T215517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T215517Z
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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 capella 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-10/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124446
CREATED:20240613T193217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T221740Z
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SUMMARY:Intro To Quilting- A Simple Sampler
DESCRIPTION:Oct 9 – Nov 13\n\nFeeling intimidated about quilting? It can feel scary\, but a calm and compassionate teacher with a plan will help you work through the step to succeed! Enter Lorraine! Please read the complete description before registration!\n\nThis multi-week class is a great primer\, encompassing  the basic skills you need for almost any future quilt.\n\nPrerequisite: Students should have some experience on a sewing machine (within the last year or so)\, some comfort with straight line sewing.\n\nYou’ll learn about fabrics\, colours\, print and how many different ways you can make something look great!\n\nYou’ll gain confidence with measuring and cutting with the rotary cutter and learn chain-piecing and pressing.\n\nYou’ll learn the tips and tricks to make 4-squares look great\, how to make log cabins and the essential- half square triangles!\n\nThe pattern we’ve created for this class is somewhat modular- if you want to play with the design\, you may. However\, if you know yourself to be indecisive or perfectionist\, we invite you to make it as designed to take that pressure off you\, and to spend your energy learning\, not thinking!\n\nNext\, you’ll construct your whole quilt top\, quilt and bind it.\n\nSome people (like Nicole) love piecing quilts but don’t enjoy the actual quilting part- so you’ll have the option to have it long-arm quilted by Lorraine (for a fee)\, and then you’ll bind it!\n\nThe thing about quilts- they are infinite. One design can be made so personally and so uniquely time and again!\n\nBatting and thread is included in the cost of the class\, but fabric is not. We know many people have their own fabric they want to use\, and using the collected stash is a great way to get started!\n\nYou can use as few as two fabrics for a very graphic look\, or 50 for a scrappy look.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/intro-to-quilting-a-simple-sampler/
LOCATION:#4-420 Fitzgerald Ave.\, Courtenay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124446
CREATED:20250911T205240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T211917Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Exploring Spain’s Legacy in the Salish Sea
DESCRIPTION:Santa Saturnina in Boundary Pass by Gordon Miller. \n  \nThe threat of “foreign” invasion into “their” seas in the wake of the tumultuous fur trade prompted Spain to explore in Northwest Pacific waters\, at the farthest reaches of their American empire\, from 1774 until 1796.  \nFollowing the Spaniards departure from the scene their explorations have gone largely unsung. Few people now know the stories behind the many Spanish place names still found on our coastal features. \nThis evening presentation will provide a short discussion illustrated by the work of three well known maritime artists and an exquisite new model of the Spanish schooner\, Santa Saturnina produced by Comox master model builder Bruce Ellis. \nSpeaker Kim Davies has a passion for history and since retiring he has been able to pursue Pacific Northwest coastal history full time and meet with historians and artists on various maritime history projects. \nAdmission to the lecture is $5 per historical society member; $6 for non-members. Advance tickets are recommended. \nFor more information\, or to purchase tickets over the phone\, call 250-334-0686 ext. 2.  The Courtenay and District Museum is located at 207 Fourth Street in downtown Courtenay.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/lecture-exploring-spains-legacy-in-the-salish-sea/
LOCATION:the Courtenay and District Museum\, 207 4th St\, Courtenay\, BC\, COURTENAY\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124446
CREATED:20250925T002527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T214857Z
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SUMMARY:Artful : The Poets
DESCRIPTION:Join host Dan Kirk on October 6th with our feature poet Lorraine Martinuik. Feature poet followed by open mic\, sign up at the door (5 mins each spot). \nLorraine Martinuik’s poetry and experimental prose has appeared in literary journals such as Island\, The Capilano Review\, The Normal School and Truck\, as well as several anthologies such as Kitchen Talk and Drift (edited by Ed Varney and Dan Kirk). In 1989\, she was awarded a Canada Council grant\, for an experimental fiction project that dealt in part with narrative structure. \nMartinuik was born in northern Alberta; she grew up in B.C.’s Peace River district\, and later in the Fraser Valley. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design\, a B.A. in English from the University of British Columbia\, and an MFA in poetry from the University of New Orleans. Her MFA thesis\, The Language of Trees was awarded the Cassin Prize for Poetry. \nShe has been based on Denman Island since 1980\, when she bought a piece of raw land and built the studio cottage where she now lives and works.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/artful-the-poets-8/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250929T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124446
CREATED:20250923T210400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T210400Z
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SUMMARY:Siobhán Humston Open Studio & Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Come by the Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park on Monday\, September 29th for a complimentary cup of coffee and creative conversation amidst artist Siobhán Humston’s latest works-in-progress. Her completed works will be exhibited at the University of Victoria in October. \nHumston is the inaugural Artist in Resident between UVIC and the JRSP. \n  \nDoors at 12pm\, Talk and Presentation starts at 12:30pm. All Welcome. \nAddress: 2750 Shingle Spit Road Hornby Island\, BC\, Canada\, V0R1Z0 \n*Please park in the lot and walk up to the Barn.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/siobhan-humston-open-studio-artist-talk/
LOCATION:The Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park\, 2750 Shingle Spit Road\, Hornby Island\, BC\, V0R1Z0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124446
CREATED:20250917T015649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T015649Z
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SUMMARY:Familiar Monsters of the Flood - Author reading Tia McLennan
DESCRIPTION:Tia McLennan’s (she/her) poetry has appeared in various Canadian literary journals including Riddle Fence\, Vallum\, Arc\, CV2\, Room\, and Prairie Fire. In 2022\, she won the NLCU Fresh Fish Award for her unpublished poetry manuscript. She holds an interdisciplinary MFA in creative writing and visual art from UBC Okanagan\, and a BFA from Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University. Originally from so-called Vancouver Island\, B.C.\, (territory of the K’ómoks people)\, she now gratefully resides in kalpilin (Pender Harbour)\, B.C. with her partner\, their 5-year-old son and their very large gray and white gentleman cat named Basho. \nThe poems in Familiar Monsters of the Flood speak to each other through an invisible connective tissue that weaves together dream space\, loss\, childhood memory\, motherhood\, the domestic-gothic\, medical-speak\, and life’s inevitable bureaucracies. These poems share an uneasiness and a foreboding. In these pages it becomes impossible to distinguish between the grief in losing a father\, in losing multiple pregnancies\, and in losing the planet as we know it to our own destruction. Throughout the deluge of loss\, Tia McLennan’s stunning debut collection of poetry is grounded in wonder\, the surreal\, and the hope gleaned from those peculiar moments that can stop us in our tracks and\, for a moment\, make us fully present. \n“Tia McLennan’s poems are poised at the quick of existence\, acutely haunted by both memory and dream\, at once familiar and monstrous. The effect is an embodied wisdom-in-progress: startling\, revelatory and essential reading.” \n—DON MCKAY\, author of Lurch \n“Tia McLennan’s Familiar Monsters of the Flood is a visceral and wondrous collection that explores the fragility of existence. A spider caught and released. A heartbeat on an ultrasound. Micro-plastics choking the ocean. This is the poetry of the quotidian and the profound\, exquisitely noticed and precisely rendered. McLennan’s words are a balm.” \n—SHARON BALA\, author of The Boat People \n“These poems are by turns tender\, surreal\, disorienting\, quietly devastating\, and shot through with a ferocious wonder. They inhabit the shimmering logic of dreams and grief\, reaching simultaneously towards the death of a father\, the birth of an infant\, and six miscarriages between. This writing challenges what we know of boundaries between the dead and living\, mythical and medical\, personal and ecological\, between fetal cells and a birthing parent’s body. Visceral individual losses are held in the larger container of destabilizing ecological grief—pipeline hearings\, polar vortexes\, heat domes\, shellfish cooked alive in healing oceans\, sun the colour of salmon roe\, smoke-filled air. A series of spare found poems\, taken from the text of medical records\, creates a recurring chorus of cumulative loss. This stunning first collection ‘monsters the familiar\,’ and offers a path for being present with the world in times of great grief and wonder.” \n—ANNA SWANSON\, author of The Nights Also
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/familiar-monsters-of-the-flood-author-reading-tia-mclennan/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
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