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Pearl Ellis Gallery Presents: “Outside In”
The Pearl Ellis Gallery is thrilled to present "Outside In," a captivating group show featuring the works of Maggie Ziegler, Sharon Lalonde, Shea Kotilla, Jean Cockburn, Lynn Farwell, Larissa McLean, and Elaine Smith. This exhibition runs from September 17 to October 12, 2024. The concept behind "Outside In" explores the sources of artistic inspiration. It […]
Spinning and Unravelling: Art from the Wachiay Residency
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. The opening of this exhibit coincides with Pulse in the Plaza. Several of the artists will be in attendance. Luke […]
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Cumberland Fungus Fest
Calling all lovers of fungus and forest ecology! Join us for our 5th Annual Cumberland Fungus Fest featuring guided walks, films, talks, workshops, science pub, kids activities, art projects, forest feast and much more! October 3-5 2024 in and around the sweet Village of Cumberland. LIMITED PASSES AVAILABLE! General Passes are $40. YOUTH PASSES (18 […]
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Artful : The Poets With Steven J. Thompson
Artful : The Poets With Steven J. Thompson
Artful : The Poets features poet Steven J. Thompson as the opener in our monthly poetry series. Carys Owen will host the evening and guide the open mic following Thompson's reading. Sign up for the open mic at the door, 5 mins per spot. $10 or pwyc.
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Bag Making With Lorraine
Bag Making With Lorraine
Oct 8 – Oct 22 Join Lorraine for this great bag-making class! You will use the Traverse Bag by Noodlehead Patterns, with a small modification to make it even more beginner-friendly. Choose from two sizes! This class is a great way to keep practicing those straight lines, sewing zippers, and making accurate measurements and cuts. […]
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Intro To Quilting- A Simple Sampler
Intro To Quilting- A Simple Sampler
Oct 9 – Nov 13 Feeling 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! This multi-week class is a great primer, encompassing the basic skills you need for almost […]
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Comox Valley Community Fibre Crafts
Comox Valley Community Fibre Crafts
Drop-In on 2nd Thursdays (Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9, Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8, Sep 12, Oct 10, Nov 14 ) from 6 – 7:30pm at the Courtenay Library Multipurpose Room. Bring your fibre crafts (knitting, crochet, spinning, etc.) and spend time with community members at the CV Community Fibre Crafts evenings at […]
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Art Writers Ghost Collective One Day Pop-up Art Exhibition
Art Writers Ghost Collective One Day Pop-up Art Exhibition
Just two weeks following a lymphoma diagnosis in October of last year, Courtenay artist Josh Klassen wanted a low-key, but creative way to connect with friends and family for his […]
Old Townsites Tour- Cumberland Museum & Archives
Old Townsites Tour- Cumberland Museum & Archives
1951 Comox Lake Rd #1888, Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 Explore the rich history of Cumberland's Japanese and Chinese Communities Join us for a unique and immersive tour that delves into […]
A Comox Valley Tribute To David Bowie
A Comox Valley Tribute To David Bowie
10+ local musical acts each playing 12 minute sets of their interpretations of David Bowie songs. Hosted by Patti Savard. Including: Space Junk Removal Service, Captain Thunderpants, Macaque Attack, Wylie […]
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Triple Vision: Three Artists, Mediums, and Visions of the McLoughlin Gardens
Pearl Ellis Gallery proudly presents Triple Vision: Three Artists, Mediums, and Visions of the McLoughlin Gardens. In July 2022, three artists participated in a week-long residency at the McLoughlin Gardens, a stunning ocean-side retreat located just north of the Comox Valley. Using glass, fiber art, and photography, they captured their unique interpretations of the forest, […]
Comox Valley Songwriters Circle
Comox Valley Songwriters Circle
The circles are a place for both new and experienced songwriters to come share new songs they are working on, or to dust off some old ones that may need […]
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Ancestral Echoes Community Celebration
Ancestral Echoes Community Celebration
Date: Thursday, October 18thTime: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMLocation: Stan Hagen Theatre - North Island College (2300 Ryan Road, Courtenay) Join us in celebrating the successful first season of the Ancestral Echoes podcast, an intergenerational storytelling project that paired Métis Elders and Métis Youth in the Comox Valley and aired on local community radio, CVOX. […]
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Unseen Mountains at Weird Church
Unseen Mountains at Weird Church
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. One 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 […]
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words + images fall : into the dark
words + images fall : into the dark
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. Bring […]