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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 […]
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Exhibit: Dinosaurs of BC at the Courtenay and District Museum
Dinosaurs of BC, a travelling exhibit produced by the Royal BC Museum, is now on display at the Courtenay and District Museum. Dig into prehistoric British Columbia and get up close and personal with “Buster”, the Iron Lizard of the Sustut River, and the other dinosaurs that once roamed the province’s highest peaks, densest forests […]
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 birthday. The first group painting party kicked off a project that would last through the next several months of treatment. A loose collective was formed, […]
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 the intertwined histories of Cumberland's Chinese and Japanese communities. This special tour, guided by local historian Dawn Copeman, combines the poignant stories of two once-thriving […]
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 Marr, Captain Hofish, TV Dreams, sufferfools, Sonder, Avro and more. October 12, 2024 Doors at 7pm music at 8pm Comox Valley Curling Centre 4835 Headquarters […]
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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 some practice. We take turns going around the circle sharing one song at a time, and each artist can decide if they want others to […]
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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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Cabaret
Cabaret
Presented By: Three Legged Dog Productions In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's […]
3 events,
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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(Closing Nov 3) Molenaar Clouds, Landscape Workshop – 2 Sundays
Join renowned Dutch landscape artist Pieter Molenaar for an immersive workshop where you'll learn the art of painting clouds and water in oils. What you will learn: Capturing the fluidity and beauty of clouds Composition Brushwork Constructing your painting step-by-step
words + images
words + images
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. The creative spark for the third instalment of words + images is: “into the dark…” Focusing on the use of rhythm and repetition of words, images, […]