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Hearth update: it may be cold outside but the arts scene is as hot as ever

Hearth update: it may be cold outside but the arts scene is as hot as ever

December updates from the Bowen Island Arts Council
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Hear of wild coasts and Arctic adventures in this weekend's Trust Me concert

Hear of wild coasts and Arctic adventures in this weekend's Trust Me concert

The Trust Me Series presents singer-songwriter David Newland and Canadian Geographic photographer Scott Forsyth Nov. 24
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Next up on Trust Me series: the Wardens of the Rocky Mountains to share music on Bowen

Next up on Trust Me series: the Wardens of the Rocky Mountains to share music on Bowen

This coming Wednesday, Nov. 6 marks a first for the “Trust Me” Series.
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Bring history to life with shadow puppets in new workshop

Bring history to life with shadow puppets in new workshop

Though the logging trucks have long faded from Bowen’s roads, the mining equipment long retired, the Rogers family train long derailed, their shadows linger in Bowen memories.
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Blood Relations play reanimates Lizzie Borden murder mystery this October

Blood Relations play reanimates Lizzie Borden murder mystery this October

Show dates are Oct. 18, 19, 20, 25 and 26 at Tir-na-nOg
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The Hearth's interactive new show is Emily van Lidth de Jeude's change/able

The Hearth's interactive new show is Emily van Lidth de Jeude's change/able

Looking at Emily van Lidth de Jeude’s work I am struck by this expression from an open, independent, creative mind. She is a child of the island. Emily grew up free in a nurturing community exposed to nature, visual art, music, theatre and writing.
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Fall has lots in store for the Hearth Arts on Bowen

Fall has lots in store for the Hearth Arts on Bowen

Transitions are in the air along with the crispness of a new season. Fall brings with it an enticing variety of exhibitions, programming and events from the Hearth.
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'The story of a life in search of an end': Try to Remember at the Vancouver Fringe Festival

'The story of a life in search of an end': Try to Remember at the Vancouver Fringe Festival

Local actor Jackie Minns hadn’t planned on doing a play this year. Grieving her close brother, who died of cancer nearly a year ago, the islander had other things on her mind.
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Inner lives of actors come alive in play written, learned and performed in 24 hours

Inner lives of actors come alive in play written, learned and performed in 24 hours

The Actor's Foundry has its annual retreat at the Bowen Lodge this week. The 24-hour play put on Friday evening (Aug. 16) is the culmination of the week's work.
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Next up at the Gallery@Cove Commons: 'New works, Sculpture and Printmaking'

Next up at the Gallery@Cove Commons: 'New works, Sculpture and Printmaking'

The new exhibit will run from August 14 to September 16
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