Local Arts

A few years ago, islander Alicia Hansen didn’t know if she’d ever be a musician again. She’d just had her son. She was busy working as a production manager for Early Music Vancouver.

Artist E. Andrea Klann brings subconscious to the surface

Gregg Simpson and I have teamed up to share with Bowen Island a “non-collaborative collaboration” at the Cove Commons from October 24 to November 18. The opening reception, which includes a book launch, is from 3 to 5 pm on Sunday, October 28.

Having just finished volunteering for the 30th Vancouver Writers Festival, held on Granville Island, my mind reels with the many-faceted ways one can express stories.

On the Wings of Trees – Reflections in Object and Image is an exhibition that Bob Miller and Cherie Westmoreland are mounting at Elliott Hall. The title reflects many elements of the exhibition.

It’s no walk in the park to sit down and write a poem, but try writing one with another person –or an entire book of poems. That’s just what local poet Jude Neale has done.

Did you know that Bowen Island has one of the highest concentrations of professional artists in Canada? And this year, you are invited into the studios and galleries of some of Bowen’s very creative residents.

Bowen Island Museum is looking for submissions for their fall exhibit.

Do You Take this Man, Elli Moon is former Undercurrent editor, Chantal Eustace's first book.

Hallmark shoots a Christmas movie in village made famous by The Beachcombers