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Singers aim to provide comfort in times of need

Singers aim to provide comfort in times of need

If you show up to listen to the Bowen Island Threshold Singers, don’t expect to hear any familiar songs. Every song is composed and written with the intention of being unfamiliar.
In the kitchen with Alex McNeill

In the kitchen with Alex McNeill

If you’ve spent any time at the Bowen Island Pub in the past two years, you’ve likely seen Alex McNeill working her magic at the pool table.
Island jazz and pop singer releases jewel of a Christmas Classic

Island jazz and pop singer releases jewel of a Christmas Classic

If you are a lover of traditional Christmas music but like to hear it made anew, then Bowen’s sweet-voiced Christie Grace has a welcome addition to your musical stocking.
War of the Blink: A story older than all of us, that we need right now

War of the Blink: A story older than all of us, that we need right now

Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas new graphic novel, War of the Blink , is based on an old but true story, and the author and artist says its re-crafting in this form was inspired by what he sees in the world today, and right here on Bowen Island.
“Take a Seat” another success at the Gallery

“Take a Seat” another success at the Gallery

Two weeks following the opening of the library’s upper level to create a temporary extreme weather shelter for Bowen’s homeless, a group calling itself the Bowen Emergency Shelter Team (BEST) is hoping that the board of Collins Hall will offer the sp
It’s a wrap at the Gallery...

It’s a wrap at the Gallery...

The Bowen Island Arts Council’s end-of-the year holiday season art exhibit and sale, “It’s A Wrap,” is coming up this week.
A Wilde theatrical ride from Bowen’s Theatre on the Isle

A Wilde theatrical ride from Bowen’s Theatre on the Isle

A decades old habit of providing Bowen with quality entertainment was resumed by Theatre on the Isle with the opening of The Importance of Being Earnest on Friday, Nov. 10.
Bowen Island Library launches “Junior Writers”

Bowen Island Library launches “Junior Writers”

Members of the Bowen Island Junior Writer’s Club launched their debut anthology featuring Halloween inspired poems, short stories and illustrations, at the library last weekend.
Arts Council celebrates thirty years of community building through theatre, visual arts and music

Arts Council celebrates thirty years of community building through theatre, visual arts and music

Thirty years ago, says Hans Behm, members of Bowen Island’s arts community got together to work towards creating better venues for their activities.

All star Bowen cast for TOTI’s upcoming “The Importance of Being Earnest”

Are you looking for some lighter entertainment in the dark doldrums of November? Look no further than Theatre on the Isle’s (TOTI) upcoming production of The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People .