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cariboo culture
...embracing the arts in our community
• artists of the cariboo • authors • fibre artists • crafters • performers • galleries to visit • mural walk
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Cariboo Culture 2013 Cariboo: a treasure trove for authors ..................... 3&5 A western and wildlife artist ..................................... 4 Dancing for fun and fitness ...................................... 6 Galleries: a showcase for local artists ........................ 7 Arts Council supports community groups ................... 8 Community Band benefits charities ........................ 10 Parkside Gallery has a lot to community .................. 11 Anthony Lau: Classical Harmonica master .............. 12 Station House offers art, gifts, history .................... 12 The story of Island Mountain Arts .......................... 13 McCormick pens a series of thrillers ....................... 14 Cariboo Artists Guild supports all artists ................ 15 Marianne Van Osch: gifted wordsmith ...................... 15 Weave something beautiful ...................................... 16 Paintings show love of animals ................................ 17 Historic murals herald pioneers, landmarks ....... 18&19 Providing Custom Box Guitars ................................ 20 Carving stories in stone .......................................... 21 Festival of the Arts: platform for talent ................... 22 Photographic artist and author ............................... 23
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Cariboo: a treasure trove for authors Arlene Jongbloets
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he irresistible charm and beauty of the Cariboo is natural inspirational for creative people, including many award-winning authors who have used its history, its people, landscape and wildlife as a background for their stories. The area boasts a bounty of writers and their tales, which cover the gamut of topics, and satisfy all manner of reader demographics. Library shelves hold many Cariboospun children’s books,
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South Cariboo author Bruce Watt introduced his first book, Chilcotin Yarns, at a recent book signing. Marie Weeden enjoyed an informative and entertaining chat about ranching history in the area.
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Jackie Williamson discovers several books by Cariboo authors in the local public library.
which draw young readers in with tales of outdoor adventure, horses and country characters, all of which play such a big part in defining the area. Several local authors have met with great success in this area of writing, and are regular guests and speakers at area schools. With no end to interesting and innovative folks, there are also more than a few humorous stories by writers who have detailed their own past experiences or those of early pioneers who fought against
the odds to make their way in the rough and wild Cariboo country. The books serve as important links in the chain of history covering the local people and many of the great challenges they’ve met and conquered. With the rich legacy of the Cariboo Wagon Road, which cut through the local landscape and played such an important part in the development of British Columbia, it’s difficult not to find tales of the many colourful characters who made history with their Continued on 5
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A western and wildlife artist
iane FarrellA d a m s has lived most of her life in the Cariboo, in the Interior of British Columbia, close to the ranch life and the wild animals she paints. She exhibits her work in B.C., Alberta and the United States. Diane strives for honesty and authenticity in her paintings and pastels, and travels to remote areas to study wildlife in its natural surroundings. Europeans looking for a touch of the “Old West,” and North Americans who appreciate their
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Diane Farrell-Adams is renowned for her wildlife paintings. wilderness heritage have many of Diane Farrell-Adams’ paintings hanging on their walls. She has a great love
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she and her husband, Lorne Adams, have a ranch. She has been a member of the Academy of Western Artists since 1999.
of horses and accepts private commissions to paint horse portraits. Diane now works out of her studio in Bridge Lake, where
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Award-winning children’s author Becky Citra, second right, from Machete Lake is one of many area authors who respond to Cariboo Regional District Area Librarian Roxie Barnes, right, when she asks them to read for area youth at the 100 Mile House Branch Library.
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endeavours and have been immortalized in print. Any local store will surely have at least a few of these on their shelves to satisfy the seemingly insatiable appetite of readers. The Cariboo has long offered hope and opportunity to people from all over the world, looking for a patch of land they can call their own and a better life. They’ve brought their cultures and cuisine along with them and
sometimes recipes find their way into books, which have been known to combine great food with
Local authors have used their knowledge of the area to compile books on accessible back roads and trails,
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t’s not unusual to find some of these high-quality books on coffee tables throughout the world interesting personal stories. With so many lakes and streams, and its breath-taking landscape, the Cariboo is also a draw to hikers, bikers and nature-lovers alike.
which can be priceless guides for those who enjoy the outdoors. The natural beauty and varied wildlife that fills the area have also been a constant draw to photographers and
photojournalists who don’t need to venture far to find eye-catching content. It’s not unusual to find some of these high-quality books on coffee tables throughout the world. Of course, the 100 Mile House Free Press is packed with current events and human interest stories, as well as the occasional historical feature. No matter what the preference of a reader, Cariboo authors have it covered, and all that’s required is for readers to seek it out.
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Dancing for fun and fitness
himmying is good for body and soul. At least that’s what the Baladi Babes believe. They put their heart and soul into every performance whether it’s at a community event, family celebration or just a troupe practice. The Baladi Babes Belly Dance Troupe is an eclectic group of women who enjoy many different middle eastern dance styles, laughter and friendship. Kerri Mingo, troupe coordinator and instructor, began dancing in 2001 and soon after joined the Baladi Babes. She teaches a beginner class in 100 Mile House Tuesday evenings and a class in Lone Butte Wednesday evenings. LeAnne Doucette, also coordinator and instructor, has been dancing for 13 years. She’s been a member of the troupe since
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The Baladi Babes Belly Dance Troupe attracts dancers of all ages, shapes and sizes. its inception. She teaches the advanced class in 100 Mile House Tuesday evenings right after the beginner class. Come learn the beautiful movement of Middle Eastern dance while getting a great lowimpact workout. Enjoy a fun
evening out no matter what your age, shape or size. Contact Kerri at 250-3956157 or LeAnne at 250-706-9089 to book the Baladi Babes Belly Dance Troupe to add an exotic flair to your next event or to join a class.
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Parkside Art Gallery celebrates local artists such as Teresa Donck.
Galleries a showcase for local artists By Arlene Jongbloets
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he South Cariboo abounds with artists, and fortunately, there are a few local galleries, eager to hang their work. One of them is Parkside Art Gallery, the colourful blue building at 401 Cedar Ave., beside 100 Mile House Junior Secondary. Operated by volunteer members of the South Cariboo Arts & Culture Society, it features a bright and open main gallery where there’s a new show every six weeks. Each new show is launched with an art-
ist’s reception during which members of the public are invited to meet the artist, view his or her work and engage in conversation. The receptions normally featuring light snacks and
schools have their own space and take turns displaying their art on a designated student wall. Downstairs there is a bright, new studio where workshops and a variety of other art
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he gallery not only celebrates local artists throughout the year, but also those from other regions refreshments and are free to all to attend. Parkside also houses a couple of smaller spaces and a long hallway, which are used for displaying art. Students from area
and cultural activities take place throughout the year. Every summer, the Cariboo Artists Guild Annual Fine Art Show and Sale takes over the gallery for a six-
week run that features the work of up to 50 different local artists. There is always a theme competition and the public has the opportunity to vote for their favourite works. The event has been running for approximately 30 years. The gallery not only celebrates local artists throughout the year, but also those from other regions. Parkside is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m. The gallery is located at 401 Cedar Ave. Continued on 9
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he 100 Mile & District Arts Council’s primary goal is to support the efforts of community art groups, so they and their members can flourish, and we, the audience, can enjoy the results of their creative efforts. The Arts Council believes that producing and experiencing art enriches people’s lives. We are certain that arts and cultural activities transform us emotionally and spiritually. The Arts Council thanks our member groups who continue to make our art community a vibrant one. They include the Cariboo Calico Quilters, Eclectica Community Choir, Log Cabin Quilters, South Cariboo Arts & Culture Society, South Cariboo Weavers & Spinners, 100 Mile House Community Band, 100 Mile Festival of the Arts, 100 Mile House Mural Society, 100 Mile Performing Arts Society, 100 Mile Potters Guild, Cariboo Artists Guild. We would also like to thank all of our local
independent artists, musicians and artisans who do not yet belong to one of the aforementioned groups, but still share their creative efforts with others. If you have creative urges, act on them: sing in the shower, dance with the dog, write a poem, transform a piece of wood, paint a picture, compose a song, tell tall tales, spin some wool, read out loud to a friend … or contact an appropriate community group to share with and learn from. Practising an art or reacting to a creative incident leads to an enormous reward: It makes life more enjoyable. Contact the Arts Council if you would like to support us in our efforts, to take out a personal or group membership, to join our board, and/or to volunteer to help us host our annual fundraiser, The Winter Arts & Craft Fair, held on the weekend before Remembrance Day. For more information about us and the 100 Mile arts community, visit our website at www.100milearts.com.
100 Mile & District Arts Council Serving the South Cariboo Arts Community Since 1975 P.O. Box 2262 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 E-mail: administration@100milearts.com WebSite: 100milearts.com
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howcase Gallery Showcase Gallery, which is located in the main lobby of the South Cariboo Business Centre at 475 Birch Ave., features a new artist every month, with a change of artist occurring the first week of each month. The gallery is actually a large showcase, with artwork viewed through its glass front. Elsewhere in the lobby, there are smaller showcases with art displays that change continuously, and throughout the building, local artwork can be found hanging on many office walls. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m. Community Showcase Community Showcase is located in the Bridge Lake Library, located behind Bridge Lake School. Artists and crafters from anywhere in the South Cariboo can display their work in the four- by fourfoot space for one month at a time. The space has been there since 2007 and one never knows what will be featured next. Over the years, it’s seen pottery, knitting, quilts, weaving, gourds, woodwork, glasswork, model airplanes, fly tying, photography and paintings and Rob Tillyer photo has never had a repeat of any one contributor. The display changes every month and is booked Bridge Lake Library’s Community Showcase six months in advance. Community Showcase is open changes every month. The June 2013 artist Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. of the month was Ron McMillan.
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Cariboo Artists Guild’s Reta Munro is among many who have displayed work at Showcase Gallery.
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Community Band benefits charities By Dennis Tupman
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he 100 Mile House Community Band is comprised of musicians from all walks of life and musical experience. Each member pays a modest fee to help buy music for the band, which currently rehearses once a week on Tuesday evenings. The band plays a variety of music, including concert band selections, popular to classical standards, and often including jazz music from the big band era of the ’40s
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Community Band members love to play their music and appreciative audiences love their work. and ’50s. Jack Fellner, its current director, has thoughtfully developed this group through his passion and dedication so it is a real asset for
the community, and definitely a joy for the performers. The band gives several concerts a year, mostly in 100 Mile House. The concert gate receipts
are always given to local charities. The group operates for 10 months a year and starts its rehearsals in September. The band consists of members who have had some experience with playing a band instrument. You may have played an instrument at one time and will be “rusty,” but if you are dedicated to improve and play yourself into shape, then come and try out. If you want more information, contact Fellner at 250-395-2088 or Wendy Jalbert at 250-791-6606.
Adult Cariboo Artists’ Guild The 33rd Annual Fine Arts Show & Sale Community Band This years theme: Flight
July 26—September 7, 2013 At Parkside Art Gallery in 100 Mile House, BC Admission by Donation
invites adult musicians to join them Tuesdays at 7:00 pm from September to June at the Christ the King Lutheran Church
For more information call director Jack Fellner
250-395-2088
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Parkside Gallery adds a lot to community By Gina Myhill-Jones
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elcome to the Parkside Art Gallery! Whether you come to take in an art show, peruse the local handmade treasures in our gift shop or come to take advantage of a class, club or workshop, we hope you’ll enjoy your visit. Parkside Art Gallery is located in 100 Mile House, at 400 Cedar Ave., right next to the entrance to Centennial Park. Operated entirely by the volunteers of the South Cariboo Arts and Culture Society, the gallery strives to serve not only our community, but visitors to the South Cariboo as well. The main gallery is where you’ll find our featured show. The South Cariboo has a wealth of talent and we look forward to bringing it to you along with the occasional artist from afar.
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There is an abundance of gifted artists in the South Cariboo who share their work, so there are many treasures to be found at Parkside Art Gallery. We strive to present shows that will delight, inform and perhaps inspire the viewer. The show changes several times a year, so please call to see what’s currently on display. We also have two smaller gallery spaces. The Parkside membership is always offering a changing sampling of their work. We also make space available to local area
students, giving them their first chance to have their work in a gallery. When you visit, be sure to stop by our “Inspired Fashions” room featuring unique wearable art and also be sure to check out the ever-changing offerings in our gift shop. Local artisans and craftspeople are showcased. Creations of pottery, bronze, woodwork, jewelry, basketry, carvings, glass, toys, paintings, books by local authors, art cards and more are on offer. Whether you’re looking for a unique souvenir or a very special gift, we know you’ll find it, and at a very reasonable price. Please call the gallery at 250395-2021 for information on current or upcoming shows. We operate Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
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Anthony Lau: Classical Harmonica master
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Station House offers art, gifts, history
orn in Hong Kong, Anthony Lau started to play the diatonic harmonica at the age of 10. Influenced by the harmonica legend, Larry Adler, he switched to the chromatic harmonica because of its capability and versatility as a concert instrument. Anthony Lau Anthony has made a name in the harmonica community because of his unusual tone and vibrato on the harmonica, and the “Anthony Lau tone” was given as his trade mark. Apart from performing in the Cariboo, Asia and the United States, he contributes articles on the art of harmonica playing on harmonica websites worldwide.
he Station House Gallery and Gift Shop in Williams Lake offers a taste of local history along with contemporary art. The non-profit Station House Studio and Gallery Society was formed in 1981 to preserve the original railway station built in 1919 for the Pacific Great Eastern Railway. The Gallery hosts two exhibitions monthly, featuring a variety of contemporary works in many mediums by local, regional, and touring artists. The Gallery Gift Shop also offers a variety of work by local artists and artisans and a studio space that is open to art workshops for both adults and children. The gallery is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free. It is located in the old railway station at the foot of Oliver Street in Williams Lake. Call 250-392-6113 for more information.
ANTHONY LAU Classical Harmonica
arianne Van Osch MCariboo Author, Historian and Storyteller
Mr. Harmonica’s Pocket Piano
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ANTHONY LAU
CLASSICAL HARMONICA
LEGACY OF GREAT COMPOSERS
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Violin Concerto in E Minor Trumpet Concerto in B Flat Mozart - Clarinet Concerto KV622 Korsakov - Flight of the Bumblebee & more
Box 223 Forest Grove, BC V0K 1M0 250-397-2625
grover@bcinternet.net www.mariannevanosch.ca
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Last year’s Bidiniband Songwriting Camp in Wells took place just before the ArtsWells Festival.
The story of Island Mountain Arts
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he Wells-BarkervilleBowron Lakes area has a long history of cultural excellence. During the first Gold Rush in Canada in the 1860s, Barkerville was the largest settlement west of Chicago and north of San Francisco. Men and women came from all over the world hoping to build a better life in British Columbia’s Cariboo. They brought their music, art and culture. Barkerville’s public library was established as soon as a building was provided to house it; the Cariboo Literary Society met regularly; the Cariboo Amateur Dramatic Society presented their first productions in a saloon until they had raised enough money to build the Theatre Royal. The town of Wells was born in the 1930s during the second Gold Rush in the area.
The Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine in Wells endeavoured to hire miners who were also musicians to help build community spirit with the company’s dance band and orchestra. Continuing in the artistic vein, a community of artists’ studios and galleries has been established during the past 35 years. Professional quality instruction is the hallmark of Island Mountain Arts (IMA). Instructors from around the globe gather in this tiny mountain village to mentor students in an intense yet informal setting. Beginning with a oneweek class in 1977, IMA now boasts a roster of classes, which draw 150 students annually. For more information on events and a 2013 course calendar or visit www.imarts.com. IMA restored the old Hill Meat Market building on his-
toric Pooley Street in 1987. The building now houses the Public Gallery, which features monthly exhibitions, as well as a gift shop and IMA offices. The IMA Gallery presents exhibitions, concerts, artist talks, literary readings and coffee houses. Check out the website for upcoming events in the gallery and drop by to see the latest exhibition. In 2004, IMA started the ArtsWells Festival of All Things Art, which takes place annually on the August long weekend. The festival is proud to present a diverse array of performers, musicians and visual artists from across Canada. Along with more than 100 performances in venues throughout Wells and Barkerville, numerous workshops take place over the weekend. Get your tickets early, 2013 is the 10th anniversary and is bound to be a sell out.
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McCormick pens a series of thrillers
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onathon McCormick has a background in martial arts and as a law enforcement trainer. The United States Marine (inactive) has penned for law enforcement periodicals Blue Line and Twenty-Four-Seven, as well as Canadian Firearms Journal and was the security columnist for the Vancouver Province newspaper. The suspense thriller, Wyoming Secrets A “J” Team novel follows Secret Service agent Jessica Fukishura and her “J” Team of cowgirl agent Rebecca Simpson, hacker, Elisabeth Peltowski, Delta operative Jackson Pennington and Al Qaeda fighter Jason Spencer on assignment in trendy spots all over the world. McCormick tells his story through a plot seeped in suspense, mystery, love, sex, martial arts and a secret SEAL. 30,000 Secrets A “J” Team novel, due out later this year, continues the search for religious terrorists in Canada and the U.S., with several scenes in Vancouver, Whistler and Osoyoos.
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Local author Jonathon McCormick is writing a suspense, thriller series.
TROLLHEIMEN WEAVING STUDIO & Accommodations
Learn to Weave: Blankets • Scarves Shawls • Rag Rugs
100 Mile Festival of the Arts
Take workshops in
The Festival of the Arts will be held in April 2014. New volunteers and sponsors are welcome! For more information, please contact Marilyn Buyar
mimbuyar@gmail.com
Norwegian Weaving: Double Krokbragd, Square Weave, Rose Path
Come learn with friends, sister or mother for a long weekend or take a week’s vacation. Make it a retreat from your everyday life. Accommodations for up to 3 or 4 individuals or bring your RV. Travel east at 70 Mile on North Bonaparte Rd. to Boule-Young Lk. Rd. 6545 Pressy Lake Rd. 70 Mile House, BC V0K 2K2
250-456-7622 info@trollheimenweaving.com www.trollheimenweaving.com
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Cariboo Artists Guild supports all artists mer art show and sale in 100 Mile House, which features local works created by local artists. 00 Mile House and The show generally opens in late area is bursting with July and runs several weeks, ending artistic talent and a in September. This year, it starts on huge concentration can be July 26 and runs until Sept. 7. found within the Cariboo In recent times, the show has been Artists Guild (CAG). hosted by Parkside Art Gallery, and Its numbers have grown while the venue has changed over steadily through the years the years, the intent of the show and now it can boast 50 remains the same. It gives the pubmembers. lic an opportunity to discover and CAG provides a comappreciate local artists and to purmunity for practicing, and chase a piece of it for their own those wanting to be practiccollections. ing, artists where they can File photo To find out more about the Artists find encouragement and an environment where they can Local artists look forward to dis- Guild, visit its website via a link at www.parksideartgallery.100mile. work with, and learn from, playing and selling their work. com. other artists. For newcomers to the area, CAG provides a way to meet new like-minded friends and get involved in the arts-and-culture scene. This is a vibrant group that is constantly on the go. Since 1981, CAG has held an annual suma r i a n n e she visits elementary Van Osch schools for interactive presentations. is Her short a Cariboo story and book author, hisreadings are torian and storyteller. popular events She has at libraries and written several concerts. biographies of Marianne is Cariboo pioa freelance writneers and edited works er whose work often appears in the 100 Mile Our shelves are full of original, by other authors. A retired teacher, House Free Press. Arlene Jongbloets
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handcrafted giftware made by local artisans Pottery • Jewellery • Weaving Leather (Celtic Books) Paintings • Cards • Bath • Woodwork Monthly Exhibitions
The Station House Gallery and Gift Shop
Gallery Hours Mon. to Sat. 10am - 5pm Free Admission
at the foot of Oliver Street, Williams Lake
www.stationhousegallery.com Phone: 250-392-6113 Fax: 250-392-6184
Proud to offer some of the amazing talent in the Cariboo! Carrying works from local Artisans and Crafters: • Garden Art • Jewelry • Textiles • Pottery • Glass
Cariboo Consignment & Crafts South Cariboo’s Largest Clothing Outlet Store
MON. - SAT. 10AM - 4PM
in Downtown Lone Butte, Hwy 24 250-395-1010
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Weave something beautiful
eople can experience the beauty and recreational opportunities of the Cariboo and learn to weave at the same time. Come away from Trollheimen Weaving Studio with a blanket, a scarf or shawl, a rag rug. Folks can also take a workshop in a Norwegian weaving design technique – Double Krokbragd, Square Weave, or Rosepath. Unni Bakstad Lorenz invites you to work on your own time after personal instruction. She says it
is so satisfying taking something home that you’ve made. Make it a retreat from your everyday life. You can drop by for an afternoon, a long weekend or take a week’s vacation. Unni encourages people to make a date with their mothers, sisters, friends, or have a girlfriends’ retreat at her studio on Pressey Lake, which is 30 minutes east of 70 Mile House. Check out the website at www.troll heimenweaving.com for more information on classes and accommodations.
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Unni Bakstad Lorenz offers weaving classes for an afternoon or up to a weeklong retreat.
Jonathan McCormick’s Second edition of
Wyoming Secrets A “J” TEAM NOVEL
Introducing the SEAL Team JARC
“Secret Service Agent Jessica Fukishura had never been in a violent relationship, hadn’t been in many relationships of any kind but she knew from the copious University of Berkeley psychology classes, women’s studies and family law courses that the trauma of sexual assault and domestic violence was not only emotional but was a dramatic degradation of a woman’s psyche, her physical wellbeing, her interpersonal skills and financial independence. Read how Jessica and her “J”team even the score.
CHECK OUT JONATHAN’S WEBSITE
jonathanmccormick.com
Available at Nuthatch Books Birch Ave. 100 Mile House
PETER THORNE
will be at 100 Mile House Farmer’s Market all summer long, to sell and perform with his Custom Box Guitars. We are looking for new venues to put on
CUSTOM BOX GUITAR WORKSHOPS
where students can make their own Box Guitar. Call us at 250-791-5614 Email us at slapback@shaw.ca to ask about the unique Custom Box Guitars
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Paintings show love of animals
anya Jenkins’ paintings are displayed and owned by private collectors across Canada. She is represented by the Rizvan Gallery in Shawnigan Lake, and her work is displayed on their gallery website. “The artists, whose work they represent, share in their diversity, a common vision that art is a positive instrument with a global perspective for social and spiritual communication,” she says. Tanya paints with oil and acrylic. Her love for animals and nature is predominant
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Tanya Jenkins and her miniature horse, Winnie. in her paintings. “I paint my animals so you can look into their eyes and I try to express how they feel. I really like my paint-
ings to be realistic, but I am greatly influenced by Impressionism. Since moving to 100 Mile House area three years ago, Tanya
has been working on a group of local landscapes. She loves the Cariboo and lives on some acreage with her husband, Steve, two dogs, a miniature horse and three chickens. Another of Tanya’s passions is to have a gallery to sell art and antiques. To view work and paintings for sale, go to www.rizvanart. com/finearts/tanya_ jenkins/ or phone 250-395-4351. Folks can e-mail Tanya at stjenkins@ telus.net. She welcomes commissioned work.
Tanya Jenkins, Local Artist • Oil & Acrylic • Framed or Unframed • Commissioned Work
Lac des Roches
Acrylic on Canvas Unframed, 18” x 24” $400
Farmers Field on Spout Lake Rd., Lac la Hache
Closer to God
Framed Oil on Canvas 24”x36” $1500
Acrylic on Canvas Unframed, 18” x 24” $400
www.rizvanart.com/finearts/tanya_jenkins/ • Email: stjenkins@telus.net • Phone: 250-395-4351
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From 1860 to 1864, John and Oliver Jeffereys drove thousands of head of longhorn cattle from Arkansas to the Cariboo. They provided meat and supplies to fur traders and the Cariboo Gold Rush miners.
Historic murals herald pioneers, landmarks By Carole Rooney 00 Mile House boasts both art and culture in its 11 richly coloured murals, most of which are situated right downtown. All of them are handpainted by talented artists and depict important historic vignettes to honour the culture, integrity and strength of pioneer families who lived by their values and dedication to their neighbours and community. Thanks to the 100 Mile House Mural Society volunteers who organize and continually fundraise for murals, as well as their numerous financial supporters, these murals offer a unique and attractive backdrop by adorning many of the buildings on Birch Avenue, its side streets and on Airport Road.
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The Birch Avenue collection’s most recent additions present Lord Martin Cecil 7th Marquess of Exeter, located on First Street, and the Canim Lake Falls mural at Fourth Street. In September 2011, Williams Lake artist Dwayne Davis painted the mural of Cecil, widely accepted as the founder of 100 Mile House in the 1930s when his family’s ranch spanned most of the land where the town resides today. The spectacular twin falls that lie between Canim and Mahood lakes, also know as Canim-Mahood Falls, are recreated on the newest mural. Painted by Davis in July 2012, the image captures the power and beauty of this wellknown local landmark and cost several thousand dollars to install.
Bridge Lake pioneer Edward Higgins is portrayed across from the South Cariboo Business Centre at Fifth Street, and a mural portrays early 100 Mile cattleman John Jeffereys at A&B Photo near Third Street. Kitty-corner across Birch Avenue from there, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #260 mural at Third Street honours local veterans Gordon Thorsteinson and Ernie Sampson in a mural on the 100 Mile Community Hall. A Canim Lake mural features Eliza Archie, Billy Decker, Sister Mary Danaher and freestyle First Nations art just opposite the Post Office at Fourth Street. Detour a block east on Fourth Street to Parkside Art Continued on 19
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Mural Legend 1. Emily Carr Mural: Location – Cedar Avenue at Fourth Street (Parkside Art Gallery) 2. Edward Higgins Mural: Location – Birch Avenue (Focused Fitness) 3. John Jeffereys Mural: Location – Birch Avenue (A&B Photo) 4. Canim Lake Band Mural: Location – Birch Avenue at Fourth Street (opposite Post Office) 5: Lac la Hache Mural: Location – Fourth Street (Talk of the Town) 6. Legion Mural: Location – Birch Avenue at Third Street (Community Hall) 7. Lone Butte Mural: – Carl Nath and Anna Granberg 8. Lone Butte Mural: – Charlie Reed: Location for both – Birch Avenue at Horse Lake Road (South Cariboo Theatre) 9. Halcro-Bergen Mural: Location – Airport Road (Curling Club) 10. Exeter Mural: Location – First Street at Birch Avenue (The Source) 11. Canim Lake Falls Mural: Location – Birch Avenue at Fourth Street (opposite Post Office)
Gallery, where a mural depicts artist/writer Emily Carr during a historic visit to the South Cariboo. A mural with two Lac la Hache scenes of cultural activities of early Secwepemc (Shuswap First Nations) is on the wall of Talk of the Town antiques, which you’ll see along the way. Another side trip across Highway 97 to Airport Road leads to a mural of Stan and Anne Halcro, and Gabe Bergen in the 2010 Olympic Legacy mural on the 100 Mile Curling Rink. Then at Horse Lake Road and Birch Avenue, a pair of murals at the South Cariboo Theatre displays images of Lone Butte pioneers Carl Nath and Anna Granberg, and railwayman Charlie Reed at the water tower. This is also the site of two, new murals for which funds are currently being raised. On the north side of the building, the planned mural will portray pioneer Anna Horn at the now long-gone Lone Butte Hotel; then on its smaller south-east wall, a painting of the Lone Butte Stockyards will feature another early settler yet to be announced. Refer to the map of these locations, or drop by the South Cariboo Visitors Centre on Highway 97 to peruse some binders of historical and artist information on all of the current murals.
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Providing Custom Box Guitars
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eter Thorne, of SlapBack Music Production, has more than 35 years in the music industry recording and producing music in many bands – blues, rock ‘n’ roll and country. A talented man, he also has more than 20 years of creating custom woodwork furniture. Combining his two passions, Peter is starting a new adventure this year - building Custom Box Guitars. These guitars were made and played by depression-era jug band members who specialized in making instruSubmitted photo ments out of anything, most notably Peter Thorne is producing Custom Box Guitars, which are cigar boxes. available at the Farmers’ Market on Fridays. SlapBack Music will be setting up a venue during this summer’s Farmers’ Market every Friday to sell and perform on his Custom Box Guitars. SlapBack is always looking for new space to put on Custom Box Guitar workshops – where students can make their own Box Guitar – acoustic or electric - and learn how to play it properly. For more information, call 250-791-5614 or e-mail slapback@shaw.ca. Look for SlapBack’s website coming soon.
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Carving stories in stone
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sion of what the stone has revealed, Vance applies a “direct carve” approach, letting the design emerge. This rough image is then refined into a clean, solid sculpture, with precise yet minimal detail. “I let the stone tell me what it wants to be. The results are far more exciting than if I forced my ideas on my material.” While his work portrays the physical presence of the stone, it also evokes a wide range of emotions from humour to a sense of tenderness shared between mother and a baby. It seems to touch you on a very primal level. Working with alabaster, soap stone, slate, chlorite and Kissi stone, Vance carves a variety of subjects, but bears are by far his favourite. “Bears are like big kids that never really grow up. I can get away with portraying a lot of human qualities in them. “I like to explore the more playful curious aspects of bears.” The stones are speaking in a different tone lately, and his newest works have a story to tell. The pieces are Submitted photos almost fluid Vance Theoret has taught several stone carving looks, workshops in both Edmonton and Cochrane, Alberta. in tarting as a carver more than 25 years ago, Vance Theoret says he saw a friend carving and wanted to try it. “You know the moment when you’ve found something that works for you? Well, I found it.” Vance is a man of few words, as are many who work with stone. But when he does get talking, you can feel his passion for the stone that he works with right away. How he communicates with the stone is hard to put into words but nonetheless very tangible. “I look at the stone and see the shapes.” Using this first impres-
with different shapes carved in a swirl fashion. “These newer carvings take me to a different level of creativity.” Vance’s work ranges from small pieces for gifts to larger sculptures for private and corporate collections and can be found as far away as Germany, Switzerland, France, Holland, Taiwan and Japan. He will be exhibiting his works at upcoming shows, including the Artym Gallery in Invermere, the Calgary Stampede, the Annual Western Lights Fall Show in Calgary and Edmonton, and the Artist on Tour Show in Saskatoon. Vance’s work can be seen at Stone Bear Gallery in 100 Mile House at 380 First St. For more information, check out his website at www. vancetheoret.com.
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Festival of the Arts: platform for talent
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The South Cariboo looks forward to the Festival of the Arts musical performances.
00 Mile Festival of the Arts, a member of Performing Arts BC, promotes the education, expression and celebration of the performing arts through voice, piano, wind and string instruments, speech arts and creative writing. An annual adjudicated Festival of the Arts is held each spring with concerts, workshops and master classes, with the aim to foster and maintain a positive and supportive atmosphere in which all participants flourish. Each spring, several performers are recommended for participation in the provincial festival sponsored by Performing Arts BC. 100 Mile Festival of the Arts provides an annual scholarship to a graduating student who has participated in the performing arts. New volunteers and sponsors are always welcome. Please contact Marilyn Buyar for additional information at mimbuyar@gmail. com.
Word Magic
Word Magic is a newly established home business located in Forest Grove, catering to all your typing, editing and proofreading needs.
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Doris E Rufli Forest Grove, British Columbia
Typing / Editing / Proofreading Book and Movie Reviews & Analysis Any Text, Manuscript or Screenplay German & English 250-397-7775 www.word-magic.ca info@word-magic.ca
Doris E Rufli has 30+ years experience in various office environments - from travel agencies to construction sites, a variety of media and law firms, transportation, engineering and beyond. She has travelled the world before immigrating to Canada in April 2004, when she attended an intensive oneyear course at the Vancouver Film School. Her studies included story and script analysis, short story and novel writing, adaptation, editing and marketing to name but a few. In 2009, Doris followed her heart and moved to the South Cariboo where she has settled down and found her new home. She has become very active within the community, joining the Arts Council and Mural Society as well as volunteering as an ESL/PAL tutor. With a life-long passion for reading and writing, Doris provides hands-on support for all your personal and business needs.
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Photographic artist and author
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hris Harris has been called a genius combination of artist, creator of optimum images, naturalist, poet in the pictorial sense, and perhaps one of the world’s best technical photographers – a gem in Canada’s crown. He says his photographs are presented to the world as a personal legacy and as a contribution toward a greater understanding, appreciation and respect for the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region of British Columbia. His gallery is a destination for visitors from all over the world, as well as fellow photographers of all levels of expertise, who come to enjoy his work and the spectacular landscapes from which it is created. This is indeed a rare gem to include in any visit to the region. You will find the Chris Harris Studio Gallery on Back Valley Road at 105 Mile Ranch turnoff, just two minutes from Highway 97, or go to his website at www.chrisharris.com.
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A lover of the great outdoors, the South Cariboo’s Chris Harris is a renowned photographic artist.
Chris Harris Gallery
Believing is Seeing
Fine art photographic prints and books celebrating the Cariboo Chilcotin by Chris Harris Open seasonally by appointment or by chance. Call in advance or drop in.
©Chris Harris
Tel: 250-791-6631 Toll-free: 1-800-946-6622
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5577 Back Valley Road, 105 Mile Ranch, B.C. (Off Hwy 97 at the 105 Ranch)
www.chrisharris.com
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The
Stone Bear Gallery
Featuring Sculptures by
Vance Theoret us PlRepresenting
various artists from around BC
• Pottery • Glassworks • Woodworking • Ceramics • Paintings • Stained Glass • & Much More
Open Daily www.vancetheoret.com info@vancetheoret.com
250-395-5295 380 First Street 100 Mile House, BC
(Corner of First St. & Dogwood)