The Here’s Bowen Arts Tour is returning for a second year, with even more artists, performances and hub stations to explore.
The tour is taking place this Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25, at 23 different locations across Bowen. There’s 135 artists participating with works that span the visual, musical and literary arts. The tour runs from 11 am to 4 pm each day, with numerous special demonstrations and performances taking place throughout the weekend.
“It brought together the community to revisit some of the locations that they hadn’t gone to before, or to connect with artists and see their new works,” says Marie Neys, local artist and tour co-founder, on the inaugural event last year. The high turnout for the tour’s first go – both in terms of artists and visitors to the different hubs and island as a whole – made the prospect of it being an annual event a certainty.
The curtains are set to raise on the Bowen Island Community Centre’s first ever theatrical performance.
Dancing at Lughnasa will have the honour of being the first play to grace the new stage at the Bowen Theatre. There have already been several successful music shows at the venue during its opening month, and now it’s time to set the scene for script work.
The script in question was written by Irish writer Brian Friel in 1990. Dancing at Lughnasa takes place in rural Ireland during Summer 1936 and follows the story of five sisters as they navigate life and relationships with each other, two men, and one boy who play a consequential role in their lives. While most of the play takes place among these eight characters, there are also significant monologues by a grown-up version of the boy as he recounts events from his perspective later in life.
Martin Clarke is the director of the Theatre on the Isle production and is eager for the audience to experience the many feelings the journey provokes. “It’s a beautiful play, it encompasses a great range of acting techniques and ability. It has humour, it has sadness, it has beauty, it has anger It has the enormous range of human emotions which go through living together for many years,” says Clarke.
“And eventually you will see how that is resolved, or not resolved.”
Veterans of the Bowen theatre scene may have had a bell go off when seeing the title – this play was actually performed here before in 1997, a production also directed by Clarke. Three of the feature characters from that edition remain well-known on Bowen today – Colleen O’Neil, Rosie Montgomery, and Tina Nielsen. In fact, Nielsen is now chief librarian at the building which served as the venue for the original showing, prior to assuming its current home as the Bowen Island Public Library.
This time around many of the roles are played by newcomers to Island theatre
including Paola Qualizza, Molly Horton and Erik Larson. Claudia Schaefer will take the stage with other actors for the first time – she performed a monologue in her first show Talking With – while the remaining cast is rounded out by veterans Calder Stewart, Morgan Darcy, Tina Overbury and Trevor Campbell.
Another character of sorts plays a key role in the play – an antique radio named Marconi. Generously donated to the show by Julie Vik, the sounds emanating from Marconi (and sometimes the lack thereof) highlight many of the relationships on the stage.
“Marconi is somewhat unreliable, but what he does do – well he brings a lot of music into their lives, which can cause confusion and also love,” says Clarke of the radio’s effect on the five sisters.
Moving into the Bowen Theatre offers the chance for an elevated level of stage design, perhaps most notably in the form of a set. While the confines of a Collins Hall or similarly sized venue haven’t offered this opportunity over the years, Dancing at
Ian Parker plays a “not to be missed” show at the Bowen
MAUREEN SAWASY
Contributor
My Dad was a classical music fan At a young age I was enrolled in piano lessons with the hopes that I would go places with that talent. I had a great piano teacher who in turn also had a great piano teacher.
My piano teacher’s teacher had the last name of Parker and to my Dad this was the rock star family of the classical music world. A few months ago, I mentioned to my Dad that Ian Parker was coming to Bowen to perform at our new theatre, his eyes lit up like I haven’t seen in years.
He said to me that Bowen Islanders are very lucky to have the opportunity to
see Ian live and not to miss this show! He wishes he could be here to enjoy it with all of us.
Magnetic, easy-going, and delightfully articulate, Canadian pianist and conductor Ian Parker captivates audiences wherever he goes. As a pianist, he has appeared with philharmonic orchestras from Buffalo to Calgary, as well as the Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom, and the symphonies of Cincinnati, Edmonton, Greenwich, Honolulu, National (Washington, D.C.), San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Spokane, Toronto, Vancouver, and Winnipeg, among many others
During the 2019/20 season, he made his debut with the Savannah and Bakersfield Symphonies, and a return to the Pensacola
Symphony and Okanagan Symphony, among others. As a conductor, he recently completed his first season as Music Director of the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony – an unbridled success. He continues to lead the orchestra in four vibrant programs from both the podium and the keyboard.
An enthusiastic recitalist and chamber musician, Mr. Parker has performed across the United States, throughout Canada, Western Europe, and Israel. He made his Lincoln Center recital debut at the Walter Reade Theater in 2004, and since 2005, he has toured extensively with the internationally renowned Vogler Quartet.
Also an active recording artist, Ian
Lughnasa will be able to feature large pieces such as walls and doors in addition to the usual smaller props. Keith Davidson, who is well experienced in the craft, has been busy crafting the cottage and garden where the show takes place.
As the title implies, dancing is also a crucial element of the show. Shauna Moran, who helped teach dance numbers to cast members in Bard on the Rock’s performance of The Tempest earlier this year, has been working to bring some of Lughnasa’s feature dances to life – including an intimate waltz which serves as a pivotal plot point. The theatre’s new lighting and sound systems will also help to show off all of the play’s key moments.
Opening Night for Dancing at Lughnasa is next Friday, May 30. It’s the first of four shows total, the following taking place Saturday, May 31, Friday, June 6, and Closing Night on Saturday, June 7. All shows start at 7 pm at the Bowen Island Community Centre. Tickets are $25 and are available through Theatre on the Isle’s Facebook page or the Eventbrite website.
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Parker’s discography includes an all-fantasy solo CD, featuring works of Chopin, Schumann, and Beethoven for Azica Records, and a CD of concerti (Ravel Concerto in G, Stravinsky Capriccio, and Gershwin Concerto in F) recorded with the London Symphony under Michael Francis for ATMA Classique.
Born in Vancouver to a family of pianists, Ian Parker holds both Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from The Juilliard School, where he was a student of Yoheved Kaplinsky.
Ian Parker performs Sunday, June 1 at 3 pm at the new Bowen Theatre at the Community Centre And remember, my classical music superfan Dad says not to miss this show!
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EDITORIAL
Arts Ahoy!
Hope everybodyhad agoodlongweekend! If youmanaged to getsufficiently chargedup thanyou’ll be readyfor this weekend which amongother events includes the secondedition of the Here’s BowenArtsTour. Youcan readmoreabout that in this week’s paperbut safe to sayyou arebound to find something that interestsyou at one of themanystations acrossthe island, and with so many artists taking part it’s fairly likelyyou know somebody takingparttoo.Socheck outthe story- andthe Arts Tour Guide -toplanyourstops!
TheCommunityChoir’s Spring Concerts are thisSaturdaytoo,with apair of performances at CatesHill Chapel. Thechoir hasbeenworking hard and hassome nautical-themedfun in store, so be sure to stop by ashowifyou’reable. From me and the neighbourcat,haveagreat weekend outthere!
-AlexKurial, Editor
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A Day in the Life of Islanders in May 1942
JAPANESE
CATHY BAYLY & ELLEN HAYAKAWA Contributors
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Imagine arriving at school one morning to find seven empty desks Friends with whom you laughed, played and had grown up with… gone without explanation or farewell.
This was Nexwlélexwm/Bowen Island in May 1942. Masao, Raku, Tame, Yoshiko, Kikue, Yemiko, and Isamu Yamada from King Edward Bay had vanished not because of anything they had done, but because of their race The Yamahas had been in the community since 1922.
How does a teacher explain that your classmates were imprisoned in cattle stalls at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), awaiting forced relocation. How does a community reckon with the injustice that tore the family away? For both the Japanese Canadian children and their European Canadian classmates, their unacknowledged loss and the silence were painful reminders of a community forever changed.
During World War II, 22,000 Japanese Canadians were forcibly removed and their homes, land, boats and cars sold without their consent to pay for their incarceration. By 1945, families faced a cruel choice – move to Japan, a country most had never even visited, or move East of the Rockies These were the only two options available to people and moving to the West Coast was prohibited. These government actions, rooted in racism and economic interests, fractured communities including Bowen Island
Denied voting rights in 1895, by the BC government and petitioning for the vote since 1900, it was only on April 1, 1949, that all Canadian-Japanese finally received the right to vote and freedom of movement in Canada including to the Coast was restored Relatively few came back to the Coast because they had already settled in Japan or East of the Rockies
Saturday,June 7, 2025 at CollinsHall, 1120 MillerRoad
11:00a.m.AnnualGeneral Meetingincluding electionofBoard members Refreshments will be provided.
ECCA welcomes everyone who lives in EagleCliff, includinglong-term renters, to join.Pleasecometoour AnnualGeneral Meetingifyou wouldliketolearn more about ECCA,whatwedo, and what is goingoninour neighbourhood Questions? Contact us at eccabowenisland@gmail.com
Now Bowen Island Museum and Archives has received a grant to establish a Japanese Canadian Legacies Heritage Site, honouring the pioneers who lived, worked, and played here. This project is more than history - it is a step towards healing and reconciliation— and an even stronger, more compassionate community and future for everyone
If you or your family have stories, memories and/or photos from the late 1800s to 1942 and beyond with respect to Canadians of Japanese ancestry, or would like to contribute to this project in any way, please contact Cathy Bayly at Bowen Island Museum and Archives at 604-947-2655 or by writing to bihistorians@telus.net
Bowen Island classrooms prior to the forced removal of Japanese-Canadians during World War II. The Museum & Archives is working to create a Japanese Heritage Site to honour these Bowen residents who were wrongly taken away. / BI Museum & Archives photos
A Mirror of Art, AWindowtoHeritage: ‘Art from the Archives’
BOWEN ISLAND MUSEUM &ARCHIVES
As part of the second annual Bowen Arts Tour, taking place on May 24 &25, the Bowen Island Museum &Archivesinvitesvisitorsto experience “Art from theArchives” anew exhibition that connects Bowen’s artistic present with its creative past.
At its heart, the exhibit presents a visionof art as heritage. As artist and arts advocate Hans-Christian Behm notes, “Art is heritage in the making... amirror into which we can look to compare and to learn whereweare andwhere we cango.”
This exhibitionreflects that philosophy, featuring works from the museum’s archives as well as meaningfulcommunity loans.The exhibit brings togethernotable artistswhose storiesintersect with Bowen Island: Ron and Heather Woodall, Gregg Simpson,Claude Breeze, PattyRootSmith, and others. Together, their works explorea creative evolution of Bowen Island as wellas abroader historicalcontext.
Woodall Workshop:Art and Innovation Ron and Heather Woodall’s creative ventures span fine art, illustration,advertising, and editorial work. Ron Woodall’smultifacetedcareerincludeshis roleascreative director for EXPO ’86, amilestonein Canadiancultural history. His self-portrait from the“Bowen Folk” series (comprising over 1,500 images)and images from his “Magnificent Derelicts” watercolours, an artistic call for preservation, not restoration, are both includedinthe exhibit.
OneofRon’s most recognized commercial contributions is the Great A&W Root Bear campaign, whichbecame abeloved Canadianadvertising story. This campaign wasa collaborative effort throughWoodall Workshop, with Heather Woodall’sillustrations and creative direction by Ron Woodall.
Heather Woodall’s work is equally significant.A professional illustrator,her commercial and fine artreflect decades of artistic exploration.Her designs, such as the openingday posterfor Science World in 1989, marks thetransformation of the EXPO dome into anew institution, representing another significant chapter in the visualhistoryof theprovince.
ClaudeBreeze: AQuiet Force
Claude Breeze, knownnationallyfor his vibrant,socially conscious paintings, lived onBowen Island during the 1960s and 70s with hiswife, artistAdrisBreeze. Their modest triangularcabin overlooked Collingwood Channel and inspired aquieter, moreintrospective body of work
On view is Breeze’s “Landscape #61, After Time,”a pen and ink drawing created on Bowen,incorporating foundnatural materials from the shoreline —driftwood, shells, fishingnet —intoimagined compositions. These worksspeak to the meditative influence of theisland’s rugged beauty and its power to inspirea shift in perspective.
Echoes ofPlace andTime
Another cornerstone of the exhibition is Gregg Simpson, whose work “Wanderers”(1973) and his sculptural piece “Triangulation” bring forwardthe experimental energyofWest Coast abstraction.
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His work on view is rooted in natural surroundings, playingwith form andperception, andreflecting theculturalferment of the1960s and 70s.
Commander “Cappy” Reed contributes a historical dimension. His detailedwatercolour renderings of sailing ships were painted frommemory, drawn from alife spent at sea. Along-time Bowen Island resident, his work connects thecommunitytoits maritimeheritage
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ThelegacyofIone(Betty) McIntyre is also featured prominently. RaisedonBowen Island, McIntyre studied at the Vancouver SchoolofArt and later in New York at the Art Students League. Her work,which blends realism andfantasy, often exploresthemes of family, femininity, andindependence. Later in life, shecreated the “Fields of Magic” exhibitions —outdoor presentations of her artinthe fields of her family’s Collins Farm. Theseevents areremembered as profoundexpressionsofplace-basedcreativity and community engagement
The exhibition alsoincludes works by artists such as Patty Root Smith, still actively paintingintoher 90s; Michael Jay, who sought refuge on Bowen during the Vietnam War; Pamela Regan, and modernist Gordon Smith,whose image“Pine Needles”ispart of theBarry Downs Collection andonloan from CAPF.
ArtasHeritage
The Canadian ArtPreservation Foundation (CAPF), under the directionof Hans-ChristianBehm and Kristin Krimmel, playsan essential roleinensuringthatthe
work of Canadian artists —especially those who may notyet bewidelyknown —continuestobepreserved and shared. Their contribution to thisexhibitunderscoresthe importance of stewardshipinthe arts.
“Art from the Archives” is notjusta retrospective. It is an opportunitytosee how individual lives, creativevisions, and historical events intersect in meaningfulways through visual expression.Itaffirms thatart is deeply connected to ourcollective memory— and to ourfuture
The exhibition runs in conjunction with the Bowen Arts Tour,May 24 &25, 2025, at the Bowen Island Museum &Archivesand continues daily 10 am to 4pmuntil June 7.
Work by Gregg Simpson is among ‘Art from the Archives’atthe Museum &Archivesduringthe Here’sBowen Arts Tour on May24&25.
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Green Man goes 3-0!
ARCHER FLORENDO
Contributor / Town Crier
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Green Man wins again!
For the third year in a row, the Green Man and his buds have defeated the Ice Queen and her icicle henchkins. Thank you all for coming to enjoy the festival despite the rain!
This victory would not be possible without the tremendous efforts and support of many in our beautiful Bowen Island community. A big “thank you!” goes to the Bowen Island Library who sponsored the event for the third year running, the Hearth Gallery who helped out with some set up day-of, our fabulous volunteers (Hanlan Moen, Lukas Hagglund, Capri) and actors (Cedar Loates, Lua Blackbourn, Mads Woodfield), the DocsNSocks bagpiping band, our amazing costume wizard Liz Nankin, and the Union Steamship Marina Company for the use of their lawn for the Maypole.
Even though this year was pretty rushed due to having to figure out graduate stuff and having a lot of other things going on at the end of the year, I am so glad the festival was able to make its return this year! Thank you to everybody who braved the rain and the cold and came to take part!
Arts Tour offers plenty of opportunity for discovery
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“I think that’s important to have that continuity,” says Neys, who always envisioned the tour continuing on a late Spring weekend. “There’s amazing Arts on Bowen, and some years certain people can’t take part and other years others will take part. So there’s always something new to see.”
Not only is the tour returning, but many of last year’s artists are as well. Sourcing talent turned out to be an easier task too with one event already in the books. “In year one we did a lot of reaching out to the galleries and individual artists. In year two, we basically just started putting out our emails to the artists and they responded very quickly. They were enthused,” explains Neys. “It’s been embraced by the community as well as the artists as a good event.”
To help attendees plan their weekend the Here’s Bowen Arts Tour Guide was created Inside the 44 page booklet –mailed to each home on the island and also available on the tour’s website at bowenartstour.com – are profiles of each artist, a list of each hub and who will be there, and a schedule of events for special performances. There’s also a map to help guide folks as they traverse the island, and tips for the best ways to get around along with things to do at each location.
Neys thanks her fellow Arts Tour team members –Liz Nankin, Kathy Clarke, Heather Doherty and Paul Zysman – for their tireless work organizing and planning the event. “Once we open up registrations it’s a matter of planning and laying out the route, making sure we have the information about all the artists and the demos and the performances, and being able to coordinate it,” she says.
Neys also credits “countless hours of creating the tour guide in cooperation with Tracey Wait at the Undercurrent,” for enhancing the weekend experience.
Each artist will have their work available for sale for those looking to add a new piece to their collection. Neys adds in addition to supporting local artists, it’s also a great opportunity for residents and visitors to explore all of Bowen’s shops and restaurants.
“It brought together the community to revisit some of the locations that they hadn’t gone to before, and to connect with artists that maybe they hadn’t seen their new works,” said Neys of last year’s tour.
“We had a number of people who say, I live on the island and I’ve never been to either of the cideries. So they were able to go and see some of the local businesses… and see the wealth of art and the variety of artists we have on Bowen.”
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FASTPITCH
The Brewers engineered an essentially perfect game last Wednesdayasthey shut outthe Twins 11-0.
TheBrewCrewgot things goingright away with 2runs in the first,ConnorMcLeod driven in by Nic‘Doc’ Lendvoy andJames Winckler broughthome by Brad ‘Ripper’ Rypien. In the bottom half of theinning theysentMilt ‘Milty’ Michaeltothe mound to pitch and he begantopaint hispitching masterpiece with athree-up,three-down inning. Miltywentontodothistwo more times,pitching3perfect innings whilestrikingout 4. While many were calling forMilty to continue his questofaperfectgame, the pitcher himself said he wasperfectlycontent with his achievementand wenttothe dugouttorest.
It helped Milty’scause that by theend of
the3rd inning the Brewers were nowcruisingup7-0. Thegame wasblown open in the3rd as theyscored 5runs, highlighted by back-to-backtriples by LucasStratford andRipper (thelatterbringingespecially greatapplause)which broughtin3runs combined.
James Strang came in to pitch the final 2 inningsand whilethe perfectgame wasbrokenuphestill kept the Twinsoff the board with apairofshutout innings,including turninga sharp double play by catchingahit andthen pickingoff the runner at 1st. Just twoTwins managed hits duringthe game as Miltyand Strang’s pitching, combinedwith hotbatsthat openedupadoubledigit lead, ledto themercy rule beingcalled after 5 innings. Brewersare now .500 with the win.
Milt‘Milty’Michael (right)was in the zone forthe Brewers on May14, pitching 3innings of perfect ball while strikingout 4and collectingthe win. Lucas Stratford(left)was seeingthe ball well at the plategoing 2/3 including a triplewhile adding 3RBIs and arun as the Brewers handled the Twins11-0.
COMMUNITYCALENDAR
Saturday, May24&Sunday, May25
Here’s BowenArts Tour
Celebratethe arts on BowenIsland!135 artistat23 different hubs around the island. From 11 am to 4pmbothdays, check outthe frontpagefor full details.bowenartstour.com
Saturday, May24&Sunday, May25
BowenCider HouseEvents
Join us for the launchofthe BowenArtsTourSpecial Batch Cider,with livemusic and food specials includingour new Escher’s BrisketSando.11amto8pm(7pmonSun).
Saturday, May 24
Reach forSKY Talk
Hearing Health Workshop. MayisSpeech andHearing Month at the SKY hearing fair “The SoundingBoard” with talks, demos and hearing screeningat the Bowen Community Centre at 9:30 am
Saturday, May 24
French Connectionsatthe Library
Drop in andjoin us to practiceyourconversational French, and get to know other Frenchlanguage learners on Bowen Island! Runs 10:30 to 11:30 am. The focus is on Frenchspeakerswithbeginner andintermediateconversational skills.bipl.ca/French
Saturday, May 24
Community Choir Spring Concert
Bowen Island Community Choir hosts its SpringConcert at Cates Hill Chapel.This year’s theme is Nautical.Shows areat2 and 7pm. Tickets are $25 foradultsand $20 for seniorsand youth over 10, kids 10 andunder are free.
Monday,May 26
Mobile Eye Clinic
TheMobile EyeClinic makes itsreturnfrom 9amto4pm at the Bowen Health Centre. Services include eye exams, senior &children’s vision care, prescriptionsand more. Drop-ins welcome but appointments encouraged. Visit clearlighteyes.ca to learnmore.
Monday,May 26
ParentingTalk
In this session, Dr.Vanessa Lapointe,amom,parenting educator andpsychologist, will shine abrightlight on the real essenceofleadership when it comes to childraising. Theevening will include timefor Q&A. Children ages 5to9 can join the Pyjama Partyon-site,offered by BowenRec,in partnership with the After School Club.CommunityCentre from 6:30 to 8pm, $10-15. To registerand for moredetails visit:https://tinyurl.com/2tubzhvj
Tuesday, May27
Career Advisoratthe Library
TheCareerAdvisor helps with resumes, coverletters, interviewing, jobsearches,job market and education advice From 11 am to 2pm. Find outmoreatbipl.ca/get-help
Wednesday, May28& Friday, May30
SKYWalks
SeniorsKeeping YoungWalks at Killarney LakePicnic Area.Both walkssame place,startat10:30 am.
Friday,May 30 (and otherdates)
Dancing at Lughnasa Opening Night Theatreon theIslepresentsDancingatLughnasaatthe Bowen Theatre. Show starts at 7pm, also May31and June 6 &7.Check Page 3for moreinfoand ticketdetails.
Saturday, May 31
Conversational Italian at theLibrary
Come explore Parliamo Insieme:a Conversational Italian Group.Dropinand join us to practiceyour Italian, and get toknowotherItalian speakersonBowenIsland! Allagesof adults and youthwelcome! 11 am to Noon.bipl.ca/Italian
Saturday, May31
SK8 Daywith BowenRec
No registration required! Thisfree eventfeaturesramps, rails,boxes,and more at Fire Hall#2. Let the shred-fest begin! Allagesbut kids under10needanadult present. Helmets mandatory. Runs from Noon to 2pm.
MONDAYS
Meditation Mondays
HappyMondays!Buddhist teachings and meditationsto awaken the heart. Your journeytoinner peace begins here! From 7to 8pmatthe BowenIsland Community Centre.$12 drop-in, meditateinvancouver.org/bowen-island
WEDNESDAYS
Storytimeatthe Library
Afree, drop-in program of storiesand songsfor 2-4 yearolds and their caregivers! 10:30 to 11 am. bipl.ca/storytime
THURSDAYS
Babytime at the Library
Afree, 30-minute drop-in program of songs, books, and rhymes forbabies 0-24 months and their caregivers! Starts at 11:30 am. Join us afterwards, at 12 pm, fora casual baby & caregiversocial hour in the Annex. bipl.ca/babytime
SATURDAYS
Bowen Island Farmers Market
The Bowen Island Farmers Marketseason is underway! Come to Bowen Island CommunitySchoolfrom 10 am to 12:30 pm to checkout all of the vendors and special events This week’s activities include the seedling sale!
SKY Mahjong
Comeand play Mahjong at the Seniors Cottageon Cardena Drive. 1to3pm, RSVPinfo@skyonbowenisland.ca
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PERCY
Percy cametouswith a hurtpaw but that didn’t stop himfromstrutting hisbeststuffintothe lobby.After somelove and carefrombothin clinic and at home, Percy is making aswift recoverytocontinue with hisoutdoor shenanigans this summer. But nothing stops this handsome guy fromstrikingapose whenneeded!Thank you forgivingusyour best this week Percy
