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Art Review Anna Nobile Freelance Creative Writer, Arts & Culture
Iconic singer songwriter Joni Mitchell turned 72 this month, so it’s fitting that the Gibsons Public Art Gallery is hosting a tribute show that opened Nov. 12. This exhibition, titled Both Sides Now, invited local artists to use Mitchell’s lyrics as the starting point for creating art works of all kinds. There will be visual art, poetry and spoken word as well as music
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to celebrate one of Canada’s most influential musicians. Local artist and curator Nadina Tandy has the formidable task of curating the gallery show. Mitchell was part of the era when Tandy was growing up and her parents listened to Mitchell’s music. “I appreciate her body of work and I enjoy her paintings,” states Tandy. She took on the task of curating the show because, “I thought it would be a great experience and a good opportunity to let the fans of Joni Mitchell shine.” At press time, 78 submissions had been received. “And large scale works, too,” Tandy says. “There are some
very ambitious people out there.” Artists were asked to make a written submission before handing in their artwork. “This show is dictating its own theme as people are tending to go for the same songs,” she notes. “My job is to make the show make sense and make sure it works within the space.” With so many submissions, Tandy certainly has her work cut out for her. “It’s like putting together a puzzle and I really like that process,” she says. “It will all make sense to me once I lay them all out and then I’ll start to move things around and create a pattern with the work.” Some notable submis-
foundation for wildlife conservation and environmental education in Canada. This influenced three generations of scientists and politicians on everything from conservation of endangered species to the dangers of pesticides and climate change, long before these topics were generally acknowledged. Illustrated throughout with colour and black-andwhite photos from all aspects of Cowan’s life, “The Real Thing” takes the reader on an adventurous and inspirational journey through the heart
of North American ecology, wilderness, landscape and wonder. Copies of the book are available at the Society's EarthFair Store in Madeira Park, 604 883-9006. All proceeds of the book go to conservation projects and scholarship funds. For more information go to: www.lagoonsociety.com Submitted
sions include a Big Yellow Taxi painting by Kim Lafave, an avant garde video submission by Janine Prevost, and a mosaic vessel by Mary Louise Guest displaying “powerful symbol and imagery.” Tandy promises the show will be a mix of genres and include both emerging and established artists. In addition to the art show will be performances by local musicians coordinated by Luci Herder and readings by local poets coordinated
by Ross Harry. Performance dates are Nov. 20 and 27 at 7pm, featuring such names as Ross Powell, Lowry Olafson, Elizabeth Lyle, Graham Ord, Fran Litzen, David Kipling, Janice Williams, Pat Drope and the Still Smokin’ Jonis to name just a few. Everything takes place at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery with the art show running Nov. 12-Dec. 6 and the opening reception on Nov. 14 from 4-7pm. Visit gpag.ca for more information.
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New book on pioneering naturalist Author Briony Penn will introduce her new book “The Real Thing: The Natural History of Ian McTaggart Cowan” on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Ruby Lake Lagoon Society's Iris Griffith Centre. Cowan is known as the “father of Canadian ecology” and revolutionized the way North Americans understood the natural world. An interesting afternoon is planned with clips from his original TV shows as well as readings from the book, recollections of his life and his thoughts on the future. Penn provides an unprecedented and accessible window into the story of this remarkable naturalist. From his formative years roaming the mountains around Vancouver to his last years as a major contributor to the voluminous and authoritative “Birds of British Columbia,” Cowan’s life provides a unique perspective on a century of environmental change—with a critical message for the future. Cowan stepped outside the narrow confines of academia to pioneer nature television programs in the 1950s and ’60s. He was also responsible for hiring a young David Suzuki, who followed in his natureshow-host footsteps. Cowan’s early work in the national parks became the
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Ian McTaggart Cowan is known as the “father of Canadian ecology”. The launch of a biography, Nov. 15 at the Iris Griffith Centre ,will include clips from his pioneering nature programs in the 1950s and ‘60s. PHOTO SUBMITTED
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Events on the Sunshine Coast November 12-15 “Home for Christmas” craft show, 3173 Mossy Rock Rd., Roberts Creek: Nov.12 preview with wine, 6:3010pm, $15; Nov. 13 10am8pm; Nov.14 10am-4pm; Nov.15 10am-2pm; $3 November 13 Jenica Vanelli hosts an open-mic comedy night, fundraiser for the Little Legion, Roberts Creek Legion, members $5, guests $10 November 14 Sale of Christmas items by SC Healthcare Auxiliary Thrift Store, Activity Centre, Sechelt, 9am-3pm, cash only November 14 Bizarre Bazaar, fundraiser by Grandmothers and Grandothers, Roberts Creek Hall, 10am-3pm November 14 Christmas Fare and Bistro, St. Bart’s Church Hall, Gibsons, 10am-1pm November 14 Cardboard challenge, kids of all ages using cardboard to make things, Gibsons Public Library, 1-2:30pm November 14 PowHERtalks, an afternoon of inspiration for women, Chatelech Secondary, 1-5pm, $69, 604-741-7895 November 14 Holly tea, Gibsons United Church, Trueman Rd. & Glassford Rd., Lower Gibsons, 1-3pm, $5 November 14 Opening reception for “Both Sides Now”, exhibition of art inspired by Joni Mitchell lyrics, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 4-7pm, free November 14 Heart to Heart Gala, fundraiser for Hospice on the Sunshine Coast, with music, food and MC Bill Good, Activity Centre, Sechelt, 6pm, $100 ($50 tax receipt) November 14 Literary reading with acclaimed poet and fiction writer Gillian Wigmore, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 8pm, by donation November 14 Bassist Torsten Muller and vocalist Phil Minton, presented by Gibsons Landing Jazz Fest, Gumboot Café, Roberts Creek, 8pm, suggested $10 donation November 14 Rod Stewart tribute show, Sechelt Legion, 8pm, $20 advance, $25 at the door November 14 Half Cut & the Slackers, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $5, guests $10 November 14 Lounge night with The Oerganics jazz trio, Roberts Creek Legion, 8:30pm, members $5, guests $10 November 15 Banned Council comedy duo, Sechelt Band Hall (behind McDonalds), 8pm, $20 advance, $25 at the door November 19 Book launches by poets John Pass and Joe Denham, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7pm