ZOOM | Spring 2017

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life on the coast. in pictures.

sunshine coast

Spring

life unfolds

issue 31 | spring 2017 | langdale to lund | www.zoomsunshinecoast.com

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issue 31 | spring 2017 PO Box 200 Garden Bay, BC VON 1S1 604.883.9279 www.zoomsunshinecoast.com

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Cl assical Music Tours travel & concert series

But we’ve all heard the geese flying overhead, the drumming of the woodpeckers, and slowly the warblers are returning. Nature isn’t fooled or discouraged by cold winds and grey skies. The air smells of warming earth and blossoms.

For the Love of Vienna Glory in the Grand City October 2 - 11, 2017

Early Music on the Elbe

photo: MA Waterways

After the wintriest winter in a long time, some of us are feeling a little off balance. Here on the West Coast our homes and our bodies are set up for more temperate conditions and an outdoor lifestyle. This recent long spell of heavy coats and indoor activities can leave us uninspired and low in energy.

photo:HelWin Goetzinger

life unfolds

photo: MA Waterways

Discover the most relaxing way to experience the rich culture of the European Heartland. Luxurious river cruise ships and central locations allow us to lay the sights at your door, freeing you to explore in comfort and look forward to evenings of exquisite performances in splendid settings. Each tour features a glorious concert program devised by renowned impresario George Zukerman, OC, OBC.

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I always want to stop time in the earliest spring.

To capture that pure potential, the impulse without form. It’s in the flush of bare branches and the stirring of the forest floor before new shoots appear. But no: spring is relentless. And before we know it, everything is green and lively, and our energy reignites. A lot of us feel overwhelmed trying to keep up with the frenzy of the awakening world.

The ancient Greeks had two notions of time: Chronos, the ineluctable vector that takes us from birth to death, and Kairos, the moment to seize, the chance to act with expedience. The former we run from, the latter we run toward, and we’re successful in neither. But still we run.

Now that spring has undeniably arrived and light and sunshine take centre stage, we’d be better to do what the ferns are doing right now: emerge and expand into each broadening instant. To unfold, graciously and with gratitude, and in good time.

Edmund Arceo edmund@zoomsunshinecoast.com

PRISMA 2017 JUNE 12 – 24 Daily musical events! prismafestival.com

Tickets can be purchased online prismafestival.com/tickets

At the PRISMA office in the Mall and at the door one hour before concerts at the Evergreen Theatre, Powell River, BC spring 2017

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GREG EYMUNDSON

through the lens of 6

Greg Eymundson came to the Sunshine Coast for a relaxing retreat from his busy professional life. That didn’t last long. He looked around and saw a large and growing need for his field of expertise: highend, professional visual marketing services. He also saw a place of extraordinary natural beauty, a place he’d love to call home. Eymundson has been in the business for more than thirty years, on the leading edge of a field that has seen many technological changes and evolutions. Starting out as a photographer, he developed and expanded his interest and expertise as he realized the possibilities for the industry’s scope and direction.

His company, Insight-Photography, is now a full marketing services production company. His work has taken him all over the world, from Whistler to Milan, and his clients fall into pretty much every category under the sun, from fashion to food to fine-art prints, product promotion, real estate, tourism/travel, lifestyles, weddings, wellness, and a great deal more.

WORDS | NANCY PINCOMBE

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GREG EYMUNDSON Here on the Coast, Eymundson has been busy creating professional visual tours (both ground and aerial) for our burgeoning property market, using the most current interactive technology. Virtual tours and aerial shots aren’t luxury options anymore, and demand has been skyrocketing.

Running a business has never been more complex, as Eymundson knows very well. His handle on the diverse and expanding terrain of marketing allows clients to focus on their business, products, services, and direction. Much of this has the benefit of bringing our area of the world into focus. Gorgeous sharp stills, awe-inspiring aerial shots, and 360-degree interactive images—his work highlights what this area has to offer. Eymundson is proud of “giving back to the entire Coast by helping to promote all of it on the world stage, as a recreation, cultural, and potential living destination.”

Asked what he loves about the Sunshine Coast, Eymundson rhapsodizes, “The vast expanse of ocean, forest, lakes, views, and the overall mystique that feels like we live on an island, a very beautiful island.”

And is he excited about the future here?

“I see the potential for positive, environmentally minded economic growth in the near future, which supports both business and cultural diversity within the Sunshine Coast corridor.”

SEE GREG EYMUNDSON’S EXPANSIVE PORTFOLIO AT INSIGHT-PHOTOGRAPHY.COM AND LEARN ABOUT HIS VIRTUAL TOURS AT APPLEVRTOURS.COM.

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the poetry of colour

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R I G H T O N

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When someone has travelled all over Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Papua New Guinea, and South America (to name a few places), the decision to settle here on the Sunshine Coast is, at the very least, informed: “I have been on the Coast now for nine years.

It is a beautiful place and an inspiration. What brought me to the Coast was a desire for more tranquil surroundings and a smaller community, at the same time still having good access to the city, its art scene and amenities.”

As content as he is to hang his hat here, Righton still finds that travel is essential to stimulating creativity. He goes to Argentina regularly and maintains a studio there, calling it a “fascinating and energizing environment.”

This energy is evident in all of Righton’s work.

Kaleidoscopic colour, movement, and vivacity are the first impressions. Many paintings hint at (or point boldly to) an underlying vivid rainbow upon which form is imposed. This love of colour is reminiscent of the Fauves (early twentiethcentury artists, mostly from France, such as Gauguin and Matisse). Over and over, reflection is juxtaposed, balanced, and interspersed with exuberance. Movement with stillness. There is a hint of melancholy in his more figurative pieces, but Righton doesn’t leave the viewer there.

Scratch the surface and you get: fun!

Clients all over the world agree. Righton’s work has met with widespread appreciation through international group exhibits, gallery representation, and private sales. This year will be busy, starting with a show at the Sechelt Art Gallery (May 10–June 4) entitled “A Point of View.” For this show he wants to highlight how subjective human experience is, noting, “. . . whatever one experiences in life depends on that particular moment in time, where one is standing, and in which direction one is facing.”

Righton is full of energy and plans (including the possibility of holding a workshop this year) and invites you to join him “in both his inward and outward journeys, through his art.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT COLIN RIGHTON AND AVAILABILITY OF ARTWORK AND PRINTS, PLEASE VISIT WWW.COLINRIGHTON.COM.

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WORDS | NANCY PINCOMBE

feminine spirits

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G R E E N

Anna Green’s self-possessed females will make you smile. They are all busy doing their own thing, playing music, smelling the roses, perfecting yoga poses, out with the gals. What is striking and common to all these whimsical images is their centrality. The lowered eyelids of each angular, girlish figure very effectively contains the energy. They aren’t asking what the viewer thinks. They are not looking to anyone else (and definitely not to male figures—there are none of them) for approval. They don’t make eye contact or make an effort to communicate. They are into themselves. The import of this takes a while to drop on the viewer, but then we start to feel what a rare and wonderful world these women are inhabiting, and just how happy it is. Green explains that being here helps to inspire this theme. “My life here on the Sunshine Coast has infused a deeper level of soul, peace, and joy in my work, reflected in my images of mermaids, yogis, nature, and women enjoying time together.” Like so many Coasters, Green’s activities and pursuits are consciously well-rounded. In addition to her visual artwork, she also teaches yoga at her home studio and enjoys playing and performing music.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ANNA GREEN AND HER WORK, VISIT WWW.THEBEACHOUSE.CA.

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DAVID

M O LY N E AUX

TIME

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TIDE

life on the coast. in pictures.

Molyneaux’s contemplative photography focuses on the rich and lively area of the intertidal zone, replete with sea life and detritus. This is juxtaposed with the eternal stillness of rock. Not quite eternal, though, not quite still. He invites the viewer to notice the work of the ages, erosion, cracks, and the delightful “found composition” of natural sculpture.

A longtime resident of Powell River, Molyneaux fondly describes it as a “vibrant and caring arts community.” His background as a sculptor is evident in his discerning eye for form, but he has focused on photography now for many years. An early interest in mysticism led to a particular study of the arts of Zen Buddhism.

Time and tide wait for no man. So the saying (very old, of uncertain origin) goes. And it is taken to mean that human efficacy has its limitations. It also points to the relentlessness of these forces and the built-in discomfort of the human condition, something for which photographer David Molyneaux has a lot of sympathy.

Time and Tide as an exhibition came together organically as Molyneaux reviewed his work over the past fifteen years and noticed a pattern, a preoccupation with timelessness and stillness. He then consciously sought these qualities in the inspiring shorelines of Gabriola and Hornby islands.

Ebb and flow are key characters in this work, providing continual dynamic tension, but the star is that liminal moment of relief, of slack or turning tide.

Molyneaux’s website (davidmolyneaux.com) says it succinctly, with lines from T S Eliot’s “The Four Quartets”: “At the still point of the turning world. Neither flesh nor fleshless; Neither from nor towards; at the still point, there the dance is . . .”

VISIT DAVIDMOLYNEAUX.COM TO SEE MORE IMAGES. ARCHIVAL PRINTS ARE AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS SIZES ON EITHER ACID FREE COTTON PAPERS OR ALUMINUM MOUNTS.

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redecor

Cottage season is near, bringing with it many dĂŠcor associations: bright and breezy yet durable. Unfussy but craft-inclined. Whites and off-whites and many shades of sea blue. Local, repurposed, earthy, mismatched, vintage, simple. ReDecor, a tiny store on Cowrie Street in Sechelt, takes cottage chic seriously and has a loyal following of locals and cottage visitors who stop by frequently to browse the ever-changing selection of pottery and glass, woven mats and rugs, pretty pillows and accent items. Quality is the impression throughout, in items such as sturdy and attractive mats woven from recycled leather, glassware in a rainbow of colours for your tealights or your iced sangria, or a vintage German-designed food scale. Unique and lovely local pottery and art is always featured. And friendly advice on dĂŠcor and decluttering is available.

REDECOR IS AT 5660 COWRIE STREET IN SECHELT. PLEASE CALL 604.885.5884 FOR STORE HOURS.

WORDS | NANCY PINCOMBE

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Fresh . Local . Live . Wild . Fish . Seafood Kitchen Surfer 4

A limited edition knife at an attractive price SALE

$69

REGULAR

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The Sechelt Fish Market has been the source for local fish & seafood (salmon, dungeness crab, oysters, clams, halibut, spot prawns, sturgeon) on the Sunshine Coast for more than 30 years. New owners Dean & Lauri Paul look forward to offering you their exceptional service!

Gibsons Park Plaza (near Marketplace IGA) 108-1100 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V7 604.886.7724 . info@theseasonedkitchen.ca www.theseasonedkitchen.ca

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Gorgeous Gifts Indulgent Treats Handcrafted on the Coast

Visit our store: 4-626 Shaw Rd, Gibsons (down the lane way) 604-886-2079 www.lapetitesouris.ca info@lapetitesouris.ca

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love and chocoloates

P E T I T E

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S O U R I S

life on the coast. in pictures.

“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.”

— Charles M. Schulz

La Petite Souris makes its home in a little lane off Shaw Road in upper Gibsons. You’ll smell chocolate even before you open the bright pink door! Walk in and you’ll see this is a working store: a vat of gooey milk chocolate is swirling in the corner (Willy Wonka look out), moulds are ready, and an aproned chocolatier is at work. As the shop is always experimenting with unusual flavours, such as lavender, stout, grapefruit, and even poprocks, a tasting visit is highly recommended.

La Petite Souris has been on the Coast for about eight years now and its reputation is growing steadily.

Amber Stoby took a while to hone in on chocolate making. After completing a baking and pastry course at Vancouver Community College, she embarked on what she calls “a self-guided chocolate tour” in France. When she returned, she started making chocolates from home after work. Soon orders were coming in. Circumstances

brought her to the Sunshine Coast—luckily for us— where she set up shop. And the rest is delicious history.

Small businesses are fun and flexible. If you can’t make it to the store, browse online. Temperatures permitting, these chocolates can be shipped to you. If you have an idea or craving for a particular treat, La Petite Souris wants to hear from you. Want something really out of the ordinary? A birthday party, a wedding or baby shower, some hands-on sticky fun with the team from work? La Petite Souris loves a challenge. But it shouldn’t always be about hard work. Stoby explains, “Our angle of late has been one of self-care. Everyone is working hard on life and on themselves these days. Chocolate is a small indulgence when you don’t overdo it. And most people know a little good chocolate goes a long way. We’ve got some little prescription pad sheets we give out sometimes . . . ”

VISIT LA PETITE SOURIS AT 4-626 SHAW ROAD IN GIBSONS OR BROWSE THROUGH ITS WEBSITE AT LAPETITESOURIS.CA.

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sunshine coast Q U I L T E R S G U I L D WORDS | KAREN BIDDLECOMBE

In 1982 a group of women on the Sunshine Coast got together to share their love of quilting. On March 21, 1991, the group was formalized as the Sunshine Coast Quilters’ Guild—the umbrella organization for seven local community quilt groups from Pender Harbour to Gibsons, with a membership of 175.

The guild’s mission is to provide members with ongoing education, opportunities to share quilting experiences and knowledge, as well as to provide community service. Maximizing connections between the guild and the small groups help promote energy and enthusiasm. Meetings are held from September to May at the Holy Family Parish Hall in West Sechelt (5700 Nickerson Road). Activities include mini-workshops, business meetings, show and tell, and various programs.

Throughout the year, members produce quilts for a variety of charity and comfort requests. Some of the placements include: Sumac Place, Yew Transition House, Arrowhead Clubhouse, RCMP, Sechelt Elementary School, Kidsports, Habitat for Humanity, Ruby Slipper fundraiser, and families in need who request comfort in the form of a quilt. Additionally, for the past four years, members have provided quilts to all new babies born on the Sunshine Coast, resulting in 130–150 quilts being produced each year.

The 2017 Quilt Show is scheduled for June 17‒18 (10 am to 4 pm).

Admission is $8 (free for children twelve and under). To be held at the Sechelt Indian Band hall, 5532 Sunshine Coast Highway, the show will include displays of quilts designed by guild members, a silent auction, merchants, a Quilt Show challenge, and a quilt raffle. Funds raised are used in part to provide materials to Guild members for more charity/ comfort quilts for our community.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SUNSHINE COAST QUILTERS GUILD, VISIT SCQUILTERSGUILD.COM

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Les Fleurs de Fi flower shoppe & décor

A unique floral boutique in downtown Sechelt offering a stunning assortment of fresh-cut flowers, giftware and home décor with a European flair.

Make each special occasion even more memorable with our beautiful and distinctive floral arrangements!

604.885.5685 Unit 4 - 5685 Cowrie Street, Sechelt | www.lesfleursdefi.com

Huge Plant Sale May 7th 10am–1pm Summer Hours begin May 1st Open 11am–4pm Friday–Wednesday, closed Thursdays 5941 Mason Road, Sechelt | 604.740.3969 info@coastbotanicalgarden.org | www.coastbotanicalgarden.org

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A BOUTIQUE NURSERY & FARM

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Jardin de Flores Nursery & Farm, Roberts Creek

local artisan shop & gallery (at our new location)

5498 Trail Avenue, Sechelt | 604.741.0760 spring 2017

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MAY 4–MAY 28 DUNCAN CHRYSTAL, ‘PERSONAL MYTHS’, mixed media. Swirling colours and haunting images mimic the archaeological remains of ancient temple frescoes.

LARRY POPOWICH, ‘IN THE STICKS’, found objects.

Dolls and other found objects are wrapped and transformed into totem-like objects.

AUGUST 3–SEPTEMBER 4 CAROLE SINCLAIR, ‘MATERIALITY’, mixed media.

An exploration of textures from painting, drawing and collage.

JUNE 1–JUNE 25

JUNE 29–JULY 30

CATH HUGHES, ‘THINGS WE FOUND AT THE LAKE’, oils/mixed media. Imagery of summer bathers, viewed from an altered perspective, juxtaposed with elements of fantasy.

MAVIS ASSAD, ‘JERVIS INLET’, acrylics. The majesty, strength and grandeur of the Coastal landscape, captured by an artist originally from Bella Bella.

SEPTEMBER 8–OCTOBER 1

SUNSHINE COAST PAVILION - CANADA 150 The Gallery transforms into the ‘Sunshine Coast Pavilion’, a community display reminiscent of the cultural pavilions of Vancouver’s Expo’86.

OCTOBER 5–29

GIBSONS PLEIN AIR PAINTOUT & ARTWALK A celebration of plein air painting that begins at multiple locations throughout Gibsons Landing and ends with a showcase of freshly painted works in the Gallery.

NICOLAS TEICHROB, ‘SPUN SPECTRA’, photography.

Playful images of light shards refracted and diffracted by spiders’ webs.

JENNIFER LOVE, ‘METHINKS I SHOULD KNOW YOU’, textiles. Inspiration for these textile paintings comes from the ebb and flow of memory and the remembrance of others.

NOVEMBER 2–26 ‘IN WAIT’, mixed media. Inspired by the myth of Penelope, a group of artists consider what narratives are created as we wait for life’s tides to turn.

KATHERINE JOHNSTON, ‘RE-FOREST’, collages.

Luminous colours and appealing textures arise in collages of recycled canvasses and discarded materials.

Gibsons Public Art Gallery is the community’s public arts and cultural event space. Art classes, community events and jury-selected exhibitions are held throughout the year.

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weaves and forms

JAC K I E

A B R A M S Explore the possibilities of bias plaiting to weave symmetrical or sculptural baskets and experiment with materials and techniques to create stunning vessels or wall art. Internationally renowned fibre artist Jackie Abrams returns to the Coast for two workshops in June at FibreWorks Studio & Gallery in Madeira Park. Both beginners and advanced students will be inspired to create and discover possibilities limited only by their interest and imagination.

VISIT FIBREWORKSGALLERY.COM FOR WORKSHOP SCHEDULES, FEES, AND OTHER DETAILS.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING 10

MAY 6

PERSONAL MYTHS - DUNCAN CHRYSTAL IN THE STICKS - LARRY POPOWICH OPENING RECEPTION AT THE GIBSONS PUBLIC ART GALLERY, 431 MARINE DRIVE, GIBSONS, 2–4PM, EXHIBIT RUNS FROM MAY 4 TO 28.

INFO: GPAG.CA LOOSE THREADS AN EXHIBITION OF FIBRE ARTISTS WHO HAVE BEEN MEMBERS OF THE SUNSHINE COAST SURFACE DESIGN ASSOCIATION DURING THE LAST TEN YEARS. MAY 6 TO JUNE 11 AT FIBRE WORKS STUDIO & GALLERY, 12887-12889 SUNSHINE COAST HWY, MADEIRA PARK. INFO: FIBREWORKSGALLERY.COM

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A POINT OF VIEW - COLIN RIGHTON TRANSFIGURED SHAPE - CAROLE MILLAR PRESENTED BY THE SUNSHINE COAST ARTS COUNCIL, MAY 10 TO JUNE 4, SUNSHINE COAST ARTS CENTRE, 5714 MEDUSA ST, SECHELT. INFO: SUNSHINECOASTARTSCOUNCIL.COM

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SCHOOL OF MUSIC COFFEE HOUSE PENDER HARBOUR MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS LOCAL PERFORMERS IN A CABARET SETTING SCHOOL OF MUSIC, MADEIRA PARK, 7:30PM-9:30PM INFO: 604.883.9749 | PENDERHARBOURMUSIC.CA

HIGHLIGHTS CONCERT THE 44TH ANNUAL SUNSHINE COAST FESTIVAL OF THE PEFORMING ARTS PRESENT AWARD-WINNING PERFORMANCES FROM THIS YEARS’ FESTIVAL. RAVEN’S CRY THEATRE, SECHELT, 2PM INFO: COASTFESTIVAL.COM INFINITUS A FAMILY CONCERT – CLASSICS WITH A TWIST! ANTHONY CHEUNG, VIOLIST, ALEX CHEUNG, CELLIST AND VIOLINIST JOHN LITTLEJOHN TAKE CHAMBER MUSIC TO A NEW AND UNEXPECTED LEVEL.PENDER HARBOUR SCHOOL OF MUSIC, MADEIRA PARK 2PM TICKETS & INFO: PENDERHARBOURMUSIC.CA

14TH ANNUAL PENDER HARBOUR BLUES FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY THE PENDER HARBOUR BLUES FESTIVAL TO PRESERVE, NURTURE AND PROMOTE BC’S BLUES IN ALL ITS FORMS. TICKETS ONLINE AT PHBLUES.CA OR AT STRAIT MUSIC (SECHELT), JAVA DOCKS & ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION (MEDEIRA PARK) INFO: PHBLUES.CA

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10TH ANNUAL LUND SHELLFISH FESTIVAL DAILY ACTIVITIES, FRESH-COOKED SEAFOOD, LOCAL MUSICIANS, COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, LIVE SHELLFISH FOR SALE, CRAFT VENDORS, AND MORE ALONG THE SHORES OF LUND HARBOUR. INFO: LUNDBC.CA

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SUNSHINE COAST BOTANICAL GARDEN HUGE PLANT SALE 5941 MASON RD, SECHELT, 10AM–1PM INFO: 604.740.3969 | COASTBOTANICALGARDEN.ORG

JUN 2, 3, 4

CLOVERPOINT DRIFTERS TRADITIONAL BLUEGRASS WEAVES TOGETHER MUSICAL TRADITIONS FROM CELTIC FOLK SONGS TO AMERICAN BLUES, FOLK AND COUNTRY. PENDER HARBOUR SCHOOL OF MUSIC, MADEIRA PARK 7PM TICKETS & INFO: PENDERHARBOURMUSIC.CA

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SHADES OF SUMMER LIGHT - A CANADIAN TRIBUTE THE PENDER HARBOUR CHOIR PRESENTS A VARIED PROGRAM UNDER THE DIRECTION OF KENNETH NORMAN JOHNSON, ACCOMPANIED BY DAVID POON. MAY 27 - SUNSHINE COAST BOTANICAL GARDEN, 7PM MAY 28 - SCHOOL OF MUSIC, MADEIRA PARK, 7PM TICKETS: $20 AT EARTHFAIR (MADEIRA PARK), SECHELT VISITORS CENTER & CHOIR MEMBERS INFO: PENDERHARBOURCHOIR.COM

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THINGS WE FOUND AT THE LAKE - CATH HUGHES JERVIS INLET - MAVIS ASSAD OPENING RECEPTION AT THE GIBSONS PUBLIC ART GALLERY, 431 MARINE DRIVE, GIBSONS, 2–4PM, EXHIBIT RUNS FROM JUNE 1 TO 25.

INFO: GPAG.CA

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CONNECTING THE LINES THIS GROUP EXHIBITION SHOWCASES THE DIVERSE TALENTS AND SKILLS OF FOUR LGBTQ ARTISTS ON THE SUNSHINE COAST. PRESENTED BY THE SUNSHINE COAST ARTS COUNCIL. JUNE 7 TO JULY 2, SUNSHINE COAST ARTS CENTRE, 5714 MEDUSA ST, SECHELT. INFO: SUNSHINECOASTARTSCOUNCIL.COM

DATES AND TIMES MAY HAVE CHANGED AFTER PRESS TIME. PLEASE CONFIRM EVENT DETAILS WITH ORGANIZERS.

YOUR NEIGHBO

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SCHOOL OF MUSIC COFFEE HOUSE PENDER HARBOUR MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS LOCAL PERFORMERS IN A CABARET SETTING SCHOOL OF MUSIC, MADEIRA PARK, 7:30PM-9:30PM INFO: 604.883.9749 | PENDERHARBOURMUSIC.CA

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BEYOND THE BASICS A JURIED EXHIBITION OF BASKETRY, INSPIRED BY THE TEACHINGS OF RENOWNED BASKETRY ARTIST, JACKIE ABRAMS, ALSO FEATURING A SELECTION OF JACKIE’S WORK. JUNE 17 TO JULY 23 AT FIBRE WORKS STUDIO & GALLERY, 12887-12889 SUNSHINE COAST HIGHWAY. INFO: FIBREWORKSGALLERY.COM

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THE PLAY’S THE THING AN EXCITING PERFORMANCE OF MUSICAL CHORUSES AND SOLOS THROUGH THE AGES FROM SHAKESPEARE TO THE PRESENT TIME. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF SARA DOUGLAS AND ACCOMPANIED BY PAULA SEWARD. JUNE 10 - ST. HILDA’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, SECHELT, 7PM JUNE 11 - CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, GIBSONS, 2PM ADMISSION BY DONATION INFO: SUNCOASTPHOENIXCHOIR.CA

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PRISMA 2017 THE PACIFIC REGION INTERNATIONAL SUMMER MUSIC ACADEMY OFFERS A TWO-WEEK PROGRAM THAT PREPARES MUSIC STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FOR A CAREER IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE. DESIGNED TO ASSIST STUDENTS TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY TOOLS TO WIN A POSITION IN A PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA. DAILY MUSICAL EVENTS IN VARIOUS POWELL RIVER VENUES. INFO: ORCHESTRA-ACADEMY.CA

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22ND ANNUAL GIBSONS LANDING JAZZ FESTIVAL SUNSHINE COAST JAZZ & ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY PRESENTS LIVE MUSIC IN RESTAURANTS, ON THE STREET AND IN OUTDOOR PARKS IN THE LANDING. INFO: COASTJAZZ.COM

QUILT SHOW - “QUILTS IN OUR COMMUNITY” SHOW CHALLENGE, RAFFLE QUILT, SILENT AUCTION, COMMUNITY QUILTS, AND MERCHANTS, PRESENTED

BY THE SUNSHINE COAST QUILTERS GUILD. SECHELT INIDAN BAND HALL, 5532 SUNSHINE COAST HIGHWAY, 10AM–4PM. ADMISSION $8 INCLUDES REFRESHMENTS. INFO: SCQUILTERSGUILD.COM

JUL 5

EXQUISITE CORPSE PARLOUR GAMES DONNA MAY BALMA AND NADINA TANDY THINGS WITH WINGS - MELISSA TULLOCH PRESENTED BY THE SUNSHINE COAST ARTS COUNCIL. EXHIBIT RUNS FROM JULY 5 TO 30, SUNSHINE COAST ARTS CENTRE, 5714 MEDUSA ST, SECHELT INFO: SUNSHINECOASTARTSCOUNCIL.COM

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51ST ANNUAL HALFMOON BAY COUNTRY FAIR THIS YEAR’S THEME IS SUPER HEROES! FUN ACTIVITIES OVER THE WEEKEND AT COOPER’S GREEN PARK IN HALFMOON BAY.

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COLLECT AND CONNECT – JACKIE ABRAMS THIS IS AN EXPERIMENTAL CLASS, INVESTIGATING BOTH MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES, AND EXPLORING THE WAYS IN WHICH THEY CAN BE ASSEMBLED AND COMBINED. FIBRE WORKS STUDIO & GALLERY, 12887-12889 SUNSHINE COAST HWY, MADEIRA PARK. INFO: FIBREWORKSGALLERY.COM

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PAINT & PLAIT: BIAS PLAITED BASKETS – JACKIE ABRAMS PAINT AND CREATE YOUR OWN BASKET MATERIALS USING ACRYLIC PAINT ON HEAVY COTTON PAPER. LEARN ABOUT SURFACE DESIGN TECHNIQUES. FIBRE WORKS STUDIO & GALLERY,12887-12889 SUNSHINE COAST HWY. INFO: FIBREWORKSGALLERY.COM

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SUNSHINE COAST PAVILION - CANADA 150 A COMMUNITY INSTALLATION AT THE GIBSONS PUBLIC ART GALLERY TO COMMEMORATE THE CANADA 150 CELEBRATION, 431 MARINE DRIVE, GIBSONS. EXHIBIT RUNS FROM JUNE 29 TO JULY 30.

INFO: GPAG.CA

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SCHOOL OF MUSIC COFFEE HOUSE PENDER HARBOUR MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS LOCAL PERFORMERS IN A CABARET SETTING SCHOOL OF MUSIC, MADEIRA PARK, 7:30PM-9:30PM. INFO: 604.883.9749 | PENDERHARBOURMUSIC.CA

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SEA CAVALCADE - 49TH ANNIVERSARY “CELEBRATE 150 BY THE SEA” PARADE, FOOD, FUN, FIREWORKS, GAMES, AND MORE. INFO: SEACAVALCADE.CA

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they call it spectacular . . . we call it home WORDS | NANCY PINCOMBE

Here, the traditional territory of the Squamish, Sechelt, Tla’amin and Klahoose First Nations, is a place blessed with a mild climate and the sort of abundance that has nurtured resilient and complex cultures and communities for thousands of years. “Home” doesn’t translate directly into the Sechelt language. The closest might be the word swiya, which means birthplace, earth, land, dirt, world. It’s a wonderful word, both specific and holistic, everyday and eternal.

When more recent arrivals are asked why they decided to call the Sunshine Coast home, they respond with words like: “Community, forest, ocean, freedom, tranquility, affordability, family, clean, nature, space, artistic, less stress, small towns, awesome childhoods, proximity to world-class city, sunsets, sea swims, inspiration, lakes, potential, the succession of summer berries, paradise . . . ” Thirty-somethings with young kids, eighty-somethings downsizing, and everything in between, the newest waves of people coming here are more

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striking in their similarities than their differences. They are all seeking smaller, more engaged communities, they all want less rush, less noise, more nature, more freedom. They all value our important amenities such as hospital and schools. And they’re all reinventing themselves in some way, minor or major, and seek a place supportive of their new vision.

the city. Early retirees come here to cut loose from the bustle of Lower Mainland life and start living how they want, now. Because life is uncertain, every moment counts, and it is never too soon to be where you love, doing what you love. On the Sunshine Coast we get it. Time is precious, and we want to be here, now, whatever it takes.

It’s not always easy. Big employment opportunities and small towns generally don’t overlap. But determined people who need to cobble together livings do so in ingenious and unexpected ways. And so you’ll see a notary who is also a chiropractor, a gymnastics instructor who coaches at a winery, riding instructors who are also authors, singers doing landscaping, a realtor running boat tours, a yoga instructor operating a daycare. Many people work from home offices, using technology to support being at a distance from major centres. Some of us commute to

Whether your passion is permaculture or pastry, beer brewing or bird watching, composing or cabinet making, or maybe you just yearn for few quiet years near the sea, the mountains have your back, and the view over the Salish Sea opens up your possibilities.

Share your Sunshine Coast stories and photos on social media using #sunshinecoastbc. For more information, visit sunshinecoastcanada.com.

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF SUNSHINE COAST TOURISM | OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: PENDER HILL BY REGAN HATELY; INSET: SAKINAW LAKE BY CHRIS THORN; THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: MOUNTAIN BIKING BY PARIS GORE, SECHELT BY ANNIE SCHROEDER, RUBY LAKE BY ANDREW STRAIN.

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JAZZ

festival june 16–18, 2017

Daniel Brubeck Quartet Deanna Knight & Hot Club Katherine Penfold Quartet Rakish Angles Blaine Dunaway Quartet Karin Plato & Jacquie Allan Keith Bennett Trio and more!

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St. Bart’s Church Keith Bennett, Jodi Proznick, Michael Creber 12nn–5pm Street Festival 6pm Dinner Jazz 8pm Hot Club of Jazz Dance 11am Jazz Brunch 1:30 FREE Outdoor Fest 5:30 Jazz Vespers

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JAZZ WEEK: JUNE 10–15 LOCAL RESTAURANTS

Brickhouse Steve Kozak Diane Lines Dawn Pemberton Arsen Shomakhov David Vest Tim Hearsey Jim Foster Simon Paradis Joe Stanton Karen Graves Blue Line Trio Poppa Greg & The Chillin’ Dylans Steve Hinton The Grand Koolios and more!

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V I E W F I N D E R Marc and Sandra Soprovich in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh

INDIA

THAILAND Greg Eymundson in Thailand

CROATIA

Claire Finlayson in Plitvice Lakes National Park

Our readers bring copies of their favourite local magazine to take great souvenir photos of their trips with ZOOM and then send us snapshots of their adventures. Share your ZOOM travel photos, too! Remember not only to have a copy of ZOOM in the photo, but also show a great view of the place you visit! Please send photos for consideration via email to viewfinder@zoomsunshinecoast.Com. Happy ZOOMING! spring 2017

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V I E W F I N D E R Tony Bañaga in Sedona

ARIZONA

SPAIN

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Christine Stickley and Ross Bridle in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, overlooking Mount Solitary and the Landslide

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Gary and Pauline Weber at a geothermal site in Rotorua

Cypher Clerx in Morro do Pai Inacio, Chapada Diamantina National Park

NEW ZEALAND

A group of Sunshine Coasters and friends in Mal Pais

Judith Hewitt in Bucerias

MEXICO PHILIPPINES

COSTA RICA

Phil & Linda Woodward in Angkor Wat in Siem Reap

Alicia Arrieta at Fort San Pedro in Cebu City

CAMBODIA Corinna and Bob O’Neill in Twillingate

CHINA Bill Walkey in Hángzhou

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SOUTH AFRICA

V I E W F I N D E R

Paul Kelly & Gloria Lifton at the Vipassana Dhurak Buddhist Centre

CAMBODIA

Ewan and Mable in Joshua Tree National Park

CALIFORNIA

Ivria Amar Stein and Jack Stein hiking the Platteklip Gorge

Jane Nichol, Joan Baker, Howard Baker, and Terry Nichol in Suzhou

CHINA Alison Steele, Isabella Steele, Lindsay Matheson, Fiona Tong, and Evelyn Walker in the “Boozy Cow” pub in Edinburgh

SCOTLAND Paul O-Neill with locals in the Highlands Region of Papua New Guinea

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S L O Slo is a retail space in the heart of Sechelt. And at the heart of Slo is a mantra that resonates for many: “Art is not a thing, it is a way of life.�

Their tables, for instance. The tops change and vary: fir, juniper, cypress, large, small, medium, wonderfully irregular and sculpted by nature. The bases come in a handful of excellent, sturdy iron designs. Mix and match.

Slo will draw you in. They provide absolutely unique handcrafted furniture, musical instruments, and sculpture made from 100% reclaimed wood.

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The mindful craft that Slo promotes is what it means to stop pushing over a living tree every time we need something. The space, the stuff, their own line of wax and polish . . . a piety is at work here that will make you pause. Old and worn are cherished, strength and beauty go hand in hand, simplicity is what’s left after time has done its work, and design—intelligent, sensitive human design—brings it all together.

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Please send your favourite pet photos to diego@zoomsunshinecoast.com.

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WHISKEY

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SAM

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RICA, QUIN & JUN-JUN

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DAILA & EVIE

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JAPANESE

LaVerne’s Grill Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Home of the Sunshine Coast’s famous Fish ‘n Chips and various delectable home-made meals. We are a short walk from Hospital Bay. High-speed wireless internet available.

Serving Pender Harbour for 16 years and counting. Rated one of the best restaurants on the Coast! See Trip Advisor and Yelp for reviews.

Open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9am to 7pm (closed Mondays) 4326 Garden Bay Road www.lavernesgrill.com 604.883.1333

KITCHEN

Mama’s Japanese Kitchen Authentic Japanese food in the heart of Madeira Park. Dine-in & Take-out.

Try our monthly special dishes and new menu items. Licensed premises we serve wine, sake & Japanese beer. Party Trays available!

Please visit our website or call for restaurant hours.

Harbour Spirit Centre, 12808 Madeira Park Road, Madeira Park www.mamaskitchen.ca | 604.883.9190

The Boardwalk Restaurant The premier culinary choice of tourists as well as locals in Lund, BC. Chef Roy serves delicious meals (most items gluten-free) prepared with the freshest local organic produce, meats and seafood. Located in the Lund harbour only thirty minutes from Powell River on the Sunshine Coast.

Please call for hours of operation and for reservations.

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Hooray Truffles ORGANIC. VEGAN. DARK. CHOCOLATE. Fruit sweetened and non-GMO. A mindful, conscious, sustainable pleasure.Made on the breathtaking Sunshine Coast, BC. 604.989.4240 | www.hooraytruffles.com | @hooraytruffles

Kien Giang Phô Vietnamese Restaurant Home-style Vietnamese cooking in the heart of Sechelt.

This family owned and operated restaurant serves authentic Phô and popular Vietnamese dishes.

Ask Sandy for her recommendations!

Open seven days a week from 11am to 10pm.

Dine-in or Take-out.

5694 Dolphin Street, Sechelt 604.885.2363

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MASSAGE THERAPY MEDICAL DISPENSARY HOLISTIC & NATURAL PRODUCTS

We are a team of health care practitioners providing therapeutic massage services, natural products and a medical dispensary.

We believe in a wholistic and balanced approach to well-being.

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Reflections Bed & Bath Collections We carry major brands: Daniadown Cuddle Down Alamode Home Decorate your sanctuary to fit your personal taste and lifestyle without having to leave the Sunshine Coast!

We offer a collection of duvet covers, duvets, linens, pillows, towels, robes, bath & beauty products. Introducing new orthopedic mattress toppers. Gift certificates and a Bridal Registry available.

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Washtub Laundromat & Alterations Full Service ~ Family Owned and Operated Attendant always available to help with machines and coins Large washer/extractors for duvets, blankets, dog beds, etc.

Drop and fold service Onsite alterations by professional seamstress Open 7 days a week!

Monday–Saturday 9 am–6 pm - last load in by 5:30 pm Sunday 9 am–4 pm - last load in by 4 pm 682 Gibsons Way, Gibsons (beside Panago Pizza) www.washtub.ca | 604.886.0308

Mullins Barber Shop Cuts by Tyler.

No appointments necessary, just walk in! $5 off your first cut!

Thank you to all my valued loyal customers!

706 Gibsons Way Gibsons Open Tue to Sat 10am–6pm Call for more info!

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Boarding & Grooming

“The Pet B&B with TLC” You will feel confident leaving your pet in this friendly, family-run kennel, where individual care and attention are the #1 priority! Set on 2.6 beautifully landscaped acres (you’ll want to stay yourself!), we are a first-class boarding facility, recommended and used by local veterinarians.

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Our Canadian, prairie-grown Hemp Seed Hearts, Protein Powders and Oils provide essential nutrients for healthy living.

Hemp Seed Hearts contain highly digestible proteins including all 10 essential amino acids, and are a perfect naturally balanced source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 EFAs. Organic or natural, all of our products are sustainable, vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, nut-free and they taste great!

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SPRING FLAVOURS THE LAGOON RESTAURANT at PAINTED BOAT presents Spring Flavours

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