ZOOM | Spring 2018

issue 34 | langdale to lund | yours to keep!

spring 2018

the sunshine coast magazine

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the sunshine coast magazine issue 34 | spring 2018 PO Box 200 Garden Bay, BC VON 1S1 604.883.9279 zoomsunshinecoast.com

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WILDLIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF CARL OLSEN

One of the arresting things about so many of Carl Olsen’s varied, gorgeous and surprising wildlife images is that little bit of eye contact, the impression of the subject’s acknowledgement of the viewer. It can be fleeting, a sideways glance, or prolonged, even challenging. This issue’s cover photograph of the fawn is one of Olsen’s most iconic, with those huge eyes, alert, and searching . . .

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n Olsen’s words: “I don’t use blinds, and as I strive to avoid influencing my subjects, I never put down bait or offer food. However, working only from available cover means eye contact is often unavoidable. At first I considered this undesirable, detracting from the ‘naturalness’ of the shot. But over time I came to realize that many of these ʻ’eye-contact’ shots were some of the most revealing. The eyes truly are the windows of the soul, and never more so than with animals.”

What we see in this eye contact is that we’re creatures too, mysterious, unpredictable, possibly dangerous, possibly benign, possibly even allies. We see ourselves assessed.

Since Olsen retired from his job at Port Mellon, the photography that started as a casual hobby has become a passion and a calling. And it is clear that he loves his subjects and the diversity of wildlife that can be accessed relatively easily here on the Coast.

“As a young child in London, England,” he says, “the only wild animals I knew were the magical creatures of my favourite storybooks.” The forests and shores of the Sunshine Coast provide Olsen with a wide and extraordinarily appealing selection of subjects such as sea lions, herons, otters, deer, bear, raptors, and sea birds.

Photographing wildlife means long, patient (or notso-patient) hours, standing still as a stone, often in rain or wind. Sometimes even that yields nothing great. And sometimes a shot literally jumps out at the camera. Like that fawn photo: “I was hurrying back to the Secret Beach steps after photographing seabirds and was about to climb over a downed cedar when this fawn leapt up just in front of me (I nearly tripped over it!) and over the tree trunk. It stopped a few feet ahead of me and jumped straight up and down a few times—an instinctive display of health that discourages predators. I took several shots as soon as it stopped jumping. Apparently its mother had left it hidden . . .”

While he describes learning as an “endless process,“ Olsen sometimes shakes his head when thinking of some of his early attempts. He finds diligence incredibly rewarding and recalls several “peak” experiences: “. . . the fearless golden eagle that let me approach to within six feet, the curious coyote pup that stole up to me as I hid (so I thought!) in the long grass, or the brave merlin I observed risking her life to draw a barred owl away from her nest. Those childhood storybooks were right, after all. Wildlife is indeed magical.”

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WILDLIFE SEE MORE OF CARL OLSEN’S PHOTOGRAPHY AT CARLOLSENWILDLIFE.CA

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oberts Creek Village is becoming an even better place to nose around for the afternoon. The café and restaurant are generally open. That’s right: open!

Even in winter. The eclectic shops lining the boardwalk and square offer interesting browsing and often have exactly what you’re looking for, right there. The Rusty Hinge is a new garden shop beside the natural foods store. Owner Rhoda Baxter waited a long time to claim this terrific location in the heart of the Creek.

RUS TY HINGE WORDS | NANCY PINCOMBE

The Rusty Hinge is a satisfying little microcosm of our Roberts Creek gardens: starter kits and seeds, succulents and secateurs, bird feeders and bee houses. The shop is decorated with wonderful old rusty implements, things like a fabulous eight-pronged pitchfork and an ancient wooden wheelbarrow.

These came from local garden sheds, some donated and some in exchange for gift certificates. They give the shop the feel of a community project, just like the gardens and beds lining the walkways outside. You’ll find unique and locally (Vancouver) crafted items like “treedrops.” These are utterly charming teardrop-shaped little habitats and feeders made from reclaimed cedar. Lightweight yet durable, these are year-round tree ornaments that are priced just right for gifts. But you’ll want one for yourself.

Baxter has been approached many times to carry the work of local artists and craftspeople, and she has been cautious and selective about what she offers. “This past month,” she says, “I have the first two artists I said yes to: Joelly, who does beautiful botanical paintings, and Donna Stewart, an incredibly talented artist who incorporates concrete in her medium. I also now have a few pieces of James Bennett’s pottery.”

The shelves have lots of plants, a fine assortment of wee cacti, and a heavenly Madagascan Jasmine with fat, creamy white blossoms that fill the room with their sugary scent.

And fun seasonal surprises: “In April I will again have butterflies, which I get in as caterpillars and watch them go through the metamorphosis to become Painted Lady butterflies.” She likes how people with kids will pop in and check on them.

Baxter owned a flower shop in Yaletown at one time, but likes that in this shop almost everything is alive and planted, not cut.

RUSTY HINGE IS LOCATED AT 1059 ROBERTS CREEK ROAD, ROBERTS CREEK.

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CARMELO SORTINO

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he blues! Cobalt blue, navy blue, a greyish northern sea blue, teal, and turquoise. Patrick Skidd is displaying the colourful veneers upon which he bases his woodcarving art. The colours are vibrant and deep, but they still lose the contest with Skidd’s eyes, which are the brightest blue I have ever seen. And today his eyes have a particular gleam, because he’s talking about what he loves to do. “There‘s no work in this at all. It’s nothing but fun.”

Skidd’s delightful wood and veneer art is whimsical and masterful. If these were paintings, they’d be impressive in the exuberant yet careful colour selection, the composition. But this is 3-D. And so add in shape, curve, and shadow, and the complexity of the colour decisions when that colour isn’t just dabbed on but planned and managed much earlier in the process.

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Skidd particularly likes working with the texture of the wood for the backdrop of his pieces. He gets excited when the grain of the wood alone can provide him with the impression of water.

Birdseye Maple and Sycamore are especially prized. Lovely, colourful pressed-veneer tropical fish are affixed to these bases in shimmering schools. This work is inspired by his many trips to Costa Rica. He enthuses, “Nature does a spectacular job in providing the raw materials and ideas.”

Skidd has just moved house and is unpacking one breathtaking piece after another. Leaning against a wall is a large woodcut composition entitled “The Endurance,” which tells the story of Sir Earnest Shackleton’s voyage to Antarctica. This piece contains at least eighty different types of wood and shows off the natural colour and texture of each. I can’t take notes quickly enough, so Skidd provides me with a list. You could compose a poem from the names: Mahogany Silky Oak, Purple Heart, Pine, Bloodwood, Hawthorn, Sumac, Walnut, Birdseye Maple, Arbutus burl . . .

“ There‘s no work in this at all. It’s nothing but fun.”

Skidd has studied some of our most iconic Canadian artwork and landmarks. On display is his take on Lawren Harris’s “Iceberg, Baffin’s Bay North.” Pieces of coloured veneer are painstakingly pressed together to mimic the colours of the original 1930 painting. These are sanded down into 3-D forms (using a belt sander that runs with an old refrigerator motor bolted to a handmade bench—Skidd is nothing if not resourceful) and composed, just like the original. Only 3-D. But it’s “Percé Rock” that I can’t stop looking at. This is Skidd’s depiction of one of the Quebec Gaspé region’s biggest tourist attractions. The long, smooth shape with a notch on the underside is very like the rock itself and is composed of about 1500 layers and 56 colours of pressed veneer that range from blues to browns to rainbow. There’s even an aurora borealis colour segment. This piece, like all his others, is simply beautiful from every angle.

PATRICK SKIDD’S WORK CAN BE FOUND IN GALLERIES FROM NOVA SCOTIA TO SALTSPRING ISLAND. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 604.353.9298.

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L OV E S T O RY IMAGES BY KIM-MARU STRIEBEL

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ntimacy, light, connection, visual truth: this will be your wedding day, documented by Maru Photography.

Creating photographs that are sensual, artful, soul-stirring, igniting memories, drives Kim’s passion. The earthy palate, organic beauty, and romance in her photos create ambiance, and the use of atmospheric light applies grace. Kim’s creative expertise allows her to elevate the story of your wedding in a meaningful way, and her documentary style entraps the day, to be relived again and again.

Finding a fine-art, photojournalistic photographer for her own wedding was a struggle, leaving Kim knowing she needed to start her own photography business. Starting in travel and photojournalism, she fell in love with the ability of a photograph to tell a story. As a trained psychologist, her understanding of human interaction gives her the unique ability to manoeuvre wedding-day exuberance without getting caught up in the anxiety. She has practised the art of anticipating special moments and will be ready to capture yours. Twenty years behind a camera has provided an ability to see with one eye through the lens while the other eye constantly scans the room for the next meaningful shot. She is a consummate professional, forever passionate about documenting a love story.

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“We trust you to create the right story that represents who we are,” is a common sentiment clients express, entrusting Kim to build the story that best shows the unique aspects that made their wedding day special. Kim handcrafts her final images with the same technical beauty that she uses behind the lens, elevating the personal aspects of the photos to highlight the emotion and story of the couple.

Maru Photography continues to grow organically.

Photographing a commercial wedding shoot in Paris, Kim was in need of models. She put out a request for help from Paris-based wedding planners and surprisingly, not only did she get models, she connected with another artist. Together they created a workshop, L’Artisan, which is now entering its second successful year. Kim’s love of travel has inspired her to take on more destination weddings. With families spread across the world, smaller, intimate ceremonies are being celebrated. Last year took her to Iceland, Germany, and Grand Cayman, as well as to our own magical Sunshine Coast.

Kim has created a successful, meaningful business that enjoys a deep connection with her clients and is passionate about documenting the intimate story of a couple’s wedding day. She is fully devoted, heart and soul, into capturing real emotion through true connections: no scripts, loose plans, all soul, all organic. Wherever your wedding takes you, Maru Photography can be there to capture your love story.

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Kim builds a relationship with her clients from the beginning, making sure she gets to know the couple and their style. Being honest and educating couples allows them to be a part of the process and to make informed decisions about how their memories will be represented. Emphasis is placed on a conservative plan, thus creating space to reduce inevitable weddingday stresses and allowing the loving emotions of the couple to shine through. She values how important the photographer’s role is to a couple and connects to that spirit. Conscious of the couple’s wedding-day vision, she sets about to capture their story without having to use a script, rather using real emotions created through authentic moments.

VIEW KIM’S PHOTOGRAPHY ON HER WEBSITE MARUPHOTO.CA OR INSTAGRAM @MARUPHOTOGRAPHY

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Exhibits & Events DORIS CROWSTON GALLERY EXHIBITS “PERSISTENCE OF SHAPES” DONNA BALMA & FRANCINE DESJARDINS March 7–April 1

“THIS IS WHO I AM: THE POLITICS OF THE QUEER BODY” SHERYL MCDOUGAL & NOEL SILVER May 30–June 24

This exhibition reflects the artists’ various avenues of inspiration and exploration of colour, shape and imagery.

Using the human body as a point of departure, their bold paintings explore themes of sexuality and identity. When being “other” remains, in and of itself a political act, what does it mean to be queer in 2018?

“SLICE OF LIFE” LIFE DRAWING GROUP SHOW April 4–29

“ABSTRACTS EXPOSED” KATHERINE JOHNSTON June 27–July22

“THIS EARTH” JEN DRYSDALE May 2–27

“ELEMENTAL DETAIL” ALANNA WOOD June 27–July22

The exhibition marks the Life Drawing Group’s 33rd Anniversary. Drawings from 2015–2018 are featured in various mediums.

“I primarily use acrylic and oil paint but recently began experimenting with cold wax and oils.

Some new themes emerging for me through the use of cold wax and oil are the portrait, imagination and the unconscious.”

THE BUSINESS OF ART

A series of Sunday morning lectures and workshops for artists, performers, and arts organizations on the Coast, with funding from the BC Arts Council and the Province of BC. Sponsored by the Sunshine Coast Credit Union.

“Colour, texture and mark-making often unite with a memory of landscapes observed, or a piece of classical or upbeat music playing in the background.”

This exhibition of small-format abstract work is an exploration in conveying detailed visual information through a variety of media, some of which are quite unconventional.

SPRING AUTHOR SERIES ART & THE DOCUMENTARY The Sunshine Coast Arts Council presents authors Bill Richardson, Claudia Casper, and Robert Moor in this Spring series of author readings.

Anyone who’s attended a big film festival in the city knows that deciding what to see can be agonizing! Decisions have been made for you with the Sunday Film Series’ impressive line-up. Guest speakers and sponsors make this series convivial, mind-expanding and enjoyable.

FOR SCHEDULES/MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE EVENTS, AND THE COMPLETE LIST OF OUR 2018 GALLERY EXHIBITS, VISIT SUNSHINECOASTARTSCOUNCIL.COM. EXHIBITS AND EVENTS ARE HELD AT THE SUNSHINE COAST ARTS CENTRE - 5714 MEDUSA STREET, SECHELT | 604.885.5412

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Making customers happy in this complex, sensitive, intimate business is a pretty tall order. It will take you a while to read through the testimonials on Finlayson’s Goldsmiths website. They go on and on. Over and over, customers seem to realize how difficult they’ve been, and cannot say enough about how delighted they are with the process and the result.

A visit to the Finlayson home studio on the outskirts of Gibsons helps us understand why customers come away so happy. Glance around the workshop and you might notice that the tools of the trade have hardly changed at all in hundreds of years. Here Ian Finlayson creates and Darcy Gertz repairs and sizes.

They’ve been working together for years. Ian is a master goldsmith with forty years of experience. His early apprenticeship with the renowned Swiss jeweller Toni Cavelti has given him a solid background in the dying art of making jewelry using traditional European techniques. Personable and with a shy Sam Elliot smile, Ian has seen lots of trends in this business. These days, with gold prices so high, many customers come in with inherited and older jewelry or even coins they want restyled, or just to trade in for cash. “Beware of the travelling gold buyers!” cautions Ian. Best to put your trust in an established business.

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IMAGES | LESLEY FINLAYSON

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hen it comes to jewelry, we want what we want. There are few other possessions that encourage us to be so exacting. We want beauty, symbolism, and timelessness.

We want durability and wearability. We want quality and purity. We want originality.

We want something that says “me” or “him/her.” We want it to express the biggest emotions we are capable of. And we want it in a very small box.

Across the foyer is a bright and spacious office and display room where customers chat with Ian’s daughter, Lesley, about their needs. Leslie is the designer, but creative muscle is only a part of the process. It’s her job to ask the right questions and find out what people really want. She laughingly describes it as “interrogation.” It calls for a lot of educating, sensitivity, and problem-solving. The possibilities for just the simple band of a ring can be absolutely daunting: flat, rounded, brushed, thin, wide. I am shown several particularly lovely “scrollwork” bands that are intricate and organic and painstakingly handcrafted. People who do heavier work with their hands can get custom “safety releases” on their ring bands. Older people with swollen knuckles are easily accommodated.

Lesley recalls some unusual orders too. “We’ve made custom 18K fly-fishing hooks, a set of silver and gold cribbage pegs . . . A few times we’ve had fishermen bring in rustic pearls they’ve found in local shellfish.”

People buy custom jewelry for every reason under the sun: engagements and graduations, babies and accomplishments. More somber reasons too. Sometimes a divorced or widowed woman will design and buy a ring for herself. And while anything goes, some of the stereotypes generally hold true. So much so that the Finlaysons had a gift certificate made up to reward men for not waiting until the last minute to order: “Well done, Sir! You thought ahead! You anticipated an important gift-giving occasion well in advance, giving your jeweller time to meet your needs, ” etc. The certificate entitles the bearer to ten percent off his next purchase.

A few customers came by while I was there, and each was greeted by name, like family. Each person had a story, and some unique and beloved Finlayson jewelry they were proud to show to me.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FINLAYSON GOLDSMITHS, VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT FINLAYSONS.CA.

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GIBSONS JAZZFESTIVAL JUNE 15–17

MUSICIANS LOVE VISITING OUR COAST! AND GIBSONS’ GLORIOUS LOCATION AND OUTDOOR VENUES MAKE THIS FESTIVAL PARTICULARLY PRIZED. DON’T MISS THE STREET FESTIVAL AND ALL-AGES DANCE ON JUNE 16 OR THE SUNDAY BRUNCH AND JAZZ VESPERS ON THE 17TH. “JAZZ WEEK” TAKES PLACE JUNE 8–14 AT MANY LOCAL RESTAURANTS. COASTJAZZ.COM

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CELEBRATING ITS 45TH YEAR, THE SUNSHINE COAST FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS PROMOTES THE ADVANCEMENT OF EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS IN A WIDE RANGE OF DISCIPLINES. ALONG WITH ADJUDICATED SESSIONS, AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE OFFERED TO BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS TO ENCOURAGE THEIR CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT. THE HIGHLIGHTS CONCERT APRIL 29 AT THE HERITAGE PLAYHOUSE IN GIBSONS FEATURES AWARD-WINNING PERFORMANCES AND IS SURE TO IMPRESS. COASTFESTIVAL.COM

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ZANY, HASTY, AND IMPRESSIVE CRAFTSMANSHIP IS ON DISPLAY AT THIS PERFECTLY PENDER HARBOUR FESTIVAL, WITH HIGH-SCHOOL AND KIDS’ CONTESTS AND A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. THIS YEAR’S EVENT PROMISES A NEW AND ENTERTAINING TWIST, TO BE REVEALED AT 10AM AT MILLENIUM PARK. HAMMERING AND SAWING GOES FROM 11AM TO 2PM, RAIN OR SHINE. CASH PRIZES. PENDERHARBOURHERITAGE.CA

PH BLUES FESTIVAL JUNE 1–3

PENDER HARBOUR SINGS THE BLUES FOR THREE DAYS IN JUNE! THIS POPULAR FESTIVAL BRINGS MUSICIANS FROM AROUND NORTH AMERICA TO LOCAL VENUES. DON’T FORGET GOSPEL SUNDAY AT THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC. THIS YEAR’S LINEUP INCLUDES BRENT PARKIN, KENNY “BLUES BOSS” WAYNE, JIM BYRNES, BRANDON ISAAK, JASON BUIE, AL FOREMAN, AND MORE. PHBLUES.CA 22

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WHAT’S HAPPENING 13

APR 4–29

“SLICE OF LIFE” LIFE DRAWING GROUP SHOW THE EXHIBITION MARKS THE LIFE DRAWING GROUP’S 33RD ANNIVERSARY. DRAWINGS FROM 2015–2018 ARE FEATURED IN VARIOUS MEDIUMS. PRESENTED BY THE SUNSHINE COAST ARTS COUNCIL, SUNSHINE COAST ARTS CENTRE, 5714 MEDUSA ST, SECHELT. INFO: SUNSHINECOASTARTSCOUNCIL.COM

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TOWNSITE JAZZ FESTIVAL FOUNDED IN 2017, TOWNSITE JAZZ FESTIVAL AIMS TO ATTRACT SOME OF CANADA’S FINEST JAZZ MUSICIANS TO POWELL RIVER, ON A MISSION TO ENTERTAIN A COASTAL COMMUNITY AND INSPIRE A NEW GENERATION OF ARTISTS. INFO: TOWNSITEJAZZ.COM

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21ST ANNUAL SALMON DINNER AND AUCTION DELICIOUS CATERED SALMON DINNER, AUCTION AND A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES. COCKTAILS 6PM, DINNER 7PM W/ CHEF ALDO FROM RUBY LAKE. PRESENTED BY THE SUNSHINE COAST SALMONID ENHANCEMENT SOCIETY, SECHELT SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTRE. TICKETS/INFO: SCSALMON.ORG | 604.885.4136

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40TH BMO SUNSHINE COAST APRIL FOOL’S RUN POINT-TO-POINT, CERTIFIED NET DOWNHILL COURSE FROM GIBSONS TO SECHELT, WITH FRIENDLY WEST COAST HOSPITALITY, LOW ENTRY FEE, RURAL SETTING, FINISHERS’ MEDALS, HOT SOUP AND FUN! HALF MARATHON, RELAY, AND FREE KIDS’ RUN. PRESENTED

BY COAST TV SPORTS. GIBSONS & AREA COMMUNITY CENTRE TO MISSION POINT PARK, 9:15 AM. INFO: FOOLSRUN.COM | 604.885.8849

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 POWELL RIVER ACADEMY CABARET AN INTIMATE EVENING OF MUSICAL VIGNETTES, APPETIZERS & WINE. JAMES HALL, 7280 KEMANO ST, POWELL RIVER WINE, 7:30PM. INFO: 604.485.9633 | POWELLRIVERACADEMY.ORG

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4TH ANNUAL MOUNTAIN GRIND CHALLENGE THE RACE ALONE, OR RUN WITH A GROUP TO MOTIVATE YOU THROUGHOUT THE COURSE - 10+ KM “CHIP-TIMED” RACE. LIONS PARK, PENDER HARBOUR. INFO: 604.894.0169 | MOUNTAINGRIND.CA

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HIGHLIGHTS CONCERT THE 45TH SUNSHINE COAST FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENT AWARD-WINNING PERFORMANCES FROM THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL. HERITAGE PLAYHOUSE, GIBSONS INFO: COASTFESTIVAL.COM

MAY 2–27

JEN DRYSDALE–THIS EARTH NEW THEMES EMERGE FOR THE ARTIST THROUGH THE USE OF COLD WAX AND OIL. PRESENTED BY THE SUNSHINE COAST ARTS COUNCIL,SUNSHINE COAST ARTS CENTRE, 5714 MEDUSA ST, SECHELT. INFO: SUNSHINECOASTARTSCOUNCIL.COM

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VAN DJANGO HIGH ENERGY GYPSY JAZZ PLAYED BY FOUR POLISHED MUSICIANS, PRESENTED BY THE PENDER HARBOUR MUSIC SOCIETY. SCHOOL OF MUSIC, MADEIRA PARK, 2PM INFO/TICKETS: PENDERHARBOURMUSIC.CA ROBERTS CREEK EARTH DAY FESTIVAL 2018 COME CELEBRATE THE EARTH, EACH OTHER AND OUR COMMUNITY. LAUGH, LOVE, DANCE AND PLAY. ROBERTS CREEK PIER, 12PM–5PM

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APRIL TOOLS WOODEN BOAT CHALLENGE A MIXTURE OF INVENTIVE BOAT BUILDING, HIGH SCHOOL TEAM ANTICS AND KIDS’ MINI-BOATBUILDING PLUS OTHER ACTIVITIES. PRESENTED BY THE PENDER HARBOUR LIVING HERITAGE SOCIETY. INFO: PENDERHARBOURHERITAGE.CA

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

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SUNSHINE COAST BOTANICAL GARDEN ANNUAL PLANT SALE 5941 MASON ROAD, SECHELT, 10AM–1PM INFO: 604.740.3969 | COASTBOTANICALGARDEN.ORG BACH’S EASTER CANTATA & HANDEL’S MESSIAH PART II A PRESENTATION OF TWO CHORAL MASTERWORKS FOR EASTER, PERFORMED WITH STRINGS AND CONTINUO. PRESENTED BY THE COAST MESSIAH CHOIR, ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH, 5085 DAVIS BAY RD, 2PM INFO: FACEBOOK.COM/COASTMESSIAH

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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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“WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD” PENDER HARBOUR CHOIR SPRING CONCERTS A VARIED REPERTOIRE UNDER THE MUSICAL DIRECTION OF KENNETH NORMAN JOHNSON, WITH DAVID POON ON THE PIANO. MAY 25, 7PM - SUNSHINE COAST BOTANICAL GARDEN, SECHELT MAY 27, 2PM - PENDER HARBOUR SCHOOL OF MUSIC, MADEIRA PARK INFO: PENDERHARBOURCHOIR.COM

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ATTACK OF DANGER BAY 17 THE WORLD’S BEST DOWNHILL RACERS GATHER FOR A WEEKEND OF EXTREME LONGBOARD RACING. MADEIRA PARK AND OTHER LOCATIONS IN PENDER HARBOUR. INFO: COASTLONGBOARDING.COM/DANGERBAY.CFM

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PENDER HARBOUR MAY DAY COME CELEBRATE WITH A PANCAKE BREAKFAST, PARADE, GAMES, VENDORS, FOOD AND FUN! MADEIRA PARK, 9AM–4PM

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11TH ANNUAL LUND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL DAILY ACTIVITIES, FRESH-COOKED SEAFOOD, LOCAL MUSICIANS, COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, LIVE SHELLFISH FOR SALE, CRAFT VENDORS, AND MORE. VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN LUND. INFO: LUNDBC.CA

THIS IS WHO I AM: THE POLITICS OF THE QUEER BODY THIS EXHIBITION FEATURES THE LARGE SCALE WORKS OF VISUAL ARTISTS SHERYL MCDOUGAL AND NOEL SILVER.PRESENTED BY THE SUNSHINE COAST ARTS COUNCIL, SUNSHINE COAST ARTS CENTRE, 5714 MEDUSA ST, SECHELT. UNTIL JUNE 24.

INFO: SUNSHINECOASTARTSCOUNCIL.COM

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

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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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PRISMA 2017 THIS FESTIVAL ATTRACTS WORLD-RENOWNED GUEST ARTISTS AND TOP INTERNATIONAL MUSIC STUDENTS, DRAWS OVER 5000 CONCERTGOERS FROM BC AND BEYOND TO DAILY MUSICAL EVENTS, SYMPHONY AND CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS, MASTER CLASSES AND STUDENT RECITALS. THE PRISMA FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA, THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE FESTIVAL, PERFORMS THREE FULL SYMPHONY CONCERTS. INFO: PRISMAFESTIVAL.COM

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23RD GIBSONS LANDING JAZZ FESTIVAL SUNSHINE COAST JAZZ & ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY PRESENTS LIVE MUSIC IN RESTAURANTS (JAZZ WEEK JUNE 9–14), ON THE STREET AND IN OUTDOOR PARKS IN THE LANDING. INFO: COASTJAZZ.COM

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4TH ANNUAL BARK FOR THE PARK A BEAUTIFUL WALK FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY (FURRY MEMBERS OPTIONAL). FUNDRAISER FOR THE PENDER HARBOUR LIONS PARK. HOTDOGS, SMOKIES, DRINKS ETC. LOTS OF FUN PRIZES FOR EVERYONE. INFO: LKCROSS@EASTLINK.CA

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KATHERINE JOHNSTON – ABSTRACTS EXPOSED COLOUR, TEXTURE AND MARK-MAKING OFTEN UNITE WITH A MEMORY OF LANDSCAPES OBSERVED OR MUSIC PLAYING IN THE BACKGROUND. ALANNA WOOD – ELEMENTAL DETAIL AN EXPLORATION IN CONVEYING DETAILED VISUAL INFORMATION THROUGH A VARIETY OF MEDIA, SOME OF WHICH ARE QUITE UNCONVENTIONAL. PRESENTED BY THE SUNSHINE COAST ARTS COUNCIL, SUNSHINE COAST ARTS CENTRE, 5714 MEDUSA ST, SECHELT. UNTIL JULY 22 INFO: SUNSHINECOASTARTSCOUNCIL.COM

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Is this an island? Is that salt water or a lake? Are we still driving south? How is that possible?) and lakes can be really challenging at first. The newest way to get your bearings is to see some aerial photos of the area. It is hard to remember how properties sold or any of us found our way around before we could benefit from this eagle’s-eye view. And the aerial shots are breathtaking! We instantly see how blessed we are. So much forest, clean, fresh water, interesting and pristine shorelines! And when we feel stressed and it seems like troublesome humans are just everywhere, we are reminded that, in the Pacific Northwest at least, Nature still has the upper hand.

Laurent Wiese has all the qualifications and expertise in aerial photography to showcase our area to full advantage. He has a background as an aircraft maintenance engineer, he holds a pilot’s licence, and he has a passion for photography. His company, Skydrone Aerial Photography, offers a wide range of services in our area.

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“My aerial photography offers a very cost-effective alternative to manned aircraft aerial photography for a variety of applications in the fields of real estate, building site progress reports, 3D mapping/orthophotogrammetry, SAR, environmental planning and monitoring, agriculture, forestry, tourism, and archeology, among others. We also provide general photo and video services—the sky is the limit.”

Above is an example. It’s the Whisky Slough area, taken facing roughly north. In this shot we’re above Gerran’s Bay. That’s the Whiskey Slough government dock on the left.

You see Dusenbury Island a little to the right, and tucked behind it are Calder Island and Mary Islet. The peaks at the back, from right to left, are Daniel Hill, Harbour Peak, and Pender Hill. Garden Bay Estates is right behind Mary Islet, and little Tranquility Islet is tucked in near the shore to the left of Dusenbury. So many points of interest in such a small area. How lucky are we?

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ooking to unwind? Reconnect with nature? Locals know there is no better place than the Sunshine Coast. The unique modes of transportation to the Coast set the stage for the beautiful adventure that awaits. Whether by sea or by air, you immediately start to take in the serenity; your pace slows, your stresses release, and your spirit expands. From mossy forests, hidden hikes, and beach gems that dot the rugged coastline to the luxury lodges, fishing charters, and camping, the Sunshine Coast is the place to play, relax, and fuel your adventurous spirit.

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Only forty minutes from Vancouver by ferry or twenty minutes by seaplane, you can experience the rush of downhill speeding on your mountain bike, trail running, ATVing or climbing to the peak of mountaintop and being rewarded with views of pure, raw, natural beauty.

While away the warm summer days in one of the many tranquil campgrounds for tents or RVs. Take a splash in a pristine lake. Lakes (both motorized and non-) are stocked with trout so you can enjoy a day on the water and perhaps catch your dinner all in one place. Yearround sport fishing charters are available for hire. You can also discover the marine wildlife and fauna via an ecological boat tour.

Not in the mood to catch your own food? Just head down to one of the markets and pick up something for the barbecue or an alfresco picnic. Alternatively, many restaurants boast highly skilled chefs just waiting to provide you with a meal to remember.

Don’t know where to start? Have you seen the bioluminescence that lights up the ocean at night? Join one of the many adventure companies waiting to help you explore all the Sunshine Coast has to offer. Kayaks, paddleboards, canoes—you name it and you can rent it.

Visiting the Sunshine Coast allows the stresses of everyday life to disappear into the surrounding ocean and forests. As you enter the ferry or seaplane, crossing back over the beautiful waters for your homeward journey, you will feel restored and inspired. The Sunshine Coast: magic lives here.

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: HOTEL LAKE BY ERRIN CASANO; THIS PAGE FROM TOP: SUNSHINE COAST TRAIL BY ANDREW STRAIN, HARBOUR AIR BY MATTHEW MASSA.

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écor. What does it do for us?

Does it just tyrannize us with prescribed colour, rigid style, and fussy objects that we have to clean around? No. Not when employed intelligently and with a sense of fun. It can define our space, set a tone, speak of our priorities. It lets us work, relax, dine, and entertain in a setting of comfort, functionality, coherence, and inspiration.

At its best, décor grows naturally out of our lifestyle. But most of us need a little help.

At Cur8ed Home, owners Ernie and Christine Turner have simplified the process by using their experience and taste to fill their store with only beautiful, functional, affordable items to choose from. And if you still need help, you can make an appointment for a complimentary showroom consultation with Tara de Grandmaison, of De Grandmaison Interiors. Tara will help you find your unique décor path.

Christine Turner knows that we on the Coast are price sensitive and bargain savvy: “I’m always looking for items at great prices that we can pass on to our customers, so my best sources are auction houses and suppliers of as-is and last-of items. I love sourcing unique items and especially great pieces that resemble high-end items but at a fraction of the cost, as in the many magazines that feature ‘the look for less.’

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Christine understands, too, that every home is unique.

We all have items that we have moved and kept with us for years: heirlooms, travel mementos, a contemporary piece that never loses its appeal, or something quirky that we just never seem to outgrow. Turner has the same wide range of appeal in her showroom.

Sometimes we just need to visit homes, showrooms, and stores to see what speaks to us. Embellish Emporium is a gift and décor store also owned by Turner. The displays there are arranged according to current trends with the aim of inspiring visitors to think about articulating their own style.

Some of us are still daunted. And while there are many gorgeous homes on the Coast, and lots of homeowners with talent for and a delight in decorating, a good number of us are so busy with all the outdoor activities on offer here, raising families, pursuing creative endeavours, and working one or more jobs, that the idea of beautifying a living space seems overwhelming. Turner understands:

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“The showroom is an eclectic but carefully selected blend of décor and furniture from our suppliers, mixed with a few interesting or unique vintage pieces. It’s actually reminiscent of the way most people curate items for their own homes, mixing new pieces with cherished items they’ve had for years. It’s that mix that makes each home as unique as an individual’s personality.”

“Decorating or creating a cohesive style for your home need not be a daunting task. When you surround yourself with pieces that you love, mixed with those that have a function, you will create a comfortable living space that can actually reduce stress. When everything is in its place, you will have that ‘Ahhhh’ sensation when you get time to relax from life’s demands.”

CUR8ED HOME IS LOCATED AT 106 - 1161 SUNSHINE COAST HIGHWAY IN GIBSONS. VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT CUR8EDHOME.CA.

#1 IN REAL ESTATE SALES ON THE SUNSHINE COAST* Denise Brynelsen

Personal Real Estate Corporation

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Personal Real Estate Corporation

*Based on highest dollar volume residential detached sales 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 MLS.

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(L-R) GLADYS, DENNIS, LUCAS, ALFONSO, MIGUEL, and GIGI Vancouver Waterfront

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ANDREW SCOTT and KATHERINE JOHNSTON Sandibe, Okavango Delta

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RONALD HYNDS Majorca, Spain

LAUREEN and RICK KYLE Orkney, Scotland

GUYANA QUITO JAVIER VERA Plaza Foch, Ecuador

TONY ARCHER with daughter KATHLEEN ARCHER Bank of the Demerara River

RIOMAGGIORE GERRY LITAM Golden Gate Bridge

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JENNIFER PICARD PHOTOGRAPHY

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THE VELASCO FAMILY Alaska

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GIRONA EDITH and FRANK BROWN Monkey Mia, Western Australia

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DIEGO’S DEN This section is dedicated to the memory of Diego (2002-2014), ZOOM’s yellow Labrador Retriever.

What started as a photo album of Diego and his friends has become our most popular section, with readers sharing photos of their own beloved pets. Our new boy Miguel (who’s half Labrador Retriever and half German Shorthaired Pointer) has taken over editorial duties.

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

MIGUEL

with Peter by ZOOM

DIEGO (2002-2014)

by ZOOM

QUIN

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GROMMET

with Bruce by Sandie Lanskail

DIAGO

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ReDecor Consignment Charming, eclectic, nature inspired, beachy casual decor for the home or cabin.

Locally made furniture, art & craft. Always stylish, always affordable.

Original Carvings & Sculpture by Keith Burdon

Design, decor & de-cluttering services available.

Inspired by a life lived on Canada’s coastlines. A mix of whimsy and realism, vibrant colour and the natural beauty of wood.

Open year round by appointment or chance.

“Where We Live” landscape and seascape photography by local Diane Nicholson.

Thanks for supporting our downtown community!

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Case Verde Garden Work & Design For All Your Gardening Needs On The Coast CINDY BUIS PHOTO

• Gardening installation & restoration • Weeding, pruning & garden maintenance • Committed to sustainable & organic practices MARK BENSON PHOTO

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Artworks Gallery & Picture Framing

Largest Selection of Framing on the Sunshine Coast

Artist Studio Tours, Custom Framing, Conservation Matting, Glass Cutting, Art Supplies, Local Art & Reproductions. More than 35 years experience.

Visit our expanded art gallery area in our new location!

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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.

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Reflections Bed & Bath Collections We carry major brands: Daniadown Cuddle Down Àlamode 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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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 17 years and counting. Rated one of the best restaurants on the Coast! See Trip Advisor and Yelp for reviews.

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Please visit our website for restaurant hours.

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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 3:30 pm 682 Gibsons Way, Gibsons (beside Panago Pizza) www.washtub.ca | 604.886.0308

Mullins Barber Shop Cuts by Tyler Thank you to all my valued loyal customers!

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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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Symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome • Tired/Red Eyes • Itchy Eyes • Stye or chalazion

• Gritty, scratchy, or dry eyes • Watering or sticky eyes • Fluctuating or blurry vision

Over-the-counter drops treat the symptoms they don’t treat the underlying cause.

Natural Ophthalmics Tear Stimulation Drops support the body’s own responses to dry eyes.

Preservative-free, professional quality, and only available but from your eye care provider. Safe for children and pregnant or nursing mothers, these drops leave your eyes refreshed without rebound redness.

Formulas also available for contact lens wearers.

The leading cause of dry eyes is not due to not producing enough tears, but producing poor quality tears, where there is an imbalance of essential oils that form the top layer of tears.

Clear & Calm Microdermabrasion Cream deep cleans pores and neutralizes the inflammatory action of exposed bacterial cells, leaving skin bright and smooth.

Try the Natural Approach to Dry Eyes.

Deep Hydrating Cream continues rebalancing your skin microbiome, with firming and wrinkle reduction and recognized to tone, stimulate blood vessels and eliminate excess fatty tissue. 94% All Natural and Certified Organic, contains Vitamin E.

It Works.

Try Our Re-Balance System!

Re-Balance Cleanser is a synergistic blend formulated with certified organic botanical Essential Oils (EOs) to nourish the facial skin, especially the eyelid areas and be an effective anti-microbial cleanser against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast, fungi, molds and demodex that impact natural healthy tear production. It offers three different dilutions to enable a gentle restoration of facial tissue and microbial balance.

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Optometrist: Dr. Brad Genereux

Optician: Susan Ferron

Mixal Lake | Photography by Laurent Wiese - www.skydrone.weebly.com

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