 Solitary Moments runs until April 18. For more information on the artists, visit their websites: www.judytaggart.com, www.georginafarah.com
 Presents
Salon & Reading
THE WALLS Bowen Islands own Rose & Rob Wall With special guests Music begins at 8 p.m. Please note there will be a $5 minimum purchase or cover charge per person Next week: Nelson Lepine
VISITING POETS
Saturday, April 17, 2010 Josef & Heather's Place Bowen Island, BC 7:30 p.m. Presenting PENN KEMP, inimitable sound poet from London, Ontario and the illustrious CATHERINE OWEN from Vancouver, BC To RSVP and get directions please email hshaley@emspace.com or call (604) 947-9386 Free Admission snacks & beverages-BYOB London, ON performer and playwright PENN KEMP has publis  hed
twenty-five books of poetry and drama, had six plays and ten CDs produced as
well as Canada's first poetry CD-ROM and several videopoems. She performs
in festivals around the world, most recently in Britain, Brazil and India. Her own project for the year is a DVD
devoted to Ecco Poetry, Luminous Entrance: a Sound Opera for Climate Change
Action, which has just been released.
 CATHERINE OWEN is a Vancouver writer who will be reading from her latest
book Frenzy (Anvil Press 09) which she has just toured across the entirety of
Canada. Her work has appeared in international magazines, seen translation into
three languages and been nominated for honours such as the BC Book Prize and
the CBC Award.
The Phoenix Over-Readers Anonymous Book Club is holding a mass book club meeting at Evergreen Hall on Monday, April 19th at 7:30 p.m. Everyone Welcome! The literature part of the evening will be a great presentation as those of you who have heard Susanna Braund speak will know. Our chosen book is World’s Wife by Carol Ann Duffy who is currently Poet Laureate of England. Don’t be put off those of you who are not too fond of poetry as Susanna will very quickly show you how wonderful and fun it can be. This collection of poems takes characters, stories, histories and myths which focus on men, and in Duffy's renowned feminist way, presents them anew for the public to look at the women that were previously obscured behind the men. If you have ever wondered what it would be like to be Mrs Aesop, Mrs Midas, the Devil’s wife or Mrs Icarus, to name a few, this is a great book for you. The other part of our gathering will be potluck nibbles and snacks, drinks and a chance to chat to friends and strangers about books you love and books you hate. On Bowen we have the one of the highest per capita book club memberships and this is a great chance to meet as one group. There is no cost to you for this evening and no obligation to buy the book. Phoenix will be ordering some copies on Tuesday from the publisher as it is not readily available so if you do feel that you would like a copy please email Angela Powell ASAP. It would also help with planning if you would let her know whether or not you would like to be part of this fun and hopefully first annual Bowen book clubs evening.  Al Purdy Celebration ReadingWednesday, April 21 at the Happy Isle Café 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Come celebrate Poetry Month! Recite your favourite Al Purdy poem. The indomitable Bernice Lever will host an Open Mike evening. Please bring a tin or package for Bowen Island Food Bank. |
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The Gallery @ Artisan is open Friday - Sunday from Noon - 4 p.m., and by appointment. The Gallery is available for rental. To inquire, please call Elizabeth Fitzgerald at 604-947-2454 and leave a message, or email gallery@biac.ca.
Outside In -- presented by the Island Discovery Learning Centre. The show runs from April 20 - 25. The artists' reception is Saturday, April 24, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
 Celebrate on Bowen Island with the APPLE BLOSSOM Festival, a series of arts, heritage and cultural activities presented by the Bowen Island Arts Council, the Bowen Island Community School, the BICS CSA, and the Bowen Island Heritage Preservation Association.  Events Include
For more information, check out the Spring Community Recreation Program Brochure. To register for classes, contact Sarah Haxby, the BICS Coordinator at 604.947.9337, or visit the BICS site. EARLY-BIRD Registration!  July 2-4, 2010 The Write on Bowen Festival, presented by the Bowen Island Arts Council and now in its third year, is pleased to present top calibre facilitators and presenters, and an expanded program including opportunities to meet with local editors, agents, and publishers. A festival pass is currently available for only $150. It’s great value, but it’s only available to those who register by 15 May. One-day passes are also available for just $100. For detailed information about the Festival, visit the website. To register, click here.
 Sing Two Songs and Pauline Le Bel performs her heartwarming show on the healing power of music. This concert opened the Science Wisdom and the Future conference in California last June to rave reviews. Pauline’s original songs, from the hilarious to the heartbreaking, enchanted scientists and regular folks alike. Her “Neurochemical Song and Dance” stopped the show! Come and be inspired by the latest scientific research on the brain and the amazing benefits of music. Tickets – The Silk Purse, 1570 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver (604) 925-7292
If you or your organization would like to have your event, activity or arts related program listed in our weekly update, please contact Jacqueline at the Bowen Island Arts Council via email or telephone at 604-947-2454 or contact us via email. |
The Bowen Island Arts Council
Box 211, Bowen Island, British Columbia, V0N1G0