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Decisions, decisions.
This is going to be tough! There are 18 fantastic projects vying for the big $10,000 gift, generously offered through our local First Credit Union and their 10K Giveaway contest. There's a host of worthy initiatives proposed by our island's dedicated and lively service groups, schools and clubs. All of these proposals bear one thing in common -- they help build this community. That's pretty impressive. Still, the Bowen Island Arts Council is hoping to win your vote as we believe we have come up with an idea and use for the 10K that will benefit each and every Bowen Islander. We've known it for a long time, and the results of the Arts & Cultural Study reiterated it once again. More than anything, Bowen needs a Community Hall & Arts Centre! And we are going to get one. But in the meantime, BIAC proposes the creation of a Virtual Community Hall. What is a Virtual Community Hall? This is conceived as being an online community resource, a visually attractive site one visits via the web. Community members arrive at www.bowencommunityhall.com and view an image of a friendly space that they can navigate by the click of a mouse, or virtual online tour. The virtual facility offers access to different rooms leading to galleries, a theatre, community calendar, resource centre, café, and other exciting rooms to explore. We are proposing an interactive user-friendly site that reflects the full array of service groups, organizations, and community resources that Bowen has to offer. Best of all, the Virtual Bowen Community Hall offers free access for all. Think Wikipedia meets Facebook with a Bowen twist! The site would include a centralized community calendar -- a need that has been identified for a long time, a resource centre for all the various organizations and service groups on Bowen, plus other listings as per the community’s requirements. It will offer links pointing the way to other locally relevant sites, so whatever is being sought will be found via the Virtual Bowen Community Hall. Vote for BIAC now and help build our community stronger and more connected. Visit the 10K Giveaway website and choose the Virtual Bowen Community Hall.
 Don't miss the artists' reception this Saturday,
from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.!
 local fave
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. Nelson Lepine Music begins at 8 p.m. A $5 minimum purchase or charger per person 103-
  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.
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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.
Emily Van Lidth de Jeude
30 April to 16 May at The Gallery @ Artisan Square MAMA is a travelling art project that empowers mothers by inspiring and facilitating expression and dialogue about motherhood. MAMA is a gallery installation and performance, as well as organized conversation space. Performance of SuperMAMA and artist reception: Saturday 1 May 7-9 pm(Tickets $3 in advance, $5 on the door, Cates Pharmacy and the First Credit Union)MAMA conversation and poetry workshop: Sunday 9 May, 2-4pm Visit the website for more info.
 Now accepting EARLY-BIRD Registration!July 2-4, 2010 Early-bird registration is now being accepted for the literary event of the season! 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 Call Me in the Morning Thursday, April 29 10:30 a.m 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
Phone: 604.947.2454; Email: info@biac.ca.