October 8, 2009
Brushstrokes And Stitches
Art exhibit continues this week at the Gallery @ Artisan Square
The exhibit features the art of Susan Hillman, a local painter
and textile artist, who taught at Emily Carr Institute of Art for many decades.
Provocative and beautiful, the work, varying shapes, sizes and media, is emboldened by textures and layers.
While some of the pieces convey clear messages and meanings, others are more
subtle, yet no less full of impact and resonance. As Hillman writes: “Abstract painting is a language that cannot be translated
into entertainment, data or easily discernible subject matter. Each individual
brushstroke in a painting preserves an identity in real time midst a
mass-culture exploding with speed, replication, technology, and immediate
gratification. In contrast, I become focused and thrilled at the ontological
aspect of making these brushed marks." The show runs until October
25. 
It is, once again, the second Thursday of the month and that means it is Wide Open Mic night down at Gino's Happy Isle Cafe. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the mic is switched on shortly after that. Come and bring a song, a poem, a monologue. Seven minutes or so for an act. More if there are less people. Never less, even if there are more. Gino serves snacks, wine and beer, coffee and tea. Each night always has a touch of magic. We never know what we are going to see, hear or feel. That is the fun of it:-)
This
week we are pleased to present the
funkin' bluzy sounds of NELSON
LEPINE &
friends Join
us for an evening of live blues & classics
Nelson Lepine on vocals & guitar Teun Schut on guitar Peter Lepine on vocals & bass Chris Wilson on keys with Peter Dives on drums
Doors open @ 6:00 p.m. for Dinner and Appies
Music starts around 8-ish
Come early for dinner or come late for a night cap!
Come on out and support live music on Bowen!
No cover charge, but please be generous...musicians are paid
by donation!
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The Gallery @ Artisan Square is Open
available for rental.
Friday - Sunday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
And by appointment
at other times.
for more information.
Please call
for more information.
 Learning the Basics of Drawing with Bill
Hoopes Gallery @ Artisan Square To register, contact the Recreation Department of
the Bowen Island Municipality. 947.2216.
 Calling All Knitters Contributions of 8” squares will be welcome from any Bowen knitters to build a ‘Bowen Blanket’ which will be sent from Bowen Island to Afghanistan after the show. You are invited to come knit with her in the Gallery Thursday and Saturday afternoons during October, or to drop off your 8” squares (plain or fancy), or any yarn even if you don’t knit, anytime the Gallery is open until the end of October. B there or B square!  The Tir-na-nOg Theatre School's 09/10 Season begins on October 5th with classes for Younger folk and the Young-at-Heart. For information or to receive the brochure, please call 604 947 9507 or e-mail tirnanog@telus.net.  Salsa & Swing Dance Lessons Oct. 19- Dec. 14 (No class Nov. 30th) West Coast Swing @ 6:30 pm Intermediate Salsa @ 7:30 pm Classes cost $100.80 and are held at the Gallery at Artisan Square, led by Pamela Podmoroff, of Urban Beat Dance Co., Instructor. Partner discounts available! The more classes you take the cheaper it gets! Take both classes for $168.00 or take both classes with a partner and your price is only $134.40 per person. For more info: Bowen Island Community Recreation @ 604-947-2216  Scary People Wanted Looking for hags, wenches, sea beasts, a galley cook
to serve up something grotesque and oceanic. Also on the potential cast of
characters, morbidly injured surfer wandering aimlessly. You too could enthrall
the crowds on Halloween night. Contact: coraldawn70@gmail.com or call 604-947-2052.
 Site seeks writers Check out a great new site for writers – the
Lieben Artists’ Colony, aptly named after the heritage site, formerly owned and
tended by the Nielsens. The genius behind the new hotspot on the web is Kate
McMahon, a Bowen resident. Kate describes her site as “a place where you can
gather helpful information, be inspired, learn about your neighbours, or
promote yourself in a comfortable community environment. After all, wouldn’t it
be great in this economy to be able to rely on each other for support? As we
can no longer depend on government/taxpayer security we have to go back to
relying on ourselves to self-promote.” Kate is inviting Bowen writers to check out the
site and add their bios and photos. She is also calling for submissions,
including poetry, articles, news items, events, forum moderators and general contributions.
All ideas about the site are encouraged and welcome. You can email Kate: submissions@lieben.ca. |
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Council (BIAC) Box 211, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0 Tel: 604.947.2454 |
Web: http://www.biac.ca |