5 February, 2008
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Arts & Culture Weekly Update
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Gala Tickets Sold Out!
There's been a great response to the Annual Gala and Miniatures Sale at the Gallery @ Artisan Square set to go this Saturday, February 7. We apologize to those who were unable to purchase a ticket. We truly wish we could accommodate everyone, but our space is limited.
 Of course, raffle tickets are still available, along with a chance to win an original Stuart Slind painting, (pictured at left), valued at approximately $2000. Purchase yours by calling the Gallery at 604.947.2454, or by emailing gallery@biac.ca (or check with any of your friends who are BIAC members or Gallery Committee members). Thanks to Stuart for this generous donation! The new mini-exhibit opens on Friday, with the work by approximately 50 local artists to be auctioned off on Saturday night. The petite canvasses have been signed on the reverse, so it's fun to try and discern which favourite artist painted which image. Those who can't make it to the Gala on Saturday evening are welcome to drop by on Friday or during the day Saturday to place bids on their favorite works. For more information, call the Gallery @ 947.2454, or email Ann at gallery@biac.ca. The Miniatures Show runs until 1 March. Paul Hooson nominated for Citizen of the Year!
The Board of Directors of BIAC has endorsed the nomination of Paul Hooson for Citizen of the Year, an award to be announced the Annual Excellence Awards hosted by the Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce. This year's event, which also recognizes oustanding business and individuals providing services to Bowen Islanders, will be held Monday evening, February 9, at the Bowen Lodge by the Sea. The dinner and awards presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are available at the Info Centre or at Phoenix.
In supporting Paul's nomination, the Board expressed its appreciation of Paul's work as an advocate for the arts and culture on the island. "His achievements and contributions are vast ... He has worked tirelessly towards the realization of a shared community dream – a Community Hall & Arts Centre. He has volunteered on countless committees and groups to help forward this cause. He's been very effective in building bridges between various sectors of the community.
"As an artist and performer, Paul has entertained many local audiences as well, bringing them joy and delight. He also gives donates his time and talent to many charitable events off-island as well as on Bowen. He is known for his work as a therapeutic clown and is highly popular at BC Children's Hospital, where as the clown, Doc Wilikers, he strives to lessen the pain of young patients. "Paul is an individual well loved by our own community, as shown by the massive support he received when he recently was faced with legal challenges. A long-time resident of the island, we believe the community is infinitely richer because Paul calls Bowen home. Therefore we agree that he would make an excellent candidate as Citizen of Year for 2009."
The BIAC Board thanks and congratuates Paul and all those who were nominated for the various awards.
 Spirit of BC Week kicks off on Bowen Municipal Council has official declared February 6 - 15 Spirit of Bowen Week, so it's time to celebrate! There's a host of events planned and the entire community is invited to participate! A Flag Raising at the Bowen Island Community School will set things rolling, on Friday, Feb. 6 at 12:15 p.m. For a list of events, see below.
The Spirit of BC Week is a joint initiative of 2010 Legacies Now, and the Province of British Columbia.The program promotes community innovation, pride and excellence, and involves British Columbians in the opportunities arising from the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
The Spirit of BC Week is brought to Bowen by the Spirit committee, volunteers from the Community School, Bowen Island Municipality, the Bowen Island Arts Council, the Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce and other members of our active community.
Bowen Jazz! at the Happy Isle Café with Teun Schut and friends. This week Teun plays guitar with guests Ian Cameron on bass and Graham Ellsworth on drums. Doors open at 5 p.m., with music beginning at 7:30 p.m. Hosts, Gino and Victoria Rutigliano and their band of merry servers will be dishing up full course dinners, and reservations are recommended. For more information, visit the site of the Happy Isle Cafe & Roastery.
Saturday is the Walk to Whistler Challenge Kick-Off. See how far we can go! Last year, more than 341 individuals and teams walked, ran and tallied approximately 1,945 kilometres. That's more than 18 return trips to the resort. What's it going to be this year? Register at the Bowen Island Community School beginning at 10:30 a.m. and then head out on your journey with a short walk to the Ruddy Potato. Bowen's organic food store is hosting a light snack between 11:30 a.m. – noon.
After a little refreshment, why not head back to the school to create colourful paper lanterns to light up the night. The free workshop runs from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Later that same evening, the Chamber will host the 2009 Excellence Awards. The festivities begin at 7:30 p.m., following the Annual General Meeting of the Chamber, which runs from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Come and show appreciation for some of the outstanding businesses and individuals who make our community such a fantastic place to live. Tickets are $40 for members of the Chamber and $50 for non-members and available at Phoenix on Bowen.
Tuesday, Feb. 10 is an exciting day for students island-wide. They'll be participating in a Practice Torch Relay, which is being staged one year in advance of the Olympic Torch arriving on Bowen. The relay will leave BICS, travel via Mount Gardener to the meadow and back to the community school gymnasium. There students of BICS, Island Pacific and the Learning Centre will come together for the one-year countdown.
Province-wide, there will be an One-Year Countdown to the Olympics on Thursday, Feb. 12, precisely at 6 p.m. Bang a pot, honk your horn and make a little noise in anticipation of the Olympics opening in 12 months on the west coast.
Then, at 7 p.m., head to the Happy Isle café for Wide Open Mic – an evening of poetry, song and storytelling. Sign up to perform, or just relax and enjoy the local entertainment.
For a little twist on the usual theme of Valentine's Day, on Friday the 13th, check out Happily Never After, billed as "a St. Valentine's Eve of Whines & Tease." This variety show is a fundraising event for two causes – Tir-na-nOg Theatre School, and to raise funds to help the popular Black Sheep Dancers go on tour to Europe. The curtain goes up at the Tir-na-nOg School at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are available at Phoenix.
On Sunday, Feb. 15, join the throng back at BICS for the Walk to Whistler Wind-up, beginning at 5:15 p.m. Then, as dusk falls, light up your lantern and participate in the procession to Crippen Park and the 2nd annual Island Winterfest. The Black Sheep dancers will lead the parade down Government Road, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Revelers will congregate at the warm and welcoming bonfire and enjoy a sumptuous snack including a fruit and chocolate fondue. Local storyteller Allice Bernards will captivate us all with tales, and we'll wrap up the evening with a rousing community sing-along.
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The Gallery @ Artisan Square
Regular Winter Hours
Fridays - Sunday: Noon - 4 p.m.
On the Airwaves
On Artisan Radio, this Friday at 6 p.m.,artist/musician Gregg Simpson hosts Classic Mode this week presenting Symphonies in C Minor by
Shubert and Beethoven. Following, stay tuned in to From Berlioz to Bartok.
The show begins at 7 p.m. Tune in this week to hear Atlantean and other underwater themes including works like the Submerged Cathedral by
Debussy, Ibert's Symphonie Marine, Ravel's Barque sur l'Ocean, and Arnold Bax's Into the Twilight. Next Thursday, Feb. 12 at 4 p.m., its the Gregg Simpson Jazz Hour. The sho features the Paul Cram Quartet with Montreal alto player, Robert Leriche, from a 1984 recording session in Toronto with James Young, bass and Gregg Simpson,drums.
Dial 99.7FM or listen online for these and other fine programs.
 This year from Feb. 16-22, the Bowen Island Heritage Preservation Association and the Bowen Island Historians are organizing a week of activities to celebrate this year’s Heritage Week theme A Legacy of Learning: the Heritage of Education. Currently, they are looking for historic school materials to enhance displays and presentations. If you have any historic school-related photo-graphs, antique school desks, old school books, pen nibs, ink bottles, an unused copy of the MacLean Method of Handwriting, cer- tificates for deportment, lunch- boxes or other school artifacts you can loan us for Heritage Week, please contact Heather at 604/.947.2655 or bihistoians@telus.net.
Classes with Miss Mara Back on BowenMiss Mara is back for a visit and offering a children's Creative Dance Workshop
for ages 3-6 will be on Saturday Feb. 7 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.. If your
child is older and would like to attend that's great too. We will be
dancing, playing, crafting and dressing up as usual with a valentine's
twist. As this is a long session please pack a big snack. $20
Adults have two classes to choose from. Pilates runs Sunday Feb 8. from 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Don't worry I won't make you burn for the whole time! We'll talk about your individual bodies and I will send you home with a written workout! $20 After a short break we will have a Ballet class from 2:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m. I will be teaching the barre and centre in a way that you will be able to do it on your own. You'll leave with written choreography and a cd. We will have a long stretch at the end. $50.00 Both classes cost $60.00. Registration is through the Recreation office at 604.947.2216 |
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