Local Arts

A nearly century-old silent film is due to get a fresh soundtrack in Gibsons later this month, as an instrumentalist who once shared the stage with grunge superstars Nirvana improvises an original score.

An all-ages spectacle featuring tap, swing and three-part harmony has been assembled by the Sunshine Coast Literacy Coalition to mark B.C.’s Family Literacy Week.

The award-winning debut by a Vancouver-based playwright will come to life this weekend in 2025’s first public play reading of the Off the Page series.

Also, an upcoming art show at the Roberts Creek Legion will pay tribute to a life cut short by the opioid and fentanyl crisis in B.C. 

When renowned artist Todd Clark and his wife, equestrian Carol Marlowe first laid eyes on the nearly five-acre property tucked away in a quiet corner of Gibsons, they thought it was “too good to be true,” says Todd. The couple put in an offer that same evening.

Olga Chnara paints, sings and styles hair. But if you ask her about her favourite art, she will answer “food.” “Everyone loves to have a good meal,” she says.

The sagacious steward of the Sechelt Community Archives is stepping down after almost three decades overseeing the community’s collection of historical records.

Imagine a kayaker paddling with a friend off Haida Gwaii. Without warning, a killer whale surges out of the water about 12 metres away. After exhaling through its blow hole, the bold blackfish swims under their kayaks. They freeze. Will it swamp their boats? It never reappears. Yet, as they look towards K’il Kun (Sandspit), they see orcas pulling seals off rocks in a turbulent thrash of shoreline hunting.

In a season whose carols extol seraphic skies, local astronomers are taking steps to keep the stars shimmering year-round.

Nestled in the heart of Roberts Creek is a special village-within-a-village. It encompasses the Gumboot Café, the Gumboot Restaurant, Temporary Utopia shop and the Tiny Farm. Together, they are emblematic of the welcoming community of Roberts Creek.