OUR FOREST brings together some of the most recognized artists and artisans on the Sunshine Coast. The participating artists work in a variety of media, styles, and themes, presenting a range of interpretations and provoking discussion around the forest that surrounds and sustains us. For artists and performers, it is an opportunity to highlight their [...]
Join friends and take a scenic coastal tour of 135+ galleries and artist studios. Enjoy events, demos and meet the artists. For more information on the 2014 Sunshine Coast Art Crawl, visit sunshinecoastartcrawl.com.
On the first day of August, we said goodbye to our dearest boy, Diego. It was his time to go and it broke our hearts. A Labrador Retriever’s life expectancy ranges from ten to twelve years, so when Diego turned twelve in February this year, we were grateful he had made it that far. In human [...]
More than a decade ago, a group of music enthusiasts dreamed of a summer chamber music festival in their community, the pretty village of Madeira Park on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast. They had the venue—a restored government Forestry building housing the Pender Harbour School of Music, surrounded by tall firs, its generous windows overlooking the lively [...]
Linda Sabiston’s photographic work covers a variety of subjects—from landscapes and abstracts to baby and pet portraits. She is however, well known on the Coast for her real estate and architectural photography which showcases some of the best homes and interiors on the Sunshine Coast. This is the second installment of what could possibly be [...]
This year marked the 5th Annual Synchronicity Arts Festival held at Shirley Macey Park in Gibsons, BC. More than 60 musicians took part in the festivities: new MainStage Series, Rainforest Circus, new Workshop Series, thought-provoking installations, the Community Village, local food, Human Jukebox, a “Refreshment” Garden featuring local libations, and more. The darling of the [...]
Yoga on a stand up paddle board? In Tuwanek? I had to try it. Sunshine, gorgeous scenery, balance, and breathing. I’m an on-again/off-again yogi wanabee. Child’s Pose, Downward Dog, and Tree are my favorite poses, and I’m flexible, so it mostly comes easily, but I don’t relax enough. Just breathe enough. Just be. My first [...]
The Roberts Creek Arts Festival (RCAF) is a three-night and two-day, low-impact cultural event spotlighting local and international talent. The two festival days, Saturday and Sunday, along with nighttime ticketed events, are set in eight Roberts Creek studio locations in the woods. More than 100 local and international musicians, visual and performing artists, film makers, [...]
Each year, the Sunshine Coast plays host to a variety of festivals and special events, which reflect the rich and colourful local culture. Home to a high population of artists in a myriad of creative disciplines, and blessed with a natural beauty that inspires innovation and imagination, the Sunshine Coast is a world-class stage for [...]
The Sunshine Coast Jazz and Entertainment Society presents the 19th Annual Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival from June 20 to 22. The Festival weekend is preceded by ‘Jazz Week’, a full week of live music in local restaurants and other venues to promote the talented musicians on the Sunshine Coast. Visit www.coastjazz.com for the full schedule. [...]