The group known as The Landing Artists usually holds a spring exhibition and sale in May at Gibsons Public Market. The pandemic postponed that until now, and six local artists from the group hung the show this week. Dozens of their works are on display at the Market, both in the main atrium and upstairs in the Coast Room, until mid-August.
Live music
The raunchy blues of Georgia Fats will spill out on to Lower Road by Roberts Creek Legion July 17 as part of its new series of Friday evening, front-lawn concerts. Refreshments served, distancing observed, tents are up in case it rains. Service from 4 to 8 p.m., music from 5 to 7 p.m.
There’s music on the water in Pender Harbour on Saturday, July 18. The Peter Van Deursen Trio performs on host Ken Mellquist’s dock on the north side of Gunboat Bay. Just pull up in your boat, drop anchor and listen in, 6 to 8 p.m. Inquires to [email protected].
Slow Sundays are back in Roberts Creek at the gazebo stage behind the library. On July 19, singer-songwriter Grant Olsen performs from 1:15 to 2 p.m., followed by ukulele duo Whisky Business until 3:30.
If weather permits, Martini Madness, with Kevin Crofton, Andy Amanovich and Graham Walker, will entertain on the deck at The Clubhouse Restaurant at Pender Harbour Golf Course on Sunday, July 19, from 2 to 5 p.m. $5 cover.
The Sweet Sundays Acoustic Concert Series continues July 19 with celebrated instrumentalist-vocalist Oliver Swain on the Garden Stage at Secret Beach B&B Suites. There’s an opening set by host Deanna Knight. COVID distancing is observed and only 30 tickets will be sold ($30). By RSVP only at [email protected] or 604-362-1280.
Arts Centre exhibitions
The Doris Crowston Gallery at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt has new exhibitions by two artists, Lucas Kratochwil, of Roberts Creek, and Squamish’s Veronica Trujillo. Each of these highly skilled painters deals uniquely with the subject of our natural environment. The shows run from Friday, July 17 to Aug. 16. The artists also are taking part in a Zoom talk on Sunday, July 19 (free tickets at eventbrite.ca), and each is holding a workshop in early August. Check the Sunshine Coast Arts Council’s website at sunshinecoastartscouncil.com for details.
