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PAM MULLINS 

WORDS | NANCY PINCOMBE 

The bobcat in the backyard, the deer in the orchard, the owl in the tree. Many 

of us have tried to snap photos of the wild creatures that share our piece of the 

world. Sure, we use the images to impress our city friends, but also we’re hoping 

to capture some of that wildness, to celebrate it, and maybe feel a little bit of a 

relationship with it. 

Pam Mullins understands this yearning. Her wildlife photographs communicate 

reverence along with a strong sense of connection. You’ll see herons looking 

exultant in one shot, pensive in another. A grouse seems to be on its toes, poised 

for flight and nervous. (It’s impossible not to anthropomorphize.) Vulnerable 

hatchlings, eyes still closed, cluster around a blue egg, their unhatched sibling. 

Stark photos show bears, wolves, and coyotes staring into the camera with 

mesmerizing otherworldliness. 

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WILD IMAGES 

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WILD IMAGES | PAM MULLINS


Mullins is self-taught and has lived in some very remote parts of our province. This, perhaps, has given her such sympathy for her wild subjects. The Sunshine 

Coast has been her home for two years now and, as remote as it is in places here, she’s had to search a little harder than before to get truly wild animal shots. 

“Bears are one of my favorite critters to photograph and spend time with,” Mullins says. “Here they seem to be more nocturnal than I’m used to.” 

And for bird photos? “The Sechelt marsh is a wonderful place for bird photos. Besides the local mallard, pigeon, and heron population, spring and fall bring 

migratory visitors to the marsh. Spring brings a parade of ducklings and goslings. If you sit quietly and wait something, fun always happens there.” 

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celebrating 50 years 

SUNSHINE COAST 

ARTS COUNCIL 

WORDS | KATHERINE JOHNSTON 

In 1966, a few committed individuals, including current residents Harry Almond and Ken Sneddon, formed the Sunshine Coast Arts 

Council (predating the BC Arts Council) to provide opportunities for the citizens, artists, and artisans of the Coast to enjoy and 

participate in local cultural activities. In 1979, after the Council had rented various facilities in Sechelt and Gibsons for more than 

ten years, a unique log structure was built at the corner of Trail and Medusa. The building was designed by local craftsman Clarke 

Steabner, the logs were donated, and the lumber milled at the Crowston family mill. The gallery at the Arts Centre was later named 

after Doris Crowston, a supporter and generous donor from the Arts Council’s inception. Subsequently, with the fundraising expertise 

of long-time resident Maurice Egan, 1996 extensions to the building provided music and art studios, complementing the earlier 

extensions that included the kitchen and offices. The structure thus became the physical hub for the many programs and activities 

created and managed by the Council. 


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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS 

Over the years the Council has hosted musicians, 

artists, performers, and authors, including such 

well-known figures as Margaret Atwood, Michael 

Ondaatje, John Ralsten Saul, Jane Coop, Robert 

Silverman, David Hockney, Bill Reid, and Don Jarvis. 

Longtime annual Arts Council events have become 

seasonal highlights. The Hackett Park Arts and 

Crafts Fair opened with fifteen booths in 1987. Held 

in August, the fair now attracts more than sixty 

province-wide artisans and welcomes 4,000–6,000 

visitors. Begun in the early ‘80s, the Deck the Halls 

Christmas Craft Fair, known by different names and 

held in various locations over the years, now takes 

place in the Arts Centre each November. 

In its ongoing role of creating and staging cultural 

activities, the SCAC presents not only regular 

exhibitions of emerging and professional artists 

of all kinds, but also music concerts, film series, 

workshops, and literary series. For Coast youth, 

programs include the Young People’s Own show for 

both elementary and secondary school students, 

the Street Banner Project, Young Artists’ Awards, 

and a summer children’s art workshop. 

The Council honours local talent through three 

annual awards: the Anne and Philip Klein Visual 

Arts Award recognizes an artist who discovers an 

artistic passion later in life; the Louise Baril Music 

Award supports ongoing musical education; and the 

Gillian Lowndes award acknowledges long-standing 

achievement in any art discipline. 

A supporter of other major cultural activities on the 

Coast, the SCAC acts as an important resource for 

several organizations that depend on its charitable 

status to apply for grants. These groups include 

the Sechelt Arts Festival, Gibsons Jazz Festival, 

Coasting Along Theatre Society, Deer Crossing the 

Art Farm, Sunshine Coast Spinners and Weavers 

Guild, and the Arts Building in Gibsons. 

Another resource is the Arts Council building 

itself, which has become a popular rental facility 

for groups of all sizes holding regular weekly or 

monthly meetings. The general public has also 

come to appreciate the venue for personal events 

such as birthdays, weddings, and memorials. 

If you’re not already familiar with the Sunshine 

Coast Arts Council, drop in to the Arts Centre and 

check out what’s going on. 

THE SUNSHINE COAST ARTS CENTRE IS LOCATED AT 5714 MEDUSA ST., SECHELT, BC | WWW.SUNSHINECOASTARTSCOUNCIL.COM 

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THANK 

YOU! 

It is the support and spirit of sponsors, KOOL KATS, 

venues, advertisers, musicians, community supporters, 

volunteers and all those who attended that keep 

the JAZZ FESTIVAL alive. 

We acknowledge the financial support of the 

Province of British Columbia and thank all our sponsors: 

Major Sponsor: Coast Cable 

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Molten Spirit Glass Studio is nestled in the woods of Roberts Creek, just off Highway 101. 

Chris has been working with glass for more than eighteen years. He received training 

while making glass heart paperweights for almost two years in a production factory in 

Vancouver. From there he studied at the renowned Pilchuck Glass School in Washington 

State and at Red Deer College in Alberta. He then went on to work for several glass artists 

in the Lower Mainland. Following the birth of their first son in 2003, Chris and wife Louise 

moved to Roberts Creek. Over the next two years, Chris assembled his studio and in 2005, 

Molten Spirit Glass was opened. “We had been coming to the Coast for a couple of years, 

kayaking and doing camping trips at Smuggler Cove and in Sechelt Inlet,” says Chris. “We 

were attracted by the semi-rural lifestyle. We wanted our kids to chase chickens, not cars.” 

Molten Spirit Glass can be found in Fresh from the Coast, the Landing Gallery, the Flying 

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Roberts Creek. They are also represented by Tug Guhm Gallery in Lund and Sterling Gallery 

on Granville Island. Regular shows include Hackett Park Arts and Crafts Fair, Roberts Creek 

Christmas Craft Fair, and participation in the Sunshine Coast Arts Crawl. Chris and Louise 

host an annual Glass Pumpkin Patch, which coincides with the Arts Crawl. This is a popular 

stop where visitors can watch Chris blow glass outside under the trees in an improvised 

open-air studio environment. Visitors also have the opportunity to help create their own 

pumpkins, and this often continues the following week for overflow demand. Bookings can 

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THANK YOU, 

PENNY LANG! 

“Too much!” It’s an expression her friends will recognize 

as classic Penny. Accompanied by an open, childlike 

grin of delight, the expression takes us to the heart 

of her credo, which was an almost uncanny nose for 

authenticity, instinctively shunning anything flashy or 

false. This guided her to make choices that weren’t 

always consistent with “success” but that instead 

reflected integrity and a wariness of the burdens of 

fame. After early, resounding success, she took time 

away from the music scene to rebuild her mental health 

and to raise her beloved son, Jason. When she returned 

to the stage in the late ‘80s, she brought even more 

warmth and wisdom to her music. In the extraordinarily 

diverse genre of folk music, Lang emerged as an artist 

who exemplified the one undisputed common feature: 

honesty. 

Penny received long overdue official recognition at the 

2006 Canadian Folk Music Awards, where she brought 

home awards for Best Contemporary Album and 

Best Solo Artist for her album Stone+Sand+Sea+Sky 

(Borealis Records). 

PENNY LANG 

1942-2016 

At home in Madeira Park, Penny will be remembered 

for her engaging “soup and song nights” held in the 

basement of the tiny Anglican Church. Everyone was 

welcomed, and the fearful were particularly encouraged 

to perform. She understood that connection is 

everything. It was typical of her unerring ability, one 

coveted by artists of all kinds, to find that sweet spot 

where communication and truth overlap. 

Among all the talent and quiet fame tucked away in our woods, Penny Lang stood apart. The folk singer, whose career spanned five decades and produced 

six albums, was a household name in the burgeoning café and folk scene of her hometown Montreal in the late ‘60s. During her long career, she toured 

internationally and shared the stage with many acclaimed artists. In Madeira Park, where Penny made her home with longtime partner Nancy Howell, Penny 

was known for being absolutely unassuming, friendly, and engaging. 

“With your generous gifts of music, art, laughter and friendship . . . the lives of those whom you have touched 

have been changed for the better . . . thank you, Penny!” —Edmund Arceo 

PHOTOS FROM NANCY HOWELL’S COLLECTION (THANKS TO ROSE KIRCHNER) | MAIN PHOTO BY CLAUDINE SAUVÉ 


ARTISTS IN THE 

COMMUNITY 

The Coast Recital Society is dedicated to the presentation of 

the finest solo and chamber music performances for Sunshine 

Coast audiences. Expanding and deepening the concert 

experience for young and old alike in our community is part of 

the CRS mandate and tradition. 

In addition to the annual subscription series, the society 

presents concerts in local schools and eldercare residences 

and offers scholarships, workshops, and master classes for 

local classical music students. Learn more about the Coast 

Recital Society by visiting www.coastrecitalsociety.ca. 

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: THE VOGLER STRING QUARTET & PIANIST IAN PARKER AT TOTEM LODGE, SECHELT; CRS 2016 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS BREANNA PICARD, EMILY PICARD, NADIA BEHJI, 

TAHLIA READ, SIMON GIDORA, CASSIDY WIELER AND HANNAH LERSON (NOT IN PHOTO: LOUIS DILLON & CAMERON PETERS); PIANIST JANINA FIALKOWSKA AT CHRISTENSEN VILLAGE, GIBSONS; 

BARITONE PHILIPPE SLY & PIANIST MICHAEL MCMAHON AT CHRISTENSEN VILLAGE, GIBSONS 

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The Coast Recital Society’s reputation for artistic 

excellence has been nurtured and maintained 

over several decades of outstanding concert 

presentation on the Sunshine Coast. Our 

exciting new season continues the longstanding 

CRS tradition of presenting superb 

artists, many of whom have performed on 

the greatest international concert stages: 

Carnegie Hall, New York; Wigmore Hall, London; 

Concertgebouw, Amsterdam; Suntory Hall, 

Tokyo; Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires. 

COAST RECITAL SOCIETY 

2016/17 

CONCERT SEASON 

Our cultural investment in the Sunshine 

Coast community extends well beyond our 

subscription series, with concerts in schools 

and eldercare residences, training workshops, 

and master classes, all featuring the performers 

in our subscription series. In addition, we offer 

annual scholarships for local youth who study 

classical music. 

All our activities are made possible by the truly 

wonderful support from our loyal subscribers, 

local business sponsorships, and grants from 

several levels of government. We are grateful 

to them all. 

Musical intelligence, temperament, and poetry. 

We invite you to join us for the spectacular 

2016–2017 season of Coast Recital Society 

concerts. 

– Frances Heinsheimer Wainwright, Artistic Director 

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE COAST RECITAL SOCIETY | FROM LEFT: WENWEN DU, ISTVÁN VÁRDAI, ZOLTÁN FEJÉRVÁRI, 

TRIO BERICK–MERCER–PARK, NIKKI CHOOI, TIMOTHY CHOOI, PAUL LEWIS, KARINA GAUVIN AND LES BORÉADES DE MONTRÉAL 


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2016ARTCRAWL . 130VENUES 

Travel along the entire Sunshine Coast 

Highway from Langdale to Earls Cove or 

from Earls Cove to Langdale from October 

21–23. Meet the artists in their studios and 

experience the vibrant arts and culture 

community on the Sunshine Coast. For the 

second year in a row, Powell River Artists 

will be exhibiting their work at the Roberts 

Creek Hall. Get more information online at 

www.sunshinecoastartcrawl.ca. 

IMAGES PROVIDED BY THE SUNSHINE COAST ART CRAWL 

REPRESENT SOME OF THE ARTISTS PARTICIPATING IN THIS 

YEAR’S EVENT 

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THE ART OF WATER 

DANCERS OF DAMELAHAMID 

The October Sechelt Arts Festival celebrates visual art, performance art, engagement art, and local 

heritage during a ten-day program with water as an underlying theme. 

Highlights include Waterworks, a curated art exhibition at the Seaside Centre, which examines the “have 

and have not” story of water through the eyes of three-dimensional Coast artists, including a striking 

20-foot waterfall created by a collaboration of four fibre artists; Dancers of Damelahamid, the Vancouverbased 

aboriginal dance company with choreographer and artistic director Margaret Greniew, presents 

Flicker, a story inspired by their Northwest Coast Gitxsan heritage, through dramatic dance, captivating 

narrative, intricately carved masks, elaborate regalia, and striking special multi-media effects; Kinnie 

Starr, local resident and aboriginal hip-hop poet/singer/songwriter heats up the Raven’s Cry stage with 

her provocative spoken word, melodic music, and dramatic imagery by artist Braken Hanuse Corlett; and 

Vocal Intent, a local a capella group, presents a special concert opening weekend of water-inspired music, 

as will local composer/pianist Nir Blu. A special appearance by Matt Diamond and the fearless Purple 

Pirate will entertain all on Family Day. 

KINNIE STARR 

Free workshops, a heritage exhibit, and evening music performances complete the water-themed 

programming from Thursday, October 13, to Sunday, October 23, at various Sechelt venues. For more 

information, please visit secheltartsfestival.com. 

VOCAL INTENT 

ALL PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE SECHELT ARTS FESTIVAL | BACKGROUND IMAGE BY DIEGO SAMPER 


we make holida 

WHAT’S HAPPENING 

OCT 

13–23 

SECHELT ARTS FESTIVAL - THE ART OF WATER 

TEN EXCITING DAYS FILLED WITH PERFORMANCE 

ART, WORKSHOPS, A VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITION AND 

HERITAGE EXHIBIT 

INFO: SECHELTARTSFESTIVAL.COM 

14–16 

8 TH ANNUAL SUNSHINE COAST MUSHROOM FESTIVAL 

MUSHROOM SHOW WITH GUEST SPEAKER DANIEL 

WINKLER, COOKING AND DYEING DEMOS, VENDORS, 

LIMITED-REGISTRATION FORAY AND MUSHROOM COOK- 

UP, PRESENTED BY THE SUNSHINE COAST SOCIETY FOR 

THE HUNTING RECOGNITION AND OBSERVATION OF 

MUSHROOMS 

INFO: 604.883.3678 | SCSHROOM.ORG 

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CLOVERPOINT DRIFTERS 

TRADITIONAL BLUEGRASS WEAVES TOGETHER 

MUSICAL TRADITIONS FROM CELTIC FOLK SONGS TO 

AMERICAN BLUES, FOLK AND COUNTRY. PRESENTED 

BY THE PENDER HARBOUR MUSIC SOCIETY 

PENDER HARBOUR SCHOOL OF MUSIC 7PM 

TICKETS $25 AT HARBOUR INSURANCE (MADEIRA 

PARK) SECHELT VISITOR CENTRE & ONLINE AT 

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INFO: PENDERHARBOURMUSIC.CA 

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OPENING RECEPTION 

“SCULPTURE OF THE SEA” - BODHI DROPE 

“WHERE I AM COMING FROM” - KASIA KROLIKOWSKA 

SUNSHINE COAST ARTS CENTRE 

5714 MEDUSA STREET, SECHELT 

(EXHIBIT RUNS UNTIL NOVEMBER 17) 

INFO: SUNSHINECOASTARTSCOUNCIL.COM 

COATS OF PAINT 

WEARABLE ART FASHION SHOW 

OVER 30 ARTISTS HAVE PAINTED AND EMBELLISHED 

FABRIC LIKE THEY WOULD A CANVAS AND TRANSFORMED 

IT INTO UNIQUE WEARABLE COATS.THE FASHION SHOW 

WILL HAVE PERFORMANCE PAINTING, A CATWALK OF 

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PAINT” AUCTION, PLUS REFRESHMENTS. A PERCENTAGE 

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COMMUNITY SERVICES. 

ROBERTS CREEK COMMUNITY HALL 7PM 

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17–22 

17 TH INTERNATIONAL FUNGI & FIBRE SYMPOSIUM 

MUSHROOM DYERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD 

WILL BE GATHERING IN MADEIRA PARK TO SPEND 

A WEEK DISCOVERING (OR REDISCOVERING) THE 

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THE EXHIBIT OF MUSHROOM-DYED CREATIONS BY 

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21–23 

SUNSHINE COAST ART CRAWL 

VISIT GALLERIES AND ART STUDIOS ALONG THE 

SUNSHINE COAST HIGHWAY, FROM LANGDALE TO 

LUND & EXPERIENCE THE VIBRANT ARTS AND CULTURE 

COMMUNITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST 10AM–5PM 

INFO: SUNSHINECOASTARTCRAWL.COM 

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CHARLOTTE & MATT DIAMOND 

HARMONIES FROM THE DOUBLE DIAMONDS ARE 

GUARANTEED TO PUT A SMILE ON THE FACE AND A 

TWINKLE IN THE STEP OF CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. 

PRESENTED BY THE PENDER HARBOUR MUSIC SOCIETY 

PENDER HARBOUR SCHOOL OF MUSIC 11:30 AM & 

1:30 PM (TWO CONCERTS) 

TICKETS ($15 ADULTS, $10 CHILDREN) AT HARBOUR 

INSURANCE (MADEIRA PARK) SECHELT VISITOR 

CENTRE & ONLINE AT PENDERHARBOURMUSIC.CA 


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ISTVÁN VÁRDAI, CELLO & ZOLTÁN FEJÉRVÁRI, PIANO 

THE COAST RECITAL SOCIETY PRESENTS 

ISTVÁN VÁRDAI, ONE OF THE BRIGHTEST STARS 

AMONG THE YOUNGER GENERATION OF OUSTANDING 

CELLISTS & ZOLTÁN FEJÉRVÁRI, ONE OF TODAY’S 

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SOLOISTS AND CHAMBER 

MUSICIANS. 

THE RAVEN’S CRY THEATRE, SECHELT 2:30PM 

INFO: COASTRECITALSOCIETY.CA 

NOV 

5 

15 TH ANNUAL ART AUCTION 

ROTARY CLUB OF PENDER HARBOUR 

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 112, MADEIRA PARK 

AN EVENING OF ART & TAPAS 

SILENT AUCTION VIEWING 5–7:30PM, DOORS OPEN 7PM 

FOR FREE ADMISSION, LIVE AUCTION BEGINS AT 8PM 

DATES AND TIMES MAY HAVE CHANGED AFTER PRESS TIME. PLEASE CONFIRM EVENT DETAILS WITH ORGANIZERS.

19–20 

DECK THE HALLS 

CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR 

SUNSHINE COAST ARTS CENTRE 10AM–4PM 

TICKETS $2 (CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE IF 

ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT) 

INFO: SUNSHINECOASTARTSCOUNCIL.COM 

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ARCHIE FISHER 

ONE OF THE GREATS OF WORLD FOLK MUSIC RETURNS 

TO THE COAST! P. HARBOUR SCHOOL OF MUSIC 2PM 





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ANNUAL FIBRES PLUS SALE 2016 

THE SUNSHINE COAST SPINNERS & WEAVERS GUILD 

PRESENTS ITS ANNUAL SALE OF SPINNING, DYEING, 

WEAVING, KNITTING AND FELTING. 

SUNSHINE COAST ARTS CENTRE 

INFO: SCSWG.WORDPRESS.COM 

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TRIO BERICK–MERCER–PARK 

THE COAST RECITAL SOCIETY PRESENTS 

IYEHONATAN BERICK, VIOLIN, RACHEL MERCER, CELLO 

& ANGELA PARK, PIANO IN AN AFTERNOON BOUND TO 

DELIGHT COAST AUDIENCES. 

THE RAVEN’S CRY THEATRE, SECHELT 2:30PM 

INFO: COASTRECITALSOCIETY.CA 

DEC 

2, 3 

A CAPELLA STRAIT AND CHORALATIONS CHOIR 

CHRISTMAS CONCERT 

JANICE BRUNSON, MUSIC DIRECTOR 

DEC 2 - ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH, DAVIS BAY 7 PM 

DEC 3 - HIGHLAND CENTRE, 657 HIGHLAND RD (NORTH 

OF INTERSECTION HWY 101 & LOWER RD) 7 PM 

10, 11 

A SPECIAL TIME OF YEAR 

PENDER HARBOUR CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT 

UNDER THE DIRECTION OF KENNETH NORMAN 

JOHNSON AND ACCOMPANIED BY DAVID POON, 

THE PENDER HARBOUR CHOIR WILL DELIGHT WITH 

FAMILIAR AND NEW SONGS OF THE SEASON. 

DEC 10 - SC BOTANICAL GARDEN, SECHELT 2PM 

DEC 11 - SCHOOL OF MUSIC, MADEIRA PARK 2PM 

TICKETS $20 AT THE SECHELT VISITOR CENTRE, 

EARTHFAIR STORE IN MADEIRA PARK, 

AND CHOIR MEMBERS 

INFO: PENDERHARBOURCHOIR.COM 

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HOLIDAY HUSTLE 5K/2K 

RUN, WALK OR DANCE-WALK. THIS MUSICAL AND 

CHRISTMAS-THEMED EVENT IS A FUNDRAISER FOR 

THE CHATELECH RUNNING TEAM, AS WELL AS A 

COLLECTION POINT FOR DONATIONS TO THE ELVES 

CLUB. SEASIDE CENTRE, SECHELT, 9:30AM 

PRESENTED BY SUNSHINE COAST ATHLETICS & 

PACESETTER ATHLETIC 

TICKETS: $15 ADULTS, $10 YOUTH, $35 FAMILIES 

INFO: SUNSHINECOASTATHLETICS.ORG/HH5K 

17, 18, 19 

SUNCOAST PHOENIX COMMUNITY CHOIR 

COME SHARE SOME CHRISTMAS CHEER FOR A 

FUN EVENING WITH TRADITIONAL FAVOURITES, 

NEW MUSIC AND POETRY READINGS. PERFORMANCES 

BY SMALL ENSEMBLE AND 50+ MIXED VOICES 

UNDER THE DIRECTION OF SARA DOUGLAS & 

ACCOMPANIMENT BY PAULA SEWARD. GET IN THE 

SPIRIT OF THE SEASON WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS 

IN OUR SING ALONG. 

DEC 17 - ST. HILDA’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, SECHELT 7PM 

DEC 18 - CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, GIBSONS 2PM 

DEC 19 - “SING-OUT’ AT SUNSHINE COAST BOTANICAL 

GARDEN 7PM 

ADMISSION BY DONATION 

INFO: SUNCOASTPHOENIXCHOIR.CA 

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CHRISTMAS AND ALL THAT JAZZ WITH B3 KINGS 

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND AFTER A SOLD OUT 

CONCERT LAST YEAR, THESE COOL GENTLEMEN 

DEFINITELY WILL ADD A LITTLE PIZZAZZ TO 

YOUR CHRISTMAS! PRESENTED BY THE PENDER 

HARBOUR MUSIC SOCIETY. 

PENDER HARBOUR SCHOOL OF MUSIC 2PM 





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ys easy for you 

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FOR THE LOVE OF 

FUNGI 

There’s everything to love about autumn! We get to know our homes again, we light fires, our days become a little more balanced. We’ve finished 

gorging ourselves on sun and sea and we don’t have to wait up to view the stars. Many of us are drawn this time of year to the forests, where the energy 

change is palpable. Autumn rains and colder nights bring an eruption from our forest floors in the form of fabulous fungi, delicious, medicinal, useful, 

and beautiful in more ways than we can imagine. For local wild crafters this brings a season of delight, certainly something to celebrate. And celebrate 

we shall, with three not-to-miss events in October! 

PHOTOGRAPHY | ANN HARMER 


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October 14–16: 8th Annual Mushroom Festival 

We can look forward to presentations, expertly guided group forays, 

and identification/display tables, and maybe even sampling! 

Some pre-registration is required. For more information: scshroom.org. 

Inquiries: scshroom@gmail.com. 

October 17–22: 17th International Fungi & Fibre Symposium 

Hands up, who has ruined a garment by carrying a few interesting fungi 

home in the pockets or cradled in the belly of a shirt? Who has done 

it more than a few times? It turns out there is a lot to learn about this 

phenomenon. Mushroom dyers from twelve countries around the world 

will gather for a week of sharing wisdom related to the craft of obtaining 

colour from mushrooms. Registrants will attend West Coast mushroomrelated 

workshops and will go out into our local rainforests on mushroom 

forays. Socializing, dining, and some wine-pairing are on the menu for 

this well-organized event. All the information you need is at 

www.fungiandfibre2016.org. 

Most of the event is open to registrants only, but the public is invited 

to attend an exhibit of mushroom-dyed pieces brought by those 

attending the Symposium. Wednesday through Friday, October 19–21, 

3:00–5:30 pm, Harbour Room at the Painted Boat Resort, Madeira Park. 

October 21: Book Launch at the Symposium - Ann Paulsen Harmer’s 

Magic in the Dyepot 

In this gorgeous book, Ann Harmer shares her extensive knowledge of 

Sunshine Coast fungi and the ancient art of creating useful dyes from 

local mushrooms. Harmer joins the ranks of her mentor, Miriam Rice, 

who wrote what has been called “the mushroom-dyer’s bible” 

(Mushrooms for Dyes, Paper, Pigments and MycoStix, International 

Mushroom Dye Institute, 2012) by creating this engaging and lovely 

book that seeks to inform and encourage wild crafters and those 

experimenting with dyeing. As with all domestic arts, a certain 

fearlessness is often the best approach. 


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WOW 

gallery 

Proudly representing sixteen local artists and twenty-four artisans, WOW! is a focal point for art in Upper Gibsons. With almost 1,800 square 

feet of open space, the work of some of the Sunshine Coast’s most respected and bold painters mingles with photography, sculpture, 

pottery, blown glass, wood carvings, felt work, and stunning jewelry handcrafted by six local smiths. It is also a platform for the creative 

efforts of local authors, and its book section is growing daily. A modest but lovingly handpicked inventory of musical instruments and 

supplies makes WOW! a haven for musicians on the Coast. Such artistic beauty and creative expressions are made available to the public in 

a tastefully appointed venue that is becoming a popular meeting point in Gibsons—a dynamic place where everyone is always welcome to 

drop in and enjoy an organic coffee or exotic tea in our artists’ lounge . . . a perfect setting to appreciate and support local talent. 

VISIT WOW! IN SUNNYCREST MALL, GIBSONS (OPEN DAILY 10AM–6PM), CALL 604.886.2909 OR CONNECT VIA FACEBOOK.COM/WOWARTGALLERY FOR MORE INFORMATION 


sun’s shining on the 

SUNSHINE 

COAST 


We’ve all felt the buzz, the attention, the light that’s recently shone on 

our part of the world. It’s coming from around the planet, across the 

country, and from the city just a short hop away. Our gorgeous natural 

harbours, sparkling lakes, pristine trails, wildlife, and untrammeled 

lifestyles have long made our population smug. Whether we are rural 

and remote or cozily settled into attractive villages, we can’t believe 

our good fortune. Lots of us make a point of catching the sunset each 

day to send up a thank-you to the universe for all we have. It’s what we 

do. We pay attention to the natural world, particularly celestial events, 

to solstices and equinoxes, and we make a point of viewing as many 

sunsets as we can. 

Ask anyone about the best sunset-viewing spots. You’ll probably get 

several answers, depending on the time of year. 

ALL PHOTOS PROVIDED BY SUNSHINE COAST TOURISM | TOP PHOTO BY TOMAS JIRKU & BOTTOM PHOTO BY CHRIS THORN 

Gibsons is all about views. There are so many locations to watch as the 

evening sun turns the North Shore mountains pink. Then linger over 

dinner on a patio, near a window, or on a beach blanket, and scan the 

mountains for the glow where the moon will rise. 

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In Roberts Creek, the jetty is where people turn up quietly every clear 

day of the year, just in time to watch the wide view of sea and distant 

islands change at sunset. Here it’s easy to remember that as the sun 

goes down, night is rising. While pinks, golds, and oranges blaze on 

the right, make sure to glance the other way and watch the subtle 

purples and greys as they take over the sky. 

Sechelt makes enjoying sunsets particularly comfortable. Stroll the 

promenade. Watch herons, still as statues, waiting in the shallows for 

their evening meal. The rocks at the end of Snickett Park are easy to 

access, the perfect place to watch the sky change and birds fly to their 

nighttime nooks. With the waves thumping right below, you’ll feel you 

are someplace wild and remote, right in the heart of town. 

A sunset cruise or a quiet paddle is a great way to toast the day’s 

end in Pender Harbour. Or if you’re lucky, on a friend’s perfectly placed 

deck. And Powell River is one big sunset, its residents spoiled for 

choice when it comes to end-of-day viewing. Keep driving right to the 

edge, and Lund sunsets will give you just that impression, of being on 

the brink of our immense Pacific Northwest wilderness. 

Sunsets remind us. Of how quickly time is passing and how quickly 

glory can turn drab. Anyone who’s tried to catch the best moment 

with a camera knows this. On the best evenings a sunset will have 

a slip of new moon and perhaps a star (which is really a planet) as 

companions. This is when sunsets really remind us that we’re all 

circling, the way children love to be whirled, with our fellow planets 

around the raging generosity of the sun. 

Share your Sunshine Coast stories and photos on social media using 

the hashtag #sunshinecoastbc and get more information about the 

Sunshine Coast at www.sunshinecoastcanada.com. 

TOP STILL IMAGE FROM “FACING WAVES” BY HELICONIA | BOTTOM PHOTOS BY TOMAS JIRKU 


A GATHERING 

A COLLECTION OF FIBRE ART SHOWCASING LOCAL FIBRES AND LOCAL DYES 

OCTOBER 10–30, 2016 . FIBRE WORKS STUDIO & GALLERY 

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AT HOME WITH THE LENS 

with ingeborg hardman 


For Ingeborg Hardman, photographing architecturally designed custom homes is about receptivity. She gives herself the time and the space 

to really feel the designer’s intent and to let herself be led to the subtleties, nuances, and associations brought up by each home. This holistic 

approach has been encouraged by Ansel Adams: “You don’t make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the 

pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved.” 

Ingeborg brings into play her technique, utilizing light, landscape, and attention to detail to bring out wonderful and surprising features. These can 

be immensely diverse: a grassy lawn, rustic and irregular tiles, an entranceway designed to feature fine art, a sweeping seascape, or a truly unique 

bathroom. Her senses direct her differently each time. She agrees with Arthur Erickson that “. . . inspiration in science may have to do with ideas, 

but not in art. In art it is in the senses that are instinctively responsive to the medium of expression.” 

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IMAGES FROM PROJECTS BY SUMMERHILL FINE HOMES WITH ARCHITECTS TERYL MULLOCK (PAGE 34 BATHROOM & WALL, THIS PAGE ENTRANCE HALL), WILL 

SCHMITT (PAGE 34 CROPPED EXTERIOR, THIS PAGE DECK) AND KEITH JAKOBSON (PAGE 34 DOOR, THIS PAGE HEARTH IN LIVING ROOM, PAGE 36 ALL PHOTOS) 


Though most of her work tends to be on the lower Sunshine Coast, from Sechelt to Langdale, it’s been an exciting and active year 

all over. “The builders are very busy,” Hardman says, and have said that they don’t see this trend slowing. (This has been) . . . a very 

good trend for me. The top builders recognize that to get to the next level, they need to have professional photos for their portfolio.” 

INGEBORG’S PORTFOLIO AND CONTACT INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.ISPHOTOGRAPHY.COM 

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LaVerne’s Grill 

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Home of the Sunshine 

Coast’s famous Fish ‘n Chips 

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We are a short walk from 

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Mama’s Japanese Kitchen 

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Try our monthly special dishes and new menu items. Licensed premises - 

we serve wine, sake & Japanese beer. Party Trays & Catering available! 

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Sechelt. 

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Gibsons 

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MIGUEL 

This section started as a space filler featuring photos of Diego, ZOOM’s yellow by ZOOM 

Labrador Retriever and his friends. It has since become our most popular 

section. Diego passed away in August 2014, but his memory lives on in these 

pages. Our new puppy Miguel has taken over editorial duties. We receive 

many submissions and if you don’t see your pet photos here, watch for them 

in our succeeding issues. Please send your favourite pet photos to diego@ 

zoomsunshinecoast.com. 

diego’s den 

PIPER 

by Courtney 

MIGUEL & FRIEND 

by ZOOM 

SARAH 

by Sandy Haras 

LELEK 

by Kasia Krolikowska 

NUGGET 


THOMAS 

by Alex Thomson 

RASCAL 

by Carol Howie 

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MINNIE 


CHARLIE 

by Wendy Rowley 

PIXIE 

by Viveca 

BRINKS 

by Katy Marchand 

TIPPER 

by Amber Seabrook 

QUIN 

by Karen Wells 

PIPER 

by Diaya Maseja 

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Christmas Arts 

& Crafts Fair 

Memories of Christmas 

Craft Fairs gone by ... 

Saturday/Sunday 

November 19 & 20, 2016 

10am–4pm 

Tickets $2 

Childen under 12 free if 

accompanied by an adult 

Sunshine Coast Arts Centre 

Corner of Medusa & Trail Streets 

Sechelt 

www.sunshinecoastartscouncil.com 

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ALL 

(at our new location) 

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Sunglasses . Contacts & Solutions . Nutraceuticals 

With our quality value pricing, you’ll see why people from 

the Sunshine Coast and the Lower Mainland make us 

their choice for eye care and wear. 

We are a Varilux Exclusive - the only provider on the Sunshine 

Coast offering the nationwide Perfect Pair promotion! 

VISIT US SOON! 

SEE OUR EXPANDED SPACE, 

SERVICES & NEW PRODUCTS 

Find out more about our therapeutic grade essential oils! 

Optometrist 

Dr. Hank Drexler 

Routine & Comprehensive Eye Examinations 

Optician 

Susan Ferron 

Contact Lens Fitter & Director 

604.885.3371 . www.insightfulvisions.ca . #107-Wharf Plaza, Wharf Road, Sechelt

Photography by Linda Sabiston - www.lindasabiston.com 

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