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the sunshine coast magazine<br />
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MAY<br />
5, 6<br />
POWELL RIVER ACCORDION FEST<br />
Featuring two days of diverse events that<br />
celebrate and demystify a much-maligned and<br />
underappreciated instrument. See website for full<br />
schedule. praccordionfest.com<br />
6<br />
THE SMALL GLORIES<br />
Cara Luft and JD Edwards are a roots powerhouse<br />
duo from the prairies, singing songs of love, loss<br />
and land. Pender Harbour Music School, 12956<br />
Madeira Park Rd., Madeira Park, 2pm.<br />
penderharbourmusic.ca<br />
12, 13<br />
SONGS OF <strong>SPRING</strong><br />
Kenneth Norman Johnson directs the Pender<br />
Harbour Choir, with David Poon, pianist. May 12, 7pm<br />
at the Pender Harbour Music School in Madeira Park;<br />
May 13, 7pm at the SC Botanical Garden in Sechelt.<br />
penderharbourmusic.ca/choir<br />
13<br />
HIGHLIGHTS CONCERT<br />
Concert featuring top performers of the 49 th<br />
Sunshine Coast Festival of the Performing Arts.<br />
Heritage Playhouse, 662 North Rd., Gibsons, 2pm.<br />
coastfestival.ca<br />
14<br />
MUSIC FOR MOTHERS' DAY<br />
Dr. Moira Hopfe-Ostensen, piano and Walter Martella,<br />
accordion & trumpet. James Hall, 7280 Kemano St.,<br />
Powell River, 2pm.<br />
powellriveracademy.org<br />
21<br />
BLUE MOON MARQUEE<br />
A.W. Cardinal and Jasmine Colette comprise this<br />
swinging blues band born of the wild rose country.<br />
Pender Harbour Music School, 12956 Madeira Park<br />
Rd., Madeira Park, 2pm. penderharbourmusic.ca<br />
JUNE<br />
2–4<br />
PENDER HARBOUR BLUES FESTIVAL<br />
A weekend of fantastic music at venues around<br />
scenic Pender Harbour. Presented by the Pender<br />
Harbour Blues Society.<br />
phblues.ca<br />
3<br />
KATHAUMIXW EXTRAVAGANZA<br />
Host choirs perform as a prelude to the International<br />
Choral Kathaumixw. James Hall, 7280 Kemano St.,<br />
Powell River, 7pm.<br />
powellriveracademy.org<br />
10–11<br />
WELLNESS FEST <strong>2023</strong><br />
Sunshine Coast’s Inaugural Wellness Fest powered<br />
by Sunshine Coast Credit Union. Gibsons Public<br />
Market, 473 Gower Point Rd., Gibsons.<br />
gibsonspublicmarket.com<br />
12–24<br />
PRISMA FESTIVAL<br />
This festival unites world-renowned guest artists<br />
with top international music students for two weeks<br />
of musical exploration by the sea.<br />
prismafestival.com<br />
23–25<br />
GIBSONS LANDING JAZZ FESTIVAL<br />
AND BEYOND<br />
World-class jazz in various locations in Gibsons and<br />
Sechelt, preceded by a popular Jazz Week. Presented<br />
by the Sunshine Coast Jazz & Entertainment Society.<br />
coastjazz.com<br />
ARTISAN & FARMERS MARKETS<br />
FALL, WINTER, <strong>SPRING</strong> MARKET<br />
Community market showcasing vendors with<br />
fabulous crafts, knitting, baking, and more.<br />
St. Mary's Catholic Church Hall, 956 Gibsons<br />
Way, GIbsons. Tuesdays 12:30pm–4:30pm.<br />
ROBERTS CREEK COMMUNITY<br />
FARM MARKET<br />
More than a dozen local farmers and food<br />
producers provide everything from fresh<br />
produce, eggs, and baked goods to distilled<br />
vodka, gins and liqueurs. Roberts Creek<br />
Community Hall, 1309 Roberts Creek Rd.,<br />
Wednesdays 1:30–4:30pm.<br />
robertscreekcommunity.com/the-market<br />
ARTISAN SEASIDE MARKET & DAVIS BAY<br />
FARMERS MARKET<br />
Two great markets in one location. 5123 Davis<br />
Bay Rd., Sechelt. Saturdays (May to August)<br />
12nn–4:30pm.<br />
facebook.com/davisbayfarmersmarket<br />
facebook.com/artisan.seaside.market<br />
SECHELT FARMERS' AND<br />
ARTISANS' MARKET<br />
An exciting mix of farm, food and artisan<br />
vendors every week. Come enjoy the<br />
friendly atmosphere and support local small<br />
businesses! Saturdays 9am–2:30pm.<br />
secheltmarket.com<br />
POWELL RIVER FARMERS MARKET<br />
Inside Quonset hut. Meet local farmers who<br />
have all kinds of wonderful local food. Powell<br />
River Fair Grounds, 4365 McLeod Rd. Sundays<br />
year-round 12:30PM–2:30PM. Saturdays in the<br />
summer (May-Sept) 10:30am-12:30pm.<br />
facebook.com/powellriverfarmersmarket<br />
POWELL RIVER UPTOWN WINTER MARKET<br />
Find fresh, seasonal produce, baking (with<br />
or without gluten) and prepared foods along<br />
with hand-crafted items from local artisans.<br />
Saturdays (October to April), Powell River<br />
Community Resource Centre, 10am–12nn.<br />
604.223.4066<br />
spring <strong>2023</strong> 25
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