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SUMMARY:GPAG: Intro to Glosa Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Explore how to write a glosa\, a courtly form that steals a quatrail from another poet’s work to structure a poem of your own\, in the course of which you create a glosa – or gloss on that poet’s work. Tangling with your chosen poet may allow her or his subtle influence to inform your tone and expand your expressive range. Workshop includes a copy of instructor Bonnie Quan Symon’s beautiful chapbook of glosas and handouts.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-intro-to-glosa-poetry/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshop/Classes/Retreat
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SUMMARY:Intro to Glosa Poetry with Bonnie Quan Symons
DESCRIPTION:Explore how to write a glosa\, a courtly form that steals a quatrain from another poet’s work to structure a poem of your own\, in the course of which you create a glosa – or gloss on that poet’s work. Tangling with your chosen poet may allow her or his subtle influence to inform your tone and expand your expressive range. \nTHE GLOSA OR GLOSE is a form requiring:\na) A cabeza (or motto) – the quatrain borrowed from another poet\, whose authorship must be acknowledged\nb) Four 10-line stanzas\, each endingwith one of the lines in sequence from the cabeza\nc) A rhyme-scheme requirement that lines 6 and 9 rhyme with the final word of line 10.\nSaturday\, Aug. 22nd\, 2026\, 10:30 am – Noon\nGibsons Public Art Gallery\, Joe’s Lounge\n431 Marine Drive\, Gibsons\, BC\n$25 – includes a chapbook of glosas and handouts\nRegister at sunshinecoastwirtersandeditors@gmail.com
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/intro-to-glosa-poetry-with-bonnie-quan-symons/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshop/Classes/Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="SCWES":MAILTO:sunshinecoast@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T123000
DTSTAMP:20260809T173451Z
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SUMMARY:Far From Home - Book Launch with Ruth Rodgers
DESCRIPTION:Join author and artist\, Ruth Rodgers\, for the launch of her latest historical fiction novel at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery as she presents this latest story about the thousands of ‘home children’ sent out from England to Canada to fulfill agricultural and domestic service roles in the 1870s to the 1930s. Joseph and Lucy\, orphans from London\, experience very different fates in their new homes\, typical of the stories of many of those caught up in this ill-considered scheme designed to solve Canada’s labour shortage while getting children off the streets of England’s growing cities. \nSaturday\, August 22\, 2026\, 11 AM – 12:30 PM\nGibsons Public Art Gallery\nFree
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/far-from-home-book-launch-with-ruth-rodgers/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T143000
DTSTAMP:20260814T205804Z
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SUMMARY:GPAG: Showcase of Book Awards for BC Authors Finalists
DESCRIPTION:Come listen to readings from the finalists from the Book Awards for BC Authors contest\, including:\n– Daniela Elza\n– Marion Dodds\n– Veronica Woodruff\n– Joline Martin\n– Calvin White\n– Susan McCaslin
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-showcase-of-book-awards-for-bc-authors-finalists/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
ORGANIZER;CN="SCWES":MAILTO:sunshinecoast@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T173000
DTSTAMP:20260809T180207Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Playhouse: Showcase of Sunshine Coast New Books
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy readings from Sunshine Coast Authors of their new books\, including:\nKen Blosser\nJoan Fletcher\nDoris Good\nRobin Lamarche\nM.J. Milne\nJan DeGrass\nMarion McKinnon Crook\nRuth Rodgers \nFree. Reserve your seat by emailing: sunshinecoastwritersandeditors@gmail.com
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/heritage-playhouse-showcase-of-sunshine-coast-new-books/
LOCATION:Heritage Playhouse\, 662 North Rd\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Performance/Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260823T173000
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CREATED:20260812T210238Z
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SUMMARY:GPAG: Arts & Words Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us with the Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society for the 2026 Arts and Words Festival\, a three day literary festival in which writers collaborate with visual artists! \nEvery year\, artists and writers on the Sunshine Coast are randomly paired together. Working together they reflect on each other’s stories\, artistic practices\, styles\, and bodies of work to create a literary work and a visual work that resonate with and echo each other; often resulting in long-term friendship and collaboration across artistic disciplines. We invite all to join us during this festival to view the huge breadth of art and words on display\, as well as for workshops\, keynote speakers\, interviews\, and more. Immerse yourself in the Sunshine Coast’s literary and visual arts scene. \nFind the full schedule of events\, as well as our opening hours during the festival\, online!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-arts-words-festival-2026/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Literary,Workshop/Classes/Retreat
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SUMMARY:GPAG: Art & Words Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society for their 5th Anniversary Art & Words Festival at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, August 21-23\, and the Book Awards for BC Authors Reveal at the Gibsons Heritage Playhouse\, Saturday\, August 22nd.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-art-words-festival/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260823T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260823T120000
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SUMMARY:GPAG: Book Binding 101 with Stephen Murphy
DESCRIPTION:Learn the essentials of bookbinding including: paper grain and folding\, sewing\, and forming signatures to create a basic pamphlet book suitable for journaling or art projects. \nSunday\, August 23\, 10:30-Noon\nGibsons Public Art Gallery\n$10 to cover provided materials.\nRegister by emailing sunshinecoastwritersandeditors@gmail.com
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-book-binding-101-with-stephen-murphy/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Literary,Workshop/Classes/Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="SCWES":MAILTO:sunshinecoast@gmail.com
GEO:49.4021949;-123.5048689
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260814T201812Z
CREATED:20260814T201812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T201812Z
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SUMMARY:GPAG: Interviews with Artist and Author Teams with Jan DeGrass
DESCRIPTION:Jan DeGrass\, Author\, interviews Artist and Author teams from the Art & Words Festival\, including:\nTracy Hall & Janice Rafael\nKaren Taylor & Lianne Kirilenko\nRizz Fischer & Bruce Edwards\nLeslie MacFarlane & Karis Gauthier\nRichard Feehan & Roger Handling\nPammila Ruth & Lorena Ruth\nKathaleen Quinn & Matt Thomson\nRachel Amina & Denise Olson\nDoris Good & Ellen Heale\nAtma Frans & Michael Healey
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-interviews-with-artist-and-author-teams-with-jan-degrass/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Literary
ORGANIZER;CN="SCWES":MAILTO:sunshinecoast@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260823T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260823T134500
DTSTAMP:20260815T211013Z
CREATED:20260815T211013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T211013Z
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SUMMARY:GPAG: New Stories with Annie Frazier Henry
DESCRIPTION:She’s is an award-winning Indigenous writer\, filmmaker and musician. She and her company\, Full Regalia\, have produced over 30 dramatic\, documentary and experimental films\, which have screened Internationally. A recipient of the “Trailblazer” award\, “her films have has served as a springboards & inspiration for countless other projects”. She works as creative and production consultant\, and produced student films. She was the first aboriginal person to sit on the jury at Sundance Film Festival & several of her films have had US premiers there. \nShe currently has several projects in development. Her short films have had a renaissance of screenings\, to include the acclaimed “Ladies of the Inlet.” \nShe’s had over 15 short stories published. She is honoured to have her ‘Henry Miller’ short story “don’tcha know” published in NEXUS the International Henry Miller Anthology\, about her time with him.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-new-stories-with-annie-frazier-henry/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
ORGANIZER;CN="SCWES":MAILTO:sunshinecoast@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260823T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T184304Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T184304Z
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SUMMARY:GPAG: Tarot for Writers
DESCRIPTION:Use Tarot cards to write your next story with Tarot Cards tapping into your intuition to create:\n– Characters\n– Conflict\n– Plot\nA technique used by Stephen King\, Italo Calvino\, John Steinbeck and others. \nNo previous experience with Tarot Required. Beginner decks with the meanings written on them to save time\, Tarot journal pages and stickers provided. \nBring your own decks with booklets if you wish.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gibsons-library-tarot-for-writers/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshop/Classes/Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="SCWES":MAILTO:sunshinecoast@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260901T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260901T110000
DTSTAMP:20260830T172513Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T172513Z
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SUMMARY:Sechelt Library: Poetry Circle
DESCRIPTION:An informal space to share and discuss poems you love\, poems that you are currently reading\, or poems you have written! Poems can be from any publication or book\, as well as from online resources. For teens and adults \nThis event happens on the first Tuesday of the month\, 10:30-11:30am in the Community Room
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sechelt-library-poetry-circle/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Sechelt Library\, 5797 Cowrie St\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Literary
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sechelt Public Library":MAILTO:programs@secheltlibrary.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260824T024107Z
CREATED:20260802T201505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T024107Z
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SUMMARY:Gibsons Library: Open Microphone Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us and share your own original material\, or your favourite work by someone else: novels\, stories\, poems\, songs\, plays\, memoirs\, creative nonfiction\, etc. Come enjoy reading\, performing\, or just listening. Five minutes maximum per person\, please. Teens\, adults\, and performers at all levels of English are all welcome. \nTime slots for those wishing to read is limited\, readers must register please email outreach@gibsonslibrary.ca
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gibsons-library-open-microphone-night/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Library\, 470 S Fletcher\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gibsons Public Library":MAILTO:gdplinfo@gibsonslibrary.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260904T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260904T160000
DTSTAMP:20260827T011311Z
CREATED:20260827T011311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T011311Z
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SUMMARY:Gibsons Public Library: Once Upon a Draft Writer’s Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you’re interested in sharing your writing in a respectful\, supportive\, and encouraging environment—and offering thoughtful\, constructive feedback to fellow writers—we’d love to have you join us! \nFacilitated by Cathalynn (Cindy) Labonte-Smith and Robin Lamarche\, this writers’ critique group provides a welcoming space to share works in progress and receive helpful feedback. Together\, participants will establish group guidelines and goals to create a positive and constructive experience for everyone.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gibsons-public-library-once-upon-a-draft-writers-workshop/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:Gibsons & District Public Library\, 470 Fletcher Rd S\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshop/Classes/Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260909T163000
DTSTAMP:20260906T224824Z
CREATED:20260906T224824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T224824Z
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SUMMARY:Gibsons Legion: Book Club: London Falling
DESCRIPTION:A spellbinding account of a family devastated by the sudden death of their nineteen-year-old son\, only to discover that he had created a secret life which drew him into the dangerous criminal underworld that lies beneath London’s glittering surface. \nAll are welcome (even if you haven’t read the book!).
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gibsons-legion-book-club-london-falling/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Library\, 470 S Fletcher\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260911T200000
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SUMMARY:PR - Powell River Library: Cautiously Pessimistic - Love and Death in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Both deeply moving and laugh-out-loud funny as Debbie McGee interweaves two stories:  the eight months between her husband’s brain cancer diagnosis and death\,  and the story of their tumultuous early relationship in the wild St. John’s arts community of the 80’s. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-powell-river-library-cautiously-pessimistic-love-and-death-in-the-digital-age/
LOCATION:Powell River Library\, 100-6975 Alberni St\, Powell River\, BC\, V8A 2B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260912T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260912T113000
DTSTAMP:20260907T152301Z
CREATED:20260906T225952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T152301Z
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SUMMARY:Sechelt Library: Rough Draft Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Local author Jocelyne Gregory leads this writing group.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sechelt-library-rough-draft-writing-group/
LOCATION:Sechelt Public Library\, 5797 Cowrie St\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260906T010008Z
CREATED:20260823T000052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T010008Z
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SUMMARY:PR - Powell River Library: Writing a Memoir Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this practical workshop\, author Debbie McGee will discuss the many factors to consider while writing\, editing\, and publishing a memoir. Please bring something to write on. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-powell-river-library-writing-a-memoir-workshop/
LOCATION:Powell River Library\, 100-6975 Alberni St\, Powell River\, BC\, V8A 2B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshop/Classes/Retreat
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Powell River Library 100-6975 Alberni St Powell River BC V8A 2B8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=100-6975 Alberni St:geo:-124.5221758,49.8458701
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260913T165212Z
CREATED:20250323T002910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T165212Z
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SUMMARY:Gibsons Library: Word Whips
DESCRIPTION:Writing Workshop with Fran Bourassa \nPractice “free writing” short pieces from “word whip” prompts that elicit memories\, emotions\, and powerful ideas for poetry and stories. This method is quick\, powerful\, and everyone can enjoy it.\nFran Bourassa is an award-winning poet and contributing writer to numerous anthologies\, including Breaking the Surface\, Pacific Poetry Anthology\, Force Field: 77 BC Poets.\nFree but space is limited (in person only).\nRegistration opens on the 1st of the month here.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gibsons-library-word-whips/
LOCATION:Gibsons & District Public Library\, 470 Fletcher Rd S\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshop/Classes/Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gibsons & Dist Public Library":MAILTO:gdplinfo@gibsons.bclibrary.ca
GEO:49.4002755;-123.5094651
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gibsons & District Public Library 470 Fletcher Rd S Gibsons BC V0N 1V0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=470 Fletcher Rd S:geo:-123.5094651,49.4002755
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260827T011311Z
CREATED:20260827T011311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T011311Z
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SUMMARY:Gibsons Public Library: Once Upon a Draft Writer’s Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you’re interested in sharing your writing in a respectful\, supportive\, and encouraging environment—and offering thoughtful\, constructive feedback to fellow writers—we’d love to have you join us! \nFacilitated by Cathalynn (Cindy) Labonte-Smith and Robin Lamarche\, this writers’ critique group provides a welcoming space to share works in progress and receive helpful feedback. Together\, participants will establish group guidelines and goals to create a positive and constructive experience for everyone.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gibsons-public-library-once-upon-a-draft-writers-workshop/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Gibsons & District Public Library\, 470 Fletcher Rd S\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshop/Classes/Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260914T192226Z
CREATED:20260909T195719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T192226Z
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SUMMARY:Sechelt Arts Festival: Public Talk: Making Art in a Changing Climate with Dr. Amanda White and Laura Kozak
DESCRIPTION:This lecture and discussion considers how artists and curators are thinking with a rapidly changing climate. How can art provide a space for more than contemplation and awareness\, towards the possibility of transformation? What creative forms and material responses invite us to consider art as a site for urgent action?
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sechelt-arts-festival-public-talk-making-art-in-a-changing-climate-with-dr-amanda-white-and-laura-kozak/
LOCATION:Sunshine Coast Arts Centre\, 5714 Medusa St\, Sechelt\, V0N 3A0
CATEGORIES:Arts,Literary
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sunshine Coast Arts Centre 5714 Medusa St Sechelt V0N 3A0;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5714 Medusa St:geo:-123.7584638,49.4754211
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260913T000733Z
CREATED:20260728T230224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T000733Z
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SUMMARY:PR - Powell River Library: Namaqua a Journey
DESCRIPTION:John Nienaber presents his powerful historical novel of resilience and love in an age of racial inequality in South Africa’s arid Namaqualand region. \nFor information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-powell-river-library-namaqua-a-journey/
LOCATION:Powell River Library\, 100-6975 Alberni St\, Powell River\, BC\, V8A 2B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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GEO:49.8458701;-124.5221758
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Powell River Library 100-6975 Alberni St Powell River BC V8A 2B8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=100-6975 Alberni St:geo:-124.5221758,49.8458701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T183000
DTSTAMP:20260919T160410Z
CREATED:20260807T183957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T160410Z
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SUMMARY:GPAG: Book Launch and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join former Gibsons resident and Edmonton author Theresa Shea to celebrate the launch of her new novel\, Dog Days of Planet Earth. Shea is the bestselling author of The Unfinished Child\, and the Alberta Book Award and Guernica Prize winning novel The Shade Tree. Her new book weaves together major environmental and political issues of the mid- to late-20th century that remain urgent today\, and asks what we’re willing to risk for our personal convictions in a world where powerful and unjust forces often oppose them. Animal lovers\, earth lovers\, justice lovers\, and story lovers alike won’t want to miss this event. Open to the public. \nBooks will be available to purchase.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-book-launch-and-conversation/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reason to Live Books":MAILTO:reasonstolivebooks@gmail.com
GEO:49.4021949;-123.5048689
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gibsons Public Art Gallery 431 Marine Dr Gibsons BC V0N 1V0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=431 Marine Dr:geo:-123.5048689,49.4021949
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T183000
DTSTAMP:20260909T220304Z
CREATED:20260909T205350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T220304Z
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SUMMARY:Sechelt Arts Festival: Art Talks: Art & Climate Change (online)
DESCRIPTION:We are bringing back Art Talks\, a series of discussions that centre on issues and ideas connected to contemporary art in the 21st century. Offered online\, they are an opportunity to learn\, share and discuss wide ranging topics that intersect with making art at this moment in time. Threading theory\, practice and art\, these discussions will provide a chance to delve into ideas\, unpack understandings\, and challenge assumptions. In this first session\, we will look at artists and practices that consider a changing climate with a particular focus on our warming oceans.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sechelt-arts-festival-art-talks-art-climate-change/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arts,Literary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260924T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260924T183000
DTSTAMP:20260909T220202Z
CREATED:20260909T220202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T220202Z
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SUMMARY:Sechelt Arts Festival: Art Talks: Making with the Salish Sea (online)
DESCRIPTION:We are bringing back Art Talks\, a series of discussions that centre on issues and ideas connected to contemporary art in the 21st century. Offered online they are an opportunity to learn\, share and discuss wide ranging topics that intersect with making art at this moment in time. Threading theory\, practice and art\, these discussions will provide a chance to delve into ideas\, unpack understandings\, and challenge assumptions. In the second session we will consider artists\, projects and practices around the Salish Sea\, and how they help connect audiences to specific sites of climate transformation.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sechelt-arts-festival-art-talks-making-with-the-salish-sea-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arts,Literary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260925T153000
DTSTAMP:20260909T215952Z
CREATED:20260909T215952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T215952Z
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SUMMARY:Sechelt Arts Festival: Salish Sea and Me with Talaysay Tours
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for a walk along the shoreline of ch’atlich to celebrate the many life-giving attributes and rich resources that the ocean has provided Coast Salish peoples since time immemorial. Each Salish Sea and Me experience will be a conversation with the shoreline; a meeting between land\, water\, and the people who have walked here for generations. Guided by Candace Campo\, you’ll explore the rich ecosystems of the Salish Sea\, learning how Indigenous communities have lived in balance with these tides for millennia. Coast Salish peoples have shared a profound and enduring connection with the Salish Sea for thousands of years\, a relationship that has shaped a beautiful culture\, identity and way of life.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sechelt-arts-festival-salish-sea-and-me-with-talaysay-tours/
LOCATION:Friendship Park\, 5665 Teredo St\, Sechelt\, V0N 3A0
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,First Nations,Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260920T191042Z
CREATED:20260920T191042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T191042Z
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SUMMARY:PR - Powell River Library: Ɬəʔamɛn Elder Phillip George
DESCRIPTION:Sharing some memories growing up and will talk about and share traditional drumming and Tla’amin songs. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-powell-river-library-%c9%ac%c9%99%ca%94am%c9%9bn-elder-phillip-george/
LOCATION:Powell River Library\, 100-6975 Alberni St\, Powell River\, BC\, V8A 2B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Literary,Performance/Music
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GEO:49.8458701;-124.5221758
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Powell River Library 100-6975 Alberni St Powell River BC V8A 2B8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=100-6975 Alberni St:geo:-124.5221758,49.8458701
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260921T011223Z
CREATED:20260921T011223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T011223Z
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SUMMARY:Gibsons Library: Library Open House
DESCRIPTION:­Celebrate your love of the library! Drop-in and meet your local election candidates in an informal setting. There will be games and activities for all ages. You’ll discover all the library has to offer\, including our amazing print collection and digital resources. Cupcakes and a brief presentation at 3:30pm.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gibsons-library-library-open-house/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Library\, 470 S Fletcher\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Literary
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gibsons & Dist Public Library":MAILTO:gdplinfo@gibsons.bclibrary.ca
GEO:49.4002514;-123.5094265
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260909T215855Z
CREATED:20260909T215855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T215855Z
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SUMMARY:Sechelt Arts Festival: Play Reading: Keepers of the Salish Sea
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a one-night only event in collaboration with Holy Crow Arts Society. Squamish Nation playwright Justin Neal explores the tradition of canoeing in Keepers of the Salish Sea. The play is about finding that path we all seek\, a search for meaning in life\, to discover answers to existential questions. A probing\, searching\, hilarious tale infusing Coast Salish traditions — inspired by a phenomenal cultural practice thousands of years old\, nearly erased by colonization — with the pressing environmental and social issues of our day. The stage reading is directed by Quelemia Sparrow.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sechelt-arts-festival-play-reading-keepers-of-the-salish-sea/
LOCATION:Raven’s Cry Theatre\, 5555 SC Hwy\, Sechelt\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Literary,Performance/Music
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GEO:49.4738269;-123.7502399
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Raven’s Cry Theatre 5555 SC Hwy Sechelt BC Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5555 SC Hwy:geo:-123.7502399,49.4738269
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260927T153000
DTSTAMP:20260909T222010Z
CREATED:20260909T222010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T222010Z
UID:10121722-1790517600-1790523000@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:Sechelt Arts Festival: Salish Sea and Me with Talaysay Tours
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for a walk along the shoreline of ch’atlich to celebrate the many life-giving attributes and rich resources that the ocean has provided Coast Salish peoples since time immemorial. Each Salish Sea and Me experience will be a conversation with the shoreline; a meeting between land\, water\, and the people who have walked here for generations. Guided by Candace Campo\, you’ll explore the rich ecosystems of the Salish Sea\, learning how Indigenous communities have lived in balance with these tides for millennia.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sechelt-arts-festival-salish-sea-and-me-with-talaysay-tours-2/
LOCATION:Friendship Park\, 5665 Teredo St\, Sechelt\, V0N 3A0
CATEGORIES:Arts,First Nations,Literary
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