With songs of Resistance and Resolution. Led by Janice Brunson.
Fri May 22, 7pm – St Hilda’s Church, Sechelt
Sat May 23, 7pm – St Bart’s Church, Gibsons
Tag: concert
Heritage Playhouse: Suncoast Concert Band
Annual spring concert of the Suncoast Concert Band conducted by Tak Maeda. Hear music titles by composers from the 1800’s to recent years. Advance tickets (cash only) are available in person from Pet Valu outlets (Sunnycrest Mall Gibsons and Trail Bay Centre Sechelt). Tickets can be reserved by e-transfer to terifest@telus.net. $25 Adults, $5 Children & Students to Grade 12.
PR – Wind Band Time Travellers – Mozart to Mackey
Afternoon concert presented by qathet Concert Band. Directed by Steven Cramaro including small ensemble performances.
Saturday, May 23rd, 1:00 pm, Max Cameron Theatre, Powell River.
admission by donation
RC Legion: Earth Day After Party! H ii Regions (Montreal) w/ Lisa Cay Miller & Magnanensi/Meger
(Galactic Improvised Dub)
Enter a space of deep groove, raw improvisation and sonic exploration led by H ii REGIONS and a cast of deeply creative collaborators.
H ii REGIONS (Montreal)
Featuring drummer Jahsun (Kalmunity), saxophonist Aaron Leaney and on 5-string electric bass, Nicolas Caloia (Ratchet Orchestra). Their music makes reference to the past: spiritual-jazz, organic grooves rooted in afro-caribbean heritages and spontaneous fire music!
They have a clear and decisive objective; past musical forms must transform and speak to the needs of people today.
https://hiiregions1.bandcamp.com/track/survive
w/ special guests Lisa Cay Miller – Piano,
Giorgio Magnanensi – Electronics & James Meger – Double Bass
DOORS 7PM, 7:30PM Music
SCAC: Artesia Coffee House
Doors 6:45pm. Celebrating youth in music, Chorolations Children’s Choir, under the direction of Janice Brunson opens the night followed by a duo featuring Jane Allan and Randy Shepherd performing classic country.
Johanna Goldenberg, a high school writer will read from her first published novella, The Sharp Edge of Seashells. Closing the night our much-loved “Definitely Diva,” featuring Lynn Dickson, Wendy Hibbert, and Patrice Pollack accompanied by Boyd Norman, bass, Reg Dickson, guitar/harmonica and Anneka Bonser. Performing together for over 20 years, the Divas continue to delight audiences with beautiful harmonies, great songs, and have way too much fun with their audiences.
PR – Max Cameron: Collective Singers from Namibia
An unforgettable night of rhythm, harmony, and soul. Namibia’s renowned Collective Singers Choir is brings their high-energy tour.
These 36 powerful vocalists are known for performances that move the spirit (and the feet!). This isn’t just a concert—it’s a collaboration. Collective will be joined by our very own Brooks Secondary Chamber Choir.
PHMS Presents Krystle Dos Santos
BLAK, a Musical Journey – BLAK is a powerful musical journey celebrating notable black Canadian women in music. The show has historically important stories about the Underground Railroad, the Civil Rights movement and key events in black history while weaving in iconic songs from the eras in which these women lived and performed. Krystle brings a unique and powerful blend of passion and emotion to every performance. We are also delighted that Krystle and her ensemble will present their school programme to our elementary school on Monday, May 25.
PR – Academy of Music: Men’s Choir Concert
Join us for a special concert featuring the Victoria Arion Male Choir from Victoria and Men of Notes from the Comox Valley.
by donation
Davis Bay Hall: Come Dance With Us! Participatory English Country Dance
Come Dance With Us! All-Ages Community Participatory Dances here on the Sunshine Coast.
English Country Dance (what they danced in Jane Austen’s novels), called by Heather Webster.
Fun, social dances from New England and the British Isles. All ages, all abilities!
No experience or partner necessary. Everyone dances together! Non-gendered instructions.
All dances are taught and then prompted (“called”) by an experienced caller. Live folk music accompaniment. Suggested donation $15 or pay what you can, to cover expenses. Cash or e-transfer at the door. Produced by Heidi Kurz and Lise Kreps.
Reflection – Inspirito Vocal Ensemble
This eclectic program of music explores the essence of humanity and reflects on the human condition as it appears in our internal self-awareness, our relationships with others, and our interaction with the natural world. Humanity is a complex blend of profound empathy, creative intelligence, and destructive potential, often defined by its search for meaning, connection to nature, and capacity for both love and cruelty. We are all social creatures navigating mortality, shaped by our interactions, and driven by a need for compassion and a responsibility to protect our shared existence.
The program will include songs in different styles and genres and will highlight text and music by great Canadian artists: Dennis Lee, author and co-founder of the House of Anansi Press, Joni Mitchell, Connie Kaldor and The Rankin Family.
Under direction of Artistic Director Sarona Mynhardt, we will be joined by Toby Aldren on piano, and Bernard Blary & Yewon Shin on flute.
PR – Steinway Piano Unveiling & Benefit Concert
The first concert in a new space.
Join us for the unveiling of PRISMA’s Steinway Model D in the ILLAHIE Recital Hall at The Arts Hub at tiskʷat, and help us raise the final funds needed to secure this wonderful instrument in its new home.
Arthur Arnold (cello) and Dr. Moira Hopfe-Ostensen (piano) perform music by Beethoven, Coulthard, and Brahms.
The Arts Hub at tiskʷat
(Upper level of the @townsitepublicmarket )
Sweet & Savoury Bakery: Josue Tacoronte with Karen Graves
An Evening of Latin & Flamenco Music. Cuban born Josué Tacoronte who now lives in Mexico will be touring in BC in the next few weeks will make a special appearance in Gibsons playing with Flautist, Saxophonist Karen Graves.
Tickets $20: etransfer in advance karenkbg@yahoo.com or email to save a spot.
In the Spotlight
Members of the Suncoast Concert Band and Sunshine Coast Community Orchestra perform individually and in small ensembles of brass, woodwind and string instruments.
2:30 PM Sunday April 12 – St. Hilda’s Anglican Church, Sechelt – Admission by Donation
Deanna Knight Tree-O @ The Gumboot Cafe
Deanna Knight shares her soulsongs and chosen covers for two sets of music along side piano-man Simon Kendall and Eric Reed on guitar, banjo and mandolin. Enjoy this night of story and song in the iconic Gumboot Cafe.
Doors 6:30 Show 7pm
Tickets are a sliding scale starting at $25 to benefit the artists. Please give generously if you are able and reach out if the ticket price is a barrier.
Raven’s Cry Theatre: Garibaldi Trio
The Garibaldi Trio returns to Sechelt for their third performance for the Coast Recital Society. Founded in 2022 at the initiative of the late Frances Heinsheimer Wainwright the Garibaldi Trio brings together violinist-violist Marina Thibeault, clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester, and pianist David Fung. The concert will celebrate the release of the trio’s brand new CD – “Faded Sepia” – on the ATMA label. The new album – and the concert – will feature two works commissioned by the CRS specially for the trio – Stephen Chatman’s “Garibaldi Trio” and the world premiere of “Persistence” by Dorothy Chang.
St Hilda’s Church: Bach & Friends
The Coast Messiah Choir and Orchestra present a Baroque concert with a tribute Bach’s masterworks. Featuring Simon Gidora, Isabella Perron, plus Miyo Shinagawa, Erik Kallo and more.
Heritage Playhouse: Moms love Them Ordinary Things and Gary Comeau – CANCELLED
Born of a woman? Come celebrate with Coast favourites Them Ordinary Things along with Vancouver’s Gary Comeau. Cheaper than a dozen roses and way more fun than a card, join us for an exuberant evening of rootsy originals and covers. Tix $25 on Eventbrite or perhaps at the door.
PR – Cranberry Community Hall: Grant Lawrence & Friends
Join local bestselling author, broadcaster and Desolation Sound raconteur Grant Lawrence for a very special intimate weekend of stories and songs