Port Alberni – British Columbia - Community Events Calendar Friday Mar.

7, 2008

For More Information visit: http://www.alberni.net/communityarts

CALL FOR ARTISTS

The Community Arts Council is inviting visual artists in all mediums to submit an application to
exhibit their work in the Rollin Art Centre Gallery during the 2009 calendar year. Solo, duo and
group shows are welcome. Application forms are available at the Rollin Art Centre Gallery, Tues.
to Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Deadline is Apr. 30th.

OUR FAMILY
Morris Anderson Haiyupis Sutherland, known as Moy Sr., was born in Ahousaht in 1951 - a very
good year, as that is also the year that potlatches became legal in the eyes of the Federal
Government. Moy is a man who holds and practices many teachings with strong ties to his Nuu-
Chah-Nulth culture. Moy’s carving skills enable him to explore his goals and passions – to tie
culture and education together in working towards cultural and environmental conservation. Moy
along with four other family members is presenting the exhibit, Our Family, at the Rollin Art Centre
Gallery until Wed. Apr. 2, Tues. to Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission to the gallery!
Wheelchair accessible.

PAINTERS AT NEXT TIMBRE CONCERT

To help celebrate Timbre’s 35th year, local artists Dorothy Jarvis, Miriam Manuel, Dorothy Murphy,
Julia Gyori and Joan Ackerman will have their works of art on display in the lobby at ADSS, before
and during the next Timbre concert, Sat. Mar. 8th. Drop by and say hello to these very talented
artists.

LA CANDELA
Traditional Cuban music isn’t easy to tackle. The songs are full of competing rhythms and the
energy required to bring these tunes to life can result in gigs that are more like endurance tests.
La Candela plays its own original tunes but also favours songs from Compay Segundo and Elias
Ochoa, two of Buena Vista Social Club’s key members. La Candela, Cuban music at it’s best,
plays at the Capitol Theatre, Fri. Mar. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $16 adult, $14 senior/student
and are available at Rollin Art Centre and Echo Centre (cards accepted) and Somass Drugs (cash
only). ALL tickets at the door are $18 (cash only).

FILM FEST
Starting off the Spring 2009 Film Fest is the film The Kite Runner. The film begins with a young
boy named Amir and his best friend Hassan. Amir struggles to succeed in his father’s eyes and
sets out to win his father’s affection by competing in a kite-running tournament. When Amir wins
and his kite is the last in the sky, Hassan goes to retrieve the final downed kite as a trophy for his
friend, tragedy ensues, setting off a chain reaction of life-changing events for both boys. The Kite
Runners plays at the Paramount Theatre, Wed. Mar. 19, 7 p.m. only. The other two films in the
series are The Diving Bell and the Butterfly on Apr. 16 and The Stone Angel on May 21st. Tickets
are available at Rollin Art Centre and the museum.

ROLLIN GIFT SHOP

New in the gallery this week are wood crafted water bombers by David Wilson, art cards by
Dorothy Jarvis and encaustic wax art by Dorothy Murphy. Also available are mounted Giclee
prints by Donald Osborne and Norman Silverstone; matted watercolours by Elena Travanut;
precious stone jewellery by Geraldine Atleo; jewellery and felted bags by Gail Lemm; cross stitch
cards by Gloria Myers; wood turned bowls by Ivan Blais and iron work by Mike Lyle. All arts
council members receive 10% off their purchases.

BIG BAND DANCE

The annual fundraising dance by Port Alberni’s own Harbour City Big Band will be held on Sat.
Mar. 29, from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Italian Hall. The ticket price of $12 includes a midnight
snack. Tickets are available at the Rollin Art Centre, from any band member, Mort’s Video,
Somass Drugs and Pete’s Mountain Meats.

BARKERVILLE MUSICAL REVUE

The Alberni Valley Museum and Theatre Royal Barkerville present Encore, The Gold Rush Music
Hall Revue on Thur. Mar. 13th, 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets are $18 adult and $15
senior/student and are available at the Rollin Art Centre and Echo Centre.

GARDEN SPIRITS WORKSHOP

Rita Wildschutt, a sculptor in clay and welded steel and a painter, will present a one-day workshop
using her unique materials and techniques. Each participant will receive a kit that allows for the
finishing of two figures; one of which will be completed in class. This workshop will take place in
Parksville in April (date TBA). Contact the Oceanside Community Arts Council for more info at
250-248-8185.
GARDEN WEDDINGS
The Rollin Art Centre gardens are open for summer weddings on July 5 and Aug. 9 and 16. Call
724-3412 and make arrangements.

TICKETS AT ROLLIN
Timbre Concert – Broadway Blockbusters - Mar 8 – ADSS Auditorium
The Gold Rush Music Hall Revue – Mar 13 – Capitol Theatre
La Candela – Mar 14– Capitol Theatre
Big Band Dance – Mar 29 – Italian Hall
ARTBEAT is a summary of arts news and information, compiled by the Community Arts Council of
the Alberni Valley. For further information, contact the Rollin Art Centre, 3061-8th Avenue, Port
Alberni, (Corner of 8th & Argyle). Phone: 724-3412 Fax: 724-3472.
Email: communityarts@alberni.net.
The Rollin Art Centre is wheelchair accessible and admission is by donation. Submit articles for
this column to the Rollin Art Centre (preferably by e-mail) by Friday noon for the following Friday's
publication. Please limit the length of your article to 150 words or less.

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