Tickets: $18.00

Doors open at 7:00 PM; Performance 8:00 PM

The Gala will have a no host bar plus nibbles.

July 8 --  The Coast School of Celtic Music: Traditional Big Band 

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The Coast School of Celtic Music Trad Big Band will join forces at the Gibsons Heritage Playhouse for SOPA to perform original and innovative arrangements of traditional Scottish music exploring the margins between traditional music, jazz and contemporary music. They have over the years performed arrangements from some of Scotlands leading traditional musicians; Iain Fraser, Harris Playfair, Gillian Frame, Mairi Campbell, Ruaridh Campbell and Angus Lyon, which have been hugely successful with the band and audiences alike. This year Iain Fraser will be joined by James Ross from Wick to direct a group of young musicians ages14 -25 from Canada and Scotland . They will play a variety of instruments including fiddles, cello, piano, guitars, flutes, percussion, and a brass section.

Tickets: $18.00

Doors open at 7:30 PM; Performance 8:00 PM

VOCAL INTENT is an emerging self-directed vocal sextet based on the Sunshine Coast. A nice mix of mostly a cappella tunes from Renaissance to Contemporary Pop makes up their repertoire.

Tickets: $15.00

Doors open @ 7:30; Performance 8:00 PM

July 10 -- Himalayan Odyssey: the Majestic and the Mystic 

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Experience the Himalayas - the world's ultimate mountains and spiritual heartland - with a spectacular slide/sound presentation by re-knowned conservationist and photographer Ric Careless. Journey through the high Tibetan grassland steppes to the base of Mount Everest. Travel overland across the Himalayan Divide and down into vibrant Kathmandu, Nepal. Trek up into the Annapurna Sanctuary to encounter huge peaks that touch the heavens. From jungles harbouring tigers and elephants to high alpine passes with rhododendron forests, this is a place of enormous biological diversity. It is also a mysterious realm. Buddhist monasteries perch on high cliffs, their religious practices of 2000 years still so very much alive. In remote, reclusive Bhutan the past traditions still shape every aspect of living. Grandeur, inspiration, wonder, and delight. To explore the Himalaya is to discover the soul of the planet... the essence of life. For 40 years, Ric Careless has worked to preserve the vast wilderness of British Columbia. For this he has been awarded the Order of BC. A world explorer, he delights in sharing his love of nature, beauty and spirit through his photography and stories. Proceeds of this event will be shared with the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association.

Presented by :

Karen Careless

Tickets: $12.00

Doors open at 7:30 PM; Performance 8:00 PM

July13 --   Confabulation

Presented by :

Tickets: $18.00

Doors open @ 7:30; Performance 8:00 PM

July 14 -- Driftwood Players

Brenton versus Brenton and Last Panto in Little Grimley. Both plays are written by David Tristram
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Directed by Barb McColl.

Summer’s coming and there’s lots to laugh about! Driftwood Players provides an evening of hilarious nonsense in the form of two classic British comedies by David Tristram.
 

	“Brenton Versus Brenton” bills itself as “an epic saga of lust, greed, power, and wealth”. It is, in fact, an outrageous spoof of American soaps, set in the manic world of Chicago's biggest advertising agency. What is the dark secret which enflames the Brenton family feud? Who is the mysterious Eddie? And just what was De ke Brenton doing down on the farm? All the answers and more are revealed in this fast-paced, laugh-a-line situation comedy.
“The Last Panto in Little Grimley” focuses on the misfortunes of the Little Grimley Amateur Dramatic Society, an enthusiastic group of four very amateur actors (well, three actors and the lighting and set bloke) who for the first time in recent history turned a profit with their last play. Leader Gordon, having authored that unexpected success, announces he is going to write their next production too -- a pantomime! Membership is still only four and it appears that a sex comedy may be the only hope of the group’s survival. Can this odd collection of thespians succeed with a sex panto.....??           Driftwood Players Website: www.driftwoodplayers.ca

 

Presented by :

Tickets: $14.00

Doors open @ 7:30; Performance 8:00 PM

July 15 -- Driftwood Players

Brenton versus Brenton and Last Panto in Little Grimley Both plays are written by David Tristram
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Directed by Barb McColl.

(See July 14th for information)

Driftwood Players Website: www.driftwoodplayers.ca

Tickets: $14.00

Doors open @ 7:30PM; Performance 8:00 PM

July 16 --  Anna Beaumont

Featuring Paul Steenhuis on bass & guitar.
 

Anna Beaumont Singer, Composer, Teacher and Workshop facilitator In the past year, Anna was a feature performer at the World Kindness Concert in Vancouver and at the opening VIP gala for Deepak Chopra's presentations in Edmonton and Calgary. She sang in her regular appearance for the Edmonton International Jazz Festival in June, and at other concerts in Alberta and BC throughout the year. In addition to teaching her voice courses across western Canada Anna has written the songs and recorded her fourth CD, The Doorway.

There comes a time when one's life meets one's purpose. For Anna, that time came when all roads led her to the mystical love poetry and wisdom of Rumi and Hafiz, Sufi poets from the 13th and 14th centuries. Shaded with jazz, Celtic and Middle Eastern influences, the inspirational songs on The Doorway CD weave together the many genres that have coloured Anna's life thus far.

Edmonton Journal's Roger Levesque comments, "Beaumont's commitment comes through in some of her best singing ever. Anna's focus on themes of spirituality embodies a real search for truth and ancient wisdom that deserves an audience, whether you're a Rumi fan or not."

Presented by :

Tickets: $18.00

Doors open @ 7:30PM; Performance 8:00 PM

July 17 -- Anna Beaumont Vocal Workshop

THE VOICE CONNECTION WITH ANNA BEAUMONT
WHERE SOUND AND LIGHT CONNECT
10 am - 1 pm

Experience the freedom of singing and discover the light of your being through the use of your voice!

In this fun session, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with your body and mind through the use of meditation, sound and movement. Learn how to sing with your whole body! Discover how it can balance, energize, align, ground and free you in your life. You will learn simple and effective practices for your everyday life as well as gain a greater understanding of how the singing voice works. The Voice Connection is taught by Anna Beaumont. She has been teaching voice for 20 years and is dedicated to freeing the voice in herself and others. In addition to her work as a private vocal coach and workshop facilitator, Anna is a professional singer with four CD’s to her credit

Your sharing of spirit, music and presence created a deep feeling of inspiration, wonder and joy for me. The time spent met my need for authenticity, connection and true communion. --Michele, Sunshine Coast, B.C.

Come and experience the magic of your voice and how it can help you experience the mystery of life in a whole new way.

Cost - $45
To register call the Playhouse 604 886-8998 or email housemanager@heritageplayhouse.com.
Registration deadline July 11.

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July 17 --  Nir Blu & Jess Hart 

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Piano Rocker NIR BLU is known for his unique compositions and innovative performances, often projecting his own 3D graphic art in strange places or experimenting with electronics while ripping apart the piano with his infectious songs. Genre transcending, his music is best described as melodic piano metal, but that doesn’t stop electronic grunge ballads, chill-out acid lounge or gypsy jazz jigs from finding their way onto his eclectic albums. “Montrealer Nir Blu’s debut is darker and more ominously textured than the innocent name implies. Tracks like “So Fucking Happy” owe a great deal to Pink Floyd’s better spatial jams.” (Erik Leijon, Montreal Mirror.) “Nir Blu is very mysterious. Sleepyhead really caught my attention.” (Julie Remy, CBC Radio.) Title track “Sleepyhead” debuted as #11 on University charts and won best BC music video at the Okanagan International Film Festival in 2010.   On January 8th, 2010 Nir Blu released his sophomore Canadian album Egress online. A mix of electronic ethereal grunge, danceable psycho jazz and gas mask love songs, the dark album has been viral. Egress was downloaded over 100,000 times, reviewed on music blogs and played on radio shows in Europe, Asia, South America, the United States and Canada. NIR BLU is now based in Vancouver, BC, where he is touring with his band and working on his third album. Website: www.nirblu.com Email: thebluezula@gmail.com Phone: +604-716-5642   JESS HART is an accomplished singer/songwriter who is appreciated for her refreshing combination of thoughtful lyrics and unique vocal and musical style. A blend of folk and grunge influences can be noted in her acoustic rock compositions which feature themes that vary from media concentration and isolation to the exploration of contemporary ideologies regarding corporate ownership, consumer culture and their implications on society. Straying from the typical female singer/songwriter love ballad, Hart views music as a vehicle for change. Hart delved into the music scene in 2005, performing at several highly esteemed singer/songwriter venues. At this time she recorded her debut self-titled EP, produced by Dominique Messier in collaboration with Studios Piccolo Productions in Montreal. Her music has been featured on CBC Radio 1& 3, CITR, CIUT, CHOQ FM, CJLO and CKUT, where Hart was featured as resident artist, June ’07. Hart’s debut self-produced album “Incorporated” launched in August of 2009.   http://www.jesshart.com http://www.myspace.com http://www.jesshart.com/production.html jesshartmusic@gmail.com 778..996.2756

Tickets: $15.00

Doors open at 7:30 PM; Performance 8:00 PM

The Turandot Project chronicles the creation of the extraordinary production of Giacomo Puccini's opera, Turandot, beginning with performances in Florence, Italy, in 1997, and culminating the next year in spectacular outdoor presentations in the Forbidden City of Beijing. The award winning Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou directed both productions, with internationally famous conductor Zubin Mehta The Turandot Project presents a glorious picture of the most ambitious production of Turandot ever staged, with its back-stage dramas, its enormous technical problems, its passions and politics, all enacted amid a complicated array of languages - Chinese, Italian, English, French and German.

Click for more information.

Tickets: $10.00

Doors open at 7:30 PM; Performance 8:00 PM

July 19 -- Driftwood Players

Brenton versus Brenton and Last Panto in Little Grimley Both plays are written by David Tristram
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Directed by Barb McColl.

(See July 14th for information)

Driftwood Players Website: www.driftwoodplayers.ca

Tickets: $14.00

Doors open @ 7:30; Performance 8:00 PM

July 20 --  Driftwood Players

Presented by :

Tickets: $14.00

Doors open @ 7:30; Performance 8:00 PM

July 21 -- The Mother Goddess of Africa Jean Pierre Makosso

The Mother Goddess of Africa is a Creation Myth at Heart of Africa, a story of the original woman at the beginning of time who gives birth to the first girl and boy. The children grow up apart on other side of the Congo River and are helped by a goat, monkeys and crows. Later, they find each other. When the flute music from the first nations meets an African Tale, the magic begins and leads to blues and jazz, and a fabulous contemporary dance with Jean Pierre Makosso and Brittany Robertson takes place, while talented students from Chat's step to honour Africa in poetry, game and ember's voice arises in traditional songs to suit the theme of original civilizations.

 

Website: www.makossovillage.com
 

Tickets: $15.00

Doors open @ 7:30; Performance 8:00 PM

July 22 -- Celso Machado

Virtuoso Brazilian guitarist, percussionist, multi-instrumentalist and composer, Celso Machado, transports his audiences through the richness and diversity of Brazilian music and beyond. For forty years Celso Machado has been performing on concert stages throughout Brazil, Western Europe, Scandinavia, Canada, and the United States. Considered one of the most versatile and exciting musician/composers of Brazilian music today; his guitar technique is but one of his passions; his gift for making music out of anything and everything around us is his mission in life. While Celso's music is rooted in Brazilian rhythmic and melodic styles, it also reflects his incurable fascination with other world music traditions. Drawing on his thorough study of classical guitar, Celso composes for guitar and ensemble. His remarkably innovative compositions are infused with a rich knowledge of the traditional music of Brazil: samba, chôro, baião, frêvo etc. His compositions are published by Editions Henry Lemoine in Paris and are performed and recorded by both students and professionals around the World, from solo performances to guitar orchestras.

WORLD MUSIC AWARDS: 2008 Canadian Folk Music Award for World Solo artist of the year and A Radio-Canada Galaxie Award
WORLD MUSIC NOMINATIONS: Four JUNO Award nominations, A Western Canadian Music Award, and Pacific Music Industry Award
ORIGINAL MUSIC FOR FILM AWARDS: Leo Award for Best Score for Documentary for In The Company of Fear and a Leo Award nomination for A Place Called Chiapas, which Celso co-composed with Salvador Ferreras and Joseph Pepe Danza.

July 22 10 am - 11 am
BRAZILIAN PERCUSSION WORKSHOP: This workshop is for ages 9 - 15yrs. Celso will teach Samba and Baião rhythms. Percussion students should each bring any percussion instruments they have on hand so they can practice on their own afterwards: congas, djembes, snare drums, tambourines with skin, tom-tom's, shakers, agogo bells, etc. Celso will bring some Brazilian percussion to show and share but does not have enough for all students.

Cost - $25
To register call the Playhouse 604 886-8998 or email housemanager@heritageplayhouse.com
Registration deadline July 11.

July 22 1 - 3pm
BRAZILIAN GUITAR MASTER CLASS: This workshop is for Intermediate - Advanced. Learn some Brazilian basic rhythm’s on the guitar (samba, bossa nova, baião and chôro), and also if you already know some Brazilian tunes, or Celso's compositions, then Celso can help you with it. Please bring your own nylon string guitar if you have one.

Cost - $50
To register call the Playhouse 604 886-8998 or email housemanager@heritageplayhouse.com
Registration deadline July 11.

For more information about Celso visit www.celsomachado.com

Tickets: $18.00

Doors open @ 7:30PM; Performance 8:00 PM

July 23 -- Berni G & Frenz

	Frenz Foolz n' Fun with Berni G Special Guests Michael Gifford Miss Vaudeville Susie Francis

Tickets: $15.00

Doors open @ 7:30PM; Performance 8:00 PM