Hornby United Grandmothers & Grand Sisters (HUGGS) Book Sale

August 9th, 2009, 10 am - 3 pm, 2009
At the Ringside Market

Proceeds from this sale will be donated to The Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, an organization that supports community-level organizations that are turning the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa by providing care and support to women, orphans, grandmothers and people living with these diseases.

Contact Gloria Herbert for more information or to make a donation: 250-335-2828

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2009 Hornby Festival
July 30th to Aug. 8th

The Hornby Festival Society is proud to present another fantastic line-up of innovative and exciting performers for Festival 2009. Expect wonderful evenings dancing under the stars at Olsen's Farm and a series of incredible concerts showcasing our new Bechstein grand piano at the Hornby Hall.

For complete details, including music samples, check out the online programme. Once you've decided what you'd like to attend, purchase your tickets online.

Opening Reception and Art Show
July 30, 7pm to 9pm

Join us as at our Opening Reception, held in honour of our wonderful Members and Donors. Expect to go on a musical and visual journey as you view stunning works of art from our talented community while being entertained by the eclectic and adventuresome pianist and performer Brooke Maxwell. This is a free, family event held at the Hornby Hall.

If you can't make it for the Opening Reception the Art Show will be open for viewing throughout the Festival. Watch for details about hours.

Art in Unusual Places
Free Events!

Back again is the Hornby Festival highlight, Art in Unusual Places. You could find a classical trio in the woods, sweet folk harmonies on the beach or foot tapping fiddle music in the Ringside Market. These 15 minute appearances are free to the public (donations accepted) and we hope they will inspire you to come and take in our evening performances. Times and locations to be announced soon!

We look forward to seeing you in August!
www.hornbyfestival.bc.ca

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Clay Workshops
On Hornby Island

Summer 2009: July 30th - August 3rd
Fall 2009: October 9th - 13th
Three hours each day

Learn hand building, burnishing, saw dust firing and make your own Udu Clay Drum or vessel.

These workshops are designed for both beginning and intermediate levels. You will learn how to build by coiling and pinching, you will also learn about making colours with oxides, as well as how to burnish your own vessel. The final stage will be the saw dust firing, which will be demonstrated during the five-day course. And, if you are available 2 weeks after the course, you have the opportunity to load & saw dust fire your own creation!

Cost: $260 cdn, materials and firings included.
For info call 250-335-1702 or email masoududu@hotmail.com
Space is limited to 6 people, so register early!

To view Masoud's work you can visit www.masoudzadeh.ca

The summer workshop is scheduled to coincide with the Hornby Island Festival. For more info visit www.hornbyfestival.bc.ca

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Fiddles & Fun

July 27th - 31st, 2009

This year, camp will run Monday to Friday, July 27th - 31st, 2009.

Fiddles and Fun is a unique residential summer camp open to children aged 8-13 who have been playing the fiddle or violin for at least one year. The combination of traditional music instruction with outdoor activities at the The Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Centre provides an exciting week of musical fun, learning and personal growth.

For more information: Visit www.fiddlesandfun.com
To register, contact June Cannon: june@fiddlesandfun.com

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Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park
Summer Concert Series 2009

June 14, July 26, & September 13
All concerts are free of charge

Cellist Brian Mix will perform selections from Bach's Six Suites for Solo Cello over the course of the series. Violinist Li-Ling Liao will perform selections from Bach's Partitas and Sonatas for Solo Violin. The relation to music is essential to Rubinoff's work; he perceives sculpture as music in plastic space and music as sculpture in elastic space.

The Sculpture Park will be open for viewing 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on the days of the concerts. Throughout the summer, artist led sculpture tours can be pre-arranged. Call 250-335-2124 to book.

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Hornby Festival Tastings:
A Celebration of Regional Spirit, Food & Culture

A Festival Fundraiser
Friday, July 17th, 2009
Carbrea Winery

Join us for a tasting of local wine, mead, spirit and micro brew beverages, as well as some tasty treats from local producers. Art works and live music will entice you to stroll though the grapevines, looking for the next surprise.

Tickets are $30 per person in advance, or $34 at the door. Visit hornbyfestival.bc.ca for info on purchasing tickets or click here to purchase tickets online. All proceeds to support the Hornby Festival.

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Recycled Fashion Show

July 2nd & 3rd
At the Hornby Hall

Bar and concession open at 7pm, show begins at 8 pm
Tickets: $15 at the Gas Bar

Proceeds from ticket and DVD sales will go to the New Clinic Fund and the Home-Assist Program.

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June At Deerheart

Intro to T'ai Chi Principles for Yoga Practitioners
With Ed Hoeppner
Friday Jun. 12th

For yoga practitioners of any style, beginners to advanced. T'ai chi principles can be applied to all activities. By donation

Yogadance Workshop - With Gillian Saxby
Friday Jun. 26th 9:30am - 12noon

A unique approach integrating breath & movement into the common elements of yoga, temple dance & belly dance. No experience necessary! Cost $40

Vocalease Workshop - With Joanna Finch
Sunday Jun. 28th 1-4pm

Playful, soulful vocal expression uncover your connections using rhythm and harmony games to create unique 'sand mandalas in song'. Cost $40

Intro to Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy - With Asrael
Tuesday Jun. 30th 7:30pm

A relaxing and rejuvenating experience. One that balances the chakra's, and connects us to our subtle energy bodies, allowing us to release and to heal. Cost $40

For more info on these and other offerings please go to www.deerheartsanctuary.com or call Michelle: 250-335-0952

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Reggae Mash-Up
Dance at the Hall

Friday, June 19th, 2009

2 bands & light show.
This is a licensed event.
Watch for posters around the island.

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Free Expression Painting Workshop

June 6th, 7th, & 8th - Hornby Hall

Free Expression Painting is a wonderful and powerful tool for exploring your unique creative voice and discovering your own inherent creativity. This workshop is for both beginners (who have always dreamed about painting) and those with a professional practice. Past experience has consistently shown this workshop to be an amazing tool for opening oneself to the discovery of the magic of the creative expression that lies within.

The cost of the workshop is $295.00 and this includes all materials except a few inexpensive paint brushes and some simple items from home. There is, as always, two spaces available at a lower cost if finances are a concern for anyone. The cost of these spaces is based on individual circumstances and they are offered in return for helping with the set up and tear down of the workshop. If cost is an issue for you or someone you know who you think would benefit from this experience then please don't hesitate to contact me.

"....I wanted to thank you for the painting course...it has changed me and been an amazing catalyst for my work. I recently won one of the Herbert Siebner awards for a painting I did as a direct result of the course..... I would not have done that painting without it!"

For more information, see www.carolinejames.com or email caroline@carolinejames.com.

See Carolines's artist listing on Real Hornby.

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Strawberry Tea
& Fashion Show

June 7th, Seabreeze Lodge

Come enjoy delicious strawberry shortcake with us in the glorious setting of the oceanside Seabreeze Lodge.

Entertainment will include:

• The Hornby Grads modeling their graduation attire.
• Fashions and accessories by Veronica Graham, Laura May, Debra Selkirk and Fibres.

All fundraised income goes directly to assisting the operations of the Preschool.

Tickets $12.50 available at The Gaz Bar, Seabreeze or at the door

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Melisa Devost Record Release Party
& Brokeback Benefit!

Saturday, June 6th
at Joe King Park

Featuring the musical stylings of (in order of appearance): Melisa Devost and the May Nots, The Great Outdoors and Propolis.

Showtime 8:30, tickets $10-15 sliding scale. Proceeds go to Dale and Peggie. See you there! Yow!

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Workshops

Learn to identify local seaweed species as well as their uses in food, medicine and for skin care. Includes seaweed dinner, 3 classes, 2 field trips and a hands on spa evening class were participants will use seaweeds in facials, cellulite wraps & foot care.

Instructor will be Vera Rønningen M.Sc. in Marine Ecology.

• Fri. May 8th to Sun. May 10th
• May long weekend Fri. May 22nd - Mon. May 25th.
• Fri. June 5th to Sun. June 7th

Accommodation: Bright and spacious, immaculate house, with cabin and lovely garden, only a two minute walk from the beach. Two equipped kitchens, three baths (Meals not included in price).

Workshop with accommodations:
Single $250 - Double occupancy $400
Workshop only
Sliding scale $100 - $150

Long weekend - Women's Spa Weekend
Workshop with accommodations
Single $300, Double occupancy $500
Workshop only
Sliding scale $100 - $150

Field Trips

These fascinating field trips will introduce you to some of the edible and medicinal seaweeds found along Hornby Island's intertidal zones. A fun outing for all ages.

• Sunday May 10th  11:00am-2:00pm
• Tuesday May 26th  11:00am-2:00pm
• Wednesday May 27th  12:00pm-3:00pm
• Sunday June 21st  9:00am-12:00pm
• Monday June 22nd  9:30am-12:30pm
• Tuesday June 23rd  10:00am-1:00pm

$25 / person, family and group rates available

For more info or to register contact Vera @ 250-335-3106 or email: veraronn@telus.net

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Hornby Artists
at View Gallery In Victoria

June 26th - August 2nd

Been missing Hornby Island and it's talent? Let it come to you!

A group of seven renowned Hornby artists are being featured at the View Gallery in Victoria. Now you won't have to wait to come here to see some of your favorite artist's new work.

Susan Cain ~ Alastair Heseltine
Vaughn Neville ~ Wayne Nagn
Marc Roder ~ Elaine Savoie
Ann Zielinski

June 26th - August 2nd
View Art Gallery
104 - 860 View Street, Victoria, BC

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Arbutus Arts Summer 2009
Gallery Schedule

Opening receptions, the first Friday of the show from 7-9 pm

Celebrate the new show openings with artists in attendance. Come between on down to the Cove to share wine and snacks and view the work in this incredible setting.

Stevi Kittleson


Elspeth Armstrong

June 12 - 18
"Small Works" Tapestries and drawings by Ann Newdigate.
June 19 - July 9
Digital recreations by Stevi Kittleson and Mia Wood
July 10 - 30
"Three Generation Art Show" Paintings, fibre and mixed media by Elspeth, Linda, Steven & Jennifer Armstrong and Jordan McKibben.
July 31 - August 13
"Reflections" Paintings by Doreen Cooper, ceramics by Rachelle Chinnery.
August 14 - 27
"Island Images" Paintings by Jillian Gathright and Mary Lou Johnson
August 28 - September 6
"Dreaming" Painings by Robin DeLavis

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Hornby Hall Art Show Schedule

Summer 2009

Once again the Hornby Hall will be showcasing fantastic art shows all summer long. Make sure that you stop in and view the wonderful work from our local artists.

Roberta Pyx Sutherland


Ann Zielinski

Josephine Fletcher - June 25 to 29
A Few New Works
Opening: Thursday, June 25th, 7 to 9
Daily: 10 to 4
Leslie Dunsmore - July 4 to 7
inner island images: 5 denman artists
Opening: Saturday, July 4th, 2 to 4pm
Daily: 11 to 4
HIAC Days - July 8/9 "No Laughing Matter", Book Launch sponsored by the Arts Coucil
Author: Margaret Mitchell / Presenter: Darlene Mazari
Book signing following an hour presentation by Darlene Mazari on July 9, 4 to 6pm
Robin de Lavis - July 10 to 14
The Road To Home
Opening: Friday, July 10th, 7 to 9 pm
Daily: 11 to 4
Coral Barclay and Masoud Zadeh - July 15 to 19
New Works
Opening: Wednesday, July 15th, 7 to 9 pm
Daily: 11 to 4
Roberta Pyx Sutherland - July 20 to 23
New Works
Ann Ngan - July 24 to 27
Paintings
Opening: Friday, July 24th, 7 to 9
Daily: 11 to 5
Festival Art Show - July 31 to Aug 8
"Spaces" Hornby Artist Group Show
Opening: Thursday, July 30, 7 to 9pm
With Special Musical Guest Brooke Maxwell
Daily schedule will be posted at Festival Office (Hornby Hall rear)
Tara Ireland - August 9 to 14
New Works
Opening: Sunday, August 9, 7 to 9 pm
Daily: 11 to 3
Brigitte Mattei - August 15 to 19
New Works
Opening: Sunday, August 16, 7 to 9 pm
Daily: 11 to 4
Brad Allen - August 20 to 25
Metal In Motion - Sculpture
Opening: August 21, 7 to 9pm
Daily: 10 to 4
King & Cindy Anderson - August 26 to 30
King Anderson's Paintings "Retro-Intro-Spective, 1961-2009"
"Masks, Mosaics & Pottery" by Cindy Anderson.
Opening: Thursday, August 27th, 7 to 9 pm
Daily: 11 to 5

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Island Gallery - 2009 Schedule

Artist Run Gallery Showcasing over 50 Hornby Artists

Feature shows in the Island Gallery's Orchard Room

Diane Smith


Will Thomas

July 1 - 5
Ekta Nadeau
July 8 - 12
Diane Smith
July 15 - 19
John Grunewald
July 22 - 26
Terry Preston
July 29 - Aug. 2
Tara Ireland
August 5 - 9
Lynn Smith
August 12 - 16
Will Thomas
August 18 - 23
Roberta Pyx Sutherland
August 26 - 30
Doreen Cooper

Island Gallery Hours

See the Island Gallery's listing for more information.

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Hornby Island Art Council - 2009 Schedule

The Hornby Island Arts Council is pleased to announce our 2009 Schedule in the ARC Gallery located behind the Medical Centre and Dental Bus at 2115 Sollans Road.

Drop in for a visit before or after medical appointments or when you're browsing the market, we're just up the hill!

Cindy Anderson


Marc Roder

March 1st - 13th
Robert Easterly - Paintings
March 15th - 30th
Cindy Anderson - Pottery, Mixed Media Mosaic
April 1st - 29th
Elaine Savoie - Paintings
May 1st - 17th
Gordon Payne - Multi media
June 1st - 15th
Marc Roder - Painting
June 15 - July 12th
Close to the Heart - Hornby Is. Group Show - Painting
Aug. 1st - 16th
Rae Mate - Painting
Aug. 18th - 31st
Wayne Wiens - Photography
Sept.1st - 15th
Carol May Mahony - Painting
Sept. 16th - 30th
Gabriel Jeroschewitz - Digital Art

ARC Gallery Hours

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Live at the Thatch - Friday Night Jazz

Perched above the shore with the ocean lapping at its feet, the Thatch pub is the first sight to greet islanders and visitors as they arrive on Hornby Island. Every Friday evening at 7:00 pm, Annie Siegel (piano, vocals) comes over from Denman Island to join Dana Inglis (bass), Darryl Bohn (drums), Tony Wilson (guitar) and Nick McGowan (tenor saxophone) at the Thatch to make wonderful music. Friday Night Jazz at the Thatch has been a fixture on the Hornby calendar since 1990 and is not to be missed!

For more information call The Thatch at 250-335-2833

In July, 2006, Hornby Jazz Band released their first CD "Live at the Thatch" This CD grew out of a desire to capture the essence of Friday Night Jazz. Contact: liltrib@mars.ark.com for more information or to order a copy.