by Gillian Crowley –
Sidney Fine Art Show
Started in 2003, this annual fine arts show continues its reputation as a first-class juried art show for serious artists, patrons and appreciators of the arts. Opening Night festivities on October 13 for invited guests followed by public showings over three days. Vote for your favourite piece! Presented by the Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula. October 14 and 15: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m; October 16: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney.
NFB Film Showing at the Library
Sidney & North Saanich Library will mount its third National Film Board documentary this fall. Everything Will Be (2013) captures the subtle nuances of a culturally diverse neighbourhood – Vancouver’s once thriving Chinatown – in the midst of a transformation. Will the changes work for everyone? The documentary is by Sundance award-winning director Julia Kwan. (See the article on the Library’s film initiative on page 56.) October 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. Free. Sidney & North Saanich Library, 10091 Resthaven Drive, Sidney.
An Evening with M.A.C. Farrant and Barbara Smithy
Expect to be amused and enthralled by these two talented local authors. M.A.C. (Marion) Farrant is the author of fiction, non-fiction, and a memoir, My Turquoise Years, which she adapted for the stage and premiered at the Vancouver Arts Club Theatre. Her latest book of fiction is The Days – Forecasts Warnings, Advice. The Vancouver Sun says it “is great fun but also makes you look at the world in a new way.” Barbara Smith’s work is inspired by a love of mystery combined with her lifelong interest in social history. Her latest book, The Valiant Nellie McClung, highlights a selection of McClung’s columns that offer a unique reflection of our country’s history and an uncanny resonance today. Jointly sponsored by the Sidney Literary Society and Tanner’s Books. This fundraiser supports the 2017 Sidney Literary Festival. Tickets at Tanner’s or online at www.sidneyliteraryfestival.ca. October 28 at 7 p.m. Shoal Centre, 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney.
Cindy Church and Nathan Tinkham
Cindy and Nathan have become part of the fabric of the Canadian folk and country scenes as members of the Ian Tyson band, Great Western Orchestra and Quartette. Along the way they developed separate careers. Cindy continued with Quartette and went on to other projects such as Lunch at Allen’s and “The Nearness of You,” a tribute to Hoagy Carmichael. Nathan performed with the Undertakin’ Daddies and continues to work with many other artists. Expect this duo to please listeners with new songs along with their classic material. Presented by the Deep Cove Music Society. Advance tickets $20 at Tanners Books (Sidney), Lyle’s Place (Victoria) and online at www.brownpapertickets.com. October 29 at 7:30 p.m. St. Paul’s United Church, 2410 Malaview Avenue, Sidney.
Opera at Star
Opera buffs are treated to two Metropolitan Opera screenings at the Star Cinema this month: Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde October 8 starting at 9 a.m. and Mozart’s Don Giovanni October 22 starting at 10 a.m. Bring a cushion for the five-hour-long Wagner! Details at www.starcinema.ca.
