Fall Faire 2008

September 13, 2008

If it is mid September, then it must be the Fall Faire! This is an island affair that is both relaxed and festive. A huge amount of community involvement, and the generosity of Arne Olsen, culminate in a day of delicious food, stunning arts and crafts, a cornucopia of bounty from the garden and a day long schedule of music and special kids activities.

Volunteers are needed for this fantastic event, please call Joan at 250-335-0475 for more information.

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Art In The Orchard

Featuring "Lovesong" - 25 New Paintings by Caroline James

Guest Artist Alastair Heseltine
www.alastairheseltine.com

Opens Friday August 15 (5 to 9 pm)
Exhibition Runs: August 16, 17 & 18th
(10 am to 4 pm)

At "The Orchard House"
1835 Shingle Spit Rd.
Hornby Island, BC

I'm delighted to be holding this exhibition at The Orchard House on Hornby Island, which offers a spectacular garden setting with stunning seascape views (my heartfelt gratitude to Deb Ouellet for providing this wonderful venue).

The orchard, like the canvas, displays subtle texture and form, innocuous richness supporting life and offering mystery; quietly accepting its role as a backdrop for the beautiful bird, and yet whispering its own enigmatic splendour. The bird sings a 'love song' because it knows.

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

See Carolines's artist listing on Real Hornby.

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Etoiles D'Afriques
Workshops & Dance

Wednesday, August 13th
At Joe King Park

Workshops

Take advantage of our visitors' knowledge about African drumming and dance.

West African Dance Workshop: 2-3:30pm $15
Drum Workshop: with master Djembe Player 4-6pm $20
Drums available

Dance

World Afro-beat music dance party to follow. Come out, move & groove to the African beats.

Afro-Beat Dance!!
Joe King Ball Park
Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8:00pm
Tickets $12 advance, $13 at the door

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Deerheart Sanctuary
Womens' Wellness Retreat

August 9th to 11th

Join us for 2 days of Kirtan, Toning, Meditation, Yoga, Raw Gourmet Food and Instruction.

This is an opportunity for women to come together to celebrate and nourish body, mind and spirit at Deerheart Sanctuary and enjoy beach time or sightseeing on beautiful Hornby Island.

COST: $250 Includes camping, workshops, and food!

For information, see www.deerheartsanctuary.com or call at 250-335-0952.

See deerheart's healing arts listing on Real Hornby.

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2008 Hornby Festival
July 30th to Aug. 9th

The Festival returns this year with an exciting lineup. A sampling of this year's Festival ranges from the world beat mastery of Celso Machado and the fiddle prowess of Adrian Dolan to the piano virtuosity of Robert Silverman. Celebrate these fantastic performers under the stars at beautiful Olsen's Farm or in the unique intimacy of the Hornby Hall.

For complete details, including music samples, check out the online programme.

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

Art in Unusual Places
August 2 to 9

Back for the third year is the Hornby Festival highlight, Art in Unusual Places. You will find classical Indian mandolin in the woods, sweet folk harmonies at Grassy Point, foot tapping fiddle music on a bluff overlooking the ocean, plus much more. These 15 minute spot appearances are free to the public (donations accepted) and we hope they will inspire you to come and take in the evening performances of these fabulous artists. To learn more about the artists please visit www.hornbyfestival.bc.ca or call 250-335-2715.

Download the schedule to print out.

Roberta Pyx Sutherland

Opening Reception and Art Show
Hornby Festival Society

July 30, 7pm to 9pm
Hornby Hall

The Hornby Festival is proud to host an art show celebrating acclaimed artists Roberta Pyx Sutherland and Linda Frimer at the Hornby Hall as part of Opening Reception 2008. Along with fantastic art, The Bills will take you from the kitchen table to the concert stage in an unforgettable musical journey.

This is a free, family event. Please carpool, bike or walk as they are expecting quite a crowd.

If you can't make it for the Opening Reception the Art Show will be open for viewing throughout the Festival. Open daily July 31 to August 9,10am to 4pm, (except Aug 6 & 8).

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Poetry Under the Maple

Thursday, July 31st at 2p.m

This special event will take place under the big maple tree at Heron Rocks.

Theresa J. (Terry) Wolfwood, social activist, writer and artist will be on Hornby Is. reading from her new book of poetry and images entitled Believe in an ongoing universe. When she isn't travelling the world in a tireless effort to promote Social Justice, World Peace and Environmental Protection, Theresa lives on Hornby Island and in Victoria, B.C.

Submitted by Heron Rocks Friendship Centre and 32Books Co.

Click here to download a poster of this event.

Heron Rocks Friendship Centre
10085 Central Rd.

Readings at the Bakery

Wednesday, Aug 6, 10:30am

Three Well-known Children's Authors Read at the Bakery
Kit Pearson, Sarah Ellis and Deirdre Baker

Here is a chance to hear some entertaining stories, ask questions about children's books and writing, and see how these three experienced writers celebrate the quirkiness, the glories and adventures of island life.

Cardboard House Bakery
2205 Central Road
250-335-0733

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ART SHOWS at the HORNBY HALL SUMMER 2008

Once again this summer the Hornby Hall will have its walls filled with beautiful art. From painting to photography, fibre arts to mixed media, there will be examples of talent, beauty and inspiration to enjoy. See you there!

July 14 - 17
Needles, Lens, Brush - featuring Diane Smith, Coral Barclay, Melissa Moore
Opening reception - Monday, July 14, 7-9pm. Daily 10am - 6pm
See a poster of the show.

Triptych - Robin de Lavis

July 18 - 21
Essential Presence, the Trees of Hornby Island - Robin de Lavis
Opening Reception - Friday, July 18, 7-9pm. Daily 10am - 4pm
July 22 - 24
Immediate Landscapes - Dana Smith & jennifer armstrong
Opening Reception - Tuesday, July 22, 7-9pm. Daily 10am - 5pm
July 25 - 29
New Work - Tara Ireland
Opening Reception - Friday, July 25, 7-9pm. Daily 11am - 4pm

Dana Smith - New Paintings July 30 - August 9
Hornby Festival Art Show - Featuring Roberta Pyx Sutherland and Linda Frimer
Opening Reception - Wednesday, July 30, 7-10pm. Visit www.hornbyfestival.bc.ca for hours.
August 11 - 13
Summer Art Show - Brigitte Mattei
Opening Reception - Tuesday, August 12, 7-9pm. Daily 10am - 4pm
August 14 - 16
Sea, Sand, Sky - Coral Barclay
Opening Reception - Friday, August 15, 7-9pm. Daily 11am - 4pm
August 17 - 21
3 For a Show - Elspeth Armstrong, Sheila Simpson, and Jordan McKibben.
Opening Reception - Sunday, August 17, noon. Daily 11am - 5pm

Elspeth Armstrong - Curved Beach August 22 - 24
Conversations about Green - Fiona Spalding-Smith
Opening Reception - Friday, August 22, 5-8pm. Daily 11am - 5pm
August 25 - 27
Paintings - Tessa Fenger
Daily 10am - 5pm
August 28 - 31
New Works - Elaine Savoie, Cimarron Knight, Sara Vipond
Opening - Friday, August 29, 7-10pm. Daily 10am to 5pm.

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Hornby Island Art Council - Summer Schedule

The Hornby Island Arts Council is pleased to announce our Summer 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!

July 2nd - 14th
Close to the Heart - Open invitation to all island artists.
Bring your work to the Gallery on July 1st, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
July 16th - 31st
Inside Out, New Work - Elizabeth Macdonald
Opening Reception: Wednesday July 16th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
*Gallery open daily from 10:00am - 4:00pm for this show only.
Aug. 1st - 31st
What Happens When You Leave the Window Open - Peter Kiss and Tania Cleave
Sculpture and Paintings
Opening Reception: Friday August 1st, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
August 8th - 29th
ANT/LIFE/ART/WORK - Matt Rogalsky
Opening Reception and Artist's Talk: Sunday August 10th,
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
In the back gallery space at the ARC Gallery
Sept. 1st - 30th
A Walk in the Woods - Gordon Payne

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Island Gallery

Summer 2008 Shows & Receptions

Artist Run Gallery Showcasing
over 50 Hornby Artists

Solo Shows in the Orchard Room
Jordan McKibben & Masoud Zadeh	July 23 - Aug 3
Wayne Wiens	Aug 6 - Aug 10
Linda Armstrong & Dana Smith	Aug 13 - Aug 17
Jennifer Armstrong & Marc Was	Aug 20 - Aug 24
Mary MacKenzie & Louise Walter	Aug 27 - Sept 7

Blue Dock At The Spit

Receptions
Friday July 25, 7-9 pm
Friday August 26, 7-9 pm

Hours
Open 11am - 5pm, Wednesday - Sunday

1665 Central Road (250) 335-2660
islandgallery@island.net
operated by artist volunteers

See the Island Gallery's listing on Real Hornby.

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Hornby Island Natural History Exhibit

Thursday Summer Speaker Series

July 24th @ 2pm - "Eyes on Eagles"
Doug Carrick will present his video 'Hornby Island Bald Eagles' and provide commentary.
July 31st @ 2pm - "Water Collection: Cisterns & Constructed Wetlands"
Ed Hoeppner of Hornby Island will explore roof top rain-water catchment, reain water irrigation and sewage treatment at home through constructed wetlands and planter beds.
August 7th @ 2pm - "TBA"
Check the Natural History Exhibit at the school and Coming Events in the Grapevine for an announcement.
August 14th @ 2pm - "Fabulous Fossils of Vancouver Island"
Dan Bowen, president of the Vancouver Island Paleontological Society, will talk about local geology, plate tetonics, and subduction. Glimps the fossilized bones of 80 million year old marine reptiles.

Download the poster.

All presentation are held at the Hornby Island Community School
2100 Sollans Road. Enter through the Natural History Exhibit.

Free Admission, Donations Welcome!!

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Bakery Summer Music

Every summer the Cardboard House Bakery features music every Wednesday and Saturday nights at 6:30pm. Featuring mostly local Hornby Island musicians, nothing is better than sitting in the orchard enjoying the scene on a pleasant summer evening.

Click here for the Cardboard House Bakery
summer music schedule and see who is playing.

Farmers Market
"the Copse" - New Location

The Hornby island Farmers' Market is up an running for another year and now has a new and wonderful location. Next door to where it has operated for many years, it is set in a lovely grove of trees which has been groomed to be the perfect place to wander, shop and taste. Expect the same Hornby farmers, artisans and foodies to be offering up a cornucopia of treats for your pleasure.

As always, the motto of the Farmers Market is
"Make it, bake it, grow it on Hornby!"

The Farmers Market will continue throughout the summer
with the following schedule:

June :: Saturdays 11 to 2
July & August :: Wed. & Sat. 11 to 2

Check out the Famers' Market listing.

Hornby Recreation

Hornby Recreation is a committee of the Hornby Island Residents' and Rate Payers' Association who promotes a healthy way of life in which physical activity is valued and integrated into our everyday life. This summer we have co-ordinated a wide variety of recreation programs for your fitness and enjoyment.

Come out for Laughteryoga, Soccer, Poi Tastik, Hula Hoopla, or any of the other programs going on all summer long. There different programs happing every week so print off a program listing to see what you might like to come to!

Any questions / suggestions call the Hornby Recreation Coordinator at 335-0540

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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.