Books are back; music, art, and theatre are too – Cowichan Valley Citizen

Heads-up reserve lovers, it’s back again!

We have received superior information for absolutely everyone who’s examine through their overall library thanks to the pandemic and is ready to increase some new titles to their collection.

The enormous Backyard garden Property Charity E-book sale is completely ready to go, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at George Bonner Faculty in Mill Bay.

The pandemic cancelled last year’s sale, but Backyard Home says that the donations ongoing, leaving the charity with 20,000 books to promote this yr.

Search through bins of no cost guides, 50 cent children’s textbooks, delicate and tricky addresses of all genres for $1 to $3, DVDs and a silent auction of larger excellent guides with bids beginning at $20.

“As constantly, purchases will go on to guidance people and animals in disaster in the Cowichan Valley forever via once-a-year grants from the long term fund,” mentioned a push launch for the occasion. “Despite the 2020 sale getting cancelled, grants ongoing to Cowichan Relatives Lifestyle, Cowichan Women In opposition to Violence and the Duncan and District SPCA.”

To day $37,000 in grants have been specified, and the fund itself is now well worth far more than $183,000. Yard House aims for the fund to get to $200,000 by the finish of December.

Garden Home also thanks 10 Outdated Textbooks, Mission Thrift Retailer and other regional companies, personal donors, student and grownup volunteers, the Cowichan Valley College District, Brentwood College, and all of the ebook enthusiasts who make the sale a results each individual yr.

Proof of vaccination will be needed for everyone 12 and older to enter the sale. Attendees will also be required to put on masks.

To donate guides, get in touch with 250-743-4627. For more data, check out out www.gardenhousefoundation.wordpress.com.

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Live tunes carries on at the Duncan Showroom on Oct. 10 with properly-recognized blues artists David Gogo and Steve Marriner.

Both equally artists have released new albums, a push release for the present suggests, with Gogo’s Silver Cup out on Oct. 8 and Marriner’s Hope Dies Final out on July 2.

“Steve Mariner is one of Canada’s busiest and bluesiest artists,” the launch says. “Much sought-after producer, songwriter and adaptable musician Steve is regularly making and accomplishing as a solo artist or as component of the Blues trio Monkeyjunk.

“Fiery guitarist and world-class slider, David Gogo has created a title for himself as a soulful singing Blues troubadour whose equally at home doing a heartfelt ballad as he is with a groovin’ blues rocker,” the press launch concludes.

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If you want to verify out some art, the Cowichan Valley Arts Council has a show for you at their gallery in the Cowichan Local community Centre in Duncan.

Surrounded by H2o proceeds right up until Oct. 28 throughout gallery several hours, Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

So what is it all about? Here’s CVAC’s description:

“The title is the definition of an island — but that does not signify the do the job has a maritime theme. Our objective is to rejoice regional inventive talent from Sooke to Cumberland. The 21 artists included, some with countrywide and global art pedigrees, each and every have exceptional perspectives on residing on the coastline.”

“CVAC has the experienced gallery area and the central place to make it the rational place for this variety of regional artwork clearly show,” explained Susan Down, managing director. “And the quality of the items will be a draw for artwork buyers as nicely and artwork appreciators.”

“The ensuing display is a strong amalgam of creative talent from Natasha van Netten’s wire Superpod orca installation and David Goatley’s whimsical parade scene to do the job by other well-recognized artists which include Anouk Hartwell, Laurel Hibbert, Dorothy Friesen, Jo-Anne Westerby, Bonnie Stebbings, Claudia Lohmann, Pattiann Withapea, Michael Dean, Pauline Dueck, Gill Riordan, Catherine Taron, Susan Purney Mark, Ilka Bauer, Carole Finn, Sue Smith, Maureen Walker, Robbie Stroud, Darin Corbiere and Rory MacDonald.”

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There was some unfortunate information for theatre-goers this 7 days.

The Mercury Players Culture introduced that they have cancelled their prepared production of Women of Lockerbie.

Originally scheduled for two unique dates in spring of 2020, but cancelled by the COVID-19 pandemic, the clearly show has now officially been named off.

“We are grateful to anyone who has contributed to the generation from the solid who used lots of hrs in rehearsal to the crew who served with rehearsals, assembled costumes and props, well prepared audio and lighting, and crafted an amazing established and took it down,” the Gamers explained in a press launch.

If you purchased tickets and haven’t nevertheless gotten a refund, e-mail [email protected]

But really don’t despair. The group has now set their sights on a comedy to carry to the phase in December.

The Mercury Players will be presenting The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Culture Murder Thriller.

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