For details dates and times of these talks click HERE
TRANSITIONS: National Mosaics Conference 2023: We are so thrilled to be hosting this National Mosaics Conference at the MAC this summer! We will be welcoming Mosaic artists from across Canada, who will be hosting a wonderful series of Artist Talks, Workshops & Classes AND a community mosaics project, for all of our summer visitors to participate in! Bring your summer visitors and come and be a part of this exciting, innovative, educational, juried exhibition.
Running July 1- August 27, 2023. Opening Celebrations: July 1st, 1-3pm. Check out the MOSAICS Artist Talks and Classes and be a part of the wonderful activities this summer at the MAC!
More details HERE
Do you miss the joy of singing in community, but not a formal choir? Sing Again this summer in a fun, encouraging group, and explore your voice and creative expression, as well as learn to sing in harmony by ear. All voices are welcome regardless of age, gender, or experience - it's not about talent, it's about connection!
You're welcome to drop in until the end June and try it out, and see if you want to join us for the summer. We'll be gearing up for a big community singalong at Knox United Church on August 26th, and learning a set of songs from ABBA and The Beatles to Cyndi Lauper and Great Big Sea, as well as a few from local bluesman Gerry Barnum (who'll be joining us at Knox). Choir members will have the option to join me on stage at the big event!
I have two weekly groups starting June 12 and 15 (drop in open for the rest of June; email me if you'd like to join late):
1) Mondays at 5pm at Parksville Community Park (picnic shelter, behind the playground)
2) Thursdays at 3pm at the
Do you miss the joy of singing in community, but not a formal choir? Sing Again this summer in a fun, encouraging group, and explore your voice and creative expression, as well as learn to sing in harmony by ear. All voices are welcome regardless of age, gender, or experience - it's not about talent, it's about connection!
You're welcome to drop in until the end June and try it out, and see if you want to join us for the summer. We'll be gearing up for a big community singalong at Knox United Church on August 26th, and learning a set of songs from ABBA and The Beatles to Cyndi Lauper and Great Big Sea, as well as a few from local bluesman Gerry Barnum (who'll be joining us at Knox). Choir members will have the option to join me on stage at the big event!
I have two weekly groups starting June 12 and 15 (drop in open for the rest of June):
1) Mondays at 5pm at Parksville Community Park (picnic shelter, behind the playground)
2) Thursdays at 3pm at the McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC).
Invest
Do you miss the joy of singing in community, but not a formal choir? Sing Again this summer in a fun, encouraging group, and explore your voice and creative expression, as well as learn to sing in harmony by ear. All voices are welcome regardless of age, gender, or experience - it's not about talent, it's about connection!
You're welcome to drop in until the end June and try it out, and see if you want to join us for the summer. We'll be gearing up for a big community singalong at Knox United Church on August 26th, and learning a set of songs from ABBA and The Beatles to Cyndi Lauper and Great Big Sea, as well as a few from local bluesman Gerry Barnum (who'll be joining us at Knox). Choir members will have the option to join me on stage at the big event!
I have two weekly groups starting June 12 and 15 (drop in open for the rest of June):
1) Mondays at 5pm at Parksville Community Park (picnic shelter, behind the playground)
2) Thursdays at 3pm at the McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC).
Invest
Do you miss the joy of singing in community, but not a formal choir? Sing Again this summer in a fun, encouraging group, and explore your voice and creative expression, as well as learn to sing in harmony by ear. All voices are welcome regardless of age, gender, or experience - it's not about talent, it's about connection!
You're welcome to drop in until the end June and try it out, and see if you want to join us for the summer. We'll be gearing up for a big community singalong at Knox United Church on August 26th, and learning a set of songs from ABBA and The Beatles to Cyndi Lauper and Great Big Sea, as well as a few from local bluesman Gerry Barnum (who'll be joining us at Knox). Choir members will have the option to join me on stage at the big event!
I have two weekly groups starting June 12 and 15 (drop in open for the rest of June):
1) Mondays at 5pm at Parksville Community Park (picnic shelter, behind the playground)
2) Thursdays at 3pm at the McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC).
Invest
Get ready to wag your tails and raise your paws for the pet event of the year! Join us at the Coombs Fairgrounds from 10am-3pm June 11th
Bring your furry friends along for a day of fun with a FUN dog show tack sale and silent auction. And the best part? Admission is FREE!
This is a family-friendly event so bring the kids and let them meet all the dogs. All dogs are invited to participate in the fun dog show and showcase their talents.
Don't miss out on the chance to support a great cause as the event is a fundraiser for the Coombs Country Horse and Hound 4-H club.
Mark your calendars grab your leashes and head on over to the Pet Expo on June 11th! See you there!
Fun Dog Show - ENTER HERE:
Early Bird Entry until June 4th.
$5 for the first class and $2 for each additional class.
Costume Class
Owner and Dog Alike - do you and your dog share a resemblance ?
Waggiest Tail
Best Groomed
Golden Oldie (10+)
Best Trick
Temptation Alley -How well does your dog come? Are they able to resist temptat
Cindy Mawle is a Vancouver Island artist who works out of her home studio surrounded by forest on the central island. Her acrylic paintings on canvas mostly depict her surrounding areas on the Canadian west coast. Her main objective in these collections of work is to express the calm and joy she experiences in each location. “I want my work to present itself as a touchstone to our natural world. I believe the more we connect to nature, whether in real time or through art, the better off we are as human beings.”
To find out more about the artist, upcoming shows and events go to www.cmawle.com .
Lucy lives on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. After retiring from a successful career, Lucy renewed her passion for art. Her preferred medium is soft pastels.
Lucy is a member of the Pastel Society of Eastern Canada, Pastellistes de France, and Art du Pastel en France. She achieved Signature Status with Pastel Artists Canada and holds Active Status with the Federation of Canadian Artists.
Her award-winning work is held in collections in Canada and internationally and has been featured in many Canadian national juried exhibitions.
Natasha van Netten’s Southern Residents is a collection of drawings, paintings and installation works that focus on one of British Columbia’s most iconic animals. From delicate lines made with steel to tiny drawings of immense creatures, these artworks highlight the duality of fragility and strength found in Southern Resident killer whales.
This exhibition contains a collection of small ink drawings in shadow boxes. Influenced by museum displays and zoological drawings, these works bring attention to the individual—showing the unique physical differences between Southern Residents. This collection represents specific members and shows the variations in their saddle patches, the white/grey markings on their backs, aiding researches in orca identification. The drawings are suspended like scientific specimens, bringing attention to their delicacy and giving them the appearance of swimming.
NB: Natasha will be hosting a FREE drop-in colouring bookmark activity on Sunday, June 4th, starting a
Acoustic duo show.. probably on the patio..
Completely Creedence is a Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) tribute band who wants to invite you to a night out to remember the incredible music that John Fogerty and CCR provided for the world to enjoy and relate to.
If you loved Creedence Clearwater Revival in the 60’s and 70’s, you’re going to love this band!
If you love CCR then you'll be taken away by these four incredible musicians who share your passion of CCR's music.
Completely Creedence delivers a musical experience that will put a spell on you.
- Event Start time: 630pm
- Seating and Prices inclusive of any taxes or fees: General Admission - $35
- Event Type: Tribute Concert
- Venue: Parksville Outdoor Theatre: 193 Beachside Dr, Parksville, British Columbia (in Parksvill
Apple Tech Workshops Spring 2023
Powered By Up Your Media, and the McMillan Arts Centre School For Digital Literacy. Our ongoing workshop series can help you gain control of your technology and allow you to better use your devices with skill and confidence.
Tuesday May 23, 4:00-5:30 pm - Using Your Apple Watch
In this course we will go through the out-of-the-box configuration of your new Apple Watch. Once paired to your iPhone we can move onto customization of the watch face and installation of apps. We'll also go over the different settings for a cellular and non-cellular Apple Watch, as well as some of the uses of the Health App. The session will include a Q&A to go over your individual questions.
May 14 PM – Alcohol Ink Abstractions with Mary Unger
In this session you will create with colourful alcohol ink using various tools and techniques while making free flow abstract designs.
All supplies included in this class.
About the Instructor: Mary Unger was raised on the east coast of Canada and moved to BC in 1970 after six years in Montreal. She studied fine arts at Mount Allison University and took classes and workshops in Montreal, Calgary and here on Vancouver Island. “Travel to Mexico, Hawaii, Hong Kong, South Africa, and Europe has been a feast to the eyes and soul.”
Location of class: Studio, McMillan Arts Centre
Maximum number of participants: 12
Come join us for a beautiful afternoon high tea luncheon and be swept away by Parisienne cafe jazz brought to you by the talented Van Django
About this Event
Come join us for a beautiful afternoon of traditional afternoon tea dining under marquee tents and be serenaded by the Parisienne jazz sounds of the band, Van Django! You will be greeted with a glass of our lavender lemonade and treated to a scrumptious spread of tea sandwiches, scones, Devonshire cream, preserves and desserts that go on and on. Custom blended teas made just for this occasion await!
We are so very pleased to introduce Van Django. They are an acoustic string ensemble made up of four of Canada's most talented and eclectic musicians; violinist Cameron Wilson, guitarist Budge Schachte, guitarist/cellist Finn Manniche and bassist Brent Gubbels. Van Django's music is well-rooted in the gypsy jazz of 1930's Paris France, but beyond that it's all pure blue-skying; flights of dazzling fancy, driving rhythms and boundless crea
Apple Tech Workshops Spring 2023
Powered By Up Your Media, and the McMillan Arts Centre School For Digital Literacy. Our ongoing workshop series can help you gain control of your technology and allow you to better use your devices with skill and confidence.
Tuesday May 9, 4:00-5:30 pm - Using the Photos App
A deeper dive into the Apple Photos application, including how to create albums and multiple libraries, how to edit photos, various media types, importing and exporting, and iCloud Photos.
The Coburn Road trail runs parallel to the E&N Rail line. It starts at the end of the
existing gravel portion of Coburn Road and ends at Henry Morgan Park. This trail is
primarily single track and undulates through some rough and overgrown forest. The trail
bed is primarily dirt with multiple root crossings. The trail is one of the only connections
from the “Downtown” section of Bowser to the Jaimeson Road Subdivision, the Bowser
Elementary School, and via the Thompson Clark Ocean trail to Deep Bay. This trail
creates an active transportation corridor for locals, students, and tourists. Also, as it
directly connects downtown to the Deep Bay Marina, it provides safe, off of hwy 19a
access to the business district for folks utilizing the docks.
The scope of maintenance is to widen and smooth the existing trail bed. This 225m long
trail contains sections that need widening and gravel surface build up. The idea is to keep the trail typically natural, while
widening and smoothing the surface to accomm
