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A Great Weekend

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

This past weekend was the third annual Gabriola Theatre Festival and what a wonderful time it was. The Street Art vendors provided a fantastic display of local arts and crafts including jewelry, leatherwork, wood work, paintings, cards, glasswork, handmade soaps, photography and more! There was a pancake breakfast, a kids craft corner, dancing and music, and fantastic theatre. We went to the performance of ‘Deck’, a hilarious rendition of a young family forced into a lifestyle change by a slumping economy. This one man play was timely, very well done and quite hilarious! We shopped on the street and I bought tye dyed skirts for my grandchildren and colorful writing cards. We watched the gumboot dance, participated in the boot art auction and all round had a great time!

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Step Right Up!

Friday, August 19th, 2011

Step right up folks and get your tickets! That’s right, there are still some tickets left for the Theatre Festival on Gabriola Island. This weekend there is an extravaganza of performances and not all are sold out. You can get tickets at Folklife Village and find street art, kids corner and fantastic theatre shows – starts at 6:15 pm Friday and continues throughout the weekend. Come join in the fun!  Want to know more, check out their web site -gabriolatheatrefestival.ca

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Canada Day

Sunday, July 3rd, 2011

Canada Day was filled with festivities which kicked off with live music and hot dogs at The Folklife Village. Locals and visitors alike started to assemble and by noon the band was rocking, playing tunes we all remember from the 60′s and 70′s. From there the party moved to brickyard beach where potato cannons were employed in an effort to bombard Mudge Island. Though not far away the Mudgkins were safe as the lobbed potatoes ended up in the sea. After dinner islanders and visitors were treated to the Gypsy Music of Orkestar Slivovica at the All Ages Dance party at the Haven. For those of us who like a home style party it was a perfect evening for a back yard BBQ with friends and family.

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Peter and the Wolf

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

This past long weekend was abuzz with activities! The Farmers Market kicked off with the first of the Saturday openings, there was a bicycle race, the grand opening of the Hen House - a working Studio and Gallery, a play at The Centre, live music at Raspberry’s Jazz Cafe, Comedy at the Silva Bay Restaurant, a photography show and more! Peter and the Wolf, produced by local dance teacher Miss Mara, was well attended. This lively little show was danced delightfully by local children aged 3 to 17. With three of our granddaughters involved it is no wonder this was our favorite event.

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2nd Annual Gabriola Theatre Festival

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

This largest of summer art festivals on Gabriola promises to be a favorite with locals and visitors alike. Two days of  a variety of theatre performances, show and sell Street Art, music, and dancing, with the Gabriola Lions Club providing a pancake breakfast on Saturday morning. There is something here for everyone. The main theater tent holds 220 and there were still a few tickets available on Saturday for some of the performances.

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Dancing Man Festival

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

The Dancing Man Music Festival is celebrating its 10th year on Gabriola with 5 days of musical performances in various venues including an outdoor stage at Descanso Bay Park. Some of the performers are award winners and include both local and visiting talent. For more information visit dancingman.ca.

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Musicfest 2009

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

We took the weekend and drove up to Courtenay (just over an hour from the Gabriola Ferry) for the Vancouver Island Musicfest. 3 days, 55 performers, 6 stages, 27 craft booths, 21 food booths – all spread out over the Comox Valley fairgrounds alongside the Tsolum River, so well organized, such beautiful weather – it was a fantastic event! The performers included Los Lobos, Arlo Guthrie, Steven Page of The Barenaked Ladies, Leon and Eric Bibb, Jim Byrnes and so many others that we were unfamiliar with, but really enjoyed. This event is considered “the largest destination music event on Vancouver Island and one of the Top 25 outdoor festivals in North America”.

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Walk On

Monday, June 15th, 2009


We had the pleasure of taking the girls to the CD release show for The Kerplunks. The new CD is named Walk On and is chock full of upbeat tunes and snazzy songs that you will find yourself bopping your head to. The album is complete with voices from Gabriola’s own children. The release show was packed with kids of all ages, balloon animals and of course cake. The girls had a blast and are very excited to listen to their new CD over and over and over and…
Visit their website for news, events and where to purchase their 2 CD’s

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