Drop by for dinner or just a glass of wine or a sleeve of Russell Beer and enjoy some sweet mellow tunes by Bonar on Friday night. Some swing, some samba, some instrumentals - it's all good. Please note the music will start around 7:00 - a little earlier by request.
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call Lina's Lounge & Grill for reservations: 604-886-9119
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Brad Cran and Gillian Jerome will be our first readers of the new year. This double reading will take place on Friday, January 21 at 7 pm at Wheatberries Bakery and Bistro, Gibsons. The following afternoon, Saturday, January 22, from 1 to 4 pm, Gillian and Brad will be leading a poetry workshop in the Gibsons Public Library conference room.

Brad Cran and Gillian Jerome’s first book of non-fiction Hope In Shadows, Stories and Photographs from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside won the 2008 City of Vancouver Book Award and was shortlisted for a BC Book Prize.

Brad is the Poet Laureate for the City of Vancouver. He is a contributing editor at Geist Magazine and a frequent host at the Vancouver Writers Festival, as well as last summer at the Festival of the Written Arts in Sechelt. For many years, he was the publisher of Smoking Lung Press. His poetry book, The Good Life, was published by Nightwood Editions.

In the ancient lands of Atlantis and Egypt the healers believed that the way to facilitate healing is by opening the ‘high heart’ that connects all things together. This is represented by the musical note F# or commonly referred to as the Thymus Gland or the center for the immunity system.’

Jay incorporates sound, vibration, sound-infused aromatherapy mists, and healing color light therapy to bring this healing/meditation experience to a deeper and more profound level. Experience the Song of The Angels and learn the 3 Sacred tonal keys created in the Temples of King Solomon. Dolphin Spirit also brings forth a rebirthing of the magic.

$20 per person, tickets available at YBTS.

Originally a Folk singer/songwriter from Nova Scotia, Katherine has developed a passion for genres branching to Funk, Jazz and R&B. With her inspiringly soulful originals under her arm, Katherine has begun to pave her way into the hearts of music lovers and musicians throughout Canada. This 23 year old is is already getting radio airplay. Come and enjoy Katherine’s smooth and jazzy R&B flavoured pop on Saturday night as she is joined by Dan Richter on guitar and Boyd Norman on bass.
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call Lina's Lounge & Grill for reservations: 604-886-9119
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It’s here again !! The Gibsons Jazz Festival January Fundraiser. A HOT HOT Warm up the Winter Salsa Dance !! This year we’re bringing back a past favourite RUMBA CALZADA. Saturday, Jan 22, 9pm at Roberts Creek Hall.

Tickets $20 at Coast Books, Gibsons; Coast Copy Centre, Sechelt; MELOmania, Roberts Creek.

“Rumba Calzada is guaranteed to move your feet and reach your soul” – Latin Beat Magazine, Los Angeles. Originally formed in 1991, by Boying Geronimo and now headed by his son, Raphael Geronimo. RUMBA CALZADA has been a favourite with Vancouver's Latin Jazz and Salsa enthusiasts for over the years, and dancers on the Sunshine Coast love them!

Come and join this wonderful multi-instrumental musician for some fabulous tunes. You're welcome to take the stage on your own or sit in with Grant and his friends, or just grab a cold one and enjoy the tunes! Bring your guitar, bass, bagpipes, accordian, banjo, mandolin or just your own sweet voice and join in the musical fun!

call Lina's Lounge & Grill for reservations: 604-886-9119
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**ON-SITE CHILDCARE NOW AVAILABLE**

The Task Force to Attract, Retain & Engage the younger generation of the Sunshine Coast would like to invite you to a public workshop presenting the draft plan to address the lack of settlement, employment and participation of the younger generation.

The proposed purpose or outcome of the event will be: *To discuss a draft community plan, and some of its immediate proposals *To seek greater involvement and commitment from local individuals and organizations to advance specific initiatives outlined in the draft plan.

Join us on Tuesday the 25th - that most hallowed of days! - And celebrate Robbie Burns birthday in true celtic style with traditional tunes provided by the fabulous father and daughter duo of Michael and Robin Maser.

There are rumours of the possibility of Haggis - for the stout hearted - and stout for the rest!

call Lina's Lounge & Grill for reservations: 604-886-9119
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Jonas Elrod was leading an ordinary life until he woke up one day to a totally new reality. He suddenly could see and hear angels, demons, auras and ghosts. This documentary follows the fascinating story of an average guy who inexplicably developed the ability to access other dimensions. Physicians gave him a clean bill of health and were unable to provide an explanation. What was it? Why was it happening to him? One thing was certain for this 36-year old man - life as he had known it would never be the same.

With his loving but skeptical girlfriend by his side, Jonas crisscrosses the country as he searches for answers and delves deeper into this thrilling world of the phenomenal and spiritual. Along the way, he encounters an amazing group of religious teachers, scientists, mystics and spiritual healers who help him piece together this intricate puzzle.

The film shows how all of us can search inward for our own peace and happiness while contributing towards a positive shift in global consciousness. Wake Up is a call to consciousness to everyone who sees it; an invitation to accept that there is more to this life than meets the eye.

For more info contact 604-886-2780 or blackcat@resist.ca
www.blackcatcinema.cam

Brian Romer painting demo and lecture, and this time there are pakoras and chai available from Curry in the Creek at a kiosk. This is a fundraiser to fill the supplies cupboard for our ongoing children's classes, so please come and show your support.

Come celebrate the patron saint of poets with performance artist Adelene da Soul Poet. Her poetry reflects both her personal history and the history of our culture. Her work is sometimes a cry for peace and healing and other times a rage against injustice; all delivered with humour and style. Woven around Adelene's performance we invite local poets to the OPEN MIKE. Sign up at 7:45 to claim a spot with a 5-minute maximum per person. The recommended donation for this benefit is $7 at the door and if you want to reserve a seat, Jacqueline's Tasty Treats available in the Kiosk.

Call Wendy at 886-2214 or email her at wendy@maxart.com to reserve.