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Art Beat: Al Capone once set up a 'hit' that wasn't deadly – Coast Reporter
Murderous 1920s Chicago gangster Al Capone was no angel. Or was he? In the theatre business, an “angel” is someone who provides crucial financial support of a new production. And apparently, Big Al did throw some cash into a play in the years before his years-long run in Alcatraz. How’s that for a premise? Prolific Gibsons author David Copelin has taken this apparently true episode and spun it into The Angel Capone. Off the Page will do a reading performance of the play at the Heritage Playhouse on Sunday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m., featuring actors Wanda Nowicki, Amy King, Kevin Crofton, Patrick Visser, Steve Schwabl, and Ryan Peters. Admission is by donation. Masks and vax passports required.
Sechelt Arts Festival
It’s a busy weekend at the Sechelt Arts Festival with art and cultural exhibits at the Seaside Centre, free workshops at a few different locations, the Paintillio everybody-can-play mural project at Trail Bay Mall, and the rousing Marcus Mosely gospel concerts at Raven’s Cry Theatre. Information, registration, and tickets are available through the festival’s website.
Join the authors
Award-winning Coast writer Marion Quednau visits the Gibsons & District Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 16 between 2 and 3 p.m. to read from her well-received new book of short stories, Sunday Drive to Gun Club Road. The reading is open to a limited number of people at the library itself but is also being carried online on Zoom. Go to the events calendar on the library’s website for connection details.
On the evening of Saturday, Oct. 16, starting at 7 p.m., journalist and author J.B. McKinnon will give an online reading from his non-fiction work, The Day the World Stops Shopping.
“We must stop shopping, but we can’t stop shopping,” a publisher’s release said, calling the issue “the consumer dilemma that defines our lives and our future.” The event is part of the Sunshine Coast Arts Council Literary Reading Series. Register in advance through eventbrite.ca.
Roberts Creek clinical counsellor and author Nadia Serry will read from her 2019 book Reflections of a Wondering Mystic at the Sechelt Library on Mon. Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. The book recounts “a Sufi woman’s true story of her healing journey after a near fatal car accident takes her back to the ancient land of her birth, Egypt.” The reading will take place in the library’s Community Room. To register, call 604-885-3260.
Visual artists callout
Gibsons Public Market is extending to Oct. 31 its invitation for submissions to its 2022 art program. The market stages exhibitions of local artists’ work on all three levels of the building. Currently on display until Nov. 7 are works by Helen Platt and David Emerson Hall. Learn about the submission process on the market’s website under the “At the Market” tab.
More live music
On Friday, Oct. 15 starting at 8 p.m. the Roberts Creek Legion has Rodeo Jonz, plus a set by Sofa Kings with special guest Greg Eymundson.
The Sofa Kings also play the Clubhouse Restaurant in Pender Harbour on Sunday, Oct. 17 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Classical guitarists Luis Medina and Alec Pearson perform a recital featuring “a whole new exciting program of guitar duets and solo works” at the Heritage Playhouse on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets at eventbrite.ca.
Keely Halward plays the Turf Stage at Tapworks in Gibsons from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16.
Playing at the same time as Keely’s show, you can catch Pulling Strings at Gibsons Public Market.
Half-Cut and the Slackers take the stage at the Gibsons Legion at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, playing “all your fave Top 40s from the 50s to the 2000s.”
The Zonolite Revival celebrates their return at the Lighthouse Pub in Sechelt on Saturday, Oct. 16. They’ll bring their greatest hits amidst a light show, lasers, and smoke machine. 7:45 p.m.
Let us know about your event by email at arts@coastreporter.net.
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The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House has reopened its doors to the public after a fire swept through the historic building in central London. While the gallery has resumed operations, the rest of the iconic site remains closed “until further notice.”
On Saturday, approximately 125 firefighters were called to the scene to battle the blaze, which sent smoke billowing across the city. Fortunately, the fire occurred in a part of the building not housing valuable artworks, and no injuries were reported. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.
Despite the disruption, art lovers queued outside the gallery before it reopened at 10:00 BST on Sunday. One visitor expressed his relief, saying, “I was sad to see the fire, but I’m relieved the art is safe.”
The Clark family, visiting London from Washington state, USA, had a unique perspective on the incident. While sightseeing on the London Eye, they watched as firefighters tackled the flames. Paul Clark, accompanied by his wife Jiorgia and their four children, shared their concern for the safety of the artwork inside Somerset House. “It was sad to see,” Mr. Clark told the BBC. As a fan of Vincent Van Gogh, he was particularly relieved to learn that the painter’s famous Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear had not been affected by the fire.
Blaze in the West Wing
The fire broke out around midday on Saturday in the west wing of Somerset House, a section of the building primarily used for offices and storage. Jonathan Reekie, director of Somerset House Trust, assured the public that “no valuable artefacts or artworks” were located in that part of the building. By Sunday, fire engines were still stationed outside as investigations into the fire’s origin continued.
About Somerset House
Located on the Strand in central London, Somerset House is a prominent arts venue with a rich history dating back to the Georgian era. Built on the site of a former Tudor palace, the complex is known for its iconic courtyard and is home to the Courtauld Gallery. The gallery houses a prestigious collection from the Samuel Courtauld Trust, showcasing masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Among the notable works are pieces by impressionist legends such as Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne, and Vincent Van Gogh.
Somerset House regularly hosts cultural exhibitions and public events, including its popular winter ice skating sessions in the courtyard. However, for now, the venue remains partially closed as authorities ensure the safety of the site following the fire.
Art lovers and the Somerset House community can take solace in knowing that the invaluable collection remains unharmed, and the Courtauld Gallery continues to welcome visitors, offering a reprieve amid the disruption.
Sudbury’s annual art and music festival is marking a significant milestone this year, celebrating its long-standing impact on the local cultural scene. The festival, which has grown from a small community event to a major celebration of creativity, brings together artists, musicians, and visitors from across the region for a weekend of vibrant performances and exhibitions.
The event features a diverse range of activities, from live music performances to art installations, workshops, and interactive exhibits that highlight both emerging and established talent. This year’s milestone celebration will also honor the festival’s history by showcasing some of the artists and performers who have contributed to its success over the years.
Organizers are excited to see how the festival has evolved, becoming a cornerstone of Sudbury’s cultural landscape. “This festival is a celebration of creativity, community, and the incredible talent we have here in Sudbury,” said one of the event’s coordinators. “It’s amazing to see how it has grown and the impact it continues to have on the arts community.”
With this year’s milestone celebration, the festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a full lineup of exciting events, workshops, and performances that will inspire and engage attendees of all ages.
The festival’s milestone is not just a reflection of its past success but a celebration of the continued vibrancy of Sudbury’s arts scene.
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