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Since it started in July 2007, Express has played host to many Okanagan luminaries, including former deputy secretary general of Amnesty International Derek Evans, artists Lee Claremont and Gary Pearson, BC Book Award nominee Don Gayton, CBC Literary prize winner poet Harold Rhenisch, distinguished editor and author Jim Taylor, poet and professor John Lent, animator and filmmaker Jim Cliffe, community activist Don Elzer, dancer David LaHay, architect Jim Meiklejohn, culinary artist and writer Heidi Noble, broadcaster Marion Barschel and others from a wide range of creative fields. See below for a complete list of events, with links to information about topics and presenters.
Arts for All Ages
IGNITING THE CREATIVE SPARK
» Thursday 11 March 2010 | 5 pm
» The Bohemian Café, 524 Bernard Avenue
An informal afternoon hour showcasing ideas
and people in the Okanagan creative economy. Join us as teachers Katie Brennan, Karen Close and Beverly Rein explore the meaning of creativity and how arts teaching can be a transformative force across generations.
» For more information, click HERE.
» $2 at the door.Refreshments are available at a modest cost.
» Seating is limited, please reserve yours HERE
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PREVIOUS EVENTS
128. The Right Size: Planning the Future | 4 March 2010
Urban planner Patrick McCormick and architect Kevin Ryan investigate how the forces of economic development, community planning and sustainability effect our future planning choices.
127. Writing for Laughs: Why the Joke's On Us | 25 February 2010
Comics and satirists David Crawford, Darren Handschuh and Jarrod Thalheimer share their writing practice, tickle our funny-bones with stories, and shake our preconceptions.
126. Icons and Idioms: Snowsell on Apples | 18 February 2010
Professor and writer Colin Snowsell explores the nature of political and social power in the Okanagan through the story of his family, and launches his chapbook On Apples.
125. Spring Into Spring: Brave New Gardens | 11 February 2010
Experts and enthusiasts Don Burnett, Gwen Steele and Lisa Masini explore the principles and pleasures of sustainable gardening in the Okanagan, and share their insider insights.
124. The Just War and the New World Order | 4 February 2010
Distinguished pastor and scholar Chris Harwood-Jones leads a spirited examination of our changing attitudes about our conduct in the ever more troubled geopolitical world.
123. Ecoliteracy Matters Now More Than Ever | 28 January 2010
Celebrated Okanagan wisdom keeper, scholar and writer Jeannette Armstrong, shares an ages-old technique for building sustainability principles into community process, and examines the need to create a locally ecoliterate community in the Okanagan.
122. Innovation Vineyard: Challenges and Opportunities | 21 January 2010
Douglas MacLeod leads a session which will show how, through high quality design, cloud computing, resource positive development, social networking and helping small businesses commercialize their ideas, we can become one of the most innovative regions in the country.
121. Prognostications: Looking Back and Forward | 14 January 2010
David Bond, Stan Chung and Jim Taylor, three of the best minds in the Okanagan, share what they learned in 2009, and where they think things might go in 2010.
120. Words of Celebration for the Season | 17 December 2009
Writers, readers and storytellers Nissa Basbaum, Paul Henry, Linda Weaver Horton, Jake Kennedy, Gertrude McGovern, Alya Ramadan, Mohini Singh and Karin Wilson in a stimulating multi-faith celebration of the season.
119. John Lent: Poet Laureate of the Okanagan | 10 December 2009
John Lent, the entertaining and erudite "Poet Laureate of the Okanagan" reads from his exciting new collection Cantilevered Songs and explores the role of the writer in modern society.
118. Fountain of Youth: Found in the Okanagan | 3 December 2009
Drs. Colin Reid and Gareth Jones share findings from their researches into the physiological and social determinants of health in aging.
117. Culinary Writing: The Scribes Describe | 26 November 2009
We welcome three food journalism experts - writers and publishers Judy Steeves, Bryden Winsby and Joyce Wegner - to our eclectic bohemian table to stimulate our imaginations.
116. Express Yourself: A Community Forum | 19 November 2009
A freewheeling brainstorming session on the shape and future of the creative, social, intellectual, and economic issues of our time, and how Express should evolve to address them.
115. The Journey's the Thing: A Pilgrim's Path | 12 November 2009
An insightful exploration of "walking spirituality" featuring Jonathan Greenhalgh and Wayne Emde, who have plumbed the depths of the pilgrim's journey in both Japan and Europe.
114. The Ecstasy of George Ryga: A Literary Celebration | 5 November 2009
Peter Hay, Sean Johnston and Jake Kennedy celebrate the powerful legacy of George Ryga's life and work - and the launch of the first issue of Ryga: A Journal of Provocations.
113. Give Peace a Second Chance | 29 October 2009
Writer and ecologist Don Gayton and Middle-East peace activist Lisa Talesnick present their different - but complementary - experiences engaging with "peace and understanding".
112. Coming Up for Air: The Fourth Element | 22 October 2009
Nicole Marzinzik, air quality coordinator for the Regional District of the North Okanagan and Rick West of Quantum Wind Power explore the relationship have with the air we breathe.
111. Septic Flush: The Crisis of Country Life | 15 October 2009
Economic and cultural sustainability advocate Don Elzer provides insight into the emerging struggle of living successfullly in the rural Okanagan.
110. How to Write a Poem | 8 October 2009
Two of the best new emerging writers on the poetry scene - Chris Hutchinson and Kevin McPherson - take us on a journey into the heartland of a poem, and of their writing practice.
109. Music To Our Ears: The Wentworth Legacy | 1 October 2009
Third-generation retailer and studio manager Noel Wentworth profiles his family's decades-long dedication to the Okanagan musical scene.
108. Creative Aging: Redefining Retirement | 24 September 2009
Professor Colin Reid, writer Karen Close and special guests discuss how retirement is now viewed by many as a fluid process, allowing for the reemergence of opportunities and choices.
107. The Big Eat: The Truth About Gluttony | 17 September 2009
Writer and editor Jim Taylor, food and health advocate Cathryn Wellner, and registered clinical counsellor Kim Ewing explore sometimes excessive relationship we have with food.
106. Take a Hike: Nature as Narrative | 10 September 2009
Writers Wayne Wilson and Deborah Greaves take us on a delightful journey through the wild and wonderful geographical and natural environment of the Okanagan valley.
105. Reclaiming Culture: The Future of the Arts | 3 September 2009
Sharon McCoubrey of UBCO and the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan, Tracie Ward of the Rotary Centre for the Arts, Paul Crawford of the Penticton Art Gallery, Lynne Hossay of the Vernon Community Arts Centre, and Anna Jacyszyn of the Black Box Jazz Cafe discuss the threats and opportunities for the arts in the Okanagan.
104. Rap & Ringtones: Crime and Deviance in Mass Media | 27 August 2009
UBCO sociology professor Christopher Schneider conducts a wide-ranging, sharp and insightful exploration of the social and intellectual life of mass media, culture and technology.
103. The Power of Greed: Surviving Perilous Times | 20 August 2009
We step into deep waters with John Burton and Doug Hodgkinson to examine how the smell of money can turn honest people into someone no one wants to know.
102. Exploring Okanagan Architecture | 13 August 2009
Architect Nick Bevanda and urban designer Patrick McCormick discuss the relationship between architectural form and the concept of place
in the changing environment of the Okanagan.
101. Up Chute Creek: An Okanagan Idyll | 6 August 2009
Writer Melody Hessing shares stories of the changing ecological and social environment in the Okanagan, and launches what's been called "a wise, funny, heartfelt, smart, poetic memoir".
100. The Future Perfect and Other Optimisms | 30 July 2009
We celebrate our centenary event with a robust mix of readings and reminiscences. We've come a long way in 2 years - take this opportunity to share insights and stories of the journey.
99. Pride and Prejudice: Challenging Attitudes | 23 July 2009
Peter Ord - curator of the Penticton Museum, Michael V. Smith - professor, writer and activist, and James Chin - psychiatrist, explore the good, bad and ugly sides of pride in all its forms.
98. Book Arts: Revenge of the Bibliophiliacs | 16 July 2009
Book artists Jason Dewinetz, Mark Rucker, Robert MacDonald and guests discuss the arts and crafts of bookmaking and showcase their work and examples from their collections.
97. Catch the Swing! The New Dance Sensations | 9 July 2009
Tanya Bakala, Warren Eaton, Natalie Bickert and Rose Sexsmith showcase the shakes, spins and shimmies that are stirring up dancers - and dancefloors - in the Okanagan.
96. Smile: It's Happy Time! | 25 June 2009
Therapeutic clown Donna O'Hearn, laughologist Rose Sexsmith and pastor Kenn Gordon discuss the healing power of happiness - what it does, why it works, and how to get there..
95. Writing History: Okanagan Writers and Stories | 18 June 2009
Local historians, geneologists and biographical writers Dorothy Zoellner, Sharron Simpson and Robert Hayes discuss the joys and challenges of producing historical works.
94. The Visionary Quilt: Celebrating Fibre Arts | 11 June 2009
Award-winning art quilters and fibre artists Joanne Fissette, MaryAnn Acutt-Carlton, Maureen Carefoot and Carol Swinden showcase their work and discuss their process.
93. Arts in Learning: Engagement Across Disciplines | 4 June 2009
John McMahon, school principal and musician discusses exciting new developments in arts-based education in the Okanagan through the Learning Through the Arts program.
92. All That Jazz: Insight and Improvisation | 28 May 2009
Three of the Okanagan's most important jazz musicians - Larry Crawford, Anna Jacyszyn and Bernie Addington - share their considerable musical insights, skills and enthusiasms.
91. The Writing Life: Pen to Publication | 21 May 2009
Three of the Okanagan's most insightful writers - Ross Freake, Judie Steeves and Don Elzer - talk about the process of researching and writing feature articles on issues that touch us all.
90. Inside Design: Creating the Perfect Home Interior | 14 May 2009
Five outstanding local interior designers and decorators from Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton discuss the origins and influences that define our unique Valley style for interior spaces and upcoming design and decor trends.
89. Spring Culinaria: Celebrating the Culinary Arts | 7 May 2009
Celebrated food writer Jamie Maw, sustainable food expert Rebecca Kneen, and Ruth Mellor from the Healthy Food Council which recently released a food charter for the Central Okanagan, present a lively discussion of food issues.
88. Spark & Tinder: Stoking the Creative Fire | 30 April 2009
Writer and ecologist Don Gayton, filmmaker and creative director James Dow, and artistic director and choreographer David LaHay explore the value of creativity in tough times.
87. Local Heroes: Film and Filmmakers in Profile | 23 April 2009
A "reel" look at the film industry through the eyes of Canadian filmmakers Dave McIlvride, Alison Love, Zainab Siddiqui, Jim Elderton, Marc Arellano, Richard Knight and Jiri Bakala.
86. Radio Heads: Taking to the Airwaves | 16 April 2009
An examination of the world behind the microphones through the eyes and ears of Phil Johnson, Karin Wilson and Gary Symons.
85. Thread Bare: Celebrating the Fibre Arts | 9 April 2009
Artists Janet Armstrong, Barbara Jean Newhouse, Akira Ellen Hanson, and Heather Specken share their enthusiasm for a diverse and creative visual art.
84. The Write Stuff: The Past is Prologue | 2 April 2009
Writers John Lent of Vernon, Erika Lambert of Kelowna and Yasmin John-Thorpe of Penticton share their experience with writing groups in the Okanagan.
83. Adventure Gardening: Brave New Plant World | 26 March 2009
Naturalist and author Eva Durance, xeriscape specialist Lisa Masini, community gardening activist Teresa Banka, and horticultural therapist Kenna Bridge stimulate our green imaginations.
82. Alan Bradley: An Author in Profile | 19 March 2009
A stimulating literary journey into the life and work of successful author Alan Bradley and his sensational new book Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie.
81. The Beat Goes On: A Celebration of Percussion | 12 March 2009
Jim Copeland, Trevor Salloum, Phillip Reed and Joan Casorso for a look at the pulse of the growing and diverse drumming culture from a wide range of backgrounds - from world rhythms to jazz, fusion to Japanese.
80. Aboriginality: Telling Tales | 5 March 2009
Delphine Derickson, Roxanne Lindley and Gayle Liman discuss and demonstrate the deep influence
of storytelling in Okanagan first nations culture. (This event was cancelled.)
79. Lights! Camera! Action! | 26 February 2009
Jason Woodford of the Okanagan International Film Festival, Kelly Korpesio from the Okanagan Film Commission, James Dow of CHBC and TechYou Media, Donovan Bach of the Okanagan Independent Film Society, and Denise Kenney from UBCO's Creative and Critical Studies Department take us inside the local film scene.
78. The Secret Lives of Editors | 19 February 2009
Moderator and editor Dona Sturmanis, and editors Laura Slauson, Ross Freake and Catherine Jones take us on an eye-opening journey inside their often-misunderstood world of sentence, sense and syntax.
77. Demystifying Green Buildings: An Open Community Roundtable | 12 February 2009
Moderator George Hutchison, along with JoAnne Adamson, Shane Lapp and Gustav van Niekerk, provide answers from engineering, design and construction professionals at work in the Okanagan.
76. Digging for Dirt: The Earth Beneath Our Feet | 5 February 2009
Xeriscape gardener Gwen Steele and research scientist Gerry Neilsen explore what lies beneath
the surface of the Okanagan valley.
75. The Play's the Thing: Past Is Prologue | 29 January 2009
Margaret Gobie, Sean Newton, Estelle Shook, Eric Hanston and Debbie Helf lead a lively roundtable discussion on the development of the theatre in the Okanagan.
74. ArtsCare: A Community Dialogue | 22 January 2009
Karen Close, Ellen Burdett and Bev Anderson lead a lively and focussed roundtable discussion on the role of the arts in health.
73. How to Cook a Book: A 12-Step Program | 15 January 2009
Publishing veteran Robert MacDonald explores the rapidly changing publishing landscape and how writers can benefit from emerging markets and new technology.
72. Meiklejohn: Heritage & Vision | 8 January 2009
Brothers Jim and Cal Meiklejohn take us on a visual tour of their celebrated architectural designs that dot the landscape, and explore the notion of a distinct Okanagan vernacular.
71. Words of Celebration | 18 December 2008
Writers, readers and storytellers David Crawley, Delphine Derickson, Cherie Hanson, Paul Henry, Ralph Milton, Marilyn Perry and Alya Ramadan in a stimulating celebration of the season.
70. Galleria: The Inside Story of Art Marketing | 11 December 2008
Maria Carolina Sanchez de Bustamante of Ashpa Naira Gallery near Fintry, Prima Harris of Tumbleweed Gallery in Penticton and Alissa Woodside of Woodside Gallery in Kelowna take us inside the world of the private gallery owner.
69. Printed Ephemera: Inside Mark Rucker's World of Treasures & Pleasures | 4 December 2008
Mark Rucker speaks about the joys of collecting, of turning a hobby into a vocation, and shows some samples from his astonishing collection of printed materials.
68. In Praise of Patronage: The Past Is Prologue | 27 November 2008
Myles and Stephani Bruckel, Tiffany Bilodeau and Birgit Bennet share their insights and experience of the role of patronage in the development of the arts.
67. The Gift of Art: A Showcase of Unique Objects | 20 November 2008
Artists Norbert Spyth, Mohini Singh, Shelah Pansegrau, Janice Fingado, Tari DiBello, Annabel Stanley, and Laura Goldstein show and discuss their wonderful artworks.
66. CleanTech: Reinventing Constrution | 13 November 2008
Brad Clements of the Okanagan Partnership, David Mayes of the Okanagan Environmental Industry Alliance and Douglas MacLeod of the Okanagan Science and Technology Council.
65. Freelancing in the Media: True Stories of Triumph & Tribulation | 6 November 2008
Leanne Allen, Karin Wilson and Robert MacDonald explore the role of freelancers in the constantly-changing modern broadcasting and publishing landscape.
64. Let's Dance: Ballet Takes Centre Stage | 30 October 2008
David LeHay of Ballet Kelowna and Lori Larson of the Canadian School of Ballet discuss how the Okanagan has become a centre of dance culture in Canada
63. Aboriginality: A Celebration of Native Healing Arts | 23 October 2008
Rebecca Cameron, Carol Derrickson, Patricia Morven, Roxanne Lindley and Gayle Liman share personal experiences of aboriginal healing traditions throughout the Americas.
62. Gimme Shelter: Intentional Housing Solutions | 16 October 2008
Luke Stack, Jim Meiklejohn, Shelley Cook and Geoff Greenwell discuss their involvement in housing designed to meet targeted community needs.
61. Artisanal Fare: Creating Culinary Art | 9 October 2008
Frank Dieter of Okanagan Spirits, Dale Zeich of Little Creek Gardens, and Perry Bentley, chef instructor at Okanagan College share their culinary enthusiasms.
60. Re:Verse: Random Acts of Poetry | 3 October 2008
Marion Barschel, Jeremy Auld, David Crawley, Carl Hare, Janet Anderson and Valerie Stetson present a stimulating journey of discovery into the magical world of poetry.
59. Preserving the Arts in the 90s: The Past is Prologue 3 | 25 September 2008
George Traicheff of Penticton, Eileen Robinson of Kelowna, and Susan Brandoli of Vernon discuss the challenges of the arts in the Okanagan during the 1990s.
58. Housing Alternatives: Finding Solutions to the Affordability Dilemma | 18 September 2008
Lona Manning of Habitat for Humanity, Zena Ryder, founder of Kelowna Cohousing Community, and Dona Sturmanis, senior editor of Okanagan Home discuss the challenges and opportunities of affordable housing.
57. Farm Forward: The Food Chain in Transition | 11 September 2008
Three experts who have played key roles in energizing our local cuisine. Heidi Noble is a chef, co-owner of Joie Wines in Naramata and author of Menus from the Orchard Table. Donna Denison is the creator of Little Creek Dressings, and Dale Ziech is a board director with the North Okanagan Organic Association and co-owner of Little Creek Gardens.
56. By the Book: The Inside Track on Publishing | 4 September 2008
Publisher, editor and writer Jim Taylor, professor and writer John Lent and publisher Robert MacDonald offer different perspectives on how to survive and thrive in the ever-changing media world.
55. Remembering the 1980s: The Past is Prologue | 28 August 2008
Cultural pioneers Ursula Surtees and Jennifer Hindle provide a retrospective look at the development of culture and the arts in the Okanagan.
54. Housing Futures: The Design Challenge | 21 August 2008
Cal and Jim Meiklehohn, Don Elzer, Sharron Simpson, Howard Rensler and Dona Sturmanis discuss our housing expectations, challenges and concerns.
53. Aboriginality: Women and Cultural Collaboration | 14 August 2008
Five talented, outspoken and engaging women discuss the power and promise of collaboration across cultures in the Okanagan.
52. Community Spirit: Celebrating the Spirit of Kelowna Medallions | 7 August 2008
Karen Close and other mediallion artists celebrate the publication of the book, salute the contribution of Geert & Elly Maas to the arts and the community, and share stories of art-making.
51. The Past Is Prologue: Honouring Arts Pioneers | 31 July 2008
Ruth Schiller and Sigrid-Ann Thors take us on a journey of discovery through the lives and achievements of the women who forged the modern Okanagan arts community.
50. Design for Density: Planning Community Futures | 24 July 2008
Four experts explore growth, affordable housing and sustainable development in the Okanagan and how smart design informs and impacts the future: Brad Clements, Robert MacDonald, Douglas MacLeod, and Angela Reid.
49. Hot Type: Writing that Moves, Motivates and Inspires | 17 July 2008
Writers Mike Harwood, Maggie Reigh, Devon Muhlert and writer and editor Jim Taylor provide insights into the wonderful world of publishing.
48. Up In Smoke: The Meaning of Fire | 10 July 2008
Writer and ecologist Don Gayton examines the difficult choices we have to make in order to protect our communities and manage our ecosystems.
47. The Story So Far: The Virtue of Ideas Anniversary Celebration | 3 July 2008
and Celebrating our first year of critical and creative insight and discussion on topics and issues of import to the community. Hosts: Robert MacDonald & Karin Wilson.
46. Remodelling Retirement: Considering House and Home | 26 June 2008
Life planner Nigel Brown, anthropologist David Counts, and retired businessman Mel Kotler examine the options and opportunities of retirement.
45. Food for Thought: Our Culinary Culture | 19 June 2008
Exploring the often fertile, and sometimes troubling, role that the culinary plays in our lives and culture, with Cathyrn Wellner, Don Elzer, and David Bond.
44. Every Book Its Reader: A Celebration of Literacy | 12 June 2008
The joy and power of reading, with the Courier's Tom Wilson, CBC's Marion Barschel, Mayor Sharon Shepherd and others.
43. Dry As Dirt: Clear Thinking About Water | 5 June 2008
Brian Jamieson, James Baker and Nelson Jatel, three people directly involved in water issues,
share their insights, concerns and predictions.
42. Derek Evans: Creator Glimpsed Serving Tea | 22 May 2008
International mediator and author Derek Evans presents his new chapbook of powerful and personal poems.
41. Good Green! Designing Practical & Fashionable Homes | 15 May 2008
Interior designer Vicki Gerrits, builder Eric Gerrits and writer Dona Sturmanis discuss the joys and benefits of green building and design.
40. Voices Uplifted | 8 May 2008
Singer/songwriter Jane Eamon and singer Barbara Samuel discuss the spiritual sources of their highly-regarded musical stylings.
39. Design 3: Content in Context? | 1 May 2008
Publisher Robert MacDonald provides insight into how the brave new media world will impact writers, artists, businesses and communities.
38. How Green Was My Valley? | 24 April 2008
Artist, analyst and journalist Don Elzer advocates that the Okanagan needs to understand - and make a commitment to - sustainability.
37. Open Studios Open Hearts | 17 April 2008
A a discussion about creative spaces featuring three engaging local artists: Shelah Pansegrau, Madelyn Hamilton and Kenna Graff.
36. The Healing Power of Creativity | 10 April 2008
Artist and writer Karen Close explores the breakthrough ideas and influence of Dr. Gene D. Cohen and Eckhart Tolle.
35. Feast & Famine: Starving Artists in the Land of Plenty | 3 April 2008
Multimedia artists, cultural critic, community development analyst and journalist Don Elzer advocates that the Okanagan needs to make a commitment to artists if it wants culture to thrive.
34. The Big Picture: Design and the Media | 27 March 2008
Publisher and designer Robert MacDonald explores the evolving role of media in society, and how the results of that evolution will effect our personal, social and business lives.
33. Harold Rhenisch: Famous, Up Close and Personal | 20 March 2008
Harold Rhenisch, award-winning poet, reads from his recent book which showcases his new and selected works, and shares his perspective on writing. Introduction by Don Gayton.
32. RenoBucks: Budgetting Home Upgrades | 13 March 2008
Ready to renovate? Join us as master renovator and remodeller Mark Vinette shares his almost 30-years experience in getting home improvement projects done well, on time, and on budget.
31. The Right to Renovate: Tools, Trends and Techniques | 6 March 2008
Writers Sandra Kochan, Dona Sturmanis and Karin Wilson share their reno woes and wonders, and offer up some perspective on what motivates women today to take on projects.
30. Design 1: Colours, Flavours and Textures | 28 February 2008
Design expert Douglas MacLeod and publisher and designer Robert MacDonald expore the role of design in business and life through their creative work and research.
29. Hail the Grandparent: The Life and Learning of Ralph Milton | 21 February 2008
Best-selling Canadian author Ralph Milton talks about his work, and his latest reflections on life as a grandparent following the recent release of his book The Spirituality of Grandparenting.
28. Sweet! A Confluence of Words & Wine | 14 February 2008
Wine experts Suzanne Mick and Tracy Gray of Discover Wines, and writers Jarrod Thalheimer and Karin Wilson explore the tempatations, tastes and textures of love.
27. Smarter Growth: The Okanagan Challenge | 7 February 2008
James Baker, Lake Country mayor, and Douglas Macleod, executive director of the Canadian Design Research Network, explore the challenges we face in creating a common future.
26. Pictoriality: The Artistic Vision of Bryan Ryley | 31 January 2008
Bryan Ryley discusses his artistic vision, his approach to painting, drawing and collage, and his eye for colour and form.
25. Hot for Habitat: Interior Design Trends and Tips | 24 January 2008
Jenny Mueller- Garbutt and Steve Dehod explore the latest interior design trends, and share their home renovation expertise.
24. Cliffehanger: The Animated Imagination of Jim Cliffe | 17 January 2008
Innovative and prolific multimedia artist Jim Cliffe shares his illustration, animation and film explorations.
23. Great Escapes: Journeys of Joy, Adventure and Enrichment | 10 January 2008
Local travel experts and adventurers Gloria Meeder, Jock Hildebrand and Carmen Lenihan take us on trips real and imagined, near and far.
22. Great Expectations: Anticipating a New Year | 3 January 2008
Smart local luminaries prognosticate a new year: architect Jim Meiklejohn, cultural manager Lorna Gunn, spiritual advisor Marilyn Perry.
21. Betweeen the Covers: Celebrating Books & Reading | 13 December 2007
Avid readers Don Gayton, Karin Wilson, Robert MacDonald and Barb Hagan present works of wit, wisdom and wonder.
20. Love & Wisdom: Let's Celebrate Romance! | 6 December 2007
Therapist and relationship counsellor Jim Bell explores the fun and fundamental questions of romance in our time.
19. The Arts & Crafts of Home Design | 29 November 2007
Designer Chantal Couture and master craftsman Augusto Carreras explore their unique inspirations, ideas and styles.
18. The Creative Voice 10 YEARS ON | 22 November 2007
Artist and professor Gary Pearson revisits the Okanagan art scene 10 years after the publication of his book.
17. Young at Art PASSING THE CREATIVE TORCH | 15 November 2007
Artists and teachers Karen Close, Sara Lige & Lee Claremont present their unique perspective on art as a living experience.
» The articles by Karen Close, Sara Lige and Lee Claremont on which the event was based is available here.
» A review of the event, contributed by Jeanette Dunagan, is available here.
16. Jack Whyte REFLECTIONS | 8 November 2007
Jack Whyte, internationally acclaimed for his series of books based around King Arthur and more recently the Knights Templar, discusses his latest book - his memoir Forty Years in Canada.
15. The Ages of Adventure GROWING OLDER AND BETTER | 1 November 2007
UBCO professor Mary Ann Murphy and retired anthropologists David and Dorothy Counts explore the changing landscape of aging.
» The articles by Shelley Wood and Karin Wilson on which the event was based is available here.
14. Wild at Heart THE GRASS IS GREENER | 25 October 2007
Internationally-acclaimed author Don Gayton reveals his passion for gardening and reads selections from his new book Interwoven Wild: An Ecologist Loose in the Garden
» The article by Don Gayton on which the event was based is available here.
13. Righteous Work LIVELIHOOD, VALUES & SPIRITUALITY | 18 October 2007
How the spiritual and professional worlds intersect for writer Karin Wilson, financial planner Brenda Fischer, and business manager Ernie Tadla.
» The article by Karin Wilson on which the event was based is available here.
12. Building Dreams OKANAGAN ARCHITECTURE | 11 October 2007
Architect Jim Meiklejohn, builder Miles Krahn and the design team of Paulette & Andrea Harte reveal the secrets and surprises that define innovative Okanagan home design.
» The article by Dona Sturmanis on which the event was based is available here.
11. Toiling in the Global Garden REFLECTIONS ON CRITICAL ISSUES | 27 September 2007
Derek Evans explores how beauty appears even in the midst of horror and raises questions about the human in the garden - the wars we wage on our environment, and on each other.
» The article by Derek Evans on which the event was based is available here.
10. Art in Perspective | 20 September 2007
An exploration into how art influences our lives, drawing on the experience of writer Patricia Ainsley, artist Gary Pearson, and curator Liz Wylie
» The articles by Patricia Ainsley, Gary Pearson and Liz Wylie on which the event was based is available here.
9. The View from Naramata | 6 September 2007
An exploration into how place influences our lives and our art through the eyes of writer Melody Hessing and artist Frances Hatfield.
» The article by Molody Hessing on which the event was based is available here.
8. Viva Vernacular | ARCHITECTURE & IMAGINATION | 30 August 2007
An investigation of Okanagan architecture and design, featuring architect Nick Bevanda, cultural designer Sandra Kochan, and writer Ross Freake.
» The articles by Ross Freake and Sandra Kochan on which the event was based is available here.
7. The Gift of Story | 23 August 2007
Everyone has a story to tell and storytellers Cathryn Wellner and Harry van Bommel, along with artist Dennis Weber, delve into the unique elements of our lives that makes us want to not only tell stories, but hear them - again and again.
» The articles by Cathyrn Wellner, Harry van Bommel and Dennis Joseph Weber on which the event was based is available here.
6. Birds and Branches | FLIGHTS OF THE IMAGINATION | 16 August 2007
Featuring UBCO professor and poet Nancy Holmes, of Random Acts of Poetry fame, local author and journalist Dona Sturmanis and expert photo restorationist Yuri Akuney.
» The articles by Dona Sturmanis, Yuri Akuney and Nancy Holmes on which the event was based is available here.
5. The Joys of Jewelry | THE ART THAT GLITTERS | 9 August 2007
Artists Janice Fingalo, Sheila Pasengrau and Deborah Wilson reveal their passion for jewelry making - the artform that spans all cultures.
» The articles by Dona Sturmanis and Deborah Wilson on which the event was based is available here.
4. Discoveries | READINGS TO REMEMBER | 2 August 2007
Presentations from delightful, thought-provoking imaginations, with readings by Don Gayton and Jarrod Thalheimer, the art of Dawn Emerson, and the photographs of Laura Tucker.
» The readings and images shown are available here.
3. The Art of the Labyrinth | THE WALKING MEDITATION | 21 July 2007
Lois Huey-Heck reveals the mysteries of the labyrinth and examines the history of this ancient practice and what it has to say to those engaged in their own personal spiritual journey.
» The story on which the event was based is available here.
2. Everyday Spirituality | CONVERSATIONS FOR THE SOUL | 12 July 2007
Spiritual seekers, finders and explorers Marilyn Perry, Tammie O'Reilly, Birgit Schneider and Karin Wilson share elements of their discoveries in the heart of the Okanagan.
» The article by Karin Wilson that inspired the event is available here.
1. Reminders and Rumours | READINGS FOR LITERACY | 5 July 2007
Readings from the delightful and thought-provoking imaginations of Sterling Haynes, Karin Wilson, Jarrod Thalheimer, Stan Sauerwein, and the photographs of Gary Nylander.
» The readings and images shown are available here.
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Our mission is to ignite cultural transformation, catalyze collaborative action, build networks and foster sustainable creative enterprises. We invite the participation by all members of the creative community.
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