Louise Rose

Sunday, May 23rd
Hornby Hall

Door at 7pm, Performance at 8pm
No reserved seating

A talented pianist, vocalist and actress, Louise was formally trained in piano, organ, voice, conducting and arranging. Some of her studies were with Oscar Peterson, Duke Ellington and Leonard Bernstein. She performs jazz, blues, gospel, standards and draws on an extensive repertoire of original music. She'll weave her harmonious web of sounds with her voice and lush piano stylings. The result is velvet and silk. The response is Ahhh! Along with performing, Louise conducts the 200 voices of the Victoria Good News Choir and coaches numerous groups including the Downbeat Magazine award-winning vocal jazz ensemble 'Genesis', Her philosophy about singing and about much of the rest of life has been passed down to her from her Grandmother, "You are worthy simply because you're breathing." Therefore there are no auditions.

Tickets on sale for $20 at GasBar March 13 and at for $22 at the door.
For more info on this classical performance, see the hornby festival website.
www.lrose.com

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2010 Hornby Island
Blues Workshop

May 10th to May 13th

Now in their 11th year, the Hornby Island Blues Society invite some of the finest roots and blues musicians around to share their knowledge and inspiration with around 70 students. With our small class sizes, you get hands-on instruction, and one on one support to develop your musical talents. Our workshops cover a wide variety of instruments and blues playing styles. Students of all levels, from beginners to expert players will appreciate the positive and creative atmosphere that is everywhere during "Blues Week".

One of Canada's premier Blues instructional camps.

Registration opened on January 18th at 7:00pm Pacific Time.

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Mosaic Workshop

May 1st to May 7th
Hornby Island Arts Council

Elizabeth Macdonald and Cindy Anderson will be giving a workshop simplifying the whole idea of where to begin, the process, and the finished product hanging on the wall! Save your collectibles! Register Soon as we have a limit of 8 participants and are already half full! What more wonderful way to greet summer than the potential creations you can make in your own backyard, studio, sunroom, even the kitchen.

Hornby Island Arts Council, 2115 Sollans Road
250-335-2070    email: hornbyac@telus.net
Cost: $250

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William Chapman Nyaho

Friday, April 2nd
Hornby Hall

Door at 6:30pm, pre-show chat at 7pm
Performance at 8pm
No reserved seating

Classical pianist, William Chapman Nyaho, is a well known researcher and performer of classical music. His solo CD "Senku: Piano Music by Composers of African Descent," is a groundbreaking compilation of music of the African Diaspora. Gramophone Magazine said, "Nyaho's gripping performances kept my ears glued to this disc. Let's hope the pianist continues to explore - and record - more such commanding repertoire." A recipient of many prizes from international piano competitions, Chapman Nyaho has performed in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and throughout North America, including Washington D.C.'s Kennedy Center.

Tickets on sale for $22 at GasBar March 13 and at for $25 at the door.
For more info on this classical performance, see the hornby festival website.
www.nyaho.com

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Painting into Spirit Workshop

March 26th to 29th
Victoria

This amazing 4 day workshop is only offered every two years and combines the powerful processes of Free Expression Painting and Mindfulness or Vipassana meditation.

Free Expression Painting (facilitated by Caroline James) is an incredible practice for discovering ones own unique creative voice through the use of very simple tools and mediums. Central to the process is the understanding of how we can let go of judgments that block authentic expression and therefore prevents us from being present in the creative moment. Vipassana meditation (facilitated by Beth Trotter) trains us to bring our attention back to the present moment, back to the creativity at hand.

No experience is necessary in either discipline.

Cost: $395.00 plus a small materials fee. All materials and mediums are included except for a few inexpensive brushes.

For more information please visit www.carolinejames.com
or email Carolin James: caroline@carolinejames.com
Ph: 250-335-1910

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Bare-Naked 2! A Life Drawing Show

Fri, March 26 to Sun, March 28
Hornby Hall

Celebrating the human form, the Life Drawing group assembles every Sunday morning at Room to Grow to create drawings in a variety of media. Join them for this stripped-down informal show at the Hall where they will reveal all. The Opening Reception will take place on Friday, March 26, at 7pm and the show runs until Sunday March, 28.

Call Jo at 335-3480 for more information about the show or the Life Drawing Group.

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Silent Meditation Retreat

Deerheart Sanctuary
March 19th to 22nd

These retreats are rare opportunities to turn inward in an environment where the space is being held for deep inquiry into the absolute truth of your being. No one can really describe what experience awaits you as you turn inward and open to silence. It must be experienced, a conceptual understanding is not it. There is only one authority and that comes from within.

You will be guided to maintain absolute fidelity with your deepest experience. Simply allow what you are experiencing to be the ultimate truth in that moment without identifying with any story about those experiences.

Visit www.deerheartsanctuary.com for complete retreat information.

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ISLA Movie Fund raiser
"Fierce Light"

Saturday, March 20th
7:30pm @ Hornby Hall

ISLA is very proud to present "Fierce Light", the award winning documentary film by Velcrow Ripper.

FIERCE LIGHT: When Spirit Meets Action reveals what is possible when human beings, faced with a world in crisis, rise to their absolute best. Fueled by the belief that another world is possible, acclaimed filmmaker Velcrow Ripper (Scared Sacred) takes us on a journey from Oaxaca to Quebec City, to South Central LA and other places where activists are motivated by love. Hailed as "achingly beautiful", this film was the audience favourite at the Vancouver International Film Festival.

Theatre concessions by Julia. "Fierce Light" is the feature film. It will be proceeded by a showing of "Hannah's Story," starting at 7:30 pm.

Admission is by donation, all proceeds to benefit ISLA, working toward affordable, stable housing on Hornby Island. There will be an opportunity to chat with ISLA members and purchase or renew your membership before and after the film.

For complete information about the movie, see the ISLA website.

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Carlos del Junco Returns!

Saturday, March 20th
Hornby Hall

Blues fans hold on to your hats! Carlos del Junco is playing the Hall! As one of the world's leading harmonica players he has been quietly issuing a steady moving stream of fantastically diverse recordings since 1993. The Hornby Blues Society is proud to present another rockin' show for your enjoyment.

Check out the Carlos del Junco and Hornby Blues Society websites.

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International Women's Day Weekend Celebration

March 6, 7, 8
Hornby Hall

International Women's Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. This year on Hornby we will have 3 days of events in celebration of women - because after all, one day isn't really enough.

The weekend will consist of an Art Show Opening on Saturday, March 6th, a Women's (of all ages) Social Tea on Sunday, March 7th and an amazing array of performances on Monday, March 8th.

All events will happen at the Hornby Hall with admission by donation.
All proceeds from the door and concession sales will be in support of Haiti.
Please watch for posters for more information

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Hafla - An Evening of Middle Eastern Dance

Friday, March 5th, 7pm
Hornby Hall

Opa! (as the Gypsy dancers cry...) You are invited for a spicy evening of Middle Eastern Dance featuring Hornby's own troupe of enchanting belly dancers and off-island guests moving and swaying to the irresistible rhythms of Arabia, Turkey, Morocco and elsewhere.

The incomparable Ted E. Tanner will cap off the evening by spinning world beat music for all to dance to after the show. Shahla of the Persian Palate will be serving her delicious exotic sweets and savories.

Admission is $10 (more if you can, less if can't).
Tickets available on co-op porch in late February and at the GasBar.

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Indoor Soccer!

Monday nights 7:15 to 9:15 pm

Teens and adults come on out.
Any skill level ........lots of fun!!!!!

Hornby School Gym

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Sharon's Yoga Classes

Yoga on Wednesday Mornings
8:30 - 9:30 am at Room to Grow.
$6. drop-in.
Bring a mat.

Yoga and Reflective Writing
Saturdays 10 to Noon at Room to Grow
Learn and practice poses. Write your insights.
$12. drop-in.
Bring a mat and a journal.

Beginners Welcome. Any questions?
Sharon 335-0012
scolling@island.net

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T'ai Chi Principles
With Ed Hoeppner

Wed. & Sat. mornings: 8:00 - 9:00

Drop in classes open to everyone Focusing on the basic principles of T'ai Chi Ch'uan:

• Balance
• Relaxation
• Flow
• Central equilibrium
• Core breathing

Cost: A donation to DeerHeart Sanctuary to help pay for the new heating system in the yurt.

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Sundays 10am - 12:30pm
Room to Grow

$40 / 4 - 6 sessions
more participants = more
sessions (we only need to
pay the model)
$10 drop-in

All welcome!
No experience
necessary!

Information
Jo Lechay: 335-3480
Tina Wai: 335-2853

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Hornby Recreation

This fall and winter on Hornby there is a wide variety of recreation programs for your fitness and enjoyment. You can find varying levels of yoga, tai chi, badminton, modern dance and even regular hacky sack circles! Watch for the posters about Hornby Recreation's monthly special events. Be Active, Stay Healthy & Have Fun. Check out the fall/winter calendar for all the available programs.

If you have any questions/suggestions or are interested in getting updates of programs and events via email please contact the Hornby Recreation Coordinator at (250)335-0540 or commrecreation@hotmail.com.

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Sweet Thursday - Everyone Welcome

For those that want a night out in the winter, and especially want someone else to do the cooking, Sweet Thursdays is for you. Starting at 5:00 p.m. Hornby Island Athletic Association (HIAA) hosts Sweet Thursday, an art show, live music event with a host bar, dinner, and dancing. Sweet Thursday is a HIAA fundraiser we do ever second week at our clubhouse in Joe King Park on Central Road to fund various social and sporting projects in our community. Come on out, meet new and old friends. You won't be disappointed.

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