Daily Event Calendar at the Sooke Fine Arts Show
Purchasers' Preview - Thursday July 21st, 2011 – 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Tickets - $25 Call 250 642-7256 to reserve tickets, also available at the door
Sponsored by Road's End Contracting Ltd
Can’t wait to see the show? Do you want first crack at purchasing a unique and beautiful piece of art? Come and join us for Purchasers' Preview Night. Enjoy an elegant selection of hors d’oeuvres and wines while you tour the Show.
Plan to stay and listen as The Dave Paulson Trio entertains you with Jazz favourites. Sit in the Bistro area and savour the music. Tour the art show. Enjoy the work of some of the best artists from Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
Artz4Boomers. Friday July 22nd 10:00 am – noon
Sponsored by Wood Travel & Cruise
Admission is by donation. Space is limited to 25. Please call 250-642-7256 to register.
Be one of the first through the doors to see Sooke Fine Arts. Artz4Boomers is a chance to get a guided tour through the gallery.
Find out about the various techniques used in the works displayed – ask questions about the style and explore the possibilities for taking classes to help you find a way to express the artist within you.
Artists' Celebration Evening. Friday July 22nd 7:00pm to 10:00 pm.
Sponsored by Woodland Creek
A special event for invited guests including sponsors and artists. A night of celebrating with awards presentations and music.
The Doug Farr Trio will entertain you with a diet of hearty jazz standards with a side of latin jazz, originals, and some light seasonings from other genres too.
Saturday July 23rd
Musical Performers
11:00 - 11:30
Shane Beech - Classical Piano
2:00 – 4:00
Rosette - Jazz Vocals & Guitar
7:00 – 9:00
Artz4Fashion Show
Artist Demonstration
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bonnie Brugger - Fused Glass
Ted Speirs - Driftwood Sculpture
2:00 am - 4:00 pm
June Higgins - Acrylic
Sandra Ritter - Oil
Artz4Fashion - Saturday July 23 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Included in the price of admission
Sponsored by Rona, Sooke Harbour House, Croy & Co. Stage Lighting Ltd. and Everything Wine
Join in on an evening where the arts and the runway combine to bring fashion, creativity and style. Our models will be displaying the latest in wearable art. Find a new look for your next wardrobe addition.
Wine may be purchased for $4 / glass
Sunday July 24th
Musical Performers
11:00 - 1:00
Paul Gellman - Vocals and Piano
2:00 – 4:00
Brad Prevedoros - Acoustic Guitar
7:00 – 9:00
Pre-Recorded Music
Artist Demonstration
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Victoria Edgarr - Artist’s Books
Agnes Ananichuk - Collage
2:00 am - 4:00 pm
Brett Borrie - Jewellery
Michel DesRochers - Oil Gouache
Community Mosaic Mural in Progress.
Monday July 25th thru Friday July 29th 11:00am – 4:00 pm
Stop By and lend a hand in creating this community Mosaic Mural.
Be a part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Sooke Fine Arts.
Visit the artist, Norene Schmuck, website. Please click here.
Monday July 25th
Musical Performers
11:00 - 1:00
Two Violins
2:00 – 4:00
Doug Farr - Jazz Piano
7:00 – 9:00
Pre-Recorded Music
Artist Demonstration
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Louise Monfette - Mixed Media
June Haynes - Monotype
2:00 am - 4:00 pm
Jenny Waelti-Walters - Printmaking
Margaret Hantiuk - Watercolour/ Pencil
Tuesday July 26th
Musical Performers
11:00 - 1:00
John Pimm - Solo Guitar
2:00 – 4:00
Artz4Kids - Young Music Students from the Sooke area, coordinated by Trish Branson
6:00 – 8:00
Stickleback, bluegrass music sponsored by the Sooke River Bluegrass Festival Society
Artist Demonstration
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Jill Morton - Fused Glass
Cim MacDonald - Watercolour
2:00 am - 4:00 pm
Brett Borrie - Jewellery
Cim MacDonald - Watercolour for Kids
Artz4Kids. Tuesday July 26th 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Sponsored by Dr. Louise Morin and Associates
Admission is free for children 12 and under; however, they must be accompanied by an adult.
Looking for a way to entertain the kids this summer? Let us help you by providing an afternoon of fun at Sooke Fine Arts. The afternoon will be filled with crafts, activities, entertainment and prizes especially designed for children under 12 years of age.Wednesday July 27th
Musical Performers
11:00 - 1:00
Shane Beech - Classical Piano
2:00 – 4:00
Rosette - Jazz Vocals & Guitar
6:00 – 8:00
Artz4Youth with live entertainment and pizza produced by the Sooke Youth Council
7:00 – 9:00
Pre-Recorded Music
Artist Demonstration
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Jill Morton - Fused Glass
Nirmala Greenwell - Acrylic
2:00 am - 4:00 pm
Nirmala Greenwell - Acrylic
Rosalie Matchett - Encaustic
Seniors Tea - Thursday, July 28th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Sponsored by Pure Elements and D. Kevin Mayo Inc.
Free for Seniors 65+ / $3 for under 65
Enjoying fine art and a fine cup of tea is an ideal way to spend a summer afternoon. Included in the price of admission Seniors 65+ will be able to take advantage of the special offering of a complimentary cup of tea, scone and jam. Wander the gallery and then sit back and enjoy afternoon tea with friends.
On Thursday enjoy the music of Doug Farr on Piano, and on Friday be entertained by Louise Rose & the Victoria Good News Choir.
Taste of Sooke. Thursday July 28th 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sponsored by Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce, McCall's Westshore, West Coast Super Storage, Steve Drane Harley-Davidson and Sooke Harbour House
Evening Admission $12.00/pp Wine $4 / glass
A night to explore all that Sooke has to offer – come on out and sample tasty appetizers supplied by the amazing eating establishments of the region. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with your friends, wander the gallery and gift shop to find that special item to add to your art collection. Listen to local Sooke band, The Rhythm Miners - a rhythmic powerhouse laying down some of the most formidable beats and grooves of our time complementing their all original music.
Musical Performers
11:00 - 1:00
Celtic Reflections - Harp & Guitar
2:00 – 4:00
Seniors' Tea - Doug Farr - Jazz Piano
7:00 – 9:00
Taste of Sooke - The Rhythm Miners - Roots Folk Rock
Artist Demonstration
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Trisha Klus - Hand Bound Books
Melanie Willing - Acrylic Ink
2:00 am - 4:00 pm
Bonnie Helm-Northover - Collage
Jack Stevenson - Wrist Wood Art
Friday July 29th
Musical Performers
11:00 - 1:00
Dave Gallant - Folk Vocals & Guitar
2:00 – 4:00
Seniors' Tea - Louise Rose & the Victoria Good News Choir
7:00 – 9:00
Pre-Recorded Music
Artist Demonstration
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Jill Bailly - Needle Felted Wool
Barbara Birke - Bobbin Lace
2:00 am - 4:00 pm
Jill Bailly - Needle Felted Wool
Wendy Picken - Finger Painting without the Paint
Seniors Tea - Friday July 29th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Sponsored by Pure Elements and D. Kevin Mayo Inc.
Free for Seniors 65+ / $3 for under 65.
Enjoy fine art and a cup of tea with scones and jam is an ideal way to spend a summer afternoon.
Be entertained by Louise Rose & the Victoria Good News Choir.
Saturday July 30th
Musical Performers
11:00 - 1:00
Steve Pridgeon, 70s Pop Piano
2:00 – 4:00
Linda Gould Trio - Solo Piano & Jazz Trio
7:00 – 9:00
25th Celebrations - Queenie & The Groove Kings - R&B Jazz
Artist Demonstration
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Vanessa Gaudet/Chris Windsor - Glassblowing
Connie Furgason - Calligraphy/Watercolour
2:00 am - 4:00 pm
Vanessa Gaudet/Chris Windsor - Glassblowing
Connie Furgason - Calligraphy/Watercolour
25th Anniversary Celebration: Saturday, July 30th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sponsored by Sofia Caffe et Chocolat at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort and Butler Brothers Supplies Ltd.
Be entertained by Queenie & The Groove Kings - a soul-stirring blend of powerhouse vocals, knockout harmonies, killer horns and a groove-filled rhythm section.
This event is by invitation only.
Sunday July 31st
Musical Performers
11:00 - 1:00
Shane Beech - Classical Piano
2:00 – 4:00
Brad Prevedoros - Acoustic Guitar
7:00 – 9:00
Pre-Recorded Music
Artist Demonstration
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Jane Young - Mixed Media Collage
Melanie Willing - Acrylic Ink
2:00 am - 4:00 pm
Michel DesRochers - Oil Gouache
Christine Redmond - Photo Transfer
Monday August 1st
11:00 - 1:00
Doug Farr - Jazz Piano
2:00 – 4:00
U-JAM's Young All Stars - Jazz
Artist Demonstration
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cat Fink - Pastel
Diana Durrand - Felt Sculptures
2:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cat Fink - Pastel
Diana Durrand - Photo/Pastels