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Camelot has arrived in the Cove

DEEP COVE CULTURAL CENTRE 4360 Gallant Ave. 604-929-9456 DEEP COVE HERITAGE SOCIETY Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; most Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.; closed Mondays. Recommended to call in advance. 604-929-5744, deepcoveheritage.
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DEEP COVE CULTURAL CENTRE

4360 Gallant Ave. 604-929-9456 

DEEP COVE HERITAGE SOCIETY

Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; most Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.; closed Mondays. Recommended to call in advance. 604-929-5744, deepcoveheritage.com

• Annual Indian Arm Boat Cruise is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 28. Once again Belcarra author and Mayor Ralph Drew will be on hand to share interesting information and stories about the Arm. Reservation information will be on the website soon.

• The heritage office has books including its own histories of the area: Echoes Across the Inlet covers history of the Seymour area up to around 1950; Echoes Across Seymour is from the 1950s forward. Please note, these can be purchased by cash or cheque only.

• The online photo archives have grown from more than 600 photos to more than 1,400! To view the photos go to deepcoveheritage.com and follow the link to the archives.

• Thank you to everyone who supported the annual theatre fundraiser. The group is thrilled that with your help they met their goal. 

SEYMOUR ART GALLERY

Gallery and gift shop, featuring original arts and crafts made by local artists, is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and statutory holidays. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery.com

jasna guy with Lincoln Best: Pressed for Time – In her most recent body of work, artist jasna guy, with the help of entomologist Lincoln Best, explores our relationship with bees, the floral resources that pollinators require, and the complexity of our shared environment. Guy presents a large-scale installation of black and white photographic images of closely observed native flora printed on paper and dipped in melted beeswax. These photographs, which cover the gallery’s walls from floor to ceiling, along with herbarium samples of local plants, and more than 100 exquisitely mounted entomological specimens, are products of guy’s intense inquiry and research-based practice. Guy’s work balances traditional museum practices with a moral consideration for native flora and fauna. Exhibition runs June 9-July 21, with an opening reception June 10, 2-4 p.m.

• Hands-on drawing and printmaking workshop for families with artists jasna guy and Cyndy Chwelos on Sunday, June 17, 2-4 p.m. 

• Pollinators and bee-friendly gardening workshop with artist jasna guy, author Lori Weidenhammer and educator Erin Udal on Saturday, June 30 at 2 p.m.

• Volunteers are needed to open the gallery and gift shop during theatre performance intermissions. Volunteers see the show for free.

DEEP COVE SHAW THEATRE

The two resident theatre groups are:

Deep Cove Stage Society

604-929-3200, deepcovestage.com

First Impressions Theatre

604-929-9456, firstimpressionstheatre.com

Camelot, the musical by Alan Jay Lerner and Fredrick Lowe, directed by Chalene Scott. A fresh take on the age-old story of King Arthur, a man with big dreams. Will Princess Guenevere be the best thing that ever happened to Arthur or the downfall of an empire? In a world where might is right, King Arthur has a revelation that could set the world on a path towards a fair and just land for all while taking on his biggest challenge yet: women. Featuring the beautiful music of Alan Jay Lerner and Fredrick Loewe, Camelot will be staged June 13 to 30, Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, June 24. Order tickets from deepcovestage.com or call 604-929-3200.

• First Impressions Theatre’s season ticket package includes four terrific shows – the heroic comedy Cyrano; Ring of Fire, the music of Johnny Cash; comedy musical Church Basement Ladies and romantic comedy Duets starring Louise Porter and Ryan Crocker. Order online at firstimpressionstheatre.com or call 604-929-9456.

• Deep Cove Stage Society’s exciting season tickets include the story of British suffragettes in Rebel Women; the annual panto is Santa in Space, the comedy about a show that is to be or not to be; Little Theatre Production of Hamlet; and the classic thriller Wait Until Dark. Book online at deepcovestage.com or call 604-929-3200. ■