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Michael Gurney

Michael Gurney

Michael Gurney covers lower Sunshine Coast arts and culture for the Coast Reporter.

Recent Work by Michael

Historical puppet drama puts a feminist spin on the Grimm Brothers' works

Historical puppet drama puts a feminist spin on the Grimm Brothers' works

'Little Sister Grimm offers a whimsical look at how the famous Grimms, with help from women around them, transferred classic fairy tales from a rapidly fading oral tradition into literary form. His script pays tribute to the power of storytelling, to women sidelined by history, and to children who face evil or injustice.'
How this Sunshine Coast weaver produces stunning fabrics on century-old looms

How this Sunshine Coast weaver produces stunning fabrics on century-old looms

In an unassuming shed on the evergreen slopes above Roberts Creek, weaver and entrepreneur Pam Magee is doing more than producing heirloom fabrics on century-old looms. Magee is also pulling strings to patch Canada’s reputation among the world’s textile-producing nations.
Bowen Islander's exhibition in Gibsons is homeward bound

Bowen Islander's exhibition in Gibsons is homeward bound

Emily van Lidth de Jeude’s what.home exhibition is on at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery until March 5.
Over a third of Sunshine Coast Arts Council’s active membership participate in exhibition

Over a third of Sunshine Coast Arts Council’s active membership participate in exhibition

The Friends of the Gallery's collection of 103 paintings, photographs, sculptures and multimedia works opened to the public during a public reception at the Arts Centre in Sechelt on Jan. 6.  
How this cedar weaver is restoring stolen regalia, one hat at a time

How this cedar weaver is restoring stolen regalia, one hat at a time

A cedar weaver from the shíshálh Nation is restoring ceremonial regalia that was confiscated and destroyed in an attempt to sever ties to tradition.
GIbsons director only B.C. nominee up for one of Canada's top theatre awards

GIbsons director only B.C. nominee up for one of Canada's top theatre awards

Sherry Yoon is the sole nominee from B.C. for the national Siminovitch Prize. The artistic director of Vancouver’s Boca Del Lupo theatre company has also worked as a freelance director with organizations like Bard on the Beach and National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
Beachcombers return? An animated version of the iconic TV series is in development

Beachcombers return? An animated version of the iconic TV series is in development

The announcement was made during the 50th anniversary celebrations of the program's original broadcast, held on Oct. 1 at Molly's Reach in Gibsons.
Pat John, beloved as Beachcombers' Jesse Jim, dies at 69

Pat John, beloved as Beachcombers' Jesse Jim, dies at 69

Pat John, a member of the shíshálh Nation who gained international stardom in the role of Jesse Jim on the long-running The Beachcombers television series, died on Wednesday, July 13, at a relative’s house in his hometown of Sechelt.
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