Sunshine Coast News & Events

We would like to wish you all, from the Sunshine Coast in our Beautiful British Columbia: Happy Valentines!

It’s a special day everywhere, and the Sunshine Coast is getting ready for the evening. Flower shops in Gibson and Sechelt smell like roses and restaurants have their menu ready.

Whether it will be Molly’s Reach for a very local dinner, or the Gumboot to enjoy the delicate cuisine, or a full weekend gateway in Bonniebrook Lodge, Sunshine Coast is packed with romantic sceneries and wonderful restaurants to say “I love you” to your special one… or just for an evening out with friends!

The Sunshine Coast recently had a chance to listen to one of today’s most famous romantic piano player, and will soon hear the most promising stars of tomorrow.

The Pender Harbour Music Society presented its fourth concert this season. Pavel Egorov performed a piano music to an enthusiast audience. He played Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann and Glinka. Egorov was recently made the Peoples’ Artist of the Russian Federation, the highest rank an artist can archieve in Russia. In was an honor to receive him in Pender Harbour, the public was charmed and called him back twice with standing ovations.

The Coast Recital Society will close its 2007/08 season with Tyler Duncan and Erika Switzer. The duo are rising young concert stars with a bright future and will play at the Raven’s Cry Theater. Performing all over the world, from New York (their residence) to France thought South Africa, and are acclaimed by critics and audiences. Duncan sings in the lieder, opera and oratorio genres from baroque to modern.
In addition to their recital, they will also perform for the local elementary schools, bringing a new light on classical music.

As always, the Sunshine Coast is promoting culture and arts in all forms. The communities and visitors alike strive for these events.