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Through My Lens takes a look back through the depression, the second world war and into the eighties by examining newspaper accounts. Gwynne has woven a fictional story linking the newspaper clippings together. There was an unsettling past, she knew that, what she did not know was the shocking stories that she would find through her research. Her stepfather who she grew up believing was her real father was a murder suspect, a drug dealer, a vagrant and a thief. In 1947 the largest drug deal to ever hit the West Coast involved her stepfather, his wife and stepson. In later years his ex-wife was called the Big Boss of Powell Street. Everyone knew Marie Robinson. Through family accounts and detailed written stories, she found out her real father was from Standard, Alberta. Her father had Great-Uncles; one who was a famous artist and one who was a world traveler and explorer bringing back rare seeds from Russia and China. Her mother had always told her to be ‘careful what you wish for’, she should have reminded her that she might not like what she found. Her mother rebelled from a strict upbringing and religion and after the loss of seven children went down a path that led her to alcoholism. Somehow the three of them; her mother Gunvor, her stepfather Ron and her real father Harold stumbled together. It is a true story with lots of fictional accounts. Gwynne Hunt THROUGH MY LENS Silver Bow Publishing $23.95, on amazon or it can be purchased through Gwynne at gwynne1@telus.net $24 plus shipping
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New Events
Island Writers; Gwynne Hunt and Joan Donaldson-Yarmey have teamed up through the group W.O.W. (women on writing) to do some presentations this October/November. Gwynne says, “There must be a need for women writers to come together because I posted the … Continue reading
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New Reading and presentation of Storytelling & Traditions
Friday, November 1, 2-4 PM Vancouver Island Regional Library 6250 Hammond Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC Storytelling & Traditions Storytelling is one of the earliest forms of folk-art. Some stories are gathered, adapted from books or imaginative live theatre. Gwynne Hunt … Continue reading
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New Book-Unlocking the Tin Box
“A fresh and invigorating read that brings both smiles and tears to the reader. It is emotional, raw, evocative yet quite an entertaining read indeed.”
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Alberni Valley Fringe Theatre Festival Booking Fast . . .a few spots left for Delicious Fringe-a-licious! June19,20,21,22 at the Capitol Theatre and the Bavarian Centre in Port Alberni! Bitt’s of Tease Cabaret, Zelda;the last flapper, Summer in the City, the … Continue reading
Fringe 2014 new application
Alberni Valley Fringe Theatre Festival 2014 Application Form Main Stage Productions: plays, film, dance, music, stand-up comedy, performance art, etc Contact Name: Address:________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ City:_____________________________ Postal code______________________________________ Telephone:________________________Fax:_______________________ E-mail:___________________________ Alternate contact … Continue reading
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The Vagina Monologues
Saturday March 29th we present The Vagina Monologues-tickets for this benefit show are $15 in advance at the Main Artery-$18 at the door. Auditions are early March-contact gwynne1@telus.net for details
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Rosie’s Bitts of Tease Cabaret
Saturday, February 15th-roaring twenties themed night of burlesque, fun and frivolity at the Bavaria Centre on 4th in Port Alberni-doors open 8 PM-show is 9-9:45pm Intermission second performance 10:15 – 11:00 PM. refreshments-munchies-prizes for best costumes Tickets $22 in advance at the … Continue reading
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Alberni Valley Fringe Theatre Festival
We’re back! June 20,21,22 2014-applications are now ready -each app must be accompanied with a $50 non-refundable deposit made out to Art Matters Society and mailed to 3652 15 Avenue Port Alberni, BC V9Y 5C6 First come, first served-everyone gets … Continue reading
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Fringe Coming Up Fast!
For a full scheudle of the Alberni Valley Fringe Theatre Festival go to alberni.ca/artmatters . . .it is the Official site and the one that is constantly updated. Tickets and passes until 4 PM Friday June 21 at the Main … Continue reading
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