Morning, a poem by Rojan Zét

Morning

After daybreak the sun's greeting,
together meeting today's bright venture
sharing simply a moment's transition,
shaking away the blanket's position
marking the bed where we lay this night.

Darkness gone, we could sit illuminated
with small birds twittering, quiet in a
corner, diamond lips sipping, and gaze
at liquid covering Saltspring's feet
under the table nudging, nudging.

How long could we float there before
springing to life; the mere thought
raises my soul to puppeteer lifting
the corners of my lips, twisting my
torso, elevating my elbows.

I imagine the slow blink of your eyes,
see the lashes fall and rise - opened
windows to sunshine and blue skies.

Rojan Zét

A Vision of "Morning"

This digital collage by Ron Greenaway is a humble "visioning" of the verse "Morning" written by Rojan Zét.

Morning, digital collage by Ron Greenaway

Amber & Kyle, photography by Julie Nygaard

Amber & Kyle
My incredible kids who are the driving force in everything I do.
They are my foundation.
They are my peace.
They are me.

Julie
2008

Julie Nygaard

The Cowichan Valley Arts Café welcomes Julie Nygaard as the featured resident photographer.

Julie Nygaard is a Photographer well known for her support of activities within the Cowichan Valley arts community and mother of two children. She has graciously agreed to be the "Resident Photographer" featured on the Cowichan Valley Arts Café.

Thank you Julie for sharing with us!

Below are links to her works currently posted in the Cafe.

• Amber and Kyle
• Cleo's Heron
• Gas Station Reflections
  
• In The Sky
• Kyle
  
• March Blues
• ME
  
• Money DOES grow on trees
  
• Peace Lily
• Pin Wheel
• Pink Boots
  
• The Lost Sock
• Tribal Journey
  
• Wish
  

...and see more work by Julie Nygaard at By Brush and Pen at:
julie-bybrushandpen.blogspot.com

A Vision of "Love"

This digital collage by Ron Greenaway is a "vision" of the verse "Love" written by Rojan Zét.

A Vision of Love, digital collage by Ron Greenaway

Love, a poem by Rojan Zét

Love

Must love crawl on knees to find
its way, or does it seep and flow,
as if in play to find the path of
least resistance toward the gate
of no admittance? When knees are
broken, what's to stop it, up and
running from a faucet, at a glade
or in a bower, flowing quickly
like a shower. Just some twisting
you can do, a few turnings of the
screw will stop the flow and wilt
a flower, opening spaces by the
hour, until all is once again
parched and dry, seeking rain,
love's subtle power.

Rojan Zét

Kaatza Lakeside Players

Profile of an Arts Group



The Kaatza Lakeside Players' focus is to broaden the opportunities for residents of the Cowichan Lake District to enjoy and participate in learning theatre arts. Hosting a membership of 100 plus and run by an elected board of 8-10 Directors, the Society has also been hardworking members of THEATRE BC and Zone reps since 1993.

As a teaching theatre, the Players have pursued education in the arts by participating in many Zone and Provincial festivals, bringing home not only awards but better understanding and improved skills to pass on to our theatre community.

Lake Cowichan Chamber of Commerce members, the Kaatza Lakeside Players Society also participate and support many local community events such as the annual Great Lake Walk, Daffy Daze, Christmas parades and 'LAKE DAY', a week long event. Providing personnel, expertise and sound and lighting equipment, the Players volunteer hundreds of man hours towards the success of these community endeavours.

The Players also host and sponsor the SHEILA KENYON MEMORIAL BURSARY which, since 1993, has been awarded annually to a Lake Cowichan Secondary School graduating student pursuing post secondary study in the arts and/or communication (multi-media).

Since 1996, the Players have partnered a YOUTH THEATRE PROGRAMME with Cowichan Lake Community Services, offering theatre craft training, media experience and performance opportunities for young people in the area. This popular program has expanded to include credited work experience and job placement for secondary students.

The Kaatza Lakeside Players Society have always enjoyed enthusiastic support locally, which over the years has grown to include a strong audience base from throughout southern Vancouver Island. All productions feature comfortable table seating with "a l'carte" refreshments and snacks available. DINNER THEATRE with the Players is an ever popular event.

Theatre enthusiasts in the area also enjoy the Society's THEATRE ANGEL program, which offers opportunity to anonymously purchase theatre admission for those who might not otherwise be able to enjoy the theatre experience.

Housed in the LAKE COWICHAN CENTENNIAL HALL (309 South Shore Road) in the Town of Lake Cowichan, the 'theatre' is situated beside the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena and easy to find on the main road.

Learn more about the Kaatza Lakeside Players online at: www.kaatzalakesideplayers.ca

Harold Alfred, Native American artist

Harold Alfred, an estalished Kwakwaka'wakw Native American artist, contacted me (Ron Greenaway) about having an artist listing on the Island Artist Directory.

Harold Alfred wrote:

"Could you please add my site to your... Island Artists Directory? My site is at http://haroldalfred.com

I did the site myself and I have found that getting exposure for my site is as much a challenge as creating it and any assistance in exposure would be greatly appreciated.

My site includes Northwest coast native artwork in jewellery, stained glass, carvings, prints and totem poles. I also have a section on corporate gifts as well as links to native youtube sites.

Thank you,
Harold Alfred
yalis@shaw.ca"

http://haroldalfred.com


Ron Greenaway wrote:

"Hello Harold,

It is with pleasure that I have added a listing for you on the Island Artist Directory.

Besides being webmaster for many artists and arts groups in the Cowichan Valley, I have also been the Totem Tour Guide in Duncan (City of Totems) for the past 6 years, so I am familiar with some of your work.

Including an image of your totem pole in downtown Duncan and a link to your movie on You Tube, I have (also) created a post for you on the Cowichan Valley Arts Billboard (and the Cowichan Valley Arts Café).

I hope this meets with your approval.

Thank you for participating...

Ron Greenaway"


Harold Alfred wrote:

"Ron
Thanks for doing the links. The last time I was talking to Judy Hill I told her I was going to add .com to my name on the pole.

Thanks again.

Harold"


...and so it goes...

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