THE EXPRESS July 10, 1996 Page 7 A WARMING RHEEM: TREND Arts&Culture THAT LASTS. No matter which Rheem unit you choose to heat your home, you're in for years of comfort. - That's because we build lnsighHul lightat the NelsonMuseum reliable systems designed to fit your budget. Call your local Rheem I •• Rd". twas interesting reading my colleague's review, wrong hand, but Cooper makes it work. I in a local newspaper which will not be named, of Dan Cooper's exhibition at the Nelson Museum. The eldest son of a world-renowned neurosur- geon, Cooper was headed for a career in science dealer today. It\ Rhl'l.·111. Although it would be more interesting journalisli- when he look that road-less-travelled and studied art cally to take exception to her instead. And while there must be some careful sci- TOWN &COUNTRY HEATmG &SHEET METAL comments, I have to admit that entific method behind all that meticulous paint- SOUTH SLOGAN, B.C. TOLL FREE 1-888-778-6677 I agree, wholeheartedly. daubing to make it work so well, it is the philosoph- Cooper, who resides in ical side of him that appears to have directed his California and our own Harrop, path and which shines through in his work. FAIRVIEW has, more than anything, a Says Cooper: "Above all, I want to portray the sightful and insightful approach phenomenon of light and its many effects. It is this CHARMER lo the rendering of light: thus, sense of illumination flowing through space that is Cute 3 bdrm home Kootenay Light is a more than the unifying factor in my paintings regardless of ArtAlert apt title for this collection. subject matter. I want the viewer to feel the breeze, Landscape is a popular theme to smell the earth, lo bask in the sun. And yet, in all offering private yard, covered patio, new by Anne DeGrace among Kootenay realists, and it its specifics, I wish lo convey something intangible wiring, complete takes a beyond appearance - a kitchen update, hard- little extra to keep it fresh. sense of peaceful solitude wood floors, finished While never straying far and fulfilment." from his sketches and refer- And he does. The show basement, close to ence photographs, Cooper continues until July 29. schools & parks. manages to imbue each Kaslo-on-the-Lake mountain top, glassy lake or Summer School of the Arts Offered at $124,900. tree silhouette with a subtle is collecting registrations drama, often through effec- for its quickly filling cours- ~'-:~!~· tive use of cool and warm es in all artistic genres. It's complements and a sure and an impressive offering this gentle brush. year, with many of the tra- If titles and subjects are ditional areas such as water- familiar - Winter Glow, colour painting and african West Arm, High Waler, and drumming complemented Sales Associate Low Cloud, the treatment by less traditional work- 352-3465 (home) 352-7252 (work) rings true and that is what shops such as Speech of the makes these paintings sing. Heart: A Celebration of West Arm Weather and Thunderhead arc pregnant Irish Bardic Tradition or Cloak Twining of the Salish EXPRESS EVENTS Tickets, prnscnl ;\\ ages THE MBbb YS and impending; Back Edge and Maori People. There is ~' I 0.28 + GST a1' 1a1'ce of Winter is brooding and little time left lo register. EJJy Mus;c, from Austin. Texas darkly beautiful. Trees Contact KOTLSSA at 353- Book Ga,den, Friday,lu.ly 19 at Playmor, Hall, limned by evening light in photo submitted 2661 for a calendar. The o/:l~h~1::r. oors open at 8 pm Forest Sun could be over- GLACIER VIEW: paintings by Dan Summer School runs July 26 done and kitsch under the Cooper showing this month. - August 25. Anyone for a V~lcano? ~at,e p,esents ••• ~~9>, t's here, all under one big sky! The biggest, the encroachment on grizzly territory in B.C., an envi- I boldest, the best ... well that's what the organis- ers would say anyway. Under the Volcano, the ronmentalist view of wolves, and films on indigenu- ous peoples in Canada, Brazil and the Philippines. Kootenay Music Festival of all music festivals, Afternoon workshops on both Saturday and Sunday takes place this weekend al Morning Mountain, and include stories from the Sinixt, ecoforestry and per- .----- ...........,=--if you haven't already heard maculture issues, being gay and lesbian in the ~Ill>•' about it, where have you been? Kootenays, and Doukhobor culture. "We had a budget of Go for the groove, stay for the workshops, check $ I 00,000 and focused on tal- out the organic popcorn and the showcase of local ented artists who want to come artistic talent at the Kootenay artMarket. to the Kootenays instead of For those of you not visiting the volcano this paying big money for big weekend, you may want to check out Fluid, names," says organizer Irwin Nelson's latest up and coming funk acid jazz band. July 18, 19, 20 Oostindie. "We have a range of Thurs., Fri., Sat. L--------- Brimful of enthusiasm, Fluid plays the Civic on Music diverse acts for a diverse Kootenay audience," he adds, a Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13. Together & Mora since October '95, the band plays 75% covers and local himself who knows his 25% original material. 7:30 p.m. home turf. "Our music is really hard to categorize!" says by Mary Crowe "This show is the biggest col- lection of bands anywhere in Rob Johnson, who plays bass guitar and sings lead .di 5 0 ~ musi.cad~: tlte entiu ~mi&JI vocals. "Acid jazz jusl about covers it." Fluid B.C. this summer- it's an enom1ous production!" claims to include some of the hottest musicians in More than 50 acts have now been confirrned for the marathon 40-hour festival. Hardcore rock, the area these days and if energy is any indication, a blues, folk, dance music, African, reggae, acid jazz, memorable weekend is in store for Civic regulars. hip hop, world music and more are the highlights. Those theatrical folk in Arrnstrong, the Caravan Ontario's Faith Nolan of women's gatherings and Farm Theatre Company, are showcasing lhe tal- Tickets $10/person $35/family folk-fest fame will appear on Kootenay turf, as will ent from their recent apprenticeship training pro- Open Seating Celtic rockers the Mahones, the Smalls from gram in their latest production, the Beggar's Edmonton and folksinger Robert Hoyt from Opera, opening July 11 and running lo August 4. Capitol Theatre Box Office Georgia. Twelve apprentices from 40 applicants across 352-6363 Two large scale screens will showcase some of Canada participated in the intensive program and the best of the alternative film circuit including the young actors tread the boards for their first Bones of the Forest, about clearculling practices in major production as chorus members in the current B.C., A Future for the Grizzly? about human show.