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have had themes in the past to coincide with other big events, like the Winter Olympics, but otherwise like to leave it open. "We are getting some of the biggest sculptors in the world again as the event continues to build a name for itself," she said. This year the world-class competitors come from three provinces, two U.S. states and five countries including Mexico, The Netherlands and Latvia. The sculptors compete
a Big Splash Entertainment Weekend August 5 to 7. Events, not directly related to the beach festival, include a Kite Festival, Oceanside Overdrive car show, Quality Foods Fireworks and Kidfest, read more on all of these summer events in Community Park on following pages. There is no theme for the sand sculptures this year, giving the worldclass artists the freedom to let their creativity flow, Smith explained. They
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Artisans at the Beach market on Sunday, July 24, a Big Splash Entertainment Weekend Aug. 5 to 7 and ongoing busking. "This summer we'd like to grow the event by offering more of a festive atmosphere," Smith said. "We are planning to organize a massive family-oriented entertainment weekend, with a large stage set up on the kite field, and we are also looking to showcase smaller local groups and soloists in the gazebo by the water for the rest of the summer." While the entertainment weekend is all booked (see more below), they are still accepting artisans for the market, which is filling fast, and a wide variety of musicians and street performers to busk in the gazebo on the beach,
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What's on Music highlights (Aug. 5-7): Friday, 4 - 9 p.m. Time Well Wasted - 7 p.m. Kilt Sisters Johnny Inappropriate Saturday, 1 - 9 p.m. That 70s Band - 7 p.m. Montgomery County Sunday, 1 - 8 p.m. Pony Club - 6:30 p.m. contemporary country hits. There's also a '60s era band recreating the excitement of groups like the Beatles and
Monkies. In the evening That 70s Band will kick up the energy even further as the headline act at 7 p.m. with a wide range of classic rock from Queen, AC/DC and Arrowsmith to Bob Seger, David Bowie and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Sunday they will continue the eclectic mix of everything from country to classic rock, hoping to have something that appeals to everyone, topping out with headliners the Pony Club from Victoria at 6:30 p.m. All of the weekend's music is free provided by the Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition organizers. — Auren Ruvinsky
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around half new people from year to year to mix things up. She said there are a lot of people who want in to the Parksville competition, with the city and park themselves also being draws. This year the same three teams as last year will compete, Cutting Edge from Parksville, the Orbital Sanders from Seattle and last year's winners the Sandboxers from Victoria. Aside from the teams, there is
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• Craig Mutch Vancouver, B.C. Years of Sculpting: 23. Claim to fame: 2009 3rd place, QF Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition, Parksville; Peoples Choice – Silverstar; Best Architectural - Harrisons. How did he first become involved in sand sculpting: Friends of friends. Why the love for sand sculpting: The creative medium. What is the biggest challenge in sand sculpting: Engineering. Tips: Unplug yourself from electronics and get your hands dirty.
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Part of a Guinness world record A Nelson sculptor (in Parksvile July 16 and 17) put his skills to work recently to break a 20-year-old record for the world’s longest sandcastle. John McKinnon and Denis Kleine (another festival veteran), along with 22 other sculptors from around the world, traveled in June to the German island of Rugen on the Baltic Sea. The final measurement for the sandcastle was 27.5 km. Kleine and McKinnon built two castles. One was a more traditional castle, the second was made up of cubes; McKinnon called it a “picastle.”
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Mostly I work on paid sand projects; 2009 1st place solo, Atlantic International Snow. How did he first become involved in sand sculpting: I worked with my friend Peter Vogelaar on some projects. Why the love for sand sculpting: It is quick and forgiving, unlike stone. It is warm and sunny, unlike ice and snow. What is the biggest challenge in sand sculpting: It is soft and can collapse. • Fred Mallet Port Aransas, TX Years of Sculpting: 10 years. Claim to fame: 30 Masters level solo placings in 55 competitions. How did he first become involved in sand sculpting: I saw a world record attempt being made on the
beach. Why the love for sand sculpting: I love the temporary nature of the medium because the finished products don’t have to be stored. • Mélineige Beauregard St Hippolyte, Que. Years of Sculpting: 14 years. Claim to fame: 11 placings in 15 competitions involving sand, snow, or ice. How did she first become involved in sand sculpting: Following my Father. Why the love for sand sculpting: Details What is the biggest challenge in sand sculpting: Cut-throughs. • Laurie Tournoux Louisville, OH • Marc Lepire Wendake, Que.
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City, I met professional sculptors Michel and Marc Lepire, who taught me everything I know about sand and ice carving. Why the love for sand sculpting: Sand can render wonderful details and shadows. What is the biggest challenge in sand sculpting: Knowing when to stop removing sand so your piece does not collapse! Tips: Start with a good pound up. If you can get a solid pile of sand, imagination and patience is the only thing between you and your masterpiece.
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Competition; Many 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in snow and sand competitions over the years. How did he first become involved in sand sculpting: I saw footage of the 1987 White Rock competition and I said to myself, “I can do that!” Why the love for sand sculpting: The fact that you can start and finish a very large sculpture in very little time. What is the biggest challenge in sand sculpting: Knowing when to stop. Tips: Check out websites for “how to” and then practice, practice, practice. • Edith van de Wetering Katwijk, The Netherlands
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Teams: • Cutting Edge – Parksville Years of Sculpting: 21 in sand, plus lifetimes in wood, clay, pottery, jewelry, ice, etc. (Combined years of team members). Claim to fame: 2010 3rd place, Team, QF Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition, Parksville; 2009 3rd place, Team, QF Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition, Parksville; Only local competing team. How did they first become involved in sand sculpting: Through the local event. Why the love for sand sculpting: We love how it is a family friendly hobby, occurs in the outdoors during summer, the natural beauty of the completed work, the unique difficulty, and the look on the spectators’ faces.
Judging the best sand castles The judges look for a wide variety of things when judging the work of the internationally renown sand sculptors. They look for an overall "wow factor," based on general impressions, whether funny, clever, or unusual carving techniques, as well as more nuanced and detailed factors. They look at overall sand use — did they use all the sand provided? — and artistic merit as well as the consistency, proportions and details. They judge the general balance of the design along with the use of shapes, shadows, originality, creativity and a consistent theme. They also look at technical difficulty, scrutinizing the use of impossible looking overhangs, cut-throughs, arches and delicate narrow elements, along with the sculptor's general control of the sand. There are even point deductions for violations of the rules.
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arksville's famous expanse of sand is often dotted with sandcastles throughout the summer, but expect a dramatic proliferation on Sunday, August 14. Hundreds of kids will hit the beach that day as part of KidFest and the Quality Foods Children's Sandcastle Competition, which is actually two family events for the price of one. Even better when that price is free! The fun starts at sundown Saturday night with the Quality Foods Festival of Lights fireworks, simulcast to music on 88.5FM The Beach.
If it wasn't for those volunteers While a lot of work goes into an event of the size of Parksville's annual Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition, event manager Trish Smith said this year they had a tremendous response from sponsors, volunteers and non-
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ite enthusiasts from far and wide will gather in Parksville Community Park, July 16 and 17, on the opening weekend of the beach festival for the Parksville Lions International Kite Festival. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday the park will be full of food concessions, vendors and a wide variety of kite experts and excited amateurs teaching people how to build and fly kites of all descriptions. There will be a kite building tent for beginners, kite demonstrations, endless colourful banner displays and impressive custom creations taking to the sky and the breeze coming off the beach. There is a wide variety of outdoor fun for the family including the ever popular Teddy Bear Drop. Organizers encourage everyone to come early and stay late. The object is to have fun! For more check http://members.shaw.ca/parksvillekitefest/home.htm or contact Lion Clarence Esslinger at cesslinger@shaw.ca or 250-248-3796.
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