Events
QB Reads Poetry Edition
Ft. Wendy Donawa & Linda K. Thompson
Poetry opens doors to new perspectives on human condition, and nothing could be truer when it comes to the words written by poets Wendy Donawa and Linda K. Thompson.
Wendy Donawa was raised in Victoria, but spent 36 years of her adult life in Barbados as a college instructor and museum curator. Returning to Victoria, she now focuses on writing poetry. Her recently published third poetry collection, The Time of Falling Apart, reflects a world rife with violence and injustice, but also evokes the earth’s small beauties and the possibilities of love and transcendence. “If you care about language, if you care about story, the Time of Falling Apart is a collection to treasure.”, writes Arleen Paré, author of Time Out of Time.
Linda K. Thompson was raised on a potato and cattle farm in the Pemberton Valley, B.C. She has lived in Port Alberni now for many years, and is currently at work on a manuscript that involves murder, mayhem, and matrimony. Linda’s book, Black Bears in the Carrot Field, offers readers a saucy, sensuous smorgasbord of captivating, tender-hearted poems. Lorna Crozier, poet and Officer of the Order of Canada, write of Linda’s writing, “This story-tellers voice is refreshingly rural, heart-driven, and tough. Every character Thompson brings to life will stay with you forever.”
Please join us at the QB Museum on Friday November 14th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. for a joint poetry reading from these fascinating V.I. poets.
RSVP’s are appreciated at 250-752-5533 or qbmuseum@gmail.com.
Thuthiqut ‘u tl Saatlam
The Trees of Qualicum Beach
Congratulations to the winners of the Celebration of the Trees of Qualicum Beach Photo Contest!
Youth Winner – Haiden Mohan, ‘Looking Up’
Adult Winner – Phyllis Brodeur, ‘Entwined Spirits’
The winning photographs are on display alongside a new informative exhibition. Included is a commemorative book displaying the other photographs submitted during the contest.
Visit the QB Museum to find the answer to the question, “Why do trees mean so much?”.
On display until November 22, 2025.
We Have The Power
It’s back!
“We Have The Power”, our successful exhibition from Summer 2023, has made a triumphant return for the 2025 season!
This time with some new additions…
Stop by the QB Museum Powerhouse to check out the history of power and energy in Qualicum Beach and how local initiatives are battling climate change whilst working towards an better community.
On until Fall 2025.
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QB Reads Series
Calling all writers!
Are you a local author, poet, researcher, or literary enthusiast who would like to share your work with the community?
Let us introduce you to our QB Reads Series – an open writers festival dedicated to celebrating local talent and creativity.
This series is open to all writers and researchers, of any kind, who are looking for a welcoming space to do a reading or a presentation. The Qualicum Beach Museum is happy to provide a comfortable public space where local writers can have a platform to share their work with the community – all free of charge and available year-round!
What we offer:
– Your choice of space within the museum buildings or grounds, capable of hosting up to 30 people, chairs and tables included.
– A podium, sound system, and your choice of assorted stage dressings which can possibly include artefacts.
– Promotional support which includes social media assistance, event advertising, and graphic design for posters and other media.
– Photographs of the event.
Contact us today to start planning your event! Writing is an important expression of creativity, and we would love to help you bring your creativity to life!
