May 17, 2012
The Gulf Islands School of Performing Arts (GISPA) presents Haroun. This production, based on Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie, upholds the innovative integration of dance, music and theatre that GISPA is known for. GISPA has produced an exquisite show full of spinning stories and fanciful lands. This collective creation is a beautiful and imaginative journey, that promises to soar.
GISPA students adapted the script from Salman Rushdie’s novel, where a young boy must travel much farther than he expected to find the answers he is looking for. These talented students have collectively created, composed, choreographed and developed Haroun under the direction of Bruce Smith (music), Sonia Langer (dance) and Jason Donaldson (theatre) with assistance from GISPA alumni Halley Fulford with Theatre design. Come along and experience our journey to surreal places within a captivating story everyone will enjoy.
May 16, 2012
The Gulf Islands School of Performing Arts (GISPA) presents Haroun. This production, based on Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie, upholds the innovative integration of dance, music and theatre that GISPA is known for. GISPA has produced an exquisite show full of spinning stories and fanciful lands. This collective creation is a beautiful and imaginative journey, that promises to soar.
GISPA students adapted the script from Salman Rushdie’s novel, where a young boy must travel much farther than he expected to find the answers he is looking for. These talented students have collectively created, composed, choreographed and developed Haroun under the direction of Bruce Smith (music), Sonia Langer (dance) and Jason Donaldson (theatre) with assistance from GISPA alumni Halley Fulford with Theatre design. Come along and experience our journey to surreal places within a captivating story everyone will enjoy.
Join Ulrieke Benner as she leads a two-day feltmaking workshop. Indulge and pamper yourself as you play with colour and felt. Make a nuno felted shawl or felted yardage for a top or a small vest. You could design one, two, or more styles of your new favorite neckpieces. You will learn many tips and tricks, and can study and experiment with a variety of wools and silk fabrics. May 16, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and May 17, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Contact Ulrieke for more information.
May 15, 2012
The Gulf Islands School of Performing Arts (GISPA) presents Haroun. This production, based on Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie, upholds the innovative integration of dance, music and theatre that GISPA is known for. GISPA has produced an exquisite show full of spinning stories and fanciful lands. This collective creation is a beautiful and imaginative journey, that promises to soar.
GISPA students adapted the script from Salman Rushdie’s novel, where a young boy must travel much farther than he expected to find the answers he is looking for. These talented students have collectively created, composed, choreographed and developed Haroun under the direction of Bruce Smith (music), Sonia Langer (dance) and Jason Donaldson (theatre) with assistance from GISPA alumni Halley Fulford with Theatre design. Come along and experience our journey to surreal places within a captivating story everyone will enjoy.
May 13, 2012
Made in Canada: A Tribute celebrates both the music of our beloved country and Mitch Howard’s final concert series as Director of Salt Spring Singers. Traditional songs like Cape Breton Lullaby, and Danse Mon Moine Danse join more modern pieces like In Remembrance and O Siem. The challenge of Soneto de la Noche by Mitch’s favourite choral composer Morten Lauridsen is set against Imant Raminsh’s Ubi Caritas. Audience favourites like This Land is Your Land will round out the program. A special guest appearance by Alan Moberg will have the choir on their mettle for his Williams Lake Stampede. Come for a rousing tribute to Canadian songs and to Mitch Howard’s passion for community music.
May 12, 2012
Made in Canada: A Tribute celebrates both the music of our beloved country and Mitch Howard’s final concert series as Director of Salt Spring Singers. Traditional songs like Cape Breton Lullaby, and Danse Mon Moine Danse join more modern pieces like In Remembrance and O Siem. The challenge of Soneto de la Noche by Mitch’s favourite choral composer Morten Lauridsen is set against Imant Raminsh’s Ubi Caritas. Audience favourites like This Land is Your Land will round out the program. A special guest appearance by Alan Moberg will have the choir on their mettle for his Williams Lake Stampede. Come for a rousing tribute to Canadian songs and to Mitch Howard’s passion for community music.
Freelance book editor (and ex-Globe and Mail journalist) Cheryl Cohen was so happy with the outcome of her first Editing Workshop on Salt Spring that she is back with another one. “She presents essential information with a generous spirit,” wrote one March 3 workshop participant. “I had to turn people away, though,” Cheryl notes. So her second workshop will take place in ArtSpring’s multidisciplinary room on Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $85 (by April 12) or $100. Contact: email or 250-538-8172. See also www.cherylcohen.ca
May 6, 2012
Join us for the Salt Spring Island launch of the provocative and witty new book “In the Flesh: Twenty Writers Explore the Body”. This collection of essays, edited by Kathy Page and Lynne Van Luven, is an intelligent and insightful look at how we think about -and live within -our flesh. Each author’s essay focuses on one part of the body, and explores its function, its meanings, and the role it has played in the person’s life. As the book reveals — It’s complicated : our bodies bring us pleasure and pain, and our feelings for them range from wonder to hostility and back again.
Join Kathy Page, Brian Brett, Richard Steel and Lorna Crozier and others as they share their essays on one part of the body. Free event. Refreshments will be served.
May 4, 2012
Salt Spring Centre School presents the Fourth Annual Art Lottery. This event is the school’s major fundraiser and is allocated to art and enrichment programs such as the annual theatre production, digital photography, and marionette program. The art will be available for viewing at ArtSpring on May 4th 2pm-5pm and on May 5th 11am-5pm. On Saturday, May 5 at 7 pm the final event will take place. Canapes, wine, desserts, a live auction and John Bateman’s emceeing will add to this adult-only evening’s entertainment. A $15 ticket includes a glass of wine, canapes and the chance to bid on the live & silent auction pieces. A $100 ticket includes a glass of wine and guarantees you a piece of artwork valued over $100.
Tickets are on sale at Salt Spring Books, Gecko Green Living, Auntie Pesto’s and the Centre School (250)-537-9130.
April 22, 2012
Stagecoach students will take to the ArtSpring stage to showcase their talents in music, dance, improv, storytelling and drama. All StageCoach students will be featured in this performance including the junior, intermediate, musical and improv classes. The onstage students will also perform their musical Alice in Wonderland feature and will be accompanied by the StageCoach Show Band. Additionally, there will be a three-day silent auction of fantastic goods and services in the lobby, donated by local businesses and individuals. Pick up a delicious treat at the concession by donation and make a bid. Winners will be announced after the show on Sunday!
