BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ArtSpring//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ArtSpring X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://artspring.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ArtSpring X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Vancouver BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120723T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120728T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120516T135753 LAST-MODIFIED:20120516T170422 UID:3714-1343037600-1343512859@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Salt Spring Chamber Festival DESCRIPTION:Fifth Salt Spring Chamber Music Festival July 23-28 ArtSpring once again convenes a distinguished faculty for the week of July 23 to 28 to work with young musicians from BC and across Canada as they hone their skills as quartets\, piano trios and the like. This year we welcome the famous Alcan String Quartet as guests for the last three days of the festival. You have three opportunities to hear great music during the week: Festival Orchestra Concert: Thursday\, July 26  8:00 p.m. Adult $18 / Youth $5 Festival Rising Stars & Alcan String Quartet: Friday\, July 27  8:00 p.m. Adult $18 / Youth $5 Festival Finale: Saturday\, July 28  8:00 p.m. Adult $20 / Youth $5 LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/salt-spring-chamber-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120804T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120804T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120516T122649 LAST-MODIFIED:20120516T131855 UID:3707-1344110400-1344117659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Taylor Brook - Quatuor Bozzini – Natalie Bujold DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_3710" align="alignleft" width="270" caption="Taylor Brook"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_3712" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Quatuor Bozzini"][/caption] New York-based Canadian composer Taylor Brook will spend a week’s creative residency on Salt Spring with Montreal’s acclaimed new-music ensemble Quatuor Bozzini and Quebec videographer Natalie Bujold creating a new work. The ArtSpring audience will get a preview of the result on August 4 in the company of the composer and video artist. A rare opportunity to participate in new creation. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/taylor-brook-quatuor-bozzini-natalie-bujold/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120819T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120819T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120516T113452 LAST-MODIFIED:20120516T115652 UID:3701-1345406400-1345413659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Carpe Diem String Quartet DESCRIPTION:Carpe Diem is a boundary-breaking ensemble that has earned widespread critical and audience acclaim for its innovative programming and electrifying performances. With programming that reflects its passions for Gypsy\, tango\, folk\, pop\, rock\, and jazz inspired music alongside the traditional string quartet repertoire\, Carpe Diem has quickly become one of America's premiere “indie” string quartets. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/carpe-diem-string-quartet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120707T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120707T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120516T111213 LAST-MODIFIED:20120516T112155 UID:3698-1341691200-1341698459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Christ’s College Cambridge Choir DESCRIPTION:Once of Cambridge’s finest mixed-voice ensembles is touring British Columbia with 25 university singers who bring us a programme of sacred music from Britten\, Fauré\, Saint-Saens\, Scarlatti and others.  BBC Music Magazine has praised their “fresh voices\, precise pitching and chording\, and expert pacing.” LISTEN LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/christs-college-cambridge-choir/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120719T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120719T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120516T102950 LAST-MODIFIED:20120516T103245 UID:3691-1342724400-1342731659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Stephen Fearing & Andy White: Frida’s Villa/ArtSpring Patio Show DESCRIPTION: Our popular outdoor summer concert returns with Stephen Fearing\, one of the most accomplished songsmiths of the international folk/roots music community\, joined by Northern Ireland born Andy White\, who has earned a global following for blending folk and pop stylings with a poet’s sensibility. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair\, and a sweater for when the sun goes down. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue , Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/stephen-fearing-andy-white-fridas-villaartspring-patio-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120720T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120720T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120515T160702 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T162932 UID:3676-1342814400-1342821659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Bongo Love DESCRIPTION:Bongo Love plays a unique blend of Afrobeat fused with traditional Zimbabwean style music performed on guitar and traditional African acoustic instruments -- the mbira (thumb piano from Zimbabwe)\, the marimba (Mozambique) the djembe/bongo (West Africa) and the congas. Their original songs and vibrant dances have captured audiences for nearly a decade\, making them one of Southern Africa's most diverse bands. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/bongo-love/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120808T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120808T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120515T141040 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T154549 UID:3672-1344456000-1344463259@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Jayme Stone DESCRIPTION:Two-time Juno-winning banjoist Jayme Stone makes music inspired by folk traditions from around the world. His latest album\, Room of Wonders\, explores music from Norway\, Sweden\, Bulgaria\, Brazil\, Italy and North America. The repertoire includes a movement from Bach’s French Suite\, a Moorish sword-fighting dance and Stone’s lush\, edgy originals. The Globe & Mail has called him “The Yo-Yo Ma of the banjo." LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/jayme-stone/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T213059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120514T113833 LAST-MODIFIED:20120514T113833 UID:3670-1337283000-1337290259@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:GISPA Presents HAROUN DESCRIPTION: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. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/gispa-presents-haroun-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120621T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120621T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120514T111748 LAST-MODIFIED:20120514T113118 UID:3664-1340305200-1340312459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:The Salt Spring Arts Academy Year End Recital plus Cat Tales DESCRIPTION:Students from ballet\, creative\, hip hop\, acro dance and dance troupe classes at the Salt Spring Arts Academy present their recital pieces along with Cat Tales\, a one act musical theatre show\, written\, directed and choreographed by Sue Newman. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/the-salt-spring-arts-academy-year-end-recital-plus-cat-tales/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120531T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120531T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120510T101953 LAST-MODIFIED:20120510T101953 UID:3662-1338472800-1338480059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:GISS Music Show DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/giss-music-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120528T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120528T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120510T101418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120510T101418 UID:3660-1338231600-1338238859@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:SIMS Annual Music Concert DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/sims-annual-music-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120619T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120625T170059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120509T125835 LAST-MODIFIED:20120509T133831 UID:3654-1340107200-1340643659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Velo Village DESCRIPTION:Salt Spring will be bicycle-heaven-on-earth\, the most welcoming place on the planet to be on a bike between June 21st and June 23rd. There’ll be fun\, games and knowledge exchanged when the largest of BC’s Gulf Islands transforms itself into Velo Village. Friday\, June 22rd the Cycling and Rural Mobility Conference takes place at ArtSpring. The conference will bring cycling leaders together with experts from the Pacific Northwest and beyond to share solutions to longstanding rural cycling challenges. Register today. Art produced by 24 Salt Spring pARTISTS will be auctioned off for World Bicycle Relief on Friday evening at ArtSpring and there will also be a Spoke ‘N Song Gala. Bike-themed and powered music\, exhibits and workshops round out the weekend. Additionally\, the Canadian Premiere of Reveal the Path will be shown on Thursday evening (at a location to-be-announced) and the BIKE FERRY is a big event that everyone will want to be part of on Saturday\, June 23rd. This will be BC’s first bicycle-only vessel and it sails for Velo Village. The MV Skeena Queen will carry 400 cyclists from Swartz Bay to Fulford Harbour where they’ll be joined by local cyclists for a 15km FUN RIDE to the Velo Village Hub in Ganges. Bicycle-themed art will also be on display from June 19 to 25 at ArtSpring. For more information\, visit http://velovillage.ca/registration/ and email  velovillage2012@gmail.com . LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue , Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/velo-village/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120601T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120601T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120501T171011 LAST-MODIFIED:20120501T171130 UID:3639-1338580800-1338588059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Salt Spring Arts Academy: Under the Big Top DESCRIPTION:The Salt Spring Arts Academy presents Under The Big Top\, a one act ballet show: choreographed\, written and directed by Lisa Hall. The storyline revolves around a girl who visits the circus when it comes to her village and is enchanted by all the performers: sword swallowers\, snake charmers and of course LIONS AND BEARS! Lisa Hall is a Ballet and Company Class teacher at the Salt Spring Arts Academy.  She is also the Artistic Director of Veselka Dancers in Victoria and a teacher at the Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific and United World College in Victoria. Under The Big Top stars 22 dancers from Lisa Hall's  Company Class. The focus of company class is proper technique\, musicality\, building grace and poise through an intensive curriculum\, which requires a high level of motivation and commitment. Company ballet focuses on providing individualized training to each student to help them achieve their personal goals and dreams and provides the opportunity for performance. Under The Big Top is a production of The Academy Presents...\, a production company that aims to maintain a bursary fund for the Salt Spring Arts Academy. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/salt-spring-arts-academy-under-the-big-top/2012-06-01 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120602T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120602T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120501T171011 LAST-MODIFIED:20120501T171130 UID:3639-1338667200-1338674459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Salt Spring Arts Academy: Under the Big Top DESCRIPTION:The Salt Spring Arts Academy presents Under The Big Top\, a one act ballet show: choreographed\, written and directed by Lisa Hall. The storyline revolves around a girl who visits the circus when it comes to her village and is enchanted by all the performers: sword swallowers\, snake charmers and of course LIONS AND BEARS! Lisa Hall is a Ballet and Company Class teacher at the Salt Spring Arts Academy.  She is also the Artistic Director of Veselka Dancers in Victoria and a teacher at the Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific and United World College in Victoria. Under The Big Top stars 22 dancers from Lisa Hall's  Company Class. The focus of company class is proper technique\, musicality\, building grace and poise through an intensive curriculum\, which requires a high level of motivation and commitment. Company ballet focuses on providing individualized training to each student to help them achieve their personal goals and dreams and provides the opportunity for performance. Under The Big Top is a production of The Academy Presents...\, a production company that aims to maintain a bursary fund for the Salt Spring Arts Academy. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/salt-spring-arts-academy-under-the-big-top/2012-06-01 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120430T125930 LAST-MODIFIED:20120430T173801 UID:3635-1337695200-1337702459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Free Workshop Sponsored by Heritage Place for Seniors DESCRIPTION:The Heritage Place for Seniors presents two speakers: Steve Somerset\, Financial Advisor\, BMO Nesbitt Burns\, who will discuss the topic of investing for seniors; and Irene Barnes\, RN  BSNG(C)  CPMHN(C)\, who will continue from her previous presentation in March\, to discuss the topic of dementia. Pre-register by phoning 250-537-8340. Investing for Seniors: Even in these tough economic times with low interest rates\, you can make your money grow safely.  Even if you have only the basic Old Age Security and the proceeds of a house sale\, you may be able to fund your future health and housing needs AND preserve capital. Steve Somerset will explain in simple terms and provide overhead examples. Dementia\, Session 2: Irene Barnes will discuss challenges of difficult behaviours and how to connect with the person whose behaviour is challenging. She will also speak about how to tell the difference between dementia\, depression or/and delerium. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue , Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/free-workshop-sponsored-by-heritage-place-for-seniors/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120516T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120516T213059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120429T152019 LAST-MODIFIED:20120429T152434 UID:3631-1337196600-1337203859@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:GISPA Presents HAROUN DESCRIPTION: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. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/gispa-presents-haroun/2012-05-16 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120515T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120515T213059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120429T152019 LAST-MODIFIED:20120429T152434 UID:3631-1337110200-1337117459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:GISPA Presents HAROUN DESCRIPTION: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. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/gispa-presents-haroun/2012-05-16 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120527T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120527T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120429T150555 LAST-MODIFIED:20120501T114425 UID:3628-1338148800-1338156059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:"Flukimus Maximus": A Comedy by Arvid Chalmers DESCRIPTION:An evening of tragicomedy: the year and Arvid's life in review. Some audience participation will be tolerated. Come and laugh! LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/flukimus-maximus-a-comedy-by-arvid-chalmers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120520T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120520T213059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120426T170603 LAST-MODIFIED:20120426T170603 UID:3625-1337542200-1337549459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Out of the Blue: An Evening with Jan Wong DESCRIPTION: More than 1 in 10 Canadians will experience a serious depression in the course of their lives. On May 20 the Salt Spring Forum will host a conversation about a mental illness that affects many of us\, but is rarely talked about. For twenty years\, Jan Wong had been one of the Globe and Mail's best-known reporters. Then one day she turned in a story that set off a firestorm of controversy\, including death threats\, a unanimous denunciation by Parliament and a rebuke by her own newspaper. For the first time in her professional life\, Wong fell into a severe clinical depression. Yet she resisted the diagnosis\, refusing to believe she had a mental illness. As it turned out\, so did her company and insurer. Her new book Out of the Blue tells the story of her workplace-caused depression\, her redemption\, recovery\, and yes\, happiness. On Sunday\, May 20 at 7:30pm please join Jan Wong for a community discussion about depression that delves into how the illness impacts friendships\, families\, and workplaces - and how it is dealt with in our society.   LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue , Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/out-of-the-blue-an-evening-with-jan-wong/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120509T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120509T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120426T152032 LAST-MODIFIED:20120426T152108 UID:3620-1336572000-1336579259@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Consider the Conversation: A Documentary DESCRIPTION:The Salt Spring Hospice presents the award-winning documentary Consider the Conversation. This is a thought-provoking film that looks at many of the issues that we will all face at the end of life. The film does not provide any particular answer\, and recognizes that we all have different belief systems and points of view.  Instead\, it provides the questions all of us need to contemplate and answer for ourselves. Its purpose is to initiate our own thinking\, dialogue with our loved ones\, medical-care providers and faith community about what we want at the end of life. This is not a story about death; it’s a film about living life to its fullest up to the very end. Seating is limited so pre-registration is required. Register online or by email or call Salt Spring Hospice at 250-537-2770. Do let us know how many seats you will need. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue , Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/consider-the-conversation-a-documentary/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120719T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120721T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120426T144201 LAST-MODIFIED:20120426T144500 UID:3612-1342692000-1342908059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:ArtSpring Treasure Fair DESCRIPTION:At the annual ArtSpring Treasure Fair\, there are tremendous bargains and a great sense of fun and accomplishment for the donors\, the volunteers\, and the bidders. Here is how it works - Donations of goods and services pour in from generous supporters each spring. Volunteers then set out these goodies for sale July 19 – 21st in one of three areas in ArtSpring. There is a very popular Cash & Carry flea market for items under $50\, a Silent Auction with a range of goods and services\, and a Live Auction featuring a selection of unique\, funny\, strange and wonderful items. The proceeds go toward operating ArtSpring\, our community arts centre. Renee Sanden is waiting for a call to pick up your donations. You can contact her at 537-2727 to make arrangements. We love almost everything we get\, but the hottest items are always the ‘experiences’. Can you host a bridge lunch\, take someone sailing\, use the bidder’s name in your next book? These are great ways to support the arts through your own personal efforts. You can also give us your ostrich feathers\, your dusty old Rolls\, your art\, your bicycle\, and so on. What we regretfully can’t accept due to painful experience are books\, used clothes\, electronics and exercise equipment. Are you interested in helping with the event this year? Call Nighean Anderson at 931-0931. We can always use help. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue , Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/artspring-treasure-fair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120426T132144 LAST-MODIFIED:20120426T132144 UID:3607-1337711400-1337716859@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Careers in Media: Presented by the Gulf Islands Film & Television School DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a career & personal planning presentation for students and parents with the focus on media production. This free one and a half hour presentation will include examples of G.I.F.T.S.’ award-winning films. It will also describe the film\, video and animation programs offered at G.I.F.T.S. as well as the available bursaries and scholarships. Some short films made by youth from Salt Spring who attended G.I.F.T.S. will be screened. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue , Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/careers-in-media-presented-by-the-gulf-islands-film-television-school/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120506T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120506T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120425T163352 LAST-MODIFIED:20120426T130225 UID:3602-1336330800-1336338059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Book Launch - "In the Flesh: Twenty Writers Explore the Body" DESCRIPTION: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. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue , Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/salt-spring-book-launch-in-the-flesh-twenty-writers-explore-the-body/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120506T161500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120506T180059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120425T160753 LAST-MODIFIED:20120425T160753 UID:3600-1336320900-1336327259@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation Reception DESCRIPTION:If you volunteered at ArtSpring during the past year\, members of the Board should have phoned you by now to invite you to a catered reception immediately following Paula Kiffner’s concert. If you were somehow missed\, please give the Box Office a call and let us know if you can attend. Don’t forget too that we invite you to hear Paula’s 2:30 p.m. concert for a special volunteers’ price of only $5. Thanks again to all of you who volunteer at ArtSpring. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue , Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/volunteer-appreciation-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120504T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120505T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120419T143613 LAST-MODIFIED:20120419T161824 UID:3574-1336140000-1336255259@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Salt Spring Centre School's Fourth Annual Art Lottery DESCRIPTION: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.   LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue , Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/salt-spring-centre-schools-fourth-annual-art-lottery/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120624T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120624T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120417T165049 LAST-MODIFIED:20120516T155338 UID:3548-1340546400-1340553659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Variety Fare's Broadway and Beyond DESCRIPTION:Variety Fare's Broadway and Beyond is a two-hour show of music and comedy featuring songs from the most beloved Broadway shows such as Hello Dolly\, South Pacific\, Les Miserables\, Phantom of the Opera\, and Brigadoon and more. Enjoy classic favourites from The Beatles\, The Carpenters\, and Neil Diamond. Variety Fare's musical theatre stars include Dwight Gordon\, Stan Davis\, Timothy Kyle\, Sarah Carle\, Diana Keating and features the well-known talented pianist and producer Bob LeBlanc.  Bob has performed at ArtSpring on two previous occasions\, most notably at the grand opening of the theatre in 1999. The group is fresh from sold out performances in Victoria and Sidney\, BC.  If you like Broadway\, you will love Variety Fare!  For more information about this outstanding group go to www.varietyfare.ca.   LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/variety-fares-broadway-and-beyond/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120513T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120513T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120417T163214 LAST-MODIFIED:20120417T163214 UID:3547-1336917600-1336924859@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Salt Spring Singers: Made in Canada - A Tribute DESCRIPTION: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. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/salt-spring-singers-made-in-canada-a-tribute-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120512T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120512T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120417T162909 LAST-MODIFIED:20120417T163120 UID:3543-1336852800-1336860059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Salt Spring Singers: Made in Canada - A Tribute DESCRIPTION: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. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/salt-spring-singers-made-in-canada-a-tribute/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120415T133000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120415T153059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120403T113018 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T113329 UID:3505-1334496600-1334503859@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:VICTORIA COLLEGIUM DESCRIPTION: The Victoria Collegium is an enrichment programme bringing together the very best young musicians studying at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. On Sunday April 15 we have invited the musicians to ArtSpring for a concert to showcase their very considerable talents and achievements. This is the fourth year that we are hosting a Collegium concert and you will once again be in for a treat. Many of these young artists are destined for excellent careers in music and have already achieved remarkable levels of performance accomplishment. The concert starts at 1:30pmand tickets are available now from our Ticket Centre (250-537-2102) or online. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/victoria-collegium/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120418T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120418T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120330T175210 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T114341 UID:3484-1334775600-1334782859@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Small Town Chicks Event DESCRIPTION:Small Town Chicks presents Rochelle Nitikman\, retired Supreme Court Master. "This woman has a brilliant future behind her." Listen to Rochelle as she describes the story of her life and how she came to be where she is today. Attendees are certain to be motivated by this inspiring and empowering woman. Afterwards\, a facilitated networking activity will take place that will help participants with their individual businesses. For more information contact michele@smalltownchicks.com. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue , Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/small-town-chicks-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120512T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120512T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120329T164245 LAST-MODIFIED:20120329T164408 UID:3481-1336816800-1336838459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Cheryl Cohen's 2nd “Editing Workshop ... for writers too” DESCRIPTION: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 LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue , Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/cheryl-cohens-2nd-editing-workshop-for-writers-too/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120414T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120414T213059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120328T114959 LAST-MODIFIED:20120329T140626 UID:3476-1334431800-1334439059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Bill Johnson and Jesse Roper DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to present Bill Johnson\, this year’s Juno nominee for “Blues Album of the Year”\, in concert at ArtSpring. Bill is a four-time winner of the Toronto Blues Society Maple Blues award and is considered by many to be Canada’s blues guitar authority. He will be performing music from his award-winning album\, “Still Blue” as well as material from his upcoming album to be released in the summer of 2012. Jesse Roper\, one of Canada’s most exciting and dynamic young blues artists\, will be opening for Bill. Don’t miss this opportunity to attend the blues event of the year brought to you by WoodRock Music Canada\, Canada’s freshest and organically and locally grown indie label. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/bill-johnson-blues-band/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120328T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120328T213059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120320T093414 LAST-MODIFIED:20120320T162659 UID:3463-1332963000-1332970259@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Bedtime Stories for the Damned: GISS Improv Team Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Phlyax Circus presents a night of storytelling with musical interludes. This is a fundraiser for the GISS Senior Improv Team trip to Ottawa for the national tournament. True Stories for mature audiences. Brushes with Greatness! True Crime! Affairs of the Heart! Storytellers include Arthur Black\, Jan Rabson\, Jason Donaldson\, John Dolman\, Henry Baade\, Mitch Howard\, Murray Shoolbraid\, Shilo Zylbergold\, Sue Newman\, Therin Gower\, Bob Twaites and surprise guests. One night only. Only $12. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/bedtime-stories-for-the-damned-giss-improv-team-fundraiser/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120422T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120422T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120319T174146 LAST-MODIFIED:20120319T174146 UID:3461-1335103200-1335110459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:StageCoach Theatre School’s Annual Show Featuring Alice in Wonderland DESCRIPTION: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! LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/stagecoach-theatre-schools-annual-show-featuring-alice-in-wonderland-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120420T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120420T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120319T173906 LAST-MODIFIED:20120319T173906 UID:3456-1334948400-1334955659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:StageCoach Theatre School’s Annual Show Featuring Alice in Wonderland DESCRIPTION: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! LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/stagecoach-theatre-schools-annual-show-featuring-alice-in-wonderland/2012-04-20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120319T173906 LAST-MODIFIED:20120319T173906 UID:3456-1335034800-1335042059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:StageCoach Theatre School’s Annual Show Featuring Alice in Wonderland DESCRIPTION: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! LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/stagecoach-theatre-schools-annual-show-featuring-alice-in-wonderland/2012-04-20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120516T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120315T175623 LAST-MODIFIED:20120425T161734 UID:3451-1337162400-1337270459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Nuno Felted Shawls and Fabrics Workshop DESCRIPTION: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. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue , Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/nuno-felted-shawls-and-fabrics-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120413T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120415T170059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120315T161014 LAST-MODIFIED:20120315T161758 UID:3447-1334307600-1334509259@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Beginner Weaving Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Salt Spring Weavers and Spinners Guild is offering a three-day beginner weaving workshop. Looms and yarn are provided. The workshop runs April 13\, 14 and 15\, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m in the ArtSpring Guild Room. Contact Victoria at 537-1528 or email to register or for more information. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue , Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/beginner-weaving-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120401T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120401T163059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120313T124043 LAST-MODIFIED:20120315T153736 UID:3413-1333288800-1333297859@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:StageCoach Fusion Fest DESCRIPTION:StageCoach Theatre’s Fusion Fest is a brilliant showcase of Salt Spring talent\, including the likes of Daniel Howlett\, Naomi Jason\, Mr. Fantastik\, The Resistance and the GISS Improv Team - mere hours before they jump on a plane to compete in the National Improv Games! Fusion Fest will also be the culmination of the six-week fundraising campaign\, where participants will dress up in outlandish or formal costumes and parade themselves on the ArtSpring stage during the show. Please join us to see participants fulfill their fundraising commitments and get a chance to win some great prizes for best costume and most money raised! LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/stagecoach-fusion-fest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120408T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120408T213059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120313T120605 LAST-MODIFIED:20120313T120925 UID:3408-1333911600-1333920659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:40 Days at Base Camp: Documentary Screening DESCRIPTION:Award-winning filmmaker Dianne Whelan’s new documentary 40 DAYS AT BASE CAMP will be screened with a Q&A featuring Whelan following the film.  Having recently premiered at the Vancouver International Film Festival\, this documentary promises to capture its Salt Spring audience with its intimate portrayal of Base Camp at Mt. Everest. It also examines the history of the mountain and the devastating effect of climate change on the ecology of the area. Finally\, it provides a modern take on the transformation of Mt. Everest from what was once a revered\, sacred space to the mountain theme park it is sadly becoming. Watch the movie trailer. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/40-days-at-base-camp-documentary-screening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120407T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120407T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120313T113151 LAST-MODIFIED:20120313T113516 UID:3396-1333828800-1333836059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Jeremy Fisher and Aidan Knight DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_3398" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Jeremy Fisher"][/caption] Two-time Juno-nominee Jeremy Fisher and CBC award-winner Aidan Knight\, will grace our hearts with soulful multi-faceted performances. Jeremy Fisher\, being a multi-instrumentalist\, brings an amazing range and initiative. He has performed on the Late Late Craig Ferguson Show twice as well as US Network television. He is an accomplished video director and producer of a successful satirical web series. Aidan Knight’s sound features gritty spring reverb\, electronic autoharp\, live looping\, and octaved viola. An inspiring night is guaranteed when these two singer-song writer folk-pop troubadours take the stage. Listen to Jeremy Fisher and Aidan Knight. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/jeremy-fisher-and-aidan-knight/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120428T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120428T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120307T132318 LAST-MODIFIED:20120405T091917 UID:3380-1335643200-1335650459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Salt Spring Concert Band: Magic Mountains DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_3382" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Becky Summers\, winner of 2012 SSCB Solo Competition"][/caption] With music from mystical mountains\, timeless legends\, dragons and fantastical creatures\, the Salt Spring Concert Band\, with Music Director Dawn Hage\, presents Magic Mountains. The evening features Becky Summers\, winner of the 2012 Solo Competition\, playing Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto\, and music from Zelda: Hyrulian Ocean Overworld arranged for concert band by GISS student\, Ian MacPhail-Bartley. Visit the band's website at www.bandemonium.org. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/salt-spring-concert-band-magic-mountains/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120330T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120330T213059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120306T085933 LAST-MODIFIED:20120308T130200 UID:3358-1333135800-1333143059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:GISS Improv Fundraiser Show DESCRIPTION: Come and support the GISS Improv team as they fundraise for their upcoming Canadian Improv Games National Championship competition. The team aims to fundraise over $12\,000 to finance the opportunity to compete among the country’s best young improv teams in Ottawa. Enjoy the performance at ArtSpring as the team prepares for gold! LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/giss-improv-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120316T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120316T120059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120301T064207 LAST-MODIFIED:20120315T153433 UID:3315-1331892000-1331899259@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:CORE Awakenings! Information Session: A Series of Playshops Led by Leah Hansel DESCRIPTION: Professional Business and Life-Design Coach\, Leah Hansel\, launches the CORE Awakenings! series with a free information session open to the public. During the series\, participants will unleash their creativity and discover their authentic voices. They will also learn how to turn their passions into profits all the while developing a healthy and balanced life. People can enjoy all eight playshops or can choose to attend the sessions they are most drawn to. Registration fee includes all materials\, healthy snacks\, and beverages. To find out more and to reserve a space\, please drop by ArtSpring for the information session\, call 250-537-0895 or visit www.LeahHansel.com. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/core-awakenings-a-series-of-eight-playshops-led-by-leah-hansel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120305T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120305T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120301T063737 LAST-MODIFIED:20120301T063737 UID:3311-1330956000-1330963259@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Maintaining your Brain and Delaying Dementia DESCRIPTION:Event Description: Heritage Place Supportive Housing for Seniors presents a free workshop moderated by Irene Barnes\, RN BSNGNC(C) CPMHN(C). Drawing from her wide-range of experience in the field\, Barnes will discuss a variety of topics including the brain\, dementia\, self-care\, and difficult decisions. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. This is a valuable session for all: retirees\, caregivers\, family\, facility employees\, and volunteers. To reserve seats\, please call Heritage Place at 250-537-8340. Bring your reading and distance glasses to the workshop. www.heritageplace.info LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/maintaining-your-brain-and-delaying-dementia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120302T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120302T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120221T165421 LAST-MODIFIED:20120221T165421 UID:3298-1330716600-1330722059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:The Boy Jimmy DESCRIPTION:The Boy Jimmy is a play written and directed by GISS student Jacob Mulder. It follows the adventures of a young man in a grimy other-worldly dystopia. Upset by society and put upon by its systems of culture and law\, the protagonist tries to grasp at the things that will make him happy. Aided by a mysterious stranger\, a lovely aristocrat and a bumbling police officer\, he fights against the world and arrives upon something deeper and more passionate than he ever could have predicted. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/the-boy-jimmy/2012-03-02 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120303T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120303T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120221T165421 LAST-MODIFIED:20120221T165421 UID:3298-1330803000-1330808459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:The Boy Jimmy DESCRIPTION:The Boy Jimmy is a play written and directed by GISS student Jacob Mulder. It follows the adventures of a young man in a grimy other-worldly dystopia. Upset by society and put upon by its systems of culture and law\, the protagonist tries to grasp at the things that will make him happy. Aided by a mysterious stranger\, a lovely aristocrat and a bumbling police officer\, he fights against the world and arrives upon something deeper and more passionate than he ever could have predicted. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/the-boy-jimmy/2012-03-02 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120329T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120329T213059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120221T081025 LAST-MODIFIED:20120221T081025 UID:3295-1333049400-1333056659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Sheila Norgate: Artist Talk DESCRIPTION:"I Never Met a Blank Canvas I Didn't Like" a slide show presentation by Canadian painter Sheila Norgate. Starting with the dreaded blank canvas and charting her course through several recent paintings\, Norgate takes her audience on a stirring and intimate road trip through the peaks and valleys of the creative process. It's a no holds barred look at what really goes on behind the closed studio door. It's a chance to be a fly on the wall without getting paint on your pants. For more information visit www.sheilanorgate.com. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/sheila-norgate-artist-talk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T213059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120202T143951 LAST-MODIFIED:20120202T143951 UID:3293-1330198200-1330205459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Words Without Borders: The Afghanistan Dilemma DESCRIPTION:Bringing home the true story of the war Kevin Patterson\, moderator Murray Brewster (Author of "The Savage War") Ann Jones (Author of "Winter in Kabul") Terry Glavin (Author of "Come From the Shadows") LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/words-without-borders-the-afghanistan-dilemma/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120202T143728 LAST-MODIFIED:20120202T143728 UID:3291-1330111800-1330117259@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Words Without Borders: Speaking Out in Canada DESCRIPTION:Shelagh Rogers\, moderator Charles Foran (President of PEN Canada) Brigette DePape (Former Senate Page of "Stop Harper" Fame) Carmen Aguirre (Author of "Something Fierce") LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/words-without-borders-speaking-out-in-canada/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120221T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120221T193059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120130T132404 LAST-MODIFIED:20120130T132743 UID:3287-1329847200-1329852659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Dance Workshop with Wen Wei DESCRIPTION:Wen Wei Wang\, artistic director of Wen Wei Dance is teaching a dance workshop that encompasses a variety of different styles\, and incorporates aspects of improvisation\, Tai Chi\, classical Chinese Dance\, composition\, and contemporary movement. The intent of combining these different approaches is ultimately to foster a deeper understanding of the body\, breathing and movement\, and to discover new ways of moving the body in space. This workshop is open to all levels of dancers\, teens/adults. Chinese-Canadian dancer-choreographer Wen Wei Wang is one of Canada’s most important and most innovative choreographers. His company is performing “Unbound” at ArtSpring on Thursday February 23\, 8:00 pm. Wen Wei received the 2006 Isadora Award for Excellence in Choreography for “Unbound”. Paula Citron\, dance critic for the Globe and Mail wrote: "... a master of imagery. His use of symbolism in dance is superb ... “ Wen Wei was born in mainland China\, where he trained and performed as a professional dancer before coming to Canada in 1991. He subsequently spent 12 years in Canada as a professional dancer\, teacher and choreographer performing with several Canadian companies including Judith Marcuse Dance Projects and Ballet British Columbia. He has choreographed more than twenty works for various groups and companies\, including Arts Umbrella Youth Dance Company\, Banff Festival Ballet\, Goh Ballet Company\, Dancers Dancing\, Ballet Jörgen Canada\, Alberta Ballet and Vancouver’s production of Nixon in China. In 2000 Wen Wei received the prestigious Clifford E. Lee Award for excellence in choreography. In 2003\, he formed his own company. Wen Wei Dance offers a fresh voice in dance\, one that is inspired by the evolving Canadian cultural context\, which is made up of many experiences from many cultures. This is another fabulous opportunity for local dancers to experience a top notch teacher and choreographer. The workshop is sponsored by ArtSpring and Made in BC-Dance on Tour. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/dance-workshop-with-wen-wei/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T153000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T173059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120123T155907 LAST-MODIFIED:20120123T155907 UID:3283-1330097400-1330104659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:My Drawing Our World: Images of Child Honouring - Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:What do children age 7 to 14 think about the Covenant for Child Honouring and the Nine Principles? The Centre for Child Honouring went into Victoria\, Duncan and Salt Spring schools in the Fall of 2011 to find out. The gallery will be filled to the brim with student drawings of each of the Principles and the vision of child honouring. This insightful collection of work shows our children are very clear on what kind of world they want .The Centre for Child Honouring acknowledges the generous donations of our main Art Exhibit sponsors ARTSPRING and Gallery 8 . Their sponsorship has made it possible for us to exhibit this work. To see all of our project sponsors visit: www.childhonouring.org/friends.html LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue , Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/my-drawing-our-world-images-of-child-honouring-opening-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T213000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120228T163059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120123T155707 LAST-MODIFIED:20120123T155707 UID:3280-1330119000-1330446659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:My Drawing Our World: Images of Child Honouring DESCRIPTION:What do children age 7 to 14 think about the Covenant for Child Honouring and the Nine Principles? The Centre for Child Honouring went into Victoria\, Duncan and Salt Spring schools in the Fall of 2011 to find out. The gallery will be filled to the brim with student drawings of each of the Principles and the vision of child honouring. This insightful collection of work shows our children are very clear on what kind of world they want .The Centre for Child Honouring acknowledges the generous donations of our main Art Exhibit sponsors ARTSPRING and Gallery 8 . Their sponsorship has made it possible for us to exhibit this work. To see all of our project sponsors visit: www.childhonouring.org/friends.html LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue , Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/my-drawing-our-world-images-of-child-honouring/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120214T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120214T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120123T155234 LAST-MODIFIED:20120123T155234 UID:3278-1329228000-1329235259@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:One Thousand Cranes DESCRIPTION:UBC Theatre alumnus Colin Thomas' award-winning play is being presented in Toyoshi Yoshihara's translation by Bunkaza\, a Japanese theatre company with a 70-year record of excellence and a special interest in producing Canadian work. The play weaves together two stories. In the first\, which is based on the true story of Sadako Sasaki\, a young girl discovers that she has radiation-induced leukemia nine years after the bombing of Hiroshima. Determined to live\, she folds origami cranes\, which are a symbol of hope. The second story is about Buddy\, a Canadian boy who is afraid of nuclear war and thinks there's nothing he can do to stop it. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/one-thousand-cranes-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120213T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120213T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120123T155058 LAST-MODIFIED:20120123T155058 UID:3275-1329159600-1329166859@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:One Thousand Cranes DESCRIPTION:UBC Theatre alumnus Colin Thomas' award-winning play is being presented in Toyoshi Yoshihara's translation by Bunkaza\, a Japanese theatre company with a 70-year record of excellence and a special interest in producing Canadian work. The play weaves together two stories. In the first\, which is based on the true story of Sadako Sasaki\, a young girl discovers that she has radiation-induced leukemia nine years after the bombing of Hiroshima. Determined to live\, she folds origami cranes\, which are a symbol of hope. The second story is about Buddy\, a Canadian boy who is afraid of nuclear war and thinks there's nothing he can do to stop it. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/one-thousand-cranes/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T213059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120123T154442 LAST-MODIFIED:20120123T154442 UID:3271-1329334200-1329341459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:SS Film Festival Society DESCRIPTION:When an elementary school teacher commits suicide\, her class and the entire community is shaken to the core. No one wants to talk about it save her replacement\, Bachir Lazhar\, an Algerian immigrant seeking political asylum. With great sensitivity and humor\, Monsieur Lazhar follows a humble man who is ready to overcome his own loss in order to accompany children beyond the silence and taboo of death. Exquisitely acted by Fellag and a group of extraordinarily talented children\,Monsieur Lazhar was named Best Canadian Feature Film at the Toronto International Film Festival and is Canada's entry for Best Foreign Film in the Oscars. Salt Spring Film Festival gratefully acknowledges our partnership with Film Circuit\, presented by TIFF\, and its sponsors and supporters. For more information about Film Circuit and to view a full list of their sponsors and supporters\, please visit www.tiff.net/filmcircuit LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/ss-film-festival-society/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T213059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120123T154025 LAST-MODIFIED:20120123T154025 UID:3270-1328815800-1328823059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:GISS Improv DESCRIPTION:After just returning from regionals the Saltspring Island improv teams are exited to explode on their home stage with a night of hilarity\, entertainment\, and specifically random scenes and theatre sports. The GISS senior team will also be performing and recording 4 consecutive scenes to enter into the wild card online video tournament. The revenue is also a fundraiser to help the teams pay for the cost of the regional tournament as well as helping the winning team of our region go to Ottawa. But last but not least\, we'll be playing everyone's favorite game: What's in the Box? Four Saltspring Island improv teams will be participating\, from all grades at GISS\, as well as students at SIMS. All teams have been practicing furiously and are ready to slam down scenes from audience suggestions. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/giss-improv/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120303T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120303T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120120T073627 LAST-MODIFIED:20120120T073627 UID:3266-1330768800-1330790459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Cheryl Cohen Editing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Ten years after first moving to Salt Spring Island\, freelance book editor (and ex-Globe and Mail journalist) Cheryl Cohen will be coming out of her home office to hold a one-day Editing Workshop that is “for writers too.” To register\, email cherylcohen@shaw.ca or phone 250-538-8172. For more details\, see www.cherylcohen.ca Price: $100 / Early Bird Price (registered by Feb. 3rd) $85 LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue , Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/cheryl-cohen-editing-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120527T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120527T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120117T071629 LAST-MODIFIED:20120426T160048 UID:3264-1338127200-1338134459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Viva Voce! A Sense of Place DESCRIPTION:Salt Spring’s Viva Voce! community choir is thrilled to present its 2012 Spring concert “A Sense Of Place”. The first of three in The Canadian Composer Series\, this program is highlighted with the premiere performance of the choir’s first commissioned work\, This Canada\, by composer Brian Tate. Featuring more than a dozen of our country's contemporary choral composers\, director Debbi Toole invites you to hear their songs of Canada\, of its seasons\, cultures\, and the places we love. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/viva-voce-a-sense-of-place-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120526T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120526T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120117T071543 LAST-MODIFIED:20120426T160132 UID:3263-1338062400-1338069659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Viva Voce! A Sense of Place DESCRIPTION:Salt Spring’s Viva Voce! community choir is thrilled to present its 2012 Spring concert “A Sense Of Place”. The first of three in The Canadian Composer Series\, this program is highlighted with the premiere performance of the choir’s first commissioned work\, This Canada\, by composer Brian Tate. Featuring more than a dozen of our country's contemporary choral composers\, director Debbi Toole invites you to hear their songs of Canada\, of its seasons\, cultures\, and the places we love. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/viva-voce-a-sense-of-place/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120309T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120309T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120111T082104 LAST-MODIFIED:20120221T080053 UID:3257-1331319600-1331326859@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Wade Davis (Gallery Seating Only Available) DESCRIPTION: Additional seating is currently available in our adjacent gallery to allow you to view the presentation via live video screening. Tickets are $12. Internationally renowned author ethnobotanist\, environmental activist and lecturer Wade Davis will make a rare appearance on Salt Spring to discuss his book- "Sacred Headwaters"- a call-to-action to save the headwaters of the Stikine\, Nass\, and Skeena rivers. Wade will also touch on his critically acclaimed new book "Into the Silence". After his presentation\, Wade will be joined on stage by fellow Massey lecturer Ronald Wright\, who will lead off questions from the audience for Dr. Davis." Proceeds from ticket and book sales will benefit the Salt Spring Conservancy and the David Suzuki Foundation. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/wade-davis/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120305T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120305T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20120111T081559 LAST-MODIFIED:20120113T153117 UID:3254-1330977600-1330984859@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Nathan Rogers DESCRIPTION:Nathan Rogers has agreed to one tour only of the songs of his father Stan Rogers and we are privileged to present him on Salt Spring. Co-presented with Fridas Villa\, this will be an exceptional show! Some say he was born into it\, some that he was born with it\, while others claim he has earned it. With one foot planted firmly in folk music’s traditional roots and the other reaching into its dynamic future\, Nathan Rogers isn’t entirely sure what ‘it’ is: singer\, songwriter\, guitarist\, throat-chanter\, percussionist\, revivalist\, or innovator. Whatever it may be\, “Nathan has the ability to turn the folk\, roots world on its ears.” LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/nathan-rogers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120130T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120130T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111220T110450 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T110509 UID:3248-1327932000-1327939259@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Senior's Forum: Sponsored by Heritage Place for Seniors DESCRIPTION:Free info session Jan. 30\, 2 - 4 pm at Artspring. Management from Meadowbrook; Brae Haven\, Greenwoods and Heritage Place will describe the services available at each. Time will be allowed for Q & A's. Jim Pasuta\, Barrister & Solicitor\, will explain the changes in legislation Sept. 2011 regarding Power of Attorney and Representation Agreements. Refreshments provided. For planning purposes\, an RSVP to 250-537-8340 or office@heritageplace.info\, numbers only\, would be appreciated. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue , Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/seniors-forum-sponsored-by-heritage-place-for-seniors/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120129T133000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120129T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111220T105736 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T105834 UID:3244-1327843800-1327852859@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:State of the Arts - How Societies Make Music DESCRIPTION:The role of the Roman Catholic Church\, patrons\, and the State in the evolution of Western Art music from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century. Along with lots of good music\, we’ll explore art and architecture\, peasant life and high society\, famine and plague\, and plenty of strange goings-on. You’ll even find out why and when the Parisians had Le Civet de Kangarou and Le Chat flanqué de Rats on the menu. You’ll learn a bit about changing form and structure in music\, and why that happened\, but no special musical knowledge is necessary. One lucky patron will have his or her full registration fee returned in gift certificates to ArtSpring events. Six Sunday afternoons\, 1:30 to 4:00\, from January 22 to February 26\, 2012 in the Theatre at ArtSpring. $50 per person\, $80 per couple. Tea will be served\, but not kangaroo. All proceeds go to ArtSpring. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/state-of-the-arts-how-societies-make-music/2012-01-29 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120205T133000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120205T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111220T105736 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T105834 UID:3244-1328448600-1328457659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:State of the Arts - How Societies Make Music DESCRIPTION:The role of the Roman Catholic Church\, patrons\, and the State in the evolution of Western Art music from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century. Along with lots of good music\, we’ll explore art and architecture\, peasant life and high society\, famine and plague\, and plenty of strange goings-on. You’ll even find out why and when the Parisians had Le Civet de Kangarou and Le Chat flanqué de Rats on the menu. You’ll learn a bit about changing form and structure in music\, and why that happened\, but no special musical knowledge is necessary. One lucky patron will have his or her full registration fee returned in gift certificates to ArtSpring events. Six Sunday afternoons\, 1:30 to 4:00\, from January 22 to February 26\, 2012 in the Theatre at ArtSpring. $50 per person\, $80 per couple. Tea will be served\, but not kangaroo. All proceeds go to ArtSpring. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/state-of-the-arts-how-societies-make-music/2012-01-29 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T133000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111220T105736 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T105834 UID:3244-1329053400-1329062459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:State of the Arts - How Societies Make Music DESCRIPTION:The role of the Roman Catholic Church\, patrons\, and the State in the evolution of Western Art music from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century. Along with lots of good music\, we’ll explore art and architecture\, peasant life and high society\, famine and plague\, and plenty of strange goings-on. You’ll even find out why and when the Parisians had Le Civet de Kangarou and Le Chat flanqué de Rats on the menu. You’ll learn a bit about changing form and structure in music\, and why that happened\, but no special musical knowledge is necessary. One lucky patron will have his or her full registration fee returned in gift certificates to ArtSpring events. Six Sunday afternoons\, 1:30 to 4:00\, from January 22 to February 26\, 2012 in the Theatre at ArtSpring. $50 per person\, $80 per couple. Tea will be served\, but not kangaroo. All proceeds go to ArtSpring. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/state-of-the-arts-how-societies-make-music/2012-01-29 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120219T133000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120219T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111220T105736 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T105834 UID:3244-1329658200-1329667259@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:State of the Arts - How Societies Make Music DESCRIPTION:The role of the Roman Catholic Church\, patrons\, and the State in the evolution of Western Art music from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century. Along with lots of good music\, we’ll explore art and architecture\, peasant life and high society\, famine and plague\, and plenty of strange goings-on. You’ll even find out why and when the Parisians had Le Civet de Kangarou and Le Chat flanqué de Rats on the menu. You’ll learn a bit about changing form and structure in music\, and why that happened\, but no special musical knowledge is necessary. One lucky patron will have his or her full registration fee returned in gift certificates to ArtSpring events. Six Sunday afternoons\, 1:30 to 4:00\, from January 22 to February 26\, 2012 in the Theatre at ArtSpring. $50 per person\, $80 per couple. Tea will be served\, but not kangaroo. All proceeds go to ArtSpring. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/state-of-the-arts-how-societies-make-music/2012-01-29 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120122T133000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120122T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111220T105736 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T105834 UID:3244-1327239000-1327248059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:State of the Arts - How Societies Make Music DESCRIPTION:The role of the Roman Catholic Church\, patrons\, and the State in the evolution of Western Art music from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century. Along with lots of good music\, we’ll explore art and architecture\, peasant life and high society\, famine and plague\, and plenty of strange goings-on. You’ll even find out why and when the Parisians had Le Civet de Kangarou and Le Chat flanqué de Rats on the menu. You’ll learn a bit about changing form and structure in music\, and why that happened\, but no special musical knowledge is necessary. One lucky patron will have his or her full registration fee returned in gift certificates to ArtSpring events. Six Sunday afternoons\, 1:30 to 4:00\, from January 22 to February 26\, 2012 in the Theatre at ArtSpring. $50 per person\, $80 per couple. Tea will be served\, but not kangaroo. All proceeds go to ArtSpring. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/state-of-the-arts-how-societies-make-music/2012-01-29 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120226T133000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120226T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111220T105736 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T105834 UID:3244-1330263000-1330272059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:State of the Arts - How Societies Make Music DESCRIPTION:The role of the Roman Catholic Church\, patrons\, and the State in the evolution of Western Art music from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century. Along with lots of good music\, we’ll explore art and architecture\, peasant life and high society\, famine and plague\, and plenty of strange goings-on. You’ll even find out why and when the Parisians had Le Civet de Kangarou and Le Chat flanqué de Rats on the menu. You’ll learn a bit about changing form and structure in music\, and why that happened\, but no special musical knowledge is necessary. One lucky patron will have his or her full registration fee returned in gift certificates to ArtSpring events. Six Sunday afternoons\, 1:30 to 4:00\, from January 22 to February 26\, 2012 in the Theatre at ArtSpring. $50 per person\, $80 per couple. Tea will be served\, but not kangaroo. All proceeds go to ArtSpring. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/state-of-the-arts-how-societies-make-music/2012-01-29 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120106T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120106T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111219T142144 LAST-MODIFIED:20111219T142247 UID:3239-1325878200-1325883659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:GISS Dance DESCRIPTION:Gulf Islands Secondary Dance LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/giss-dance-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120105T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120105T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111219T141958 LAST-MODIFIED:20111219T142348 UID:3242-1325791800-1325797259@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:GISS Dance DESCRIPTION:Gulf Islands Secondary Dance LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/giss-dance/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120120T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120120T213059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111207T163951 LAST-MODIFIED:20111207T163951 UID:3203-1327087800-1327095059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:GISS Music DESCRIPTION:GISS music presents a mid year performance of jr. and sr. choir plus jazzband and sr. composition class. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/giss-music/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120126T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120126T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111205T114518 LAST-MODIFIED:20111207T102526 UID:3199-1327604400-1327611659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Life After Growth: Richard Heinberg DESCRIPTION:Richard Heinbergs latest book\, The End of Growth: Adapting to our New Economic Reality\, proposes a startling diagnosis: humanity has reached a fundamental turning point in our economic history. The expansionary trajectory of industrial civilization is colliding with non-negotiable natural limits. Richard Heinberg’s book goes to the heart of the ongoing financial crisis\, explaining how and why it occurred\, and what we must do to avert the worst potential outcomes. It shows why growth is being blocked by three factors: Resource depletion\, environmental impacts and crushing levels of debt. These converging limits will force us to re-evaluate cherished economic theories and to reinvent money and commerce. What makes this a perfect Transition Salt Spring event is\, The End of Growth describes what policymakers\, communities\, and families can do to build a new economy that operates within Earth’s budget of energy and resources. We can thrive during the transition if we set goals that promote human and environmental well-being\, rather than continuing to pursue the now-unattainable prize of ever-expanding GDP. And the good new is\, acting locally is a large part of the solution. In the coming years we can still thrive – if we maximize happiness rather than the pursuit of growth at any cost. Author of ten books\, including The Party’s Over\, Peak Everything\, Richard Heinberg is widely regarded as one of the world’s most effective communicators of the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels and Peak Oil. Richard is Senior Fellow-in-Residence at the Post Carbon Institute\, is a much sought-after speaker and has presented in dozens of countries. He’s featured in many documentaries\, including End of Suburbia and Leonardo DiCaprio’s film 11th Hour. Richard has appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America\, Canadian Broadcasting Television\, and BBC\, as well as numerous radio programs (national NPR) and print publications (Time magazine). Lucky for all of us\, Richard is coming to Salt Spring via live webcast on January 26th\, at ArtSpring (where you can purchase your ticket) 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. This event is being sponsored by Transition Salt Spring and co-sponsored by SSI Conservancy and Forum. Jean Gelwicks – Transition Salt Spring 537-4859 in case you have any questions LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/life-after-growth-richard-heinberg/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111216T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111216T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111124T193718 LAST-MODIFIED:20111124T193718 UID:3139-1324065600-1324072859@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:SS Arts Academy: Celebrate the Season with Dance! DESCRIPTION:Salt Spring Arts Academy students and teachers are joined by special guests Robbyn Scott\, Kristen Tuttle and GISPA dancers for a fun evening of dance\, aerial arts and musical theatre. All proceeds from this show are for the bursary fund for students of the Salt Spring Arts Academy! LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/ss-arts-academy-celebrate-the-season-with-dance/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111221T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111221T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111124T193116 LAST-MODIFIED:20111124T193116 UID:3138-1324494000-1324501259@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:ArtSpring Christmas Sing-A-Long DESCRIPTION:This year's annual "ArtSpring Sing-A-Long" of carols and Christmas songs will be on December 21st at 7:00 pm in the ArtSpring Theatre. This is a free event but people are asked to consider bringing a donation for the food bank. Shirley Bunyan and Dawn Hage's Woodwinds and Brass will again accompany audience singing and we'll also have special entertainment and readings from local artists. Children of all ages should also be told that should also expect a visit from The Man In The Red Suit!. - The evening should be fun for children of all ages and we may even do a reprise of Handel's "Alleluhah Chorus" to send us off into the night. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/artspring-christmas-sing-a-long/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111218T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111218T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111115T160146 LAST-MODIFIED:20111130T205851 UID:3124-1324216800-1324224059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Bach on the Rock: Sing Along Messiah DESCRIPTION:A new Salt Spring Christmas tradition\, based on a centuries old musical tradition\, begins this year\, 2011\, on December 18th at 2:00 at ArtSpring. Bach on the Rock\, under the direction of its music director Jim Stubbs\, will proudly present Handel's glorious Messiah! This is a SING ALONG presentation where you\, the audience\, will be accompanied by the Salt Spring Chamber Orchestra and Choir in this magnificent work. Jim Stubbs and the Salt Spring Chamber Orchestra and Choir are thrilled to bring this first annual Messiah Sing Along to ArtSpring. In addition to the chorus numbers that will involve audience participation\, the Sing Along Messiah will also feature local soloists including Schuyler Matthews\, Connie Holmes\, Debra Olsen\, Manya Sadouski\, Patricia Flannagan\, Anke Smeele\, Don Fisher\, Derrick Milton and Rasma Bertz\, as well as our popular off-island guest Angus Bell. The Messiah premiered in Dublin on April 13\, 1742\, and was a resounding success. By the end of the decade it was established as one of the greatest oratorios of all time. Using a script by Charles Jennens\, Handel was almost immediately infused with an insatiable energy and vision. Handel completed the oratorio in 25-28 days and when he finished the Hallelujah chorus\, he told his servant: "I did think I did see all heaven before me\, and the Great God himself." Many audience members already know the melodies to the famous chorus numbers such as "And the glory of the Lord"\, For unto us a child is born"\, "Glory to God"\, "Hallelujah" and "Worthy is the Lamb"; words will be provided with your programs. For those that wish to read from the score\, there will be a limited number of Messiah scores\, Wilkins Shaw edition\, available at the door for purchase at $15.00 or rent for a deposit of $15. The deposit will be returned in full at the end of the performance upon the return of the score. Don't miss out on this community musical event! Be part of the Salt Spring Sing Along Messiah and join the members of the Salt Spring Chamber Choir. Let the sounds of the Salt Spring Chamber Orchestra surround and accompany you as we all create an island Messiah. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/bach-on-the-rock-sing-along-messiah/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111210T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111210T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111115T140541 LAST-MODIFIED:20111115T140541 UID:3115-1323547200-1323554459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:It's a Wonderful Life: Salt Spring Concert Band DESCRIPTION:A Christmas Pops Concert with Dawn Hage and the Salt Spring Concert Band on December 10 at ArtSpring. Audiences can look forward to a sparkling evening of seasonal favourites\, lighter classics and soundtracks from popular Christmas themed movies. This is a program for all ages and a must-see event in the holiday season. Beloved classics such as the Pachelbel Canon\, Tschaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and Bach’s Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring pair up with a glorious medley of tunes from the movie soundtracks of The Polar Express and Home Alone. Sing along to Leroy Anderson’s A Christmas Festival and let the simple beauty of Alfred Reed’s arrangement of Greensleeves take your breath away. The Celtic Carol and Patapan feature individual soloists and a remarkable array of percussion and are exciting new additions to the concert band’s repertoire. The concert will also feature music by Saint-Saen\, Grainger and Handel to round out this incredible evening of timeless\, beloved and brand new holiday selections. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday musical event – one night only! December 10\, 8 pm – tickets available at ArtSpring. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/its-a-wonderful-life-salt-spring-concert-band/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111213T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111213T203059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T191704 LAST-MODIFIED:20111121T095646 UID:3032-1323804600-1323808259@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Oil for the Lamps DESCRIPTION:The Original Light Opera - The world premiere of Oil for the Lamps\, a Chanukah Folk Opera\, will light up the stage at ArtSpring\, Salt Spring Island's Centre for the Arts\, on Tuesday and Wednesday\, December 13 and 14.The performance is packed with surprises and not only tells the story of one holiday in one tradition\, but relates the universal theme of the importance of Light in times of Darkness in many other cultures. A brand-new production\, its lively score and lyrics the work of composer-librettist Joi Freed-Garrod\, the opera highlights eight different aspects of the holiday\, one for each night. With Tevye and his family telling the ancient history of Chanukah\, the loosely constructed storyline follows the tale of Fiddler on the Roof AFTER the family leaves Anatevka.They take the audience from 1906 to the present\, from Russia to North America.The inter-generational cast\, drawn from Salt Spring Island's dynamic arts community\, dance\, act and sing the emigrant experience as the soft glow of each successive candle builds towards the eighth night. Freed-Garrod explains that folk opera brings together folk music\, which tells stories of the people in song\, with the formal\, musical-dramatic structure of opera. Directed by Rachel Jacobson\, with costume and stage design by Lynda Jensen\, evening performances begin at 7:30\, preceded\, beginning at 6:30\, by Latkah Tasting and Dreydl Spinning in the ArtSpring lobby. At just one hour long\, the show is appropriate for everyone including the younger set.There will be a schools-only show on the morning of Dec. 14 as well. Background information is available for parents and educators on request (please e-mail Joi at jfreed@tru.ca mailto:jfreed@tru.ca). Donations are gratefully accepted to help with production costs. Contributions over $20 will receive a tax receipt. Please make cheques payable to *ArtSpring *and on the reference line write: "attention George Sipos and "Oil for the Lamps " LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/oil-for-the-lamps-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111214T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111214T203059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T180108 LAST-MODIFIED:20111121T095630 UID:3006-1323891000-1323894659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Oil for the Lamps DESCRIPTION:The Original Light Opera - The world premiere of Oil for the Lamps\, a Chanukah Folk Opera\, will light up the stage at ArtSpring\, Salt Spring Island's Centre for the Arts\, on Tuesday and Wednesday\, December 13 and 14.The performance is packed with surprises and not only tells the story of one holiday in one tradition\, but relates the universal theme of the importance of Light in times of Darkness in many other cultures. A brand-new production\, its lively score and lyrics the work of composer-librettist Joi Freed-Garrod\, the opera highlights eight different aspects of the holiday\, one for each night. With Tevye and his family telling the ancient history of Chanukah\, the loosely constructed storyline follows the tale of Fiddler on the Roof AFTER the family leaves Anatevka.They take the audience from 1906 to the present\, from Russia to North America.The inter-generational cast\, drawn from Salt Spring Island's dynamic arts community\, dance\, act and sing the emigrant experience as the soft glow of each successive candle builds towards the eighth night. Freed-Garrod explains that folk opera brings together folk music\, which tells stories of the people in song\, with the formal\, musical-dramatic structure of opera. Directed by Rachel Jacobson\, with costume and stage design by Lynda Jensen\, evening performances begin at 7:30\, preceded\, beginning at 6:30\, by Latkah Tasting and Dreydl Spinning in the ArtSpring lobby. At just one hour long\, the show is appropriate for everyone including the younger set.There will be a schools-only show on the morning of Dec. 14 as well. Background information is available for parents and educators on request (please e-mail Joi at jfreed@tru.ca mailto:jfreed@tru.ca). Donations are gratefully accepted to help with production costs. Contributions over $20 will receive a tax receipt. Please make cheques payable to *ArtSpring *and on the reference line write: "attention George Sipos and "Oil for the Lamps " LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/oil-for-the-lamps-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120506T143000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120506T163059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T140225 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T190733 UID:2884-1336314600-1336321859@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Paula Kiffner: Cello Recital DESCRIPTION:Salt Spring’s own virtuoso cellist Paula Kiffner teams up with Pamela Highbaugh-Aloni\, cellist with Victoria’s Lafayette String Quartet. A former member of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra\, Paula appears frequently as a recitalist and concerto soloist throughout the Pacific Northwest. Pamela has been an Artist-in-Residence at the University of Victoria since 1991 where she teaches both cello and chamber music courses. Jamie Syer will provide piano accompaniment to repertoire from Murray Adaskin\, Reinhold Glière and Bela Bartok. Garry Oaks wine tasting – 1:30pm LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/paula-kiffner-cello-recital/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120414T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120414T140059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T135803 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T190834 UID:2882-1334397600-1334412059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Met Opera: La Traviata DESCRIPTION:Verdi’s La Traviata - Natalie Dessay will put on the red dress in Willy Decker’s stunning production\, in her first Violetta at the Met. Matthew Polenzani sings Alfredo\, Dmitri Hvorostovsky is Germont\, and Principal Guest Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/met-opera-la-traviata/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120407T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120407T140059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T135621 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T190846 UID:2881-1333789200-1333807259@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Met Opera: Manon DESCRIPTION:Massenet’s Manon– New Production - Anna Netrebko’s dazzling portrayal of the tragic heroine in Laurent Pelly’s new production travels to the Met from the Royal Opera House\, Covent Garden. Piotr Beczala and Paulo Szot also star\, with the Met’s Principal Guest Conductor Fabio Luisi on the podium. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue , Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/met-opera-manon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120325T143000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120325T163059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T135359 LAST-MODIFIED:20111121T094804 UID:2879-1332685800-1332693059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Ballet Victoria: Fours Seasons West Coast Style DESCRIPTION:After their hugely popular Carmen last spring\, Ballet Victoria returns with a new work based on Vivaldi’s Four Seasons interpreted through a West Coast imagination. Paul Destrooper’s original choreography combines with poetry by Linda Rogers and visual art by Deb North to create a uniquely innovative dance experience. A mixed repertoire of new work from international choreographers will again open the first act. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue , Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/ballet-victoria-fours-seasons-west-coast-style/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120320T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120320T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T135058 LAST-MODIFIED:20111121T095040 UID:2877-1332270000-1332280859@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:André Laplante DESCRIPTION:Canadian pianist André Laplante is one of the world’s great romantic virtuosos. Critics have compared him with Ashkenazy\, Horowitz and Rudolph Serkin. An Officer of the Order of Canada\, he has toured everywhere from China and Australia to North America to all the major festivals of Europe. He has worked with all the great conductors of our time\, from Sir Neville Mariner to Andrew Davis to Yehudi Menuhin. In his ArtSpring recital M. Laplante will present works by Liszt and Debussy for sure\, and other repertoire of his choosing. Tickets: Adult $28\, Youth $5 plus HST. Artist’s reception to follow. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/andre-laplante/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120315T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120315T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T134621 LAST-MODIFIED:20120314T095144 UID:2875-1331841600-1331848859@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Karl Schwonik Jazz Ensemble with Remi Bolduc DESCRIPTION:An exciting combination of five of North America’s finest musicians brings together award-winning Alberta drummer Karl Schwonik and Montréal saxophone legend Rémi Bolduc. In just a few short years\, Schwonik has established himself as a new creative force in the Canadian music landscape. His youthful energy is a perfect complement to Bolduc’s intensity and precision of sound and rhythm. Joining them are pianist and CBC’s Galaxie Rising Star Chris Andrew\, virtuoso Chicago trumpeter James Davis\, and Western Canada’s bass stalwart Kodi Hutchinson. Garry Oaks wine tasting – 7:00pm LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/karl-schwonik-jazz-ensemble-with-remi-bolduc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120308T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120308T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T134220 LAST-MODIFIED:20111121T094522 UID:2871-1331236800-1331244059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Elmer Iseler Singers DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1979 by the late Dr Elmer Iseler\, the “Dean of Canadian Choral Conductors”\, the Elmer Iseler Singers remain one of our country’s most important musical institutions. Under current conductor Lydia Adams\, the 20-voice\, fully professional choir performs throughout Canada and the US as well as internationally. With repertoire that spans 500 years of choral music\, the Elmer Iseler Singers are known for their beauty of tone and wide interpretive range. The choir regularly commissions and performs new works\, and is frequently involved in radio and television broadcasts and a variety of recording projects. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/elmer-iseler-singers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120307T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120307T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T134014 LAST-MODIFIED:20111121T094402 UID:2869-1331150400-1331157659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Carlos Del Junco & The Blues Mongrels DESCRIPTION:To say that Carlos del Junco plays the harmonica is like saying “Jimi Hendrix plays guitar.” He delivers music that’s simultaneously sophisticated and raw\, blurring the boundaries between blues and jazz. The emphasis in on blues\, but Carlos and his band are not afraid to strike off in other directions\, delivering a seamless fusion of New Orleans second line grooves\, swing\, Latin\, hip-hop or ska melodies\, and swampy roots rock. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/carlos-del-junco-the-blues-mongrels/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120304T143000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120304T163059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T133641 LAST-MODIFIED:20111121T094949 UID:2868-1330871400-1330878659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Kassia: Voca Me DESCRIPTION:Stuttgart’s Voca Me ensemble presents the music of the 9th Century Byzantine composer Kassia\, the earliest known female composer (predating Hildegard von Bingen by 200 years). Haunting voices and intuitive arrangements transport listeners to a long-lost age\, immersing them in the mysticism of Constantinople. As an emancipated\, free thinking\, and extraordinarily gifted woman\, Kassia was a legend in the intellectual and artistic life of her time. Pre-concert chat – 1:30pm LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/kassia-voca-me/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T140059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T133457 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T191059 UID:2867-1330164000-1330178459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Met Opera: Ernani DESCRIPTION:Verdi’s Ernani - Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi’s thrilling early gem. Marcello Giordani is her mismatched lover\, and all-star Verdians Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto round out the cast. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/met-opera-ernani/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120223T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120223T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T133233 LAST-MODIFIED:20111121T094303 UID:2865-1330027200-1330034459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Wen Wei Dance: Unbound DESCRIPTION:Weaving former Chinese traditions with modern perspectives\, Unbound is an intense and stylish exploration of ideals of beauty\, power dynamics\, and gender relationships. Wen Wei Wang’s choreography uses as its starting point reflections on the former Chinese practice of binding women’s feet in pursuit of status and an impossible erotic ideal\, but transcends its cultural origins to unravel sexualities\, emotions and relationships that are universally familiar. Tickets: Adult $23\, Youth $5 plus HST LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/wen-wei-dance-unbound/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120220T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120220T200059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T132751 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T191146 UID:2863-1329764400-1329768059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Hansel & Gretel: Vancouver Opera DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Opera in the Schools returns with a new young-audience production adapted from the famous Humperdinck opera. With full set and costumes and performed by first-class young Canadian opera singers\, the touring productions from the Vancouver Opera have been a favourite with families at ArtSpring for several seasons. Fifty minutes long and starting at 7:00pm\, the opera is perfect for parents to enjoy with their children. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/hansel-gretel-vancouver-opera/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T213059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T132538 LAST-MODIFIED:20120123T160338 UID:2861-1329593400-1329600659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Salt Spring Chamber Players DESCRIPTION:The Salt Spring Chamber Players\, Laurie\, Jim and Matthew Stubbs\, will be featuring Matthew on Saturday\, 18th Feb\, 2012\, at 7:30 PM at ArtSpring. There will be a pre-concert talk at 6:30 P.M. The Salt Spring Chamber Players presents its fourth season at ArtSpring\, continuing its tradition of performing the finest chamber music. The SSCP performs music from the Renaissance to the Twenty-First Century in venues such as the University of Victoria\, Hastings House\, All Saints Church\, and the Mayne Island Concert Series. Matt will be performing piano works by Ravel and Prokofiev. Jim and Laurie will join Matt in works by Rossini and M. Glinka. Matt\, who is 16 years old\, will also be the piano soloist in the popular and glorious Schuman Piano Concerto on January 21st and 22nd\, 2012\, with Bach on the Rock. This past summer\, he participated in the Chamber Music Conference of the East in Bennington\, Vermont\, performing chamber music works by Faure\, Beethoven and Poulenc. In 2010\, Matt was the youngest of three piano finalists in the Concerto Competition for the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2008\, he was the winner of the Salt Spring Concert Band’s competition and performed the Stravinsky Concerto for Piano and Winds under the direction of Dawn Hage. In 2009\, Matt performed the Poulenc Piano Concerto with the Cowichan Consort and Orchestra. When he was 10 years old\, Matt performed as a piano soloist with the Westchester Philharmonic concert series in New York. He studies with David Oei\, world renowned pianist\, in New York City. Matt is in demand as an accompanist both on and off the island. Pre-concert chat at 6:30pm LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/salt-spring-chamber-players/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120211T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120211T140059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T132215 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T191301 UID:2860-1328950800-1328968859@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Met Opera: Götterdämmerung DESCRIPTION:Wagner’s Götterdämmerung – New Production - With its cataclysmic climax\, the Met’s new Ring cycle\, directed by Robert Lepage\, comes to its resolution. Deborah Voigt stars as Brünnhilde and Gary Lehman is Siegfried—the star-crossed lovers doomed by fate. James Levine conducts. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/met-opera-gotterdammerung/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120128T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120128T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T131912 LAST-MODIFIED:20111121T094015 UID:2858-1327780800-1327788059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Eve Egoyan DESCRIPTION:Born in Victoria\, pianist Eve Egoyan has become one of the most important performers of new music in Canada. She has presented world premières and North America premières of many works by the most important composers of our day\, both in Canada and around the world. For her ArtSpring concert we have given her free rein to put together a programme that will serve as an introduction to the most interesting sounds of our time. We could have no better guide than this extraordinary musician. Pre-concert chat 7:00pm Surface Tension (2009) by David Rokeby and Eve Egoyan from David Rokeby on Vimeo. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/eve-egoyan/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120128T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120128T140059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T131505 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T191418 UID:2857-1327743000-1327759259@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Met Opera: Rodelinda DESCRIPTION:Handel’s Rodelinda - Sensational in the 2004 Met premiere of Stephen Wadsworth’s much-heralded production\, Renée Fleming reprises the title role. She’s joined by Stephanie Blythe and countertenor Andreas Scholl\, and Baroque specialist Harry Bicket conducts. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/met-opera-rodelinda/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120121T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120121T140059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T131218 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T191436 UID:2856-1327140000-1327154459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Met Opera: The Enchanted Island DESCRIPTION:The Enchanted Island– New Production - In one extraordinary new work\, lovers of Baroque opera have it all: the world’s best singers\, glorious music of the Baroque masters\, and a story drawn from Shakespeare. In The Enchanted Island\, the lovers from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream are shipwrecked on his other-worldly island of The Tempest. Inspired by the musical pastiches and masques of the 18th century\, the work showcases arias and ensembles by Handel\, Vivaldi\, Rameau\, and others\, and a new libretto by Jeremy Sams. Eminent conductor William Christie leads an all-star cast with David Daniels (Prospero) and Joyce DiDonato (Sycorax) as the formidable foes\, Plácido Domingo as Neptune\, Danielle de Niese as Ariel\, and Luca Pisaroni as Caliban. Lisette Oropesa and Anthony Roth Costanzo play Miranda and Ferdinand. The dazzling production is directed and designed by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch (Satyagraha and the Met’s 125 anniversary gala). LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/met-opera-the-enchanted-island/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120118T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120118T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T130931 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T191458 UID:2854-1326916800-1326924059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Pentaèdre DESCRIPTION:Pentaèdre is a unique Canadian quintet dedicated to reinvigorating and redefining chamber music for wind ensemble. They have travelled throughout Canada and the US\, and in Europe and the Middle East\, as often as not engaging in interdisciplinary projects with collaborators ranging from string quartets to actors\, dancers and mimes. Their ArtSpring concert will include operatic transcriptions from Mozart\, Rossini and Briccialdi\, as well as compositions by Matthieu Lussier and Paquito D’Rivera. Pre-concert chat – 7:00pm LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/pentaedre/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120116T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120116T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T130442 LAST-MODIFIED:20120105T084744 UID:2851-1326744000-1326751259@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Out Innerspace DESCRIPTION:Out Innerspace is one of Vancouver’s most exciting young dance companies. David Raymond and Tiffany Tregarthen are extraordinary dancers and passionately imaginative choreographers. Their August 2011 residency at ArtSpring will result in the creation of a new work\, which will form the centrepiece of this evening’s performance. Click here to see video of some of their earlier work.     LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/out-innerspace/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120114T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120114T210059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T130125 LAST-MODIFIED:20111121T095131 UID:2850-1326569400-1326574859@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:The Shakespeare Show DESCRIPTION:We’re trying something new this year – a series of inexpensive informal performances in our gallery space intended for smaller audiences than we’d normally need to fill the theatre. We’ll schedule these events from time to time as interesting opportunities arise. We hope you’ll come and sample unusual projects and interesting work by emerging artists. Vancouver’s Monster Theatre – two actors who are anything but monstrous – presents a hilarious hour-long play about the supposed authorship of Shakespeare’s plays. Endlessly inventive and wonderfully funny\, their performance is much more gem than oddity. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/the-shakespeare-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120114T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120114T140059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T125722 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T191614 UID:2848-1326535200-1326549659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Met Opera: Satyagraha DESCRIPTION: Encore Presentation - Glass’s Satyagraha - The Met’s visually extravagant production is back for an encore engagement. Richard Croft (right) once again is Gandhi in Philip Glass’s unforgettable opera\, which the Washington Post calls “a profound and beautiful work of theater.” LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/met-opera-satyagraha/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120208T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120208T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T125258 LAST-MODIFIED:20111121T094129 UID:2845-1328731200-1328738459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Joyce Yang DESCRIPTION:We all fell in love with Joyce Yang last season when she substituted for an unwell Angela Cheng to play with Augustin Hadelich. She is a superb pianist\, silver medalist at the 2005 Van Cliburn International Competition\, and 2010 Avery Fisher Career Grant winner\, one of the most prestigious prizes in classical music. More importantly\, she charmed us all with her superb technique and captivating stage presence. Joyce will perform in February with the Vancouver Symphony and we have taken the opportunity to kidnap her back to Salt Spring for a recital of her choice. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/joyce-yang/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111213T203059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T124127 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T124236 UID:2841--1323808259@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Oil for the Lamps DESCRIPTION:The Original Light Opera - The world premiere of Oil for the Lamps\, a Chanukah Folk Opera\, will light up the stage at ArtSpring\, Salt Spring Island's Centre for the Arts\, on Tuesday and Wednesday\, December 13 and 14.The performance is packed with surprises and not only tells the story of one holiday in one tradition\, but relates the universal theme of the importance of Light in times of Darkness in many other cultures. A brand-new production\, its lively score and lyrics the work of composer-librettist Joi Freed-Garrod\, the opera highlights eight different aspects of the holiday\, one for each night. With Tevye and his family telling the ancient history of Chanukah\, the loosely constructed storyline follows the tale of Fiddler on the Roof AFTER the family leaves Anatevka.They take the audience from 1906 to the present\, from Russia to North America.The inter-generational cast\, drawn from Salt Spring Island's dynamic arts community\, dance\, act and sing the emigrant experience as the soft glow of each successive candle builds towards the eighth night. Freed-Garrod explains that folk opera brings together folk music\, which tells stories of the people in song\, with the formal\, musical-dramatic structure of opera. Directed by Rachel Jacobson\, with costume and stage design by Lynda Jensen\, evening performances begin at 7:30\, preceded\, beginning at 6:30\, by Latkah Tasting and Dreydl Spinning in the ArtSpring lobby. At just one hour long\, the show is appropriate for everyone including the younger set.There will be a schools-only show on the morning of Dec. 14 as well. Background information is available for parents and educators on request (please e-mail Joi at jfreed@tru.ca mailto:jfreed@tru.ca). Donations are gratefully accepted to help with production costs. Contributions over $20 will receive a tax receipt. Please make cheques payable to *ArtSpring *and on the reference line write: "attention George Sipos and "Oil for the Lamps " Tickets are $6.60 for children and $17.80 for adults\, inclusive of HST. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/oil-for-the-lamps/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111210T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111210T140059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T123050 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T191718 UID:2838-1323511200-1323525659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Met Opera: Faust DESCRIPTION:Gounod’s Faust– New Production with Jonas Kaufmann in the title role\, René Pape as the devil\, and Marina Poplavskaya as Marguerite\, Gounod’s classic retelling of the Faust legend couldn’t be better served. Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff updates the story to the first half of the 20th century with a production that won praise in London last season. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts on the heels of his Don Carlo success. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/met-opera-faust/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111204T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111204T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T094545 LAST-MODIFIED:20111124T194043 UID:2836-1323007200-1323014459@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Salt Spring Singers - Roses for Christmas DESCRIPTION:Roses will brighten dark December when the Salt Spring Singers present Roses for Christmas. Enjoy Mitch Howard’s inimitable camaraderie as he invites you inside the music of Robin King’s There Is No Rose\, Herbert Howell’s A Spotless Rose\, Stephen Chatman’s Roses I Send to You and Morten Lauridsen’s settings of Rainer Maria Rilke’s five Chansons des Roses. Come and revel in seasonal music with a dusting of snow songs and a few just for fun. Raise your own voice to sing along with some traditional carols and enjoy a reprise of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah\, Saturday\, December 3rd at 8 pm and Sunday\, December 4th at 2 pm. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/salt-spring-singers-roses-for-christmas-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111203T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111203T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T094246 LAST-MODIFIED:20111124T194101 UID:2834-1322942400-1322949659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Salt Spring Singers - Roses for Christmas DESCRIPTION:Roses will brighten dark December when the Salt Spring Singers present Roses for Christmas. Enjoy Mitch Howard’s inimitable camaraderie as he invites you inside the music of Robin King’s There Is No Rose\, Herbert Howell’s A Spotless Rose\, Stephen Chatman’s Roses I Send to You and Morten Lauridsen’s settings of Rainer Maria Rilke’s five Chansons des Roses. Come and revel in seasonal music with a dusting of snow songs and a few just for fun. Raise your own voice to sing along with some traditional carols and enjoy a reprise of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah\, Saturday\, December 3rd at 8 pm and Sunday\, December 4th at 2 pm. LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/salt-spring-singers-roses-for-christmas/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111130T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111130T213059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T093743 LAST-MODIFIED:20111124T193354 UID:2831-1322681400-1322688659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Sing Your Song DESCRIPTION:The Salt Spring Film Festival is proud to present the film "Sing Your Song\," a journey through the life\, work and conscience of world-famous singer and activist\, Harry Belafonte. Belafonte has played a role in nearly every political and social movement since his days as a supporter of the Civil Rights Movement and confidant of Martin Luther King Jr. Critics have called "Sing Your Song" "a quiet\, beautiful song of protest from a man who is still trying to change the world." Its cast ranges from Paul Newman to Nelson Mandela to J. Edgar Hoover. LIVE! Post-film Skype Q&A with Gina Belafonte\, producer of Sing Your Song and Harry Belafonte’s daughter. Brought to you in part by livingwatermedia.ca LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/sing-your-song/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111128T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111128T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T093322 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T191828 UID:2828-1322510400-1322517659@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:The New Orford String Quartet DESCRIPTION:The New Orford String Quartet was formed in 2009 by four accomplished musicians from the Montreal and Toronto Symphonies as a reincarnation of the illustrious quartet that defined Canadian chamber music for 26 years till it disbanded in 1991. Their plan is to “revolutionize the concept of string quartet playing in Canada\, bringing together four stars of the classical music field for an extremely limited touring schedule on a project-by-project basis.” At ArtSpring they will play Beethoven Op. 135\, a Canadian piece and a large romantic quartet\, most likely Tchaikovsky. Pre-concert chat – 7:00pm Garry Oaks wine tasting – 7:00pm LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/the-new-orford-string-quartet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111126T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111126T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T092655 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T200742 UID:2824-1322316000-1322323259@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Elizabeth May & Raffi DESCRIPTION:Centre for Child Honouring Speaker Series CHILDREN\, YOUTH\, & DEMOCRACY Elizabeth May and Raffi lead a rich dialogue on A) how democratic practices can inspire children & youth to civic duty & service\, and B) how Child Honouring\, like democracy\, is essential to sustainability.             LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/elizabeth-may-raffi/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111121T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111121T213059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T091943 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T191916 UID:2820-1321903800-1321911059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:An Evening with Liona Boyd DESCRIPTION:The Triumphant Return of Five Time Juno Award Winner Liona Boyd in concert playing guitar and singing with special guest\, Michael Savona Liona Boyd\, known as "The First Lady of the Guitar" has introduced millions around the world to the art of classical guitar through her concerts\, television specials\, and twenty three recordings\, many of which have gone "Gold" and "Platinum". Liona gave concerts around the globe and had the opportunity to play for dozens of world leaders such as the British Royal Family\, the King and Queen of Spain\, Presidents of the United States and Mexico\, the prime ministers of Canada\, France\, and Britain\, and the Chancellor of Germany\, as well as at NATO and Summit Conferences. Her guitar music filled concert halls all the way from Tokyo\, Hong Kong\, Beijing\, Bangkok\, New Delhi\, Edinburgh\, Paris\, Auckland\, Frankfurt\, Santiago\, Rio\, Bogotá\, Havana\, London\, to Copenhagen\, Lisbon and Mexico City. Liona made her musical presence felt in North America by performing solo concerts in every major city and often working with symphony orchestras such as The Boston Pops. She has recorded with Sir Andrew Davis and the English Chamber Orchestra\, Yo Yo Ma\, Georges Zamfir and Michael Kamen. Breaking with classical tradition she toured with Gordon Lightfoot and Tracy Chapman\, and recorded with Chet Atkins\, Eric Clapton\, David Gilmore\, and Roger Whittaker. She has been a special guest on dozens of American TV shows including The Tonight Show\, Today Show\, Nightline\, and Entertainment Tonight. A highly successful recording career for CBS/Sony Records brought her music to a vast international audience. The Canberra Times in Australia wrote "breathtakingly beautiful playing\, the most musically accomplished and technically flawless playing that I have heard from any guitarist." Tickets $55--includes a post-show Meet & Greet with Liona! LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/an-evening-with-liona-boyd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111120T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111120T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T091237 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T191933 UID:2819-1321797600-1321804859@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Viva Voce! Offers Songs From the Heart DESCRIPTION:Loving and Longing is the theme for Viva Voce! Offers Songs From The Heart concert at ArtSpring. Whether of love and longing for a sweetheart\, home and country\, or just what used to be\, each song was chosen for its "heart". Now in their 5th season\, Deb Toole and singers are excited to bring you an eclectic mix of Celtic classics\, Serbian love songs\, an Eric Whitacre love song\, soulful spirituals and more! LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/viva-voce-offers-songs-from-the-heart-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111119T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111119T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T090112 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T191948 UID:2816-1321732800-1321740059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Viva Voce! Offers Songs From the Heart DESCRIPTION:Loving and Longing is the theme for Viva Voce! Offers Songs From The Heart concert at ArtSpring. Whether of love and longing for a sweetheart\, home and country\, or just what used to be\, each song was chosen for its "heart". Now in their 5th season\, Deb Toole and singers are excited to bring you an eclectic mix of Celtic classics\, Serbian love songs\, an Eric Whitacre love song\, soulful spirituals and more! LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/viva-voce-offers-songs-from-the-heart/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111116T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111116T220059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T085141 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T192003 UID:2810-1321473600-1321480859@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Trio Accord & Ian Parker DESCRIPTION:Trio Accord is a fine Vancouver string trio whose August residency at ArtSpring with composer Marcus Goddard will result in a new work to be premiered at this concert. The trio will be joined by renowned Canadian pianist Ian Parker in a Brahms piano quartet and a Beethoven piano trio. You loved Trio Accord when they came at the last moment in October 2010 to replace the Jones & Maruri Duo. Their string transcription of the Goldberg Variations was one of the highlights of last season. Pre-concert chat – 7:00pm LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/trio-accord-ian-parker/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111113T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111113T160059 DTSTAMP:20120517T084011 CREATED:20111111T075844 LAST-MODIFIED:20111113T210308 UID:2804-1321192800-1321200059@http://artspring.ca SUMMARY:Bob McDonald on the Remarkable Planet DESCRIPTION:SSI Conservancy Annual Fundraiser - Planet Remarkable. As planets go\, the Earth is a small rock\, surrounded by a thin bubble of air and a thinner film of water. It is also a place of abundant life - a remarkable ecosystem that seems\, as far as we can tell so far\, to be unique in an incredibly hostile universe. On Sunday\, November 13\, CBC's host of Quirks and Quarks\, Bob McDonald will explore the science behind our remarkable planet through an exciting illustrated presentation at ArtSpring. The event is a fundraiser for the Salt Spring Conservancy. The activities begin at 2:00 pm with a silent auction viewing and refreshments. The presentation begins at 3:00 pm. In addition to hosting Quirks and Quarks\, McDonald is a popular science author and journalist\, and has been recognized with several honorary degrees\, and recently\, the Order of Canada. Don't miss this fascinating opportunity to meet Bob\, support the Conservancy's work\, and bid on some fantastic offerings donated to the silent auction.     LOCATION:100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V8, Canada URL:http://artspring.ca/event/bob-mcdonald-on-the-remarkable-planet/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR