Performing Arts Survey Contest Winners

On December 19, 2011, in News, by ArtSpring

Very big thank you to everyone who participated in our recent survey about the performing arts on Salt Spring. Over 250 people shared a bounty of feedback and ideas about the arts on the island and the ArtSpring experience. This has helped provided us with invaluable feedback to guide how we offer programming and engage with the community.

And of course those that took the time to complete the survey were entered into a prize draw to have a chance to win one of 50 bags of Salt Spring Coffee’s Organic Holiday Blend, and also be entered to win our grand prize of a day trip from Salt Spring to see Don Quixote by the National Ballet of Cuba in Vancouver.

Without further adieu, here are the winners!

Kathy Page is our grand prize winner!

And here are the winners of a 1 lbs bag of Salt Spring Coffee’s Organic Holiday Blend!

Jennifer Barrio, Tanis Beaver, Kim Benson, Rasma Bertz, Eric Booth, Hannah Brown, Heather Cameron, Brenda Dixon, Cameron Esaryk, Susan Evans, Nixe Gerbitz, Jeff Goguen, Therin Gower, Rob Grant, Leonard Greig, Janet Halliwell, Anna Haltrecht, Scott Harris, David, Nancy Holcroft, Shannon Joyce, Bly Kaye, Laura Kreissl, Karen Laidlaw, Philip Lake, Letitia Lane, Marguerite Lee, Julia Lerner, Jo Logan, Mary Rose MacLachlan, Robin McLean, Jim Meadows, Jack Medd, Andrea Metzger, Helene Narayana, Judy Nurse, Laura Patrick, Lyn Perry, Florence Roberge, April Russell, Patsy Siemens, Holly Slaney, Julianna Slomka, Janet Smith, Dennice Stambuck, Philippa Tattersall, Ida Marie Threadkell and Gerald Tibbits.

Congratulations to all and thank you again to all those who took the time to share their feedback. All prizes can be claimed at the ArtSpring ticket box office.

 

MET Opera Tickets on sale

On September 9, 2011, in Events, Opera, Theatre, by ArtSpring


Tickets for the Metropolitan Opera’s new season at ArtSpring go on sale on Friday, Sept 9. You will find all the operas listed both on our website and at the end of our 2011-12 Season brochure.

 

Ticket prices are unchanged from last year and once again we are able to offer a 10% discount if you buy tickets to five or more operas at one time.

 

The first opera of the season is on October 15 and features Anna Netrebko singing Anne Boleyn in Donizetti’s opera of the same title. She’s a fabulous singer and a terrific actor.

A quick reminder also that this Saturday, Sept 10 we will be showing a live satellite broadcast of the Final Night of the Proms from London. The show starts at 11:30am and features soloist Lang Lang playing Liszt, as well as such perennial favourites as mass singing of Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia. Why not pick up a ticket while you’re here on Friday purchasing your Met tickets?

-George

**Online ticketing for the Met Operas will not be available until Monday, Sept. 12th. Discounts are not available through online sales**

 

Mariangela Vacatello – Saturday August 6

On August 5, 2011, in Classical, Events, Music, by ArtSpring

Mariangela Vacatello is one if Italy’s brightest musical stars. When she visits ArtSpring on Saturday evening she will perform an all-Liszt programme including the huge Sonata in B minor – Liszt’s vision of the whole of human existence. You may recall Marcus Groh playing this work in our 2007-08 concert season. If you do you will remember it to be an extraordinary musical journey. Ms Vacatello will also play five or Liszt’s twelve Transcendental Etudes.

It may be summer and light-hearted barbecue time, but don’t miss this opportunity to hear one of Europe’s most exciting pianists play important music from the greatest master of the Romantic piano.

The concert starts at 8:00pm and tickets are available on-line or through the ArtSpring Box Office.

George

 

What’s On – August

On August 1, 2011, in Events, Gallery, Theatre, by ArtSpring

In the Gallery

 

Gary Cherneff

Gary Cherneff: NEW’ORK IMAGE

August 4 – August 10  10:00am to 5:00pm daily

August 11  10:00am to 2:00pm

NEW’ORK IMAGE in clay, wood, paint, nails and digital media.

Gary has exhibited his ceramic work for many years on Salt Spring and as far a field as Japan. This exhibition will focus on his graphic and sculptural directions. Graphic works will include paintings and digital prints with loads of colour.  Relief wall pieces are constructed with diverse materials, presenting juxtapositions bordering on the surreal. Sculptural works in clay, wood and metal have an architectural flavour and are the intimate scale of models or maquettes.

Opening reception August 3rd 5-8pm with refreshments.

 

 

4 Play4-Play: Making a Scene

August 5 – August 15  10:00am to 5:00pm daily

Four diverse artists, Gail Sibley, Donna Cochran, Susan Brown and Shirlee Lewis, return to Artspring, August 5-14, in their new exhibition, 4-Play:making a scene.  Each artist will take you on a frisky romp through her creative process, teasing out new takes on traditional materials. The show promises to be racy but not x-rated. Kids are welcome and there is a good old-fashioned parlour game for all ages to enjoy. Opening reception is Friday, August 5, 5-7pm.

 

 

Garry Gray

Garry Gray Exhibition

August 13-21  10:00am to 5:00pm daily

Raised on the Sunshine Coast and with an academic background in biology and landscape ecology, Garry Gray now resides on Salt Spring. In his latest showings, Garry reveals the natural world in dazzling works in watercolours and acrylics. His paintings express the subtle seasonal light modes of our natural environments. Mountain, forest, beach, and underwater scenes, walk the viewer throughout the rich natural environments, using vivid colours and crisp lines. Garry invites the general public to view his efforts to calm the unquiet soul.

 

 

Photo by Larry MeliousPhotosynthesis

August 23 – September 11  10:00am to 5:00pm daily

The Photosynthesis Photography Show’s 11th year will host an opening reception on Monday, Aug. 22nd from 5 – 7:30 pm. Twenty-five photographers will exhibit their work covering a wide range of subject matter and techniques. This year will feature a day of ‘Talks’ with the artists and at the end of the show, a donated work by Eric Onasick will be raffled off. 

 

 

 

 

In the Theatre

Please remember to try out our online ticketing at ArtSpring Tickets Online

ArtSpring Presents

TOEAC

TOEAC ACCORDIONDUO

Thursday, August 4    8:00pm

TOEAC is an amazing classical accordion duo from Holland. They have won a fistful of European prizes and toured the world with their virtuosic interpretations of both classical composers and new music written for them.
“Strange, Captivating. The Toeac Accordionduo from the Netherlands is refreshing and unusual. Their performance was a musical tour de force and seeing them was an unusual experience that kept one absorbed till the end” – Anna-Retha Bouwer, South Africa

 

 

ArtSpring Presents

Mariangela Vacatello
MARIANGELA VACATELLO

Saturday, August 6   8:00pm

Finalist and winner of the internet Audience Award at the 2009 van Cliburn international Piano Competition, as well as numerous other awards, exciting Italian pianist Mariangela Vacatello presents a mainly Liszt concert. “More than most international pianists of the younger generation, italian Mariangela Vacatello finds and develops an individual voice for each composer.” – Jewish Record SA

ArtSpring Presents

Joe Chindamo

JOE CHINDAMO QUARTET

Wednesday, August 10   8:00pm

Award-winning Australian pianist Joe Chindamo joins three of BC’s best jazz musicians – Jodi Proznick on bass, Craig Scott on drums, and saxophonist Phil dwyer – for an evening of great jazz. This is a special concert made possible by MusicFest Vancouver and its Windsor Plywood Spectacular Music BC series.

The musicianship and interplay shine through and more often than not the familiar is transformed.” – Leon Gettler, The Age

 

 

 

Fiddleworks Instructors Showcase

Sunday, August 14  7:30pm

Fiddleworks’ Instructors Showcase Concert features the incredibly talented professional musicians on staff at our 12th Annual Salt Spring Fiddle Camp. This year, our feature performers are the April Verch Band, award winning Old Time fiddler and musicologist Erynn Marshall from Kentucky and long time Salt Spring fiddler and camp organizer Zav RT. There will also be solo performances and collaborations from the wild cellist Corbin Keep, bluegrass multi-instrumentalists and vocalists Lynae & Denis Dufresne, well loved fiddler & vocalist Trish Clair-Peck of Nanaimo BC, Ottawa Valley pianist Geoff Horrocks, and percussionist extraordinaire Ryan Dignan.  This is always one of the most amazing folk shows of the year to grace ArtSpring’s stage, and the concert’s proceeds fund bursaries for low income families to attend fiddle camp.

 

IN THE LOBBY

John MasonGarry Gray and Dr. John Mason

Month of August

Although academically-trained as a research hydrobiologist, Dr. John Mason’s interests have always embraced the arts, both visual and literal. First encounters may demand a painting, followed by a poem, or visa-versa. Hence, he includes in his showings several examples of painting-poem combinations to illustrate his inclinations.

Garry Gray, who is also exhibiting in the Bateman Gallery this month,reveals the natural world in dazzling works in watercolours and acrylics. His paintings express the subtle seasonal light modes of our natural environments.                       

 

 

Two Great Summer Shows This Week at ArtSpring

On July 12, 2011, in Events, Music, by ArtSpring

 

Two great shows at ArtSpring this week we don’t want you to miss:

Sara MarreirosSARA MARREIROS TRIO
Thursday, July 14  7:00pm
 

Thursday at 7:00pm is our annual outdoor concert on the back patio (or in the theatre if it should rain), co-presented with Frida’s Villa. Sara Marreiros is a fine singer from
Victoria who, together with her band, explores Portuguese Fado traditions,
mixed with Folk and Bossa influences. Salt Springers Sierra Lundy and Clay Upex will open the show. This annual outdoor concert has been a highlight of the summer for four years now, and it hasn’t rained yet.

Tickets are only $15* now, or $18 if you wait till Thursday. (And of course
$5 for all youth.)

 

 

Urban Folk Quartet

URBAN FOLK QUARTET

Friday, July 15  8:00pm
Friday at 8:00 we get to hear one of the best folk bands in the United Kingdom. The Urban Folk Quartet has been wowing audiences on the other side of the Atlantic with their lively and original music from the four corners of the world, but with a strong Celtic influence. This is their first North
American tour, and they’re great.

Tickets are $17.50* ($5 for youth) though you can get a discount if you buy tickets to some of our other summer programmes at the same time.

Both these programmes coincide with the ArtSpring Treasure Fair, so you can bid on the ormolu chamber pot during the intermission.

George

 

Treasure Faire Extraordinaire

On July 11, 2011, in Events, Gallery, Theatre, by ArtSpring

July 14, 15, 16
ArtSpring, 100 Jackson Ave., Salt Spring Island

Giant Silent  Auction!
Live Auction!
Cash n’ Carry Room!

A treasure trove of crystal, silver, art work, boats, cars and furniture as well as fabulous experiences and vacations await bidding at the silent and live auctions.

Loads of people in our community and beyond support the programs at ArtSpring by generously donating goods and services.

It’s all a big party and the proceeds help ArtSpring deliver excellent arts programming for the whole community.

Thursday, July 14th

Silent Auction 10am – 5pm and 6:15 – 7pm

Cash ‘n Carry 10 am to 5 pm

Friday, July 15th

Silent Auction 10 am to 5 pm, 7:15 to 8:00 pm

Cash ‘n Carry 10 am to 5 pm

Saturday, July 16th

Silent Auction 10 am to 5 pm, 6 pm to 7:15 (finale)

Cash ‘n Carry 10 am to noon

Live auction – Saturday, 8pm in the theatre at ArtSpring.

Free tickets –reserve now – 250-537-2102 or tickets.artspring.ca

Come Join Us For Fun, Friends And Fabulous Finds.

In the meantime, check out the website for more info  www.artspring.ca/atf

 

Hailey Niswanger Quartet, New Time – 8:45 pm

On June 16, 2011, in Events, Music, by ArtSpring

Here we are at one of life’s great crossroads. Game seven of the Stanley Cup playoffs starts at 5:00pm on Wednesday, and the Hailey Niswanger Quartet is scheduled to play at ArtSpring at 8:00.

As if life weren’t difficult enough as it is, now you have to choose between the collective catharsis of hockey’s greatest moment, and the appeal of personal imagination and sensibility in the form of four brilliant young musicians. No wonder people become hermits.

But we are Canadians, after all, and we love compromise even more than hockey. So here’s what we’ll do: We’ll delay the start of the concert to 8:45pm. This should give the gods a chance to decide the fate of Lord Stanley’s cup and still give you time to come to ArtSpring. When you get here, we’ll either rejoice or grieve together. After all, that’s somewhat what jazz is about, isn’t it?

So if you already have a ticket, come 45 minutes later than what your ticket says. If you don’t, just come to the door before 8:45 and the Box Office will be waiting for you.

George

 

What’s on in June

On May 27, 2011, in Events, Gallery, News, Theatre, by ArtSpring

Another bustling month upcoming at ArtSpring, click to see what’s on in June.