ArtSpring Newsletter — What’s on in February 2023
February showers us with arts, culture, and community this month with stirring music and dance performances, thought-provoking films, and a new exhibit of paintings and photography entitled “What Moves Me.” The theme of the month, indeed!
On February 3, Jasmine Jazz features an unusual and exquisite east-meets-west interplay between traditional Chinese and jazz instruments led by Juno-nominated bassist and composer Jodi Proznick. Then, it’s a back-to-back weekend on Feb 10th and 11th with Canadian pianist/conductor Ian Parker returning to captivate audiences, followed by popular Top 10 singer-songwriter Andrew Allen, with his comic wit, story-telling, smooth vocals, and great songwriting.
Graveyards & Gardens arrives February 16, a collaborative performance installation created and performed by Pulitzer Prize-winning musician and composer Caroline Shaw and award-winning choreographer and contemporary dance artist Vanessa Goodman.
Finally for ArtSpring Presents this month is dancer and choreographer Tara Cheyenne, in her solo piece Body Parts, in which her own body comically side-tracks her performance.
Salt Spring Film Festival is back with two special Wednesday screenings, Shaw and Goodman conduct a public dance workshop, 100+ Women Who Care rally for their cause, and Julianna Slomka presides over the lobby with a very personal collection of works.
So much to see and talk about. I look forward to seeing you at ArtSpring soon!
With thanks,
Howard R. Jang
Executive & Artistic Director
ArtSpring
IN THE THEATRE
Wed Feb 1 | 7:30pm
A middle-aged master tailor and his devoted wife find their relationship turned upside down by the arrival of a handsome new apprentice in this richly erotic and deeply moving Moroccan film, which has won multiple awards around the world.
Fri Feb 3 | 7:30
An unusual, exquisite interplay between traditional Chinese and jazz instruments, featuring musicians from the Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble and Vancouver’s finest jazz artists. Led by Juno-nominated bassist/composer Jodi Proznick.
Wed Feb 8 | 7:30pm
A huge hit at the Vancouver International Film Festival, this wildly entertaining movie follows the filmmaker on her journey to find out why the NBA’s Vancouver Grizzlies left Canada over 20 years ago. Filmmaker Kat Jayme in attendance.
Fri Feb 10| 7:30pm
Canadian pianist and Vancouver Academy of Music conductor Ian Parker returns from his tour with orchestras across North America to captivate audiences here with an enthusiastic recital.
ArtSpring Presents Andrew Allen
Sat Feb 11 | 7:30pm
Popular Top 10 singer-songwriter Andrew Allen, who has toured with the likes of Bruno Mars and One Republic, lends his comic wit and smooth vocals to a dynamic, interactive live show.
Mon Feb 13 | 7:00pm
Having raised over $211,000 in four years for 12 Salt Spring causes, 100 Women Who Care is back to hear nominee presentations and vote for February’s winner in this high-impact philanthropic collective. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
DAISSI presents Celebration of Bill Turner
Tues Feb 14 | 7:00pm
Diverse and Inclusive SSI (DAISSI) welcomes 2SLGBTQIA+ members and all friends to a celebration of love for recently passed community advocate Bill Turner.
Wed Feb 15 | 5:00pm
A 90-minute dance composition workshop with Caroline Shaw and Vanessa Goodman, exploring collaboration between sound and movement. Discover their process prior to their show the next night.
Thurs Feb 16 | 7:30pm
Created and performed by Pulitzer Prize-winning musician/composer Caroline Shaw and award-winning choreographer/dance artist Vanessa Goodman. “One of the most memorable Vancouver theatre moments of 2021.”
Sat Feb 25 | 7:30pm
Part stand-up comedy, part Greek tragedy, part performance art, part contemporary dance, Body Parts is Tara Cheyenne’s solo piece whereby her own body comically fights and side-tracks per performance. (13+)
EXHIBITIONS
Julianna Slomka: “What Moves Me.”
ArtSpring lobby
Tue-Fri, Feb 2–27 | 10am-2pm, and before all theatre events
Paintings, drawings in graphite, white pencil, charcoal, or pastel, and photography, “all portraying a variety of subjects that interest me, and I hope move the viewer.”
