FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER — What’s On in February
Both ‘classic’ and ‘fresh’ are the themes this February at ArtSpring, which is full of sizzling jazz, film, theatre, young symphony talent, and a first for ArtSpring Presents – a powerful spoken word/slam poet artist.
The virtuosic Borealis String Quartet from Vancouver returns on February 8 to take chamber music by storm with both a contemporary composer’s work (Michael Conway Baker) as well as classic pieces from Shostakovich and Grieg.
Jazz fans are in for a real treat this month with two masterful performances. The Tom Keenlyside Quartet conjures up the magic of Dave Brubeck’s 1959 masterpiece “Time Out” just in time for Valentines, followed by 40-year jazz veteran Remi Bolduc and his ensemble’s take on a venerable who’s-who of classic jazz masters.
We know how much our community loves theatre, and there are many wonderful local productions that take to the stage. ArtSpring Presents has faced challenges bringing in touring productions, but we are so pleased to be able to present “Heirlooms and Baggage ” from Delta Stageworks this February. If you love theatre and want to encourage it, we’d love to see you there.
We are beyond the moon to be presenting internationally-recognized Canadian slam poet Shane Koyczan on February 25. It’s a new genre for ArtSpring, and we know audiences will be as deeply affected by the experience as millions of people around the world have been.
On February 23, talent from the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Young Artists Collegium Program take the ferry to ArtSpring for a special chamber music concert. It’s a wonderful opportunity for local musical youth to see what could be ahead of them, as well as parents and grandparents.
February also sees community programming such as Salt Spring Film Festival’s two “Best of the Fest” presentations, an exceptional photographic Lobby Exhibition of Canada’s Polar Landscapes through the lens of a geologist, and we welcome back 100+ Women Who Care’s tri-annual meet-up.
For all ArtSpring Presents shows, affordable access includes the $5 youth and $15 Angel ticket prices.
See you soon at ArtSpring!
Howard R. Jang
Executive & Artistic Director
ArtSpring
