TUE SEPT 3 : ADVANCE TICKET SALES for MEMBERS In person or by phone | 10am-4pm | Memberships must be purchased or renewed by Aug 31. TUES SEPT 10: TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE and for GENERAL PUBLIC Online sales are activated 24/7 | Box Office hours in person Tue-Fri 10-2pm. Don't miss securing your favourite seats […]
New membership season is NOW OPEN to purchase or renew your ArtSpring annual membership! Why is membership important? It builds a community of supporters who believe in ArtSpring’s mission and mandate to enrich, uplift, and connect the community through the arts. It gives you a voice and a vote at December’s AGM. AND – it […]
The Island Textile Artists latest show called "Diverse Threads" reflects the multitude of ways in which working with textiles creates pleasing and exciting art. Our group of nine members is very diverse. Some of us prefer hand stitching, others prefer machine stitching while some like to do gel prints or manipulate fabric with a heat […]
Fridays, Sep 13-Nov 24 |The Makana Choirs are the place to develop healthy singing habits, learn musical literary skills, and put on a concert. All while having fun with friends! Makana is directed by Caroni Young and accompanied by Cicela Månsson. ++ The Makana Kids Class is for singers in grades 2-5. This class is […]
The military is being increasingly used to help in disaster relief, to fight wildfires, and carry out rescue and remedial work after floods. Whereas this is an extension of work they have always carried out, is this what the military should be doing? Or is it time for a more formal and dedicated climate-disaster force? […]
The Doobie Brothers Experience The Doobie Brothers Experience is the industry leading substitute for The Doobie Brothers. Playing to outdoor and theatre audiences is what this production is all about. What makes The Doobie Brothers Experience so special? Well, just for starters: look-a-likes of Tom and Pat with vocal similarities, accurate instrumental work, soaring harmonies, […]
Lara Wong & Melón Jiménez Flamenco Ensemble Caravan World Rhythms presents “Confluencias”: an intimate evening of fiery and refined flamenco music and dance, deeply infused with Indian flavours, led by award-winning artists direct from Madrid, Spain: flautist Lara Wong & flamenco guitarist Melón Jiménez. They are joined by acclaimed dancer from Bordeaux, France, Deborah “La […]
Drawing my "New World Disorder" is a collection of drawings from my Covid drawing diary which I posted on social media during Covid. Retrospective of my previous works is a collection of the paintings I have done that have the most meaning to me. -- Nicola Wheston Runs Sept 18-Sept 24 | 10am-4pm Opening Reception: […]
"I said to Hank Williams, how lonely does it get? Hank Williams hasn't answered yet But I hear him coughing all night long A hundred floors above me, in the Tower of Song." When Leonard Cohen sang these words, the Tower of Song was a metaphor for the inspiration that flows between songwriters, each toiling […]
Thu Sep 26 | Connecting the Dots is a community discussion and brainstorming session inspired by the lobby "dots banner" created for ArtSpring's 25th Anniversary festival in April. Using the eight coloured "dots" with values such as "Include," "Connect," "Enlighten," and "Sustain," visitors were encouraged to share ideas and suggestions as to what those words […]
A three hour intro to Clowning with Nayana Fielkov. In this workshop we will expand and develop play and personal presence onstage and in everyday life. It is an opportunity to bring more awareness to the detail of our senses and perception, connecting them to our environment and one another with attuned aliveness and humour. […]
SAT SEP 28| 7:30pm | SPECIAL PRE-SEASON CONCERT. Born in Seattle and now living in Montréal, Elinor Frey is a leading American-Canadian cellist, gambist, and researcher who has performed across the Americas and Europe in recital and with numerous chamber ensembles and orchestras (Rosa Barocca, Constantinople, Les idées heureuses, Il Gardellino, Tafelmusik, Pacific Baroque Orchestra.) […]
Concert 1 | Liminal Spaces W A Mozart | String Quartet No. 19 in C major, K. 465, "Dissonnance" Jeffrey Ryan | String Quartet #4: Inspirare L. van Beethoven | String Quartet No. 10 in e-flast major, Op. 74 "Harp" Joan Blackman violin Maria Larinoff, violin David Harding, viola Zoltan Rozsnyai, cello Music, as in life, […]
League 181 was established in 2013 by a small group of experienced painters with a compact of mutual help, learning and development. The central idea is that we benefit by painting together in a group, both by discussion of the craft and by observation of each other. We have pleasure in presenting a selection of […]
Completely Creedence Band is a group of talented musicians who share a deep passion for the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Completely Creedence love to bring the iconic sounds of CCR to life and delighting audiences with their energetic performances. Completely Creedence pay tribute to one of the greatest rock bands in history. They’ve dedicated […]
Sat Oct 5 | Offenbach’s fantastical opera kicks off the Metropolitan Opera’s season of Live in HD performance transmissions, starring French tenor Benjamin Bernheim in the title role of the […]
Tue Oct 8 | SEASON OPENER | Named by The Globe and Mail as a Canadian Cultural Icon in 2022, Cliff Cardinal is a polarizing writer and performer known for […]
We welcome the main candidates for the 2024 Provincial election for the Saanich North and the Islands riding: David Busch- Conservative. Robert Botterell-Green Party. Sarah Riddell-NDP. Amy Haysom- Independent. There will be short introductory and closing statements by each candidate, otherwise all the time will be set aside for questions from the audience. There will […]
