Viva Chorale! and Vancouver meta-folk sensation Illiteratty have joined forces to bring you the tale of Mr. Anxiety, a trepidatious soul who, despite his fear of joining in, craves connection […]
Concert 2 Ernest Bloch | Paysages, B. 62 for string quartet Carmen Braden | The Raven Conspiracy Jean Sibelius | Impromptu for Strings Jeffrey Ryan, Rosemary Georgeson | Seasons of […]
Nov 20 | What sounds better than a cello? Eight cellos! This instrument, the closest to the human voice, is one of the few which supports being multiplied. When played […]
Sat Nov 23 | Inspired by Christopher Dewdney’s award-winning book Acquainted with the Night, contemporary dancer and choreographer Shannon Litzenberger leads her multi-disciplinary creative team and ensemble of performers through […]
Sun Nov 24 | Join the members of the Makana choirs as they celebrate the winter season through song! Look up at the winter stars and feel the cold […]
Mon Nov 25, 7-9pm | Developing awareness of what we embody as leaders is key to understanding how we make conscious leadership choices that create working cultures that align with […]
Nov 26, 5-7pm | Led by artist facilitator Shannon Litzenberger (performing World After Dark on Saturday, November 23) and creative contributor Marie-Josée Chartier, this workshop will explore embodied practice, collaborative play, and improvisational strategies using movement and voice that support generative creation. We will discover ways of recognizing our default habits as artists, and […]
SS Baroque Music Society presents Iestyn Davies & Fretwork: LAMENTO Salt Spring Baroque is pleased to present, from the UK, viol consort Fretwork with internationally acclaimed countertenor Iestyn Davies. Fretwork was formed in 1986 and is the world’s leading consort of viols. This six-member ensemble will be joined by British countertenor Iestyn Davies, who is […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind musical experience that reimagines the rich traditions of Zimbabwe, Ghana, and South Africa through the intimate sounds of chamber music. This concert offers a reflective exploration of African music, blending traditional instruments like the mbira, uhadi, and percussion with the accompaniment of a string trio. Renowned artists Kurai Mubaiwa from […]
A Rocky Mountain High Christmas -- Celebrating the Hits and Christmas Songs of John Denver "A Rocky Mountain High Christmas" is performing on Salt Spring Island, promising an unforgettable night filled with the timeless hits of John Denver and beloved Christmas music, making it the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. With Canadian […]
As a music photographer, my goal is to capture the excitement, passion, and intensity of live performance. These candid images reveal the soul of the performers, showing them at their best—how they want to be seen and remembered. For the audience, the photographs become a part of the experience, a way to relive the magic […]
Once you hear Jackie Shane sing, you’ll never forget it. With an outsized stage presence that eclipsed even the greatest R&B artists, the African-American soul singer shattered barriers with raw talent, courage, and an unbreakable commitment to living as her authentic self. In an era when voices like hers were silenced and marginalized, Jackie blazed […]
Join Us for a Celebration of Ground-breaking Author Gertrude Stein's 150th Birthday! Of Sound Minds presents Time for Gertrude Stein, an ambitious musical and theatrical tribute to the cubist-inspired writer, curated by Peter Hatch. Stein, a pioneering force in modern literature, redefined literary expression with her innovative, fragmented prose. This multidisciplinary event features percussionist Brandon […]
Salt Spring local jazz-pop musician Kate Trajan will perform songs from her new album Ancient Fires with Iain Duncan on sax, Ryan Tandy on bass, Hans Verhoeven on drums, and special guest Margaret Trajan on vocals. Opening set by the Iain Duncan Quartet. Join us for the first live performance of Ancient Fires in the […]
Organizers are overjoyed to invite you to the third edition of The Goddess Fair! A day to gather and support, connect and honour Sacred Feminine essence. This is a space to celebrate the joy and power of being woman. Join this holiday market of empowered feminine arts, featuring a wide variety of local artists, […]
TUE DEC 10 | Monster Theatre’s Juliet, A Revenge Comedy asks the question – what if Shakespeare’s Juliet didn’t die? In this popular and award-winning show, we find Juliet stuck in an endless loop of turning a dagger on herself. But what if Juliet breaks out of her tragedy in search of a reason for […]
Amidst the worst of circumstances, courageous Ukrainians are risking their lives under Russian bombardment to rescue animals left behind by those forced to flee. From dogs & cats miraculously surviving in demolished buildings & abandoned shelters, to exotic wildlife helplessly stranded in the nation's zoos, unbelievable rescue efforts are underway to extract animals from the […]
Join two award winning powerhouses - vocalist, Dawn Pemberton and bassist/bandleader, Jodi Proznick and an all-star band as they bring a joyful and soulful bounce to your favourite holiday classics. […]
