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 […]
Sun Oct 27 | Experience Mary Shelley’s original gothic tale with an imaginative twist as Ballet Victoria sets original choreography to a blend of classical and contemporary music to present Frankenstein as never before seen. Horror, romance, humour, and science fiction are galvanized into a love story ballet inspired in equal parts by the classic […]
Dress up! Learn to make a mask! Parade the audience into Ballet Victoria's 2:30 performance of Frankenstein! It's a fun, creative Halloween weekend activity for children 5-12 (Caregivers to accompany children under 10.) Presented by the ArtSpring Roundtable Committee in conjunction with StageCoach Theatre, join us for this two-hour mask making workshop. StageCoach Theatre will […]
Tue Oct 29 | From acclaimed Vancouver-based youth theatre company Axis Theatre comes Where Have All the Buffalo Gone? The story follows two Métis souls through seven different periods of Métis history. We witness the emergence of the Métis nations across the plains, the fur trade to the Riel Rebellion, the disappearance of the buffalo […]
40 Years of Giving – In Pictures celebrates the diverse impact of Salt Spring Island Foundation-funded community projects over the past four decades. Through striking imagery, the exhibit highlights the Foundation’s commitment to the following nine key funding areas: Arts & Culture Children and Youth Seniors Belonging, Equity & Reconciliation Poverty Relief & Economy Housing, […]
Sat Nov 2 | Formed in 2016, Duo Cordelia features violinist and composer Vanessa Marcoux and pianist Marie-Christine Poirier who seek to challenge audiences’ experiences and expectations of chamber music. A noted ensemble active on the Canadian classical music scene, Duo Cordelia’s mission is to expand the possibilities of a classical concert by introducing improvisation, […]
Sun Nov 3| Originally trained as a classical pianist, Canadian Jeremy Ledbetter has made a career from travelling the far-flung corners of the globe in search of the most fascinating and unique musical ideas, then seamlessly integrating them into his work as a pianist, composer, and producer. The result is an inspiring cauldron of genre-bending […]
Remembrance Day portraits honouring Salt Spring Veterans presented by Alan Bibby. The evocative photographs taken by Alan Bibby over the past 13 years will be featured at the Robert Bateman Gallery for six days opening on November 6. The images will be supported by a video presentation, slideshow, mementos, uniforms, flags, medals, and historic images […]
The Legendary Don Ross in concert. Don Ross is an acclaimed and pioneering figure whose innovations have shaped an entire generation of acoustic guitarists. He is the only two-time US National Finger-Style Guitar Champion and his unique style of playing is celebrated by fans worldwide. Over the span of his career Don has amassed millions […]
Thu Nov 7 | Tearing into the music scene with unmistakable talent and an unforgettable name, Snotty Nose Rez Kids (SNRK) is an Indigenous hip hop group, from duo Quinton “Yung Trybez” Nyce and Darren “Young D” Metz, originally from Kitamaat Village, BC. Known for blazing their own path, they weave together a musical fabric […]
Mel Brooks and Monty Python collide with Neil Simon, David Mamet, and Salt Spring Island in a deliciously funny potpourri of short plays and sketches. These are peppered with recently discovered phone messages—messages that could have saved hundreds of lives, if only they had been heard in time. No turn is left unstoned in this […]
Mel Brooks and Monty Python collide with Neil Simon, David Mamet, and Salt Spring Island in a deliciously funny potpourri of short plays and sketches. These are peppered with recently discovered phone messages—messages that could have saved hundreds of lives, if only they had been heard in time. No turn is left unstoned in this […]
ArtSpring welcomes the 100 Women Who Care, Salt Spring chapter, on Tuesday November 12 for its tri-annual meeting and vote, marking its sixth anniversary in high-impact giving on the island. Member check-in is from 6:30pm-7pm, with three five-minute presentations representing nominated charities starting at 7pm in the theatre. Voting occurs immediately following and the majority […]
Salt Spring Film Festival presents BEETHOVEN'S NINE: ODE TO HUMANITY a film by Larry Weinstein You don’t have to love classical music to fall in love with this uplifting and profoundly moving film about Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. Inspired by the ideals of the Enlightenment, Beethoven’s timeless Ninth Symphony was the first in history to […]
(This is a non-ticketed event open to the community.) The Foundation is excited to welcome the community to 40 Years of Giving - a 40th anniversary celebration highlighting the many impactful projects, volunteers, and donors that have come together to make Salt Spring a healthier and more caring community. Join in celebrating over 1000 projects […]
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 and community. He bravely decides to attend a community choir rehearsal one night where he has a traumatic yet transformative experience and learns about the […]
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 and community. He bravely decides to attend a community choir rehearsal one night where he has a traumatic yet transformative experience and learns about the […]
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 the Sea Rosemary Georgeson, storyteller Joan Blackman violin Vetta Chamber Players Mentorship Orchestra This program explores the relationships between the Land and the Sea and […]
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 together with others, the beauties of this instrument add up, giving birth to a unique, full and exceptional sound. Ô-Celli was brought to life by […]
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 her interpretation of this poetic odyssey of the nocturnal world from 6pm to 6am. World After Dark explores our relationship with the physical and metaphorical […]
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 sparkle in the air and make a wish. Makana will share songs about wishes and dreams and hopes! As we look to seasonal celebrations and […]
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 our values and goals. In this lively, action-based, on-your-feet session, we will discover embodied practices that can help us recognize our default habits as leaders, […]
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 […]