Week of Events
Optical Disruptions – Exhibit
Optical Disruptions is an exhibit of Mary Laucks' latest paintings in the ArtSpring lobby during the month of October. The paintings are colourful and non-representational. Some of the paintings create the illusion of three-dimensionality with layered hard-edge shapes, other create depth with texture and whimsical small marks. The paintings are all responses to the question: […]
BALLET JAZZ de MONTREAL: DANSE 2
BALLET JAZZ de MONTREAL: DANSE 2
An internationally renowned repertory company, BJM has continued to grow with all the energy and spirit of exploration for which it has been known since its birth in 1972. Since Louis Robitaille was nominated Artistic Director in 1998, BJM is now, more than ever, in tune with the times. While preserving the essence of the […]
PRE-SHOW ARTIST TALK: ALLAN EDWARDS
PRE-SHOW ARTIST TALK: ALLAN EDWARDS
This season we have a wonderful lineup of artwork created by Artists with a strong connection to Salt Spring Island. Throughout Artspring’s 2016/17 Season, we will auction off five paintings from the following artists: Allan Edwards, Robert Bateman, Florence Roberge, Jill Louise Campbell and Carol Evans. Our first piece is up for auction from Monday, […]
BALLETS JAZZ DE MONTREAL: DANSE 2
BALLETS JAZZ DE MONTREAL: DANSE 2
An internationally renowned repertory company, BJM has continued to grow with all the energy and spirit of exploration for which it has been known since its birth in 1972. Since Louis Robitaille was nominated Artistic Director in 1998, BJM is now, more than ever, in tune with the times. While preserving the essence of the […]
SSI Painters Guild: Art Workshop & Life Drawing
SSI Painters Guild: Art Workshop & Life Drawing
SSI Painters Guild hosts an Art Workshop and Life Drawing session. New members always welcome. See website: www.ssipaintersguild.ca for details. To contact registrar, email: ssipg@hotmail.com. Times: Art Workshop 9:30 am to 4:30 pm and Life Drawing 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Dark Horse: Salt Spring Film Festival
Dark Horse: Salt Spring Film Festival
Set in a former mining village in Wales, Dark Horse is the inspirational true story of a group of friends from a working men's club who decide to take on the elite 'sport of kings' and breed themselves a racehorse. Raised on a slagheap allotment, their foal grows into an unlikely champion, beating the finest thoroughbreds in […]
2016 Business Awards
2016 Business Awards
Special reception including appetizers and live music along with Awards Ceremonies. Mingle with Salt Spring’s best at a “star studded” night that inspires everyone! Nominations for the Business Awards are open until October 7th – entry forms are at Island Savings, the Chamber office and on-line at saltspringchamber.com. $20 per ticket. Cash bar reception starting […]
Pro-D by Teachers for Teachers
From Retired Teacher to Climate Leader: SS Forum Presents Don Steinke
From Retired Teacher to Climate Leader: SS Forum Presents Don Steinke
The Salt Spring Forum welcomes Don Steinke – a Washington State resident and retired high school science teacher who has become a highly effective leader in the movement against the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure – for a discussion about environmental activism. Don Steinke is an ordinary citizen having a major impact in the fight against climate change. His work […]
MET Opera: DON GIOVANNI
MET Opera: DON GIOVANNI
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Conductor: Fabio Luisi Featuring: Simon Keenlyside, Rolando Villazon The charismatic baritone Simon Keenlyside plays the title hero, opera's ultimate cad, who goes to hell in a dazzling coup de theatre. The ensemble of great Mozartean singers includes Hibla Gerzmava, Malin Bystrom, Rolando Villazon, and Kwangchul Youn. Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is […]
Death Cafe
Death Cafe
If death is the last stop for all of us, why are we not talking about it more? Join JayaLynda Cole and other facilitators for open, honest, and genuine dialogue about death. Free. Refreshments by donation. Join us in the ArtSpring lobby.