ArtSpring welcomes the 100+ Women Who Care, Salt Spring chapter, on Thursday, May 7th for its tri-annual meeting and vote. Member check-in is from 6:30pm-7pm, with three five-minute presentations drawn from the names of nominated local charities starting at 7pm in the theatre. Voting occurs immediately following and the majority winner is announced. The successful […]
Tower of Song: a creative tribute to Leonard Cohen, featuring Oliver Swain & Glenna Garramone, plus special guest Adrian Dolan. This is not your average cover band, but a creative tribute and a re-imagining of Leonard Cohen’s songs and poetry by 2 of BC’s celebrated singer-songwriters: 2x Western Canada Music Award Winner and Juno Nominee […]
From global leadership to local voices, a film and conversation on women, leadership, and public life. Join us for a screening of "Prime Minister," followed by a conversation with local leaders Laura Patrick, Gayle Baker, Sarah Riddell, and Terri O'Keefe. Ahead of this fall's local elections, they will share what it is like to lead […]
The Gulf Islands School of Performing Arts (GISPA) proudly presents The Little Prince, Adapted from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic novel. The Little Prince upholds GISPA’s signature fusion of music, dance, and theatre with a retelling of this childhood story of wonder and possibility, and the indictment of adult priorities that hasten the loss of that wonder. […]
Fri May 22, 7:00pm | Celebrate the joy of youth music making and come check out the Makana Choir’s Spring concert! As usual with a Makana concert, the choirs learn a variety of repertoire in different styles and languages and cultures. There are some pieces that are quite humorous and others that are thought provoking […]
Talented performance artist Shayna Jones of we are STORYFOLK will interpret the life journey and service of twelve brave men from British Columbia. This is a tribute to their courage. While faced with anti-Black racism, they enlisted and served with No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force (1916-1920)—the largest all-Black Battalion in Canadian Military […]
Fri Jul 17, 7:30pm | Get ready for a wild ride through the swinging streets of 1930s Paris, by way of Canada’s west coast. Van Django is a virtuosic string quartet blending gypsy jazz with dazzling improvisation, original tunes, and playful mash-ups that fuse classical, rock, folk, and humour into one joyous sound. Featuring violinist […]
King, Cash, and Diamond Forever is a high-energy tribute show coming to ArtSpring Theatre this September, celebrating three legendary icons of music—Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and Neil Diamond. Multi-award-winning performers Darren Lee and Jason Scott lead the experience, delivering authentic, crowd-pleasing performances that capture the spirit and sound of these timeless stars. Darren Lee […]
Vetta proudly celebrates its artistic lineage: Joan Blackman, former Artistic Director for nineteen transformative years, and the esteemed pianist Jane Coop, long cherished by Vetta audiences, share the stage with the Vetta’s newly appointed Artistic Director Hung-Wei Huang in a program that honours the past while heralding a vibrant future. W. A. Mozart | Duo […]
Step into the golden age of California rock with Eagle Eyes, a tribute to one of the most legendary bands of all time — The Eagles. Celebrating the timeless songs that defined a generation, Eagle Eyes delivers a concert experience that captures the unmistakable harmonies, musicianship, and spirit of the original band. Eagle Eyes has […]
Vetta presents a remarkable artistic collaboration: violist Jacob van der Sloot, a Vetta favourite and his musical family take on the Vetta stage with Dvořák's and Brahms’s beloved string sextets. Soaring melodies. Lush harmonies. Chamber music at its most radiant! Antonín Dvořák | String Sextet in A major, Op. 48 Johannes Brahms | String Sextet […]
Hung-Wei Huang takes the stage with "Responsibility" in his inaugural recital as Artistic Director in a bold and deeply personal program honouring the artistic future of Vetta. This is his way of carrying that lineage forward while making the music his own. We are also delighted to welcome Vancouver pianist Bogdan Dulu, a former student […]
Vetta shines a spotlight on the oboe in a program built around its brilliance and expressive power, featuring VSO’s Principal Oboist Joo Bin Yi. Curated by Artistic Director Hung-Wei Huang, this concert brings together masterworks for oboe and strings including Mozart's Oboe Quartet, Britten's Phantasy Quartet, and more. Georg Druschetzky | Oboe quartet in g […]
In Vetta’s 41st Season finale, music and painting meet in a powerful exchange of inspiration. We will feature works by Raphael Cheng inspired by several world famous paintings. Additionally, we will invite students from local schools to paint newly created artwork inspired by recordings of the Tchaikovsky String Sextet. The paintings will then be displayed […]