Thu Oct 10 | Since 1979, Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world. Hot on the heels of the Festival held every fall in beautiful Banff, Alberta, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. With stops in more […]
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 […]
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 his black humour and compassionate poeticism. His AS YOU LIKE IT, A RADICAL RETELLING, commissioned by Toronto’s Crow’s Theatre, has been performed across Canada and […]
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 tormented poet. Joining Bernheim is American soprano Erin Morley as Olympia, South African soprano Pretty Yende as Antonia, and French mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine as Giulietta […]
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 […]
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, […]
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.) […]
"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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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? […]
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 […]
This 5-day workshop (Aug 24-28) plus performance night (Aug 28) led by Nayana Fielkov is an invitation to expand and develop play and personal presence on stage and in everyday life. It is an opportunity to discover, develop and refine ideas, seeds, scenes and characters to play and perform. Through following the body and our […]
Time is an Island - 25 Years of Salt Spring Chamber Music Fri Jul 26 | Sat Jul 27 | 7:00pm | It all started with the opening of ArtSpring. On August 9, 2000, an inaugural chamber music concert included Tracy Dahl, soprano, Mario Bernardi piano, Paula Kiffner cello, Hiroko Kagawa and Peter Visentin violins, […]
Time is an Island - 25 Years of Salt Spring Chamber Music Fri Jul 26 | Sat Jul 27 | 7:00pm | It all started with the opening of ArtSpring. On August 9, 2000, an inaugural chamber music concert included Tracy Dahl, soprano, Mario Bernardi piano, Paula Kiffner cello, Hiroko Kagawa and Peter Visentin violins, […]
July 16 | A special concert by Barney Bentall, Tom Taylor, and Shari Ulrich -- a trio of Canadian music legends who collaborate on only a handful of tours and appearances a year -- is coming to ArtSpring! Bentall, Taylor, and Ulrich first played together in November 2007 at a songwriter concert on Bowen Island. […]
A Contemporary Indo-Jazz Fusion Collaborative Ensemble July 12 | Raagaverse -- led by Shruti Ramani (voice) with Jodi Proznick (bass), Noah Franche-Nolan (piano) and Nicholas Bracewell (drums) -- is a creative Indo-Jazz fusion band that pays homage to two deeply historical and culturally-significant genres: classical Hindustani music and Jazz. Shruti brings her expertise in Hindustani […]
Evolve, a contemporary dance troupe led by women, crafts immersive rituals that delve into the essence of womanhood. Our upcoming performance centers on the theme of Creation, promising an evening of emotional depth and artistry. Through a blend of dance, music, and poetry, we invite you to experience storytelling that transcends the ordinary. Evolve's unique […]
