All Entries in the "Arts" Category
Vancouver Carnival Band at BPH
Friday May 28th, 2010 – Friday night dance party at Beaver Point Hall featuring “The Vancouver Carnival Band” Full tilt boogie brass band explosion from East Vancouver Funk, calypso, samba & worldbeat for you to cut a rug to! Doors open-8pm showtime-9pm Adults $10.00 kids $5.00 Special guest Tim Mar www.thecarnivalband.com Submitted by Devo
May Long Weekend Arts Events
There’s lots going on in Ganges this May Long Weekend, so don’t forget to stop by Starfish gallery and take a look at what’s new inside our gallery. Submitted by Andrea Collins We have a great selection of paintings by Diana Dean and Stefanie Denz. Framed Photographs by Birgit Bateman and Andrea Collins, and Woodblock [...]
Allison In The House!
Saturday, May 29th – Don’t miss Allison Lickley’s return to Salt Spring. Ask anyone who attended her house concert last year: this Canadian singer-songwriter will amaze you. Please visit her website (http://www.allisonlickley.com) to hear song samples. An attendee from last year’s concert says: “We are still remembering her from her last appearance – lovely, haunting [...]
High Tech Design and Fabrication on Fulford Farm
It is amazing what you will find at the end of various driveways on Salt Spring Island. Recently I had the chance to visit local business owners Ron and Donna Ateah on their farm near Fulford Harbour and get a look inside their barn. Passing by their Alpacas John, Paul, George and Ringo and entering [...]
Figurative Sculpture by Ineke de Jong
Studio # 29 – Ineke de Jong. Ineke de Jong, mostly self taught, expresses herself through the sculptural medium having gained most of her understanding of the human physique from her early study as a professional dancer. Her figurative sculptures created in terra cotta and cement fondu are unique, abstract, and moving. Along with various [...]
Mystery Writers’ Retreat
June 6-11, 2010 – Mystery Writers’ Retreat: Salt Spring Island, part of the Summer Publishing Workshop series offered by Simon Fraser University. Imagine spending a week on Salt Spring Island with some of Canada’s top mystery writing minds: picking their brains, learning their techniques, and getting the how to’s of writing a successful mystery novel. [...]
Folkstar Vagabonds at Moby’s
Sunday May 30th – The ‘Folkstar Vagabonds’ Hop off the Bus at Salt Spring Island. Freshly formed touring duo, the Folkstar Vagabonds, are hitting the road this May/June for a cross-Canada tour and making a friendly stop at Salt Spring Island. Indie Songsmiths Elaine Ryan and Melissa Bandura will be serenading Canadian audiences with their sweet voices [...]
Glass and Ceramics from Gail Coney
Studio #12 – Gail Coney Studio ”I grew up on a farm in South Africa and from an early age was inspired by the colours and variety of the art created by the native people. My goal is to use that knowledge to create vibrant, happy pieces for use in your modern home. Pottery and [...]
Indulge Yourself at Sacred Mountain Lavender
Studio # 1 – Sacred Mountain Lavender Pure, Natural, Organic. Indulge your senses at our boutique lavender farm that grows, harvests, processes, distills and creates hand crafted spa and culinary lavender products. Self guided farm tours are available. Experience the scents, the symphony of bees in summer: explore the drying room, the distillation area and [...]
Special Classes with Ulrieke Benner and Els van Baarle
SPECIAL EVENT CONTEMPORARY SURFACE DESIGN IN WAX AND COLOR Featuring Els van Baarle Netherlands I am thrilled to be able to offer an out of the ordinary Workshop event! 3 days creating extraordinary fabrics. June 18, 19 & 20, 2010 Join internationally acclaimed textile artist Els van Baarle on Salt Spring Island! Explore, experiment and [...]
