Friday, May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024

Winter Song & Dance

ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Salt Spring Concert Band and new music director, Keith Ollerenshaw their rendition of folk songs combined with traditional Christmas carols, with familiar western European traditions mixed with Russian and South East Asian selections. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.

Ben Sures House Concert

HomeRoutes event, with Lindsay Woolgar also playing. All proceeds to the artists. Over the Rainbow B&B. 310 Isabella Point Road. E-tsf $20/ticket in advance to coastaldahling@gmail.com. For more info call 250-653-9123.

Tea a Tempo – Patricia Flannagan + Linda Quinn

All Saints By-the-Sea 110 Park Drive, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Salt Spring vocalist Patricia Flannagan and pianist Linda Quinn perform for Tea a Tempo recital at All Saints. 2:10 p.m.

Jon and Roy’s Holiday Special

Fulford Community Hall

Jon & Roy bring their annual holiday show to Fulford Hall. Joining the hosts this year are indie-pop darling Ashleigh Ball (most recognizable as Hey Ocean!’s magnetic frontwoman) and the live, funky, electronic ambience of Astrocolor, a five- piece, jazz-infused ensemble from Victoria. Add to that a solo acoustic set from everyone’s favourite blues-rooted, lion-maned […]

Salt Spring Singers: Yuletide Fires

ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Salt Spring Singers' annual winter concert at ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. 

Salt Spring Singers: Yuletide Fires

ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Salt Spring Singers' annual winter concert at ArtSpring. 2 p.m.

Handel’s Messiah

ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Bach on the Rock presentation of the Messiah in its original conception. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. (Community sing-along at Fulford Hall follows on Sunday.)

Handel’s Messiah Sing-along

ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Community members invited to bring your score and join in with Bach on the Rock. Scores also available to borrow. ArtSpring. 2 p.m.

Carols for Christmastide

All Saints By-the-Sea 110 Park Drive, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Community carol sing with the All Saints choir at All Saints By-the-Sea will take place, weather permitting, at 2 p.m. By donation fundraiser for the food bank. This event was […]

Folk Site C!

Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

Luke Wallace, musician and singer, co-hosts a meeting and concert about the government's go-ahead for Site C. Put on your dancing shoes, roll up your sleeves. Adam Olsen is scheduled to […]

Pierre Schryer and Adam Dobres Concert

Beaver Point Hall 1365 Beaver Point Road, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Pierre Schryer (fiddle) and Adam Dobres (guitar) are teaming up once again for an intimate night of Celtic music at Beaver Point Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concert at […]

Victoria Baroque – Applausi Festivi

ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

A riot of fiery and virtuosic works by Italian baroque masters, full of energy, drama, passion and drive. Led by Kati Debretzeni. ArtSpring. 2:30 p.m. (Bar at 1:30 p.m.)

Dan Mangan Concert

Fulford Community Hall

Dan Mangan performs with guitarist Gordon Grdina at Fulford Hall. 7:30 p.m.  Tickets available through ArtSpring. A benefit for Salt Spring Gymnastics.

Gryphon Trio

ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Celebrating a milestone 25th anniversary, the Gryphon Trio continues to impress international audiences and press with performances that "bring out the kind of delicacy and sensuous beauty that’s often overlooked" […]

GISPA Music: Warmth for a Cold Night

ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

GISPA Music will present a collection of works from the first half of the year. It will be a magical night of solos, duets, combos, and more. Sit back and […]

Vetta Presents The Russian Connection

ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Vetta presents Haydn String Quartet in C major, Shostakovich String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op 110; and Borodin String Quartet No. 2 in D major. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.

Remi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble – Swingin’ With Oscar

ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Tribute to Oscar Peterson, with Rémi Bolduc on saxophone, Fraser Hollins on double bass, Dave Laing on drums, and special guest pianist Taurey Butler. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. Bar open at 6:30.

Tea à Tempo: Jane Sellwood

All Saints By-the-Sea 110 Park Drive, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Popular concert series resumes for the 2018 season with the intimate music of classical guitar player Jane Sellwood. All Saints. 2:10 p.m.

Uncle Jim’s Big Blues Band Dance

Meaden Hall 120 Blain Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

And retirement party for pool manager Jim Raddysh. Meaden Hall. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m.

Family Day Concert With e.s.l.

Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

Critically acclaimed chamber pop band e.s.l. will perform at Mahon Hall at 2 p.m. for the Salt Spring Arts Council's annual Family Day celebration. The five members of the band have clocked over 40 years touring around the world, and as parents, music educators, and folk festival darlings they promise a show that will have […]

Jan Lisiecki Piano Concert

ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Program includes works by Ravel, Schumann, Rachmaninoff and Chopin. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.

Rolston String Quartet

ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

First prize laureate of the prestigious 2016 Banff International String Quartet Competition, the Rolston String Quartet has become Canada’s newest ensemble attracting attention on the international stage. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. Bar opens at 6:30.  

Foothills Brass Quintet Concert

All Saints By-the-Sea 110 Park Drive, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Calgary-based group, including Salt Spring trumpet player Derrick Milton, performs at All Saints By-the-Sea beginning at 7:30 p.m. All-ages concert includes classical, jazz, movie music and even a little country. Tickets $20 for adults and $10 for students at Mondo Trading.