Facilitated by author and poet, Lorraine Gane, the evening sees participants share a favourite poem with the group and take time to listen, reflect and consider their impact and meaning […]
All welcome to attend. This month's pick is Larry's Party by Carol Shields. Salt Spring Public Library. 1 to 3 p.m.
Guest poet is Beth Everest, who publishes work in literary journals across Canada. Her most recent book Silent Sister: the mastectomy poems (Frontenac House) was short-listed for numerous awards.Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m. Reader sign-up at 6:45.
Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice hosts a free Zoom online writing retreat called Listening at the Heart’s Gate, presented by Lorraine Gane. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register at staroftheseassi@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link for the retreat. Description of the event: One of the most vital things we can […]
Featured poets set to read are Shamana Ali, Brian Day, Natalie Meisner, Taryn Muldoon, Julian Paquette and Rowan Percy. Co-sponsored by DAISSI and the SS Public Library. Sign up for the open mic at 6:45 a.m. and join at 7 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81456687781 and the Meeting ID is 814 5668 7781.
Kamal Parmar will read from her most recent book, Letters to a Son and a Daughter. Join the Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86714775521 , Meeting ID: 867 1477 5521 or dial by your location +1 438 809 7799 Canada, +1 587 328 1099 Canada, +1 647 374 4685 Canada, +1 647 558 0588 Canada, +1 778 […]
In collaboration with ArtSpring and the Salt Spring Island Foundation, local authors will read a short limerick via Zoom. Join the zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82462508390 , Meeting ID: 824 6250 8390, or dial by your location +1 647 558 0588 Canada, +1 778 907 2071 Canada, +1 204 272 7920 Canada, +1 438 809 7799 Canada, +1 587 […]
Poetry readings by seven Salt Spring island poets, a celebration of National Poetry Month. Christine Smart, Brian Day, Diana Hayes, Karl Meade, Rowan Percy, Murray Reiss, Sandi Johnson. 7 p.m. To register and get the link, email: programs@saltspringlibrary.com
Wendy Donawa is the guest poet. A Salt Spring Public Library event via Zoom. 7 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89018775974?pwd=dEZ4R3pzdm9UMmUxdGV0d0tBZlBnUT09#success
An evening of spoken word, song and dance reflecting Mahon Hall as an island landmark of both heart and place. Chris Humphreys, Sue Newman and Chris Arnett share glimpses of the hall through the years. Doors at 7 p.m. and show at 7:30 p.m. Part of Mahon (Memorial) Hall: The Nature of Memory exhibition events. […]
With Christopher Levan, author; Ellen Versterdal, mezzo soprano; and David Smith, piano. All Saints By-the-Sea. 4 p.m. Entrance by donation. Refreshments and book signing afterwards.
All ages are welcome to join Reed Osler, environmental educator, at the Mouat Park entrance field. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. A free Salt Spring Literacy, School District 64 and Salt Spring Public Library event.
For week three of a four-week festival, children aged nine to 12 are welcome to join children’s book author Margriet Ruurs in the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 1 p.m. A free Salt Spring Literacy, School District 64 and Salt Spring Public Library event.
Children aged five to 10 are welcome to join children's author and photographer Isabelle Groc in the Salt Spring Public Library Program Rom. 1 to 2 p.m. A free Salt Spring Literacy, School District 64 and Salt Spring Public Library event.
Start at Salt Spring Island Public Library. Presented as part of the On The Rise Climate Arts Festival. 12 to 5 p.m.
Star of the Sea hosts a Zoom poetry event to share and discuss climate and weather-related poetry. Presented as part of the On The Rise Climate Arts Festival. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Check the Star of the Sea website for registration and Zoom link details: https://www.staroftheseassi.ca/
As part of the Arts Festival Navigating Climate Grief and Action, the Library presents an evening of poetry exploring aspects of climate change and the responses it elicits in our emotions, our thoughts, and our actions. The evening will feature Salt Spring poets Brian Day, Sandi Johnson, Natalie Meisner, Rowan Percy, Murray Reiss, and Chris […]
Kathy Page, Joanna Streetly, Christine Lowther and Murray Reiss will read at an event to celebrate the anthology Worth More Standing: Poets and Activists Pay Homage to Trees, edited by Christine Lowther. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.
"A Dancer's Pilgrimage" a memoir by Lolla Devindisch, Community Program Room, Salt Spring Public Library. "From Belize to England and beyond, an artist finds her true home on Canada's West Coast."
Local authors Lolla Devindisch and Jackie Truscott discuss and sign their new books A Dancer's Pilgrimage and Choose Love! on the Artcraft stage. Mahon Hall. 4 p.m.
A special event to celebrate the launch of Tara MaLean’s memoir called Song Of The Sparrow.
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