March 28, 2009.
Are you One? This is the question from Raffi, world famous children's entertainer and environmentalist. Raffi extends an invitation to attend his April 21st "evening" at ArtSpring, in Ganges Village, on Salt Spring Island, to be a part of his Spirit of One presentation. Raffi plans to create a Centre for Child Honouring, on Salt Spring Island (where he now makes his home), and is showcasing his ideas/plan, for the Islanders, on that evening. It's "free", but one does have to have a ticket -- contact ArtSpring, for more information.
Salt Spring Island writers, Robert Bateman and Ronald Wright, have both been shortlisted for a B.C. Book Prize. The West Coast Book Prize Society announced their names as finalists vying for recognition in seven categories, at the 25th Annual B.C. Book Prizes. Bateman is both writer and illustrator for his work Polar Worlds: Life at the Ends of the Earth.
Canadian jazz musician Jane Bunnett returns to ArtSpring on April 2nd, with a Cuban/Haitian choral group. Don't miss this!
Sculptors...call for submissions for the public sculpture walk, at Hastings House. Deadline for submissions: April 15th. Call Morley Myers at 250-537-4898, for more details.
March 30th is the annual Gumboot Gala, with Bill Henderson & Valdy, supported by the Salt Spring Folk Club, at Fulford Hall, tickets $15 & Fiddlehead Catering for soups, suppers/sweets. If you've never been to one of these great evenings, here's your chance! Have fun!
J. Mitchell Gallery closes on the 30th...try to catch her last show, and enjoy the talents of these exceptional artists.
Simon Rook plays at Music and Munch, at All Saints, on April 1st, with Beethoven, Alkan and Liszt on his "menu". Mark your calendars for this, and enjoy! More info at: 250-537-2171.
Enjoy the unofficial galleries, around town...Cafe Talia, Rendezvous Cafe, Calvin's Bistro, TJ Beans, Salt Spring Roasting Company, Frankly Scarlett, Harbour House Hotel, Rock Salt Cafe...thanks to these businesses for showcasing our talented local artists.
It seems as if Spring is crawling its way forward, but it is en route! Make time for yourself. Wander the bookshops, the galleries, take tea or coffee at Treehouse Cafe, Rendezvous Cafe, Cafe Talia, Jana's Bakeshop, enjoy lunch at Calvin's Bistro, spoil yourself at the fine dining options, hike the trails at Ruckle Park, enjoy the beach at Vesuvius Bay and at Beddis Beach...watch the buds on the Maples unfurl...listen to the birdsong everywhere...we welcome the season with upturned faces and open arms!
Remember the Canadian poet, W.H. Davies: "A poor life this, if full of care, We have no time to stand and stare." Remember to enjoy Nature's majesty!
How may I help you to discover special Salt Spring Island & the Southern Gulf Islands? Call me!
