March 20, 2009.
Well...it says Spring on the calendar! This has been a very non-typical Pacific Northwest Coast winter weather pattern, this year, and it can't only be me who is looking for sun!!!! It has been a La Nina year, which always follows an El Nino year weather pattern, and people with long weather memories tell me that the last time this happened was in 1996, and that was also a very "interesting" (read "snow" for that!) year, weather-wise. It created a lovely summer season, following, though, so let's hope...I'm ready!
The opening night of the famed "rock opera" Tommy will be on March 24th, with a benefit for Salt Spring Community Services mental health and addictions programming (partial proceeds to go to this). Tommy runs from March 25 to 27, with performances beginning at 8 p.m. Contact ArtSpring ticket office: 250-537-2102.
The J. Mitchell Gallery, in Grace Point Square, is closing at the end of this month, and they are showcasing their entire artist groups works from today through to the 30th. If you can't attend, check out their online presence at: www.jmitchellgallery.com (presales will be facilitated). Light refreshements available at the show's opening, today, from 5: 30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This gallery will be missed.
Don't forget the 2009 Relay for Life, held this year on May 29/30, at Portlock Park, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. -- volunteers needed! Call Kirsty at: 250-537-1318 for details.
An opera fan? Pacific Opera Victoria presents "Community Showcase Concerts" tomorrow, March 21st, at ArtSpring, beginning at 2 p.m. Enjoy!
Don't forget that Bruce's Kitchen is now open, in Harbour Centre, just across from the Park -- eat in or take out! Open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. We're lucky!
The opening of Pegasus Gallery's Exhibition of Works, 1920s to 1970s, of Barbara (Bobs) Haworth and Peter Haworth, is today, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The show runs through to the 30th. Don't miss this!
March 25th, at All Saints, one can be a part of a program of music and dance, called Reflections on Hope, offered in the spirit of Lent. The free concert begins at 11:30 a.m. and is followed by light refreshments, by donation.
Jill Louise Campbell Gallery's "Flower and Garden Art Auction" is now underway. Ends on March 22nd....check this out! Click on their website, and check out the 70 Classic Giclee Limited Edition Prints to choose from...a great Silent Auction format. More info? Contact Duart and Jill at: jlcgallery@gmail.com). You'll be "into Spring" immediately!
Did you miss John Neville's Owls of Salt Spring? Catch it tonight, presented by the Conservancy, at Mahon Hall, starting at 7 p.m.
Hastings House is open for dinner, seven days a week, starting at 5:30 p.m. (a la carte menu available).
Piccolo's, Calvin's Bistro, Bocados Bistro, Dining Room at Harbour House Hotel, Salt Spring Inn, Seaside Kitchen, Rock Salt Cafe, Bruce's Kitchen, Cafe Talia, Rendezvous Cafe, Jana's Bakeshop, North Island Coffee, TJ Beans, Salt Spring Roasting Company, Auntie Pesto's....lots of places to enjoy coffee/tea, lunch, dinner...something for all tastebuds and price ranges. We're so lucky....enjoy!
It's Spring, after all..........
How may I help you to discover special Salt Spring Island & the Southern Gulf Islands? Call me!
