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Early July events, on Salt Spring Island...see you at ArtCraft on Friday evening!

July 7, 2011.

Check out ArtCraft's Showcase Gallery "on the stage", July 8 to 28th! 100 Mile Furniture (locals making furniture with local materials). Opening reception: 6 to 8 p.m., July 8th. Am very pleased to sponsor this important exhibition...see you at this Friday's opening!

Well done Oona McOuat, James Mujuru, and Jose Sanchez...who performed at the prestigious Harare International Festival of the Arts. They launched the Kids Across the Continents interactive performance project, dedicated to spreading global harmony through music.

Catch the evocative show of Steven Friedman's photographs, at Steffich Fine Art Gallery...amazing!

Live music at Treehouse Cafe: tonight, catch Dave Lang & Jimi Maze; Friday it's the talented Stephanie Rhodes, Saturday the oh so talented Simone & the Soul Intentions, with Sunday featuring Tom Hooper, & Monday the amazing Vaughn Fulford & the Folke Fiendes. Enjoy Open Stage on Tuesday, with David Jacquest!

The Point Gallery features George Wallace, Margaret Day, & Diana Thompson...all taking a look at how we spend time & what it reveals about us.

Lisa Sliwowska's Figs & Honey Beauty Therapy & Healing Arts Centre awaits your pleasure & illumination...call Lisa at: 250-537-1256.

Music & Munch showcases the Stack Sisters on July 13th, at All Saints by the Sea...12:10 p.m.

On July 12th, Jim Page, a Seattle treasure, plays at All Saints by the Sea, at 7:30 p.m. Jim is considered one of the best folk singers in the Pacific Northwest...enjoy!

Friday, July 15th, ArtSpring features Urban Folk Quartet...the band from England, known for presenting true fusion! Lucky Islanders...see you there!

ArtSpring's Treasure Faire is coming up fast...silent auctions, live auctions, cash & carry...amazing items & experiences to bid on (ArtSpring's major annual fundraiser)...be there!

Tonight, be inspired by Sue Moon & Shirley Graham...book reading & signing at Lion's Hall, 7 p.m.

Live music at Harbour House Hotel: Friday, enjoy Sweetwater & Co., Saturday catch Lloyd English & Friends, Sunday it's Diana English & Jane Phillips. Lucky us, with this line-up!

Catch the art & photography exhibitions at Cafe Talia, TJ Beans, Salt Spring Roasting Company, Bocados Bistro, Calvin's Bistro....

Ah, at last, Summer is here: al fresco dining with a seaside view! Check out your favorite space! Some of my "picks": Piccolo's, Bocados Bistro, Harbour House Hotel, Rock Salt Cafe, Auntie Pesto's, Seaside Kitchen, Calvin's Bistro, Salt Spring Inn, Moby's, Treehouse Cafe....

Catch my live radio show on Salt Spring's Community station: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7 to 9 a.m., Pacific Time...music, musings, interviews...107.9 fm or cfsi-fm.com (thank you!).

On Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook? Same here...follow me, & I will follow you...let's connect!

Ah...Summer...smooth out, "take 5", & enjoy!

 

 

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8 commentsLi Read • July 07 2011 11:23AM