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Sweetgrass Arts and Music Society presents a vibrant celebration of Indigenous creativity, culture, and community. This exhibition brings together diverse Indigenous artists showcasing works that reflect story, land, tradition, and contemporary expression!

United by a focus on process and material, driven by the challenges of the ephemeral, mysterious, precarious and elusive, four Saltspring-based artists come together in Stratum, an exhibition of two-dimensional works. Stratum is layers, depth, building up and excavating down. It is smooth and textured wax, opaque and translucent, charcoal set down thick as velvet, graphite lines that shine like silver, excavations and eruptions in plaster, subtle but surprising landscapes that are structure, and gauzelike curtains over worlds that disappear and reappear. Matchett, González Mascaró, Crawford, and Bolliger make work that highlights the tension between surface and depth, structure and chaos, comfort and unease. The artists will be present in the gallery from noon to 1 pm on June 22nd to 25

Crown-Indigenous relations in British Columbia have been badly strained since the BC Supreme Court found, last August, that the Cowichan Nation holds Aboriginal title to a portion of land in Richmond. Some politicians and pundits seized on the Court decision to argue that private property was at risk. But is private property really at risk? What do the legislation and court judgments actually say? Why have these matters become so politicized? Adam Olsen is perfectly positioned to answer these and other questions. When Adam steps up to speak, he brings more than political experience – he carries age-old stories shaped by land, law and leadership. A proud member of the Tsartlip First Nation and former MLA for Saanich North and the Islands, Adam has spent years at the intersection of Indigen

ONE DAY ONLY! STAINED GLASS SHOW Lorne Tippett is a local artist who specializes in stained glass. He grew up in picturesque eastern Canada and has been living on the west coast of B.C. since the mid 1990’s. He is an avid sea kayaker exploring our rugged shores which are an inspiration for many of his creations. Lorne’s approach to stained glass captures the essence of the outdoors. He creates designs that bring nature, rugged and delicate, into the home environment. Lorne’s stained glass apprentice, Monika Mayr, is a long time Salt Spring islander and a retired teacher. She has been working in glass off and on for many years. An apprenticeship follows a historical way of learning and developing one’s skills with hands on training. She was an immense help in making this show come to life

ArtSpring's biggest fundraiser of the year features furnishings, jewelry, artworks, musical instruments, sporting equipment, collectibles, and professional services. All proceeds support Salt Spring's arts community.

Van Django, a virtuosic string quartet, performs gypsy jazz blended with classical, rock, folk, and humour. The performance takes listeners on a journey through 1930s Paris by way of Canada's west coast.

Stephen Cornish has spent a career saving lives around the world: managing humanitarian responses from Chechnya to Sierra Leone, negotiating with warlords to gain access to vulnerable populations, and securing the release of abducted aid-workers. Most recently, Stephen has served as the General Director of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Switzerland, responsible for providing more than $350 million of humanitarian assistance annually. A decade ago, Stephen took a break from MSF to serve as CEO of the David Suzuki Foundation, where he helped guide one of Canada’s most influential environmental organizations through a period of growing urgency around climate change, biodiversity, and sustainability. Please join the Salt Spring Forum in warmly welcoming Stephen Cornish, a humanitarian and en

King, Cash, and Diamond Forever is a high-energy tribute show coming to ArtSpring Theatre this September, celebrating three legendary icons of music—Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and Neil Diamond. Multi-award-winning performers Darren Lee and Jason Scott lead the experience, delivering authentic, crowd-pleasing performances that capture the spirit and sound of these timeless stars. Darren Lee first steps into the role of Johnny Cash, joined by Jennifer Rae as June Carter-Cash, recreating the warmth and chemistry of the iconic duo. He then transforms into Elvis Presley, bringing the charisma, voice, and stage presence of “The King” to life. Jason Scott rounds out the show with a powerful tribute to Neil Diamond, performing beloved hits that invite audiences to sing along and relive classic

Vetta proudly celebrates its artistic lineage: Joan Blackman, former Artistic Director for nineteen transformative years, and the esteemed pianist Jane Coop, long cherished by Vetta audiences, share the stage with the Vetta’s newly appointed Artistic Director Hung-Wei Huang in a program that honours the past while heralding a vibrant future. W. A. Mozart | Duo for Violin and Viola No. 1 in G major, K. 423 Leoš Janáček | Violin Sonata W. A. Mozart | Duo for Violin and Viola No. 2 in B-flat major, K. 424 Paul Hindemith | Viola Sonata, Op. 11, No. 4 Jane Coop, piano Joan Blackman, violin Hung-Wei Huang, viola Tickets $36/show | If ALL 5 concerts are purchased at once, $30/show BUY TICKETS

Step into the golden age of California rock with Eagle Eyes, a tribute to one of the most legendary bands of all time — The Eagles. Celebrating the timeless songs that defined a generation, Eagle Eyes delivers a concert experience that captures the unmistakable harmonies, musicianship, and spirit of the original band. Eagle Eyes has tour extensively and become the most sought after Eagles Tribute in both Canada & the US. They bring the lush vocal harmonies and intricate guitar work that fans know and love. Every detail — from the tone of the instruments to the layered vocal arrangements — is performed with passion and precision. From the soaring vocals of Hotel California and Take It Easy to the heartfelt storytelling of Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado, and Peaceful Easy Feeling, Eagle Eyes faithf

Vetta presents a remarkable artistic collaboration: violist Jacob van der Sloot, a Vetta favourite and his musical family take on the Vetta stage with Dvořák’s and Brahms’s beloved string sextets. Soaring melodies. Lush harmonies. Chamber music at its most radiant! Antonín Dvořák | String Sextet in A major, Op. 48 Johannes Brahms | String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 18 Maria van der Sloot, violin Sarah Douglass, violin Jacob van der Sloot, viola Grace van der Sloot, viola Sophie van der Sloot, cello Paul van der Sloot, cello Tickets $36/show | If ALL 5 concerts are purchased at once, $30/show. BUY TICKETS

Hung-Wei Huang takes the stage with “Responsibility” in his inaugural recital as Artistic Director in a bold and deeply personal program honouring the artistic future of Vetta. This is his way of carrying that lineage forward while making the music his own. We are also delighted to welcome Vancouver pianist Bogdan Dulu, a former student of Jane Coop, to the Vetta stage. Robert C. Rival | Sonata for Viola and Piano Rebecca Clark | Sonata for Piano and Viola Johannes Brahms | Sonata for Viola and Piano in E-flat major, Op. 120, No. 2 Hung-Wei Huang, viola Bogdan Dulu, piano Tickets $36/show | If ALL 5 concerts are purchased at once, $30/show. BUY TICKETS

Vetta shines a spotlight on the oboe in a program built around its brilliance and expressive power, featuring VSO’s Principal Oboist Joo Bin Yi. Curated by Artistic Director Hung-Wei Huang, this concert brings together masterworks for oboe and strings including Mozart’s Oboe Quartet, Britten’s Phantasy Quartet, and more. Georg Druschetzky | Oboe quartet in g minor Malcolm Arnold | Oboe Quartet Astor Piazzolla | Café 1930 Benjamin Britten | Phantasy Quartet W. A. Mozart | Oboe Quartet in F major Joo Bin Yi, oboe Rebecca Ruthven, violin Hung-Wei Huang, viola Cristian Márkos, cello Tickets $36/show | If ALL 5 concerts are purchased at once, $30/show. BUY TICKETS

In Vetta’s 41st Season finale, music and painting meet in a powerful exchange of inspiration. We will feature works by Raphael Cheng inspired by several world famous paintings. Additionally, we will invite students from local schools to paint newly created artwork inspired by recordings of the Tchaikovsky String Sextet. The paintings will then be displayed at the concerts as we perform this music. Please join us for a collaborative concert where Art answers Art! Raphael Cheng | Works from “Licht und Schatten im Herbst” for Viola and Piano Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky | String Sextet: Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70 Joan Blackman, violin Jenny Lim, violin Hung-Wei Huang, viola Peter Ing, viola Joseph Elworthy, cello Zoltan Rozsnyai, cello Raphael Cheng, piano Tickets $36/show | If ALL 5 concerts a