June 30, 2008. "Never jump out of the same hole twice." (Deng Ming-Dao: "Tao...Daily Meditations")
June 29, 2008. On July 1st, Canada's Birthday, check out the Parade, the Classic Car Show, the Pipe Band & Family Activities at the Legion grounds, and don't miss the fireworks (at dusk) in Ganges Village! Lots to see and do! Artist Studio Tours, a birthday cake in the park, live music...a lot to celebrate, as we're very lucky to live on Salt Spring Island, in the country of Canada. Share the benefit! Enjoy the day!
June 28, 2008.
Looking for an exceptional oceanview designer home, with state of the art finishes, and wonderful outdoor living areas? Here it is, on beautiful Salt Spring Island! On 5 + acres, and zoned for separate guest cottage and separate studio, this three bedroom/four bathroom home offers the very best of quality lifestyle! Wonderful panoramic ocean/islands/mountain vistas, and sunsets forever! Close to hiking/walking trails, to beach accesses (warm ocean swimming, here), and proximity to all amenities, yet, at the same time, enjoying peaceful privacy, it doesn't get any better! Call Li for details and appointments to view. A true "best buy" opportunity, on super Salt Spring Island!
June 27, 2008. Today is the last day to catch the extraordinary artistic presentation by Diana Dean. It's at ArtCraft, in Mahon Hall -- don't miss this! Music at Treehouse, in Ganges Village: tonight is Stephanie Rhodes, Saturday is Synergy, Sunday is Big Al & TuBob, and Monday is Soul Shakedown. July 1st finds Angry Hippies, and July 2nd, Wednesay, is wonderful Alan Moberg! Enjoy! July 29th, at Salt Spring Inn, is the Flora Scott Trio, for Sunday Dinner Jazz (7 to 10 p.m.). An event! Did you know that you can enjoy an exceptional Sunday Brunch, from June 29th through August 31st, at Hastings House? Don't miss this -- it's a gift to yourself! J. Mitchell Gallery's Summer Show (at her gallery in Grace Point Square) begins June 28th. Showcasing the incredible artistic production of 36 outstanding local artists, this is a venue not to be missed! Great Music at ArtSpring, for Summer 2008 includes: *Old Timey Hilltop Show on Tuesday, July 8th, 7 p.m. *La Gran Union Con Wil Campa (hot Cuban music), July 18th, 8 p.m. *A Bushel of the Best (Sue Newman presents a fine variety evening of some of Salt Spring's best musical performers), July 18, 8 p.m. *Summer Strings 2008, July 22 to 26. *Cuatroelemento, hot folk-jazz group from Buenos Aires, August 5th, 8 p.m. *Adrian Iaies Trio, August 9th, 8 p.m. (Argentian pianist & a great jazz trio). *Yamandu Costa Trio, one of the top guitarists in the world, direct with his jazz/Latin roots trio from Brasil (August 12th, 8 p.m.). *Alcan Quartet, August 14th, 8 p.m. *Celeste Lovick & Chris Ellis (singer/songwriters from Great Britain), August 23rd, 8 p.m. *Mark your calendars! Tomorrow evening is the opening of Into the Light, in ArtSpring's gallery space. Enjoy the artistic expression of these formidable photographic talents. (Steven Friedman, Eric Onasick, Osman Phillips and Gillean Proctor). The show runs till July 13th. If you love Harry Warner's music, with its homage to Irish roots, be there at the next Music and Munch, at All Saints Anglican Church, at 12:10 p.m., on July 2nd. Effervescence! Today is the ribbon cutting at the Rainbow Road Indoor Pool (2:30 p.m.). Check it out! Steffich Fine Art showcases two artists at their opening today (artists in attendance) 6 to 8 p.m. (Dana Irving & Philip Mix). In Grace Point Square! Moby's showcases Eugene Smith and his band, on Saturday, the 28th. A $10 cover charge applies, but if people order from the menu, they receive a $5 discount on any burger, sandwich, or entree. Enjoy! ArtCraft Showcase this week is Contemporary Textiles (voice in three strands), from June 27th to July 10th. At Mahon Hall! Sacred Mountain Lavender offers its sixth Lavender Festival on July 6th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $3 for everyone over the age of 12. Raffle prizes! Lots to do and see! Enjoy summer on the Island!
June 26, 2008. "An ocean of ink in a single drop, Trembling at the tip of my brush. Poised above stark white paper, A universe waits for existence." (Deng Ming-Dao: "Tao...Daily Meditations")
June 25, 2008. This coming weekend is the holiday weekend that, for most people, starts the "summer season" on Salt Spring & the Southern Gulf Islands! Canada Day (Canada's birthday as a nation) is on July 1st. Lots going on, throughout the weekend, and fireworks (as soon as it's dark enough!) on Canada Day itself, in Ganges Village. Enjoy the festivities! If you see me, wave!
June 24, 2008.
Looking for one of the most exceptional waterfront acreages in the Southern Gulf Islands / Southern Vancouver Island areas? Here it is, on serene Mayne Island! 64+ acres, with thousands of feet of easy access oceanfront, two exceptional sandy bays, private coves, forest preserve (some old growth forest, here!), plus arbutus and garry oak groves, approx. 10 acres of pasture, with an historic orchard, some outbuildings, and with excellent all day / year round sun exposures (east/south/west), and amazing panoramic views of ocean, islands, and mountains (Mt. Baker plus the Olympics are viewed from here, along with Vancouver Island mountains. Current owners have enjoyed this quiet preserve, as a "camping experience", since the early 1950s -- it is amazingly "untouched". Would make a wonderful family holding, or enjoy with friends. Like living in your own private park! Easy ferry access, or, fly in by floatplane. Close to everything, yet like your own private island. Enjoy!
June 23, 2008. BBC news reports : Crew Crisis as super-yacht industry booms US and China in investment talks Fuel costs push up US inflation The foreign fields of England Oil - paying the political price Yahoo-Google agree online ad deal 'Daydreaming' brain is coma clue Stopping MRSA at the front door Heavy-rain forecasts 'to improve' Experts unviel 'cloak of silence' Earthquake rocks northern Japan Taleban jail raid frees hundreds Thousands forced out by US floods
June 22, 2008. Are you keeping up on the continuing process of the Islands Trust's OCP (Official Community Plan) review? Make sure you contact the local Trust office, and ask for their updated review documents. Be informed! If you disagree on any items, make sure you send your comments via email to Ida Chong, at the Ministry in the Provincial Government, and to Murray Coell (the MLA for this area), and copies to the two trustees (George Erhing and Peter Lamb). If you look back at the Nov. 1st blog entry, from 2007, on my website, you will find the email addresses for all these people. It's your island, too! Make your wishes known. On November 15th, there will be a referendum, asking whether the current trustees for Salt Spring can be increased to four. The two current trustees had wanted to simply have the government ok this request; the government felt it was important enough to make it a referendum. Are you a member of the Islanders for Self-Government? You should be. Perhaps we also need a referendum on whether or not the Island should be a Gulf Islands municipal structure, now. Again, be informed / weigh your options / make your voice heard, too!
June 21, 2008. "Sleek sky of cobalt blue; Water like nectar satisfies deeply. Air sweeter than the best perfume; Sunlight warms a grateful cat." (Deng Ming-Dao: "Tao...Daily Meditations")
June 20, 2008. The Summer Solstice arrives! It's been a very bizarre weather year, to date. Last year was an El Nino year, and this is a La Nina year, the follow-up. These years are characterized by unusual and often dramatic weather events. In the constant reporting of potential global warming, one might think that these dramatic weather storms and temperature shifts are a result of same; however, the El Nino/La Nina events already have a weather history. Along with the reporting of the global warming potential, there is another "potential" being advanced by some scientists. A recent article by Lawrence Solomon, the author of The Deniers, in The Financial Post, espoused the possibility of a Little Ice Age. The previous Little Ice Ages, in history, seem to have been related to a lessening in sun spot activity. In Shakespeare's time, Europe was bitterly cold, in sharp contrast to the very warm weather that preceeded his birth. If there is a cooling trend, then this will affect the growing season in areas that are currently the "bread basket" (both Canada and the U.S. would therefore be affected). In all the concern over global warming, should we also pay attention to a current cooling trend? Our civilization might be under stress, but it might be coming from another direction, entirely. Be open minded, and be informed! Meantime, enjoy the pleasure of the longest day of the year, and, if your skies are clear where you live, look up to the stars! It's summer!
June 19, 2008. If you haven't managed to catch Diana Dean's show at Mahon Hall, it runs through to June 26th. A survey of her work, from 1960 to 1985, this important retrospective exhibition is not to be missed. An ArtCraft Showcase Exhibit, for your pleasure! The Salt Spring Vineyards is offering their second annual Summer Solstice Salt Spring Celebration, on Friday, June 20th, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meet the new partners of Bill and Janice Harkley. Tasty delights from local restaurants, and wine tastings from the Salt Spring Vineyard cellar. At 2 p.m., it's Harry Warner and Friends, with laid back Celtic, Country and Folk. At 3 p.m., it's Oona McOuat, and her magical Celtic Harp creations. At 4 p.m., Tom Hooper (formerly of "Grapes of Wrath" takes the stage. At 5 p.m., Buck McDonald of "The Barley Brothers" plays and sings local and international hits. At 6 p.m., "Black Velvet Band" (Briony, Denise, Harry and Jo offer their Celtic and "home brew". Enjoy! ArtCraft, in its 41st year, is one of Canada's longest running fine art and craft exhibits. It opened for the season with Diana Dean's retrospective, on June 13th. Enjoy the creative expressions of Salt Spring and the Gulf Islands artists, at this exceptional summer long venue, at Mahon Hall. Jazz Saturdays continues at El Zocalo! June 17th saw the opening, for this season, of the Market in the Meadow. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., every Tuesday, through to October 7th. For further information, call Cora at 537- 0824. A ringing of a bell will signal the opening of the market, at 10 a.m. "sharp". When summer is finally "here", weather-wise, remember those al fresco dining opportunities -- Calvin's (now open for dinner, seven days a week), Salt Spring Inn, Harbour House Hotel, Seaside Kitchen, Piccolo's, Bocados Bistro, Auntie Pesto's, Rock Salt Cafe, Moby's Marine Pub, Rendezvous Cafe...enjoy! Live music nightly at Treehouse Cafe, in Ganges Village. Check the blackboard for who's playing!
June 18, 2008. The Salt Spring Woodworks and their Sculpture Gallery has been featured in this issue (June, July, August 2008) of Preview, The Gallery Guide (in all Art Gallery and related venues, in Alberta, B.C., Oregon, Washington State. This is an exceptional show of sculptural pieces, set in a woodland portion of both the Salt Spring Woodworks property and the Hastings House acreage, directly across Churchill Road. Wander the trails, at your leisure, and enjoy these dramatic pieces. Below is the reprint of the article, as highlighted in Preview. Preview Article If you're on Island, don't miss this!
June 17, 2008. "pasta-leeky 8 oz. gluten-free pasta 8 mushrooms, sliced 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 leeks, chopped 4 oz tofu 2 cups soy or oat milk 1/2 cup frozen peas 1/2 cup shelled walnuts, chopped 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon chopped thyme 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch juice of 1 lime 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro leaves black pepper 1. Place the pasta in a pan of cold water, bring to a boil, stir, then set aside (off the heat) with a lid on. 2. Place the mushrooms, garlic, leeks, tofu, milk, peas, walnuts, bay leaf and thyme in a large pan, bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes. 3. Put the cornstarch in a small bowl, add the lime juice and stir until smooth. 4. Take the vegetables off the heat and stir in the cornstarch mixture until the sauce thickens. 5. Drain the pasta, add it to the vegetables and reheat. 6. Stir in the cilantro and black pepper, then serve in deep dishes garnished with red onion rings or apple slivers. (Those not on a detox diet might like to drizzle a little hempseed oil over the top and add some salt). Preparation: 5 minutes cooking: 15 minutes serves 4" (VEGAN over 90 mouthwatering recipes for all occasions: Tony Weston & Yvonne Bishop)
June 16, 2008.
Looking for a private island paradise? Here's a beauty, close to Victoria, connected to power from shore, with a back up generator system in place. Main home echoes the majesty of the British Raj, with dramatic living room, library/den with view "crowsnest", formal dining room, two ensuite master bedrooms, with study in one, gourmet kitchen, separate breakfast room, indoor pool, guest bedroom/study/ensuite in its own "wing", separate games room, solarium atrium feature...easy access to patio, to decking, to garden pleasures and vistas from all principal rooms. Four separate guest cottages, a caretaker's residence, a tennis court, a "lake", wonderful beaches, gazebo for the sunsets, and a terrific dock (year round moorage). This is a true "trophy property", close to all of Victoria's charms, and yet with its own private and uniquely beautiful ambiance. Enjoy your world!
June 15, 2008. "Bird chirp, vanguard for coming rain, Dog bark skitters through twilight village. Smoke raises a column through the pines, Contented families dine in golden windows." (Deng Ming-Dao: "Tao...Daily Meditations"). Happy Father's Day!
June 14, 2008 BBC news reports : Oil crisis dominates G8 meeting US unemployment rate reaches 5.5% Tale of two towns on house prices India's Sensex slumps on oil fear Lehman losses prompt share sale Robust trade aids German economy Producer price growth at record Grapes skins 'may help diabetics' Fresh hurdle for stem cell hunt Study boosts wine chemical hopes Natural lab shows sea's acid path IBM aims to cool chips with water Google's experimental Gmail toys Supercomputer sets petaflop pace Exclusive look at the Tata Nano Iraqi PM assures Iran on security Obama praises 'valiant' Clinton Two killed by large Greek quake Spanish hauliers on fuel strike Speed up, life's too short
June 13, 2008. There's still time to enjoy the offer of a free appetizer or a free dessert, with any entree, at Hastings House -- May and June, Monday to Thursday, this offer is there, to encourage "locals" to enjoy this superb dining experience. Check the blackboard outside Tree House, in Ganges, for the music lineup for the week -- live and lucious, nightly. If you missed the opening of Pat Bennett's exquisite basketry works, and the paintings of J.D. Evans, at J. Mitchell Gallery, in Grace Point Square, it's not too late -- this show runs through to June 24th. Jazz Saturdays continues at El Zocalo, in the Harbour Centre (formerly Gasoline Alley) -- enjoy! Don't forget to check out the Stone Walrus Gallery -- their 50% off sale allows one to purchase the unique treasures that Don and Nora offer. They've sold their building, and have two years as "tenants", in order to sell off their amazing collection. Truly worth a visit! Beneath the Surface show continues at ArtSpring's Gallery, until June 15th. Don't miss this! June 14th is the BCSPCA Annual Garage Sale -- it's a great fund- raiser! Did you know? Wonderful Moonstruck Cheese, Julia and Susan Grace's terrific cheese enterprise, has been ranked among the world's best, after entering the World Jersey Cheese Awards. Moonstruck's Ash Ripened and Baby Blue cheeses garnered silver and bronze medals, respectively. Moonstruck was only one of two Canadian cheesemakers to compete in this international event. Enjoy this lovely cheese! Kathy Reimer, who has spent a quarter century of tireless dedication to the Island's creeks and streams, has been recognized as its volunteer of the year by the Land Trust Alliance of B.C. Congratulations, Kathy! Well deserved.
June 12, 2008. "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." (Theodore Roosevelt)
June 11, 2008. Are you keeping up to date on the OCP (Official Community Plan) Review process? The two current trustees, who are up for re- election this November, during the B.C. civic elections, have spent the majority of their time as trustees (a three year term), in creating a new OCP, which is the first step in changing the bylaws that are Salt Spring's form of government. Last Fall, there were three items that were taken off the table, after several public meetings. There are still some very large changes being proposed by these two trustees, and these items do affect the lifestyle choices for the Islanders. The overall Trust document's mandate was "to preserve & protect", for the benefit of all B.C., the ambiance of the Gulf Islands. The current trustees, though, appear to have their own agenda in interpreting these bylaws, and seem to be on a mission to make it very difficult for anyone to be able to live here, unless they're extremely affluent. The charm of Salt Spring was that "everyone" was here. Some of the changes being proposed into "law", by the current trustees, are not, perhaps, the wishes of the majority of Islanders. This is why the Islanders for Self-Government group came into being. For background on the elements that were under discussion, and which were supposedly dropped from the review process, see my October and November "blog" entries. Nov. 1st blog entry gives you the email addresses of the Ministry contact and of the MLA for this area. If you live off Island, it's important to either receive by mail or find online the latest version of the OCP review. If you live on Island, drop by the Trust office and ask for a copy of same. It's important to be informed, and, if you disagree with any of these proposals, it's vital to attend all public meetings, if you're on Island, and to make your thoughts clear. It's also essential to make your comments known to Ida Chong, at the Ministry, and to Murray Coell, the MLA for this area. (Email is fine; copy same to the trustees). If you live off Island, this is an essential response. The Trust is a government mandated body, and the agenda of two current individual trustees should not be taken as the "will of the Islanders". Unless one speaks up, either in person or via email or letter, silence may seem agreement. Be informed! It's your Island, too.
June 10, 2008. "Before emptying, there must be fullness. Before shrinking, there must be expanding. Before falling, there must be ascent. To destroy something, lead it to its extreme. To preserve something, keep to the middle." (Deng Ming-Dao: "Tao...Daily Meditations")
June 9, 2008. A long time realtor on Salt Spring, who has owned and operated several different realty companies, over his almost 40 years in the business here, and who latterly worked through the RE/MAX Salt Spring company, has decided to retire this year. When that kind of retirement move happens, there's often a shifting of office space, within any office, and so there will be some private office space changes, within the RE/MAX Salt Spring office. If you've been used to visiting me in my "art gallery" office space, on the left side of the main entrance door into RE/MAX, please now look for me just on the right of the office main entry, kitty korner from where I used to be. I look forward to enjoying my new windows, with a view of the interesting Ganges scene, as my new office space enjoys two large windows, street side. Natural light! Two window "walls" only leave two regular solid walls, though, so I will have to stop offering my "art gallery" to those clients who were using my former office's walls as a display for their works. Will miss that, but will love the natural light, the play of the seasons beyond the windows, in my "new space", and the ability to open a window and not have to rely on air conditioned "air". If you're in the neighbourhood, drop by and see the changes. Coffee's on me!
June 8, 2008.
Looking for an opportunity on special Salt Spring Island? Here's an exceptional oceanfront home, on easy-care acreage, with superb panoramic views, and all day sun/year round. Sunsets forever, here, too! In the warm ocean swimming area of the Island, and zoned for further guest cottage and studio, if desired. Currently a "high end" B & B, this home was designed for easy conversion to a family home, and it would also be the perfect corporate retreat option. Master/study/ensuite "wing" is totally private from the four ensuite guest bed/sitting rooms. Living room, library, terrific kitchen with office and walk-in pantry, dining, welcoming level entry foyer. The home enjoys a walk-in commercial elevator, which can whisk one to the four ensuite guest bedrooms, on the "upper level", or to the lower (daylight/garden) level (where there is generous storage, a commercially equipped laundry, office, workshop/studio space (artist? home occupation?), plus guest bedroom/bath, and an exercise area. All principal rooms enjoy the superlative ocean/islands/mountain vistas! Separate double garage (keep those classic cars!), and summer moorage within Stonecutter's Bay. Large covered verandah style decking, on main and lower levels, expand summer living pleasures. Private! In prestigious area of quality homes. Enjoy!
June 7, 2008. Salt Spring Island and the Southern Gulf Islands are secondary home / discretionary marketplaces. As such, there is a "seasonality" to the lifestyle on these exceptionally beautiful Islands Some people, who would love to live here "year round" are not able to -- perhaps their jobs require them to keep that city lifestyle afloat, for a few more years. Perhaps their children are still in school, and it's not an age group to uproot them. Perhaps they are not able to get landed immigrant status, and so can only be here six months less a day. Lots of different reasons why these residents can't be "year round" Islanders, right at this moment. They begin to turn up, then, between the end of May and the end of June (if they have children in school, it's end of June to end of August enjoyment, here), and their arrivals on Island are the true markers of the "summer season". Tourism is most buoyant between July and end of September, and so we find those three summer months to be "full", and it's a great ambiance! Already, though, we have the live music, nightly, at the Treehouse Cafe in Ganges Village, plus the jazz evenings at El Zocalo and at Salt Spring Inn The al fresco dining choices find their outdoor decks busy at lunch and at dinner (Calvin's, Bocados, Auntie Pesto's, Salt Spring Inn, Moby's, Rendezvous Cafe, Harbour House Hotel, Seaside Kitchen, Rock Salt Cafe, Mix, Oystercatcher & Shipstones). Kayak classes are underway, sailing classes, the Dragon Boat rowers are out there practicing, the Salt Spring rowing club is active, and all the studio tours are open and welcoming. Gardens are bountiful and beautiful. People are swimming in the lakes, and at some beaches (the warm swimming water areas!). ArtSpring is hosting displays in its gallery, and great theatre and music in its theatre space. The local art galleries in the Village are showcasing the talents of local artists. Floatplane flights are available for "discovery tours". The hiking/walking group is welcoming new members. Its Spring into Summer...be a part of the action! Enjoy!
June 6, 2008. "There are no ancients before me, No followers behind: Only the vastness of heaven and earth On this mountain terrace. Though heaven may know the ultimate, Joy or sorrow is our own will." (Deng Ming-Dao: "Tao...Daily Meditations")
June 5, 2008. I was very happy to be invited to be a part of a conference call, at the end of May, with a luxury real estate group out of San Francisco, with global connections. The featured speaker was the publisher of Lore magazine, a prime real estate publication. Salt Spring and the Southern Gulf Islands are secondary home/discretionary marketplaces, with a rapport with Vail, Aspen, Cape Cod, Carmel, Martha's Vineyard, in the U.S., and with the Muskokas in Canada. The interesting thing with the U.S. realtors on the conference call, many of them working in such discretionary markets, was their reporting on how the subprime issues are ameliorating, and also how they only affected certain areas. The housing "collapse", then, in the U.S., was a specific thing and not an across the board phenomenon. Once again, it reminded me that real estate is both "national", and also "regional". There is no one "uniform" answer. Oddly enough, during the mid-90s, while B.C. lingered in an almost seven year "downturn", the rest of North America, both in the U.S. and in Canada, were in a "boom" time. It took until 2001 for B.C. real estate to start to mirror the rest of North America's rhythm. Regional and national (or international, if one is selling property in an area with a "global buyer" profile) have to be looked at, to get the right prescription for a sale. For some insights from this conference call, give me a call -- am always quickly available. So, is inflation in the wings? Look forward to hearing from you!
June 4, 2008.
Here's a super summer retreat property on lovely St. Mary Lake! Warm swimming, fishing, and tranquility to savour! Three bed/three bath home, plus open plan living/dining/country kitchen, easy access to lake view decking (enjoy those sunsets!), plus garden level family room, and fourth bedroom/study. Sep. laundry. Workshop could easily be transformed into an artist's studio (home occupation, here?) Dock for kayak or canoe! This is a private and sunny treasure, close to all amenities, yet in its own tranquil world. Enjoy!
June 3, 2008. BBC news reports : De Beers to move diamond sorting Mexico's poor get food cash boost Neighbours hit by empty homes next door US Consumer mood at 16-year low Mixed news on US property sector Mortgage market remains subdued Gum disease link to cancer risk Clues to alcohol cancer mystery Premature babies 'need cuddles' Putting a spring in your step Vast cracks appear in Artic ice Historic pictures sent from Mars YouTube law fight 'threatens net' Web users 'getting more selfish' Web worlds 'useful' for children Aftershocks demolish China Homes Suu Kyi's house arrest extended Iran nuclear crisis refuses to go quiet Russian justice 'fails thousands'
June 2, 2008. Don't overlook the Music and Munch recital, at All Saints Anglican Church, in Ganges Village, this coming Wednesday. Featuring renowned musical artist, Luanne Warner Katz, this exciting program features a western version of the marimba. Katz, now a Salt Spring resident, has been principal percussionist and timpanist and soloist with orchestras in Portland, Rhode Island, and San Francisco. She can be heard on recordings with the Kronos Quartet, Oregon Symphony Orchestra, Chanticleer and a number of feature film recordings. Her recent move to Salt Spring was from the San Francisco area where her many performances included playing with the San Francisco Opera Orchestra. This terrific offering begins at 12:15, on June 4th, and the series Music and Munch continues throughout August, weekly. Following the recital, there's an optional lunch (tickets are needed for this, and must be purchased prior to the performance). Enjoy! Jazz Saturday will continue throughout the summer, Saturdays, at El Zocalo, in the Harbour Centre -- check for players. June 8th, at ArtSpring, finds Bach on the Rock, presenting Faure Requiem & Rutter Gloria. It begins at 8 p.m. Tickets through ArtSpring Ticket Centre (537-2102). June 6th, remember, is the Salt Spring Jazz Festival & Copper Kettle Community Partnership Fundraiser (8 p.m. at ArtSpring). Advance tickets at ArtSpring box office. Presented by Salt Spring Jazz & Blues. Long time Island resident, Johnny Bennett, has been remembered with a raconteur's bench, outside the Ganges Post Office. "Set a spell, and tell a tale." June 7th opens the presentation of Pat Bennett's exquisite basketry artistry, and the works of J.D. Evans -- it's at J. Mitchell Gallery, in Grace Point Square, and runs through to June 24th. Artists are in attendance, on the 7th, from 1 to 3 p.m. See you there!
June 1, 2008. "You could labor ten years under a master Trying to discern whether the teachings are true. But all you might learn is this: One must live one's own life." (Deng Ming-Dao: "Tao...Daily Meditations")
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