by Gillian Crowley –
PEI’s Lennie Gallant
This renowned Canadian singer-songwriter has recorded 10 albums (eight in English and two in French), which have won him a host of awards and nominations from the JUNOs, the East Coast Music Awards and Les Prix Eloizes. He was recently honored with the Canadian Folk Music Award for Artist of the Year for his latest recording Live Acoustic at The Carleton. Lennie is also celebrating the launch of a new book titled Peter’s Dream – a collaboration with visual artist and sibling Karen Gallant. Presented by the Deep Cove Folk Music Society. Tickets at the Mary Winspear Centre box office or via www.marywinspear.ca. March 5, 8 p.m., Bodine Hall, Mary Winspear Centre.
Sidney Classical Orchestra Celebrates Talented Youth
For the fifth year in a row, the SCO will provide an opportunity for talented young musicians to perform publicly with a professional orchestra. “Often their performances have launched noteworthy careers,” says music director Stephen Brown. This year’s seven soloists will be Bonnie Lu, age 11, on piano; Erik Lin, also 11, on piano; Sophie van der Sloot, age 13, on cello; Emma Reader-Lee, age 16, on violin; Kate Moran, age 16, on violin; Rebecca Bracewell, age 18 on accordion; and Leslie Opatril, age 21, composer (Mary Byrne will play Leslie’s composition Tangled Thoughts – Piccolo Concerto). Here’s your chance to hear and encourage some outstanding young musicians. For tickets call 250-480-1133. March 11, 7:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, 10030 Third Street, Sidney.
Beauty in “Small Expressions”
The Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula has challenged its member artists to create “Small Expressions” within 12 by 12 inches or smaller, two- or three-dimensional. On display you’ll find paintings, collage, photography, fibre arts, pottery, metal and wood expressions. Admire their creativity and find that small jewel for just the right place in your home. March 4 to 30, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tulista Gallery, 9565 Fifth Street at Tulista Park.
“Women Hold Up Half the Sky”
The Victoria Community Arts Council is sponsoring an exhibition in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8. Women artists who live full or part-time on Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands have been invited to submit their work. The theme is: Women Actively Engaging with the World through Their Art / Art as an Active Agent Promoting Positive Change. Much scope for artistic interpretation! February 25 to March 13, CACGV Gallery at the Bay Centre (1150 Douglas Street, third level).
Attention Singers!
The Victoria Mendelssohn Choir, directed by Simon Leung, is looking for new members in all sections for their 2016 Spring Season. Auditions will end March 6. The programme will be Haydn, St. Nicolas Mass No.6 in G Major, Secular; Beethoven, Meeresstille und glückliche Fahrt; Schumann, Romanzen und Balladen, op.67 and Brahms, Vier quartette, op.92. The Spring Season will conclude with two concerts on June 25 and 26. Rehearsals Monday evenings, 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 3939 St. Peter’s Road (off Quadra Street) in Victoria. To arrange for your audition, contact Clara at cchay@live.ca or 250-590-6335.
