by Gillian Crowley –
Summer Sounds Concert Series
Peninsula Celebrations Society’s annual Summer Sounds concert series continues each Sunday through August. By donation.
August 6: Shari Ulrich Trio: Legendary singer/songwriter, Shari Ulrich, performs with daughter Julia Graff and bassist Kirby Barber. Enjoy the seaside while listening to these gifted multi-instrumentalists and singers.
August 13: Paul Pigat AKA Cousin Harley: Cousin Harley is the rocking hillbilly persona of Paul Pigat, an accomplished guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter from Vancouver.
August 20: The Capital City Syncopators is a modern take on prohibition-era jazz and country swing. This eccentric five-piece band plays hot jazz, novelty songs, and hits from the 1980s. Danceable and fun!
August 27: The County Line: Their acoustic beginnings have turned into a blazing six-piece electric country band that has opened for stars such as George Canyon and the Washboard Union.
Each concert is from 2 to 4 p.m. at Beacon Park, 9801 Seaport Place, Sidney.
Salish Sea Lantern Festival
A cultural fusion! Join the third annual Salish Sea Lantern Festival where there will be an interactive drumming performance on stage starting at 7:30 followed by the SENCOTEN Immersion singers. The singers, ages five to six, will perform a traditional SENCOTEN song and lead the lantern procession. At the Fishing Pier the large scale lanterns will be installed along the railings. In addition, illuminated paper bag lanterns will line the Pier. These bag lanterns will be created by the SENCOTEN summer immersion students and children from the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea summer programs. August 19, 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Sidney Bandshell and Pier, east end of Beacon Ave.
“Generations” Masterworks – Renaissance to the 20th Century
The West Coast Chamber Players will present a special concert performed by two generations of musicians. Featured are Shostakovitch’s Concerto for Trumpet and Piano, Beethoven’s Spring Sonata for Violin and Piano, and music by JS Bach, Piazzolla, Thomas Morley and Henri Dutilleux’s Sarabande and Cortege for Bassoon and Piano. Don’t miss this extraordinary concert performed by four world class musicians: Jim Stubbs, trumpet; Lauren Stubbs, bassoon; Naomi Garrett, violin; and Matt Stubbs, piano. Tickets at Tanner’s Books starting August 12 and at the door on day of performance. August 26 at 2 p.m. Peace Lutheran Church, 2295 Weiler Avenue, Sidney
Sidney & Peninsula Literary Festival
The Literary Festival is just around the corner. Don’t miss the chance to hear and meet 14 Canadian authors during this third Festival celebrating readers and writers. You’ll be treated to readings, writing workshops (led by Robert Wiersema and Charlotte Gill), panel discussions and the popular Sunday Breakfast with Authors. The weekend kicks off with an evening of “Wine, Words and Music” followed by a full day of activities ending with a lively evening panel discussion with Guy Vanderhaeghe, Anosh Irani, Pat Carney, Scaachi Koul, and Jan Zwicky. Weekend passes and tickets for individual events are now available at Tanner’s Books or online at www.sidneyliteraryfestival.ca. Program on the website. September 22 to 24 at the Mary Winspear Centre.
