by Gillian Crowley –
Susan Aglukark
Enjoy a special evening with Susan Aglukark, a Juno Award-winning Inuk singer and songwriter. Her blend of country, world music and easy-listening pop is distinguished by her gentle voice, upbeat melodies and inspirational lyrics sung in English and Inuktitut. The past 25 years have seen Susan travel a path of personal discoveries, cultural reconnections and personal healing. In 2012 she founded the Arctic Rose Foundation (www.arcticrose.org) which gives those supporting youth, women, diversity and culture an opportunity to make a positive contribution to Canada’s Inuit communities.
September 7, 7:30 p.m. Charlie White Theatre, Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney.
South Pacific Music
Tradewinds presents South Pacific charm, bringing the music of Western Samoa, New Zealand, Rotuma, Hawai’i and Fiji. This Victoria-based band blends a diversity of musical backgrounds when playing and singing the haunting music of the South Pacific in indigenous languages and English. Wear a flowered shirt and transport yourself to the sun. Presented by Deep Cove Folk Music. Tickets at the door.
September 8 at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.). St. John’s United Church, 10990 West Saanich Road, North Saanich.
Sidney & Peninsula Literary Festival
Book Town Sidney welcomes this celebration of readers, writers and the books they love. The 2017 Literary Festival is a chance to connect with 14 Canadian authors, many renowned on the national and international literary scene. This year avid readers can brunch with their favourite authors, enjoy readings of their work and partake of lively panel discussions. On Saturday, two writing workshops will be led by published authors Robert Wiersema and Charlotte Gill. Author lineup and schedule of events at www.sidneyliteraryfestival.ca. Individual event tickets and weekend passes at Tanner’s Books, Sidney or online at the festival website. See article on the Literary Festival on page 60.
September 22 to 24, Mary Winspear Centre.
Artisans Show & Sale
Thinking about holiday shopping yet? How about birthday gifts? The annual three-month display and sale of local artisans’ work starts the end of this month. Get a jump on your gift buying with a one-of-a-kind treasure from ArtSea Gallery.
September 30 to December 22 in Tulista Park – 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney. Closed Mondays.
ArtSea Directors Needed
“ArtSea” (the re-branded and restructured Community Arts Council) is a vibrant organization supporting arts and culture on the Saanich Peninsula. An enthusiastic team of volunteers work on programs including Artisans shows, Tulista Gallery, Studio Tour, ArtSea Festival and the Sidney Fine Arts Show. ArtSea is looking for two to three more directors on the board which provides direction and support to programs. A perfect opportunity to support the arts in our community and work in a collaborative team atmosphere.
Contact admin@cacsp.com.
