– by Gillian Crowley –
Is there something happening in the Peninsula or Gulf Islands Art Scene we should know about? Email gillian@seasidemagazine.ca.
The holidays are over and we still have a myriad of arts and music events in store on the Peninsula.
Crikey Mor
Brighten your spirits with this Victoria group that delivers a whirlwind of traditional Irish reels, jigs, polkas and songs. Presented by the Deep Cove Folk Society, the Crikey Mor consists of Nancy Grossert on fiddle, Tasia MacKay on flute, Eric Reiswig on uilleann pipes, Jeremy Walsh on guitar, Andrew Morris on bodhran, and all on vocals. Chair dancing encouraged! Friday, January 8th. Doors open 7:30 p.m, tickets $7 at the door. St. John’s United Church, 10990 West Saanich Road, North Saanich.
Valdy is Back
Valdy returns to the Charlie White Theatre with old and new songs. Part of the Canadian pop and folk music scene for almost 40 years, this Salt Spring singer, guitarist and songwriter has recently collaborated with friend Gary Fjellgaard on a CD called Contenders. In addition, a solo release Viva Valdy: Live at Last entertains with a two-CD package containing 25 tunes and a lyric booklet. Catch up with one of Canada’s most influential songwriters at this concert.Friday, January 15th at 7:30 p.m. Mary Winspear Centre. Tickets $25.
A Cornucopia of Concertos
The Sidney Classical Orchestra, led by conductor Stephen Brown, offers a feast of flute and violin music with three guest performers. International soloist Nancy DiNovo on violin is joined by Alberta Brown and Mary Byrne, both on flute, to perform J. S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 for Violin and Two Flutes. Also on the program will be various Baroque and Classical pieces including Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Flutes, and the Sinfonia in D minor by Wilhelm Friedemann Bach. The three concertos will demonstrate the development of the concerto from the Baroque to the Classical Period (about 1720 to 1800). Single tickets at the door: $12.50 to $25. Sunday, January 17th at 2:30 p.m, St Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, 10030 Third Street, Sidney.
Guitarists Extraordinaire
The world’s foremost acoustic guitarists are again brought together by International Guitar Night’s (IGN) founder Brian Gore to perform their latest original compositions and exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting. The tour marks IGN’s 16th anniversary. This year, Brian is joined by returning favourites, Gypsy Jazz legend Lulo Reinhardt; U.K. contemporary fingerstyle innovator, Mike Dawes; and newcomer, multi-genre showman Andre Krengel. Be astounded by their virtuosity! Tickets: 250-721-8480 or www.tickets.uvic.ca. Sunday, January 17th, 7:30 p.m, UVic’s Farquar Auditorium.
Pop-Up Studio
Sandy Bligh and Diane Thorp will once again be setting up their “Artists in Residence” studio at Tulista Gallery from January 25th to 28th. The two artists are enthusiastic about this opportunity: “We are able to move our studio into Tulista with canvas, dyes, a small loom, paints and threads. We make sure the week is free – away from work and obligations so we have uninterrupted time to create.” Come by this “pop-up studio” to observe their fascinating techniques and see what other work they have on display. Free admission and parking.
CACSP’s Tulista Gallery, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
