Arts & Entertainment Archives - Gulf Islands Driftwood

Filmmakers flock to Salt Spring Film Festival

Contributed Article - February 18, 2026

BY STEVE MARTINDALE FOR SSI FILM FESTIVAL Over two dozen Canadian and American filmmakers and film subjects will visit Salt Spring to attend the 26th annual Salt...

Rare Renaissance treasures performed

Contributed Article - February 18, 2026

SUBMITTED BY SALT SPRING BAROQUE Step back in time on Saturday, Feb. 28 as the Westwind Singers fill All Saints by-the-Sea with mesmerizing Spanish sacred...

Drinking Habits comedy ready to entertain

Gail Sjuberg - February 11, 2026

Who doesn’t need a laugh after a long, dark winter season — even one that’s been as kind and mild as possible for us,...

Measha Brueggergosman-Lee ArtSpring residency set to thrill

Contributed Article - February 11, 2026

By MEGAN WARREN FOR ARTSPRING ArtSpring is set to become a hub of world-class artistry next week as it welcomes the legendary Measha Brueggergosman-Lee to take...

Brass Roots album creates fresh musical force

Gail Sjuberg - February 4, 2026

I think it’s fair to say anyone attending last summer’s Fill the Cupboard musical fundraiser for the Harvest Food Bank at The Jam Factory...

Ensemble takes audiences around the world

Contributed Article - February 4, 2026

BY MEGAN WARREN FOR ARTSPRING World music lovers are in for a special treat this week when Tamar Ilana & Ventanas take the ArtSpring stage as...

Award-winning Marlee Matlin film at ArtSpring

Contributed Article - January 29, 2026

By STEVE MARTINDALE For SS FILM FESTIVAL SOCIETY At the age of 21, Marlee Matlin became a household name as the youngest-ever winner of the...

Salt Spring performers wanted for Showcase

Contributed Article - January 28, 2026

BY MEGAN WARREN FOR ARTSPRING Following the vibrant success of ArtSpring’s 25th-anniversary celebration in 2024, a new island tradition is taking root. The ArtSpring RoundTable has officially...

Concert, film, workshop form unique experience

Contributed Article - January 21, 2026

BY MEGAN WARREN FOR ARTSPRING ArtSpring is set to host a profound immersive experience this month, welcoming multi-hyphenate extraordinaire Corey Payette for a weekend of film,...

Candy Roberts shares lovable hoser Larry in comedy show

Robb Magley - January 14, 2026

Everyone has a “Larry,” agreed Candy Roberts; hers dropped by one day down from Campbell River, put his feet up, made himself at home...

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