Tuesday, January 7, 2025
January 7, 2025
Event Series The Naturalist’s Sketchbook

The Naturalist’s Sketchbook

Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island

Local biologist, artist & environmentalist Briony Penn will lead youth, aged 6-13, in the art of observation and documentation. They will fill a sketchbook with their own drawings of the plants, animals and landscape that are around us. Final youth works will be exhibited at Against the Current: Orca + Salmon at Mahon Hall, Feb. […]

Met Opera: Porgy and Bess

ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island

Gershwin opera on the Met screen at ArtSpring. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Future of Agriculture on Salt Spring Island

Gulf Islands Secondary School 232 Rainbow Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island

Community Town Hall 2 to discuss the draft recommendations for the Area Farm Plan update. GISS. 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone welcome: farmers, food manufacturers, chefs, food buyers, eaters, educators, climate activists, politicians, and anyone with an interest in the development of our local agricultural economy.  To register or more info: plan2farm@gmail.com

Death Cafe

ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island

Facilitated by JayaLynda Cole at ArtSpring. 2 p.m.

Art Show Opening: Brushstrokes & Bookshelves

Salt Spring Public Library Program Room 129 McPhillips Ave, Salt Spring Island

Opening event for an art exhibit featuring entries for a juried exhibit of work that celebrates the Salt Spring Public Library and its 60th anniversary. Library program room. 3 to 5 p.m. Guaranteed viewing from 12 to 12:45 p.m.

Film Screening: EX LIBRIS

Salt Spring Public Library Program Room 129 McPhillips Ave, Salt Spring Island

Free public screening of EX LIBRIS, a compelling documentary about the New York Public Library. 6 to 9 p.m. A Salt Spring Public Library 60th anniversary event.

Vetta Presents The Immortal Flute

ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island

Vetta presents a concert of music by Mozart, Villa-Lobos, Kodály, Debussy, Beethoven and Dvorak. Lorna McGhee, flute; Joan Blackman, violin; David Harding, viola; Brian Yoon, cello. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.

Doug & the Thugs

Moby's Pub 124 Upper Ganges Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island

Rock band at Moby's Pub. 9 p.m.