Hastings House Showcases Local Musicians In Four Summer Concerts On The Lawn

From jazz to rock, blues to Bach, and a picnic with harbour views—life can’t get much better!

Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada: On a lazy summer afternoon, from the glorious vantage point of Hastings House lawn overlooking Ganges Harbour, what could be better than a gourmet picnic and world-class music wafting from under the shade of a leafy maple tree? Hastings House is pleased to showcase talented local musicians in four Summer Concerts on the Lawn.

July 4th - Departure – Retro-Infusion Quartet, featuring saxophonist Monik Nordine, with Brent Jarvis on fender rhodes, Phill Alberton bass and Buff Allen on drums. This is a young band who is redefining the sound of West Coast jazz. www.myspace.com/moniknordine

July 25th – The Millionaires with Matt Steffich on the guitar, Dave Roland on bass and Lorne Burns on drums, playing a mixture of blues, Rhythm & Blues, and some top forty.
 
August 29th - KC Kelly and Sandy Profitt, a Salt Spring folk duo. Kelly is a bluesman with a delta feel, his voice and guitar are a pair of instruments that ring and slide together...a great slide guitarist and fine songwriter. His newest album released in August 2009 Wild Card has already garnered rave reviews. Profitt is a well-known vocalist residing on Salt Spring. http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/KCKelly
 
September 12th - Salt Spring Chamber Players, with Jim Stubbs on trumpet, Laurie Stubbs on bassoon, and Matthew Stubbs on keyboard. Jim is currently music director and conductor of Salt Spring’s Bach on the Rock Choir and Orchestra. Lauren is both a chamber music coach and performer at the Chamber Music Conference and Composer's Forum of the East. Matthew has been studying piano with the world renowned performer and teacher, David Oei. 
Hastings House Chef Marcel Kauer will prepare a special picnic for each guest; wine and beer, as well as CDs by the artists, will be available for purchase. Guests are invited to wander through the gardens and enjoy Hastings House outdoor sculptures during intermission.

In case of rain, the concert will be moved to the Verandah. Advance tickets for $40 including the picnic will be limited to 40; additional tickets will go on sale day of concert if the weather is fair.
For reservations, call 250-537-2362, or toll-free 1-800-661-9255.

Saturday Market in the Park

Downtown Ganges Saturday's 9am-4pm
Meet artists, food producers, musicians and locals at our lively Saturday Market. An Island tradition that draws visitors from near and far. Centennial Park.
www.saltspringmarket.com

Ruckle Farm Day

Demonstrations, farm skills, animal and educational displays bring you back to our rural farming roots. A great day for the whole family. Ruckle Farm at Ruckle Park, Salt Spring Island

Round Salt Spring Sailing Race

May 22nd Long Weekend - Salt Spring Sailing Club, Douglas Rd.
Our annual sailing race around Salt Spring. Participants circumnavigate Salt Spring Island as fast or slow as the wind will take them. A beautiful display of boats sails down Ganges Harbour at the start of the race. An exhilarating event for participants!
www.saltspringsailing.ca

Salt Spring Challenge Cup Soccer Tournament

May 22nd Long Weekend - various soccer fields
Soccer at its best. Various fields around Salt Spring Island. Lots of entertainment too! Salt Spring Island, www.saltspringchallengecup.com

101+ Nights of Music Under the Stars

Tree House Café
The Tree House Café in Ganges is pleased to present their annual Music Under the Stars. Enjoy the sound of local musicians as they play at this quaint café in the heart of Ganges.
www.treehousecafe.ca

Salt Spring Jazz Festival

June 19th to 21st - Various spots around the Island
Our third annual Jazz Festival. Various venues and live performances. A great opportunity to hear talented musicians.
www.saltspringjazzfest.org/index.html

Tuesday Market in the Meadow

Mid June to Early October Tuesdays 10am-2pm
Local food producers gather to sell fresh, organic produce. Eat fresh, local produce! The planet thanks you. Sponsored by Island Natural Growers United Church Meadow, Hereford St. downtown Ganges.

ArtCraft

Summer Season- Open daily 10am -5pm
Local artisans and craftspeople display their work in historic Mahon Hall. A program of the Salt Spring Arts Council featuring juried works by over 200 island artists. Mahon Hall, downtown Ganges
www.artcraftgallery.ca

Canada Day

July 1st
Join in celebrating Canada's birthday at our annual Canada Day Party. Community parade, birthday cake, antique car show in Centennial Park. Fantastic Fireworks display at dusk on Ganges Harbour. Centennial Park, downtown Ganges, Royal Canadian Legion & Ganges Harbour.
www.saltspringtourism.com

ArtSpring Summer Music Festival

Various dates - ArtSpring Theatre, 100 Jackson Ave, downtown Ganges
Take in a variety of music genres and performers at this years Summer Festival. Musicians from across Canada and around the world.
www.artspring.ca

8th Annual Lavender Festival

Sunday July 4th, 2010 10am to 5pm - 401 Musgrave Rd
Cut your own lavender, taste cooking with lavender, Live Music by "Wallabee Indeed" and more. See our website for up to date details Sacred Mountain Lavender.
www.saltspringlavender.ca

Fulford Day Festival

August - Drummond Park, Fulford Harbour
A day of fun with music, food, and activities for all! If you work up an appetite, you can feast on fresh made Salt Spring lamb, salmon or beef barbecues, hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob and other tasty treats. The kids races usually get going at 10 am, with other children's activities at 1 pm. Don't forget the watermelon eating contest and cake walk! Fun for the whole family, but please leave your dogs at home.

Salt Spring Fall Fair

September - Farmers' Institute, Rainbow Rd
Annual agricultural fair, indoor and outdoor displays, farm animals, horse show, fantastic food and fun for the entire family. Free shuttle bus from downtown Ganges.
www.ssifi.org

10th Annual Apple Festival

October - Salt Spring has been growing apples since 1865. Rekindle your farm roots. Get connected to the soil. Our Apple Festival is historical, educational and fun. At 15 unique farms enjoy tours, tasting, sales, juice and great lunches. Become a Salt Spring apple connoisseur for a day. Celebrate Red-fleshed apples this year. They are the apples of the future. Fulford Hall and various local farms. Tickets & map at Fulford Hall and the Visitor Centre.
www.saltspringmarket.com/apples

Grape Harvest Ball

October - Fulford Hall 5pm to 1am
Come celebrate the grape harvest. Music, food and fun are on the menu for the 3rd annual Grape Harvest Ball. Dress in your moth-ball favourites or your new gumboots! Grape stomp and dancing to boot!
www.saltspringvineyards.com