some "happenings" on Salt Spring Island...

J. Mitchell Gallery, in Grace Point Square, is showcasing newly released estate oil paintings, by LeRoy Jensen, alongside new portrait paintings by his daughter, Gabrielle Jensen. The show runs through to October 8th. Check this out!

October 11, on the big screen at ArtSpring, enjoy Salome, live from the Metropolitan Opera. Starts at 10 a.m. Call ArtSpring Ticket Centre: 250-537-2102.

Catch Stephanie Denz' new art exhibit at Salt Spring Woodworks -- show can be viewed throughout October.

Live music, this weekend, at Treehouse Cafe (Man Cubs on the 26th and Donn Tarris & Tess Fama on the 27th. Enjoy!

Sept. 28th, the Salt Spring Chamber Players present Mozart, Poulenc, Rossini and Stravinsky to Salt Spring Islanders -- catch this at ArtSpring, at 2:30. $20 for advance tickets; $25 at the door. Don't miss this!

Community Education options await your pleasure -- how about "Make it and Take it Xmas Gifts"? Or, "Bridge Intermediate"? Or, "Art & Science of Photography"? Or, "Intro to Calligraphy"? Lots more choices! Get involved and get that intellect ticking over! More info? Check out the website at: www.ssicommunityed.com

October 3 is the opening of ArtSpring Gallery's presentation of Island artists, exploring "identity". Mark your calenders! The show runs through to the 12th, with an opening on the 3rd, from 6 to 8 p.m., at ArtSpring. See you there!

Sept. 27th is Jami Sieber's benefit concert for SOLID, with show starting at 8 p.m. (ArtSpring -- reserved seats only). Enjoy!