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Salt Spring Island Painters’ Guild Summer Show at ArtSpring The Salt Spring Painters Guild’s summer show and sale promises some exciting new work from local artists, using a variety of techniques and mediums. Whether working on their own or participating in the Guild’s excellent educational opportunities, the members have put together a show whose inspiration is “Reflection of Summer”, featuring various locales around the Island. The show runs until August 1, open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Salt Spring Chalk Circle A live original music and theatre show presented by Graffiti Theatre in Centennial Park. Runs July 28-31, and Aug. 4-7. 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the gate or through ArtSpring. Billie Woods Live music at the Tree House Cafe from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Lloyd English and Friends Live jazz at the Harbour House lounge from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Simone & The Soul Intentions Live music at Shipstones. 7 p.m. Friday, July 29 The Anglican Parish of SSI is holding it's annual Salmon BBQ on Friday July 29 andJuly 30. The menu includes fresh wild salmon, salads, dessert and beverage for $15. Hamburgers and Hot Dogs are available for $7. Dinner is served between 5:30 and7:00. This is a major fundraising event that raises money to support a variety of worthycauses both close to home and abroad. On Salt Spring & the Gulf Islands the funds will assist:Soup's On! community Lunch at All Saint's ChurchGrandma's House and Bittancourt, short term housing for men and womenBursaries for Camp Columbia, a summer camp on Thetis island In Juarez, Mexico money will assist Centro Santa Catalina , a women's cooperativethat focuses on women helping themselves and their families survive poverty andviolence through faith, education and self-employment. In Kenya, funds will provide impoverished children with school uniforms and safedrinking water. This is an event that is not to be missed. Bring your family and friends and enjoy atasty meal while helping others. Alvaro Sanchez Live music at the Harbour House lounge from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The Coalition Rock at Moby's. 8-11 p.m. $5 cover. Artist Party Revolution Live music at the Tree House Cafe from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Simone & The Soul Intentions Live music at Shipstones. 7 p.m. Saturday, July 30 Saturday Market in the Park Salt Spring's famous market of up to 150 vendors selling arts and crafts, food and farm products. In Centennial Park in Ganges. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please note: no dogs are allowed in the market. Every Saturday during the Market (if it's not raining).Car Wash Fundraiser for Search and Rescue.In the parking lot behind Saltspring Coffee Company.A $15 or greater donation gets you a free coffee.Support your local chapter of Search and Rescue. The Anglican Parish of SSI is holding it's annual Salmon BBQ on Friday July 29 andJuly 30. The menu includes fresh wild salmon, salads, dessert and beverage for $15. Hamburgers and Hot Dogs are available for $7. Dinner is served between 5:30 and7:00. This is a major fundraising event that raises money to support a variety of worthycauses both close to home and abroad. On Salt Spring & the Gulf Islands the funds will assist:Soup's On! community Lunch at All Saint's ChurchGrandma's House and Bittancourt, short term housing for men and womenBursaries for Camp Columbia, a summer camp on Thetis island In Juarez, Mexico money will assist Centro Santa Catalina , a women's cooperativethat focuses on women helping themselves and their families survive poverty andviolence through faith, education and self-employment. In Kenya, funds will provide impoverished children with school uniforms and safedrinking water. This is an event that is not to be missed. Bring your family and friends and enjoy atasty meal while helping others. Lloyd English and Friends Live jazz at the Harbour House lounge from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Man Cubs Live music at the Tree House Cafe from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Tom Hooper Live music at Shipstones. 7 p.m. Sunday, July 31 Jose Sanchez Band Live music at Salt Spring Vineyards. 2 to 4 p.m. plus complimentary wine and food tastings, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Salt Spring Chalk Circle A live original music and theatre show presented by Graffiti Theatre in Centennial Park. Runs July 28-31, and Aug. 4-7. 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the gate or through ArtSpring. Diana English and Jane Phillips Live music at the Harbour House lounge from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Barefoot Thieves Rock at Moby's. 8-11 p.m. $5 cover. Brent Shindell Live music at the Tree House Cafe from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Motown in the Vineyard Chill in the moonlight to Simone Lamers and her band. Mistaken Identity Vineyards. 164 Norton Rd. 7 to 10 p.m. 250-538-9463. Tickets $12 at the vineyard. Food available for purchase. As seating is limited, feel free to bring your own lawn chair! Monday, August 1 A Voce Sola Vocal master classes led by Eva Bostrand at SS United Church. 9 a.m. to noon. Reflections of Summer: SS Painters Guild Summer Show At ArtSpring, 10 to 4 daily. Artists in attendance. ArtCraft Gallery & Gift Shop Annual show and sale of work by Gulf Islands artisans, presented by the Salt Spring Arts Council at Mahon Hall on Rainbow Road. Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept. 18, 2011. With special Showcase Gallery exhibits changing throughout the season. Chamigos Live music at the Tree House Cafe from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 2 A Voce Sola Vocal master classes led by Eva Bostrand at SS United Church. 9 a.m. to noon. Tuesday Morning Market In United Church Meadow from 9:30 AM to 2 PM. Tuesday Farmers' Market In Centennial Park from 3 to 7 PM. Open Stage with David Jacquest Live music at the Tree House Cafe every Tuesday from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 3 Summer Reading Club: Tantalizing Tidbits Join us for stories, games, and prizes! For children ages 6 to 11. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the library. saltspring.bclibrary.ca/ A Voce Sola Vocal master classes led by Eva Bostrand at SS United Church. 9 a.m. to noon. Prince George Trio Music & Munch free recital of flute, violin and piano at All Saints. 12:10 p.m. SS LTC Public Hearing On proposed Bylaw 448. Community Gospel Chapel, 147 Vesuvius Bay Rd. Community Information Meeting from 5 to 7 p.m.; public hearing at 7 p.m. Liverpool Pete Live music at the Tree House Cafe from 7 to 10:30 p.m.
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