ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD .o. WEDNESDAY. JUNE 29, 2005 .o. PAGE B 1 Graffiti tags Shakespeare with local charm ~"0~ ~ ~. r/ .1 L_~ By MITCHELL SHERRIN young actress Pandora Mor­ switched more rapidly than Staff Writer gan (clad in zebra skin, stud­ sleep cycles - in a manner v?Q, ot~ Outdoor performances ded belt and pink-teased similar to reports from local by Graffiti Theatre offered hair) gave Shakespeare's gossip circles. islanders the "nimble spirit famous fairy Puck a punk But no one could take GRAVEL SALEfl of mirth" with a merry treat­ twist with her otherworldly offense to such artistry, no 1730A Fulforci-Ganges Rd. ment of Shakespeare's grand portrayal of the Cupid-like matter how close the resem­ Owner: Jason Fraser Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-4:30pm comedy A Midsummer agent who wrings havoc blance to their own romantic Night's Dream last week. with love potions among misadventures. Products available Rate per yard Presented as a dramatized Pit Run ............................ ~10 nobles, commoners and fair­ Cast in a gentle ev~ning reading, scripts almost dis­ ies alike. shadow amid living birdsong 3/4 Road Mulch ............... ~13 solved from the stage due "Lord, what fools these and a warm breeze on the 1-1/2 Drain Rock unwashed .. ~15 to engaging portrayals of mortals be," said Morgan as ArtSpring patio or at Stowel Oversized Rock unwashed .. romantic trials and tribula­ ~1 0 tions under deft direction Puck. Lake Farm, Graffiti players 3/4" Crush Drain ................ ~31 from Scott Hylands. Indeed, the play almost offered pleasant diversion 3/8" Crush (with fines) ...... ~31 And despite strong perfor­ seemed written for con­ for anyone willing to rest Big Boulders ................... ~13 temporary islanders since by a green hill for a short mances from veteran local Blasted Rock ................... ~17 affections among characters while. actors (such as Arvid Chalm­ Fill ...................................... ~4 ers, Vaughn Fulford, Peter Prices in effect 'til Jan. 31, 2006 Marshall, Amanda Spottis­ • Other products also available woode and Ann Stewart), ree House South deck • 12 yard trucks can be ananged it was rich theatrics from a • Minimum $10 charge less-familiar cast of drama­ view oG ru~Gord Horbour.Gerries & '~ • ~"' • PST & GST extra tists in central roles that gave a~~ dou sun Tri<!HOuse the show immediate energy Cafe 537-7797 and vibrancy. Convincing acting by Katrina Bird (as a prag­ SMITTEN: Amanda Spottiswoode, as Titania in Graffi­ 1-ejen:dary Lirz:t: matic Hermia), Jay Sturley ti's A Midsummer Night's Dream, coos over a donkey (a churlish and possessive played by Vaughn Fulford. Graffiti presented dra­ Sabtr DY Siluterf Demetrius), Adam Under­ matized readings of the Shakespeare classic on the wood (as the fickle yet eager ArtSpring patio, and at Stowel Lake Farm. I!Uutrated prueJti:atio~ .. suitor Lysander) and Tangle Photo by Gail Sjuberg wiiJr., CD & pWw Caron (as the passionately (as Wall with his "sinister little company together these by Awu-McLeMV melodramatic "spaniel" Hel­ chink") had the audience days," said Fulford as the ena) provided highlights of howling over their ill-fated engaging, ass-headed par­ AltSa.btir the show. comic tragedy. amour Nick Bottom. wul.,J"'f t3, 7:30 ~ Themes of romantic rival­ "Reason and love keep As an additional treat, ry, duplicitous desire and counterfeit love were empha­ sized through the Graf­ fiti production and brought to full fruition in Act III when characters Demetrius, Landscapes Lysander, Helena and Her­ mia met for a feverish battle of words where the audience hung on every exchanged Art5pring insult with rapt attention. "Never did mockers waste June 28- July 10 more idle breath," said Caron as a frustrated Helena. 10- 5 daily But bawdy scenes in the subplot of a comedic band of common worker/thespians OPENING RECEPTION grabbed the heart of Graf­ fiti's production with equal Thursday June 30th zeal. The play within a play, 6pm- 9pm Pyramus and Thisbe, was a "tedious and brief" gem unto itself when Fulford (as Kathy Robertson Bottom playing Pyramus), Joe Kerr (fey, fair and dain­ ty This be) and Allan Crane Nicola Wheaton July 1-31 in the windows of Mark's Work Wearhouse 152 Fulford-Ganges Road In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Potters Guild of British Columbia, the travelling exhibit, "BC in a Box" presents miniatures by 148 ceramic artists. The Salt Spring Island Potters Guild invites you to the show's OPENING PARTY on the sidewalk outside Mark's Work Wearhouse, July 1, 7-9 p.m. Refreshments. 1 1 3 Each vessel is no greater than 4 /z x 4 /z x 4 /4 inches and fits into a tiny wooden box Diana Dean functioning both as a shipping crate and a display plinth. BZ • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2005 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Paradise 'relisted' in summer comedy .~ .... ~"""care Channel Ridge. Bullock SUMMER Lake. Ganges Marina. The FUN: Reviv­ Moby's sale. ing a Salt lhis weeb Development pressure Spring and community change is on favourite the minds of islanders these are, clock­ days, making it a perfect wise from time for a summer-long run -¥~ ofParadise Relisted. top left: the Angry Hippies The 2005 update to the Arvid Chalm­ new wave, punk laves 1989 Salt Spring Hysterical ers, Eric Society original hit musi­ Booth, Pat­ ~ cal play Paradise Lots opens rick Cassidy, Tuesday, July 6 at 8 p.m. Sue New­ at ArtSpring. It then runs man, Deb most Mondays and Tuesdays Toole, Barb through the summer, with Slater and each show incorporating Reid Collins. the latest local gossip as it Photo by Derri ck Lundy unfolds. "There's a soap opera con­ cept, so it can be kept very much alive," said cast mem­ the market no more," recites In addition to Newman, Wilkinson - will also make ber Sue Newman, who plays Arvid Chalmers, who has Chalmers and Booth, other an appearance, noted Chalm­ cafe owner Rita. the lead role as realtor Milt cast members are Barb ers and Newman. While the original script Bottomley. Slater, Patrick Cassidy, Deb Tickets to the show are has been cut, most of the Chalmers is particularly Toole and Reid Collins. $15 through the ArtSpring songs are intact, and a new enamoured of a scene where The spirits of three origi­ ticket centre. Opening night one has even been added. Eric Booth's character slags nal actors - Anne Lyon, (July 6) sees a two-for-one "I can't sell my eggs in trustees and realtors. Mary Williamson and James admission special. B!tlcHng on hundteq~ ' 6fJtem? <'Inti ¢xpetl~pces begth~ rn the AttSpring g<'lllerie$ 10 a.m~~ 5.. p,m., .,ADMISSION f'R.El::f Frid!Jy, July .. ~ · 5 s .. ilent Auction Continues.;.: > .· ~t~p!ns.!~t~:~t*Sptlng.Call~rle$ 4; fi/~<Vl~~~·~Hi~~ !'2lj• ~MI!)(~ r ~~ ·· con:cert.: Rumba x Cal:zatla ~ Choir of Christ's College, Cambridge Tuesday, August 2 (8:00pm) Friday, July 8 (8:00 pm) "Dazzling rhythms in an exotic blend of styles ... a cappella music 4Jiji·*'~ in a whole new way." Doc has Elektra Women's Choir Saturday, July 9 (8:00 pm) Saturday, August 6 (8:00 pm) Polished, contemporary and Multi award-winner Elektra steadfastly Scottish. Women's Choir is regarded as Sponsor: Seafirst Insurance one of Canada's best choirs. Rumba Calzada Sponsor: Island Savings Credit Union Friday, July 15 (8:00 pm) Deep Cove Jazz with the A powerful blend of Latin and Ryga-Rosnes Quartet Afro-Cuban rhythms. Saturday, August 13 (8:00pm) Sponsor: Salt Spring Gelato Delizioso Music that evokes feelings of tranquility and beauty performed by a truly stellar group of Coutte~y G~'ltfy Ott!<$ Winery musicians. Friday, July 22 (8:00 pm) 6:30 ...... 8 p.m .. in AM:SpHng Traditional jigs, reels and "hellish Sponsor: Libra Investment Management polkas" combine in a blend of Live Auction - The Grand Finale Irish and French traditions. Gilbert and Sullivan With M<1yn<H·~'s top <1Ucliqneer, Hugh Bwlmer in the Parlour Divas of Diversity 8 p.m. ADMJS$10N FREE) Tuesday, July 26 (8:00pm) Sensuality and exoticism resound R!$SERV€D TIC:IZETS, AVAILABLI; At THE ARTS PRING TICKET OFFICE, ARE REQUIRED. in this double-bill uniting the Sponsor: Windsor Plywood, Future shimmering Arabic and exquisite Shop & Grant Thornton Armenian vocal music. Blissful Isle: Chamber Summer Sunse t Symp hony . Saturday, July 30 (7:00pm) MUSIC from England Saturday, August 20 (8:00 pm) National Youth Orchestra of )~J.'\1_1\ Salt Spring's favourite chamber Canada performs explosive musicians return for a rapturous Island Treasure Fair 2005 orchestral music. On the lawn at •with food by Ssplash evening of music. For mote irlorrnai:ion call Gl Seconday School. and auction transportation Club otSSI \lULr I::ILJo\I'ILI::I Lll\lr I VVUULI AK'l'S & ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY. JUNE 29, 2005 • B:l THUNDERBIRD FINE & FEATHERED: Jane Winter (left) and Sharon Farquharson preen some of the birds flocking to the Island Treasure Fair auction set for July 14-16. They PRESENT$ Al,.L NEW WORK$ BY include a Nicola Prinsen bronze crow, a carved wooden raven by Paul Burke, a crane puppet donated by West of the Moon, and a dancing gumbooted rooster ALAN, .JOHN & ROBERT donated by Ina and John Curran. A spectacular Hokhokw bird mask carved by Kwakiutl carver George Hunt Jr. is also in the auction. Photo by Derrick Lundy BATEMAN .J U t.Y B • 24, 2C"JCI5 Jewish history film series ~~~~~ont'!~~h 2w~!~,mn~~~!~S history of the Jewish people ted to live." Admission is free, but in the 20th century is being On July 14, the 1981 Acad- donations at the door will be shown at All Saints By-the- emy Award winner Genocide appreciated.