Time for Gertrude Stein celebrates the revolutionary spirit of one of the 20th century's most daring minds. Presented by Of Sound Minds, this event brings together an eclectic mix of music and theatre, showcasing some of SSI’s most talented performers in honour of Stein’s 150th birthday. The programme fuses cutting-edge works by 20th and 21st-century composers (including two of SSI’s own) with some unexpected combinations – tabletop percussion, flute and electronics, and Erik Satie's music for piano –  mashed up with Stein's poems. The evening will evoke the vibrant energy of Stein’s renowned salons, where, as an early “social influencer,” she brought together cultural luminaries like cubists Picasso and Braque, and authors Hemingway and Sinclair Lewis.

 

Featuring music by

Eve Beglarian, John Cage, Joi Freed-Garrod, Peter Hatch, Erik Satie & Virgil Thomson

 

And performances by

Brandon Bronson, Kathryn Cernauskas, Don Conley, Leslie Corry, Gwenyth Dobie, Michelle Footz, Cicela Månsson, Christina Penhale, Mary Pickering, John Whitelaw & Tracie Whitelaw

 

Time for Gertrude Stein offers an unforgettable, genre-defying experience that mirrors Stein’s fearless creativity and lasting impact on both social and artistic landscapes. Prepare to unleash your own creative, fearless spirit.

 

7:30pm December 5th at ArtSpring

Adults $35   Youth $15

 

Time for Gertrude Stein is made possible by the generous support from the Salt Spring Foundation​