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On May 3 artist Kunji Ikeda brings us Sansei: The Storyteller, which examines one of Canada’s darkest moments. On December 7, 1941, an attack on Pearl Harbor triggered the internment and dispossession of tens of thousands of Japanese Canadians living along Canada’s west coast. Through an engaging blend of dance, spoken word, historical audio, family interviews, and unexpected humour, Ikeda weaves an illuminating tale that is profoundly personal.

Sansei: The Storyteller offers Ikeda’s observations about the Internment, his discovery of where he came from, and how his family navigated their histories. A special post-show panel moderated by Kisae Petersen with educator Keiko Mary Murakami-Kitagawa, human rights activist Tosh Kitagawa, and author Brian Smallshaw will address direct experiences with this time and Salt Spring’s role and legacy with the Japanese-Canadian peoples.

Youth voices will be on stage May 27 with the Makana Youth Choirs and their Spring term finale concert. Ranging from grade two to grade nine, these young singers are eager to show what musical concepts they have learned such as harmony, tone, and note reading. Their repertoire includes pop, folk, classical, and music from all over the world.

National prize-winning ensemble Elektra Women’s Choir returns to ArtSpring May 28 for a matinee performance from its 45-voice Vancouver-based female chorus. Under the direction of Artistic Director and world-class conductor Morna Edmundson, the choir’s mandate is to inspire and lead in the choral art form through excellence in performance and the creation, exploration, and celebration of women’s repertoire. It is known for its adventurous programming, seeking out music written specifically for women, and frequently commissioning new works.

May also sees a strong line up of community engagements including “Electrify Salt Spring” with CBC’s Bob McDonald Friday May 5 to talk about the future of energy, The popular Salt Spring Singers bring us their Broadway Gold show tunes May 6 and 7, Dogs in the Moonlight have booked its Thematic Rock Concert for six days, and 100+ Women Who Care gather in the theatre to select their next charity to support.

Archipelago: Contemporary Art of the Salish Sea continues its international exhibition with visual art from the San Juans through May 24 and the lobby features the paitings of local artist Pamela Thornley.

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This is my final book review for The Fishbowl Magazine, as it’s time for me to move on to other things. I want to thank all of you for reading over these past 11 years and to thank Genevieve and The Fishbowl for the opportunity and support. And with that, dear readers, I bid you all adieu.