evolution of a film festival

I’m always amazed by the number and quality of cultural events that take place on this tiny island.  This weekend islanders can enjoy the 12th annual Salt Spring Documentary Film Festival.  Like most good events, our island film festival was started in a church basement by a small group of locals passionate about both film [...]

goan seafood curry

Global Curry’s on Tuesday nights are always a hit with those that love some heat in their food.  Try out our spicy Goan seafood curry recipe at home.  Keep some yogurt near by just in case! Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Serves 4-6 1 cup large dried red chilies (seeded) 3 tsp coriander seeds [...]

beaver point flicks

Beaver Point Flicks – Pizza and Film Night The Edge of Eden: Living with the Grizzlies Tuesday February 10th at 6pm. The Film Festival Festival is taking its show on the road -as far as Beaver Point Hall, anyway.  In the film, The Edge of Eden, Charlie Russell rescues orphaned bears from a Russian zoo [...]

eat,dance & ride share

With the quick approach of Valentine’s Day the pressure is on to create an exciting date for your sweet heart.  Well, look no further because your plans have just been made. On Friday February 11th Vancouver’s Sweatshop Union is playing at Beaver Point Hall.  Ticket sales will benefit a local ride share group called Transition [...]

valentine’s day menu

Valentine’s Day Menu 3 courses for $35 (includes glass of champagne) regular menu also available starters watercress & grilled pear salad with crumbled blue cheese, dried cranberries, pecans & mustard dressing spinach & riccotta cannelloni with house made tomato, bechamel sauce & cheddar monterey jack cheese avocado stuffed with chili prawn sofritto, chipotle mayonaise & cilantro [...]