Sunship Events
Illuminations
Spiritual Awakening Mystery Play
A musical theater experience tracing the storyline of spiritual unfoldment. From the beginnings of the quest, the inner journey continues through the arduous challenges of self-mastery, the onset of mystic awakening, and on to the realities of higher life. From humble beginnings a profound magical ambience gradually emerges through the weave of songs, stories, prayers and dynamic theatrical athletics. At times simple and ingenuous, humbly blunt and humorous, surprising or audacious, powerfully evocative, poignant, delightful, thought provoking, insightful, reverential, prayerful and ultimately inspirational.
Earth Vespers
Music for the Living Planet
Earth Vespers is a musical service in celebration of the beauty of Mother Earth, compassion for all who live here, and the interconnectedness of Life. With fiddles, folk ballads, saxophone sing-alongs, a cappella anthems and reverential hymns, many genres of music are woven with inspiring readings in this mindful, heart-filled celebration of honour and gratitude for the miracle of Life on Mother Earth.
Seminars & Workshops
Intensive Self Discovery and Creative Arts Programs
An immersive experience of living and working within a community of those gathered for a time of dedicated, undistracted, full-on self-discovery, service, and transformation. Seminars do not have a fixed program, instead each event occurs around the needs, capacities, and circumstances of the participants. Programs frequently include movements, meditation, self-observation and self-satire, specialized theatre improv, creative arts and music, dialogues, lectures and debates.
Alleluia
Dances of the Fourth Way Dervishes
A demonstration of rarely seen movements and music. From contemplative moving meditations to fiercely energetic dervish dances, these movements spring from living sources of ancient traditions, both East and West. The program includes extraordinary forms of dancing meditations as well as a selection of treasured movements from the Gurdjieff legacy, carried forward to these times both as moving prayers and as a unique practice invigorating the inner striving to know oneself and cultivating the integration of body, heart, and mind.
Walk In The Light
Faith-bridging Musical Prayer Celebration
An opportunity for those of diverse pathways to join together in heartfelt celebration and Prayer. Reverential, joyful and mystically invigorating, this musical service invites a humble recognition of the Spirit that moves within all things and within all faiths. Honouring each participant’s divine connection, and at the same time remaining respectful and harmonious with many diverse spiritual traditions. The themes, readings and songs are consistent with the universal teachings on human conduct, ethics and integrity. This event aims to catalyse a powerful recognition of the Unity within all faiths, in an atmosphere of joyful celebration, inviting the participants to come together in harmonious and powerful prayer on behalf of all life on planet Earth.
Community Dances
Good-Spirited Traditional Music and Dancing
With a lot of laughter, a little bit of chaos, and plenty of good-hearted fun, traditional dances are a great way to celebrate and build community.
Upcoming events
Awakeneers Guest music
Sunday, Jan 19VanU Sanctuary, 949 49th Avenue W, Vancouver BC, Canada
Awakeneers Concert
Sunday, Feb 16Bethlehem Centre, 2371 Arbot Road, Nanaimo BC, Canada
Awakeneers Concert
Sunday, Mar 9Kelsey Centre, 652-A H'Kusam Way, Sayward BC, Canada
Past events
Awakeneers Private Concert
LightHeart: Songs of Hope, Love and Peace
Join us for an uplifting musical celebration.
The Awakeneers repertoire of original songs brings a fresh perspective to principles that are common to all spiritual and religious traditions. Through poetic and direct lyrics, evocative melodies, and supportive instrumentation, an Awakeneers concert aims to give a gift of inspiration, joy, and recognition that supports individuals' journey on the Way, whatever path they may be taking.
Awakeneers Feature Presentation
The Highlands Music Coffee House was started in 1998 to provide a community service where Highlanders, young and old, could get together once a month to listen to live music and have a place where kinship could grow.
The organisers of the Coffee House are all volunteer music lovers and feel music and arts are an integral and important aspect of everyone’s life. They organise the events, send out flyers/invitations, set up tea and coffee table, bring cookies, put chairs back at the end of the events, and more.
Awakeneers Guest music
Awakeneers Concert
For more info and tickets visit: https://www.showroomproductions.ca/home
The concert will also be livestreamed at: https://www.youtube.com/c/DuncanShowroom/live
- Sunday, Nov 3
- Saturday, Nov 2
- Saturday, Oct 12
- Sunday, Sep 22
- Friday, Aug 30
- Saturday, Aug 10
- Saturday, Aug 3
- Friday, Aug 2
- Tuesday, Jul 23
- Sunday, Jul 21
- Sunday, May 26
- Sunday, May 19
- Friday, Mar 15
- Sunday, Feb 25
- Sunday, Sep 24
- Saturday, Jul 29
- Friday, Jul 28
- Friday, Jul 21
- Sunday, Jul 16
- Saturday, Jul 8
- Tuesday, Jun 13
- Sunday, Jun 11
- Friday, Dec 16
- Saturday, Nov 12
- Friday, Nov 11
- Sunday, Nov 6
- Sunday, Sep 25
- Sunday, Sep 4
- Sunday, Aug 21
- Saturday, Aug 20
- Sunday, Aug 14
- Saturday, Jul 2
- Saturday, Aug 28
Alchemy of Gathering Festival
Set in the beautiful atmosphere of the Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens, the Alchemy of Gathering will focus on creating an open space for community to come together and celebrate our connections - connections to each other, to Nature, to community, and to ourselves.
Awakeneers Matinee Concert
Wrapping up this season's Acoustic Matinee concert series, the Awakeneers are returning to Sybil Andrews cottage to offer folk music fans an uplifting afternoon of original songs in a cozy and intimate venue. Seating capacity is limited so make sure to get your (FREE) tickets in advance.
If you reserve a seat but are unable to attend please let us know 24hrs in advance. Any reserved seats that haven't been filled by 2PM will be offered to walk-ins on a first-come first-served basis.
Doors open at 1:30pm.
- Saturday, May 18
- Sunday, Apr 21
- Saturday, Mar 16
- Saturday, Feb 24
- Saturday, Mar 18
- Saturday, Mar 4
- Saturday, Feb 18
- Saturday, Feb 4
- Saturday, Jan 21
- Saturday, Dec 10
- Saturday, Dec 3
- Saturday, Nov 26
Peace on Earthday Concert
With original folk ballads, rousing anthems and reverential hymns this Awakeneers concert is a heart-felt honouring of the sacred preciousness of Life on Earth, a celebration of the miraculous awesome interconnectedness of all forms of life, and compassion for all who live here.
Whatever our faiths, cultures, nationalities, and ethnicities, all humans share the Earth, our only home. This home and the living beings upon it — including many human communities and cultures — are in peril. As citizens of the Earth, we have the opportunity and the responsibility to respond to the condition of our world with love, compassion, understanding, and the deep knowledge that another way is possible and that we can contribute to it.
Doors open at 6:30pm
Event starts at 7:00pm
Admission is free / by donation but venue capacity is limited so reserve your seat in advance.
Get tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/awakeneers/1209014
The Sanctuary at VanU is located on the corner of 49th and Oak at 949 W 49th Ave.
About the Awakeneers:
Awakeneers’ music centres around honest vocals sweetened with multi-part harmonies and acoustic instrumentation. The nomadic band of multi-instrumentalist songwriters — many of whom are siblings — segues seamlessly from a foot-stomping fiddle tune to a hip-hop guide to mindfulness, weaving a genre-bending blend of acoustic positivity that orbits elliptically around the idea of folk music. Their songwriting shines a light on life's big questions, celebrating the goodness of humanity and the miracle of Life on Earth.
Newsletter Members Livestream Concert
RSVP by emailing us at yes @ awakeneers dot com for the livestream link.
Free Earth Day Concert
Creative Culture Guide Cortes Island Launch
The Creative Culture Guide is an evolving mandala of guiding principles and resources for sustainable society.
The mission of the guide is to serve as a complete and concise set of guidelines for a society where humans co-exist in a harmonious and equitable balance, honoring and supporting the well being of the entire biosphere and all its inhabitants.
Each sector of the mandala represents a fundamental human need and is addressed with an overview of principles for holistically understanding and addressing the topic.
The unique graphical interface brings attention to the vital connections across sectors, highlighting the opportunities and importance of holistic integrated solutions.
The sectors of the Creative Culture mandala are accompanied by a curated directory of resources for going deeper into each topic. Local on-the-ground organizations are highlighted with regional resource maps alongside global initiatives.
Earth Vespers
Earth Vespers is a musical service in celebration of the beauty of Mother Earth, compassion for all who live here, and the interconnectedness of Life.
With folk ballads, saxophone sing-alongs, a cappella anthems and reverential hymns, many genres of music are woven with inspiring readings in this mindful, heart-filled celebration of honour and gratitude for the miracle of Life on Mother Earth.
Awakeneers Livestream
Merry McKentys Celtic Fundraiser
Merry McKentys Concert
- Sunday, Nov 3
- Saturday, Nov 2
- Saturday, Nov 2
- Friday, Nov 1
- Sunday, Aug 18
- Friday, Aug 9
- Sunday, Jul 28
- Wednesday, Jul 24
- Tuesday, Jul 23
- Monday, Jul 22
- Saturday, Jul 20
- Sunday, May 26
- Friday, Apr 4
- Friday, Mar 28
- Saturday, Mar 15
- Friday, Mar 14
- Thursday, Mar 13
Solaris Gift of Music
Solaris at The West Coast Communities Conference
Solaris Gift of music
Mama Earth concert at PoWR 2018
Walk in the Light at PoWR 2018
The Merry McKentys Contra Dance
Contra dancing is a fun, energetic form of traditional dancing that has been around for a few centuries at least. It is usually done in lines (and sometimes in circles), and is often likened to square dancing without the squares. There is no fancy footwork required, and a complete newcomer can be dancing along in a matter of minutes with the help of the dance caller, who gives instructions as the dance goes along. You can read more about it and even see a video of one here!
The Merry McKentys Concert
- Sunday, Aug 12
- Thursday, Jul 26
- Saturday, Jul 21
- Friday, Aug 11
- Friday, Jun 16
- Saturday, Dec 31
The Merry McKentys
- Wednesday, Jul 18
- Sunday, Jul 8
- Saturday, Sep 16
- Friday, Aug 18
- Wednesday, Aug 2
- Saturday, Jul 29
- Saturday, Jul 22
- Sunday, Jul 9
- Saturday, Jul 1
- Friday, Jun 30
- Saturday, Jun 17
- Friday, Jun 9
The Merry Mckentys at The Victoria Folk Music Society
Mama Earth!
Join the Solaris Project for an evening concert at O.U.R EcoVillage celebrating the wonder of our living world, compassion for all who live here, and the interconnectedness of Life.
With fiddles, folk ballads, swingin' roots-rock, saxophones sing-alongs, a cappella anthems and reverential vespers, many genres blend in this musical celebration of the living Earth.
The Merry Mckentys at The Hollyhock Coffeehouse
New Year's Eve Contra Dance
Solaris at Celebration of the unity of mankind
The Merry McKentys at Coombs Bluegrass Festival
Solaris Concert at Victoria Day of Peace Celebration
Join us at Victoria's International Day of Peace celebration in downtown Victoria, BC. This inter-faith event coincides with the UN International Day of Peace, and will include participation from many spiritual traditions from the Victoria area, with music, workshops and films.
Princeton Traditional Music Festival
Solaris Concert
The 9 piece musical collaboration Solaris brings West Coast folk-roots fusion to the Larcom Theatre, in Beverly. With vibrant vocal harmonies, solid folk-roots instrumentation, and a repertoire of powerful original songs, Solaris delivers an uplifting musical message of awareness, kindness, and positive change.
- Sunday, Aug 14
- Sunday, May 1
- Thursday, Apr 28
- Sunday, Apr 24
- Sunday, Jan 24
- Saturday, Jan 16
- Sunday, Dec 13
- Thursday, Dec 10
- Tuesday, Dec 8
- Monday, Dec 7
- Sunday, Dec 6
- Monday, Nov 30
- Monday, Nov 30
- Sunday, Nov 15
- Sunday, Oct 25
- Saturday, Oct 17
- Sunday, Aug 16
- Sunday, Apr 6
- Sunday, Mar 30
Solaris Guest music in church service
Solaris Fundraiser Concert for Covenant House
Solaris Concert at International Humanities Conference
Concert at Creatively United for the Planet
Enjoy a fabulous, locally-sourced gourmet four-course meal, amazing art, silent auction and two bands, including The Merry McKentys.
Merry McKentys Contra Dance at Vancouver Island Farmer Mixer
Solaris Music at Sunday Service
- Sunday, Dec 13
- Sunday, Dec 6
- Sunday, Nov 29
- Sunday, Nov 15
- Sunday, Oct 4
Private Concert
Concert at Berkley Waldorf School
Solaris Concert
Solaris will be opening the season of holiday music at the California state capitol building.
World AIDS Day Interfaith Service
An Evening of Music, Magic and the Golden Rule with Solaris and Steffan Soule
With vibrant vocal harmonies, solid folk-roots instrumentation, and a repertoire of powerful and relevant original songs, Solaris delivers an inspiring musical message of awareness, responsibility, and empowerment for positive change.
Magician Steffan Soule focuses on the power of attention and how we can use it to apply the Golden Rule in a variety of situations in this exciting, positive and educational anti-bullying presentation.
Merry McKentys at the C.U.M.C. Harvest Festival
Interfaith Choir Festival - International Day of Peace Concert
Merry McKentys at the Quadra Fall Fair
Join us for a merry contra dance with enlivening live music at the Quadra Island Fall Fair! More info about the event can be found at http://www.quadraisland.ca/fall-fair
Merry McKentys & Solaris Concert and Contra Dance
Solaris Music
Guest music for the morning service at the Canadian Memorial United Church and Centre for Peace.
Merry McKentys Concert and Contra Dance
Join us for a lively evening of traditional dancing and live music! Contra dancing is fun, energetic, and easy. Our cheerful caller will have you kicking up your heels in no time! Sweet fiddle harmonies and happy foot-stomping dance tunes from The Merry McKentys.
Get advance tickets at Rufus' Guitar Shop or Highlife Records, or online at Brown Paper Tickets.
Find out more about contra dancing on the Merry McKentys Contra Dance page.
Solaris Concert and Merry McKentys Contra Dance
Fundraiser concert and contra dance for the UVic meditation club. Click here for ticket info
Find out more about contra dancing here: http://www.merrymckentys.com/contra-dance.php
Merry McKentys Lunch time concert
Merry Mckentys - Contra Dance and CD Release Party
Join the Merry Mckentys for a free Christmas Contra Dance and the release concert of their first studio album Out of the Woods. Live music, organic refreshments and dancing for the whole family. Everyone welcome!
Solaris - All of the Above
Relevant lyrics and sweet vocal harmonies combine with acoustic guitar, keyboard, mandolin, drum, bass and fiddle to create a musical experience that is humorous, insightful, audacious, inspiring and profound.
- Thursday, Dec 5
- Wednesday, Dec 4
- Saturday, Nov 30
- Sunday, Nov 24
- Sunday, Nov 24
- Tuesday, Nov 19
- Monday, Nov 18
- Sunday, Nov 17
A Gathering of Friends
An uplifting evening of down-to-earth inspirational music celebrating the quest for truth and purpose in life. Original and thought provoking acoustic music with a merry band of radical young pilgrims.
- Friday, May 10
- Wednesday, May 1
- Saturday, Apr 27
- Friday, Apr 26
- Saturday, Apr 20
- Friday, Apr 19
- Wednesday, Apr 17
- Sunday, Mar 24
Could It Be
Timeless questions, contemplations and discoveries, fresh lyrics and memorable melodies. This heart warming evening covers the spectrum; subtly simple, ingenuously amusing, revelatory, profound.
The Wild Canadians
Accordion, violins, mandolin and guitar join in boisterous harmonies, playing perhaps the cheeriest set of traditional tunes you ever heard.
Along The way
Simple spirit folks songs.
Alleluia
A demonstration of ancient and contemporary methods of remembrance in movement and music.
Village Dance
Up-beat traditional dances and hoppin' fiddle tunes with the "Merry McKentys". No experiance neccesary.
Shine On
Three sets of live music: Contra dance & fiddling, spirit folk songs, and unclassic guitar.
Along The Way
Original songs & stories. Paradoxes, humiliations, follies, inspirations and revelations Along The Way.
Homeschool & Unschool Family Festival
An afternoon with Cortes Island homeschoolers.
Fun and educational activities for children, teens & adults.
Games, presentations, workshop-lets and more.
Contra Dance & Comedy
Hilarity. music and dancing with Todd Butler, virtuoso guitar-picking songwriter and former host of CBC's "Madly Off in All Directions" followed by a great set of village dances and toe tapping traditional tunes.
Broadband: Music, Movements, Spirit
Fiddling - Laughing - Dancing - Original Songs
Music - Movements - Prayer
A Very Merry Contra Dance
Kick up your heels to lively traditional fiddle and acoustic music and do-si-do your way through country dance favorites old and new! Square dancing without the squares! Fun for ages 2-200.
Get the live event CD here!
Mishra Concerts & Class
Master sitarist Pandit Shivnath Mishra and his son Deobrat Mishra visited Cortes Island during their 2006 summer tour. Based in Varanasi, India, the Mishras tour widely through Europe and North America. Sunship Productions hosted an outdoor Kirtan concert after their regular performance in 2006. In the summer of 2005, Deobrat Mishra gave a workshop on Indian devotional singing at the IDEA gallery on Cortes Island.
Sunship Rising
A ceremonial presentation of songs, chants, work rhythms, exercises, zikhr & meditation in motion.
What's Possible - What's likely - WHAT'S NEXT
Global ecosystems awareness, bio regional networking. Local realities - local action.
What on Earth is going on?
A visual, informational and musical presentation on the state of the world.
15 Global maps, 100 charts & graphs, images and video clips, live music, poems and narration, questions and answers, informative hand outs and gourmet organic goodies.
