Sunship Events

Illuminations

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

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

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

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

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

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 Contra Dance Awakeneers Contra Dance Saturday, Apr 13th, 2024 7:00pm
Mansons Hall, Cortes Island BC, Canada
Peace on Earth Day Concert Peace on Earth Day Concert Saturday, Apr 20th, 2024 2:00pm
Miracle Beach Amphitheatre, 1720 Miracle Beach Dr, Black Creek BC, Canada
Celebrate life on EARTH DAY with an afternoon of Earth-honouring 100% organic folk music in the beautiful forest of Miracle Beach park.
Awakeneers Matinee Concert Awakeneers Matinee Concert Sunday, Apr 21st, 2024 2:00pm
Campbell River Arts Council Cottage, Sybil Andrews Cottage, 2131 South Island Highway, Campbell River BC, Canada
Peace on Earthday Concert Peace on Earthday Concert Saturday, Apr 27th, 2024
Unitarian Church of Vancouver, 949 49th Avenue W, Vancouver BC, Canada
Awakeneers Matinee Concert Awakeneers Matinee Concert Saturday, May 18th, 2024 2:00pm
Campbell River Arts Council Cottage, Sybil Andrews Cottage, 2131 South Island Highway, Campbell River BC, Canada
Awakeneers Concert Awakeneers Concert Sunday, May 19th, 2024 12:00PM
Spirit Square, Campbell River BC, Canada
Alchemy of Gathering Festival Alchemy of Gathering Festival Saturday, Jun 29th, 2024 3:00pm
Kitty Coleman Gardens, 6183 Whitaker Rd, Courtenay, BC V9J 1V7, Courtenay BC, Canada
Awakeneers Concert Awakeneers Concert Friday, Aug 2nd, 2024
Mateada, 150 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island BC, Canada
Awakeneers Concert Awakeneers Concert Saturday, Aug 10th, 2024
LoveFest, 1255 Seaford Rd, Mansons Landing, BC V0P 1K0, Cortes Island BC, Canada

Past events

Newsletter Members Livestream Concert

Newsletter Members Livestream Concert


RSVP by emailing us at yes @ awakeneers dot com for the livestream link.

Awakeneers Concert

Awakeneers Concert


Six seasoned multi-instrumentalist songwriters, most of whom are siblings, the Awakeneers (previously known as The Merry McKentys) return to Cortes Island with a genre-bending blend of acoustic positivity segueing from a foot-stomping fiddle tune to a meditative love song to Mother Earth. Their music centres around honest vocals with rich harmonies and diverse acoustic instrumentation.

Buy Tickets

Admission: $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Doors open at 6:30pm, concert starts at 7:00pm

Advance tickets available at the co-op, Mansons Friday Market and online at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theawakeneers/812626

Awakeneers Patreon Livestream


Creative Culture Guide Cortes Island Launch

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


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.

Folk University 50th Anniversary Event

Folk University 50th Anniversary Event


Solaris at The West Coast Communities Conference


The Merry McKentys Contra Dance

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!

Mama Earth!

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


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.

Solaris at Hollyhock SVI Conference


Solaris Concert

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.

Solaris Concert at International Humanities Conference


Concert at Creatively United for the Planet

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

Merry McKentys Contra Dance at Vancouver Island Farmer Mixer


Music at Kombucha Town's Culture Caf


Solaris Concert

Solaris Concert


Solaris will be opening the season of holiday music at the California state capitol building.

An Evening of Music, Magic and the Golden Rule with Solaris and Steffan Soule

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.

Private concert at The Studio Space


Interfaith Choir Festival - International Day of Peace Concert

Interfaith Choir Festival - International Day of Peace Concert


Merry McKentys at the Quadra Fall Fair

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

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

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

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

Concert with Solaris and The Merry McKentys

Concert with Solaris and The Merry McKentys


Merry Mckentys - Contra Dance and CD Release Party

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!

A Gathering of Friends

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.

Could It Be

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

The Wild Canadians


Accordion, violins, mandolin and guitar join in boisterous harmonies, playing perhaps the cheeriest set of traditional tunes you ever heard.
Village Dance

Village Dance


Up-beat traditional dances and hoppin' fiddle tunes with the "Merry McKentys". No experiance neccesary.
Shine On

Shine On


Three sets of live music: Contra dance & fiddling, spirit folk songs, and unclassic guitar.
Along The Way

Along The Way


Original songs & stories. Paradoxes, humiliations, follies, inspirations and revelations Along The Way.
Alleluia

Alleluia


A demonstration of ancient and contemporary methods of
remembrance in movement and music.

Homeschool & Unschool Family Festival

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

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

Broadband: Music, Movements, Spirit



Fiddling - Laughing - Dancing - Original Songs
Music - Movements - Prayer

  A Very Merry Contra Dance

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

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

Sunship Rising


A ceremonial presentation of songs, chants, work rhythms, exercises, zikhr & meditation in motion.

What's Possible - What's likely -   WHAT'S  NEXT

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?

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.


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