Harmony talks THE CREW over at West Vancouver's Harmony Arts Festival has booked an impressive lineup of speakers for its informal lecture series that begins next Monday, Aug. 9. Held each day at noon outside the Ferry Building during the course of the festival (Aug. 9-16), talks will be presented by a hand- ful of North Shore artists and arts professionals on a range of topics. The first, given by Norah Knapp on Aug. 9, is entitled “Art is Communication.’’ On Aug. 10 West Vancouver sculptor Peter Kiss discusses his work in a lecture called ‘ls the CIA Really in Control of Peter's Brain — a Slide Show.” Kiss is followed by the North Shore’s cultural development officer, Brenda Berck; who takes an inter-municipal look at the arts on Aug, 11, Prints and printmaking will be the focus of Ingunn Kemble of the Buschlen Mowatt Gallery's talk for Aug. 12. On Aug. 13, Barbara Head presents ‘Yes, but is it Art?’ Horseshoe Bay painter Jim Spilsbury will discuss the medium of pastel work on Aug. 14. Aug. 15's speaker has yet to be announced, Symphony of Fire THE FOURTH annual Benson and Hedges Symphony of Fire con- tinues tonight with a performance by France. ‘‘Groupe F’’ have gained an international reputation in pyrotechnics by concentrating on the synergy of theatrical, musical,choreographic and site aspects of their shows. This year the group’s program is entitled Rhythm and Fire, which ‘includes the music of Philip Glass, Peter Gabriel and Miles Davis. On Saturday, Aug. 7, Canada’s “Concept Fiatlux’’ battles for the gold. The 1987 silver medalist team, who won last year’s gold trophy in Vancouver, is headed by artistic director Patrick Brault. The grand finale, set for Wednesday, Aug. 11, will see France and Canada joined by Parente Chieri of Italy. Italy captured the 1992 Symphony of Fire gold trophy in Toronto. The small family firm, operating since 1958, manufactures fireworks up to 300 millimetres in diameter, using sausage-shaped shells instead of the standard cylindrica! ones. -1- Fireworks hegin each night at 10:15p.m. Arts in Action SATURDAYS WILL never be the same in West Vancouver's John ~ Lawson Park -— at least for the summer. From now until the end of August, Arts in Action brings a host of artistic activity for children each Saturday at 10:30 a.m. A $2 drop-in fee allows kids to discover the joys of fish printing, mask-making and paper-making. In case of rain, Arts In Action will move to the Silk Purse arts cen- tre at 1570 Argyle St., West Vancouver. And speaking of kids, don’t forget about Creative Kids Day, held Saturday, Aug. 14 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at John Lawson Park. Kite-making and boat-making are just some of the activities planned. Anyone needing more information should contact 925-3605. Tv a GT) “THE MARKET IS MOVING ... 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The two-day event, presented by Youth Art Works, will focus on environmental issues and cele- brate the ‘‘cultures of resistance.” Chinese-Canadian, Chicano and Native American rap bands, environmental groups and First Nations speakers will be featured. “The festival is all about con- fronting the political climate we live in,” said Oostindie, who has been involved in the festival since its inception. “The planet is fac- ing impending doom, but this fes- en PRICE Excelent Hide & Gurability 1629 Lonsdale Avenue tival will be positive because we can do something about it.” Under the Volcano, he added, should satisfy young people who are looking for an alternative to commercial festivals. “Our slogan this year is “Under the Volcano — Everything Lalapallooza is Not. “They say Lalapallooza is a celebration of art and culture, but when you get there they ask you to pay $38 and you get Pepsi shoved down your throat, Our fes- tival is free. We're asking for a donation of $3." Headlining the festival are Chicano hip-hoppers Aztlan Na- tion, Native American rappers Without Reservation, Culture Hype Crew from Bellingham and Bob‘s Your Uncle, and a number of First Nations speakers including the Simp Nation. New this year are a children’s program, which will see kids dress up and perform skits inside a large nylon inflated volcano designed by Evelyn Roth; The Acoustic Circle: local folk musicians and perform- Across from Extra Foods N. VANCOUVER 985-6815 ing artists will recite poetry at various points along the Malcolm Lowry Trail; an audience participa- tion performance by the Van- couver {sland Theatre Collective called Fire on the Mountain; In- troduction of Art Installations, which will see “students from Capilano and Emily Carr colleges creating works-in-progress throughout the park; a craft circle and .a series of social issues workshops. . As‘usual, there will be 30 politi- cal and community information tables set up, and the festival's bi money-maker — the organic foo kitchen — returns for another year of good eats. So far, Oostindie is delighted by the response to this year's event. About 110 volunteers have already signed up, and attendance has doubled each year — making Under the Volcano the largest an- nual arts festival in North Van- couver. Anyone wanting more informa- tion can call 988-ARTS. HOURS: Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-5:30pm Friday: 7:00am-9:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-5:30pm