Phote Ron Batdortt BEN Chaplin and Jennifer Jason Leigh star in Agnieszka Holland’s Washington Square. Screening tonight at the Pacific Cinematineque at 7 p.m. THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS > Women Filmmakers: Refocussing to March 28 > Ai Neil exhibit opens March 25 at Atetier Gallery > Noises Off at Deep Cove Shaw Theatre to March 27 Women Filmmakers Refocussing. Various venues through March 28. See siory Page 22. A major international con- ference on women’s film starts this weekend at SFU’s Harbour Centre and continues next weekend at UBC's Chan Centre. Throughout the con- ference filmmaker’s works will be screened at the Pacific Cinematheque (1131 Howe St.). Tickets are available to the Cinematheque but regis- tration is required to attend the conference. Phone 822- 9137. MAI Neil: Mew and Selected at the Atelier Gallery (2421 Granville St.) March. 25 to ween Cee weames coeune wow, weistar-Warhsonh 200 April 10. See story page 14. An exhibit of collage work trom North Vancouver avant- garde artist Al Neil will open next Thursday at the Atelier Gallery. Neil, a jazz musician, began making collages in the mid-’80s. He also has pub- lished several books. & Noises Off... by Michael Frayn, produced by First Impressions Theatre at Deep Cove Shaw Theatre to March 27, Reservations: 929-9456. See page 18. Theatre critic Martin Millerchip recommends the First Impressions’ production of Noises Off or Arts Club’s Moon Over Buffalo for those looking for a laugh. Daundarave Cafe: 4 Celebration af € ‘olan, The a ctorvolours and miasaies of Sunny Sirmger, “bo March 26, Ferry Building Gallery: Spring Fever The paintings of Walter Giesbrecht, hil MeRae and Daphne MeLean. Gallery hours: PEan. ted pan, closed Mondays. Intormation: 925.7266, The Gallery in Artisan Square, Bowen !sland: Transision/irausformation, Photographs and mixed miedia by Carol Fancy. March 12-April 5. Fri-Sun, noon-4 mm. The Manifest Gali Landscapes and Other Lo Themes. Rol Des Cotes watercolours and mixed media, To March 25. Mon- Fri, 9 a.m. to noon, W. 16th at Marine, N.V. Information: 986-8997, North Shore Arts Commission: Luwingaraphs. The abstract images and holo- graphic patterns of Sidney Kocib. March 8-26. North Vancouver District Hall: Karen Radu’s acrylics and Wilbur Graut’s Native wood carvings. To March 25, Margaret’ Key's watercolours and Karen In land’ ¥ glass cre- ations. March 25-April 29. Exhibits are a program of the NV. Community — Arts Council and open Mon-Fri., 8:30 a.m,-4:30 p.m. North Vancouver Museum and Archives: Towing The Coast: Seaspan and its Predecessars, 1898-1988. The story of Seaspan highlighting stories of deep sea towing Next week — Films: a review of Lock, Stock and Barrel. — Christopher Datoe’s new book Winaipeg: Heart of the Continent, — Win a copy of the Crash Test Dummies® new CD Give Yourself A Hand. Head for the hills on Friday, March 26 for the final Ladies’ Day of the season! 80-1000 AM Meet and Greet - Garibaldi Lift Co. Bar & Grill + Contmental Breakfast presented by Kellogg's + Complimentary mountain tour with members af the Whistler-Blackcomb Freeride Teams and the Ski & Snowboard School 3:30 - 5.00 PM Apréa Party/Fashion Shew - Steeps Grill, Roundhouse Lodge + Fasluon show presented by Can-Skt * Live comedsc entertainment hasted by fanice Ungaro Presented by Z95 Alse meluding. Ski & Snawbuard School discounts, cetail discounts, benefits ard przest Participation in Ladies‘ Day is FREE! shift ucket not included *Use your Season Pass, Express Card. 7 Eleven Fast Tracks ucket or purchase at ike uckel window Pre-registration is required. Tu regsicr er for more information, please contact Guest Relanens at hoa) 932-1434. 664-3514 direct from Vancouver, |-8e0-766-a4g4g tall-iree. oc Cxbile CAN-SKI pee | Aellagzt and salvage and the develop meni of the selt dumping barge. Early Sports, Photography and teat trace the early development of sec wer base ball and berosse. To March 28. Corer to covers ofthe Wirdlace Shrphurds 2 Burrard Drv Dock’s employee publication. To fune lo. Internation: OS7-AOLS. Mascum open Tues. Sun. noon to 3 p.m. PGE Railway Station: North Vancouver Corners, A photographic display of North Vancouver meeting places, vesterday and today. ‘To May lo. Weds.-Sun. neon to 4 p.m. Foot of Lonsdale (987-5618), Presentation House Gallery: Dark Odyssey. The work of photojournalist Philip Jonzs Griffiths, known for his coverage of the Viernam War. To April 11. Weds.-Sun., 12-5 p.m. Thursday to 9 p.m. Admission: pay what you can. Ron Andrews recCentre: Tudor Serban. To April 10. Seymour Art Gallery: from the GIGANTIC to the minia- ture: Gulliver remembered. Giant and Liliiputian sculp- tural installations by Virginia Abbort, lize Bebris, Jennifer Gottesman and Roch Smith. Hours: noon to 4 p.m., Tues.-Sun., closed Monday: Silk Purse Arts Centre: Home Tws. Carolyn Nicholson’s watercolours and paper sculptures and Adrienne Nicholson's acrvlies and collage. March 22 2-Apri 4. A Breath of French Air A show of works from: students and instructors attending Capilano Coliege’s 1998 Summer School of Arts in The colearted Spvard Sua palits: Friday, March 19, France. March 23 April 4 Hours: noon te 3 pin, Tues Sun. West Vancouver Memorial Library: Jutreduction Daraly B. Shabahany’s oils, water colours and miaxgd media. Phauet Lari Frans Ortiz. Zaloski’s watercolours, West Vancouver Museum and Archiv Awichuiivwrasty Showing of the Pretires. Mildred Valles Thornton's collection of Squamish Nation ancestors’ portraits. The Listary of West Vaneonrer, An ongoing dis- play of historic documents and photographs. Exhibit hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4:30 pun.; archives open Tues, and Weds, only. Information: 925-7270, Cordova Cafe: Lisbon dandavic Photographs by N Van photographer Johnny de Jesus. March 19-April 15. Capilano College Performing Arts Theatre: Public Scenes/Private Acts. A premiere of Martin Kinch’s —. play loosely based on Tehhocles Antigene. March 18-27, Thurs, “Sat. at 8 p.m. and March 23 at 1 p.m. $32/8. Box office: 990- 7810. Capilano College Arbutus Studio Theatre: 1984. A classic by George Orwell. March 22-27, at 8 p.m. $5 at the door. Centennial Theatre: A Fanuy Thina Happened on the Way to the Forum. North Shore Light Opera presents _ Stephen Sondheim’s witty 1999 — Nerth Shore News — 15 musical, March 19 20, 25. vw Spin. March 21a 2 pam. Tickets: 9S4-4484, neon + pam. Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: Noises OFF Funny farce with a theatneal theme. March PO 27 Weds. Sata 8 pam SLAVE. Resers 2 YAO, Reviewed this week. Presentation House: Sar ne Lain and Danay an Deep Blue Sai Vwo ane act plays by John Parricgk Shanley. March TS 20, at S p.nt. Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. S12. All proceeds to A Loving Speontul, Reservations: 990-3474. Bevoud the Meadow, A new Canadian musical by Ashley Lantbert-Maberiy. Half-price preview March 25. March 26-April 3 (Weds.-Sar.), at 8 p.m. Saturday matinee at 3 p.m. $20/15. Reservations: 990-3474. Chan Centre: Tie Bacchae. Euripides’ classic drama. March 19-20, at 7:25 p.m. $15/9. Reservations; $22- 2678. Firehall Arts Centre: Que Pasn with La Rasa, Eh? Latino youth in Vancouver's East End. March 18-27. Derails: 689-0926. St. Andrew’s Wesley Church: Tony 2° Tina’s Wedding. Comic participato- rv Tralian wedding. Thurs.- Sat. at 6:15 p.m. Tickets start at $60 including “reception” meal at Chardonnays Restaurant. Group discounts. 280-3311. Stanley Theatre: oon Orer Buffalo. Broadway theatre farce. March 11-April 4. Box office: 731-4311. Reviewed. this week. Toms! See more page 2 [SNOWBOARDS _ Reguiarpriceupto $900 | FORGET IT! 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