NEWS photo Cindy Goodman UKRAINIAN Choir perform with Bovbush Ukrainian Dancers and Jubilee Orchestra 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Centennial Theatre as part of North Shore Folkfest. A series of four free concerts; ; June 20-23, feature a variety of muiticultural acts. Info: $84-4484. ore Folktest melts a pot of culture THE North Shore Folkfest marks its ‘24th year with a host of culturally _ diverse activities anid performances ‘starting this weekend. @ Live entertainment: Centennial Theatre at 23rd Street and Lonsdale is the venue for four free evenings of song. and dance, Saturday through Tuesday, June: 20-23, 7: 30 p.m. cach night. ‘Tatsumi Japanese Dancers, Pars “ National Ballet, Ukrainian Choir, Sincere Lam’s Guzheng Ensemble and Weavers Square Dance Club, among others, will showcase their alénts, - Craft fair: Twenty-six artisans will be selling ‘their hand-made creations June 20-28, 10 a.m. -to.5 p.m. daily at Civic Plaza, 14th and Lonsdale. Expect to find textiles, jewelry, ‘woodwork and ceramics at this popular out- door showcase organized by the North Vancouver Community Arts Council. Information: 988-6844. @ Walking tour: The City of North Vancouver Heritage Advisory Commission sponsors a qwo-hour guided tour this Sunday, June 21. The tour begins at the old municipal cemetery on Lillooet Road beyond Monashce Drive, where John Stuart will comment on many of the North Shore pioneers buried there. Participants are asked to mect there at } p.m. For details, call Sruart at 987-5618. @ Mini-festival: Silver Harbour Centre hosts its own day of song and dance, arts and crafts at 144 E. 22nd St., North Van on Sunday, June 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. The seniors’ activity cen- tre invites visitors to view demonstrations by its members. Information: 980-2474. — Layne Christensen -teen’s work on view page W “This y year, prices are expected to range from “$500 to S500 ,000. But the appeal of the art fair extends beyond “dealers and ‘collectors, says Rebenchuk. There is something for everyone, including visitors who _have no intentions of opening their wallets to “make a purchase. : Visiung the fair is like going to a muscum, he says. “Oniy naw you have the chance to know a painting's value and (even have) the .,chance to own it. ... It’s much more fun.” <4 "The artist to watch at this year’s fair is Alexandra Nechita, a 12-year-old abstract _Painter from California, who art critics have compared to Picasso and labeled “Mozart with a paintbrush.” -. “Nechita’s paintings sell for as much as - $150,000 US. and are collected by the likes of Whoopi Goldberg, and tennis star Andre Agassi. The pre-tcen sensation will be at the fair Friday. Art 98 runs June 19 to 22 at the Vancouver - Trade and Convention Centre. Hours are noon ‘to 9 pan. Friday and Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday and noon to 6 pn, Monday. General ~ admission ts $12, S for students and seniors and $24 for a three-day pass. Joan Miro JOAN Miro’s Le Bleu de la Cible is among world-class art on view and for sale at Art 98. : Art 98 schedules expert speakers From page VW Saturday, June 20, 3:30 p.m.: Representatives from Butters Gallery discuss arusts represented by this Portland gallery. Booth C103. Saturday, June 20, 5 p.m.: Representatives ‘of the Art Gallery University of Lethbridge lead ‘a discussion of artist Alan Harding Mackay’s Melanie Gald, James Koester, Ron Kong, Jeffrey Spalding and others. Speakers” Corner. Sunday, June 21, 12:30 p.m.: Sheng Tian Zheng discusses C. hina’s revolutionary woodcuts in conjunction with a special exhibition of works from 1940 to 1960 at Art Beatus, Booth D108. Sunday, June 2), 2 p.m.: Geert Maas gives an analysis of C: anadian sculpture on exhibit by members of the Sculptors’ Society of Canada, ADVERTORIAL Opening - -Consunersfirst’ Where Natural Gas Comes To Life. | Saturday, June 20th ONE-STOP SHOPPING | One of the fist stores in BC to affer one-stop shopping for natural gas appliances. is hosting a special cornmuniry celebration to mark the Grand Opening of its North Vancouver store on Saturday, June 20th. “We're very excited to be part.of the North Shore community,” says Colin Halliwell, Manager Retail Operations. . , Coquitla (604),523- -3001 Pacitic “Roath Business Park” iam “», 1396 United Blvd: Me Richmond: - (604) 523-3002 1750-12500 Villcan Way and Store Development. “It’s a wonderfull opportunity to provide the people of North and West Vancouver with access to a complete range of natural gas products and services.” , Consumersfirst offers one-stop shopping, + installation and service for a complete” _ spectrum of modern natural gas appliances. for today’s homes, including fireplaces, . ranges, wall ovens, cooktops, barbecues,’ dryers, gas lamps. patio heaters, furnaces, ... water heaters and more, all supported by Consumersfirst retail expertise. 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