20 — Friday, October 17, 1997 ~ North Shore News n\ 4: if e « CAERGFICS ¢ ¥: (Sa Centennial Theatre: Len Grinke, photogra- phy. To Nov. 15. Dundarave Cafe: Joan Fraser. Drawings and paintings. To Oct. 24. Ferry Building Gallery: Whimsey. The work of five whimsical artists: Steve Hall, Vange Brossard, Max Metal, Amy Moss and Graham Eagle. To Oct. 26. Recent Works. Elizabeth Smiley opens Oct. 28. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Mondays. North Vancouver City Hall: Medieval Images. Gary Bensette’s graphite and watercolor interpreta- tions of medieval life. To Oct. 30, Presented by the North Vancouver Community Arts Council. Business hours. North Vancouver District Hall: Haute Couture Fashion in Miniature. Kian Samet’s elegant and detailed fashion miniatures. To Oct, 30. Selected Landscapes from the Art Rental collection are also on display. Both exhibits presented by the North Vancouver Community Arts Council. Business hours. North Vancouver Museum and Archives: Arrivals and Departures: Railways in North Vancouver. Archival photographs and artifacts dealing with N.V.’s railway history from 1914. Opens. Oct. 25. Weds. to Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Free. Infermation: 987-5618. PGE Railway Station: Mary Lafreniere. Photographs focusing, on the restoration of St. Paul’s Church. Noon to 4 p.m., Weds. to Sun. Foot of Lonsdale. To Nov. 24. Presentation House Gallery: The Exquisite Corpse in Lotusland is an exhibition and fundraiser for the gallery running October 15 to 19. 120 artists have created 40 collaborative works of art while 42 writers have created 14 collaborative micro-works of literature. Silent auc- tions run all five days and culminates in a party October 19 with emcee Bill Richardson. Art Rental. Take home an original piece of local art for a modest monthly fee. Oct 27 at 8 p.m. Presented by the North Vancouver Community Arts Council. Track Records: Trains and Contemporary Photograpiy opens Oct. 25 at 2:15 p.m. with a tour by curator Marnie Fleming followed by a reception. Gallery hours: Weds. to Sun. noon to 5 p.m., Thursdays to 9 p.m. Phone: 986-1351. our Art Gallery: No Exit. Vancouver Island artists Lance Olsen (paintings and prints) and David Toresdahl (sculptures). To November 2. The gallery is calling for artists’ submissions for its annual Discovery Exhibition: A Singular Face. Call 924-1378 for details. Gallery hours: noon to 4 p.m. (closed Mondays). Siik Purse Arts Centre: Travels in Watercolors. Toni Onley. To October 19. Art in the Family. A collection of art created by Lorne Topham and family. Oct. 2] to Now. 2. Gallery hours: noon to 5 p.m., closed Mondays. West Vancouver Memoria) Library Gallery Along the Garden Path. Bold and exciting watercolors by Claire Stewart. To Nov. 2. West Vancouver Museum and Archives: Conservation * Rehearsal for Murder REHEARSAL for Murder opens tonight at Deep Cove Shaw Theatre. Starring in the murder mystery are (clockwise from top) Greg Ashworth, Kelly Tait, Barry Wall, Tash Verdi, Dean McKenzie, Vince Callaghan and (centre) Marianne LaRochelle. Tickets: 929-3200. classes. Textiles and Objects, Oct. 18; Photographs and Paper Conservation, Oct. 25. Call 925-7270 to regis- ter. Hours: Tucsday co Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Studio open house: Monica and Barry Shelton with Rober? Held. Oct. 25, 1-9 p.m.; Oct. 26, 1-6 p.m.; Nov. 1 and 2, 12-5 p.m. 3540 Marine Drive, W.V. Bau-Xi: Alistair Bell. North Shore artist Alistair Bell's prints and drawings. Oct. 4-23. theatre 2? Centennial Theatre: Naomi’s Road. Young People’s Theatre present an adaptation of Joy Kogawa’s book Obasan. Chalienging theatre aimed at an 8-12 audi- ence, Oct. 19 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. $9. 50. 984- 4484. Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: Rehearsal for Murder. A murder mystery trom Deep Cove Stage. October 17 to November 1 (Weds. to Sat.) at 8 p.m. $10/8. Information: 929-3200. Hendry Hall: Everything in the Garden. Edward Albee’s black comedy from North Vancouver Community Players. October 17,to November | (Weds. to Sat.) at 8 p.m. $12/10. Reservations: 983-2633. Presentation House Arts Centre: I'l! Be Back Before Midnight. A murder mystery from Presentation House Productions. October 17 to November 1 (Weds. to Sat.) at 8 p.m. $12/9. Come in costume Oct. 25 for a possible prize and a $5 discount. Reservations: 990-3474. Shadbolt Centre for the Arts: The Glass Menagerie. Tennessee William’s sensitive classic from First Impressions Theatre. Oct. 8 to 1&. Tickets: 205-3000. See more page 22 Mighty Amazon flows in new IMAX film THE lost Inca city of Machu Picchu (above) is explored in tha new IMAX movie Amazon, which debuts today at the IRMAX Theatre at Canada Place. THE next best thing to actually being there is to experience a place on the IMAX Theatre big screen at Canada Place. Today. the mighty Amazon gets the [MAX treat- ment as the appropriately titled Amazon debuts at the Vancouver theatre. The ninth film directed by Academy Award winner Keith Merrill (Grand Canyon, Hidden Secrets) Amazon takes you down the mightiest and most mysterious river in the world. From its source way up in the Andes mountains to its terminus in the Adantic Ocean, the Amazon has been the literal lifeblood for many com- plex civilizations. The 40-minute film was filmed entirely in the Amazon basin, and follows the exploits of two “medi- cine men” — tribal shaman Mamani and American eth- nobotonist Dr. Mark Plotkin. Amazon plays daily ar noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., plus additional shows Saturdays and Sundays at 6 p.m. {t shows as a double bill with Alaska: Spirit of the Wild at 7 and 9 p.m. daily. —~ Andrew McCredie Come and see us for all your riding needs and gift ideos 420) Lansdale Aue., N. Van. 994-7270 Sure! The People Get Seat Belts. but what about US! Checked out our local campus lately? There are fots of new and impressive developments happening at Capilano College. This week's phone-in guest is Cap College president, Dr. Greg Lee. Host Salim Kaderali. Phone-in question or comments 990-6130 Thursday October 23 at 7pm LIVE PLUGGED IN! NORTH SHORE This weekly local video magazine features events, people and interests of North & West Van. On this show: North Shore Auults in High Risk Forurn, Communities in Bloom Winners and the North Vancouver Museum & Archives. 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