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. Ferry Building Gallery: In the Spirit 9
| Light. The arreork of Michael Downs wd
’. Andrew McDermott. Opening reception
tonight at 6 p.m. Artist’s dialogue Aug. 26
at 11 a.m. Gallery houis: noon to 8 p.in.,
‘closed Mondays.
- North Vancouver City Hall:Anne Oresen
Syroishko: Art, emotional mystery and heal-
“ing. To Aug. 28. Presented by the North
.. Vancouver Community Arts Council.
- Business hours. vee
North Vancouver District Hall Belle
Taylor, Mostly watercolors inspired by
* local scenery. To Aug. 28. Presented by

North Vancouver Museum and
Archives: Fire! Firefighting through the
ages A. major exhibit organized in con-
junction with the West Vancouver | .
Museum and Archives and the three North
Shore Fire Departments. To October 12. re
:. Free.. Information: 987-5618."
Ron Andrews Recreation Centre: Joe Cash, woodblock
rints, Maggi Kneer, pottery. Both exhibits to Sep. 5.
Sena r Art Gallery: Icons: Old and New. Invitational
hibition. Five of 15 artists are from the N. Shore -—
Peter Kiss, Robin Reid, Ursula Madiey, Vavara Rashid and
Maria Romo. To Sep. 7. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday
10a.m-: to 4p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: Rainforest Alternatives — a col-
laboration. Tie fabric art and drawings of Barbara Sheliy
-and Barry Downs seek to capture the essence of natural
laces. Aug; 26 to Sept. 7. Gallery hours: noon to 5 p.m.,

closed Mondays.

a.m. to’ 5 p.m. .
The Canadian Craft Museum: Glass and Metal includes
“works from North Shore craft artist Brock Craig. To Sep.
“I. Information: 687-8266.
. “The Landing 3 Celebrate B.C. Prints and new
“originals by North Shore artist Ann Hurst. To Aug. 31.
Reception Aug. 27, 5 to 7 p.m. 10% of proceeds to the
Leukemia Research Fund.

Arts Club Theatre: Red Rock Diner. A rockamentary

. revue based on the early days of deejay Red Robinson of
North Vancouver, Held over through September. Box
office: 687-1644,
Arts Club Revue Theatre: See B.C.. The Vancouver

ith a : :
Whintler Susamit Concert Series, Sunday, Aug. 17 Photo S:ent Steacy

Theatresports League are having great suc-
cess with this wild and wicked look at the
people of B.C. To Sep. 6. ;
Mama Rooni’s Nunsense. Musical comedy
directed by Dawn Moore of Capilano
College Theatre. Reservations: 331-9979,
Queen Elizabeth Theatre: Les Misérables.
Another mega- musical back for a limited
run. To Aug. 24. Tues. to Sac. at 8 p.m.
Sun. at 7:30 p.m. Sat. and Sun. matinées
at 2 p.m. Tickets: 280-4444.
Upcoming:
Vancouver Fringe Festival: 100 compa-
nies, 500 shows, eight venues. Sep. 4-14.
Tickets: 280-4444.
. The Birch Theatre, Capilano College:
Dregs of Society. An original musical from

Musical Productions about the home- ~
less and how they are perceived by socicty. -

' Sep. 8.10 13. Tickets: 280-2861.

eonceris.:/

Presentation House: Shawn Carle.
Songwriter/sing:r in performance in sup-
port of Heritage Days. Aug. 28 at 9 p.m.
nsdale Quay: Summer Pops Youth Orchestra. Aug. 24

" at2 p.m.

John Lawson Park, W.V.: Summer Pops Youth Orchestra,
Aug. 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Totem Park, Stanicy Park: Summer Pops Youth
Orchestra. Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m.

#3 Virchail (12th/Quebec): Shout “Opera” in a Crowded
Fireball. The Vancouver Opera Touring Ensemble with a
selection of popular arias and highlites from the upcoming
season. Proceeds to the B.C. Firefighters’ Burn Fund.
Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. $5. :

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Avalon Hotel: Live jazz every Thursday 8:30-11:30 p.m.
featuring Mark Hasselbach. -

Jack Lonsdale’s Pub: Live music Tuesday, Wednesday,
Saturday and Sunday. Info: 986-7333.

Lynnwood Pub: Live music Thursday to Sunday from
9:30 p.m. No cover.

Maplewood Pub: Live music featuring S#lperioad every
Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. Info: 924-1834.

Portside Room, Seven Seas Restaurant: Megan Metcalf.
The EMI recording artist accompanied by guttarist/pro-
ducer Robbie Steineger plays a hometown show Aug. 23
at 9:30 p.m. A/ Hannis provides the warm-up set. For live
music information cali 987-3344.

Sailor Hagar’s: Onion Head and the Tear Drops every
Sunday night. 984-3087.

events Ee.

Panorama Park: Deep Cove Lantern Procession. Aug. 29.

Information: 929-5850.

Lilith Pair: Sarah McLachlan, Indigo Giris, Shawn Colvin,

Paula Cole avd Lisa Loeb perform on the main stage at

Thunderbird Stadium, Sunday, Aug. 24. Doors open at 2 pm
— Compiled ly Martin Millerchip

Win tws tickets to the 8.C. Lions next home game at BC Place. The Lions mest the Edmonton Eskimos in CFL action on

Saturday, September 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tell us {

fax or by mail) what Canadian city is hosting the Grey Cup this year and you

‘| Seould be the winner of two tickets. Winners will be oetled by telephone on Thursday, Sept. 11. Send in your answers to Lions
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Videos Nitendo &. Toys:

Highlights from this month's program inclu oe

feature on the West Vancouver Ferry Building's — .:
“Solutions” exhibit celebrating women artists, a look

at the North Van Museum & Archives "Fire!" at.

Presentation House and Juno award-winner ~:~
. Long John Baldry. _

Tuesday August 26 at8:00pm

Followed at 8:30 pm by FOLKFEST '97 with a salute. |.

to the Asia Pacific and other performances by fe
multicultural artists. .

Recorded at the Centennial Theatre on Sunday June 22

During the month of August, this call-in show will deal. !

with topics of concem to the whole Lower Mainland.
This week: Seniors — Concerned about Home
Invasions? Protect Yourself?
Thursday August 28 at 7:00 pm
COUNCK. COVERAGE
Monday August 25 - 7:00 pm
North Vancouver District

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