Sweet Papa Lowdown Revitalizing the classic vocal blues and jazz tunes of the 1920's and 30's, and drawing from past masters such as Jelly Roll Morton, Blind Blake and Bessie Smith, Sweet Papa Lowdown combines the raw intensity of country blues with the sophisticated horns of New Orleans- style jazz. Fronted by vocalist Jeff Shucard and featuring tayd Arntzen on clarinet, Dan Smith on guitar, Alan Matheson on cornet, and Ray Charles trombonist Dan Marcus, Sweet Papa Lowdown will launch their new CD, "7a Times Gel Beller. 8pm, John Lawson Park Tucaday August 10 Adriense Pierce A Vancouver singer/songwriter likened to Rickie Lee Jones and Ani Difranco, Adrienne Pierce's strange and beautiful songs range from funky a cappella to ~ poetic folk-pop. Currently recording her first independent recording with producer David Kershaw, Pierce has built up a loyal following in the Vancouver music scene, and should add new fans with her performance to help launch the Get Retro! exhibition. 6pm, Silk Purse Gallery — Gei Retro! Gpening Prydwen Providing Celtic-flavoured musical journeys, Prydwen blend different influences and the diverse talents of four musicians into a unique sound. Taking their name from the vessel King Author sailed to Annywn ~ the land uf creativity, fight and magic — Prydwen will create enchanting music fit for kings and queens everywhere, Featuring Jennic Bice on fiddle, Jason Homey on mandolin and banjo, Art Pouchet on guitar, and Jce Samorodin on stand-up S, 03 pm, John Lawson Park fe ; oe i i if 2 salt Ho ois Lae fe Tupelo Honey Well-known in the Vancouver coffeehouse scene, Tupelo Honey have sweetened audiences throughout Western Canada with their smooth blend cf three-part harmonies und folk music, Playing original material and cover songs ranging from Neil Young to Joni Mitchell, along with elements of country, bluegrass, and soft pop, Tupelo Honey promises to soothe Harmony audiences with their warm rapport and affecting inusic. Featuring vocalists Joan Reiter. Julie Hedge and Sharon Bailey, guitarist Bill Simmons, and Mike Flunkert on dobro, lap stecl and pedal steel. 8 ynn, John Lawson Park Thureday Augua? 12 Prometheus Trio After a well-received debut last year, this piano trio promises a passionate and stirring program inspired by the great romantic composers. 3pm, Silk Purse Gallery Rumbe Calzada Drawing on influences such as Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri, Rumba Calzada promise to pump up your adrenalin to dancing level with powerful, upbeat Latin music that. incorporates everything from Latin jazz to salsa, cha cha and funk. Rumba Calzada have inspired audiences to dance in numerous clubs throughout Vancouver, developing a large and devoted following. Their latest CD, Generations, is "guaranteed to move your feet and reach your soul" (Latin Beat, Los Angeles). Featuring Raphael Geronimo, Nick Apivor, Mike Simpson, Ariel Lopez and Rolo Preza. 8 pm, dohn Lawson Park Mriday August 13 Scheherazaad Cooper Dancing since she was three years old, Scheherazaad Cooper practises the Orissi classical Indian dance, a = meditational and devotional 4 style used in temple #1 ceremonies and story telling Come discover this ancient art i in what promises to be a riveting performance by a gifted young dancer. 3pm, Silk Purse Gallery The Grames Brothers A primary force in the Norihwest roots music scene for almost a decade, the Grames Brothers have successfully melded shared and separate influences into an upbeat hybrid of funk, soul, jazz, and world beat. Featuring the musical family of Panos, Johannes and Dinos Grames along with Randall Stell, the Grames Brothers have recently released their long- anticipated debut CD, Strange Beautiful. Known for spontaneous, energetic shows, the Grames Brothers promise to jump from funky grooves to in-your-face rock for this Friday night concert. 8pm, dohn Lawson Park ue raat) yal ide ha eed dius REA EO TRSU SES ae ie can cy ei a he He Saturday August 14 Waldorf Celtic Ensemble Anew North Vancouver-based group of young instrumentalists, the Waldorf Celtic Ensemble aims to offer children the opportunity to familiarize themselves with (he inereasingly popular fori of Celtic music. 1 am, John Lawson Park Tzo'kam Tzo'kam aiins to keep alive the traditions of Lil'wat, culture using traditional storytelling and ceremonial songs that tell stories and give glimpses of community life - playing, fishing, swimming, and berry picking, Formed by Flora Wallace, this group of six singers encompasses three generations of singers, who share the language and art of Li!'wat through their contemporary First Nations songs. 2pm, Sonn Lawson Park The Masabo Culture Company A group of professional musicians and dancers from various African backgrounds, the Masabo Culture Company incorporates the traditions of West African culture into a performance of drums, dance and energizing music. a eassiolie Be eS HA hod ee bh ‘ : Wie eo Lae {i iy y st Vireza Presented by cec radio%ea- Te WHO) OM sounds cos a ummer THE VAN OLR SUN Canada's premier salon music group, Viveza have been performing their music with panacke for more than a decade, Viveza -- Spanish for "lively and vivacious" - - offer a delightful, sensuous repertoire of ininiatures by the great composers from Brahnis to Piazzolla with a dash of Spanish music and Tango, With five best selling and critically-acclaimed CDs, Viveza have toured throughout North America. Join us for this special performance by musicians Gwen Thompson, Mark Koenig, Wilmer Fawcett and Robert Holliston, which promises to bring the intinate elegance of tango to John Lawson Park for a memorable close to this year's Harmony, 7pm, John Lawson Park WEST VANOGUVER MEMGRIAS LSRARY Vern Montgomery: More Fun on the West Coast Anew exhibition by West Vancouver caricature artist Vern Monigomery, featuring a variety of mixed-media works set in and arcurid the West Vancouver landscape. Veen Montgomery will be in attendance as artist-in-residence during the following times in the Peters Room. August 7: 1:30-5 pm. ; August U1: 6:00-9 pm August 14: 1:00 - Spm Michael Kaeshamiaer One of Canada's most exciting young stars, * Michael Kaeshammer's wizardry on the piano has led him to be called "the Boogie Woogie King." His masterful second album Tell You How I Feel has received constant. airplay across Canada, taking Keeshaimmer and his trio on a tour of jazz festivals across North America and Europe. With a dizzying repertoire ranging from Duke Ellington to Hank Williams, Kaesheinmer thoughtfully reshapes traditional jazz, blues, bebop and swing. Don't miss the chance to catch one of “our province's natural wonders" (The Vancouver Sum) in alive performance that promises to be a highlight of this year's Harmony. 8pm, John Lawson Park Suaday Angst 15 Orchid Ensemble : An instrumental trio with 2 repertoire that includes both traditional Chinese folk songs and contemporary compositions from throughout the world. Musicians Lan Tung, Mei Han and Jonathan Bernard bring their expertise on numerous traditional Chinese instruments such as the erhu and zheng to an exciting cross- cultural musical journey at the Silk Purse. Spm, Silk Purss Gallery Opens Friday August 6 from 3:30 to 6:00 ; pm, with refreshmonis provided by the Friends of the Library.” - Photography Exhibition An exhibition of photographs by three separate artists in the Government of Fine Arts Gallery. Featuring mini-exhibitions by David Smith (inages of the Pacific Coast), Mary Ann Muscat (Shooter's Perspective), and Robert Plummer (Expressions of Nature). Nature and the City Exhibition People have always been lured to West Vancouver by its natural beauty, But there are great difficulties to maintaining a balance between preserving nature and building a city. Through archival photographs, see how planners and builders have met the challenge of creating a livable, vibrant community, while maintaining the natural beauty of the local landscape. Organized by the West Vancouver buseum & Archives. Reading Bringing a literary flair to this year's Harmony will be a diverse assortment of West, Vancouver authors reading froin their works throughout the festival: August 6, 3:30 - 5:00 pm: Frank Wade, non-fiction author & editor PS. Gusain, diplomat, poet and writer August 7, 3:30 - 4:30 pny Proud sponsor of the Harmeny Arts Fostivai’s Creative Kids World Saturcay Aug 14 @ NORTH SHORE FG ta Fa) Ws 4 fe iP fa Pat Gould, freelance writer and editor Diedre Cowan, short stary writer August 1], 7-8 pin: Liz Srailey, artist and author ‘Ted Bird, fiction and non-fiction writer August 14, 3 - 4:30 pm: Patricia Mason, playwright and edilor Grqunized by the Canadian Authors Association Library Hours: Mon. 1-9 pm, Tres. - Thurs. 10am - 9 pm, Fri. 10 - 5, Sat 1-5, closed Sun. WEST VANCOUVER MUSEUM & ARCHIVES Ku'achmixodyth - Showing of the Pictures An exhibition of Mildred Valley Thornton's collection of Squamish Nation Ancestors’ Portraits. Known as the “Indian Painter," Thornton produced many landscape paintings documenting the beauty of the west, although her fame is rooted in her , * life-long passion for painting First Nations _ persens and recording their life styles and traditions from personal encounters, stories and legends. This exhibition offers a great opportunity to learn and discover: *, the history and tradition of the Squamish nation. Co Free admission Tues: - Sun. 11-5 pm Museums of London a KL. Tzang, Museum Assistant ab the West Vancouver Museum & Archives, will lead a tour of some of the famous (and not so famous) museums of London through slides and a discussion. Created as a result of the expanding ‘British Empire,’ London's museums contain some of the greatest, treasures in the world, In addition to providing a glimpse into these great collections, we will also explore some of the hidden treasures of this great city. August 14, 2-350 pm A Short Walk with a Long Tale Led by Hugh Johnson, former logger and active member of the West Vancouver Historical Society, this walk along the seawall lends insight into the early history of West Vancouver. You will see Nawvy Jack house, the oldest continually-occupied home in West Vancouver, and be introduced to other sites relating fo the first European settlers in this area. Along the way, you will meet some of the descendants of these settlers, and hear about their family histeries. August 8, 10 - 11:30 am, meeting place Hest Vancouver Museum & Archives Lower Ambleside Walk Join longtime resident and past president of the West, Vancouver Historical Society Tom Taylor on this walk as he traces the residential history of West Vancouver. You will be introduced to heritage homes, modern architecture, the history of Marine Drive and some of Ambleside's interesting heritage landscapes. August 15, 10 - 11:30 am, meeting place Vest Vincouver Museum & Archives oo ex ee NNER a y