8 - Nocth Snore News ~ Special Feature So much more! ‘ts events abound on North Shore throughout the summertime season photo submitted PRESENTATION HOUSE - Gallery's tinal exhibition of the summer, Shadowy Evidence, The Photography Of Edwara S. Curtis And His Contemporaries, opens Aug. 2 and runsto Sept. 1. Curator Rod Slemmons uses the juxtaposition of photographs of Native Americans by themselves and others te question the authenticity of history, style and culture as nresented by the tucrative turn-of-the-century Indian picture market. ...something exciting is happening in your District parks, West Vancouver Monday Concert Sand Kelly Watts - Scottish Piper West Vancouver Thursdoy Pops Band North Vancesver Youth Saad (Intermediate) Jok~ Mclachlan & Robert Merr Me « eliton Concert Baad Birds Of A Feather Bend Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Freddie Fuddpucker Band Norti Voncouver Youth Band (Seniors) “May 25 9:00am District Centenricl Parks Bulb Sale {Resr of Maplewacd Farm, -vhiie s+. splies last) Please refer to the schedule of evants for dates ond times. MAJOR PHOTOGRAPHIC exhibits, che B.C, Arts Festi- val, a summer season of plays, concerts in parks and art in public places highlight a North Shore arts scene that will continue to challenge and deligit’ visitors and residents alike throughout the summer. PRESENTATION HOUSE Cemral to much artistic activity in North Vancouver, Presentation House sits high atop the corner of Third Street and Chesterfield Avenue. Constructed in 1904 to serve as North Vancouver's cen- tral school, it has since seen duty as a hospital, police headquarters and as a ‘‘temporary”’ city hall — for 59 years! Visitors interested in finding out about more of its history or that of the surrounding neighborhood may be able to make an appoint- Ment ta view the archival photographs and records stored on the ground floor. But the building attracts most of its visitors to its gallery, museum and theatre. Over the fast 10 years, Pres- entation House Gallery hus estab- lished a national reputation as a photographic gallery focusing on contemporary Canadian artists while maintaining a balanced his- torical and internationa! perspec- tive. Running until June i6 is Disputed Identities. It features photographic works from four British and five American artists as well as four videomakers from the San Francisco Bay area. The exhibit addresses the many issues confronting those who, because of ethnic origin, face society’s pre- judice as they assert their individ- ual identity. By Martin Millerchip Contributing Writer Timeframe opens June 2! and runs to July 28 featuring the works of Canadian artists Angela Grawerho!z and Michele Waquant. The fina! exhibition of the summer, Shadewy Evidence, The Fhotography Of Edward S. Curtis And His Contemporaries, opens Aug. 2 and runs to Sept. 1. Curator Rod Slemmons uses the juxtaposition of photographs of Native Americans by themselves and others to question the authen- ticity of history, style and culture as presented by the lucrative turn-of-the-century Indian picture market. Gallery Director Karen Love describes the show as ‘speaking to a range of important issues as well as being full of marvellous images.’ Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday from noon to § p.m. and Thursday from noon to ) p.m. For information call 986- 1351. Summer piays at Presentation House Theatre blend @ thriller, a murder mystery and a comedy for goose bumps and good times. Veronica’s Room by Ira Levin runs to June 8, Murderer by An- thony Schaffer opens June 13 and piays to July 16 and Play It Again Sam by Woody Allen closes the season, running from July IT to Aug. 3. AN plays rum Wednesday to Saturday at 8 p.m. For reservation ard ticket information call 986- 135). The North Shore Museum had yet to decide on its summer pro- framming to press time, but if you are at Presentation House a trip through the exhibitions is usually free. For information on hours and exhibits call 987 5618. CENTENNIAL THEATRE The North Shore boasts a major 700-seat civic theatre at 2Ist Street and Lonsdale Avenue that will host much of the activity associated with the B.C. Festival Of The Arts. The many facets of the festival include: ¢ images and Objects: a juried vi- sual arts exhibition from com- munity artists across the province; ® Student Drama Showcase; * Student Film and Video Screen- ings; e Pacific Coast Music Jazz Gala Concert; ¢ Community Showcase. Information on the festival, which runs May 22 to 26, can be obtained from 987-6980. Centennial Theatre is also host to North Vanrouver’s Folkfest, running June 22 to 24 at 8 p.m. Admissior is free and affords an opportunity to celebrate and ex- plore the delights of music and daruc from around the world found in our own backyard. In addition, the popular Folkfest Craft Fair runs June 22 to June 29 at 14th Street and Lonsdale. 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