NEWS photo Terry Peters VSO rehearse for North Van shows THE Vancouver Symphony Orchestra rehearses at Centennial Theatre Sept. 26 in anticipation of an Oct. 22 concert and following performances March 30 and May 27. The series will benefit North Vancouver school district's band and strings programs. Call 984-4464 for details. Tickets are $20 per show or $35.50 for all three. Centennial Theatre: Len Grinke, photog- raphy. To Nov. 15. . Dundarave Cafe: Joan Fraser. Drawings and paintings. Oct. 1-24. ’ Ferry Building Galiery: Beyond Words. The stone sculptures of Ian Rowles and new acrylics and oils from Barry Shelton.To Oct. 5. Whimssey. The work of : five whimsical artists: Steve Hall, Vange z Brossard, Max Metal, Amy Moss and = ral Graham Eagle. Oct. 7 to 26. Artist’s lec- : ture Oct. 7, 11 a.m. Opening reception Oct. 7,6 p.m. Artists in attendance Oct. 14, 7 p.m. Gallery hours: 12 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Mondays. North Vancouver City Hall: Medieval Images. Gary Bensette’s graphite and watercolor interpretations o' 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 pre- sented by the North Vancouver Community Arts Council. Business hours. . North Vancouver Museum and Archives: Fire! Firefighting through the ages. A major exhibit organized in conjunction with the West Vancouver Museum and Archives and the three North Shore Fire Departments. Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 5-11 with lots of activities and “hot” tips for children. To Oct. 12. Weds. to Sun. noon to § p.m. Free. Information: 987-5618. PGE Railway Station: Mary Lafrenicre. Photographs focusing on the restoration of St. Paul’s Church. Noon to + p.m., Weds. to Sun. Foot of Lonsdale. Presentation House Gallery: Indian Princesses and Comgirls: Stereotypes from the Frontier. Representations of ‘women, race and the colonial west. Five Sisters. To Oct. _ 12. Performance work by Rebecca Belmore in her per- sona High-Tech Teepee Trauma Mama. Oct 12 at 7:30 p.m. Weds. to Sun. noon to S p-m., Thursdays to 9 p.m. Presentation House Theatre Lobby: Triona. Ford. Time, place and memory weave through her art. To Oct. II. One hour before all theatre perforniances or by appointment: 990-3473. Ron Andrews Centre: Cynthia MacLean, animal circus pottery and Jennifer Matthews, West Coast and Indian photographs. ‘To Oct. 5. Seymour Art Gallery: Nude Realism. The oils of WV. artist Bruce Perry. People and Shadows. The flat color and simplified compositions of Joe Chang. To Oct. 5. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and INDIAN Princesses and Cowgirls exhibit showing at the Presentation House Gallery until Oct. 12, Oct.40-13- 4 ‘week Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Silk Purse Arts Centre: Fields of Flurry. Mai Swan and Albertine Mayer address changes to our planct caused by every- thing from pollution to genetic engineer- ing. Travels in Watercolors. Toni Onley. The artist will be hosting two workshops Oct. 11 and 12 at the gallery, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $125 a day. Register: 925-7292. Gallery hours: noon to 5 p.m., closed Mondays. West Vancouver Memorial Library Gallery Almanac of Gardeners. Representations of garden paintings in multi-media over the last 10 years by Ross Bollerup. To Oct. 4. Along the Garden Path. Bold and exciting watercolors by Ciaire Stewart. Opening reception with the artist. Oct. 6, 7:30-8:30 p.m. To Nov. workshops | : 2. - Bau-Xi: Alistair Bell. North Shore artist Alistair Bell’s prints and drawings. Oct. 4-23. Meet the artist Oct. 4, 2- 4 p.m. Van Dusen Botanical Garden: Portraits of Favorite Flowers. W.V. artist Mary Comber Miles is honorary artist to the gardens. To Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Birch Theatre, Capilano College: Lion in the Streets. Judith Thompson’s dark and quirky look at the human psyche, directed by Kim Selody. To Oct. 4, Thurs. to Sar, at 8 p.m. Tickets: 990-7810. Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: The Glass Menagerie. Tennessce William’s sensitive classic from First Impressions Theatre. To Oct. 4, Weds. to Sat. at 8 p.m. The production moves to Shadbolt Centre for the Arts Oct. 8 to 18. Tickets: 205-3000. Presentation House Arts Centre: Mediocre Expectations. An original comedy/dance/musical based on expectations in fife: Oct. 1-3, 7-11 at 8 p.m. $15. Gala performance bene- fiting A Loving Spoonful Oct. 4. $40. Tickets: 990-3474 or 280-4444. Belrevers. From Australia, a touring produc- tion of TWO One-Person stage portraits of carly American Baha’is Howard Colby and Juliette Thompson. Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. Reservations: 990-3474. Arts Club Theatre: Ti Stillborn Lover. Timothy Findlcy’s unusual family love story. (North Van Players did it for festival tast year.). Oct. 7 te Nov. 8. Box office: 687-1644. Watch for Martin Millerchip’s review of the play next Friday. Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design: Backstage 97. Workshops by B.C.’s top professionals in all aspects of theatre production Oct. 10-13. Registration required: 602-9595. Volunteers needed for administration and hos- pitality as well as actors for staged readings. fe concerts Centennial Theatre: Mehrdance. Atash Dance Group pre- sent a culturally rich celebration of diversity in dance. Oct 5. $16, $14 advance. 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