‘~ to oo an BEETHOVEN'S only opera opens in a premiere perfor- mance for Vancouver Opera on October 19. ~ Beethoven has been called the first - ‘composer to establish his own music as a moral authority. This pow- erful music unites with a dramtic story.of struggle be- tween tyranny and freedom. “The Harry. Kupfer pro- duction of Fidelio was first staged as a co-production of the Netherlands Opera and the Welsh National Opera in 1981. Kupfer has recently been appointed director of the famous Komische Opera in East Berlin. Fidelio’s conduc- tor is the internationally ac- Course for book lovers A course for book’ lovers --and collectors on the art of making books by hand, is being offered by Simon Fraser University. . Seminars in the Art of the Book, October 8 to November 26, will examine papermaking, type design, typography, typesetting, il- lustration, ornamentation, printing and binding. Lectures are held at Emily Carr College of Art and .: Design on Granville Island. ~The series. of eight semi- nars will be given by experts from British Columbia and Washington, all of whom are involved in the thriving world: of private press edi-- tions. Attention will be given to collecting and. caring for finely printed books. Fee for the series is $135. For complete details and to register call SFU/ Downtown, 687-4255 or 687-2677. Ry: ay 4 \ i BUY WITH (F YOU FIND OT REFUND n RL mE DIFFERENCE i HOME FURNISHINGS Warehouse/Showroom OPEN TO THE PUBLIC : (2 blks. behind the Avaion) at 1075 Roosevelt Cres., N.Van. 124 Sin. 980-8738 42 -' Wednesday, October: 16 1985 » North Shore News Entertainment claimed Stefan Minde, Assistant Director is Timothy Tyrrel, while set and costumes will be design- ed by Wilfried Werz and the John Harrison is the opera's lighting director. The Vancouver produc- tion will be performed in German by a predominantly Canadian cast. The role of Leonore: will be sung by B.C, soprano Lyn Vernon. . -. Subscriptions and single tickets are available at the Vancouver Ticket Centre and its outlets. Phone: (604) 682-2871, It will continue October 22, October 24 and October 26. All performances start at 8 p.m. in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. SOUTHEX FALL Homeshow returns this year with more than 100 exhibits. The Homeshow, which will run from October 16 to 20 at the PNE_ grounds features displays on renova- tions, decorating, home se- curity and financial plann- ing This year the focus is on home improvements. Show Manager Linda Heisler says that it's an area that has always been of concern at both the Fall and Spring Homeshows but should pro- ve to be of particular interest to young couples who put off buying an affordable house because they have a fear of doing the work themselves. “The less fear that people have of doing their own renovations the greater the opportunity they have of finding something that is af- fordable. We have put a great deal of emphasis of giving Vancouverites that option with this year’s Homeshow.”” Among the special guests at the Vancouver Fall Homeshow °85 are Mary Bellows, the star of CBC’s The Vancouver Symphony presents the world-renowned VIENNA CHOIR BOYS in concent at THE ORPHEUM Pe -_ _ Friday & Saturday, October 31 & November 1 at 8 p.m. “They sang with style, cloety, lightness, precision and bounce..." oLas Angules Tines Tickets: $16 $13 $10 - NOW! 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CANYON HO USE Kosovo GALLERIA 4 eio1eo% R Discover our superb new range and style of gifts for Fall tastes, all ages and all vecasions. We haye a large selection of Canadiana to J choose from as well. feature of this year’s show, The Fall Homeshow '85 will also be presenting celebrity entertainment extravaganza called the Children’s Festival and two great new media events. On Sunday, October 20 at i p.m. the Homeshow will DON'T MISS THE ANNUAL FREE FUN SALE! October 4-20 Save on thousands of Christmas gifts! hold the Media Olympics, : which will pit four. Van- couver personalities’ against each other in a contest. and will have each painting. a ceiling, wallpapering a wall and wiring a door bell. Money raised will go to Rick Hansen's Man In Mo- tion World Tour. Warwick, an and educa- _ | Benmington’s i] _The Seafood Specialist 2 for 1. 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