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FROM JULY 12 through fuly 24, the Ferry Building Gallery at 1414 Argyle Ave. in West Vancouver is pleased to exhibit the works of Friedrich Peter,

The show, entitled Place, Word and Joy, is a series of non- representational watercolors with calligraphy.

In the artist’s words: “These paintings are about places, The Word, about my love for letters, the form power of nature and the immediacy of calligraphic expression. They might even reflect some of my exuberance and celebration, a sense of won- der and adoration, my struggle, play or quiet awe.”

Friedrich Peter is a North Shore graphic designer, calligraph- er, educator, and visual artist. Born in Dresden, Gerrnany, Peter emigrated to Canada in 1957, and taught at the Vancouver School of Art. Since 1979 he has been an instructor at the Emily Carr College of Art and Design. He has had many one-man shows, the most recent being the Lookout Gallery, Regent College, and many group exhibitions, both internationally and locally.

There will be an artists’ lecture at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July

- 12, and an evening reception from 6 to 8. The public is warmly invited to attend both events.

For further info, please call 925-3605.

The Harmony Arts Festival is a North Shore celebration of the arts showcasing the visua!, musical and performing arts of established and emerging North Shore artists.

_ Art in the Park is one of the exciting visual events during the _week of the Festival; these artists agree to paint, draw, sculpt (or -explore other creative avenues) outdoors for a minimum of

eight hours during the week of the Festival. On Sunday, Aug. “14, three works created during the week will be auctioned at the: Harrhony Auction at John Lawson Park with the proceeds

hared between the artist and the Festival. -"’ Pre-registration is required but there is no application fee. _ The deadline for registration is July 15. For further information or an application form, please call Sarah at 925-3605.

’ First Impressions Theatre has announced that it will be hold- ‘ing auditions for Noises Off at 7 p.m., july 11, at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre, 4360 Gallant Ave. (at Panorama Drive) in ' North Vancouver.

Director Sarah-Anne Dafoe is looking for five male and four female actors, aged 19 years or older. Please bring current résumé and photo. Please be familiar with the script (or movie version). .

.” The show will be performed in the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre throughout September. This is a non-equity production. —-

’.. Thirty artists, ranging from fourth graders to established

* artists, will participate in the North Shore Arts Commission’s Summer Sails Banners. The artists will create as many as 44 banners at Lonsdale Quay during the weekend of July 9-10. ‘The banners will then be put on display for the remainder of

~ July. Viewers will be abfe to vote for their favorite banner or put in a bid for one in the silent auction. For more information call

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Festival in need of art for Artbeat

THE HARMONY Arts Festival is looking for creative display artists

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Zr Y EK o Smorgasbord to be involved with this fourth ° marotoorscicr), | SeWay Seniors $8% < Adults $9

“ArtBeat,” a juried street gallery | over 16 items to choose from

and art walk installed in 75 mer- chant windows throughout

Friday - Saturday - Sunday 5-9 pm

- Dundarave and Ambleside. Corner Mt. Seymour Parkway &

The window installation is scheduled for Aug. 6 & 7 Mt. Seymour Rd.

arranged at the convenience of the artist and the merchant. Artists are encouraged to choose the art- work that they would like to dis- play from the juried selections. Creative contro! belongs to the artists and each is responsible for creating his or her own props. There will be a “people’s choice award” for the best display and public recognition for the artist. For information or an application, please call Sarah at 925-3605.

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BC Ferries and BC 21 have embarked on a major ten-year capital plan aimed at providing better service, and investing in the future of British Columbia.

It features a new mid-Vancouver Island terminal, fast vehicle and passenger ferries for the Nanaimo-Horseshoe Bay route, new ferries to replace the aging Queen of Prince Rupert and Queen of Sidney, and terminal upgrades at Tsawwassen, Swartz Bay, Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay.

The program is 4 key part of the provincial government's economic strategy, which is bused on the premise that new transportation links and infrastructures will lead to new oppor- tunities for growth and prosperity. ,

Short-term benefits include revitalized shipyards. In the long term, investing in B.C. today will help the private sector create jobs for tomorrow.

For more information write to: BC Ferries Capital Plan, 1112 Fort Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 4V2.

Glen Clark, Minister Responsible for BC Ferries.

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