A picture says a thousand words, and in this case that’s true too – as long as one of the words is belonging. The This Is Us: Diverse North Shore Photo Contest has come to a close and eight winning submissions that demonstrate the photographers’ understanding of place and belonging within their local community are now on display. The submissions will be on display in the atrium at North Vancouver City Hall until April 4 (Monday through Friday). In addition, digital displays of all the submissions to the photo contest are viewable for the next two weeks at four other locations: the District of North Vancouver municipal hall, Gleneagles Community Centre, the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, and North Van Arts’ Cityscape Community Art Space.
St. Patrick’s Day may be over for another year, but in Lower Lonsdale the leprechauns clearly haven’t received the message. From now until March 31, the Shipyards District is playing host to an augmented reality experience with people encouraged to download an app that will let them point their smart phone at the table of one of a number of participating restaurants or pubs – and a digital leprechaun will appear on screen and jump around the table. Participating venues include Tap & Barrel, The Gull, Green Leaf Brewing, Sailor Hagar's Pub, and Raglan’s Bistro. Visit xplorershipyards.com to download the app and get more information.
Lighthouse, Canada’s premier rock ’n’ roll orchestra, is bringing their trademark fusion of rock, jazz and classical genre mishmashes to Kay Meek Arts Centre tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. The two-night showcase features founders Paul Hoffert and Ralph Cole along with an all-star lineup of musicians celebrating the band’s 50th anniversary. Tickets: $29-$56
More than 90 students visiting the North Shore from Yokohama High School in Japan will be presenting a Japan Fair at Brockton School in North Vancouver tomorrow from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to this free event which will feature a number of cultural activities including a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, calligraphy, kimono wearing Japanese songs and plenty of merchandise.
Green thumbs and home decorators assemble! Check out the North Vancouver Spring 2019 Home Expo hosted at Karen Magnussen Arena this weekend, featuring the newest and best of everything for your home, garden and outdoor living space. Admission is free to talk to local experts and see the latest wares when it comes to decorating, remodeling, kitchen and bathroom improvements, and more. The expo is happening today from 1 to 6 p.m., tomorrow from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
