GALLERIES
Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca.
The Art of Fashion: A live fashion parade and sale of works by artists that make garments, accessories and jewelry Sunday, April 1, noon-4: 30 p.m.
Art Works Gallery: 225 Smithe St., Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Failte Abhaile (Gaelic for Welcome Home): West Vancouver artist Sharon Quirke's paintings of the North Shore will be on display until March 30. A donation from the show's proceeds will be made to Covenant House.
CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-6844 or www.nvartscouncil.ca. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
Bold and Beautiful: An exhibition celebrating the seasonal rebirth and renewal of flowers until April 7.
Cove Creek Gallery: 4349 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.
The Art of Fashion: A sale of works by artists that make garments, accessories and jewelry Sunday, April 1, 2-4: 30 p.m.
District Foyer Gallery: 355 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8: 30 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. Info: 604-988-6844 or www.nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of paintings by Bill Adams and clay art by Denise Jeffrey until April 3.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of semi-abstract landscape paintings by Ishrat Khan and a variety of 3D mediums by Viven Chiu April 4-May 29. Opening reception: Wednesday, April 4, 6: 30-8: 30 p.m.
District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present "As I See It," an exhibit of Vern Montgomery's acrylic paintings until April 24.
Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission to all shows is free. Info: 604-925-7290 or www.ferrybuildinggallery.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays.
Princess of Power: Niloofar Miry's collection of figurative images of the unconventional life of Amineh, an Iranian princess from the 18th century will run until March 25.
How to Buy and Collect Art With Confidence: A presentation on the what, why, where, when and how of buying art Wednesday, March 28, 79 p.m. Fee: $10. Registration: 604-925-7270.
North Vancouver Community History Centre: 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 or www. northvanmuseum.ca.
John B. Holdcroft (1884-1975) - A Civil Engineer's Photographic Eye: An exhibit of a small selection of photographic prints made from the Holdcroft collection will be on display until June 15.
North Vancouver Museum: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-987-5612 or www. northvanmuseum.ca.
Made in B.C. - Homegrown
Design: An exhibit of the history of B.C. designs that includes a video presentation showcasing examples of B.C. designs from 1858 through 2008 will run until May 27.
North Vancouver Experience, an ongoing exhibit defining life in North Vancouver.
Park Royal: Unit #750, North Mall, West Vancouver. Hours: Seven days a week, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: www. danielizzard.com.
An Exhibition of paintings by Daniel Izzard will be on display until March 30. There will also be opportunities for purchases. Partial proceeds will go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.
Gallery hours: Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-986-1351 or www.presentationhousegall.com.
C. 1983: Part two of a two-part group exhibition that looks at how Vancouver artists worked with camera images around 1983 will run from March 24 to May 6. Opening reception: Friday, March 23, 7 p.m.
Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Info: 604-924-1378 or www.seymourartgallery.com.
Aspects of Karma: Artist Kay Bonathan will explore the lotus flower with an exhibition of mixed media paintings until April 1.
The Art of Fashion: A sale of works by artists that make garments, accessories and jewelry Sunday, April 1, 2-4: 30 p.m. A $5 afternoon tea will be available.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Info: 604-925-7292 or www. silkpurse.ca.
Torrents and Blessings: Hanji Yosifov's acrylic paintings of dreamscapes will be on display until April 1.
Sea Beginnings: Susan Allen's works in egg tempera paintings of aquatic scenes will be on display from April 3 to 15. Opening reception: Tuesday, April 3, 6-8 p.m.
West Vancouver Community Centre: 2121 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
Call for Vendors: Applications are now being taken for the West Vancouver Jewelry Market that will take place Sunday, May 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Application details: www.westvancouver. ca/craftmarket.
West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: MondayFriday, 8: 30 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. Info: 604-925-7290.
Art in the Hall: Abstract landscapes by Shakun Jhangiani will be on display until April 9.
CONCERTS
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Nowruz 3750 Zarathushti: A celebration of Persian New Year with music, dance, drama and comedy Sunday, March 25 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $20. Tickets: 604-986-4086.
The Cultch Historic Theatre: 1895 Venables St., Vancouver. L'Orchestre d'HommesOrchestres, presented by Capilano University, will perform the music of Tom Waits using nearly 100 objects and invented instruments until March 24 at 8 p.m. Admission from $28. Tickets: 6042511363 or tickets.thecultch.com.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre. com or 604-913-3634.
Vancouver Recital Society Next Generation Series: Cellist Andreas Brantelid and pianist Shai Wosner will perform Sunday, March 25 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $52.50.
The Celtic Tenors will be perform a mix of classical, folk, Irish and pop music Wednesday, March 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $40/$36/$26.
Musically Speaking: The Bergmann Piano Duo will perform Friday, March 30 at 1: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20.
Lynn Valley United Church: 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver.
Friday Night Live: A weekly series with Improv actors AddLibretto playing hosts to musical guests Fridays at 7: 30 p.m.
North Shore Unitarian Church: 370 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver.
Orvieto Trio: An afternoon of classical music with Lauren Basney on the violin, Daniel Frankhuizen on the cello and Byron Chow on the piano Saturday, March 31, 2-3: 45 p.m. A reception will follow. Admission: $20/$10. Info: 778-319-4770.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: www.phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.
Walk Right In, Sit Right Down: A folk tunes benefit concert in support of Presentation House Theatre with Fred Penner, Jay Brazeau, Shari Ulrich and Jessee Havey Sunday, March 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25.
Jazz at Presentation House Studio: A weekly series embracing the full spectrum of jazz and improvised music Wednesdays at 8
p.m. Tickets: $10 at the door. Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
Russian Passion: Pianist Eugene Skovorodnikov and violinist Victor Kuleshov will perform Thursday, March 29 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
The Pacific Rim String Quartet will perform Thursday, April 5 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
St. David's United Church: 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. Celtic Roots Concert: A variety of local North Shore talent will play instruments Saturday, March 24 at 7: 30 p.m. There will be music, song, dance, poetry, history and audience participation. Admission: $12 each or $20 per family. Tickets: [email protected] or at the door. Funds raised will support Out of the Cold a program to help the hungry and homeless.
West Vancouver United Church: 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West
Vancouver. A Life for Art - Bach, a Family of Virtuosi: The Pacific Baroque Orchestra will perform their third concert dedicated to Bach Sunday, March 25 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $33/$28/$10.
Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/204336. THEATRE
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.
Tickets: 604-929-3200 or www.deepcovestage.com.
A North Shore Chorus Gala Fundraiser will take place Thursday, March 29 at 8 p.m. Guests will see the play These Shining Lives. There will be appetizers and a silent auction. Tickets: $20. Info: www.info@ nschorus.com or 6049836444, box 137.
These Shining Lives: A drama about the lives of four women that work with luminous paint that eventually causes cancer Wednesdays-Saturdays, March 30-April 14 at 8 p.m. Admission: $18/$16.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: www. kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.
And Then There Were None: An Agatha Christie thriller April 13, 14, 18-21, 25-28 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18/$15.
Lynn Valley United Church: 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver.
Tuesdays With Morrie: A story about an old man, a young man and life's greatest lessons Tuesday, April 3, 7 p.m. Admission: $20/$15. Tickets: 604-987-2114 or at the church office. Info: www. lynnvalleychurch.com.
The Music Bo 1564 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.
FrAcTured: The story of 13 teenagers who have survived a high school shooting will run until March 24 at 8 p.m. with a free student matinee March 27 at 3: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$10. Info: 604-925-5120 or www. seacoasttheatrecentre.com.
PAL Theatre: 581 Cardero St., Vancouver. Tickets: www. ghostlightprojects.com or 1800-838-3006.
The Great American Trailer Park Musical: A comedy of tidbits March 23-25, 27-31 and April 1 with a matinee March 31 at 2 p.m. Admission: $30/$25. Not suitable for minors.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets and info: 604-990-3474 or www. phtheatre.org.
Shirley Valentine - Unplugged: Nicola Cavendish in a performance as Shirley Valentine, a Liverpool housewife in need of adventure and a chance to discover herself March 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $50.
OTHER EVENTS Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Lorne Elliott will perform an original show of comedy and music Friday, March 23 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $30/$27.
The Centre for Performing Arts: 777 Homer St., Vancouver.
Crazy8s: A screening of the short films A Mother's Love, A Red Girl's Reasoning, Babies in the Wall, Sleepy Stories, The Vessel and The Weather Girl Friday, March 30 at 7 p.m. A party will follow at Science World. Admission: $30. Tickets: www. crazy8s.cc.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: www. kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.
Movies at the Meek - The Guard: An Irish policeman with a confrontational personality is teamed up with and uptight FBI agent to investigate an international drug smuggling ring Tuesday, March 27 at 7: 30 p.m. Rated: R. Tickets: $12.
Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 6049840286, ext. 8144 or www.nvdpl. ca.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: The Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7292 or www. silkpurse.ca.
Out of Chaos - Creativity and the Divine Feminine: An evening of myth-telling with storyteller Abegael Fisher-Lang Saturday, March 24, 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $15/$12. Info and tickets: 604-985-5168 or the Silk Purse.
Word Whips: A workshop for all age groups and levels of writers Tuesday, March 27, 6: 30-8: 30 p.m. Admission by donation.
Opera Lecture Series: Explore the masterpieces of Giuseppe Verdi's later years with Nicolas Krusek Wednesday, April 4, 12: 30-2: 30 p.m.
Offstage -Power Play: An informal talk with the Bergmann Piano Duo Wednesday, March 28 at 10: 30 a.m. The event will include an opportunity to ask questions and meet the speakers. Free.
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