GALLERIES
The Bakehouse in Edgemont Village: 1050 Queens Rd., North Vancouver.
Art Exhibit: Work created by the kids at 4Cats Arts Studio will be on display until Jan. 11.
Bellevue Gallery: 2475 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5: 30 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and outside gallery hours by appointment. Info: www. bellevuegallery.ca.
Articulating Prosperity: Prints by printmaker/painter Gillian Armitage will be on display along with works by Wayne Eastcott, Erica Grimm-Vance, Chris Anderson, Michael Elkan and Michiko Suzuki until Jan. 3
Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.caroun.net, 778-372-0765 or [email protected]. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.centennialtheatre.com.
Flamenco Rosario Captured: An exhibition of 20 winning prints by the North Shore Photographic Society will be on display until Jan. 1.
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.
Anonymous Art Show: A fundraising event and group exhibition by established and emerging artists will run until Dec. 17. Artwork will be sold right off the wall and each piece is $100 with 50 per cent going to the artist and the balance to the Arts Council.
The Gift Bo Small, impulse-buy gift items will be for sale until Jan. 30.
District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present Anne Gaze's paintings and prints inspired by archeological sites in Mexico until Jan. 4.
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.
The Artists of British Columbia Volume 3 book is now available and sells for $20.
Graffiti Co. Art Studio: 171 East First St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 1: 30-6: 30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-980-1699 or [email protected].
Works on Paper: Artworks in various media on paper will be on display until Dec. 16.
Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.
Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 6049861351 or www.presentationhousegall.com.
Photography Sale: A showcase and sale of prints, publications and new editions including the vinyl LP 10 Riot Songs runs until Jan. 8. Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-7182.
It Happens: Cynthia McLean's functional and decorative ceramic works and Igor Moskalev's paintings and drawings will be on display until Dec. 18.
Loads of Colour: Painter Beatrice Watson and ceramist Liz de Beer's work will be on display from Jan. 8 to Feb. 26.
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.
Discovery - Water: An annual juried exhibition for 20 new and emerging artists that reflects the theme "water" will run from Jan. 10 to Feb. 5. Opening reception and awards presentation: Tuesday, Jan. 10, 7-9 p.m.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
Taking the Higher Ground: Acrylic nature and landscape paintings by Steve Rayner will be on display until Dec. 18.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org.
Take Only Pictures: A photographic exhibition illustrating the beauty and fragility of West Vancouver's six park network will run until Jan. 8.
West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 604-925-7295 or www.westvancouvermuseum.ca.
Images of Architecture: An exhibit of architectural photographs by John Fulker will run until Jan. 14.
CONCERTS
Deep Cove Coffee House: St. Clare-in-the-Cove, 1384 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver.
Info: [email protected] or 604-929-4019.
Keith Bennett, guitarist, harmonica player and vocalist will perform a rootys blend of jazz, blues and folk with guitarist David Sinclair Friday, Dec. 16 at 9 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m., warm-up acts begin at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $10 which includes refreshments.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 6049257292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
Raeside Dawson Duo: Pianist Terence Dawson and flutist Christie Raeside will perform a concert of works by Debussy and Bartok Thursday, Dec. 15 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
St. Andrew's United Church: 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or www.st-andrews-united.ca.
Obadiah Brother's Keeper: A Capella Chorus will sing a program of African music Saturday, Dec. 17 at 6: 30 p.m. Admission by donation. Half of the proceeds from the concert will go to the Obadiah Brother's Keeper Mission and 2012 calendars will also be sold.
Laudate Singers will hold a free family Christmas concert Sunday, Dec. 18 at 4 p.m. A gift of merry Christmas music by Laudate to families with young children. Short, interactive, fun. No tickets required. Info: 604-729-6814 or www.laudatesingers.com.
St. David's United Church: 525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver . Laudate Singers will hold a free family Christmas concert Sunday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. A gift of merry Christmas music by Laudate to families with young children. Short, interactive, fun. No tickets required. Info: 604-729-6814 or www.laudatesingers.com.
West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre: 695 21st St., West Vancouver.
Christmas Concert: The West Vancouver Seniors' Choir will be performing a concert where the audience will be encouraged to sing along to some favourites Sunday, Dec. 18, 1: 30-3: 30 p.m. Admission: $5.50 which includes refreshments.
THEATRE
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info and tickets: 604-929-3200 or www.deepcovestage.com.
Cinderella: A pantomime version of this classic tale will run Dec. 16, 20-23, 27-30 at 7: 30 p.m. and Dec. 17, 18, 26 and 31 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $14.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets and info: 604-990-3474 or www. phtheatre.org.
Old Love: A journey spanning three decades about a halfdozen meetings between a salesman and his boss's wife will run until Dec. 18, Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m. with matinees on Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $12-$28.
Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or www.northvanplayers.ca.
Aladdin: A pantomime version of this classic tale will run Dec. 16-18 with Friday shows at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 1 and 3 p.m. Tickets: $10/$5.
CLUBS AND PUBS
La Zuppa: 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-6556.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Martin Hunt Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 7 p.m. Topic: Are animals generally happy? Admission: $5. Info: 778-782-5215.
Fiesta Flamenco every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, tapas and wine, 6: 30 p.m., music, 8: 30 p.m.
Legion #118: 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-1115 or [email protected].
Queens Cross Pub: 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.queenscross.com.
Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Sunday, 7: 30-11: 30 p.m.
Red Lion Bar & Grill: 2427 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-8838.
Jazz Pianist Randy Doherty will perform every Friday and Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m.
Rusty Gull: 175 East First St., North Vancouver.
OTHER EVENTS
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, Dec. 16, 10: 30 a.m.-noon. Topic: In this season of giving, if you could give or share something special that Canada has with another country that needed it most, what would the gift be and what country would be the recipient?
Admission: $5. Info: 778-782-5215.
Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].
