Music btu: bentall taylor ulrich Local superstar roots trio BTU (Barney Bentall, Tom Taylor and Shari Ulrich) celebrate the release of their new album, Tightrope Walk, with a concert at The Cultch, on Friday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $27.50. The trio will be joined by the musicians who contributed to the recording, percussionist GeoffHicks, bassist Rob Becker, and Ulrich's daughter Julia Graffon violin. The album is BTU's first on Borealis Records. For more information and to order tickets visit thecultch.com/events/btu-bentall-taylor-ulrich/.
Film vimff The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (vimff.org) kicks offtonight at Centennial Theatre with climber Kevin Jorgeson as guest speaker and the awarding of the Tim Jones Community Achievement Award. The festival continues through Feb. 20 at four venues: Centennial Theatre, the Rio Theatre, Pacific Cinémathèque and Port Moody's Inlet Theatre. See page 22 for a story on the screening of Hadwin's Judgement and John Vaillant's appearance at the Rio Theatre on Monday, Feb. 15. Turn to page 25 for this year's program guide.
just film fest ival The Just Film Festival at Vancity Theatre this weekend features social justice and environmental documentaries that go to the heart of issues confronting communities locally and around the planet. The focus of the festival is to motivate audiences to action by spotlighting issues both local and global. The festival will also feature a Social Justice Bazaar on Saturday Feb. 13 (viff.org/theatre/series/justfilm-festival).
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Galleries Caroun Art Gallery 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. 778-372-0765 caroun.net Drawing Exhibition: Works by Faranak Mohebbi will be on display until Feb. 13.
Watercolour Painting Exhibition: Works by Fereshteh Shahani will be on display from Feb. 16 to 27.
Centennial Theatre Lobby Gallery 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver.
Photo Exhibit: Members of the North Shore Photographic Society will display a variety of work by different members in an ongoing rotating exhibit. City Atr ium Gallery 141 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca Information + Impression: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of works created entirely out of newspaper by Connie Sabo until April 11.
CityScape Community Art Space 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, noon-5 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca Child's Play: A whimsical exhibition of glass work, sculptures, puppetry, paintings and more to inspire the child in everyone until March 6. Call for Artists: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking artists for a themed exhibition called Homesick which will run from April 22 to May 21. Deadline for submissions: Saturday, Feb. 13, 4 p.m. The Gift Box: Buy local from two display cases dedicated to local artisans who specialize in high quality, hand-crafted and unique gift items.
Art Rental Salon: An ongoing art rental programme with a variety of original artwork available ranging from $10 to $40 per month. Distr ict Foyer Gallery 355 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of paintings by Laurel Swenson and cystalline porcelain by Pat Schendel and Brandon Martin until March 15.
Distr ict Library Gallery 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. nvartscouncil.ca The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present Canada West Illustrators: Cultivating Imagination, an exhibition by illustrators for children's books until March 29. Opening reception: Saturday, Feb. 13, 2-4 p.m. Ferry Building Gallery 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com Love in any Language: A juried mixed media exhibition in honour of Valentine's Day will run until Feb. 21.
Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Wednesday-Friday, noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Adult admission by donation/children free. 604-998-8563 [email protected] At What Cost? An exhibition guest curated by Hilary Letwin that explores the theme of environment, and its impact on Canadian artists will run until April 16.
Kay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Abstract Art Exhibit: Paintings by Marlise Witschi will be on display until Feb. 5. Presentation House Gallery 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 604-986-1351 presentationhousegallery.org My House: An exhibition that brings together the work of artists Mike Kelley and Ryan Trecartin will be on display until March 3. Ron Andrews Community Space 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922 Mystification and Reality: Nancy Cramer will show her pottery decorated with found objects like driftwood and seaweed and Trevor Holgate will present his newest watercolours from France until Feb. 21. Red Earth and Rotation: Cindy Goodman shows her photography and mixed media newest works and Monica Gewurz presents her paintings of imaginary landscapes from Feb. 21 to April 10.
Seymour Art Gallery 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery.com Deep Cove - Then and Now: The gallery and Deep Cove Heritage Society will present a tandem exhibition of photographs celebrating Deep Cove until March 5. Curator's Talk: Every Thursday at noon there will be a 20-minute curator's talk with background on the current show in the gallery.Silk Purse Arts Centre 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Nature's Splendor: Photographers Adam Gibbs and Mark Daly will display their work until Feb. 14.
Wild Wood: An exhibition of works by artist Valerie Raynard which celebrates trees from the West Coast of Canada Feb. 16-March 6. Opening reception: Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6-8 p.m. West Vancouver Memorial Library 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca In the Gallery: Paintings of nature and influences from other lands by Mong Yen and Monika van Wollen will be on display until Feb. 15.
Far Out and Up Close: An exploration in ink, oils and watercolours by young artist duo Roxanna Beiklik and Zann Hemphill will be on display from Feb. 18 to March 21. West Vancouver Municipal Hall 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 604-925-7290 Art in the Hall: An exhibition of mixed media paintings by Tannis Turner will run until Feb. 23.
West Vancouver Museum 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-925-7295 westvancouvermuseum.ca Saints and Sinners, Mystics and Madness: An exhibition consisting of a representative selection of artworks by Peter Aspell from the late 1980s to the time of the artist's death in 2004 runs until March 26.
Concerts Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre 2055 Purcell Way, North
Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/Cap Classics - Involuntary Love Songs: A celebration of the power of passion with soprano Heather Pawsey and Cordei Harp Violin Duo Albertina Chan and Janna Sailor Friday, Feb. 19 at 11:45 a.m. Free.
centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com A Play, a Pie and a Pint: Vocalist Ingrid Mapson will perform Wednesday, Feb. 10 at noon. The show will be followed by a meat or veggie pie and a beverage. Tickets: $25/$22/$10.
Deep Cove Coffee House Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. 604-363-5370 [email protected] Re:Sisters will perform Friday, Feb. 19 at 9 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and warm-up acts start at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10 which includes coffee and goodies.
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.
Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-998-8563 [email protected] Jazz at the Gallery: A tour of the current exhibit followed by a concert with The Cory Weeds Trio Tuesday, Feb. 9, 7-8 p.m. Tickets: $10/$7. Musical Morning in the Gallery: A tour of the current exhibit followed by a classical music concert with Maestro Behroozinia on barbat, accompanied by percussionists Ramin Bahrami and Hamin Honari Tuesday, Feb. 23, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tickets: $10/$7.Kay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Dreams: A gala concert of light classical, Broadway and crossover music with Gerphil Geraldine Flores Sunday, Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. General admission: $50. VIP tickets with a reception at 6 p.m.: $110.
Steelin' in the Years: A tribute to Steely Dan featuring vocalist Billy Mendoza Feb. 26 and 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets; $35 or $100 for a table of four.
Lynn Valley Community Room 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.
Friday Night Live: An improv comedy variety show for all ages every Friday at 7:30 p.m. Schedule: Feb. 12, Beverley Elliott (singer, actor, storyteller); Feb. 19, Brett Wildeman (guitar/folk singer); and Feb. 26, Nathen Aswell (singer/songwriter at Cardinal Hall location). Tickets: $10 at the door. Info: fnlnorthvan.
com. Mount Seymour United Churc h 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver.
Silk Purse Arts Centre 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Classical Concert Series: Sonatas from classic composers with violinist Karen Foster and pianist Martha Brickman Thursday, Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15.
Classical Concert Series - Ae ond Kiss: The baroque love songs of Robert Burns with soprano Elspeth McVeigh and tenor/pianist Kevin Zakresky Thursday, Feb. 25 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15.
Theatre Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/
Cap Theatre - Les Liasons Dangereuses: An Exit 22 Company production Feb. 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. with a matinee Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $22/$15/$10.
Cap Theatre - 4000 Miles: An uplifting story of growing up and growing old Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $41/$37/$20.
centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Deep Cove Shaw Theatre
4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 604-929-9456 firstimpressionstheatre.com Kay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com The Breakfast Club: West Vancouver secondary drama students perform a play about five very different teenagers who meet in detention Feb. 17-19 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $12 at the door 45 minutes prior to the show.
Mulgrave School 2330 Cypress Bowl Lane, West
Vancouver. Peter Pan: Upper School students perform this production Feb. 11-13, 7-9 p.m. with a matinee Feb. 13, 2-4 p.m. Admission: $10-$25. Tickets: eventbrite.ca.
Presentation House Theatre 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-3474 phtheatre.org Patrice Balbina's Chance Encounter with the End of the World: Intergenerational Professional Theatre will present this drama Feb. 12, 9:30 a.m. and Feb. 13 and 14, 2 p.m. Tickets: $15/$10.50. The Gift: The story of a man who didn't speak until he was 17-years-old Feb. 19-21 at 8 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15-$28.
Theatre at Hendry Hall 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2633 northvanplayers.ca The 39 Steps: A comedic mystery Feb. 12, 13 and 17-20 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/16.
St. Mart in's Hall 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver.
Clubs and pubs Bluhouse Market and Cafe 4342 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 604-838-0948 Bradford Loomis will marry grit and melody to dig to the roots of American folklore Saturday, Feb. 13, 7:30-10 p.m. Admission by donation. Deep Cove Brewery 170-2270 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. deepcovecraft.com Finch and Barley
250 East First St., North Vancouver. finchandbarley. com Dino Dinocolo will perform a solo show Thursday, Feb. 11 from 8:45 p.m. to midnight. Hugo's Rest aurant 5775 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-281-2111 Live Music and Entertainment from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Schedule: Feb. 12, variety show launch (7-9 p.m.); Feb. 13, Alan James Revue (classic pop/rock trio); Feb. 19, variety show (7-9 p.m.); Feb. 20, Cam Salay (bluegrass duo); and Feb. 26, variety show (7-9 p.m.). Variety shows are $15 and tickets can be purchased at fowlieandfriends. brownpapertickets.com. Open Mic Night every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Red Lion Bar Grill 2427 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. 604-926-8838 Jazz Pianist Randy Doherty will perform every Friday and Saturday starting at 7 p.m. Waves Coffee House 3050 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver.
Music Medley Showcase comes to Waves the first Saturday of every month, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Anyone interested in performing can phone Doug Medley at 604-985-5646.
Other events centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival: A series of extreme adventure films and presentations will
run from Feb. 12 to 20. Tickets: $9-$21. Schedule: vimff.org. The Comic Strippers: A male stripper parody and improv comedy show Friday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $41.
Ferry Building Gallery 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290
ferrybuildinggallery.com The Ultimate Traveller: Multi-media and musical presentations by traveller photographer Peter Langer Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Schedule: Feb. 17, Madagascar Photo Safari; and Feb. 24, A Journey from Antiquity to the Ottoman Empire in Turkey. Fee: $15 per session.
Registration: 604-925-7270.
Kay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Performance and Film Screening: The Winding Stream, a music history documentary will be shown Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Prior to the screening
there will be a 15 minute live performance by the band Fraser Union. Tickets: $10/$7. Park Tilford Cineplex Odeon Theatre 200-333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver. The North Shore International Film Series: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will screen Canadian, independent and foreign films throughout the fall, winter and spring. Trumbo shows Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: nvartscouncil. ca/events/north-shoreinternational-film-series or 604-988-6844.
West Vancouver Memorial Library 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca Authors in our Community: A joint launch of Peter Busby's The Life and Art of Jack Akroyd and Trevor Carolan's Literary Storefront: The Glory Years: Vancouver's Literary Centre 1978-1984 Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7-8:30 p.m. SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Randall Mackinnon Friday, Feb. 26 at 10:30 a.m. Topic: Should one retire, retreat, repeat or retry? Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net. -Compiled by Debbie Caldwell
