Local Arts

A wide range of interesting books hit the shelves this year and I was fortunate enough to sample a diverse cross-section of titles. From zombies to mid-life crisis there was much to consider. Room by Emma Donoghue Harper Collins, 321 pages, $29.

According to grade ten biology class both fresh water and sunlight are what make life on earth possible.

THE Ultimate Traveller presents the Mysterious Lands of the Maya in four Wednesday presentations at the Ferry Building Gallery throughout January.

EMPIRE ESPLANADE 6 200 West Esplanade, North Vancouver 604-983-2762 Young Adult (PG) - Fri, Mon-Thur 7: 30, 9: 50; Sat-Sun 1: 10, 4: 15, 7: 30, 9: 50 p.m. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (18A) - Fri, Mon-Thur 7: 25; Sat-Sun 12: 30, 4, 7: 25 p.m.

- The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Directed by David Fincher. Starring Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara.

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. Cafe for Contemporary Art: 140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver.

- Alicia Hansen (and Jess Hill and Julie McGeer), Friday, Jan. 6 at 8 p.m. at The Western Front, 303 East Eighth Ave., Vancouver. Tickets: $12/$15, visit www.brownpapertickets.com.

GALLERIES Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 12: 305 p.m. Info: 604-929-4354 or [email protected]. Artists for Kids Gallery: 810 West 21st St., North Vancouver.

EMPIRE ESPLANADE 6 New Year's Eve (PG) - FriThur 10: 10 p.m. Young Adult (PG) - Fri-Mon 1: 10, 4: 15, 7: 30, 9: 50; Tue-Thur 7: 30, 9: 50 p.m. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (18A) - Fri-Mon 12: 30, 4, 7: 15; Tue-Thur 7: 15 p.m.

LEGEND Bargain Fare ($5-8) $ Inexpensive ($9-12) $ $ Moderate ($13-15) $ $ $ Fine Dining ($15-25) $ $ $ $ Live Music Open Mic/Karaoke DJ Big Screen Sports WiFi Wheelchair Accessible AUSTRIAN Jagerhof Restaurant $ $ $ Best Little Schnitzel House in To