Local Arts

ARE the kids complaining that they never get to go on inter-galactic holidays? Maybe they'd like to make friends with a certain red-headed mermaid? Either way, Disneyland Resort in Anaheim has the ticket to new adventures.

Supercharge holiday without breaking the bank

IMAGINE air travel without the hassle of security checks, long lineups or transit stops.

August 8 Jay-Z and Kanye West Watch the Throne (iTunes release of Jay-Z and Kanye Wests new group, CD release is Aug. 12). August 9 Sly Stone Im Back! Family & Friends; Maria Taylor Overlook; Gold Leaves The Ornament.

GALLERIES Argyle Avenue: 1400-1600 Block, West Vancouver. 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 dancer taking elimination from show in stride

Sarah McLachlan with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, MusicFest Vancouver's gala opening concert, tonight at 8 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre. Tickets: $200/$125/$110/$90. For more information on the festival visit www.musicfestvancouver.ca.

- Tedeschi Trucks Band - Revelator (Sony Masterworks) Rating: 9 (out of 10) Revelator is a revelation from a newly formed band with an old school way of doing things.

Dances for a Small Stage. August 10, 11 and 12. The Legion on the Drive, 2205 Commercial Drive (at East 6th Ave). Doors: 7 p.m. Show: 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. Cash at the door. 19+ Admitted.