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Galleries

ARTEMIS GALLERY

104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 778-233-9805 artemisgallery.ca High Colour: A series of acrylic paintings by Catherine Fraser will be on display from Sept. 6 to 22. Opening reception: Friday, Sept. 6, 7-9 p.m. Catherine Fraser will be present at the opening and most weekends.

B.C. MILLS MUSEUM AT LYNN HEADWATER PARK

4900 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. 604-224-5739.

B.C. BINNING RESIDENCE

2968 Mathers Cres., West Vancouver. 604-733-2313 conservancy.bc.ca BELLEVUE GALLERY 2475 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and by appointment. bellevuegallery.ca

BINKLEY SCULPTURE STUDIOS

535 East First St., North Vancouver. 604-984-8574 MichaelBinkley.com

BREWSTER'S COFFEE

2436 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 604-925-9820.

BRUSHSTROKES GALLERY

Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. nsartists.ca Members of The North Shore Artists' Guild display a variety of original art including oil paintings, watercolours, acrylics and mixed media on an ongoing basis with new works every month.

BUCKLAND SOUTHERST GALLERY

2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-922-1915 bucklandsoutherst.com

CAFÉ FOR CONTEMPORARY ART

138-140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 778-340-3379 [email protected]

CAROUN ART GALLERY

1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. 778-372-0765 caroun.net Painting Exhibition: Kathryn Bozman's work will be on display until Sept. 14. Opening reception: Saturday, Sept. 7, 4-9 p.m. Cartoon Exhibition: Morteza Khanali's work will be on display from Sept. 17 to 27. Opening reception: Saturday, Sept. 21. 4-9 p.m. Photography Competition: Professional and amateur photographers are invited to submit works for this annual competition. Deadline for submissions: Sept. 30.

CENTENNIAL THEATRE

2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. centennialtheatre.com

CITYSCAPE COMMUNITY ART SPACE

335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca Talking Heads: An exhibition featuring 14 surface design artists who

have created contemporary headdresses will run until Sept. 7. Art Rental Show: Buy or rent artwork right off the gallery walls from Sept. 13 to Oct. 5. The show will feature more than 300 pieces of original artwork ranging from $10 to $40 per month created by over 100 local artists. Opening reception: Thursday, Sept. 12, 7-9 p.m. Art Rental Salon: An ongoing art rental programme with a variety of original artwork available ranging from $10 to $40 per month.

COASTAL PATTERNS GALLERY

582 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. 604-762-4623, 778-997-9408 or coastalpatternsgallery.com

COVE CREEK GALLERY

4349 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.

DAVID NEEL GALLERY

104 West Esplanade, North Vancouver. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 604-988-9215 davidneel.com

DISTRICT FOYER GALLERY

355 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca.

North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of acrylic paintings by Jeff Wilson and blown glass works by Miyuki Shinkai until Oct. 29.

DISTRICT LIBRARY GALLERY

1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. nvartscouncil.ca North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of semi-abstracted landscapes by Tina Townsend until Sept. 17.

FERRY BUILDING GALLERY

1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com Painters' Landing: Local artists will work, exhibit and sell art outdoors at Ambleside Landing and Millennium Park Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. until Oct. 27.

Life's a Beach: A mixed media exhibition with artists Cheryl Painter, Mary Touhey, Joanne Waters and Leslie

McGuffin will run until Sept. 8. Fire: An exhibition of West Vancouver Fire Museum paintings, artifacts and fire trucks Sept. 10-29. Vintage fire trucks will be on display Sept. 14 and 21, 2-5 p.m. Opening reception: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 6-8 p.m. Call for Artists: The Ferry Building Gallery is looking for unique crafts, fine artwork and distinctive gifts for its annual Christmas exhibition and sale. Jury drop-off Sunday, Sept. 22, 9-11 a.m. and pick-up 2-3 p.m. at the Music Box, 1564 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Call for Entry: All past and present North Shore, Sea to Sky Corridor, Bowen Island and Sunshine Coast artists are invited to submit works for an upcoming exhibit. Jury drop-off Sunday, Sept. 29, 9-11 a.m. and pickup 3-4 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr.

THE GALLERY AT ARTISAN SQUARE

587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Friday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 604-947-2454 biac.ca

GALLERY YOYO

312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5:30 p.m. or by appointment. 604-983-2896.

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. Tours Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Registration required: [email protected].

604-903-3798

GRAFFITI CO. ART STUDIO

171 East First St., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Friday, 1:30-6:30 p.m. or by appointment. 604-980-1699 or gcartstudio@shaw. ca

Colored Abstract: Works by Kam Filsoufiwill be on display until Sept. 27. Reception: Saturday, Sept. 7, 5-8 p.m.

HOLY TRINITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

128 West 27th St., North Vancouver. Art in the Atrium: A community exhibit of 27+ local artists will take place with a reception Sept. 7, 6-8:30 p.m. and Sept. 8, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Info: 604-929-4431.

KAY MEEK CENTRE

1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com

LIONS BAY ART GALLERY

350 Centre Rd., Lions Bay. Featuring established and upcoming artists.

Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-921-7865 lionsbayartgallery.com

LYNNMOUR ART STUDIO AND GALLERY

301-1467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. 604-929-4001 nsartists. ca/garyeder Contemporary and abstract paintings by Gordon Oliver, Robert Botlak and Gary W. Eder.

NORTH VANCOUVER COMMUNITY HISTORY CENTRE

3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. 604-990-3700 x8016 nvma.ca Imagining North Vancouver: Learn about the beginnings of North Vancouver and how it came to be with an exhibit about dreamer Edward Mahon. Runs until Sept. 30.

NORTH VANCOUVER MUSEUM

209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Open by appointment only. 604-990-3700 x8016 North Vancouver Experience, an ongoing exhibit defining life in North Vancouver.

PRESENTATION HOUSE GALLERY

333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. 604-986-1351 presentationhousegall.com Collected Shadows and Another Happy Day: Photographs from the Archive of Modern Conflict and found photographs collected by Jonah Samson will be on display from Sept. 12 to Oct. 27. Opening reception: Saturday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m.

PRESENTATION HOUSE SATELLITE GALLERY

560 Seymour St., Vancouver. Wednesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. satellitegallery.ca

RON ANDREWS COMMUNITY SPACE

931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922 Wabi Sabi and Impressions of Stillness: Eco-art sculptural objects by Heather Fowler and paintings of animals and people in their environment by Graham Coulthard will be on display until Sept. 8. Travelling: Photographs taken by Dennis Badgley while travelling in Turkey and watercolours and pottery by Trevor Holgate will be on display Sept. 8-Oct. 27.

SEYMOUR ART GALLERY

4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery.com Transformation and Renewal: An exhibition of three of Luke Parnell's carving works will run until Sept. 7. Art Party: A fundraising exhibition of original artwork by more than 50 local artists selling for $100, $200 or $300. Sept. 10-Oct. 5. Opening reception: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m.

SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE

1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday to Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Leaves and Tides: Ann Willsie's impressionistic forests and landscapes and Jeff Wilson's coastal compositions will be on display until Sept. 22.

Explorations in Coloured Pencil: Works by a variety of artists will be on display Sept. 24-Oct. 13. Opening reception: Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6-8 p.m. Exhibiting artists will be in the gallery to draw/demo Sept. 28 and 29, 2-4 p.m. in conjunction with Culture Days. Pencils and paper will be provided for the public to try their hand at drawing.

SILENT POETRY ART STUDIO

1079B Roosevelt Cres., North Vancouver. Original art, mentoring and classes with Sharka Leigh and Sandrine Pelissier. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. 604-312-1184, 604-781-4606 silentpoetryartstudio. wordpress.com

SPACE EMMARTS STUDIO

1432 Rupert St., North Vancouver. Wednesday and Friday, 2-5 p.m. and by appointment. 604-770-2545 [email protected]

STARFIRE STUDIO

6607 Royal Ave., West Vancouver. 604-922-5510 starfireattheferries. com 195

STUDIOS - ARTISTS ON PEMBERTON

195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. 195studios.ca A Touch of Paris: A Parisian themed Open House in celebration of Culture Days Sept. 27, 6-9 and Sept. 28 and 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Fifteen artists will be on hand to give personalized tours, chats and answer questions.

STUDIO ART GALLERY AT CAPILANO UNIVERSITY

2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 604-986-1911 x2053

WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY

1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca West Vancouver Art Instructors Exhibit: A show that demonstrates the wide variety of media, styles and approaches employed by District of West Vancouver art instructors in the creation of their own work will run until Oct. 2.

WEST VANCOUVER MUNICIPAL HALL

750 17th St., West Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 p.m. 604-925-7290 Art in the Hall: Mario Traina's images created using digital infrared techniques will be on display until Sept. 11.

WEST VANCOUVER MUSEUM

680 17th St., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-925-7295 westvancouvermuseum.ca

West Coast Points East - Ron Thom and the Allied Arts: A multifaceted exhibition of Ron Thom's architecture will run until Sept. 21.

YEATS STUDIO & GALLERY

2402 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 778-279-8777 Concerts

ANNE MACDONALD STUDIO

333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver North Shore Folk and Blues Club Acoustic musical entertainment the third Sunday of each month, 7-10 p.m. 604-986-3078 Betty and Eric Armstrong will perform traditional folk and beyond on Sept. 15. Admission: $5 at the door.

CAPILANO UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE

2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/nscucentre Cap Jazz Series: The Vinicius Cantuaria Quartet will perform Brazilian jazz Friday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$29.

DEEP COVE SHAW THEATRE 4

360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Intimate Evening: Canadian music legend Roy Forbes will perform a fundraising concert for First Impressions Theatre Sept. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. Admission: $30. Tickets: firstimpressionstheatre. com. Info: 604-929-9456

KAY MEEK CENTRE

1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre. com How Can I Keep From Singing: Cayla Brooke will perform a tribute to the life and music of Eva Cassidy Sept. 11-13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35/$25/$15. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Ovcare, which does research in finding a cure for ovarian cancer. Jim Byrnes will be joined by Babe Gurr for a concert Saturday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $32.

Early Music Vancouver: Tanya Tomkins will perform three Bach suites on the baroque cello Sunday, Sept. 22 at 3 p.m. Pre-concert chat with host Matthew White at 2:15 p.m. Tickets: $36/$18. Cap Global Roots Series -Forever Endeavour Tour: Ron Sexsmith will perform songs from his new album Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. Jenn Grant will open for Sexsmith with a batch of new material. Tickets: $55/$48/$25.

LYNN VALLEY VILLAGE

Lynn Valley Road and Mountain Highway, North Vancouver.

Lynn Valley's Got Talent: Live finals of a talent competition will take place Saturday, Oct. 5, 1-3 p.m.

SHIPBUILDERS' SQUARE

15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver.

North Shore Culture Days: A kick-off event for Culture Days, a movement to raise awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement in the arts and cultural life, will take place Thursday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. Dino DiNicolo will perform a solo show Friday, Oct. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Info: northshoregreenmarket.com.

SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE

1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Pianist Maggie Zhang will perform a diverse repertoire Thursday, Sept. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Zaidenberg and Skovorodnikov: Violinist Yuri Zaidenberg and pianist Eugene Skovorodnikov will join forces for a concert Thursday, Sept. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Pianist Karen Lee-Morlang will perform Thursday, Sept. 26 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Theatre

ANNE MACDONALD STUDIO

333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Grand Theft Impro: An improv sketch show that uses audiences suggestions to create 90 minutes of stories, scenes, songs and comedic chaos, the last Saturday of every month at 10:30 p.m. Tickets: $12.

FIREHALL ARTS CENTRE

280 East Cordova St., Vancouver. Fringe Festival - Changing Minds: A musical comedy about a mind swap with a male/female switch Sept. 7, 7:45 p.m.; Sept. 8, 2 p.m.; Sept. 9, 9 p.m.; Sept. 10, 6:45 p.m.; Sept. 11, 7:15 p.m.; Sept. 12, 5 p.m.; Sept. 14, 2 p.m. and Sept. 15, 3:45 p.m.Admission: $12/$10 plus Fringe membership. Tickets: vancouverfringe.com or 604-637-6380.

KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700

Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Frankie and Johnny in the Claire De Lune: A romantic comedy about the meeting of two lonely middleaged restaurant workers Oct. 16-19 and 23-25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $50/$42/$25.

THE REVUE STAGE

Granville Island, Vancouver. Fringe Festival - Glowing: A Reproduction Production: Mary-Jo Dionne in a one woman comedy chronicling her journey to get pregnant and then finding out she had melanoma near the end of her pregnancy Sept. 6, 10:30 p.m.; Sept. 7, 3:55 p.m.; Sept. 8, 2:45 p.m.; Sept. 9, 6:45 p.m.; Sept. 12, 8:25 p.m. and Sept. 14, 9 p.m. Admission: $15. Tickets: vancouverfringe. com. Audience members are invited to bring a donation of baby food to be donated to local food banks.

THEATRE AT HENDRY HALL

815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2633 northvanplayers.ca The Kitchen Witches: A comedy where reality TV meets cooking show Sept. 6, 7, 11-14, 18-21 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16. Dance

CITYSCAPE COMMUNITY ART SPACE

335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca/events/trolley-dances Trolley Dances: A trolley ride that will transport guests to four secret outdoor

locations where dancers will perform cultural dances chosen relative to the location Sunday, Sept. 29 from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15 or $60 for a family of four.

Clubs and pubs

BEANS ON LONSDALE

1804 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m. 604-985-2326

BREWSTER'S COFFEE

2436 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-9820 CASA NOVA CAFÉ 116 East 14th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2223 [email protected]

DUNDARAVE FISH MARKET

2423 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-922-1155 dundaravefishmarket. com

ELECTRIC OWL

928 Main St., Vancouver. 604-558-0928 A Concert Series that brings together Steve Dawson's Black Hen House Band with special guest artists each month. Tickets: capilanou.ca/nscucentre or at the door.

FINCH AND BARLEY

250 East First St., North Vancouver. finchandbarley. com Dino DiNicolo will perform a solo show Thursday, Oct. 3, from 8:45 p.m. to midnight.

JACK LONSDALE'S PUB

1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. 604-986-7333

LARSON STATION RESTAURANT

Glenegales Clubhouse, 6190 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 778-279-8874 The Maria Ho Trio will perform bossas and sambas to celebrate the release of her new singles Sept. 20 starting at 7 p.m. Ho will be joined by Ron Johnston on piano and Dave Guiney on bass.

LA ZUPPA

1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-986-6556 LEGION #118 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. 604-985-1115 [email protected]

NARROWS PUB

1979 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver.

MIST ULTRA BAR

105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. DJs spin classic dance music from the '80s, '90s and today. 604-926-2326 QUEENS CROSS PUB 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. queenscross.com Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Sunday, 7:30-11:30 p.m. THE RAVEN PUB 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. theravenpub.com Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Thursday, 7:30-11:30 p.m.

RED LION BAR & GRILL

2427 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. 604-926-8838 Jazz Pianist Randy Doherty will perform every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m.

RUSTY GULL

175 East First St., North Vancouver. Live music Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; Mostly Marley performs every Sunday, 7 p.m. SAILOR HAGAR'S BREW PUB 235 West First St., North Vancouver. Live music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 604-984-3087

THE VILLAGE TAPHOUSE

The Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver. 604-922-8882.

WAVES COFFEE HOUSE

3050 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Interested performers are asked to phone Doug Medley at 604-985-5646. The Celtic Medley Song and String Player's Showcase comes to Waves Saturday, Sept. 14, 7: 30-9:30 p.m. Free.

Other events

CAFÉ FOR CONTEMPORARY ART

138-140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 778-340-3379 or [email protected] Open Mic: Actors, musicians, poets and spoken word artists are invited to take the microphone every second and last Friday of the month from 7 to 9:30 p.m. New Works: Readings of new work by local playwrights the third Thursday of the month, 7-9:30 p.m.

NORTH VANCOUVER CITY LIBRARY

120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. 604-998-3450 nvcl.ca The Many Methods of Storytelling: To celebrate Culture Days (culturedays. ca) the library will host free storytelling events on Sept. 27. Local Nonagenarians Tell Their Tales, 2-4 p.m. Registration not required. Adventures in Immigration, 7-8:30 p.m.

SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE 1570

Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Songs and Stories: Composer Michael Conway Baker shares show biz, film and concert music stories the third Wednesday of every month, 10:30-11:30 a.m. North Shore Cric Crac Storytelling Evenings presented by the Vancouver Society of Storytelling take place the first Sunday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Admission: $7/$5.

WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY

1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7407 westvanlibrary.ca Jazz Talks - The Great Piano Players: Neil Ritchie will explore the music of great jazz pianists Tuesdays, Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1 and 8, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

SFU PHILOSOPHER'S CAFÉ

778-782-8000 philosopherscafe.net Randall Mackinnon moderates a discussion, Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m. to noon on the topic: "Is the relentless promotion of positive thinking a plague?" - compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].