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What's up in New West? New arts listings for Nov. 29 and beyond

ON NOW To Thursday, Nov. 30 Introspection, an exhibition of work by artist Tatiana A. Bobko, at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, during performances in the Massey Theatre, or by appointment.
Andrew Wade, Hullaboo and the End of Everything
Andrew Wade's Hullaboo and the End of Everything is part of the Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays series at the Heritage Grill. It's coming up Dec. 13.

ON NOW

 

To Thursday, Nov. 30

Introspection, an exhibition of work by artist Tatiana A. Bobko, at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, during performances in the Massey Theatre, or by appointment. Info: 604-517-5900 or www.masseytheatre.com.

 

To Saturday, Dec. 9

Worlds of Wonder featuring metal sculpture and digital art by Nancie Green and Lynne Taylor Fahnestalk. Organized by the Burnaby Arts Council for the Deer Lake Art Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Open Tuesday to Saturday noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For info; www.burnabyartscouncil.org.

 

To Saturday, Dec. 16

Land – An Imagining, an art exhibition featuring the work of Claire Moore, with large-scale paintings and shadow box installations exploring the interconnectedness of the natural world and the legacy of human life, at Amelia Douglas Gallery, Douglas College (fourth floor, 700 Royal Ave.). Info: www.tinyurl.com/AmeliaDouglasNW.

 

To Sunday, Dec. 17

Sleeping Beauty, a non-traditional pantomime by Alex Ross and Jeremy Heynen, and directed by Bev Pride and Elizabeth Drummond. Presented by Vagabond Players, at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. For info and tickets, email reservations@vagabondplayers.ca or inquiries@vagabondplayers.ca, or call 604-521-0412.

Toy of the Year, a new production by Forte Theatre Society, at Brookfield Hall, Burnaby Village Museum, part of the Heritage Christmas celebrations. Free. Runs Saturdays and Sundays at 2, 3:30, 5 and 6:30 p.m. Info: www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca.

 

To Friday, Dec. 22

VOICING: Human voice from bird song to code, an exhibition at the New Westminster New Media Gallery, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring the work of three international artists. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca.

 

To Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018

Sylvia Tait: Journey, a solo exhibition at Burnaby Art Gallery featuring works on paper by the acclaimed West Coast artist. Gallery is at 7344 Deer Lake Ave., and admission is by donation. With special events including In the BAG Family Sunday on Dec. 17, 1 to 4 p.m. and curator’s tour on Sunday, Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

 

To Jan. 13, 2018

Hastings Park 1942, an exhibition at the Nikkei National Museum, 6688 Southoaks Cres. In 1942, over 8,000 Japanese Canadians were detained in barns at Hastings Park before being sent to internment sites in the B.C. Interior or to work camps across the country.The exhibit is a collaboration with performance artist Yoshié Bancroft, to produce an experiential, dramatic glimpse into that tragic episode of Canada’s history. Gallery open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. By donation. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.

 

 

UPCOMING

 

Wednesday, Nov. 29

Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays at the Heritage Grill, 7:30 p.m., pay what you can, featuring Blue River Blues, by Jim Sands. Reserve a table at 604-759-0819 or see www.facebook.com/WayOffWedfor details.

NaNoWriMo Come Write In, hosted by Cheryl Minns, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Burnaby Public Library’s Cameron branch, 9523 Cameron St., in the Juniper Room at Cameron Recreation Centre, with free tea, WiFi and a chance to work on your National Novel Writing Month entry. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.

Music for Winds, Brass and Percussion, featuring the Douglas College Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., free.

 

Thursday, Nov. 30

FusionFest 2017, featuring Douglas College fusion bands, with special guests from Riverside Secondary and Burnaby North Secondary’s music production and technology programs, 7 p.m. at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., free.

 

Friday, Dec. 1

Royal City Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker at Michael J. Fox Theatre, Burnaby, 7 p.m. Buy tickets through www.ticketsnw.caor call 604-521-5050. Info: www.royalcityyouthballet.org.

Student composition concert, an evening of new compositions written and performed by Douglas College music students, 7:30 p.m. at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., free.

 

Friday, Dec. 1 to Sunday, Dec. 24

Two Different Views, an exhibition of the work of Jacky Hosford, featuring both abstracts and realism, at Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Opening reception Saturday, Dec. 2, 2 to 5 p.m., all welcome. Gallery open Tuesday to Saturday 1 to 5 p.m., by appointment, or when the Massey Theatre is open for a production. Info: www.masseytheatre.com.

 

Friday, Dec. 1 to Thursday, Jan. 28, 2018

Arts Council of New Westminster presents works from the permanent collection, at The Gallery at Queen’s Park, with work in a variety of styles and mediums. Gallery open Wednesdays 1 to 8 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. Gallery will be closed Dec. 16 to Jan. 9. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.

 

Saturday, Dec. 2

New West Craft, Christmas Night Market, featuring more than 50 vendors, plus food, wine, beer, 6 to 9:30 p.m. at River Market, 810 Quayside Dr. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org/newwestcraft.

 

Sunday, Dec. 3

Carols and Bells, 7 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., New West, part of the Music at Queens concert series, $20 regular, $15 seniors/students, children $10. Info: www.queensavenue.orgor www.facebook.com/musicatqueens.

The Magic of Christmas, presented by Winter Harp and the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir, 2:30 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster. Tickets: 604-521-5050 or www.ticketsnw.ca.

Burnaby Lyric Opera Christmas concert fundraiser, with opera highlights and Christmas songs performed by three rising operatic stars from the Lower Mainland, plus a chance to win prizes, 3 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Tickets $15, see tickets.shadboltcentre.com or call 604-205-3000.

A Christmas Carol, a dramatic reading performed by a cast of community readers, 1 p.m. at the Cameron Recreation Centre’s Maple Room, presented by Burnaby Public Library and led by librarian Lise Kreps, featuring Alec Burden as Scrooge. Refreshments to follow. Donations welcome (toys or money) for Burnaby Christmas Bureau. Free, but space limited. Register at www.bpl.bc.ca/events, or call 604-421-5454.

Inclusion B.C. Film Festival, recognizing the UN International Day of Persons With Disabilities, featuring a two-hour program of films and conversation exploring the representation of disability in Canadian film, in partnership with the National Film Board, 7 p.m. at the Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St.. Info: www.inclusionbc.org/filmfest.

 

Wednesday, Dec. 6

Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays at the Heritage Grill, 7:30 p.m., pay what you can, featuring I Think I’m Dead, by Al Lafrance. Reserve a table at 604-759-0819 or see www.facebook.com/WayOffWedfor details.

 

Friday, Dec. 8

New Westminster Symphony Orchestra and Richmond Academy of Dance present a Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. at Massey Theatre, featuring seasonal favourites including excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. Tickets at www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050.

 

Saturday, Dec. 9

Coastal Sound Youth Choir performs a Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby. Tickets in advance $15 for children, $18 seniors/students/ $23 adults ($2 more at the door). Info and tickets: www.coastalsoundmusic.com.

 

Sunday, Dec. 10

Remembering Woodstock, with Completely Creedence, a tribute to the music of CCR, and Supernatural – a Santana Experience, 7:30 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050.

 

Wednesday, Dec. 13

Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays at the Heritage Grill, 7:30 p.m., pay what you can, featuring Hullaboo and the End of Everything, with Andrew Wade and Katie Purych. Reserve a table at 604-759-0819 or see www.facebook.com/WayOffWedfor details.

 

Saturday, Dec. 16

A Christmas Gift, 2 p.m., performed by the Amabilis Singers at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby. Tickets $20, or free for children under 12. Available from choir members, at the door, or by calling 604-503-2074. Info: www.amabilissingers.org.

Nativité, a Christmas concert by the award-winning vocal ensemble musica intima, 2 p.m. at Brentwood Church, 1600 Delta Ave., Burnaby. Info and tickets: www.musicaintima.org.

Holiday Hooray!, a Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Tiny Tots concert featuring Let Your Music Shine! With Lisa and Linda, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at the Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St., New Westminster. Tickets: www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050.

 

Sunday, Dec. 17

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents A Traditional Christmas, with two concerts at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Christopher Gaze, with special guests EnChor and the UBC Opera Ensemble, www.vancouversymphony.ca.

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, 2 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New West, featuring violinist Philippe Quint and flutist Christie Reside. Info and tickets: www.vancouversymphony.ca.

 

Tuesday, Dec. 19

Nativité, a Christmas concert by the award-winning vocal ensemble musica intima, 7:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 402 East Columbia St., New West. Info and tickets: www.musicaintima.org.

 

Thursday, Dec. 21 to Saturday, Dec. 23

Jingle, a big band revue by Tony Barton and his Jingle Belles, onstage at Anvil Centre Theatre, 7:30 p.m. nightly. Tickets $15 children, $25 students/seniors, $35 regular, www.ticketsnw.caor call 604-521-5050.

 

Saturday, Dec. 23

Royal City Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker, featuring a cast of 100-plus young dancers from around the Lower Mainland, 2 and 7 p.m. at Massey Theatre. Info: www.royalcityyouthballet.org. Tickets: 604-521-5050 or www.ticketsnw.ca.

 

Friday, Jan. 5 and Saturday, Jan. 6

Ellie King’s Sinbad, The Pirates and The Dinosaur, a holiday panto by the Royal Canadian Theatre Company at Massey Theatre. In dress preview on Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m., with matinee show on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Info: www.rctheatreco.com. Tickets: www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050.

 

Tuesday, Jan. 30

Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.

 

Thursday, Feb. 1 to Sunday, Feb. 25

Drinking Habits by Tom Smith. Wine and secrets are spilled in this laugh-out-loud comedy presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night gala planned for Saturday, Feb. 3. For info and tickets, email reservations@vagabondplayers.ca or inquiries@vagabondplayers.ca, or call 604-521-0412.

 

Tuesday, Feb. 27

Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.

 

Tuesday, March 20

Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.

 

Thursday, April 5 to Sunday, April 22

4000 Miles by Amy Herzog. A humorous and uplifting story of growing up and growing old presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Warning: contains mature language. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night gala planned for Saturday, April 7. For info and tickets, email reservations@vagabondplayers.ca or inquiries@vagabondplayers.ca, or call 604-521-0412.

 

Tuesday, April 24

Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.

 

Tuesday, May 29

Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.

 

Thursday, May 31 to Sunday, June 24

You Can't Take It With You, by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. Freedom, love and fireworks collide in this hilarious and heartwarming comedy presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Warning: contains mature language. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night gala planned for Saturday, June 2. For info and tickets, email reservations@vagabondplayers.ca or inquiries@vagabondplayers.ca, or call 604-521-0412.

 

ONGOING

Poetry New Westminster, presented by Royal City Literary Arts Society on Sundays, 2 to 4 p.m. (except holiday weekends) at the Heritage Grill back room, 447 Columbia St. Each Sunday features two poets and an open mic. Search for Poetry New Westminster on Facebook for the latest schedule.

 

LitFest New West short fiction contest 2018 now open for submissions. Stories must be 1,200 to 1,500 words and on a New Westminster theme. Cash prizes of $1,000, $500 and $300 for adult categories, and $250, $100 and $50 for youth (12-13, 14-15 and 16-18) categories. Entry fees: free for Arts Council of New Westminster members, $25 for others. Info and full submission details: www.litfestnewwest.com.

 

Burnaby artists wanted, to display their work on the walls of the T-Bird Café on Thunderbird Cres. Info: hayley@thecaterer.ca.

 

Burnaby Art Gallery seeks nominations for its advisory committee, seeking people with experience with cultural and civic issues. See www.burnabyartgallery.cafor full description and details of application. You may nominate yourself or be nominated by an organization. Info: 604-297-4422.

 

Burnaby Scottish Country Dancing Club invites new members for the season, which runs Monday nights. Lessons run from 7 to 7:30 p.m., with dancing from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Beginners welcome, no partner needed. Potential members may attend two classes for free. Held at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6450 Thomas St. Call Vicki at 604-298-9695 or see www.tinyurl.com/BurnabyScottishDancing.

 

Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays every Wednesday at the Heritage Grill’s back room. Fresh theatre from the fringes featuring storytellers, poets, comics, minstrels and puppeteers. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. For more info, go to www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.

 

Bonsor Singin’ Seniors, a seniors’ choir based at Bonsor Recreation Centre, need a pianist to accompany their 2017/18 season. The 35-voice choir sings in four-part harmony, rehearsing Friday afternoons, and performs several concerts at seniors’ centres in December and in May/June. Email Christine Leston, choir president, at lestoncm@gmail.comor call her at 604-516-0277 if you can help.

 

Paint and Sip Nights at 100 Braid Street Studios, offering a night of beverages, refreshments and a chance to receive step-by-step instruction from a professional artist to create your own painting. Each night costs $35, or $60 for two adults registering together, and runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. A variety of upcoming themes are offered. See www.100braidststudios.com.

 

Newcomers’ Choir meets Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Open to everyone interested in improving their English-language or music skills, with an emphasis on multiculturalism and diversity. Free. See www.miusc.ca, or, for more, call 604-781-4704.

 

Dance for Fun’s Swing and Country Club, Wednesdays from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at Sapperton Pensioners Hall, with music and lessons, plus snack bar. Enjoy the whole evening, including lesson, for $12, or dance only for $5. Email byronstarr@telus.net or call 778-709-8880 for information, or see www.meetup.com/Dance-For-Fun-Vancouver-Social-Dancing-Meetup/ for details.

Email entertainment listings to jmaclellan@newwestrecord.ca.