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What's up in New West? New arts listings Sept. 18

ON NOW To October 4 Selections from the Image Bank Postcard Show, an ongoing off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery, at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.
Mojo Stars
The Mojo Stars are onstage as part of the All 4 You fundraising concert at the Columbia Theatre.

ON NOW

To October 4

Selections from the Image Bank Postcard Show, an ongoing off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery, at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca

To October 5

Maps and Mapping, an ongoing off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery, at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

To October 7

Catfish: Images of Deceit and Misrepresentation, an exhibition at The Gallery at Queen’s Park, presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster, featuring the work of Bill Edmonds. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.

 

Sunday, September 20

Opening reception for Catfish: Images of Deceit and Misrepresentation, an exhibition at The Gallery at Queen’s Park, presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster, featuring the work of Bill Edmonds, 2 to 4 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.

All 4 You, a fundraising concert by the Columbia Performing Arts Society, featuring the Mojo Stars, Jayleen Stonehouse, Blu Mankuma and Murray Porter, 8 to 11 p.m. at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., tickets $10. Info: www.thecolumbia.ca.

 

Friday, September 25

Burnaby Film Forum, presented by the Burnaby Arts Council, 6:30 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, in the James Cowan Theatre, with screening, awards and reception to follow, featuring a diverse sampling of emerging experimental films. Free, all welcome.

Your Work is a Gift: a free public lecture by artist Tony Clennell as part of Culture Days, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Pre-register: see www.shadboltcentre.com.

 

 

Saturday, September 26

Collaborative City Building, noon to 4 p.m. on the Burnaby Art Gallery lawn. Drop in and help create a 3-D city hall from wood, paper and found objects, for all ages. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

Amabilis Singers celebrate their return from an Italian tour with a homecoming concert, 8 p.m. at New West Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby. Tickets $20 (children under 11 are free).
Available at the door or by calling 604-503-2074.

Casting call, for an Anglican Diocese of New Westminster Arts Movement production of a musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol, for young performers aged 10 to 16, at St. Timothy Anglican Church, 4550 Kitchener St. To arrange an audition time, email Heather Robertson: heatherisobelrobertson@gmail.com.

Papercraft Lab, 12:30 to 2 p.m. or 3:30 to 5 p.m., at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., for all ages over four. Kids under 10 must attend with adult caregiver. Supplies, ideas and instruction included. Register at www.bpl.bc.ca/events or call 604-299-8955.

Artist demonstration by visual artist Roderick Brown, a wood sculptor who also works in digital media, paint and printmaking, noon at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., part of Culture Days. Free, all welcome.

 

Sunday, September 27

Artist talk, for Catfish: Images of Deceit and Misrepresentation, an exhibition at The Gallery at Queen’s Park, presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster, featuring the work of Bill Edmonds, 2 to 4 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org. Part of Culture Days.

Storytelling circle, 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., as part of Culture Days celebrations by Burnaby Public Library. Register at 604-436-5400. Free and open to tweens, teens and adults. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.

Family Portraits, giving people a chance to drop in and create their own family portrait as a team. Sessions at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Register by calling 604-297-4422. Drop-ins available if space allows. Cost: $5 per person.

 

Monday, September 28

Circles, a reading by author Joanna van der Gracht de Rosado, at the Burnaby Public Library’s McGill branch, 4595 Albert St., 7 to 8 p.m. Free but space is limited, so reserve in person at the library, onling at www.bpl.bc.ca/events or call 604-299-8955.

Boychoir, screening at the Massey Theatre as part of Last Mondays at the Movies, 7:30 p.m., tickets $10 regular, $8 students and seniors. Cash only at the door. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.

 

Monday, September 28 to Friday, November 27

The Dichotomy of Change, presented by 100 Braid Street Studios, featuring the work of artists including Cliff Blank, Judith Copland, Omanie Elias, Susan L. Grieg, Terra Varey and more, at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, 777 Columbia St., New West, 604-527-4640 or www.anvilcentre.ca.

 

Thursday, October 1 to Saturday, October 24

Other Desert Cities, presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, with previews Oct. 1 and 2 for $10. Tickets $15, or $13 for seniors and students. Info: www.vagabondplayers.ca. Reserve by calling 604-521-0412 or emailing reservations@vagabondplayers.ca.

 

Saturday, October 3

Wait For Me, Daddy Redux, a day of celebration marking the 75th anniversary of the iconic Second World War photo, with ceremony at Hyack Square at 1 p.m., plus a multidisciplinary presentation in the Anvil Centre Theatre at 2 and 7 p.m. Free, RSVP required: 604-527-4640 or www.anvilcentre.com.

 

Thursday, October 8

Opening reception for The Dichotomy of Change, 5 to 7 p.m., presented by 100 Braid Street Studios, featuring the work of artists including Cliff Blank, Judith Copland, Omanie Elias, Susan L. Grieg, Terra Varey and more, at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, 777 Columbia St., New West, 604-527-4640 or www.anvilcentre.ca.

 

 

Friday, October 16

Shiamak Dance Team presents ConfiDance, with contemporary, Bollywood jazz, hip hop, Indo jazz and more, 7:30 p.m. at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., www.shiamakconfidancevancouver.eventbrite.com.

 

 

ONGOING

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.

Newcomers’ Choir, launches its third season on Wednesday, Oct. 7. 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.

 

 

 

Do you have an arts or entertainment event to share? Do you have ongoing events to share or know of a group searching for new members? Email jmaclellan@burnabynow.com or jmaclellan@newwestrecord.ca.