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What's up in New West? New arts listings Oct. 17

ON NOW To October 25 Murder By the Book, presented by the Vagabond Players at Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen's Park, with shows Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m., $15 regular, $13 seniors/students, with $10 previews on Oct.
Hafu
Hafu explores the lives of five half-Japanese residents of Japan, exploring what it means to be multiracial in today's Japan. The film is screening at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre on Oct. 25.

ON NOW

 

 

To October 25

Murder By the Book, presented by the Vagabond Players at Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen's Park, with shows Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m., $15 regular, $13 seniors/students, with $10 previews on Oct. 2 and 3. Reserve by calling 604-521-0412 or email reservations@vagabondplayers.ca.

 

To October 25

A Different Kind of War, with three artists exploring the fight against cancer. Featuring masks and kimonos by Yayoi Hirano, paintings by Elsa Bressler, photography by Eddy Jalbert. On at the Arts Council of New Westminster Gallery, Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park. Gallery open Tuesday to Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and closed Thanksgiving weekend. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org, 604-525-3244.

 

 

To November 9

In Wait: Full Circle Art Collective and Works from the Permanent Collection, on display at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Gallery open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Admission by donation, suggested donation $5. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca, gallery@burnaby.ca, 604-297-4422.

 

To December 7

Ben Frey, a Burnaby Art Gallery outreach exhibition at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

 

To December 8

Vivienne Kubik: Works From the Malaspina Printshop, a Burnaby Art Gallery outreach exhibition at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

 

 

To January 4

Kip Fulbeck: part asian, 100% hapa, a photography exhibition exploring the question of multiracial identity, at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., www.nikkeiplace.org, 604-777-7000.

 

 

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Friday, October 17

Artist's reception, for A Different Kind of War, with three artists exploring the fight against cancer. Featuring masks and kimonos by Yayoi Hirano, paintings by Elsa Bressler, photography by Eddy Jalbert. On at the Arts Council of New Westminster Gallery, Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park, 7 to 9 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org, 604-525-3244.

 

Saturday, October 18

Living Room Art in the Heights, 5 to 9 p.m. at 3888 Yale St., Burnaby, featuring a variety of performance, visual and digital artists with performances and installations, plus an open mike. Free and open to all, drop in at any time. Info: www.livingroomarttheheights.wordpress.com.

The Poetry Wars, a study group led by Carol Shillibeer, 4 to 6 p.m. at Renaissance Bookstore, 43 Sixth St. Info: www.rclas.com, or email shillibeer@tailfeather.ca.

Knit2gether, an informal knit/crochet/stitch drop-in for people of all ages and skill levels, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Burnaby Public Library's Tommy Douglas branch, 7311 Kingsway, free, no registration required. Bring your own supplies and needles - a limited number will be available for those who want to give it a try. No registration required.

2 Days and Counting, bring dynamic rock to the stage at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West, 8 p.m., www.theheritagegrill.com.

 

 

Sunday, October 19

Burnaby Lyric Opera, presents an Opera Potpourri concert, with highlights from its upcoming season, 3 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Tickets $15, call 604-205-3000.

Clef Society, presents the UBC Opera Ensemble in concert, 2 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Room 103, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Admission by donation.

 

Monday, October 20

Writing for Kidz, a writing group facilitated by Max Tell, for adult writers in all genres related to children, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Renaissance Bookstore, 43 Sixth St. Fee: $5 at the door, includes refreshments. Info: rclas.com.

 

Tuesday, October 21

Burnaby Writers' Society Awards Night, featuring readings by winners and finalists in the society's annual writing contest, 7 p.m. at La Fontana Caffe, 101-3701 Hastings St. Open mike sign-up at 6:50 p.m. Info: www.facebook.com/BurnabyWritersSociety, www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.ca.

Kelly Haigh and Her Murderbirds bring country sounds to the stage at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West, 8 p.m., www.theheritagegrill.com.

 

 

Wednesday, October 22

World Poetry Night Out, fifth anniversary celebration, 6:30 p.m. at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth St., with First Nations welcome by Chief Rhonda Larrabee. Community partners, international guests, artists, poetry groups and small businesses will join together to celebrate. Night includes readings, art, music, raffle, cake, open mike session and more. Free, all welcome. Info: 604-526-4729 or www.worldpoetry.ca.

New West Doc Fest, with screenings of Just Eat It at 7 p.m. and Monsoon at 9 p.m., at Landmark Cinemas at New West station. Tickets and info: www.newwestdocfest.ca.

 

Thursday, October 23

Anthony Dalton: Graveyard of the Pacific, a free author presentation looking at the shipwrecks of B.C.'s coastal waters, 7 to 8 p.m. at McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Free, but register ahead at www.bpl.bc.ca/events, call 604-299-8955, or drop in to the library to sign up in person.

The Stingin' Hornets bring their legendary rockabilly sounds to the stage at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West, 8 p.m., www.theheritagegrill.com.

Jazz on stage at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West, 8 p.m., featuring guitarist Tony Wilson, bassist Russell Scholberg and vocalist Patsy Klein, www.theheritagegrill.com.

New West Doc Fest, with screenings of Finding Vivian Meier at 7 p.m. and The Overnighters at 9 p.m., at Landmark Cinemas at New West station. Tickets and info: www.newwestdocfest.ca.

 

Friday, October 24

New West Doc Fest, with screening of Boyhood at 7 p.m. at Landmark Cinemas, at New West station. Tickets and info: www.newwestdocfest.ca. After-party to follow at Wild Rice Restaurant at River Market (included with a ticket to any Doc Fest screening).

 

Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26

Colour Collection, the Burnaby Artists' Guild show and sale at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., open Friday 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with featured artist Graham Simpson and work from the guild's member artists in a variety of styles and mediums. Free admission. Info: www.burnabyartistsguild.com or 604-291-6864.

 

Saturday, October 25

Awakening the Creative Force, a hands-on, two-hour workshop led by Bonnie Nish, 1 to 3 p.m. at 737 Sixth St., New West, presented by Royal City Literary Arts Society. Pre-register at secretary@rclas.com. Fee: $15 members, $25 non-members. Info: www.rclas.com.

Zombie Attack, at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Meet at Hill Cottage in costume at 11 a.m., "attack" the Shadbolt Centre at noon. Call 604-291-6864 (barcode 345059) to register for info package.

Mushtari Begum Festival of Indian Classical Music and Dance, 6 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New West. Tickets at 604-521-5050.

Hapa film screenings, at Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre , with a double bill of Neither Here Nor There and Hafu - the mixed-race experience of Japan, 2 p.m. at the Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. Admission 48, or $6 for members or those under 17. Buy at the door only.

 

Tuesday, October 28

Uke Joint, hosted by the Heritage Ukulele Club, at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West, www.theheritagegrill.com.

 

Wednesday, October 29

Wendy Biscuit brings dirty swing to the stage at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West, 8 p.m., www.theheritagegrill.com.

 

Friday, October 31

The Deadcats and Evil Norton Niels bring psychobilly to the stage at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West, 8 p.m., www.theheritagegrill.com.

 

 

Wednesday, November 5

Living on the Flats, a special presentation by speakers from the Burnaby Village Museum and Burnaby Archives taking a look at Burnaby's Crabtown and Vancouver's Blenheim Flats, 7 to 8 p.m. at McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Free, but register ahead at www.bpl.bc.ca/events, call 604-299-8955, or drop in to the library to sign up in person.

 

Friday, November 7

Folk Fabulous, the opening night of the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts' lounge series, 8 p.m. at the Shadbolt, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., tickets $27 to $35, call 604-205-3000 or see www.shadboltcentre.com.

 

Saturday, November 8

A Great Service, a special Remembrance Day concert offered by Chor Leoni men's choir at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., with special guest Christopher Gaze reading the poetry of Robert Service, alongside musical selections by Holst, Vaughan Williams and more. Info: www.chorleoni.org.

Lest We Forget, a Remembrance concert by the Vancouver Orpheus Male Choir and Coquitlam Chorale, at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave. Tickets $20 regular, $18 seniors, $10 students, free for under 12. Available by emailing info@coquitlamchorale.com or calling 604-515-5688.

 

Thursday, November 13

Author presentation, with adventurer Patrick Hill discussing his work, So Where Do You Go At Night: A Pacific Sailing Adventure, 7 to 8 p.m. at McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Free, but register ahead at www.bpl.bc.ca/events, call 604-299-8955, or drop in to the library to sign up in person.

 

Sunday, November 16

Music at Queens, concert series continues with On The Rise, featuring young performers - mezzo-soprano Jessica de Gaust, soprano Michelle D. Herrewynen, cellist Daniel Chung, pianist Jasper Graham and more, $20 regular, $15 seniors/students, $10 children, at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., 604-522-1606.

 

Wednesday, November 19 to Saturday, November 22

Camino Al Tepeyac, the opening performance in the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts' Sole Series, 8 p.m. nightly, tickets $15 to $35, call 604-205-3000 or see tickets.shadboltcentre.com.

 

Saturday, November 29

Chez Nous: Christmas With Elektra, presented by the Elektra Women's Choir, along with A Touch of Brass and the Eric Hamber Women's Chorale, 2 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., $28 regular, $22 seniors, $15 students. See www.elektra.ca for more details.

 

Sunday, December 7

17th annual Carols and Bells, with English handbell music and carol singing, $20 regular, $15 seniors/students, $10 children, at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., 604-522-1606.

 

Saturday, December 13

Scrooge: a dramatic reading with music, with script by Orson Welles' based on Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol, featuring David Adams, Duncan Ollerenshaw, Sanders Whiting and others, $20 regular, $15 seniors/students, $10 children, at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., 604-522-1606.

 

 

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ONGOING

A Novel Idea, a contest for teen writers offered by the Burnaby Public Library. Writers are challenged to enter the first chapter of their original novel, in recognition of National Novel Writing Month. Contest open Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, for teens in grades 8 through 12. Full guidelines online at www.bpl.bc.ca/node/10488.

 

 

Newcomers' Choir, meets Saturdays starting Oct. 18 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. in multipurpose room 2 at Edmonds  Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St., Burnaby. For all who want to improve their language or singing skills, or both. Info: www.MIUSc.ca.

 

Call for artists, to take part in the Arts Council of New Westminster's exhibition at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, on thee theme of "FAKE" album covers. Submit in person at the arts council gallery in Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park (open Tuesday to Sunday 1 to 5 p.m., closed Mondays), or email info@artscouncilnewwest.org. Include current CV or short biography, one jpg of proposed work and a short statement. Deadline: Nov. 7. Exhibition opening Nov. 20.

 

Songwriter open mike nights, every Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Heritage Grill backroom, 447 Columbia St., New West. Write it, bring it, sing it - share your own work or just turn out to listen and support local talent. Info: 778-714-1772.

 

Enjoy singing? Burnaby Hospital Choir is looking for sopranos and altos to sing light, varied music. Rehearsals Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m .at the hospital. Call 604-434-9737 or 604-202-7748.

 

Burnaby International Folk Dancers, meet every Tuesday night from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby. Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. New dances taught every night; all levels, welcome, no partner needed, drop-ins welcome. Info: 604-436-9475.

 

Artisans and crafters called, to take part in the 43rd annual Deer Lake Craft Festival, Nov. 21 to 23 at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Apply to Burnaby Arts Council by Sept. 30. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org, info@burnabyartscouncil.org or 604-298-7322.

 

Burnaby Arts Council seeks dynamic artists to showcase a diverse selection of all mediums in exhibitions in 2015. Apply by Oct. 31, 2014. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org or info@burnabyartscouncil.org.

 

Call for artists and artisans, to take part in the Place des Arts Christmas Boutique, featuring fine-art quality artisan items. Register by Oct. 26, $10 application fee. New artists must submit up to five unique items to be juried. Find registration form and info at placedesarts.ca under Artisan Shop/Christmas Boutique.

 

Crafters wanted, for the Ladies Auxiliary Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 20 craft fair, Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 707 12th St. $35 per table. Call Marge, 604-521-8567.

 

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Is your arts group looking for new members? Do you have an arts or entertainment event to list? Do you have a call for artist submissions to share? Send arts and entertainment listings to calendar@burnabynow.com or calendar@royalcityrecord.com.