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To Sunday, April 3
The Glory of the Garden, a pop-up exhibition featuring the work of the Garden Gals art group, at the Gallery at Queen’s Park, with opening reception March 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. Gallery open Wednesdays 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday to Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org or 604-525-3244.
To Saturday, April 9
Luminescence, a group exhibition at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., presented by the Burnaby Arts Council, with works exploring light in two and three dimensions, in celebration of the spring equinox. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
To Saturday, April 16
Greenlinks 2016: Celebrating the Urban Garden, featuring nature photography by Wendy Schmidt and semi-abstract paintings by Lauren Morris, on at the Amelia Douglas Gallery, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Gallery open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 4p.m., closed Sunday. Free. Info: 604-527-5723.
To Saturday, April 30
Arts Council of New Westminster’s satellite gallery at the Seniors Services Society features the work of Tony Durke. Info: 604-525-3244 or [email protected].
Eleanor Rosenberg’s pen and ink drawings are on display at the New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., for the month of April. View them during opening hours at the library. Info: www.nwpl.ca.
To Sunday, May 1
Take Care: New Work by Hannah Bennett, an exhibition of woodcuts by the printmaker, underway at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., an off-site exhibition by Burnaby Art Gallery. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Monday, May 2
From the Collection: The Rainbow Show, featuring work by B.C. artists who have referenced rainbows in their work in a variety of ways, with work from the City of Burnaby’s permanent art collection, underway at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., a presentation of the Burnaby Art Gallery’s off-site exhibition program. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Friday, May 6
Takao Tanabe, Sumie: Ink Brush Paintings circa 1959-1960, a new exhibition at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby. Curator’s tour, by Sherri Kajiwara, coming April 16 at 2 p.m. Sumie workshop on Saturday, April 30, 2 to 4 p.m. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.
UPCOMING
Friday, April 1
Senior spring fling, an evening of fun, laughter and music at Century House, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $8 members, $10 non-members, available at the front desk at Century House, 620 Eighth Ave. Info: 604-519-1066.
Friday, April 1 to Sunday, April 3
Foots for Art, a spring exhibition and sale by the Burnaby Artists Guild, with work by featured artist Elena Surayeva and guild members in a variety of styles and mediums. Artists on hand, demonstrations will be offered. Runs Friday, 7 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Info: www.burnabyartistsguild.com.
Friday, April 1 to Thursday, April 28
The Master Series: Jack Campbell, a retrospective of watercolour and mixed media works, on display at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m., or by appointment. Info: www.masseytheatre.com or 604-517-5900.
Saturday, April 2
The Music of Nat King Cole, performed by DonStewart, at 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. Tickets $20, seniors/students $15, children $10. Info: www.queensavenue.org or 604-522-1606.
Senior spring fling, an afternoon of fun, laughter and music at Century House, 1:30 p.m. Tickets $8 members, $10 non-members, available at the front desk at Century House, 620 Eighth Ave. Info: 604-519-1066.
Artist talk, 2 p.m. at the Deer Lake Art Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., featuring Judson Beaumont as part of the Luminescence exhibition. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Sunday, April 3
ArtsToGo, a workshop presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster, noon to 3 p.m. at Royal City Centre, with puppet making by Aglika Ivantcheva. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Wednesday, April 6 to Saturday, April 30
Gallery at Queen’s Park presents two exhibitions: Danielle Bobier’s Satellite Fabulations: Speculative Topographies in the Anthropocene, and Curtis Grahauer’s A Dark Shape on the Horizon, with opening reception April 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Steve DeCoste performs easy listening ballads at River Market as part of the Music on the River series, noon to 2 p.m., donations welcome. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org/music-by-the-river.
Thursday, April 7
Student showcase concert, part of the free Arts at One concert series in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., 1 p.m.
Opening reception for Arts Alive 2016, an exhibition of student artwork at the Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., 7 to 9 p.m., free. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Artovations workshop on Taxes for Creatives: Kick the Starving Artist Myth to the Curb, presented by 100 Braid Street Studios in partnership with the Arts Council of New Westminster and the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce, at 100 Braid Street Studios, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Info: www.100braidststudios.com.
Thursday, April 7 to Saturday, April 23
Tea and Sympathy, a Vagabond Players production of the classic coming-of-age drama, at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, with Thursday through Saturday shows at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets $15, seniors/youth $13, $10 previews on April 7 and 8. See www.vagabondplayers.com/tickets or call 604-521-0412.
Fiddler on the Roof, presented by Royal City Musical Theatre at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., with 7:30 p.m. shows Wednesday through Saturday, plus 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays (April 10 and 17) and Saturdays (April 16 and 23). Tickets $47 regular, $38 seniors/students and $29 for kids under 13, with reduced prices for April 7 and 8 previews and for the family matinee on April 10. Tickets www.ticketsnw.ca. Info: www.royalcitymusicaltheatre.com.
Friday, April 8
Carol Welsman, internationally acclaimed jazz singer and pianist, performs at 8 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Tickets $25 to $35. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com
Crime Time Trio, featuring mystery authors Don Hauka, Cathy Ace and Allan J Emerson, signing and mingling at Chapters Metrotown, Metropolis at Metrotown, 2 to 4 p.m.
Friday, April 8 to Sunday, May 8
Arts Alive 2016, an exhibition of work by secondary school students from the Burnaby school district, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. With gallery tour at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23; In the BAG family studio drop-in on Sunday, April 10 from 1 to 4 p.m.; and a full-day art gallery tour and workshop for homelearners on Wednesday, April 27. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca or 604-297-4422.
Friday, April 8 to Sunday, June 12
Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests, a large-scale installation tracing the lives and struggles of eight young women, running at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. In the upper gallery until May 19, then expanding to the lower gallery May 20 to June 12. With In the BAG Family Sunday programs on May 8 and June 12; opening reception May 19, artist tour May 21, and a full-day art studio for homelearners on June 3. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Saturday, April 9
Into the Light, a spring concert by the Amabilis Singers with guest violinist Andrea Siradze, 8 p.m. at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby, $20 (free for children under 11). Tickets available at the door or by calling 604-503-2074.
There Is a Way Cabaret, a fundraiser presented by pataSola dance at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6 p.m., in support of their July 16 premiere of a new work. Info: tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000. Tickets $25 plus service fee.
Kiel Magis, CD release concert, 7:30 p.m. at the Anvil Centre Theatre, New Westminster, $20 regular, $15 students and seniors. VIP tickets $50 (including signed CD, glass of wine and VIP access). Info: www.kielmagis.com.
Tuesday, April 12
Culture Chats, a neighbourhood intercultural book club, meets 6 to 8 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Info: Fiona, [email protected] or www.facebook.com/culturechatsburnabybookclub.
Wednesday, April 13 to Saturday, April 16
The Diary of Anne Frank, presented by Burnaby Central Secondary School at the school theatre, 6011 Deer Lake Pkwy., April 13, 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $12 adults, $8 students and seniors. (NOTE: Production is not suitable for children under 10.) Phone 604-296-6850, email [email protected] or buy at the door.
Sunday, April 17
Opera on a Sunday Afternoon, presented by Burnaby Lyric Opera, 3 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Tickets $15, call 604-205-3000.
Wednesday, April 20 to Saturday, April 23
Ties That Bind, an evening of new dance presented by Body Narrative Collective at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, tickets $32 in advance ($27 students/seniors) or $35/$30. Info and tickets: www.shadboltcentre.com, 604-205-3000.
Saturday, April 30
West Coast Symphony performs with violinist Nancy DiNovo as part of the Music at Queens concert series at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. Program features Korngold Violin Concerto and Brahms’ Symphony No. 4. By donation. Info: www.queensavenue.org.
Sunday, May 8
ArtsToGo, a workshop presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster, noon to 3 p.m. at Royal City Centre. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Sunday, May 15
Vancouver Men’s Chorus performs at 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., as part of the Music at Queens concert series. Tickets $20 regular, $15 students/seniors, $10 children. Info: www.queensavenue.org or 604-522-1606.
Tuesday, May 17
Culture Chats, a neighbourhood intercultural book club, meets 6 to 8 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Info: Fiona, [email protected] or www.facebook.com/culturechatsburnabybookclub.
Sunday, June 5
ArtsToGo, a workshop presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster, noon to 3 p.m. at Royal City Centre. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
ONGOING
Call for performers for Canada Day in New Westminster to help celebrate on the theme of the 100th anniversary of female suffrage. Female performers and female-led groups are sought to provide mainstage and roving entertainment as well as “wild card” (participatory, pop-up, playful and unexpected) entertainment at Queen’s Park. Submissions must be sent by April 15 at 4 p.m. Info: www.tinyurl.com/CanadaDay2016NW.
Solo and duo performers sought to perform as part of the Arts Council of New Westminster’s Music by the River series, running weekends at River Market. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org/music-by-the-river/.
Camp Kerry Community Choir, a non-traditional choir intended to create an inclusive community for those dealing with illness, loss and grief, invites members for its spring (May 5 to June 23) session, Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Register at www.campkerry.org or call 604-553-4663.
Writers called, to enter the Royal City Literary Arts Society’s 2016 Write On! Contest, with fiction, non-fiction and poetry categories. Prose submissions no more than 1,500 words; poems no more than one single-spaced page. Prize money available for three winners in each category, plus three honourable mentions in each category. Fees are $10 per submission for members or $20 non-members. For full guidelines see www.rclas.com. Deadline to submit is midnight on April 1; winners will be announced April 15.
Burnaby Art Gallery seeks people with a passion for art who are outgoing and friendly, to lead school tours through exhibitions in the gallery. A minimum of one day per week availability during daytime hours is required. Extensive training and orientation is provided. If interested, apply online at www.myvolunteerpage.com or call 604-297-4414.
Arts Council of New Westminster seeks volunteers to help promote the arts in the community. Positions and programs include ArtsToGo, New West Craft, social media team, finance and fundraising, marketing and media, membership and volunteer committee, office assistants, research assistants and more. See www.artscouncilnewwest.org/membership/volunteer/ for details and an online application form.
Emerging contemporary visual artists aged 17 to 24 are invited to take part in The Living Archive, a project of the New Westminster Museum and Archives at Anvil Centre. Led by lead artist Cindy Mochizuki, artists will work collaboratively to present an exhibition inspired by the museum’s collection. Deadline has been extended until April 11. Full details at www.tinyurl.com/LivingArchiveNW.
Bonsor Singin’ Seniors, a four-part harmony choir based in the Bonsor Recreation Centre, needs a volunteer accompanist. Choir rehearses from September through June, Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m., and performs several concerts and seniors’ care centres in December and May/June. If you can help, call Christine Leston at 604-516-0277 or email [email protected].
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.
Enjoy singing? Burnaby Pacemakers Choiris looking for sopranos and altos. Music is light and varied. Choir rehearses on Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds St., Burnaby, 604-298-4843 or 604-434-9737.
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 [email protected] or call 778-709-8880 for information, or see www.meetup.com/Dance-For-Fun-Vancouver-Social-Dancing-Meetup/ for details.
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