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To October 4
Discerning Nature, an exhibition by artist in residence Janet Wang at the Burnaby Arts Council's Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
To October 5
Azawad Libre! New Media and Imagined Geographies in the Sahel, curated by Christopher Kirkley, an exhibition exploring a vital intersection between folk art, computers and cellphones by young people throughout the Sahel region of Africa. On at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., open during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca
To October 6
Anna Wong: Works from the City of Burnaby's Permanent Art Collection, offering a collection of works by the master printmaker, at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., open during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
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 [email protected].
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, [email protected], 604-297-4422.
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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Thursday, October 2
Artist panel, 7 to 9 p.m., with members of the Full Circle Art Collective on hand to discuss the current In Wait exhibit at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Registration not required, free.
WordPlay, a free monthly poetry-generating drop-in group, with writing prompts and a chance to free your poetic heart. Bring writing tools and paper. It's not a critique group. Held at 7 p.m. in the backroom at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St. - confirm location and details at www.rclas.com.
And The River Still Sings: A Wilderness Dweller's Journey, with Chris Czajkowski offering a reading and slideshow from her latest memoir, 7 to 8:30 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, October 3
War Stories, a literary event in honour of the Wait For Me Daddy monument unveiling, featuring Annabel Lyon, Marilyn Norry, Kathryn Para and JJ Lee, 7 p.m. at the Anvil Centre. Tickets $10, $8 for students/seniors. Call 604-521-5050 or see more details at www.newwestpcr.ca.
Saturday, October 4
West Coast Symphony, performs at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., as part of the Music at Queens concert series, 7:30 p.m., by donation, 604-522-1606. Parking in city hall lot. Info: www.westcoastsymphony.ca.
Sunday, October 5
Artist's Talk, by Denis Beaubois, award-winning Australian multi-disciplinary artit, 2 to 3 p.m. in the Digital Media Studio at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., New West. Info: [email protected] or call 604-875-1865.
Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. in the backroom at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., with Donna Ross-Thengs, Sasha Wiley and Sho Wiley, plus open mike. Includes book launch for bone hide hair, by Ross-Thengs. Info: www.poeticjustice.ca.
Tuesday, October 7 to Thursday, October 9
Avenue Q, the Arts Club on Tour production, onstage at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, www.artsclub.com.
Wednesday, October 8
Short story open mike night, hosted by Margo Prentice, 7 to 9 p.m. at Renaissance bookstore, 43 sixth St., bring short stories, excerpts from books or journals. Storytellers also welcome. Info: www.rclas.com.
Thursday, October 9
Author presentation, with Jay Sherwood talking about Surveying Southern British Columbia: a Photojournal of Frank Swannell, 1901-1907, 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.
Saturday, October 11 to Saturday, November 1
From Darkness Comes Illumination, featuring work by Gillian Worsley and Seonas MacMadh, The Civil Disobedience Company, at Burnaby Arts Council's Deer Lake Gallery, open Tuesday to Saturday noon to 4 p.m. Opening reception October 11, noon. Gallery is at 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Info: 604-298-7322, [email protected], www.burnabyartscouncil.org. Free admission.
Thursday, October 16
The Cougar Lady: Legendary Trapper of Sechelt Inlet, a presentation by author Rosella Leslie at the Burnaby Public Library Metrotown branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., 7 to 8:30 p.m. Info: www.caitlin-press.com.
Translation As an Art, a workshop led by facilitator Manolis, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., presented by Royal City Literary Arts Society and the public library. Pre-register by emailing [email protected]. Info: www.rclas.com.
Saturday, October 18
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 [email protected].
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. Info: www.facebook.com/BurnabyWritersSociety, www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.ca.
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.
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.
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 [email protected]. Fee: $15 members, $25 non-members. Info: www.rclas.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.
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.
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.
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 [email protected]. 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, [email protected] 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 [email protected].
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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