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To September 27
21 Elements: Relation, Perception and Meaning, an exhibition of work by Lam Wong in the Arts Council of New Westminster Gallery at Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park. Gallery open Tuesday to Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., www.artscouncilnewwest.org or 604-525-3244.
To September 30
Art at the New Westminster Public Library, with the Plein Air Painters presenting Nature is the Teacher of Art upstairs in the reference department, and Minser Kim displaying her show Minser's Dream Quilt on the ramp gallery on the main floor. View art at any time during library hours at the library, 716 Sixth Ave., Info: www.nwpl.ca, 604-527-4660.
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 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.
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Saturday, September 13 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.
Sunday, September 14
In the BAG Family Sunday, an interactive experience for all ages that combines the current Burnaby Art Gallery exhibit with a hands-on studio activity. Free, no registration required. Drop in to the gallery at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. between 1 and 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca, 604-297-4422.
Poetic Justice, in the backroom at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West, with readings by Franci Louann and Carol Shillibeer, hosted by Lilija Valis, 3 to 5 p.m. Info: www.poeticjustice.ca.
Monday, September 15
Senses and Creativity, a workshop offered by the Royal City Literary Arts Society examines various ways to use the five senses to unlock new attitudes and fresh opportunities for your writing work. For all writers, including poets. Workshop at 737 Sixth St., parking behind building, enter from rear. Society members $15, non-members $30. Seating limited - email [email protected] or see www.rclas.com for more.
Tuesday, September 16
Spoken Ink, the Burnaby Writers' Society's reading series, kicks off for the new season, featuring poet/novelist Diane Tucker, plus open mike session, 8 p.m. at La Fontana Caffe, 101-3701 Hastings St., North Burnaby, with open mike sign-up at 7:30 p.m. Info: www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.com, [email protected].
World Dance Evening, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., hosted by the Burnaby International Folk Dancers at the Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, offering a free evening of folk dancing from around the world. For all ages, no experience necessary, no partner needed. Info: 604-436-9475.
Tuesday, September 16 to Saturday, 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.
Wednesday, September 17
The B.C. Boys' Choir starts up again for the season, with rehearsals at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Two choirs: International Touring Choir, open to singers aged 10 to 24 by audition; and the Town Choir, open to all boys aged seven to 12, no audition required. Info: www.bcboyschoir.org or 1-888-909-8282.
Thursday, September 18
Handbell ringing, at Queens Avenue United Church, 6:15 p.m. at 529 Queens Ave. New members welcome. Call 604-597-3894.
Friday, September 19
Gloria's Happy Hour, a comedic cabaret, kicking off the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts season, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., 8 p.m., $15. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com. Tickets: tickets.shadboltcentre.com, 604-205-3000.
Saturday, September 20
Royal City Literary Arts Society, hosts a special membership drive event featuring readings by Margaret Thompson, Carol Sokoloff and Richard Olafson, hosted by Candice James, with open mike session, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West. New members can join for $10. Info: www.rclas.com.
Fundraising tea and concert, featuring the sing-along folk-gospel band The Hazeltones, at St. Mary's Church, Sapperton, with tea, sweets and fruit from 1 to 2 p.m. and concert from 2 to 4 p.m., $15, with proceeds to the church and the Seniors Services Society. To reserve tickets, call Fay at 604-936-3354, leave a message at the church office, 604-521-2314, or email Judy, [email protected]. Church is at 121 East Columbia St., with parking in the rear and accessible parking on the side, off Debeck Street.
New West Writers, a long-established writing group, meets from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Plaskett Room at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. If you would like to join a group of supportive writers and have your work critiqued in a friendly, constructive manner, this could be the group for you. Members also go for lunch. Guests welcome, contact [email protected] for more information.
Opening reception, for Discerning Nature, an exhibition by artist in residence Janet Wang, at the Burnaby Arts Council's Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., 2 to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
The Poetry Wars, a poetry study group led by Carol Shillibeer, 4 to 6 p.m. at Renaissance Bookstore, 43 Sixth St., [email protected], www.rclas.com.
Sunday, September 21
Poetic Justice, in the backroom at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West, with readings by Jane Eaton Hamilton and Candice James, hosted by Deborah L. Kelly, 3 to 5 p.m. Info: www.poeticjustice.ca.
Royal City Musical Theatre auditions, for My Fair Lady, for all parts. Schedule a singing audition online at tinyurl.com/RCMTMyFairLady. Dance call at 10 a.m. for strong, trained dancers (next week is movement call for singer-actors). See www.royalcitymusicaltheatre.com for full details.
Monday, September 22
Writing for Kidz, a workshop for adult writers in any genre related to children, with Max Tell, offered by the Royal City Literary Arts Society at Renaissance Books, 43 Sixth St., $5 (includes coffee, tea and cookies, etc.) Info: www.rclas.com.
Tuesday, September 23
The Business of Being a Writer, a workshop offered by the Royal City Literary Arts Society and facilitated by Bernice Lever, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., looking at the business approach to writing and publishing. Registration required, but workshop is free. Info: [email protected] or www.rclas.com.
Thursday, September 25
Wait for Me, Daddy, a poetry reading evening in celebration of the upcoming unveiling of the Wait for Me, Daddy public statue in downtown New West on Oct. 4. Reading will feature the poems selected from a contest asking for submissions on the themes of the famous Wait For Me, Daddy photo, such as love, loss and loyalty. Poems will also be featured in a "Poetry Walk" in the windows of downtown businesses. Reading takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Cultural Studio 411 of the new Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. A collaboration of the Royal City Literary Arts Society and the City of New Westminster.
Friday, September 26
Burnaby Film Forum, at Burnaby Village Museum, featuring a diverse sampling of emerging, experimental films. Free admission. Morning screenings run 10 a.m. to noon, followed by Q-and-A with filmmakers. Replay screenings run from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., followed by panel discussion. Awards ceremony and reception to follow at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Contact 604-298-7322 or see www.burnabyartscouncil.org/burnaby-film-forum/ for more details.
Saturday, September 27
Mandarin language tour and tea demonstration, noon to 2 p.m. at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. with Dong Yue Su leading an exploration of the current In Wait exhibit, followed by an educational tea series with Adrian Sinclair. Program free, but reserve by calling 604-297-4422. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Sunday, September 28
Collaborative print workshop, led by members of the Full Circle Art Collective at the Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. noon to 3:30 p.m., all supplies included. Free. Register at 604-297-4422 or see www.burnabyartgallery.ca for details. For ages 16 and up.
Burnaby Clef Society, annual general meeting and recital, with meeting at 1 p.m. and recital at 22 p.m., Room 103 at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave.
Royal City Musical Theatre auditions, for My Fair Lady, for all parts. Schedule a singing audition online at tinyurl.com/RCMTMyFairLady. Movement call at 10 a.m. for singer-actors. See www.royalcitymusicaltheatre.com for full details.
Dumpsta Dragons, perform at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at River Market, 810 Quayside Dr., New West, an ArtStarts presentation. Free.
Wednesday, October 1
Librarians' Choice, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., with librarians offering up fast-paced reviews of mystery, crime and suspense reading, plus some titles that aren't traditional mysteries but will appeal to suspense readers. Free, but limited space. Register at www.bpl.bc.ca/events, in person at the first-floor info desk or by phone 604-436-5410.
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.
October 2 to 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].
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, November 23
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.
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
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.
Bonsor Singin' Seniors need a new volunteer choir director, with experience in training singers at the age 55-plus level. The group is a four-part harmony choir with up to 40 members, performing two programs a year in various seniors' residences and care homes. Choir meets Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., and also needs more male voices. Contact: Christine Leston, [email protected] or 604-516-0277.
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.
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