What: Vancouver TheatreSports® League When: April 20, 21, 24 Where: Schools Vancouver’s institution and worldwide phenomenon, producing and staging some of the most daring and innovative improv in the world. Award-winning performers, TV celebrities and international personalities such as Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie and Nancy Robertson have filled out the ranks of VTSL’s fast-thinking players. Students from Abbotsford, and Surrey will enjoy this award-winning show. ArtStarts in Schools
What: Dharmaska When: April 20-21 Where: Schools Students from Vancouver, Surrey and Coquitlam will witness a fusion of Japanese, Indian, and African music performed on both homemade traditional (Didgeridoo/Japanese flutes) and unusual invented instruments. ArtStarts in Schools
What: Grupo América Tour When: April 20-24 Where: Schools This Latin Dance show specializes in dances from the Americas from the US to Chile; they combine energetic routines with breathtaking traditional numbers. Students from Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam will witness this spectacular dance show ArtStarts in Schools
What: Metaphor Arts Week Tour When: April 20-24 Where: Schools Metaphor is a crew of hip hop artists who build community empowerment and social justice through their art, teaching and facilitation. They will perform to students in West Vancouver, Vancouver, Bowen Island and Abbotsford. ArtStarts in Schools
What: Les Bûcherons When: April 20-24 Where: Schools Through a French-Canadian perspective, Les Bûcherons bring Canada’s past to life through dance, song and story. Drawing on long-standing folk traditions and Canada’s pioneer history this group will provide powerful bilingual presentations to students from Abbotsford, Langley, Squamish, Whistler, Burnaby, and Surrey. ArtStarts in Schools
What: SWARM When: April 20-24 Where: Schools SWARM merges one-of a-kind instruments made from recycled materials, experimental sound sculptures and four passionate performers, who jump, spin and dance as they play a variety of instruments. Students from Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Delta and Surrey will witness SWARM: Vancouver's original hyper-kinetic percussion troupe. ArtStarts in Schools
Abbotsford
What: Historic Downtown Abbotsford Art Walk When: April 18 - May 2 Where: Essendene Avenue Follow the yellow footprints.during regular business hours: NeatFreakz Kitchens, 33738 Essendene Artist Chrissandra Neustaedter (textured Acrylics) Hemingway's Books, 33765 Essendene - Artist Ursula Rettich Raleigh's, 33724 Essendene - Photographer Sheena Thunderchild Legal Grounds Coffeehouse, 2 - 33775 Essendene Artist Barb Pearson (watercolor, mixed media) Abbotsford Downtown Business Association 604-850-6547 www.downtownabbotsford.com
Abbotsford
What: Historic Downtown Abbotsford Art Walk When: April 18 - May 2 Where: Montrose Street Follow the yellow footprints.during regular business hours: Gabby's/Plouteo, 2575 Montrose Artists Melodie Douglas & Marian Binnendyk (Paverpol statues art) House of Fine Art, 2536 Montrose Artist Natalie Ellis (oils) & Jennifer Shepit (acrylics) Quilt Essential Fabrics, 2622 Montrose Artist Rachel van Tilborg (oils) SerendipiTea, 2626 Montrose Artist Carrie Wachsmann (oils & sketches) Zeeba by Mac & Mango, 2645 Montrose Artists: Pieces of Eight - Donna Senft, Barb Pearson, Winona Stuenenberg, Linda Madu, Bev Ellis, Herta Klassen. Abbotsford Downtown Business Association 604-850-6547 www.downtownabbotsford.com
Abbotsford
What: First Nations Artist Carmen McKay and our House When: Apr. 19, 8 am Where: Robert Bateman Secondary Artist in Residence Carmen McKay will visit art and woodshop classes where he will demonstrate and assist the students in creating a wooden salmon for the school’s waterfall foyer area. Contact: Sherry Dunn Robert Bateman Secondary
Abbotsford
What: 6th Annual Arty Awards When: April 25 Where: Matsqui Centennial Theatre The Abbotsford Arts Council is pleased to present the sixth annual ARTY AWARDS on Saturday April 25, 2009. The ARTY Awards will be presented to eight individuals or groups who have achieved excellence and contributed significantly to the arts scene in our community. An eighth category has been added for "Life Time Achievement Award". Abbotsford Arts Council 604-852-9358
Abbotsford
What: Historic Downtown Abbotsford Art Walk When: May 2 & 3 Where: Beyond Downtown Campbell's Gold Honey Farm & Meadery, 2595 Lefeuvre Road 604-856-2125 - Art in the Barn - various artists & art forms Abbotsford Downtown Business Association www.downtownabbotsford.com
Agassiz
What: Young at Art When: April 1-26, 2:00 pm Where: Kent-Harrison Gallery Student artwork from Kent Elementary School will be on display for the month of April in local Kent-Harrison Gallery. The event culminates with a People's Choice Award and reception and exhibition at the Agassiz Fraser Valley Regional Library
Brackendale
What: Spring Music Concert When: April 23, 7:00 pm Where: Don Ross Secondary Come and hear a concert featuring the best this school has to offer. Contact: Christine Perkins
Burnaby
What: Celebration of Arts & Culture Week When: April 18 Where: Deer Lake Gallery A reception highlighting BC Arts & Culture Week and opening a month-long exhibition of diverse artwork by approx. 30 Metro Vancouver community artists. Live performance art will be featured. Free to the public. Burnaby Arts Council 604-298-7322
Burnaby
What: Art on the Spot - Movement & Words When: April 25 Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts Join us for Movement & Words: a special Art on the Spot celebrating Poetry Month, the International Day of Dance and rounding off the BC ARts and Culture Week. Shadbolt writers and dancers showcase thier work in an afternoon of poetry and dance. 11:00-11:30 - Speech and Drama students read selections from this year's creative writing anthology. 11:30-12:00 - Readings from manuscripts being prepared for publication by Shadbolt students and new work from instructor and local author Eileen Kernaghan. (Free Event) 12:00-12:30 - Collaborative Writing Demo with instructor Shauna Paull-Fowler. 1:00-2:00 - A showcase of Modern Dance celebrating the International Dance Day in Studio 100/101 with Continuum and YIM dancers, plus works in progress by Donna Redlick and Sara Coffin.
Burnaby
What: Rebecca Nosella - No Barriers When: April 9 to May 11, regular building hours Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts - Encores Cafe gallery The Encores Cafe gallery at Shadbolt Centre currently features the beautiful abstract paintings of Rebecca Nosella a Shadbolt Centre student from the Young Artists Studio. As an infant Rebecca was diagonsed with Acardi's Syndrome, a neurological disorder . She also has Cerebral Palsy but that doesn't stop her from exploring her artistic side and her love for being creative. Visit www.shadboltcentre.com for more details.
Burnaby
What: Life Savers When: April 22-25, 8 pm Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts - Studio Theatre A Life Affirming Comedy about Death By Serge Boucher, Translated by Shelley Tepperman, Directed by Diane Brown The English Language World Priemere! 35-year-old France is in prison for a murder she does not recall having committed. This situation draws her large and highly dysfunctional family back into her life. What unfolds is both arresting and hilarious. Life Savers captures the everyday tragedy of words that are left unsaid. Produced in association with The Vancouver Playhouse.
Coquitlam
What: Spring Concert When: April 21, 23 at 1:15 pm Where: Parkland Elementary School This spring production featuring the music of ABBA. Contact: Janice Binding Parkland Elementery School
Coquitlam
What: ArtWalk When: April 24-25 Where: Various venues in Port Moody Our ArtsConnect ArtWalk (previously Studio Tour) will showcase the work of Tri-City artists in venues in and around Port Moody's Old Town Centre. ArtsConnect Tri-Cities Arts Council 604-931-8255 www.artsconnect.ca
Delta
What: You Can't Take It with You When: April 21 – 23, 7:00 pm Where: Delview Jr Secondary This comedy in three acts circa 1930's centres on a zany family who lives life to the fullest and what happens when they get involved with a family whose sole purpose in life is to make money. For tickets, please contact the school at 604-594-5491
Hope
What: 3D Collage Workshop When: April 18, 1-4 pm Where: TBA Participants will bring their own found re-usable, recyclable objects to create art pieces. The rest of the materials and the instruction will be supplied by the Arts Council. Hope & District Arts Council 604-869-3400
Hope
What: Dine and Depart with Celebrity Art Fundraiser When: April 18 Where: TBA Dinner and auction of original art works by "local celebrities". Hope & District Arts Council 604-869-3400
Hope
What: Book Signing When: April 19 Where: Hope Arts Gallery Local author Ken Wotherspoon will meet with the public and sign copies of his book "Snakes in the Wild Oats". Hope & District Arts Council 604-869-3400
Hope
What: Artists at Work exhibition When: April 24 Where: Art Machine Local group "Artists at Work" will display their artwork, some for the first time. This will be held at the "Art Machine" workshop space. Hope & District Arts Council 604-869-3400
Hope
What: Oil Painting workshop When: April 25 Where: TBA Taught by local artist Linda Bishop, participants will learn about painting with oils. Hope & District Arts Council 604-869-3400
Hope
What: Life as I See It When: April 18-26 Where: Hope Art Gallery A juried photography show open to all ages, celebrating the varied and multicultural aspects of everyday life in Hope. Hope & District Arts Council 604-869-3400
Langley
What: Langley Spirit Community Art Project Unveiling When: April 24, 4-8 pm Where: Gardenai Centre for the Arts You're invited to the unveiling of a newly finished art piece created by the Langley Community during the 2009 Spirit of BC Week. I. Poblacion has interpreted the 8 murals into one large abstract that captures the community's spirit. Gardenai Centre for the Arts 604-533-4177
Langley
What: Abstract Expressionism When: April 19 - May 19 Where: Langley Municipal Hall This year, students of Brookswood Secondary School will publicly showcase 24 large abstract paintings at the Township of Langley Municipal Hall. This highly dynamic works are done on canvas in acrylic and mixed media. Contact: Gordon Hamilton at Brookswood Secondary
Langley
What: The Colour of Our H'art When: April 19 - 25, 10am - 5pm Where: Gardenai Centre for the Arts, 5497 Salt Lane Multi-artist gallery showing depicting the soul or H'art of an artist. www.gardeniacentreforthearts.com Gardenia Centre for the Arts 604-533-4177 www.gardeniacentreforthearts.com
Maple Ridge
What: Composition of the Arts When: April 22-30, 10:30 am Where: St. Patrick's School We will kick off our Composition of the Arts with a school-wide assembly presenting our primary children's choir and reader's theatre. During school hours on the 22nd through the 30th, there will also be a gallery of student artwork on display including mediums such as mural, still-life, and poetry all expressing the theme of Composition of the Arts. The final event will be a presentation of "Compose Yourself": A Musical for Young Voices by J. Jacobson & A. Billingsley with a 1:00pm matinee and a 7:00pm evening performance. Contact: Angelique Rasmussen
Maple Ridge
What: Inside the Writers Life When: April 22, 7:30 pm Where: The ACT Arts Centre & Theatre Featuring Authors: Gordon Kirkland, Cathy Ace, Brian Antonson and Annette Le Box Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council
Maple Ridge
What: 3 Performance Nights When: April 23-25 Where: The ACT Arts Centre & Theatre April 23, 7:30 pm; One Night of One ACT's , with The Millennium Players, Table 23 and Fine Whine Productions April 24, 6:30 pm; Battle on the Ridge, with Ninjaspy, Sanity Asylum, Five to One, The Finnigans, Ruskin, The Bone Daddies, and Remove the Doubt April 25; It's a Wrap: Performance Party!! Celebration with Live Entertainment, Appetizers & Silent Celebration starts at 7 pm Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council
Maple Ridge
What: The ACT Passagio When: April 20-26 Where: The ACT Arts Centre Artworks by Kwantlen First Nations and Katzie First Nations Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council
Maple Ridge
What: Visual Arts Display When: April 20-26 Where: Maple Ridge City Hall Artworks by the Garibaldi Art Club Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council
Maple Ridge
What: Art Studio Tour When: April 25-26 Where: Various Visit www.artstudiotour.ca for details Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council
Mission
What: ARTeSCAPES When: April 7-25 Where: Mission Art Gallery A two-week gallery exhibition by school children. "Recycle This" will be a challenging event using all recycled items. District of Mission Arts Council 604-826-0029
New Westminster
What: World Poetry Workshops When: April 18th (youth and children), 22nd (adults) Where: Irving House Set your creativity free! These exciting FREE workshops. hosted by Ariadne Sawyer of World Poetry will help you on your way to a creative future! Call 604-526-4729 or 778-887-1523 The Arts Council of New Westminster
New Westminster
What: Mini Film Festival When: April 19-20, 7 pm Where: Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen's Park April 19 - "The Rape of Europa"; April 20 - Raymond Burr in "Blue Gardenia". This is your chance to view these renowned movies in an intimate environment. The Rape of Europa deals with how the art stolen by the Nazis during world war II was recovered - a fascinating story! Call 604-525-3244 for advance booking (because of the intimate venue, seats are limited). The Arts Council of New Westminster
New Westminster
What: Evening of Classical Music When: April 22, 7 pm Where: Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park The Kabok School of Music will present a varied program of solos and orchestra, and includes works by Erkel, Albinoni, Teleman, Dvorzak, Bloch, and Kreisler. Entrance by donation. The Arts Council of New Westminster
New Westminster
What: Talk to You Later When: April 23, 7 pm Where: Arts Council New Westminster, Queen's Park The Backroom Theatre Club presents a funny, thought-provoking look at modern communications and how they affect our relationships The Arts Council of New Westminster
New Westminster
What: Royal City Book Festival When: April 24-25 Where: Royal City Centre Mall and the Library Royal City Centre Mall and the Library If you love books, and think you might want to write a book, then this festival is for you! There will be plenty of successful authors who will display their books and help answer questions you may have. And there will be How To workshops all Saturday long. The Arts Council of New Westminster
North Vancouver
What: Not-So-Silent Film Night When: April 28 Where: Lynn Valley United Church A screening of Buster Keeton's 1923 filn Sherlock Jr., and his 1924 film The Balloonatic. The films will be accompanied by the original live music of Ontario's Robert Bruce. Intermission with refreshments, minimal charge of $8 for adults, children free. North Vancouver Community Arts Council 604-988-6844
North Vancouver
What: Show-Offs When: April 23, 11:30 am Where: Seycove Community School Art & photo exhibition as well as displays from all subject areas. Fashion show with DJ, student film premiere, cake decorating contest, poetry readings, student performances, and more! Contact: Margie Arnold
North Vancouver
What: Persian Classic Stories in English for adults When: April 24-26 Where: Waldorf School, 2725 St. Christophers Road April 24, 7 pm: stories from Shahnameh, the Book of Kings, Persian poetry reading $10; April 25: 10 am - 5pm Conference of the Birds, quest to find the Simorgh, THE bird. $15 5 - 7 pm; Persian Dinner, must book by 20th. $10; 7 pm: stories from Shahnameh, the Book of Kings; Persian poetry reading $10; April 26: 10 am - 3 pm: Stories of the Seven Princesses who enable the King to become enlighted. $15 See Events page on www.vancouverstorytellers.vcn.bc.ca Vancouver Storytellers 604-683-1575
Pitt Meadows
What: Hearth and Home When: April 20-26 Where: Pitt Meadows City Hall An exhibition of traditional hooked mats Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council
Richmond
What: Brahms: Requiem When: April 19, 3 pm Where: Richmond Alliance Church, 11371 No. 3 Rd Richmond Chorus, soloists Katherine Goheen and George Roberts, and pianists Tom McPherson and Miri Lee present the lovely Brahms German Requiem Ticket Contact: 604-276-2747 Richmond Orchestra & Chorus
Richmond
What: Out of the Woodwork When: April 18-May 19 Where: The Artisan's Gallery Located in the historic fishing village of Steveston (the most south west area of Richmond), this years event will feature work by all types of wood workers using Eco-friendly materials'. Community Arts Council of Richmond 604-241-2790
Surrey
What: The Tree Mother of Kenya When: April 22, 1:00 pm Where: Crescent Park Elementary The school has been committed to a school in Kenya fundraising project called Access Kenya for the last two years. This year in honor of Earth Day, students are hosting a school-wide performance titled "The Tree Mother of Kenya" based on the life story of Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai and her highly successful tree planting campaign, the Green Belt Movement. The performance will include singing, acting, dancing with background art and costumes made of recyclable paper and materials in honor of the Earth's precious trees. Contact: Cheryl Shewchuk
Surrey
What: Spring Concert When: Apr. 23, 1:00 pm Where: K B Woodward Elementary This multi-cultural school concert includes singing, dancing, and playing. Please contact the school office for tickets at (604) 588-5918
Surrey
What: The Work of Art conference When: April 19 Where: Compass Point Inn he Arts Council of Surrey presents a full day conference accessible to anyone interested in and/or involved in visual arts. Thirteen presenters will give seven different workshops on how to live creatively AND pay the bills! Demonstrations, book sales, and networking. 604-585-2787 Arts Council of Surrey 604-585-2787
Surrey
What: Vancouver Goh Ballet When: April 22 Where: Schools Established in 1985, the Goh Ballet Company is composed of young and energetic dancers who have performed hundreds of shows in the Lower Mainland and across the world. The Company’s multicultural repertoire covers dance’s history, present and future, including classical ballet, folk, national, modern and contemporary dance. Students in Surrey will enjoy this unique Ballet performance. ArtStarts in Schools
Surrey
What: Lowrey Olafson When: April 23 Where: Schools As a performing songwriter who has released seven CDs and tours throughout Canada, the US, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, Olafson’s songs for schools deal with topical issues including bullying, the environment, families, and Canadian history. Students from Surrey will enjoy Olafson’s performance. ArtStarts in Schools
Surrey
What: Oliver When: April 21 – 23, 7 pm Where: Chimney Hill Elementary The entire school will be involved in a production of Oliver. There will be four performances, including a matinee. Tickets will only be available to families of our students. They anticipate a full-house! Contact: Grant McIntosh at (604) 592-2913
Vancouver
What: Sing for the Cure When: April 25, 8 pm Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre "Sing for the Cure" is a cycle of ten songs, each sung from the perspective of someone affected by breast cancer.The songs explore the full range of human emotion, from despair to hope, from grief to humour, and from loss to love. The Canadian premiere of "Sing for the Cure" takes place on Saturday, April 25, 8:00 pm, at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. There will be over 200 singers from 22 choirs and choruses, including the host choir GLASS Youth. Over 40 singers are coming from the US, from cities as far-flung as Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, Portland, Salem, and Seattle. These singers are "Sing for the Cure" veterans, who have already performed this song cycle in their cities. Proceeds from the concert will be divided equally among three breast cancer research organizations: the BC Cancer Foundation, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Global Promise Fund. Visit www.glassyouthchoir.ca for more info. GLASS Youth Choir
Vancouver
What: Milton Randall When: April 20, 22, 23, 24 Where: Schools Percussionist Milton Randall uses his experience as a public school and university-level educator to communicate the magic of African and Latin drumming. ArtStarts in Schools
Vancouver
What: “String Them Along” Workshop When: April 25, 11 am and 1 pm Where: ArtStarts Gallery, 808 Richards (at Robson) Storyteller Anne Glover presents a 45 minute string and storytelling workshop as part of ArtStarts on Saturdays – a series of performance-based workshops for families and kids at the gallery. “All-thumbs” welcome! Admission is Free. ArtStarts in Schools
Vancouver
What: Much Ado About Nothing When: April 22-23, 4:30 pm Where: Lord Byng Secondary Come and watch a preview for $5.00 of Lord Byng Theatre Company's performance of Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing". This event opens Tuesday, April 28th and runs until Friday May 1st, 2009. Contact: Carol Mann
Vancouver
What: Regional Voices When: April 20-24 Where: ArtStarts Gallery 30 students in grades 6-12 from the Gulf Islands will visit the Regional Voices exhibition on April 20 at 2 pm for a tour of the pan-provincial display. The show runs all week at the first gallery in BC wholly dedicated to young people’s art. The gallery is located at 808 Richards and admission is free. For info, email creativity@artstarts.com
Vancouver
What: Artists In Our Midst When: April 23, 25 Where: Lord Byng Secondary This year, students celebrate with an Art Opening and an Art Walk. Every spring, Artists in Our Midst hosts an open studio tour for the pubic. The senior art students of the Byng Arts Mini School will once again join forces with the community of local artists to showcase paintings, drawings, sculpture and mixed media. Contact: Jon Hartley-Folz at (604) 713-8171
West Vancouver
What: Holding it Together - The Art of Baskets When: April 25 Where: Silk Purse, 1570 Argyle Road An art exhibition of abstraction using new and used materials, a puppet show with puppets dressed in recycled fabrics, and a basketry workshop using recycled and found materials. West Vancouver Community Arts Council 604-925-7292
